Dear friends
At our Assemblée Générale on 29 May we re-elected those members of the committee who were standing again, and said thank you and goodbye to Robin Harris and Ian Deegan who are stepping down as Membership Secretary and Treasurer, though Ian will remain on the committee. Sadly no volunteer came forward to replace Ian. If you feel that you have the skills to take over from Ian as our Treasurer please get in touch!
Coming up next is our nice social event on 11 June for those members of and visitors to the Circle who are cheese lovers… It will be a cheese tasting at the Affinage du Fromage, 39 North View, Bristol BS6 7PY. To see the poster and the map of the venue please click the link above.
Despite the French name the owners are English and will give the explanations in English but there’s nothing to stop us talking a bit of French between ourselves! We’re seeing this as just a really pleasant social time. We could still squeeze in another couple of people so do get in touch if you’re interested!
The details:
- tasting of 9 artisan cheeses
- glass of wine or soft drink
- £30 per person
- start 7pm, arrive 6.45pm
- duration 1½ –2 hours
- minimum 20 people
- maximum 24 people
- date Wednesday 11 June
- rennet is used in the making of these cheeses so sadly this event is not suitable for vegetarians
- full payment was due on 26 May
Promenade francophone After our lovely walk on a beautiful sunny day to see the bluebells in Portbury Woods, we’re now looking forward to our next walk, with many thanks to Paula who has been the driving force behind these really pleasant events!
Sunday 15 June. Circuit of Bath with Pascale Souchon, our French Blue Badge guideMeet at Bath Spa railway station at 11.15 (just after the arrival of the 11.00 train from Bristol Temple Meads, which arrives at 11.11. £10 per person. Please contact Paula if you would like to join us: paula_maclachlan@hotmail.com.
Do get in touch if you would like more details about anything to do with the French Circle as I would be delighted to chat with you – and do let me know if you don’t think that you are on our mailing list so I can add you.
Charlotte
charlottejanetaylor10@gmail.com / 07976 922636
Phrase of the week
Aux grands maux les grands remèdes – Desperate straits require desperate measures
Do let me know your favourite French words and expressions so that I can put them here!