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  • MARK BALDWIN Talk on Sir John Betjeman.

    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.

  • ‘Not Far From Brideshead: Oxford Between the Wars’ a talk by Dr Daisy Dunn

    Grosvenor Chapel 24 South Audley Street, London, United Kingdom

    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 […]

    £10

  • “A Haunt of ancient Peace” – a visit to Gunby Hall

    Gunby Hall

    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.

  • Severn and Wye Branch: Betjeman in Song!

    Mount Edgcumbe, 12 Hanley Road, Malvern Wells, WR14 4PQ

    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. Please bring a savoury dish or salad to share. […]

  • Barts and Betjeman Celebration Evening

    St Bartholomew's Hospital West Smithfield, London

    This special event will celebrate the 900th anniversary of the Hospital's founding and its association with the former Poet Laureate, Sir John Betjeman, who lived nearby in Cloth Fair and was himself a patient and a regular visitor to the wards at the Hospital.We will be in the magnificent surroundings of the Great Hall, one […]

    Free

  • Wantage Branch: “Pimms and Poetry”

    Snell’s Hall Church Street, East Hendred

    After a glass or two of Pimms or similar, Roy Burton will bring a selection of poems which have only one word as the title; there are 43 apparently. He will prepare a handout. You may volunteer to read one or bring your own to read. This will be in the garden if the weather […]

    £12.00

  • John Betjeman: from gas lamps to grottos, cottages to cathedrals

    Malmesbury Town Council Cross Hayes Malmesbury SN16 9BZ

    Celebrate John Betjeman's love of architecture and preservation in a talk by Rachel Morley and watch his 'lost' 1963 film of Malmesbury. Celebrating the 60th anniversary of Malmesbury Civic Trust and Sir John Betjeman becoming the first President of Malmesbury Civic Trust. Rachel Morley is an enteraining speaker - she is a judge of the […]

    £9.00

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’