12 July 2026 We had such a great time at the ACS Asado 2026! The energy, generosity, and good humour of everyone who joined us made the day truly unforgettable. We brought back the original DIY spirit — plates from home, shared gazebos, raffle fun, wine in the sunshine, and kids (plus a few adventurous adults!) splashing around in the pool. And the food… absolutely fantastic! We enjoyed delicious empanadas, classic choripán, perfectly grilled steak, fresh salads, and an amazi

The event Chilean Entrepreneurship in the UK: The Stories of Forest Bike & Mareida was a great success, despite the tube strike and the heavy rain. We guess many used Forest Bike to get to the Embassy! We welcomed a great audience with strong interest throughout the evening, and it was wonderful to see so many new faces who we hope will join the Society in the future. The event kicked off with welcome remarks from Francisco Bartolucci, deputy head of mission at the Embassy

It was Heritage Day in Chile last Sunday, 31 May, and the Robledo’s Centenary Exhibition was held at the UK Ambassador’s Residence in Santiago, hosted by Ambassador David Concar. They opened the doors of the residence to the public and even set up an outdoor tent dedicated entirely to George Robledo’s exhibition. As the ACS, we are proud to have been part of this remarkable story — supporting the blue plaque at his former home and backing journalist Spencer Vignes and his boo

Our Annual General Meeting took place on Thursday 26 February at the Chilean Embassy, bringing together many members for an evening that celebrated continuity, friendship, and new beginnings. The Chair, Fiona Clouder, opened the meeting by thanking everyone for coming and gave a special welcome to Ambassador Ximena Fuentes, who will soon return to Chile. Fiona thanked her for the dedication and close collaboration she has shown throughout her time in London, supporting the So

Yesterday, 22 January, we hosted a vibrant gathering at the Chilean Embassy with award‑winning journalist and author Shafik Meghji, whose book Small Earthquakes explores Britain’s often-overlooked historical ties with South America—from the Atacama Desert and Tierra del Fuego to Easter Island and South Georgia. We were delighted to welcome Ambassador Ximena Fuentes, Baroness Hooper, and many ACS members and friends who engaged enthusiastically with Shafik, sharing personal ex

On the 9th of December, we brought together dear long-standing members alongside newer friends, whom we hoped would help shape the Society’s future. It felt like a very special moment, as our senior members shared stories and experiences that inspired everyone present to carry forward the Anglo-Chilean legacy. We called it the Future 80 event — a name chosen both to celebrate more than 80 years of the Society and to look ahead with hope, setting ourselves the goal of welcomin

The Anglo Chilean Society, is pleased to share highlights from our flagship event, the 2025 Mining Conference: Chile – The Future of Mining: Investing for the Future , held at the historic Society of Antiquaries of London on the 14 th October 2025 This year’s conference brought together an exceptional delegation of leaders from government, mining, and finance to explore Chile’s strategic role in the global mining landscape—particularly in the development of critical minerals

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