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Bedford Skeptics

@bedfordskeptics.bsky.social
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Regular talks about philosophy, current affairs, history, politics and life in general. Bedford Skeptics meetings are organised by Bedfordshire Humanists. Bedford, UK. t.co/GMMaW9yz7z

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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Our talk on 17th Sept. with @variolator.bsky.social is just one of the many local events supported by the brilliant @bedfordindependent.co.uk -check out the guide below.
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
We're back on Thurs. 17 Sept. when @variolator.bsky.social will be telling us about 'The Common Cold: 30,000 Years of the Sniffles' - sitp.online/sitp/bedford/
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Bedford Skeptics - Skeptics in the Pub Online
We’re a group of free-thinking people in Bedford who like to get together in a casual atmosphere and talk about interesting things. We find a speaker – typically a scientist or prominent skeptic who w...
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Huge thanks to @lawrennd.bsky.social for a brilliant and very well attended talk last night. We're back in Sept. with @variolator.bsky.social who'll be telling us about 'The Common Cold: 30,000 Years of the Sniffles' - sitp.online/sitp/bedford/
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Bedford Skeptics - Skeptics in the Pub Online
We’re a group of free-thinking people in Bedford who like to get together in a casual atmosphere and talk about interesting things. We find a speaker – typically a scientist or prominent skeptic who w...
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
TONIGHT! Come along on Thurs. 16th July when @lawrennd.bsky.social will explain 'What an I Can Do That A.I. Can’t'. sitp.online/sitp/bedford/
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Bedford Skeptics - Skeptics in the Pub Online
We’re a group of free-thinking people in Bedford who like to get together in a casual atmosphere and talk about interesting things. We find a speaker – typically a scientist or prominent skeptic who w...
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
James is on tour and he'll be with us on Thursday 19th November.
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
We're back this week. Come along on Thurs. 16th July (no football that night) when @lawrennd.bsky.social will explain 'What an I Can Do That A.I. Can’t'. sitp.online/sitp/bedford/
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Bedford Skeptics - Skeptics in the Pub Online
We’re a group of free-thinking people in Bedford who like to get together in a casual atmosphere and talk about interesting things. We find a speaker – typically a scientist or prominent skeptic who w...
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
As always, thanks to @bedfordindependent.co.uk for including next week's talk with @lawrennd.bsky.social in their indispensable What's On guide.
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
We're back this month. Come along on Thurs. 16th July when @lawrennd.bsky.social will explain 'What an I Can Do That A.I. Can’t'. sitp.online/sitp/bedford/ Nothing artificial about this talk, folks. #AI
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Bedford Skeptics - Skeptics in the Pub Online
We’re a group of free-thinking people in Bedford who like to get together in a casual atmosphere and talk about interesting things. We find a speaker – typically a scientist or prominent skeptic who w...
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Lots going on in Bedford including our talk TONIGHT (Thus. 21) with @deborahhyde.bsky.social - sitp.online/sitp/bedford/
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Bedford Skeptics - Skeptics in the Pub Online
We’re a group of free-thinking people in Bedford who like to get together in a casual atmosphere and talk about interesting things. We find a speaker – typically a scientist or prominent skeptic who w...
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
TOMORROW! We're back on Thursday 21 May when @deborahhyde.bsky.social will tell us about 'The Green Children of Woolpit'. Are these accounts glimpses of folklore, misremembered history, or encounters with something inexplicable? Come & find out! sitp.online/sitp/bedford/ #folklore
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Bedford Skeptics - Skeptics in the Pub Online
We’re a group of free-thinking people in Bedford who like to get together in a casual atmosphere and talk about interesting things. We find a speaker – typically a scientist or prominent skeptic who w...
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
We're back on Thursday 21 May when @deborahhyde.bsky.social will tell us about 'The Green Children of Woolpit'. Are these accounts glimpses of folklore, misremembered history, or encounters with something inexplicable? Come & find out! sitp.online/sitp/bedford/ #folklore
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Bedford Skeptics - Skeptics in the Pub Online
We’re a group of free-thinking people in Bedford who like to get together in a casual atmosphere and talk about interesting things. We find a speaker – typically a scientist or prominent skeptic who w...
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
If you're a local #Skeptics group, James is an erudite and entertaining speaker. Well worth your time.
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Huge thanks to @jennyrohn.bsky.social for a brilliant talk last night. Also to our engaged and knowledgeable audience of 35 (if I counted right.)
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
TONIGHT! Thur 19 Mar - 'Antimicrobial Resistance – How do we beat the silent pandemic?' - @jennyrohn.bsky.social explains what happens if the last antibiotic stops working. And what scientists can do to stop us returning to pre-antibiotic medical dark ages. sitp.online/sitp/bedford/
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Bedford Skeptics - Skeptics in the Pub Online
We’re a group of free-thinking people in Bedford who like to get together in a casual atmosphere and talk about interesting things. We find a speaker – typically a scientist or prominent skeptic who w...
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
We're back this week! Thur 19 Mar - 'Antimicrobial Resistance – How do we beat the silent pandemic?' - @jennyrohn.bsky.social explains what happens if the last antibiotic stops working. And what scientists can do to stop us returning to pre-antibiotic medical dark ages. sitp.online/sitp/bedford/
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Bedford Skeptics - Skeptics in the Pub Online
We’re a group of free-thinking people in Bedford who like to get together in a casual atmosphere and talk about interesting things. We find a speaker – typically a scientist or prominent skeptic who w...
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
We're back! Thurs 19 March - 'Antimicrobial Resistance – How do we beat the silent pandemic?' - @jennyrohn.bsky.social explains what happens if the last antibiotic stops working. And what scientists can do to stop us returning to pre-antibiotic medical dark ages. sitp.online/sitp/bedford/
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Bedford Skeptics - Skeptics in the Pub Online
We’re a group of free-thinking people in Bedford who like to get together in a casual atmosphere and talk about interesting things. We find a speaker – typically a scientist or prominent skeptic who w...
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Due to circumstances outside our control tonight's talk from Deanshanger Hedgehog Rescue has been cancelled. Deepest apologies for any inconvenience and disappointment caused.
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
We're back tomorrow (Thursday 15th January) when Deansgate Hedgehog Rescue will tell us about these prickly customers and how we can help with hedgehog health. sitp.online/sitp/bedford/ #Hedgehogs
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Bedford Skeptics - Skeptics in the Pub Online
We’re a group of free-thinking people in Bedford who like to get together in a casual atmosphere and talk about interesting things. We find a speaker – typically a scientist or prominent skeptic who w...
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
@variolator.bsky.social Hello, David. Just sent you an email about your talk at Bedford Skeptics. Please take a look, Thanks.
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
We're back on Thursday 15th January when Deansgate Hedgehog Rescue will tell us about these prickly customers and how we can help with hedgehog health. sitp.online/sitp/bedford/ #Hedgehogs
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Bedford Skeptics - Skeptics in the Pub Online
We’re a group of free-thinking people in Bedford who like to get together in a casual atmosphere and talk about interesting things. We find a speaker – typically a scientist or prominent skeptic who w...
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Good to see @londonskeptics.bsky.social back up and running and there's an event next week too.
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
TONIGHT! DON'T FORGET!
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
THIS WEEK! We're back this Thurs. 20 Nov when @snezanalawrence.bsky.social will guide us through 'A Little History of Maths.' How did our ancestors think about numbers? How was maths used to explain & understand the world around them? Where do numbers come from? sitp.online/sitp/bedford/ #Bedford
Cover of the book 'A Little History of Mathematics' by Snezana Lawrence.
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Our next talk on 20th November with @snezanalawrence.bsky.social makes the @bedfordindependent.co.uk What's On Guide. As always, huge thanks to them for their continued support.
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
We're back on Thurs. 20 Nov when @snezanalawrence.bsky.social will guide us through 'A Little History of Maths.' How did our ancestors think about numbers? How was maths used to explain and understand the world around them? Where do numbers even come from? sitp.online/sitp/bedford/ #Bedford
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
@jennyrohn.bsky.social Hello there. I've just sent you an invite to speak to Bedford Skeptics (to your lablit email address). I hope you can make it. Thank you for your time.
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
IMPORTANT UPDATE. Sadly, due to unforeseen circumstances tonight's talk with Snezana Lawrence, 'A Little History of Maths' is postponed. Deepest apologies for the late notice which is beyond anyone's control. We will be rescheduling and will keep you posted on a new date. Please repost this info.
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Our upcoming talk on Thurs. 18th Sept. by @snezanalawrence.bsky.social makes the @bedfordindependent.co.uk entertainment guide. As always, huge thanks for their continued support.
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
We're back on Thurs. 18 Sept. when @snezanalawrence.bsky.social will guide us through 'A Little History of Maths.' How did our ancestors think about numbers? How was maths used to explain and understand the world around them? Where do numbers even come from? sitp.online/sitp/bedford/ #Bedford
Front cover of the book 'A Little History of Mathematics' by Snezana Lawrence.
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
We're back on Thurs. 18 Sept. when @snezanalawrence.bsky.social will guide us through 'A Little History of Maths.' How did our ancestors think about numbers? How was maths used to explain and understand the world around them? Where do numbers even come from? sitp.online/sitp/bedford/ #Bedford
Cover of the book 'A Little History of Mathematics' by Snezana Lawrence
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
Huge thanks to @mattbothwell.com for a fabulous talk tonight. Big turnout proving that Dark Matter does, er, matter. See you all again in September.
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
TONIGHT! Thurs. 15 July - Join us when Astrophysicist @mattbothwell.com will 'Make The Case for Dark Matter' - Doors open 7pm - Talk starts 7:30pm. sitp.online/sitp/bedford/ #Bedford #DarkMatter
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We’re a group of free-thinking people in Bedford who like to get together in a casual atmosphere and talk about interesting things. We find a speaker – typically a scientist or prominent skeptic who w...
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
Our 17th July talk on 'Dark Matter' with @mattbothwell.com is just one of the highlights in another packed cultural guide from the ever excellent @bedfordindependent.co.uk
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
TONIGHT! - Thur 15th May - 7:30pm - 'Conservation & Restoration In A Changing Climate' with Prof. Jim Harris, Prof. of Environmental Technology, Cranfield Environment Centre. Do we need to radically change our approach to conservation given the worsening climate? #climate sitp.online/sitp/bedford/
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Bedford Skeptics - Skeptics in the Pub Online
We’re a group of free-thinking people in Bedford who like to get together in a casual atmosphere and talk about interesting things. We find a speaker – typically a scientist or prominent skeptic who w...
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Our talk on Thurs. 15th May is just one of the many events in this week's @bedfordindependent.co.uk listings.
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Highly recommended if you're near any of these talks.
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
We now have a full schedule for the rest of 2025! Talks coming up on Climate Change with Jim Harris, Dark Matter with @mattbothwell.com , the history of Maths with @snezanalawrence.bsky.social & Artificial Intelligence with @lawrennd.bsky.social - Full details sitp.online/sitp/bedford/ #Bedford
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We’re a group of free-thinking people in Bedford who like to get together in a casual atmosphere and talk about interesting things. We find a speaker – typically a scientist or prominent skeptic who w...
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
@arikkershenbaum.bsky.social Hello there, we'd love to invite you along to give a talk. What's the best way to make contact? Thanks.
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
@lawrennd.bsky.social - Hello there. We'd love to host the talk on A.I. you're giving to @cambskeptics.bsky.social - what's the best way to contact you? Many thanks.
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
NEW EVENT! Thurs 18th Sept. @snezanalawrence.bsky.social will join us to talk about her new book 'A Little History of Mathematics.' She'll trace the fascinating history of mathematics, from the Egyptians and Babylonians to Renaissance masters and enigma codebreakers. sitp.online/sitp/bedford/ #maths
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Bedford Skeptics - Skeptics in the Pub Online
We’re a group of free-thinking people in Bedford who like to get together in a casual atmosphere and talk about interesting things. We find a speaker – typically a scientist or prominent skeptic who w...
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
NEXT EVENT - Thur 15th May - 7:30pm - 'Conservation & Restoration In A Changing Climate' with Prof. Jim Harris, Prof. of Environmental Technology, Cranfield Environment Centre. Do we need to radically change our approach to conservation given the worsening climate? #climate sitp.online/sitp/bedford/
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Bedford Skeptics - Skeptics in the Pub Online
We’re a group of free-thinking people in Bedford who like to get together in a casual atmosphere and talk about interesting things. We find a speaker – typically a scientist or prominent skeptic who w...
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
‪TONIGHT! - Thurs 20/03 - Join us when Mike Luke of Albion Archaeology will take us through a whistle-stop history of archaeology and his own life in the trenches. #archaeology sitp.online/sitp/bedford/
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Bedford Skeptics - Skeptics in the Pub Online
We’re a group of free-thinking people in Bedford who like to get together in a casual atmosphere and talk about interesting things. We find a speaker – typically a scientist or prominent skeptic who w...
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
‪Next week - Thurs 20/03 - Join us when Mike Luke of Albion Archaeology will take us through a whistle-stop history of archaeology and his own life in the trenches. #archaeology sitp.online/sitp/bedford/
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Bedford Skeptics - Skeptics in the Pub Online
We’re a group of free-thinking people in Bedford who like to get together in a casual atmosphere and talk about interesting things. We find a speaker – typically a scientist or prominent skeptic who w...
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Full details of our next event on 20th March are included in the guide below. As always, huge thanks to @bedfordindependent.bsky.social for their support.
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
2 weeks today - Thurs 20/03 - Join us when Mike Luke of Albion Archaeology will take us through a whistle-stop history of archaeology and his own life in the trenches. #archaeology sitp.online/sitp/bedford/
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Bedford Independent @bedfordindependent.co.uk · 03/02/2025
If you haven't managed to get your hands on a copy of the February issue yet, you can now read the latest Bedford Clanger online here: issuu.com/bedfordclang...
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
OUR NEXT EVENT - My Life as an Archaeologist - Thu 20 March - Mike Luke of Albion Archaeology will talk us through his life in the trenches, literally. A general introduction to archaeology & the changes that have taken place to it over 50 years. Details - sitp.online/sitp/bedford/ #archaeology
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Bedford Skeptics - Skeptics in the Pub Online
We’re a group of free-thinking people in Bedford who like to get together in a casual atmosphere and talk about interesting things. We find a speaker – typically a scientist or prominent skeptic who w...
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
Huge thanks to @colintalbot.bsky.social for his lively and stimulating talk tonight. Give him a follow, folks!
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
TONIGHT! Thurs. 16 Jan - 7:30pm - North End Club, Bedford. We're delighted to host @colintalbot.bsky.social who will talk about the evolution of sociality & cooperation in humans & what it means for our social, political & economic institutions. Full details - sitp.online/sitp/bedford/
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Bedford Skeptics - Skeptics in the Pub Online
We’re a group of free-thinking people in Bedford who like to get together in a casual atmosphere and talk about interesting things. We find a speaker – typically a scientist or prominent skeptic who w...
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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
TOMORROW! Thurs. 16 Jan - 7:30pm - North End Club, Bedford. We're delighted to host @colintalbot.bsky.social who will talk about the evolution of sociality & cooperation in humans & what it means for our social, political & economic institutions. Full details - sitp.online/sitp/bedford/
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Bedford Skeptics - Skeptics in the Pub Online
We’re a group of free-thinking people in Bedford who like to get together in a casual atmosphere and talk about interesting things. We find a speaker – typically a scientist or prominent skeptic who w...
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