Christchurch

Anyone up for an outing to the Mind Body Wallet festival this time around? I caught the posters in time this year.

The event is on the last weekend in February and has a $10 entry.

I may or may not be here for it. I've put the word out in Wellington that I'm heading that way. If I get any takers on the backpacking thing then I'll be up there. So, I'm also looking for someone to step up and coordinate this should that happen.

Anyone interested in an outing to see what the other side believe in?

The first Skeptics in the Pub Meetup for Christchurch this year is, unfortunately, going to be something of a memorial service. As you may have heard, Denis Dutton passed away on the 28th of December 2010.

To celebrate the life of this individual I'd like to invite you to come and listen to those that knew him talk about his achievements and the founding of the New Zealand Skeptics Society.

The Christchurch gig is open for RSVPs. Signups are being managed though http://thestyrofoamtour.org/event/christchurch-nz

Skeptical podcaster, entertainer, multi-instrumentalist and all-​​round swell guy, George Hrab will be visiting Christchurch for a one-night gig during his Styrofoam Tour of Australia and New Zealand.

Dr Richard Jones, Director of the Christchurch Neurotechnology Research Programme based in the Van der Veer Institute for Parkinson's and Brain Research will be giving a fascinating talk on micro-sleeps. What they are, their causes and how they impact you.

Last Tuesday the we talked about the next Athiest video night and how they were going to be viewing the second half of the BBC documentary Atheism: a history of disbelief. Some of us weren't in a position to watch the first half so I'm looking at a screening of it on Saturday in preparation for Sunday.

So, a few questions:

Who's interested?
What time would suit people?
What time wouldn't suit people?
Would people be interested in a pot luck dinner type thing, or pooling cash and ordering delivery?

Hey all,

Just a quick reminder; the next Christchurch meetup is Tuesday.

Topics so far;
Assistant organizers for Christchurch
Article for the NZ Skeptic magazine covering the first year of SitP in New Zealand
The Perth AVN event
Extra features for the website: Digg like feature.
The failing of credible investigative reporting: NZ or a world wide thing?
[see the recent bent spoon suggestion on the NZ Skeptics mail list.
Anything else to discuss?

RSVP:
Meetup: http://christchurch.skepticsinthepub.net.nz/calendar/13682179/?from=list...

Announcing a new Meetup for Christchurch Skeptics in the Pub!

What: Fortnightly meetup (Tuesday)

When: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 5:30 PM

Where:
The Twisted Hop
6 Poplar Street
Christchurch
+64339623688

Hey all,

Unfortunately, due to various things conspiring against me, I've not arranged for a speaker for this Tuesday. So, the standard gathering of like minded rational thinkers is on the table.

Learn more here:
http://christchurch.skepticsinthepub.net.nz/calendar/wbgqnynhbxb/

I'm pleased to announce that we have a speaker this week.

When: Monday, May 3, 2010 5:30 PM

Where:
The Twisted Hop from 5:30,
Imagitech Theater at 6pm,
Back to the Twisted Hop at 7:30pm

Andy Lea is currently a Senior Medical Analyst with Winifred S. Hayes Inc* who provide "unbiased, evidence-based health technology assessment reports of new, emerging, and controversial health technologies." , has a BSc in Neurobiology and a PhD in Psychology of Hearing.

Announcing a new Meetup for Christchurch Skeptics in the Pub!

What: Tuesday Meetup

When: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 6:30 PM

Where:
The Twisted Hop
6 Poplar Street
Christchurch
+64339623688

No speaker for this meetup. Various things conspired against me getting it organised.

With this gathering falling on Easter Monday I thought I'd mix it up a little.

With this being a public holiday, I'd like to invite you all to my place for the afternoon/evening.

Bring a plate/nibbles to share, something to drink and good conversation.

This is a kid/family friendly location and responsible drinking is requested.

Feel free to drop in at any point in the afternoon/early evening.

The address is 1 McLeod Street, Richmond, Christchurch. I can be contacted through my contact form here or on 021 248-4653.