Kings Of Christmas – Roscones del Rey
Madrid´s 600 bakeries and artesanal cake shops are expected to sell some 2.8 million of Spain´s favourite Christmas cake, Roscones
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Kids & Family
Madrid´s Three Kings Parade Heralds Epiphany
All is set for tomorow´s traditional Three Kings Parade ( Cabalgata de Reyes) with the arrival of Melchior, Gaspar and
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HM Hospitales Share Top Tips For A Healthy Summer
As we gear up for another hot summer HM Hospitales, Spain´s leading private healthcare group, shares its top summer tips
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St. Patrick’s Family Day Party Tickets On Sale
Madrid´s vibrant Irish community is coming together again this year for the annual St. Patrick’s Family Day Party, which is
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Madrid´s Best Public Nativity Scenes
No Spanish Christmas is complete without a nativity scene ( belens) in the home – and the more elaborate the
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Madrid Scouts Charity Christmas Show
The 1st Madrid Scouts will be staging a special fundraising performance of the 12 Days Of Christmas this Saturday 16th
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1st Madrid Scouts AGM
Notice is given that the 1st Madrid Scouts Annual General Meeting will take place on Saturday, 16th September, St George’s
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August Heralds Madrid´s Verbanas and Fiestas
August has arrived and amid the heat Madrid also welcomes its famous “verbenas”, or open-air festivities, three of which are
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Madrid´s “Feria de Libro” Starts Today
Despite the rain showers the 82nd annual Madrid Book Fair (Feria del Libro) kicks off today in the Retiro Park.
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Tricia & Team To The Rescue
Dominique White reports on the new bilingual sitcom System Fóbicos which began airing in January and has become a word
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Easter Activities For Kids In Madrid
News is coming in thick and fast about different activities happening in the run up to Easter, especially during the
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How To Best Prepare For A University Entrance Exam In Spain
It’s no secret that the competition to get into the top Spanish universities is fierce. To give yourself the best
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Madrid´s Carnival Parade Kicks Off Week Of Celebrations
Today Saturday 18th February marks the start of Madrid´s Carnaval Week. Every year, from the weekend before Shrove Tuesday to
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Spotlight On Madrid´s Secret Kingdoms English Bookshop
In early April 2022 the Madrid Metropolitan was given a sneak preview of the premises at Calle Moratin 7, that
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Madrid Welcomes Year Of Rabbit As Voted Europe´s 2nd Best Chinatown
Madrid will be putting on the style with a full range of activities as it joins the Chinese community in
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White Angel Of Peace Heralds Arrival Of Three Kings To Madrid
The eve of the epiphany is marked every year by the arrival of the Three Kings – Melchor, Gaspar and
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2023 – Madrid’s Bumper Bank Holiday Year
Madrileños will be enjoying a bumper year for public holidays in 2023. The official list has been published and whilst
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Arrival Of Circus Price Heralds Christmas Around The Corner
As we step into December what better way than to plan a family treat to that most Madrileño of seasonal
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Cirque du Soleil Returns To Madrid With LUZIA
The Cirque du Soleil can probably claim to be the best show on earth. The Canadian company is back in
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Madrid’s Love Affair With British Education
Ever since the first British school opened its doors in Madrid in 1940, Spanish parents have made huge efforts to educate
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Its Back! Madrid Players Christmas Panto Returns
After a three-year Covid induced hiatus, Madrid´s very own Players have announced the return of their very popular Christmas Panto.
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How Your Child Benefits From Early Years Specialists To Learn English
With so many Spanish parents embarking on bilingualism at home from birth, the Madrid Metropolitan takes a look at the
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Madrid Scouts Annual General Meeting
1st Madrid British Scouts are having their AGM at St George´s School Sanchinarro 17.00 on Saturday October 15. Should you wish
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The Next Generation Of Bilingual Madrileños – Talking English To Your Baby
How Spanish Parents Can Overcome Their Reluctance To Talk English To Their Baby More and more Spanish families are bringing
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Top Marks For Spanish Teacher´s Visual Stimulus Bringing History To Life
A Spanish teacher who draws these amazing whiteboard history portraits like that of the late Queen Elizabeth II says that
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Video Games in Education: Main Features Advantages and Disadvantages
In the conditions of the knowledge economy, modern high-tech companies require from employees perfect knowledge of exact sciences and the
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LEGO – The Madrid Exhibition
Since its humble launch in Denmark in 1958 – the Lego brick has become an international phenomenon as well as
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ESL Writing Skills: Ways to Teach and Improve Them
Learning English as a second language in European countries, especially in Spain, is popular these days because English is one
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Madrid Girl Scout Hoping To Help Fund Others To Join Her On Trip To Jamboree
A teenager from Madrid accepted as one of those to represent Spain at the World Scout Jamboree 2023 is looking
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Madrid Set For Holy Week Processions & Redemption
Madrid´s “holy week” is set with a return to pre-pandemic in-person events from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday (10 to
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British Council Proves It Is Never Too Young To Be Bilingual
The British Council’s newest contribution towards promoting early English language acquisition is proving to be very popular, with children as
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How A Madrid Mother Turned Dyslexia & ADHD On Its Head
“Bewilderment, helplessness and even desperation are just some of the emotions experienced by parents of bright but struggling children who
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Spain´s Maestro – Immersive #InGoya Exhibition
To celebrate the 275th anniversary of the birth of one of Spain´s greatest painters, Francisco de Goya, the Fernán Gómez
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Madrid’s School Bilingual Programme Faces Scrutiny
Vickie Scullard takes a look at Madrid’s flagship bilingual programme, 15 years after the idea was first mooted as a
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Circo Price Back For Magical Christmas Show Season
Christmas in Madrid wouldnt be the same without the Circo Price´s festive show. The Circo Price has been entertaining Madrid audiences
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Spain’s Newest University Opens In Madrid
The Madrid regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, has opened Spain’s newest university at a ceremony in Pozuelo de Alarcón. ESIC
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Madrid Scouts AGM Set For 25th September
The 1st Madrid Scouts will be holding their annual general meeting on the 25th September. The AGM coincides with the
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Mentalist James Fabulous – On Magic and Mentors
The Madrid Metropolitan catches up with Spain based Mentalist and Magician James Fabulous who has taken advantage of all things Zoom
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Madrid´s Virtual Easter Week
Madrid’s Easter 2021 will be a subdued affair thanks to Covid-19 but there will be still be a full week
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The Day Of The Innocents – Beware The Pranksters Today
As every 28th December, today Spain celebrates the Day of the Innocents – a day which like it´s Anglo Saxon
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British Scouts Raise 500 Kg Of Food For Madrid Food Bank
2020 has been a difficult year for many with the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic hitting many families in
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Royal Botanic Gardens Opens Naturaleza Encendida
This week sees the start of a 2 month outdoor and educational family show at the Royal Botanical Gardens in
Read more 1st British Scouts Annual General Meeting 2020
The 1st British Scouts Madrid Troop will be holding it´s AGM online via zoom on 6 October at 20.00. If
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Guide To Giving Birth in Spain
Chris Neil, President of the English-Speaking Health Assocation of Spain takes a look at the pros and cons of the
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How Covid Has Changed Education
The impact COVID-19 has had on education, and especially online education, is undeniable. In a matter of days, we witnessed
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The impact COVID-19 has had on education, and especially online education, is undeniable. In a matter of days, we witnessed
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Guide To Choosing a School in Madrid
Choosing a school in Madrid? Things to keep in mind The school application process in Madrid is in full swing.
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Blood Talks – Melio Health Case Study
Blood Talks – Madrid Case Study. We decided to do a case study of the director of the Madrid Metropolitan
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Madrid Announces “Get Fit” Plan As Swimming Pools Set To Open
The deputy premier of the Madrid Regional Goverrnment Ignacio Aguado today announced a Madrid Returns To Fitness Initiative as Madrid
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Is Crafting A Waste Of Time?
IS ALL THIS CRAFTING A WASTE OF TIME? HELP YOUR KIDS FIND THE HIDDEN TREASURE Asunción Tena Justice MS, Child
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Lockdown Insomnia – Top 9 Tips On How Get A Good Night´s Sleep
Insomnia: Why Coronavirus (COVID-19) and confinement can affect our sleep and what to do to get a better night’s sleep.
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The Grey Elephant – A Tribute To A Very Special Playschool In Madrid
Grey Elephant: a tribute to a very special playschool in the centre of Madrid. By Anna Connolly. ‘‘Nobody tells you
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Madrid British Scouts and St Albans Scouts Lockdown Virtual Hike.
Since the schools closed In Madrid on the 11th of March and a State of Emergency was declared on the
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