Events
The BCF is excited to announce the second BCF Quiz Night!
Gather your mates and let’s see who’s got the brains of Britain in Qatar!
📅 Wednesday 14th October | 6:30–9:30pm
📍 Marina 29, The Pearl Qatar, Porto Arabia
(Marina Ways 29 – click here for location)
👥 Team entry: Up to 8 people per team
💰 Price: 100QR per team (cash on the night) as a donation to the BCF
🍽️ Special BCF deal: 65QR for either a burger and chips or fish and chips including one drink AND drinks specials on offer on the night.
The BCF Winter Bazaar is back! 🎄
Join us at the British Embassy on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st November, from 10am–5pm, for a festive weekend filled with Christmas shopping, food and drinks, children’s activities, entertainment and plenty of seasonal cheer.
Tickets will be released in October, so keep an eye on our website and social media channels for the announcement. They’re always popular, so don’t miss out! 🎅✨
There is no more space for vendors this year, thank you for all your interest and support.
BCF Playgroup (Sunday)
Please join us at our Sunday playgroup, hosted in Doha College on Sunday mornings.
We are back at Doha College every Sunday morning (7.30am-8.30am) during term time at Doha College (via Gate 4) from Sunday 20th September.
Tea, coffee and soft play included. Suggested donation to BCF: 20 QR cash.
If you would like to join us, please register below.
BCF Messy Playgroup
(First Monday of every month)
Please join us at our new Messy playgroup, hosted at Hamilton International School on the first Monday morning of the month. Bring your little ones from 0-5 years.
The first one will be held on Monday 5th October (8.00 - 9.00am) during term time only at Hamilton International School.
Donation to BCF: 20 QR cash.
The next ones will be held:
Monday 2nd November
Monday 7th December
If you would like to join us, please register below.
BCF Playgroup (Tuesday)
Thank you to our platinum sponsors Queen's International School Qatar who have kindly offered their facilities to our playgroup every Tuesday morning (8am-9.30am) in the new setting of EYFS during term time (via Gate 7) from Tuesday 15th September.
A relaxed and welcoming environment for parents and little ones (ages 2 months - 5 years) to play and chat.
Tea, coffee and toys included. There is also the option to buy drinks and snacks from the on-site cafe. Suggested donation to BCF: 20 QR cash.
No need to register in advance.
BCF Playgroup (Thursday)
Our newest baby and toddler playgroup is being held at King's College, Al Thumama campus on Thursdays from 8am-9.30am during term time starting back again on Thursday 24th September.
Come and enjoy a cuppa with new friends and allow your little ones to explore the activities and toys. Suggested donation to BCF: 20 QR cash with free tea and coffee provided.
No need to register in advance.
Teen hang outs
Organised by British teens, for British teens, these meet-ups are a chance to chill, make friends, try new activities and build community.
If you are keen to organise a session, please volunteer your interest.
Ask Me Anything sessions
“How do I set up a bank account?” “How do school admissions work?” “Where’s the best curry in town?!?!”
If you've got questions, we've got the answers! Our BCF Ask Me Anything sessions (AMAs) is a welcoming, judgment-free space for new arrivals or those who have lived in Qatar for a while, to ask any and all questions about life in Qatar.
Our expert expat panel, from lawyers to Education experts, are ready to share practical, lived advice and help you navigate life in Qatar with confidence.
We hope to see you at the Doha Golf Club on Tuesday 29th September from 6.45pm (panel starts at 7pm) until 8.30pm with socialising after.
Brits in Qatar Social Mixer
Just arrived in country? Been here a while and looking to meet some new people? Join us for our Brits in Qatar social mixer - a relaxed way to mingle and make new friends.
Thank you to all those who joined us for our last mixers.
The last Brits in Qatar social mixer was on Wednesday 16th September at Tropicana 360 at the Dusit. Stay tuned to find out more about the next event.
British/Qatari Padel League and taster sessions
Love padel and want to find a fun and friendly league? New to the sport and need a taster session to get you started?
We are launched our British/Qatari Padel Box League last autumn. Hit the button below to join our league whatsapp community and get started.
SEN-sational Family Outings
Safe, relaxed and inclusive outings where neurodivergent children and their families can be themselves and have fun.
These events are specifically for neurodivergent children (autism, ADHD, PDA & more) and their families. We had a fantastic time at our first SENsational Family Outing to Bounce in November and to Torba Farm in January.
Please click the button below to join the WhatsApp group to stay in touch about all our SENsational family outings and SEN coffee mornings.
SEN Parents & Carers Coffee Mornings
Whether you're looking for advice, to share, or simply to talk to others who understand - join us for a cup of tea and chat at our monthly coffee mornings.
The next SEN coffee morning will be on held on Saturday 3rd October at the Ned.
No need to register in advance, simply come along and join us.
Please click the button below to join the WhatsApp group to stay in touch about all our SENsational family outings and SEN coffee mornings.
Don't miss a thing
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