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SUMMARY:Freethinkers Christmas Party
DESCRIPTION:Christmas party!
URL:https://www.freethinkers.org.uk/event/freethinkers-christmas-party/
LOCATION:The Hop Merchant\, Nottingham\, 64-68 Upper Parliament Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 2AG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Is the UK about to run out of power?
DESCRIPTION:We are constantly being reminded by the MSM and various government agencies\, such as Ofgem\, that Net Zero is the ultimate panacea in order to combat climate change. \n\n\n\nHowever\, recent independent analysis has suggested that the rush to decarbonise the electricity grid could lead to energy shortages in the future. \n\n\n\nThe last UK coal fired power station\, Radcliffe-on-Soar\, just down the road off the A453\, was decommissioned last month. Work is still ongoing to construct a new nuclear reactor at Hinkley Point in Somerset\, which won’t come online until after 2030. \n\n\n\nThe new Labour government is 100% committed to maintaining the UN sustainability goals and therefore ensuring that all electricity generation in the future will be Net Zero. \n\n\n\nFusion generators are many years (if not decades)\, away from becoming viable. Gas is becoming scarce and extremely expensive. No further licences have been approved for fossil fuel drilling in the North Sea. \n\n\n\nOur only short-term option is to rely on our vast network of onshore/offshore wind turbines and the proliferation of solar farms. Recently\, these methods of power generation provided less than 50% of our energy needs. \n\n\n\nWith more and more electrical products\, including EVs\, being purchased by consumers\, not to mention 1.5 million extra houses being built in the next five years\, will the National Grid possibly be able to take the strain? \n\n\n\nJoin us for our monthly discussion/debate. All opinions are welcome. Please respect the opinions of others and refrain from using abusive language. \n\n\n\nThe venue is free on the condition that everyone purchases at least one drink from the bar downstairs (this doesn’t have to be alcoholic). \n\n\n\nWe look forward to debating with everyone. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nsignup with meetup
URL:https://www.freethinkers.org.uk/event/is-the-uk-about-to-run-out-of-power/
LOCATION:The Hop Merchant\, Nottingham\, 64-68 Upper Parliament Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 2AG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk
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SUMMARY:Policing 21st Century Britain: Do We Need to Rethink?
DESCRIPTION:As requested by a few members\, this month’s discussion will focus on recent activities. \n\n\n\nThe world’s first Police Service was founded 1829 in Britain. Bobbies took their nickname from the Prime Minister of the day\, Robert Peel (they were also known as Peelers in the early days). \n\n\n\nBefore this time\, local sheriffs/magistrates or Constables were responsible for maintaining order. Any riots or mob activity would be suppressed (often quite brutally) by the armed militia\, as in the Peterloo Massacre of 1819. \n\n\n\nLuckily\, we’ve moved on quite a lot from these dark times\, and by the mid 20th century\, the modern police force was respected by many citizens. Since this time\, several Acts of Parliament have been passed in order to further modernise the Police. \n\n\n\nHowever\, over the past few years\, we’ve witnessed an epidemic of demonstrations\, some peaceful as in road blockages by JSO and others quite violent as with the recent attacks. \n\n\n\nMany have questioned whether bias exists within police services. Are Police Crime Commissioners effective? Or are they just another layer of needless bureaucracy? Do we need more bobbies on the beat? Do we need more engagement with local communities to stop further clashes? \n\n\n\nAre politicians to blame? Are they merely abandoning our Police Service to its own devices? During Lockdowns\, many police officers were bemused as to ‘what regulations they should enact’. \n\n\n\nAre the Police just being used as scapegoats in a political arena that has become toxic and with no accountability from the Home Office. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a lively Saturday afternoon debate\, all’s we ask is that you respect the opinions of others\, and we expect everyone to respect yours. Also\, we don’t condone the use of inappropriate language. \n\n\n\nThe bar downstairs serves drinks (a lime cordial only costs 50p)\, so we’d appreciate it if you were curtious enough to buy a beverage or two. \n\n\n\nLook forward to debating with everyone. Please bring along any evidence you may have as regards the topic.
URL:https://www.freethinkers.org.uk/event/policing-21st-century-britain-do-we-need-to-rethink/
LOCATION:The Hop Merchant\, Nottingham\, 64-68 Upper Parliament Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 2AG\, United Kingdom
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