Broken Eggs

Posted by membership
On July 22, 2024

We spent a lovely summer evening at Broken Eggs, a restaurant in Fitzrovia renowned for its ‘como en casa’ tortilla, for an exclusive BritishSpanish Society evening of tapas and chat. On arrival guests were welcomed with a refreshing drink and time to socialise outside and enjoy the summer weather. We then enjoyed an evening of […]

Post election Britain

Posted by membership
On July 9, 2024

On 9th July we held a joint event with Fundación Ortega-Marañón in Madrid to discuss ‘Global challenges, Peligra la democracia en el mundo?’ and Reino Unido Cambio y Futuro. If you missed the conversation but would like to hear what our expert panelists had to say follow this link to listen to the recording. The challenges […]

Carlos Acosta’s Carmen

Posted by membership
On July 4, 2024

Members of the BritishSpanish Society were lucky enough to grab seats at Sadler’s Wells sold out Carmen created by Cuban ballet star Carlos Acosta. Member Nick recounted that the show had a lot to live up to, having watched his daughter years ago play the lead role in her high school version of Bizet’s opera. […]

Summer reception 2024

Posted by membership
On June 25, 2024

Our summer reception was again blessed with fantastic weather, Spanish culinary delights, wine and beers, and most importantly, the sparkle of friendship and fun. As the Spanish Ambassador José Pascual Marco welcomed us into his beautiful Belgravia residence, we were reminded of our good fortune in being able to celebrate the enduring relationship between Britain […]

Ballet Nacional de España at London’s Sadler’s Wells

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On June 13, 2024

This show from Ballet Nacional de España at London’s Sadler’s Wells had everything you could want from Flamenco and it deserved every minute of its two standing ovations. Before the first standing ovation at the end of part I we enjoyed an intriguing fusion of ballet and flamenco. The dance had all the passion and […]

Ciclo Grandes Oyentes

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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 […]

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Ballet Nacional de España at London’s Sadler’s Wells

Ciclo Grandes Oyentes

A delicious menu of delights from Extremadura awaits summer party guests

Fundraising Regulator registration

The story of war

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