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SUMMARY:2025 children's art competition
DESCRIPTION:Calling all young artists and writers in the UK with Czech or Slovak origins!\n\nThis year’s theme “FREEDOM” is inspired by the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.\n\nWhat does freedom mean to you today? When do you feel the most free\, and why? What does a free world look like in your imagination? Why is freedom important for everyone\, not just for you? What message do you want your artwork to share about freedom?\n\nYou can express yourself in any ART form.\n\nWinners will be announced at the BCSA/CBCC Garden Party on 21st June 2025 and will receive prizes.\n\nAge categories: 5-7\, 8-10\, 11-14\, 15-18.\n\nSubmission in person by 2pm on the day of the garden party or by post by 18th June 2025.  Please email events@bcsa.co.uk for the postal address.\n\nWe look forward to receiving your art works.
URL:https://www.bcsa.co.uk/event/2025-childrens-art-competition/
CATEGORIES:BCSA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250520T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250520T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T014035
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SUMMARY:The Auschwitz Report (Správa)
DESCRIPTION:A screening of the film The Auschwitz Report (Správa) based on the true story of Rudolf Vrba and Alfréd Wetzler\, two prisoners at the Auschwitz concentration camp who managed to escape with details about the camp’s operation including a label from a canister of the pesticide Zyklon-B\, used in the murders there. Once across the border into Žilina\, Slovakia\, they are asked by the resistance to type up their recollections\, which later becomes known as the Vrba-Wetzler report. The pair are eventually introduced to a representative from the Red Cross\, who despite disbelief at their claims agrees to pass on the report to the Allies. \nA 2021 film directed by Peter Bebjak who co-wrote the script with Jozef Pastéka & Peter Bebjack. It is a co-production between Slovakia\, the Czech Republic\, Poland and Germany. \nFollowing the screening\, there will be a Q&A session with actor Noël Czuczor (playing Alfred Wetzler) as well as personal reflections shared by Dr Bea Lewkowitz (Director\, Association of Jewish Refugee Voices Testimony Archive) and Caroline Hilton (daughter of Rudi Vrba and Gerta Vrbova). A profile of Gerta is available on the BCSA website Czech Slovak British Connections – British Czech and Slovak Association \n  \nEntry to this event is free but registration is essential see booking link below \nThis event will take place in person only. \nLight refreshments will be served afterwards. \n  \nHosted by the Embassy of the Slovak Republic in London in cooperation with Association of Jewish Refugees and British Czech and Slovak Association as part of a commemorative series of events marking the 80th anniversary of the Second World War. \n 
URL:https://www.bcsa.co.uk/event/the-auschwitz-report-sprava/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy cinema\, 26 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4QY
CATEGORIES:BCSA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250519T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250519T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T014035
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SUMMARY:The 1938 Runciman Mission to Prague
DESCRIPTION:As Europe faces yet another major crisis only 80 years after the end of World War Two and confronts the threat of war while latter-day dictators set the terms of peace in Ukraine\, it is timely to revisit the role and aim of the Runciman Mission to Prague from 3 August to 16 September 1938. The context then was Hitler’s geo-political ambition and Neville Chamberlain’s appeasement policy to gain ‘peace for our time’. On 30 September 1938 the Munich Agreement ceded Czechoslovakia’s Sudetenland to Hitler – ‘O nás bez nás’ [‘about us without us’]. Must history repeat itself? On 15 March 1939 it was followed by the total occupation of Bohemia and Moravia. \nDr Ann Shukman\, granddaughter of William Runciman\, will answer questions received in advance regarding the Mission and her insightful book 44 Days in Prague: The Runciman Mission and the Race to Save Europe published by Hurst & Co. UK in 2024. She will be joined by her daughter\, Clare Ramos\, and her son David Shukman. \nPlease send any questions for Dr. Shukman to events@bcsa.co.uk. \nDr Shukman graduated in Modern Languages from Cambridge and gained a doctorate in Russian Literary theory from Oxford. Her lifelong interests have been Russia and the Christian church. In 1994 she was one of the first women ordained in the Church of England. \nThis event will be held via Zoom only. \nIt is held jointly with the Friends of Czech Heritage (FoCH) www.czechfriends.net \nBCSA and FoCH members enjoy free registration which is essential see booking link below \nNon-members £10\, full-time students £5. Eventbrite fees will be added to the cost of your tickets at checkout. \n  \nAll proceeds from this event will go to the BCSA School Support Fund established in 2004 to provide support for English language skills in Czech and Slovak schools and other educational institutions. For more information about our fund see www.bcsa.co.uk/school-support-fund/ \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bcsa.co.uk/event/the-1938-runciman-mission-to-prague/
CATEGORIES:BCSA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250513T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250513T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T014035
CREATED:20250429T141845Z
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SUMMARY:Legacy of courage and rescue
DESCRIPTION:Legacy of Courage and Rescue: 80 Years Since the End of World War II. A panel discussion organised by the British Czech and Slovak Association\, the Memorial Association for Free Czechoslovak Veterans and the Embassy of the Slovak Republic. Join us as we reflect on the heroism\, suffering\, and hope that emerged from one of the most defining moments of the 20th century. \nThe event will also include the official presentation of the exhibition “Slovak Memorials to Victims of the II World War” \nWe look forward to welcoming you for an evening of remembrance\, dialogue\, and historical reflection. \nPanelists: \nGerry Manolas  chair\, Memorial Association for Free Czechoslovak Veterans \nThe Czechoslovak Independent Armoured Brigade (Dunkirk) \nFilm Siege Soldiers- Fortress Dunkirk by George Scott \nSylvia Daintrey on the role of Herbert Lowit in the surrender of Dunkirk \nFilm Parade of Hope \n  \nLady Milena Grenfell-Baines –  The Kindertransport \n  \nMagdalena Luscombe and Nina Buckley –  RAF Pilots (Václav Robert Bozděch and Antis) \n  \nEntry to this event is free but registration is essential\, see booking link below \nThis event will take place in person and will also be livestreamed. \nLight refreshments will be served afterwards.
URL:https://www.bcsa.co.uk/event/legacy-of-courage-and-rescue/
LOCATION:Slovak Embassy\, 25 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4QY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:BCSA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250430T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250430T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T014035
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SUMMARY:Wild Slovakia with Nigel Marven
DESCRIPTION:Join Nigel Marven as he presents his documentary film Wild Slovakia with Nigel Marven. This highly regarded documentary shows the natural beauties of Slovakia from watching a brown bear at a distance of just 40 metres\, fighting with a wood grouse to being completely covered by European ground squirrels. \nThis documentary was filmed in 2022 and 2023 by a British-Slovak team with exceptional scenes of Slovakia’s nature and also recorded interviews with experts on nature protection\, environmentalism and ecotourism. \nAs the documentary’s official website states “With its biodiversity\, Slovakia\, as a secret gem of Europe\, can compete with exotic countries of the world.” \nNigel Marven is a renowned British wildlife TV presenter\, naturalist\, conservationist\, author\, and television producer. He has filmed for National Geographic and Animal Planet\, worked for 12 years with Sir David Attenborough and made more than 150 films. \nLight refreshments will be served afterwards. \nEntry to this event is free but registration is essential see link below \nThis event will take place in person and will also be livestreamed.  \nIt is held in association with and hosted by the Embassy of the Slovak Republic.
URL:https://www.bcsa.co.uk/event/wild-slovakia-with-nigel-marven/
LOCATION:Slovak Embassy\, 25 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4QY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:BCSA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250415T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250415T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T014035
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SUMMARY:Prague 22 tram journey through the city
DESCRIPTION:Join Raymond Tallis on this illustrated memoir of a daily journey on tram number 22 that links his flat in Vršovice and Prague Castle. Explore with him his observations encompassing the magic\, culture and history as well as the tragedy of Prague\, interwoven by his philosophical but also humorous reflections\, and meet en route a host of prominent figures. This talk is based on Raymond’s book Prague 22: A Philosopher Takes A Tram Through a City published by Philosophy Now in 2025. \nRaymond Tallis is a philosopher\, poet\, novelist and cultural critic\, and has published widely on philosophical topics\, but prior to his retirement was Professor of Geriatric Medicine at the University of Manchester and was elected Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences in recognition of his contribution to medical research. \nThis event will take place in person and will also be livestreamed \nBCSA members enjoy free entry but registration is essential see booking link below \nNon-members £10\, full-time students £5. Eventbrite fees will be added to the cost of your tickets at checkout. \nLight refreshments will be served after the talk. \nAll proceeds from this event will go to the BCSA School Support Fund established in 2004 to provide support for English language skills in Czech and Slovak schools and other educational institutions. For more information about our fund see www.bcsa.co.uk/school-support-fund/
URL:https://www.bcsa.co.uk/event/prague-22-tram-journey-through-the-city/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy cinema\, 26 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4QY
CATEGORIES:BCSA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250319T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250319T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T014035
CREATED:20250304T172652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T220340Z
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SUMMARY:Míla Fürstová in conversation
DESCRIPTION:The discussion will explore the renowned Czech artist’s life and award winning art. Highly regarded for her etchings and beautiful book illustrations for Czech classics such as Kytice (a bouquet of folk legends) by Karel Jaromír Erben and Božena Němcová’s Babička (grandmother)  some of which came to be adapted as Czech postage stamps. Book illustrations for Máj (May) by Karel Hynek Mácha are her latest work. \nIn 2014 Fürstová’s work reached over 400 million people when she was commissioned to create the artwork for Coldplay’s Ghost Stories album and four singles.  \nMíla’s large-scale installation Motherhood can be found at 191 Old Marylebone Road on the site of the former Queen Charlotte’s Lying-In Hospital\, one of the first hospitals to provide medical care for unmarried women. She won Westminster City Council’s competition for the commission of the work. \nBorn in Czechoslovakia\, Míla gained an MA degree in Art\, English Language and Psychology at Charles University in Prague\, whilst simultaneously studying for a BA degree in Fine Art Printmaking at the University of Gloucestershire.  In 2001 she received a masters degree from the Royal College of Art and subsequently lectured at Coventry University and The University of Gloucestershire. Míla currently lives and works in Cheltenham. \nBCSA members enjoy free entry but registration is essential.  £10 (+ Eventbrite fee) for non-members\,  £5 (+ Eventbrite fee) for students. See booking link below. \nLight refreshments will be served. \nThis event will also be livestreamed via Zoom. \nAll proceeds from this event will go to the BCSA School Support Fund established in 2004 to provide support for English language skills in Czech and Slovak schools and other educational institutions. For more information about our fund see www.bcsa.co.uk/school-support-fund/
URL:https://www.bcsa.co.uk/event/mila-furstova-in-conversation/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy cinema\, 26 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4QY
CATEGORIES:BCSA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250319T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250319T184500
DTSTAMP:20260411T014035
CREATED:20250227T125925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T125925Z
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SUMMARY:BCSA Annual General Meeting 2025
DESCRIPTION:The BCSA AGM is open to all members. The agenda includes the presentation of the chair’s and financial reports for 2024 plus the election of honorary officers of the executive committee. Copies of the independently examined accounts for 2024 and the minutes of the AGM held on 20 March 2024 will be available at the meeting together with the treasurer’s report. \nThe four honorary officer posts – chair\, vice-chair\, secretary and  treasurer –  are held for one year and are subject to election at every AGM. The current chair\, Jana Nahodilova\, as well as the remaining officers\, namely Ruzena Holub\, Blanka Shrimpton and Ivona Klemensova respectively\, are willing to stand for re-election. \nCommittee members are elected for a term of three years. Jana Buresova is standing for re-election this year and Sandra Milite for election as a full member of the committee. \nAny member of the BCSA can be nominated as an honorary officer or committee member. Nomination forms can be obtained from  Blanka Shrimpton by e-mail: secretary@bcsa.co.uk and returned to her by 12 March 2025. \nPlease register your attendance\, or apologies for absence\, to secretary@bcsa.co.uk. \nThe AGM will also be livestreamed via Zoom; the  link will be made available following registration. \nMila Fürstová in conversation will follow the formal part of the evening.
URL:https://www.bcsa.co.uk/event/bcsa-annual-general-meeting-2025/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy cinema\, 26 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4QY
CATEGORIES:BCSA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250204T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250204T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T014035
CREATED:20241126T102734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250104T222703Z
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SUMMARY:BCSA Quiz Night
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that 4th February is the Day of Czechs Abroad? To celebrate in style\, we are holding another BCSA Pub Quiz. \nThis is your chance to show off your knowledge of anything and everything British\, Czech and Slovak. Test yourself about how much you know about British\, Czech and Slovak connections at this unique quiz presented by the British Czech and Slovak Association (BCSA). \nGather you friends and join us for a fun evening and a friendly competition at Bohemia House in West Hampstead. Food and drinks are available for purchase. \nWest Hampstead has three stations served by the Jubilee line\, Overground and Thameslink. \nBCSA members and full time students: £3 \nNon-members £5 \nEventbrite fees will be added to the cost of your tickets at checkout. \nIf you book 2 or more tickets\, we will assume that everyone would like to sit at the same table\, i.e. be on the same team. \nIf you book a ticket for yourself only\, please let us know the name of the person you would like to be on the same team with. Alternatively\, you can tell us about your strengths in terms of your knowledge and we will team you up with a player with complementary expertise. \nWest Hampstead has three stations served by the Jubilee line\, Overground and Thameslink. \nAll proceeds from this event will go to the BCSA School Support Fund established in 2004 to provide support for English language skills in Czech and Slovak schools and other educational institutions.  \n 
URL:https://www.bcsa.co.uk/event/bcsa-quiz-night/
LOCATION:Bohemia House\, 74 West End Lane\, London\, NW6 2LX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:BCSA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250203T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250203T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T014035
CREATED:20250124T153057Z
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SUMMARY:Reflections on the 80th Anniversary of the Yalta Agreement
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the very eve of the Yalta Agreement\, to consider some of the seemingly disparate events that preceded and led to the crucial and far-reaching meetings\, held from 4-11 February 1945. Yalta\, then a small place close to the Black Sea\, but of immense significance regarding the political\, economic and societal future of the post-war world. \nFocusing on Europe\, Dr Thomas Lorman (SSEES) will present an overview of the Yalta Agreement\, its impact and some of its consequences\, and also refer to Hungary. Mimi Kuttelwascherová will cover of the three powers’ experiences at the meetings follows. Gerry Manolas\, chair Memorial Association for Free Czechoslovak Veterans\, will speak of their sacrifice and show part of historian Dr George Scott’s film\, ‘Good Intensions’. Yalta’s impact on Poland will also be discussed and to conclude\, Mimi Kuttelwascherová shall briefly describe her involvement in London’s Yalta Memorial\, ‘Our Statue of Liberty’. \nThis illustrated panel discussion will take place in person and will also be livestreamed. \nBCSA members enjoy free entry but registration is essential see booking link below. \nNon-members £10\, full-time students £5. \nEventbrite fees will be added to the cost of your tickets at checkout. \nLight refreshments will be served afterwards. \nAll proceeds from this event will go to the BCSA School Support Fund established in 2004 to provide support for English language skills in Czech and Slovak schools and other educational institutions. For more information about our fund see https://www.bcsa.co.uk/school-support-fund/ \n 
URL:https://www.bcsa.co.uk/event/reflections-on-the-80th-anniversary-of-the-yalta-agreement/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy cinema\, 26 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4QY
CATEGORIES:BCSA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250130T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250130T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T014035
CREATED:20241115T105317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T162236Z
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SUMMARY:Robert Bruce Lockhart “Best Friend the Czechs Ever Had”
DESCRIPTION:Robert Bruce Lockhart had an extraordinary career. In 1918\, he served as the British Government’s “Agent” in Bolshevik Russia and orchestrated a brazen plot to topple Vladimir Lenin’s regime. The plot’s failure resulted in Lockhart’s imprisonment in the Kremlin before returning to Britain in disgrace. He was subsequently posted to the Prague Legation – the hub of ‘Eastern’ Europe’s post-war reconstruction. \nLockhart was not to know that his arrival in the newly created Czechoslovakia would lead to his enduring affection for the Czech people\, a lifelong friendship with Jan and Tomáš Masaryk and a willingness to defend their country from Nazi and Communist aggression for years to come. \nThis talk explores Lockhart’s service as Britain’s representative to the Czechoslovak Government-in-Exile during World War Two\, his work with the Special Operations Executive and the Czech resistance and his attempts\, following the Communist coup of 1948\, to use his gifts as a propagandist and practitioner of psychological warfare to rally the Czechs in the face of Soviet expansionism. \nJames Crossland is a Professor of International History at Liverpool John Moores University\, with a specialism in the history of intelligence\, propaganda and terrorism. His latest book – the product of a decade of research – is Rogue Agent: From Secret Plots to Psychological Warfare\, the Untold Story of Robert Bruce Lockhart (Elliot & Thompson\, 2024). \nThis event will take place in person and will also be livestreamed \nLight refreshments will be served \nBCSA members enjoy free entry but registration is essential. \nNon-members £10\, full-time students £5. \nEventbrite fees will be added to the cost of your tickets at checkout\, see booking link below \nAll proceeds from this event will go to the BCSA School Support Fund established in 2004 to provide support for English language skills in Czech and Slovak schools and other educational institutions. For more information about our fund see www.bcsa.co.uk/school-support-fund/
URL:https://www.bcsa.co.uk/event/robert-bruce-lockhart/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy cinema\, 26 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4QY
CATEGORIES:BCSA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241219T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241219T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T014035
CREATED:20241218T154354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T154354Z
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SUMMARY:Let's bake Czech Christmas cookies
DESCRIPTION:Join our expert baker\, chef and nutritional therapist Linda North for festive fun as we explore the enchanting world of Czech Christmas cookies with easy-to-follow\, flavourful recipes that are sure to become holiday favourites. These traditional treats are not only delicious but also fun to create and share with loved ones. So\, let’s roll up our sleeves and start baking some festive magic! \n\n\nLinda North is a plant-based chef and nutritional therapist at the Green Gut. She is passionate about crafting vibrant\, plant-based recipes that make healthy eating easy and enjoyable. With a background in nutritional therapy\, she’s focused on showing how the right food choices can positively impact mood and well-being. \n\n\nThis event takes place on Zoom. All registered participants will receive a Zoom link and a list of ingredients that they will need to get before the event. \n\n\nPLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS FREE TO ALL WHO REGISTER AS A CHRISTMAS PRESENT FROM THE BCSA. \nsee registration link below
URL:https://www.bcsa.co.uk/event/lets-bake-czech-christmas-cookies/
CATEGORIES:BCSA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241122T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241122T230000
DTSTAMP:20260411T014035
CREATED:20240721T165749Z
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SUMMARY:BCSA/CBCC annual dinner
DESCRIPTION:Our traditional annual dinner will once again be held jointly with the Czech British Chamber of Commerce (CBCC) at the May Fair Hotel\, Stratton Street\, London (nearest underground Green Park). \nThis 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 ones. \nIf you are a newcomer to the BCSA or to London\, we would like to extend a special invitation and welcome you into our friendly community. Kindly note that you may request seating at a table with your friends. \nGuest speakers \nDaniela Jurisova Slovak camerawoman working for Czech TV in the UK \nAs a professional camera operator\, editor\, video and photojournalist Daniela has experience of documentary\, corporate videos and international TV news organisations. She is also a visual anthropologist and is active in academic settings. \nMichaela Kozak  Director\, LASVIT UK \nMichaela will share the success story of LASVIT\, a Czech company that strives to take glassmaking craftsmanship into the future. The brand was founded in 2007 and delivers bespoke lighting sculptures and art installations made from hand-blown glass.  \n\nDr. Nigel Brown  Headmaster\, The English College in Prague – Anglické gymnázium\, o.p.s.\n\n\nNigel will speak about the college and its mission to provide an English-medium academic education for young people in Prague but also develop every individual’s potential to the full preparing them for the practical\, social\, intellectual and moral challenges that they will face in today’s globalised society.\n\n  \nThe winners of our 2023 writing competition will be announced and there will also be an opportunity to win attractive raffle prizes. \n  \nTicket prices include a glass of sparkling wine upon arrival\, a three-course set dinner (see menus below) with a half a bottle of wine\, still/sparkling water\, coffee/tea. \n  \n  \nBCSA and CBCC Members: £89 per person \nNon-Members: £99 per person \nNon-Members group (5 or more) £89 per person \nStudents £75 per person \n  \nProgramme: \n6:30-7:30pm drinks reception in the Atrium \n7:30-10.30pm  dinner in the Danziger Suite \ncash bar until 11pm \n  \nMenu: \nMenu 1 (non-vegetarian) \nSun-dried-tomato-crusted cod\, fine herb salad and olive oil dressing \nFree range chicken supreme\, wild rice\, sprouting broccoli\, carrot pressing and pan juices \nProfiterole filled with vanilla ice cream and hot chocolate sauce V \nMenu 2 (vegetarian)\n \nHeirloom tomatoes\, mozzarella\, pesto\, basil cress\, balsamic and Nocellara olives V \nWarm asparagus and feta cheese tart\, crushed new potatoes\, heritage tomatoes and split vinaigrette V \nProfiterole filled with vanilla ice cream and hot chocolate sauce V \n  \nDress Code: Lounge Suit \nFor more information contact us via bcsa@bcsa.co.uk 
URL:https://www.bcsa.co.uk/event/bcsa-cbcc-annual-dinner-3/
LOCATION:The May Fair Hotel\, Stratton Street\, London\, W1J 8LT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:BCSA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241031T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241031T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T014035
CREATED:20240926T135854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T144143Z
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SUMMARY:The Rise and Fall and Rise of Sokol\, 1862-2024
DESCRIPTION:Do you remember Sokol\, or is it totally new to you? In the month when Czech National Day is observed\, it is appropriate to (re)discover and re-evaluate Sokol\, a highly patriotic movement. \nMark Dimond will give an illustrated talk on the history of Sokol since its origins in 1862. He will look at the initial development of the gymnastics movement until the First World War\, highlighting the peak of its activities in the interwar period\,  describe its dismantling at the hands of both the Nazis and Communists and its re-emergence after 1989. \nMark has completed a DPhil thesis on the history of the Sokol movement. He worked in Prague in the early 1990s and was Baileys Brand Manager for the Czech and Slovak Republics. Mark is currently the Rector at King’s Lynn Minster. \nThis event will take place in person and will also be livestreamed. \nBCSA members enjoy free entry but registration via the Eventbrite link below is essential. \nNon-members £10\, full-time students £5. \nEventbrite fees will be added to the cost of your tickets at checkout. \nAll proceeds from this event will go to the BCSA School Support Fund established in 2004 to provide support for English language skills in Czech and Slovak schools and other educational institutions. For more information about our fund\, see https://www.bcsa.co.uk/school-support-fund/ \n 
URL:https://www.bcsa.co.uk/event/the-rise-and-fall-and-rise-of-sokol-1862-2024/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy cinema\, 26 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4QY
CATEGORIES:BCSA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240615T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240615T190000
DTSTAMP:20260411T014035
CREATED:20240606T084219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T101527Z
UID:9854-1718470800-1718478000@www.bcsa.co.uk
SUMMARY:Manchester drinks reception
DESCRIPTION:Come and join us for an informal get together of Czechs\, Slovaks and Brits who are interested in British-Czech-Slovak relations and cooperation.\n\nYou can meet interesting people and share your ideas about what you would like to see happening in your area.\n\nOur reception is free but due to limited spaces\, registration is necessary at events@bcsa.co.uk.\n\nWe look forward to seeing you in Manchester.
URL:https://www.bcsa.co.uk/event/manchester-drinks-reception/
CATEGORIES:BCSA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240608T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240608T180000
DTSTAMP:20260411T014035
CREATED:20240420T172435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T181348Z
UID:9661-1717855200-1717869600@www.bcsa.co.uk
SUMMARY:BCSA/CBCC Garden Party - sold out!
DESCRIPTION:Our summer social will once again be held in the gardens of the Slovak and Czech Embassies\, with their kind permission.\nAll are welcome – not just BCSA members. Bring your friends\, bring your family!\n\nEnjoy an afternoon relaxing among Slovak\, Czech and British people.\n\n\nThe ticket price includes traditional chlebíčky (open-faced sandwiches)\, chicken řízek (schnitzel) both with a vegetarian option\, and Czech style potato salad followed by apple strudel. Non-alcoholic drinks are included in the price and one Martina Czech-style lager brewed by Bohem Brewery in London\, kindly donated by Zdeněk Kudr.\n\n\nA cash bar will offer Moravian wine supplied by Wines of Bohemia and more Martina lager.\n\n\nLive entertainment will be provided by folklore ensemble Květ and Kvítek from the Czech and Slovak school Okénko. \n\nThere will also be a raffle and a children’s art and literary competition. \n\n\nTop raffle prizes include a two-night stay for two in the High Tatras  (Hotel Hills or Horizont Resort) or Ensana Spa Hotels in Piešt’any (Thermia Palace) or Mariánské Lázně (Nové Lázně)\n\n\nAdmission by pre-paid tickets only (including children)Closing date: 5 June 2023£24.00 BCSA members£26.00 non-members£20.00 full-time students£12.00 children aged 5-15 yearsfree for children under 5 years(booking required)There is limited capacity\, so book early to avoid disappointment see Eventbrite link below
URL:https://www.bcsa.co.uk/event/bcsa-cbcc-garden-party-save-the-date/
LOCATION:Slovak Embassy\, 25 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4QY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:BCSA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240514T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240514T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T014035
CREATED:20240225T161827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T103348Z
UID:9420-1715711400-1715718600@www.bcsa.co.uk
SUMMARY:The lives & works of four Czech/Slovak émigré artists in Britain
DESCRIPTION:Sarah MacDougall explores the contrasting lives\, careers and legacy of four artists of Czech-Jewish heritage – Fred Feigl\, Hella Guth\, Ernst Neuschul and Freda Salvendy. The majority are represented in the Ben Uri Collection. This event will also be livestreamed. \nOn the eve of the Second World War\, fearing Nazi persecution\, they fled from Prague to Britain. Fred Feigl and Hella Guth\, settled in London; Ernest Neuschul initially found refuge in Wales and Freda Salvendy made her home in Cornwall \nDespite their geographical divergence\, all benefitted from wartime refugee cultural support in London from bodies including the Czechoslovak Institute\, the Czech Refugee Trust Fund\, and the Free German League of Culture\, under whose auspices the First Group Exhibition of German\, Austrian\, Czechoslovakian Painters and Sculptors was held at the Wertheim Gallery in 1939. \n  \nSarah MacDougall is Director of Scholarship at Ben Uri Gallery and Museum. She heads the collection and exhibitions programme focusing on the Jewish\, refugee and wider immigrant contribution to British visual culture since 1900 and has lectured and published widely on this subject. She is a committee member of the German and Austrian Research Centre for Exile Studies at the University of London. \n\nBooking is essential via Eventbrite to attend in person or receive the online link (see below) \nBCSA subscription members enjoy free entry. Non-members £10\, full-time students £5. \n\nLight refreshments will be served following the talk. \nAll proceeds from this event will go to the BCSA School Support Fund established in 2004 to provide support for English language skills in Czech and Slovak schools and other educational institutions. For more information\, see https://www.bcsa.co.uk/school-support-fund/ \n  \nPrague\, c. 1938\, watercolour by Freda Salvendy. Image: Ben Uri Collection © The Estate of Freda Salvendy. \n 
URL:https://www.bcsa.co.uk/event/the-lives-works-of-four-czech-slovak-emigre-artists-in-britain/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy cinema\, 26 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4QY
CATEGORIES:BCSA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240504T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240528T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T014035
CREATED:20240504T160109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240504T160235Z
UID:9751-1714809600-1716915600@www.bcsa.co.uk
SUMMARY:BCSA children's art & literary competition
DESCRIPTION:Calling all young artists and writers. The BCSA competition is back! \n \nThis year you can express yourself in LITERARY or ART form. Literary entries should be in English.\n \nWhat does it mean for you to be for the first time in a new country? What strikes you\, what do you want to explore? How does it feel to hear a foreign language? Are their culture and habits very different from yours?
URL:https://www.bcsa.co.uk/event/bcsa-childrens-art-literary-competition/
CATEGORIES:BCSA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240423T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240423T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T014035
CREATED:20231221T181734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T111128Z
UID:9152-1713897000-1713904200@www.bcsa.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Ride of the Kings (Jízda Králů): a folkore festival
DESCRIPTION:This annual tradition held in Vlčnov\, Moravia dates back over 200 years. Its origins are associated with a legend that when King Matthias Corvinus of Hungary fled from King Jiří z Poděbrad of Bohemia\, he wore a girl’s dress\, covered his face with a ribbon\, and held a rose in his mouth so as not to be recognised. The king is played by a young boy\, also with a rose in his mouth and a ribbon around his head\, who enters the village on a white horse. In 2011 it was added to the UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage. \nBen Meyer is an Australian/American documentary photographer who has lived in the Czech Republic for the past seven years. During the festival he stayed with members of the king’s entourage and was ‘exposed to an incredibly rich and proud Czech folklore culture’.  \nThis event will take place in person and will also be livestreamed. \nBCSA members enjoy free entry but registration is essential. Non-members £10\, full-time students £5. \nLight refreshments will be provided. \nAll proceeds from this event will go to the BCSA School Support Fund established in 2004 to provide support for English language skills in Czech and Slovak schools and other educational institutions. More information about our fund\, see https://www.bcsa.co.uk/school-support-fund/
URL:https://www.bcsa.co.uk/event/the-ride-of-the-kings-jizda-kralu-a-folkore-festival/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4QY
CATEGORIES:BCSA Events
ORGANIZER;CN="BCSA":MAILTO:bcsa@bcsa.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240320T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240320T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T014035
CREATED:20231221T180929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240225T115449Z
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SUMMARY:Jakub Hrůša in conversation with Nigel Simeone
DESCRIPTION:The Czech conductor Jakub Hrůša and musicologist Nigel Simeone will discuss their musical careers & Czech music. They will go back to their musical beginnings\, their life experiences in various countries and the role that classical music and Czech music play in contemporary society. Their common loves\, such as Leoš Janáček or Leonard Bernstein\, will be at the forefront of the discussion. They may also share their opinion about the new critically acclaimed movie “Maestro“. Their discussion will also be livestreamed. \nThis event marks the Year of Czech Music 2024 and also the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Dvořák Society for Czech and Slovak Music in the UK. \nYears ending in a four have special significance in Czech music\, often coinciding with the anniversaries of the birth\, death of the most prominent Czech composers\, or else the creation of their key works. 2024 marks the 120th anniversary of the passing of Antonín Dvořák and 130 years since composition of his piano pieces Humoresky. It is also 200 years since the birth of Bedřich Smetana\, 140 years since his death and 150 years since the composition of his famous symphonic poems Má vlast. It is also 170 years since the birth of Leoš Janáček and 120 years since his composition of Jenůfa.  \nMore information about the Year of Czech Music can be found at: Year of Czech Music | Rok české hudby 2024 (rokceskehudby.cz) \nJakub Hrůša is Chief Conductor of the Bamberg Symphony\, Music Director Designate of the Royal Opera House\, Covent Garden (from September 2025)\, Principal Guest Conductor of the Czech Philharmonic\, and Principal Guest Conductor of the Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia. He was previously Principal Guest Conductor of the Philharmonia Orchestra and of the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra. He is the 2023 Opus Klassik Conductor of the Year. \nHrůša is a frequent guest with many of the world’s greatest orchestras\, enjoying close relationships and performing regularly with the Vienna Philharmonic\, Berlin Philharmonic\, Bavarian Radio Symphony\, Munich Philharmonic\, Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra\, Staatskapelle Dresden\, Tonhalle Orchester Zürich\, Lucerne Festival Orchestra\, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra\, Orchestre de Paris\, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France\, NHK Symphony and the Mahler Chamber Orchestra – and in the USA with the Cleveland Orchestra\, New York Philharmonic\, Chicago Symphony Orchestra\, and Boston Symphony Orchestra. \nJakub is one of the ambassadors of the Year of Czech Music 2024\, a patron of the Smetana 200 project and is due to perform Smetana’s opera Libuše with the Czech Philharmonic at the Prague Spring and Smetana Litomyšl festivals. \nNigel Simeone was born in London in 1956. He is a writer and broadcaster with a lifelong interest in Czech music – an enthusiasm ignited by seeing a production of The Cunning Little Vixen during a school trip to Germany in 1970. He is the author of three books on Janáček including Janáček’s Works (1997) and The Janáček Compendium (2019). His other books include three with a focus on the relationship between composers and conductors: The Leonard Bernstein Letters (2013)\, Charles Mackerras (2015) and Ralph Vaughan Williams and Adrian Boult (2022). He appears regularly on BBC Radio 3 (Record Review and Opera on 3) and contributes articles to Opera and Gramophone (most recently a feature on Smetana in the March 2024 issue). He also writes programme notes for the Salzburg Festival\, Wexford Festival\, Royal Opera House\, London Symphony Orchestra and the Wigmore Hall. \nLight refreshments will be served following the talk. \nBooking is essential via Eventbrite to attend in person or receive the online link (see below) \nBCSA and Dvořák Society members enjoy free entry. Non-members £10\, full-time students £5. \nAll proceeds from this event will go to the BCSA School Support Fund established in 2004 to provide support for English language skills in Czech and Slovak schools and other educational institutions. For more information\, see https://www.bcsa.co.uk/school-support-fund/
URL:https://www.bcsa.co.uk/event/jakub-hrusa-in-conversation/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy cinema\, 26 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4QY
CATEGORIES:BCSA Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="BCSA":MAILTO:bcsa@bcsa.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240320T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240320T184500
DTSTAMP:20260411T014035
CREATED:20240122T123124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240224T114648Z
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SUMMARY:BCSA Annual General Meeting 2024
DESCRIPTION:The BCSA AGM is open to all subscription members. The agenda includes the presentation of the chairman’s and financial reports for 2023 plus the election of honorary officers of the executive committee. Copies of the independently examined accounts for 2023 and the minutes of the AGM held on 21 March 2023 will be available at the meeting together with the treasurer’s report. \nThe four honorary officer posts – chairman\, vice-chairman\, secretary and  treasurer –  are held for one year and are subject to election at every AGM. The current vice-chairman\, Ruzena Holub\, secretary\, Blanka Shrimpton  and treasurer\, Ivona Klemensova\, are willing to stand for re-election. \nLadislav Hornan is standing down as chairman. The executive committee is nominating Jana Nahodilova for this post. \nNo other committee members are eligible for re-election this year. \nAny subscription member of the BCSA can be nominated as an honorary officer or committee member. Nomination forms can be obtained from  Blanka Shrimpton by e-mail: secretary@bcsa.co.uk and returned to her by 13 March 2024. \nPlease register your attendance\, or apologies for absence\, to secretary@bcsa.co.uk. \nThe AGM will also be livestreamed via Zoom; the  link will be made available following registration. \nJakub Hrůša in conversation  will follow the formal part of the evening. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bcsa.co.uk/event/bcsa-annual-general-meeting-2024/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4QY
CATEGORIES:BCSA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240313T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240313T220000
DTSTAMP:20260411T014035
CREATED:20231221T183513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T163555Z
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SUMMARY:“Get to know you” social evening
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEveryone interested in Czech and/or Slovak matters is most welcome to join us. \nWe will be in one of the rooms at Bohemia House\, normally the first room on the left. \nFood and drinks are available for purchase. \nWest Hampstead has three stations served by the Jubilee line\, Overground and Thameslink.
URL:https://www.bcsa.co.uk/event/get-to-know-you-social-evening-4/
LOCATION:Bohemia House\, 74 West End Lane\, London\, NW6 2LX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:BCSA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240222T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240222T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T014035
CREATED:20240116T144444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T105917Z
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SUMMARY:A Tale of Three Grandmothers: Božena Němcová in her time and ours
DESCRIPTION: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)\, the challenges of preparing a new one\, and changing perceptions of Němcová’s life and work in the 21st century. Susan has recently completed a new translation of Božena Němcová’s ‘Babička’ for Jantar Publishing.\n\nSusan Reynolds was appointed as curator of Czech and Slovak at the British Library in 2004 and now works in its department of Research Services. She has lectured and published on Czech cultural links with France and Germany\, and her publications include translations of Karel Jaromír Erben’s ‘Kytice’ (2013)\, the Adorno-Kracauer correspondence (2020) and a chapter in ‘Racine’s Roman Tragedies’ (2022).\n\n\nThis event will take place in person and will also be livestreamed. \nBCSA members enjoy free entry but registration is essential via Eventbrite. Non-members £10\, full-time students £5. \nAll proceeds from this event will go to the BCSA School Support Fund established in 2004 to provide support for English language skills in Czech and Slovak schools and other educational institutions. For more information about our fund\, see https://www.bcsa.co.uk/school-support-fund/ \nLight refreshments will be provided.
URL:https://www.bcsa.co.uk/event/a-tale-of-three-grandmothers-bozena-nemcova-in-her-time-and-ours/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4QY
CATEGORIES:BCSA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240214T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240214T220000
DTSTAMP:20260411T014035
CREATED:20231221T183218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T163656Z
UID:9158-1707937200-1707948000@www.bcsa.co.uk
SUMMARY:“Get to know you” social evening
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEveryone interested in Czech and/or Slovak matters is most welcome to join us. \nWe will be in one of the rooms at Bohemia House\, normally the first room on the left. \nFood and drinks are available for purchase. \nWest Hampstead has three stations served by the Jubilee line\, Overground and Thameslink.
URL:https://www.bcsa.co.uk/event/get-to-know-you-social-evening-3/
LOCATION:Bohemia House\, 74 West End Lane\, London\, NW6 2LX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:BCSA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240130T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240130T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T014035
CREATED:20231221T180433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T224516Z
UID:9145-1706639400-1706646600@www.bcsa.co.uk
SUMMARY:Spiral stabilization exercise method
DESCRIPTION: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 under the supervision of a therapist. \nTherapist Jana Mitačková of Spiral Stabilization UK will demonstrate some of the exercises and answer your questions afterwards. \nThis event will take place in person and will also be livestreamed. \nLight refreshments will be provided. \nBCSA members enjoy free entry but registration via Eventbrite is essential. Non-members £10\, full-time students £5. See booking link below. \nAll proceeds from this event will go to the BCSA School Support Fund established in 2004 to provide support for English language skills in Czech and Slovak schools and other educational institutions. For more information about our fund see https://www.bcsa.co.uk/school-support-fund/
URL:https://www.bcsa.co.uk/event/spiral-stabilization-exercise-method/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy cinema\, 26 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4QY
CATEGORIES:BCSA Events
ORGANIZER;CN="BCSA":MAILTO:bcsa@bcsa.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240110T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240110T220000
DTSTAMP:20260411T014035
CREATED:20211215T123531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T163809Z
UID:5862-1704913200-1704924000@www.bcsa.co.uk
SUMMARY:"Get to know you" social evening
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEveryone interested in Czech and/or Slovak matters is most welcome to join us. \nWe will be in one of the rooms at Bohemia House\, normally the first room on the left. \nFood and drinks are available for purchase. \nWest Hampstead has three stations served by the Jubilee line\, Overground and Thameslink.
URL:https://www.bcsa.co.uk/event/get-to-know-you-social-evening-2/
LOCATION:Bohemia House\, 74 West End Lane\, London\, NW6 2LX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:BCSA Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="BCSA":MAILTO:bcsa@bcsa.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231219T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T014035
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SUMMARY:National Theatre Prague: its origins & development
DESCRIPTION:An online Zoom event\, free for everyone. \nJana Marková explores the establishment of a Czech National Theatre in Prague\, its interior and the importance of its work today. \nJana 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 Agency. \n Registration is essential via the Eventbrite link below. 
URL:https://www.bcsa.co.uk/event/national-theatre-prague-its-origins-development/
CATEGORIES:BCSA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231124T183000
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SUMMARY:BCSA/CBCC annual dinner
DESCRIPTION: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). \nThis 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 ones. \nIf you are a newcomer to the BCSA or to London\, we would like to extend a special invitation and welcome you into our friendly community. Kindly note that you may request seating at a table with your friends. \nKeynote speakers: \nSir Michael Burton\, former British Ambassador in Prague \nPetr Kovařík\, CVO Prague Chocolatier\, Steiner & Kovarik \nThe winner of the BCSA’s annual writing competition will be announced and you might win an exciting prize in the raffle including: \nBuxton Crescent Hotel two nights bed & breakfast (donated by CP Holdings Hotel Division) \nHotel Hills or Horizont Resort two nights half board in Stará Lesná\, High Tatra Mountains\, Slovakia (donated by Dr Jan Telensky) \nNové Lázně two nights bed & breakfast in Mariánské Lázně\, Czechia (donated by CP Holdings Hotel Division) \nThermia Palace two nights bed & breakfast in Piešt’any\, Slovakia (donated by CP Holdings Hotel Division) \n  \nTicket prices include a glass of sparkling wine upon arrival\, a three-course set dinner with a half a bottle of wine\, still/sparkling water\, coffee/tea. \n· Members £ 77.50 \n· Non members £ 90.00 \n· Students £ 65.00 \n· Non members group (5 or more) £77.50 \n  \nSee booking link below –  final date 21 November \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bcsa.co.uk/event/bcsa-cbcc-annual-dinner-2/
LOCATION:The May Fair Hotel\, Stratton Street\, London\, W1J 8LT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:BCSA Events
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SUMMARY:International Students' Day: why is 17 November important?
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe debate will start with a short history video created by Dr George Scott entitled “Not Forgotten” about the student protest in Prague on 28th October 1939\, Czechoslovak Independence Day\, following the Nazi occupation of Bohemia and Moravia. Students were rounded up\, over 1\,000 were sent to concentration camps and all Czech universities and colleges were closed. \nFour speakers who will each bring their perspective to the discussion. Dr George Scott will discuss events in 1939 that inspired the establishment of  International Students’ Day. The chair of the Memorial Association for Free Czechoslovaks Gerry Manolas will introduce the work of Central Union of Czechoslovak students in London that was instrumental in establishing this day. Both Dr. Scott and Gerry Manolas are relatives of the founding members of Central Union of Czechoslovak students. Professor Jan Marek will talk about events on 17 November 1989 where he was personally present and Maxim Višnovský will discuss what 17 November means to him and his fellow students\, placing it within the broader historical context. \nDr George Scott is related to General Václav Paleček\, co-founder and president of International Students’ Day. His video is viewed through the involvement of Charles University student\, Max Martischnig\, who subsequently avoided capture and certain death.  \nGerry Manolas is the grand-daughter of Bohuslav (Slava) Šulc\, Secretary General of the Central Union of Czechoslovak Students. Slava was one of the founding members who helped with the declaration of International Students’ Day on November 17th 1940. \nProfessor Jan Marek\, a consultant cardiologist\, has worked at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (GOSH) since 2005. He was one of the students who peacefully demonstrated on 17 November 1989 in Prague and suffered a broken arm from the police.   \nMaxim Višnovský is a Czech student of war studies at King’s College London now in his third year. He spent the last year at Keio University in Tokyo as part of his bachelor’s degree. Maxim currently specialises in Russian foreign policy and international security \nThis event is free\, but registration is essential via the Eventbrite link below. It will take place in person and will also be livestreamed. \n We are fundraising for the BCSA School Support Fund so please donate if you can.  \n  \nOur thanks to the Czech Embassy and Memorial Association for Free Czechoslovak Veterans for their support and cooperation.
URL:https://www.bcsa.co.uk/event/international-students-day-why-is-17-november-important/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy cinema\, 26 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4QY
CATEGORIES:BCSA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231024T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231024T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T014035
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SUMMARY:‘Son of an enemy of the state’ (Syn nepřitele státu)
DESCRIPTION: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 Klement Gottwald refused their pleas for clemency\, they were executed on 3 December 1952.  \nAmong them was Otto Šling. His son\, Karel Šling\, is one of the last direct descendants of any of the eleven executed men. Even at the age of seventy-five\, he does not give the impression of being a happy and equable man.  To this day\, Karel (and his children) are coming to terms with the traumas over which he had no influence. \nKarel will be in discussion with Eva Tomanová following a screening of her documentary film in Czech with English subtitles. \nEva Tomanova is a Czech author and director with a background in journalism. For the past 12 years\, she has worked for Czech TV\, Febio\, TV Barrandov and as a director of documentary films and TV programmes.  \n\nThis event will take place in person and also livestreamed. Refreshments will be provided. \nBCSA members enjoy free entry but registration is essential. See Eventbrite link below. \nNon-members £10\, full-time students £5.  \nAll proceeds from this event will go to the BCSA School Support Fund established in 2004 to provide English language and other materials for Czech and Slovak schools and other educational institutions.
URL:https://www.bcsa.co.uk/event/son-of-an-enemy-of-the-state-syn-nepritele-statu/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy cinema\, 26 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4QY
CATEGORIES:BCSA Events
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