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  • 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.

  • Pre-Christmas lunch at St Pancras

    St Pancras Station Euston Road, London, United Kingdom

    Thursday 24th November 12 – 3pm St Pancras Station, London Join 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  

    Own cost

  • Joint event with the TCPA: Sir Frederic J Osborn memorial event 2022: Exploring a sense of place.

    Regent’s University London Inner Circle, Regent’s Park, London

    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 […]

    Free

  • Wantage Branch Annual Lunch

    Snell’s Hall Church Street, East Hendred

    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. Guests 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 […]

    £30

  • Shires Branch 25th Anniversary Christmas Show, Devonshire Place, Leicester.

    Devonshire Place 78 London Road, Leicester

    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. To find out more and to book please contact the Shires […]

    £30

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’