The story of Sir Nicholas Winton, who helped save 669 Czechoslovak children from almost certain death at the hands of the Nazis during WWII, remains a great inspiration even after 85 years. And now a street named after him will remind everyone of it for years to come.

A new work of art by Czech artist David Černý, in honour of the legendary Czech gymnast Věra Čáslavská, has been set up in Prague’s Malá Strana. It was first exhibited at the recent Olympic Games in Paris, where it stood in front of the Czech House. english.radio.cz/david-cernys-s…

WAR WITH THE NEWTS 24, 25 & 27 September A brand new adaptation of Karel Čapek's timeless satirical #sci-fi classic will be performed for three nights only at Czech Embassy London 🇨🇿 this September! FREE entry but booking is necessary via: bit.ly/WarWithTheNewt…

.Dvořákova Praha festival opens today! The popular festival will run until 24 Sep, offering thirty performances by orchestras from around the world - a great way to celebrate the Year of Czech Music if you're in Prague! dvorakovapraha.cz/en/ #wearemusic Images: Petra Hajská

No plans for tomorrow evening yet?🍷 Join us for the OPENING of BY LIGHT, BY PLACE, a unique exhibition showcasing different ways of the use of #glass & #ceramics + MEET THE ARTISTS: Lada Semecká, Petr Lada and Petr Stanický. Part of London Design Festival #LDF2024 👉 bit.ly/ByLightByPlace…

HOMMAGE TO JAN ŠVANKMAJER: SURVIVING LIFE This Sunday from 6pm, Institute of Contemporary Arts will screen one of Jan Švankmajer's most light-hearted films as an hommage to the brilliant Czech surrealist! Don't miss this charming psychological masterpiece on the big screen! ica.art/films/hommage-…

Thank you all for joining us last night for the opening of the BY LIGHT, BY PLACE exhibition, part of #LDF2024! And if you missed it, join us next Thursday 19 Sep for a GUIDED TOUR with the artists (5.30-6pm), followed by the artists' presentations👇 bit.ly/ByLightByPlace…

Are you a Czech scientist working in Britain? Join this year's meeting of Czech scientists on Friday 20 September for a chance to network and present your research. Organised by Czexpats In Science in cooperation with Czech Embassy London 🇨🇿 and ourselves. More info 👇 london.czechcentres.cz/en/program/cze…

We're thrilled to share that The Chiswick Cinema follows on their exclusive celebration of the under appreciated Czech-born British New Wave innovator KAREL REISZ with special screenings of some of his later works between 15 Sep & 14 Oct! Take your pick: chiswickcinema.co.uk/karelreisz-2/

Whether you're a runner or just want to join for a day out and help a good cause, you're very welcome to THE EMIL ZÁTOPEK RUN!🏃 With different categories to suit all ages + kids activities to keep the little ones entertained! london.czechcentres.cz/en/program/the… Thames Valley Harriers Česká a Slovenská škola a komunita Okénko

TRIBUTE TO CZECH WOMEN COMPOSERS On Friday 4 October, we will be hosting a concert dedicated to the works of seven Czech female composers that are rarely played in public. A unique treat for all lovers of classical music🎶 Free admission but register⬇️ bit.ly/TributeToCzech…

Join us on Sept 19 from 6:30 at Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) where I will be screening Hidden Mothers video, sharing stories and visuals from one of the hardest socially engaged art works that I have made but one of the most meaningful and rewarding ❤️ Thank you Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) Roma Piotrowska

BY LIGHT, BY PLACE: ARTISTS' PRESENTATIONS & GUIDED TOUR Interested in Czech #design? Join us for presentations by artists Lada Semecká, Petr Lada and Petr Stanický. Thursday 19 Sep from 6.30pm. Free - register: bit.ly/ByLightByPlace… + Guided Tour from 5.30pm! Part of #ldf2024

In Leeds this weekend? The great DUO ARDAŠEV consisting of pianists Renata Lichnovská and Igor Ardašev - will perform at Leeds Concert Season this Sunday from 12.30pm. Part of the Czech Dreams project & International Piano Competition. leedsconcertseason.co.uk/whatson-event/…

The annual VÁCLAV HAVEL EUROPEAN DIALOGUES return to London on 3 Oct! This year, our key speaker is Timothy Garton Ash / Timothy Garton Ash who'll discuss The Meaning of Central Europe in Today's World. FREE after registration: bit.ly/VaclavHavelEur… Hosted by UCL School of Slavonic & East European Studies & ourselves.

Czech Centre Recommends: Mahuki, led by Czech-born guitarist Honza Kourimsky, merges #jazz, Eastern European folk, and funk to explore spirituality. Don't miss them at PizzaExpress Live in Holborn on Monday 23 September! pizzaexpresslive.com/whats-on/mahuk…

Are you a Czech scientist working in Britain? Join this year's meeting of Czech scientists on Friday 20 September for a chance to network and present your research. Organised by Czexpats In Science, Czech Embassy London 🇨🇿 & Czech Centre London. london.czechcentres.cz/en/program/cze…

The 'Hommage to Jan Švankmajer' series comes to an end this Saturday 21 September when you can watch ALICE from 3.10pm at BFI's NFT2, followed by LITTLE OTIK from 5.45pm. #czechfilm #surrealism #jansvankmajer london.czechcentres.cz/en/program/hom…

THE EMIL ZÁTOPEK RUN returns to London this Sunday🥇🏃 Joins us for a 5K charity run (+ more categories for younger runners), refreshments & lots of kids activities! Registration on site also possible. See you there💪 london.czechcentres.cz/en/program/the… W/ Thames Valley Harriers Česká a Slovenská škola a komunita Okénko