Launched December 2002

 

Date:	12th October 2004
Title:	‘Why Love Matters’
Speaker:	Sue Gerhardt
Description:	Sue Gerhardt, author and psychoanalytic psychotherapist, will discuss her new book ‘Why Love Matters: how affection shapes a baby’s brain’ (Brunner-Routledge £9-99)  “A wonderful book full of research that connects the nature v. nurture argument..." Virginia Ironside  “’Why Love Matters’ is hugely important. It should be mandatory reading for all parents, teachers and politicians.” The Guardian  The author will discuss why love is essential to brain development in the early years of life. This evening promises a lively and accessible conversation, considering the latest findings in neuroscience, psychology, and psychoanalysis – and how early interactions between babies and their parents have lasting and serious consequences…  Tickets £7-50, to include talk, followed by discussion over meze refreshments and a glass of wine. Booking advised.

 

Date:	9th November
Title:	'Small Change’
Speaker:	Mike Shamash
Description:	A further glimpse from celebrated local activist Mike Shamash into the history of smaller people, taking an amusing and informative look into their lives and image in society.

 

Date:	9th February 2005
Title:	‘In Praise of Slow’
Speaker:	Carl Honoré
Description:	Carl Honoré, author of the international bestseller ‘In Praise of Slow’(Orion P/b £10-99) - “This is a rare treat to be savoured” Sunday Express – From a Tantric sex workshop in London and a Super-Slow exercise studio in New York, to Italy, home of the Slow Food, Slow Cities and Slow Sex movement, Honoré’s entertaining investigation reveals how we can live more productive, fulfilling lives by embracing the philosophy of Slow…

 

Date:	12th April 2005 8pm
Title:	‘Love, Sex and Tragedy: Why Classics Matter’
Speaker:	SIMON GOLDHILL author of ‘Love, Sex and Tragedy: Why Classics Matter’ (John Murray £7-99)
Description:	Our debt to the ancient world can be seen all around us. Classical columns adorn our buildings, classical heroes fill our cinemas, and we are as obsessed with the gym as the Greeks.  From marriage and sex to politics and entertainment, from falling in love to waging wars in the name of democracy, Simon Goldhill’s  thought-provoking book reveals how classical ideas shape our behaviour and our attitudes.  ‘Passionate, witty and broad-ranging… Goldhill skilfully overturns and amends our existing beliefs’     Observer Tickets: £9-95 (To include talk, followed by discussion over delicious meze refreshments and a glass of wine in Café Also) Please note: Booking is advised.

 

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