Congratulations to Colin Browning for his first-placed photo « Red Sky in the morning », Janet Browning for the second place « Last Stroll Before Bedtime » and the third place for Colin Morison with his View on the Loire River during the February 2026 photo competition.
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Lunch at «La Clef d’Or»
Baugé-en-Anjou
Followed at 2pm by a
Visit to “Les Rairies Montrieux”
This family business was established early in the 20th century beside a clay quarry. Originally producing traditional clay floor tiles, today the factory manufactures a vast range of bricks and ceramic tiles for both interior and exterior construction and decoration.
The guided visit in English will start promptly at 2pm and will last until 4pm, during which time visitors will be supplied with yellow vests, safety helmets and headsets.
To conform with safety requirements, the visit will be limited to 25 people. To secure a place, please reply to Dorothy Morison quickly and please note that priority will be given to ESU Loire Valley members.
TO REGISTER
Please email Dorothy Morison, indicating whether you wish to attend both the meal and the visit or either of the two. Please give your name(s) with a contact telephone number and your menu choices and indicate your intended payment method. Please note that non-members will be put on a waiting list and notified if places for the visit are available. If you have special dietary requirements or can offer or would like a lift to the venue, please tell Dorothy: coldors@hotmail.co.uk
For members paying by Bank Transfer please ensure you add the appropriate code to your bank payment, e.g., ESUSmithMarch2M2G – John Smith pays for the event in March 2026 for himself and partner + 2 non-members.
Alternatively, send your cheque to Dorothy Morison, 5 rue Jean Luc Rapado, Trèves, 49350, Gennes-Val-de-Loire, remembering that mail can take over a week to arrive.
DIRECTIONS – « La Clef d’Or”
36, Grande Rue, Clefs, Baugé
La Clef d’Or
Menu
Entrée
Buffet à volonté
Plat
Rôti de Porc, Purée, Sauce Forestière
or
Poulet Rôti, Purée, Sauce Forestière
Dessert
Paris Brest
or
Tartelette aux Pommes
Cost: 15€ Please note that wine and coffee are not included in the price. If required, these can be purchased separately.
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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.