Plant & book exchange at la Nante
A good selection of plants and books were available at the annual exchange at la Nanté on Saturday 26th April. About 20 members enjoyed meeting and chatting about the plants and books while enjoying a cup of tea or coffee … Continued
Bowling at le Teq, Sunday 2nd March
Lots of laughter and applause as 3 teams of 17 players competed in the bowling at le Teq. As always, the staff at the bowling club looked after us well. It was a very enjoyable afternoon.
The Ile d’ Yeu prune tart known as the “Tarte des mariés” (bride and groom’s pie)
This is a traditional tart from the island (dating from the 17th century), still known as the ‘bride and groom’s pie’ because it is eaten on wedding days. The recipe uses products that cannot be described as local, but which … Continued
Galette des rois and Lotto on Sunday 26th January 2025
A successful afternoon to celebrate the Galette des Rois was held at Moutiers les Mauxfaits on Sunday 26th January. Despite the appalling weather, 30 members came to celebrate and play loto. It was a very happy afternoon and much amusement … Continued
Quiz Night at Moutiers in November
As usual it was a very competitive evening and 35 players discussed and argued over some difficult questions devised by Chris and Lynn Scully. It was a fun evening accompanied by a meal of pizzas and gateau organised by Nadine … Continued
Annual general Meeting
The 19th AGM was held at Moutiers-les-Mauxfaits on 16th September. 28 members and a guest were present. 4 new candidates were elected onto the committee: Sharon Blanchard, Nadine Da Silva, Nadine Diez and Nelly Roy. The subscription rate has been … Continued
AFB BBQ SUNDAY 28th JULY at la NANTE, le Champ St Père
On a lovely sunny Sunday afternoon around 50 members and guests enjoyed the annual BBQ at la Nante. Pascal and Derek cooked sardines, chicken and sausages which were enjoyed together with a wide range of salads made by members. Equally, … Continued
Boating at l’embarcadère and lunch at le Débar’c
Sunday 23rd June was sunny boating weather and 17 members rowed the small boats around part of the Marais Poitevin from l’embarcadère. 24 members met for lunch at le Débar’c before the rowing. A happy afternoon with a range of … Continued