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Welcome
Was there ever a better time to restore the tradition of formal debate? Where one side presents an argument while the other listens carefully before responding. This is what the Brighton & Hove Debating Society has been doing for over 60 years. Our membership reflects the cosmopolitan mix of the Brighton and Hove area
OUR MEETINGS
We meet on the third Tuesday of each month. Before COVID we met at St John’s Day Centre in Palmeira Square, but for the moment you can join us on Zoom. Please click here for more details on how to participate .
OUR BELIEF
We believe everyone is entitled to their opinion and should be accorded a fair hearing. Throughout the year we debate a wide range of topics from matters of public concern to lighter subjects. The Chair presides to ensure everyone abides by a few simple rules: to talk within the given time limit and to listen to other speakers without interrupting.
In this way we maintain a friendly atmosphere.
LATEST NEWS
October 2021 Debate – Aid to developing countries encourages dependency
October marked the return to live debating at our Hove Venue, and a good turn-out of 20+ made the effort worthwhile. The motion was: Aid to developing countries encourages dependency. The Proposer argued that aid does indeed encourage dependency...
Returning to Palmeira Square in October
We are delighted to announce that live debating will resume in October, and for the last quarter of the year, at our usual venue in Hove. This is great news for the society as debating works best in a live setting. To make a success of our re-opening we...
Important News – Summer Recess
We have decided to take a 3 month summer recess over July, August and September. This is needed so that we can channel all our energies into planning for a resumption of live debates in our Hove venue come October. There are some matters to resolve and a lot of...
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