The Christmas Cracker Fair The Fathers of The Brompton Oratory and The Patrons and Committee of The Seventh Christmas Cracker Fair request the pleasure of your company to This Gala Fair at The Brompton Oratory in St Joseph’s Hall, Brompton Road, London SW7 on Tuesday, November the 22nd of 2016. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fair to be opened by The Duchess of Norfolk at noon Contact: 07768 472175 Proceeds: The Order of Malta and St Vincent de Paul Charities on behalf…
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The Theban West Bank Tombs: new Research and Directions STUDY DAY: Members of missions on the west bank at Thebes will discuss their work, research and future prospects for the Theban necropolis.
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Evening Talk with the Egyptian Consul General, Alaa Eldin Youssef تتشرف جمعية الجالية المصرية باستضافة سعادة القنصل المصري علاء الدين يوسف في لقاء مفتوح مع اعضاء وأبناء الجالية المصرية بمقر جمعية الجالية وذلك للرد على استفسارات وأسئلة الحضور الكريم يتناول اللقاء القضايا المتعددة التي تشغل المصريين المغتربين والتي تتعلق بعلاقاتهم بالوطن الأم من حيث جوازات السفر وتجديداتها وقضايا التوكيلات والتوثيق سواء الاقتصادية أو الاجتماعية والتسجيل في قوائم الانتخابات، والمشاركة في العملية الانتخابية بما تتضمنه من قواعد وأصول وكذلك حالات التجنيد…
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8th Sir Michael Weir Annual Lecture: Rt Hon Charles Clarke Doors open at 7.15pm until 8.15pm (including Q & A) followed by a Reception. Dress Code is Lounge Suit Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bes-8th-sir-michael-weir-annual-lecture-rt-hon-charles-clarke-tickets-28526500531 Sir Michael Weir was the founding Chairman in 1990 of the British Egyptian Society and continued until 2006 when he handed over to The Rt. Hon Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean, shortly before his death. Our annual Flagship lecture is a tribute to Sir Michael and to Lady Weir who…
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Egyptian Wall Paintings by Alan Reiblein Doors open at 1.30pm for a 2pm start (vehicle access from Redbridge Lane) The wall paintings of Egypt, in both tombs and temples, are some of the most vivid images of ancient Egyptian culture providing insights into everyday life, religious practice and social structure. This talk examines the nature, style and symbolism of Egyptian wall paintings including the materials used and methods employed, with reference to the relationship in time with other neighbouring cultures.
Find out more »Register Inter-Religious dialogue: Why Bother? We are starting the New Year in a meaningful way. One cannot ignore the events in the Middle East, the way that communities which lived together peacefully for generations are disintegrating. In our own small way, we are holding a debate entitled "Inter-Religious dialogue: Why Bother?" with a quite remarkable panel: His Grace Bishop Angaelos His Grace Bishop Angaelos, is General Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Church in the United Kingdom, and…
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Egypt & the Assyrian Empire – a talk by Paul Collins Organisation: The Southampton Ancient Egypt Society Location: The Oasis Academy, Lord’s Hill Romsey Rd, Southampton SO16 8FA (SAT NAV SO16 0XN) United Kingdom Vehicle access from Redbridge Lane Date: 18 February 2017 Doors open 1:30 for 2pm Start
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The Sacred Animal Necropolis at North Saqqara a talk by Paul Nicholson Organisation: The Southampton Ancient Egypt Society Location: The Oasis Academy, Lord’s Hill Romsey Rd, Southampton SO16 8FA (SAT NAV SO16 0XN) United Kingdom Vehicle access from Redbridge Lane Date: 18 March 2017 Doors open 1:30 for 2pm Start
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Modern Egypt Project Register Now The British Egyptian Society and King's College London Egyptian Society are proud to collaborate and host this unique event to its members. The British Museum has always sought to collect contemporary objects to ensure their collection remains relevant and representative of all world cultures. The Museum is now addressing how it will represent Egypt in the 20th and 21st centuries to present-day and future audiences. Mohamed Elshahed, the British Museum's Project Curator for Modern Egypt,…
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First BES & LMEI Debating Competition Register Now We are pleased to advise that the 4 excellent schools taking part in our First Annual debating competition are: The Latymer School, Riddlesdown Collegiate, Whitgift School, Wilson's Grammar School. The 6th Formers that are taking part also took part in the Battle of Britain and so age is not a measure to be taken into account when listening to the quality of the debaters. The motion is:- This house believes that minorities…
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