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ABS Annual Meeting 2017

January 27, 2017 ABS

All members and friends of the Belarusian community in Britain are cordially invited to the Annual General Meeting of the Anglo-Belarusian Society on Saturday, 4 February 2017, 2.00pm at St Cyril’s Belarusian Religious and Cultural Centre, Marian House, Holden Avenue, London N12 8HY.

The meeting’s agenda is available here here.

 

March 19, 2026

Annual General Meeting of the Anglo-Belarusian Society (in-person and online), 21.03.2026 14.30, London

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The Anglo-Belarusian Society will be holding its Annual General Meeting 2026 on Saturday, 21 March 2026 at 2pm at Marian House (Holden Avenue, London, N12 8H)/ A wine & cheese reception will follow the meeting. All members and friends of the Anglo-Belarusian Society are invited. If you plan to attend the meeting please rsvp. WHERE:… Continue reading Annual General Meeting of the Anglo-Belarusian Society (in-person and online), 21.03.2026 14.30, London

March 8, 2026

Talk and book signing with Alhierd Bacharevič and Julia Cimafiejeva, 16 March 19:00-21:00, Edinburgh

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Hear what inspired Alhierd Bacharevič to write the award winning books Dogs of Europe, which when published in 2017 predicted a future war in Europe, and Alindarka’s Children published by Scotland Street Press as a Scots-English language translation of the original which combined Belarusian and Russian within its text. Alindarka’s Children is a tale about… Continue reading Talk and book signing with Alhierd Bacharevič and Julia Cimafiejeva, 16 March 19:00-21:00, Edinburgh

March 8, 2026

Meeting with Alhierd Bacharevič and Julia Cimafiejeva, 14 March 14:30, London

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Do not miss a chance to have a conversation with Julia Cimafiejeva and Alhierd Bacharevič in-person at Francis Skaryna Library! Following the 14th of March meeting with Alhierd and Julia in London. WHEN: 14 March 2026 14:30. WHERE: The Skaryna Library, 37 Holden Rd, London N12 8HS.

February 12, 2026

Mother Language Day with Alhierd Bacharevič and Julia Cimafiejeva, 21 February 14:00, the Skaryna Library, London

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The Anglo-Belarusian Society’s traditional celebration of International Mother Language Day will take place on 21 February 2024 at 2 p.m. in the Skaryna Library, 37 Holden Rd, London N12 8HS. Established by UNESCO, this day aims to promote awareness of cultural traditions based on mutual understanding, tolerance and dialogue. This has become especially important in… Continue reading Mother Language Day with Alhierd Bacharevič and Julia Cimafiejeva, 21 February 14:00, the Skaryna Library, London

December 3, 2025

Kaliady and Batlejka 2025 (Christmas celebration), Saturday 20 December 2025, 14:30-17:00, London

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All members and friends of the Belarusian community in Britain are cordially invited to the traditional Kaliady celebration organised by the Anglo-Belarusian Society, in partnership with other Belarusian organisations, on Saturday 20th December 2025, starting at 2:30pm at the Church of St. Cyril of Turau, followed by tea with biscuits at the Marian House afterwards,… Continue reading Kaliady and Batlejka 2025 (Christmas celebration), Saturday 20 December 2025, 14:30-17:00, London

December 3, 2025

“In Conversation with Evelina Shchadryna and Hanna Komar – Contributions to Belarusian Culture in the UK”, Saturday 6 December, London

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Both Evelina Shchadryna and Hanna Komar arrived in the UK after the events of 2020 in Belarus, and since their arrival have made outstanding contributions to Belarusian Culture in the UK. Evelina Shchadryna is a musician, folklorist and educator. She worked at the Belarusian State University of Culture of Arts for 20 years teaching vocal-choir… Continue reading “In Conversation with Evelina Shchadryna and Hanna Komar – Contributions to Belarusian Culture in the UK”, Saturday 6 December, London

June 3, 2025

Kupalle (Midsummer) Celebration 2025, 28.06 16:00-21:00, London

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The Anglo-Belarusian Society cordially invites its members and friends to the traditional Kupalle (Midsummer) celebration in the garden of 37 Holden Road, London N12 8HS (the nearest tube stop is Woodside Park). The celebration is organised in partnership with the Francils Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum and the Belarusian Catholic Mission, who together provide the… Continue reading Kupalle (Midsummer) Celebration 2025, 28.06 16:00-21:00, London

June 3, 2025

TALK: Latin Literature in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, 14.06 2pm

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Dear Members and Friends of Anglo-Belarusian Society, You are cordially invited to the talk by Francis Young on Saturday 14th June 2025 at Francis Skaryna Library, 1.30pm arrivals for 14.00 start. ” Latin Literature in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania” event is co-organised by ABS and Francis Skaryna Library. Latin was the most popular literary… Continue reading TALK: Latin Literature in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, 14.06 2pm

March 14, 2025

The Annual General Meeting with talk and networking

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IN-PERSON – and VIRTUAL 1400-1430 – Doors open, arrival.1430-1530- AGM, reports from Chair and Treasurer, election of new Council, discussion of 2025-2026 programme.(The Zoom link will end at the break, the talk will not be “online) Break 1540-1600 Talk by Alan Flowers on status of Vera Rich’s Books and Papers and their delivery to Ukraine,… Continue reading The Annual General Meeting with talk and networking

February 26, 2025

Mother Language Day 2025, Saturday 1 March, London

ABSAles

The Anglo-Belarusian Society cordially invites you to the traditional celebration of International Mother Language Day, which will take place on  Saturday 1 March 2025 at 2 p.m. for 2:30 p.m start, in the Marian House or by Zoom. We look forward to your readings of poetry and prose in Belarusian and other languages. Some Maslenitsa… Continue reading Mother Language Day 2025, Saturday 1 March, London