UPDATE - Summer Tea Party and Wine Tasting: Avensan - Wednesday 11th July

What would the summer be without a traditional English high tea with cake and les petit sandwiches preceded by an optional wine tasting !

Programme

At 14:30 there is an optional visit to a local Medoc Chateaux for wine tasting and optional purchase (of wine not the chateau!!). Our hosts have frequently sampled it and rate it highly.

Afterwards, Brian and Cathy M have offered to throw open their garden for the afternoon in Avensan in the Medoc for a delicious English high tea or coffee with cake et les petit sandwiches to be enjoyed under the shade of our BBC marquee.

Booking

The tea party will be 7€ per person

The optional chateau visit and wine tasting will be 5€ per person.

Either book and pay online below or directly with Cathy M. ( cathy.sobritish@gmail.com )

We use the free Helloasso payment system and and they add a suggested ‘tip’ called a Pouboire, at the page which summarises your payment.

If you do not wish to leave a tip, click ‘Modifier‘ and 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 or credit card available
  • Book and pay online via the Helloasso system here

Please note that the person making the booking must be recorded as a 2018 member of the Association Bordeaux British Community.

June 6th, 2018 | Category: 2018, Charity, Party ! | Comments are closed

Pig Roast, Fun & Games, Bookstall in aid of Médicines Sans Frontièrs: Carcans, Saturday 25th August

pig

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. The record is 1502€, to be beaten this year ?!!

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 !

Book and DVD Stall

There will be a book and DVD stall this year in aid of Medecins sans Frontiers

Please bring your unwanted books, DVDs etc childrens books, books in French or English

If you are unable to attend maybe you could give them to a fellow member who can bring them on the day

Helpers would be most welcome !

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 !

gamesTickets

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 Monday 13th August so that the appropriate sized pig can be ordered !

To register, please book online below or direct with Deirdre whose contact details are here

Book online

We use the free Helloasso booking system and they add a suggested ‘tip’ called a Pouboire, at the page which summarises your payment.

If you do not wish to leave a tip, please 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 or credit card available
  • Book and pay online via the Helloasso system here

Please note that the person making the booking must be recorded as a 2018 member of the Association Bordeaux British Community.

May 7th, 2018 | Category: 2018, Charity, News, Party !, Sport and Games | Comments are closed

Pig Roast + Fun & Games in aid of Médicines Sans Frontièrs, Sunday 20th August at Carcans

pig

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 hat” passed around and also a raffle during the afternoon for donations to Médicines Sans Frontièrs. Last year we raised 1502€ which was a record. (to be beaten this year ?!!)

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 !

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 !

gamesTickets

In spite of Brexit, the ticket prices are unchanged!

  • Adults – 18€,
  • Children aged 4 to 12 years – 9€
  • Children under 4 – Free.
  • Families: Two adults and as many children as you can muster!! – 50€

The price will cover the cost of the food with any surplus monies going to Médicines Sans Frontièrs.

  • Inscription cut off date is 6th August to allow time to order the pig.
  • Please send cheques, made out to the BBC, direct to Deirdre as soon as you receive confirmation of your booking.
    • Please state the age and number of children coming. Your cheque and enrolment will be acknowledged
Booking

Please book direct with Deirdre or book online below before the 6th August.

Payment is needed before the event. Please send cheques, made out to the BBC, direct to Deirdre as soon as you receive confirmation of your booking.

When using the on-line booking form, please note the following:

  • Do not forget to press ‘Submit’
  • If you do not receive a confirmation from the Deirdre within 48 hours then your booking has not been recorded and we ask you to please contact the organiser direct for your booking confirmation

Closing date for booking is 6th August so that total numbers are known to order the correct sized pig!

August 20th, 2017 | Category: 2013 to 2017, Charity, News, Party !, Sport and Games | Comments are closed

Curry Evening: Saturday 12th November - Soulac-sur-Mer

unspecifiedJohn and Chris E. are organising a curry evening in response to popular demand and also as a fund raiser for a junior school education project.

The school is situated in Varkala, Kerala on India’s south west coast and is managed by the local Temple.

The project is being undertaken by a voluntary organisation and depends on contributions and donations to supplement the limited financial support it receives from the State.

Chris and John have a close association with the school as they were befriended by the parents of four girls who are pupils there.

The profits from the curry evening will go to support the work of the school during the next academic year.

* Booking

curryThe maximum number of guests is 24, so please do book early to avoid disappointment! The price of the meal will be 20€ per person, to include drinks and there is also the possibility of overnight accommodation being available.

Please book direct for the meal and/or accommodation direct with Chris E or book online before 1st October.

Payment for the meal is needed in advance. Please send your cheque for 20€ per person, payable to BBC for the total amount, direct to Chris E.

When using the online booking form, please note the following:

  • Do not forget to press ‘Submit’
  • If you do not receive a confirmation from the organiser within 48 hours then your booking has not been recorded and we ask you to contact the organiser direct for your booking confirmation

November 12th, 2016 | Category: 2013 to 2017, Charity, News | Comments are closed

Charity Pig Roast and Sports Event for Médecins Sans Frontières: Carcans - Saturday August 20th from 12.30 onwards

pigAs in previous years the Rankins are hosting a pig roast, with sports and fund raising activities, at their home, for adults and children.

Please bring your friends, family, children, grandchildren and well controlled dogs for a day of fun, games and relaxation.

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.

gamesTickets

In spite of Brexit, the ticket prices are unchanged!

  • Adults: 18€,
  • Children aged 4 to 12 years: 9€
  • Children under 4: Free.
  • Families
    • Mum 0r Granny, Dad or Grandpa and 2 children under 12 – 45€
    • Mum or Granny, Dad or Grandpa and as many children as you can muster!! – 50€

Heard of “rent a child for an afternoon”!!?? Well, now is your chance to try the system!

The price will cover the cost of the food with any surplus monies going to Médicines Sans Frontièrs.

  • As this is the BBC’s primary fund raising event there will also be “a hat” passed around and a raffle during the afternoon for donations to MSF.
  • Inscription cut off date is 6th August to allow time to order the pig.
  • Please send cheques, made out to the BBC, direct to Deirdre as soon as you receive confirmation of your booking.
Booking

Please book direct with Deirdre or book online before the 6th August.

Payment is needed before the event. Please send cheques, made out to the BBC, direct to Deirdre as soon as you receive confirmation of your booking.

When using the on-line booking form, please note the following:

  • Do not forget to press ‘Submit’
  • If you do not receive a confirmation from the Deirdre within 48 hours then your booking has not been recorded and we ask you to please contact the organiser direct for your booking confirmation

Closing date for booking is 6th August so that total numbers are known to order the correct sized pig!

August 20th, 2016 | Category: 2013 to 2017, Charity, News, Sport and Games | Comments are closed