2019 Artist Scholars Chosen

ROSL is excited to announce the artists chosen to attend this year's ROSL International Residency are Cole Ndelu from Johannesburg, South Africa, and Dimple Shah from Bangalore, India. These two artists will soon arrive in the UK and spend the months of September and October at The Art House in Wakefield, developing their creative practices and networking across the UK with the support of ROSL. 

Food For Thought

Graysons, provider of ROSL’s food and drink, takes its commitment to the environment seriously. General Manager Paul Williams explains what steps the company is taking to minimise its carbon footprint. 

ROSL Sells Former Edinburgh Clubhouse

The sale of the Royal Over-Seas League's former clubhouse at 100 Princes Street, Edinburgh, has now been completed. Closed in January 2018, the c. 19,000 square foot property will now be turned into a luxury hotel thanks to the Red Carnation group, owners of 18 hotels worldwide. 

From the Archives: Lord Mountbatten

Next month will mark 40 years since the untimely death of Lord Louis Mountbatten at the hands of the IRA in Donegal Bay. Serving as ROSL President from 1942 until his death, this article from the December 1942 edition of Overseas, by Hector Bolitho, introduces him to members. 

Caine Prize 2019: An Evening of Words and Music

Last night saw this year's Caine Prize shortlisted authors and ROSL musicians gather in the Princess Alexandra Hall for an evening of words and music which celebrated African creative culture. 

Fashion Victim

The fashion industry is one of the most polluting in the world, with cheap, readily available clothing, and everchanging trends contributing heavily to the problem. How can the industry become more conscious of its impact, and how can we as consumers use our power to make environmentally sound buying decisions? Abi Millar finds out in the latest edition of Overseas. 

Mayfair Art Weekend at ROSL

Mayfair and St James's was abuzz with art lovers this weekend, as galleries and exhibition spaces across the area opened their doors to the public to show them what the creative heart of London looks like. ROSL once again took part, beginning celebrations with the opening of our latest exhibition, in partnership with Liberty Gallery, on Thursday evening.

Watch: Relive the AMC Gold Medal Final

Missing your musical fix today? Then why not relive all the excitement of the 2019 Annual Music Competition (AMC) Gold Medal Final, which took place at the Southbank Centre in May. Watch the future of classical music compete for the £15,000 first prize. And don't forget ROSL will be bringing together its AMC alumni for two weeks over concerts next month at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Take a look at the programme here. 

Caine Prize 2019: An Evening of Words and Music

Next week, ROSL will see the arrival of this year's shortlisted writers for the 2019 Caine Prize for African Writing. To celebrate their stay at the club, on Thursday 4 July the authors will take part in an event which combines musical performances along with readings of their shortlisted works. 

House of Lords Afternoon Tea

Yesterday, ROSL President Lord Luce invited members to see inside the House of Lords, one of the two organs that makes up Parliament in the UK.