Leicester Secular Society

for an inclusive and plural society free from religious privilege, prejudice and discrimination.

News and opinion

4 May: Never mind the message - feel the volume: Harry Perry's Leicester Mercury First Person on free speech in the city.

28 Apr: Watch our latest talk on Vimeo: Anne Marie Waters: How real is the subordination of women in British Muslim communities?

23 Apr: We're on meetup.com: so watch for our our events and sign up for reminders. It's free.

22 Apr: Two new postings on our blog : One member's reminiscence about the late Margaret Thatcher, and a promo for Anne Marie Waters' Secular Hall talk, 28 April 18:30.

20 Apr: Leicester Secularist No. 50 - 16 pages of news, comment and reviews from LSS.

15 Apr: Inquiry launched (Guardian online): University of Leicester affirms that it does not permit enforced gender segregation at public events following complaints about Islamic Society meeting.

Video

Anne Marie Waters is a spokesperson for One Law for All. This is a recording of a talk she gave for Leicester Secular Society in April 2013.

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We are commited to freethought and free speech and list selected events for other groups. No endorsement or responsibility implied. Always check details with organisers.

Our historic home, Secular Hall, urgently needs £40,000 for an accessible WC, hearing loop, modern kitchen and other improvements. Click to find out more and donate.

What's On

We hold a lecture-meeting or concert on most Sunday evenings and occasionally at other times, as well as social events and outings. All are welcome at most of these.

Browse our Events Calendar or download our Programme Leaflet.

Secular Hall

75 Humberstone Gate
Leicester LE1 1WB. Map

Our Grade II listed building needs accessibility improvements.

Please help us raise £40,000.
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Print and Web

Download Leicester Secularist journal;
read our Blog;
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Campaigns

Since its foundation in 1851 Leicester Secular Society has campaigned for secularism and against all religious privilege. We are for separation of church and state, and against sectarian state schools.

Inclusive Civic Ceremony: Support our petition to establish an inclusive annual celebration of the City of Leicester.; More ...
Non-sectarian education: We campaign against 'faith schools' and for inclusive state education.

Hire a Room

We have two economical meeting rooms (seating 12 or 80) available for hire at the discretion of the Society. More ...

Non-religious ceremonies

Funerals, weddings, partnerships, etc. Red Ribbon Ceremonies 0116 292 1964

Contact Us

About	Telephone	Email / web
General Enquiries:	0759 897 1420	contact @ leicester secular society . org . uk *
Secular Hall Room Bookings	0759 897 1420	rooms @ leicester secular society . org . uk *
LSS Website		web @ leicester secular society . org . uk *
List your event on our web calendar (at our discretion)		calendar @ leicester secular society . org . uk *
BHA Accredited Non-Religious Ceremonies (Namings, Partnerships / Weddings, Funerals, Memorials)	0116 292 1964	redribbonceremonies.co.uk eleanor-ceremonies @ ntlworld.com *

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