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