Newsletter No 166 Lunch in Montferrat

April 2016 Newsletter No 166 Lunch in Montferrat

What better to do on a dull rainy day than to get together with friends and make new friends at a BAV lunch. Montferrat may be on the northern extremities of the Var and in a remote location but it always attracts a good attendance and this was certainly the case at the end of February. This year a creditable 43 members and guests attended the lunch.

We gathered together in an enormous 'baronial' private dining room and enjoyed a delicious buffet with a wide variety of dishes, followed by a choice of main courses and a buffet dessert which provided something for everybody. Our thanks go to the Bastide des Moines for its hospitality and amicable service.

The hotel dates from the 17th century and has exposed stone walls and roof beams, log fires, and has a large outdoor area for summer eating and plenty of space for children to play. It is situated at a height of 480m and is 20km from the Gorges de Verdon. En-suite hotel rooms are available for an overnight stay. It is a good venue for large groups, special occasions and family parties and has been a BAV favourite over the years.

Forthcoming Events Bring and Share Lunch - Villecroze Committee meeting On 24 April at 12.00 a Bring and Share lunch is to be TBA held subject to fine weather, at Villecroze at the home of our Chairman, Robert Flanagan and his wife, Esther. Artists Quarter & Lunch Draguignan

22 April This is to coincide with the annual village Bourse aux Bring and Share lunch in Villecroze Plantes or plant fair which is always well attended. If 24 April you are a gardener you may like to bring a plant to exchange for another over lunch. You may wish to Coffee morning & croquet at Nans-Les-Pins make a day of it and attend the plant fair before or plus lunch at Golf Club after the lunch. (It opens at 10am). 13 May Lunch & Quiz at Trout Lake A charge of 8€ for members or 10€ for non-members Entrecasteaux will be made to cover provision of wine and bread. 13 June There is a limited number of places so please book as soon as possible by completing the usual booking form Summer Soirée in La Motte on page 11. Please confirm whether you are to bring a 30 June savoury or sweet dish. Vendange Lunch in Lorgues Directions: 10 September Xxxx

Lunch and art galleries

in Draguignan

An excellent 3 course lunch (with wine) at one of Draguignan's most respected restaurants, MB2/ Nans les Pins - croquet and coffee La Terrasse, 11 Blvd Jean Jaures, 83300 It's just not cricket - no! It's croquet! And now for Draguignan, at a really attractive price of 22€ for something new to the BAV. On 13 May we are to go members and 24€ for non-members: to pastures new at the home of Ian Taylor in Nans les Pins and hold a very informal and fun croquet Terrine match and coffee morning. Chicken in Brie and beer Coffee will be available (donations please) and there will be a fee of 3€ to enter the croquet competition. Moelleux of chocolate. Lunch will be 27€ (29€ for non- members) including 1/4 bottle of wine 1/4 litre of wine and 3 courses. Followed by an escorted visit to the oldest part of The morning will start at 10.30,followed by lunch at town, now being transformed into an Artists’ midday at Le Bistrot des Sens, Golf de la Sainte Quarter, at pedestrianised Rue de Trans - just a Baume, 2664 Route de Brignoles, 83860 Nans les Pins. 2/3 minute walk from the restaurant. You will see artists at work on many styles of sculptures, The address of the coffee morning is:- paintings, wood carvings and stained glass, also xxxxx available to buy. 83860 Nans les Pins DATE : FRIDAY 22 APRIL - Lunch 12.00 – 14.00, visit to Galleries Directions are:- xxxxx 14.00 onwards. Free Parking 12.00 – 2.00. Otherwise, on street parking and free car park in Rue des Jardins (behind Rue de Trans). And then if you wish, wander up the road to the American War Cemetery (5 mins walk or free car park in front), or visit one of the two museums which are close by: Le Musée Municipal d'Art et Histoire, Culture, Patrimoine et Tourisme, 9 rue de la République or Le Musée des Arts et Traditions Populaires, 75, Place Georges Brassens.

“What’s On” Guide Zenith Oméga, Toulon: 0892 700 840 17 Apr Vidauban, place George Clemenceau. Classic www.zenith-omega-toulon.com car rally. 8h30-12.30. Free. 04 94 73 10 28 Opera House, Toulon: 04 94 93 03 76 21 Apr St Tropez, cinema. Concert – piano and cello. www.operadetoulon.fr 18h30 Draguignan Theatre: 04 94 50 59 59 22 Apr Claviers, Eglise St Sylvestre. Festival de www.theatresendracenie.com Musique des Chapelles – cello concert. 19h00. €11. 06 60 90 17 23 Forum Theatre, Fréjus and Centre Culturel, St 23 Apr Ste Maxime, Le Carré Gaumont. Kenny Garrett Raphaël: 04 94 95 55 55 www.aggloscenes.com Quintet – jazz. 20h30. €16. 04 94 56 77 77 24 Apr Entrecasteaux, cricket ground. Entrecasteaux April 2016 Cricket Club v. Monte Carlo 1-2 Apr St Maximin-la-Ste-Baume, La Croisée des Arts. 24 Apr Vidauban, Chapelle Ste Brigitte. Festival de Ballet excerpts – Ballet de l’Opéra national de Musique des Chapelles – cello concert. 15h30. €11. Bordeaux. 20h45. €25. 04 94 86 18 90 06 60 90 17 23 1-3 Apr Fréjus, Parc Aurélia. Fête des Plantes 24 Apr St Tropez, Eglise. Organ recital. 17h00. Free. 2 Apr Fréjus, cinema. Opera film – Madame Butterfly 08 92 68 48 28 (Puccini). 18h55 24 Apr Plan de la Tour, centre ville. Classic car rally. 2 Apr Montauroux, cinema. Opera film – Madame 10h00-17h00. 06 10 19 64 60 Butterfly (Puccini). 18h55. €21. 04 94 50 40 30 24 Apr Cotignac, Cinema. Ballet film – La Bayadère 2 Apr St Tropez, cinema. Opera film – Il Trovatore (Petipa). 18h00. €12. 04 94 04 61 87 (Verdi). 16h00. €19. 08 92 68 48 28 27 Apr St Raphaël, Salle Félix Martin. Blues concert – 2-3 Apr St Tropez, place des Lices. Classic motorcycle rally. 11h00-14h30. 06 09 72 33 90 Otis Taylor. 20h30. €18. 04 98 11 89 00 3 Apr Ste Maxime, promenade A. Simon-Lorière. 27 Apr Grimaud, place Neuve. Rock concert. Free. Classic car parade. 14h30. 04 94 96 79 48 04 94 55 43 83 3 Apr Entrecasteaux, cricket ground. Entrecasteaux 28 Apr Taradeau, Chapelle St Martin. Festival de Cricket Club AGM 12noon followed by intersquad Musique des Chapelles – Handel opera arias concert. match. 18h00. €11. 06 60 90 17 23 10 Apr St Valier, cricket ground. Entrecasteaux Cricket 28 Apr Ste Maxime, cinema. Ballet film – La Bayadere. Club v. Beausoleil. 14h30 and 19h30 10 Apr Montauroux, cinema. Ballet film – Don Quixote. 17h00. €20. 04 94 47 75 90 10 Apr Gulf of St Tropez, various villages. Cycle race. www.sportcommunication.info 10 Apr Fréjus, cathedral. Organ recital. 16h00. 10 Apr Lorgues, Château les Crostes. Classic cars and country music. 10h00-18h00. 04 94 73 98 40 15 Apr Les Arcs, Chapelle Ste Roseline. Festival de Musique des Chapelles – chamber music concert. 18h00. €11. 06 60 90 17 23 15 Apr Grimaud, Eglise St Michel. Soirées Musicales de Grimaud – concert, trumpet and organ. 21h00. €22. 04 94 55 43 83 15-18 Apr Fréjus, centre ville. Bravade procession. 16 Apr Montferrat, Eglise St Roch. Festival de Musique des Chapelles – chamber music concert. 16h00. €20. 06 60 90 17 23 16 Apr Fréjus, cinema. Opera film – Robert Deveraux. (Donizetti) 18h55 16 Apr Montauroux, cinema. Opera film – Robert Deveraux (Donizetti). 18h55. €21. 04 94 50 40 30 17 Apr Entrecasteaux, cricket ground. Entrecasteaux Cricket Club v. Rhone CC. 17 Apr Salernes, cinema. Opera film – The Marriage of Figaro (Mozart). 16h30. €12. 04 94 70 72 19 17 Apr Les Arcs, Café de la Tour. Thé Tango – Argentine tango lessons. Free. Optional lunch. 15h00-19h00. 04 94 73 30 56

28 Apr-1 May Gulf of St Tropez, various villages. Harley Davidson Festival. Parade 30 April St Tropez port. Lakeside Gourmet Lunch and 00 11 11 22 23 Quiz 29 Apr Figanières, Chapelle Notre Dame des Oliviers. Festival de Musique des Chapelles –Handel opera arias On Monday 13 June at 12.00 we will be concert. 19h00. €11. 06 60 90 17 23 returning to an unusual venue for lunch at the 29 Apr Les Arcs, Café de la Tour. Fish and chips – book Trout Lake about 3km west of Entrecasteaux by previous Monday please. 12h00. €12.50. towards Carcès, to celebrate the 90th birthday of 04 94 73 30 56 HM The Queen. Members who have been before 30 Apr Draguignan, Pôle Culturel Chabran. Ensemble were impressed with the gourmet standard of Squillante – 9 trombones. 20h30. 04 83 08 30 30 the food served and the peaceful surroundings 30 Apr Montauroux, cinema. Opera film – Elektra overlooking the trout lake. This will be followed (Strauss). 18h55. €21. 04 94 50 40 30 by a quiz with a royal theme. Places are limited 30 Apr Fréjus, cinema. Opera film – Elektra (Strauss). so please book as early as possible. 18h55

Menu – 33€ members, 35€ non-members + 4€ for quiz Cotignac Coffee morning Broillade aux cèpes et son gressin aux olives Friday 19th February was sunny in Cotignac and at Filet mignon sauce poivre vert et son 10.00 am we joined Bill and Jean Naisbitt for their Coffee légumes 3 fromages et son miel d'acacia morning in aid of the Welfare Une crêpe aux zestes d'orange et sa glace Fund. This was one of the sanguine. m a n y t i m e s t h e y h a v e supported the BAV and Jean had once again Vin et café cooked a tasty selection of cakes, biscuits and scones with fresh cream and strawberry jam. 25 Directions people took part, with some new faces to meet On the road towards Carces to the south of the and greet and the gossiping went on for 2 hours. village. After 3 km there is a pronounced bend in Bill had put together a the road to the left and a sign on the left saying raffle with 2 prizes of cases “Etang du Peche”, about 200m from Domaine of Rosé from their Domain, Campagnaud. Follow this track for several won by Richard Doust and hundred metres until the road opens out into a John Watson. Altogether car park with the trout lake on the right. another very successful morning, contributing over 175 Euros to welfare. Our sincere thanks go to Bill and Jean and we hope Peter and Shirley Rowson invite you to join them for a they will invite us all back to their beautiful home next year. Summer Soirée & “Finger” Buffet with Boules Tournament

(beginners welcome)

18h00 – Thursday 30 June 10€ members, 12€ non-members

If possible, bring along your own boules if playing. Books on sale weather permitting. Directions will be given on request. Please bring a plate of “finger food”, savoury or sweet. Numbers limited to 60 – book early! xxxxx [email protected]

Chairman’s Report Half of counter medicines 'harmful’ When one experiences the conviviality of the Half of non-prescription medicines do events and the specialist interest groups such as more harm than good, according to a the boules group it is easy to perceive the BAV as a study by a consumer group. social club, and I am sure that we have members Investigations by 60 Million and certainly non-members who are not fully aware Consommateurs found that in more than half of that the BAV was initiated as a welfare organization the medicines that are available over the counter in in order to assist the welfare of British people in France, the side-effect outweighed the actual the Var. I even met one former member of the benefits. In some cases certain medicines risked Committee who was not aware that we assist non- exacerbating conditions that were far worse than members in the Var. those they were supposed to be treating. Of the 61 medicines tested by the group, 28 were considered We do have a dedicated Welfare Team headed now to have side effects so severe they were classed as by Lorraine Strong backed up by the Committee dangerous. and by several members who offer assistance. This The group’s report gave the example of the danger Welfare assistance can come in a variety of forms of medicines that contained pseudoephedrine - a relating to assistance with all kinds of vasoconstrictor which can help unblock noses but documentation and the authorities, hospital visits, which also increases the risk of cardiovascular lending medical equipment and, not least, financial problems. Some surprising effects could be found, aid. Requests for financial aid are not taken lightly such as some cough syrups whose use could lead and are investigated thoroughly by two members to sleep problems. A further 20 other medicines of the Committee who carry out an in-depth were labelled ‘for want of anything better’, ie. they financial assessment. had limited side effects but also limited effectiveness. The group only picked 13 medicines Welfare can, of course, come in numerous forms for its ‘preferred’ category and said that plant- and we strive to boost the funds to assist those in based inhalers or those based on essential oils need as often as possible, not least by way of a were the best to help symptoms of colds and flu. levy of 2€ on the cost of each event. However, the events themselves offer a form of welfare to those attending in facilitating the meeting of members who are likeminded individuals.

Please therefore do continue to support the BAV and its activities and if you do need any form of assistance feel free to contact us. Members may also contact us if they are aware of any British people in the area who need assistance. The contact details are given elsewhere in this newsletter.

Bilingual Atélier in Salernes:

Following the Salernes Médiatheque's successful weekly atélier for French writers, there are now monthly bilingual sessions for English and French speakers. Participants are given some words and phrases to write about which is then shared, corrected and discussed. The English would write in French and the French in English. The atélier is run by volunteers and is free of charge. It's an interesting way of improving your language skills, meeting new people and having some fun. Anybody who is interested should email Jeanne on [email protected] who will be able to give you further details. 5

MEMBERS’ GROUPS Tinted windows ban The Azur Photography Group French authorities have banned tinted front side windows in cars in the latest stage of a road safety With personal holidays and crackdown. They want to make it easier for police Easter getting ever closer, to see if the driver is using a mobile phone, or if this report is being written seat-belts are not being worn. Drivers with tinted at the beginning of March films on the front windows must have them which inevitably reduces removed or face a €135 fine and three penalty the activities we can points on their licence. report on since last month. We have continued to print some of our photos, particularly of our lake visit which was described Desperate to Stop? last month. The attached photo shows just how call Alcoholics Anonymous low the lake had become. 24 hour helpline –

We always welcome new members of all levels of 08 20 20 02 57 aa-riviere.org skill and experience and whether your camera is a simple “point and shoot” or a sophisticated digital New Members camera. We normally meet on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month in Montauroux and We welcome the following new members to the you are sure of a warm welcome and plenty of British Association of the Var: Paul Griffiths from help. For more details, please contact Alastair Rocbaron; Bill and Jeanne Ashwick from Sillans-la Cascade; Brian and Shiona Anderson from Lorgues. Ross: [email protected]

Boules / Lunching / Golf Group Language Puzzle Here is a list of English words used in French in a We are still currently playing in the different context – do you know what they mean? mornings at 10.00. So please (Answers on page 9) contact me if you wish to join us at: 1. Le zapping [email protected] 2. Le smoking 3. Le relooking 4. Les baskets Painting Group 5. Le flipper There will not be a painting group meeting until the 6. Le babyfoot Spring unless someone would like to hold one. 7. Le drive contact Hilary [email protected] 8. Le lifting 9. Le box 10. Le footing 11. Le brick Where is it? 12. Le dressing 13. Le gland Each month we will show a 14. Les reins photograph of somewhere in 15. La ride the Var, some easier to spot 16. Le stage than others, and we would 17. Les tongs like you tell us where it is on 18. La dot [email protected] 19. Le verger or xxxx. The first 20. Le front right answer received will get a mention the following month. March’s location was the village of www.baofthevar.com Cotignac, as spotted by Mim Kay of Sillans-la- Se e t h e L a t e s t N e w s a n d Cascade. Forthcoming Events on our BA website

VISIT PROVENCE – The Rosaire Chapel, Vence (places to go in the Var and beyond) A masterpiece of sacred art conceived by Henri Matisse Maeght Foundation, The Rosaire Chapel, conceived by Henri Matisse, is St Paul de Vence a monument of sacred art, unique in the world. From 1948 to 1951, Matisse drew up the plans for A must for lovers of the building and all the details of its decoration: m o d e rn art - th e stained g l ass wi ndows, Marguerite and Aimé ceramics, furniture, fittings, Maeght Foundation is a communion vessels... It was unique example of a the first time that a painter p r i v a t e E u r o p e a n had designed every detail of Foundation. Inaugurated a monument, from the on July 28th 1964 by André Malraux, then Minister architecture to the furniture. of Cultural Affairs, this architectural ensemble was The first stone of the chapel entirely conceived and financed by Marguerite and was laid in 1949. The inauguration and Aimé Maeght to present modern and contemporary consecration of Notre Dame de Rosaire took place art in all its forms. Painters and sculptors in 1951. For Henry Matisse, “This work demanded collaborated closely in the realisation of this four years of exclusive and exhausting effort and it Foundation with Catalan architect Lluís Sert by is the fruit of my whole working life. In spite of all creating frequently monumental works integrated its imperfections I consider it as my masterpiece”. into the building and gardens: the Giacometti courtyard, one of the world’s most famous ‘in-situ’ The altar is situated in the centre of the space and works, the Miró labyrinth filled with sculptures and facing the two naves. The colour of the stone in ceramics, the mural mosaics by Chagall and Tal- which the chapel was built evokes the colour of the Coat, the pool and stained glass window by Eucharist (built in stone from the Gard Region of Braque, the Bury fountain… France). The white walls, floor and the ceiling contrast with the stained glass windows which each A true museum in nature, day allow the day light to penetrate through. These the Maeght Foundation is an are composed of three colours : yellow (the light of exceptional site that the sun and of God), green (nature) and blue ( the contains one of the most Mediterranean sky). Three large line paintings on important collections in white ceramic decorate the walls of the chapel. Europe, with paintings, Only the reflection of the stained glass windows sculptures; drawings and projects colour on the three compositions: “Saint graphic works of modern art from the 20th century Dominique”, “The Virgin Mary and Child” and the (Bonnard, Braque, Calder, Chagall, Chillida, “Stations of the cross”. Giacometti, Léger, Miró, Ubac…) and contemporary artists (Adami, Calzolari, Caro, Del Re, Dietman, La Chapelle du Rosaire, 466, avenue Henri Matisse, Kelly, Mitchell, Monory, Oh Sufan, Takis, Tàpies...). 06140 Vence. Tel. 04.93.58.03.26. More than 200,000 visitors come each year to the Open Monday, Wednesday, Saturday 14.00-17.30. Maeght Foundation, which has put on over 100 Tuesday, Thursday 10.00-11.30 and 14.00-17.30. monographic or thematic exhibitions since its Mass on Sunday at 10.00. Closed mid-November to opening, and is dedicated to art from our era. mid-December and public holidays.

Open every day, without exception: October-June: 10 am - 6 pm. July-September: 10 am - 7 pm. The ______ticket office closes 30 minutes before closing time. "Café F" is open for lunches or snacks. Opening Croquet Sets hours according to the season. Information: 04 93 32 45 96. WANTED: Croquet sets to borrow for BAV May event. Please contact Rob Flanagan if able to lend Fondation Maeght, 623, chemin des Gardettes, one. xxxx or [email protected] 06570 Saint-Paul-de-Vence.

Tel. : 04 93 32 81 63 [email protected] www.fondation-maeght.com 7

Vigne à Vélo Benefits for BAV members (Please show your membership card) A new cycle track is being developed in Flayosc Co-operative - 5% discount available the Draguignan area with the special BAV fidelity card. Full range of in conjunction with wines and sparkling wine available together with vineyards which will fresh cheeses, wine accessories etc. eventually total 42 Lei Cigales, Route de Draguignan, Villecroze km and take in the 04 98 53 02 88. Offer: complementary espresso commune s of coffee in this restaurant specialising in galettes Vidauban, Taradeau, Les Arcs sur Argens, La Motte, and crepes with a separate menu du jour at Le Muy, Trans en Provence et Draguignan. It takes 13.50€. in towns, villages, vineyards, tourist and leisure Nathalie and Fabrice Alric Antiquities, Place de sites. l'Eglise, Villecroze - Offer 10% discount on a range of antique style household furnishings and The first phase has been completed and consists of a larger discount on antiques. a 5km track from Les Arcs village to the La Provençal, Place Martin Bidoure, Aups. 04 94 roundabout at Sainte Roseline. It is covered in 70 00 24. Free espresso coffee with meal. tarmac so is suitable for cycles, roller blades, Le Grand Hotel, Place du Général Duchatel, jogging or walking – something for all the family. Aups. 04 94 70 10 82. Free coffee or digestif This project is linked to a larger one called with meal. l’Eurovélo 8, the Mediterranean by bicycle, a Les Trois Marches, 11 Cours Gambetta, Cotignac. European cycle track crossing the west of the 04 94 04 65 99. Pretty provençal restaurant. Draguigan region to the east of Sillans la Cascade Free espresso coffee with meal. to Claviers, taking in 11 communes: Sillans-la- Hotel and restaurant L’Orée du Bois, Quartier Cascade, Salernes, Saint-Antonin-du-Var, Lorgues, Ste Roseline, Le Muy. 04 98 11 12 40. Free Flayosc, Draguignan, Figanières, Callas, Bargemon, coffee or tea with meal. Claviers et Callas, following the route of the former New York Break, 19 rue Picot, close to Place de Train de Pignes railway. la Liberté, Toulon. 04 94 98 69 14 or 06 42 65 08 21. Free drink with every meal. Aviva Insurance, Vidauban. Luc de Bardonnèche Committee offers various insurance discounts for BAV Chairman - Rob Flanagan members – see his advert in the Newsletter. JF-Assurances. www.jf-assurances.com, e-mail [email protected] Secretary - Michael Wharton [email protected]. Tel. 04 94 40 60 94. [email protected] 10% discount against detailed quotations. Treasurer – Blake Long [email protected] Welfare Coordinators – Lorraine New bank cards to come Strong and Ann Mitchem [email protected] Bank cards are being modified to Events Secretary - Kevin Bell make them more resistant to fraud, [email protected] meaning customers can shop online Publicity – Sandie Docherty with security, but may have to pay [email protected] for the new technology. The three- [email protected] digit security code that appears on the back of John Lloyd most cards will be digitised into a mini-screen and [email protected] programmed to change every 20 minutes. This Important non-Committee Members “dynamic cryptogram” technology will make it more Membership Secretary - Peter Rowson difficult for criminals to hack into customer [email protected] xxxx accounts and use the card details fraudulently. This Newsletter Editor – Shirley Rowson will be especially beneficial when buying on-line, [email protected] xxxx but the cards can still be used in the usual way in local outlets. Circulation is planned for 2016, but it is as yet unsure whether the cost will be met by customers, banks, or traders.

Answers to Language Puzzle

1. TV channel surfing 2. Dinner jacket 3. Make-over 4. Trainers 5. Pinball machine 6. Table football 7. Drive-in or drive through service 8. Plastic surgery, especially facelift 9. Storage unit 10. Jogging 11. Filo pastry 12. Walk-in closet 13. Acorn 14. Kidneys 15. Wrinkle 16. Training period 17. Flip-flops 18. Dowry 19. Orchard 20. Forehead

Fine appeals speeded up

Drivers wanting to challenge a speeding fine picked up in France can now appeal online. Previously they had to write to the Agence Nationale de Traitement Automisés des Infractions (ANTAI) in Rennes, which incurred postage and administration The Bereavement Support costs even if the appeal was successful. Drivers can Network of the Var (BSN) now log on to the agency’s website which has an English language option, within 45 days of being This organisation exists to support not only the fined. They can also send scanned documents to bereaved but also those who are terminally ill, back up their case, if necessary. www.antai.gouv.fr and their families and friends. If you, or someone you know, could benefit from our

confidential, free support, then please contact:

Emergency contacts: Sandra - 04 94 84 64 89 or 06 32 35 31 24

[email protected] or

Medical help/SAMU 15 www.bsnvar.org for further

Police/Police Nationale 17 information. Fire and accident/Sapeurs Pompiers 18 SOS – all services (calling from a mobile) 112 BAV Welfare phone 06 42 86 49 01 Please let us have your Advertisements, Articles and Reports for the May issue by EDF English speaking number 05 62 16 49 08 th Orange English speaking No 09 69 36 39 00 Friday 15 April All contributions to: British Association of the Var [email protected] Welfare Coordinator or to Shirley Rowson, xxxx Ann Mitchem Please Note: We appreciate the support of our 04 94 70 74 55 or 06 43 86 49 01 advertisers and encourage members to consider [email protected] using their services; however, BAV cannot take responsibility for the quality of goods and services.

NEIGHBOURHOOD NETWORKS St John’s for the Var St John the Evangelist Cabasse, Carces, Correns, Cotignac Ave Paul Doumer, St Raphaël and Le Val Rev Keith Bretel We will meet on the last Friday in April at Holy Communion is held 10.30. Place to be notified. every Sunday at 10h30 Contact Michael at: Michael Wharton followed by refreshments and a monthly lunch. xxxx [email protected] 3 April – Farewell service for Les Arcs, Lorgues ,Taradeau & Revd Keith Bretel 10.30 Vidauban

We meet at the Cafe de la Tour in Les Arcs Grimaud Village Church at 10:30 am on the third Friday of the The monthly Ecumenical services will cease month. Please contact me if you have any until further notice. comments, suggestions or queries. [email protected] Please ring 07 80 55 20 36 for details www.sjevar.com Entrecasteaux, Salernes, Tourtour and Villecroze ~~~ The Villecroze, Tourtour etc coffee morning will be on the last Tuesday of the month, L'Oasis Christian fellowship LORGUES place to be announced later. part of the Anglican Church of Lorgues with Ann & Maurice Mitchem Fayence in the Var xxxx [email protected] Every 2nd Sunday at 11h30 at Arc-en-Provence, 1801 Chemin des Pailles La Motte and Le Muy and every 4th Sunday at 11h30 at La Motte/Le Muy Neighbourhood Network – Notre Dame des Anges Maison de The next meeting will be on Friday 8 April, Retraite same time, same place – Bar des Cascades, We have a Bring and Share lunch afterwards. La Motte, 10am. All are always welcome. For details or directions please contact Shirley Rowson xxxx, Rev Peter or Shirley Massey 04 94 73 93 37 or [email protected] 06 87 94 04 83 Les Issambres ~~~ We meet on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 11.00 at L’Arpillon café next to Congregation of the Ascension Casino. Richard Tolaini [email protected] MONTAUROUX xxxx part of the Anglican Church of Lorgues

St Maximin la Ste Baume, Brignoles, with Fayence in the Var You are very welcome to join us at Brue Auriac, Mazaugues, Meounes, The Presbytery, 37 Rue Ste Brigitte, Neoules, Ollieres, Pourcieux, Montauroux Pourrieres, Seillon Source d’Argens and We meet on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of Tourves The month at 11h00 for Family Communion We shall meet on Thursday 21 April from 10.30 onwards at the Cercle Philharmonique We also have a Bring and Share lunch afterwards. in the main square of St. Maximin la Ste. Baume. We have become a friendly group Please ring Hilary Rost at 04 94 47 70 67 or Rev Peter Massey at 04 94 73 93 37 for details of regulars, but there is always room for more. Diana Andre de la Porte www.lorgueswithfayence.org

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British Association of the Var Reservation Slip When booking multiple events at the same time, please attach separate cheques for each booking in order to facilitate the banking procedures.

British Association of the Var Reservation Slip LUNCH AND ART GALLERIES IN DRAGUIGNAN €22 members, €24 non-members. 22 April 2016 Venue: MB2, 11 bd Jean Jaurès, 83300 Draguignan. 12 noon Names of those attending Member Value € Y/N