Mon 19 Oct 26
The event is on Monday, October 19 at 7.30 pm. Admission is free but donations are welcome.
Farm Road Sports & Social Club, Farm Road, Sheffield S2 2TP
Sheffield Skeptics in the Pub was founded in December 2009 and is a good way for people from all walks of life to hear from experts and discuss with them important issues that affect us all, while enjoying their favourite beverage. Meetings are held every third Monday of the month at Farm Road Sports & Social Club, Farm Road, Sheffield S2 2TP from 7.30 pm. There is no need to book and no entrance fee, but a voluntary donation of £3 is welcome to cover speaker's expenses and room hire. Parking is free if you type in your registration number on the tablet at the bar.
Our October 2026 talk and discussion is hosted by Sheffield Humanists. The title is ‘Pride, Progress & Pushback: 47 years of LGTB+ Humanists. The speaker, Nick Baldwin, will reflect on 47 years of LGBT+ Humanists and the part Humanists UK has played in advancing LGBT+ equality. Rooted in values of empathy, reason, dignity and freedom, the talk will explore why humanists have long opposed discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. The discussion will also consider the growing pushback against LGBT+ rights, including the rise of religious nationalism and renewed attacks on human rights, with examples from the UK, Europe and the United States. These developments show that social progress cannot be taken for granted, even after decades of positive change. Looking ahead, the talk will ask how Humanists UK and LGBT+ Humanists can continue to challenge intolerance, defend hard-won freedoms, and support a more equal society in which everyone can live openly and authentically.
Nick Baldwin (he/him) is a humanist celebrant and volunteer Coordinator of LGBT+ Humanists. He was co-chair of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Action Group for two years...
