2005-2006 Debates

Location: Old Bank of England pub, Fleet Street, with exceptions noted.  Monday meetings unless noted.

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19th September 2005 
AGM followed by “The events of the month.”

Opener: Gwyn Redgers

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17th October 2005
“This House feels that old age is not to be regretted.”

Proposed by: Nathan Morris
Opposed by: Adrian Redgers

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21st November 2005
“This House believes that the occupying forces should now leave Iraq.”

Proposed by: unknown
Opposed by: Maureen Mahon

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19th December 2005
“This House is unconcerned about winning or losing the Ashes / World Cup / Six Nations trophy.”

Proposed by: unknown
Opposed by: Nigel Kynoch Clark

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16th January 2006
“This House opposes faith schools.”

Proposed by: Nathan Morris
Opposed by: Donald Leon Soon

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21st February 2006
“This House agrees that ‘If it is art, it is not for all, and if it is for all, it is not art. (Schoenberg)”

Proposed by: Stephen Street
Opposed by: Gwyn Redgers

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20th March 2006
Annual Business Meeting followed by “For today’s generation, instant gratification overrides responsibility.”

Proposed by: Alina Goldschmidt
Opposed by: unknown

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Friday, 19th May 2006, Il Fornello restaurant
Annual Dinner Debate: “This House considers that we attach too much importance to eating and drinking.”

Proposed by: unknown
Opposed by: unknown

 

2004-2005 debates