July 2017 Newsletter No 181 Trout Lake Lunch To the French a reservation at ´midi' means an arrival between midday and 13.30. To the English 'midi' means 'midi' and therefore it was no surprise that members arrived at the Trout Lake from about 11.30 and that everybody was seated by midday. We have held a lunc h at t his venue now for 5 years and so most of us wer e familiar with the rustic nature of the venue. We were treated to a sumptuous meal comprising an amuse bouche of 4 separate items, a salmon starter, chicken main course and dessert, again of 3 parts. Alternative dishes were offered to those with allergies etc. 42 members and guests attended and, from the volume of conversation, thoroughly enjoyed themselves. It was also a birthday celebration for Bill Naisbitt, who received the usual “firework” dessert. “Could Brexit affect pension transfers out of the UK? Should I take action now?” 04 88 78 21 03 [email protected] Forthcoming Events Vendange Lunch Committee meeting TBA The annual Vendange Lunch will take place on Kentingtons Finance Seminar 2 September at noon at Domaine St Marc 7 September des Omèdes, Chemin de Vaussiers, 83510 Vendange Lunch in Lorgues Lorgues and will cost €28 for members and €30 2 September for non-members. The menu is listed below and Quiz lunch in Montauroux there will be Christmas cards and books 12 October available. Treasure Hunt in Barjols This is always a popular event and numbers are 8 November strictly limited to 100, so book early to secure a Christmas lunch in St Aygulf place. A booking confirmation form will be sent 2 December out in response to the booking form, which must be brought to the event to gain entry. Bookings should not be regarded as confirmed unless you receive a confirmation from Menu Kevin Bell, Events Coordinator. Entrees Salade gourmand aux gésiers et magret de Kentingtons Finance Seminar canard Plateau de crudités This will be held at the Bastide de Tourtour on Salade Nicoise 7 September, probably at 10am. ******************************* The Seminar will be followed by lunch Plat comprising:- Tranche de gigot d' agneau Buffet starter of tomato and mozzarella, lentil or salad, a platter of cold meats and pasta salad. Dos de Colin ciboulette ***************************** Main course - Daube de Provence with polenta. Plateau de Fromage Selection of Desserts **************************** Wine Mélange de desserts Coffee **************************** The attendance will be strictly limited to 30 and Vins et cafe inclus members will be requested to pay 12€ per head and non-members 14€. If you are willing to be on the team of “Cookies” to make desserts for this event, please contact Pauline Holloway- Tel: 04 94 70 Quiz and fish and chip lunch 25 57 or email: [email protected] This will be held on 12 October at Mas Des Anges, RD 562, Please bring a parasol if you need shade. If you Montauroux at midday. have any special dietary requirements please The menu will be: contact Pauline, as above. GPS coordinates: N 43.48485 and E 6.38797. From Charcuterie Draguignan on the D562 at the first roundabout on or the outskirts of Lorgues turn left. BAV directions Salmon quiche will be there. From the north/ south/west go on to ............................................ the D562 Lorgues by-pass to the roundabout after Fish and chips with an alternative of chicken the Salles des Fetes and then follow directions as for non-fish eaters. for Draguignan ie. Turn right at the roundabout. ............................................ After approx 3km look out for 2222 Chemin de Baked Apple pie with calvados Vaussiers on the right and new parking area will or be 100m further on your right, with BAV signs to Chocolate Brownies. Vendange Lunch. The price will be 27€ for members and 29€ for non-members, Disabled access only – turn left into main drive to plus 3€ each to enter the quiz. Domaine St Marc, 2 What’s On” Guide 13,20,27 Jul Lorgues, Château de Berne. Jazz in Zenith Oméga, Toulon: 0892 700 840 www.zenith- the vines. 21h00. 04 94 60 48 88 omega-toulon.com 13-22 Jul Le Val, and other villages. Festival de Opera House, Toulon: 04 94 93 03 76 Musique in Provence Vert. Details of concerts from www.operadetoulon.fr 04 94 37 62 06 Draguignan Theatre: 04 94 50 59 59 14 Jul Everywhere. Fête Nationale – various www.theatresendracenie.com dances, meals, fireworks, etc. Chabran Theatre, Draguignan: 04 83 08 30 30 15 Jul Cotignac, Théâtre de Verdure. Dinner 19h30 www.culture-dracenie.com 17€ and Jazz concert 21h30 18€. 04 94 04 61 87 Forum Theatre, Fréjus and Centre Culturel, St 15 Jul Seillons Source d’Argens, Place du village. Raphaël: 04 94 95 55 55 www.aggloscenes.com Carmina Burana – Ensemble Choral de Lorgues. 21h00. Free. July 2107 15-16 Jul Le Muy, Parc du Roucas. Choral concert 1 Jul St Maximin-la-Ste-Baume, Jardin de l’Enclos. – South African choir. 21h00. 04 94 78 03 84 Country music festival. All day, dance at 21h00. 16 Jul Vidauban, Centre ville. Classic car rally. 06 75 03 78 60 8h30-12h30. Free. 04 94 73 10 28 1 Jul St Raphaël, Palais de Congrès. Jazz concert – 16 Jul Callas, Eglise Notre Dame de l’Assomption. Dee Dee Bridgewater. 21h00. 10€. 04 98 11 89 00 Festival de Musique Ancienne – concert. 18h00. 1-4 Jul Various villages. Festival Cello Fan. See 23€. 04 94 39 06 77 www.cello-fan.com for details of concerts and 17 Jul Les Arcs, Château Ste Roseline. Concert venues. Classique. 19h00. 25€. 06 60 90 17 23 2 Jul Le Val, église. “Misa Criolla” – concert CAD 17 Jul Ste Maxime, Théâtre de la Mer. Tribute to Vocale. 16h30 Celine Dion. 21h30. Free. 08 26 20 83 83 2 Jul La Motte, Château des Demoiselles. American 18 Jul St Maximin-la-Ste-Baume. Parvis de la classic car show.10h00-17h00. Free. Basilique. Concert Classique – string orchestra. 04 94 70 28 78 21h30. Free. 04 94 59 84 59 2 Jul Le Muy, CD25 Ancienne Route de Ste Maxime. Car rally. 9h00-18h00. 06 03 21 65 37 4-6 Jul St Tropez, centre ville. 3 concerts – jazz, gospel, Mediterranean music. 21h00. 4-11 Jul St Raphaël, Esplanade Delayan. Jazz Festival. Free concerts 9h00-21h00. 04 94 19 88 40 5 Jul Ste Maxime, Théâtre de la Mer. Johnny Hallyday tribute concert. 21h30. Free. 08 26 20 83 83 5 Jul Lorgues, Cinema. Ballet film “The Dream” (Ashton/Mendelssohn). 19h00. 9€. 6,13,20,27 Jul Ste Maxime, Chapelle de la Nartelle. Concerts7 Jul Ste Maxime– quartet., Théâtre 21h30. de 20€. la Mer.04 94 Concert 56 77 53– MAKING YOUR Franck Garguilo (tenor). 21h30. Free. 08 26 20 83 83 7 Jul Le Muy, Parc du Roucas. Choral concert – -*'& */ South8 Jul Cotignac African ,choir. Théâtre 21h00. du Rocher. 04 94 78American 03 84 FRANCE country music day. 04 94 04 61 87 9 Jul Draguignan, Domain de Dragon. Concert de poche – Camerata Vocale. (30 mins music plus LESS TAXING apéritif). 19h00. Free. 9 Jul Figanières, centre ville. Classic car rally. Free. 06 87 47 25 61 www.kentingtons.com 11, 18 and 25 Jul Grimaud, village and château. TEL : 0498 10 12 55 - EMAIL: [email protected] Les Grimaldines – street events 19h00, concert in Z.A. Les Esparrus, 83690 VILLECROZE * The Kentingtons service is exclusive to individuals with a château 22h00. minimum of €250,000 in financial assets. 12 Jul Flayosc, église. Concert – Una Voce. 20h30. Regulated in France by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers, reference F000116 CGPI 04 94 70 40 03 18,20,21,23,25,26,28 Jul Cotignac, Théâtre du 28 Jul Vidauban, Eglise St Jean Baptiste. Concert – Rocher. Festival du Rocher – cinema, theatre, Una Voce. 21h00. 10€. 06 65 11 67 09 music. Various times. 04 94 04 61 87 28 Jul Les Arcs, Château Ste Roseline. Festival de 19 Jul Villecroze, Travelling Book Swap - Nicky Gloriana – concert. 19h00. 25€. 06 60 90 17 23 Scott Knight, La Ceriserie, 499 Chemin de 28 Jul Les Arcs, Café de la Tour. Fish and chips – Frigouret, 83690 Villecroze.10h00-12h00. Contact English or French style 13,50€. With café Mim Kay for directions: 04 94 73 93 37, gourmand 19,50€. Book by previous Monday. 06 87 94 04 83, [email protected], 04 94 73 30 56 or Nicky: 09 67 87 40 11. 29 Jul-12 Aug Various villages. Musique Cordiale 19 Jul Ste Maxime, Théâtre de la Mer. Rock festival – orchestral and choral concerts. See concert. 21h30. Free. 08 26 20 83 83 www.musique-cordiale.com 19 Jul Claviers, Eglise St Sylvestre. Festival de 30 Jul Ste Maxime, Théâtre de la Mer. Concert – Musique Ancienne – concert. 21h00. 23€. 60s/70s music. 21h30. Free. 08 26 20 83 83 04 94 39 06 77 20 Jul St Raphaël, Basilique Notre Dame de la Victoire. Concert – Les Vêpres. 21h00. Chairman's Report 04 98 11 89 00 The Welfare team, made up essentially of Pauline 21 Jul Bargemon, Eglise St Etienne. Festival de Holloway and Chris Gaskell, has settled in well and Musique Ancienne – concert. 21h00. 23€. swiftly dealt with a number of issues of British 04 94 39 06 77 people needing aid. I should like to express my 21 Jul Grimaud, Eglise St Michel. Les Soirées personal thanks to them both for the diligence and Musicales – flute and strings. 21h00. 25€ efficiency shown. In two cases persistence has 21-24 Jul Les Arcs, centre ville. Les Médiévales des resulted in other parties taking over responsibility Arcs – Son et Lumière.