About this Event
🎉 Celebrate 175 Years of Free Thought & the Birthday of Thomas Paine 🎉
Join us for a truly special evening as the Leicester Secular Society marks an extraordinary milestone – our 175th Anniversary – alongside the birthday of one of history’s greatest champions of reason, liberty, and democracy: Thomas Paine.
This is more than just a dinner; it’s a celebration of radical ideas, rich history, and the enduring spirit of free inquiry that has shaped our Society for nearly two centuries.
Expect a warm, lively and inspiring atmosphere with:
✨ Live music to open the evening
🍽️ Tasty traditional fare
📖 Readings, poetry, and toasts
🎤 A special guest talk from Polyp, author of the acclaimed Visual Biography of Thomas Paine
🎶 Music from The Falling Angels to add colour and character to the night
Through food, words, and song, we’ll honour Thomas Paine’s legacy and reflect on 175 years of the Leicester Secular Society standing for secularism, human rights, and freedom of thought.
🗓 Sunday 8th February
🕡 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start
📍 Secular Hall
🎟 Tickets: £16 (non-members) | £12 (members)*
*For bank transfer, contact Mike either by email to or phone 07722 782727. Please indicate if you want the vegetarian option.
Come raise a glass, share a meal, and celebrate history in the making. This is a milestone moment for our Society and a birthday tribute worthy of Thomas Paine himself.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Leicester Secular Hall, 75 Humberstone Gate, Leicester, United Kingdom
GBP 13.70 to GBP 18.04
