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British Czech and Slovak Association LinksThis section has links to websites that either support the BCSA's aims or are likely to be of interest to BCSA members.If you know another website that is relevant to the BCSA then please email webmaster AT bcsa DOT co DOT uk. The BCSA is not responsible for the content of external sites. Embassies and other agenciesEmbassy of the Czech Republic in London, 26 Kensington Palace Gardens, London W8 4QYEmbassy of the Slovak Republic in London, 25 Kensington Palace Gardens, London W8 4QY British Embassy in the Slovak Republic, Panska 16, 811 01 Bratislava British Embassy in the Czech Republic, Thunovska 14, 118 00 Prague 1 Czech Centre London actively promotes the Czech Republic in the UK. The British Council has offices in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The British Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic promotes and enhances business relations between the Czech Republic and the United Kingdom. The Scottish Czech and Slovak Summer Scholarship Fund celebrates and strengthens links between the three countries by assisting student placements. The Slovak British Business Council stimulates the development of prospering communities in the UK and Slovakia. Organisations, clubs and social networksThe Czech Meetup Groups across the UK are for Czech Expats and those interested in the Czech language. These are the Slovak Meetup Groups across the UKThe London Czech and Slovak Language Meetup Group is a joint Meetup for Czech and Slovak Expats and those interested in the Czech and Slovak Languages. The Slovak Centre UK is a non-profit making, politically independent organisation that was initiated by the expatriate Slovaks belonging to The Slovak Circle in Great Britain (SCGB). The Czechoslovak National House is a meeting place for Czech and Slovak nationals and for all who want to experience the atmosphere of a Czech bar and restaurant. The, Reading Czech and Slovak Circle is a not-for-profit club based in Reading, Berkshire, that brings together Czech and Slovak history, language, culture, heritage, traditions and food. The Bridgwater-Czech/Slovak Friendship Society was formed in September 1991 to promote understanding, friendship and mutual co-operation of the peoples of Somerset and the former Czechoslovakia, in the wake of the ending of the cold war. Czech and Slovak Society (London) network on Facebook is not only for all Czechs and Slovaks in London but for all the Londoners interested in the region and its culture. CzechStuff is a portal to all things Czech for those living in the UK. Information and services for Czechs and Slovaks in the UKThe Czechoslovak National House and Restaurant in West Hampstead, North London provides traditional Czech - Slovak cuisine and Czech beer.Bohemian Lines is a coach service between the UK (London) and the Czech Republic. Pohyby SK Magazine is an English-Slovak magazine linking Slovakia and the UK. echomagazin.com is for Czechs and Slovaks in the UK. Fusion magazine is an on-line resource for central and eastern Europeans living in the UK anglie.co.uk londyn.sk londyn.cz Britske listy velehrad.org potraviny.co.uk brings you the best of Czech and Slovak food. Tatran Slovak shops Czech and Slovak blogsCzech Please covers the food and drink scene in Prague and beyond.Grant's Prague Bike Blog is an account of biking adventures (and misadventures) in and around Prague. Czech Mate? by Tony Emmerson who teaches chemistry in Prague. Daily photo from Prague Universities, colleges and schoolsThe English International School, Prague is a fee paying co-educational day school teaching pupils from 18 months to 18 years using the National Curriculum of England.The School of Slavonic and East European Studies at University College London. The English College in Prague was established in 1994 to provide a broad and balanced education in English for students between the ages of 13 to 19. The University Association for Contemporary European Studies (UACES) provides an independent forum for informed debate and discussion of European affairs. It is directly involved in promoting research and teaching in European Studies. Centre for Language and Academic Preparation is specialized in teaching foreign languages to students of Bratislava School of Law and Slovak as a foreign language. Language, culture, arts and entertainmentThe Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences is an independent non-profit international cultural organization dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge, the free dissemination of ideas, and the fostering of contact among people.The Beskydy Dancers take their name from these mountains and present a rich and vibrant repertoire of folk dances, songs and music from all three regions. The Dvorak Society for Czech and Slovak music is devoted to the musical arts of all Czech and Slovak performers and composers, past and present. Czech and Slovak literature and language links provided by James Naughton. Bohemica.com aims to provide as much information for the student of Czech language and culture as possible. Czechoslovak Philatelic Society of Great Britain Radio Tatra International is an English speaking radio station bringing entertainment radio to a global audience. Bela Hartmann is a Czech-German pianist and prize-winner of both national and international competitions. Craig Stratton studied in the UK and in the Czech Republic and has recently released From the Homeland a CD of Czech romantic music. Bata-ville. We are not afraid of the future... The Emmy Destinn Foundation is dedicated to upholding the legacy of the greatest Czech diva by supporting young singers in the early stages of their careers. The Anglo-Czechoslovak Trust makes it possible for young Czech and Slovak students to travel, perform and share experiences with their British counterparts and, in the process, expands awareness within the UK of Czech and Slovak contemporary art, science and music. Roma Virtual Network is a public, non-partisan, non-profit grass-roots initiative currently under the auspices of European Roma Information Office. News, current affairs and businessThe Slovak Spectator, is "Slovakia's English language newspaper".Radio Prague - the international service of Czech Radio. Czech Republic On-line Community for expatriates and English speakers. The Prague Post On-line contains a selection of articles that have been printed in The Prague Post. The Prague Daily Monitor, is "the Czech Republic's English language electronic newspaper". Transitions On-line chronicles the transition process of the post-communist region of Central, Eastern and South-eastern Europe, the Balkans and the former Soviet Union. HistoryCzechs in Exile are interested in the history and people of the former Czechoslovakia and the present Slovak and Czech Republics.The Bata Reminiscence and Resource Centre has information on the Bata subsidiaries in the UK and on other Bata Communities around the world. Travel and general informationExpats.cz is full of useful information about Prague.People for Europe presents Czech and Slovak personalities whose influence reach beyond the borders of our Central European region. Your guide to Slovakia has news and information about Slovakia. Slovakia Document Store is a source of information about the Slovak Republic. Slovakia Travels to discover, know and organize your holiday in Slovakia. Discover Czech provides services and information for independent travellers. 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