The story of Europe’s refugee crisis
Europe is facing a wave of migration unmatched since the end of the second world war. The number of people seeking asylum in Europe doubled in 2015, reaching a record 1.26 million. Patrick Kingsley, the Guardian’s migration correspondent, spent a year visiting 17 countries along the migrant trail, meeting hundreds of refugees making often perilous […]
The Shamanic Lands
The Shamanic Lands is a two day ceremony and waking shamanic journey uniting the ancient knowledge of the British Isles and Ireland with global shamanic wisdom. We are in a time of great change in the world and shamanism is becoming ever more popular as a way to navigate through the turmoil. The call for us […]
ProductTank
The ProductTank on Wednesday 30 March will look at the role of psychology in product design. This ProductTank has been curated by Alison Austin. You’ll find Alison here on LinkedIn and Twitter. This month’s speakers: Joe Leech: Joe is a UX consultant & author of the book Psychology for Designers. He sometimes writes for Smashing Magazine & Net Magazine about how to use psychology […]
Film screening: Iran’s Sex Change Solution
Ali Hamedani, BBC World service reporter, visits Turkey to meet LGBT exiles who have fled Iran in fear of being forced to change gender. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Ali Hamedani. Bar opens at 7. Film starts at 7.30. Donations to cover costs accepted. PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF DATE.
The Ethics Of Equality
Join us at our event on Ethics & Politics where we will be discussing “The Ethics of Equality” and will be held in collaboration with the GlobalNet21 and chaired by Francis Sealey. Christopher Snowdon – Head of Lifestyle Economics at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA.). He is the author of The Art of Suppression, […]
Writing to heal your life with Jackee Holder
Writing is one of the oldest forms of therapy, and it’s been shown that keeping a journal where you write about your emotions regularly can boost your mental wellbeing and physical health, helping you to feel happier. In this workshop with inspirational speaker, coach, writer and Psychologies Life Labs blogger Jackee Holder, you will practise […]
No Gods No Masters: London’s Radicals, Secularists, Suffragists And Pacifists.
FULLY BOOKED 8-week course This eight week course will look at some remarkable people and movements who spoke up and campaigned for progressive ideas and social change in London from the 1790s-1940s. It will tell their individual and collective stories, explore how they popularised their ideas, and influenced each other, visit sites of protest, and […]
MND – Make a difference volunteer evening
Volunteers play an important role in the MND Association. They help us to ensure that people with MND and their families receive the support and services they need. By giving your time, you could be one of our volunteers. You don’t need personal experience of MND, just the desire to help. Come along to our […]
London Stone: Mystery and Myth
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