As promised at the meeting on Tuesday herewith details of membership subscriptions and next month’s meeting in the House of Lords.
Just before we tell you about that – what a fab lecture from Catherine Moorhead and her rumdoodling! Amusing, informed and thought-provoking – fun was had by all.
There are a few spare copies of her biography of Douglas Scott due to be sent back to the Publishers next week. If you would like one please email chair@theartssocietyvictoria.co.uk
Moving on to June …
At the end of Tuesday’s meeting we outlined the rules and regs with regards to our event in the Palace of Westminster and subscriptions for membership year 2024-25.
As some of you will be aware there are strict guidelines with which we have to adhere when running an event in Parliament.
We are NOT allowed to take any cash or payments at the event.
Therefore our event is a MEMBERS ONLY event and we kindly ask you to pay your subscriptions in advance.
Membership Year 2024-25 runs from mid May 2024 to mid May 2025 and we would very much appreciate your subs by Wednesday 15 MAY 2024.
Due to Parliamentary protocol we need to know if you are attending the lecture in the House of Lords by Wednesday 22 MAY 2024.
To register your place please email Nicola Rivis on
admin@theartssocietyvictoria.co.uk
Nicola will email you a named invitation which you will need to print and bring with you on the night in order to attend the Lecture.
In addition you will need photo ID. Please ensure the name on your invitation matches your photo ID.
Access will be from 6pm and the Lecture will start promptly at 6.30pm in the River Room.
PLEASE NOTE THE TIMING – as this is earlier than our normal start time.
You will need to allow 20 minutes to clear the ‘ airport type’ security at Black Rod’s Entrance.
All details regarding access and security will be sent to those attending the Event.
There will be NO refreshments at this Event due to costs.
There is limited seating and no items of large luggage are allowed.
Details of the Lecture .…
Ex Black Rod, Lt Gen David Leakey CMG CVO CBE – Behind the Scenes in Westminster.
David is from a military family and joined the Royal Tank Regiment as a second lieutenant after attending the Royal Military academy at Sandhurst.
He went on to study law at Cambridge and then served in the Army around the world.
He has had a number of high-profile roles and became Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod in February 2011.
He sings and is an amateur pianist and was Chairman of the
National Children’s Orchestra in June 2014.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Please visit our website for information on
Please see the information re MEMBERSHIP – set out below….
We are very keen to grow our Society. If you have friends who would like to join us we would be very pleased to welcome them to our Events – the more the merrier!
Under Supporters and Events there are other activities you may find interesting – we are adding more all the time!
With all best wishes
The Arts Society Victoria Committee
Bernard (Barker) Jane (Bowles) Clare (Bowring)
Carol (Pym), Nicola (Rivis) Linda (Spiers)
Victoria Arts Society Committee
Jane Bowles chair@theartssocietyvictoria.co.uk
www.theartssocietyvictoria.co.uk
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