Congratulations to Anne Latrille for the winning picture in the January photographic competition for her photo “Waiting for Halloween”, and to Lis Eastham for her photo of a painting of the Château de la Mothe-Chandeniers, Les Trois-Moutiers, Vienne, which was placed second.
Date: Sunday 24 September
Lunch venue: Les Cathédrales de la Saulaie
Time: 12h00
Cost of the meal for members: 27,80 € plus 6€ for an aperitif, wine and coffee
Cost for the Treasure Hunt: members 5 €, non-members 8 €
A chance to discover the secret treasures of the area around Doué-en-Anjou, starting with lunch.
All members, non-members, and friends, whether competing in the Treasure Hunt or not, are welcome to join the organisers, Dorothy and Colin Morison, for lunch in the spectacular surroundings of this troglodyte fouée speciality restaurant.
After lunch, all those wishing to join the afternoon fun and learn more of the region at the popular annual Treasure Hunt, should meet at the Parking by the old railway station in Doué-la-Fontaine.
The object of the treasure hunt is for participants to exercise their skills in identifying objects of curiosity and historical facts and to have fun in discovering hitherto unknown villages and landmarks.
A small prize will be awarded to members of the winning team.
Invitations have been circulated. Please ensure you return your Attendance Slip by Monday 18 September.
Date: Tuesday 19 September
Venue: Chapelle des Ursules, 2 rue des Ursules, 19000 Angers
Time: 18h30
Cost: FREE, no registration is necesssary
This is a concert by the String Orchestra from the School of Art in Prague Taussigova, Czech Republic.
Under the direction of David Nečas, the young musicians will play a selection of music by Vivaldi, Mozart, Bach, Bizet as well as Dvořák, Brahms and Piazzola.
Date: Friday 13 October
Venue: TBA
Time: TBA
Cost for members: TBA Cost for non-members: TBA
Details TBA
Date: Saturday 21 October
Date: Saturday 25 November
Venue: Maison des Associations, Espace Jean Rostand, 330 rue Emmanuel Clairefond, 49400 Saumur – see Google Maps
Time: TBA
Cost for members: TBA Cost for non-members: TBA
Details are TBC, but we are are hoping to include some highland games, dancing, a bagpipe player and a quiz.