Monthly Archives: April 2019

We have 10 FREE double passes to see an advance screening of Tolkien on May 6

Tons of British actors in this one

“Hello, my precious. Do you want the ring? No. OK then, how about 20 free tickets to a film about the bloke who invented that character? Sorted, Bilbo.”

We made some of that quote up, but if you love The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings then you have to see this film — Tolkien — that explores the formative years of the renowned author’s life as he finds friendship, courage and inspiration among a fellow group of writers and artists at school.

Their brotherhood strengthens as they grow up and weather love and loss together, including Tolkien’s tumultuous courtship of his beloved Edith Bratt, until the outbreak of the First World War which threatens to tear their fellowship apart.

All of these experiences would later inspire Tolkien to write his famous Middle-earth novels.

Here’s the trailer:

Fox Searchlight Pictures and Brits in Toronto want to send you and a friend to the Toronto advance screening of Tolkien on Monday, May 6 at 7:00 p.m. at Cineplex Varsity.

For your chance to attend, simply go to the link below to claim your pass. Passes available while supplies last — there are 10 double passes as of this posting so … GO!

http://www.foxsearchlightscreenings.com/scLVG72137

Tolkien is in theatres Friday, May 10.

(Please note this is not to be confused with Lord of the Dance or Lord of the Flies.)

Let’s all help fellow Brit Jordan find a job!

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Senior Proactive Digital Marketer Extraordinaire! He even wrote his own blog post for us.

Fellow Brit in Toronto, Jordan, moved here in October and is looking for a job to suit his skills. If anyone out there can help in any way, shape or form, it would be much appreciated.

Jordan did us a favour and wrote his own blog post. That shows a LOT of proactive initiative in DIGITAL MARKETING! HINT! SNAP HIM UP NOW!

Take it away, Jordan …

Jordan moved to Canada at the beginning of October last year on an International Experience Canada visa.

He worked in retail at Club Monaco for his first six months here and is now looking for a digital marketing position in downtown Toronto.

Jordan has worked in a not-for-profit environment since 2015 and is now looking to transition to for-profit or agency environment. He has degrees in Digital Marketing and Film Studies and has worked on a large variety of marketing projects in the past all with successful outcomes.

Key skills include: marketing, budget management, internal communications, social media management, content creation, crisis communications, project management, content management systems, customer relationship management, lead generation, design and copywriting

Fun facts about Jordan:

He once completed a charity walk up Mount Snowdon.
He can make pizza from scratch.
He was president of his university’s LGBT+ society.
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jordanpatrickwilliam/
E-mail: jordanpatrickwilliam AT gmail DOT COM

We had to wrestle the blog back out of Jordan’s hands, but all the details you need are above. Good luck to him!

Brits In Toronto have partnered with Toronto FC to offer discounted tickets to the British community

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“What? 25% off tickets? Deserves a round of applause, that does.”

In part 1 of exciting football news regarding Toronto FC and Brits in Toronto, the two hugely successful organizations have partnered up as BFFs to offer some decent ticket discounts to the British community.

If you’ve never seen a live TFC game before or are a Brit visiting Toronto on a scouting trip as a possible city to move to, then take full advantage of this offer, save some cash and pay a visit to BMO Field.

BUT THAT’S NOT ALL! There will be some more exciting news soon whereby TFC and Brits in Toronto will host a meetup before the Sporting Kansas City game on Friday, June 7. We’re talking pre-match pub … reserved seating area at the game … FREE stuff … and end-to-end action with tons of goals (for TFC, obvs). So mark your calendar to “work from home” that day because it’s about time we all met for a chinwag, beers (ginger ale if you’re driving) and some ruddy good fun with the Brits in Toronto community.

If you can’t wait until then — already counting the days, right? — then read on for the discounted tickets offer for the following matches:

SAT APR 6 at 3:00 P.M. VS. CHICAGO FIRE
SAT APR 27 at 3:00 P.M. VS. PORTLAND TIMBERS
SAT MAY 11 at 3:00 P.M. VS. PHILADELPHIA UNION
WED MAY 15 at 8:00 P.M. VS. D.C. UNITED

Click here and use the password “BritsInToronto” to get up to 25%* off the ticket price. The flyer is here if you wanted to check it out.

For additional information, season ticket questions or to book a group of 10 or more, please contact fellow Brit in Toronto Jake Wyatt at jake.wyatt@mlse.com or give him a bell on the dog and bone at 416-815-5400 ext. 3072. Please tell him Brits in Toronto sent you!

*Discount percentage calculated off on single ticket price + any eligible service fees.

The Toronto Buccaneers player clinic and open house on April 14

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1976 = Apple was started, the CN Tower opened and The Toronto Buccaneers Rugby Club was established. We also thought Bucks Fizz won the Eurovision Song Contest but that was in 1981.

Greg reached out to Brits in Toronto looking for some promo for an upcoming player clinic and open house on April 14. From the flyer …

The Toronto Buccaneers are pleased to announce their spring 2019 player clinic and open house to be held April 14, 2019 at the Major League Sportsplex (641 Danforth Road, Scarborough).

The session is the ideal opportunity for players (16 years of age and up) new to the game to learn what the sport of rugby is all about and for experienced players to take their game to the next level.

The clinic runs from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. and includes a meet and greet with the coaching staff and president of the club.

The first 25 players to pre-register receive a free Toronto Buccaneers Rugby t-shirt*. Register by sending an email to recruit@buccaneersrugby.com.

Things to bring:
– Cleats (no metal studs) or runners
– Mouthguard (recommended)
– Shorts and a jersey
– Water

We look forward to seeing you out!

*All players are welcome but only new players to the club are eligible to receive a t-shirt.