The Sedbergh Singers from the UK sang at the Prešeren memorial in the centre of Ljubljana on 28 May. They were in Slovenia to celebrate 20 years of twinning between Sedbergh and Zreče. James Walker, Trustee of the British-Slovene Society, was there to meet them. James reports: "The performance in Prešernov trg was a triumph. British Ambassador Victoria Harrison was there and she said some warm words. Previously a…
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Invitation from the Slovenian Embassy in London: You're warmly invited to a special outdoor literary gathering celebrating six of Europe’s most exciting emerging authors, as part of the LLIF European Writers in London residency programme. Set in the leafy surrounds of St. James’s Square, this informal morning brings together writers Tina Perić (Slovenia), Kristin Höller (Germany), Ligija Purinaša (Latvia), Mónika Rusvai (Hungary), Kim Simonsen (Faroe Islands) and Syds Wiersma (Friesland, Netherlands) to mark the conclusion of their residency…
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The British-Slovene Society will hold its Annual Picnic on Sunday 6th July beside the kozolec (Slovene hayrack) on Gillotts Field, Greys Road, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 1RZ. Slovenes and friends of Slovenia are warmly invited to come with families. It’s an ideal location for children – and dogs – to play games and run about. Bring food and drink – and share around. A traditional Slovene spirit is assured: we will have at least one…
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