http://www.leedsskeptics.org/events Upcoming events of Leeds Skeptics Copyright: (C) Worfolk Online Dr Richard Parker discusses some of the most common myths found in medicine. http://www.leedsskeptics.org/events/17 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +0000 This summer Birmingham, UK will play host to a national conference on atheism, reason and skepticism. Taking place Friday 4th to Sunday 6th the conference will feature a variety of speakers from the freethought movement as well as social and entertainment events running throughout the weekend.
Guests include:

* Professor A C Grayling
* Professor Chris French
* Maryam Namazie
* Andrew Copson
* Dr Antony Lempert
* Dr Gijsbert Stoet
* Dr Evan Harris MP
* Rev Chris Worfolk

Taking place 4th - 6th of June, the conference will provide two days and two nights of entertainment starting on Friday night and going on until the Sunday.

As well as raising understanding of contemporary issues for atheists in the 21st century the conference will raise money for the Chris Worfolk Foundation to support our work with the students, homeless and other vulnerable groups as well as some exciting new initiatives bringing humanism to the community which will be unveiled at the conference!

http://www.enquiryconference.org/]]> http://www.leedsskeptics.org/events/20 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 17:00:00 +0000 Stewart Richmond, a Research Fellow in the Department of Health Sciences at the University of York, will deliver a talk followed by Q&A on his research that has demonstrated that there are no medical benefits of either copper or magnetic bracelets in the treatment of arthritic conditions. http://www.leedsskeptics.org/events/16 Sat, 19 Jun 2010 14:00:00 +0000 A growing number of magicians and mentalists are appearing in the skeptic community, and an obvious connection is emerging between the art and the skeptic movement. However, audiences are not joining the magicians in their jump to skepticism. Magicians are in a unique position that should allow powerful promotion of skepticism to the general public, but the message does not seem to be getting across on a large scale. Many have tried and failed. What is the problem? What is the history behind it? As a tool to promote skepticism, is it possible that magic is doomed to fail from the very beginning? Is there a practical solution?
In an experiment lasting two years, Peter has compiled post-performance data from his clients and audiences, including corporate business people, celebrities and the general public, who have witnessed a mixture of shows including traditional magic performances, and Peter's unique skepticism-themed routines. The data highlights the current problem, and some surprising results.

Peter Harrison is a skeptic and professional creator of award-winning magic, with his material appearing on television specials and a client-list that reads like a who's who of corporate Scotland. Peter is also a Scottish biologist, and has worked with some of the world's largest secular organisations and charities for rational thinkers.]]> http://www.leedsskeptics.org/events/18 Sat, 17 Jul 2010 14:00:00 +0000