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The Franco-British Society PROGRAMME JANUARY TO APRIL 2012 You can see a Booking Form for these events by clicking on the button above. |
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The March event is being finalised, and the printed Programme will be posted to Members very soon
PRIVATE TOUR OF THE FOREIGN OFFICE
Thursday 26 January The Society is grateful to the FCO for allowing a group of FBS members to tour its Whitehall headquarters and learn about the formation of the Office, the historic Fine Rooms, the impressive architecture and the symbolic importance of this building in Britains' past. The tour will be led by Kate Crowe, FCO Historian. Refreshments will be served in the Locarno dining room following the tour. Please assemble in the reception area in King Charles Street at least 10 minutes before 4.30pm. It would be helpful if you could also bring ID as this may be required. This event is for Members only. We have been allocated a maximum of 25 people for this tour. If requests exceed this a ballot will take place. Tickets: £15
AFTERNOON TEA AT THE HOUSE OF LORDS
Guest Speaker: Sir Christopher Mallaby
Monday 13 February Sir Christopher Mallaby, GCMG, GCVO, was in the British Diplomatic Service from 1959 to 1996. His international postings included the Soviet Union and the USA and he was later British Ambassador to Germany and France. Sir Christopher then spent 10 years working in investment banking at UBS. He has also been a Trustee of Tate, Chairman of the Somerset House Trust and he is a member of the UBS Art Collection Board. Sir Christopher has been awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit, Grand Officier of the Légion d'Honneur, and Commandeur de l'Ordre des Palmes Académiques. Drawing on his ambassadorial experiences, Sir Christopher's talk is entitled 'Never a Dull Moment in Germany and France'. We are delighted that members of the British-German Association will be joining us in the Cholmondeley Room and Terrace to listen to the talk and enjoy traditional afternoon tea including sandwiches, scones, cakes and pastries. Tickets: £25 (On arrival, please allow a few minutes to clear security.)
DIAMOND JUBILEE CONCERT
Thursday 19 April Once again, the Franco-British Society has joined with the other UK-EU Societies to present a concert showcasing outstanding young musicians and singers selected by the Royal College of Music who will perform a programme to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of HM The Queen, whom the Franco-British Society is honoured to have as its Patron. For those who have not visited the venue before, the Britten Theatre is part of the Royal College of Music, although it has its own entrance. It is situated behind the Royal Albert Hall. It was designed by Sir Hugh Casson and named after Benjamin Britten, a former student of the College, and audiences appreciate its simple elegance, responsive acoustics and intimate tiered auditorium. An interval glass of wine or soft drink is included in the ticket price. Tickets are £20 for Stalls and Dress Circle, £10 for Upper Circle.
ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS These will become due at the start of the Society's financial year on 1st February 2012. The rates will remain at: £18.00 (Single) £25.00 (Joint). Members - other than those who pay by Direct Debit or Standing Order - are kindly asked to forward their cheques, made payable to 'Franco-British Society', for the appropriate amount to: The Executive Secretary, Franco-British Society, 3 Dovedale Studios, 465 Battersea Park Road, London SW11 4LR. Gift Aid Forms Please use Gift Aid to increase the value of your subscription. Gift Aid enables us to reclaim tax on all donations from UK tax payers, at no extra cost to you.
LEGACIES Leaving a legacy to the Franco-British Society, to support its aims in maintaining and enhancing the cultural and educational links between the UK and France, would be most gratefully appreciated.
NEW MEMBERS We welcome new members to the Society. To apply for membership, please either contact the Executive Secretary at the office address/telephone number given for the Society, or download the membership application form |
