THE BETJEMAN SOCIETY aims to promote the study and appreciation of the work and life of Sir John Betjeman by bringing together all those who admire his writings and share his enthusiasms.

There is an annual programme which includes poetry readings, lectures, discussions, visits to places associated with Betjeman, walks, picnics and social events.

A regular Newsletter is published which gives information about the Society. Our annual journal, The Betjemanian, contains articles, letters, reviews and photographs. It is a publication of permanent interest, and copies of most back issues are available.

Meetings are held in London and other centres. There is also a growing number of local branches, and their details are listed below.
 
Annual Membership costs £10, and all enquiries regarding The Betjeman Society should be sent to 

The Membership Secretary
Martin H Revill
386 Hurst Road,
Bexley,
Kent,
DA5 3JY

The Branches -

Canterbury
The Branch continues to hold its meetings on the first Saturday of the month (no meeting in August). We welcome any members who would like to join us. Coffee at 10.15a.m., start at 10.30a.m., finish at 12.15p.m.
For venues and more details, Contact Secretary: Mrs. Patricia Mann 01233 627500

Isle of Man
Full details of all branch events from the Secretary: Joyce Corlett, Erin Arts Centre, Victoria Square, Port Erin, Isle of Man, IM9 6LD

Lincolnshire
for further details of the Group contact Michael Thomas on 01507 466813.

Sherborne
The Sherborne Branch meets in "Spring House" studio to read and talk about John Betjeman. Recitals are given throughoutthe Southern counties, reading the Poet Laureate's verse and prose interspersed with music. We raise money for the Parkinson's Disease Society, Cancer Care, and various churches.

Full details of all branch activities from the Chairman: Kay Jackman, Spring House, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 5PB, 01963 210240

The Shires
The Shires Branch exists to bring together members of our Society resident in the counties of Leicester, Derby, Nottingham, Northampton, and Rutland. We have strong links with the Lincolnshire Branch, and several members outside our geographical territory attend Shires Branch meetings.

For further details of the Branch and its activities, please contact our Chairman: Baz Morris,114b Knighton Church Road, Leicester, LE2 3JH, 01162 708544

Wantage
contact: Roy Denison, 24 Penny Piece, Goring-on-Thames, Reading, RG8 9BY

For a list of Betjeman Society events, click here