Famous People and Their Illnesses
Leader Professor Alan Silman
Professor Alan Silman has kindly offered to continue this popular series of further talks. His next talk on Abraham Lincoln is on 18th September 2025
- When: Thursdays, 11.00 am–12.00 noon
- Frequency: Monthly
- Location: Leo Baeck Hall, North Western Reform Synagogue, Alyth Gardens NW11 7EN
History Speaking
Leader: Eleanor Levy
18 sessions spanning 3 terms, which will explore different aspects of world history, notable movements, events and individuals. In each instance there will be a DVD followed by a group discussion.
- When:
- History 1: Tuesday 10.00 am – 12.00 pm
- History 2: Tuesday 2.00–4.00 pm
- Frequency: Fortnightly
- Where: HGS Free Church, North Square, NW11 7AG
Philosophy
Leader: Alan Haworth
Alan is an experienced university lecturer and writer on philosophy. The aim of the group will be to cover some of the main questions with which philosophers have been concerned, and the various ways in which they have been answered. Examples of questions discussed are, How much do we really know?; Does God exist?; What is the difference between right and wrong?; Do we have free will?; What is democracy?
- When: Wednesday 2.15 – 3.45 pm
- Frequency: Fortnightly
- Where: The Little Chapel at HGS Free Church, North Square, NW11 7AG
Remarkable Women of Their Time
Leader: Tamara Rabin
Tamara Rabin is an English Heritage volunteer guide at Kenwood with a keen interest in women of note in history. In this series of talks, Tamara will focus on the lives of a number of remarkable women living largely during 18th and 19th centuries. What impact did these women have on society? Did they change the way women live their lives today? What do today’s women owe to them, if anything?
- When: Mondays 11:00–12:00 (different week from Famous People & Their Illnesses)
- Frequency: Monthly
- Location: HGS Free Church, North Square, NW11 7AG