December 3, 2025
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
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
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
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
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
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
January 30, 2025
Feed both tummy and mind at the Anglo-Belarusian Society this Saturday. Learn about Jewish-Belarusian cuisine from author Alies Biely who will join us from Israel to present his new mouth-watering recipe-book Sami Tzimmes. The cooking workshop will reach a crescendo when Marian House’s own team of chefs serve a bevy of treats from Alies’s book.… Continue reading Jewish Belarusian Cuisine with Alies Biely