British Association of the Var Putting people and social needs together since 1998 Association Loi 1901 No: W831001750 www.baofthevar.com November 2013 Newsletter No 138 Boules Competition The scene was set and battle lines drawn at St Antonin on 30 September for the regular boules competition between the BAV and the Friends of the Bereavement Support Network (an independent support charity assisting the bereaved, those suffering terminal illnesses, and their families). The weather was smiling on us but we had an uphill struggle having lost the competition against the BSN on three previous occasions. 16 members of the BAV boules group were prepared to sacrifice themselves at the bouledrome but all was not lost and, in fact, the BAV managed to secure the title in the individual competition by winning 9 - 7 although we resorted to type in the team competition by losing 5 - 2. The event culminated by a superb lunch at Lou Cigaloun with a wonderful convivial atmosphere. 95€ was raised towards the BAV welfare fund and an amount also went to the BSN. Our thanks go to all those who provided snacks and coffee and to the restaurant for their service. Spectrum Group Seminar The latest Spectrum Group seminar was held at the centrally located St Endréol Golf Club at La Motte on 9 October and featured enthusiastic and enlightening speakers from a range of companies including financial funds, advisors, solicitors and a foreign exchange company. Once again a wealth of advice was given on financial matters, together with a useful update on tax changes which have recently been brought in. Inevitably more questions were raised than answered on this complex subject and the advisors were on hand after the presentation to discuss any points raised. Alexandra Lewis-Smith won a £50 voucher from britishcornershop.co.uk. Our thanks once again to Mike Lorimer for arranging this. Mike is available to members to discuss any points, in which case please contact him. His details are contained in the advert in this newsletter. Forthcoming Events VAR INTERNATIONAL APERITIF CLUB invites members of the British Association Committee Meeting of the Var to a 11 November GRAND CHRISTMAS BALL Grand Book Availability 12 November -Taradeau at the St Aygulf Hotel on Friday 6 December 2013 Coffee morning and Books 19.00 Welcome aperitif - Punch 5 November - Montauroux 20.00 Banquet Vin rouge, rosé AOC. Glass of bubbly. Coffee Morning and Books Dancing to “Blue Garden” 7-piece band. Friday 29 November - Cotignac. Price - members and guests 58€, GRAND CHRISTMAS BALL 6 December - St Aygulf We have once again negotiated a special price with St Aygulf Hotel, for those wanting to Grand Christmas Lunch stay overnight. The price includes a fabulous 14 December - St Aygulf breakfast with views over the sea: Single room 71 €, Double room 82€ Grand Christmas Lunch Saturday 14 December at 12 noon Contact: Janet Steele 04 ******** [email protected] At Hotel St Aygulf, 214 RD 559 (on the coast road from Fréjus at the entrance to St Aygulf Coffee Morning and Books - entrance on Rue d’Alsace) Tuesday 5 November €28 for 4 courses with wine and coffee between 10h00 and 12h00 at the home of L’assiette de jambon de parme Geoff and Sandie Docherty. ou ************************** Montauroux. Salade de foie de volaille au vinaigre de Donations welcome. Books available. Please framboises contact Sandie for directions: 04 *********. info@*************** (salade, lardons, champignons, haricots, foies de volaille) ou Salade Frédérique (avocat, fonds d’artichauts, bacon, amandes, Grand Book Availability salade) Tuesday 12 November **** Gigot d’agneau au pistou between 10h00 and 14h30. Coffee will be ou available. ************************** Faux filet de boeuf au Roquefort Taradeau – ring committee members for ou directions. Come and stock up before the Escalope de saumon au basilic supplies are limited (see Chairman’s Report). **** Assiette de fromage **** Coffee Morning and Books Patisserie maison au choix **** Friday 29 November Vins AOC rouge et rosé **** between 10h00 and 12h00 at the home of Billy Café and Jean Naisbitt, **************************************** Interesting menu, good value for money, ********** Cotignac. Donations welcome. Books attractive venue by the sea - start your available. Please contact Billy for directions: 04 Christmas celebrations with the BAV! ***********. wjnaisbitt@******** Page 2 “What’s On” Guide 16-17 Nov St Maximin la Ste Baume, Couvent Royal. Foire aux Santons. 9h00-18h00. Free. 04 94 59 84 59 Zenith Oméga, Toulon: 0892 700 840 17 Nov Bandol, Théâtre Jules Verne. Classical music www.zenith-omega-toulon.com concert. 17h00. 04 94 29 12 74 17 Nov Grimaud, Chapelle des Penitents. Piano Opera House, Toulon: 04 94 93 03 76 concert. 18h00. €20. 04 94 55 43 83 www.operadetoulon.fr 17 Nov Taradeau, village centre. Fête du Vin. 10h00- Draguignan Theatre: 04 94 50 59 59 18h00. 04 94 73 01 07 www.theatresendracenie.com 22 Nov St Maximin la Ste Baume, La Croisière des Forum Theatre, Fréjus and Centre Culturel, Arts. Otis Taylor – jazz/blues. 20h30. €15. St Raphaël: 04 94 95 55 55 04 94 59 84 59 www.aggloscenes.com 22-24 Nov Ste Maxime, centre ville. Rallye du Var and Rallye Historique du Var. 08 26 20 83 83 November 2013 23 Nov Grimaud, Salle Beausoleil. Concert blues – 3 Nov Lorgues, Point Info Tourisme. Guided Visit. orchestre ZigZag. €5. 04 94 55 43 83 10h30. €5. 04 94 73 92 37 23-24 Nov Montauroux, Salle Polyvalente. Salon 3 Nov Les Arcs, Chapelle Ste Roseline. Guided Visit. Gourmand de Noël. 10h00-19h00. 04 94 47 75 90 14h00. €5. 04 94 73 37 30 23-25 Nov Fayence, Espace Culturel. Salon des 1001 3 Nov Grimaud, centre ville. Fête de la St Hubert – Livres de Fayence – book fair. 23 Nov: 13h30-18h00, country sports, hunting. 04 94 55 43 83 24 and 25 Nov: 10h00-18h00. Free. 04 94 85 00 35 3 Nov Trans-en-Provence, Chapelle Notre Dame. 24 Nov Les Arcs, Salle Oiseau Lyre, Collège Jacques Guided Visit. 15h30. €5. 04 94 73 92 37 Prévert. Concert of light music by the Les Arcs Wind 8 Nov Les Arcs, Café de la Tour. English Pub Quiz and Band "L'Indépendante". 16h00. Free concert, but lunch. 12h00. €10. 04 94 85 22 06 donations for the Téléthon gratefully received. [email protected] Special this month: Fish and 04 94 67 12 51 chips lunch. €11. Booking essential, by preceding 24 Nov Lorgues, Château de Berne. Marché de Noël Tuesday. 04 94 73 30 56 Scandinave. 10h00-18h00. Free. 04 94 60 43 64 9 Nov Lorgues, Espace F Mitterand. Magnificat – 26 Nov Bandol, Théâtre Jules Verne. Concert Sainte Rutter. CAD Vocal. 20.45. €10. Cécile – Orchestre Municipal de Bandol. 16h00. Free. 9 Nov Villecroze, Hotel Les Esparruss. Literary lunch – 04 94 29 12 60 Vic Heaney talking about his Big Walk from France to England. 12h00. €26. [email protected] 9-10 Nov Ste Maxime, Carré L. Gaumont. Sequence 8 – Canadian circus. 9th: 20h30, 10th: 17h30. €21. 04 94 56 77 77 9-11 Nov St Tropez, port. Voiles d’Automne – regatta. 04 94 97 30 54 10 Nov Lorgues, Château de Berne. Brocante Professionnelle. 10h00-18h00. Free. 04 94 60 43 64 10 Nov Ste Maxime, Théâtre de la Mer. Journée Country. 11h00-19h00. 06 81 12 62 27 10 Nov Draguignan, Office de Tourisme. Guided Visit. 10h30. €5. 04 98 10 51 05 10 Nov Bargemon, Point Info Tourisme. Guided Visit. 15h30. €5. 04 94 47 81 72 10 Nov Fréjus, Cathedral. Organ recital. 16h00. Free. 10 Nov Les Adrets, Eglise. Piano and violin – concert. 16h30. 04 94 40 93 08 11 Nov All towns and villages, Armistice commemoration ceremonies. 11h00. 11-17 Nov Fayence area. Festival Africain Bagiliba. 04 94 76 58 15 16 Nov Ste Maxime, Théâtre le Carré. Quatuor Omacello – 4 cellists, classics to pop. 20.30. €6. 04 94 56 77 77 16 Nov Ste Maxime, Le Carré L. Gaumont. Romeo and Juliet. 20h30. €25. 04 94 56 77 77 16 Nov St Raphaël, Espace F.Martin. Jazz guitar concert. €18. 04 98 11 89 00 16 Nov Montauroux, cinema. Opera film – Tosca. 18.55. €25. 04 94 50 40 30 Page 3 27 Nov St Raphaël, Eglise Sant Rafeu. Beatiho – The Royal British Legion sacred choral music. 20h30. €18. 04 94 19 52 52 29 Nov St Raphaël, Palais de Congrès. Salon Gourmand. 04 94 19 52 52 The Royal British Legion safeguards the welfare, 29 Nov Les Arcs, Café de la Tour. Fish and chips lunch. interests and memory of those who are serving or 12h00. €11. Booking essential, by preceding Tuesday. who have served in the Armed 04 94 73 30 56 Forces. Recognised as custodians of 30 Nov-1 Dec Ste Maxime, Théâtre de la Mer. Salon Remembrance, the Royal British Legion also runs Plaisirs et Chocolat. 10h00-19h00. Free. the annual Poppy Appeal. The amount of money 08 26 20 83 83 required in order to fund the Royal British Legion 30 Nov-8 Dec Callian, Chapelle des Penitents. Foire commitments is huge. We spent £84 million on aux Santons. Free. 04 94 47 75 90 health and welfare - £1.6 million every week that we spend on welfare activities. We continued our www.baofthevar.com ten-year commitment of £27 million to the Battle See the Latest News and Forthcoming Back Centre and £23 million towards Events on our BA website five Personnel Recovery Centres. We spent £22 million running our Care Homes and Break Centres. We supported over 25,300 beneficiaries British TV in France – Latest through grant giving with £18.2 million of individual grants awarded. 589 people received The new Astra2E satellite has been successfully Employment Grants totalling £748,990 through launched and is being moved into its new position our ‘Civvy Street’ programme and ‘Be the for testing.