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  • ‘ “The Old Liberals” and the Laureates who lived on the Hill.’ Visit to Boars Hill, Oxford, 30th April 2022.

    Foxcombe Hall Foxcombe Hall, Boars Hill,, Oxford

    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 […]

    £20

  • Pimms and Poetry

    Snell’s Hall Church Street, East Hendred

    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.

    £10

  • AGM – 9th July 2022

    Marlborough College Marlborough, Wiltshire

    Our 2022 AGM will be held at Marlborough College, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1PA on Saturday 9th July at 1030 hrs for 1100 hrs. Morning: 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 […]

    £30

  • John Betjeman’s Birthday Poetry Readings at St Pancras station, 28th August

    St Pancras Station Euston Road, London, United Kingdom

    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 […]

    Free

  • Visit to Sezincote (“India in the Cotswolds”) with guided tour.

    Sezincote

    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 […]

    £12.50

  • Betjeman & Larkin: a joint event with the Philip Larkin Society in Leicester as part of the Larkin centenary celebrations.

    Devonshire Place 78 London Road, Leicester

    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 […]

    £25

  • Portrait of Penelope

    Horncastle Community Centre Horncastle

    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.

Many events are organised by the Council of the Betjeman Society: to book a place for these events please use the booking form that is sent out with the Society Newsletter or choose one of the following options::
– By cheque payable to the ‘Betjeman Society’ and sent to:Betjeman Society Events, 38 Lapsley Drive, Banbury, OX16 1EW enclosing a SAE.
– By bank transfer to The Betjeman Society Sort Code 40-43-26 (HSBC) and Account Number 62338521. Pay the total amount required for your ticket/s and give as a reference your surname and the event date. Please email events@betjemansociety.com to advise your booking details.
– By cash on arrival but please email as above so we know to expect you.
– If you have a Paypal account or intend to open one then please use it quoting email address ‘betjsoc@gmail.com’