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Feature Story:HM Consul General & Lennox Lewis100 Days to the London Olympics

out & about in Florida

Region by Region South to North

Pat Pearce The Children's Hero

Diamond Jubilee parties through-out Florida

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CONTENTS

6 Business An Olympian in Florida

Courting the Industry’s elite from around the globe

8 LifestyleThe Children’s Hero

Dreams Take Flight over a Glass of wine! The story of Pat Pearce and Dreamflight

12 The Highland Games

Caledonian flavor of DunedinA weekend festival since 1966

15 The Consul Corner

100 Days until the OlympicsA bike ride with British National and former Olympian Lennox Lewis

16 Out & AboutBritish events through-out the State

MiamiCentral FloridaSarasotaSouth West FLTampa Bay/ St. Pete

30 The Tartan Invasion

Scotland vs. USA

32 British Resources Where to go and who to contact

34 Cooking by Carol Queen of Puddings

A delightfully dainty desert

PuBLIsHeR Justine Assal

AssIsTAnT edITORSarah Wilkinson

CHIef COLumnIsT Laura McLoughlin

COnTRIBuTInG COLumnIsTsHer Majesty’s Consul General

Kevin McGurgan Simon Plumb

James Donovan Dominic Forth

COnTRIBuTORs Carol Dudley

Richard Charman

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EDITORIAL

What a year to be a Brit! There’ll be more than a bit of pomp and circumstance coming to Florida this summer and it just gets better

and better!British associations and groups, both social and profes-

sional, throughout Florida are getting involved in the fun, with events planned from one end of the State to the other. The festivities began by celebrating the 100 day countdown to the Olympics and are beginning to really gain momentum. There has never been a lack of pride amongst expats but this year… well we expect to see more than a few Union Jacks proudly flying alongside the Stars and Stripes. And indeed, why not? After all there’s a lot to be proud of and just because we choose to live in Florida, to enjoy the sun and lifestyle, doesn’t mean that we can’t have the best of both! Coming up on June 5th is Her Majesty’s 60th Jubilee and although we may not have a 4 day weekend, it doesn’t mean that we won’t have fun. Events are being arranged from North to South, so read through the regional updates in the pages ahead to find out more about events in your area.

Then on to the 2012 Summer Olympics… need we say more! Watch out Florida, it’s going to be a very British Summer!

Words from the Publisher

Look out FLorida, it’s

going to be a very british

summer

Justine Assal



BUSINESS

A BRITISh OLympIAN IN

Ocala

Simon PlumbSimon is originally from North London and has lived in Florida since Febru-ary 2010 and is the General Manager for Kestrel International helping expatri-ates with their UK pensions. He is also on the board of the British American Chamber of Commerce [email protected]

Leslie Law won his first Silver Medal in Team Eventing, whilst representing Britain in the Syd-ney Olympics in 2000. In 2004, he took home Gold in the Ath-

ens Olympics for Individual Eventing and earnt his second Silver in Team Eventing.

Leslie hails from Herefordshire but now runs a very successful business in Ocala with his wife, Lesley, who herself has repre-sented Canada at the highest level in Event-ing and has a won a plethora of trophies and accolades to show for it. For nearly seven years the Law’s have run their Event-ing business in Ocala, which is not only considered to be the horse capital of Florida, but is arguably the premier destination for Eventing, Equestrian, Breeding, Dressage and Racehorses in America.

The Law’s have a fantastic facility that sits on eleven acres, with as many as twenty five horses in the stables at any one time. Two full time staff help run the barns and take care of the horses and the school is going from strength to strength. Each year the client base is growing as people from across the US come to learn from the best. Being a top sportsman does not automati-cally qualify you for coaching, however, as the two mindsets are very different, but it seems that Leslie adapts to his many roles with great ease.

Leslie offers clinics, individual lessons, lecture demonstrations and assists clients

from all over the world in buying the right horse. He is also assisting some of the competitors prepare for this years’ London Olympics. As well as all of these services, Leslie still competes at a very high level himself and travels throughout America picking up trophies along the way, proving that he hasn’t lost his touch. America, spe-cifically Ocala, has given Leslie and his wife a fantastic opportunity to create something special and this enables him to still compete to an exceptionally high standard. In fact, with his new horse, Leslie has high hopes for a very successful season.

I had the pleasure of spending time with the Law’s at their school and it became clear to me, that Leslie is a very modest man, but if you spend five minutes researching him online, you will see that he really shouldn’t be. To win a Gold Medal at the Olympics takes a level of dedication and talent few of us can even imagine, let alone emulate, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that Leslie is able to run a very successful business focused around those talents.

To make a living out of something you are passionate about is something that very few people are lucky enough to achieve. To win an Olympic Gold Medal and two Silver Medals while you’re at it, is an even rarer feat.


Most girls’ nights out involve a few glasses of wine, some gossiping, maybe a moan about the other half and just maybe another glass of wine. Having partici-pated in the oddgirls’ night out myself, I can attest to the fact that most result in a fuzzy head the next morning, rather than changing the lives of thousands of sick children.

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Dreams take flightOver a glass Of wine...

As it was, Pat Pearce, who flew with British Airways for thirty nine years, came up with the idea for Dreamflight over a glass of wine with pals. Her vision was to give sick children the holiday of a lifetime so they could forget about their illness and just do what children do best; have some fun in the sun. It was only meant to be for a year says Pat; well, that was back in 1987 and today, the UK reg-istered charity is still going strong, having given thousands of children the holiday of a lifetime and with supportersincluding Cliff Richards and Ian Poulter, in addition to numerous well recognized corporate sponsors.

So now, every year, one hundred and ninety two deserving children, aged between 8 and 14 from all over the UK, accompanied by a team of medical carers, board a chartered Boeing 747 and head

to Orlando to spend ten magical days full of fun and excitement. Many children could not undertake such a trip with-out the support of the army of doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and non-medical volunteers who care for the children 24 hours a day. The party starts the minute the children arrive at the airport and does not stop until they have landed back in the UK.

Having volunteered for Dreamflight as a ‘Daily’ myself, I have witnessed first hand the pure joy the children experi-ence and the dedication of the team who look after them.I have to admit, although extremely rewarding, it takes a lot to keep up with the kids energy! Pats’ dream was to give the kids the ultimate holiday, but she now truly feels that Dreamflight is more than just a holiday. The children leave their families behind giving them an


laura mcloughlinOriginally from Wigan in the North West of England, Laura relocated to Florida in 2005. Laura now consid-ers herself a true Floridian as an avid golfer and has no intention of mov-ing anywhere else. Laura is Country Manager of Moneycorp Inc.

opportunity to discover independence, confi-dence, and a whole new outlook on life. Often for the first time, these children realize that they are not alone, and they are not the odd one out. They see children around them who have also suffered, they gain perspective and experience things they never thought possible.

This belief is certainly shared by Paralympic Gold Medalist, Liz Johnson, who is not only a high profile supporter and volunteer, but a past Dreamflighter herself. To Liz,Dreamflight made it okay to admit that she was disabled and this pushed her onwards to achieve tremendous success, no matter what challenges she faced. And Liz is not the only one, in 2008, eight of the returning Paralympians from Beijing, many of them medal-winning, had been Dreamflight children, each citing their Dreamflight experience as a turning point for them.

It is only fitting then, that following a nomination by British Airways, Pat was chosen to carry the Olympic Torch for the London 2012 Games. Pat carried the torch 300 meters through Woodstock, near Oxford. Five other Dreamflight-ers, including two past Dreamflight children, also represented the charity by carrying the torch.

Pat has also had her struggles, battling, and beating, cancer eight years ago. This fighting

spirit, seemingly inherent in Dreamflighters, has helped Pat really bond with the children, having now been through what they have. Pat fondly remembers asking a girl who had lost all of her hair due to cancer treatment if she was having a bad hair day as the girl exited the pool. ‘Only you could get away with that, Pat’ was the girl’s humorous response!

With many other similar stories, Pat decided to write a book, not only about Dreamflight, but also her years of flying with British Airways, where she flew with many members of the Royal family, including the Queen. The proceeds will, of course, go to Dreamflight, along with the hundreds of other events that go on both in the UK and the US every year, to ensure that lives can continue to be changed.

It must have been a spectacular glass of wine….For more information on Dreamflight go to

www.dreamflight.org and for Pats’ new book go to www.mydreamflightbook.com.

Pat Pierce image the Dreamflight wonders (pictured), included Patricia Pearce MBE (Co-founder of Dreamflight) and Emily Broughton, Aiden Healy and Sean Goldthorpe – three children that have experienced the Dreamflight holiday


DIAmOND JUBILEE 2012

The Central Weekend to celebrate The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee takes place from Saturday 2 June to Tuesday 5 June 2012, with celebratory activities throughout the UK, across the Commonwealth and beyond. Further information is available on theofficial website of The Queen's Dia-mond Jubilee and the Directgovwebsite.

The Queen has been Head of the Commonwealth since 1952, with 2012 marking the 60th anniversary of this

the Queen’s60th JubileeHer Majesty Queen Elizabeth II came to the throne on 6 February 1952 and her coronation took place on 2 June 1953. To mark Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh are visiting England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland during 2012. Other members of the Royal Family are also travelling throughout the United Kingdom and overseas this year.

mAy 10, 11, 13: About 500 horses and 900 people take part in the Diamond Jubilee Pageant at Windsor, west of London, a colourful show giving a taste of the queen's visits around the world.

JUNE 2-5: A four-day public holiday to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's coronation on June 2, 1953, includes:

SATURDAy, JUNE 2: Ep-som Derby, the racing meet which the queen attends ev-ery year to watch her horses take part. SUNDAy, JUNE 3: Up to 1,000 boats take to the River Thames, led by the queen, for a pageant comprising everything from wooden launches, steam vessels and naval ships, and includ-ing up to 30,000 flag-waving members of the public. "ThE BIg LUNCh" is also planned across the country to get local communities eating together to celebrate the jubilee. mONDAy, JUNE 4: A total of 2,012 beacons are lit across Britain and the Com-monwealth, starting with Tonga (13 hours ahead of GMT) and ending with the flame on the Mall in front of Buckingham Palace. TUESDAy, JUNE 5: Service of thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral with a special jubilee prayer, before a car-riage procession and the queen's appearance on the palace balcony.

role. Commonwealth Realms and other Commonwealth nations will be creating their own events in celebration of the Diamond Jubilee. In addition, they will be represented at, and involved with, the events taking place over the central weekend in the UK.

To mark the occasion, the Royal Commonwealth Society is inviting people across the UK and around the world to share their memories and stories of the last 60 years to create a digital Diamond Jubilee gift for Her Majesty The Queen. The project is set to be the most ambitious digital legacy of the Diamond Jubilee. Find out more on the Jubilee Time Capsule website.

The Big Jubilee Lunch will be a part of the main programme of events. A record number of people are expected to take part, with Big Lunches set to take place on Sunday 3 June in the UK, Commonwealth and other countries. Find out more on the Big Lunch website.


Over the years, Dunedin has maintained a unique Caledonian flavor. Its schools, shopping centers, streets and buildings all carry pleasant reminders of Scotland. The culmination of this proud heritage is in Dunedin’s Highland Games and Spring Clan Gathering each April.

EvENTS

What originally started in 1966 to raise funds to support the three Scottish bands of Dunedin: the City of Dunedin Pipe Band, the Dunedin High School Scottish Highlanders Band and

the Dunedin Highland Middle School Band; this year’s event took on extra significance as it marked a final farewell to Alexander “Sandy” Keith.

Scotland-bornpiper Keith died

unexpectedly on February 2nd at the age of 76. Not only was he the Highland Games Committee President, but he also taught bagpiping and drumming to thousands of students in Dunedin’s middle and high schools. He was also a longtime leader of the city of Dunedin Pipe Band.

Terry Eldridge who took over as president of the games committee after Keith’sdeath said although everyone was shocked to learn about Keith’s death, they quickly pulled together for the fest.

Rain or shine, the event was scheduled for Saturday April 21st in


Dominic ForthIs an award-winning TV executive for Hearst Television. Originally from Ormskirk, Lancashire, Dominic gained experience with the BBC before moving to the States in 2002 and has since been com-mended for his work with PBS, NPR and NBC. He now works with a triopoly of TV Stations in the Tampa Bay area – MOR-TV, thisTV Tampa Bay and EstrellaTV , and is active with the Tampa Bay British Expats Group.

from pole tossing to stone throwing!”Athletics were the highlight for many

visiting. This year’s events included the caber toss, with the average caber being 19 feet in length and weighing 120 pounds; the sheaf toss, a 16-pound bail of hay thrown for height; the Scottish hammer, a 22-pound throw for distance; the Clachneart, or “stone of strength,” a 17-pound stone throw for distance; and Weight throws, including a 28-pound throw for distance, a 56-pound throw for distance and a 56-pound throw for height.

In addition, there was another optional event: the Dunedin 100-Pound Stone chal-lenge. Athletes are not required to throw the Dunedin Stone as part of the competition, but each year, the winner of the Dunedin Stone has his name “eternalized” by being added to the “Arc of the Dunedin Stone” - the wooden chest that is used to store and move the Dunedin Stone to and from the Games.

The Highland fun continued throughout the day. There were Pipe Band competitions, dancing competitions for the Highland Fling, the SeannTrubhas and the GillieCalum – the Sword Dance, plus sheep dog demonstrations took place several times during the dayon the main field.

These were led by Stuart Ballantyne and Judith Kelly.Ballantyne hails originally from the Ayrshire hills of Scotland and is a graduate of the Scottish Agricultural Train-ing Board Stockmanship&Sheep Shearing courses. They were both a big crowd favourite.

The biggest crowd-pleaserof the games though wasthe Seven Nations live perfor-mance. Their set encompassed everything from roots and traditional folk to dance and fusion-rock. Tampa resident Brefni McHugh, originally born in Galway, Ireland said, “They were excellent. A great crowd too. Even better than the last time I saw them.”

The whole day was filled with a variety of excitement and it was the tributes paid to Keith that were deemed to be the best. His tireless devotion to Dunedin was noted throughout the day and his enthusiasm for preserving the heritage of the community will long be remembered by his peers, by his students and by the community that benefit-ted from his generous contributions. Next year’s event will take place April 13th 2013 and while preparations are already underway, it was noted that Keith’s legacy will continue long beyond that into the future.

Highlander Park and while yes there was heavy rain, true to his word it didn’t stop the games. Like many, Jane Wrobel, born in Woodbridge, Suffolk persevered throughout. “It was too bad it rained,” she said. “But who doesn’t like big men in kilts throwing heavy things!” This was Jane’s seventh Highland Games and she said despite the rain this year more people attended the event than any of the other year she’d been to.

“The Sheepdogs were really fun to watch too,” she said. “Not to mention all the 18 to 55 year old men (plus some women too) compet-ing against each other in all events. Everything


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H.m. Queen elizabeth II diamond Jubilee Gala dinner

Saturday June 27:00pm – 11.00pm

Cost: Members $135 per person, $1250 table for ten, Non-Members $165 perperson $1500 table for ten

Conrad Ballroom, Conrad Hotel Miami

All events require pre-registrationRSVP: www.babcmiami.com or Peter Black, [email protected]

miami’s diamond Jubilee event

The British Consulate-General Miami hosted a promotional event to mark “100 Days To Go” to the opening day of the 2012 Olympic Games in London. The event fea-ture 100 participants riding bicycles along

the famous South Beach strip on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach, lead by two-time Olympic Medalist and Undisputed World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Lennox Lewis, who is a British National.

miami 100 Days to go event with Lennox Lewis


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miami gREAT Sony Ericsson OpenThe British Consulate-General Miami joined the British Amer-ican Business Council (Miami) in supporting the UK’s tennis stars and Olympic hopefuls at the Sony Ericsson Open in Key Biscayne. The world-class matches included performances by athletes including Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal, Heather Wat-son, Maria Sharapova, Serena Williams and Venus Williams.

Consul general throws opening pitch to celebrate 2012 London Olympic gamesBritish fans at Family Day hosted by Mi-ami's British American Business Coun-cil (BABC) On 13 May 2012, British Consul Gen-

eral Kevin McGurgan threw the ceremo-nial opening pitch at a baseball game between the Miami Marlins and the New York Mets. Kevin's pitch celebrated

Great Britain's role in sport and the 2012 London Olympic Games. The pitch also marked the countdown at 75 days until the Olympics begin.


SARASOTA

w elcome to the Sarasota British Club. We are a large group made up of ex-pats, American

spouses, or individuals who have joined just because they have an interest in things British—its culture, social life and traditions. This makes the Club a diverse group with interesting and varied back-

grounds, but with common interests. Ours is a very active social Club and we usually have at least one event each month. Social activities are geared to a wide range of interests and have includ-ed, for instance, barbecues, theatre visits, horse racing, pub crawls on a trolley bus, Halloween parties, trips to polo games, parties celebrating Her Majesty‘s birthday

and St. George‘s Day, cocktail parties at members’ homes and our annual Christ-mas Party. Importantly, we are a hospi-table group and promise a warm welcome and good fun as well as marvelous oppor-tunities for meeting new friends.

If you have questions or want more information, please phone me on 941-751-3811

Saturday June 2nd: Calling all Brits for this great occasion ... 60 years on the throne and still do-ing duties and looking won-derful. It is our duty as Her Majesty‘s subjects to come out in force to show our patriotic love to our Queen and Country.

On Saturday June 2nd between 4.30pm to 7pm, The Polo Grill Lakewood Ranch is offering us a chance to gather together.

Bring your friends, family and pass the word to anyone that is British that would like to be with other Brits on this very special day. All drinks will be Happy Hour prices wine $3.50, lager $2.50; martinis or cocktails $4.50. Bar meal at $5 plus 6 different choices of pizza for $10 are also at the Happy Hour prices.

Come f ly the f lag for our Sovereign‘s Diamond Jubilee

Join us for our Jubilee party

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BROwARD

Broward County British American Chamber of Commerce

The British American Chamber of Commerce of Broward County is a vol-unteer organization which seeks to fos-ter expanded trade growth and provide our members and guests with opportu-nities to celebrate our rich culture and heritage outside of our native home.

Though the bond between the US and the UK had its ups-and-downs early on - and there was that little "tea dump-

ing" incident we will not mention - the relationship between the US and the UK is among the strongest between two countries worldwide.

In regards to the state of Florida's relationship with the UK:1.5 million Britons visit Florida each year.At $5B, the UK is the second largest investor in Florida.

Total trade between Florida and the UK was $2.5B in 2006.

With the UK representing the sec-ond largest market in the European Union at 60M people, there are signifi-cant trade and investment opportunities on both sides of the Atlantic for US and UK companies.Telephone: 954-942-7330http://www.baccbroward.org


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Join us at the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth

The British-American Chamber of Commerce (Broward / Palm Beach) is delighted to host a

Diamond Jubilee Gala

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CENTRAL fLORIDA

eu sHOwCAse RePORTThe EU Showcase that took place on the eighth of May 2012 was a phenomenal success! This event was collaborated by the British-American Chamber of Commerce, the Orange County Government, and the French American Business Council of Orlando, in efforts to honor the annual celebration of peace and unity in Europe. We had many government officials from multiple countries, business owners, and Orlando residents in attendance; all having an amazing time and mingling amongst one another. This was a great way for everyone to make mean-ingful connections and see what the British-American Cham-ber of Commerce has to offer.

CHARITY GOLF REPORTThe British Chamber of Commerce Char-ity Golf Event was a great opportunity to put your golf swing to the test. Over 55 golfers were in attendance, and from their responses, it was a very exciting experience. The focus of the event was to assist a well known and es-tablished organization called Dreamflight in their efforts to help seriously ill and physically challenged children from around the world.

Join the World Affairs Coun-cil of Central Florida and the British American Chamber of Commerce as we present a lunch series “Central Flori-da and Natural Gas. What is the future of energy” For this discussion we have invited Ms. Marianne Kah, Chief Economist for ConocoPhil-lips. Ms. Kah will explain the economic impacts and the future of natural gas in the US and globally. Lunch will be included in the dis-

cussion as well as a Q&A on ConocoPhillips forecasts for the future of energy.

InfORmATIOnDate / Time: June 7, 2012, 11:30 am-1:30 pm

venueCitrus Club, 255 S. Orange AveSuite 1800, Orlando, FL 32801

COsT: $35 BACC Members$45 Non-members

The Olympics is going to be held in London this year and we wish to bring the entertainment here to Orlando, and our diamond Jubilee event will be one to remember. spectacular showcases such as our Year end Galas breakfast events are just one of many ways you can come to learn more about the BACC.


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Friday, June 8th

Join the Chamber in another one of its signature events as we honor Queen Elizabeth II and bring London to Orlando.

The Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II is the international celebration throughout 2012 marking the 60th anniver-sary of the accession.

Bag Pipe Celebration * London Olympic 2012 Special Preview

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The Queen’s Birthday Party on April 21st at The Queenshead Eurobar and Restaurant in St Petersburg. “It was a great evening spent meeting new friends at a top venue, I love the Queenshead” — Heather Milbourn (UK Expat)

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Sw fLORIDA

We are an Ex-Pat social club that was estab-lished in SW Florida in 1970. Our socials are held the 3rd Fri-

day of each month. You do not have to be British to join or attend socials so come meet some new mates. Cheers!

missionThe BAC is open to people of any na-tionality. Socials are held on the 3rd Friday monthly from 7pm –10pm in the lounge at Friendship Lanes, 1899 Del Prado Blvd. S., in Cape Coral. You do not need to be a member to attend. Visit us online at www.SWFLAbrits.com or email [email protected].

Proceeds from our functions go to support local non-profit organisa-tions. In 2010/2011 Our events benefit

the Alan W. Neuman Foundation, as-sisting local young adults in need of gaining higher education to improve their lives, and the lives of others.

For more information about the foundation or to make a tax deductible donation, please contact: The Alan W Neuman Foundation 5583 Buring Ct., Fort Myers, FL., 33919

Company OverviewThe BAC, a not-for-profit organization, was founded on January 17, 1970 and is one of the oldest established Ex-Pat so-cial clubs in Southwest Florida.

Phone: 239.691.6955 or 239.691.4745Email: [email protected]: www.swflabrits.com

This year, 2012, Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her Diamond Jubilee. Only one other British Monarch in history, Queen Victoria, has reigned for 60 years

or more. It is a very rare and special occasion for the British nation and the Commonwealth.

So, in the best British tradition of Jubilees, we're throwing a party!

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The USA has very quickly become the number one destination for touring football teams (or soccer teams as known locally) at both club and national level for their pre-season friendly fixtures. With the NFL (American football) and NBA (Bas-ketball) now playing regular games in the United Kingdom each year as part of their normal season it can only be a matter of time before the USA starts to host football teams from around the world in games that really do count.

The Scottish national team is the latest to visit North America and played the US national team for the first meeting between the teams since their previous 1-1 draw in 2005 that took place in Glasgow, Scotland. 4,428 fans showed up to see the USA play Scotland at EverBank Field in Jacksonville

on Saturday, May 26th. The fans set a new record for a U.S. match in the state of Florida. Those who showed up were treated to a show, too, as Landon Donovan scored

a hat trick in the newly-striped kits and the Americans routed Scotland.

This match although billed as a friendly, was won by the USA 5-1. For Scotland it

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offered great preparation for their qualifier against Serbia on September 8th for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Scotland have played in 5 previous World Cups and will be highly motivated to make the 2014 finals after narrowly missing out on a place in this years upcoming European Championships. The USA are also preparing for their World Cup qualifiers which start on June 8th against Antigua and Barbuda. This game will also be played in Florida, at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.

The USA spent the week preparing for their game against Scotland at the Disney World of Sports Complex. Florida looks to be the current preferred state for the US National team and who can blame them with the glori-ous weather we have.

Over the next few months Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Liverpool, Swansea City, Stoke City, Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest, AC Milan and Real Madrid are also playing games throughout the USA including here in Florida at Miami and Orlando.

I was fortunate to visit Chicago and watch the USA play England in 2005. I got the chance to

visit an exciting city that I had never visited before while enjoying a great sports event. Something I would highly recommend. It allows you to meet many like minded people whilst experiencing parts of America you may not have otherwise vis-ited. So go watch a game either here in Florida or make a long weekend of it and go visit a new city and whilst their take in some great sports action at the same time.


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www.flscottishgames.com the Florida Scottish Highland Games.

www.swflabrits.com the British American Club of Southwest Florida

www.britamclub.com British American Social Club of Citrus County.

www.meetup.com/brit-309 the Tampa Bay British Expats Meet-up group.

www.e2visareform.org petitioning for E2 Visa reform.

www.telegraph.co.uk/expat news, features and advice for British expats.

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breadcrumb mixture. Pour it into the pie-dish and spread it out evenly. Bake in the centre of the oven for 30-35 minutes, or until set.

Meantime, in a small saucepan melt the jam over a low heat, and when the pudding is ready, remove it from the oven and spread the jam carefully and evenly over the top.

Next beat the egg whites until stiff, then whisk in 1 oz of sugar. Spoon the meringue mixture over the pudding.

Finally, sprinkle a teaspoon of caster sugar over the top of the pudding and bake for a further 10-15 minutes until the top-ping is golden brown.

This is lovely with fresh cream and may be some fresh raspberries.

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This is probably one of the lightest pud-dings with a swirl of meringue on the top.

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