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BA luncheon - le piccadilly restaurant rcm
Thursday 16th November 2023
A successful November lunch at the busy Piccadilly restaurant in RCM yesterday. 30 members attended and enjoyed the meal and midday buzz, which only a very competent restaurant can pull off.
BN
Armistice day 11 November2023, Menton
Many thanks to members of the British Association de Menton, who turned up in large numbers to take part in the Armistice Day commemoration ceremony. You are great and it’s wonderful to experience such community spirit of togetherness.
After the ceremony, some of us continued on to the Tennis Club for lunch. It was an incredibly warm day for November, with blue skies and sunshine. A perfect afternoon to spend among friends.
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Apero's @ L.A. Yoguteria, Menton
Friday, 27th October
A warm sunny day with a blue sky and lovely sunset, it became quite windy later in the afternoon, but nothing deters our stalwart members, who arrived in large numbers for a jolly get together, although canopies and sun umbrellas had to be taken down.
BA October 2023 lunch at Palais des princes
In the historic center of the old town, lies this restaurant, which serves Mentonnaise specialties.
First built in the 15th century by John I Grimaldi, the former palace of the princes of Monaco, was transformed in 17th century, by prince Honore II, who’s plaque adorns the exterior wall. With its long and turbulent history, the palace became Menton’s town hall during the revolution. It has now been transformed to apartments and the restaurant is on the ground floor.
25 members enjoyed a meal with a difference and a group went on a guided tour before the meal.
BN
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Apero's @ L.A. Yoguteria, Menton
September 29 2023
A big crowd of more than 35 members and guests attended the small, but perfectly formed Yoguteria, for yesterday’s Apéro. Every space outdoors was crammed and every seat in the the place occupied, but the best thing was the mix of different nationalities, all forming part of the British Association de Menton.
We welcomed members from the US, Sweden, Switzerland, Holland, Latvia and Ireland, apart from our UK members, many of whom have returned, after the long hot summer…and you know what ? We all get on. Everyone mixes and we all have a good time.
BN
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BA September 2023 Trip - Cannes and Saint Honorat
On a sunny day in September, our group individually made their way to Cannes by train. Our hotel was conveniently situated to both the train station, Le Suquet and the port.
At 6:30pm we assembled at reception. Our quest was to find a bar able to accommodate a group without prior notice. This was achieved, with much re-arranging of tables and chairs and the serious business of taking our order and provision of wine glasses, by the excitable, but friendly and competent owner.
A short walk, took us to our restaurant in Le Suquet, where a lovely table awaited us. Service was excellent, food good and enjoyed by all. It didn’t take long for our members to start dancing and other guests joined in the fun. As a matter of fact, our restaurant must have been the hottest place on the Le Suquet strip that night.
After an excellent breakfast on the rooftop of our hotel, we made our way to the port, boarding the navette to St Honorat.
It took about twenty minutes, with enough time for a coffee, before meeting our charming sommelier in the vineyard, on yet another magical sunny morning. My only little niggle, only two wines were offered, although accompanied by some delicious nibbles. ( I did mention this to the organisers in an email after the trip.)
After a very substantial picnic lunch, we set off to meet the Abbott. It is, as you will realise, unusual for the Abbott of a monastery, to take a group, acting as tour guide. My thanks to Olivier Motte, for arranging this on our behalf.
If memory serves me correctly, Father Vladimir, spent two hours with us. Showing us not only the existing Abbey, but also the second monastery, which had fallen into great disrepair many centuries ago and is currently being renovated at great cost. Donations are needed to continue this work, which involves experienced craftsmen, intent on recreating an authentic past. Tax incentives are available. It will be open to the public next year and I’m sure we shall return.
We left the island at 4:30pm. Some members took the train back to Menton that evening. The “hard core” ended up at the Irish pub in Cannes, to celebrate the day with Guinness. After all, hadn’t St Patrick studied on the island in times gone by!
FONTANA ROSA - Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Katherine Mansfield
WEDNESDAY 13. SEPTEMBER, The British Association de Menton celebrated the centenary of Katherine Mansfield and the 50th anniversary of the Katherine Mansfield Menton Fellowship, with readings from “The Dolls House” and ”The Young Girl,” including extracts from KM’s letters to J.M. Murry
We were delighted to welcome SUE WOOTTON, poet, novelist and short story writer. Fellowship winner 2020, who due to covid was unable to take up her fellowship until now. Sue has been feted by the Mairie de Menton and various events have been taking place in Sue’s honour, under the guidance of David Rousseau, director of Art and History, Mairie de Menton, who was present at our event.
2008 Fellow, DAMIEN WILKINS, Novelist, director of Modern Letters at Victoria University, Wellington, engaged the audience with his humorous talk and five British Association Menton members, all experienced readers, re-enacted stories and letters.
Wine, soft drinks and a splendid cold buffet, rounded off a lovely afternoon for all.
Please check SUE WOOTTONS BLOG ON : https://menton.nz/in-the-novelists-garden/
l’ENDROIT - BRUNO AND HIS BAND
Saturday, September 9th 2023
Commemoration of the Liberation of Menton
September 7th 2023
16 members met up for lunch after the wreath-laying on yet another hot day in Menton.
BA July 2023 apero - L.A. yoguteria
Initially, only a handful of members had booked, but 24 hours before the Apero, bookings rolled in. Surprisingly, we ended up with 20 members and guests.
BA Luncheon - Les Enfants Terribles
Thursday July 13 2023
Tasty food which everyone enjoyed and good company.
Villa Et Jardins Ephrussi De Rothschild - Saint Jean Cap Ferrat
24 members and guests took part in our outing to Villa Ephrussi on Monday. After a slow start to summer on the Riviera, we experienced the hottest day yet, but bravely wandered outdoors to inspect the impressive gardens, after viewing the interior, with the aide of explanatory audio guides.
Luncheon was enjoyed in the cool and delightful former dining room of Baroness Ephrussi, before returning home.
Allegria live at l’endroit - saturday June 10 2023
A great fun night, enjoyed by all with everyone on the dance floor!
BA Coffee Morning
A busy coffee morning at the Residence du Louvre last Saturday. Good to see many members attending.
BA April 2023 apero - L.A. yoguteria
A cool spring evening for our first Apero outdoors at the Yoguteria. Twenty seven members and guests attended, some of whom had only recently returned to Menton, after spending winter in their countries of origin and delighted to once again meet up with friends. Nationalities present were from Holland, Australia, Ireland, US and, of course, the UK
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BA February Luncheon - HOTEL SCHOOL PAUL VALERY#
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BA February Luncheon - le paris palace - tuesday feb 28th 2023
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BA February Apero at the hotel L’orangeraie
We welcomed new members last night and were delighted to see a number of our members based in Italy, whom we hadn’t seen in a while. It was a busy Apero, with excellent canapés and a convivial atmosphere.
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BA January Apero at the hotel l’orangeraie
23 members and guests met up for our first Apero at the Orangeraie. It was great to see some of our US members for the first time since Covid. The location was a success and will be chosen again for our February Apero!
BA January Luncheon - Tennis Club - Friday jan 20th 2023
Good reports from members on the food and ambience at the club. Twenty members and friends enjoyed the occasion!
