Previous speakers

JANUARY 2026 PROGRAMME
MONDAY 19th JANUARY 2026 – Open 7 PM for FREE refreshments – 7:30 PM start
	Witches Popular New Horizons' speaker, Mark Olly, kicks off our new season with a fascinating history and investigation of women associated with spirituality... Down the centuries, the female contribution to British spirituality has often been undervalued, yet in prehistoric times it appears that man was the worshiper, and the goddess the worshiped! We’ll be looking in depth at the Venus figures of Europe and laws passed against them by Hebrews, Romans, and Saxons; the ‘Burning Times’ of the Middle Ages; all the way to the ‘coming out’ of the 20th Century; plus the intriguing part the North-West had to play in the current world-wide revival.
FEBRUARY 2026 PROGRAMME
MONDAY 16th FEBRUARY 2026 – Open 7 PM for FREE refreshments – 7:30 PM start
	Astrology past, present and future through the lens of a telescope… and under the lens of a microscope – esoteric or exoteric knowledge? We’re delighted to introduce Geoff, a widely acknowledged researcher and teacher of “Astronomical Astrology” in what promises to be a fascinating evening... With twenty years of experience studying and promoting the esoteric, Geoff has refined his offering down to what he labels “astronomical astrology” – an emerging trend based on aligning the zodiac signs to the actual constellations. Last year, from his studio in Hebden Bridge, he ran a four-week course which he named “the Journey” and will integrate some of this material into tonight’s 90-minute presentation. To start with, Geoff will give a brief background to the subject before expanding on the theme and asking if astrology is truly enjoying a genuine renaissance… or just another passing fad in the world of cyberspace where A.I. enables anyone to call themselves an astrologer or astrologist!
MARCH 2026 PROGRAMME
MONDAY 16th MARCH 2026 – Open 7 PM for FREE refreshments – 7:30 PM start
	What on Earth is going on in Antarctica? Popular speaker, John Hamer, is back with yet other fascinating revelations about hidden information... Why is any aircraft or ship that attempts to cross the sixty degrees south parallel, given an ultimatum… either turn back north immediately – or be blown out of the water – or the sky! What is the real purpose of the Antarctic Treaty of 1959 and why is it the only treaty ever, that has been signed by all the major powers—and most of the minor ones, too? Why do no scheduled plane routes cross the Antarctic, even though it would often be a much shorter journey than the alternative? And last but by no means least, why is one third of the southern hemisphere off limits to the general public? All these and many other questions will be answered in this eye-opening presentation.
APRIL 2026 PROGRAMME
MONDAY 20th APRIL 2026 – Open 7 PM for FREE refreshments – 7:30 PM start
	What if humanity is unknowingly building the very system the Bible warned about? Philip Evangelis is respected for his thorough yet amazing research and the excellence of his presentations... Two thousand years ago, the book of Revelation described a mysterious global power: a system able to control commerce, influence the world, and bring humanity under a single authority. It also spoke of an “image” that would be given the ability to speak and demand allegiance. For centuries, these prophecies seemed impossible. But today the world is changing at an unprecedented pace. Artificial intelligence is rapidly evolving beyond simple tools into powerful systems capable of learning, predicting, and influencing human behaviour. Governments and corporations are developing global surveillance networks, digital currencies, biometric identification, and neural technologies that connect humans and machines like never before. Could these technologies form the foundation of a new kind of global intelligence – a digital hive mind built from the data and actions of billions of people? Could humanity be creating an A.I. god? In Building the A.I. God, Philip Evangelis explores the fascinating and unsettling parallels between ancient biblical prophecy and the explosive rise of artificial intelligence. Drawing from Scripture, technological developments, and emerging global systems, this book asks a question few are willing to confront: Are we witnessing the early stages of the prophetic system described in Revelation? Provocative, timely, and deeply thought-provoking, this book will challenge how you see the future of technology, power, and the destiny of humanity. The question is no longer if the world is changing. The question is: Where it is leading?
MAY 2026 PROGRAMME
MONDAY 18th MAY 2026 – Open 7 PM for FREE refreshments – 7:30 PM start

JUNE 2026 PROGRAMME
MONDAY 1st JUNE 2026 – Open 7 PM for FREE refreshments – 7:30 PM start
	Leonardo da Vinci: The Architect’s Blueprint of Creation With the certainty of a fascinating presentation, we are delighted to introduce Jamie Arthur Pickup, a renowned researcher and decoder of esoteric symbolism and numerology... Jamie Arthur Pickup, is a public speaker, historian, philosophical teacher and author of three books: Roslin: Music For The Ears, Vitruvian Man: The Architect’s Blueprint, and the newly released Book of Numbers, Liber 753 – The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which delves into the metaphysical nature of reality, and explores the philosophical and numerical encryptions that have been incorporated into the Holy Bible. At the core of Jamie’s research is Leonardo da Vinci; William Shakespeare; ceremonial magician, Aleister Crowley; and the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn – the Magical Order that was co-founded by Samuel Liddell MacGregor Mathers, who was a relative of Alice Liddell, and the inspiration behind Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. This presentation will be going down many rabbit holes, diving deep into esoteric and occult symbolism, exploring the creation of mankind and the Book of Genesis, addressing various “conspiracies” and the full encryption of Leonardo da Vinci’s paintings including The Last Supper, Mona Lisa, St John the Baptist, and Salvator Mundi. Jamie’s research is a powerful display of pattern recognition and interconnectedness that sparks the mind and brings out the detective nature in all of us who have a curious mind and thirst for knowledge. Leonardo da Vinci, is quoted as saying "To develop a complete mind, study the science of art. Study the art of science. Develop your senses – especially learn how to see. Realise that everything connects to everything else". This presentation will go far beyond the obvious and surface-level observation.
MONDAY 15th JUNE 2026 – Open 7 PM for FREE refreshments – 7:30 PM start
	How to Raise Your Spiritual IQ! In what promises to be an uplifting and enjoyable evening, we welcome spiritual guide, Eckankar... Join us for an interactive discussion on how to raise your Spiritual IQ and benefit from the gifts of Divine Spirit which are all around you. We will share a simple daily spiritual practice that anyone can use, regardless of their faith or background, to enliven every aspect of their life.
JULY 2026 PROGRAMME
MONDAY 6th JULY 2026 – Open 7 PM for FREE refreshments – 7:30 PM start
	The Theory of Everything: Prime Numbers It's a great pleasure to introduce Martin Popplewell, and we are delighted that he will be sharing some of his extensive knowledge with us... Nine years ago, Martin Popplewell, under his spiritual pseudonym of Chez As Sabur, presented a talk, 11:11 The Awakenings. After 9 years of self-discovery and a deep dive into the properties of prime numbers, he’s fully returned to himself (thus the return to his birth name). Martin has uncovered a pattern within prime numbers that at first glance appears to explain everything. Is the blueprint of Time and all the things that emerged, is emerging, and will emerge along its spiral, really just sitting there for everyone to see? Martin’s idea is for us to look at them and their properties, and see if they really do explain everything we believe we know. By the way, there are no complicated mathematics involved in the presentation!
AUGUST 2026 PROGRAMME
MONDAY 3rd AUGUST 2026 – Open 7 PM for FREE refreshments – 7:30 PM start
	OPEN MIC NIGHT! Come along, share your thoughts, and listen to others'. Always interesting and always fun! Entry just £2.

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