THE NEWS BULLETIN OF THE BRITISH COMMUNITY IN SÃO PAULO
The Nigerian-Biafra War lasted from May 1967 to January 1970, during which coexisted the Republic of Biafra unilaterally declared by a military coup of an ethnic religious nature (not recognized by Nigeria as being so) headed by Lieutenant Colonel Chukumeka Odumegwu Ojukwu.
Read MoreReaders who have lived in the United Kingdom might remember listening to the weekly “Letter from America” on BBC radio. It was my favorite programme when I lived in England, which explains the title of this article as I am in America as I write this. However, I will be back in São Paulo before the next Spotlight reaches your home (or computer) so please get back in touch. I miss you all, and NEED feedback if these articles are to be of any use to the British Society.
Read MoreAfter being demonized in the past, several studies appeared pointing to the fact that eggs were safe to consume. Now, a new report, published in The Journal of the American Medical Association from March 15, combining data from six earlier studies, found a 6 percent increased risk of cardiovascular disease when the average number of eggs consumed per day went up by half an egg. The team from Northwestern University in the USA analyzed data pooled from six studies involving a total of 29.615 people followed up for a median of 17.5 years.
Read MoreNearly 14 years ago, my daughter and I were grieving the death of my mother, and it seemed nothing could lift our spirits. Then we got Fluffy, a bouncing bundle of gray and white puppy, and everything changed.
Read MoreThe English-Speaking Union seeks to build skills and confidence in communication and give individuals the opportunity to realise their full potential.
Read MoreThe English-Speaking Union was founded in the belief that more effective communication between nations would lead to improved global understanding and ultimately, world peace. This belief holds true today and there are currently 54 international English-Speaking Unions spanning the globe from Albania to Yemen.
Read MoreCasa de Vidro, Casa da Imagem, Red Bull Station, Casa de Francisca, Memorial da Resistência & Casa Bola.
Read MoreProject Gold is an initiative entirely instigated and led by a group of pupils at St. Paul’s who want to promote and support the inclusion of para-athletes in sports in Brazil and around the world. They have set up a partnership with NGL Cria Brasil and support them by fundraising through events and the sale of merchandise.
Read MoreThis new school is the biggest single social project that the Cultura has ever undertaken and the total investment of nearly R$17 million covered not only the construction and fitting out of this brand-new school but also doubling the size of the adjacent creche of the Anglican Institute.
Read MoreI think they picked me for my motivational skills. Everyone says they have to work twice as hard when I am around.
Read MoreLet’s spare a thought for the people suffering from the various tragic events which have occurred during the last few weeks. If you want your event to be a success you need to let your public know about it, and what better place than the Spotlight Calendar. It is free and avoids clashes with other events.
Read MoreWe have reached the end of 2018, an incredible year for the Fundação Britânica and British Society!
Read MoreThe Conviviality Centre, our new project for the elderly, is back again in 2019! The evaluation we received from the elderly, users of our Conviviality Centre, was extremely positive. The project that we inaugurated in October 2018 received an overall rating of 4.92 on a scale from 1 to 5. This was the same score received by the Fundação Britânica staff that was responsible for managing the activities.
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 MoreOld man Schweitzer, 88, with tears rolling from his eyes watched his over forty years of work being partially destroyed by the insurgents. He thanked God that his beloved wife Helène Breslau Schweitzer (1879-1957) had left this earth six years before, after forty-four years of hard dedication and tough times beside her husband, despite long and severe suffering due to the ailment that victimized her for years on end.
Read MoreDr. Michael Smith has begun this year with some optimistic news about a new drug that can delay and minimize the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. But, alas, Alzheimer’s can’t (yet?) be cured.
One of his suggestions: “getting plenty of exercise”, prompts me to remind readers of my recent “Walkie-Talkie” invitation. Although it has been very hot recently, I have already started walking with one friend on Wednesday mornings, and by the time you read this I hope the weather will have cooled down enough to encourage more of you to join us.
Read MoreAs most infectious diseases have been controlled after antibiotics were discovered, and the use of vaccines against viral diseases became widespread, the 21st century faces new challenges.
Read MoreIn past issues I wondered whatever happened to the Welsh in São Paulo and the once active St. David Society. Some years ago (and this is a true but unbelievable fact created by the highly paid European Bureaucrats, and this is well before anyone had thought of Brexit) and I guess it also explains why there is no more St David’s in São Paulo.
Read MoreWith the new fashion of people wanting to adopt dogs, and the flourishing businesses of pet shops and veterinary clinics, it might help those who have never had a dog to take some advice from a book called “May I Pet Your Dog?” by Stephanie Calmenson. The sub-title is The How-to Guide for Kids Meeting Dogs and Dogs Meeting Kids. Everyone hopes that the first encounter will be a pleasant one, and lead to a long and happy relationship.
Read MoreThere are two painting exhibitions on at Caixa Cultural, Praça da Sé, 111 T.: 3321-4400, until March 31st, Tue-Sun, 9h -19h – entrance free. Both are about immigration and how immigrants integrate into the new community or form ghettos.
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.
