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Unite to Fight Austerity

Overturning myths about the Government’s Preventing Violent Extremism Agenda

The Director of British Muslims for Secular Democracy, Tehmina Kazi ,talks about Interfaith Social Action

Fidelio Trio

Champions of classical and contemporary alike (and with a string of new commissions to their name), this recital from the Fidelio Trio will explore some of the trio’s favourite repertoire. Join us and experience the onstage chemistry which caught the attention of this year’s RPS Ensemble Award jury.

An Afternoon of Chamber Music

Join London Gay Symphony Orchestra for a free afternoon concert with tea, cake and chamber music in London's glittering West End.

Conversation – gateway to life enhancement

In the very beginning was conversation. This set the human species apart from all other life forms. The “word” is everything.Dr Nick Heap – an authority in the art of conversation – will discuss its very essence and also take it to the next level and explore “Eye-Opening Conversations”. These can be quite simple to execute but can be incredibly powerful.

Sharing

Discover how and why this new economy is changing the world as we know it. From individuals, to communities to multi-national corporations, she is witnessing a sharing transformation that is shaking society to its core. Do you dare to share? If you do, then read on about our Share Table that will happen during teas and coffees!As well as this inspiring talk, we will hear real life stories from the community, sing some awesome songs, drink a vat of tea/cofee and eat a heck of a lot of biscuits afterwards too.

Thinking Differently: Feminists questioning gender politics

Topics covered will include: historicising transgenderism; analysing gender; the ‘transing’ of children; transgenderism and the impact on women; and no-platforming and the silencing of feminists.

Prostitution: Behind the Scenes

The lives of those who have lived inside prostitution have been shrouded in innuendo, romanticism and shadowy half-truths. But what is it really like? Women who have worked in brothels, on the streets and as escorts around the world, will speak at this no-holds-barred event.

GN21 Voice Workshop – Visioning The Future

Join GlobalNet21 Voice Workshop to discuss our future vision of the world we live in and how we might make a difference. What is our vision and what can we do to turn those ideas into action and have an impact?

London Thinks – Is Addiction a Disease?

Prof Marc Lewis and Johann Hari present the fascinating stories of addiction and the war on drugs, along with neuroscientific explanations to explain why, despite what we are so often told, addiction is not a disease.

Kick out the Tories

The Socialist Party on "How do we kick out the Tories?"

Orchestral Stories by Jimmy Lee

The world premiere of Jimmy Lee’s The Empty Room and other Orchestral Stories.

What if Everyone was on Benefits?

What exactly is the appeal of giving out free money to everyone with no strings attached? Join us with a panel of experts to debate whether we should all be on benefits.

The Case for Abandoning CO2 Emission Reduction Targets

Prof Evan Parker will present, without prejudice, a re-examination of the prospects of Climate Change.

I Love Paris

Social dancing event with live music by Mazaika. Offenbach, Bizet, Michel Legrand, Hot Club de France, Piaf, Aznavour, Joe Dassin, Amelie and of course Moulin Rouge!!!

BREXIT, Racism and Xenophobia

The Monitoring Group on BREXIT, Racism and Xenophobia

BECTU Camera and Sound Branch AGMs

BECTU Camera Branch and Sound Branch AGMs Event, open meeting and exhibition

How to Build Resilience & Boost Wellbeing

Join Action for Happiness for a fascinating and memorable evening as Dr Brian Marien shares some life-changing tools and techniques to build resilience and boost psychological wellbeing.

Creative Europe Focus Session – Financial Management and Reporting

Creative Europe day course on collaboration and the funding available, provides beneficiary organisations with valuable opportunity to share skills and knowledge and co-develop innovative content over a number of years.

a glimpse of art and imagination by Barbara Marks

a glimpse of art and imagination, continued and evolving. paintings on paper, collage and installation by Barbara Marks. Opening event Thursday 7 July, 6pm to 9pm. All welcome. Drinks served.Conway Hall are delighted to host a three month art residency by painter and printmaker, Barbara Marks.

London Thinks: The EU Referendum – What Happens Next?

Join us at Conway Hall for a special event on the potential future of the United Kingdom outside of the European Union.

Reduce Your Child’s Tech Obsession

A self-development workshop with Noël Janis-Norton in partnership with Psychologies Magazine (www.psychologies.co.uk)

Real Life Stories: Falling in love with Cancer

In his talk Mark Adams will share his personal life story and dig deep to go into the insights that have emerged for him.

how to: Enhance your Performance at Work with Mindfulness

Consultant to Accenture, Nike, Microsoft and Sony, Rasmus Hougaard joins the how to: Academy to teach us how to maintain focus and enhance our performance through mindfulness.

Google, Government and the Death of Liberal Democracy

Technology and politics writer James O'Malley presents a provocative and sometimes shocking prognosis for democracy.

Taking A Leap

At this Sunday Assembly address, Chairman Kato will be talking about creativity, and what the joy of self expression teaches us about personal freedom and authentic living.

National Shop Stewards Network 2016 – 10th Annual Conference

The National Shop Stewards Network 2016 - Their 10th Annual Conference

The Shaw Society – Meetup

The Shaw Society monthly meeting. For talks, lectures and play readings January to June and September to November.

Mind the Product

Our next ProductTank on Wednesday 29 June will be dedicated to "pricing strategies and experiments." We will have great speakers taking us through product pricing and what's involved in creating a robust pricing strategy.

The London Omnibus Traction Society

The London Omnibus Traction Society hold monthly meetings at Conway Hall, featuring guest speakers from the bus industry, slide and film shows, etc. Entrance is free to members and our sales stand attends each meeting.

Sian Williams on Resilience

In this Sunday Sermon, BBC broadcaster Sian Williams will draw on her own experience of a recent life-changing event to offer a guide for all those going through tough times.

Is Utopia within Reach?

Reggie Adams will share with us a unique new view of the world and an approach to maximizing human well-being. He advocates rallying around this position, ultimately to replace the current left/right wing paradigm of political thought.

Reclaim Our Spaces

Join Ubele Initiative, The Spark and Just Space for a day of activities, storytelling, workshops, film screenings and discussions about campaigning to reclaim public spaces.

Show Up and Be Seen – Learn How to Connect Deeply with Others and Yourself

We're Esther and Leah and we can't wait to welcome you to this workshop to explore questions on how to Show Up and Be Seen & Learn How to Connect Deeply with Others and Yourself.

Sex and Prostitution: Chalk and Cheese

What is the Nordic Model for dealing with prostitution? Why have Sweden, Norway, South Korea, Northern Ireland and France gone down this route? Should it be implemented in the UK? Campaigner and activist Janice Williams will take us through this highly controversial topic.

Purpose

The keynote speaker for Sunday Assembly London on the 19th June is the fantastic Ernesto Moreno.Ernesto was 9 years old when his mother tragically died in a car accident in which he was also travelling along with his younger brother and sister. However, that was only the beginning of what was to be a very difficult childhood and adolescence, a story that was going to include physical abuse, drugs and alcoholism.

One Life – 2016

An evening of music, comedy, music, a bit of science, did we mention music? The choir will be joined on stage by our Compere Steve Cross (Science Show-Off), Kat Arney, and Jay Foreman.

Li Fraumeni Syndrome UK Conference

The first UK event bringing together people with Li Fraumeni Syndrome and related conditions, researchers and clinicians.

**CANCELLED** London Thinks: Thinking the Unthinkable – Privatising the NHS

Due to unforeseen circumstances this event has had to be cancelled, but we are looking to hold it at a future date.Tim Knox, Nick Cohen and the London Thinks audience debate the state of the NHS, and what its future could or should hold.

Ruby Wax on Mindful Living

Join us for an entertaining evening as comedian and mental health campaigner Ruby Wax shares her ideas on how we can become less frazzled and more mindful.

God – The Greatest Placebo Ever Sold

Dr Colin brewer talks about the similarities between religion, addiction and placebos as an explanation of the longevity of belief in God(s).

The Implications of Cortisol in Counselling

Emma Sweetland talks about the effects of cortisol arising in stressful conditions and the need to address this for a more effective therapeutic process.

Blood Donation – June 2016

Give blood save lives. The blood you give is a lifeline in an emergency and for people who need long-term treatments.

London Stone: Mystery and Myth

In this talk, John Clark investigates the ‘real’ story of London Stone, in Cannon Street, and the way in which myths have developed around it in the last 150 years.

Step Away from the Screen with Tom Chatfield

A workshop in which Dr. Tom Chatfield presents a variety of exercises to help you direct your time and attention toward the ideas, people and relationships that really matter.

how to: Brexit Debate

How to academy debates Brexit: Moderated by Matthew Taylor. Arguing to leave the EU: Tom Kremer, Roger Scruton, Daniel Hannan. Arguing to stay in the EU: Simon Glendinning, Justin Champion and Stanley Johnson. Don't Know: Adam Zamoyski.

The EU debate – le crunch

Professor Takis Tridimas of King’s College London and Patricia Mary McKenna, well known activist and former MEP for Dublin will give you the hard facts you need to consider - on costs, immigration, trade, security and democratic and social issues and the range of possible ways these are affected by our ultimate decision.

Ground Control – the Privatisation of Cities and Destruction of Public Space