In October 2008 the Porto-Bristol Association had the opportunity to study Roman art and architecture through the "Vale do Sousa", in Northern Portugal. This one day special Itinerary, organised by Doctor Duarte Pinheiro and Anabela Marques, proved a resounding success for the 14 members that went along. A first class tour of some of the beautiful historical monuments / churches in the region, with lots of useful information by our Guide, made the day very interesting. In addition a good lunch was provided in the Quinta de Cedovezas. At the end of the day it was on to see the house [View Full Entry]

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This was the year for the Porto-Bristol Association to go to visit our fellow members in England The lucky 12 arrived in Bristol for a wonderful five days of fine Hospitality, good Food, great Scenery and beautiful Weather! Words from our President Peter Evens, to the President of the Bristol- Porto Association, on our return to Portugal:- "This has proved a resounding Success all-round, and one which will Hard to forget, and will be talked about for many years to come !" "We would like to pass on our very grateful thanks to all the members of the BOA for their [View Full Entry]

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In March 2008 the "Porto-Bristol Association" went dancing along the Yellow Brick Road all the way to the "Casa da Música" in Porto. This was for a rather special Concert, performed by the "Orquestra Nacional do Porto" , who played the music score for the complete Judy Garland film. Afterwards 19 members followed the road to the "Shakesbeer" restaurant, for an enjoyable lunch. In April, the second event for this year was a walk/gathering in the "Parque da Cidade" (Porto), followed by a talk by Maria João Tavares (member of the Association) [View Full Entry]

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To end the year (2007) in our traditional manner the PBA members gathered for our Annual Dinner at the Oporto Cricket & Lawn Tennis Club. With 28 people present this turned out to be a great evening, with good food, raffle prizes and a lot of socializing. A questionnaire was completed by members to help with the planning of future activities / events, The President Peter Evens thanked the members who had supported the PBA through the year and outlined the planned activities for 2008, leading to a lot of anticipation for the new year [View Full Entry]

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In November 2007 Mrs Cora Aspey, the President of the “Porto Bristol Assoçiacão” for all these years decided to return to the United Kingdom to be closer to her family. Cora had continued the work for many years that her husband the Reverend Albert Aspey had started. We all wish Cora, and her Cat, every happiness in their new home, in Monmouth. The President Elect Peter Evens, whose parents used to live in Clifton, Bristol, joined Cora and some other Association members, for a cream tea at the Oporto Cricket & Lawn Tennis Club to say farewell. [View Full Entry]

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Porquê e Para Quê a Associação Porto - Bristol? O tratado de geminação das cidades Porto/Bristol data de 11/04/1984 e foi assinado pelo Eng. António Guilherme Paulo Valada, na qualidade de Presidente da Câmara Municipal do Porto. Pela parte inglesa foi assinado pelo Lord Mayor, de então, Councillar Frederick Apperly. Há duas cópias da carta de geminação. Em Bristol está exposta na “ Mansion House” e, no Porto, encontra-se na posse da Câmara Municipal. As relações comercias entre estas duas cidades já existem há cinco séculos. Transcrevendo a carta de geminação,& [View Full Entry]

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