Introduction to the Community Council
Welcome
The British Community Council, Lisbon, brings together English speaking people from many walks of life to enjoy a wide variety of social, sporting and cultural events and helps support many charitable organisations. It offers opportunities to make new friends, discover new activities, explore Portugal and keep in touch with the English speaking community. Our members represent a broad spectrum of nationalities and range from those who have lived in the Lisbon area for many years to recent arrivals. New members to any of our member organisations are always very welcome and have found joining one or more of the activities a good way to meet people and to settle into a new country. Each member activity is run and organised independently.
Events
There is a busy programme of events running throughout the year. These include weekly and monthly regular activities as well as seasonal events. The many organisations cater for all age groups and interests and new ideas are always welcome. The following list (by no means exhaustive) gives you an idea of the activities:
- Families: All school events, Church services, barbecues
- Daytime Activities: Bridge, club and business lunches, bazaars, walks
- Evening Entertainment: Pub / quiz nights, lectures, dinner / dance evenings, theatre
- Sporting Activities: Hockey, cricket, rugby, football, Scottish country dancing, golf, tennis, squash, sailing etc.
- Weekends Away: Sight-seeing, golf, cultural (historical) trips etc.
- Charities: Trash and Treasure (shop), Retirement Home, British Charitable Funds, WRVS, Riding for the Disabled, British Legion
If you are looking for information about any one of our member organisations or would like to join one or more please visit our Members Page for details and contact information.
Sponsors
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Hennessy's Irish Pub
Rua Cais do Sodré, 32 á 38, 1200 Lisboa
Upcoming Events
15 February (Mon.)
St. Julian's School Half Term Holiday
15 February (Mon.)
St. Dominic's School Mid-Term Break.
16 February (Tue.)
Carnival Holiday.
24 February (Wed.)
Friends of the British Cemetery fund-raising event in London.
02 March (Tue.)
St. Andrew's Society Annual General Meeting.
Latest News
Stamp Appeal
posted: 13 January 2010
Trash & Treasure in Need of Helpers
posted: 11 January 2010
The Womens Royal Voluntary Service in 2009
posted: 4 January 2010
Guided Tours in English at the Botanical Garden
posted: 17 September 2009
Upcoming Events and News at Estrela Hall
posted: 14 September 2009
Mailing List
We regularly send out reminders of upcoming events and other news. If you would like to receive this information via email please go to our mailing list page for more information and to sign up.
