18.5.23: 80 Anniversary of the Polish victory of Monte Cassino One of the most famous soldiers who took part was #Wojtek … a Syrian Bear. Find out more by reading Aileen Orr’s book “Wojtek the Bear”

20.6.24 - clare mulley presents a talk on “Agent Zo” - Clare’s long-awaited book on Elżbieta Zawacka, the only woman “Cichociemna” (Silent Unseen) who jumped in occupied Europe during WW2 £15 non-Members • £10 Members Pop-up bookshop- Nomad Books 🎟️👇 ogniskopolskie.org.uk/events/clare-m…

TONIGHT! FEW TICKETS LEFT!! Clare Mulley presents a talk on “Agent Zo” - about Elżbieta Zawacka, the only woman “Cichociemna” (Silent Unseen) who jumped in occupied Europe during WW2 With pop-up bookshop from 旅の本屋のまど clare mulley 🎟️👇 ogniskopolskie.org.uk/events/clare-m…

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8.8.24: Anniversary of the birth of Jan Pieńkowski (8.8.1936 - 19.2.22) Polish creative artist who became famous in Britain for his books for children as well as his regenerating the greeting card industry. To find out more: anglopolishculturalexchange.org.uk/anglo-polish-r…

21.8.24: Anniversary of the birth of Count Jan Baliński-Jundziłł (21 Aug 1899 – 19 Apr 1974) one of the original initiators behind the formation of Ognisko Polskie in 1939, Vice-Chairman 1940-1949 & Chairman 1949-1973 … 🧵👇…

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Mount Kenya open.substack.com/pub/joostrowsk… I climbed up Mount Kenya, sort of. Took some amazing photos along the way and will be posting the full story of my experience with even more photos mid week. Please subscribe, it's free, and follow my journey. Jo

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Surviving Mount Kenya open.substack.com/pub/joostrowsk…

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I don't know why I needed to share this photo... Travels in Bulgaria.

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