2015 July Newsletter

International Women’s Club of the Var – Newsletter July 2015
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I have been visiting Ireland over the past week – and many of you may share the same feeling
of not recognising the land of your birth. So many things change – there may be roads where
no roads existed, and whole districts that formerly were fields have been concreted over – but to
compensate, the spirit of the people will probably have remained the same. The ability to smile,
to joke, and to share memories will be always there to cherish.
I am sure that many of you will cherish the memory of the celebrations of the 10th Anniversary of
the IWCV, of which I have been hearing good things. There are just a few photos of the party in
the newsletter, but remember there is a full record of the evening on the IWCV website. Do
have a look at it.
Jenny
[email protected]
Tuesday 9 June – 10th Anniversary Summer Party
Under a splendidly decorated marquee, 150 members and guests celebrated the tenth
anniversary of the IWCV. La Camandoule excelled again - providing a four-course feast
culminating in a huge birthday cake which appeared close to midnight. Members were able to
dance and cheer the beginning of a new decade for the club as the live band played everyone's
hits from the golden era of rock music. All together a fabulous evening to celebrate a club that
provides a social hub for so many living in this gorgeous area. Thanks to the committee for
organising such a great celebration.
Photos by Francois Torres
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Tuesday 16 June - IWCV Annual General Meeting
Nearly 40 members were present at the AGM, which was, as ever, very efficiently run by IWCV
President. Gill Hill Miller, In her President’s report, Gill summarised the activities of the club
throughout the past twelve months and thanked all the organisers of the various sections. She
particularly drew attention to the work of Daphne Urbanska who has been club treasurer for 7
years but who has now stood down from the committee.
The review of the Annual Financial Report highlighted that the club had made donations of
€4,000 to charities – the Relais Solidarite in Tourrettes which provides food parcels to the needy,
the Amicale des Sapeurs Pompiers du Canton de Fayence and Mary’s Meals.
Membership secretary, Julie Robins, reported that there were 222 members, of whom 58 were
new. She said that 18 nationalities were represented and they came from 28 villages – we
really are an international crowd!
Di Riddell (and her hostesses) was thanked for
the tremendous work organising a full
programme of PLLs this year,
Gill announced that the IWCV was on the point
of setting up its own Pickleball activity, with the
aim that members could just turn up and enjoy
themselves without needing to be in a league or
formal group (more news below).
Gill now starts the third year of her Presidency,
supported by her committee, Eliane Kiendl,
Francesca Megnet, Gill Miller, Diane Riddell,
Julie Robins and Lynne Ward, and newly
elected member, Pauline Fraser.
AGMs can be dull events - but it speaks for the friendliness of our club that our AGM was a
lively and friendly affair.
Tuesday 14 July - Creative Art Adventures
This will be held at Lynn’s house in Callian starting at 14.15.
Mystery Picture - including fabric, buttons, aquarelles, markers, found objects, stranded cotton
etc etc
Does this whet your appetite? If you would like to join me, or wish to know more please email
me ([email protected]) or telephone 04 94 47 03 96
Thursday 17 September - Welcome Back Party
Full information will be sent in good time, but in the meantime make a note of 17 September in
your diaries.
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Sunday 4 October - Brocante
We will have a stall at the Brocante held opposite Intermarche at Callian, and all profits will go to
the IWCV charity fund.
Please reserve this date in your diaries to bring things that we can sell - items that you no longer
want, but that are in good condition and not cracked or broken.
Ideas – tableware, cutlery, decorative items, kitchenware, suitcases, bric-a-brac, kids’ toys,
bikes, bedding, ex-husbands (Gill’s suggestion)!!!
We look forward to your support.
Pot Luck Lunches 2015
The pot luck lunch menu for the year continued on Sunday 14 June when the storm vanished,
the rain stopped and the sun came out so 42 happy folk could spend a delicious afternoon in the
rose garden and pool at Zigi and Will Houston's villa in Seillans. During four hours the guests
ate their way through many courses of excellent food supplied by themselves. All was washed
down with copious amounts of Rose and other vintages. A wonderful Provence Sunday lunch!
Thank you Zigi and Will.
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Future dates for 2015 are as follows:
Sunday 2 August: Barbarella and Richard Crick. Les Adrets
Sunday 30 August: Sue and Mike Douglas. Fayence
Sunday 20 September: Wilma and Albert Zwart. Montauroux
Sunday 8 November: Pam and Ian Mackenzie. Seillans
To book future PLLs contact Diane Riddell at [email protected] .
Pickleball
Gill writes: “Sorry to say that the pickleball saga goes on a little – and we are still not quite
there, but the situation is looking more positive.
The good news is that we should be able to play pickleball as an IWCV Club Activity on Friday
mornings from 10 am to 12 noon in Fayence.
This would be for club members and their partners to take part in.
We do need to know the names of those of you who are interested to join in this activity
on a reasonably regular basis.
So if you are interested would you please email me [email protected] and let
me know the names of those who wish to play.
After which, further information will be forthcoming.”
Quizzes
The quizzes will be back in the Autumn/Winter 2015
LOCAL EVENTS
Friday and Saturday 3 and 4 July– 13th Tourrettes Jazz Festival
3 July 20.30 BARBARO quartet and 22.30 Christian ESCOUDE Trio
4 July 20.30 RHYTHM GAMBLERS Septet and 22.30 Christoph STEINBACH Trio
Place du Château du Puy - 83440 Tourrettes
5 July – Fete des Pain in Fayence
This is a colourful and charming day starting with a special Church service celebrating bread,
following which there is noisy gunfire (blessed by the priest) in the Church square The local
residents, shopkeepers and professionals take pride in dressing up in the clothes of 1900 and
processing through the streets of Fayence. The original village bread ovens are on display and
other period exhibits. The day culminates in a Provencal meal in the square followed by
dancing. Contact the local Tourist Office for details.
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4 and 5 July - 9th Expo-Schubert
The event takes place at 9 Avenue Schubert, Chateau Tournon, 83440 Montauroux and is an
exhibition of painting, sculpture, ceramics masks and photos ...plus!
It begins on Saturday 4 July from 11.00 onwards, with live music and dancing, plus free food
and drinks in the evening. On Sunday 5 July it is open from 11.00 until 19.00.
For further information phone Nigel 06 29 77 77 78 or Daniel 04 94 76 42 16
Musique Cordiale Fundraising Evening - 8 July
Join us at our ANNUAL FUNDRAISING EVENING on JULY 8th at the Salle Polyvalente Seillans
which is an extremely convivial event of music, wine and dinner – cooked for us by Nicolas
Denis and his team at the Institut Gastronomie Riviera. We have invited such magnificent artists
that it will be a truly great evening.
Below are details of how to buy tickets – if you wish to bring children under 12 years old, please
let us know in advance, and you can buy 20€ tickets on the night.
Please forward this to your friends and families!
Here are the details:
Wednesday 8 July 2015, 19.00
La Salle polyvalente, Seillans, 83440 France
Champagne reception, dinner by the Institut Gastronomie Riviera, wine & performances by
soprano Lydia Brotherton, baritone Adam Green & pianist Mark Austin
75€ per person or 560€ per table of 8
Tickets can also be reserved through our website http://www.musique-cordiale.com/membersfriends-donors/diner
Email: [email protected] Tel: +33 7 87 46 99 27
11 – 19 July – Fayence Antiques Fair
This is always interesting – and you never know, you might find exactly what you want!
CONTINUING ACTIVITIES
Coffee Mornings
The Fayence group meets on Tuesday mornings at La Camandoule (just past the roundabout at
the bottom of Fayence, direction Seillans) from 10.30 until noon. Coffee and goodies are
available for €3.50 per person, payable even if you just ‘pop in’.
Bargemon area coffee mornings are held on the second and fourth Fridays of the month from
10.30 – 12.00 at the Cercle cafe-bar in Claviers next to the bouladrome. Details from Marion
.Maguire [email protected] or on 04 94 76 72 89.
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Lunch
At the Camandoule after coffee mornings is organized by Eliane. Please contact her for details
at [email protected]
Bridge
There will be no IWCV bridge during July and August, but play will resume in September.
Normally we play every other week on Tuesdays at 14.30. Please contact Aurora for further
details at [email protected]
English Book Group
The English Book Group is a multinational group aimed at members with a very good
knowledge of English. They meet monthly in the afternoon on the third Wednesday of the month
at the house of the member who has chosen the book being read. We have tea or coffee and a
slice of cake and discuss the book we have read that month and the topics and issues it raises.
The group has now reached its optimum membership, but anyone interested can join a waiting
list. If you like reading and would like to meet other like-minded people contact Siri Knott
[email protected]
English Reading Group
The English reading group is for ladies for whom English is a second language. We read a
variety of books, both fiction and non-fiction, selected by the group as a whole. All books are in
English and are considered to be of average difficulty for ESL readers. We meet monthly when it
is convenient for everybody.
For more information please email the co-ordinator Tove Mole [email protected]
French Book Group
For more information on this group please contact Manou Anicet [email protected].
Tennis
We will continue to play tennis over the summer starting at 09.00 on Monday mornings (if it’s
not too hot) at the courts in Fayence (by the swimming pool). Please be sure to sign up with
Anette beforehand by e-mail: [email protected] or on 06 74 74 00 27 if you’d like to join
in. Anette would like to be contacted at the latest by the Friday by those wishing to play on the
following Monday. Anette says “We may change arrangements in August so if any new
members want to join, it is best they call me”
Skat
We meet on Sunday afternoons at Katla’s house when there are enough available players, and
newcomers are always welcome. If you’d like individual instruction or further details please,
contact Katla Heidrich on 04 94 76 11 32.
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Walks
Walks start again mid-September and Astrid will let you know the dates in August.
Astrid organises the walks and can be reached on 04 94 50 29 74 or [email protected]
Scottish Country Dancing
Scottish Country Dancing is held in the Foyer Rural in Fayence. Beginners are always
welcome, with or without a partner. All that is required is a sense of humour and a pair of
comfortable shoes. Contact Louise Muter on 04 94 84 12 76
IWCV FREJUS/ST RAPHAEL
The co-ordinator is Inger Flodfalt, [email protected], 04 83 12 40 82 or 06 19 71 21 08
Inge reports that the Fréjus/St Raphael group has no activities in July. They start again in
September.