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Best of the Week


Our weekly digest of British events, businesses, discussions, blog posts, and interesting things found along the way from www.BritsInAmerica.us and beyond.



There are just 6 weeks to go to this years Guy Fawkes Night celebrations in Kissimmee, FL. It's the Biggest British Event Florida Has Ever Seen.

It's not too late if you would like to reserve a vendor table, limited spaces are available now at $75. It's the perfect opportunity for any British shops, pubs or restaurants to gain extra exposure.

You can find out more at www.guyfawkeskissimmee.com.


Join in and have your say on any of these new discussion from the forum section of our Social Network www.britsinamericanetwork.us;

What should you prepare yourself for when you're about to face your Green Card Interview?

Hotel or Vacation Villa? What would you recommend?

What advice would you give to someone just beginning to look at Moving to America?

To ship or not to ship? That is the question posed by one member who's interested to know if it's worth taking your belongings across the Atlantic.



If you're in Texas then check out Sherlock's Baker St. Pub and Grill. They combine a comfortable and inviting social gathering place, full menu and full service bar, state-of-the-art audio and video systems, live entertainment, traditional games of skill such as billiards and steel tip darts plus a late-night dining alternative. All this makes Sherlock's the place to enjoy the best of the American Brits.

There are 8 locations across the state and you can find out more on their Brits In America profile page.


On Tuesday, August 9th at 12am, Sirius XM dropped BBC Radio 1 from their service. A Petition and Facebook group have been set up dedicated to bringing BBC Radio 1 back to radios in North America.


Any Lousiana Brits who fancy meeting up this December for a Brits Xmas dinner with all the traditional things, like Stuffing, Sprouts, Swede, Xmas Crackers, Sausage rolls etc etc, can find out more here.



The Bee's Knees British Imports provide the finest quality British-made and designed products. Their eclectic range of products have a unique style to appeal to the British abroad and anglophile American customers. Run by British expat Lucinda Sears, originally from Cheshire, England.


A new Soccer Academy is starting in Four Corners/Davenport/Kissimmee area of Central Florida at Champions World Resort on Monday Evenings. Its run by Striker Soccer Academy and their website is www.strikersocceracademy.com


Are you an expat Londoner who backs Boris Johnson for Mayor? There's a Facebook Group for you.


Shows premiering this week on BBC America include;

The Nerdist
Based on the popular Nerdist blog and podcast, Nerdist creator Chris Hardwick sits down with comedian and chat show host Craig Ferguson and Doctor Who's Matt Smith for a half hour special where they chat on all things nerds love, from pop culture and news to tech trends and more.
Premieres Saturday, September 24, 10pm ET/PT

Luther
Golden Globe nominee Idris Elba (Thor, The Wire) is back as John Luther, the near-genius detective struggling to cope with his own demons in this thrilling miniseries sequel.
Premieres Wednesday, September 28th at 10/9c


As we get closer to our maximum Facebook friends please remember to also join our Facebook Group for our updates.


If you're a Brit in business in the USA or an American company looking for new British clients then see our Advertising Pages to find out how you can list your business. A full page business profile starts at just $99! It's a very affordable form of advertising and a great way to connect with new British clients.


Would you like your British themed event, group or organization to be featured in a forthcoming edition?

If so please contact us at info@britsinamerica.us and include your details.

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