All Souls’ Day at Newark Polish Military Cemetery
On behalf of the organisers, we warmly invite the entire Polish community and friends of Poland to the solemn All Souls’ Day commemoration at the Polish War Graves in Newark Cemetery, taking place on Sunday, 26 October 2025. The event is organised by Simon Elmer of the Polish Airmen’s Association UK, with support from the […]
All Souls /Zaduszki przy Polskich Grobach Wojennych w Newark-on-Trent
W imieniu organizatorów serdecznie zapraszamy całą Polonię oraz przyjaciół Polski na uroczyste Zaduszki przy Polskich Grobach Wojennych w Newark Cemetery, które odbędą się w niedzielę, 26 października 2025 roku. Wydarzenie organizowane jest przez Simona Elmera z Polish Airmens Association UK, przy wsparciu Konsulatu RP w Manchesterze, lokalnej brytyjskiej społeczności oraz przedstawicieli środowisk polskich w Wielkiej […]
„Zwykła – niezwykła szkoła. Miejsce, które inspiruje”
Szkoła Polska im. Orła Białego przy Ambasadzie RP w Londynie od wielu lat udowadnia, że jest miejscem nie tylko innowacyjnej edukacji, ale również kolebką różnorodnych projektów, które cieszą się ogromną popularnością wśród dzieci i młodzieży. To tutaj, nauka polskości wybiega daleko poza ramy programowe. Szkół Polskich na terenie Londynu i okolic jest wiele. Co wyróżnia […]
CHOPIN Reimagined presented by the Studio Sienko Gallery
STUDIO SIENKO GALLERY presents CHOPIN REIMAGINED, an exceptional concert featuring the sibling duo Magdalena Filipczak (violin) and Łukasz Filipczak (piano). This captivating performance showcases Chopin’s original works alongside transcriptions by legendary violin virtuosos, offering a fresh and dynamic interpretation of the Polish composer’s timeless music. Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating Chopin’s legacy through […]
CHOPIN JAZZ at the Chopin Festival 2025 in London
Following on from the three previous sold-out Festivals, the fourth annual Chopin Festival returns once more to the Polish Social and Cultural Centre POSK, in London, on Saturday the 25th October 2025. Join us in this celebration of the unique piano genius Fryderyk Chopin. Besides the Gala Concert, where you can hear outstanding pianists (read more […]
Józef Bem: a legendary strategist and a born leader
Poles and Hungarians are known to be brothers or at least good friends as the famous saying goes. Throughout history, both nations have had several key figures who contributed to the tightening of these good mutual relationships such as Stephen Báthory, Hedwig of Poland, Pál Teleki and Wacław Felczak among others. Józef Bem is also […]
First container ship from China reaches Gdańsk via the Northern Sea Route in record 25 days
A milestone in global shipping has been reached as the first container vessel to travel from Asia to Europe through the Arctic route arrived at the Port of Gdańsk on Sunday. The Istanbul Bridge, a 294-metre container ship, set sail from Ningbo-Zhoushan in China on 23 September and completed its express voyage across the Northern […]
Blessed Jerzy Popiełuszko: The conscience of “Solidarity”
He was born Alfons Popiełuszko on 14 September 1947 in the small village of Okopy, near Suchowola, in north-eastern Poland. The son of devout farmers, Marianna and Władysław Popiełuszko, he grew up in a humble, deeply religious home that valued faith, work, and perseverance. In 1971, as a young seminarian, he officially changed his name […]
Reversing the Brain Drain: Poland encourages scientists for return with financial benefits
The Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) has launched a new initiative titled Polskie Powroty (Polish Returns), designed to encourage Polish scientists who have pursued research abroad to return to Poland and revitalise the country’s research landscape. Poland, like many nations, has for years observed capable scientists and academics moving abroad in search of […]
A Hero to remember – P/O Aleksy Żukowski, one of Churchill’s Few
Aleksy Żukowski was born on 28th March 1911 in Vilnius, Poland. He was a member of the Vilnius Aeroclub and completed gliding and powered flying training there. He enlisted in the Polish Air Force and enterd the Aviation Officers School in Deblin. On graduating he was assigned to 151 Squadron of the 5th Air Regiment. […]
