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Sunny weather and lots of plants and books gave members plenty to talk about. A happy afternoon was spent at la Nanté where members exchanged ideas and knowledge on a range of shrubs, flowers and vegetable growing with a cup … Continued

AFB members had a very lovely afternoon bowling at le Teq in Lucon. 25 players battled to win in one of four teams.

The galette des rois and Bingo was an animated and convivial event held on Sunday 14th January at restaurant le Viviera at Mareuil-sur-lay. 34 members enjoyed a good lunch in a friendly environment followed by a short game of bingo. … Continued

A small group of members enjoyed a guided visit and tasting at Gelencser chocolate museum on Saturday 13th May. At the end of the visit the chocolate shop awaited!! Lunch was at Ô Bell’ Endroit; 5 minutes from the museum. … Continued

Around thirty members got together for a short walk by the sea. After a 6km walk with magnificent views of the ocean and les Sables d’Olonne, a friendly picnic provided an opportunity to relax in the shelter of the pine … Continued

On 23rd May five members of the Association attended the college of Notre Dame du Roc in La Roche sur Yon. This is an annual event where the English department of the college hosts an English-speaking opportunity for the students … Continued

Despite being windy and the threat of rain, the AFB annual BBQ was enjoyed by 63 members and guests at la nanté on Sunday 23rd July. The lunch was preceded by an aperitive. Antonio and Derek BBQ’d the sardines; sausages … Continued

Despite the bad weather a small group of members met to exchange books, games and DVD’s in the room at Moutiers.

On a very warm Monday morning on 9th October, 27 members visited the chateau de la Chevallerie at St-Gemme-le-Plaine. The owner and his wife, Mr and Mrs Maison welcomed the group with tea and coffee and Mr Maison explained the … Continued