The Australian New Zealander Catalan Society's Blog

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19506017497204190022026-03-10T11:22:45.808-07:00The Australian New Zealander Catalan Society's BlogA meeting point for Australians, New Zealanders, Catalans and others, living in Catalonia or related to it. This society is based in Barcelona and most of the membres are living in Catalonia or visiting it from time to time. We encourage understanding, friendship and having a good time in this piece of Europe.AuNZCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11878015542689568747noreply@blogger.comBlogger203125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950601749720419002.post-33011358127802517292018-09-13T23:29:00.000-07:002018-09-13T23:29:15.867-07:00AFL Grand Final 2018 in BarcelonaEnjoy the AFL Grand Final 2018 live in Barcelona!<br /> This year we recommend The George Payne (Plaça Urquinaona, 5 BCN), free entrance.<br /> Go early and get your spot in front of the massive HD screen!!!<br /> <br /> <b>The George Payne</b><br /> <b>Plaça Urquinaona 5, BCN.</b><br /> <b>September 29.</b><br /> <b>6:30 am</b><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpT-p-IzDgQScbjQA0TFMmfhzk76Qbynq9VcmG5Zubv-HliNGQRW4f0RejqjHqBHj1-Nxc3Y9NaQXPa2hPJ3Xj78ZSi76YZcZ8PGs0WN7AXWfG7nNFYQBj0j8n3DluNQrfUs8XFKaTBKo/s1600/afl2018.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="399" data-original-width="741" height="172" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpT-p-IzDgQScbjQA0TFMmfhzk76Qbynq9VcmG5Zubv-HliNGQRW4f0RejqjHqBHj1-Nxc3Y9NaQXPa2hPJ3Xj78ZSi76YZcZ8PGs0WN7AXWfG7nNFYQBj0j8n3DluNQrfUs8XFKaTBKo/s320/afl2018.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span lang="ES"><a href="http://www.aunz.cat/">AuNZ.Cat website</a></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aunzcat?bookmark_t=page">AuNZ.Cat on Facebook</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://twitter.com/aunzcat">AuNZ.Cat on Twitter</a></div> AuNZCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11878015542689568747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950601749720419002.post-14266250721050723592018-05-02T05:12:00.000-07:002018-05-02T05:12:25.547-07:00FC Barcelona Rugby Section... is waiting for you!<br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The Rugby section at FCB Barcelona is promoting its school for <b>kids 5-15 years old</b>. You can attend their open doors session on 13th May.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> They also have <b>3 senior teams</b>, the first one is at the highest level in the Spanish league. Most players are amateur although some of them became semi-professional.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> If you like rugby, ask for further information here... ass.rugbyfcb@gmail.com</div> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj50APalQYhLJUaZwrLmZkJCcYylEP5F1GT2msJQaw5ie9XtSexO39RkgH1JgKTfZc6S3Sxk3418n2b1RQpJd_BVgKphHgeUlCIhcvkFYT3iqhOpWwerWjGSpZ_1Dg7zjyHvnp7TJ2zdxk/s1600/Poster+Rugby+Barc%25CC%25A7a+2018+IV+con+pastilla.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1403" data-original-width="989" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj50APalQYhLJUaZwrLmZkJCcYylEP5F1GT2msJQaw5ie9XtSexO39RkgH1JgKTfZc6S3Sxk3418n2b1RQpJd_BVgKphHgeUlCIhcvkFYT3iqhOpWwerWjGSpZ_1Dg7zjyHvnp7TJ2zdxk/s320/Poster+Rugby+Barc%25CC%25A7a+2018+IV+con+pastilla.jpg" width="225" /></a></div> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span lang="ES"><a href="http://www.aunz.cat/">AuNZ.Cat website</a></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aunzcat?bookmark_t=page">AuNZ.Cat on Facebook</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://twitter.com/aunzcat">AuNZ.Cat on Twitter</a></div> AuNZCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11878015542689568747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950601749720419002.post-80184770110431869392018-02-19T23:31:00.001-08:002018-02-19T23:31:41.842-08:00Kiwi/Aussie employees for caféA couple from NZ is currently setting up a café in Poble Nou - BCN that will be an antipodean inspired brunch location. They would like to have a Kiwi/Aussie head chef working with them.<br /> <br /> If you are interested -or know someone interested- let them know: hola@littleferncafe.com<br /> <br /> Thanks!!!!<br /> <br /> <div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span lang="ES"><a href="http://www.aunz.cat/">AuNZ.Cat website</a></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aunzcat?bookmark_t=page">AuNZ.Cat on Facebook</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://twitter.com/aunzcat">AuNZ.Cat on Twitter</a></div> </div> <br />AuNZCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11878015542689568747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950601749720419002.post-53417277415296019202017-12-30T10:02:00.000-08:002017-12-30T10:02:09.032-08:00Happy New Year 2018!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHoPvxwomi2kg7Jbk_nwc3Fb64OM3lGQaBECxaxYJ-np1pHtMNZsYe64zkrlVqmjP8fZ0iQ-VxOmowLCbG9I74Xvy0lOCpbsKzW2-MbSBFtRCXsSS8dsnLbQBkKiWR5VG72Paj4FJM41Ks/s1600/SYDNEY+MIDNIGHT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="760" data-original-width="1140" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHoPvxwomi2kg7Jbk_nwc3Fb64OM3lGQaBECxaxYJ-np1pHtMNZsYe64zkrlVqmjP8fZ0iQ-VxOmowLCbG9I74Xvy0lOCpbsKzW2-MbSBFtRCXsSS8dsnLbQBkKiWR5VG72Paj4FJM41Ks/s320/SYDNEY+MIDNIGHT.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span lang="ES"><a href="http://www.aunz.cat/">AuNZ.Cat website</a></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aunzcat?bookmark_t=page">AuNZ.Cat on Facebook</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://twitter.com/aunzcat">AuNZ.Cat on Twitter</a></div> AuNzCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11466684102725978383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950601749720419002.post-24356806846142109572017-10-16T05:22:00.001-07:002017-10-16T05:22:28.479-07:00Barcelona International Community Day<br /> Discover what Barcelona has to offer to help you find your feet, do business and enjoy the city. Attend this internacional event in Barcelona and start mixing in... the date is October 21st.<br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://internationalcommunityday.barcelonactiva.cat/en/"><img border="0" data-original-height="531" data-original-width="435" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl4cEjjG5XU_nQ7SHakRZT8_OuRLH26qb-slJGubpS_OH3Vg72Sv7geZ2RznKLwclBfuhyH2sSp-Azk8cMSMuoseVWPi7p7xoR4nR2AFxzfYRVYDbfZgCfbIFXgr1B9TDxG0XJ-2ZapUk/s320/bcnintl.jpg" width="262" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span lang="ES"><a href="http://www.aunz.cat/">AuNZ.Cat website</a></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aunzcat?bookmark_t=page">AuNZ.Cat on Facebook</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://twitter.com/aunzcat">AuNZ.Cat on Twitter</a><br /> <div> <br /></div> </div> AuNZCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11878015542689568747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950601749720419002.post-56279851940937851682017-09-12T07:33:00.000-07:002017-09-12T07:33:03.101-07:00Aussie Band Sleepmakeswaves in BCN<br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> You can enjoy the Aussie band<b> <a href="http://www.amfest.es/sleepmakeswaves-aus/">Sleepmakeswaves</a></b> at <a href="http://www.amfest.es/sleepmakeswaves-aus/">AMFest</a> the experimental/post-rock festival held at Apolo.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Sleepmakeswaves is the most important and worldwide known Australian post-rock band. They will be touring in Europe to present their new album "<b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lphNqH8gCUU">Made of Breath Only</a></b>". They'll be at <a href="http://www.amfest.es/recintos-venues/sala-la-2-de-apolo/">La[2] de Apolo</a> on Thursday 26th.</div> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.amfest.es/recintos-venues/sala-la-2-de-apolo/"><img border="0" data-original-height="384" data-original-width="273" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyWbnSpdPBxXfL8IQtVkag3kacO7U2oMrZDotMiEiGOCHOAyw2JL9GHFGi2BZ4-6NFmo2Cd_Aa-AkvyLEEw6B6lPbrwOUAMS93oEtYJEhYRIE-7m6E-cC6Pry9HCaJ4aYJjh3etr48tzc/s320/Concert2.jpg" width="227" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.amfest.es/sleepmakeswaves-aus/"><img border="0" data-original-height="397" data-original-width="710" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaLuSNGzGJm8-4rx6BBgof-iij1gxT75kHSiX1FzbSg8aTIH_bwqQ9-rX-fnSXsRONqxrgxVWOM-eqxNRiMLFHHrfN8AX6wO5qeThRAGqlvfHfSPIEHFFFArzRHTEhosp6al9cGrOqx5Q/s320/Concert.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span lang="ES"><a href="http://www.aunz.cat/">AuNZ.Cat website</a></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aunzcat?bookmark_t=page">AuNZ.Cat on Facebook</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://twitter.com/aunzcat">AuNZ.Cat on Twitter</a></div> <br /> <br />AuNZCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11878015542689568747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950601749720419002.post-73544849812602007182017-06-07T23:51:00.001-07:002017-09-12T07:32:32.051-07:00Two Australian Bands in Barcelona: We Lost The Sea and MeniscusBarcelona based rock label <a href="https://aloudmusic.com/">Aloud Music</a> informs that next Tuesday 13th, two Australian bands, <a href="https://welostthesea.bandcamp.com/">We Lost The Sea</a> and <a href="http://www.meniscusmusic.com/">Meniscus</a> will play at Sala BeGood in Barcelona.<br /> <br /> Find more info here...<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://aloudmusic.com/events/we-lost-the-sea-meniscus-barcelona-2017/">https://aloudmusic.com/events/we-lost-the-sea-meniscus-barcelona-2017/</a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://aloudmusic.com/events/we-lost-the-sea-meniscus-barcelona-2017/"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1132" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio_J4MHcaq2gdefb_NF686JES4cxHM7gg8pzMlbdYf18LEzMg6QcFxbpzmuOUJgLNROhsuStHxrrlzB0dg2-paGdn70dVap6EbCOlik9wNQaYGRQBgMtM3c8IYCNvMadGstYoLsMSxJ7Y/s320/meniscustheseaA3-1-2121x3000.jpg" width="226" /></a></div> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span lang="ES"><a href="http://www.aunz.cat/">AuNZ.Cat website</a></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aunzcat?bookmark_t=page">AuNZ.Cat on Facebook</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://twitter.com/aunzcat">AuNZ.Cat on Twitter</a></div> AuNZCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11878015542689568747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950601749720419002.post-62457737248491269662017-04-17T11:20:00.000-07:002017-04-17T11:20:33.451-07:00Do you like football? Paid opportunity!!!<br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="http://www.rosewaite.com/">www.rosewaite.com</a> is looking to cast passionate football fans from Australia and New Zealand for an online documentary style short film. It's a paid opportunity with expenses covered.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> If you are interested please send an email to <b>coparesearch@gmail.com</b> with name, age, where you are based, a little about you and your experience watching the games, full contact details and a recent photo.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Must be available early May!</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2ajaYC0qpJs9mQxjZBxgTkzaprqm5F3n28ijPsWL-mkUOb8Z3PQ5bQZF51yoaJUh6f5o4p-8s3V3AWQZWof2b67Q3cJOe3Sxw-E56xpjipjPp2lYgDzkVqpMG7KmDmKIBFFm3OMjhoHI/s1600/football.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="237" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2ajaYC0qpJs9mQxjZBxgTkzaprqm5F3n28ijPsWL-mkUOb8Z3PQ5bQZF51yoaJUh6f5o4p-8s3V3AWQZWof2b67Q3cJOe3Sxw-E56xpjipjPp2lYgDzkVqpMG7KmDmKIBFFm3OMjhoHI/s320/football.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span lang="ES"><a href="http://www.aunz.cat/">AuNZ.Cat website</a></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aunzcat?bookmark_t=page">AuNZ.Cat on Facebook</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://twitter.com/aunzcat">AuNZ.Cat on Twitter</a></div> AuNZCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11878015542689568747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950601749720419002.post-70471898015552113012016-12-31T02:39:00.002-08:002016-12-31T02:39:46.034-08:00Happy New Year 2017 !!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3UKL3q_x9SniDg62sFwcl9jFky11Wgyf0nr522Ji6NGYfkkdSUdo4UsgMbX-1M4fPbkXa0M5ftP8a4KnSXlme4iwSs9Qm40SBboYKCSBbUIFxA18I_BPXVXw91bdLs3hXpPI8Mr1LoKs/s1600/happy+2017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3UKL3q_x9SniDg62sFwcl9jFky11Wgyf0nr522Ji6NGYfkkdSUdo4UsgMbX-1M4fPbkXa0M5ftP8a4KnSXlme4iwSs9Qm40SBboYKCSBbUIFxA18I_BPXVXw91bdLs3hXpPI8Mr1LoKs/s400/happy+2017.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span lang="ES"><a href="http://www.aunz.cat/">AuNZ.Cat website</a></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aunzcat?bookmark_t=page">AuNZ.Cat on Facebook</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://twitter.com/aunzcat">AuNZ.Cat on Twitter</a></div> AuNZCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11878015542689568747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950601749720419002.post-22366085739177379622016-10-08T02:58:00.000-07:002016-10-08T02:58:20.936-07:00Catalan Puppet Company visits The Adelaide Fringe Festival<div style="text-align: justify;"> The <a href="https://www.adelaidefringe.com.au/">Adelaide Fringe Festival</a> was created in 1960 by a group of independent artists. Nowadays it is a thriving platform for artists to try out new work, experiment and engage. Today, <a href="https://www.adelaidefringe.com.au/">Adelaide Fringe</a> takes over the entire city with more than 1100 events staged in established venues such as theatres, hotels, art galleries, cafes and town halls as well as in pop up venues in parks, warehouses, lane-ways and empty buildings.</div> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.adelaidefringe.com.au/"><img border="0" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnJDbTxnIm4wW_fAPmkkMg1htPBeKt1MW9_B_N3FK90ft5UrN-x6CKr4_a2Z2aZu_iBPKzln4Tc2-dMRwbrxYR6MYqzMskMWq366tvXtgq324dcFY2EGSAqS22JkmIfVpZUN5uZGm2LqU/s320/fringe+festival.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The Catalan puppet company  <a href="http://www.marionetesnomades.org/en/"><b>Marionetes Nòmades</b></a> will be in the <a href="https://www.adelaidefringe.com.au/">Adelaide Fringe</a>. The show they are performing is called <i>The Pirate's Tresure</i>.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> In this video you can see the process of creating the puppets of the show.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.marionetesnomades.org/en/espectacles/"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDoo7cd4bhTiz9sKWlRFAo2y8JC4_l9I-iGi1sRfc_u2w74Uxrq1FeI4EfRZpxkDQn1CDzhTzBGIONmhkiriieeSgvREXfqB6eLoydvmjKiaAvb31V4vYzc9HSWW9VH5SRYHPPARd84_c/s320/puppet.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> Enjoy!<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span lang="ES"><a href="http://www.aunz.cat/">AuNZ.Cat website</a></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aunzcat?bookmark_t=page">AuNZ.Cat on Facebook</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://twitter.com/aunzcat">AuNZ.Cat on Twitter</a></div> AuNZCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11878015542689568747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950601749720419002.post-55241530901977580202016-08-31T00:25:00.000-07:002016-08-31T00:25:17.103-07:00TrekLanguage: Aussie English School comes to Barcelona (Free lessons 6th-16th September)<div style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="http://www.trekyourway.com/">TrekYourWay</a> is an agency specialised in 'study and work' in Australia and New Zealand. It has launched a collaboration with Aussie partners to start <a href="http://www.treklanguage.com/">TREKLANGUAGE</a>, an English school specialised in professional English.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Professional English classes are based on IELTS contents (IELTS is the most popular English test in the world and the most useful in terms of getting work visas).</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> They also offer short courses to get professional certifications to work in Australia (food, gaming, construction, leisure industries).</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> If  you are an Aussie English teacher living in Barcelona, <a href="http://www.treklanguage.com/">TREKLANGUAGE</a> could be an opportunity, don't hesitate to <b>send them your resume</b>.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> If you want to improve your English for professional purposes <span style="text-align: start;">or you're planning to move abroad,</span> <a href="http://www.treklanguage.com/">TREKLANGUAGE</a> is also a good option (besides <b>they are offering free trial lessons</b> from 6th to 16th August!!!)</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>More info on TrekLanguage;</b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> info@treklanguage.com</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="http://www.treklanguage.com/">www.treklanguage.com</a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> C/Pau Claris 106 Barcelona</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw0Ihrt3YB7Y-t35-B6la8VbAh7UPLiradwVEwCsIFA8OKMEPtevL99R9f0Wml28xldvLaQo82PoKrw79e8WHWlg1hxkZRbeLRNUkI0KibqZOYdSU2oFaajhmrre988SCytUlel0UiPLg/s1600/logo+TL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="51" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw0Ihrt3YB7Y-t35-B6la8VbAh7UPLiradwVEwCsIFA8OKMEPtevL99R9f0Wml28xldvLaQo82PoKrw79e8WHWlg1hxkZRbeLRNUkI0KibqZOYdSU2oFaajhmrre988SCytUlel0UiPLg/s320/logo+TL.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span lang="ES"><a href="http://www.aunz.cat/">AuNZ.Cat website</a></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aunzcat?bookmark_t=page">AuNZ.Cat on Facebook</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://twitter.com/aunzcat">AuNZ.Cat on Twitter</a></div> </div> AuNZCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11878015542689568747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950601749720419002.post-77823076960773356712016-01-08T03:48:00.003-08:002016-01-08T03:48:34.569-08:00Australia Day Party at Flaherty's Barcelona<div style="text-align: justify;"> The Flaherty's family would like to invite you to celebrate Australia Day with them on Tuesday January 26th. Aussies, Internationals, Locals will share Australian meat pies, Australian BBQ, beers and a good laugh. Plus, they have Aussie tunes to complete the experience.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The party begins at 20:00 and the place is located near the Drassanes metro on La Rambla in Plaça Joaquim Xirau (Barcelona).</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Aussies that bring their ID card will score a FREE pint of Fosters, so spread the word</b>!</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbQm5kVpSjAtWoynaPTt1QwD5mEXyjdy0IsCQ2IW8exyaqOsq6EGNfs1h52EoNJD2DvnVrBK1_9n05s93XeoLpTsiYR3o9S_zGaIrL76HBjrKk-UqLF2h5hBZsecQkl0Txv13DdyuDVMQ/s1600/AUS+DAY+2016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbQm5kVpSjAtWoynaPTt1QwD5mEXyjdy0IsCQ2IW8exyaqOsq6EGNfs1h52EoNJD2DvnVrBK1_9n05s93XeoLpTsiYR3o9S_zGaIrL76HBjrKk-UqLF2h5hBZsecQkl0Txv13DdyuDVMQ/s400/AUS+DAY+2016.jpg" width="280" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span lang="ES"><a href="http://www.aunz.cat/">AuNZ.Cat website</a></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aunzcat?bookmark_t=page">AuNZ.Cat on Facebook</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://twitter.com/aunzcat">AuNZ.Cat on Twitter</a></div> <br /> <br />AuNZCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11878015542689568747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950601749720419002.post-65593917531103200402015-12-31T03:57:00.000-08:002015-12-31T03:57:17.472-08:00Become a writer about culture, art, food, music, design, architecture...<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCKLZvybkq2ivMXHHIOTd6iKwoherndIt1NoFj3q-WWVReszsbpC5PRoelnEM38tA2-HdPAzm71-GYJSvTNttggqbWa7EptBXZAS9xbWiw2RKX6a4Fkql761xbEWr1Ni1yKA74402rFuU/s1600/culture+trip+logo+small.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCKLZvybkq2ivMXHHIOTd6iKwoherndIt1NoFj3q-WWVReszsbpC5PRoelnEM38tA2-HdPAzm71-GYJSvTNttggqbWa7EptBXZAS9xbWiw2RKX6a4Fkql761xbEWr1Ni1yKA74402rFuU/s1600/culture+trip+logo+small.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Are you an aspiring writer? a voraciuos reader? a travel junkie? a lover of all things culture? Then <a href="http://theculturetrip.com/">The Culture Trip</a> is your place, it gives you the opportunity to <b>become part of your city's cultural community as a reader, writer or explorer</b>.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="http://theculturetrip.com/">The Culture Trip</a> is an online platform dedicated to all things about culture across the globe, with over 155 countries covered and hubs in Paris, NY, Tel Aviv, Brussels, London, San Francisco, Mumbai, Melbore and Barcelona to name a few.</div> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> As an English speaking network in Barcelona, <a href="http://aunz.cat/">AuNZ.Cat</a> has been contacted by them. Tara Jessop, Director of Culture at <a href="http://theculturetrip.com/">The Culture Trip</a>, invites us to become new contributors and write articles for this site.</div> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> This is not a job opportunity (there is no financial remuneration of any sorts) but it's quite simply an opportunity <b>for those who want to write about their favourite cultural topics</b> in Barcelona (and/or the rest of Catalonia, Australia, New Zealand). They welcome first timers and hobbyists, but there are also a few professional freelancers working with them as a way to gain exposure (the have 2 million+ monthly readers).</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Not just local writers but also talented photographers, and videographers are welcome.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Give a try!</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhdB9vNI1Vl5d_MPy0ITytBaPug8kIhf00xTMRZrXt7BelOhJca16X6eBU9Pjx5tjVBvQHBcXAvtPDSv58gu9w3BxVVucBLoLoKFLDKMkbCpWKNajJupK9Pcvf74CErIrDZk3PScNGJ5A/s1600/culture+trip+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhdB9vNI1Vl5d_MPy0ITytBaPug8kIhf00xTMRZrXt7BelOhJca16X6eBU9Pjx5tjVBvQHBcXAvtPDSv58gu9w3BxVVucBLoLoKFLDKMkbCpWKNajJupK9Pcvf74CErIrDZk3PScNGJ5A/s320/culture+trip+1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span lang="ES"><a href="http://www.aunz.cat/">AuNZ.Cat website</a></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aunzcat?bookmark_t=page">AuNZ.Cat on Facebook</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://twitter.com/aunzcat">AuNZ.Cat on Twitter</a></div> AuNZCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11878015542689568747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950601749720419002.post-57537105045617595602015-12-31T02:27:00.003-08:002015-12-31T02:27:49.877-08:00Happy New Year 2016As the New Year approaches us with new hopes, <a href="http://aunz.cat/">AuNZ.Cat</a> is wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful year ahead. Happy New Year !<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_sbigIOpo0Ti9WPk1D3xN3NJ9rMiUxpotstDU9K-GxRHIdfENbq98PLPibCrVNNRr8DuObRwbhnyClVkprDoqzRXd3aBefRl3-06hPcR4ByDmnI5mqgyAkEJ1uG_IHjTLnlaeV9btr-A/s1600/happy+2016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_sbigIOpo0Ti9WPk1D3xN3NJ9rMiUxpotstDU9K-GxRHIdfENbq98PLPibCrVNNRr8DuObRwbhnyClVkprDoqzRXd3aBefRl3-06hPcR4ByDmnI5mqgyAkEJ1uG_IHjTLnlaeV9btr-A/s320/happy+2016.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span lang="ES"><a href="http://www.aunz.cat/">AuNZ.Cat website</a></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aunzcat?bookmark_t=page">AuNZ.Cat on Facebook</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://twitter.com/aunzcat">AuNZ.Cat on Twitter</a></div> AuNZCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11878015542689568747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950601749720419002.post-49640574354266039082015-12-25T04:37:00.001-08:002015-12-25T04:37:37.233-08:00Catalan TV in English<div style="text-align: justify;"> There is a channel which broadcasts an hour in English everyday. Programmes are about news, interviews, debates, etc. The channel is <a href="http://www.elpuntavui.tv/programes/english-hour.html">El Punt Avui Televisió</a> and all the programmes are identified with the label "<a href="http://www.elpuntavui.tv/programes/english-hour.html">English hour</a>".</div> <br /> <b>A list of some of the programmes you can watch (TV or internet)</b>:<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><a href="http://www.elpuntavui.tv/programes/english-hour/the-news-of-the-week.html">The News of the Week</a></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Every Monday and Friday they review what's happening in the world of current affairs. Learn about the most relevant local and international stories, and what's more, all in English.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><a href="http://www.elpuntavui.tv/programes/english-hour/going-native-with-neil-stokes.html">Going native with Neil Stokes</a></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Each Monday, Neil Stokes talks to a different public figure, including artists, sports people, politicians and actors, for whom English is an everyday reality.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><a href="http://www.elpuntavui.tv/programes/english-hour/catalan-connections-with-marcela-topor.html">Catalan connections with Marcela Topor</a></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Every Wednesday, Catalonia Today editor Marcela Topor interviews well-known foreign residents in Catalonia. From writers and musicians to entrepreneurs and officials, the interviews provide a unique perspective on living and working in Catalonia.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><a href="http://www.elpuntavui.tv/programes/english-hour/small-talk-with-nicole-millar.html">Small talk with Nicole Millar</a></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Foreign residents are also the focus every Friday, when Catalonia Today's Nicole Millar talks to people from a variety of countries and ways of life about their experiences of adapting to life in Catalonia.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="http://www.elpuntavui.tv/programes/english-hour/the-week-in-football-with-barney-griffiths.html"><b><br /></b></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="http://www.elpuntavui.tv/programes/english-hour/the-week-in-football-with-barney-griffiths.html"><b>The Week in Football with Barney Griffiths</b></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Every Tuesday, UK journalist Barney Griffiths hosts a discussion of the beautiful game with different guests. After reviewing the previous weekend's football action, the panel also looks ahead to what is coming up in the domestic and European leagues.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><a href="http://www.elpuntavui.tv/programes/english-hour/our-finest-hour-with-matthew-tree.html">Our finest hour with Matthew Tree</a></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Hosted by British writer Matthew Tree, this roundtable debate airs every Thursday. Every week Matthew is joined by differents guests. Including Liz Castro, Patricia Gabancho and Martin Kirby, among others, who discuss the most important events of the week.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><a href="http://www.elpuntavui.tv/programes/english-hour/the-class.html">The Class</a></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Coordinated by Marta Andreu, the Class follows a group of primary school pupils in Barcelona's Nou Barris neighbourhood and their efforts to learn English. The 15-minute show airs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><a href="http://www.elpuntavui.tv/programes/english-hour/storytime.html">Storytime</a></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Following <i>The Class</i> is <i>Storytime</i>. Produced by Playtime and the British Council, the 10-minute programme has different teachers from the British Council's Young Learners Centre telling a children's story in English.</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.elpuntavui.tv/programes/english-hour.html"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6AO-3N2f-XYuyTA73YPQowPAjwXhipedolosrsdDFtOfT9jw2aKSaSjjsiI22qae5QV7nqperTV_NV5GsHIbeynkG4gQ16PFK0xPrm4KSMFerRMqm5IOJ4tNk327JXs98P9llVE07E2U/s1600/elpuntavuiTV.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span lang="ES"><a href="http://www.aunz.cat/">AuNZ.Cat website</a></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aunzcat?bookmark_t=page">AuNZ.Cat on Facebook</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://twitter.com/aunzcat">AuNZ.Cat on Twitter</a></div> <br />AuNZCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11878015542689568747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950601749720419002.post-66436362910454167012015-12-25T02:58:00.002-08:002015-12-25T02:58:55.254-08:00Merry Xmas!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeI7zJjrgU2DrlfNNd1-tflfApZ5spr3StXy3d9Y5eG_L53xbygpWqK1xb13IRjiTh4XEn0RP0EsMawSJ1loUWJOCdBHAfDuLDAUEaJL4Xm1OM2UDPhk_M72ASknEmAB9aI5m4bJpgNUQ/s1600/xmas+old.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeI7zJjrgU2DrlfNNd1-tflfApZ5spr3StXy3d9Y5eG_L53xbygpWqK1xb13IRjiTh4XEn0RP0EsMawSJ1loUWJOCdBHAfDuLDAUEaJL4Xm1OM2UDPhk_M72ASknEmAB9aI5m4bJpgNUQ/s320/xmas+old.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span lang="ES"><a href="http://www.aunz.cat/">AuNZ.Cat website</a></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aunzcat?bookmark_t=page">AuNZ.Cat on Facebook</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://twitter.com/aunzcat">AuNZ.Cat on Twitter</a></div> AuNZCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11878015542689568747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950601749720419002.post-35228330505649936002015-11-01T01:31:00.001-08:002015-11-01T01:31:48.073-08:00Aussie blogger Annabel Candy's Catalan Experience<div style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/CatalunyaExperience"><b>Catalunya Experience</b></a> is a programme produced by <a href="http://www.ccma.cat/tv3/">TV3</a>, a Catalan public TV Station. They show every week the opinion of a guest after visiting some places in Catalonia.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Last week the Catalan host was an actress called Ivana Miño and the guest was Annabel Candy, a blogger from Australia. Her blog is called <a href="http://www.getinthehotspot.com/catalunya-experience-ivana-mino-toni-alba/"><b>GetInTheSpot</b></a> and there she writes about "<i>travel, wellbeing and midlife adventure</i>"</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoAChACnNF4">Here</a> you can watch Annabel's experience visiting some impresive spots like Montserrat, Núria, la Pedrera in Barcelona or Carnival in Vilanova.</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoAChACnNF4"><img border="0" height="205" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnVm2qAkLUIgLxFpvYupbNsE-PrNvPdqDIE2zbzYerWM4chnjayra-EW-pou8diDdtqmo1sk4Z7uPOkpxX1N5MFM9_hmY-ZUNexOEGY9nPM0vNkO0lFjsSAMmipyvauAnlBVTnPguL_Gk/s320/Catalunya+Experience.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span lang="ES"><a href="http://www.aunz.cat/">AuNZ.Cat website</a></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aunzcat?bookmark_t=page">AuNZ.Cat on Facebook</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://twitter.com/aunzcat">AuNZ.Cat on Twitter</a></div> AuNZCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11878015542689568747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950601749720419002.post-27580819054913956332015-11-01T01:29:00.000-07:002015-11-02T07:21:24.874-08:00Australia Opportunities Day (Session about study and work in Australia, 26th Nov, BCN)<b><span style="font-size: large;">Sessió sobre estudi i treball a Austràlia.</span></b><br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Austràlia és una economia angloparlant que ofereix oportunitats en molts sectors laborals. Un dels avantatges d'estudiar a Austràlia és la possibilitat d'obtenir una feina a temps parcial.<br /> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Aquesta sessió serà presentada per Sergio Romagosa, David Mas i Joan Parra. Sergio és el propietari i director de <b>TrekYourWay.com</b>, una agència amb anys d'experiència enviant estudiants a Austràlia. David treballa per a <b>SCEI</b> una escola de Melbourne que ofereix diferents cursos (anglès, curs relacionats amb el sector de la sanitat, cursos sobre gestió de projectes i altres àrees profesionals), David també explicarà la seva experiència com a català treballant a Austràlia. Joan és membre d'<b>AuNZ.Cat</b> (The Australian New Zealander Catalan Society), un grup que reuneix australians i neozelandesos que viuen a Catalunya.</div> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Contingut de la sessió</b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /> <ul> <li>Introducció (TrekYourWay, SCEI, AuNZCat). Joan.</li> <li>Mercat de estudi i treball a Austràlia. Experiència i serveis de TYW. Sergio.</li> <li>Diferències culturals (treball, estudi, socials). Serveis de SCEI-Sydney. David.</li> <li>Torn de preguntes</li> </ul> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>QUAN</b>:   26 de  Novembre, 6 to 7:30 pm</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>ON</b>: C/Pau Claris 105 BCN</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <i><b>Envieu un missatge a<u>aunzcat@gmail.com</u><span style="font-size: large;"> </span>per confirmar assistència.</b></i></div> <b><br /></b> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxLfl5aLYV6tJQAzGYjFFOBIwAY9r-MZFDkYCI-TCbkpJbvKhDEnLnHecwwipS1G2UzWKGqOfoHv2ZMjxE8RMd14jl_zljlUBGYllLoEMl2e4bVMzNK5tafIEZNQkectKTigfhmWVjcIQ/s1600/australia+work.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="161" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxLfl5aLYV6tJQAzGYjFFOBIwAY9r-MZFDkYCI-TCbkpJbvKhDEnLnHecwwipS1G2UzWKGqOfoHv2ZMjxE8RMd14jl_zljlUBGYllLoEMl2e4bVMzNK5tafIEZNQkectKTigfhmWVjcIQ/s320/australia+work.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <b><br /></b> <b><br /></b> <b><br /></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Session about study and work in Australia.</span></b><br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Australia is and advanced English-speaking economy with opportunities in lots of economic sectors. One of the advantadges of studying is Australia is the possibility of getting a part-time job.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <span style="text-align: justify;">This session will be held by Sergio Romagona, David Mas and Joan Parra. Sergio is the owner and director of <b>TrekYourWay.com</b>, an agency with years of experience in sending students to Australia. David works for <b>SCEI</b>, an Australian school which offers different courses (English, Health Care related courses, Project Management, etc), David will also explain his experience as a Catalan working in Australia. Joan is a membre of <b>AuNZ.Cat</b> (The Australian New Zealander Catalan Society), a group which gather Australians living in Catalonia.</span><br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Topics of the session</b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /> <ul> <li>Introduction (TrekYourWay, SCEI, AuNZCat). Joan.</li> <li>Australian study and work market. TrekYourWay's experience and services. Sergio.</li> <li>Adjusting to cultural differencies (working, study, social). SCEI's services. David.</li> <li>Q and A</li> </ul> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>WHEN</b>:   26th November, 6 to 7:30 pm</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>WHERE</b>: C/Pau Claris 105 BCN</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <i><b>Send a message to <u>aunzcat@gmail.com</u><span style="font-size: large;"> </span>to confirm you are coming.</b></i></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span lang="ES"><a href="http://www.aunz.cat/">AuNZ.Cat website</a></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aunzcat?bookmark_t=page">AuNZ.Cat on Facebook</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://twitter.com/aunzcat">AuNZ.Cat on Twitter</a></div> </div> <br />AuNZCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11878015542689568747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950601749720419002.post-66608877868828654302015-10-26T11:25:00.001-07:002015-10-26T11:25:34.892-07:00Discover the most reputable cities in the world<i><b>CityRepTrak</b></i> is a global survey of more than 22,000 consumers, collected in the G8 countries, which ranks the world's 100 most reputable cities based on levels of trust, esteem, admiration and respect.<br /> <br /> Perceptions regarding 13 attributes are grouped into three dimensions: Advanced Economy, Effective Government and Appealing Environment. <b>First and second ranked cities are Sydney and Melbourne</b>, the <b>sixth is Barcelona</b> (after Stockholm, Vienna and Vancouver).  Do you agree???<br /> <br /> See more at <a href="http://www.reputationinstitute.com/">http://www.reputationinstitute.com</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA5oP1VpsIIFvZ89ScIKuPRMs4-3QBJT2ooHYbl0gHA20icjf8ZryMZR_Y9-irAkkkjNuBqyYdAcMacJbgKj6wqvpkTFLjA8UOUShgCb7Thw-Piluw8bOmsl4Qv7mKXzca08c1cok6L6E/s1600/ranking+most+reputable+cities+2015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA5oP1VpsIIFvZ89ScIKuPRMs4-3QBJT2ooHYbl0gHA20icjf8ZryMZR_Y9-irAkkkjNuBqyYdAcMacJbgKj6wqvpkTFLjA8UOUShgCb7Thw-Piluw8bOmsl4Qv7mKXzca08c1cok6L6E/s320/ranking+most+reputable+cities+2015.jpg" width="160" /></a></div> <br /> <span lang="ES"><a href="http://www.aunz.cat/">AuNZ.Cat website</a></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aunzcat?bookmark_t=page">AuNZ.Cat on Facebook</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://twitter.com/aunzcat">AuNZ.Cat on Twitter</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Australian-New-Zealander-Catalan-Society-3714730?trk=myg_ugrp_ovr">AuNZ.Cat on Linkedin</a></div> AuNZCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11878015542689568747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950601749720419002.post-24589266459018430142015-09-29T22:47:00.002-07:002015-09-29T22:47:43.950-07:00Barcelona: AFL Grand Final 2015 Live (October 3)<br /> <a href="http://www.belushis.com/bars/barcelona">Belushi's Barcelona</a> is one of the venues where you can watch the 2015 AFL Grand Final Live.<br /> <br /> They will host again the biggest Aussie Rules Grand Final event. They will show the action live on their big screens with English commentary.<br /> <br /> Throughout the morning the bar will be open and they will have the live Aussie Rules action on the big screen with loads of Hot Meat Pies on the go, Aussie beers and breakfast specials.<br /> <br /> Get in touch at belushis@barcelona.com <br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE9DI2dzyXo3zveUwPEYm5PPrdef0MZNSGYQz2CI8BvzCdM1tvdA7S4JOKSKH-oqKX1T-RGwk_kJwFj1OJRZRkpTr0cITLix5xejtTd6JY7dTQyFYENGgxkT4NlFBm9309ZXnPksfekcw/s1600/afl+2015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE9DI2dzyXo3zveUwPEYm5PPrdef0MZNSGYQz2CI8BvzCdM1tvdA7S4JOKSKH-oqKX1T-RGwk_kJwFj1OJRZRkpTr0cITLix5xejtTd6JY7dTQyFYENGgxkT4NlFBm9309ZXnPksfekcw/s320/afl+2015.jpg" width="317" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span lang="ES"><a href="http://www.aunz.cat/">AuNZ.Cat website</a></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aunzcat?bookmark_t=page">AuNZ.Cat on Facebook</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://twitter.com/aunzcat">AuNZ.Cat on Twitter</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Australian-New-Zealander-Catalan-Society-3714730?trk=myg_ugrp_ovr">AuNZ.Cat on Linkedin</a></div> AuNZCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11878015542689568747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950601749720419002.post-46761856198498907322015-09-24T04:41:00.001-07:002015-09-24T04:41:41.809-07:00Rugby World Cup 2015 in BarcelonaOne of the venues in Barcelona where you can watch the wold cup is <a href="http://www.the-philharmonic.com/index-en.php">The Philharmonic</a> (C/Mallorca 204 BCN 08036). Enjoy it!.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrz9p8uFC4ANTmL_qqJmNzjsb6CrzokHUvdEhMjvJbpZSmc1mua8Y-uKp6_gxNdkDp9sfn2iL0uvD9iYmVVnTYKMCdqzOBWrweA2zYJnMyapnRtAiqJz2L3FrKBraxWATTGguu7N751hk/s1600/rugby+world+cup+2015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrz9p8uFC4ANTmL_qqJmNzjsb6CrzokHUvdEhMjvJbpZSmc1mua8Y-uKp6_gxNdkDp9sfn2iL0uvD9iYmVVnTYKMCdqzOBWrweA2zYJnMyapnRtAiqJz2L3FrKBraxWATTGguu7N751hk/s320/rugby+world+cup+2015.jpg" width="200" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span lang="ES"><a href="http://www.aunz.cat/">AuNZ.Cat website</a></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aunzcat?bookmark_t=page">AuNZ.Cat on Facebook</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://twitter.com/aunzcat">AuNZ.Cat on Twitter</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Australian-New-Zealander-Catalan-Society-3714730?trk=myg_ugrp_ovr">AuNZ.Cat on Linkedin</a></div> AuNZCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11878015542689568747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950601749720419002.post-9602385421814088552015-09-15T01:39:00.003-07:002015-09-15T01:39:56.492-07:00Brisbane Concert Choir in Barcelona (24th September)<br />  <br /> <div class="MsoNormal"> <a href="http://www.brisbaneconcertchoir.com/">Brisbane Concert Choir at St Andrew's</a> is an auditioned adult mixed-voice community choir of between 50 and 60 members, from 18 to 70 years of age, drawn from all walks of life, based in the heart of Brisbane, Australia. Formed in 1996 by Dr Guy Jansen, it was directed by Christopher Kiver up until July 2002, and thereafter Graeme Morton, until the end of 2003. Debra Shearer-Dirié was appointed to the position in May 2005.</div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> The Choir greatly appreciates the ongoing support of St Andrew's Uniting Church, Ann St, Brisbane, its Minister and congregation which provides the Choir with a beautiful heritage building for rehearsal and performing space. It also acknowledges Gary Fredericks for the design of the choir logo used at the top of each page of this website.</div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> If you want to attend the concert... </div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <b>When</b>: Thursday 24th September, 9 pm</div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <b>Where</b>: <a href="http://www.teatrelamassa.cat/">Teatre la massa</a>,  Plaça del teatre 3, Vilassar de Dalt (Barcelona 08339)</div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <b>Price</b>: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>5€</div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <b>More info</b>: <a href="mailto:info@teatrelamassa.cat">info@teatrelamassa.cat</a>, phone 937.509.090</div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4OvvGxOOFk-0hIKFVdIk-ie_G6BlfbUtzjepNwdlgBhO9WYqnuEPF5zCMrW5FIdFyyEs6KaaDdBe7fJiwQDGGH8gC2W0in5QuoXcAlmaWMhNH36gq6tcGl-bCAO3NuA_n9g7wqd-unT0/s1600/BrisbaneConcertChoir.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4OvvGxOOFk-0hIKFVdIk-ie_G6BlfbUtzjepNwdlgBhO9WYqnuEPF5zCMrW5FIdFyyEs6KaaDdBe7fJiwQDGGH8gC2W0in5QuoXcAlmaWMhNH36gq6tcGl-bCAO3NuA_n9g7wqd-unT0/s320/BrisbaneConcertChoir.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span lang="ES"><a href="http://www.aunz.cat/">AuNZ.Cat website</a></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aunzcat?bookmark_t=page">AuNZ.Cat on Facebook</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://twitter.com/aunzcat">AuNZ.Cat on Twitter</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Australian-New-Zealander-Catalan-Society-3714730?trk=myg_ugrp_ovr">AuNZ.Cat on Linkedin</a></div> <br /> <br /></div> AuNZCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11878015542689568747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950601749720419002.post-44075265905469575132015-07-05T14:03:00.000-07:002015-07-05T14:03:58.704-07:00The Great Barrier Reef seen by a Turtle...WWF is working on a innovative project in Queensland. They are studying the levels of pollution the reptiles are receiving. As a part of the project they have placed a GoPro camera on a turtle in order to get more information about the animal's behaviour after being freed. <br /> <br /> Enjoy the video!<br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://m.ara.cat/societat/Gran-Barrera-Corall-Australia-vista-tortuga_0_1387061407.html"><img alt="http://m.ara.cat/societat/Gran-Barrera-Corall-Australia-vista-tortuga_0_1387061407.html" border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1mnXAMs1HTZKfm1Y_2AZKx54Rszbzvm0dmOgzu4J1vsPdS4yeygOVO_XllL7tuDcg6mCEe0yD7OHUGwdbRrfL5NDGPBPKiTt6UCt-cPD8313eu06NqYnIBbbORr4CzF6d9xvc7LbsF0s/s400/turtle.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggx7ThzrVBL0X-nPBpyp6DKNP3bUuyOBqc5H0mnbE_MNLY06GwiFTNKTXu2gv7HaCQ1cScunafKAOuD9plUv-M21Q7hsY-etteI0wFxYhrDA2p88IPRl7tASteeBR0vNwssUUr-V7LSXM/s1600/turtle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span lang="ES"><a href="http://www.aunz.cat/">AuNZ.Cat website</a></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aunzcat?bookmark_t=page">AuNZ.Cat on Facebook</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://twitter.com/aunzcat">AuNZ.Cat on Twitter</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Australian-New-Zealander-Catalan-Society-3714730?trk=myg_ugrp_ovr">AuNZ.Cat on Linkedin</a></div> <br /> <br />AuNZCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11878015542689568747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950601749720419002.post-42658585993224968942015-05-10T04:00:00.000-07:002015-05-10T04:00:16.586-07:00Australian Literature: a rough guideThis is a course provided by the online platform <a href="http://www.coursera.org/">www.coursera.org</a> and T<a href="http://www.uwa.edu.au/">he University of Western Australia</a>.<br /> <br /> The course is a "short introduction to the rich and distinctive world of Australian literature, a world of ancient and modern forms of writing about a vast and varied continent. Explore the work of writers who have responded imaginatively to the unique landscapes of Australia and to its remarkable human history"<br /> <br /> The course is a guided way to enjoy the encounter between the literary imagination and the Australian continent.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.coursera.org/course/auslitroughguide"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhodZ1KC7g-lgniq3l0q2lEXwJJO4ri86qT62IxV49zv3E8p1HIL-RgbmOqzJg0WSl85u3P24MmHf85ZbroqtcbvrkUohHGgelkKnIeoAKgzO7VokfquoFq4VG1edqqeBFRWPbN6P1goS4/s320/australian+literature.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> More info... <a href="https://www.coursera.org/course/auslitroughguide">here</a><br /> Enjoy!<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span lang="ES"><a href="http://www.aunz.cat/">AuNZ.Cat website</a></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aunzcat?bookmark_t=page">AuNZ.Cat on Facebook</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://twitter.com/aunzcat">AuNZ.Cat on Twitter</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Australian-New-Zealander-Catalan-Society-3714730?trk=myg_ugrp_ovr">AuNZ.Cat on Linkedin</a></div> <br /> <br />AuNZCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11878015542689568747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1950601749720419002.post-55131222950171515252015-05-04T23:57:00.000-07:002015-05-10T00:01:36.111-07:00Australia Opportunities Day: session about study & work in Australia<b>Session about study and work in Australia</b><br /> <br /> <b>WHEN:   15th May, 6 to 7:30 pm</b><br /> <b>WHERE: Pau Claris 105, BCN</b><br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The session will be held by Sergio, Blair and Joan. Sergio is the owner and director of <a href="http://trekyourway.com/">TrekYourWay.com</a>, an agency with years of experience in Australia. Blair is a Barcelona-based Australian who collaborates with TrekYourWay. Joan is from The Australia New Zealander Catalan Society (<a href="http://www.aunz.cat/">www.aunz.cat</a>). </div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk497B_fKguiFCVxliWKfOFp-b0TuMyAqMH54Djo_d3znDCSCrvsS1vuzaMmKoLmjEfv8EAWqk-jlSByXnTIdzY6ab6SvpR1gR8xE6XiKwCcIZYXQtO3gyQpL986tCXBTb3UiuZDVNKvk/s1600/australia+work.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="161" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk497B_fKguiFCVxliWKfOFp-b0TuMyAqMH54Djo_d3znDCSCrvsS1vuzaMmKoLmjEfv8EAWqk-jlSByXnTIdzY6ab6SvpR1gR8xE6XiKwCcIZYXQtO3gyQpL986tCXBTb3UiuZDVNKvk/s320/australia+work.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <b>Topics of the session:</b><br /> <br /> <ul> <li>Adjusting to cultural differences (working, study, social)</li> <li>Finding a place to live</li> <li>Finding part time work and getting accredited</li> <li>Must see locations and weekend getaways</li> <li>Living like a local and getting the most of your city</li> <li>Organizing healthcare </li> <li>How to prepare for a natural disaster such as bushfires or storms and what to do if you get caught in one (unlike but essential information)</li> <li>Beach safety</li> <li>Dangerous animals information and how to act if your get injured</li> <li>Social interactions</li> <li>How to get car and boat licenses</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Your questions</li> </ul> <div> <i>(send a message to sergio@trekyourway.com to confirm you are coming)</i></div> <b><br /></b> <b>See you there! </b><br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span lang="ES"><a href="http://www.aunz.cat/">AuNZ.Cat website</a></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aunzcat?bookmark_t=page">AuNZ.Cat on Facebook</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://twitter.com/aunzcat">AuNZ.Cat on Twitter</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Australian-New-Zealander-Catalan-Society-3714730?trk=myg_ugrp_ovr">AuNZ.Cat on Linkedin</a></div>   <br /> <br /> <div style="font-family: -apple-system-font; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"> <br /></div> <br />AuNZCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11878015542689568747noreply@blogger.com0