Welcome to the Skeptics in the Pub, Nottingham.
Welcome to Skeptics in the Pub, Nottingham. Skeptics in the Pub is about getting people together to have a relaxed and enjoyable evening while listening to talks given in a friendly manner on a wide range of topics.
We usually meet on the first Tuesday of the month at the Navigation and the talks usually start at 7.30pm.
The events are free though we do ask for a £2 donation to cover the speakers expenses and other costs.
All upcoming events are listed below and the meetings are open to all whatever your beliefs and views so please, come along.
You can also join our Facebook group here You can also read the blog at www.adventuresinherdingcats.com
When?
Tuesday, April 6 at 7:30PM
Where?
Who?
David Allen Green
What's the talk about?
Skeptic and legal writer Allen Green (@JackOfKent) will discuss what constitutes a "bad law", with examples ranging from witchcraft and blasphemy to prostitution and copyright. He will also discuss the need for libel reform and the progress of the Simon Singh case.
Biography
David Allen Green is a Midlander and freelance legal writer. He studied modern history at Oxford University and law at Birmingham University. He has qualified both as a barrister and solicitor. His work has been published in The Guardian, New Scientist, and The Lawyer.
Allen writes the Jack of Kent blog and is also convenor of Westminster Skeptics.
When?
Tuesday, May 4 at 7:30PM
Where?
Who?
Simon Perry
What's the talk about?
Simon is an active campaigner against nonsense. Using the ASA, Trading Standards, other regulatory bodies and even gaining help from MPs, his campaigns have helped shut down dodgy allergy test services, prevented traditional chinese medicine salesmen from claiming to cure cancer and exposed psychic scams.
His largest involvement in a campaign, coined the "Quacklash" by Jack of Kent involved almost 600 separate letters being sent to trading standards to report claims to treat childhood diseases with a back rub. 60 of the letters gained 500 signatories. Further complaints were issued with the General Chiropractic Council.
Simon will be explaining the techniques he's used to fight woo, what works and what doesn't and tell stories about some of the crazy nonsense he's encountered along the way.
Simon runs Leicester Skeptics in the Pub, blogs at http://adventuresinnonsense.blogspot.com and writes a skeptical column in the Leicester Mercury. You can follow him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/Simon_Perry.