Bhutan Society of the United Kingdom

About the Society

The Bhutan Society of the Unied Kingdom has a national membership of around 400 people - ranging from people with a professional interest in the culture, flora and fauna of Bhutan to those who have visited the country and wish to maintain a link after their visit.

The society organises a series of lectures and talks throughout the year, usually in Central London. In addition, revent events further afield have included trips to see Bhutanese gardens in Yorkshire and an exhibition of Bhuddist art in Paris. An annual dinner is held in the Autumn allows members to rewew friendships and meet some of the Bhutanese students resident in the UK.

A newsletter containing news about Bhutan, a list of upcoming events and review of recent events is published every few months.

Aims of the Society

To encourage and promote knowledge and understanding of the Kingdom of Bhutan, its history and its culture.

To encourage cultural and educational links between the peoples of the Kingdom of Bhutan and the United Kingdom.

To act as a link between all people, particularly those in the United Kingdom, who are interested in, or who have connections with, the Kingdom of Bhutan.

To promote and foster good relations between the peoples of the Kingdom of Bhutan and the United Kingdom.

Committee of the Society

President

Sir Simon Bowes Lyon KCVO

Executive Committee

Chairman	Michael Rutland OBE	rutland.michael@googlemail.com
Vice Chairman	John Davey	jhhdavey@yahoo.co.uk
Secretary	Andrew Sutton	Andrewsutton001@aol.com
Treasurer	Robin Lee	lee.robin@btopenworld.com
Membership	Chris Watt	c.j.watt@btinternet.com
Student Liaison	Andrew Sutton	Andrewsutton001@aol.com
Newsletter Editor	Sylvia Robert-Sargeant	editor@bhutansociety.org
Lectures & Events	John Davey	jhhdavey@yahoo.co.uk
	Dorrothea Friesen	dorryfriesen@yahoo.co.uk
Webmaster	Christopher Watt	website@bhutansociety.org