The Hopkins Society was formed in 1989 after the success of celebrations in North Wales of the centenary of Gerard Manley Hopkins' death. It aims to celebrate Hopkins' contribution to English Literature, keep members informed of recent news and research about Hopkins, hold Hopkins study days, an annual Hopkins lecture and produce a journal. Meetings are held in the Spring and Autumn.
The society aims to have at least one meeting a year based in Wales and/or the North West where Hopkins trained as a Jesuit at St Beuno's (left) and was a Curate at St Francis Xavier's Church in Liverpool. From time to time the annual lectures given by distinguished speakers are published and available to buy. (see Resources page for further information) STOP PRESS - LATEST NEWS 1. Hosting the Association of Literary Societies meting 2021 - this has now been moved to the weekend of Oct 1 -3. Entitled The "Highgate Fliers" The Betjeman Society and the Hopkins Society are joint hosts. To be held at St Michael's Church, Highgate, London. For further details see "Forthcoming Events" page …. 2. The Gift of Words: Throughout "lockdown" members have been contributing to a regular "Gift of Words" shared with other members via our secretary, Claire Hutt ..... see the Serendipity page for examples 3. Matthew Higgins has forwarded a wonderful short nature video, capturing the Beautiful Australian Nankeen Kestral as it effortlessly soars and miraculously hovers while hunting. On the soundtrack is a recitation 0f "The Windhover" by Hopkins, written in 1877 ... see the Serendipity page For membership details and to join the Society, please print out the form downloadable on the right, fill in and then forward to the Membership Secretary: (please note that the form does not contain the revised fees below - please ensure you arrange a standing order for the correct amount) .... Claire Hutt 17 Victoria Road, Stockton Heath Warrington WA4 2AL enclosing a cheque made out to 'The Hopkins Society' or email alisaclaire@talktalk.net (Also if you have any general queries about the Hopkins Society) Annual membership fees: (from 01.01.2021 - adjusted if you join now) Adults £18.00 Overseas £25.00 Students £10.00 |
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