The current programme
Thursday 17 October, 7.00 pm, finishing by 9.00 pm
Excellent English
This will be in person at the Medical Society of London and by Zoom, with readings by members of excellent English prose or poetry which others might enjoy. It is not necessary to read.
The Medical Society of London, 11 Chandos Street, Cavendish Square, London W1G 9EB, is about seven minutes’ walk from Oxford Circus tube station. All are welcome to attend, including guests. Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided.
Tuesday 19 November, 7.00 pm, finishing by 9.00 pm
Adrian Williams. Short Stories
Their germ and development. How does a short story begin its life? How does it develop? Adrian Williams reads several of his own stories to illustrate the process of development that he describes as working best for him.
Zoom only.
Zoom meetings are open to members and non-members alike. If you want to join any of the meetings, notify Bernard Lamb at bernardlamb@btinternet.com who will send you the joining details.
Offers to give talks or suggestions of topics will be most welcome. Please contact Bernard Lamb at bernardlamb@btinternet.com; further details inside the front cover of Quest.
He will also be happy to receive nominations for the King’s English Society Prize for Excellent English. They must be of prose published in the particular year, with long items such as books represented by a short extract. Closing date for items published in 2024 is 31st May 2025.
Bernard Lamb, Head of the talks and readings subcommittee