Farnham Humanists Events

Euthanasia debate - The debate "Voluntary Euthanasia is not acceptable" in November was a great success and a collection raised nearly £500 for the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice. Speakers for the motion were Rt Reverend Bishop Kieren Conry RC Bishop of Arundel and Brighton and Dr Kathryn Myers consultant in palliative care and a representative for the Care not Killing Alliance. Speakers against the motion: Dr Margaret Branthwaite Consultant Physician and Barrister representing Dignity in Dying, Peter Cave Chairman of the Humanist Philosopher's Group of the British Humanist Association. The motion was narrowly passed by 71 to 67 with 1 abstention. The Farnham Herald printed a full report of the debate together with a photograph.

Euthanasia Debate

Farnham Humanists together with the Diocese of Guildford hosted a very successful public debate on FAITH SCHOOLS on November 8th at South Farnham School.

Nearly 200 people packed the hall and excellent contributions were provided from the floor as well as the four main speakers: Lord Dearing - a supporter of Church schools, The Rt Revd Christopher Hill - Bishop of Guildford, Marilyn Mason - Education Officer, British Humanist Association and Rev Dick Wolffe who is against faith schools and valiantly replaced Dame Tamsyn Imison (Former Head, Hampstead Comprehensive School) who unfortunately had to drop out due to illness.

The motion “Faith-based schools should form no part of the state education system" was carried by a majority of 14. Admission was free but £239.87 was collected for Make Poverty History.

Faith Schools Debate

Photos of boat trip

International Humanist Ethical Union conference to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the separation in France of Church and State in Paris in July 2005

Group in Paris

farnham HUMANISTS cover W. Surrey and N.E. Hampshire (Contact: David Savage 01252 794021)