We Are Back Again and Hope You Had a Good Summer

Hello,

We are back again – and hope you had a good Summer.

June and July proved to be memorable months for the Association. Many thought that the Summer Art exhibition in the Dome was the best yet. A large crowd turned out for the vernissage, and we ran our usual Jazz event in the garden and a garden party too. The art exhibition attracts many new members, and raised over 1000€ for our projects. Two events later in the month, the Summer Picnic and the Last Wednesday Apero each attracted over 40 members too.

A reminder that the Newsletter goes out usually on the first of the month, and we often send out an update around the 15th. If you have events or information you want to bring to the attention of members, try to let us know in time for these dates, as we try not to send out continual emails to fill up your inbox. A reminder also to let us know in good time if you are coming to events. We need to make arrangements with restaurants etc and it is difficult if a dozen people are added at the last minute. It is a busy time for Linda and me in the next few months, with extensive building work on our house and a new baby (grandchild) arriving, so any offers to help organise things will be especially welcome.

Art Exhibitions

Two of our members have exhibitions this month. Ted Hiscock has his exhibition all month at the Palais de la Congres et de la Prehistoire in Tautavel and Christophe Desrayaud is exhibiting four works at the new smoked fish outlet Les Poissons Fumés on the quai de la Republique in Port Vendres, - and although he is not a member, the Picasso exhibition continues until the end of the month in the newly refurbished Musée Rigaud in Perpignan (and don’t forget the excellent Photojournalism exhibition in Perpignan 2-17 September)

Vauban Cinema “Version Original” Films.

These start again on Thursdays at 20.30. At the moment we only know of two of the September films.

On The Milky Roadon Thursday 7th September is directed by Emir Kusturica. The soundtrack is in Serbian, with French subtitles.

Song on Song on 14 September is an American romantic comedy with Ryan Gosling and Natalie Portman. Reviews are mixed. In English with French subtitles.

1-3 September “Trobada Marinera” Argeles

A colourful spectacle of traditional latine sailing boats at Argeles port. Good for photographers too.

1-3 September Festival du Livre Collioure

Three days of talks, readings and activities. O’Brian, Machedo and more., with a walk on Sunday. Details from Collioure web site.

9 Sept Forum Des Associations

A chance to attract new members and let others know what we do from 09h00-13h00 in the Cour de Cheval, Port Vendres. Pop in and see us when you have been to the market.

11-16 September Lunch en Terrasse Jardin de Collioure

Anyone interested in a lunch at this popular venue in Collioure?Some while ago the Association was offered lunch, coffee and a glass of wine for 20€. Let Linda know and we will fix a date.

20 or 21 September Café Photo

A chance for photographers to get together. Ring Roger Toledo 0614265529 to confirm date and venue

27 September Last Wednesday Apero 18h00-19h30

Provisionally at the Quai bar, Port Vendres Drinks, tapas and a chat. To be confirmed.

29th September Forensic Pathology

We are trying to arrange a talk by Derrick Pounder a very well known forensic pathologist about his work. He was involved in several high profile cases. The talk will be in English at 18h00 on Friday 29th September.Venue to be announced. Let us know if you are interested in going.

ADVANCE NOTICE

8th October Fete des Vendanges Banyuls sur Mer

We will try to book tables and chairs on the beach for this popular event as usual. There are usually 20-30 of us. People bring their own food for a BBQ picnic and we provide bread and wine. Let us know in good time if you want us to book you in. Offers of help from early risers are welcome – the tables are distributed at 07h15 in the morning!

25-26 November Winter Exhibition

A weekend at the dome, an exhibition of art and craft, photography and sculpture with the emphasis on smaller pieces which are less expensive, and might make good Christmas presents. There are plans for a couple of cultural and musical events too. Put the dates in the diary.

David