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SUMMARY:Severn and Wye Branch: Betjeman in Song!
DESCRIPTION:Shared lunch followed by an afternoon of music. Stephen and Alison with our accompanist Richard will sing some Betjeman song settings and other appropriate repertoire. Do please bring anything you would like to contribute – spoken or sung. Cups of tea about 3.30 then homeward bound. \nPlease bring a savoury dish or salad to share. \nIt would be helpful to know who will be coming – please let Alison know on 07763 464305. \n 
URL:https://www.betjemansociety.com/eventcalendar/severn-and-wye-branch-betjeman-in-song/
LOCATION:Mount Edgcumbe\, 12 Hanley Road\, Malvern Wells\, WR14 4PQ
CATEGORIES:2023
ORGANIZER;CN="Severn and Wye Branch":MAILTO:alisonhunka1885@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230524T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230524T170000
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SUMMARY:"A Haunt of ancient Peace" - a visit to Gunby Hall
DESCRIPTION:A visit to Gunby hall\, near Spilsby\, to include a tour of the house and afternoon tea. A National Trust property of the William and Mary period\, formerly the home of the Massingberds. Booking essential\, please contact the Lincolnshire Branch for more details.
URL:https://www.betjemansociety.com/eventcalendar/a-haunt-of-ancient-peace-a-visit-to-gunby-hall/
LOCATION:Gunby Hall\, PE23 5SS
CATEGORIES:2023
ORGANIZER;CN="Lincolnshire":MAILTO:stuart.crooks43@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230516T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230516T190000
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SUMMARY:'Not Far From Brideshead: Oxford Between the Wars'    a talk by Dr Daisy Dunn
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning author and historian Dr Daisy Dunn introduces the world of interwar Oxford with its punting\, picnics and warring dons. This was the world that inspired Evelyn Waugh as well as John Betjeman and many others. Soldiers returned to study after the horrors of the trenches and women received degrees for the first time. But amid the relief and jubilation came the threat of further unrest as events in Europe began to spiral. \nDr Daisy Dunn is the author of six books\, including Not Far From Brideshead: Oxford Between the Wars\, Of Gods and Men: 100 Stories from Ancient Greece and Rome\, and Catullus’ Bedspread: The Life of Rome’s Most Erotic Poet. She read Classics at Oxford before receiving an MA in Art History from the Courtauld and PhD in Classics and Art History from UCL. She is a critic for The Spectator and writes widely for the press. \nThe venue for this talk is the Grosvenor Chapel\, deep in the heart of Mayfair. It the setting for Betjeman’s “Lenten Thoughts of a High Church Anglican” and well worth visiting. It contains a recently installed plaque\, with the full text of the poem\, commemorating Betjeman and his muse for the poem\, Joan Constantinidi. For more on this please see page 7-8 of Betjeman Society Newsletter 116. \nGuests are welcome. \nTo book for this talk please scroll to the bottom of this page for details of three easy ways to pay.
URL:https://www.betjemansociety.com/eventcalendar/not-far-from-brideshead-oxford-between-the-wars-a-talk-by-dr-daisy-dunn/
LOCATION:Grosvenor Chapel\, 24 South Audley Street\, London\, W1K 2PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:2023
ORGANIZER;CN="The Betjeman Society":MAILTO:events@betjemansociety.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230516T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230516T170000
DTSTAMP:20230515T090257Z
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SUMMARY:MARK BALDWIN Talk on Sir John Betjeman.
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, 16th May 1300h MARK BALDWIN Talk on Sir John Betjeman. The welcome return of Mark Baldwin\, whose talk last year on the Enigma machine and Bletchley Park will live long in the memory.
URL:https://www.betjemansociety.com/eventcalendar/mark-baldwin-talk-on-sir-john-betjeman/
CATEGORIES:2023
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230509T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230509T170000
DTSTAMP:20230315T114838Z
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SUMMARY:Ridings Branch Meeting: 'Betjeman and Auden'.
DESCRIPTION:Our May meeting will now take place on the 9th May. The theme will be ‘Betjeman and Auden’. \nPlease contact the Ridings Branch for more details or to attend. \n 
URL:https://www.betjemansociety.com/eventcalendar/ridings-branch-meeting-betjeman-and-auden/
LOCATION:Harrogate\, N Yorks\, HG1 5PP
CATEGORIES:2023
ORGANIZER;CN="The Ridings":MAILTO:janintees@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230224T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230224T190000
DTSTAMP:20230220T100504Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening in Metro-Land   Friday 24th February 5.30pm.
DESCRIPTION:The film Metro-Land should be familiar to many of you and 26 February 2023 is the 50th anniversary of the first screening of the film. We are delighted to host a special evening celebrating this event for a film that enjoys classic and cult status in its celebration of a part of London’s suburbia and a personal journey by John Betjeman through some of his favourite parts of London using the Metropolitan line as the route. We will be joined by Society Vice President and Metro-Land producer\, Eddie Mirzoeff and we hope to have other special guests joining us too to celebrate the milestone. We will also be looking at how Metro-Land looks these days and there will be a sprinkling of poetry and prose readings to complement the film. \nEddie believes he has persuaded the BBC to screen Metro-Land on the evening of the actual anniversary Sunday 26 February so our event should set this viewing up well. \nPlease let Steve Jackson know via sonjack1@aol.com  if you want the zoom link and nearer the date he will be glad to send you this with an update on proceedings. \nA unique event!
URL:https://www.betjemansociety.com/eventcalendar/an-evening-in-metro-land-friday-24th-february-5-30pm/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:2023
ORGANIZER;CN="The Betjeman Society":MAILTO:events@betjemansociety.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221210T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221210T170000
DTSTAMP:20220412T164240Z
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SUMMARY:Lincolnshire Branch Annual Party
DESCRIPTION:A traditional mixture of readings and other entertainments including a bring and share buffet lunch.
URL:https://www.betjemansociety.com/eventcalendar/lincolnshire-branch-annual-party-2/
LOCATION:Horncastle Community Centre\, Horncastle\, LN9 5HF
CATEGORIES:2022
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221203T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221203T163000
DTSTAMP:20221030T100029Z
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SUMMARY:Shires Branch 25th Anniversary Christmas Show\, Devonshire Place\, Leicester.
DESCRIPTION:Join us for what will be a fabulous Variety Show\, meal and get together. Refreshments on arrival\, pantomime\, presentation\, guest appearance by Gryff Rhys Jones\, full Christmas lunch (drinks from bar at own cost)\, surprise mystery guest\, bingo\, souvenir programme and much\, much more. \nTo find out more and to book please contact the Shires Branch of The Betjeman Society.
URL:https://www.betjemansociety.com/eventcalendar/shires-branch-25th-anniversary-christmas-show-devonshire-place-leicester/
LOCATION:Devonshire Place\, 78 London Road\, Leicester\, LE2 0RA
CATEGORIES:2022
ORGANIZER;CN="The Shires":MAILTO:shebazm@hotmail.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221127T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221127T150000
DTSTAMP:20220915T142316Z
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SUMMARY:Wantage Branch Annual Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 27 November Annual Lunch at Snells Hall\, East Hendred 12.30 for 1pm. Cost £30 to include three course lunch\, coffee and wine/soft drinks More details on request.\nGuests are always welcome but please do let Pat know so that we can confirm arrangements. We have chosen to hold most events this year at Snells Hall as there is plenty of space\, in the garden and in the hall\, good parking and excellent facilities.
URL:https://www.betjemansociety.com/eventcalendar/wantage-branch-annual-lunch/
LOCATION:Snell’s Hall\, Church Street\, East Hendred\, OX12 8LA
CATEGORIES:2022
ORGANIZER;CN="Wantage":MAILTO:bernardmat@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221124T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221124T203000
DTSTAMP:20221030T100112Z
CREATED:20221003T112151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221030T100112Z
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SUMMARY:Joint event with the TCPA: Sir Frederic J Osborn memorial event 2022: Exploring a sense of place.
DESCRIPTION:Join the Town & Country Planning Association for an evening of poetry\, drinks and discussion for their annual event in memory of Sir Frederic J Osborn. Osborn was an important figure in the TCPA’s history. A passionate campaigner for healthy places and social justice\, Osborn was instrumental in securing the New Towns legislation\, which enabled 32 new towns to be established across the UK as part of creating and rebuilding homes and communities following the Second World War. Alongside his campaigning work – Osborn wrote prolifically including satire and poetry\, and a book of his verses – ‘Can Man Plan?’ – was published in 1959. \nWith performances from poets Zena Edwards and Emily Hasler with Jonathan Glancey\, architectural critic\, writer and Patron of The Betjeman Society\, this event will explore how poetry and the arts can help us understand people and place. The event will touch on some of Osborn’s work and correspondence with Sir John Betjeman\, one the pre-eminent poets of the 20th century who enthused people about the value of Britain’s cities\, landscapes and architecture\, alongside contemporary perspectives on creating a sense of place. This subject complements TCPA’s wider work\, particularly on reuniting art and planning\, and on exploring how the foundations of the Garden City movement can give practical hope to 21st century communities. \nThe TCPA are grateful to the Lady Margaret Paterson Osborn Trust for supporting this event\, which is being held in partnership with The Betjeman Society. \nTickets are free but should be booked online using the link below. \n 
URL:https://www.betjemansociety.com/eventcalendar/joint-event-with-the-tcpa-sir-frederic-j-osborn-memorial-event-2022-exploring-a-sense-of-place/
LOCATION:Regent’s University London\, Inner Circle\, Regent’s Park\, London\, NW1 4NS
CATEGORIES:2022
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221124T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221124T150000
DTSTAMP:20220915T142420Z
CREATED:20220915T120036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T142420Z
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SUMMARY:Pre-Christmas lunch at St Pancras
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 24th November 12 – 3pm St Pancras Station\, London\nJoin Council members for an informal and convivial pre-Christmas lunch gathering. Meet at The Betjeman Arms at St Pancras Station from 12.00. Pay for yourself. Please advise us if you intend to come – email events@betjemansociety.com \n 
URL:https://www.betjemansociety.com/eventcalendar/pre-christmas-lunch-at-st-pancras/
LOCATION:St Pancras Station\, Euston Road\, London\, N1C 4QP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:2022
ORGANIZER;CN="The Betjeman Society":MAILTO:events@betjemansociety.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221022T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221022T170000
DTSTAMP:20220412T163901Z
CREATED:20220412T163901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220412T163901Z
UID:1390-1666447200-1666458000@www.betjemansociety.com
SUMMARY:Portrait of Penelope
DESCRIPTION:The life and achievements of John Betjeman’s wife\, Penelope. Horace Liberty will paint a picture of her extraordinary exploits and her turbulent relationship with her husband. There will also be illustrations of her connections with India including a sari display.
URL:https://www.betjemansociety.com/eventcalendar/portrait-of-penelope-2/
LOCATION:Horncastle Community Centre\, Horncastle\, LN9 5HF
CATEGORIES:2022
ORGANIZER;CN="Lincolnshire":MAILTO:stuart.crooks43@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220924T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220924T163000
DTSTAMP:20220723T112821Z
CREATED:20220713T133951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220723T112821Z
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SUMMARY:Betjeman & Larkin: a joint event with the Philip Larkin Society in Leicester as part of the Larkin centenary celebrations.
DESCRIPTION:This year is the 100th anniversary of the birth of poet Philip Larkin and the Philip Larkin Society are joining with us to help celebrate the event among many other activities being organised by the Philip Larkin Society. Larkin was a Librarian at the University of Leicester\, before moving to the Brynmor Jones Library at the University of Hull. Larkin’s time at Leicester is marked by his association with Monica Jones\, an English Literature lecturer at the University of Leicester\, and subject of a recent book about the relationship published in 2020. The event\, held in a convenient venue in central Leicester close to the station\, will be supported by The Shires Branch of The Betjeman Society and the main speakers will be Dr John Florance\, President of The Shires Branch and who has made Larkin one of his authors to lecture about in his own lecture series in Newark\, Dr Philip Pullen of the Philip Larkin Society and Dr Tim Hancock\, Lecturer in English at Ulster University\, author of recently published John Betjeman: Making Light. In addition to the three talks there will be the chance to have some readings too\, plenty of time to mingle and chat\, with refreshments on arrival and a hot buffet lunch included. \nJohn Florance’s talk will be ‘The quickest way to start a punch-up’. Introducing Betjeman’s work to American readers\, Larkin wrote: “The quickest way to start a punch-up between two British literary critics is to ask them what they think about the poems of Sir John Betjeman.” This talk will bring out what Larkin admired and celebrated in the older poet’s work\, the nature of their friendship and the differences between the men and their work. By way of introduction there will be a short section on Larkin’s Leicester. \nPhilip Pullen’s talk will be ‘A coming together of sorts’ : Betjeman and Larkin’s collaborative adventures. \nTim Hancock’s talk will be ‘Larkin’s suppressed Betjeman period’ (Provisional title) about Betjeman’s influence on Larkin’s formative years. \nAlso\, we intend to show the BBC Monitor TV programme with Betjeman & Larkin (by permission of the BBC). \nFor details of how to book please scroll to the bottom of the page.
URL:https://www.betjemansociety.com/eventcalendar/betjeman-larkin-a-joint-event-with-the-philip-larkin-society-in-leicester-as-part-of-the-larkin-centenary-celebrations/
LOCATION:Devonshire Place\, 78 London Road\, Leicester\, LE2 0RA
CATEGORIES:2022
ORGANIZER;CN="The Betjeman Society":MAILTO:events@betjemansociety.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220922T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220922T170000
DTSTAMP:20220806T095007Z
CREATED:20220806T095007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220806T095007Z
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SUMMARY:Visit to Sezincote (“India in the Cotswolds”) with guided tour.
DESCRIPTION:The ‘Severn and Wye’ Branch are visiting Sezincote (“India in the Cotswolds”) – country house and gardens near Moreton-in-Marsh\, much beloved by JB – on Thursday 22nd September.     We shall be given a guided tour (2.30 pm)\, and the tea-rooms will be open. Price per person – £12.50.  If you are interested in joining us there\, please contact the Branch correspondent Alison Hunka – 07763 464 305\, alisonhunka1885@aol.com    All are most welcome! \n 
URL:https://www.betjemansociety.com/eventcalendar/visit-to-sezincote-india-in-the-cotswolds-with-guided-tour/
LOCATION:Sezincote\, GL56 9AW
ORGANIZER;CN="Severn and Wye Branch":MAILTO:alisonhunka1885@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220828T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220828T170000
DTSTAMP:20220401T144333Z
CREATED:20200118T174822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220401T144333Z
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SUMMARY:John Betjeman's Birthday Poetry Readings at St Pancras station\, 28th August
DESCRIPTION:Join us\, as every year\, to celebrate John Betjeman’s birthday with poetry readings round the statue on St Pancras station at 4pm. Come to read a poem of your choice (neednt be Betjeman) or just to listen. This event is led\, as always\, by Don Kennedy. There is no charge and no need to book and a collection will be taken for Parkinson’s UK. Non members welcome.
URL:https://www.betjemansociety.com/eventcalendar/jbs-birthday-poetry-readings-at-st-pancras-station/
LOCATION:St Pancras Station\, Euston Road\, London\, N1C 4QP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:2022
ORGANIZER;CN="The Betjeman Society":MAILTO:events@betjemansociety.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220709T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220709T170000
DTSTAMP:20220121T123043Z
CREATED:20200116T124806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220121T123043Z
UID:662-1657362600-1657386000@www.betjemansociety.com
SUMMARY:AGM - 9th July 2022
DESCRIPTION:Our 2022 AGM will be held at Marlborough College\, Marlborough\, Wiltshire\, SN8 1PA on Saturday 9th July at 1030 hrs for 1100 hrs.\nMorning: AGM (Free to members only) followed by presentation of the annual Betjeman Society Award then lunch; college tour\, viewing of JB related archive material\, showing of relevant extracts from JB’s TV programmes. JB readings and presentations. John Betjeman arrived at Marlborough College in 1920 so this event marks the centenary of his time there. \nCost: £30 (Details in May Newsletter and AGM notice to members to follow).
URL:https://www.betjemansociety.com/eventcalendar/agm/
LOCATION:Marlborough College\, Marlborough\, Wiltshire\, SN8 1PA
CATEGORIES:2022
ORGANIZER;CN="The Betjeman Society":MAILTO:events@betjemansociety.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220626T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220626T170000
DTSTAMP:20220204T125115Z
CREATED:20200129T120242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T125115Z
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SUMMARY:Pimms and Poetry
DESCRIPTION:An afternoon party hosted by the Wantage Branch at Snells Hall\, East Hendred\, Oxfordshire. In the garden if fine. Readings led by Roy Burton. Cost £10. Pay on the day.
URL:https://www.betjemansociety.com/eventcalendar/pimms-and-poetry/
LOCATION:Snell’s Hall\, Church Street\, East Hendred\, OX12 8LA
CATEGORIES:2022
ORGANIZER;CN="Wantage":MAILTO:bernardmat@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220430T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220430T153000
DTSTAMP:20220121T124057Z
CREATED:20200129T142103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220121T124057Z
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SUMMARY:' "The Old Liberals" and the Laureates who lived on the Hill.' Visit to Boars Hill\, Oxford\, 30th April 2022.
DESCRIPTION:Boars Hill\, given its population\, has a remarkable number of poetic connections. Two consecutive Poets Laureate\, Robert Bridges and John Masefield\, lived there and it is forever associated with several other poets\, none more so than Matthew Arnold but also including Margaret Woods and Elizabeth Daryush amongst others. JB’s The Old Liberals is set on Boars Hill.\nOur visit will be hosted by Foxcombe Hall which recently became a campus of Peking University and was previously an Open University campus\, before that a theological college and was originally the home of Lord & Lady Berkeley. After refreshments on arrival we shall meet for a session of readings\, information and discussion led by Roy Burton and Andrew McCallum; a chance to learn more about Boars Hill and its poets. This is followed by a Chinese style buffet lunch with wine (sandwich option available). In the afternoon we’ll be given a tour of the hall and its lovely\, extensive gardens then after more refreshments there will be the opportunity\, using maps provided\, for self-guided exploration\, on foot or by car\, of Boars Hill including the former homes of Bridges and Masefield\, the Jarn Garden and Mound and the Elizabeth Daryush Memorial Garden.\nThe inclusive cost for the day is just £20. Places are limited to 30 so early booking is advised.
URL:https://www.betjemansociety.com/eventcalendar/the-old-liberals-and-the-laureates-who-lived-on-the-hill/
LOCATION:Foxcombe Hall\, Foxcombe Hall\, Boars Hill\,\, Oxford\, OX1 5HR
CATEGORIES:2022
ORGANIZER;CN="Oxford":MAILTO:andrewmccallum@waitrose.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220402T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220402T170000
DTSTAMP:20220203T124847Z
CREATED:20200115T184628Z
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SUMMARY:Wantage Branch meeting - 2nd April: Comparing John Betjeman and W H Auden
DESCRIPTION:An illustrated talk by John Dearing comparing the work of John Betjeman and W H Auden.
URL:https://www.betjemansociety.com/eventcalendar/wantage-branch-meeting-april/
LOCATION:Snell’s Hall\, Church Street\, East Hendred\, OX12 8LA
CATEGORIES:2022
ORGANIZER;CN="Wantage":MAILTO:bernardmat@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220325T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220325T190000
DTSTAMP:20220121T123643Z
CREATED:20200914T153520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220121T123643Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Poetry Readings
DESCRIPTION:Members are invited to join together online for a session of poetry readings. You may read a Betjeman poem of your choice or another poet. Or read a short bit of prose. Or join just to listen to others reading their choices. If you wish to attend this please email honsec@betjemansociety.com to be sent the invitation and link to join on Zoom. If you wish to read it would be helpful to say so in your email but not doing so doesnt mean you wont be able to give a reading if you wish.
URL:https://www.betjemansociety.com/eventcalendar/virtual-poetry-readings/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:2022
ORGANIZER;CN="The Betjeman Society":MAILTO:events@betjemansociety.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220312T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220312T163000
DTSTAMP:20220203T125458Z
CREATED:20200129T140652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T125458Z
UID:718-1647093600-1647102600@www.betjemansociety.com
SUMMARY:"A Passion for Places" - illustrated talk by David Meara 12th March 2022
DESCRIPTION:David Meara will talk about his new book “A Passion for Places: seeing England through the eyes of John Betjeman”. \nCost £12 payable to The Shires Branch..
URL:https://www.betjemansociety.com/eventcalendar/a-passion-for-places-illustrated-talk-by-david-meara/
LOCATION:Belmont Hotel\, Leicester\, Leicester\, LE1 7GR
CATEGORIES:2022
ORGANIZER;CN="The Shires":MAILTO:shebazm@hotmail.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211022T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211022T183000
DTSTAMP:20211001T093253Z
CREATED:20200914T160008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211001T093253Z
UID:951-1634922000-1634927400@www.betjemansociety.com
SUMMARY:Betjeman Society AGM 2021 Friday 22nd October 2021  online
DESCRIPTION:The 2021 Annual General Meeting of The Betjeman Society will be held on zoom\, on Friday 22nd October at 5pm. Please email events@betjemansociety.com to indicate your intention to attend. \n 
URL:https://www.betjemansociety.com/eventcalendar/betjeman-society-agm-2020-to-be-held-at-st-pancras-church-london/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:2021
ORGANIZER;CN="The Betjeman Society":MAILTO:events@betjemansociety.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211002T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211002T160000
DTSTAMP:20210901T104358Z
CREATED:20210901T104358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210901T104358Z
UID:1234-1633170600-1633190400@www.betjemansociety.com
SUMMARY:The Highgate Highflyers
DESCRIPTION:The juxtaposition of Hopkins & Betjeman\, two very different poets\, may at first seem odd. There are\, however\, many points of intersection between the two in their lives\, poetry\, and interests. We have retained a top-flight team of speakers and which we think you’ll find too good to miss. Please see the linked Programme.\nBook on-line for Saturday 2nd October and learn more about these two much loved poets.\nTo accompany this joint day with ALS members\, both societies have produced special\nissues of their journals highlighting the two poets and their influences on and from other writers. Copies of these journals can be ordered on the Registration Form and sent by post to applicants. Please note members of the Betjeman Society have already received this journal – this year’s The Betjemanian\, but you may wish to buy the Hopkins Society journal too.\nPlease note the closing date for applications for the event is 17 September. A separate email containing the programme and booking form was sent to members in the last week of August. However it may be worth checking if there are any places available for the day if you wish to try. Please see the Programme and Booking Form at https://allianceofliterarysocieties.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/als-autumn-newsletter-21.pdf   Scroll down to the bottom of the newsletter. \n 
URL:https://www.betjemansociety.com/eventcalendar/the-highgate-highflyers/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:2021
ORGANIZER;CN="The Betjeman Society":MAILTO:events@betjemansociety.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210624T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210624T170000
DTSTAMP:20210607T145012Z
CREATED:20200117T091812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210607T145012Z
UID:678-1624545000-1624554000@www.betjemansociety.com
SUMMARY:“JB’s North Oxford” guided walk.
DESCRIPTION:This walk\, led by Andrew McCallum\, entirely within the North Oxford conservation area\, with relevant readings of prose and poetry along the way\, will visit locations featured in his writings. Starting outside the Dragon School\, Bardwell Road at 2.30pm\, it will conclude about 1¾ hours and about 2¼ miles later at St Andrew’s Church\, in nearby Linton Road where refreshments will be served. Charge: £7 includes refreshments & donation to the church.
URL:https://www.betjemansociety.com/eventcalendar/jbs-north-oxford-guided-walk/
LOCATION:Dragon School\, Oxford\,\, Bardwell Road\, Oxford\, OX2 6SS
CATEGORIES:2021
ORGANIZER;CN="Oxford":MAILTO:andrewmccallum@waitrose.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201031T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201031T163000
DTSTAMP:20200119T080108Z
CREATED:20200119T075743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200119T080108Z
UID:688-1604154600-1604161800@www.betjemansociety.com
SUMMARY:Oxford Branch meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.betjemansociety.com/eventcalendar/oxford-branch-meeting-31-10-20/
LOCATION:St Edmund Hall\, Oxford\, Queens Lane\, Oxford\, OX1 4AR
CATEGORIES:2020
ORGANIZER;CN="Oxford":MAILTO:andrewmccallum@waitrose.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200830T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200830T170000
DTSTAMP:20200822T104723Z
CREATED:20200822T104713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200822T104723Z
UID:925-1598797800-1598806800@www.betjemansociety.com
SUMMARY:John Betjeman’s childhood in Highgate and the poems he wrote about it - guided walk with Lance Pierson
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.betjemansociety.com/eventcalendar/john-betjemans-childhood-in-highgate-and-the-poems-he-wrote-about-it-guided-walk-with-lance-pierson/
LOCATION:Gospel Oak station
CATEGORIES:2020
ORGANIZER;CN="The Betjeman Society":MAILTO:events@betjemansociety.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200827
DTSTAMP:20200529T112504Z
CREATED:20200206T153209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200529T112504Z
UID:735-1598400000-1598486399@www.betjemansociety.com
SUMMARY:All day excursion to Wainfleet - cancelled.
DESCRIPTION:To mark the 50th anniversary of the closure of the East Lincolnshire Railway\, Bateman’s Brewery will have a special exhibition plus visit other places of interest. Lunch and tea at Bateman’s Visitor Centre. Coach pick up in Horncastle. Booking essential.
URL:https://www.betjemansociety.com/eventcalendar/all-day-excursion-to-wainfleet/
LOCATION:Horncastle Community Centre\, Horncastle\, LN9 5HF
CATEGORIES:2020
ORGANIZER;CN="Lincolnshire":MAILTO:stuart.crooks43@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200620T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200620T170000
DTSTAMP:20200206T155707Z
CREATED:20200206T152521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200206T155707Z
UID:732-1592661600-1592672400@www.betjemansociety.com
SUMMARY:Walking tour of Lincoln
DESCRIPTION:Horace Liberty\, an experienced Lincoln guide will lead this walk to view some of Lincoln’s gems and historical features. Booking essential.
URL:https://www.betjemansociety.com/eventcalendar/walking-tour-of-lincoln/
LOCATION:Lincoln\, Castle Square\, Castle square\, Lincoln
CATEGORIES:2020
ORGANIZER;CN="Lincolnshire":MAILTO:stuart.crooks43@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200518T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200518T160000
DTSTAMP:20200117T073159Z
CREATED:20200116T130555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T073159Z
UID:666-1589797800-1589817600@www.betjemansociety.com
SUMMARY:Southern branch event - May
DESCRIPTION:Meet at St Mary the Virgin\, Farleigh\, CR6 9PX\, 10.30 for 11am and enjoy a guided tour.
URL:https://www.betjemansociety.com/eventcalendar/southern-branch-event-may/
LOCATION:St Mary the Virgin\, Farleigh Court Road\, Farleigh\, Surrey\, CR6 9PX
CATEGORIES:2020
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern":MAILTO:dgn31604@hotmail.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200430T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200430T170000
DTSTAMP:20200325T104138Z
CREATED:20200116T123547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200325T104138Z
UID:659-1588253400-1588266000@www.betjemansociety.com
SUMMARY:Ridings branch meeting - Harrogate  **Cancelled**
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.betjemansociety.com/eventcalendar/ridings-branch-meeting-harrogate/
LOCATION:Harrogate\, N Yorks\, HG1 5PP
CATEGORIES:2020
ORGANIZER;CN="The Ridings":MAILTO:janintees@aol.com
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