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LondonChick 31 | 1,133
17 May 2008 #61
Cheap phonecalls seemed to dominate the show.

There were a couple of other stands such as the chamber of commerce, various magazines and newspapers like Polish Express etc. There was also a sausage stall and a stall doing chimney cakes. That was pretty much it - it was in one of the smaller halls at Olympia, and really not worth £10.
telefonitika
17 May 2008 #62
so poorly marketed event all round then LC ....
LondonChick 31 | 1,133
18 May 2008 #63
Yup, poorly marketed and very little content. I'd been fascinated to find out what other people who went thought.
ZESLAW - | 9
9 Sep 2008 #64
yes

made contact to take our chocolate fountain there

no reply
OP PolskaDoll 28 | 2,099
2 Nov 2008 #65
Finally! There is an event planned for next April in Edinburgh (Leith really). Could be fun. :)

A MASSIVE three-day festival of Polish culture, the first of its kind in Edinburgh, is to be held next year.
The Polish Cultural Festival will feature a Polish Medieval Market, as well as music, theatre, exhibitions and film screenings.

The event is expected to attract more than 10,000 people, and organisers said they hope it will appeal to local Scots as well as ex-pat Poles living in the Capital.

Organisers said they wanted to create "a lip-smacking feast of Polish culture" for the whole city to enjoy, with the aim of helping bring the Polish and Scottish communities closer together.

Festival is in Pole position to cross the cultural divide
Bartolome 2 | 1,085
2 Nov 2008 #66
Beware flying axes and occasional hails of arrows.
LondonChick 31 | 1,133
2 Nov 2008 #67
Ha! Been listening to Radio Orla, PD? Was just about to post this... LOL :)
OP PolskaDoll 28 | 2,099
2 Nov 2008 #68
Well yeah :) . I had read it in the paper the other day and then forgot about it until I heard it on Orła. :) I think this is one I should manage to get to. :)

Beware flying axes and occasional hails of arrows.

But no pirates. Disappointing. :( hehe
Bartolome 2 | 1,085
2 Nov 2008 #69
But no pirates. Disappointing. :( hehe

Arrr, me heartie ! I might be hangin' around, who be knowin' ?
OP PolskaDoll 28 | 2,099
2 Nov 2008 #70
Good but I think you might be easy to spot.



Bartolome 2 | 1,085
2 Nov 2008 #71
Yeah, and you won't have any problems with finding me :)
LondonChick 31 | 1,133
2 Nov 2008 #72
Actually, I might be up for that!
OP PolskaDoll 28 | 2,099
2 Nov 2008 #73
Yeah, and you won't have any problems with finding me :)

I'll find you, don't worry. ;)

Actually, I might be up for that!

Finding Bart? Oh you mean the festival. Well, if you're coming up, let me know! :) I'll be keeping my eye on the website for further updates. :)

Plus I just noticed this at the Traverse Theatre on 5th Nov. So I'm going to see about going along to that if I can. :)
LondonChick 31 | 1,133
2 Nov 2008 #74
Well, if you're coming up, let me know!

Certainly will :))

Plus I just noticed this at the Traverse Theatre on 5th Nov. So I'm going to see about going along to that if I can. :)

Bugger!! That's just a bit too short-notice for me. Otherwise I'd be there.
LondonChick 31 | 1,133
3 Feb 2009 #75
There is also the Polish Spring festival in Perth (Scotland) - 3 months of Polish film and threatre. Details here => horsecross.co.uk/about/polish-spring/
OP PolskaDoll 28 | 2,099
11 Mar 2009 #76
Polish Cultural Festival in Edinburgh 20-26 April 2009.

edinburgh.com.pl/images/stories/Polish_Cultural_Festival_Programme.pdf - Here is the programme. :) It's a pdf...
OP PolskaDoll 28 | 2,099
12 Mar 2009 #78
Yep. :) I got the pdf through email yesterday, I've not read most of it yet though...
Big Paddy 1 | 5
21 Apr 2009 #79
Polish cultural week kicks off again in Belfast next month.

I laughed when i read the second last paragraph, that should be a funny debate, lol.

[b]A Polish Cultural Week is being held in Belfast in May. It was launched as part of 'Polska! Year' at the Ormeau Baths Gallery yesterday in the presence of Barbara Tuge Erycinska, Polish Ambassador to the UK, and Belfast Lord Mayor Tom Hartley.

belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/belfast-set-to-c elebrate-polish-culture-14247128.html
LondonChick 31 | 1,133
23 Apr 2009 #80
Yup, Polska! Year is in full swing.

If anyone is in London, check out the Wild Poland foundation's outdoor photography exhibition, which is on the Southbank, near Gabriel's Wharf - you can't miss it.

Some stunning photos - wolves, bears, bison...

See wildpoland.org for further details.
OP PolskaDoll 28 | 2,099
28 Apr 2009 #81
Broxburn Scotland

If you live in or will be near Broxburn in Scotland on Friday the 1st of May you might want to drop into the Polish Picnic for Broxburn.

westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/majowka

Times: 3pm-10pm. Price: Free ;)

There will be a variety of activities throughout the day and a ceilidh in the evening with Polish and Scottish foods to sample. More info in the link above.

For those further north in Perth and surrounding areas:

The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra with Tasmin Little perform the work of Mieczyslaw Karlowicz on Friday 8th of May at 7.30 PM. Tickets vary in price and this will take place at Perth Concert Hall. Information can be found on

horsecross.co.uk/whats-on/2009/may/08/bbc-scottish-symphony-orchestra- 25802/]HorseCross

website

If you fancy an evening of Polish comedy then on Saturday 9th of May Ani Mru Mru & Smile perform at the Perth Concert Hall from 7.30pm. Tickets for that event are £16 (£14 for concessions). More information can again be found on the

horsecross.co.uk/whats-on/2009/may/09/ani-mru-mru-smile-35749/]HorseCr oss

website.
LondonChick 31 | 1,133
14 Jul 2009 #82
Anyone heard about the East European Festival in Nottingham next month... looks like a large Polish element to it...
Del boy 20 | 254
14 Jul 2009 #83
The term East/Eastern European slag off Polish people and shows pure ignorance.
Everybody knows that these ******* with a thick accent predominantly came from Poland ( 90 % ), some are from Lithuania and Slovakia, but they still use such names in media and popularise in general.
time means 5 | 1,309
14 Jul 2009 #84
The term East/Eastern European slag off Polish people and shows pure ignorance

Who pissed in your zywiec del boy?

Which countries will be represented at the festival?
A total of 13 Eastern European countries will be represented at the festival. These are: Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Hungary, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Estonia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Romania, Ukraine and Russia.

All the countries, apart from the Ukraine, joined the European Union when it expanded in 2004 and 2007. (from the festival website)

:-)))
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Eagle20 16 | 119
14 Jul 2009 #85
Bletchley Park's ninth annual Polish Day on Sunday 19 July ........

bletchleypark.org.uk/calendar/event_detail.rhtm?cat=special&recID=567855
LondonChick 31 | 1,133
15 Jul 2009 #86
The term East/Eastern European slag off Polish people and shows pure ignorance.

Yes, yes... I was thinking the same, but figured that this was a discussion for a different thread. I have met ne of the organisers, and he basically seems quite well meaning (if a little misinformed). Let's see how this one goes.

Bletchley Park’s ninth annual Polish Day on Sunday 19 July ........

Yes, there are going to be quite a few Polish themed events and activities at Bletchley Park as part of the "Enigma Recaptured" campaign.

By the way, is anyone aware of Polska! Year? There seems to be lots of noise about it in certain Polish circles, though sadly it doesn't seem to be making it into the more mainstream British media... a shame given that (from what I can gather), the aim of it is to promote Polish cuture in the UK.
Eagle20 16 | 119
17 Jul 2009 #87
Yes, have heard of it.

polskayear.pl/en/
LondonChick 31 | 1,133
17 Jul 2009 #88
Yes, have heard of it.

Because you are involved "in the industry" (i.e. have Polish cultural connections) or from awareness in the British media? Just curious....
Eagle20 16 | 119
18 Jul 2009 #89
Can't actually remember were or how I first 'heard' about 'Polska Year' but I guess it must have been through 'Polonia'.

Something in the British media: guardian.co.uk/music/2009/may/08/polska-year-festival
LondonChick 31 | 1,133
27 Jul 2009 #90
That's interesting, though I have to say that is probably just a one-off. I don't get the impression that the people behind PY have too much of a clue as to how to market the event to British culture vulchers, even though a lot has been spent on creating the PY "brand".

Anyone going to this one in Saaaaafend?

polishartsfestival.co.uk/home.html


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