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Bedford Skeptics
@bedfordskeptics.bsky.social
Regular talks about philosophy, current affairs, history, politics and life in general. Bedford Skeptics meetings are organised by Bedfordshire Humanists.

Bedford, UK.

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We're back on Thurs. 20 Nov when @snezanalawrence.bsky.social will guide us through 'A Little History of Maths.' How did our ancestors think about numbers? How was maths used to explain and understand the world around them? Where do numbers even come from? sitp.online/sitp/bedford/ #Bedford
November 4, 2025 at 2:28 PM
@jennyrohn.bsky.social Hello there. I've just sent you an invite to speak to Bedford Skeptics (to your lablit email address). I hope you can make it. Thank you for your time.
October 10, 2025 at 10:14 AM
IMPORTANT UPDATE. Sadly, due to unforeseen circumstances tonight's talk with Snezana Lawrence, 'A Little History of Maths' is postponed. Deepest apologies for the late notice which is beyond anyone's control. We will be rescheduling and will keep you posted on a new date. Please repost this info.
September 18, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Our upcoming talk on Thurs. 18th Sept. by @snezanalawrence.bsky.social makes the @bedfordindependent.co.uk entertainment guide. As always, huge thanks for their continued support.
September 10, 2025 at 5:18 PM
We're back on Thurs. 18 Sept. when
@snezanalawrence.bsky.social will guide us through 'A Little History of Maths.' How did our ancestors think about numbers? How was maths used to explain and understand the world around them? Where do numbers even come from? sitp.online/sitp/bedford/ #Bedford
September 8, 2025 at 7:33 AM
We're back on Thurs. 18 Sept. when @snezanalawrence.bsky.social will guide us through 'A Little History of Maths.' How did our ancestors think about numbers? How was maths used to explain and understand the world around them? Where do numbers even come from? sitp.online/sitp/bedford/ #Bedford
July 18, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Huge thanks to @mattbothwell.com for a fabulous talk tonight. Big turnout proving that Dark Matter does, er, matter. See you all again in September.
July 17, 2025 at 9:19 PM
TONIGHT! Thurs. 15 July - Join us when Astrophysicist @mattbothwell.com will 'Make The Case for Dark Matter' - Doors open 7pm - Talk starts 7:30pm. sitp.online/sitp/bedford/ #Bedford #DarkMatter
Bedford Skeptics - Skeptics in the Pub Online
We’re a group of free-thinking people in Bedford who like to get together in a casual atmosphere and talk about interesting things. We find a speaker – typically a scientist or prominent skeptic who w...
sitp.online
July 17, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Our 17th July talk on 'Dark Matter' with @mattbothwell.com is just one of the highlights in another packed cultural guide from the ever excellent @bedfordindependent.co.uk
It's What's on Wednesday, and we've got all you need to know about this week's Summer Sessions in Bedford Park, plus the best of the rest of live music, theatre, comedy, walking, river cruises and more.

Kindly sponsored by The Cellar Bar Bedford

#Bedford #BedfordNews #WhatsOnBedford
What's on Bedford: 9 - 20 July 2025 - Bedford Independent
Your weekly what’s on guide for Bedford and the surrounding area from The Bedford Clanger. Never miss a thing in Bedford ever again. From...
www.bedfordindependent.co.uk
July 10, 2025 at 6:48 AM
TONIGHT! - Thur 15th May - 7:30pm - 'Conservation & Restoration In A Changing Climate' with Prof. Jim Harris, Prof. of Environmental Technology, Cranfield Environment Centre. Do we need to radically change our approach to conservation given the worsening climate? #climate sitp.online/sitp/bedford/
Bedford Skeptics - Skeptics in the Pub Online
We’re a group of free-thinking people in Bedford who like to get together in a casual atmosphere and talk about interesting things. We find a speaker – typically a scientist or prominent skeptic who w...
sitp.online
May 15, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Our talk on Thurs. 15th May is just one of the many events in this week's @bedfordindependent.co.uk listings.
May 7, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Highly recommended if you're near any of these talks.
We're into the final few shows of the epic Historic Building Mythbusting book tour. Here they are:
14/5 Bromyard
15/5 Birmingham
21/5 Hoby
4/6 Hoghton
11/6 Greenwich
12/6 Badlesmere
5/7 Biddulph Grange
23/7 Harvington
30/7 Keighley
More info:
triskeleheritage.triskelepublishing.com/mythbustingt...
May 7, 2025 at 7:11 PM
We now have a full schedule for the rest of 2025! Talks coming up on Climate Change with Jim Harris, Dark Matter with @mattbothwell.com , the history of Maths with @snezanalawrence.bsky.social & Artificial Intelligence with @lawrennd.bsky.social - Full details sitp.online/sitp/bedford/ #Bedford
Bedford Skeptics - Skeptics in the Pub Online
We’re a group of free-thinking people in Bedford who like to get together in a casual atmosphere and talk about interesting things. We find a speaker – typically a scientist or prominent skeptic who w...
sitp.online
April 29, 2025 at 8:11 AM
@arikkershenbaum.bsky.social Hello there, we'd love to invite you along to give a talk. What's the best way to make contact? Thanks.
April 14, 2025 at 10:28 AM
@lawrennd.bsky.social - Hello there. We'd love to host the talk on A.I. you're giving to @cambskeptics.bsky.social - what's the best way to contact you? Many thanks.
April 2, 2025 at 12:04 PM
NEW EVENT! Thurs 18th Sept. @snezanalawrence.bsky.social will join us to talk about her new book 'A Little History of Mathematics.' She'll trace the fascinating history of mathematics, from the Egyptians and Babylonians to Renaissance masters and enigma codebreakers. sitp.online/sitp/bedford/ #maths
Bedford Skeptics - Skeptics in the Pub Online
We’re a group of free-thinking people in Bedford who like to get together in a casual atmosphere and talk about interesting things. We find a speaker – typically a scientist or prominent skeptic who w...
sitp.online
March 21, 2025 at 12:14 PM
NEXT EVENT - Thur 15th May - 7:30pm - 'Conservation & Restoration In A Changing Climate' with Prof. Jim Harris, Prof. of Environmental Technology, Cranfield Environment Centre. Do we need to radically change our approach to conservation given the worsening climate? #climate sitp.online/sitp/bedford/
Bedford Skeptics - Skeptics in the Pub Online
We’re a group of free-thinking people in Bedford who like to get together in a casual atmosphere and talk about interesting things. We find a speaker – typically a scientist or prominent skeptic who w...
sitp.online
March 21, 2025 at 12:09 PM
‪TONIGHT! - Thurs 20/03 - Join us when Mike Luke of Albion Archaeology will take us through a whistle-stop history of archaeology and his own life in the trenches. #archaeology sitp.online/sitp/bedford/
Bedford Skeptics - Skeptics in the Pub Online
We’re a group of free-thinking people in Bedford who like to get together in a casual atmosphere and talk about interesting things. We find a speaker – typically a scientist or prominent skeptic who w...
sitp.online
March 20, 2025 at 8:56 AM
‪Next week - Thurs 20/03 - Join us when Mike Luke of Albion Archaeology will take us through a whistle-stop history of archaeology and his own life in the trenches. #archaeology sitp.online/sitp/bedford/
Bedford Skeptics - Skeptics in the Pub Online
We’re a group of free-thinking people in Bedford who like to get together in a casual atmosphere and talk about interesting things. We find a speaker – typically a scientist or prominent skeptic who w...
sitp.online
March 13, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Full details of our next event on 20th March are included in the guide below. As always, huge thanks to @bedfordindependent.bsky.social for their support.
It's What's On Wednesday, so we've got the very best of the Borough's events from Science Labs to St Patrick's Day and an open day at the International Athletics Stadium. We've also got the pick of live music, theatre, comedy, film and family fun.

Kindly sponsored by The Cellar Bar Bedford
What's on Bedford: 12 - 23 March 2025 - Bedford Independent
Your weekly what’s on guide for Bedford and the surrounding area from The Bedford Clanger. Never miss a thing in Bedford ever again. From.
www.bedfordindependent.co.uk
March 12, 2025 at 11:15 AM
2 weeks today - Thurs 20/03 - Join us when Mike Luke of Albion Archaeology will take us through a whistle-stop history of archaeology and his own life in the trenches. #archaeology sitp.online/sitp/bedford/
Bedford Skeptics - Skeptics in the Pub Online
We’re a group of free-thinking people in Bedford who like to get together in a casual atmosphere and talk about interesting things. We find a speaker – typically a scientist or prominent skeptic who w...
sitp.online
March 6, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Reposted by Bedford Skeptics
If you haven't managed to get your hands on a copy of the February issue yet, you can now read the latest Bedford Clanger online here: issuu.com/bedfordclang...
February 3, 2025 at 11:17 AM
OUR NEXT EVENT - My Life as an Archaeologist - Thu 20 March - Mike Luke of Albion Archaeology will talk us through his life in the trenches, literally. A general introduction to archaeology & the changes that have taken place to it over 50 years.

Details - sitp.online/sitp/bedford/ #archaeology
Bedford Skeptics - Skeptics in the Pub Online
We’re a group of free-thinking people in Bedford who like to get together in a casual atmosphere and talk about interesting things. We find a speaker – typically a scientist or prominent skeptic who w...
sitp.online
February 3, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Huge thanks to @colintalbot.bsky.social for his lively and stimulating talk tonight. Give him a follow, folks!
January 16, 2025 at 10:58 PM
TONIGHT! Thurs. 16 Jan - 7:30pm - North End Club, Bedford. We're delighted to host @colintalbot.bsky.social who will talk about the evolution of sociality & cooperation in humans & what it means for our social, political & economic institutions.

Full details - sitp.online/sitp/bedford/
Bedford Skeptics - Skeptics in the Pub Online
We’re a group of free-thinking people in Bedford who like to get together in a casual atmosphere and talk about interesting things. We find a speaker – typically a scientist or prominent skeptic who w...
sitp.online
January 16, 2025 at 9:07 AM