Drawing Everything
We will gather and discuss the meaning of drawing everything. We will also explore different techniques using both hands, inspire by the old idea of horror vacui or ‘fear to the empty space’. Eva Megias has over ten years of experience working with participants in the UK and internationally. She specialises in print production, digital […]
Rhinegold LIVE: Sam Haywood
Sam Haywood has performed to critical acclaim in many of the world’s major concert halls. The Washington Post hailed his ‘dazzling, evocative playing’ and ‘lyrical sensitivity’ and the New York Times his ‘’passionate flair and sparkling clarity’. For Hyperion he has recorded the piano works of Russian pianist-composer Julius Isserlis, (grandfather of cellist Steven Isserlis) […]
Rhinegold LIVE: Bartosz Glowacki replaces Chiaroscuro Quartet
Bartosz Glowacki replaces Chiaroscuro Quartet Due to illness, not all of the Chiaroscuro Quartet are available to perform at this evening’s recital, and regrettably they have had to re-schedule.* The LIVE team have been working behind-the-scenes to secure another top-notch artist to perform this evening, and we are (jumping about the room) excited to announce: […]
The Grandeur of Renunciation
Bhagavad Gita Chapter V Lectures by Sunandaji, Daughter-Disciple of Swami Parthasarathy The Bhagavad Gita is an ancient philosophical text, which expounds the eternal principles of life and living. The principles enable one to achieve success and peace in all aspects of life – work, social and domestic. Above all they usher one towards the ultimate […]
How Singing Can Change Your Life
Research on singing for wellbeing has burgeoned in recent years and this event, in collaboration with the royal college of Music and Imperial college London, will explore cutting-edge findings on how singing in a choir can affect mental health, psychological wellbeing, quality of life and stress hormones. You’ll have the opportunity to take part in […]
The Cottingley Fairies: 100 Years of the Fairy Photographs.
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Losing Control
Humans have always sought ecstatic experiences – moments where they go beyond their ordinary self and feel connected to something greater than them. Such moments are fundamental to human flourishing, but they can also be dangerous. Beginning around the Enlightenment, western intellectual culture has written off ecstasy as ignorance or delusion. But philosopher Jules Evans argues that this […]
Carpe Diem Regained
Carpe diem – seize the day – is one of the oldest pieces of life advice in Western history. But what does it really mean? And how can we use it to rethink the art of living? We’re welcoming the popular philosopher Roman Krznaric to our gathering to talk about this big old life topic. […]
Campaigning with Dr Peter Draper: Public Health Policy and Inspiration
A celebration of the life of Peter Draper, pioneering public health campaigner and a leading figure in the humanist movement. Presented by the Faculty of Public Health. Agenda 18:00-18:30: Refreshments. 18:30-18:35: Toast and introduction. Professor John Middleton, President, UK Faculty of Public Health 18:35-19:00: The life of Peter Draper. Rupert Morris, British Humanist Association (BHA). With tribute from […]