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At this time of year the Lac de St Cassien is not as tranquil as in this photo – neither is our valley! Many of you will be entertaining friends and family, and the IWCV is allowing you a summer sleep from many of its customary activities. However, there are a couple of changes to programmes already announced, so do check the information in the Newsletter. Enjoy August wherever you may be, and I look forward to seeing you in September, when the Autumn IWCV programme begins. Best wishes Jenny [email protected]

Party Dates for the Diary Thursday 8 September – Welcome Back Party – this will be held at the home of Denise and Scott Marshall in Seillans. As usual, bring a plate of finger food to share and drinks will be provided by the club. Think about sharing cars with friends as the parking will be very limited close to the house. Final details will be in next month’s newsletter. Tuesday 6 December – IWCV Christmas Party – to be held at the Hotel Moulin de la Camandoule. Further information will follow.

Sunday 18 September - Pot Luck Lunch There is a final PLL to be enjoyed and it will be held at the home of Aurora and Ernst Hille in Montauroux. Many thanks to Aurora and Ernst and to all our other hosts for their help throughout the past year If you would like to book in for this lunch, please contact Diane Riddell [email protected] Tel: 04 94 40 18 98 Mobile: 06 35 47 51 83

Sunday 2nd October 2016 - IWCV Brocante stand This will be held at the brocante behind Intermarche in Tourettes. Please save up your unwanted items for the brocante and either bring them on the day, or pass to a member of the committee during the week before.

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====================================================================== We want to sell things you no longer need – toys, bikes, suitcases, household items, kitchen stuff, china and glass. IN GOOD CONDITION please. NO BOOKS. PLEASE nothing broken or in bad condition – cut out the middle man and throw it away yourself!!!!

Monday 3 October 2016 – Jewellery workshop visit Visit to a jewellery workshop in Seillans at 10.30. Anne Sophie blows glass and makes original jewellery. She will offer us coffee, biscuits and then demonstrate the glass blowing and you can buy any items if you wish. No charge for the visit. Car share from Fayence piscine just after 10.00. No rush but let Lynne Ward know by end of September if you wish to go. [email protected]

Quiz Nights The quizzes for the 2015 – 2016 season raised approximately E 500 for our local charities – an excellent result and thanks to all the question setters, their eager victims and the Hotel Les Oliviers for their hospitality. They will start again in the Autumn.

CONTINUING ACTIVITIES Coffee Mornings Normally the Fayence group meets on Tuesday mornings at La Camandoule (just past the roundabout at the bottom of Fayence, direction Seillans) from 10.30 until noon. Coffee and goodies are available for €3.50 per person, payable even if you just ‘pop in’. Bargemon area coffee mornings are held on the second and fourth Fridays of the month from 10.30 – 12.00 at the Cercle cafe-bar in Claviers next to the bouladrome. Details from Marion .Maguire [email protected] or on 04 94 76 72 89.

Ladies who lunch Lunch at the Camandoule after coffee mornings is organized by Eliane. At this time of year the hotel offers lunches at the swimming pool restaurant. Please contact Eliane for details at eliane.kiendl@wanadoo.

English/French, French/English Conversation Group CHANGE OF SUMMER PROGRAMME We started July with the intention of continuing our coffee and conversation mornings throughout the summer, but after consulting several of those who take part, we decided to have a break and start again in September. If you would like to join us from time to time and your name is not on our list, please send an email to [email protected]. I will let you know when we commence. Siri and Diane

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English Reading Group The English reading group is for ladies for whom English is a second language. We read a variety of books, both fiction and non-fiction, selected by the group as a whole. All books are in English and are considered to be of average difficulty for ESL readers. We meet monthly when it is convenient for everybody. For more information please email the co-ordinator Tove Mole [email protected] .

French Book Group This group is aimed at members whose first language is NOT French. They meet the second Monday of every month at 16.00 normally at the Hotel des Oliviers in Fayence and at the moment there are 18 members. Monique TESSOT has taken over running the French Book Club, she has a lot of experience in teaching, and has prepared a list of the books for the year 2016-2017. On the list for September and October are: Mois Septembre

NbNombre de pages N°No 3- 10 pages

Livre

Edition

AllAllô, Hercule Poirot n°3, 4, 5, 6 d’Agatha Christie ( policier)

Livlivre de poche n°6573

MMon père et autres textes

FoFolio à 2€

N°1- 9 pages

d’ Orhan Pamuk n°1,2

N° 5422

N°2- 36 pages

(rerecit autobiographique)

N°No 4- 20 pages N°No 5- 22 pages N°No 6- 19 pages Octobre

Every month, she sends out forms about the vocabulary and the meaning of the book being read. The next meeting will, exceptionally, be at her home on Monday 12 September. For further information please contact Monique - [email protected]

English Book Group In the past six months we have read Eyrie by Tim Winton, Stoner by John Williams, Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty, Bel Amie by Guy de Maupassant, The Prophets of Eternal Fjord by Kim Leine and Apple Tree Yard by Louise Doughty. We have lived with the Inuits in Greenland in the eighteenth century, attended university in Missouri in the 20th century, got to know the dastardly Georges Duroy - Bel Amie - in Paris, followed a destitute one-time idealist in Freemantle and been thrilled by events in Australia and London. We are still fully subscribed in this group, but if you would like to go on the waiting list, please email [email protected].

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Tennis We are continuing to play in Fayence on Monday at 08.00 (note the even earlier time). Everyone with a racket is welcome. Please contact Evelien if you want to play. [email protected]

Walks The walking group has stopped for the summer. In last month’s Newsletter, Astrid let us know she would no longer be organising this group, and said that they were now asking if somebody wanted to take over. Astrid said she would always be willing to help. The group will re-start after the summer on Tuesday 13 and Tuesday 27 September. All walks meet at 9.30 a.m. Fayence swimming pool car park

Bridge There are no bridge afternoons during the summer until we restart in September. Please contact Aurora for further details at [email protected]

DVD Lending Library As you have already been told, Sue Douglas has offered to administer a free DVD Lending Library for IWCV Members. If you would like to take part, email Sue on [email protected] with a list of DVDs that you would be happy to make available for loan.

Skat We meet on Sunday afternoons at Katla’s house when there are enough available players, and newcomers are always welcome. If you’d like individual instruction or further details please contact Katla Heidrich on 04 94 76 11 32.

Scottish Country Dancing Scottish Country Dancing is held in the Foyer Rural in Fayence. Beginners are always welcome, with or without a partner. All that is required is a sense of humour and a pair of comfortable shoes. Contact Louise Muter on 04 94 84 12 76

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LOCAL EVENTS Francesca Megnet writes – Dear Ladies,

Do you want to take a break from your pool? Do come and visit Marianne's sculpture garden, she is a member of the club. You will discover permanent and temporary artists like me. My " Sœurs de Glanum " composed of four panels 2m x 70cm each, will be displayed. Entrance is free. It's open on: - Thursdays (3pm to 6pm) and Saturdays (10am to 6pm) or by appointment (tel. 06 40 99 38 94). - Daily from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm during the concerts of the "Musique Cordiale",. - Information on how to get there is available on www.sculptures-fayence.com Marianne will comment the different artworks in her flowered garden throughout the visits. I hope that you and your friends will enjoy this exceptional opportunity close to us in Fayence. Hope to see you, Francesca

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====================================================================== At this stage of the year, there are so many events planned that it is not possible to mention them all. The local tourist offices have an excellent booklet which is well worth getting. However, here is a taste of what you can enjoy:

4 - 7 August – Guitar Festival in Montauroux There will be 10 free concerts over the period. For further information call 04 94 47 75 90

6 – 17 August – Fayence Antiques Fair Let yourself be tempted again - entry 6 Euros – open 10.00 to 18.00.

30 July – 14 August – Musique Cordiale Festival Enjoy this great music festival, some lunchtime concerts are free, but you will need to buy tickets for the majority of the events. For further information and tickets, look at the website www.musique-cordiale.com or consult the Seillans Tourist Office.

Sunday 14 August – Salon Provence Gourmande Enjoy the flavours and perfumes of Provence – all day in the Church Square in Fayence

Sunday 14 August – guided walk around the Lac de St Cassien To reserve a place on this interesting morning, phone 06 08 33 00 68

Sunday 21 August – Marche Artisanal in Seillans Always an interesting fair. Do you know about the VAR VILLAGE VOICE? This circulates news and events by internet to subscribers for E20 per year. www.varvillagevoice.com or phone 04 94 04 49 60 The British Association of the Var The BAV has a Welfare team able to help UK passport holders in the Var. We are able to help financially in an emergency and sometimes for a longer period. If you know anyone in our area who might benefit please can you pass on our details: [email protected]

IWCV FREJUS/ST RAPHAEL The co-ordinator is Inger Flodfalt, [email protected], 04 83 12 40 82 or 06 19 71 21 08

Coffee Mornings

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====================================================================== Every other Wednesday at St Aygulf Hotel at 10:30. No coffee mornings in August. We´ll start again on 7 September. We often have lunch afterwards if you have time. Contact Inger Flodfalt 04 83 12 40 82 or inger.flodfalt@sfr.

French conversation No French conversation in August. We´ll start again on 7 September at 09:30 at the St Aygulf hotel – one hour before the coffee morning. Please contact Jaqueline or Chris.

Knit and Stitch The first meeting of the season will be onFriday 30 September at the home of Bjorg. We´ll meet at 10:30 and bring our own lunch. Please call Rosie 04 94 19 48 43 for details.

Book group We meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 13:00, starting with a light lunch followed by a discussion of our chosen book. Next meeting is on 13 September at the home of Barbara reading “A God in Ruins” by Kate Atkinson. Please call Jasmine for more details 04 94 83 64 67.

Cooking Demonstration Cooking demonstration will be held at the home of Karin on Friday 23 September. Please let Carole know if you would like to come or do a future cookery demonstration. [email protected].

Sunday with partners There will be a Sunday lunch on 11 September at the home of Jane El Safty. Please contact Carole if you want to [email protected].

Painting Cynthia Ward has taken over the art group. The group will meet on Friday 12 August at Cynthia. Contact Cynthia 04 94 51 34 37 for details.

Walking group No walks in August. The walks start again on 14 Sept. Partners are welcome to attend. In case of rain, the walk is usually cancelled, but in case of doubt contact Bjorg Barth 04 94 55 31 63 [email protected] or Kerstin Ahlberg 04 94 53 00 09 [email protected] Easy flat walks on corresponding dates. Please call Carole the evening before to know where