Events

An exploration of edible Mexican plants and the tastes of indigenous Mexican cooking and their interaction with other ingredients through history and throughout the world. Sofia will touch on the subject of Nationality (nationalism) in Mexican gastronomy to how something that is inherently 'Mexican' can be adopted and adapted by others. Sofia has a degree in Chemistry and Food Science from Mexico City University, has written cookery books, appeared on Radio 4 programmes on cooking and runs her own catering/teaching company: Fiesta Sofia.

This is a fund-raising event to support cultural activities at Canning House.

For those completly new to the language, this course will give you the basics; how to introduce yourself, numbers, the alphabet, pronunciation, directions, ordering, shopping, and verbs in the present and past tenses.

This course will condense into 15 hours our normal beginners course, and will allow students to move to the elementary level in our autumn term (starting in September 2008).

Monday 14 July to Friday 18 July (5 days)
6pm to 9pm (3 hours daily)

Canning House and the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) invite you to a panel discussion on the role of mining in Peru on Monday 21st July at 6 p.m. followed by a drinks reception, at Canning House. The discussion, chaired by Sir Mark Moody-Stuart, Chairman of Anglo American plc, will showcase the outcomes of a recent workshop, held in Lima and attended by the Peruvian Prime Minister Mr Jorge del Castillo, which demonstrated how industry is encouraging stakeholders to work together to ensure the country obtains the full benefit from mineral resource investment.

Participants will include HE Ricardo Luna, Ambassador of Peru, and Renato Amorim, Director of International Affairs of Vale. The panel discussion will be followed by a drinks reception.

Dr. Adrian Hearn of the Institute for International Studies, University of Technology Sydney will present on how intensifying economic collaboration between Cuba and China has impacted the island's domestic development strategies and the character of its relations with Latin America.

Students, embassy staff and HMG may attend this event free of charge. However, you must ensure your details are registered with www.canninghouse.com, before emailing corporate@canninghouse.com or business@canninghouse.com to request free places.

After children's theatre shows, book presentations and workshops at the Edinburgh International Book Festival which constitute the project MEXART for 2008, The Anglo Mexican Foundation, in collaboration with Canning House, the Mexican Embassy in London and Developing Artists, is pleased to invite you to an informal evening of readings and music from Mexico. It is an opportunity to meet the famous actor of film and theatre, Mario Ivan Martinez, to enjoy two readings from Mexican contemporary authors and to enjoy a recital of nostalgic music from Mexico's past interpreted by the internationally popular flautist Elena Duran, accompanied by pianist Betty Woo. Cutting edge literature with nostalgic music - a Mexican evening to remember.

A fund-raising event to support Canning House cultural activities.

Charied by Lord Brennan QC, president of Canning House, Lord Digby Jones will present on current investment opportunities in Mexico following his visit earlier this year. There will be particular focus on openings for new investors in Mexico and for companies with interests in the infrastructure sector.


Students, embassy staff and HMG may attend this event free of charge. However, you must ensure your details are registered with www.canninghouse.com, before emailing corporate@canninghouse.com or business@canninghouse.com to request free places.

If you are unable to register online please call 020 7235 2303 x 221, 225 or 228