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Schedule

Here are all the up and coming enquiry topics and events.

Topic Venue Presenter Date Time
The History of Logic Session 5 of 8 PIPS ZOOM EVENT - ALL WELCOME Rob Lewis 10/08/2025 18:30
History of Logic Session 5 of 8 ALL wELCOME Join Zoom Meeting - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85456891475?pwd=NBGoEglNGbwowKKUy660FZQ8b9w9_N.1 Meeting ID: 854 5689 1475 Passcode: Pips2223!
Well meaning advice? The Vernon Arms (City Group) Mary 11/08/2025 13:00
The Vernon Arms, 69 Dale Street, City Centre, Liverpool, L2 2HJ - A Laid-back traditional alehouse featuring a selection of beers & plentiful comfort food plates.
Chosen on the day! Talking Allowed in Leeds (Online) Ian 11/08/2025 13:50
the next Zoom meeting of Talking Allowed in Leeds is on Monday the 11th of August, beginning at 2pm. Time: Aug 11, 2025 13:30 London. Join Zoom Meeting: (copy + paste) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83355616260?pwd=yF4zkNTlR1aRUE5ufyNPNv3uq4RX2W.1 ...Meeting ID: 833 5561 6260 ... Passcode: 835126
Thinking ? The Sportsman (Huddersfield) Ann 11/08/2025 19:00
THINK Huddersfield, meets (7pm) every 2nd Monday of month at The Sportsman, the excellent pub at 1 St John's Road, Huddersfield, HD1 5AY ... Contact: huddersfieldpips1@gmail.com
Can we Trust the Media? Lock & Quay (Bootle) Karen 11/08/2025 19:00
The Lock & Quay: 2 Irlam Road, Bootle, L20 4AH …. Bootle’s first community owned pub – All welcome!
In Praise of Empire Flanagan's Irish Pub Tom L 12/08/2025 18:30
Flanagan's Irish Pub is in Church Road, Waterloo. Turn left out of Waterloo railway station and Church Road is on your left. Every Tuesday 6.30pm. All welcome!
Is it rational to support a team? Keith's Wine Bar (L'pool South) Laurence 12/08/2025 19:15
Keith's Wine Bar: 107 Lark Lane, Aigburth, Liverpool, L17 8UR
Chosen on the evening! Paris Philo Cafe (Online English) Michael M 13/08/2025 18:00
To join tonight's session (6pm) Copy + Paste join zoom link here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6928143463?pwd=L2JsWlJnbmNEc2EraTdjQnJXVkx6Zz09 ... Every WEDNESDAY of the month.
To be arranged The Brewery Tap (Abingdon) Oxford PIPs (Abingdon) 13/08/2025 19:00
The Brewery Tap, 40-42 Ock Street, Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Thinking, Writing, Reading. Or Religion v Morality. The Black Toad (Hoylake) Tim / open forum 14/08/2025 14:00
Micro-pub and bottle-shop in Hoylake specialising in craft beer and cask ale: 32 Market Street, Hoylake, Wirral, CH47 2AF. (2pm start! - All welcome)
Can we defend land ownership? The Vernon Arms (City Group) Martin W 18/08/2025 13:00
The Vernon Arms, 69 Dale Street, City Centre, Liverpool, L2 2HJ - A Laid-back traditional alehouse featuring a selection of beers & plentiful comfort food plates.
Should Public Utilities be Commercial? Lock & Quay (Bootle) Barry 18/08/2025 19:00
The Lock & Quay: 2 Irlam Road, Bootle, L20 4AH …. Bootle’s first community owned pub – All welcome!
Does the Tax System need Changing? Flanagan's Irish Pub Peter 19/08/2025 18:30
Flanagan's Irish Pub is in Church Road, Waterloo. Turn left out of Waterloo railway station and Church Road is on your left. Every Tuesday 6.30pm. All welcome!
Fallacies in Reasoning! Keith's Wine Bar (L'pool South) Priscilla 19/08/2025 19:15
Keith's Wine Bar: 107 Lark Lane, Aigburth, Liverpool, L17 8UR
Communication? The Rose & Crown (Bebington) Open forum 20/08/2025 13:00
The Rose & Crown, a popular community pub: 57 The Village, Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside, CH63 7PL ..... Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month ... All welcome!
Chosen on the evening! Paris Philo Cafe (Online English) Michael M 20/08/2025 18:00
To join tonight's session (6pm) Copy + Paste join zoom link here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6928143463?pwd=L2JsWlJnbmNEc2EraTdjQnJXVkx6Zz09 ... Every WEDNESDAY of the month.
Afterlife of Alienation Marx Study Group (Online) Marx Study Group 20/08/2025 18:00
The Next Meeting of The Marxian Study Group is on Wednesday 20th August from 6 to 8pm on jitsi: (Paste + Copy) https://meet.guifi.net/NewJitsiLpoolSocialistStudyGroup .... At the August meeting, we’ll continue with Part 2 – THE AFTERLIFE OF ALIENATION IN MARXIST THOUGHT – of our programme of study on alienation and discuss Session 7. Are capitalists alienated? “Compared to the worker who supplies in his activity the dynamic for his own self-destruction, the capitalist's role in his own alienation is a passive one”. (Ollman, p153)
Is Israel + USA's actions an argument against democracy? The Park (Eccles) Open forum 20/08/2025 19:30
Israel and USA are 'democracies' - are their actions an argument against democracy? The Park (Eccles) meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month (7.30pm) All welcome!
Acting + Actors ? The Pocket Cafe (City Centre) Lisa (aka Cookie) 21/08/2025 18:00
The Pocket Cafe/bar, 98 Paradise Street (by Bus terminus) Liverpool City Centre. A new early evening PIP group (6pm - 7.30pm). Group organizer Mike G - All welcome!
The History of Logic Session 6 of 8 PIPS ZOOM EVENT - ALL WELCOME Rob Lewis 24/08/2025 18:30
History of Logic Session 6 of 8 ALL wELCOME Join Zoom Meeting - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85456891475?pwd=NBGoEglNGbwowKKUy660FZQ8b9w9_N.1 Meeting ID: 854 5689 1475 Passcode: Pips2223!
Does a hidden disability imply a hidden discrimination? The Vernon Arms (City Group) Dom 25/08/2025 13:00
The Vernon Arms, 69 Dale Street, City Centre, Liverpool, L2 2HJ - A Laid-back traditional alehouse featuring a selection of beers & plentiful comfort food plates.
Existentialism Lock & Quay (Bootle) Sonia 25/08/2025 19:00
The Lock & Quay: 2 Irlam Road, Bootle, L20 4AH …. Bootle’s first community owned pub – All welcome!
Is Tolerance always good? Keith's Wine Bar (L'pool South) Rie 26/08/2025 18:15
Keith's Wine Bar: 107 Lark Lane, Aigburth, Liverpool, L17 8UR
OPEN FORUM Flanagan's Irish Pub All 26/08/2025 18:30
Flanagan's Irish Pub is in Church Road, Waterloo. Turn left out of Waterloo railway station and Church Road is on your left. Every Tuesday 6.30pm. All welcome!
One Act, Two Laws: Should Abortion & Assisted Dying not be governed the same? The Fat Pug (Leamington Spa) Mike 26/08/2025 19:30
The Fat Pug - Leamington Spa, Warwickshire 23 Guys Cliff Road, Leamington Spa,
Chosen on the evening! Paris Philo Cafe (Online English) Michael M 27/08/2025 18:00
To join tonight's session (6pm) Copy + Paste join zoom link here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6928143463?pwd=L2JsWlJnbmNEc2EraTdjQnJXVkx6Zz09 ... Every WEDNESDAY of the month.
Why aren't we taking global warming seriously? The Vernon Arms (City Group) Sean 01/09/2025 13:00
The Vernon Arms, 69 Dale Street, City Centre, Liverpool, L2 2HJ - A Laid-back traditional alehouse featuring a selection of beers & plentiful comfort food plates.
Tradition: good or bad? Keith's Wine Bar (L'pool South) Dom 02/09/2025 19:30
Keith's Wine Bar: 107 Lark Lane, Aigburth, Liverpool, L17 8UR
Art? The Rose & Crown (Bebington) Open forum 03/09/2025 13:00
The Rose & Crown, a popular community pub: 57 The Village, Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside, CH63 7PL ..... Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month ... All welcome!
Chosen on the evening! Paris Philo Cafe (Online English) Michael M 03/09/2025 18:00
To join tonight's session (6pm) Copy + Paste join zoom link here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6928143463?pwd=L2JsWlJnbmNEc2EraTdjQnJXVkx6Zz09 ... Every WEDNESDAY of the month.
Philosophising via the PIP's method Oats & Honey Coffee shop (Monton) Open forum 03/09/2025 19:30
Oats & Honey, 205 Monton Road, Monton, Eccles, Salford, Manchester, M30 9PN. We meet every 1st Wednesday of the month. All welcome!
What harsh truths do we ignore as individuals? Oats & Honey Coffee shop (Monton) Open forum 03/09/2025 19:30
Oats & Honey, 205 Monton Road, Monton, Eccles, Salford, Manchester, M30 9PN. We meet every 1st Wednesday of the month. All welcome!
The History of Logic Session 7 of 8 PIPS ZOOM EVENT - ALL WELCOME Rob Lewis 07/09/2025 18:30
History of Logic Session 7 of 8 ALL wELCOME Join Zoom Meeting - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85456891475?pwd=NBGoEglNGbwowKKUy660FZQ8b9w9_N.1 Meeting ID: 854 5689 1475 Passcode: Pips2223!
What are conspiracy theories? The Vernon Arms (City Group) Martin S 08/09/2025 13:00
The Vernon Arms, 69 Dale Street, City Centre, Liverpool, L2 2HJ - A Laid-back traditional alehouse featuring a selection of beers & plentiful comfort food plates.
Popular Politics...? The Sportsman (Huddersfield) Brian 08/09/2025 19:00
THINK Huddersfield, meets (7pm) every 1st Monday of month at The Sportsman, the excellent pub at 1 St John's Road, Huddersfield, HD1 5AY ... Contact: huddersfieldpips1@gmail.com
Religion v Morality Keith's Wine Bar (L'pool South) Paul D 09/09/2025 18:15
Keith's Wine Bar: 107 Lark Lane, Aigburth, Liverpool, L17 8UR
Is God the route of all evil? The Vernon Arms (City Group) Open forum 15/09/2025 13:00
The Vernon Arms, 69 Dale Street, City Centre, Liverpool, L2 2HJ - A Laid-back traditional alehouse featuring a selection of beers & plentiful comfort food plates.
Is Racism political ignorance or something deeper? The Park (Eccles) Open forum 17/09/2025 19:30
The Park, Monton Road, Eccles, Manchester, M30 9QD. We meet every 3rd Wednesday of the month (&.30pm) All welcome!
The History of Logic Session 8 of 8 PIPS ZOOM EVENT - ALL WELCOME Rob Lewis 21/09/2025 18:30
History of Logic Session 8 of 8 ALL wELCOME Join Zoom Meeting - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85456891475?pwd=NBGoEglNGbwowKKUy660FZQ8b9w9_N.1 Meeting ID: 854 5689 1475 Passcode: Pips2223!
Civil Disobedience The Vernon Arms (City Group) Robert 22/09/2025 13:00
The Vernon Arms, 69 Dale Street, City Centre, Liverpool, L2 2HJ - A Laid-back traditional alehouse featuring a selection of beers & plentiful comfort food plates.
Does Quantum mechanics destroy reason? The Vernon Arms (City Group) Martin W 29/09/2025 13:00
The Vernon Arms, 69 Dale Street, City Centre, Liverpool, L2 2HJ - A Laid-back traditional alehouse featuring a selection of beers & plentiful comfort food plates.
How does family shape us? Oats & Honey Coffee shop (Monton) Open forum 01/10/2025 19:30
Oats & Honey, 205 Monton Road, Monton, Eccles, Salford, Manchester, M30 9PN. We meet every 1st Wednesday of the month. All welcome!
Is the music we like the music of our teens? The Vernon Arms (City Group) Mary 06/10/2025 13:00
The Vernon Arms, 69 Dale Street, City Centre, Liverpool, L2 2HJ - A Laid-back traditional alehouse featuring a selection of beers & plentiful comfort food plates.
Merseyside Annual A.G.M Ship & Mitre (upstairs) The Committee 10/10/2025 06:30
The Annual AGM will take place upstairs at the Ship and Mitre pub in Liverpool. We are hoping that very many of you will attend as the AGM provides enables members of Pips Community to meet with those outside of their own groups and to discover more about the activities of the committee. More information will be sent out as it is available Many thanks Dulcie
Religions and Utopias ... The Sportsman (Huddersfield) Howard 13/10/2025 19:00
THINK Huddersfield, meets (7pm) every 2nd Monday of month at The Sportsman, the excellent pub at 1 St John's Road, Huddersfield, HD1 5AY ... Contact: huddersfieldpips1@gmail.com
Survival of the fittest? The Park (Eccles) Open forum 15/10/2025 19:30
The Park, Monton Road, Eccles, Manchester, M30 9QD. We meet every 3rd Wednesday of the month (&.30pm) All welcome!
Is AI a blessing or a curse? Oats & Honey Coffee shop (Monton) Open forum 05/11/2025 19:30
Oats & Honey, 205 Monton Road, Monton, Eccles, Salford, Manchester, M30 9PN. We meet every 1st Wednesday of the month. All welcome!
Do we need a reason to be in life? The Park (Eccles) Open forum 19/11/2025 19:30
The Park, Monton Road, Eccles, Manchester, M30 9QD. We meet every 3rd Wednesday of the month (&.30pm) All welcome!
Does the law make people unjust? The Park (Eccles) Open forum 17/12/2025 19:30
The Park, Monton Road, Eccles, Manchester, M30 9QD. We meet every 3rd Wednesday of the month (&.30pm) All welcome!
Can we ever truly know ourselves? Oats & Honey Coffee shop (Monton) Open forum 07/01/2026 18:30
How can we ever be truly certain of who we are, as individuals? Oats & Honey, 205 Monton Road, Monton, Eccles, Salford, Manchester, M30 9PN. We meet every 1st Wednesday of the month. All welcome!
When is a crime not a crime? The Park (Eccles) Open forum 21/01/2026 19:30
The Park, Monton Road, Eccles, Manchester, M30 9QD. We meet every 3rd Wednesday of the month (&.30pm) All welcome!
Can you trust the word of a drunk person? Oats & Honey Coffee shop (Monton) Open forum 04/02/2026 19:30
Oats & Honey, 205 Monton Road, Monton, Eccles, Salford, Manchester, M30 9PN. We meet every 1st Wednesday of the month. All welcome!