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SUMMARY:Philadelphia: Chapter One meeting
DESCRIPTION:Chapter One will meet at 12 noon at Cavanaugh’s Head House pub in Philadelphia. For further inforrmation\, contact Steve Wieland.
URL:https://wodehouse.org/event/philadelphia-chapter-one-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Chapters
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260425T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260425T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T170707
CREATED:20260128T220119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T115832Z
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SUMMARY:Amsterdam: 8th International Wodehouse Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Right Honorable Knights of Sir Philip Sidney\, the Dutch chapter of TWS\, is proud to host the 8th International Wodehouse Festical at Theater Perdu in Amsterdam. Four Wodehouse films will be shown and explained by some chapter members. Contact Peter Nieuwenhuizen for further details.
URL:https://wodehouse.org/event/amsterdam-8th-international-wodehouse-film-festival/
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T170707
CREATED:20250415T015613Z
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SUMMARY:Houston\, TX: The Drone Rangers Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Drone Rangers meet once a month “inside the Loop\,” with either a book discussion at a local café (last Friday of odd-numbered months) or dinner at a restaurant (last Saturday of even-numbered months). On June 28 there will be a dinner meeting at a location tba. Contact Carey Tynan for further details.
URL:https://wodehouse.org/event/houston-tx-the-drone-rangers/2026-04-25/
CATEGORIES:Chapters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T143000
DTSTAMP:20260414T170707
CREATED:20250415T174201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T145740Z
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SUMMARY:Blandings Castle Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Blandings Castle chapter covers a large region\, primarily centered on the San Francisco Bay Area. The chapter meets via Zoom on the last Sunday of the month at 1 p.m. Pacific Time\, and guests from throughout the Wodehouse World are welcome to join us at the Emsworth Arms. We regularly have attendees from the U.K.\, Australia\, and all parts of the U.S. For information on how to join the Zoom call or to be notified of any in-person events\, please email Lord Emsworth\, and the efficient Baxter will let you know.
URL:https://wodehouse.org/event/blandings-castle-monthly-meeting/2026-04-26/
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Meetings
LOCATION:https://wodehouse.org/event/blandings-castle-monthly-meeting/2026-04-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260502T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260502T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T170708
CREATED:20250411T200813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T145818Z
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SUMMARY:The Fourth Dimension
DESCRIPTION:TWS’s only virtual chapter\, the Fourth Dimension meets on the first Saturday of every month\, from 11 to noon Pacific Time. Typical meetings feature lively discussions and readings. To be added to the mail list\, send a line to Freda Kirkham.
URL:https://wodehouse.org/event/the-fourth-dimension/2026-05-02/
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Fourth Dimension Chapter":MAILTO:fskirkham@gmail.com
LOCATION:https://wodehouse.org/event/the-fourth-dimension/2026-05-02/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20260502T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260502T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T170708
CREATED:20250507T120320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T145936Z
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SUMMARY:Mottled Oysters/Jellied Eels Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Mottled Oysters Club / Jellied Eels chapter meets the first Saturday of every month 1:00 p.m. at a restaurant in San Antonio\, Texas\, except in April\, when we meet in a local park. We have a Christmas party in December. For more information and to join our meetings\, contact Liz Davenport.
URL:https://wodehouse.org/event/mottled-oysters-jellied-eels-meeting/2026-05-02/
CATEGORIES:Chapters
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011
DTSTAMP:20260414T170708
CREATED:20251217T175340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T175340Z
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SUMMARY:Ontario: Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense
DESCRIPTION:Happy news for Wodehouse fans! Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense will be performed at the Court House Theatre during the Shaw Festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake from May 8 to October 10\, 2026; there will be both matinee and evening performances. For more information\, including a list of performance dates\, and to purchase tickets\, go to the Shaw Festival website.
URL:https://wodehouse.org/event/ontario-jeeves-wooster-in-perfect-nonsense/
LOCATION:Court House Theatre\, Niagara on the Lake\, 26 Queen Street\, Niagara on the Lake\, Ontario\, L0S 1JO\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T170708
CREATED:20250415T015813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T150024Z
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SUMMARY:Olympia WA: The Plum Street Plummies Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This chapter meets on the second Saturday of every month\, 12 noon\, at a restaurant in Olympia. To join\, contact Tom Smith.
URL:https://wodehouse.org/event/olympia-wa-the-plum-street-plummies-meeting/2026-05-09/
CATEGORIES:Chapters
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260614T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260614T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T170708
CREATED:20251206T141649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T142158Z
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SUMMARY:Banbury\, England: PGWSUK Gold Bats Cricket
DESCRIPTION:The Gold Bats of The P G Wodehouse Society (UK) will meet the Shenington Sluggers on June 14\, 2026\, at the Wroxton Cricket Club\, 3 Silver St\, Wroxton\, Banbury OX15 6QB. Start time is 2 pm. This match is part of Shenfest\, a literary and music festival in Shenington and Alkerton\, near Banbury.
URL:https://wodehouse.org/event/banbury-england-pgwsuk-gold-bats-cricket/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260620T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260620T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T170708
CREATED:20260128T220456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T115708Z
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SUMMARY:Amsterdam: Meeting of the Right Honorable Knights of Sir Philip Sidney
DESCRIPTION:The Right Honorable Knights of Sir Philip Sidney (the Dutch chapter of TWS) will meet at the Café Kuyl in Amsterdam on June 20th from 1 to 4 pm. Contact Peter Nieuwenhuizen for further details.
URL:https://wodehouse.org/event/amsterdam-meeting-of-the-right-honorable-knights-of-sir-philip-sidney-2/
CATEGORIES:Chapters
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260621T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260621T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T170708
CREATED:20251206T142055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T142115Z
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SUMMARY:West Wycombe\, England: Gold Bats vs Sherlock Holmes Society of London
DESCRIPTION:In what has been an annual event for almost three decades\, the Gold Bats of The P G Wodehouse Society (UK) will play a cricket match with the Sherlock Holmes Society of London at the West Cycombe Cricket Club\, Toweridge Lane\, HP14 3AE. The start time is 11 am on June 26\, and spectators should bring a picnic lunch along.
URL:https://wodehouse.org/event/west-wycombe-england-gold-bats-vs-sherlock-holmes-society-of-london/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260706T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260706T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T170708
CREATED:20251206T143129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T143129Z
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SUMMARY:London: PGWSUK Meeting at the Savile
DESCRIPTION:Members of The P G Wodehouse Society (UK) are welcome to attend the Societyt’s summer meeting on July 6\, 2026\, at the Savile Club\, 69 Brook Street\, London\, starting from 6 pm. No jeans or trainers (sneakers)\, please\, and no neck tie is necessary\, but gentlemen should wear a jacket. This is traditionally the Society’s Pub Quiz Night. Members who can’t attend in person are welcome to join by Zoom.
URL:https://wodehouse.org/event/london-pgwsuk-meeting-at-the-savile/
LOCATION:Savile Club\, 69 Brook Street\, London\, W1K 4ER\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260814T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260814T213000
DTSTAMP:20260414T170708
CREATED:20260113T183746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T183746Z
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SUMMARY:Worcester\, U.K.: Stiff Upper Lip\, Jeeves Outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Is it a play? Is it a musical event? You can decide for yourself. An outdoor presentation of Stiff Upper Lip\, Jeeves will be presented at the National Trust’s Greyfriars House in Worcester\, Worcestershire. It’s a one-time-only event on August 14\, 2026\, from 7 to 9 p.m. For further details and to buy tickets\, click here.
URL:https://wodehouse.org/event/worcester-u-k-stiff-upper-lip-jeeves-outdoors/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261004
DTSTAMP:20260414T170708
CREATED:20260128T220929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T115549Z
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SUMMARY:Deventer\, Netherlands: Dutch Society 45th Anniversary Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Wonderful news from Netherlands as the P.G. Wodehouse Society celebrates their 45th anniversary with their 10th Memorial Dinner. The timing is still to be determined\, but the celebration will take place at the Club Hereeniging and will include a city walk and music. Contact Peter Nieuwenhuizen for further details.
URL:https://wodehouse.org/event/deventer-netherlands-dutch-society-45th-anniversary-dinner/
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261017T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261017T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T170708
CREATED:20260128T221208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T115400Z
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SUMMARY:Deventer\, Netherlands: R.H. Knights of Sir Philip Sidney
DESCRIPTION:October’s meeting of the Right Honorable Knights of Sir Philip Sidney\, TWS’s Dutch chapter\, will take place on the 26th of the month\, 1-4 pm\, at the Restaurant De Fermerie in Deventer. Contact Peter Nieuwenhuizen for further details.
URL:https://wodehouse.org/event/deventer-netherlands-r-h-knights-of-sir-philip-sidney/
CATEGORIES:Chapters
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109
DTSTAMP:20260414T170708
CREATED:20250227T222510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T112828Z
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SUMMARY:Sitting Pretty in Garden City 2026
DESCRIPTION:Sitting Pretty in Garden City:\nThe 23rd International Convention of The Wodehouse Society\nNovember 5–8\, 2026\nRegister Now\nWelcome to our 2026 Convention page! Here is where you will find all the latest information about The Wodehouse Society’s 23rd convention\, to be held in Garden City\, New York. To register\, click on the blue button above or at the bottom of this page. Please note that convention attendance is restricted to TWS members. If you are not currently a member\, please go to our Membership page to join. \nHOTEL LOCATION AND ROOM RATES\nConvention venue: the Garden City Hotel\, 45 7th St.\, Garden City\, NY\n* 12 miles from JFK International Airport\n* 16 miles from LaGuardia Airport\n* Directly across the street from a Long Island Railroad station (app. 45 minutes to Penn Station). Note: This station is not wheelchair accessible. \nConvention room rate: $289 per night for a Deluxe Double (two beds) or Deluxe King (one bed)\n* State and county taxes additional\n* Fee of $30 per room\, per day\, covers parking (self or valet)\, in-room Wifi\, local calls\, and use of the indoor pool and fitness center.\n* The convention rate is good for the nights of November 4–8\, but please note that for the 4th and the 8th\, only a small number of rooms have been reserved. \nReserving a Room: Reservations may be made online at The Biennial Convention of the Wodehouse Society. You may also call the hotel at 516-747-3000; be sure to ask for the Biennial Convention/Wodehouse Society room block when making your reservation. \nRoommate Matching: For those traveling alone who wish to share costs with others\, we would be happy to put you in touch with fellow singles. Contact us. \nSCHEDULE AND PRICING\nRegistration Fee (required): $80 (until 8/15/26; thereafter $90)\nNote: Space is limited for certain events\, as indicated in the information below. If you have any questions\, please contact us. \nThursday\, November 5: Reception\, 5–7 pm [Fee: $40 (until 8/15/26; thereafter $50)]\n* Cash bar and appetizers\n* Games: Take part in our Wodehouse-themed games or just watch the fun. If neither suits\, simply chat with friends old and new.\n* Dinner on your own in the hotel’s King Bar or Red Salt Room (reservations recommended)\, or visit one of the many nearby restaurants. We will be providing a list of dining options. \nFriday\, November 6: Pilgrimage to Remsenburg [Fee: $50 (until 8/15/26; thereafter $60)]\n* Limited to 110 people (55 per bus)\n* Bus departures at 9 am and 10 am; return to hotel mid-to-late afternoon\n– Note: Choose your preferred bus departure time when registering.\n– We reserve the right to assign you to a bus if your chosen bus is full.\n* Bideawee Adoption Center and Memorial Park\, Westhampton\n– Burial site of several Wodehouse pets; special surprise in store!\n– Please bring along cash if you wish to make a donation to the shelter.\n* Remsenburg Community Presbyterian Church Chapel\n– Lunch and visit to the grave of Sir P. G. and Lady Wodehouse\n* Visit to site of the Wodehouse home on Basket Neck Lane\n* Stop at the post office that PGW walked to daily\n* After return to hotel\, dinner on your own \nFriday\, November 6: Concert and Singalong\, 7:30–10 pm [Fee: $20 (until 8/15/26; thereafter $30)]\n* Performance by Maria Jette and Dan Chouinard\n* Optional: Stay on for a singalong after the performance.\n* If you like\, you can bring drinks from the hotel bar. \nSaturday\, November 7: Riveting Talks\, 9:00 am–4:30 pm [Fee: $50 (until 8/15/26; thereafter $60)]\n* Talks by a great panel of riveting speakers\n* Short business meeting following the lunch break\n* Special reading of a particularly apt Wodehouse short story \nSaturday\, November 7: Reception\, 6:30–7:30 pm; Banquet\, 7:30–10:00 pm [Fee: $100 (until 8/15/26; thereafter $110)]\n* Limited to 150 people\n* Come in costume or in evening finery.\n– Costume judging during the reception; winners to be announced during dinner.\n* Cash bar during both the reception and the dinner\n– Note: No bottles of wine will be provided\, so get your own from the hotel bar if desired.\n* Meals will be ordered at the table; attendees will be notified of meal choices prior to the convention.\n* Toasts\, awards\, and more \nSunday\, November 8: Breakfast\, 8:00–10:00 am (Cotillion) [Fee: $40 (until 8/15/26; thereafter $50)]\n* Limited to 150 people\n* A chance to bid your Wodehousean comrades farewell before heading back home \nBITS AND BOBS\nNew York City Tours: Before or after the convention\, there may be groups forming to go into New York City to visit Wodehouse-related sites there. These are not being organized by the Convention Committee\, but please notify us if you wish to organize or join such a group so we can help you spread the word. \nNo Rummage Sale This Time: There will be no rummage sale at this binge (there simply isn’t room)\, so please do not bring items to donate. \nBook Sale: Although there won’t be a rummage sale\, we will be selling a few books. Please notify us if you plan to bring any to donate as table space will be limited. \nSilent Auction: We will be holding a silent auction to help raise funds for future conventions. If you have anything of value that you feel would make a good silent auction lot\, again\, please notify us in advance. \nOrder A Guide to P. G. Wodehouse’s New York City and Long Island: This 48-page booklet by Norman Murphy and Amy Plofker was originally published in 2011 and has been update and expanded\, with several new pictures. It is a must to have in your collection\, whether or not you wil be attending the convention. For more information\, click on the link above. \nRegister Now
URL:https://wodehouse.org/event/sitting-pretty-in-garden-city/
LOCATION:Garden City Hotel\, 45 Seventh Street\, Garden City\, NY\, 11530\, United States
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