Here are the events for this year, not only those of the ESU Loire Valley, but other associations too. We have everything from quizzes to hog roasts.

Congratulations to Colin Morison for his first-placed photo « Sunrise » in the February photo competition. There were 3 entries tied for 2nd place; Colin Browning with “The Loire Poppy”, and Maureen Sargent with her photos “Rainbow” and “Murmuration”.

Hope to see you soon.

Full details will be circulated when they are available, but below are some provisional dates for your diary. 

ESU Loire Valley

Awaiting update soon…

Bibliothèque Anglophone Angers

January 23, 19:00 – 20:30

Readings in English

Come along and enjoy readings from a selection of the best English-language novels chosen by our members. A true celebration of the written word, this event is open to anyone aged 16 and over. Refreshments will be served after the readings. 

We are still looking for a few more readers to share their favourite works. If you are interested, please contact Alix.

Location: The library

Free and open to the public.

 

 

January 24, 17:00 – 17:45

Pyjama Party! (4-8 years)

Come dressed in pyjamas and bring your pillow and a blanket so you can cozy up at the library and listen to stories in English.

Location: The library

Registration required. Free and open to the public.

February 8, 14:00 – 17:00

The Big Quiz is back! 

The Big Quiz is back for one final fling in Rue Boisnet ! Enjoy a fun, fast-paced quiz with varied challenges. Wine, coffee, tea, snacks, and cakes available all afternoon.

€12 per person, with all proceeds supporting the library. Bring your English-speaking French friends!

Teams of 6 are each color-coded—show your team spirit and wear your team color !

Attending other ESU events

A reminder to all that once you have subscribed to the ESU you can pay members’ rates to attend events organised by any branch in France or elsewhere in the world. 

A full list of member countries can be found on the main website: simply click the continent you are looking for under ‘Show Me’ at the top of the page: https://www.esu.org/international-network/

Don’t forget to check out the other sites on our Links page.

Saturday 14 February, :

The annual quiz and photographic competition will take place at Le Relax, 62 Rue Michel Couet, Longué-Jumelles at midday. 

Thursday 12 March, :

afternoon guided tour in English to Les Rairies preceded by lunch. 

Saturday 21 March, :

Regional Public Speaking competition starting at 2pm in Les Salons In the Salons de la Présidence, Place Michel Debré, Angers Départemental de Maine-et-Loire.  Students from local schools will deliver their speeches to families, teachers, friends and members of the partner associations in the presence of Yann Semler-Collery, Président de la Commission Culture du Département de Maine-et-Loire

Saturday 11 April, :

AGM followed by lunch at the Restaurant St. Paul, Vivy

Friday 1 May, : May Day Walk,

Saturday 23 May, :

National Public Speaking Competition in rooms at the Assemblée Nationale when students representing different regions of France will compete to represent their country in London at the International Competition in July.