MEMBERS' GROUPS
OGNISKO POLSKIE - THE POLISH HEARTH, is home to a range of smaller 'clubs', which are open to both members and guests and that meet informally on a regular basis. These include: the dining club “Table 55”, the Ognisko Book Club, the ognisko Bridge Club and a student group consisting of Polish Society representatives from a range of universities as well as our upcoming cocktail club. In addition, we have our own resident group, the Ognisko Ensemble, who will be performing regularly at the Club.
- TABLE 55
- OGNISKO COCKTAIL MIXOLOGY
- OGNISKO ENSEMBLE
- OGNISKO STUDENT GROUP
- OGNISKO BOOK CLUB
- OGNISKO BRIDGE CLUB
TABLE 55
Our dining club meets occassionally and features a bespoke menu designed by Jan Woroniecki and his team with exclusive wine and vodka tastings and special after-dinner speakers. Table 55 takes place in either the first floor Ballroom or the second floor Salonik space with pre-drinks in our Members’ Room.
Each meeting seeks to complement tastings with a curated menu and/or the given topic provided by our special guest speaker. Previous speakers have included author, broadcaster, spirits specialist and Chairman of the Vodka judges at the International Spirits Challenge, Ian Wisniewski, and astronaut James D.A. Van Hoften who spoke on his two successful NASA space missions.
Members are welcome to bring guests and to propose speakers or themed evenings. Table 55 aims to bring Members and guests together in a more informal setting where numbers are kept to a minimum to encourage discussion and for people to get to know one another. Pre-booking is essential.
OGNISKO COCKTAIL MIXOLOGY
Soon we will be launching a series of new cocktail events aimed at both our members and private groups, including tasting and mixing classes led by our trained bar staff.
OGNISKO ENSEMBLE
The OGNISKO ENSEMBLE, gave its first concert in 2015 at Ognisko Polskie in London during the 75th anniversary celebrations. It is about to embark on the first year of its residency. Founded and directed by violinist Michał Cwizewicz, the ensemble brings together leading chamber musicians in diverse programmes featuring string and piano ensembles, song and instrumental recitals, as well as collaborating with other artists and groups in the uk and abroad.
OGNISKO STUDENT GROUP
If you are a member of a Polish Society and your group is not currently being represented - please write to office@ogniskopolskie.org.uk to find out more about how you can get involved. All universities are welcome.
OGNISKO BOOK CLUB
If you are interested in attending please leave your name via email at Office@ogniskopolskie.org.uk or telephone 0207 589 4670. The club meets monthly and is open to members and guests. The discussion is in English and titles are available to purchase at book club meetings.