8 result(s) for robert burns day in Community & Culture
Budapest Expat Dougie Arnott Awarded Medal For Services To UK-Hungary Relations
- 17 Jan 2019 1:47 PM
- community & culture
Long-term expat Mr. Douglas Arnott was awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the UK’s New Year’s Honours list for 2019, having served as the Chairman of the Robert Burns International Foundation in Hungary for the last five years.
Xpat Guide: 2018 Burns Celebrations
- 25 Jan 2018 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Tonight many expats around the world will sing a Scottish song, probably after a wee dram of whiskey, and perhaps some haggis, to celebrate the birthday of Robert Burns. In Budapest there are a whole host of Burns Night events taking place this year, not all on January 25th, here’s your guide to what’s on here in honour of the man Hungarians call the Scottish Petőfi.
Xpats Stir Up A Soup To Help Homeless
- 19 Jan 2017 7:30 AM
- community & culture
Hungarians make jokes about Scots being a bit thrifty, but the team at The Caledonia might make them reconsider... With temperatures plummeting to nearly -20°C, local staff and expat customers of this Scottish pub have been donating ingredients and time to make hundreds of litres of soup for the homeless in Budapest.
Celebrating Immortal Rabbie Burns In Budapest
- 7 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The Scots certainly know how to party and did exactly that over 3 days here in Budapest at the end of January to celebrate the birthday of their most famous poet Robert Burns. More than 450 tartan revellers enjoyed three consecutive events at The Caledonia Scottish Bar (Friday), The Corinthia Grand Hotel ('Big Burns Supper' on Saturday) and The Scottish Mission ('Wee Burns Supper' on Tuesday). ...
Tesco Named RBIF Sponsor Of The Year In Hungary By Robin Marshall
- 24 Jan 2012 8:06 AM
- community & culture
The name of the Robert Burns International Foundation Sponsor of the Year was revealed to a crowd of 75,000 on January 14, 2012, with Sir Alex Ferguson, manager of Manchester United Football Club, and the RBIF’s Honorary President, presenting the trophy to David Wood, commercial director of Tesco Global Áruházak Zrt.
Desert Fund-Raisers Back In Budapest
- 16 Apr 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
Two Budapest-based expats have returned safe and sound from a gruelling fund-raising effort running across the Sahara desert to generate funds for mother and child units at the 2nd Department of Paediatrics of Semmelweis University (SOTE II).
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall to visit SOTE 2
- 22 Mar 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"Her Royal Highness visited the 2nd Department of Paediatrics of Semmelweis University in Budapest's 9th District and met staff and patients. She viewed the rheumatology, immunology, oncology and day care centres within the hospital, as it provides care for over one hundred thousand child patients every year.
St Patrick’s Day Gala Dinner On Saturday 20th March At 7.30 In Le Bourbon
- 16 Mar 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
"This is a wonderful opportunity for you to come along with colleagues and friends to sample Irish Hungarian welcome in Budapest. The event includes welcome drinks, Guinness draught beer, a four course dinner with Irish food, traditional Irish music and the famous „Ceilidh” dance. Once again, as last year’s gala dinner proved to be very successful, hospitality will be the hallmarks of the ...
Budapest Expat Dougie Arnott Awarded Medal For Services To UK-Hungary Relations
- 17 Jan 2019 1:47 PM
- community & culture
Long-term expat Mr. Douglas Arnott was awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the UK’s New Year’s Honours list for 2019, having served as the Chairman of the Robert Burns International Foundation in Hungary for the last five years.
Xpat Guide: 2018 Burns Celebrations
- 25 Jan 2018 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Tonight many expats around the world will sing a Scottish song, probably after a wee dram of whiskey, and perhaps some haggis, to celebrate the birthday of Robert Burns. In Budapest there are a whole host of Burns Night events taking place this year, not all on January 25th, here’s your guide to what’s on here in honour of the man Hungarians call the Scottish Petőfi.
Xpats Stir Up A Soup To Help Homeless
- 19 Jan 2017 7:30 AM
- community & culture
Hungarians make jokes about Scots being a bit thrifty, but the team at The Caledonia might make them reconsider... With temperatures plummeting to nearly -20°C, local staff and expat customers of this Scottish pub have been donating ingredients and time to make hundreds of litres of soup for the homeless in Budapest.
Celebrating Immortal Rabbie Burns In Budapest
- 7 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The Scots certainly know how to party and did exactly that over 3 days here in Budapest at the end of January to celebrate the birthday of their most famous poet Robert Burns. More than 450 tartan revellers enjoyed three consecutive events at The Caledonia Scottish Bar (Friday), The Corinthia Grand Hotel ('Big Burns Supper' on Saturday) and The Scottish Mission ('Wee Burns Supper' on Tuesday). ...
Tesco Named RBIF Sponsor Of The Year In Hungary By Robin Marshall
- 24 Jan 2012 8:06 AM
- community & culture
The name of the Robert Burns International Foundation Sponsor of the Year was revealed to a crowd of 75,000 on January 14, 2012, with Sir Alex Ferguson, manager of Manchester United Football Club, and the RBIF’s Honorary President, presenting the trophy to David Wood, commercial director of Tesco Global Áruházak Zrt.
Desert Fund-Raisers Back In Budapest
- 16 Apr 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
Two Budapest-based expats have returned safe and sound from a gruelling fund-raising effort running across the Sahara desert to generate funds for mother and child units at the 2nd Department of Paediatrics of Semmelweis University (SOTE II).
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall to visit SOTE 2
- 22 Mar 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"Her Royal Highness visited the 2nd Department of Paediatrics of Semmelweis University in Budapest's 9th District and met staff and patients. She viewed the rheumatology, immunology, oncology and day care centres within the hospital, as it provides care for over one hundred thousand child patients every year.
St Patrick’s Day Gala Dinner On Saturday 20th March At 7.30 In Le Bourbon
- 16 Mar 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
"This is a wonderful opportunity for you to come along with colleagues and friends to sample Irish Hungarian welcome in Budapest. The event includes welcome drinks, Guinness draught beer, a four course dinner with Irish food, traditional Irish music and the famous „Ceilidh” dance. Once again, as last year’s gala dinner proved to be very successful, hospitality will be the hallmarks of the ...