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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · Sep 8

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

Front cover of the book 'A Little History of Mathematics' by Snezana Lawrence.

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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · Jul 18

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

Cover of the book 'A Little History of Mathematics' by Snezana Lawrence

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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · Jul 17

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.

Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · Jul 17

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

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...

What's on Bedford: 9 - 20 July 2025 - Bedford Independent

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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · Jul 10

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

Bedford Independent @bedfordindependent.co.uk · Jul 9

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

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...

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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · May 15

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/

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...

What's on Bedford: 7 - 18 May 2025 - Bedford Independent

Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · May 7

Our talk on Thurs. 15th May is just one of the many events in this week's @bedfordindependent.co.uk listings.

Bedford Independent @bedfordindependent.co.uk · May 7

It's What's On Wednesday again - your weekly reminder that Bedford definitely isn't sh*t and there are loads of things to see and do.

Kindly sponsored by The Cellar Bar Bedford

#Bedford #BedfordNews #WhatsOnBedford #ThingsToDoBedford

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...

Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · May 7

Highly recommended if you're near any of these talks.

James Wright @jpwarchaeology.bsky.social · May 7

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...

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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · Apr 29

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

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...

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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · Apr 14

@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.

Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · Apr 2

@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.

Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · Mar 21

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

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...

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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · Mar 21

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/

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...

Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · Mar 20

‪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/

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...

Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · Mar 19

This looks fascinating! We'd love to host you for a talk. I have sent you an email. I hope we can arrange something. Thank you.

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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · Mar 17

Hello there. Do you have some contact details for Jenny or know if she's on social media? I've tried emailing her but they've bounced back. The talk sounds great and I'd love to invite her to give it to our group at some point. Many thanks.

Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · Mar 13

‪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/

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...

What's on Bedford: 12 - 23 March 2025 - Bedford Independent

Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · Mar 12

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.

Bedford Independent @bedfordindependent.co.uk · Mar 12

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

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Bedford Skeptics @bedfordskeptics.bsky.social · Mar 6

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/

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...