Colchester Anglo-French Circle

Colchester Anglo-French Circle A friendly, mixed group of people interested in the language, art and culture of France. All welcome. Everyone is welcome.

We discuss the many facets of France - its history, the diversity of its landscape, its haunting songs and music, the uniqueness of its cuisine, its famous wines and our travel experiences. As well as some entertaining talks by visiting speakers (some in French, some in English), members can also share their own experiences. In addition, we have musical evenings, quiz/games evenings and social eve

nts, all of these with a French theme. We start our meetings informally with tea and coffee, the environment is friendly and relaxed and there is an opportunity to converse in French if you wish. It is not necessary to be fluent in the French language.

We are pleased to share with you the Autumn/Winter Programme for the Colchester Anglo-French Circle. We are delighted wi...
02/06/2025

We are pleased to share with you the Autumn/Winter Programme for the Colchester Anglo-French Circle.

We are delighted with the variety of presentations on offer and hope that you will be able to join us and enjoy them with us.

And don't forget our Pétanque afternoons through the summer - see our previous posting for details!!

Last year a number of us took part in some enjoyable sessions of Pétanque at the Stanway Lakelands Centre which is locat...
28/05/2025

Last year a number of us took part in some enjoyable sessions of Pétanque at the Stanway Lakelands Centre which is located at 2 Western Approach, Stanway, Colchester CO3 8DX.

Now that the better weather is coming we are starting these sessions again.

These sessions will be on EITHER a Monday or Friday afternoon starting at 2pm and normally lasting about 1½ - 2 hours, followed by a drink in the café.

If you are interested in taking part, please email us on "[email protected]" for dates as these will vary depending on availability, weather etc. We can then keep you on our mailing list for updates.

Join us for our meeting tomorrow, 9th April at 7.30pm when  Cherry Mullins will present for us "A French Love Affair Of ...
08/04/2025

Join us for our meeting tomorrow, 9th April at 7.30pm when
Cherry Mullins will present for us "A French Love Affair Of Over 30 Years"(in French).
The tale of how one woman’s love affair developed and grew, living and working in France.
Delivered with enthusiasm and brought to life through a slide show, laced with encounters of French men and women and interesting stories, it's a passionate affair for everything French!

Refreshments included. Visitors welcome for a small fee of £5.00.

We meet at Christ Church Hall, Ireton Road, Colchester CO3 3AT.

Join us at our next meeting on Wednesday 12th March, starting at 7.30pm, when we will welcome a speaker from the Commonw...
05/03/2025

Join us at our next meeting on Wednesday 12th March, starting at 7.30pm, when we will welcome a speaker from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, Peter Rowbottom. The presentation will be in English.

Learn how the Commission began, its work during the First and Second World Wars and its work today in maintaining and preserving the historic estate around the World. The presentation will focus specifically on French sites as well as French graves within the UK.

Refreshments included. Visitors welcome for a small fee £5.00.

We meet at Christ Church Hall, Ireton Road, Colchester CO3 3AT.

Join us at our next meeting on Wednesday 12th February at 7.30pm. Jonathan Palmer and his Jazz Group will present "Frenc...
10/02/2025

Join us at our next meeting on Wednesday 12th February at 7.30pm.

Jonathan Palmer and his Jazz Group will present "French song from the troubadours to Edith Piaf” - a programme of French influenced song with flute interludes showing the influences of Debussy and Ravel.

Visitors are always welcome for only £5.00 per meeting, refreshments are included.

We meet Christ Church, Ireton Road, Colchester CO3 3AT.

We look forward to seeing you!

Hello and Happy New Year to you all.We invite you to join us at our next meeting which will take place on Wednesday 15th...
09/01/2025

Hello and Happy New Year to you all.

We invite you to join us at our next meeting which will take place on Wednesday 15th January, 7.30pm, when we welcome Alan Murrells, a Colchester historical sites’ guide.

Alan will present for us (in French and English) "Le Siège de Colchester en 1648 pendant Les Guerres Civiles”.

Visitors are very welcome to join us at the meeting for only £5.00.

Refreshments will be included giving us an opportunity to chat in French or English as you prefer.

We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday.

Christ Church Hall, Ireton Road, Colchester CO3 3AT.

Here is our programme  for January to June 2025.Visitors are welcome for a small fee of £5..00. Annual membership is onl...
23/12/2024

Here is our programme for January to June 2025.
Visitors are welcome for a small fee of £5..00. Annual membership is only £25.00. You will have the opportunity to meet and chat (in French or English as you prefer) with refreshments included at all meetings.
We look forward to seeing you!

Only a few days to go until our next meeting, Wednesday 11th December at 7.30pm, when we welcome the wonderful a ca****l...
08/12/2024

Only a few days to go until our next meeting, Wednesday 11th December at 7.30pm, when we welcome the wonderful a ca****la singing group “Resonate”, along with with Gwendal Moële, to entertain us with Christmas Carols from Europe and Africa.
Members £5.00 Visitors £10.00. Refreshments will be included.
Location - Christ Church Hall, Ireton Road, Colchester CO3 3AT

Join us for our next meeting on Wednesday 13th November at 7.30pm. when we will welcome Richard Doyle whose presentation...
11/11/2024

Join us for our next meeting on Wednesday 13th November at 7.30pm. when we will welcome Richard Doyle whose presentation (in French) will be "Picardie".

Refreshments will be included.
Annual membership £25.00 Visitors always welcome £5.00

Location - Christ Church Hall, Ireton Road, Colchester CO3 3AT

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Christ Church Hall, Ireton Road
Colchester
CO33AT

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