Jan
23
12:00 PM12:00

BA Lunch - Le Cyrnos

Luncheon Thursday 18th January 2024 at 12h00

LE CYRNOS

Menu at 35 euro per person

40€ par personne 

APÉRATIF

Kir ou Spritz 

ENTRÉE

Croustillant de chèvre chaud

ou

Tomate mozzarella de Buffala

PLAT

Duo de poissons frais

ou

Entrecôte sauce aux cèpes

DESSERT

Crème brûlée

ou

Tarte citron

Vin blanc/rosé/ rouge

Café

If you would like to attend, please let me know your choices no later than Monday, January 20th.

Payment by cash, check or transfer. Cash and cheques can be given to a committee member at our Wednesday coffee mornings. Cheques can also be mailed to me:

1406 Route des Ciappes,

06500, Menton

Kind regards

Helén O'Hare

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Jan
31
6:00 PM18:00

Apero's @ L'onda - Promenade Du Soleil

This is a new venture, which will, hopefully, remain our winter venue. It’s close to the “Restaurant des Artistes” on the seafront.

I’ve booked the room to the left of the entrance.

The deal agreed is 15 €  per person, for 2 drinks (Prosecco, Aperol, Wine, Beer, or alcohol-free cocktail, to include:

Corsican charcuterie and cheese. I hope this venue will work.

The Orangeraie, unfortunately, is closed until next year.

I’m sure you will appreciate, that it is not easy to find a centrally located venue, willing to take large groups.

Fingers crossed amigos !

Please let Birgitt know if you’re coming birgitt.nordbrink@wanadoo.fr

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Feb
28
6:00 PM18:00

Apero's @ L'onda - Promenade Du Soleil

This is a new venture, which will, hopefully, remain our winter venue. It’s close to the “Restaurant des Artistes” on the seafront.

I’ve booked the room to the left of the entrance.

The deal agreed is 15 €  per person, for 2 drinks (Prosecco, Aperol, Wine, Beer, or alcohol-free cocktail, to include:

Corsican charcuterie and cheese. I hope this venue will work.

The Orangeraie, unfortunately, is closed until next year.

I’m sure you will appreciate, that it is not easy to find a centrally located venue, willing to take large groups.

Fingers crossed amigos !

Please let Birgitt know if you’re coming birgitt.nordbrink@wanadoo.fr

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Mar
28
6:00 PM18:00

Apero's @ L'onda - Promenade Du Soleil

This is a new venture, which will, hopefully, remain our winter venue. It’s close to the “Restaurant des Artistes” on the seafront.

I’ve booked the room to the left of the entrance.

The deal agreed is 15 €  per person, for 2 drinks (Prosecco, Aperol, Wine, Beer, or alcohol-free cocktail, to include:

Corsican charcuterie and cheese. I hope this venue will work.

The Orangeraie, unfortunately, is closed until next year.

I’m sure you will appreciate, that it is not easy to find a centrally located venue, willing to take large groups.

Fingers crossed amigos !

Please let Birgitt know if you’re coming birgitt.nordbrink@wanadoo.fr

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Dec
27
6:00 PM18:00

Apero's @ L'onda - Promenade Du Soleil

This is a new venture, which will, hopefully, remain our winter venue. It’s close to the “Restaurant des Artistes” on the seafront.

I’ve booked the room to the left of the entrance.

The deal agreed is 15 €  per person, for 2 drinks (Prosecco, Aperol, Wine, Beer, or alcohol-free cocktail, to include:

Corsican charcuterie and cheese. I hope this venue will work.

The Orangeraie, unfortunately, is closed until next year.

I’m sure you will appreciate, that it is not easy to find a centrally located venue, willing to take large groups.

Fingers crossed amigos !

Please let Birgitt know if you’re coming birgitt.nordbrink@wanadoo.fr

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Dec
21
12:00 PM12:00

Christmas Luncheon & Cinderella (Cendrillon) at the Nice Oprea House

Christmas Luncheon at Le Grand Balcon & Cendrillon at Nice Opera House


SOLD OUT • SOLD OUT • SOLD OUT • SOLD OUT • SOLD OUT • SOLD OUT • SOLD OUT

The performance starts at 14H30  SATURDAY 21. DECEMBER. I have block-booked 30 excellent seats in CAT 1, at a discount price of 40 € pp

Choreographed by THIERRY MALANDAIN, former dancer with the Paris Ballet and  twice winner of NYON choreographic  Switzerland. With numerous contemporary choreographic successes under his belt, Malandain became artistic director of the Ballet Biarritz in 2013. Last November, at the Royal Opera de Versailles, Malandain created the ballet “Les Saisons,” to music by Vivaldi and Guido, also performed later that month at Le Palais des Festivals, Cannes.

I have booked lunch at the lovely restaurant, “Le Grand Balcon,” for 12 midday. The restaurant is only a two-minute walk from the Opera House.

Our menu will comprise:

Kir de Maison

choice of hot or cold starter,  including a vegetarian starter

Main Course, meat or fish, (with all accompaniments) also vegetarian option

Choice of dessert

1/3 bottle St Victorin cuvee  (red, rose or white)

Coffee

Bottled water    

PRICE 65 € pp

 TOTAL PRICE 105 € per member. Non-members 115 €

 Do  let me know, if you wish me to hire a coach to Nice and return.

birgitt.nordbrink@wanadoo.fr

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Nov
29
6:00 PM18:00

Apero's @ L'Onda - Promenade Du Soleil

This is a new venture, which will, hopefully, remain our winter venue. It’s close to the “Restaurant des Artistes” on the seafront.

I’ve booked the room to the left of the entrance.

The deal agreed is 15 €  per person, for 2 drinks (Prosecco, Aperol, Wine, Beer, or alcohol-free cocktail, to include:

Corsican charcuterie and cheese. I hope this venue will work.

The Orangeraie, unfortunately, is closed until next year.

I’m sure you will appreciate, that it is not easy to find a centrally located venue, willing to take large groups.

Fingers crossed amigos !

Please let Birgitt know if you’re coming birgitt.nordbrink@wanadoo.fr

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Nov
23
3:00 PM15:00

St John's - Souvenir Service - Beatrice Fratini

All church attendees of the British Association Menton, will be familiar with Beatrice Fratini, who for many years has volunteered her services as “coffee lady.”

Always with a bright smile. Beatrice also volunteered at the Residence du Louvre, in the days when St John’s ran Saturday Coffee Morning’s.

Beatrice sadly lost her husband recently, after a short illness. Father Parkman will hold a Souvenir Service next Saturday, at 3pm, after which refreshments will be served.

The British Association is participating and helping with catering. Please let me know if you are attending, which will help us when ordering. Many thanks.

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Nov
14
12:30 PM12:30

BA Menton Luncheon - Restaurant des Artistes

Restaurant des Artistes 1080 Promenade du Soleil Menton

Aperitif
Sangria maison ou Prosecco 

Entrée
Carpaccio de poulpe ou

Tomates, Morzarella et basil 

Plat Principal
Filet Mignon sauce moutarde, pommes confites avec Gratin Dauphinois ou

Filet de Daurade sauce vierge et terrine de légumes ou

Lasagne de legumes 

Dessert
Café gourmand ou

Option fromage et café

¼ wine.

Your choice of menu as well as Aperitif and wine colour is needed by the Friday 8th November.

Price : 40 euros per person, 42 euros for non members. Cancellation on the day will be due.

Payment by cash or cheque payable to BA can be given to a committee member at the Aperitivo on the 25th of October or at coffee morning on the 6th November or please send a cheque payable to BA, to Annie Ratcliff, Le Triton A, 11 rue Victor Hugo, 06500 Menton.

 I look forward to seeing you soon.

 Annie

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Nov
11
10:30 AM10:30

ARMISTICE DAY, Monument Au Morts Place des Victoires and Lunch at L'Entre Deux.

Monday 11. NOVEMBER ARMISTICE DAY. Monument aux Morts, Place des Victoires 10:30 am

In Menton, we mark Remembrance Day with a lovely little ceremony, which new members might enjoy.

Horses, soldiers and nurses in First World War uniforms, Standard Bearers, including the British Legion, all present a great photo opportunity.

A poignant commemoration, in honour of those who have fallen for their countries in both wars.

Laying of a poppy wreath in commemoration.  Due to our coffee mornings postponed until 06. NOVEMBER, because of school half term, poppies and collection box will be available to purchase at our Apero, this Friday,

Lunch after the commemoration ceremony at the Tennis Club. Please let me know if you wish to reserve a place.

birgitt.nordbrink@wanadoo.fr

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