ASKE - Events List

Next event: Tuesday 18th September 2007

How not to investigate the paranormal, with Dr. Ciarán O’Keeffe and Steve Parsons
Begins 7pm
London - Skeptics in the Pub, The Penderel's Oak, 283-288 High Holborn *PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE, TIME AND VENUE*
£2 donation requested to cover speaker's travelling expenses
"The titles says it all. Steve and Ciarán amuse with their horror stories from the world of paranormal investigation. They discuss equipment faux-pas, television investigations and unusual cases. As well as discussing ethics, and presenting the most extreme unethical stories, Steve and Ciarán candidly discuss hilarious cases brought to their attention and their most embarrassing moments investigating in the dark!"
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Tuesday 16th October

The Relevance of Spiritualism in Society Today, with Emma-Louise Rhodes
Begins 7pm
London - Skeptics in the Pub, The Penderel's Oak, 283-288 High Holborn *PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE, TIME AND VENUE*
£2 donation requested to cover speaker's travelling expenses
"The talk will examine the brief history of the Spiritualist movement and the growth of it as a mainstream faith in Britain. Phenomena inexorably linked with Spiritualism, such as materialisations, apports and the spirit trumpet will be discussed, along with the functions of the Spiritualist church. The industry behind the movement will also be examined, and the ‘need’ to believe in the unbelievable."
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Thursday 18th October

Healthwatch open meeting and 2007 annual general meeting
Reception 6.30pm
London - The Medical Society of London, 11 Chandos Street, Cavendish Square
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Tuesday 23rd October

Parapsychology: Predicting the Future, with Professor Richard Wiseman
Begins 4.10pm
London - Anomalistic Psychology Research Unit Invited Speaker Series, Room 309, Richard Hoggart Building, Goldsmiths, University of London, New Cross
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Tuesday 13th November

The Need to be Authentic and its Influence on Behaviour, Attitudes and Beliefs, with Dr Michael Heap
Begins 4.10pm
London - Anomalistic Psychology Research Unit Invited Speaker Series, Room 309, Richard Hoggart Building, Goldsmiths, University of London, New Cross
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Tuesday 20th November

To be announced
Begins 7pm
London - Skeptics in the Pub, The Penderel's Oak, 283-288 High Holborn
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Tuesday 27th November

Deathbed visions, coincidences, and intriguing tales of Grandfather’s Clock, with Dr Peter Fenwick
Begins 4.10pm
London - Anomalistic Psychology Research Unit Invited Speaker Series, Room 309, Richard Hoggart Building, Goldsmiths, University of London, New Cross
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Tuesday 4th December

The View from the Other Side, with Gordon Smith
Begins 4.10pm
London - Anomalistic Psychology Research Unit Invited Speaker Series, Room 309, Richard Hoggart Building, Goldsmiths, University of London, New Cross
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Tuesday 11th December

To be announced
Begins 7pm
London - Skeptics in the Pub, The Penderel's Oak, 283-288 High Holborn
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The Supernatural Sense, with Bruce Hood
Begins 8pm (doors open at 7.30pm)
Brighton - Cafe Scientifique, “thirty two”, 32 Egremont Place
Free event although a contribution to expenses is appreciated.
"Approximately 70 to 80% of the general public believes in the reality of supernatural phenomena such as spirits, ghosts, telepathy and so on. Why do most educated adults believe in these hidden energies, forces or spirits, despite all the scientific evidence to the contrary? It cannot be through ignorance."
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Tuesday 15th January 2008

The British X-Files, with Nick Pope
Begins 7pm
London - Skeptics in the Pub, The Penderel's Oak, 283-288 High Holborn, London
"Nick Pope will discuss the Ministry of Defence's policy on UFOs, explain how investigations are undertaken and discuss some of the UK's best known UFO sightings. He'll give some new insights into Britain's most famous UFO incident, in Rendlesham Forest, and will discuss his investigation into a case from 1993 which involved liaison with the US Embassy and led to the Assistant Chief of the Air Staff being briefed. Nick will also discuss the MoD's remote viewing study and their involvement in the crop circle mystery. Finally, Nick will talk about the Freedom of Information Act, the release of MoD files on UFOs, and all the latest UFO-related news."
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Below is a list of events any or all of which may be of interest to skeptics. If you have an event you think should be included please send full details to: aske@talktalk.net Events marked with should be attended with full critical faculties engaged! Further events may be listed at the Skeptic magazine news page Events last added: Monday 10th September 2007 Jump to month: October / November / December / January 2008
Next event: Tuesday 18th September 2007 How not to investigate the paranormal, with Dr. Ciarán O’Keeffe and Steve Parsons Begins 7pm London - Skeptics in the Pub, The Penderel's Oak, 283-288 High Holborn *PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE, TIME AND VENUE* £2 donation requested to cover speaker's travelling expenses "The titles says it all. Steve and Ciarán amuse with their horror stories from the world of paranormal investigation. They discuss equipment faux-pas, television investigations and unusual cases. As well as discussing ethics, and presenting the most extreme unethical stories, Steve and Ciarán candidly discuss hilarious cases brought to their attention and their most embarrassing moments investigating in the dark!" Source Tuesday 16th October The Relevance of Spiritualism in Society Today, with Emma-Louise Rhodes Begins 7pm London - Skeptics in the Pub, The Penderel's Oak, 283-288 High Holborn *PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE, TIME AND VENUE* £2 donation requested to cover speaker's travelling expenses "The talk will examine the brief history of the Spiritualist movement and the growth of it as a mainstream faith in Britain. Phenomena inexorably linked with Spiritualism, such as materialisations, apports and the spirit trumpet will be discussed, along with the functions of the Spiritualist church. The industry behind the movement will also be examined, and the ‘need’ to believe in the unbelievable." Source Thursday 18th October Healthwatch open meeting and 2007 annual general meeting Reception 6.30pm London - The Medical Society of London, 11 Chandos Street, Cavendish Square Source Tuesday 23rd October Parapsychology: Predicting the Future, with Professor Richard Wiseman Begins 4.10pm London - Anomalistic Psychology Research Unit Invited Speaker Series, Room 309, Richard Hoggart Building, Goldsmiths, University of London, New Cross Source Tuesday 13th November The Need to be Authentic and its Influence on Behaviour, Attitudes and Beliefs, with Dr Michael Heap Begins 4.10pm London - Anomalistic Psychology Research Unit Invited Speaker Series, Room 309, Richard Hoggart Building, Goldsmiths, University of London, New Cross Source Tuesday 20th November To be announced Begins 7pm London - Skeptics in the Pub, The Penderel's Oak, 283-288 High Holborn Source Tuesday 27th November Deathbed visions, coincidences, and intriguing tales of Grandfather’s Clock, with Dr Peter Fenwick Begins 4.10pm London - Anomalistic Psychology Research Unit Invited Speaker Series, Room 309, Richard Hoggart Building, Goldsmiths, University of London, New Cross Source Tuesday 4th December The View from the Other Side, with Gordon Smith Begins 4.10pm London - Anomalistic Psychology Research Unit Invited Speaker Series, Room 309, Richard Hoggart Building, Goldsmiths, University of London, New Cross Source Tuesday 11th December To be announced Begins 7pm London - Skeptics in the Pub, The Penderel's Oak, 283-288 High Holborn Source AND The Supernatural Sense, with Bruce Hood Begins 8pm (doors open at 7.30pm) Brighton - Cafe Scientifique, “thirty two”, 32 Egremont Place Free event although a contribution to expenses is appreciated. "Approximately 70 to 80% of the general public believes in the reality of supernatural phenomena such as spirits, ghosts, telepathy and so on. Why do most educated adults believe in these hidden energies, forces or spirits, despite all the scientific evidence to the contrary? It cannot be through ignorance." Source Tuesday 15th January 2008 The British X-Files, with Nick Pope Begins 7pm London - Skeptics in the Pub, The Penderel's Oak, 283-288 High Holborn, London "Nick Pope will discuss the Ministry of Defence's policy on UFOs, explain how investigations are undertaken and discuss some of the UK's best known UFO sightings. He'll give some new insights into Britain's most famous UFO incident, in Rendlesham Forest, and will discuss his investigation into a case from 1993 which involved liaison with the US Embassy and led to the Assistant Chief of the Air Staff being briefed. Nick will also discuss the MoD's remote viewing study and their involvement in the crop circle mystery. Finally, Nick will talk about the Freedom of Information Act, the release of MoD files on UFOs, and all the latest UFO-related news." Source