If you’ve never been to one of our events before, then don’t worry. We’re a friendly bunch, and there’s no skeptical test you need to pass or anything. So see below for a taster of upcoming events, and find us on facebook, twitter, and meetup , or click on our local events tab on this website to stay informed.
Tonight, and every last Thursday of each month, we have our regular social event. This is a casual event where you can have a natter about
pretty much anything at all, with other people who like critical thinking. If you’d like to come along then get a wriggle on, and get yourself over to Sandbar from 7pm (and most likely there will be people there earlier too), and look out for people with stickers on with our jigsaw logo. Sandbar is just south of Oxford Rd train station, off Oxform Rd on Grosvenor Street, and is a great pub that sells a really good range of drinks. [Event pages: facebook and meetup]
On the second Thursday of each month, GMSS has a speaker event- usually at TV21 in Manchester City Centre. For April 12th, we are very pleased to host Stand-up comedian Iszi Lawrence. Iszi will be discussing “The Experiences of an Awkward Atheist – How superstition, belief and reason are intermingled in comedy and everyday life”. TV21 is in the Northern Quarter, on Thomas Street, and has a Basement bar. Ask the friendly Bar Staff if you’re not sure how to find it. Doors open at 7:30pm for an 8pm Start, and we usually pass a pint pot round with a suggested voluntary donation of the price of a drink. [Event pages: Facebook and Meetup]
Finally, we’re giving you fair warning of our annual ThanksGeeking…a GMSS event that celebrates Geek/Nerd Pride Day. A firm annual favourite now with us, we’ve had bowls of petunias, the amazing fancy dress shenanigans, the fabulous Sci-fi & Geek pub quiz prizes? Did you consume the blue Vogon cake (and who knew they like chocolate chips?)? And what about the fantastic PICO? Well, if you haven’t been before, and you didn’t catch the magnificent Pico and friends from Puppetual Motion getting their geek on, then no fear, for the time is almost upon us again, and PICO WILL BE BACK!
So, it may seem a way away, but it’s time to think about a costume!*
Due to venue availability, this will take place on the 24th May- otherwise known as Geek/Nerd pride Eve, from 7pm. Watch out for the upcoming details on our various channels!
In the meantime, our Skeptical Book Club, Skeplit http://skeplitbooks.wordpress.com/ are choosing what to read and discuss for the upcoming months. So why not pop over to the site and vote on your choice? Better still, why not do that and then join them in the Rocket for their relaxed Sunday daytime event. Follow them on twitter @skeplit to find out when the next one is, or check back here for details later.
*Costumes are by no means a requirement to attending the event, but you may lose serious Geek Points if you don’t!
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