Homeopathic overdose

campaign

Following the advert for ” Simon Singh to  be at WINCHESTER SKEPTICS IN THE PUB” [see posting of 10/01/10 on this website], one of our members has e-mailed to inform us of  related campaigns in our area. This is good networking. Keep BH informed. We would paticularly like a brief report of any event of interest that you have attended and better still a photo by e-mail.

Please also note the website of Oxfordshire Sceptics in the pub

http://oxford.skepticsinthepub.org/

Hi David,

Thanks for the email. Not sure if you’re aware, but Oxford’s Sceptics In The Pub are doing the same thing on 30 January, which I’m planning on attending. The details from their email is as follows: -

As some of you may be aware, the 10:23 campaign is running to try and stop boots selling homeopathic remedies in their pharmacy section. You can read more about the campaign here: http://www.1023.org.uk/ [co-ordinated by the Mersey Skeptics: http://www.merseysideskeptics.org.uk/] On Saturday 30th of January, there is going to be a nationwide homeopathic overdose in support of this campaign. Skeptics from all over Britain are gathering in their towns to swallow a whole tube of a Boots 30C homeopathic remedy, in defiance of the instructions on the label. All the swallowers will be clad in natty 10:23 t-shirts, and the press will be invited – it’s going to be a very public event! This is the first ever event of this kind and size in Britain! I’m co-ordinating the Oxford event. The aim is to get 30 “swallowers” to meet me in Oxford city-centre at 9.45 on Saturday 30th. We’ll be taking the “medicine” at 10:23am. Obviously, the swallowers will be at no risk – this is kind of the point. In addition, if you’re not ready to swallow, I’m also looking for followers to hand out leaflets and cheer on our swallowers! It’d be great if you could email back and let me know if you’d like to be involved! I had a lot of interest at the last skeptics meeting but still need more volunteers. It’s going to be great fun, and afterwards we’re going to the pub to watch videos roll in from around the country.

Thanks, Rosie Olliver rosie.olliver@city-centre.net 10:23 .

I’m not trying to divert attention or attendance from the efforts of Crispian et al, of course, but Oxford is unarguably an easier hop than Soton for most of us.

 :) Regards, Matt