One of the Jane Austen Society’s main aims is to foster the appreciation and study of the life, works and times of Jane Austen and the Austen family. The Society is always keen to deliver talks to meet this aim.
If you would like to arrange a speaker to come and talk to your group, please contact us at hq@jasoc.org.uk. It would be very helpful if you could include the name of your organisation, the venue, your preferred date and time of day for the talk, and the duration of your meeting.
Talks are usually illustrated and generally last from 40 to 60 minutes. There is no speaker’s fee, though reasonable travel expenses may be requested. Donations to the Society are warmly welcomed.
A diverse range of groups have enjoyed our talks. These include public and independent libraries, U3A, WEA, Local History Societies, Ladies Probus Clubs, York Museums Services, Literary Festivals, Inner Wheel, GCSE and A-level students, University Arts Cafe, Local Lecture Groups, National Trust, WI, Countrywomen’s Association and various retirement groups.
