May 2013 Newsletter No 132
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British Association of the Var Putting people and social needs together since 1998 Association Loi 1901 No: W831001750 www.baofthevar.com May 2013 Newsletter No 132 May – a month of “Jours Fériés” and “Fêtes” May is the month for celebrations in France as you will see from the following information. There are 4 national holidays in May this year, as Easter was early, with two of them on consecutive days followed by a Friday, so there will be many absences from work that day as people “faire le pont” and take an extra unofficial day off. National holidays: 1 May Fête du Travail; 8 May Victoire 1945; 9 May Ascension; 20 May lundi de Pentecôte. As for the Fêtes and special events, take your pick from the following: Festival de Cannes 15–26 May, at the Palais des Festivals. The famous Film Festival which attracts stars and “wanabees” from all over the world to pose on the Croisette and any yacht to which they can gain access. Traffic chaos in the centre of Cannes, but worth a visit if you are a film star groupie. www.festival-cannes.fr Nuit Européenne des Musées 18 May, 700 museums throughout France. Check with your tourist office for local participants. The chance to visit museums all over Europe between the hours of 19h00 and 01h00, free of charge. Special exhibitions, concerts, dances, torch-lit visits, etc. www.nuitdesmusees.culture.fr Pique-nique chez le vigneron indepéndant en France 18-20 May, 6 venues in the Var (see below). Take a picnic lunch to one of the participating vineyards and they will supply the outdoor furniture and the wine for your meal. Special events and games in some venues. 1. Chateau Giroud, Cabasse. Saturday 18 May, 10h30. 2. Domaine de Nestuby, Cotignac. Sunday 19 May, 11h30. 3. Domaine des Fouques, Hyères. Sunday 19 May, 11h00. 4. Domaine des Roches Blanches, Pontèves. Saturday, Sunday and Monday 18-20 May, 11h00-18h00. 5. Domaine Gavoty, Cabasse. Sunday 19 May. 6. Domaine de laTour des Vidaux, Pierrefeu. Monday 20 May. www.vigneron-independant.com/pique-nique Fête de la nature en France 22-26 May, 3 venues in the Var (see below). Free guided visits to nature trails and protected areas organised by professionals and volunteers. 1. Hyères, Vieux Salins d’Hyères (salt flats) 25-26 May, 9h00-18h30. 2. St Zacharie, Pont du Coulomb, D560. 25 May. Nature walk. 3. Collobrières, village centre. 24-26 May. Nature walk. www.fetedelanature.com Grand Prix de Formule 1 à Monaco 23-26 May. The world-famous race through the streets of Monaco. Prices vary from astronomical for a seat on the Sunday to more affordable for a standing place on the practice days. www.grand-prix-monaco.info Fête National du Nautisme 25-26 May, 4 venues in the Var. The chance to try different water-sports and watch competitions and demonstrations by experts. Events in: Sainte Maxime, Cavalaire-sur-Mer, St-Cyr-sur-Mer, St Raphaël. See tourist offices for programmes. www.fetedunautisme.com Fête des Voisins 31 May. A national event to encourage you to meet your neighbours by organising or attending an event in your apartment block, street or hamlet. Check with your tourist office or Mairie for a list of events, or start one yourself. www.immeublesenfete.com Rendez-vous aux Jardins en France 1-3 June. 2,200 parks and gardens both private and public are open to visit, with a special celebration of the 400th anniversary of the birth of the famous French garden designer, Le Nôtre. There are participating gardens in Fréjus, Gassin, Hyères, Le Lavandou, La Londe-les Maures, Lorgues, Pierrefeu, Puget-Ville, Le Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer, Le Roquebrussanne, St Raphaël, St Tropez, La Seyne-sur-Mer, Tourrettes, Tourtour and La Valette-du-Var. Further details can be found on the link below – a long one, but worth it. (Copy and paste it into your browser.) www.culturecommunication.gouv.fr/Regions/Drac-Paca/Politique- culturelle/Conservation-regionale-des-monuments-historiques/Jardins/Var Forthcoming Events Reminder! Bring and share Lunch Lakeside Gourmet Lunch at the Chairman’s house in Villecroze Friday 10 May - Entrecasteaux/Carces Tuesday 21 May – noon Committee Meeting Couples should bring a dish that will make 6-8 good Monday 13 May servings, a single person a dish of 3-4 servings. Everything goes on the table, and everyone has a Bring and Share Lunch choice of different dishes. Tuesday 21 May – Villecroze A selection of books will be available Quiz Lunch A "cover charge‟ of 7.50€ per person provides Thursday 30 May – Saint Antonin wine and bread for all. Summer Soiree & “Finger” Buffet Please bring parasols and bases if you prefer shade. with Boules Tournament Please let Rob and Esther know in advance Wednesday 5 June - La Motte what you are bringing: starter, main course, English Theatre Live in the Var vegetable dish, salad or pudding. Phone: 04 ******** for directions ‘50 SHADES OF BATs’ ********, Thursday 20 June - Puget sur Argens 83690 Villecroze and Tuesday 25 June - Villecroze www.baofthevar.com Quiz Lunch See the Latest News and on Thursday 30 May at 12h00 Forthcoming Events on our BA (not 1 June as previously advertised) website at Lou Cigaloun at Saint Antonin Menu Reminder! Lentil salad Lakeside Gourmet Lunch Tagine de poulet Chocolate cake On Friday 10 May at 12h00 at the Trout Lake Please see last month’s Price 15€ per head (including coffee) Newsletter for more details and a + 5€ for participation in the Quiz Booking form. The famous BAV Quiz Lunch is back! Come and Menu - 30€ join us in the beautiful village of St Antonin near Kir à la pêche de vigne et sa méthode Lorgues to try out the new-style Quiz under the champenoise direction of Shirley Rowson. Following in the Accompagné de ses 4 verrines footsteps of Mike Milner is no easy task but Vol au Vent aux fruits de mer et Shirley has organised quiz lunches for St John's sa langoustine grillée Church in St Raphaël for the past 10 years, so has Filet Mignon sauce aux poivre vert et ses legumes served her apprenticeship! Try to come as a team ***** of 4 but if not we can make up teams on the day. Assortiment de 3 Fromages et son miel d’acacia Directions: ***** La farandole de dessert (une verrine de fruit frais From the north (Aups, Tourtour etc) go towards parfumé à la liqueur de banane, Lorgues and go straight across the first roundabout. Turn right at the second roundabout with the large une verrine de fruit rouge et le fromage blanc, stone in the middle. Go straight on through a small une crêpe à la fleur d’oranger) hamlet and continue until a junction signed St ***** Antonin left 1km. Turn here and continue 200m to Vin et café compris the edge of the built up area and turn left into a car Directions: On the road towards Carces to the park. The hotel is just up the road 100m on the left. south of the village. After 3 km there is a From the south go north at the 'Carcès' roundabout pronounced bend in the road to the left and a sign on the ring road (by the Chinese restaurant) towards on the left saying “Etang du Peche”, about 200m Salernes and turn left at the next roundabout from Domaine Campagnaud. Follow this track for towards St Antonin, and follow directions as above. several hundred metres until the road opens out into From Entrecasteaux go direct to the centre of St a car park with the trout lake on the right. Antonin. Page 2 Peter and Shirley Rowson invite you to ENGLISH THEATRE join them for a LIVE IN THE VAR (BATs - British Association Thespians) Summer Soiree & “Finger” Buffet with Boules Tournament For a fun, entertaining evening of Music + (beginners welcome) Dance, Poetry + Prose, Sketches + Songs, come along to one of BATs’ summer shows 18h00 - Wednesday 5 June saucily entitled 10€ ‘50 SHADES OF BATs’ If possible, bring along your own boules if playing. Thursday 20 June - Puget sur Argens Books on sale weather permitting Tuesday 25 June - Villecroze Please complete the Booking Form and return to Shirley and Peter by 31 May at the latest - Drinks and nibbles served from 19h00 indicating if you are taking part. Directions will be Curtain rises 20h00 given on receipt of the Booking Form. Please also Bring your own picnic, table, chairs, cutlery etc indicate if you can bring a plate of “finger” food, as for supper - Glyndebourne-style after the show. this means there is more profit for the BAV and less Candelabra optional. Directions will be given on for Picard! However, you can claim reimbursement receipt of Booking Form for the cost of the food on presentation of a receipt. Still only 10€ pp ********, 83920 La Motte. 04 94 50 38 46 ********@gmail.com “What’s On” Guide 1-8 May Grimaud, Place du Marché. Marché Artisanale. 9h00-18h00. 04 94 55 43 83 1-12 May Fayence, Grand Jardin. Salon des Antiquaires. 8h00-17h00. 04 94 76 11 11 2-5 May Sainte Maxime and surrounding villages. Eurofestival Harley Davidson. 08 26 20 83 83 3 May Les Arcs, Café de la Tour. English Pub Quiz and lunch. 12h00. €10. 04 94 85 22 06 [email protected] 3 and 10 May Roquebrune sur Argens, Les Orchidées de Michel Vacherot, CD7. Guided visit. 10h00. €4. 04 94 45 48 59 4 May Fayence, Espace Culturel. Folk Concert. 21h00. €12. 04 94 76 58 15 4 May Lorgues, Chapelle St Ferréol.