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  • “March Melange”

    Horncastle Community Centre Horncastle

    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 On John Betjeman’s Development As A Poet’

    Devonshire Place 78 London Road, Leicester

    ‘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.

    £28

  • Three Books of Verse – Poetry by Zoom

    Online event

    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 […]

    Free

  • “Betjeman in Ireland”

    Snell’s Hall Church Street, East Hendred

    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 […]

  • ‘JB’s Empathy and Aspiration’

    Christ Church, Harrogate Harrogate

    Peternella Clarkson will talk about 'JB's Empathy and Aspiration' Meetings held at Christ Church on The Stray in Harrogate. For more information please contact The Ridings Branch as below.

  • “JB and railways”

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

    The Severn and Wye Group meet to discuss the ever popular topic of Betjeman and railways. We welcome anybody who would like to come along to our events  - please let Alison Hunka know of your intention to join us or ask for further details - alisonhunka1885@aol.com or 077634 64305. Alison would also be pleased […]

  • “Mrs Betjeman”

    Christ Church, Harrogate Harrogate

    A Ridings Branch meeting to discuss "Mrs Betjeman". Please contact The Ridings Branch, as below, for more information.

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’