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Donald Trump's conduct, temperament and outrageous utterances during the presidential campaign should have ensured his rejection by the electorate. He was patently prepared to say anything to achieve office. But our speaker today, Chris Bratcher, considers he was telling it as it is on two huge policy issues; NATO and Free Trade.Chris will explain why he considers Trump could just be a force for good.

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Chaz Royal presents World Burlesque Games 2016 5th Annual International Competition of Burlesque & Variety for two Nights Only!

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Whether the issue is immigration, Brexit, welfare, press-regulation, the NHS, or Trump vs. Clinton, concern is being expressed about the way in which both politicians and the media shape the political agenda by means of spin, deceit, and, in some cases, bare-faced lies. To what extent have we lost sight of the truth? How can we ensure the facts are centre-stage when it comes to policy- and democratic decision-making? The evening is hosted by CFI's Stephen Law.

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Join Action for Happiness for a special celebration event about the journey from "me" to "we" and how to create more happiness together.

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Exploring being a fully liberated and iridescent Hummingbird!

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The book Rocking Against Racism 1976-1981 hears from a number of collaborators, rockers and fighters. This launch event will host talks, readings and, of course, music, not only looking back at the events of 40 years ago, but also looking at the struggles and fights we face in Britain today.

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In this talk Professor Dennis Hayes, an expert in educational development, will describe what’s gone wrong and discuss some attempts to save the university sector, making it fit-for-purpose for the 21st century.

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As a part of the Albanian Culture Days, Ministry of Diaspora of the Republic of Kosovo in cooperation with the Embassy of Kosovo in London is proud to bring to London the world renowned Albanian jazz singer, Elina Duni and Gent Rushi.

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Sir John Elliott, Regius Professor Emeritus at Oxford University joins Ideas Roadshow host Howard Burton to discuss Spain, Catalan separatist movements past and present, and the life of a historian.

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Brought to you by the team behind Develop:Brighton, Develop:VR is a new one day event taking place. It will focus on the new commercial opportunities that Virtual and Augmented Reality present, together with exploring the tools and techniques needed to produce top notch VR and AR content.

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The London Legal Support Trust presents an evening ceilidh of laughter, music and merriment! Join us to dance the night away to commemorate St Andrews Day.

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SOLD OUT - The team behind Festival of the Spoken Nerd are putting on their biggest Evening of Unnecessary Detail so far; In collaboration with Conway Hall...

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For Terry all the world was his stage. As we celebrate his life it is a wonderful opportunity to bring together, for one last curtain call, everyone he knew from all the many and varied compartments of his life.Arrival from 10am for a 10.30am start. Buffet lunch at 12 noon – close at 1pm. The Celebration will consist of a series of three minute Tributes from his family, a wide range of groups and individuals.Please RSVP - for catering purposes by emailing midsomer.myers@gmail.com or ringing 07530 042627 if you are able to come.

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The British Humanist Association presents an evening of celebration to commemorate the occasion of their 120th birthday.

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Join the how to: Academy and Oxford Analytica as we pull apart the pledges made by Donald Trump during his campaign, and try to predict what his presidency will change for the US and the world.

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Australian pianist and composer Tom Donald will take the audience on a musical Odyssey. Classical sounds infused with jazz elements, reflecting the unique spirit of legendary concert hall and audience. Piano lovers can’t miss this!

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Salema Veliu’s ‘live. learn. love’ method reflects the new era of coaching; one that incorporates and combines yoga, meditation, psychology and neuroscience. Her mission is to share the connections between Eastern philosophies and Western science in an accessible and inspiring way.

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A one day course designed for international students whose visa has a limited period remaining but are wishing to continue to stay in the UK legally to pursue work.

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Mozart: Sonata for violin and piano Pancho Vladigerov: Piano Trio Op.4 Dvořák: Piano Quintet in A Op.81

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Hot-hot debate: Piers Corbyn v Professor Piers Forster.In this unique debate, we bring together two high profile scientists who share very different views on how humans are impacting our climate. Professor Piers Forster – one of the leading scientists involved when the IPCC was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize will take on Piers Corbyn, who is well known for his skeptical views, and considers that the main-stream theory of man-made climate change is deeply flawed

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Sunday Assembly London are delighted to announce that they have the excellent G.S. Motola coming to speak at Sunday Assembly.

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SOLD OUT - As the days darken the London Fortean Society explores the folklore, ghosts and curses of the British Isles with the one-day symposium 'The Haunted Landscape'. Authors, experts and researchers discuss ghosts, strange beasts and magic. From a talking mongoose to soul birds, moving megaliths in the landscape to witch marks in old buildings; fairy lore and ghosts. Join us at Conway Hall to learn that the green and pleasant land we abide in has dark, strange and chilling other side.

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For our first event, the British Science Association and Fun Palaces are partnering to bring together scientific and arts audiences, to look at how we can create a new culture.

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Join how to: Academy for an unmissable evening with Alastair Campbell in a talk which will range from Brexit and Theresa May to the future of the Labour Party.

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A Spiked! conference on Free Speech; covering the questions of conscience, equality and freedom, and of what constitutes hate speech.

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Join Action for Happiness for an inspiring evening as Ed Halliwell looks beyond the hype about mindfulness and shares practical ways to be more mindful in everyday life.

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Nick Ross chairs a mixed panel of Christians and Humanists, and asks "Can we agree to disagree? And do it better?"

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Dohnányi: Serenade for string trio Op.10 Smetana; Macbeth and the Witches Pancho Vladigerov: Bulgarian Rhapsody 'Vardar' Op.16 Brahms: Piano Quintet in F minor Op.34

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Alena will take the children on a musical journey including familiar and not-so-familiar pieces. There will be plenty of time for questions, too!

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Chris Purnell will discuss the changes envisaged by the Ministry of Justice in their recent consultation paper, e.g. as to the composition of Tribunal panels and the effect of some changes which have already taken place such as the imposition of fees on workers who wish to start claims in Employment Tribunals. There will be reference to ideas such as the ‘virtual court’ and the reconfiguration of the Ministry of Justice’s Court estate, but the prime object of the talk will be to raise questions e.g. Are the current reforms anything more than a cost saving exercise? What reforms really will improve the quality of justice and for whom?

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Join hands with the community and show your support for Tibet Foundation at Conway Hall this November!

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The veteran campaigner and human rights activist speaks about the need for a shared unity between all oppressed groups.

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Celebrated theoretical physicist Sir Prof Roger Penrose speaks with Ideas Roadshow host Howard Burton on the current and future state of theoretical physics in keeping with his latest book, Fashion, Faith and Fantasy in the New Physics of the Universe.

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On the evening of Thursday 10th November Mencap will be hosting a Planning for the Future event at Conway Hall. The event will provide free information on how families and carers can ensure that someone with a learning disability is taken care of when they are no longer around, by making a suitable will or setting up a trust.

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Join 5x15 as Professor Jim Al-Khalili considers aliens, alongside four other curious minds who have all contributed to his new book on the topic. If you've ever looked up into the starry sky and wondered 'are we alone?' then this event might just be for you.Featuring: Dallas Campbell, Adam Rutherford, Lewis Dartnell & Louisa Preston

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At this event Professor Windy Dryden will present a seminar on Mahatma Gandhi's Top 10 Fundamentals for Changing the World as viewed from a REBT perspective. (Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy)

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This conference sees the formal launch of the Open University’s Harm and Evidence Research Collaborative (HERC).

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Recent research tells us that children are “hardwired” from birth to connect with others, and that children who feel a sense of connection to their community, family, and school are less likely to misbehave. To be successful, contributing members of their community, children must learn necessary social and life skills. Join us for an evening to discuss power struggles, sibling conflict, morning and bedtime hassles, and respectful and effective tools to replace shouting, nagging, bribing and punishment.

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A night of comedy to raise money for charity, Help Refugees UK.

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Haydn: Piano Trio in G Hob.XV:25 'Gypsy' Franz Drdla: Souvenir & Serenade in A major Dobrinka Tabakova: Insight for string trio Kreisler: La Gitana & Schön Rosmarin Schubert: Quintet in A D667 ‘Trout’

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Gona Saed was forced to flee Iraqi - Kurdistan in 1998 because of her active involvement in campaigning for human and women's rights. She has lived in the UK since then and is currently Project Development Manager of the Kurdish and Middle Eastern Women's Organisation, a UK Charity based in London. She co-founded several organisations including the Independent Women Organisation in Iraqi Kurdistan in 1993, and the Kurdistan Secular centre in 2015, which will be the main the focus of her talk.

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An annual celebration of books by contemporary artists, poets, writers and book designers.

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Join Hal Elrod, US no 1 bestselling author of Miracle Morning, now widely regarded as one of the most life changing books ever written, to learn how to create a new morning routine that will transform your life.

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London 1905 ... a girl playing the piano ... dancers at a Fête Mystérieuse ... a bewitched young Alain-Fournier yearns for lost love.An outpouring of poetry, letters and song sow the seeds of his great novel, Le Grand Meaulnes, published in 1913, a year before he was killed in the Great War.Cast includes Hannah Crighton, Anne-Sophie Marie and Russ Kallan.

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Nigel Warburton and Slavoj Zizek join Jela Krecic to discuss her new novel, 'None Like Her', a hapless tale of the fruitless search for a perfect partner.

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An event hosted by Philosophy for AllThe George Ross Memorial Lecture 2016: Prof. MM McCabe: Virtue, Ageing and Failing followed by The 2016 Philosophy Now Award for Contributions to the Fight Against Stupidity: Prof. Peter Singer (by video link).

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Beethoven: String Trio in G Op.9/1 Helen Grime: Aviary Sketches (after Joseph Cornell) (2014) Mozart: Divertimento in E flat K563

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Join Britain’s best-loved word expert for a whirlwind tour of our modern tribes, from firefighters to flight attendants.

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