July 2019 Newsletter N0 205 Draguignan Tour
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British Association of the Var Putting people and social needs together since 1998 Association Loi 1901 No W831001750 www.baofthevar.co m July 2019 Newsletter N0 205 Draguignan Tour Richard Stombio, the Maire of Draguignan, had very generously agreed to make a gap in his very busy timetable to act as our personal guide around Draguignan. After several months of planning, the tour took place on 7 June commencing at the Mairie, where we were greeted by the Maire at the reception from where we proceeded to the council chamber. We were pleased to be joined for the occasion by officers of the British and American army. The Maire made some emotional comments about the relevance of the date, being the day following the anniversary of D Day, and this was followed by an in-depth history of the city of Draguignan and its emblem, the dragon. The town had a rich history being made, at one time, the capital of Provence located on a main pilgrimage route. At one stage there were 7000 sheep around the town and only 4000 inhabitants. We were then shown the historic part of the Mairie and then the Maire’s office where Liz Morgan was offered the seat of power! The tour then proceeded uphill along the main shopping street and took in various architectural features and the original town gates. We were finally taken to the elevated tower, where we were treated to magnificent views of the town and surrounding area and then we were taken inside the adjacent church which dates back to the 12th century. The morning terminated in a very pleasant lunch at the 1000 Colonnes restaurant. The members attending expressed their delight at the morning’s event. We offer our sincerest thanks to M le Maire for a very enlightening and knowledgeable tour and for his valuable time. Pensions and the implications for your retirement in France Talk to the people who know 04 88 78 21 03 [email protected] www.blevinsfranks.com Rob and Esther Forthcoming Events Flanagan invite you to Summer Soirée with Summer soirée in Villecroze Bring and Share 12 July 18h00- Friday 12 July 10€ members, Hog roast and barbecue in Cotignac 22 July 12€ non- members Vendange Lunch in Carces Please indicate on the booking 7 September form if you are bringing savoury or sweet. Quiz and Lunch in Le Thoronet 3 October Directions will be given on request and please bring Bookings should not be regarded as confirmed your own crockery, cutlery unless you receive a confirmation from and glasses. Peter Holdway, Events Coordinator. La Tuilerie, 750 Route de Salernes, 83690 Villecroze. Vendange Lunch Hog Roast Following the success of last year we Unfortunately the hog roast was postponed will again be at Château St Croix in due to an accident to the supplier. It has been Carces. Starting with a Dégustation at decided to change the event to a combined 11.00, lunch will be a choice of: Hog Roast and Barbecue with music, to be held in the evening of 22 July at 6.30pm with Valentines de volaille au foie gras a new and very experienced Traiteur. This is a new event including wine tasting and raffle. or The menu will be: Dos de saumon en tartare et gravalax crème yuzu Aperitif Roast Pork or Barbecued Merlu roti risotto au vieux parmesan écumé Chicken and Kebabs citron vert Dessert or 30€ members, 32€ non-members. Pave de Veau pommes de terre fondantes Cheques already sent for the postponed event will be torn up. sauce poivre The venue remains the same: Le Grives, 4813 Chemin le Grives, 83570 Cotignac Assiette trois fromage or Directions: From Sillans la Cascade just before entering Cotignac turn right direction Barjols-Fox Tarte Tatin aux pommes Amphoux. If coming through the village of Cotignac turn left direction Barjols- Fox Amphoux. After glace caramel nd It will include half a bottle of wine per person 700m turn left (which is the 2 lane . The first one and coffee. goes to Saint Martin) direction Monastère Saint Joseph. After 1100m turn right 1st junction (small sign indicating : N87). The lane becomes a track. The cost will be €35 for members and After 200m you will arrive at « Les Grives » which is nd €37 for non-members the 2 house on the left. If you have any problems you may call the following number : +33 (0)494 777 027. If you have a GPS key in « chemin des Blétonèdes - 83570 Cotignac » because Chemin des Grives doesn’t exist on GPS. 2 What’s On Guide 14 Jul Vidauban, Place Georges Clemenceau. Classic car show. 9h00. 04 94 73 08 75 Zenith Oméga, Toulon: 0892 700 840 www.zenith- 14-22 Jul Fayence, Le Grand Jardin. Salon omega-toulon.com d’Antiquaires. 10h00-19h00. 04 94 76 11 11 Opera House, Toulon: 04 94 93 03 76 16 Jul Grimaud, Château. Festival Les Grimaldines www.operadetoulon.fr – Kimberrose – vocalist. 22h00. 35€. Draguignan Theatre: 04 94 50 59 59 04 94 35 43 83 www.theatresendracenie.com 17 Jul Cotignac, Théâtre du Rocher. Gospel concert Chabran Theatre, Draguignan: 04 83 08 30 30 and dinner. 19h30. 37€. Concert only 21h30. 19€. www.culture-dracenie.com 04 94 04 61 87 Forum Theatre, Fréjus and Centre Culturel, St 19 Jul Grimaud, Chapelle Notre Dame de la Raphaël: 04 94 95 55 55 www.aggloscenes.com Queste. Les Soirées Musicales – Flamenco guitar. 21h00. 25€. 04 94 55 43 83 July 2019 20 Jul Fréjus, Théâtre Romain. Concert – 2 Jul St Tropez, Quai de la Pesquière. Concert – Provencal music and dance. 20h30. percussion. 21.30. Free. 21 Jul Lorgues, Château de Berne. Festival Jazz. 3 Jul St Tropez, Quai de la Pesquière. Concert – 21h00. 45€. www.jazzaberne.com Latin music. 21h30. Free. 24 Jul Vidauban, Eglise. Italian opera arias. 21h00. 4 Jul St Tropez, Quai de la Pesquière. Concert – 10€. 06 65 11 67 09 Opera, jazz, gospel. 21.30. Free. 25 Jul-1 Aug St Raphaël, Palais de Congrès. 5 Jul Vidauban, Château d’Astros. Les Musicales Gregory Porter. 21h30. 51€. dans les Vignes – gypsy music and wine tasting. 27 Jul Cotignac, Cours Gambetta. Rock concert. 19h30. 25€. 06 60 30 32 90 21h00. 04 94 04 61 87 5 Jul Le Muy, Eglise. Choral Festival – Czech choir. 28 Jul Fréjus, Arena. Swan Lake – Imperial 21h00. Free. 04 94 19 84 24 Russian Ballet. 20h30. 42€ upwards. 5 Jul St Maximin-la Ste-Baume, Basilica. Choral 30 Jul Grimaud, Château. Touve Kinda – African concert. 20h30. 15€. 04 94 69 28 04 music. 22h00. 25€. 04 94 35 43 83 5 Jul Ste Maxime, Théâtre de la Mer. Totem – soul, funk. 21h30. Free. 08 26 20 83 83 5-9 Jul St Raphaël, Esplanade Delayan. Jazz Festival. www.saintraphael-jazz.fr 6 Jul Roquebrune-sur-Argens, Eglise. Choral concert – Adventi Voce. 20h30. Free. 06 66 92 25 78 6 Jul Fayence, Espace Culturel. Irish music and dance. 20h30. 06 58 06 72 61 6 Jul Cotignac, Théâtre du Rocher. Country music and dancing. 19h00. 04 94 04 61 87 7 Jul Fréjus, Cathedral. Ensemble Choral de Lorgues – Purcell concert. 21h00. 12€. MAKING 06 32 15 32 82 8 Jul Ste Maxime, Théâtre de la Mer. Objets -*'& trouvés – 60s music. 21.30. Free. 08 26 20 83 83 YOUR 9 Jul St Raphaël, Palais de Congrès. Big Band. 21h30. 15€. FRANCE 10 Jul Fréjus, Place Formigé. Concert – Provencal */ music and dance. 21h00. 10 Jul Ste Maxime, Théâtre de la Mer. Rosa Band – LESS rock music. 21h30. Free. 08 26 20 83 83 11 Jul Ste Maxime, Théâtre de la Mer. Alan Nash – TAXING country music. 21h30. Free. 08 26 20 83 83 12 Jul Lorgues, Château de Berne. Festival Jazz. 21h00. 45€. www.jazzaberne.com www.kentingtons.com 12 Jul St Maximin-la-Ste-Baume, Jardin de l’Enclos. TEL : 0498 10 12 55 - EMAIL: [email protected] Concert – Aretha Franklin tribute. 21.30. Free. Z.A. Les Esparrus, 83690 VILLECROZE 04 94 69 28 04 * The Kentingtons service is exclusive to individuals with a 12 Jul Fayence, Espace Culturel. International minimum of €250,000 in financial assets. Choral Festival. 21h30. Free. 04 94 85 00 35 Regulated in France by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers, reference F000116 CGPI Chairman’s Report As discussed at the AGM, the Committee has now held a brain storming session in order to review Quiz and Lunch the activities of the BAV and look forward to an active future. Hopefully members are now fully Our ever popular quiz will once again be held at aware that we are a charity and are focused on the assisting the British in the Var. At the same time we are endeavouring to assist the well-being of Hostellerie de l'Abbaye, Rue Claudius Camail, members, not least by our various events and 83340 Le Thoronet at 12.00 on October 3rd. activities. Numbers are strictly limited so please get bookings in early. The menu will cost 30€ for The Var is an extensive area and it is problematic members and 32€ for non-members: trying to serve the whole area, and for this reason the Welfare team, which currently comprises Saumon fumé maison crème Raifort Pauline Holloway and Chris Gaskell, has requested ou volunteers to assist on Welfare. This may just Carpaccio de bœuf / mayonnaise truffe involve being an `ear to the ground’ in your area; someone needs assistance or it could involve Pièce de veau / sauce Truffe / Purée maison hospital visits. Pauline and Chris, whose details are ou in each newsletter, would be happy to speak to Poisson blanc selon l’arrivage / sauce antiboise / any prospective volunteers in order to elucidate on spaghettinis this.