About the Group

The Hull SF Group was set up in 1988 to bring together people interested in speculative fiction/science fiction. Activities include informal member's talks, guest speakers (including authors), debates, readings and social events (eg meals). For a description of what we actually do, see Meeting Formats.

Previous guests have included authors Pat Cadigan, Graham Joyce, Colin Greenland, Neal Asher, and Ian Watson. A few examples of topics discussed: 'Alternative Histories', 'Mythical Creatures', 'Music and SF', and 'Feminist Utopias'. Authors previously discussed include Samuel R. Delany, Joanna Russ, Garry Kilworth, and Jeff Noon.

Meeting via Zoom.

Please contact us in advance to confirm.

For more information, contact Mike Cross, Carol Ann Kerry-Green.

Meetings 2026

Date Subject/Format Presenter(s)
13 January Planning Meeting, Short Story Readings, Book Reviews All
27 January Media Consumed Once great, Never Again All
10 February Big Dumb Objects All
24 February Artemis 2 Steve
10 March Real Science Stories (No D&E) All
24 March Politics in SF All
14 April Music in SF films, TV All
28 April Robert Jackson Bennett Mike
12 May SF pre-HG Wells, before it was a genre All
26 May Malcolm Hulke Ed
9 June Chelsea Quinn Yarbro Carol
23 June Charles Beaumont Dave
14 July Planning Meeting, Short Story Readings, Book Reviews All
28 July
12 August
26 August
9 September
23 September
14 October
28 October )
11 November
25 November
9 December Christmas Mayhem All
24 December NO MEETING  

The usual rider applies - if any guest authors are arranged meetings will be rearranged as appropriate.


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