Portsmouth Hispanic Society

Thursday 1st September - Roman Spain,  a presentation by Richard Swaineat

The Roman Empire invaded Hispania in 218 BC finally defeating their rivals, the Carthaginians, after a twelve year war. The economic potential of the territory was quickly realised resulting in a six hundred year Roman presence on the Iberian Peninsula until the Roman Empire collapsed in the fifth century AD.

The evening's entertainment includes the usual light tapas buffet plus a short review of topical news from the Iberian peninsula, and perhaps beyond.

Thursday 6th October - Bears, Bullets, and Beans - a presentation by Nigel Tailyour.

Two pensioners ride a motorcycle with a tent and primus stove from Ushuaia to Alaska meeting a President, some wild bears, and too many guns in the "world's most dangerous city". Travelling from Brazil to Ushuaia is the same distance as London to Islamabad. From there they headed north on the infamous Ruta 40 and crossed the Andes heading for the Atacama desert. Eventually they arrived in Alaska. Nigel and Sharyn will be giving us a talk about their epic trip along the Pan American Highway by motorcycle. Please join us and hear their tale

The evening's entertainment includes the usual light tapas buffet plus a short review of topical news from the Iberian peninsula, and perhaps beyond.

Meetings are conducted in English. Any Spanish spoken will be translated.

Non-members are very welcome provided they are at least 18 years of age. A nominal entrance fee will be charged for all non-members. Meetings will be recorded and uploaded to our website. For details email info@spanishportsmouth.org.uk or visit: https://spanishportsmouth.org.uk

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