THE NEWS BULLETIN OF THE BRITISH COMMUNITY IN SÃO PAULO
Caledonian Ball – November 2nd
This will be a mega event, celebrating the 95 years of the St. Andrew Society and ten years of the Pipe Band – Hípica Paulista, Brooklin.
Keeping Societies going is hard work, but our Scottish traditions have been fully and well supported here by the many Communities and friends that have been made over the years. We hope to keep going for another 95 years.
Read MoreThe St Andrew Society and the American Society golf teams met on 28 April 2019 to dispute the Munro Cup. This annual event now in its 29th year was played by a total of 52 golfers in 13 groups of 4 players composed of two players from each side.
Read MoreMarch was a very active month for the pipe band, and we participated in three week end events
Read MoreThe SASPD Pipe Band continues as active as ever. We had our last event for 2018 at the Prize Giving Party of The São Fernando Golf Club in Cotia early in December, which is one of our traditional events for the band. We have the following events on our schedule.
Read MoreThe Pipe Band together with our highland dancers are this month have been busy performing in the following events
Read MoreThe St Andrews Society Golf Team held its annual combined Quaich, Mackenzie Trophy and Sassenach Medal at the São Fernando Golf Club on Tuesday, 20 November 2018.
Read MoreOn Saturday night, September29th, the St Andrew Society of São Paulo held their traditional Caledonian Ball in the Espaço Citron (the old Transatlantic Club) in the Chácara Santo Antonio region. This black-tie event was a sell out and almost 200 people participated in Scottish reels to the sound of the bagpipes, toasts and speeches and, of course, whisky in all its forms, both unadulterated and mixed with honey and fresh cream (atholl brose).
Read MoreThe Pipe Band together and our Highland Dancers spending thismonth working hard in preparation for our upcoming events.
Read MoreThe Band has received its major trophy which was awarded at the 7th.Gathering in Santiago for the - “3rd. Overall Pipe Band“. This arose from a recount of our points at the Gathering.
Read MoreBand’s Competitions and Performances
Read MoreThe Pipe Band continues to be very active
Read MoreThe British Society São Paulo provides support for British citizens who are proven to be eligible for assistance. Over the years many people have benefited from the care and the educational, medical, financial or other aid provided by the institution that was founded in 1940 by British citizens resident in São Paulo. A group of Committee members carefully and compassionately considers each application, at all times ensuring the highest levels of privacy and confidentiality.
