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Leicester Secular Society

@LeicSecSoc

For an inclusive and plural society free from religious privilege, prejudice and discrimination. Est. 1851: 75 Humberstone Gate, Leicester, LE1 1WB

 Leicester, England
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Joined July 2011
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📢 Dravidian Politics & Secular Ethos in India Sun 29 March, 6.30pm, Secular Hall A conversation with @krvtweets & @KRManoharan on Periyar, anti-caste politics, and how the Dravidian movement reshaped secularism as a mass politics of dignity, justice & democracy. All welcome 💜 – at Leicester, England
📢 Dravidian Politics & Secular Ethos in India Sun 29 March, 6:30pm, Secular Hall A conversation with @krvtweets & @KRManoharan on Periyar, anti-caste politics, and how the Dravidian movement reshaped secularism as a mass politics of dignity, justice & democracy. All welcome 💜 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dravidian-politics-secular-ethos-in-india-tickets-1985480902828

ALT 📢 Dravidian Politics & Secular Ethos in India Sun 29 March, 6:30pm, Secular Hall A conversation with @krvtweets & @KRManoharan on Periyar, anti-caste politics, and how the Dravidian movement reshaped secularism as a mass politics of dignity, justice & democracy. All welcome 💜 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dravidian-politics-secular-ethos-in-india-tickets-1985480902828

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Dravidian Politics & Secular Ethos in India

Dive into the twists and turns of Dravidian politics and how it shapes India's secular vibe in this chill meetup.

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Elizabeth Heyrick – Leicester’s Forgotten Hero Talk by Joshua Thorpe 🗓️ Sun 22 March, 6:30pm 📍 Secular Hall Discover the life and impact of pioneering abolitionist Elizabeth Heyrick, her influence on Leicester and beyond, and why her legacy has faded. All welcome 💜 – at Leicester, England
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Elizabeth Heyrick - Leicester's Forgotten Hero

Come learn about Elizabeth Heyrick, the unsung Leicester legend who shook up history with her bold activism!

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#InternationalWomensDay: Mission and Misogyny. Female subordination, “modesty” codes, violence against women — ideas charities should challenge, not promote. Megan examines how charities promote these views under “advancing religion”. All welcome|8 March|6.30pm|Secular Hall – at Leicester, England
#InternationalWomensDay: Mission and Misogyny. Female subordination, “modesty” codes, violence against women — ideas charities should challenge, not promote. Megan examines how charities promote these views under “advancing religion”. All welcome|8 March|6.30pm|Secular Hall For more details, please visit 👇 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/international-womens-day-talk-mission-misogyny-tickets-1984291544425

ALT #InternationalWomensDay: Mission and Misogyny. Female subordination, “modesty” codes, violence against women — ideas charities should challenge, not promote. Megan examines how charities promote these views under “advancing religion”. All welcome|8 March|6.30pm|Secular Hall For more details, please visit 👇 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/international-womens-day-talk-mission-misogyny-tickets-1984291544425

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International Women's Day Talk: Mission & Misogyny

Join us for a real talk on breaking down barriers and calling out the nonsense women face every day.

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📷The God in Everything — A Walk Through My Photographic Archives Join us Sunday 1st March, 6.30PM at Secular Hall for a talk by Professor Lala Meredith-Vula, exploring decades of work from the Balkans, reconciliation ceremonies, and the realities of the Kosova war. All welcome!
📷The God in Everything — A Walk Through My Photographic Archives Join us Sunday 1st March, 6.30PM at Secular Hall for a talk by Professor Lala Meredith-Vula, exploring decades of work from the Balkans, reconciliation ceremonies, and the realities of the Kosova war. All welcome! For more details, please visit 👇 https://tinyurl.com/32knx2uy

ALT 📷The God in Everything — A Walk Through My Photographic Archives Join us Sunday 1st March, 6.30PM at Secular Hall for a talk by Professor Lala Meredith-Vula, exploring decades of work from the Balkans, reconciliation ceremonies, and the realities of the Kosova war. All welcome! For more details, please visit 👇 https://tinyurl.com/32knx2uy

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The God in Everything — A Walk Through My Photographic Archives

Join us for a powerful evening exploring decades of photography from the Balkans, reconciliation ceremonies & the Kosova war.

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📢 War on Terror on Muslims in the Caucasus — talk by Mariam Shalvashvili. Exploring how US & Russian counter-terror narratives around Georgia’s Pankisi Valley shaped the securitisation and stigma of Muslim communities. 🗓️Sun 22 Feb 🕡 6.30pm, 📍Secular Hall ☕💜All welcome – at Leicester, England
📢 War on Terror on Muslims in the Caucasus — talk by Mariam Shalvashvili. Exploring how US & Russian counter-terror narratives around Georgia’s Pankisi Valley shaped the securitisation and stigma of Muslim communities. 🗓️ Sun 22 Feb, 6:30pm, 📍Secular Hall. ☕💜 All welcome. For more details, please visit 👇 https://tinyurl.com/9vhv68x3

ALT 📢 War on Terror on Muslims in the Caucasus — talk by Mariam Shalvashvili. Exploring how US & Russian counter-terror narratives around Georgia’s Pankisi Valley shaped the securitisation and stigma of Muslim communities. 🗓️ Sun 22 Feb, 6:30pm, 📍Secular Hall. ☕💜 All welcome. For more details, please visit 👇 https://tinyurl.com/9vhv68x3

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War on Terror on Muslims in the Caucasus

War on Terror on Muslims in the Caucasus

What happens when global “war on terror” policies shape how entire communities are viewed?

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📣 Support the legal battle for free speech! Hamit Coskun's acquittal, after being convicted of a public order offence, was a vital judgement. That's why we're going back to court to defend it against a CPS appeal. Please consider chipping in👇 secularism.org.uk/support-ha…
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🧬Darwin Day Lecture: Tracing Earth’s Climate Beat 🌍 Join Dr Anna Joy Drury (@AstroAyJay) for a deep-time journey into how Earth’s orbit shapes climate rhythms using ocean sediment records and astronomical cycles. 🗓️ Sun 15 Feb 🕡6.30PM 📍Secular Hall 🎟️ All welcome 💜
🧬Darwin Day Lecture: Tracing Earth’s Climate Beat 🌍 Join Dr Anna Joy Drury (@AstroAyJay) for a deep-time journey into how Earth’s orbit shapes climate rhythms using ocean sediment records and astronomical cycles. 🗓️ Sun 15 Feb 🕡6.30PM 📍Secular Hall 🎟️ All welcome 💜 More info 👇 https://tinyurl.com/LSSDarwinLecture2026

ALT 🧬Darwin Day Lecture: Tracing Earth’s Climate Beat 🌍 Join Dr Anna Joy Drury (@AstroAyJay) for a deep-time journey into how Earth’s orbit shapes climate rhythms using ocean sediment records and astronomical cycles. 🗓️ Sun 15 Feb 🕡6.30PM 📍Secular Hall 🎟️ All welcome 💜 More info 👇 https://tinyurl.com/LSSDarwinLecture2026

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Darwin Lecture: Tracing Earth's Climate Beat

Join us as we dive deep into the rhythms of Earth's climate history at the Darwin Lecture - it's going to be a mind-expanding journey!

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Female subordination. Sexist "modesty" codes. Violence against women. This is misogyny. And it’s being promoted by some charities. Join @natsecsoc's FREE online event tomorrow to hear how it’s being accommodated under the guise of "advancing religion". secularism.org.uk/events/202…
Online talk: Mission and Misogyny

Online talk: Mission and Misogyny

In this talk, report author Megan Manson will explain how religious fundamentalists are exploiting our charity sector to promote regressive and harmful ideas about women.

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Ex-Muslims have shared their stories of being forced to wear the hijab at an event in Leicester that we supported - despite the hosts receiving complaints, and a police visit, over the event poster👇 @LeicSecSoc secularism.org.uk/news/2026/…
NSS supports ‘No Hijab Day’ discussion in Leicester

NSS supports ‘No Hijab Day’ discussion in Leicester

Event featuring ex-Muslim women required extra security following protests from Islamic groups.

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National Secular Society (@NatSecSoc) members are entitled to free entry to our #NoHijabDay event. For security reasons, registration via Eventbrite is required. Reserve your spot 👇 tinyurl.com/NoHijabDay – at Leicester, England
No Hijab Day

No Hijab Day

Celebrate freedom of choice and self-expression at our No Hijab Day event.

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Our members are able to book free tickets to this @LeicSecSoc event!👇 eventbrite.co.uk/e/no-hijab-…
No Hijab Day

No Hijab Day

Celebrate freedom of choice and self-expression at our No Hijab Day event.

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🧬Darwin Day: Evolution Revolution! Fri 13 Feb, 5.30–9.30pm at Secular Hall. Join us for an evening of thrilling debates, expert speakers, and big ideas on evolution, genomics, Intelligent Design, and atheistic & theistic perspectives. Recorded live for Unbelievable? podcast🎙️ – at Leicester, England
🧬Darwin Day: Evolution Revolution! Fri 13 Feb, 5.30–9.30pm at Secular Hall. Join us for an evening with thrilling debates, expert speakers, and big ideas on evolution, genomics, Intelligent Design, and atheistic & theistic perspectives. Recorded live for Unbelievable? podcast🎙️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/unbelievable-darwin-day-tickets-1981318072691

ALT 🧬Darwin Day: Evolution Revolution! Fri 13 Feb, 5.30–9.30pm at Secular Hall. Join us for an evening with thrilling debates, expert speakers, and big ideas on evolution, genomics, Intelligent Design, and atheistic & theistic perspectives. Recorded live for Unbelievable? podcast🎙️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/unbelievable-darwin-day-tickets-1981318072691

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Unbelievable Darwin Day

Join us for an evening of debates and expert lectures, recorded live for ‘Unbelievable?’

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See what's in store! Whether you’re a science enthusiast, a philosophy lover, or simply curious, this is an unmissable chance to engage with big ideas in a friendly, open, and thought-provoking atmosphere. An @AtheismUK event, supported by @LeicSecSoc, with @UnbelievableFE. – at Leicester, England
🧬Darwin Day: Evolution Revolution! Fri 13 Feb, 5.30–9.30pm at Secular Hall. Join us for an evening with thrilling debates, expert speakers, and big ideas on evolution, genomics, Intelligent Design, and atheistic & theistic perspectives. Recorded live for Unbelievable? podcast🎙️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/unbelievable-darwin-day-tickets-1981318072691

ALT 🧬Darwin Day: Evolution Revolution! Fri 13 Feb, 5.30–9.30pm at Secular Hall. Join us for an evening with thrilling debates, expert speakers, and big ideas on evolution, genomics, Intelligent Design, and atheistic & theistic perspectives. Recorded live for Unbelievable? podcast🎙️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/unbelievable-darwin-day-tickets-1981318072691

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🎉 Celebrate 175 years of the Leicester Secular Society and Thomas Paine’s birthday on Feb 8, 6.30pm at Secular Hall. Live music from The Falling Angels, readings, poetry, great food, and guest speaker Polyp, author of the Visual Biography of Thomas Paine. Tickets £12/£16. – at Leicester, England
Celebrate 175 years of the Leicester Secular Society and Thomas Paine’s birthday on Feb 8, 6:30–9pm at Secular Hall 🎉 Live music from The Falling Angels, readings, poetry, great food, and guest speaker Polyp, author of the Visual Biography of Thomas Paine. Tickets £12/£16.

ALT Celebrate 175 years of the Leicester Secular Society and Thomas Paine’s birthday on Feb 8, 6:30–9pm at Secular Hall 🎉 Live music from The Falling Angels, readings, poetry, great food, and guest speaker Polyp, author of the Visual Biography of Thomas Paine. Tickets £12/£16.

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Tom Paine Birthday Dinner & 175th Anniversary Of Leicester Secular Society

An entertaining dinner to celebrate Tom Paine’s birthday and the 175th Anniversary of the Leicester Secular Society.

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