A concert will take place on 25th March 2012 in the Eglise St. Martin, Dondas. The programme includes the Stabat Mater by Pergolesi, and vocal extracts by Bach. Time : 16h00, entrance free. If enough people are interested, Jeremy James proposes organizing an early dinner after the concert.For all details, contact the Hon. Sec. at moustemp@aol.com
Restaurant de la Gare, Agen
February 6, 2012 by · 1 Comment
Bad news for the Branch Committee and others fond of this friendly and convenient eating place in Agen ; apparently it has gone bust. If anyone has any news of a revival, please let the Hon. Sec. know about it !
Dialogue at the Sheldonian
January 15, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
On 23rd February at 4 pm, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, and Professor Richard Dawkins will discuss “The nature of human beings and the question of their ultimate origin”. This event will be broadcast on live-stream video, accessible from the University of Oxford website.
Richard Dawkins, ethologist and evolutionary biologist , is a Fellow of New College , and from 1995 until 2008 was the first University of Oxford’s Professor for the Public Understanding of Science . He is particularly known for his books “The Selfish Gene” and “The God Delusion”, and actively promotes atheism.
The dialogue will be hosted by Sir Anthony Kenny, philosopher, former Master of Balliol, , and also former President of the British Academy.
Galerie des Beaux-Arts, Bordeaux
December 11, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
The Musée des Beaux-Arts in Bordeaux is presently closed, and will re-open partially in March 2012. 80 paintings, ranging from Renaissance Italian to the Impressionists are currently on view at the Galerie des Beaux-Arts (opposite the Connemara pub), Place du Colonel Raynal. Entrance free. Until 27th February.
Letter from Chairman
November 28, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
A letter from the new Chairman, John Baylis, with an addition by Marion Tempé, Hon. Sec. will shortly be sent to all members by post. Your answers and comments will be welcome.
Annual General Meeting
November 16, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
Those of us who attended the recent AGM at the Hotel Pont Napoleon in Moissac were treated not only to my relaxed style of chairmanship at short notice, but also to an after dinner talk from our distinguished guest Dame Gillian Beer, a friend of Lindy Beveridge. A leading expert on Darwinism, Victorians and especially Lewis Carroll (Charles Dodgson) Dame Gillian explored the subject of Carroll’s paraxodes with time and space in a charming way. If you missed it see this link – she starts 5.30 minutes in.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9R_1DrKdnY&list=PL3DE21962E80B6A89
- pip
Pip’s favourite restaurants…
November 16, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
My favourite restaurants:
- L’Imparfait, Bergerac. Simply the best.
- Les Remparts, Bazas. On the terrace. Great food, nice views.
- Le Camelia, Auriac du Dropt. Unpretentious but tasty.
- La Grappe d’Or, on D933 Monbazaillac, near Bergerac – if you like everything duck.
- Pizzeria, Eymet. April to October only. Always buzzing, reasonable Italian food.
The Forum
November 16, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
Forum, alias Member’s Jottings
This is a group of categories for information of places to eat or to visit, Member’s news, small ads. (one month only and subject to Committee approval), and anything else you think of interest. Please post your jottings to the appropriate forum category.
Botanical Garden at Colayrac-Saint-Cirq
November 16, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
Botanical Garden at Colayrac-Saint-Cirq (on RN113 between Agen & Bordeaux) ‘Theme’ garden, tropical and sub-tropical plants, plant and flower shop, bar and tea room etc. Closed on Mondays. www.vegetalesvisions.com
Château de Merville
November 16, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
Ten minutes from Toulouse (Blagnac) Airport. An 18th. century building, planted with the original 8 acres of box labyrinth. Your knowledge of Greek mythology will help you find your way around. Inside, several well decorated rooms and a stunning collection of Flemish tapestry. Café/Bar and picnic area.
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