The traditional mix, including a finger buffet, bring-and-share lunch, readings, a special quiz devised by a member and other entertainment. To book or or more details please contact the Lincolnshire Branch.

"A Book, about a Bear, by a Boy: The Life and Strange Times of Archibald Ormsby-Gore"   A talk by Garry Gibbons, a volunteer at the Uffington Museum and a personal friend of Archibald Ormsby-Gore or, as he is known to his close friends, Archie. Archie is at least 110 years old and from a […]

Thursday 8th February. 2.15 pm. at St. Andrew's Centre, High Street, Pershore, WR10 1DW. We will be looking at Summoned by Bells with Stephen introducing the afternoon. All welcome! Please look out your favourite passages. For more information contact Alison on 077634 64305 or alisonhunka1885@aol.com

A mixture of entertainment including readings, presentations, a discussion about John Betjeman’s publishing history and some surprise items. For more information and to book please contact the Lincolnshire Branch as below.

‘Early Literary Influences (some scurrilous) On John Betjeman’s Development As A Poet’ Speakers: Richard & Jan Crouch.  Cream Tea afterwards. For more information or to book a place please contact the Shires Branch as below.

Three Books of Verse Poetry by Zoom. 15 March at 4.30pm This year we celebrate the 70th anniversary of the publication of ‘A Few Late Chrysanthemums’ and ‘Poems in the Porch’ in 1954 and the 50th anniversary of the publication of  ‘A Nip in the Air’, all three volumes containing some of JB’s most memorable […]

First, a short Wantage Branch AGM and discussion on proposed for events this year. Followed by: - "Betjeman in Ireland" with an Irish themed afternoon tea and some Irish Music and for those who'd like it, Irish coffee. Small charge to cover costs to be confirmed and payable on arrival. Please contact the Wantage Branch […]