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Pub talk: A Century of Militant Feminism

Krista Cowman, Professor of History, University of Lincoln,  introduces a pub discussion on ‘Suffragette Militancy in the Regions’. Monday, 20 May 2013, at 8pm prompt at The Golden Ball, Cromwell Road, York. More details here.

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Gathering again

we’re at it again. The Gathering is happening this Saturday, 27th April, from 8pm onwards in the Golden Ball. It will be a night for the words, songs and music of the people, by the people, for the people. Last … Continue reading

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Are your opinions really your own?

Jon Tummons, from Teesside University, explores Chomsky’s ideas about the mass media and how it’s agenda shapes our discourse. The second in a series of free and informal pub talks aimed at understanding the way our society works. All welcome. … Continue reading

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The Gathering

Saturday 9th March 8pm onwards, The Golden Ball Re-charge your batteries with an entertaining evening of words, songs and music of social significance. An all-acoustic session produced by the people for the people, in the friendly atmosphere of York’s co-operative pub. … Continue reading

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Come to the (Radical) Cabaret

Saturday 23rd Feb 7.30pm Priory Street Centre Welcome to York Social’s entertaining, thought provoking, laugh out loud, society challenging, beer drinking, friends meeting, people dancing, world changing, great night out! Four fantastic acts for only £5! And a cheapish bar … Continue reading

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Then all of a sudden

apologies for our absence. We’re like buses. Nothing for ages then two things at once. Firstly we want to get York Social Ideas back on the road. The reason we have been in the garage so long is a shortage … Continue reading

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You are for sale!

York Social Ideas are proud to announce that the next speaker is Colin Leys author ‘Market Driven Politics’ and co-author ‘The plot against the NHS’ presents ‘The Commodification of Britain’ Thursday 21st June, Clements Hall, Nunthorpe Rd, YO23 1BW Bar … Continue reading

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