British Association of the Putting people and social needs together since 1998 Association Loi 1901 No: W831001750 www.baofthevar.com January 2014 Newsletter No 140

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL

NEW LOOK NEWSLETTER

Welcome to the new style 12 page Newsletter, which includes all articles and booking forms so avoiding separate sheets. Please feel free to send any suggestions for topics to cover, or experiences of life in which may benefit others.

Christmas Lunch

Several members have previously experienced the delights of the St Aygulf Hotel before, having attended the Christmas ball of VIAC, but it was the first occasion on which BAV had held a lunch there and we were not to be disappointed. The hotel has a commanding view over the sea, river and inland water which offered a wonderful back drop to the lunch on a gloriously sunny winter’s day. We were delighted at the response by members to attend this event and, unfortunately, we even had to decline some bookings due to the capacity of the room. Apologies to those who were unable to attend. The lunch provided was delicious and service equally good but it was the conviviality and friendliness of the occasion that really made the day. At times it was difficult to hear oneself think as a result of the buzz of conversation. A good start to the festive season!

Coffee Morning -

The first collaborative coffee morning between the Cotignac and network groups was held on Friday November 29th at the home of Billy and Jean Naisbitt, who have an ancient mill house just outside Cotignac which is over a century old and is being beautifully and lovingly restored to its former glory.

Just over thirty members arrived to be met by a mouth-watering array of cakes and biscuits plus coffee, provided by Jean. There was also a huge selection of books available. The morning was an excellent opportunity for members old and new to meet and socialise in memorable surroundings so maybe other j joint events could be similarly arranged in future. Michael Wharton informed members that the Cap Cotignac association had been voted, by the chamber of Commerce of the Var, the most innovative and forward-looking association in the Var on its journey to being the first so called 'European Village '.

Forthcoming Events LUNCH and QUIZ at

Committee Meeting Restaurant LA TOUR, 13 January Roquebrune sur Argens

Lunch at Bastide des Moines Thursday, 13 FEBRUARY 2014, 12 noon 30 January - Montferrat 3 course lunch plus coffee or tea - 15 € Lunch and Quiz at Resto LA TOUR (Wine excluded) 13 February – Roquebrune sur Argens Quiz - 3 € Lunch at the (Quiz in usual format with your Bastide des Moines, Montferrat Quizmistress Shirley Rowson) 04 94 50 21 30. Maximum 32 people – book early!

On Thursday 30 January 2014 at 12 noon we will Entrées : be re-visiting this popular venue, with the most Pastillas avec Mièle roti (Goats Cheese extensive starter and dessert buffets in the area – you will be spoilt for choice. In between there is roasted in honey) avec salade also a choice of main course. It is situated at the ou approach to the village of Montferrat, coming from Terrine Caillette (Provençal terrine) Figanières direction – do not use the Chateaudouble road as this is still closed. Plats: Petit Farcis niçois (platter of various We will be celebrating John Collingwood’s birthday stuffed meats and fish) – our longest serving member. ou Suprême de Pintade (guinea fowl) rôti Committee Members au jus de viande

Chairman - Rob Flanagan ou [email protected] Dos de Cabillaud sauvage à la crème Secretary - Michael Wharton de romarin (Cod with rosemary sauce) [email protected] Treasurer - Lesley Honeywell Dessert: [email protected] Crème Brulée à la fleur d’oranger Welfare Coordinator - Ann Mitchem ou [email protected] Moelleux au Chocolat Events Secretary - Kevin Bell [email protected] ou Publicity - Salade de Fruits [email protected] Coffee or Tea [email protected] John Lloyd Carafe de Vin - to be ordered and paid for [email protected] separately

Important non-Committee Members Directions:- Membership Secretary - Peter Rowson [email protected] 04 *********** Take RN 7 towards Roquebrune-sur-Argens. At Newsletter Editor - Shirley Rowson large roundabout (adjacent to Formula 1 Hotel) st [email protected] 04 ********** take 1 exit towards Roquebrune Village if ______approaching from west or 4th exit towards BAV Committee Roquebrune Village if approaching from east. Continue straight on, passing the Lac and then the Nominations for membership of the committee are chapel then turn right at the next junction and required 28 days before the AGM which is to be held about 200 m afterwards park up in the official Car on 26th March 2014 March. Nominations with a Park on your right hand side. Walk up the gentle proposer and seconded by another member must be slope from the Car Park to exit to the restaurant with the secretary by post or email by 23 February. across and opposite the small roundabout on the Michael Wharton, Hon Secretary road above. mjw57@******** ************** 83570 Cotignac Page 2

“What’s On” Guide 27 Jan , cinema. Ballet film – Giselle, Adam. 20h15. January 2014 31 Jan Les Arcs, Café de la Tour. Fish and chips lunch. 12h00. €11. Booking essential, by 1-5 Jan Cavalaire, Maison de la Mer. Noël Blanc – preceding Tuesday. 04 94 73 30 56 ice rink and shows. 04 94 10 92 10 ______

1-5 Jan Draguignan, centre ville. Fête de la Glisse – ice rink. 10h00-19h00. 04 94 60 31 31 Royal British Legion 1-5 Jan , Le Grand Jardin. Antiques Fair. Poppy Appeal 2013 1-5 Jan , centre ville. Promenade Andrew Buchanan from the /Provence parmi les santons (life-size). 04 94 47 75 90 branch of the Royal British Legion writes: 1-5 Jan La Garde Freinet, Salle des Sports. Foire aux Santons. Free. 04 94 56 04 93 The Cannes-Provence branch collection tins have 3 Jan Les Arcs, Café de la Tour. English Pub Quiz now all been opened and the contents counted. and lunch. 12h00. €10. 04 94 85 22 06 The total amount collected this year was 6446.11 €, [email protected] the highest that the branch has ever recorded. The 5 Jan Draguignan, Complexe St Exupéry, Rue British Association of the Var Network Coordinators Auguste Renoir. La Pastorale des Santons (living did a magnificent job collecting donations from your santons play). 15h30. €5. 04 94 68 22 64 very generous members. They collected a fantastic 5 Jan , Point Info Tourisme. Guided visit. 471.74 € - a magnificent result! I will write to the 10h30. €5. 04 94 73 92 37 Network Coordinators who participated, informing them of their individual contributions and to thank 5 Jan Les Arcs, Ste Roseline. Guided visit. 14h00. them for their work. I would be very grateful if you €5. 04 94 73 37 30 would publish the total contribution made by the 5 Jan Trans-en-Provence, Chapelle Notre Dame. British Association of the Var in the Newsletter, Guided Visit. 15h30. €5. 04 94 73 37 30 together with the very grateful thanks of The Royal 5 Jan Ste Maxime, Carré Léon Gaumont. Valsons British Legion. Toujours – New year concert. 17h30. €15. 04 94 56 77 53 So, well done BAV members! 5 Jan Montauroux, cinema. Opera film “Falstaff” – Verdi. 20h00. €25. 04 94 50 40 30 10 Jan Fayence, centre ville. Guided visit. 15h00. 04 94 76 03 17 11-12 Jan Ste Maxime, Chapiteau du Théâtre de la Mer. Brocante. 8h00-18h00. Free. 06 80 06 11 77 12 Jan Draguignan, Office de tourisme. Guided visit. 10h30. €5. 04 98 10 51 05 12 Jan , Point Info Tourisme. Guided visit. 15.30. €5. 04 94 47 81 73 16 Jan St Raphaël, Palais de Congrès. Carla Brun – French songs. 20h30. €33. 04 94 19 52 52 18-19 Jan Grimaud, centre ville. Fête de la Truffe. Free. 04 94 55 43 83 24 Jan Ste Maxime, Carré Léon Gaumont. “The Unnamed Feelings” rock concert. 20h30. €6. 04 94 56 77 77 24 Jan La Garde Freinet, Salle des Fêtes. Concert jazz/blues. 20h30. 04 94 56 04 93 25 Jan , Salle de l’Espelidou. Electric guitar recital. 21h00. 04 94 55 22 00 25 Jan Lorgues, Espace F.Mitterand. Ballet concert du Nouvel An – orchestre de Narbonne. 20h45. €15. 04 98 10 27 76 26 Jan St Maximin la Ste Baume, Couvent Royal. Fête de la St Vincent – wine tasting, food, organ concert (15h00). From 10h00. 04 94 59 77 59 Page 3 Home insurance rental agreement as they are not obliged to do so. Remember, if your uninsured tenant causes In France, owners and tenants should subscribe damage to a neighbour's property, you could still to an insurance contract that will cover you and be liable. There are different ways to insure your belongings in the event of a natural disaster properties, but the simplest way is for the home- or even if you forget to turn the tap off. owner to take out a full non-occupant multi-risk policy as it will cover damage caused by the Homeowners and Tenants tenant. This is practical if you rent short term and If you own and live in your property, you are not have gaps between tenants. Also, you may required to be insured. However, it is advisable consider a Universal Rental Risk cover, which will that you are, especially if your property is in a co- cover you if your tenant does not pay his rent. ownership building as you can be held liable for damage caused through negligent maintenance Tenant of your property or a fault in construction that Tenants are only legally obliged to take out home you created. An assurance habitation multirisque insurance if renting an unfurnished apartment. will cover you and your civil responsibilities However, you may find that your landlord will not should you or your dependents cause damage. sign the contract if you do not show proof of While this is the best type of cover, you should insurance for a furnished apartment. In every check the list of options and exclusions. As the case, you will be best covered by a multi-risk Riviera is an earthquake zone that should be home insurance. This will cover your contents included. Also, check the insurance policy taken and may cover your civil liability as well as all the out by the Syndic on behalf of the Owner's Trust. basic building damage guarantees. Check for the You may already be covered for certain risks. If 'franchise' or excess. you own but rent to a tenant, you are not obliged to insure the property, but your civil responsibility Where to find insurance? is liable for third party damage due to maintenance and construction. One of the third An insurance broker carries policies for many parties may be the tenant. Your civil responsibility different companies and it is in his interest to sign may be covered by your own house insurance, you up for the best deal. However, most tenants but the scope is limited. You may insist that the may find that their cover is similar in most cases tenant take out insurance as a condition of the and can forego the broker's commission by looking elsewhere. Some insurers have agencies, but the agent often works on commission. You may consider a super market chain or bank.

What if something happens?

The first thing to do is secure yourself, your family and your premises if possible. In an emergency, call 112. If it is not an emergency, such as a water leak, identify the cause. Call your landlord and explain the situation. He may take on the responsibility. Call your neighbour if the damage is ongoing. Call your insurer if your property is damaged. They will ask if you have signed a constat à l'amiable with the party who caused the damage. If you have not, print a constat from the Internet or ask an insurance agent as this document should be sent to the insurers of both parties. Gather as much evidence as possible to support your claim. For serious damage, you may consider engaging a huissier de justice or bailiff to take account of the full damage. For less serious disputes, the Conciliateur at your local Mairie may be able to help. Act swiftly with insurers. Try and make a

claim within 48 hours. Page 4

Chairman's report MEMBERS’ GROUPS A Happy New Year to all members. The Azur Photography Group It is appropriate and correct that the Committee Mougins, long associated with of the BAV should change from time to time in artists and celebrities, can be order the refresh the Committee and to inject a very quiet and unassuming new ideas and attitudes. Inevitably we have to place in December. So much look long term and so I feel it necessary to flag so, that members of the up at this early juncture the fact that our Photography Group had the Treasurer, Lesley Honeywell and our Welfare hilltop village to themselves Coordinator, Ann Mitchem, will want to step down when they arrived to carry at the AGM in 2015. Both, by then will have out their latest assignment. completed 3 years with the Committee. The The fortified village, reason for this early notice is to seek new surrounded by ramparts with Committee members who may take over these parts of the medieval city wall still existing and duties in time for election at the 2014 AGM in narrow streets, provided a variety March. This would then facilitate the new of settings for the group. As so Committee member to become well acquainted often on these visits, the strong with the rôle within the following year. Please winter sunshine made it difficult to therefore give consideration as to whether you achieve the necessary balance and are able to assist us as these rôles are essential contrast for each shot, even with to the running of the BAV. Details as to how to be the most sophisticated of cameras. nominated will be given in this and future Afterwards at lunch, the banter newsletters and the AGM papers. and exchange of photographic ______opinions and experiences British TV in France – Latest continued in the hospitable surroundings of one the many The new Astra2E satellite is still testing. The restaurants. owners, SES, have just announced that channel changes will occur early February 2014. If you Mike Harper can receive Channel 5 now you should be OK mikeharper6@********** ______after these changes. Happy Boules BBC3HD, BBC4HD, CBBCHD, CBeebiesHD, BBC NewsHD are now available on Freesat. The boules group meets every week on Mondays at central Var ITV have just announced a new on-demand locations and has lunch at 12.00 service for expats and holidaymakers abroad, followed by boules. Whilst not which will give them access to episodes of formally being a BAV event, the lunches are Coronation Street and Emmerdale. This service extremely friendly and informal, typically with 10- can be paid for by monthly subscription or for just 16 people and at modest prices of 14-16€ plus one month for those on holiday. It only works via wine. the internet on PCs and laptops. More information If you would like to join us or find out where we is available on the ITV Essentials website: are meeting (announced at the beginning of the www.itvessentials.co.uk week) please contact [email protected] ______You will be assured of a friendly welcome and

you may even want to try playing boules, spare New Members boules are always available.

We welcome the following new members to the Rob Flanagan British Association of the Var: John and Anne robertflanagan@********** ______Westlake of Roquebrune-sur-Argens, Peter Haddad of Cotignac, Brian and Christine Gaskell Painting Group of Draguignan, Peter Smith of Cotignac, David and Suzie Balfour of , Gillian Green Please contact Stella Reynolds for details of the of Bagnols-en-Fôret and Tom Docherty of Fréjus. next meeting. 04 94 *******

Page 5 Tax and Invalidity Benefits for BAV members (Please show your membership card) There are certain medical conditions (such as Cigalon, Grand Rue, 04 94 70 45 strokes, dialysis, etc) which permit the individual 85. Offer: complementary espresso to apply for an invalidity card (Carte d’Invalidité) coffee at this fine dining restaurant. which states that the holder has an invalidity of Flayosc Co-operative - 5% discount available with 80% or more (whether or not you consider that the special BAV fidelity card. Full range of wines this is the case!). This may enable you to obtain and sparkling wine available together with fresh the European Blue Disk for free parking but, cheeses, wine accessories etc. perhaps more importantly, gives an additional Le Petit Romain, opposite Casino, 'half part' in the calculation of tax. 04 94 67 54 11. Offer: complementary espresso coffee at this popular restaurant with a menu de jour at 14.50€. For example an individual earning 100,000€ will Lei Cigales, Route de Draguignan, Villecroze pay tax on the whole (being one part), a couple 04 98 53 02 88. Offer: complementary espresso (2 parts) would pay tax on 50,000€ each and a coffee in this restaurant specialising in galettes couple with 2 children (3 parts) would pay tax on and crepes with a separate menu du jour at 33,333€ each thus possibly reducing substantially 13.50€. the rate of tax payable. Nathalie and Fabrice Alric Antiquities, Place de The invalidity allowance therefore adds a further l'eglise, Villecroze - Offer 10% discount on a half part thereby possibly reducing the tax rate range of antique style household furnishings and further. So, using the above examples with one a larger discount on antiques. person having a card the tax would be based on La Provençal, Place Martin Bidoure, . 04 94 66,666€; a couple (one with the card) would be 70 00 24. Free espresso coffee with meal. 40,000€ and for a family it would be 28,561€ for Le Grand Hotel, Place du Général Duchatel, Aups. each of the parents. 04 94 70 10 82. Free coffee or digestif with meal. Les Trois Marches, 11 Cours Gambetta, Cotignac. Beware another impôt email scam 04 94 04 65 99. Pretty provençal restaurant. Free espresso coffee with meal. Hotel and restaurant L’Orée du Bois, Quartier Ste Another scam has emerged, starting with a Roseline, . 04 98 11 12 40. Free coffee or particularly genuine-looking email. The sender tea with meal. appears to be [email protected]. The email offers a tax reimbursement and after clicking a link, takes the reader to an official-looking screen Pet passports where they are required to enter their credit card details. If in doubt, contact your local tax office, A BAV member reports having an inconvenient and never give credit card details or passwords in experience recently when travelling with her dog response to these e-mails. to the UK via Eurotunnel. The official spotted that the Rabies booster this year had not been signed by the vet (a squiggle over the vet's stamp). They were obliged to go to a vet in Calais to get another stamp and signature before they were allowed to proceed. They had already made a previous trip this year when the missing signature was not spotted. So it is worth checking that all boosters or anything else in the Pet Passport are 'signed'.

Sales

The winter sales dates in the Var and Alpes Maritimes are 8 January to 11 February 2014.

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WALKS – RAYOL-CANADEL Small claims court

MAP IGN 3545 OT The equivalent of the small claims court in France is called the juge de proximité and deals with legal 1. Sentier du Haut Rayol (circular walk above disputes under €4000. It is easy to use and if your Rayol-Canadel). 3.6km, 1h15, not way- French is not up to standard, you can bring in marked. Uphill climb for half the walk, on outside help. It can be particularly useful for tarmac roads. Sea views. landlord and tenant disputes, or attempts to get refunds for unsatisfactory building work, for Car access: example. Before applying it may be helpful to From the D559 coast road take the sharp right consult one of the free legal centres available in many towns (maison de justice et de droit) for turning after the Tourist Office (Ave Mistral) and advice about how to present your claim and park at the top near the stone pergola. whether interest is payable on the money owed.

Go towards the cemetery on the ave de Bruxelles. How to make a claim: At the crossroads go straight on then take the  Collate documents proving the case. Corniches de Bordeaux, , Nantes and Parin  Download a declaration form as far as the Col de l’Etoile. Go past the Maison (www.tinyurl.com/small-claims-form) and Rose, stay on the same road to the Corniche de complete it, including capital sums due to you Genève then go down ave Clement Bayard back and, if appropriate, late payment interest as to the starting point. well as your expenses, including the €35 application fee, though this is waived if you are 2. Ancienne voie de chemin de fer (2 routes) entitled to legal aid (aide juridictionnelle) due to 6km, 1h30, not way-marked. Flat – ideal for a low income. cycling or pushchairs.  Send this, with the fee, to the office (greffe) of the court for the area where you live. You may Car access: attach copies of your documents but it is not From the D559 coast road turn left opposite the obligatory. Find the address at: Tourist Office and just before a Casino www.tinyurl.com/small-claims-address. supermarket into Ave du Capitaine Thoret. Follow  The court will call you for a certain date. this downhill until a right hand bend where you  Send the other party a copy of the papers you will see the access to the former railway track on will show the judge. This is called the procedure contradictoire), and is so the defendant either side of the road. Park on the roadside. understands the claims being made against

them. Circuit 1 - eastwards

Turn left onto the former railway track now When paying out a large sum for work or goods it is converted into a pathway, towards the hamlet of advisable to keep a copy of the cheque in case of Dattier. Before the tunnel turn round and go back dispute. the same way.

Circuit 2 - westwards www.baofthevar.com Turn right onto the former railway track now See the Latest News and Forthcoming Events on our BA website converted into a pathway for 2.7km. At the Chapelle du Canadel and the chemin du Plageron turn round and retrace your steps.

This railway used to run between Toulon and St Raphaël following the coast, and is flat and safe for adults and children either walking or on bicycles.

Additional visit The Jardin des Méditerranées, ave des Belges is a 20 hectare conservation site dedicated to Mediterranean species and is open all year. Entrance fee. 04 98 04 44 00

Page 7 Road improvements underway Auditor Required or to come After several years as acting as our auditor (for There are three major improvements in central which we thank him) Ian Peerless has decided to Var, two of which are underway with the third stand down at the next AGM in March 2014, and scheduled for later in 2014. therefore we are seeking a qualified auditor to be appointed at the AGM in 2014 to act at the end of Firstly, the dangerous junction between the N7 the year in respect of the 2013 accounts. If any and N555 near the péage at Le Muy is to be member is prepared to take on this duty would changed drastically, and work has begun on the they please contact Lesley Honeywell at verges and in the surrounding fields. Note that the speed limit on the N7 has been reduced to [email protected]. 50kph from the western side of the bridge right Similarly, if anybody wishes to join the Committee into Le Muy. please contact Rob Flanagan at [email protected] Secondly, the Boulevard St Exupéry in the ______commercial zone at Draguignan is being remodelled, with a new roundabout and other New animal refuge changes. There are detours and traffic lights in place to cope with the ever-changing construction After the previous refuge at Le Muy had been chaos. In 2015 the work will continue to include flooded twice in 2010 and 2011, it never the Boulevard Salamandrier. reopened. Now a new one is to be built just down

the RN7 at Roquebrune-sur-Argens with space for Thirdly, the temporary bridge over the River 240 dogs initially, with cat facilities being added Florieye at , erected after the later. It will serve the East Var area and be run destruction of the original bridge in the floods of by the Association varoise aux secours des 2010, will be replaced by a new permanent animaux (AVSA), requiring a budget of around structure at some point in 2014. 1.4 million euros. ______

FRENCH IMMERSIONS Emergency contacts: DYNAMO FORMATION INTERNATIONAL, the French language specialist offers: Medical help/SAMU 15 1. High-range, individual and tailor-made Police/Police Nationale 17 lessons from 1 to 6 weeks or more with a Fire and accident/Sapeurs Pompiers 18 fully proven method appreciated by SOS – all services (calling from a mobile) 112 hundreds of foreigners. A language BAV Welfare phone 06 42 86 49 01 immersion in convivial surroundings and premises located in Pau, South West of The Bereavement Support Network of France, crossroads of the Pyrenees the Var (BSN) Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. Stay in a warm and welcoming host family to help This organisation exists to support not only the bereaved but also those who are terminally ill, improve your learning through the cultural and their families and friends. If you, or someone and gastronomic aspects. you know, could benefit from our confidential, free support, then please contact: 2. Individual or collective classes Sandra - 04 94 84 64 89 or 06 32 35 31 24 (maximum 3). Sessions of 20 to 60 hours [email protected] or www.bsnvar.org for further information. with a French teacher giving lessons at your place in the area of Lorgues.

www.baofthevar.com www.dynamo-formation -int.fr 00 33 (0)5 59 30 36 94 / 00 33 (0)6 64 31 75 02 See the Latest News and Forthcoming Events on our BA website [email protected]

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Christmas 2014 EDF English-speaking helpline

Yes, that is correct, we are already thinking about This is based in Toulouse but covers all of France Christmas 2014! There are annually three aspects and the staff has recently been increased from 12 that need to be addressed: Christmas Cards; to 24. The number is 05 62 16 49 08 and is open 2015 calendar and sponsorship of the calendar. from 8.00 to 18.30 Monday to Friday. Help is also Christmas Cards available on [email protected]. We were very fortunate last year in having a ______large selection of paintings and photographs to choose from and we would again, this year, Postal charge increase appeal to the Painting Group, the Photographic Postal charges will increase from 1 January Group, Fred Carpenter's painting group and any 2014, but the new rates are not yet available on individual members to let us have their their website www.laposte.fr . Please check the submissions by no later than 30 June and much “Particuliers” then “Consulter nos Tarifs” section earlier if possible. Now, of course, is the time to for details or ask for a leaflet at your post office. address this request while it still seasonal, as ______painting Christmas scenes in June does not seem normal. Could we please however request that BAV Address Book 2014 the card designs are Christmassy, as last year's 'Three Kings' card was particularly popular. The members’ address book will be prepared Ideally the submissions should avoid British during the first week of January and will be subjects and scenes (post boxes, churches etc). available by the end of the month. If you still Calendar intend to re-join the Association, 5 January is We are already seeking a sponsor for a calendar the absolute deadline for inclusion in the address for 2015 in order to keep the costs down, this book, as well as for any amendments – please being the principal reason for not having had a check your listing. calendar available for the last 2 years. Once ______again, we appeal for submissions, ideally with photographs of the Var or immediate surrounding Bus and train timetables in area, by 30 June PACA region ______There is a useful website which gives train, bus A plea from the and tram timetables for the whole of the PACA BAV Events Secretary region, including where to park your car or bicycle before travelling. www.pacamobilite.fr Our recent gatherings have been very popular and as such, often over-subscribed.  New Year’s Quotes Unfortunately I have found it necessary to  May the next year find your waistline slimmer, turn people away, as they have contacted your wallet fatter, your cholesterol lower, and me too late, often just a few days before the your tolerance level higher. event. May I suggest that if you want to be  A New Year's resolution is something that sure of a seat, then please post your booking goes in one year and out the other. slip and cheque to me as soon as possible (i.e. I would strongly suggest within a few days of the advert going into the Newsletter) if you wish to be reasonably sure of securing a place! It is not pleasant for me to have to decline any Member's participation in an event. Kevin Bell ______

British Association of the Var Welfare Coordinator Ann Mitchem 04 94 ******* or 06 ******** [email protected] Page 9 . NEIGHBOURHOOD NETWORKS CALLIAN Cabasse, Carces, , Le Pradon Anglican Church Fellowship of the Ascension Cotignac, and Le Val You are very welcome to join us in A good number of people gathered for the coffee our new church home at morning where there was plenty to snack on - thanks Le Pradon Maison de Retraite Callian. to Bill and Jean Naisbitt. Next meeting 31 January We meet on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of 2014, 10.30, at Café de Cour, Cotignac the month at 11h00 for Family Communion . Michael Wharton or Morning Prayer. 07 ******** mjw57@*** We also have a Bring and Share lunch afterwards. Please ring Hilary 04 94 47 70 67 for details or visit our website Draguignan, Le Cannet des Maures, Les www.lepradonanglican.org Arcs, , Taradeau and ~~~ We meet on the second Friday of the month at the Café de la Tour, Les Arcs at 10h30. You will find a St John’s for the Var warm welcome and interesting discussions if you care St John the Evangelist to attend. We make available a limited selection of Ave Paul Doumer, St Raphaël popular English paperback novels. Rev Keith Bretel Pauline and Jim North Holy Communion is held every Sunday at 10h30 04 94 ****** jim.north@********* followed by refreshments and a monthly lunch.

~~~ Entrecasteaux, Salernes, and Villecroze Grimaud Village Church The Villecroze,Tourtour etc coffee morning will be on Ecumenical service at Grimaud village church the 4th Tuesday of the month, place to be announced on first Thursday of the month at 11h00 later. Please ring 04 94 60 87 05 for details Ann & Maurice Mitchem www.sjevar.com 04 94 ******* mamitchem@********** ~~~

La Motte and Le Muy The ARK, LORGUES Hard to believe another year has flown by! Ten of us L’Oasis Christian Fellowship met to exchange news and views in our friendly Bar Every 2nd Sunday at 11h30 at des Cascades. I'd like to take this opportunity to wish Arc-en-Provence, 1801 Chemin des Pailles all our NN members, both here and abroad, a very and every 4th Sunday at 11h30 at happy "fin de l'année et nouvel an" and to thank them Notre Dames des Anges Maison de Retraite for their support and steady presence over the past We have a Bring and Share lunch afterwards. year. We meet again in 2014 on Tuesday 14 January For details or directions please contact at 10 am at the above-mentioned bar in central La Rev Peter or Shirley Massey 04 94 73 93 37 or 06 87 94 04 83 www.arc-en-provence.com/oasis Motte. Best wishes to all. ~~~ . Alexandra Lewis-Smith 04 94 ******** andrew.lewis-smith@****** . Please Note: We appreciate the support of our advertisers and encourage members to consider using their services; We meet every other Tuesday at 11h00 at L'Arpillon however, BAV cannot take responsibility for the quality of café next to Casino. Richard Tolaini goods and services. 04 94 ********or 06 ******** tolaini83@****** Before taking action in response to articles about law and finance in the Newsletter, please take advice from a suitable St Maximin la Ste Baume, , Brue qualified person. Auriac, , Meounes, Neoules, ______Ollieres, , Pourrieres, Seillon Source d’Argens and Please let us have your Advertisements, We shall meet on Thursday, January 16 from 10.30 Articles and Reports for the February issue onwards at the Cercle Philharmonique in the main by square of St. Maximin la Ste. Baume. We have Wednesday 15 January become a friendly group of regulars, but there is All contributions to: always room for more. Diana Andre de la Porte [email protected] 04 94 ******** adlp.diana@******** or to Shirley Rowson, 262 Chemin des Bastides du Mitan, 83920 La Motte

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British Association of the Var Reservation Slip LUNCH AT BASTIDE DES MOINES €25.00. 30 January 2014. Venue: Bastide des Moines, Quartier Ste Anne, 83131 Montferrat 12h00. Names of those attending Member Value Y/N €

Donation to BAV Welfare Fund Total value of cheque enclosed Additional names overleaf Please add contact details below as an acknowledgement will be issued

Email address: Phone No:

Please return this slip with your cheque made payable to BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF THE VAR To: Kevin Bell, *************************************, 83570 COTIGNAC by 20 January.

British Association of the Var Reservation Slip LUNCH AND QUIZ AT ROQUEBRUNE-SUR-ARGENS Lunch €15.00, Quiz €3.00. 13 February 2014. Venue: Restaurant La Tour, 83520 Roquebrune-sur-Argens 12h00.

Names of those Pastillas Terrine Farcis Pintade Cabillaud Crême Chocolat Fruit Value attending € brulée

Donation to BAV Welfare Fund Total value of cheque enclosed Additional names overleaf Please add contact details below as an acknowledgement will be issued

Email address: Phone No:

Please return this slip with your cheque made payable to BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF THE VAR To: Kevin Bell, *************************************, 83570 COTIGNAC by 24 January.

Emergency contacts: Medical help/SAMU 15 Police/Police Nationale 17 Fire and accident/Sapeurs Pompiers 18 SOS – all services (calling from a mobile) 112 BAV Welfare phone 06 42 86 49 01

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