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  • ‘Severn & Wye’ branch meeting: Betjeman & Larkin.

    St. Andrew’s Centre, Pershore. High Street, Pershore, Worcestershire

    Bill Morris, until recently Head of English at Malvern St. James' Girls' School, will be giving a comparison between John Betjeman and Philip Larkin.  Bill writes: "Philip Larkin and JB were good friends and occasional collaborators. Outwardly they might seem quite different both as poets and personalities, but there are many parallels in their poems […]

  • “Betjeman’s Banana Blush”: St James Garlickhythe in the City of London.

    St James Garlickhythe, London, EC4V 2AF Upper Thames Street, London

    In 1974 John Betjeman, the Poet Laureate, became an unlikely pop star, recording his verse to music by Jim Parker for the album Banana Blush. It became a cult classic, treasured by many musicians including Jarvis Cocker and ‘Suggs’ from Madness. In this very special performance, Zeb Soanes (Classic FM) will perform Betjeman’s much loved […]

    £25 – £35

  • “Pimms and Poetry” a Wantage Branch event.

    Snell’s Hall Church Street, East Hendred

    Pimms and Poetry at  Snells Hall - 2.30 - 5pm  In the garden if fine This is always an excellent afternoon and again it would be good to concentrate on any JB poems or pieces about Oxford.  Please bring your favourites and say if you would like to read. Oxford poems together with a good […]

  • A visit to Lincoln Cathedral, 10.30, 19th July.

    Lincoln Cathedral

    A visit to the cathedral which JB described as one of the outstanding examples of Early English Gothic style. We'll be looking at details that you may not notice unless someone points them out. Led by Horace Liberty. Meet at the West Front. Lunch in Refectory. For price and more information please contact the Lincolnshire […]

  • “A Betjemanesque Market Town” – a day visit to Louth, 7th August.

    Louth Library

    7th August, 10.30am. "A Betjemanesque Market Town" - a day visit to Louth led by Jan & Nigel Christmas. We'll explore the many features appreciated by JB. Meet at the Conoco Room at Louth Library, Northgate, Louth, LN11 0LY. Lunch included. For more information and to book please contact the Lincolnshire Branch. Booking essential.

  • Annual Birthday Poetry Readings around the statue at St Pancras station, 4pm 28th August.

    St Pancras Station Euston Road, London, United Kingdom

    Join us for our annual gathering around the JB statue on the magnificent upper concourse of St Pancras station for poetry readings at 4pm on 28th August. Read one yourself or just listen. Afterwards we retire somewhere nearby for refreshments. No charge but a collection will be taken for Parkinson's UK. No need to book, […]

  • ‘Betjeman and London”: a Severn and Wye Group meeting.

    St. Andrew’s Centre, Pershore. High Street, Pershore, Worcestershire

    THURSDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER: at St. Andrew's Centre, Pershore, WR10 1DW, 2.15 pm for 2.30. The subject will be 'Betjeman and London.' Please bring an appropriate poem/reading/anecdote.   Visitors to the branch meetings are always welcome; please contact Alison - alisonhunka1885@aol.com or 077634 64305.

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’