THE NEWS BULLETIN OF THE BRITISH COMMUNITY IN SÃO PAULO
When you receive this edition, I hope you will have enjoyed one of the annual events of our British community: the celebration of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth´s Birthday organized by the British Society and held at the British Centre. Full coverage and photos will be included in our next edition.
Read MoreThanks to the Extended Program, we have already assisted more than 250 elderly people while also improving the situation of the acceptable institutions that shelter them. One such institution is the Casa Madre Teodora dos Idosos, a care home for the elderly.
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 MoreWe are beginning the preparations for this year´s Pet Show, to be held at the Church on August 18. Last year it poured with rain but was a huge success!
Read MoreOn Saturday, May 26th, we held the long awaited Carajás Bingo! We had a delicious afternoon with the presentation of Coral Tom sobre Tom, good food, nice ambiance and a very fun Bingo!
Read MoreAt 130 years old, the British Club innovates its traditions.
Read MoreOnce the project is up and running, many opportunities are expected to present themselves to the team. “Next, we intend to search for partners interested in expanding the project across town. We hope to become a consultancy for social and sportive initiatives focused on rugby and its immense formative potential. We know very well the difference it can make in people’s lives and in building their character, because we all are what we are today thanks to rugby and its values.”
Read MoreCompared with other basic human needs, the purpose of sleep had remained elusive until the explosion of scientific discoveries over the past 20 years. Research has now proved the importance of dreaming (always one of my interests) as a means to mollify painful memories and to inspire creativity and wellbeing.
Read Moregood night’s sleep is one of the best natural restoratives to most of us. Sleep is as important to your health as a healthy diet or regular physical activity. Some people, however, cannot enjoy the benefits adequately: they suffer from sleep disorders.
Read MoreThe Charm of the oldies returns with a new CD, ‘On Air’ with songs from 1963 to 65. All the songs were originally performed in pubs in 1960 and some of them had never been recorded. A selection of blues, rock and country, a sample of their twenty albums or more, for fans and newcomers. No need to say who they are!
Read MoreTo resume the history of Caerleon: Aurelius continued to abuse his authority as governor relentlessly until the vassal king Athrwys decided to ‘stop the rot’ and end the widespread civil unrest by marching into Caerleon with his own troops during the following year (527 A.D.), where he defeated and killed Aurelius on the spot. It was Athrwys’ 9th of his 12 battles and all of them were victorious according to the Welsh historian Nennius.
Read MoreIn his Philosophy of Civilization Doctor Schweitzer summarized by saying: “A man is ethical when life, as such, is sacred to him; that of plants and animals as that of his fellow men, and when he devotes himself helpfully to all life that is in need of help”.
Read MoreDespite being an educator for almost 20 years, when asked to write this piece for the newsletter, I must admit I had no idea where to start. What is it that will interest the school community the most? Should I talk about where education will be a few years from now or do people want to hear about the latest trends?
Read MoreThe Instituto Anglicano (Anglican Institute) is the philanthropic arm of the Cathedral which runs creches to take care of underprivileged children while their mothers go out to work. There are four creches in the city of São Paulo and, more recently, another four have been opened in the interior of the state, associated with the Anglican Churches in Botucatu and São Manoel.
Read MorePhotos taken by Debbie Mackenzie at the recent churrasco held at Saint Paul’s School.
Read MoreThis is what the first page of the BCCC Bulletin looked like 76 years ago, in 1942.
Read MoreThe São Paulo Garden Club presents its 79th Annual Flower Show “Contos do Amor de Todo o Mundo” at the Brazilian British Centre, Rua Ferreira de Araújo, 741, Pinheiros, São Paulo SP. By kind permission of the Cultura Inglesa.
Read MoreWe had our normal fun Churrasco on the 28th April this year. It was a great success with 130 guests attending the event, which was an excellent turnout considering it took place during an extended public holiday weekend.
Read MoreA little boy greeted his grandma with a big hug and said: “I am so happy to see you Grandma. Now maybe Daddy will do the trick he has promised us. “What trick is that ?” she asked.
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.
