566 result(s) for swimming
'The Olympic Spirit', By Jonathan Knott, British Ambassador To Hungary
- 24 Apr 2012 9:02 AM
- sport
Last week I beat an Olympic champion at tennis. OK, an ex-Olympic champion. A water-polo ex-Olympic champion. And it was Wii tennis (the video game). And he’d never played before. But a win’s a win, right? It was at a fantastic event which the Embassy supported. A competition for able-bodied children and children with disabilities to celebrate 100 days to go to the London Olympics.
The Margaret Island Budapest Water Tower Reopens
- 23 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
On May 2nd 2012 the famous landmark reopens to the public with the first Hungarian visual exhibition. The more than a 101-year-old Margaret Island Water Tower is an industrial monument of Budapest, which is situated on Margaret Island, one of the most beautiful islands of the Danube, which runs through whole Europe and flows between Buda and Pest.
"Virtual Olympics" With Disabled Children In Hungary
- 23 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- sport
On 18 April the British Embassy in Budapest, Semmelweis University’s Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences and Virtual Sport Association organised Virtual Olympics in the Athletic Hall of the Faculty of Physical Education. The aim of the competition was to raise awareness of the equal importance of the Olympic and Paralympic Games and to give opportunity for disabled children to do ...
Escape From Budapest To Mimpi Resort Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia
- 19 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- travel
Set on the shore of the pebble beach at Tulamben; looking onto sacred Mount Agung; right in front of the world’s most accessible dives sites, this resort recreates the feeling of a traditional fishing residence - in a uniquely first class way. High-ceiling rooms complete with marble and thatched-roofs, a sea-front restaurant and pool, the spa, and a dive center are all linked by limestone ...
Seedling Trust’s History, Background And Mission In Hungary
- 23 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The Seedling Trust’s mission is to improve the lives of severely disabled children in municipally-run facilities in Budapest, Hungary. Founded in 2009, the Trust seeks to become an enduring and significant source of help for children with severe physical and mental limitations who are institutionalized because their families are unable or unwilling to care for them.
Hungary’s Equestrian Sector To Be Developed
- 8 Mar 2012 8:01 AM
- sport
"The Government has approved an equestrian programme named after ‘Kincsem’, the historic Hungarian racehorse. This programme aims to develop the Hungarian equestrian sector and ensure its sustainability, integrating national equestrian education culture, horse riding tourism, stud farms, equestrian sports, hippotherapy and horse racing.
History Of Rudas Bath In Budapest
- 28 Feb 2012 8:01 AM
- health & wellness
"The centerpiece of the bath today, the Turkish bath, was built during the 16th century in the period of the Turkish occupation. Below the 10 m diameter dome, sustained by 8 pillars, there is an octagonal pool. The thermal bath has been visited from 1936 on exclusively by men. The swimming pool, operating as a therapeutic swimming facility and with a sauna, was built in 1896.
Escape From Budapest To Saree Samui, Thailand
- 14 Feb 2012 12:00 AM
- travel
The Saree Samui resort is a stunning four-star residence, combining a harmonious blend of traditional Thai and modern styles. It's a true haven of tranquility, set in a 'green' Samui environment. The eco-conscious resort spreads over 4 acres and features a total of 53 boutique villas in 'village architecture', of course all come with modern amenities. For a relaxing beach getaway from winter in ...
Escape From Budapest To Sunset Beach Samui
- 6 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- travel
Known as the Coconut Island, Koh Samui is well-known as a dream vacation destination, now especially attractive during the snowy winter in Hungary. A better kept secret is The Sunset Beach Resort & Spa in Thailand.
This luxury boutique property, located directly on the long powdery sand beach, enjoys spectacular views of the coast and nearby islands. The resort sits amidst inspiring ...
This luxury boutique property, located directly on the long powdery sand beach, enjoys spectacular views of the coast and nearby islands. The resort sits amidst inspiring ...
'The Olympic Spirit', By Jonathan Knott, British Ambassador To Hungary
- 24 Apr 2012 9:02 AM
- sport
Last week I beat an Olympic champion at tennis. OK, an ex-Olympic champion. A water-polo ex-Olympic champion. And it was Wii tennis (the video game). And he’d never played before. But a win’s a win, right? It was at a fantastic event which the Embassy supported. A competition for able-bodied children and children with disabilities to celebrate 100 days to go to the London Olympics.
The Margaret Island Budapest Water Tower Reopens
- 23 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
On May 2nd 2012 the famous landmark reopens to the public with the first Hungarian visual exhibition. The more than a 101-year-old Margaret Island Water Tower is an industrial monument of Budapest, which is situated on Margaret Island, one of the most beautiful islands of the Danube, which runs through whole Europe and flows between Buda and Pest.
"Virtual Olympics" With Disabled Children In Hungary
- 23 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- sport
On 18 April the British Embassy in Budapest, Semmelweis University’s Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences and Virtual Sport Association organised Virtual Olympics in the Athletic Hall of the Faculty of Physical Education. The aim of the competition was to raise awareness of the equal importance of the Olympic and Paralympic Games and to give opportunity for disabled children to do ...
Escape From Budapest To Mimpi Resort Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia
- 19 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- travel
Set on the shore of the pebble beach at Tulamben; looking onto sacred Mount Agung; right in front of the world’s most accessible dives sites, this resort recreates the feeling of a traditional fishing residence - in a uniquely first class way. High-ceiling rooms complete with marble and thatched-roofs, a sea-front restaurant and pool, the spa, and a dive center are all linked by limestone ...
Seedling Trust’s History, Background And Mission In Hungary
- 23 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The Seedling Trust’s mission is to improve the lives of severely disabled children in municipally-run facilities in Budapest, Hungary. Founded in 2009, the Trust seeks to become an enduring and significant source of help for children with severe physical and mental limitations who are institutionalized because their families are unable or unwilling to care for them.
Hungary’s Equestrian Sector To Be Developed
- 8 Mar 2012 8:01 AM
- sport
"The Government has approved an equestrian programme named after ‘Kincsem’, the historic Hungarian racehorse. This programme aims to develop the Hungarian equestrian sector and ensure its sustainability, integrating national equestrian education culture, horse riding tourism, stud farms, equestrian sports, hippotherapy and horse racing.
History Of Rudas Bath In Budapest
- 28 Feb 2012 8:01 AM
- health & wellness
"The centerpiece of the bath today, the Turkish bath, was built during the 16th century in the period of the Turkish occupation. Below the 10 m diameter dome, sustained by 8 pillars, there is an octagonal pool. The thermal bath has been visited from 1936 on exclusively by men. The swimming pool, operating as a therapeutic swimming facility and with a sauna, was built in 1896.
Escape From Budapest To Saree Samui, Thailand
- 14 Feb 2012 12:00 AM
- travel
The Saree Samui resort is a stunning four-star residence, combining a harmonious blend of traditional Thai and modern styles. It's a true haven of tranquility, set in a 'green' Samui environment. The eco-conscious resort spreads over 4 acres and features a total of 53 boutique villas in 'village architecture', of course all come with modern amenities. For a relaxing beach getaway from winter in ...
Escape From Budapest To Sunset Beach Samui
- 6 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- travel
Known as the Coconut Island, Koh Samui is well-known as a dream vacation destination, now especially attractive during the snowy winter in Hungary. A better kept secret is The Sunset Beach Resort & Spa in Thailand.
This luxury boutique property, located directly on the long powdery sand beach, enjoys spectacular views of the coast and nearby islands. The resort sits amidst inspiring ...
This luxury boutique property, located directly on the long powdery sand beach, enjoys spectacular views of the coast and nearby islands. The resort sits amidst inspiring ...