See what’s coming up on on the BCSA’s Events Calendar.

Yes we can!

Czech Embassy cinema 26 Kensington Palace Gardens, London

Petr Torák's account of advancing the cause of the Roma people, his community work and the Obama Leadership Programme. In 1999 Petr arrived in the UK as an asylum seeker from the Czech Republic. He volunteered in a law firm before obtaining a work permit then he worked in fast food, agriculture and the security... Read more »

A change of direction? Slovakia’s parliamentary elections

UCL SSEES 16 Taviton St, London, United Kingdom

A  roundtable discussion co-organised by the UCL SSEES Study of Central Europe seminar series and the British Czech and Slovak Association. Leading academic specialists assess the election results and consider their likely implications for Slovakia’s democracy, foreign policy and position in Europe. This free event will take place in person and will also be livestreamed... Read more »

‘Son of an enemy of the state’ (Syn nepřitele státu)

Czech Embassy cinema 26 Kensington Palace Gardens, London

This film, made in 2022, marked the 70th anniversary of one of the most extensive, infamous trials in post-war Czechoslovakia. Fourteen accused communist functionaries stood before the Supreme Court in Prague. The court sentenced eleven to death plus forfeiture of their property and loss of civil rights. All defendants waived their right to appeal. After President... Read more »

International Students’ Day: why is 17 November important?

Czech Embassy cinema 26 Kensington Palace Gardens, London

Do you know why and how it was decided that International Students' Day would fall on 17 November? Come and find out about the role Czech students played in establishing International Students' Day, the importance of 17 November for Czechs and the world in the past and today. The debate will start with a short... Read more »

BCSA/CBCC annual dinner

The May Fair Hotel Stratton Street, London, United Kingdom

Join us for our second annual dinner held with the Czech British Chamber of Commerce at the May Fair Hotel, Stratton Street, London (nearest underground Green Park). This highlight in the BCSA calendar is a wonderful opportunity for Slovaks, Czechs and Britons to mingle in a convivial atmosphere, to meet old friends and make new... Read more »

National Theatre Prague: its origins & development

An online Zoom event, free for everyone. Jana Marková explores the establishment of a Czech National Theatre in Prague, its interior and the importance of its work today. Jana is an official guide of the National Theatre, the Estates Theatre and the State Opera. She is the founder and owner of  the Absolutely Prague Travel... Read more »

“Get to know you” social evening

Bohemia House 74 West End Lane, London, United Kingdom

This is an opportunity for anyone interested in the British Czech and Slovak Association (members, supporters and friends) to meet, eat, drink, chat (maybe practise your Czech or Slovak) and get to know each other in a relaxed and informal setting. Everyone interested in Czech and/or Slovak matters is most welcome to join us. We... Read more »

Spiral stabilization exercise method

Czech Embassy cinema 26 Kensington Palace Gardens, London

An exercise method invented by a Czech medical doctor that can be used by anyone who wishes to improve their posture, treat back pain, prevent injuries, maintain good health and sports conditioning. It is suitable for adults of all ages as well as athletes and children. The exercises can be done comfortably at home or... Read more »

“Get to know you” social evening

Bohemia House 74 West End Lane, London, United Kingdom

This is an opportunity for anyone interested in the British Czech and Slovak Association (members, supporters and friends) to meet, eat, drink, chat (maybe practise your Czech or Slovak) and get to know each other in a relaxed and informal setting. Everyone interested in Czech and/or Slovak matters is most welcome to join us. We... Read more »

A Tale of Three Grandmothers: Božena Němcová in her time and ours

Czech Embassy 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens, London

Božena Němcová's  ‘Babička’ is one of the best-loved works of Czech literature. She herself was a prominent figure in 19th-century literary circles and the National Revival despite the disadvantages which she faced as a woman writer and in a troubled personal life. Susan Reynolds will consider the two existing translations into English (1891 and 1962),... Read more »



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