Sharon has announced a huge programme of events for the 2023 season!
Thu 6th April 2:30 Hotel de Ville d'Angoulême
subject to change depending on public pension protests scheduled for the 6th
Visit to the Courtyard, Bedroom of Marguerite d'Angoulême, Salon & Majestic Staircase +Towers and Roof
We have organised a private tour for our group and I can assure you that there is much to see from the Middle Ages to the 18th Century. The rooftop panoramic views are lovely.
Do bring your cameras ! There are flights of stone steps as well as internal staircases – but it's worth the effort, for sure !
11€ per person – of which 2€ will be donated to ASM.
If you wish to join us for a memorable visit, please let me know no later than this Friday lunchtime 12pm 31st March
Sat 8th April: Easter Garden Party
We thought it would be nice to celebrate this Spring weekend in the garden if the weather is fine or indoors if it's chilly and/or wet. Thanks to the culinary expertise and enthusiasm of some friends, we would like to offer you traditional toasted and buttered hot cross buns, delicious slices of Earl Grey and lemon fruit tea bread and also moist and flavourful lemon drizzle cake accompanied by either tea, coffee or a glass of fruit juice.
Places are 10€ per person.
Wed 10th May French Inheritance Law
Following changes to French inheritance law, Maître Perillaud has kindly agreed to come along and update you and also answer any questions that you may have. An update of the tug of war between France and the European Court regarding France's position on family legacies
As usual, I would ask you to reserve your places. 5€ per person.Sat 13th May: A Cornucopia of Cheeses
Sorry, all booked out for this year
Come and join us for a super selection of 8 really tasty, top quality British cheeses, pickles and an assortment of biscuits and crackers. Served with tea, coffee or a glass of red wine.
12€50 per person. Places need to be
reserved no later than 15th April.
Sat 27th May Cream teas
Beautiful scones generously spread with strawberry jam, fresh strawberries and wonderfully whipped thick cream. And other culinary delights to tickle your taste buds ! And don't forget another selection of top notch Raffle Prizes.
10€ per person, including Raffle Ticket.
14:15 1st June Guided Visit of Cathédrale Saint Pierre
Includes viewing of the Stunning Trésor
Built between 1100 and 1128 this Roman church is well worth a visit. Its exceptional architecture and sculpture have undergone a huge programme of restoration over many years. The Cathedral Treasury contains some stunning pieces within the three rooms which hold the display. There is much to see and to enthral visitors.
€11.50 per person - meet at the Cathedral entrance @ 14:15
15:00 Wed 14th June: A-Z vineyard guided tour
Join sisters Anne-Laure and Blandine for an inside visit for now. These charming young ladies took over the business from their parents just over 10 years ago. They produce wine, pineau and cognac and you will have the opportunity to taste them, of course.
We will also be taken through the vines. In addition to alcoholic beverages there are oils, flavoured pastas and honey for sale. We shall drive down the N10 and then enjoy wonderfully picturesque rolling hills covered with vines. I can thoroughly recommend their Merlot, for sure !
€5 per person
Sat 24th June Cream teas
10€ per person, including Raffle Ticket.
Mon 26th June Guided Visit to Honey Farm
Once again we shall have our own private tour and the opportunity to learn about these wonderfully interesting and important creatures, as well as tasting their marvellous produce and being able to purchase honey based items. 5€ per person.
15:00 Wed 5th July: A-Z vineyard guided tour
repeat of June visit: €5 per person
Thu 20th July 2:30 Hotel de Ville d'Angoulême
A possible 3rd visit to the Hotel de Ville; if you are interest, please get in touch ASAP
Dates to be confirmed
- Guided visit of the Ramparts.
- Flower arranging demonstration by Veronica Carter May and maybe more later in the year - esp for Christmas.
- Drift along the Charente as in the days of yore on board a fully restored gabarre. Join us for a really relaxing and interesting journey. We can't fix a date just yet, as a meeting is to be held as to the future of the Gabarre. Either a commercial company will take over the organisation or the Association will play a part. More anon
The Association
All events will be organised as a means of continuing to raise funds for the Department of Oncology at Girac Hospital.
Our main project last year was to raise €6,000 to cover the cost of virtual reality equipment which is used to lower a patient's blood pressure, relieve stress and worry, help with sleep issues and stimulate appetite – to name but a few issues. Thanks to such wonderful support throughout 2022 we raised enough funds for the equipment to be purchased and it should be delivered at the end of March and be in use from April onwards.
I would like to acknowledge a generous donation of €3,000 from Crédit Agricole to help us in this and we are now in a position during 2023 to contribute sufficient funds for the purchase of some virtual reality panels to be placed in two “boxes” (small chemotherapy treatment rooms). I will provide more details in due course and hope to obtain permission to take some photographs.
Booking
All events should be pre-booked and paid for in advance
Contact Sharon by phone 05 45 22 87 36 or email
