Programme of events for 2025
Wednesday 20 August | 3.15pm-4.45pm
Scotland retains the unwelcome title of the country with the worst rate of drug deaths in Europe. How brave and bold do politicians need to be to address a situation that owes much to historical, social and economic reasons?
General admission: £7.50
Concession: £5
Wednesday 20 August | 5.30pm-7.00pm
Clive Myrie discusses his incredible 30-year career reporting from conflict zones. Myrie’s memoir also gives an insight into his dealing with the challenges of race and class to succeed at the highest levels in his broadcasting career.
General admission: £10
Concession: £8
Thursday 21 August | 11am-12.30pm
In his latest book, Professor Dorling uses the most up-to-date research to redraw our assumptions about where our greatest threats come from and the solutions that lie in politics and collective social organisation to tackle our uncertain future.
General admission: £10
Concession: £8
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