From the President

Chers Amis

The big news for this edition of La Mouette is the holding of a very well attended Annual General Meeting on Monday, 2 September, which saw the re-election of six previous committee members as well as the election of our newest committee member, Trish Dive. Big congratulations to Trish who will bring new skills and ideas to the work of the committee. On the night of the AGM we were also treated to a French film, ‘C’est la Vie’ a comedy about a wedding organised by a wedding planner in which everything which could go wrong, actually does, but ends up being successful. It was enjoyed by all as was the dinner afterwards at the Top Pub.

On 29 September a group of members, and a large contingent of non-members, also enjoyed a performance of ancient and modern French music performed by members of the recorder group ‘Lumière’at St Clements Anglican Church. Congratulations to Kate Jorgenson and Lumiere on their fine performance.

Your committee is currently working on our program of activities for the rest of the year, the next of which will be lunch with a regional French food flavour at Wheelers Restaurant, Pambula, details below. Look out for Mike Warren’s email shortly which will give full information on how to book your place.

Amities Rob McCombie

From the President

Chers Amis

A wintry Salut to all of our members who haven’t travelled to warmer parts of Australia or, better still, a summery Europe. For our Alliance, the big event on the very near horizon is our Annual General Meeting which will be held in the CWA hall in Pambula at 5pm on Monday, 2 September. Nominations have already been received for all of the main office bearers so you needn’t fear the prospect of being press-ganged into joining the committee. There is the added inducement of complimentary nibbles and a glass or two of French wine followed by a screening of a French film, ‘C’est la Vie’! All of which will be followed by dinner with your fellow Alliance members at the Top Pub if you are so inclined. More details are in the September edition of La Mouette.

Could I also draw your attention to a performance by the Lumiere Recorder Ensemble which is going to offer a performance of French music from the 14th to the 20th centuries on Sunday, 29 September. This year the performance will be held at St Clements Anglican Church which will be a wonderful venue for the event which will be followed by afternoon tea and nibbles. Further details of the event are provided later in the September edition of La Mouette. Save the date in your diaries and, to help us plan the catering, let us know how many of you will be attending.

Amities Rob McCombie