March 21, 2012
Wednesday March 21st 2012 sees the return of The Gaucho International Polo at the O2 as Nacho Figueras’ Argentina goes up against Jamie Morrison’s England in a highly-charged contest full of passion, speed and intensity.
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Visit www.gauchopolo.com for full event details
February 29, 2012
Los ñoquis del 29! – Wednesday 29th February
For Members of the Society and friends, everybody is welcome. Traditional gnocchi meal taken to Argentina by Italian immigrants. The Anglo-Argentine Society invites you to ”Los Noquis del 29”. The Menu includes one of Luis’ famous empanadas and a big plate of gnocchi with Bolognese sauce. VEGETARIAN option available if requested in advance. Drinks not included but sold at a discounted price. Book your ticket early as the capacity of the restaurant is limited to 35 people.
7.15pm
El Gaucho Restaurant – Chelsea Farmers Market – 125 Sydney St. London SW3 6NR
£15 A-A S Members
£18 Non-Members
For tickets call the society secretary on 020 7235 9505 or email on info@angloargentinesociety.co.uk
Historical Background of “Los ñoquis del 29”
Serving gnocchis on the 29th of each month originates from a legend going back to the VIII century.
There lived at that time in Nicosia (Asia Major) a young doctor called Pantaleon who, after converting to Christianity, pilgrimaged throughout Northern Italy. There he performed miraculous cures for which he was canonized. On a certain occasion when he asked some Venetian peasants for bread, these invited him to join their humble table. In his gratitude he foretold for them a year of bountiful fishing and harvests. The prophecy came true as well as many other miracles. St. Pantaleon was consecrated, alongside St. Mark, patron saint of Venice.
This occurred on a 29th, this being the reason why that day is remembered with a simple dish represented by gnocchi. The accompanying ritual of placing money underneath the plate symbolizes the wish for new blessings.
December 9, 2011
Friday 9th December at Canning House, 2 Belgrave Square, SW1X 8PJ
Join us at our traditional Christmas Party with carols, food, wine and a raffle! Let’s celebrate the end of 2011 together and usher in a successful 2012!!
It is a very lively event, well attended by members and their friends. Good food, drinks, carols and “villancicos” to sing and a raffle with great prizes. Just the right event to get everybody into the Xmas mood. And yes we will have “empanadas” and “alfajores”.
Tickets £12 for members and £18 for non members.
To book tickets call 0207 235 9505 or email info@angloargentinesociety.co.uk
December 5, 2011
Anglo-Latin American Foundation presents A Light to the world Christmas Carol Service.
Featuring:
Shannon Smart & Alan Hawkshaw
The London Oratory School Schola Choir
Katherine Prado
Monday 5th December 2011, 7.15pm
St James’s Roman Catholic Church (Spanish Place)
22 George St, London, W1U 3QY
Tickets:
Adults £20 (carol service and reception)
Children Under 12 years free
For tickets send a stamped self addressed envelope together with a cheque made payable the Anglo-Latin American Foundation (ALAF) to The Organiser, Woodland House, St Helier Road, St Albans, AL4 9LQ. Please include how many tickets you want and your name address, telephone number and email.
November 17, 2011
Song recital
at
Schott music shop
Thursday 17 November – 7pm
Admission free
The Argentine soprano Susana Gilardoni will be giving a song recital on 17 November. Admission is free. We hope to see you there.
Susana Gilardoni soprano
Adrian Hobbs pianist
Songs by:
Bellini, Respighi, Donizetti, Rachmaninov,Tchaikowsky, Dvorak, Rodrigo, Guastavino, Iglesias -Villoud, Piazzola
Schott Music Shop
48 Great Malborough Street
London W1F 7BB
