Basques in Australia exhibition opens in Madrid

The Basques in Australia exhibition has opened in Madrid.

The exhibition looks at the migration process that, throughout the 20th century, took many Basques over 15,000 kilometers from their homes to Australia.

The retrospective is on display at the Madrileko Euskal Etxea (Hogar Vasco de Madrid) and was inaugurated by Australian Ambassador Rosemary Morris-Castico on Monday.

Basques in Australia has been organized by the Euskal Australiar Elkartea (Basque Australian Association) led by its president and Gudonya member Amaia Urberuaga.

It is on display at the Madrileko Euskal Etxea (Hogar Vasco de Madrid) on Calle Jovellanos 3 in Madrid from Monday to Saturday, 11:30 to 14:30 and 17:00 to 21:30.

The exhibition closes on 1 February 2025, entrance is free and it is open to the public.

Gudonya!

2024 NRL Grand Final Reminder

Just a quick reminder to join us to see live the 2024 NRL Grand Final between Melbourne Storm and Penrith Panthers.

James Joyce Irish Pub
Calle Alcalá 59, Madrid

LIVE! Sunday 6 October at 10:30 am.

For more details visit our events page

Hope to see ya there!

2024 NRL Grand Final

Join Gudonya to watch the 2024 NRL Grand Final between Melbourne Storm and Penrith Panthers at the James Joyce Irish Pub in Madrid.

Sunday 6 October at 10:30 am.

James Joyce Irish Pub
Calle Alcalá 59, Madrid

For more details visit our events page

2024 AFL Grand Final

The last Saturday of September is fast approaching and so is the 2024 AFL Grand Final!!

Join Gudonya to watch a delayed showing of the Sydney Swans versus the Brisbane Lions at the James Joyce Irish Pub in Madrid.

Saturday 28 September at 11:30 am.

James Joyce Irish Pub
Calle Alcalá 59, Madrid

For more details visit our events page

2024 Australia Day Party Update

Happy Australia Day!

We have an important update to this evening's Australia Day Party.

There will be a raffle at the Australia Day Party after the band plays. Everyone will receive a ticket when they pay at the door with heaps of prizes to win.

And don't be late. Rockville has limited capacity and we expect to fill the place.

WHERE
Sala Rockville
Avda de Brasil 3, Madrid

WHEN
Friday 26 January at 9:30pm

LIVE MUSIC
Fast Forward & the Rewinders

Entry is €8.

We hope to see ya there.

Gudonya!

2024 Australia Day Party

Gudonya would like to invite you to the 2024 Australia Day Party.

The big event will be held this year on - you guessed it -  January 26.

WHERE
Sala Rockville
Avda de Brasil 3, Madrid

WHEN
Friday 26 January at 9:30pm

LIVE MUSIC
Fast Forward & the Rewinders

Entry is €8.

Very important. Kick-off is 9:30 pm and don’t be late. Limited capacity.

Stay tuned for exciting updates for the party.

Find all the information on our events page.

We hope to see ya there.

Gudonya!

2023 AFL Grand Final

We are coming to the end of September and that means the AFL Grand Final!!

Join Gudonya to watch Collingowood and Brisbane at the St. Andrew’s Cross Scottish Pub in Madrid to watch a delayed showing of the big game.

For more info visit our events page

2023 Australia Day Party: Final Update

G'day *|FNAME|*!

Here's the final update for the 2023 Australia Day Party with the latest details of the biggest event of the year.

BARAJAS METRO TRANSFER SERVICE

Dos Dingos has set up a transfer service to and from Barajas Metro Station.

This station should not be confused with Madrid Barajas Airport and therefore does not require a 3-euro airport supplement.

The service will start a 1:30 p.m. and run every 20 minutes or as soon as the car is full.

After 3:00 p.m. the service will run every 30 minutes or, again, as soon as the car is full.

The meeting point is at the bus stop right next to Barajas Metro Station on Calle de la Playa de Riazor.

The car will have a Dos Dingos sign on the dashboard.

Cost is 2 euros per passenger and per trip. Bring cash please.

FUN ACTIVITIES

We have organised a number of fun activities for the day.

1:30 p.m.    Inauguration & BBQ
2:00 p.m.    Thong throwing competition
2:30 p.m.    Backyard cricket
3:00 p.m.    Footy-King of the Pack
4:00 p.m.    Ice Esky
4:15 p.m.    Pin the tail on the dingo
4:30 p.m.    Karaoke

With have a swag of goodies (tip of the hat to the Australian Embassy and Dos Dingos) to give away as prizes so you won’t be competing just for glory.

Times are approximate and can change.

WHERE AND WHEN

Dos Dingos Brewery
Calle de la Cañada, 7
28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid)
https://goo.gl/maps/CGcDAzHPuaGnYN1D8

Saturday 28 January at 1:30 p.m.
Free entry

LAMB CHOP AND SAUSAGE SIZZLE

The BBQ is all set with a choice selection of lamb chops and sausages.

Dos Dingos is also going to launch their new Aussie beer.

Don't forget that it is a family-friendly event so kids are more than welcome. It's open to family, friends and everyone else too.

Triple J's Hottest 100 will be on to help make you feel at home.

If you have any questions just send a return email. 

We can't wait!

Gudonya!

2023 Australia Day Party: Update 1

Here's a quick update for the 2023 Australia Day Party with all the details of the biggest event of the year.

Firstly, it's an honour and pleasure to organise the get-together with the guys at Dos Dingos Brewery.

They are well organised, they have a great place and most importantly they are top blokes.

Dos Dingos Brewery
Calle de la Cañada, 7
28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid)

We always try to organise the party on the actual date but it makes sense this year to move it to the following weekend.

Saturday 28 January at 1:30 p.m.
Free entry

It wouldn't be Australia Day without a BBQ so they guys at Dos Dingos will fire theirs up with a lamb chop and sausage sizzle. They are also going to launch their new Aussie beer.

It's going to be a family-friendly event so kids are more than welcome. It's open to family, friends and everyone else too.

We have organised typical Australian activities including backyard cricket, king of the pack footy, thong throwing, pin the tail on the dingo, karaoke and more, with loads of prizes. We will also play Triple J's Hottest 100.

Getting there by car is not too hard but it's a bit difficult by public transport so there will be a transfer service to and from Barajas Metro Station on Line 8 for those who don't want to drive.

Stay tuned for further updates.

Socceroos World Cup Last 16

We are heading back to Dos Dingos Bar and Brewery to watch the Socceroos play Argentina in the World Cup Last 16 at Dos Dingos.

Dos Dingos' Mati and Nico did a great job for the group stage games and we can think of no better place to see the big clash.

Dos Dingos Cerveza Independiente, Calle de la Cañada 7, 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid)

Paracuellos de Jarama is a bit of a hike, on the other side of Madrid Barajas Airport, but the effort is well worth it.

Dos Dingos have a special beer and burger pre-order with discount. Very tempting as both beers and burgers are excellent.

https://www.eventbrite.es/e/australia-argentina-dos-dingos-cerveza-independiente-tickets-479446295777

If anyone wants a lift or has space in their car, please let me know and we'll try to arrange pick-up or drop-off.

We hope to see ya there!

Socceroos at 2022 World Cup

Join Gudonya to watch the Soceroos play their group stage games in the World Cup at Dos Dingos, a new Australian style bar and brewery in Paracuellos.

Australia v France on Tuesday 22 November at 8pm

Australia v Tunisia on Saturday 26 November at 11am

Australia v Denmark Wednesday 30 November at 4pm

Dos Dingos Cerveza Independiente, Calle de la Cañada 7, 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid)

We all know that Paracuellos de Jarama is a bit of back of the black stump on the other side of Madrid Barajas Airport.

The guys at Dos Dingos, however, have kindly organised a shuttle bus which leaves Plaza Cibeles in the centre of Madrid.

For more details and to book a spot on the bus, a beer and burger click on the following link.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/467267879807

We hope to see ya there!

2022 AFL Grand Final Update

We are delighted to announce that St. Andrews Cross has confirmed that they are making homemade meat pies for tomorrow's Grand Final party. Scrumptious!

Join us as we watch Sydney and Geelong battle it out at the MCG.

A stern reminder: anyone who even hints at the final result will have to buy a round of drinks for the whole pub. Dinkum!

Entry is free and it is pay-as-you-go for what you consume. 

For more information check out our AFL Grand Final event page

2022 AFL Grand Final

Join Gudonya to watch the Sydney and Geelong battle in the 2022 AFL Grand Final.

We will be at St. Andrew’s Cross Scottish Pub in Madrid to watch the big game in a delayed telecast.

As with tradition, anyone who even hints at the final result will have to buy a round of drinks for the whole pub. Dinkum!

For more information check out our AFL Grand Final event page

ASBA Wine Adventure

The Australia Spain Business Association is holding a "Wine Adventure" networking event on Wednesday evening.

Gudonya members are more than welcome to attend the wine tasting competition, which yours truly will be hosting.

Restaurante Alcalá 99

Calle Alcalá 99, Madrid

Wednesday 15 June at 7:15 pm.

Price is 30 euros for non-ASBA members and places are limited.

RSVP: via email asbamadrid@australiaspain.com or phone 91 074 7148

We hope to see ya there.

1st Barometer Business between Spain and Australia

If you are involved in business between Spain and Australia, we would like to ask you to answer a survey.

The anonymous 2-minute business barometer has been set up by Gudonya member Juan Millan from Gedeth Network on behalf on the Fundación Consejo España-Australia (Spanish Foreign Ministry).

It is both for Spanish companies working in Australia and Australian companies working in Spain. The links are below.

Spanish companies dealing in Australia: https://survey.zohopublic.eu/zs/rkBj6V?lang=en

Australian companies operating in Spain: https://survey.zohopublic.eu/zs/5LB8D0?lang=en

The information would help develop relations between the two countries.

And I think it is now time to organise our next Gudonya get-together. It's definitely been a while.

Gudonya!

2021 AFL Grand Final

Join Gudonya to watch the 2021 AFL Grand Final.

For more information visit the event page.

We hope to see you there!

Happy Australia Day!

Happy Australia Day!

We hope you have made the most of the big day in the best way possible despite the pandemic.

Even our friends at Atlético de Madrid remembered

Happy Australia Day to our mates down under! 🔴⚪️🇦🇺😎

— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) January 26, 2021

For the first time in over 20 years we haven’t celebrated an Australia Day party but we haven’t forgotten.

As soon as it is safe to venture outdoors and gather in groups, we’ll hold the mother of all parties.

Until then, take care and stay safe!

Kangaroo Meet cancelled

Given the circumstances with the coronavirus pandemic, we have decided to cancel the Gudonya Kangaroo Meet scheduled for Saturday 14 March. 

As soon as the situation improves we will find a new date for the get-together.

Keep well!