Lara Celini

14/11/2025

Join Scotland's climate march: A Better World is Possible - all welcome!

Saturday 15th November
Meeting at 11.15am at Glasgow Green

Timed for the middle weekend of the COP30 climate talks in Brazil, this march is our chance to show that Scotland stands with communities around the world who are experiencing climate impacts and to call for Scotland to play it's fair part towards global action with an ambitious Climate Change Plan.

We'll assemble from 11.15am at Glasgow Green, just east of the People's Palace. At 12 noon we'll set off for a loop around the city centre, returning for a rally with speeches, music, stalls and refreshments from 2:30.

Join Scotland’s Climate March to demand: Global Solidarity: For a world where everyone is safe, has enough, and is respected.

A Fair Transition: For a fairer Scotland with jobs, transport and homes that support the move beyond fossil fuels

Caring For Our Planet: Restoring nature to reclaim a future where all can thrive.

This march has been organised by a broad coalition of grassroot groups, charities and communities including Humanist Society Scotland, and is being coordinated by Friends of the Earth Scotland.

Text or WhatsApp message Lara on 07307 562 406 for updates on the 11.15am meeting point, likely the James Watt statue. Look out for our Ecohumanists placards.

Pictured: Ecohumanists holding an Ecohumanists Scotland banner which states One Life, One Earth, One Humanity and features the Humanist Society Scotland happy human logo.

14/11/2025

Who's joining us for the climate march tomorrow?

🗓️ 11.15am Saturday 15th November
📍 Glasgow Green

Timed for the middle weekend of the COP30 climate talks in Brazil, this march is our chance to show that Scotland stands with communities around the world who are experiencing climate impacts and to call for Scotland to play it's fair part towards global action with an ambitious Climate Change Plan.

We'll assemble from 11am at Glasgow Green, just east of the People's Palace. At 12 noon we'll set off for a loop around the city centre, returning for a rally with speeches, music, stalls and refreshments from 2:30.

Email [email protected] if you'd like to meet up and carry an ecohumanist placard.

13/11/2025

Burntisland Burns Supper - A date for your 2026 calendar! Enjoy an evening in congenial company celebrating the poetry and humanity of our national bard.

On Wednesday 21st January 2026
Doors open at 6.30pm for a 7pm start, finishing at 9.30pm
Venue: Sands Hotel in Burntisland
Cost: £30 + drinks/service

Hosted by Fife and Edinburgh Humanists (local groups)

Join us on Wednesday 21st January 2026 Doors open at 6.30pm for a 7pm start, and finishes at 9.30pm Venue: Sands Hotel in Burntisland [https://burntislandsands.co.uk/](http

12/11/2025

11/11/2025

Join us for Scotland’s Climate March: A Better World is Possible

Where: March starting and ending at Glasgow Green:

When: Assembling at 11am, Saturday 15th November 2025

The UN Climate Summit COP30 will take place in Brazil in November. Yet from Arthur’s Seat to Pakistan, we are seeing more extreme weather driven by climate change as communities are hit with floods, fires and droughts.

Heading into winter many of us are faced with unpayable heating bills, while energy companies make obscene profits. Loud voices are trying to blame the most vulnerable in our society, rather than the politicians and big business that are choosing profit over people.

Let's stand together to demand a fairer world for all.

Join Scotland’s Climate March to demand:

Global Solidarity
For a world where everyone is safe, has enough, and is respected.

A Fair Transition
For a fairer Scotland with jobs, transport and homes that support the move beyond fossil fuels

Caring For Our Planet
Restoring nature to reclaim a future where all can thrive.

Sign up link: www.climatemarch.scot

09/11/2025

Putting the tea ☕ into mortality! With thanks to the Glasgow Humanists local group for hosting my talk on Death Cafe and engaging so thoughtfully in the conversation.

09/11/2025

04/11/2025

Putting the tea into mortality! If a chat about life's end over coffee and cake doesn't sound like your cup of tea, hopefully I will convince you otherwise.

Learn all about Death Cafes, what they are, how they work, and why they are good for us.

Sunday 9th November
At Garnethill Multicultural Centre in Glasgow
1pm - 3pm

Book your free place via the Glasgow Humanists Meetup Group. Or check out the Humanist Society Scotland events page for more details.

Kindly supported by Humanist Society Scotland



Image description: Lara Celini, a white middle aged woman, with silver hair wears brown framed glasses and a blue coat, and stands in a graveyard. One grave stone is visible and the ground is covered with autumn leaves. Text says: Death Cafe: Putting the Tea into mortality.

04/11/2025

30/10/2025

As part of the To Absent Friends: People’s Festival of Storytelling and Remembrance I am pleased to facilitate a gentle wander in Holyrood Park to celebrate and to reminisce about people we love who have died. Join me on Thursday 6th November 12 noon - 12.45pm.

The To Absent Friends festival takes place across Scotland from 1-7 November 2025. It is an opportunity to remember, to tell stories, to celebrate and to reminisce about people we love who have died 🍂

The programme of events includes a walk facilitated by one of our celebrants Lara Celini

📆 Thursday 6th November, 12pm - 12.45pm
📍 Holyrood Park, Edinburgh

Join Lara for a gentle, thoughtful wander to remember, to tell stories, to celebrate and to reminisce about people we love who have died.

We will pause at the poet-tree to read some poetry, and if you wish to, you can share a little about your loved one and/or write their name on an autumn leaf and scatter it into the wind to return to nature.

This activity is free to join and open to the public, but please register in advance via the Edinburgh Humanists Meet Up (link in comments)

28/10/2025

Scotland is one of the few countries in the world where humanist marriages are legally recognised, thanks to years of campaigning by Humanist Society Scotland members.

But a lack of regulation of their own marriage law by government agencies has allowed individuals to pose as “humanist” celebrants without meeting the legal standards required of a genuine belief body, and without any link whatsoever to us.

We’re proud to have spent over 20 years providing meaningful, personal humanist ceremonies and remain the only non-religious organisation with permanent authorisation from the Scottish Parliament to do so.

HSS has repeatedly raised concerns with the government and National Records of Scotland, calling for urgent reform and proper oversight.

Now, The Sunday Post’s investigation lays bare the consequences of a decade of inaction.

👉 Read more: https://www.sundaypost.com/fp/marriages-at-risk/

27/10/2025

Why book a Humanist Society Scotland Ceremonies Celebrant?

✅ Our weddings are legal — I’m individually authorised via Humanist Society Scotland who have permanent authorisation from the Scottish Parliament. The only humanist group in Scotland to have such permanent status.

✅ You get all the Humanist Society Scotland benefits: rigorous training, safeguarding and complaints procedures, creative and personal ceremony design, meeting international best practice standards and a national backup network.

✅ Your wedding helps contribute to Scotland’s national Humanist charity working to make both Scotland and the world a fairer and more ethical place to live.

Planning a non-religious ceremony that’s personal, warm and lawful? Let’s chat.