THE NEWS BULLETIN OF THE BRITISH COMMUNITY IN SÃO PAULO
As promised in our last edition of Spotlight we are happy to publish some of the photos sent to us by the British Society of the recent celebration of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth´s Birthday celebration sponsored by the British Society.
Read MoreOn June 21st, the British Society São Paulo held the Queen’s Birthday Party, the principal event of the British community worldwide and also the main date when all our members gather to honour Queen Elizabeth.
Read MoreWhere there is a will there are five hundred relatives.
Read MoreThe Pipe Band together and our Highland Dancers spending thismonth working hard in preparation for our upcoming events.
Read MoreAs I was clearing out old folders and information about the Associação, the following came to light: Clipping excerpts from the São Paulo Women´s Club Bulletin, around 1970, by BebitaHodgkiss.
Read MoreLawn Bowls is one of the oldest sports in the western world and its earliest records date back to the mid 16th century in England. At SPAC, it arrived early. About 130 years ago, when the English club was founded, the first Bowls of Brazil green was set up, using the tradition of the sport at its origin and serving the local British community.
Read More“When nothing is sure, everything is possible” (Margaret Drabble).
Read MoreIt is very clear that, as the years go by, there is the sense that our vision is not the same as in earlier days. But sometimes the process is very aggressive, with a significant loss of eyesight.
Read MoreEngenho São Jorge dos Erasmos, an archaeological site open to visitors, offers educational programme sand cultural events, like photography, all free of charge.
Read MoreMaria Esther Andion Bueno died on 8 June 2018 at the age of 78 in São Paulo, where she was born. She was a Brazilian professional tennis player and won 19 Grand Slam titles (seven in women’s singles, 11 in women’s doubles, and one in mixed doubles), making her the most successful South American female tennis player in history.
Read MoreFreemasonry is one of the world’s oldest and largest non-religious, non-political, fraternal and charitable organizations. Its roots lie in the traditions, rituals and ceremonies of the medieval stonemasons who built our cathedrals and castles.
Read MoreOn the last Sunday in July members of St. Paul’s cathedral and the Cultura Inglesa joined the mayor, Bruno Covas, his education secretary and others from the municipal government, at the Anglican Institute creche in Paraisópolis.
Read MoreThe dynasty that Athrwys had founded in Caerleon continued - with one interruption - until exactly 700 A.D. Almost all of the succeeding kings called themselves "Athrwys" or "ap Athrwys" (son of Arthur).
Read MoreIn early June1932 Schweitzer spent several weeks in Scotland and England where he preached, mended and played organs and gave many recitals.
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.
