Earlier this year we launched a fundraising event to celebrate the centennial of Jordan. Our selected charity is, The Al-Hadaf Institute, a local Jordanian NGO that provides support for orphans and neglected refugees who are considered war orphans www.alhadaf.org On Tuesday 23rd November at 6pm UK time, I am excited to let you know that our latest "In Conversation"…
We are delighted to share with you the details of our first webinar for 2022. The "In Conversation" webinar is with Mr Sinan Sweis, Founder and CEO of Jabal Amman Publishers, which will be held on Wednesday 19th January at 6pm UK time. Join us to discover how Sinan's vision and belief in how the…
'Through deconstructing textures, tastes and appearances, and transforming them into avant-garde creations, Omar gives new meaning to food art. He first rose to fame with his first creation Jameed Chocolate, and then went on to create many projects intertwining food and art including the replica of Ayn Ghazal made of Jameed Concrete, and his Aubergine Leather made of aubergine skins.'…
The next AJS "In Conversation" webinar is with Mr James Barr, historian and author of 'A Line in the Sand'. The webinar will be on Tuesday 7th June at 6pm UK time and hosted by Faris Ned Donovan. Join us to hear all about James Barr's book 'A Line In The Sand', which is a fascinating insight into the…
We are excited to announce our first member's in-person event in over 2 years - Afternoon Tea on the Cutty Sark. It's a fantastic opportunity to explore a historic site, meet with old friends and make new ones through our wonderful AJS community. Date: Saturday 3rd September Location: Cutty Sark, Greenwich Time: 1:45pm Purchase…
The latest AJS "In Conversation" webinar is with Underground Amman. Meet the team who created walking tours in some of Amman's oldest neighbourhoods on Thursday 10th November at 6pm UK time and hosted by Mais Haddadin. Join us to hear all about Underground Amman and discover a different side of Amman. The tours they hold open a window into the often hidden or…
Start the year off right and join us for a fun evening of Turkish cuisine with an international twist on Friday 10th February. Plus, for our Fundraising activity, there will be a Raffle Prize Draw taking place on the night, with the opportunity to buy raffle tickets at the dinner for a chance to win some fabulous prizes - so bring…
We are excited to share with you our next In Conversation Webinar with our very own AJS member Richard Hills on Monday 15th May at 6pm. Richard will be talking to us about his father, Alan Hills, and his work as Head Photographer on the British Museum excavations in the Jordan Valley during the…
AJS Trustee Dr Robert Bewley has a very special treat for the AJS. He will give a lecture on "Aerial Archaeology in Jordan: recent discoveries”. The Aerial Archaeology in Jordan has just completed its 25th year, and this talk will cover some important recent discoveries. It will also provide an overview of the importance of…
We are very pleased to announce our first AJS webinar for 2024, “In Conversation with Bashar Tabbah”. Bashar, who is half Jordanian and half English, embodies the Anglo-Jordanian Society, and we are excited to have him as our first guest this year. Date: Tuesday 20th February Time: 6 pm Via Zoom, register here to attend: …