We are in a difficult position as Chateau Giscours is asking the Cricket Club to be more proactive for touring sides & involvement with the Chateau.
A number of us want to play social cricket & welcome touring sides for friendly but competitive cricket. There is also the competitive side for those interested in the French league system.
For the social cricket to continue at Chateau Giscours we need to field a team & supporters with an interest in the game & the chateau.
We obviously welcome French nationals to join us but the core of the players has historically been from a British traditional background (People coming from countries of the Empire & more recently the Commonwealth).
if you or any people you know would like to be part of this & play or help then please contact the Club President Andy Smith a.smith@sciencespobordeaux.fr or ring him on 06 08 78 58 44.
This is urgent & we are looking for support from everywhere including BBC members, friends etc All are welcome !
Canoe Trip : Thursday September 5th : Salles to Biganos Port
Many members may remember a canoe excursion three years ago, especially those who got wet ! We plan an all day trip, covering 20km from Salles to Biganos port, with lunch half way at Mios. Not so much paddling is required as the flow of the river, plus the ebb tide carries us most of the way, through lovely scenery and nature, especially birds.
We shall meet at the lovely small leisure port of Biganos at 10am (sorry about the early start, we have to catch the tide !). There we leave our cars and board a minibus which takes us to Salles. After a safety and canoeing briefing there, and after packing our picnics in waterproof containers, we set off downstream to our riverside lunch rendez-vous in Mios. There is the opportunity to opt out there if anyone has had enough ! We should be back at our cars by 5pm.
Directions from Bordeaux
Take A63 towards Bayonne, then exit at junction 22, onto A660 towards Arcachon.
Take exit 2 direction Biganos,
Continue north on D3 through Biganos, straight over the first two roundabouts, under the railway, straight over the next two roundabouts, bear right at the following one (direction Audenge).
Shortly before the Pompiers, you will see a church on the right. Take the left turn opposite, signed to the Port.
You may get wet ! Bring a change of clothes, be prepared with sun and insect protection. Shorts are advised, as well as old trainers or secure sandals. A retaining cord for your glasses is strongly advised.
Don’t forget your picnic, but note this will be with you in the canoe in a 55 litre waterproof container, with a 30cm dia lid, please ensure your picnic can fit in !
The price is 18€ pp, including the canoe, paddles and safety gear hire, as well as the minibus trip.
The price for children aged 6-12 is 6€, they will travel in the centre of the canoe (without a paddle)
Booking
The BBC uses the Helloasso online payments system.
The Helloasso system adds a voluntary ‘tip’ called a ‘Pourboire’, at the page which summarises your payment. If you do not wish to leave a tip, click ‘Modifier‘ and then click the feint box to the left of ‘Je ne souhaite pas laisser de pourboire‘. There is no obligation for you to add a tip.
Please have your bank card and mobile phone available. The number of the phone must be the one registered against your bank account and will be used by your bank to verify your payment.
Please note that the person making the booking must be recorded as a current member of the Association Bordeaux British Community
Please book by 29th August online by HelloAsso by clicking here,
or send your cheque made out to the BBC to:
Phil Christal, 108 Chemin de la Cadene, 40600 Biscarrosse.
Email norphic@hotmail.com, tel 0558098002, mobile 0629507969.
Note we are currently examining the possibility of changing lunch arrangements to a riverside restaurant in Mios, do let Phil know your preference (in July)
Pig Roast and Fun in aid of Médicines Sans Frontièrs: Carcans, Saturday 17th August
As in previous years the Rankins are hosting a pig roast, at their home, with sports and fund raising activities for all the family.
This event is the BBC’s primary fund raising event. There will be a book stall and “a hat” passed around during the afternoon.
All money raised will go to Médicines Sans Frontièrs.
Please bring your friends, family, children, grandchildren and well controlled dogs for a day of fun, games and relaxation. Also please bring some goodies for the raffle, large or small !
Agenda and Format
The format will be as in the past with the pig and its crackling, a starter, cheese and dessert.
Please bring your own picnic table and chairs, parasols, eating and drinking equipment and whatever you would like to drink.
To start the proceedings, from 12:30, there will be a courtesy apero for adults and soft drinks for children.
The swimming pool will be available for use under strict parental control of children. Don’t forget your mailot de bain and towel.
There will be sports and a couple of other fund raising activities. As we may have several dogs it is hoped to have some doggie events also !
Tickets
This is very much a fundraising event for Médicines Sans Frontièrs. Tickets are very reasonably priced as follows:
Adults – 20€,
Children aged 4 to 12 years – 10€
Children under 4 – Free.
Families: Two adults and two children – 50€
The price will cover the cost of the food with any surplus monies going to Médicines Sans Frontièrs.
Booking
Bookings close on Thursday 1st August so that the appropriate sized pig can be ordered !
Book online
The BBC uses the Helloasso online payments system.
The Helloasso system adds a voluntary ‘tip’ called a ‘Pourboire’, at the page which summarises your payment. If you do not wish to leave a tip, click ‘Modifier‘ and then click the feint box to the left of ‘Je ne souhaite pas laisser de pourboire‘. There is no obligation for you to add a tip.
Please have your bank card and mobile phone available. The number of the phone must be the one registered against your bank account and will be used by your bank to verify your payment.
Please note that the person making the booking must be recorded as a current member of the Association Bordeaux British Community
We’ll meet up at 13:00 at the île aux enfants at Hourtin Port, ready for a fun afternoon.
Come and spend a fun afternoon in the great outdoors. The Île aux Enfants at Hourtin Port is the perfect place to get together with friends and family for a relaxing afternoon of picnicking and games.
As the name implies, it’s perfect for kids of all ages with it’s wooden chateau and play areas as well as a large wooden fort and playground available for everyone to have a fun time.
We shall also organise some ball games, cricket and badminton for those who are interested. .
Don’t forget to bring your own picnic and deck chairs!
Last year we all had a great time, so if you’re looking for something fun to do on a Sunday afternoon, and you’ve got family visiting for the holidays, come along and enjoy yourselves!
Booking
Please reserve direct with Sarah P whose contact details are in the members area here
How about a little exercise followed by some lunch? We have organised a walk in the beautiful woods by the river L’Eyre in Mios. The footpaths are well defined and level, it is not too strenuous and will take approx.imately 1 hour 30 mins to walk the 5 kms.
Meet at the restaurant/hotel Lo’Berge in Mios from 10 am where morning refreshments can be purchased. We aim to leave at 10.30am to start our walk. Lunch has been organised back at the restaurant. Lunch (menu of the day) including wine and coffee will be 16 – 19 euros.
Closing date for participation, as the restaurant need to know numbers, will be Saturday 6th July. Please register online via helloasso or via email contact either Norma; normab@orange.fr or Colette; colette_gibson@yahoo.com
Meeting place Hotel restaurant Lo’Berg, 27 Avenue du val de l’Eyre, 33380 Mios. Coming from the Bordeaux, take the A63 and turn off onto the A660 direction Arcachon. Come off at exit 1 signed Mios and Biscarrosse, turn left at the end of the slip road and follow signs for Biscarrosse. the hotel is on left hand side just before the bridge over the river on the D216.
Here is an opportunity to visit or re-visit the “winter town” of Arcachon and discover the history of the ” Parc Mauresque” and some of the old “villas” which made Arcachon such a popular resort.
We will gather in the market square at 10 am where, Christine, the organiser of this event will give us some information on the history of the market. We will then walk over to the lift at the foot of the high quarter, ride up and enjoy a leisurely guided tour of the park and the elegant villas in this area .
We will make our way back to the market in the beautifully restored square and settle down to lunch outside or inside the covered market depending on the weather!!
The menu following the visit of Arcachon “winter town” will be a bit of a surprise because as it will take place in the market, it will depend on what is available and fresh on the day! There will be a choice of fish or meat with the day’s vegetables,cafe gourmand and wine,all for the price of 20 euros per person. When you book, please indicate your choice of main course.
Following lunch you are free to explore Arcachon, shop, sunbathe on the beach, stroll along the Bassin, go home or whatever else takes your fancy!
If you would like to book for this outing, please contact Christine Gorce on 06 74 42 94 74, email address : christigorce@hotmail.fr or Colette Gibson. As Colette is travelling in May please contact her by email : her email address is : colette_gibson@yahoo.com
Bordeaux has a multitude of speciality shops for chocolate and cannele and wine outlets to enjoy and we will be exploring them on this spring walk.
Henley will guide us through the city as we visit the oldest chocolate shop, the most innovative cannele shop and a fusion pastry shop.
Of course no gourmet visit in Bordeaux is complete without wine and we will be enjoy a couple of glasses at some must visit places along the way.
Bring your walking shoes and of course ……
…… your appetite!
Meeting Place
Please meet at 14:00 in front of the Bordeaux Tourist Office – Office de Tourisme, 12 Cours du 30 Juillet, 33000 BORDEAUX
Booking
The price for BBC members and friends is 20€ per person. Payment is required in advance so please book and pay online here
The BBC uses the Helloasso online payments system.
The Helloasso system adds a voluntary ‘tip’ called a ‘Pourboire’, at the page which summarises your payment. If you do not wish to leave a tip, click ‘Modifier‘ and then click the feint box to the left of ‘Je ne souhaite pas laisser de pourboire‘. There is no obligation for you to add a tip.
Please have your bank card and mobile phone available. The number of the phone must be the one registered against your bank account and will be used by your bank to verify your payment.
Please note that the person making the booking must be recorded as a current member of the Association Bordeaux British Community
Further information is available from Henley whose contact details are here (Please use your BBC members password to access. If you have forgotten your password then please click here )
WALK AND PICNIC, AVENSAN, MEDOC AREA. MONDAY 13TH MAY.
Come and join us for a walk and picnic in the Médoc at Avensan…….
… discovering a lake attraction called “CABLE PARC” where very fit people in wetsuits come to enjoy water sports activities called “Jetski” …..
… further along are another two small lakes in a figure of 8 which are ideal for a long walk for some or, shorter walk for others The choice is ours.
Bring along your pooch as it’s great walk for dogs !
The picnic area is in the trees, enjoying a lovely view of the fishing lake. An excellent day of gentle exercise and fresh air in the country… further details nearer the date.
Booking and Contact Details
If you would like to come along please contact Cath M whose contact details are here (please use your BBC members password to access. If you have forgotten your password then please click here )
The next BBC golf event is planned for Tuesday 9th April at Gujan Mestras, near Arcachon. We need a group of 10 players to secure reduced rates. In view of the success of our recent trip to Lacanau, we plan to repeat the formula of 9 holes from 9h30 followed by a group lunch at 12 noon. Keen players may prefer 18 holes in the afternoon. Remember that non-players or friends of members are invited to walk the course or hire a « buggie ». Please note the terrain is basically flat.
To book for golf or just lunch, please contact pat.sanderson@orange.fr or tel: 05-57-17-22-65 ASAP
We aim to start our 2019 BBC golf season on Monday 18th February at the delightful Ardilouse course in Lacanau,
We need to have a minimum of 8 players to obtain a reduced fee of 36 euros (18 holes) and 24 euros (9 holes).
Tee off times at:
9.30 for 9 holes starting from the 10th hole
1.15pm for 18 holes starting from 1st hole.
This arrangement will allow us to have a group lunch about 12 noon,
Remember that non-players or friends of members are invited to walk the course or hire a « buggie »
Please note the terrain is basically flat and offers splendid views over the surrounding forest.
Booking
Please confirm your participation ASAP by contacting Patrick Sanderson by email or phone. Patrick’s contact details are in the Members area here (Please use your BBC password if a password is requested)
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Players, friends & honorary members,
Many members may remember a canoe excursion three years ago, especially those who got wet ! We plan an all day trip, covering 20km from Salles to Biganos port, with lunch half way at Mios. Not so much paddling is required as the flow of the river, plus the ebb tide carries us most of the way, through lovely scenery and nature, especially birds.
You may get wet ! Bring a change of clothes, be prepared with sun and insect protection. Shorts are advised, as well as old trainers or secure sandals. A retaining cord for your glasses is strongly advised.
Tickets
We’ll meet up at 13:00 at the île aux enfants at Hourtin Port, ready for a fun afternoon.
How about a little exercise followed by some lunch? We have organised a walk in the beautiful woods by the river L’Eyre in Mios. The footpaths are well defined and level, it is not too strenuous and will take approx.imately 1 hour 30 mins to walk the 5 kms.
We will gather in the market square at 10 am where, Christine, the organiser of this event will give us some information on the history of the market. We will then walk over to the lift at the foot of the high quarter, ride up and enjoy a leisurely guided tour of the park and the elegant villas in this area .
We will make our way back to the market in the beautifully restored square and settle down to lunch outside or inside the covered market depending on the weather!!
Bordeaux has a multitude of speciality shops for chocolate and cannele and wine outlets to enjoy and we will be exploring them on this spring walk.
Come and join us for a walk and picnic in the Médoc at Avensan…….
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