THE NEWS BULLETIN OF THE BRITISH COMMUNITY IN SÃO PAULO
Lots of the activities occurred in the community during the last few months and are fully covered in this issue which I hope you will enjoy.
We would like to congratulate the British Society team, and Rachel Govier, the chair lady, for an excellent Queens´ Birthday celebration which was enjoyed by almost 300 guests.
Read MoreOn Thursday, the 9th of May, the British Society São Paulo organised the traditional Queen’s Birthday Party, a beneficent event at which the fundraising activities were held to benefit the social programmes developed by Fundação Britânica that assists the elderly who are in a vulnerable situation.
Read MoreThe Welfare Department of the Fundação Britânica is responsible for the management of social programs. Welfare is composed of a team of four: Isabela, coordinator of social projects, Ana, social projects assistant, Marina, social educator and Rachel Govier, member of the Board and current president of the FBB.
Read MoreThese are the main indicators of our social work for the community and for the elderly cause between April and May 2019.
Read MoreOur first Churrasco of the year took place on the 27th of April and was held at St Paul’s School, with 120 guests attending the event.
Read MoreA number of human foods are dangerous to pets. Many of these foods may seem tasty to our pets but can prove deadly if eaten. It can be very tempting to offer pets food from the table, but pets should not be given human food unless recommended by your veterinarian.
Read MoreCaledonian 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 MoreAfter a week of intense competition and cultural exchange, the winner of the ESU International Public Speaking Competition 2019 is Ennio from Spain. The six finalists beat dozens of other contestants from all over the world, each the winner of their own national public speaking competition, to take part in the final at the Royal Institution today. They were asked to speak on the theme: ‘Nature is a common language.’
Read MoreI know a man who is addicted to brake fluid. He says he can stop anytime
I stayed up all night to see where the sun went. Then it dawned on me.
What does a clock do when it is hungry. It goes back four seconds.
When chemists die, they barium.
Read MoreA kind word and expression of concern from a physician can have a far more powerful effect on patients than was previously thought. A growing body of evidence suggests that offering kindness, empathy, or words of encouragement leads to better patient engagement, a more trusting relationship, better health outcomes, and a less stressful practice for clinicians.
Read MoreThe conclusion of eight decades of scientific research (quoted in “The Longevity Project” by Howard Friedman and Leslie Martin) is that compassion and belonging are greater keys to longevity than obsessing over what we eat or how much we exercise.
Read MoreThe Brasiliana Collection on the 4th and 5th floors of the Itaú Cultural, on Av. Paulista, 149, is an initiative of Olavo Setubal, who believed that it was important to tell the story of Brazil.
Read MoreEarlier this term the Independent Schools Inspectorate conducted an inspection at St. Paul’s, and we are delighted to share that our school was judged as excellent in all aspects!
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.
