The sudden loss of our Chairman, David Lloyd, has saddened us all, but we look back on a year in which we have continued to celebrate and nurture our friendship.
In March, Vlado Kreslin, one of Slovenia’s top performers, enthralled us at our annual Prešeren dinner in London. In July, a Slovenian folklore group sang and danced at our picnic in Henley, where we have erected a traditional Slovenian kozolec (hayrack). And last week, members packed St. Martin Ludgate Church in London for our annual carol service.
Michael Žmahar and James Walker have joined as new Trustees, and have already proved their worth. Next year, we can look forward to a Prešeren evening with Andrej Šifrer (8th March), picnic in Henley (6th July), and carol service (5th December). PLUS a new event: entertainment by Slovene standup comic Tin Vodopivec in London (23rd October).
Members are invited to attend our online AGM on 27 February. Our financial year now ends on 31st December instead of 30th September.
Membership dues have remained unchanged since the Society’s earliest years. The Board of Trustees have now reluctantly decided we must raise them to take into account the rising costs of our activities. As Trustees, we strive to keep spending under strict control, and we serve without remuneration.
From 2025 the annual rates for individuals will be £25, for families up to five £40, full-time students £15, and corporates £150.
If you have a Standing Order, please adjust it accordingly. By your membership, you help the British-Slovene Society continue to flourish in its mission of fostering friendship and mutual support.
Our community consists of everybody who feels connected with Slovenia or Slovenes. Do come and join our events, become members and continue to support each other and our Society. Every individual matters!
On behalf of our Board of Trustees, I send you warm wishes for Christmas and the New Year.
Evelina Ferrar