With Margaret Hodge MP and Leonard Hoffman
The third Highgate Debate to be held at Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution tackles the issue
of current drugs policy. Our two prominent speakers take opposing positions, roughly equating
to a ‘tender’ or a ‘tough’ approach to users. Molly Meacher will argue for a more liberal drugs
policy, while Will Blair will oppose any change. As with previous debates, they will be supported
by seconders from local 6th forms. Members of the audience will then be invited to make
contributions from the floor. The Debates will be free and open to the general public, as well as
HLSI members.
THE DEBATE ‘DRUGS POLICY: TOUGH OR TENDER?’
WHEN Thursday 5 March 2015, 8.00pm, doors open at 7.30pm
WHERE Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution, 11 South Grove, London N6 6BS
HOW Free and open to all, but to be sure of a place please book.
Please Note: Places not taken by 7.45pm may be offered to others
Reservations may be made in person, by phone or by email:
tel: 020 8340 3343; email: admin@hlsi.net
For further information please contact Kathy Dallas: gkzwdallas@aol.com
30 JUN – 11 JUL 2015 (8pm & 2pm Sat/Sun Matinee)
Returning to Jacksons Lane following sold out performances of their début show, young British circus stars Silver Lining premiere their brand new show Throwback.
Commissioned as part of Jacksons Lane’s 40th Anniversary celebrations,Throwback is a physical spectacular, showcasing all that is exciting about UK circus. With awe-inspiring aerial performance, innovative acrobatics and some of the world’s best juggling skills all injected with that special Silver Lining magic.
This action packed, fast-paced show has explosive circus performances, honest stories and a lot of fun. With new faces and new skills, Throwback takes the audience on an adventure about what we can remember and everything we forget.
See some of the rehearsal shots here.
Post-Show Discussion:
The company will be chatting about how they made the show on Thu 2 and Tue 7 Jul.
Tickets Discounts:
Come see the show on 3 for 2 Fridays, or get 5 full price tickets for £50 any other day.
30 JUN – 11 JUL 2015 (8pm & 2pm Sat/Sun Matinee)
Returning to Jacksons Lane following sold out performances of their début show, young British circus stars Silver Lining premiere their brand new show Throwback.
Commissioned as part of Jacksons Lane’s 40th Anniversary celebrations,Throwback is a physical spectacular, showcasing all that is exciting about UK circus. With awe-inspiring aerial performance, innovative acrobatics and some of the world’s best juggling skills all injected with that special Silver Lining magic.
This action packed, fast-paced show has explosive circus performances, honest stories and a lot of fun. With new faces and new skills, Throwback takes the audience on an adventure about what we can remember and everything we forget.
See some of the rehearsal shots here.
Post-Show Discussion:
The company will be chatting about how they made the show on Thu 2 and Tue 7 Jul.
Tickets Discounts:
Come see the show on 3 for 2 Fridays, or get 5 full price tickets for £50 any other day.
30 JUN – 11 JUL 2015 (8pm & 2pm Sat/Sun Matinee)
Returning to Jacksons Lane following sold out performances of their début show, young British circus stars Silver Lining premiere their brand new show Throwback.
Commissioned as part of Jacksons Lane’s 40th Anniversary celebrations,Throwback is a physical spectacular, showcasing all that is exciting about UK circus. With awe-inspiring aerial performance, innovative acrobatics and some of the world’s best juggling skills all injected with that special Silver Lining magic.
This action packed, fast-paced show has explosive circus performances, honest stories and a lot of fun. With new faces and new skills, Throwback takes the audience on an adventure about what we can remember and everything we forget.
See some of the rehearsal shots here.
Post-Show Discussion:
The company will be chatting about how they made the show on Thu 2 and Tue 7 Jul.
Tickets Discounts:
Come see the show on 3 for 2 Fridays, or get 5 full price tickets for £50 any other day.
30 JUN – 11 JUL 2015 (8pm & 2pm Sat/Sun Matinee)
Returning to Jacksons Lane following sold out performances of their début show, young British circus stars Silver Lining premiere their brand new show Throwback.
Commissioned as part of Jacksons Lane’s 40th Anniversary celebrations,Throwback is a physical spectacular, showcasing all that is exciting about UK circus. With awe-inspiring aerial performance, innovative acrobatics and some of the world’s best juggling skills all injected with that special Silver Lining magic.
This action packed, fast-paced show has explosive circus performances, honest stories and a lot of fun. With new faces and new skills, Throwback takes the audience on an adventure about what we can remember and everything we forget.
See some of the rehearsal shots here.
Post-Show Discussion:
The company will be chatting about how they made the show on Thu 2 and Tue 7 Jul.
Tickets Discounts:
Come see the show on 3 for 2 Fridays, or get 5 full price tickets for £50 any other day.
30 JUN – 11 JUL 2015 (8pm & 2pm Sat/Sun Matinee)
Returning to Jacksons Lane following sold out performances of their début show, young British circus stars Silver Lining premiere their brand new show Throwback.
Commissioned as part of Jacksons Lane’s 40th Anniversary celebrations,Throwback is a physical spectacular, showcasing all that is exciting about UK circus. With awe-inspiring aerial performance, innovative acrobatics and some of the world’s best juggling skills all injected with that special Silver Lining magic.
This action packed, fast-paced show has explosive circus performances, honest stories and a lot of fun. With new faces and new skills, Throwback takes the audience on an adventure about what we can remember and everything we forget.
See some of the rehearsal shots here.
Post-Show Discussion:
The company will be chatting about how they made the show on Thu 2 and Tue 7 Jul.
Tickets Discounts:
Come see the show on 3 for 2 Fridays, or get 5 full price tickets for £50 any other day.
30 JUN – 11 JUL 2015 (8pm & 2pm Sat/Sun Matinee)
Returning to Jacksons Lane following sold out performances of their début show, young British circus stars Silver Lining premiere their brand new show Throwback.
Commissioned as part of Jacksons Lane’s 40th Anniversary celebrations,Throwback is a physical spectacular, showcasing all that is exciting about UK circus. With awe-inspiring aerial performance, innovative acrobatics and some of the world’s best juggling skills all injected with that special Silver Lining magic.
This action packed, fast-paced show has explosive circus performances, honest stories and a lot of fun. With new faces and new skills, Throwback takes the audience on an adventure about what we can remember and everything we forget.
See some of the rehearsal shots here.
Post-Show Discussion:
The company will be chatting about how they made the show on Thu 2 and Tue 7 Jul.
Tickets Discounts:
Come see the show on 3 for 2 Fridays, or get 5 full price tickets for £50 any other day.
30 JUN – 11 JUL 2015 (8pm & 2pm Sat/Sun Matinee)
Returning to Jacksons Lane following sold out performances of their début show, young British circus stars Silver Lining premiere their brand new show Throwback.
Commissioned as part of Jacksons Lane’s 40th Anniversary celebrations,Throwback is a physical spectacular, showcasing all that is exciting about UK circus. With awe-inspiring aerial performance, innovative acrobatics and some of the world’s best juggling skills all injected with that special Silver Lining magic.
This action packed, fast-paced show has explosive circus performances, honest stories and a lot of fun. With new faces and new skills, Throwback takes the audience on an adventure about what we can remember and everything we forget.
See some of the rehearsal shots here.
Post-Show Discussion:
The company will be chatting about how they made the show on Thu 2 and Tue 7 Jul.
Tickets Discounts:
Come see the show on 3 for 2 Fridays, or get 5 full price tickets for £50 any other day.
30 JUN – 11 JUL 2015 (8pm & 2pm Sat/Sun Matinee)
Returning to Jacksons Lane following sold out performances of their début show, young British circus stars Silver Lining premiere their brand new show Throwback.
Commissioned as part of Jacksons Lane’s 40th Anniversary celebrations,Throwback is a physical spectacular, showcasing all that is exciting about UK circus. With awe-inspiring aerial performance, innovative acrobatics and some of the world’s best juggling skills all injected with that special Silver Lining magic.
This action packed, fast-paced show has explosive circus performances, honest stories and a lot of fun. With new faces and new skills, Throwback takes the audience on an adventure about what we can remember and everything we forget.
See some of the rehearsal shots here.
Post-Show Discussion:
The company will be chatting about how they made the show on Thu 2 and Tue 7 Jul.
Tickets Discounts:
Come see the show on 3 for 2 Fridays, or get 5 full price tickets for £50 any other day.
30 JUN – 11 JUL 2015 (8pm & 2pm Sat/Sun Matinee)
Returning to Jacksons Lane following sold out performances of their début show, young British circus stars Silver Lining premiere their brand new show Throwback.
Commissioned as part of Jacksons Lane’s 40th Anniversary celebrations,Throwback is a physical spectacular, showcasing all that is exciting about UK circus. With awe-inspiring aerial performance, innovative acrobatics and some of the world’s best juggling skills all injected with that special Silver Lining magic.
This action packed, fast-paced show has explosive circus performances, honest stories and a lot of fun. With new faces and new skills, Throwback takes the audience on an adventure about what we can remember and everything we forget.
See some of the rehearsal shots here.
Post-Show Discussion:
The company will be chatting about how they made the show on Thu 2 and Tue 7 Jul.
Tickets Discounts:
Come see the show on 3 for 2 Fridays, or get 5 full price tickets for £50 any other day.
30 JUN – 11 JUL 2015 (8pm & 2pm Sat/Sun Matinee)
Returning to Jacksons Lane following sold out performances of their début show, young British circus stars Silver Lining premiere their brand new show Throwback.
Commissioned as part of Jacksons Lane’s 40th Anniversary celebrations,Throwback is a physical spectacular, showcasing all that is exciting about UK circus. With awe-inspiring aerial performance, innovative acrobatics and some of the world’s best juggling skills all injected with that special Silver Lining magic.
This action packed, fast-paced show has explosive circus performances, honest stories and a lot of fun. With new faces and new skills, Throwback takes the audience on an adventure about what we can remember and everything we forget.
See some of the rehearsal shots here.
Post-Show Discussion:
The company will be chatting about how they made the show on Thu 2 and Tue 7 Jul.
Tickets Discounts:
Come see the show on 3 for 2 Fridays, or get 5 full price tickets for £50 any other day.
30 JUN – 11 JUL 2015 (8pm & 2pm Sat/Sun Matinee)
Returning to Jacksons Lane following sold out performances of their début show, young British circus stars Silver Lining premiere their brand new show Throwback.
Commissioned as part of Jacksons Lane’s 40th Anniversary celebrations,Throwback is a physical spectacular, showcasing all that is exciting about UK circus. With awe-inspiring aerial performance, innovative acrobatics and some of the world’s best juggling skills all injected with that special Silver Lining magic.
This action packed, fast-paced show has explosive circus performances, honest stories and a lot of fun. With new faces and new skills, Throwback takes the audience on an adventure about what we can remember and everything we forget.
See some of the rehearsal shots here.
Post-Show Discussion:
The company will be chatting about how they made the show on Thu 2 and Tue 7 Jul.
Tickets Discounts:
Come see the show on 3 for 2 Fridays, or get 5 full price tickets for £50 any other day.
Baroness Helene Hayman will argue for and Robert Preston against. Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution, 8pm,www.hlsi.net
Booked your place to ensure a seat!
THE MOTION This house believes that…
“SELECTIVE STATE SCHOOLS DO MORE HARM THAN GOOD”
WHEN Thursday 13 October 2016, 8.00pm, doors open at 7.30pm
WHERE Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution, 11 South Grove, London N6 6BS
HOW Free and open to all.
Reservations may be made in person, by phone or by email:
tel: 020 8340 3343; email: admin@hlsi.net
Proposing the motion
KIRI TUNKS is Head of Global Perspectives in a Tower Hamlets comprehensive
school and has been teaching since 1993. She is currently Junior Vice-President of the
National Union of Teachers. She is critical of free schools, arguing that they detrimentally
affect education for all.
Opposing the motion
TOBY YOUNG is an author and currently an Associate Editor of The Spectator. He was a
lead proposer and founder of West London Free School, the first free school to secure a
funding arrangement with the government, and has controversially questioned the
notion of ‘inclusion’ in state schools.
The Debate is free and open to the general public. The Chairman always invites
contributions from the floor.
THE HIGHGATE DEBATE
This house believes that …
the NHS should be attempting the impossible
Proposing:
PHILIP STEER
Emeritus Professor, Imperial College, London; Editor Emeritus, BJOG, an International Journal of Obstretrics and Gynaecology
Opposing:
DR MALA RAO
Professor and Senior Clinical Fellow, Dept of Primary Care and Public Health, Imperial College
Reserve your free place: 020 8340 3343 or admin@hlsi.net
Make a Hallowe’en movie full of mystery and mayhem!
This half term workshop is inspired by the new Pixar movie Coco and The Day of the Dead festival, bringing some creepy and macabre comedy to October half term.
Throughout the course, members will learn how to create fun and unique production designs, learn some creepy special and technical effects, as well as practise their directing, acting and camera skills.
Open to Ages 7-11 and 11-14.
Times and prices are subject to change. Contact venue before setting out.
Make a Hallowe’en movie full of adventure and magic!
This playful half term workshop explores storytelling and special effects, as Shooting Stars members create a magical adventure movie full of wonder and scintillating surprises…
There are lots of creative skills to learn, as well as new friends to make, all whilst building up confidence and having lots of fun.
Within the course, members will take part in drama, imaginative play, animation and arts and craft activities, as well as plenty of movie making fun to capture all the adventures on camera.
Open to Ages 4-7 year olds.
Times and prices are subject to change. Contact venue before setting out.
Make a Hallowe’en movie full of mystery and mayhem!
This half term workshop is inspired by the new Pixar movie Coco and The Day of the Dead festival, bringing some creepy and macabre comedy to October half term.
Throughout the course, members will learn how to create fun and unique production designs, learn some creepy special and technical effects, as well as practise their directing, acting and camera skills.
Open to Ages 7-11 and 11-14.
Times and prices are subject to change. Contact venue before setting out.
Make a Hallowe’en movie full of adventure and magic!
This playful half term workshop explores storytelling and special effects, as Shooting Stars members create a magical adventure movie full of wonder and scintillating surprises…
There are lots of creative skills to learn, as well as new friends to make, all whilst building up confidence and having lots of fun.
Within the course, members will take part in drama, imaginative play, animation and arts and craft activities, as well as plenty of movie making fun to capture all the adventures on camera.
Open to Ages 4-7 year olds.
Times and prices are subject to change. Contact venue before setting out.
Make a Hallowe’en movie full of mystery and mayhem!
This half term workshop is inspired by the new Pixar movie Coco and The Day of the Dead festival, bringing some creepy and macabre comedy to October half term.
Throughout the course, members will learn how to create fun and unique production designs, learn some creepy special and technical effects, as well as practise their directing, acting and camera skills.
Open to Ages 7-11 and 11-14.
Times and prices are subject to change. Contact venue before setting out.
Make a Hallowe’en movie full of adventure and magic!
This playful half term workshop explores storytelling and special effects, as Shooting Stars members create a magical adventure movie full of wonder and scintillating surprises…
There are lots of creative skills to learn, as well as new friends to make, all whilst building up confidence and having lots of fun.
Within the course, members will take part in drama, imaginative play, animation and arts and craft activities, as well as plenty of movie making fun to capture all the adventures on camera.
Open to Ages 4-7 year olds.
Times and prices are subject to change. Contact venue before setting out.
Free and open to all but do phone to book your place. In these lively debates, prominent and informed speakers argue their points of view on issues of current importance. They are ‘seconded’ by pupils from local schools, and audience members also have the opportunity to sway the opinion of those attending.
The motion: This House Believes that Gender Equality is Unachievable
Proposing: Ann Hussey, QC and barrister specialising in family law
Opposing: Vicky Pryce, economist and former joint head of the UK government economic service
Free and open to all but do phone to book your place. In these lively debates, prominent and informed speakers argue their points of view on issues of current importance. They are ‘seconded’ by pupils from local schools, and audience members also have the opportunity to sway the opinion of those attending.
The motion: This House Believes that Social Media Undermines Democracy
Proposing: Carl Miller, Research Director of the Centre for the Analysis of Social Media at the think tank Demos
Opposing: Paolo Gerbaudo, political and cultural sociologist, lecturer in Digital Culture and Society at King’s College London
To reserve your free place please contact the office.
“This house believes that the use of social media undermines democracy”
Proposer: Carl Miller. Reserach Director of the Centre for the Analysis of Social Media at Demos.
Opposing: Paolo Gerbaudo. Sociologist and lecturer in Digital Culture and Society at King’s College, London
Do we need more homes built in London or is there another way? Sian Berry and Helen Marcus debate and put questions to local Councillors from Haringey and Camden. Reserve your FREE place here.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/londons-housing-crisis-tickets-43596933602
Handmade in Highgate is back on 8 – 10 April, for the Spring Fair. The Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution will feature up to 30 of the UK’s finest designers/makers and artists. As an added bonus this year the historic library will be open for a book sale on Saturday 9 April and Sunday 10 April.
The opening times will be:
Friday 8 April: 5pm – 8pm
Saturday 9 April: 10am – 6pm
Sunday 10 April: 11am – 5pm
Handmade in Highgate is back on 8 – 10 April, for the Spring Fair. The Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution will feature up to 30 of the UK’s finest designers/makers and artists. As an added bonus this year the historic library will be open for a book sale on Saturday 9 April and Sunday 10 April.
The opening times will be:
Friday 8 April: 5pm – 8pm
Saturday 9 April: 10am – 6pm
Sunday 10 April: 11am – 5pm
Handmade in Highgate is back on 8 – 10 April, for the Spring Fair. The Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution will feature up to 30 of the UK’s finest designers/makers and artists. As an added bonus this year the historic library will be open for a book sale on Saturday 9 April and Sunday 10 April.
The opening times will be:
Friday 8 April: 5pm – 8pm
Saturday 9 April: 10am – 6pm
Sunday 10 April: 11am – 5pm