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Micklegate Bar, York

Think, discuss, explore.

Where Q York brings ideas to life and people together!

Inspired by the 17th century coffee house, the essence of  The Forum is to promote reason, freedom of thought and the importance of discourse.

Interior of a London Coffee-house 17th century
About Us

The Forum at Q exists as a safe, thriving and transformative environment where ideas can be birthed, exchanged and wrestled with.

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  • The Hidden Rules: How emotion, trauma and worthiness shape our lives.
    The Hidden Rules: How emotion, trauma and worthiness shape our lives.
    28 Jan 2026, 19:00 – 21:30
    28 Jan 2026, 19:00 – 21:30
    York, 9 Priory St, York YO1 6ET, UK
    What if the biggest forces shaping your choices aren’t logic or willpower, but invisible rules written by emotion, trauma, and your sense of worth? This talk explores the hidden patterns that quietly run our lives, and how to break free from them.
  • Blessed are the Doubters with Jenny Byrne
    Blessed are the Doubters with Jenny Byrne
    01 Feb 2026, 21:30 – 02 Feb 2026, 12:00
    01 Feb 2026, 21:30 – 02 Feb 2026, 12:00
    York, 9 Priory St, York YO1 6ET, UK
    Jenny will lead a session that considers faith within and beyond religion, and the ways in which doubt may help us.
  • The Forum at Q - Closed
    The Forum at Q - Closed
    08 Feb 2026, 09:30 – 12:00
    08 Feb 2026, 09:30 – 12:00
    York, 9 Priory St, York YO1 6ET, UK
    The Forum at Q will be closed this Sunday
  • The Hidden Rules: How emotion, trauma and worthiness shape our lives.
    The Hidden Rules: How emotion, trauma and worthiness shape our lives.
    The Hidden Rules: How emotion, trauma and worthiness shape our lives.
    28 Jan 2026, 19:00 – 21:30
    York, 9 Priory St, York YO1 6ET, UK
    What if the biggest forces shaping your choices aren’t logic or willpower, but invisible rules written by emotion, trauma, and your sense of worth? This talk explores the hidden patterns that quietly run our lives, and how to break free from them.

"Good conversation is as stimulating as black coffee, and just as hard to sleep after"

– Anne Morrow Lindbergh

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Upcoming Events

In addition to our regular meet  at The Forum on Sundays from 9:30am, we also host regular community lectures and debates where we invite various speakers covering a whole range of relevant and engaging topics. Refreshments available to purchase. 

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