Reminder – Membership Renewals – January
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If you have already paid your 2019 membership subscription then please ignore the request below !
We hope you had a very enjoyable year and took full advantage of your BBC membership with the many varied events on offer.
Membership renewals for 2019 are due in January. The membership subscription is unchanged at 25€ per family for calendar year 2019 and includes all family members resident at your address.
After many requests, we now have an online payment system to make your annual membership renewal even easier !
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Piet Debie Memorial Walk: Vendays – Saturday 9th February
The day will kick off with a “tailgate party” to keep first arrivals cheery and warm while waiting for everyone to gather, so come prepared with a thermos flask of hot coffee (or, whatever…).
We will then offer a toast to Piet before we strike out on our walk (approximately 4-5 km)
Once back at our cars, we will motor to lunch at the “Marin” restaurant in Montalivet (18, avenue de l’Océan, 33930 Vendays-Montalivet, Telephone : 05 56 41 46 33).
Those going straight to the restaurant can plan to meet us at 13h00. If it is pelting down rain, we’ll skip the walking part and go straight to the restaurant after our bench-side gathering and …………… BOOK NOW !
Golf: Ardilouse Golf Course in Lacanau – Monday 18th February
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 …………… BOOK NOW !
Atelier des Chefs: Bordeaux – Thursday 21st February
We have organised several of these cooking workshops in the past and they are always good fun and very popular particularly the part at the end when everyone enjoys eating the results !
The workshop is in conjunction with the Costa Rican Institute of Tourism and involves learning how to prepare and cook the dish which will be Piquillos farcis et purée de patate douce.
After the introduction you will prepare and cook the dish and then enjoy the ……………………………….. BOOK NOW !
Cinema Group: Bordeaux – Thursday 21st February
Monthly cinema visit. Details will be sent by email direct to BBC members registered on the cinema list.
Deirdre organises a monthly visit to the cinema to see a current film. The selected film will usually be in VO (Version Originale has english dialogue with french subtitles).
If you are a member of the Association BBC and are interested in joining in, then please register your interest using the online form below.
A week before the cinema visit, Deirdre will make contact with you to let you know what time, which film and …………………. REGISTER HERE
Visit to the Mira Brewery – Tuesday 5th March at 11.30 am
The Mira brewery, based in La Teste-de-Buch for two years, won four gold medals and one silver medal at the World Beer Awards 2018 , which took place in London.
We will visit this large modern brewery and brasserie where our English guide will take us through the entire unique production of beers and soft drinks using the local eau de source with no nitrates or pesticides.
After our tour we will will have a tasting session in the restaurant followed by a three course lunch where we will enjoy local produce freshly cooked and served by charming and friendly staff.
The Brasserie is also very close to a huge new ……………………………….. BOOK NOW !
St Patrick’s Night : Lanton – Saturday 16th March
We are delighted to be returning to Arthur’s Pub where we always enjoyed a great time last year.
So, celebrate St Patrick’s Day 2019 in style in an Irish Pub, come along and be ready to enjoy a good Irish dinner, Irish music and plus dancing. Wear something green if you can and bring your Irish hats. Otherwise, St Patrick will not mind if you just come and enjoy yourself as we all did last year !!
The menu for the evening is to be confirmed so please look out for details to be confirmed very soon so please check for details to be confirmed on our website bordeauxbritish.com
Cinema Group: Bordeaux – Thursday 21st March
Monthly cinema visit. Details will be sent by email direct to BBC members registered on the cinema list.
Deirdre organises a monthly visit to the cinema to see a current film. The selected film will usually be in VO (Version Originale has english dialogue with french subtitles).
If you are a member of the Association BBC and are interested in joining in, then please register your interest using the online form below.
A week before the cinema visit, Deirdre will make contact with you to let you know what time, which film and …………………. REGISTER HERE
All Saints Party: Moustey – Saturday 27th April
We normally have a St Georges Day party but this year we have also invited St Andrew and St David. Mark your diary, details to be announced soon !