42 result(s) for british month in Community & Culture
'Better Together', By Jonathan Knott, British Ambassador To Hungary
- 24 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
I’m very proud of how inclusive a place the UK is. We welcome all kinds of people: whatever their race, religion or minority group. And there are great benefits from doing that. I believe this attitude is not just good for the people who come to the UK or who live there and are not “traditional Britons”. But that Britain is a much better and more prosperous place because of our open and inclusive ...
Xpat Report: Budapest Teaching Opportunities At International Schools
- 7 Jun 2012 10:30 AM
- community & culture
Dulcie Copeland, a British primary school teacher started her international journey this time last year. She had taught at a primary school in Kent, England for many years and was ready for a change. "I thought it would be a nice idea to see other countries and experience other cultures while doing a job that I really enjoy," Dulcie says. So she looked at the opportunities in international ...
'Holding Back The Tears', By Jonathan Knott, British Ambassador To Hungary
- 21 May 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
I’ve been away from Budapest for the last two weeks. For the first time I went back to London to the annual gathering of all British Ambassadors from around the world. It was my first time there and so I wasn’t sure what to expect. But the week was really good.
Money To Burn - Hungary Leads The Way Helping Autistic Children
- 2 Mar 2012 8:02 AM
- community & culture
"In the USA, turning Dollar bills into ashes is verboten. Title 18, Section 333 of the U.S. Code says that if one does, the offender “…shall be fined not more than $100 or imprisoned not more than six months, or both.”
Gong With The Wind By Greg Dorey, British Ambassador To Hungary
- 13 Dec 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"The traditional and the modern are about to come together at beautiful Gödöllő Palace, the venue for most of the Ministerial meetings under the Hungarian EU Presidency. I had not been to the Palace for some 20 years, when it was in ruinous condition.
Gift Of Life, Tolerance Without Boundaries By Greg Dorey, British Ambassador To Hungary
- 7 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- community & culture
"I am just travelling slowly back to Budapest through driving snow, having spent the afternoon in the West Hungarian city of Győr. I had discussions with the Mayor (recently made Head of the Hungarian Olympic Committee); the Chairman of the County Council; the "Kisalfold" newspaper, a British investment (who also interviewed me for their next edition); and the Rector of Győr's impressive and ...
'A Little Help From My Friends' By Greg Dorey, British Ambassador To Hungary
- 1 Dec 2010 8:30 AM
- community & culture
"Although preparations for the Hungarian EU Presidency are now gathering pace, ordinary life does not stop. And we know how accidents, natural disasters or international events can throw out the best laid plans.
'Sharing Best Practice' By British Ambassador Greg Dorey
- 22 Nov 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"Taking on the rotating EU Presidency for the first time is a huge challenge (even with the reduced Presidency role following the Lisbon Treaty). And it's a massive learning opportunity too. Thankfully there are many friends standing by to help out at this difficult time and the UK is one of the foremost.
Budapest Bonfire Night: Expats Double Charity Fun + Funds
- 12 Nov 2010 7:00 AM
- community & culture
The international community in Hungary came together last Friday to raise HUF 1.5 million for charity - over twice the amount donated on the 5th of November last year.
'Better Together', By Jonathan Knott, British Ambassador To Hungary
- 24 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
I’m very proud of how inclusive a place the UK is. We welcome all kinds of people: whatever their race, religion or minority group. And there are great benefits from doing that. I believe this attitude is not just good for the people who come to the UK or who live there and are not “traditional Britons”. But that Britain is a much better and more prosperous place because of our open and inclusive ...
Xpat Report: Budapest Teaching Opportunities At International Schools
- 7 Jun 2012 10:30 AM
- community & culture
Dulcie Copeland, a British primary school teacher started her international journey this time last year. She had taught at a primary school in Kent, England for many years and was ready for a change. "I thought it would be a nice idea to see other countries and experience other cultures while doing a job that I really enjoy," Dulcie says. So she looked at the opportunities in international ...
'Holding Back The Tears', By Jonathan Knott, British Ambassador To Hungary
- 21 May 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
I’ve been away from Budapest for the last two weeks. For the first time I went back to London to the annual gathering of all British Ambassadors from around the world. It was my first time there and so I wasn’t sure what to expect. But the week was really good.
Money To Burn - Hungary Leads The Way Helping Autistic Children
- 2 Mar 2012 8:02 AM
- community & culture
"In the USA, turning Dollar bills into ashes is verboten. Title 18, Section 333 of the U.S. Code says that if one does, the offender “…shall be fined not more than $100 or imprisoned not more than six months, or both.”
Gong With The Wind By Greg Dorey, British Ambassador To Hungary
- 13 Dec 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"The traditional and the modern are about to come together at beautiful Gödöllő Palace, the venue for most of the Ministerial meetings under the Hungarian EU Presidency. I had not been to the Palace for some 20 years, when it was in ruinous condition.
Gift Of Life, Tolerance Without Boundaries By Greg Dorey, British Ambassador To Hungary
- 7 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- community & culture
"I am just travelling slowly back to Budapest through driving snow, having spent the afternoon in the West Hungarian city of Győr. I had discussions with the Mayor (recently made Head of the Hungarian Olympic Committee); the Chairman of the County Council; the "Kisalfold" newspaper, a British investment (who also interviewed me for their next edition); and the Rector of Győr's impressive and ...
'A Little Help From My Friends' By Greg Dorey, British Ambassador To Hungary
- 1 Dec 2010 8:30 AM
- community & culture
"Although preparations for the Hungarian EU Presidency are now gathering pace, ordinary life does not stop. And we know how accidents, natural disasters or international events can throw out the best laid plans.
'Sharing Best Practice' By British Ambassador Greg Dorey
- 22 Nov 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"Taking on the rotating EU Presidency for the first time is a huge challenge (even with the reduced Presidency role following the Lisbon Treaty). And it's a massive learning opportunity too. Thankfully there are many friends standing by to help out at this difficult time and the UK is one of the foremost.
Budapest Bonfire Night: Expats Double Charity Fun + Funds
- 12 Nov 2010 7:00 AM
- community & culture
The international community in Hungary came together last Friday to raise HUF 1.5 million for charity - over twice the amount donated on the 5th of November last year.