The Anglo-Finnish Society is the oldest Finland related voluntary organisation in the UK. Non-political and non-profit making, the Society fosters cultural and social relations between these two countries and warmly welcomes anybody with an interest in Finland, its language, culture and the Finnish way of life.
The Anglo-Finnish Society
Cultural contacts
between Britain & Finland
Events
We organise on average 8-9 meetings or other events a year, most of them being illustrated talks and discussions at a variety of locations in London. Join us at our upcoming events!
Apr 14, 2026
Annual General Meeting
Our AGM is set for 14 April 2026 at 5 p.m. Further details will follow nearer the time to members.
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May 1, 2026
Vappu-Valborg Lunch
Our Vappu-Valborg lunch is planned again for 1 May 2026 with a tour of the art at Gray’s Inn also being organised. More details to follow later.
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May 27, 2026
Book launch – Trailblazers: The First Women Elected to Parliament
Save the date – more details to be confirmed later: Book launch- Trailblazers: The First Women Elected to Parliament Talk and Reception – 27 May 6-8pm In this talk to launch her latest book, Dr Paula Bartley reveals how Finland shook world politics, with Trailblazer Hilda Käkikoski. Since 1982, when she co-edited and co-authored the […]
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Jun 7, 2026
Summer Recital at Burgh House, Hampstead – Another afternoon of delightful Sibelius melodies
Summer Recital at Burgh House, Hampstead – Another afternoon of delightful Sibelius melodies Sunday, 7 June 2026 at 2 p.m. In June 2025, many of our members enjoyed an afternoon of delightful Sibelius melodies performed beautifully by Jenny Stern on piano and Emmanuel Bach on violin, courtesy of The United Kingdom Sibelius Society (“UKSS”). We are […]
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