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Coming Events
DECEMBER 2008
Thursday 11th December
The Var branch of the British Association are holding their traditional carol service. This year the venue has changed to the Eglise St Léger in the village of Seillans. The service starts at 11.00am. After the service for those who wish to partake there is a three course menu on offer at the Relais d'Olea, at 12-30pm. The restaurant is located in the square below the church and there is adequate free parking behind the restaurant.
The menu is as follows....
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Terrines de campagne et foie gras
Bouquet de salade
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Poisson selon la pêche et sa garniture de saison
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Mousseux de chocolat et cacahuete
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Red or white wine, carafe d'eau and coffee
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25€ per head |
Please book by 6th December by contacting Alastair Ross 04 94 76 17 70, if you are requiring the meal. There is no requirement to advise if just attending the service, all are welcome.
Friday 12th December
The Var International Aperitif Club, cordially invite members of the British Association of the Var, to their Annual Christmas Dinner Dance, to be held at the Hotel St. Aygulf, with music by the Oncle Sam Band!
Aperitifs at 7pm...The menu is as follows....
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Feuillete de Pentoncles en Bourride
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Filet de Boef aux Cepes
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Plateau de Fromages
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Foret Noir
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Vin et Café
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40€ per head
Vegetarian option available on request to named guests |
Formal attire is not obligatory. To Book: Contact Derek Scotland 04 94 9 98 04
or email treasurer@varaway.co.uk
Please bring along a suitable raffle prize.
Thursday 18th December
Strictly Come Singing! The annual Christmas Carols and Bring and Share Supper in Lorgues. It will again be held at the Maison des Pères.
There will be a 5€ charge to cover bread, wine and soft drinks; any surplus will go to the BA Welfare Fund. A retiring collection will be taken for the mission of Maison des Pères in the community development projects at Butembo.
Contact Shirley Massey 04 94 73 93 37 to tell her the dish you will bring and to ensure there is space for everyone. However, last minute arrivals are very welcome, just bring something to share!
JANUARY 2009
Tuesday 20th January
This is the date of the next Var Branch committee meeting. Any member who has any ideas or suggestions that they would like to put to the committee, please pass to the secretary by Monday 12th January. Contact details in newsletter or via link on the contact us page of this website.
FEBRUARY 2009
Thursday 26th February
at Lorgues 10.30am Branch Annual General Meeting. Further details in the January newsletter and on this website.
JULY 2009
Plenty of advanced warning that the Tour de France crosses the VAR on Sunday 5th July.
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