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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The World Cup of 2014 is fast approaching, but as the reigning champions will Spain be able to retain their crown?

Posted by Jonny hough
On March 11, 2014

We welcomed a panel of the following top Spanish football experts to our Fútbol Alegría event on Thursday 6th March to discuss this question and many more: Guillem Balague – renowned football commentator and author of bestselling biographies of Pepe Guardiola and Lionel Messi Simon Kuper – Financial Times columnist and author of The Football […]

Ibérica Restaurants – proud sponsors of the BritishSpanish Society Gala Dinner 2014

Posted by Jonny hough
On March 10, 2014

Ibérica is committed to bringing only the very best in Spanish gastronomy, wine and culture to the UK through their restaurants. Guests consistently experience the passion and expertise of Executive Head Chef Nacho Manzano, who has an impressive 3 Michelin stars to his name, through the ever-evolving and authentic menus at Ibérica restaurants. Manzano ensures […]

BS-S at Boujis pictures

Posted by Jonny hough
On February 27, 2014

Dear members and friends, To have a look at the pictures please click here and scroll down the page. Why not join our membership today? You can find an application form on our Membership page

Paco de Lucia: The Death of a Musical Wizard

Posted by Jonny hough
On February 26, 2014

World music is in mourning following the unexpected death , aged 66, on a Mexican beach, of Paco de Lucia, one of the greatest guitarist of modern times, a truly musical wizard. Born Francisco Sanchez Gomez, to a Portuguese mother and an Andalucian father, de Lucia (a name he adopted professionally) spent his childhood in a poor neighbourhood […]

Presentation of The Odyssey, the acclaimed biography of Walter Starkie

Posted by Jonny hough
On February 22, 2014

Jacqueline Hurtley joined Jimmy Burns at the Cervantes Institute in London to present ‘ The Odyssey’, her acclaimed biography of Walter Starkie, the controversial Anglo-Irish hispanista and founder of the British Council in Spain. Guests were treated to a fascinating insight into Starkie’s life and career, with stories and anecdotes which painted a vivid picture of the […]

Posted by Jonny hough
On January 19, 2014

By Gail Turner Mooney The Hispanic world has lost one of its greats. Michael Jacobs, who died from cancer on 9 January 2014 aged 61, was an enthusiastic and knowledgeable writer with an endearing personality, in the tradition of George Borrow, Richard Ford and Gerald Brenan. Michael had an extraordinary ability to connect, and both his […]

The Spanish Notebooks

Posted by Jonny hough
On January 16, 2014

By Albertina Torres In 2005, having lived in London for ten years, Albertina Torres moved with her husband, British-Canadian film maker and artist Zev Robinson, back to the small village in rural Valencia where she was born. Three years later, while walking through some nearby vineyards, Robinson came to the realization that many people would […]

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BritishSpanish Society forthcoming events

Esperanza Aguirre addresses Gala Dinner by Our Social correspondent

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

The World Cup of 2014 is fast approaching, but as the reigning champions will Spain be able to retain their crown?

Ibérica Restaurants – proud sponsors of the BritishSpanish Society Gala Dinner 2014

BS-S at Boujis pictures

Paco de Lucia: The Death of a Musical Wizard

Presentation of The Odyssey, the acclaimed biography of Walter Starkie

Michael Jacobs, 1952-2014

The Spanish Notebooks

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