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The 7th annual BritishSpanish Society scholarships awards ceremony May 19th 2014

  • Posted by Jonny hough
  • On May 21, 2014
By our social correspondent Over a hundred leading representatives of the diplomatic, corporate, and academic world attended the The BritishSpanish Society’s annual scholarship awards ceremony at the London Belgravia residence of the Spanish ambassador on May 19th . The occasion marked the seventh year of the Society’s prestigious  programme, which celebrated the successes of five […]
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Address from The BritishSpanish Society’s Chairman at the BS-S Scholarships’ award ceremony, 19th May 2014

  • Posted by Jonny hough
  • On May 20, 2014
BritishSpanish Society Scholarships’ award ceremony: Spanish ambassador residence, 19th May 2014 Speech by the Society’s Chairman Jimmy Burns Marañon  Ambassador; Principal Supporters – BBVA, BUPA, Ferrovial Aeropuertos , Santander Universities,  and Telefónica,My Lords, Ladies and Gentlemen, Scholars…. First, may I express my thanks to Ambassador Trillo Figueroa for his support and hospitality this evening.  This […]
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London Spanish Film Festival – Interview with Joana Granero

  • Posted by Jonny hough
  • On May 10, 2014
    By Bess Twiston-Davies Joana Granero Sánchez’s favourite cinema is the Ciné Lumière in South Kensington, London. She loves the “wide open entrance” and the broad sweep of the stairway up to the screening room. And she’s persuaded some of Spain’s biggest film stars and directors to march up its white-grey stairs – Marisa Paredes, […]
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KITE Invest meets the BritishSpanish Society

  • Posted by Jonny hough
  • On April 17, 2014
April 15, 2014 KITE Invest’s interview with the BritishSpanish Society’s Chairman Jimmy Burns Marañón KITE Invest had the pleasure of attending a BritishSpanish Society event in London in March and getting to know the Society’s dynamic organisation and members. The Society’s Chairman Jimmy Burns Marañón spoke to KITE about the longstanding ties and rich cultures […]
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El Embajador de España en Reino Unido inaugura en Battersea Park el nuevo local de BOQUERÍA en Londres

  • Posted by Jonny hough
  • On April 5, 2014
Londres, 2 de abril de 2014.- Federico Trillo-Figueroa, Embajador de España en Reino Unido, ha inaugurado en Battersea Park el nuevo local de BOQUERÍA en Londres, el segundo restaurante que el joven emprendedor español Jaime García, descendiente del fundador del “Centro Español” en Londres (“Spanish Club”), inaugura en la capital inglesa. Proyecto del interiorista español […]
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Entrevista con el Señor Federico Trillo-Figueroa, el embajador de España en el Reino Unido

  • Posted by Jonny hough
  • On March 23, 2014
By Bess Twiston-Davies Señor Trillo, muchas gracias por habernos concedido esta entrevista. ¿Cuáles son sus prioridades como embajador de España en el Reino Unido? El Gobierno del Presidente Rajoy  [elegido por mayoría absoluta en las últimas elecciones] ha querido implementar un nuevo modelo de misión diplomática en el Reino Unido. Es un modelo nuevo, tanto […]
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BritishSpanish Society forthcoming events

  • Posted by Jonny hough
  • On March 22, 2014
We organise a varied programme of social and cultural activities, giving members an opportunity to meet and discuss matters of mutual interest. Our events cover the broad spectrum of British and Spanish culture including concerts, journalism, politics, history, business, food and wine tastings, film screenings and visits to exhibitions and places of interest. In addition […]
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Esperanza Aguirre addresses Gala Dinner by Our Social correspondent

  • Posted by Jonny hough
  • On March 15, 2014
Over  175 members and supporters – a sell-out audience- attended the BritishSpanish Society’s  annual  gala dinner on Thursday March 14th in the Members’ Private Dining Room , Houses of Parliament . The access to one of the most beautiful rooms in the otherwise named Palace of Westminster proved a big attraction, along with the personality […]
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Words in tribute to Esperanza Aguirre delivered by Jimmy Burns Marañon , president of the British-Spanish Society, at the Society’s Gala Dinner, The Palace of Westminster March 14th 2014

  • Posted by Jonny hough
  • On March 15, 2014
This  is an important fund raising event for the British Spanish Society and I can think of no better Spaniard to talk to us than Esperanza Aguirre, who has promoted consistently, effectively and most elegantly the friendship between Spain and the United Kingdom.  Esperanza Aguirre, Countess of Bornos  ten years ago had a title bestowed […]
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