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Sir Alex Ellis, new British Ambassador to Spain speaks to La Revista

Posted by Amy Bell
On November 6, 2024

In an interview with Jimmy Burns Marañón the new British ambassador shares his views on the opportunities and challenges of UK-Spanish relations

Groenlandia en bicicleta de agua

Posted by Amy Bell
On November 6, 2024

Culmina con éxito la primera expedición ártica en bicicletas de agua, por Pepe Ivars ¿Bicicletas de agua? Eso es lo primero que le pregunte a Albert Bosch cuando me llamo a mediados de febrero con la idea de esta expedición. Nosotros habíamos hecho unas cuantas travesías polares en el ártico y teníamos pendiente planear algo […]

Sir Anthony Cooke-Yarborough appointed as new chair

Posted by membership
On October 29, 2024

The BritishSpanish Society has appointed Sir Anthony Cooke-Yarborough as its new chair, following Jimmy Burns Marañón’s decision to stand down from the post after 11 years.

A message from Chairman Jimmy Burns Marañón

Posted by membership
On October 29, 2024

A personal message from Jimmy Burns Marañón as he steps down as chair of the BritishSpanish Society

Pub Nights – The Star September 2024

Posted by membership
On September 21, 2024

As autumn started creeping in we enjoyed a lovely cosy night at the pub. Many of our members will have previously joined us in the Star Tavern as its proximity to the Spanish Embassy makes it a great venue for the after summer party party. This time the pub was the intended location and a […]

Ciclo Grandes Oyentes

Posted by membership
On June 11, 2024

The “Ciclo Grandes Oyentes” concerts have been a fantastic discovery and Saturday morning plan for families with “grandes oyentes”, that is, little kids – the real “great listeners” they refer to in their title. The British Spanish Society was delighted to be invited to attend this event, hosted by María Magdalena Sánchez Moreno, the 2023 […]

A delicious menu of delights from Extremadura awaits summer party guests

Posted by membership
On June 10, 2024

The 2024 BritishSpanish Society summer reception will again be held, with thanks to José Pascual Marco Martínez, Ambassador of Spain to the UK, at the Ambassador’s residence in London’s Belgravia on 25 June. We are delighted to announce that, in partnership with Alimentos de Extremadura, the region of Extremadura will be representing their regional dishes […]

Fundraising Regulator registration

Posted by membership
On June 5, 2024

As a charity we work hard to provide ‘puntos de encuentro’ for our members. We hope that you will find our events fun, informative, enjoyable and excellent opportunities to meet and socialise with other BritishSpanish friends. Each and every membership, event ticket and donation you make supports not just the running costs of the Society […]

The story of war

Posted by Amy Bell
On May 29, 2024

Roger Golland OBE, a BSS trustee, explores contrasting images of war at London’s Guildhall Art Gallery and the Imperial War Museum, a tale of two artists. Part 1: Rule Britannia Dominating the Guildhall Art Gallery in the heart of the City of London is a painting twice the size of a roadside hoarding. On one […]

London’s Flamenco Festival 2024 preview

Posted by Amy Bell
On May 29, 2024

The Flamenco Festival returns to Sadler’s Wells in London for its nineteenth iteration from June 4-15 . This year’s festival will showcase ten UK premieres amongst a host of thrilling performances from some of the greatest exponents of the flamenco arts in a varied programme of dance performances and concerts in both Sadler’s Wells Theatre […]