SOCIAL
Is there an English-speaking social association, society or club not yet listed here, but catering to the British Community where you live in France? If so, we’d like to hear from them. Why not ask their Chairman or a committee member to contact the British Community Committee by e-mailing us on britishinfrance@gmail.com
The British and Commonwealth Women’s Association
The BCWA was founded in 1962 and has clubrooms conveniently located near to the Etoile. There is an extensive library of English books. Lunch is served Monday to Friday inclusive. Hours of opening: Monday to Friday, 10.30 am – 3.00 pm. The BCWA offers both cultural and social activities in and around Paris. These range from guided museum visits to group activities. Full details can be found in the monthly newsletter or on our website.
157 rue du Faubourg St. Honoré, 75008 Paris
01 47 20 50 91
www.bcwa.org
The British Luncheon (1916)
Founded in 1916, the “Advisory Committee Lunch”, consisting of members of the Ambassador’s Advisory Committee on Exemptions from National Service, changed its name in 1935 to The British Luncheon (1916).
Membership, by election only, is currently limited to 83 plus 22 privileged members including Her Majesty’s Diplomatic Service officers. Luncheons are held on the third Tuesday of every month at the Cercle Interallié, with an annual Christmas luncheon, to which guests are invited.
Honorary Secretary - C M Wicker
The Retail Consulting Group
103 bd Haussmann, 75008 Paris
01 43 12 95 00
The Royal Society of Saint George
The Paris Branch of the Society was founded in 1937 and organises various social occasions for English people and their friends. In the course of the year, the Branch organises the President’s cocktail party; a golf match followed by a dinner open to non-golfers; an AGM at the Chancery of the British Embassy with a cocktail party on the terrace afterwards; a picnic at Longchamp racecourse, and other functions.
Proposer and seconder normally required.
President - Charles Spencer Bernard
18 rue Barbette, 75003 Paris
01 42 71 30 02
Monaco
British Association of Monaco
Established in 1935, the British Association of Monaco is one of the most active Associations in the Principality of Monaco and is an integral part of the Monégasque community.
The primary focus of the Association is to promote the well-being of British and Commonwealth citizens residing in Monaco and the surrounding areas. Practical help and moral support is provided by the Community Support Team.
BAM is entirely self-funded and is managed by an elected Committee of volunteers. There is an exciting diary of events and activities throughout the year which includes twice monthly Happy Hours, excursions, talks, cocktails, charity walks, dinners, workshops and fund-raising galas.
BAM also has close links to the Monégasque Chamber of Commerce and is actively involved with assisting new residents settle into the Principality.
A lively and informative monthly Newsletter and website (www.bam-monaco.org) keep Members informed of BAM events and what is happening in the region.
Secretary - Aisling Launder
+377 93 50 19 52
bam@monaco.mc
www.bam-monaco.org
Normandy
Amicale Culturelle Européenne
The association was formed in Basse-Normandie in 1996 under the law of 1901. Its aim is to promote friendship amongst British residents in Normandy and to encourage them to integrate with French and other European nationals living in the area.
To this end, ACE promotes classical concerts with British artists, and organises monthly events: visits to museums, one or several days’ leisure excursions, country walks, trips to other places of interest, and occasional luncheons.
President - Ron Dinsdale
5 La Durandière, 50150 Brouains
ronald.dinsdale@orange.fr
Information - Tom Hegarty
La Noblerie, 50560 Blainville-sur-Mer
hegarty.thomas@wanadoo.fr
Nord-Pas-de-Calais
The British Community Association, Lille
The British Community Association of Lille is a dynamic organisation with an active committee and a loyal membership, supplemented by a constant flow of English speakers on short-term postings.
We organise a variety of social and cultural activities for our members, their families and their friends, ranging from dinners and hikes to the Summer Barbecue and the Christmas Party at which Santa Claus has never failed to appear.
Chairwoman - Carol Vorobieff
06 07 87 08 37
bcacontact@aol.com
Secretary - Sue Fletcher
03 20 98 95 34
bcalille@neuf.fr
www.bca-lille.com
Rhône-Alpes
Grapevine
Grapevine is an association of anglophones and anglophiles founded in 1992, in Aix-les-Bains, It promotes the use of the English language and culture.
Meetings are held the first Thursday of each month from 8.30 pm to 10.30 pm. At Espace Sabaudia, Batiment “Lestal” 1, rue Jean Monard, 73100 Aix-Les-Bains.
President Claire Delorme-Pegaz
04 79 35 49 81
Secretary A.J. Davey
04 79 88 94 91