The Temple of Ideas is a group where unstoppable over 55s congregate in order to expand and share their knowledge through conversation, music, poetry and art. Harking back to the French literary and philosophical salons of the 17th and 18th centuries, the Temple of Ideas provides a platform for discussion, debate and performance.
Gatherings are relaxed with casual conversation and dotted with the occasional impromptu eruptions. Expect to be surprised by occasional off-the-cuff poetry, spontaneous singing, dancing or unexpected debate. Members are welcome to bring their music, art, photography, poems or ideas to share.
Though the group is overseen by the Covent Garden Dragon Hall Trust (CGDHT ), our events are member run. In the spirit of our Boomer generation of independent DIYers, we provide our own entertainment. Members are encouraged to roll up their sleeves and chip in with their own unique contributions. For example one could:
- Read a poem
- Present artwork
- Lead a topic for discussion.
- Bring an instrument or sing a song
- Help clean up afterwards.
Coffee and Tea is available – if you can, a small £1 donation per cup would be appreciated.
Only Dragon Hall members allowed to attend the events. But Membership is FREE and open to anyone over 55 who lives in London. Simply email John@dragonhall.org.uk to register with Dragon Hall's over 55s. https://www.dragonhall.org.uk/
For this first meeting t he Temple of Ideas presents a screening for over 55s by artist and music activist Meg Lee Chin w ith Q &A and discussion afterwards.
In her latest short film "Englands Mask" Chin demonstrates why Britain is in danger of losing its status as global creative leaders in street art, fashion and pop music. Solutions include an unconditional basic income, land tax, legal reform and doing away with income tax and VAT by taking money printing powers away from central banks and allowing the government to print the cost of running the country. Along with the help of a golden goose, Meg creates a rockumentary with cartoons, music and sarcasm. So there should be plenty of scope for discussion afterwards.
No one said we were a quiet generation!
