The BCSA is here to excite your interest in all things Czech and Slovak – from history to today's politics, architecture to film, sport to literature.
Membership of the BCSA offers a host of stimulating events, unrivalled networking opportunities, and plenty of fun.
2026 Writing Competition
“Frontiers” –- this is the suggested theme but not compulsory of this year’s BCSA writing competition.
If you choose to write on this theme it can be related to something in the news right now but it needn’t be – it could be something on a much more individual, personal or local level.
Entries should be original writing, in English and not more than 2,000 words long.
Fiction or fact – either is welcome. The first prize is £400 and the second prize £150.
The closing date is midnight on 30 June 2026.
Full details here
British Czech and Slovak Review
Exclusively produced for members of the BCSA, the Review is an established magazine that keeps abreast of developments in British, Czech and Slovak relations, the sort of coverage that rarely features in the mainstream UK media.
Members receive six issues each year, free of charge.
A selection of articles from previous issues is available to download here
Tuesday 14 April 6-8pm
Slovak Embassy
Marina Pauliny: diplomacy, humanitarianism and women’s leadership
An exhibition and panel discussion honouring Marina Pauliny, an extraordinary woman who connected nations in times of war and exile.
Full details here
Wednesday 8 April 7-10pm
Bohemia House, West Hampstead
“Get to know you” social evening
Full details here