14th November 2013 Beirut, Lebanon
Almost every week in Beirut is a rollercoaster. Every Monday morning we set out what we hope to achieve, and then try not to be buffeted by McMillan’s famous ‘events, dear boy, events’. Here are ten of the things we did last week: Held three Remembrance Day services, in Tripoli, Beirut and Saida. There are […]
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9th November 2012 Beirut, Lebanon
This weekend, Beirut will come together for the marathon. There is no more striking example of unity, common purpose and the best of the Lebanese spirit. The road is a great leveller – it does not ask your confessional group or political allegiance. A small group of Ambassadors always join in, slowly. This year, they […]
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4th November 2011 New York, USA
As my Monster Month of training draws to a close and I enter the final 36 hours before the New York City Marathon on Sunday, I’d like to take this opportunity to praise the efforts of those involved and the causes which are being supported by thousands of competitors. Within the British Consulate in New […]
3rd October 2011 New York, USA
With one month to go until the New York City Marathon, I am about to enter what is often called the “Monster Month” – the month that involves the most intense, grueling and critical final weeks of training. It is said that a runner’s efforts during their “Monster Month” can make or break their success […]
3rd October 2011 New York, USA
With one month to go until the New York City Marathon, I am about to enter what is often called the “Monster Month” – the month that involves the most intense, grueling and critical final weeks of training. It is said that a runner’s efforts during their “Monster Month” can make or break their success […]
4th April 2011
Sounds like a great deal in these days of expensive fuel! But this is the challenge to schools and colleges competing in the XXVIIth Shell Eco Marathon in May – to build vehicles able to achieve this goal and win the race. 5 Hungarian teams are participating this year. And on Friday one of the […]
23rd November 2010 New York, USA
Guest blog: Mike Niles, British Consulate-General, New York Running from Queens to Manhattan over the Queensboro Bridge was silent – no shouting, no music – just the sound of heavy breathing and quickened steps. Turning right onto 1st Avenue in Manhattan is a daunting prospect; a sea of heads ahead, banners and cheers, and an […]
29th October 2010 New York, USA
Congratulations to Glenda Bailey OBE and Tony Walton who became the first recipients of the St George‘s Society Anglo-American Cultural Awards this week. The glittering event, on October 25, began with the first US performance of Stephen Sondheim’s Evening Primrose, starring celebrated British actress Angela Lansbury CBE. The night also featured performances from Alan Cumming OBE and Jim Dale […]
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