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  • “Charles Causley & John Betjeman” – a talk by Horace Liberty

    Horncastle Community Centre Horncastle

    John Betjeman and Charles Causley were friends and poets who had the county of Cornwall in common. During our afternoon we will discover more about their friendship and their poems and, through their work, enjoy a "breath of Cornish air". To book or for more details please contact the Lincolnshire Branch.

  • “Northumberland – A Guide” – A talk by Rt Revd Dr Stephen Platten.

    Church of the Holy Redeemer, Clerkenwell

    Last year saw the publication of a new guide to the beautiful county of Northumberland, following in the Shell Guide tradition established by JB. We are very pleased to have its author, The Rt Revd Dr Stephen Platten talk to us about the Shell County Guides and Betjeman’s key part in their birth and development. […]

    £10

  • The Shires Branch Annual Christmas Extravaganza.

    Devonshire Place 78 London Road, Leicester

    We do hope you will enjoy today's special programme with' Musicamici', live entertianment and tributes to Dame Edna and Jim Parker. The day concentrates mainly on Chrisfmas, its history, and how John Betjeman celebrated and reflected on it in his utrique writings.... We wish all our Members an early'*Merry Christmas* & "A Happy New Year* […]

  • Sir John Betjeman’s Banana Blush

    Malmesbury Abbey Market Cross Market Cross Malmesbury SN16 0AA

    A celebration of Betjeman’s poems set to music by BAFTA winning composer Jim Parker, performed by Zeb Soanes and the Chris Warner Ensemble at Malmesbury. In 1974 John Betjeman, then 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, […]

    £22 – £25

  • Wantage Branch Annual Lunch with after lunch Q&A session with sculptor Martin Jennings.

    Snell’s Hall Church Street, East Hendred

    Martin Jennings (who made the JB statue at St Pancras, the JB bust at The Downland Museum,Wantage and the Philip Larkin statue at Hull Paragon Station) is dropping in after lunch for a Q & A session. Of course Martin has also designed the new Royal stamps and the design of the 50p coin depicting […]

    £30

  • Lunch at The Betjeman Arms, St Pancras Station.

    St Pancras Station Euston Road, London, United Kingdom

    Join members of Council for an informal lunch at The Betjeman Arms on St Pancras Station. Meet at 12.00pm. Pay for yourself, no need to book but it would be helpful to email: events@betjemansociety.com so that we have an idea of numbers expected.

  • SEVERN & WYE GROUP Meeting

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

    Our next meeting will be held at Mount Edgcumbe, 12 Hanley Road, Malvern Wells, WR14 4PQ on Thursday 30th November from 2.00 to 4.30 pm. Please bring a seasonal reading - Christmas permitted! We hope to make music! All are welcome; it would be helpful if you could let Alison know if you are coming: alisonhunka1885@aol.com […]

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’