Derbyshire Classical Association
Book Club: Plato’s Symposium
Tuesday 3 November, 2.00pm
The Lion Hotel, Belper
See links below:
In Our Time: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/b03mhyzk?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile
Natalie Haynes, Stand up to Classics:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/b0785rmr?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile
Free pdf translation:
https://web.education.wisc.edu/halverson/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2012/12/Symposium.pdf
Free webpage translation:
https://classics.mit.edu/Plato/symposium.html
Derbyshire CA membership information:
What’s included in my membership?
- free entry to three talks on classical topics:
- Dr Jack Lennon on ancient magic on Tuesday 5 January
- Dr Shelby Judge on classical mythology on Thursday 11 February
- Professor Elton Barker on The Odyssey Thursday 13 May
- free members-only social events, including feedback from our young members on new research into the ancient world
- free entry to DCA Book Group meetings
- reduced entry to partner events with Derby Book Festival, including Dr Jess Venner on The Lost Voices of Pompeii on Thursday 12 November
- reduced rate membership of the national Classical Association, providing access to a range of events, resources, and the annual conference
- sneak previews into the 2027/8 programme – speakers already booked!
How much does membership cost?
Membership costs £15 for adults; £5 for U-18s for the 2026/7 programme.
Our access fund has been created to support anyone wishing to access our events; contact us for further information.
Please contact us for details of our school membership for teachers wishing to bring pupils to events.
NB Individual events cost £5 for adults and £2 for U-18s. DCA members receive a £3 discount for the partner event with DCA and £10 discount on national CA membership.
Derbyshire Classical Association is not part of Belper U3A; DCA membership or an entry fee is required to access our events.
How do I apply for 2026/7 membership?
E-mail us at derbyshireca.secretary@gmail.com with the following information:
- your name
- your e-mail address
- your postcode
- your membership category (adult or U-18)
Note: for queries about any events hosted by local CA branches, please contact the branch directly (details are available on the Branches page)
