Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Anglo-Belarusian Society promoting all things Belarusian in Britain since 1954 ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](http://absociety.org.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Kupalle (Midsummer) Celebration 2026, 27.06 16:00-21:00, London](http://absociety.org.uk/2026/06/26/kupalle-2026-london/) - 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 - [Annual General Meeting of the Anglo-Belarusian Society (in-person and online), 21.03.2026 14.30, London](http://absociety.org.uk/2026/03/19/agm-2026/) - 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: - [Meeting with Alhierd Bacharevič and Julia Cimafiejeva, 14 March 14:30, London](http://absociety.org.uk/2026/03/08/meeting-with-alhierd-bacharevic-and-julia-cimafiejeva-london/) - 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. - [Talk and book signing with Alhierd Bacharevič and Julia Cimafiejeva, 16 March 19:00-21:00, Edinburgh](http://absociety.org.uk/2026/03/08/talk-and-book-signing-with-alhierd-bacharevic-and-julia-cimafiejeva-16-march-1900-2100-edinburgh/) - 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 - [Mother Language Day with Alhierd Bacharevič and Julia Cimafiejeva, 21 February 14:00, the Skaryna Library, London](http://absociety.org.uk/2026/02/12/mother-language-day-2026/) - 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 - [Kaliady and Batlejka 2025 (Christmas celebration), Saturday 20 December 2025, 14:30-17:00, London](http://absociety.org.uk/2025/12/03/kaliady-and-batlejka-2025-london/) - 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, - ["In Conversation with Evelina Shchadryna and Hanna Komar - Contributions to Belarusian Culture in the UK", Saturday 6 December, London](http://absociety.org.uk/2025/12/03/in-conversation-with-evelina-shchadryna-and-hanna-komar/) - 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 - [TALK: Latin Literature in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, 14.06 2pm](http://absociety.org.uk/2025/06/03/talk-latin-literature-in-the-grand-duchy-of-lithuania/) - 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 - [New web site of Anglo-Belarusian Society](http://absociety.org.uk/2012/05/12/hello-world/) - Anglo-Belarusian Society now has an improved version of the web site where it will post announcements about Belarus-related events. The old web cialis online without prescription site viagra online pharmacy is available here. - [ECFR-Anglo Belarusian Society joint event: ‘What makes Belarus so difficult?’](http://absociety.org.uk/2012/05/12/ecfr-anglo-belarusian-society-joint-event-what-makes-belarus-so-difficult/) - The European Council on Foreign Relations and Anglo-Belarusian Society organise an invitation-only discussion entitled “What Makes Belarus So Difficult?” on Thursday 17th May at ECFR's office in Westminster. While the ongoing human rights violations order cialis draw widespread international attention, the reasons which make the Belarusian political system so different from other Eastern European governments - [David Marples: Re-fighting the Great Patriotic War in Contemporary Belarus](http://absociety.org.uk/2012/05/28/david-marples-re-fighting-the-great-patriotic-war-in-contemporary-belarus/) - The Anglo-Belarusian Society is organising a meeting on Saturday 9 June 2012 at 3pm in St Cyril's Belarusian Religious and Cultural Centre (Holden Avenue, London N12 8HS) with Professor David Marples. The title of his talk is "The Partisan Republic: re-fighting the Great Patriotic War in Contemporary Belarus". David Marples is Distinguished University Professor in - [Kupalle (Midsummer) Celebration in London on Saturday 23 June 2012](http://absociety.org.uk/2012/06/09/kupalle-midsummer-celebration-on-saturday-23-june-2012/) - The Anglo-Belarusian Society is inviting members and friends to the traditional Kupalle (Midsummer) celebration on Saturday 23 June 2012 at 3pm – 10pm in the garden of 39 Holden Road, London N12 8HS. Programme: Making flower crowns, the witch and decorating the wheel (we shall expect helpers to arrive with or without flowers at 2pm) Photo-archive ‘Kupalle in Finchley’ - [Pictures from the 2012 Kupalle (Midsummer) Celebration in London](http://absociety.org.uk/2012/06/28/kupalle-midsummer-celebration-in-london-on-saturday-23-june-2012/) - cialis without prescription cialis online - [Arnold McMillin on Belarusian Prison Poetry](http://absociety.org.uk/2012/10/01/397/) - Saturday 13 October 2012, 3pm Marian House, Holden cialis buy Avenue, London N12 8HS Belarusian Prison Poetry: An Illustrated Talk Arnold McMillin Vice-President, Anglo-Belarusian Society; Emeritus Professor, School of Slavonic and East European Studies, University College London Admission free. A collection will cialis online be taken towards expenses. Refreshments will be served. Marian House is - [Belarus After Elections: Three Years of Stability?](http://absociety.org.uk/2012/10/17/belarus-after-elections-three-years-of-stability/) - The European Council on Foreign Relations and the Anglo-Belarusian Society are pleased to announce a new joint event. Belarus After Elections: Three Years of Stability? 23 October 2012, 6.30-8.00 pm (registration from 6.15 pm) ECFR office, 3rd Floor Conference Room35 Old Queen Street, London SW1H 9JA Panel participants: Yauheni Preiherman, Policy Director, Liberal Club (Minsk) - [Joint Event of the ABS and the European Council of Foreign Relations](http://absociety.org.uk/2012/11/01/joint-event-of-the-abs-and-the-european-council-of-foreign-relations/) - On 23 October the European Council on Foreign Relations and the Anglo-Belarusian Society in London organised an event ‘Belarus After Elections: Three Years of Stability?’ The buy cialis online main speakers were Katia Glad from Chatham House and Yauheni Preiherman of the Liberal Club in Minsk who is also a regular contributor to Belarus Digest. - [The Journal of Belarusian Studies Welcomes New Submissions](http://absociety.org.uk/2012/11/15/the-journal-of-belarusian-studies-welcomes-new-submissions/) - In 1965 the Anglo-Belarusian Society began publishing a yearbook - The Journal of Byelorussian Studies. After over two decades of silence the Journal is back, has an online digital archive and welcomes new submissions. The Journal is published jointly by the Anglo-Belarusian Society and the Centre for Transition Studies in London. The deadline for new submissions is - [Marking the Slucak Armed Campaign in London](http://absociety.org.uk/2012/11/18/celebration-of-the-slucak-armed-campaign-in-london/) - The Association of Belarusians in Great Britain in cooperation with the Anglo-Belarusian Society will mark the 92nd anniversary of the Slucak Armed Campaign of 1920 in defence of the Belarusian Democratic Republic. The event will start on Saturday, 24 November 2012 at 2 PM, at the Belarusian House, 52 Penn Road, London, N7 9RE (Caledonian - [Kaliady (Christmas) Celebration at the Belarusian Centre in London](http://absociety.org.uk/2012/11/24/kaliady-christmas-celebration-at-the-belarusian-centre-in-london/) - The Anglo-Belarusian Society invites its members and friends of the Belarusian community in Britain to the traditional Kaliady (Christmas) celebration on Saturday, 15 December 2012 at 2pm at St Cyril’s Belarusian Religious and Cultural Centre. Paval Šaǔcoǔ and Saša Biełavokaja will present the traditional, well-loved Batlejka (Belarusian Christmas puppet show). Saint Nicholas will be giving out presents, so please, - [Cinema Perpetuum Mobile Festival in London - 19 January 2012](http://absociety.org.uk/2013/01/12/cinema-perpetuum-mobile-festival-in-london-19-january-2012/) - The Anglo-Belarusian Society is pleased to invite its members and friends to the Cinema Perpetuum Mobile International Film Festival. The screening of films will take at the same time in Minsk and other Belarusian cities, in villages and megalopolises, islands and mountain settlements of various regions and climatic zones. The London part of the Festival - [AGM of the Anglo-Belarusian Society](http://absociety.org.uk/2013/01/22/agm-of-the-anglo-belarusian-society/) - The Anglo-Belarusian Society will be holding its Annual General Meeting 2012 on Saturday, 9 February 2013. It will start at 3 pm at the Belarusian Religious and Cultural Centre (Marian House, Holden Avenue, London N12 8HY). A wine & cheese reception will follow the meeting. All members and friends of the Anglo-Belarusian Society are invited. - [Mother Language Day Celebration - 9 March 2013](http://absociety.org.uk/2013/02/23/mother-language-day-celebration-9-march-2012/) - The Anglo-Belarusian Society is happy to invite its members and friends to Mother Language Day Celebration. This year the celebration will be in memoriam of Siarhiej Vituška. The event will mark the UNESCO Mother Language Day - all languages are welcome and particularly Belarusian and English. The celebration will start on Saturday 9 March 2013 at 2 - [Journal of Belarusian Studies Relaunch and Reception](http://absociety.org.uk/2013/05/13/journal-of-belarusian-studies-relaunch-and-reception-on-21-may-2013/) - The Journal of Belarusian Studies will relaunch in London on 21 May 2013. The Journal has been dormant for nearly 25 years and now the first issue has appeared after a long silence. Yaraslau Kryvoi, Arnold McMillin, Jim Dingley, Fr Aleksander Nadson and Andrew Wilson will recall the history of the Journal, which started in - [Zmicier Wajciushkewich and Simon Lewis in London: 1 June 2013](http://absociety.org.uk/2013/05/31/zmicier-wajciushkewich-and-simon-lewis-in-london-1-june-2013-2/) - We just learned that unfortunately Zmicier's visa application had been refused. Although he kindly accepted our invitation, to our regret, he will not be able to meet with us tomorrow. Zmicier explained to us that the official reason was that the visa officer was not sure that he would return to Belarus. Instead of our - [Kupalle (Midsummer) Celebration in London on Saturday 22 June 2013](http://absociety.org.uk/2013/06/04/kupalle-midsummer-celebration-in-london-on-saturday-22-june-2013/) - The Anglo-Belarusian Society invites its members and friends to the traditional Kupalle (Midsummer) celebration on Saturday 22 June 2013 at 3pm – 10pm in the garden of 39 Holden Road, London N12 8HS. Programme: Making flower crowns, the witch and decorating the wheel (we shall expect helpers to arrive with or without flowers at 2pm) Photo-booth for those - [The Journal Of Belarusian Studies: Between Belarus And The West](http://absociety.org.uk/2013/06/20/the-journal-of-belarusian-studies-between-belarus-and-the-west/) - On 9 June Belarusian state television reported the launch of the Journal of Belarusian Studies in London. It appears that even the Belarusian state TV channel, usually silent about such initiatives, appreciated the importance of the event - the oldest academic journal on Belarus making its return after a 25 year break. Published by the Centre for - [Academic Conference 'Kastus Kalinouski and the Process of Nation-Building in Belarus'](http://absociety.org.uk/2013/07/08/academic-conference-kastus-kalinouski-and-the-process-of-nation-building-in-belarus/) - The Anglo-Belarusian Society and the Association of Belarusians in Great Britain welcome submissions for an academic conference entitled ‘Kastus Kalinouski and the Process of Nation-Building in Belarus’, to take place in London on 28-29 March, 2014. The primary goal of the conference is to examine the historical and political implications of the January 1863 uprising for nation-building in - [Meeting with the Writer, Painter and Publisher Źmicier Višnioŭ](http://absociety.org.uk/2013/09/25/meeting-with-the-writer-painter-and-publisher-zmicier-visniou/) - Anglo-Belarusian Society invites its members and friends to a meeting with the writer, painter and publisher Źmicier Višnioŭ on Saturday 28 September at 4pm in the premises of the Association of Belarusians in Great Britain, 52 Penn Road, London N7 9RE (nearest tube station: Caledonian Road on the Piccadilly Line). Mr Višnioŭ will present and - [Kaliady and Batlejka in London - 21 December 2013](http://absociety.org.uk/2013/12/06/kaliady-and-batlejka-in-london-21-december-2013/) - All members and friends of the Belarusian community in Britain are cordially invited to the traditional Kaliady (Christmas) celebration organised by Anglo-Belarusian Society on Saturday 21 December 2013, 2pm at St Cyril’s Belarusian Religious and Cultural Centre (Marian House, Holden Avenue, London N12 8HY). There will be the traditional, well-loved Batlejka (Belarusian Christmas puppet show) - [AGM of Anglo-Belarusian Society & Presentation of Fr Siarhei Surynovich](http://absociety.org.uk/2014/01/08/agm-of-anglo-belarusian-society/) - The Anglo-Belarusian Society will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Saturday, 1 February 2014. It will start at 3 pm at the Belarusian Religious and Cultural Centre (Marian House, Holden Avenue, London N12 8HY). After the business part of the meeting, at about 4pm, there will be a 30-min. presentation by Fr Siarhei Surynovich, - [Mother Language Day Celebration - 8 March 2014](http://absociety.org.uk/2014/02/23/mother-language-day-celebration-8-march-2014/) - The Anglo-Belarusian Society is happy to invite its members and friends to the annual Mother Language Day celebration. The event will mark the UNESCO Mother Language Day - all languages are welcome and particularly Belarusian and English. The celebration will start on Saturday 8 March 2014 at 2 pm at the Belarusian House in Islington (Belarusian House, 52 Penn Road, N7 9RE). - [Conference ‘Kastus Kalinoŭski and the Nation-building Process in Belarus’: Invitation and Programme](http://absociety.org.uk/2014/02/28/conference-kastus-kalinoŭski-and-the-nation-building-process-in-belarus-invitation-and-programme/) - Association of Belarusians in Great Britain and Anglo-Belarusian Society have much pleasure in inviting to attend Conference ‘Kastus Kalinoŭski and the Nation-building Process in Belarus’ in London on 27-29 March 2014. The conference will mark the 150th anniversary of Kalinoŭski’s execution in Vilnius in March 1864 and the 60th anniversary of the founding of the - [Anglo-Belarusian Society's 60th Anniversary - 17 May 2014](http://absociety.org.uk/2014/05/06/anglo-belarusian-societys-60th-anniversary-17-may-2014/) - Anglo-Belarusian Society's 60th anniversary To mark the Anglo-Belarusian Society's 60th anniversary, HE Bruce Bucknell, HM Ambassador to Belarus, will give a talk entitled "Living and Working in Present Day Belarus" at 11:30am on 17 May 2014 at the Ukrainian Institute, 79 Holland Park, W11 3 He will be followed by Jim Dingley, former Chairman of - [Kupalle (Midsummer) Celebration in London](http://absociety.org.uk/2014/06/09/kupalle-midsummer-celebration-in-london/) - The Anglo-Belarusian Society invites its members and friends to the traditional Kupalle (Midsummer)celebration on Saturday 21 June 2014 at 4pm – 10pm in the garden of 39 Holden Road, London N12 8HS. Programme: Making flower crowns, the witch and decorating the wheel (we shall expect helpers to arrive with flowers at 2pm Welcome by Chair of the Anglo-Belarusian - [Event with Arnold McMillin: World War I as Reflected in Belarusian and English Poetry of the Time](http://absociety.org.uk/2014/10/07/arnold-mcmillin-world-war-i-as-reflected-in-belarusian-and-english-poetry-of-the-time/) - Anglo-Belarusian Society is pleased to invite to an event featuring Professor Arnold McMillin who will talk about the World War I as reflected in Belarusian and English poetry of the time. The event will start at 4 pm on Saturday, 15 November at the Belarusian House in Islington. Professor McMillin will briefly compare the significance of - [Kaliady and Batlejka in London - Saturday, 20 December 2014](http://absociety.org.uk/2014/11/26/kaliady-and-batlejka-in-london-saturday-20-december-2014/) - All members and friends of the Belarusian community in Britain are cordially invited to the traditional Kaliady (Christmas) celebration organised by Anglo-Belarusian Society on Saturday 20 December 2014, 2pm at St Cyril’s Belarusian Religious and Cultural Centre (Marian House, Holden Avenue, London N12 8HY). There will be the traditional, well-loved Batlejka (Belarusian Christmas puppet show) - [Annual General Meeting of the Anglo-Belarusian Society](http://absociety.org.uk/2015/01/12/annual-general-meeting-of-the-anglo-belarusian-society/) - The Anglo-Belarusian Society will be holding its Annual General Meeting 2014 on Saturday, 24 January 2014. It will start at 3 pm at the Belarusian House (52 Penn Road, London N7 9RE). A wine & cheese reception will follow the meeting. All members and friends of the Anglo-Belarusian Society are invited. If you plan to attend - [Mother Language Day in London - 21 February 2015](http://absociety.org.uk/2015/02/11/mother-language-day-in-london-21-february-2015/) - The Anglo-Belarusian Society is happy to invite its members and friends to the annual Mother Language Day celebration. This year it will be organised in cooperation with the Belarusian Sunday School. The event will mark the UNESCO Mother Language Day. All languages are welcome and particularly Belarusian and English. The celebration will start on Saturday - [The 2015 Annual London Lecture on Belarusian Studies](http://absociety.org.uk/2015/03/06/the-2015-annual-london-lecture-on-belarusian-studies/) - University College London and the Ostrogorski Centre with support of the Association of Belarusians in Great Britain the Annual London Lecture on Belarusian Studies The Beginnings of Modern Belarus: Identity, Nation, and Politics in a European Borderland Per Anders Rudling Visiting Professor, University of Vienna & Associate Professor, Lund University Introduction: Yaraslau Kryvoi, Ostrogorski Centre - [Event in Memory of Guy Picarda - 13 June 2015](http://absociety.org.uk/2015/05/29/event-in-memory-of-guy-picarda-13-june-2015/) - The Anglo-Belarusian Society is pleased to invite you to an event in honour of Guy Picarda, a former Chair of the Anglo-Belarusian Society and a great enthusiast of Belarusian culture. Jim Dingley will give a talk about Guy Picarda and the DLSingers will sing a number of Belarusian songs he collected and published in 1997 in - [Arrangements for Fr Alexander’s Funeral](http://absociety.org.uk/2015/04/20/arrangements-for-fr-alexanders-funeral/) - Fr Alexander Nadson passed away on 15 April 2015 in Barnet Hospital, London. Below is information about funeral service which will take place at St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church on 29 April at 11 am. Memorial donations may be made to the Belarusian Catholic Mission or Skaryna Belarusian Library as described below. Funeral service: 1100, Wednesday 29 April, St Mary’s Roman Catholic - [Belarusian Library in London Welcomes Visitors](http://absociety.org.uk/2015/06/12/belarusian-library-in-london-welcomes-visitors/) - Belarusian Library in London in now open for visitors every Saturday from 2 pm until 6 pm. Visitors can read journals which cannot be found elsewhere in Britain, borrow selected books and work with the largest collection on Belarusian studies in Western Europe as well as have a cup of tea. If you plan to come - [Belarus and the Nobel Prize - Saturday 21 November](http://absociety.org.uk/2015/11/02/belarus-and-the-nobel-prize-saturday-21-november/) - The Anglo-Belarusian Society cordially invites its members and friends to the “Belarus and the Nobel Prize" event. Location: Marian House, Holden Avenue, London N12 8HY Time: Saturday 21 November at 3pm Presentations will cover Belarus-born Nobel prize winners in the 20th and 21st century, as well as a number of Belarusian nominees for the Nobel Prize - [Batlejka, Concerts and Other Belarusian Events in London this December](http://absociety.org.uk/2015/12/05/batlejka-concerts-and-other-belarusian-events-in-london-this-december/) - Christmas‎ Performance by Belarusian Sunday School 19 December 2015, 13:00 - 15:30 St Cyril's Belarusian Church Centre, Marian House, N12 8HY Pupils of the Belarusian Sunday school led by headmistress Natallia Ramanchuk will perform a traditional Nativity play with Belarusian songs and dances. Other children and their parents are also welcome. For further information about the Sunday School please - [AGM of the Anglo-Belarusian Society](http://absociety.org.uk/2016/01/16/agm-of-the-anglo-belarusian-society-2/) - 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, 30 January 2016, 3 pm at St Cyril’s Belarusian Religious and Cultural Centre Marian House, Holden Avenue, London N12 8HY - [Mother Language Day Celebration in London - Saturday, 20 February 2016](http://absociety.org.uk/2016/02/07/mother-language-day-celebration-in-london-saturday-20-march-2016/) - The Anglo-Belarusian Society cordially invites its members and friends to join our annual Mother Language Day Celebration. This year it is organised this year with the participation of the Belarusian Sunday School and the Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum. The event was inaugurated by the late Vera Rich to mark UNESCO Mother Language Day involving poetry - [Conference ‘Belarusian Studies in the 21st Century’ and the 2016 London Lecture on Belarusian Studies](http://absociety.org.uk/2016/03/11/conference-belarusian-studies-in-the-21st-century-and-the-2016-london-lecture-on-belarusian-studies/) - Conference Belarusian Studies in the 21st Century’ and Annual London Lecture on Belarusian Studies will take place on 23-24 March 2016 in London. The conference will serve as a multidisciplinary forum of Belarusian studies in the West and offer a rare networking opportunity for researchers of Belarus. It is organised by the UCL School of Slavonic - [The Annual London Lecture on Belarusian Studies: Explaining Lukashenka's Survival](http://absociety.org.uk/2016/03/22/the-annual-london-lecture-on-belarusian-studies-explaining-lukashenkas-survival/) - UCL SSEES and the Ostrogorski Centre present the second Annual London Lecture on Belarusian Studies followed by a reception sponsored by the Anglo-Belarusian Society. The lecture will start at Masaryk Senior Common Room, UCL, 16 Taviton St, London WC1H 0BW at 6 pm on 24 March 2016 and will be delivered by Professor Andrew Wilson. Andrew Wilson is Professor in Ukrainian - [Symposium to mark Arnold McMillin’s 75th birthday](http://absociety.org.uk/2016/05/06/symposium-to-mark-arnold-mcmillins-75th-birthday/) - A symposium is being held in the School of Slavonic and East European Studies (SSEES), University College London (UCL), to mark the 75th birthday of Professor Arnold McMillin. The event is generously supported by the Modern Humanities Research Association, the Association of Belarusians in Great Britain, the Anglo-Belarusian Society, the Belarusian Catholic Mission and the - [Kupalle (Midsummer) Celebration: Saturday 25 June 2016, 4pm-10pm](http://absociety.org.uk/2016/06/13/kupalle-midsummer-celebration-saturday-25-june-2016-4pm-10pm/) - The Anglo-Belarusian Society invites its members and friends to the traditional Kupalle (Midsummer) celebration on Saturday 25 June 2016, 4pm – 10pm in the garden of Belarusian House, 52 Penn Road, London N7 9RE. Programme: For the first time in London: a unique opportunity to hear literary presentations by two of the most prominent Belarusian - [HE Lubomir Rehak: 'Belarus in a European context'](http://absociety.org.uk/2016/11/12/he-lubomir-rehak-belarus-in-a-european-context/) - The Anglo-Belarusian Society invites its members and friends to a talk by the Slovak Ambassador to the United Kingdom HE Lubomir Rehak 'Belarus in a European context'. For several yearsMr Rehak worked in Belarus as a diplomat and is fluent in Belarusian. The event will take place at the Slovak Embassy at 11 am on - [ABS Annual Meeting 2017](http://absociety.org.uk/2017/01/27/abs-annual-meeting-2017/) - 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. - [The Second Annual London Conference on Belarusian Studies (25 February 2017)](http://absociety.org.uk/2017/02/04/the-second-annual-london-conference-on-belarusian-studies-25-february-2017/) - On Saturday 25 February the Second Annual Conference on Belarusian Studies will take place at the University College London. It is organised by the UCL School of Slavic and Eastern European Studies, the Ostrogorski Centre and the Belarusian Francis Skaryna Library and Museum. The speakers from Belarus, the United Kingdom, Japan, Germany, the United States and other - [Mother Language Day - Saturday, 11 March](http://absociety.org.uk/2017/03/02/mother-language-day-saturday-11-march/) - The Anglo-Belarusian Society cordially invites its members and friends to join our annual Mother Language Day celebration organised with the participation of the Belarusian Sunday School and the Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum. The event was inaugurated by the late Vera Rich to mark UNESCO Mother Language Day and involves poetry reading in all languages particularly - [Купальле (Midsummer) Celebration: 1 July 2017](http://absociety.org.uk/2017/06/16/купальле-midsummer-celebration-1-july-2017/) - The Anglo-Belarusian Society invites its members and friends to the traditional Kupalle (Midsummer) celebration in the garden of 52 Penn Road, London N7 9RE on Saturday 1 July 2017, 4pm-10pm. Programme: Dramatized readings from The Pinsk Gentry by V. Dunin-Marcinkievič (in Belarusian and English, translation by Vera Rich) Making flower crowns, the Witch and decorating the - [Choir Recital by The DL Singers](http://absociety.org.uk/2017/10/05/choir-recital-by-the-dl-singers/) - The Anglo-Belarusian Society invites its members and friends to a choir recital by The DL Singers in the beautiful setting of the award-winning Memorial Chapel of St Cyril of Turau at Marian House, Holden Avenue London N12 8HYS on Saturday 4 November 2017, 5pm. Programme: Eastern Church songs: Otche Nash Anton Arensky Dostoino Yest - [AGM & Mother Language Day Celebration](http://absociety.org.uk/2018/02/17/agm-mother-language-day-celebration/) - Annual General Meeting of the Anglo-Belarusian Society The Annual General Meeting of the Society will be held on Saturday, 10 March 2018 at 2.00pm at the Belarusian Religious and Cultural Centre (Marian House, Holden Avenue, London N12 8HS). All members and supporters are invited to attend. Mother Language Day Celebration The Anglo-Belarusian Society cordially invites its members and friends - [March Belarusian events in London: lecture, conference, symposium, church service](http://absociety.org.uk/2018/02/26/march-belarusian-events-in-london-lecture-conference-symposium-church-service/) - AGM & Mother Language Day Celebration The Annual General Meeting of the Anglo-Belarusian Society will be held on Saturday, 10 March 2018 at 2.00 pm at the Belarusian Religious and Cultural Centre (Marian House, Holden Avenue, London N12 8HS). All members and supporters are invited to attend. At 3 pm it will be followed by Mother Language Day Celebration, which will feature a talk by Kristian - [Joan Dzejka (1922-2018)](http://absociety.org.uk/2018/04/17/joan-dzejka-1922-2018/) - The Anglo Belarusian Society announces with sadness the passing of Joan Dzjeika on 19th January 2018. Joan was one of the stalwarts of the Anglo-Belarusian Society, who almost always attended every session of the lecture series that were held in the 60s and 70s. Without her, there would not have been the marvellous food that - [Купальле (Midsummer) Celebration Saturday 30 June 2018](http://absociety.org.uk/2018/06/17/купальле-midsummer-celebration-saturday-30-june-2018/) - The Anglo-Belarusian Society invites its members and friends to the traditional Kupalle (Midsummer) celebration in the garden of The Belarusian House, 52 Penn Road, London N7 9RE on 30 June 2018, 4pm-10pm. Programme: Making flower crowns, the Witch and decorating the Kupalle wheel (donations of flowers by 3pm will be greatly appreciated) Games and songs - Kupalinka - Jumping over the fire Please assist us if possible by - [Kaliady and Batlejka in London – Saturday, 22 December 2018](http://absociety.org.uk/2018/12/07/kaliady-and-batlejka-in-london-saturday-22-december-2018/) - All members and friends of the Belarusian community in Britain are cordially invited to the traditional Kaliady (Christmas) celebration organised by the Anglo-Belarusian Society on Saturday 20 December 2014, 2pm at St Cyril’s Belarusian Religious and Cultural Centre (Marian House, Holden Avenue, London N12 8HY). There will be the traditional, well-loved Batlejka (Belarusian Christmas puppet show) led by Paval Šaǔcoǔ. This - [Mother Language Day Celebration 2019 with Uladzimir Arlou](http://absociety.org.uk/2019/02/06/mother-language-day-celebration-2019/) - The Anglo-Belarusian Society cordially invites its members and friends to join our annual Mother Language Day celebration organised with the participation of the Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum. The event was inaugurated by the late Vera Rich to mark UNESCO Mother Language Day and involves poetry reading in all languages particularly Belarusian and English. - [65th Anniversary of the Anglo-Belarusian Society Celebration and Concert of Zmicier Vaiciushkevich](http://absociety.org.uk/2019/03/10/65th-anniversary-of-the-anglo-belarusian-society-celebration-and-concert-of-zmicier-vaiciushkevich/) - The Anglo-Belarusian Society cordially invites its members and friends to join a celebration of its 65th Anniversary, organised with the participation of the Association of Belarusians in Great Britain. On Saturday, 16 March 2019 an Annual General Meeting of the Anglo-Belarusian Society will be held at 2pm at 52 Penn Road, London N7 9RR and will be followed by the special guest appearance of a well-known musician and singer Zmicier Vaiciushkevich. The - [Belarusian Studies in the 21st Century: 4th Conference and Annual Lecture](http://absociety.org.uk/2019/03/20/belarusian-studies-in-the-21st-century-4th-conference-and-annual-lecture/) - The 4th Annual Belarusian Studies in the 21st Century will take place 29-30 March 2019 at the School of Slavonic and East European Studies (SSEES) and at Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum in London. To view a provisional programme of this year's conference, please click here. The annual London conference on Belarusian Studies will follow three - [Shirin Akiner (1942-2019) – in Memoriam](http://absociety.org.uk/2019/04/18/shirin-akiner-1942-2019-in-memoriam/) - Shirin Akiner (1942-2019) came to the School of Slavonic and East European Studies of London University in 1965 as one of several ‘mature’ students as they were quaintly known at that time. As I was only in my second year of teaching and more or less the same age as these students I became friendly - [Kupalle (Midsummer) celebration 2019](http://absociety.org.uk/2019/06/18/kupalle-midsummer-celebration-2019/) - The Anglo-Belarusian Society invites its members and friends to the traditional Kupalle (Midsummer) celebration in the garden of the Belarusian House, 52 Penn Road, London N7 9RE Programme: Making flower crowns, the Witch and decorating the Kupalle wheel (donations of flowers by 3pm will be greatly appreciated) Games and songs - Kupalinka - Jumping over - [2019 Kalady and Batlejka in London (Christmas celebration)](http://absociety.org.uk/2019/11/09/2019-kalady-and-batlejka-in-london-christmas-celebration/) - All members and friends of the Belarusian community in Britain are cordially invited to the traditional Kaliady (Christmas) celebration organised by Anglo-Belarusian Society on Saturday 14 December 2019, 2pm at St Cyril’s Belarusian Religious and Cultural Centre (Marian House, Holden Avenue, London N12 8HY). There will be the traditional, well-loved Batlejka (Belarusian Christmas puppet show) given - [AGM and Mother Language Day Celebration - 8 February 2020](http://absociety.org.uk/2020/01/11/agm-and-mother-language-day-celebration-8-bebruary-2020/) - On Saturday, 8 February 2020 an Annual General Meeting of the Anglo-Belarusian Society will be held at 2pm at Marian House, London N12. Following that, the Anglo-Belarusian Society cordially invites its members and friends to the Mother Language Day celebration, with poetry readings and a special guest appearance of a prominent Belarusian author/ poet TBC. Our annual Mother Language Day celebration will be - [2020 Annual Conference Belarusian Studies in the 21st Century](http://absociety.org.uk/2020/01/12/2020-annual-conference-belarusian-studies-in-the-21st-century/) - UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies, the Ostrogorski Centre and the Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum invites to the Annual London conference on Belarusian Studies. The conference will take place on 21–22 February 2020 at the School of Slavonic and East European Studies (SSEES) and the Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum - [Annual Report of the Chairman of the Anglo-Belarusian Society for 2019](http://absociety.org.uk/2020/02/17/annual-report-of-the-chairman-of-the-anglo-belarusian-society-for-2019/) - In 2019 the Society held an Annual General Meeting, celebrated our traditional annual events such as Mother Language Day, Kupallie, Kaliady and Batliejka. The Society also took part in the Fourth Annual London Conference on Belarusian Studies, commemorated 10th anniversary of the death of Vera Rich and participated in a charity event to raise funds - [Forthcoming events involving ABS (save the dates)](http://absociety.org.uk/2020/02/17/forthcoming-events-involving-abs-save-the-dates/) - Round Table on Belarus Hosted by LSESU European Society, 26th November, 6pm ЗБВБ: Стагодзьдзе Слуцкага збройнага чыну, 28 лістапада а 14:00 Laying Flowers: Daily in London The Royal Scottish National Orchestra Digital Season concert (a tribute to the people of Belarus), 4 December. 2020 Kaliady and Batlejka in London 31.12 2020 12 noon Read more by following - [2020 Kaliady and Batlejka in London (Christmas celebration)](http://absociety.org.uk/2020/12/15/2020-kaliady-and-batlejka-in-london-christmas-celebration/) - Video All members and friends of the Belarusian community in Britain are cordially invited to the traditional Kaliady celebration organised by the Anglo-Belarusian Society on Thursday 31st December 2020, 12noon via Zoom. There will be the traditional, well-loved Batlejka (Belarusian Christmas puppet show) performed by Paval Šaǔcoǔ and his troupe performing online. There will also - [Mother Language Day celebration and AGM](http://absociety.org.uk/2021/02/05/mother-language-day-celebration-and-agm/) - On Saturday, 27 February 2021 an Annual General Meeting of the Anglo-Belarusian Society will be held at 2pm online via Zoom. The Anglo-Belarusian Society then cordially invites its members and friends to the Mother Language Day celebration with poetry readings and special guest appearances. Our annual Mother Language Day celebration will be organised with the participation of the Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum and Association of Belarusians in - [103rd Anniversary of the proclamation of independence of the Belarusian Democratic Republic](http://absociety.org.uk/2021/03/25/103rd-anniversary-of-the-proclamation-of-independence-of-the-belarusian-democratic-republic/) - ASSOCIATION OF BELARUSIANS IN GREAT BRITAIN is pleased to invite members of the Anglo-Belarusian Society and all friends to join a celebratory meeting to mark the 103rd anniversary of the proclamation of Independence of the Belarusian Democratic Republic (25 March 1918) on Saturday 27 March 2021 at 14:00 hrs - due to the legal restrictions on meeting currently in force - [Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II's husband, has died aged 99](http://absociety.org.uk/2021/04/12/prince-philip-queen-elizabeth-iis-husband-has-died-aged-99/) - Condolence message The Council of the Anglo-Belarusian Society on behalf of its membership sends its deepest sympathy and condolences to Her Majesty the Queen on the sad loss of her husband, Prince Philip. The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, being a member of the Greek branch of the Oldenburg Dynasty, was connected to the lands which - [Chernobyl 35 years Commemoration 24th April 15:00pm with special guests Svetlana Alexievich and prominent Belarusian physicists](http://absociety.org.uk/2021/04/12/save-the-date-chernobyl-commemoration-24th-april-1500pm/) - Dear Members and Friends, Please join us for a commemoration of the 35th Anniversary of Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Special guests of the Anglo-Belarusian Society will include: Svetlana Alexievich, Nobel Prize Laureate in Literature, 2015 Stanislau Shushkevich, the first head of independent state of Belarus in 1991-1994, Corresponding member of the Belarusian Academy - [Chernobyl 35 years later. Collections of photos taken by Vasil Evdokimov when he visited in 2019.](http://absociety.org.uk/2021/04/21/chernobyl-35-years-later-collections-of-photos-taken-by-vasil-evdokimov-when-he-visited-in-2019/) - Take a look at the photo gallery taken in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone by Vasil Evdokimov. It is 35 years since the Chernobyl disaster. - [Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster 35th Anniversary Commemorating March - 25th April 2021](http://absociety.org.uk/2021/04/26/chernobyl-nuclear-disaster-35th-anniversary-commemorating-march-25th-april-2021/) - Photostream - Marching through Green Park, Hyde Park Corner, the end destination is Belarus Embassy (6 Kensington Court London W8) The Chernobyl nuclear accident occurred on the 26th of April 1986. It was the worst nuclear disaster in human history both in terms of cost and casualties and one of only two nuclear energy accidents - [50th Anniversary Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum in London](http://absociety.org.uk/2021/05/14/50the-annivarsary-francis-skaryna-belarusian-library-and-museum-in-london/) - Круглы стол "50 гадоў беларускай бібліятэцы на Захадзе: Скарынаўка на скрыжаваньні стагодзьдзяў" 15th May 17:00. Online: us02web.zoom.us Яе называюць "вакном у беларускую культуру" і беларускай культурнай амбасадай на Захадзе. Скарынаўская бібліятэка ў Лондане адчынілася 15 траўня 1971г. і з таго часу сталася найбуйнейшым зборам беларусазнаўчай літаратуры за мяжой і знакавым месцам для беларусаў ва ўсім - [Zoom video - 50th Anniversary Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum in London](http://absociety.org.uk/2021/05/25/zoom-video-50th-anniversary-francis-skaryna-belarusian-library-and-museum-in-london/) - [No Anglo Belarusian Society Kupalle Event for 2021](http://absociety.org.uk/2021/06/22/no-anglo-belarusian-society-kupalle-event-for-2021/) - The Anglo Belarusian Society will not be engaging as a Society in the organisation of any Kupalle events, due to the ongoing Covid-19 restrictions for outdoors events, and the difficulty of controlling numbers arriving at any openly advertised social events. For 2021 the Council has decided to leave members to make their own personal arrangements - [Arnold McMillin 80th Birthday Celebration](http://absociety.org.uk/2021/06/28/arnold-mcmillan-80th-birthday-celebration/) - Arnold McMillin 80th Birthday Celebration - [International Day of Belarusian Culture 7th July 2021](http://absociety.org.uk/2021/07/04/international-day-of-belarusian-culture-7th-july-2021/) - Belarusian Culture in the UK An Evening Celebrating Belarusian Culture in the UK Meet Contributors to Its Understanding, Performance and Exhibition in the UK. Wednesday 7th July 2021 18:30 - 19:30 (UK Time) ZOOM MEETING VIDEO Host: Alan Flowers (Chair, Anglo-Belarusian Society) Reading of Kupala’s - “And,say, who goes there?" (1907) • Alena and Nicholas - [Diaspora Kupalle event gathering 3rd July 2021](http://absociety.org.uk/2021/07/28/diaspora-kupalle-event-gathering-3rd-july-2021/) - Kupalle event 3rd July 2021 - PHOTOS Kupalle event 3rd July 2021 - VIDEO - [Diaspora Kupalle event gathering 10th July 2021](http://absociety.org.uk/2021/07/30/diaspora-kupalle-event-gathering-10th-july-2021/) - Kupalle event 10th July 2021 - PHOTOS Kupalle event 10th July 2021 - VIDEO - [Kaliady and Batlejka 2021](http://absociety.org.uk/2022/03/19/kaliady-and-batlejka-2021/) - Saturday 11 December 2021, 3pm-5pm All members and friends of the Belarusian community in Britain are cordially invited to the traditional Kaliady celebration organised by the Anglo-Belarusian Society on Saturday 11th December 2021, starting at 3pm, at the Church of St. Cyril of Turau. Address: Marian House, Holden Ave, London N12 8 HY There will - [Mother Language Day](http://absociety.org.uk/2022/03/19/mother-language-day/) - SATURDAY, 26 FEBRUARY 2022 FROM 15:00-17:00 The Anglo-Belarusian Society cordially invites its members and friends to the Mother Language Day celebration at Church of St Cyril of Turau and all the Patron Saints of Belarusian People, Marian House, Holden Ave, London N12 8HY with poetry readings. Our annual Mother Language Day celebration will be organised - [AGM Saturday, 19 March 2022](http://absociety.org.uk/2022/03/19/agm-saturday-19-march-2022/) - On Saturday, 19 March 2022 an Annual General Meeting of the Anglo-Belarusian Society will be held at 3pm start at Marian House, Holden Avenue, London N12 8HY 15:00 - 16:00 AGM - In person at Marian House, and online, members are encouraged to attend in person if possible 16:15 - 17:00 - "Voices from Ukraine and Belarus" - - [Voices from Ukraine and Belarus](http://absociety.org.uk/2022/03/19/voices-from-ukraine-and-belarus/) - Saturday 19th March 2022, starting 16:15 Guests who have agreed to join and speak: Alhierd Bacharevic (BY) (in Graz, Austria) – writer (author “Dogs of Europe”) Olena Mazur (UA) (in Kherson, Ukraine) – English Teacher Volha Kalackaja (BY) (location to be advised) – Belarusian-English literary translator and activist Professor Ihor Oleksiv (UA) (in Lviv, Ukraine – - [Chernobyl Commemoration](http://absociety.org.uk/2022/04/19/chernobyl-commemoration/) - ABS Chernobyl Commemoration 23 April 2022, 13:00-16:30 (London) HYBRID EVENT - a mix of live and virtual event Marian House, 5 Holden Ave London N12 8HY England and Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87311034135... Meeting ID: 873 1103 4135 Passcode: 981490 Event running order: • Short update talk by Alan Flowers: "Chernobyl at 36 years and Impact of Russian - [Annual report of the Chairman of the Anglo-Belarusian Society for 2021/22 by Alan FLOWERS](http://absociety.org.uk/2022/04/19/annual-report-of-the-chairman-of-the-anglo-belarusian-society-for-2021-2-by-alan-flowers/) - The year 2021/22 saw an emergence of the Society from the preceding Covid-19 lockdown year. The year started with a purely on-line AGM combined with an on-line Mother Language Day on 27th February 2021, and concluded with several hybrid events, which allowed for either an in-person or on-line presence. In 2021/22 the Society held a - [Rt Hon John Whittingdale OBE MP talk.](http://absociety.org.uk/2022/05/05/the-british-lithuanian-society-rt-hon-john-whittingdale-obe-mp-talk/) - THE BRITISH-LITHUANIAN SOCIETY Invites you to a talk by Rt Hon John Whittingdale OBE MP Chairman, All-Party Parliamentary Group for Lithuania, Vice-Chairman, All-Party Parliamentary Group for Latvia Date: Monday 23rd May 2022 6.30 pm for 7.00 pm Address: Lithuanian Embassy, 2 Bessborough Gardens, London SW1V 2JE To help with the Embassy’s security requirements please arrive punctually and bring an ID document, - [Condolences and deepest sympathy on the sad loss of Professor Stanislav Shushkevich](http://absociety.org.uk/2022/05/08/condolences-and-deepest-sympathy-on-the-sad-loss-of-professor-stanislav-shushkevich/) - Condolences and deepest sympathy on the sad loss of Professor Stanislav Shushkevich to all his family from the Association of Belarusians in Great Britain and the Anglo Belarusian Society. We remember with gratitude his scientific work and how he came to international prominence through his campaign to provide public information on the widespread hazards from - [Kupalle (Midsummer) Celebration 2022](http://absociety.org.uk/2022/06/15/kupalle-midsummer-celebration-2022/) - SATURDAY, 25 JUNE 2022 FROM 16:00-22:00 / 37 Holden Road, London N12 8HS £7 for members £10 for non-members 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). Travel: Please note that Rail, Maritime - [Queen Elizabeth II has died. 1926-2022](http://absociety.org.uk/2022/09/25/queen-elizabeth-ii-has-died-1926-2022/) - Anglo-Belarusian Society joins the nation in mourning the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. - [Condolences and deepest sympathy on the sad loss of Lelya Michaluk](http://absociety.org.uk/2022/10/31/condolences-and-deepest-sympathy-on-the-sad-loss-of-lelya-michaluk/) - [Centennial Commemoration of Auberon Herbert](http://absociety.org.uk/2022/10/31/centennial-commemoration-of-auberon-herbert/) - Talks with recollections about Auberon Herbert from Pavel Shevtsov, Jim Dingley and Arnold McMillan. This will give an interesting and informative insight into the high level of activity of the Anglo Belarusian Society in the 1950's to 1970's, during Auberon Herbert's active period with the Society. The meeting will be held both in-person at Marian - [Kaliady celebration, Batlejka and the 25th Anniversary of Narodny Albom](http://absociety.org.uk/2022/12/10/kaliady-celebration-batlejka-and-the-25th-anniversary-of-narodny-albom/) - All members and friends of the Belarusian community in Britain are cordially invited to the traditional Kaliady celebration organised by the Anglo-Belarusian Society on Sunday 11th December 2022, 3pm At: Church of St Cyril of Turau & All the Patron Saints of the Belarusian People Marian House, Holden Avenue, London N12 8HY There will be - [Kupalle (Midsummer) Celebration 2023](http://absociety.org.uk/2022/12/10/kupalle-midsummer-celebration-2023/) - Saturday 24 June 2023, 3pm-10pm 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 Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum and the Belarusian Catholic Mission, - [Songs for Belarus" for Belarus political prisoners on Sunday 9th July, from 18:00, London](http://absociety.org.uk/2023/07/09/songs-for-belarus-for-belarus-political-prisoners-on-sunday-9th-july-from-1800-london/) - "Songs for Belarus" for Belarus political prisoners on Sunday 9th July, from 18:00 at Lauderdale House, Waterlow Park, Highgate Hill, London N6 5HGSunday 9 July - 6:30pmDancing, Book nowTickets: £15Concessions: £10Concessions apply to over 65s, unwaged, carers and studentsUnder 16s: free with adultsDoors open at 18:00Come for an uplifting summer evening of music and poetry - [Meeting with Vanda Martins, Sat 7 Oct 14:00, London](http://absociety.org.uk/2023/09/27/vanda-martins-london/) - On Saturday 7th October 2023 at 2pm, at the Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library in North Finchley, Vanda Martins, a Belarusian poet from Lithuania, will talk about Dalia Grinkievičiūtė’s book “Lithuanians by Laptev Sea”, translated by Vanda into Belarusian. Vanda is also going to present poems from her upcoming trilingual book about Vilnia-Wilnia-Vilnius. This event will - [Vanda Martins’ Reflections as a Translator and Poet in Lithuania and Scotland, Thu 12 Oct 19:00-20:30, Edinburgh](http://absociety.org.uk/2023/10/02/vanda-martins-edinburgh/) - Vanda Martins’ Reflections as a Translator and Poet in Lithuania and Scotland THU 12 OCT 2023 @ 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM VENUE : ANATOMY LECTURE THEATRE, SUMMERHALL - 1, Summerhall, Edinburgh, EH9 1PL AGE GROUP: 12+ (UNDER 16S WITH ADULT) PART 1 : SOVIET DEPORTATIONS FROM LITHUANIA - REVELATION BY TRANSLATION - A talk by Vanda - [An Afternoon with two Belarus Book Authors - Paul Hansbury and Vasil Eudakimau, Saturday 02/12 14:30-17:00](http://absociety.org.uk/2023/11/30/an-afternoon-with-two-belarus-book-authors-paul-hansbury-and-vasil-eudakimau/) - Talk by Paul Hansbury - "Is There Such a Thing as "Belarus?", followed by Q & A Vladimir Putin doesn't appear to think there should be an independent Belarus : in his notorious 2021 essay "On the Historical Unity of Russians and Ukrainians" he argued that Russians, Ukrainians and Belarusians were a single triune nation. - [Kaliady and Batlejka 2023 (Christmas celebration), Saturday 16 December 2023, 3pm-5pm](http://absociety.org.uk/2023/11/30/kaliady-and-batlejka-2023-christmas-celebration-saturday-16-december-2023-3pm-5pm/) - All members and friends of the Belarusian community in Britain are cordially invited to the traditional Kaliady celebration organised by the Anglo-Belarusian Society on Saturday 16th December 2023, starting at 3pm, at the Church of St. Cyril of Turau, followed by a service and tea with biscuits at the Marian House afterwards. From 4pm there - [International Mother Language Day with Andrej Chadanovič, 24 February 2pm](http://absociety.org.uk/2024/02/15/international-mother-language-day-with-andrej-chadanovic-24-february-2pm/) - The Anglo-Belarusian Society cordially invites you to the traditional celebration of International Mother Language Day, which will take place on 24 February 2024 at 2 p.m. in the Skaryna Library. 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 - [Anglo-Belarusian Society AGM 2024 and 70th Anniversary Day -16th March 2024](http://absociety.org.uk/2024/03/11/anglo-belarusian-society-agm-2024-and-70th-anniversary-day-16th-march-2024/) - 1. Annual General Meeting of the Anglo-Belarusian Society (14:00-15:30) 2. Celebration of the 70th Birthday of ABS (16:00-18:00) The afternoon will take place in two parts on Saturday 16th March 2024, at 52 Penn Road, London, N7, between 1400-1800:- 14:00-15:30 : Annual General Meeting, formal business including reports, election of the Council, and discussion of - [Chernobyl Service at Church of St Cyril and Commemoration, London, Sunday 28th April 2024 13:00-17:00](http://absociety.org.uk/2024/04/24/chernobyl-service-at-church-of-st-cyril-and-commemoration-london-sunday-28th-april-2024-1300-1700/) - The Society's commemoration of the 38th anniversary of Chernobyl will be in two parts: 13:30 - Church Service conducted by Fr Sergey Stasievich between 13.30-14:00 in the Church of St Cyril of Turau, Marian House, Holden Avenue, N12 8HY. Please aim to arrive at the Church by 13.15 if you wish to attend all of - [Kupalle (Midsummer) Celebration 2024](http://absociety.org.uk/2024/06/18/kupalle-midsummer-celebration-2024/) - Saturday 22 June 2024, 4pm-10pm £7 for members £10 for non-membersThe 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 - [The Night of the Executed Poets](http://absociety.org.uk/2024/10/22/the-night-of-the-executed-poets-2024/) - FRIDAY 25 OCT 2024 @ 7:00 PM VENUE : the Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library, 37 Holden Road, London, N12 8HS On 29 October 1937, in one night, the Soviet government murdered over 140 Belarusian cultural and public figures, among them twenty-two poets and writers. Belarusians worldwide gather annually to remember the executed poets and give - [Belarusian Martyrology - London Exhibition Opening and Viewing - 49 Linden Gardens, W2 4HB](http://absociety.org.uk/2024/11/11/belarusian-martyrology-london-exhibition-opening-20241112/) - The UK tour of the exhibition "Belarusian Martyrology" , featuring dozens of portraits of Belarusian political prisoners will be celebrated with an opening reception and view on Tuesday 12th November at 19:00 in the Shevchenko Library at 49 Linden Gardens, London, W2 4HB. The artist Xisha Angelava and project coordinator Natalia Harkovich will be present in - [TALK: Xisha Angelava and the Belarusian Martyrology Project, Saturday 16 November 14:30, London](http://absociety.org.uk/2024/11/12/talk-xisha-angelava-and-the-belarusian-martyrology-project-saturday-16-november-1430-london/) - Xisha Angelava will talk about her life as a Belarusian artist in Belarus, until her departure to Warsaw during 2021, after the events of Summer 2020 in Belarus. Xisha will describe some of her activity in Belarus and her protest art since the 1990's. Xisha Angelava and her colleague Natalia Harkovich will present the Belarusian - [Kaliady and Batlejka 2024 (Christmas celebration), Saturday 21 December 2024, 14:30-17:00, London](http://absociety.org.uk/2024/11/27/kaliady-and-batlejka-2024-christmas-celebration-saturday-21-december-2024-1430-1700-london/) - All members and friends of the Belarusian community in Britain are cordially invited to the traditional Kaliady celebration organised by the Anglo-Belarusian Society on Saturday 21st December 2024, starting at 2:30pm at the Church of St. Cyril of Turau, followed by tea with biscuits at the Marian House afterwards, and a service at 6pm. From - [Jewish Belarusian Cuisine with Alies Biely](http://absociety.org.uk/2025/01/30/jewish-belarusian-cuisine-with-alies-biely/) - 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. - [Mother Language Day 2025, Saturday 1 March, London](http://absociety.org.uk/2025/02/26/mother-language-day-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 - [The Annual General Meeting with talk and networking](http://absociety.org.uk/2025/03/14/agm2025/) - 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, - [Kupalle (Midsummer) Celebration 2025, 28.06 16:00-21:00, London](http://absociety.org.uk/2025/06/03/kupalle-midsummer-celebration-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 ## Pages - [People](http://absociety.org.uk/team/) - MENU All Head Council Members Ex Officio Alan Flowers Chairman Alan Flowers was introduced to Belarus, Belarusians in Britain and the Anglo-Belarusian Society by Vera Rich, in 1992, in connection with his academic interests in Chernobyl. He led the academic cooperation between Kingston University London and what later became the International Sakharov Environmental University in - [Membership](http://absociety.org.uk/join/) - British-Belarus relations go back centuries, and we are all discovering more and more historical ties between the two countries. The Society was founded in 1954 and immediately attracted quite a number of distinguished personalities. Our main goals have always been to promote the Belarusian people, their history and their culture in Great Britain as well - [People](http://absociety.org.uk/people/) - Chairman Alan Flowers was introduced to Belarus, Belarusians in Britain and the Anglo-Belarusian Society by Vera Rich, in 1992, in connection with his academic interests in Chernobyl. He led the academic cooperation between Kingston University London and what later became the International Sakharov Environmental University in Minsk between 1992-2004. In 2002 this University awarded him - [Contact](http://absociety.org.uk/ct/) - Our Team Get to know our team!People who represent their home country of Belarus in the United Kingdom. Read more - [Gallery](http://absociety.org.uk/gallery/) - Diaspora Kupalle Event Gathering 10th July 2021 Diaspora Kupalle Event Gathering 3rd July 2021 Arnold McMillin 80th Birthday Celebration 26th June 2021 Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster 35th Anniversary Commemorating March 25 April 2021 Kaliady and Batlejka in London (Christmas celebration) 31 December 2020 UNOVIS Centenary Panel Discussion 20 February 2020 Centenary of the Viciebsk art group - [Belarusians in the UK](http://absociety.org.uk/beluk/) - Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and MuseumOpen to the public by appointment. Please email the library to make sure it is open at a time when you want to come. Address: 37 Holden Road, London N12 8HS.www.skaryna.org.ukBelarusian Greek Catholic (Uniate) ChurchLocated at 39 Holden Road, N12 8HS. Please check these pages for information about services at - [History](http://absociety.org.uk/history/) - 1954Founding of the SocietySociety FoundingThe Anglo-Belarusian Society was founded in 1954 with the object of the diffusion, interchange and publication of knowledge relating to the Belarusian people, their land, their history and their culture. The Society, despite its “Anglo-” label, was by no means intended to exclude Scotland, Wales and other parts of the UK. - [Membership](http://absociety.org.uk/join-anglo-belarusian-society/) - Our Society has a long history and is proud to have survived through difficult times and to flourish at better times. You would be surprised to learn how many devoted friends we have; people who are genuinely interested in Belarusian culture and history. 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