Cloud Computing What is Cloud Computing? - Why use Clouds? - What do clouds have to offer? - How is Amazon, Microsoft , Google and Rackspace Clouds being used today? - What are the barriers to using Clouds? - How can there barriers be broken down? We believe Cloud Computing represents a major shift in the way everyone will use computers. The jargonified benefits are huge; people will only pay for what they use, utilisation will improve by up to four times, the £ impact and the Green impact wi …

We're an active and friendly Humanism group in London, UK. Our free monthly humanist gatherings in South West London are well attended. And as well as these main meetings, which are usually at the Old Ship Pub in Richmond, we have plenty of other interesting activities too. We're a Partner of the British Humanist Association. To attend meetings you don't have to join or become a member. You're especially welcome if you think you may in fact already be a humanist and want to find out more. There' …

Fascinating public talks and lectures from leading figures focusing on: (i) the application of science and reason to religious and paranormal claims, (ii) the application of science and reason to today's great political and ethical questions (global warming, stem cell research, euthanasia) (iii) exposing flaky and pseudo-scientific claims (Young Earth Creationism, magnet therapy, etc.).

Skeptics in the Pub (or Sceptics in the Pub, if you prefer) are groups which meet and converse in the UK and beyond, usually gathering once every month. The event was founded in London, UK by Dr Scott Campbell in 1999, for all those interested in science, history, psychology, philosophy, investigative journalism and how to examine extraordinary claims of all types. A speaker (or number of speakers) is invited each month to present a topic of interest, which is followed by a discussion in a relax …

At last, Meetup Inc. recognises Salisbury as “on the map”. This is the first Salisbury Meetup, and on one of the most important topics of out time: Atheism. God does not exist; religion poisons everything; faith is forlorn; morality is a human construct; evolution is a fact; belief in God is a “mind virus”. These are some of the aspects we will be discussing. If you’re an atheist in or around Salisbury (living, working or just visiting) then this is the group to join to meet and enjoy discu …

Humanist?  Or, atheist/agnostic and want to find out more about humanism? Care about gay rights as human rights? Want to socialise with others of like mind?  Love in or near to Brighton? This NEW GROUP is for you. Our parent organisation GALHA, the Gay and Lesbian Humanist Association, based in London, has been going for 31 years. Now, recognising that not all gay and gay-friendly humanists can get to London events, GALHA is starting to provide meet-ups around the country. It's up to you wha …

Connecting with Angels and other beautiful Light beings here to guide us and assist in our pathways through our lives. Angels are all around us every moment of every day and we all have a Guardian Angel. We can work with our Guardian Angels and many other Angels every day that surround us our family & friends - we just need to ask for their guidance - so we can see those changes in our lives daily. Angels and their energies at this time on earth are very strong and very powerful and they ar …

TO APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP PLEASE WRITE A PROFILE DESCRIPTION AND ANSWER THE TWO QUESTIONS The London European Club is a social group for Londoners interested in Europe and it organizes cultural, political, social and outdoor activities. You should join if: -You are originally from England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Norway, Russia, San Marino, Serbia, Switzerland, Ukraine, Vatican City S …

After a two year absence, the London Philosophy Now Meetup Group relaunched in 2011. We are a group of people interested in ideas, and include local readers of Philosophy Now magazine. We meet about once a month in a pub in central London to discuss different philosophical questions.

About The Bookmark Club. Who are we and what's our club about? Good question. Well... you've found a book club which is unlike most others ... First of all and most importantly... this club is wholeheartedly dedicated to the love of Non-fiction books. If you love reading and discussing non-fiction books, you will be among friends here! The aim of the club. We’re a social group of non fiction booklovers... The focus of the club is to build a community of non-fiction book lovers (NFBL's) who l …

Philosophy For All is London's most vibrant forum for discussing life, politics, science, art and thought. It is open to anyone interested in ideas. We meet every week, bringing you talks, walks, debates, a film club and much more! Come and hammer out the issues!

A brighton based book club into exploring non-fiction books ! We are interested in exploring art, economics, culture, politics, history, biographies, science, philosophy etc. The plan is to meet monthly, alternating between a tuesday and a thursday. We look forward to seeing you at our meet-ups for some stimulating discussion and debate ! To find out more about a particular meeting - please go to that meeting in the list for more info. For current book nominations please go here: http://www.meet …

A warm, fast-growing, and frank community group for rationalists/ atheists. Non believers of any description welcome. We're UK meetup's LIVELIEST webforum. So no matter where you live, you can participate in the daily discussions (both serious & humorous!). Many non-London & overseas members. Frequent meetups and events of all types in Central London; debates & talks ranging from social issues to science, lectures, friendly pub meetups, exhibitions, picnics ... We explore serious issues (but em …

What is it? A group of like-minded people meeting to talk about life, the universe and everything. What happens? Together, we’ll come up with a topic to discuss based on a stimulus e.g. a picture, news story or object and then we’ll discuss it. You don’t have to be well read, and you are welcome to sit back and enjoy the debate if you don’t want to join in. It’s all about enquiry and the 4 Cs: Caring - being sensitive and charitable towards others’ ideas; Collaboration - Working together to get …

This group is for all atheists, agnostics, freethinkers, humanists and other nontheists in the RAF Alconbury, Molesworth, and Brampton area. This group is open to all services, Active duty, Retired, Spouses, dependents, DoD/civilian employees and their families. Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MAAFHuntingdon/ We also recommend joining MAAF at http://militaryatheists.org/join.html

Friendly events at Conway Hall on topics of interest to humanists, Atheists, Secularists on Liberalism, the History of Ideas Free Speech, freedom of expression, Human Rights, Moral Philosophy, Ethics, the History and Philosophy of Science, The Politics of Unbelief, the Psychology of Neuroscience and Consciousness, Evolution, Religion and public policy, and Contemporary ethical issues. Useful, events, lectures and debates in a friendly and social atmosphere. We usually head down to the local pub …

Socialise and engage in stimulating and rational discussion with like-minded people. Work for a good life based on human values, not religious faith. Make the world a better place in the here and now, not a mythical hereafter. Celebrate the wonder of life and the search for scientific truth. Join our campaigns against divisive religious schools, religions dictating who can marry and against religious privilege generally. Formed in 2012 to promote Humanism in East London.

This is a group for people of atheist or agnostic persuasion to meet up to try to counteract the religion and superstition that prevails in the countryside if you are outside of a big city such as Bristol or London. I know there must be people of such persuasion out there but probably like me you feel isolated and alone. I live in Glastonbury which is awash with rampant superstition. They compete to try and get me to believe in their brand of it. However over the last three years I have become c …

London Black Atheists, despite the name Black, is a group that welcomes all atheists. We want to free our minds and our communities from all religious pollution and corruption. Our mission is to encourage ethnic peoples of all stripes and particularly of the African Diaspora to come out as atheists to other atheists. We will not reveal your identity publicly. We provide a friendly, welcoming and supportive environment for people who want to declare themselves as atheists but are wary of receivin …

A group for anyone interested in exploring Big Questions over a cup of coffee or a pint - rationally and passionately. The Cambridge Humanist Group is a welcoming and diverse community of atheists and secularists. We are committed to good company, a good life without religion and good governance. We hold a pub social at the Free Press the 1st Tuesday of every month, run Sunday coffee mornings at CB2 Bistro, hold monthly discussions and various social events throughout the year. We campaign in de …

At Soho Skeptics we put on regular talks, panels and debates about interesting things. We are an alliance of Little Atoms, The Pod Delusion, Skeptic Magazine, Skeptics in the Pub and independent writers and film-makers, serving up critical thinking and enlightenment values… with a pint.

Philosopher's Cafes are bringing philosophy back to its original intention of providing food for thought for people in everyday life and encouraging them to lead, more examined lives. Socrates practiced philosophy in the marketplace, taking on all comers, willing to discuss anything with anyone, anytime. This is the tradition of the philosopher's cafe. If you’re tired of being given your opinions, fed up with tabloid culture and no-brainer movies, you’ve got 157 channels and nothing worth watchi …