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Thoughts on our Rafael Behr event
Team member Ellen shares her thoughts on our recent Rafael Behr event
Thank you to Marika Rose's on her talk and conversation about her new book
We had a very stimulating evening this month where Marika Rose (known mostly here for hosting the Radical Reading Group at the Shop) talked about her new book Theology for the End of the World.
The Meeting Place is back on from 11th October
The Meeting Place is back on from 11th October
Monthly Open Mic Night
September Open Mic Night!
Friends of Israel: The Backlash against Palestine Solidarity
Join Hil Aked (they/them) a writer, investigative researcher and activist for a discussion about their first book. ‘Friends of Israel’ is a forensically researched account of the activities of Israel & advocates in Britain, showing how they contribute to maintaining Israeli Apartheid.
September Portswood Writers' Circle
A chance for writers of all dispositions to create, share, and explore the creative process together!
Inspirational Stories and Tips of Travelling by Bikes, Trains, Feet, and Boats: Part 1
Following our Take Off without Taking Off event with Anna Hughes from Flight Free UK last month, we have two blog updates from the event. The first is that on the night attendees, and then visitors to the shop subsequently, provided some travel tips on a poster at the back of the shop, see below. The second blog from the event is travel adventures shared by one attendee of the night and a friend of the shop has provided, we hope you enjoy them both.