Members
Where to Meet Us
Coffee Morning
Thu, 16.09.10 11:00 - 13:00
Where?
IEN (Institut d'Estudies Nord-americans), Via Augusta 123, Atico (FGC Sant Gervasi)
This monthly meeting gives members and those interested in joining the BWN a chance to meet, hear about and sign up for forthcoming events, and learn more about the BWN. Coffee mornings are always followed by Cheap & Cheerful an inexpensive “menu del dia” at a nearby restaurant.
Cost
Free for members
Contact
Alejandra Ruiz
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Cocktail with our Prez
Thu, 16.09.10 19:30 - 21:30
Where?
El Jardi de l'Angel
Hotel Catalonia Albinoni
Portal de l’Angel 17
Website
Metro station: Plaza Catalunya
Cost
Pay-your-own
Contact
Alejandra Ruiz
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Film Night
Mon, 20.09.10 TBC
Where?
Please email Anuradha for details.
Our monthly Film Night has become one of BWN’s most popular evening activities.
By vote, we select an English language movie that shows as “original version” (i.e. that has not been dubbed into Spanish) at an easy-to-reach Barcelona theatre.
We typically shoot for an early evening start time, meeting c. 19:30-19:45 at the theatre so that everybody can individually buy her ticket before the show starts. Often, many of us join up for a drink or dinner afterwards. And the popcorn & shake during the movie are anyway optional!
Cost
Pay-your-own-ticket.
Contact
Anuradha Ghemawat
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Are you a BWN member and have a story you'd like to share about life in and around Barcelona? We welcome your entries. Feel free to e-mail us with your ideas.