Author Archives: eastlon

East London Humanists were delighted to be in invited to take part in the 50th anniversary celebrations of the independence of Bangladesh organised by the London Borough of Tower Hamlets on 29 July 2021. The celebrations were in accordance with … Continue reading →

A piece to mark World Humanist day which takes place on 21 June each year.Newham Recorder 24.6.21.

The appointment of the first Humanist Chaplain by the new Mayor of Redbridge was celebrated in the Ilford Recorder Faith Column on 6 May 2021

Criminalising the right to annoy comes under scrutiny in this East London Humanist opinion piece for the Barking and Dagenham Post (14.4.21)

Thoughts on the Government’s crackdown on dissent from East London Humanists – (Newham Recorder opinion piece 7.4.21)

Our group was pleased to accept an invitation to speak at this important virtual event in London Borough of Tower Hamlets on 25.2.21 alongside many community and faith leaders. Other speakers included the local MP, Rushanara Ali, the High Commissioner … Continue reading →

Holocaust Memorial Day in Waltham Forest included a contribution from local humanist member Ruth Kaufman who provided a non-religious perspective on this solemn occasion. Ruth spoke as follows: “I am speaking as a non-religious person, because people with no belief … Continue reading →

The dubious morality of Trump’s fundamentalist Christian supporters is examined in this opinion piece for the Barking and Dagenham Post (27.1.21)

Barry Duke is the speaker for our first virtual event of 2021. Barry has had a fascinating and varied life journey. Born in apartheid South Africa, he came to the UK as a refugee in 1973 and now lives in … Continue reading →

Thoughts on Christmas prompted by the Post Office. Opinion Piece Newham Recorder 9.12.20.