The Royal British Club is organizing a St. George’s Day celebration on Wednesday 23rd April at the Lisbon Sports Club, Casal da Carregueira, Belas 2605-313. Members of the British Historical Society of Portugal are invited to attend at a cost of €45 per person.
If you are a member of the RBC or RBL you should book as instructed in the e-mail you will have received from these organizations.
If you are not a member of the RBC or RBL you should book through the RBC by emailing Matthew Esteves, the RBC events manager at rbceventsmanagement@gmail.com
Please note that the BHSP will not be taking bookings. More information, including the menu, follows below.
With best wishes,
Edward Godfrey
Chair – British Historical Society of Portugal
Draft Agenda for the St George’s Day Celebration
Wednesday April 23rd, 2025
Lisbon Sports Club – Belas
11.15 Meet outside the clubhouse no later than 11.15am
(A brief welcome and explanation of events will take place)
11.20 Croquet “Have-A-Go” session
Tour and Talk about the Lisbon Sports Club’s history in the clubrooms
(1 or 2 x 20-30 min sessions)
12:30 Welcome drinks on the balcony
13:00 Welcome and Introduction by the Chair, The Royal British Club
Grace
13:15 Buffet Lunch – Main course
14.15 Reading – This is England: from Richard II (William Shakespeare)
by Valerie Braddell
14.25 Buffet Lunch – Desserts (Includes scones kindly made by Barbara Flynn )
c. 15.00 Talk by HM Ambassador to Portugal and Cabo Verde or the Consul.
The Loyal Toast
- HM The King
- His Excellency the President of the Republic of Portugal
Coffee/Tea
c. 15.30 Thanks and Closing Remarks, Chair RBC
Also planned is to have a display board set up which provides a bit of history about St George including some fun facts including things many people will now know about St George.
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