A slightly more challenging poem this month, from Elizabethan England. Although this is a poem about the New Year, perhaps it is appropriate as we very slowly start the gradual return to normality. We’ve included the original verse and a version in slightly more modern English, if you prefer that! You can read more about… Read more »
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Uganda Humanists Schools Update
The Covid Crisis and the Humanist Schools in Uganda One of our regular donations is to the Uganda Humanists Schools Trust (UHST). Steve and Hilary Hurd, from the Trust, have emailed supporters with an update on the situation in the country and the effect of Covid: Covid has hit schools in Uganda very hard. The… Read more »
Online AGM
SELHuG AGM When: Thursday 6 August at 7.30pm Where: online via Zoom Please join us for the AGM – this time via Zoom video – see a note on that below. Draft Agenda Chair’s report Secretary’s report Treasurer’s report Media report Elections to the committee Any Other Business How do I join the AGM? 1…. Read more »
Don Langdown (1931-2020)
Don Langdown, a stalwart of both Lewisham (now South East London Humanist Group) and Bromley Humanists, has died after several years of illness. Don’s name was among the first of those present at the founding of the group in 1960. He was a cheerful supporter who had a ready smile and bright word, even if… Read more »
Black Lives Matter
To respond to the toppling of Edward Colston’s statue in Bristol on 7 June by characterising it as a public disorder problem, a criminal act which should lead to prosecution of those responsible, is breathtakingly wrong. For the Prime Minister and Home Secretary to reduce an expression of desperation and rejection of hundreds of years… Read more »
