CATALYST CLUB
Established in 2004, The Catalyst Club is a monthly event that pays tribute to the old traditions of French Salon, debating societies and Gentleman’s Clubs. Since its inception the Catalyst has hosted over 700 talks that have included zombie films, Marmite, the history of the Martini, the suffragettes, Spartans, demonology, bum reading and slime mould. On the night three guest speakers take to the lectern to talk for fifteen minutes on a subject close to their heart. The Catalyst Club is open to anyone with a passion, no matter how bizarre or niche.
The format is straightforward and compelling: passionate speakers are given just 20 minutes to share a topic that "lights them up," creating a dynamic and diverse intellectual experience for the audience.
Sunday 24th May - 4pm running till 7pm ish
Roast dinner optional at 3pm ahead of speakers at 4pm, which can be booked HERE
Speakers
Cat from Bristol’s Radical Roasters on ‘all about coffee’. Cat is a Great Taste Award judge and seasoned coffee professional!
Mike Manson, a Bristol based writer and historian on ‘Smelly Old Town - the stink of the city’. Of all of the senses smell is the most neglected, says Mike.
Leonie Bradley, artist and editor on ‘Hide and Seek
Don’t miss our monthly night of ideas, laughter and connection.
At the heart of the Catalyst Club is a simple idea: passionate people sharing the things they love. Each speaker gets 15 minutes to dive into a topic that lights them up, inspired by the spirit of old French salons, debating societies and gentleman’s clubs.
Niche, quirky, surprising… the subject doesn’t matter. The courage to share it does. You bring the passion, we give you the stage.
Fancy speaking at a future Catalyst Club?
We’d love to hear from you. If you’ve got a topic you’re burning to share, no matter how unusual, drop us a line at getinvolved@rockawaypark.co.uk
Sunday 21st June - 4pm running till 7pm ish
Roast dinner optional at 3pm ahead of speakers at 4pm, which can be booked LINK.
Don’t miss our monthly night of ideas, laughter and connection.
At the heart of the Catalyst Club is a simple idea: passionate people sharing the things they love. Each speaker gets 15 minutes to dive into a topic that lights them up, inspired by the spirit of old French salons, debating societies and gentleman’s clubs.
Niche, quirky, surprising… the subject doesn’t matter. The courage to share it does. You bring the passion, we give you the stage.
Fancy speaking at a future Catalyst Club?
We’d love to hear from you. If you’ve got a topic you’re burning to share, no matter how unusual, drop us a line at getinvolved@rockawaypark.co.uk
Sunday 12th July - 4pm running till 7pm ish
Roast dinner optional at 3pm ahead of speakers at 4pm, which can be booked here
Catalyst Club is a simple idea: passionate people sharing the things they love. Each speaker gets 15 minutes to dive into a topic that lights them up, inspired by the spirit of old French salons, debating societies and gentleman’s clubs. Niche, quirky, surprising… the subject doesn’t matter. The courage to share it does. You bring the passion, we give you the stage.
Speakers: TBC
Do you fancy getting involved? Email us at getinvolved@rockawaypark.co.uk