by Clare Walsha | Nov 18, 2023 | Community, Featured
Reflections on Remembrance Sunday 2023 – by Len Middleton As a humanist I loved it. A strange thing to say given the heavily religious theme, but there was so much to think about. The whole apparatus of the state was there. The mayor, a “civic procession” of...
by David Good | Sep 30, 2023 | Community, Featured
We are pleased to share two poems written by Arline Dace. Arline is 96 years old and has been a member of Berkshire Humanists for more than 20 years.
by Clare Walsha | Sep 30, 2023 | Community, Featured
Wokingham Town Council’s Mayor has appointed a humanist to be the Mayor’s Celebrant for the first time ever. Councillor Sally Gurney [pictured, left] has chosen Helen Jefferies [pictured, right] – who is also a Humanists UK celebrant – and Helen will now participate...
by David Good | Sep 1, 2023 | Featured, Social Events - Past
On Thursday 31st August Reading Humanists hosted a short walk along the river Thames from Reading Station to the Fisherman’s Cottage in New Town. At the pub we had a some lively conversation with a mix of old and new members.
by Clare Walsha | Mar 16, 2023 | Community, Featured
As reported in the Bracknell News Alan Montgomery, Chair of Reading Humanists, has now been appointed as a full member of Bracknell Forest’s Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE). Image credit: Bracknell Forest Council...
by Clare Walsha | Nov 13, 2022 | Community, Featured
Humanists UK and many local humanist groups take part in Remembrance Day parades. In so doing they honour those with no religious beliefs who served and died for their country. Our presence ensures that they too are remembered. On Remembrance Day 2022, Reading...