The British Association of Monaco provides a focus as a useful and lively part of the Anglophone community around Monaco and the surrounding areas. The Association arranges regular monthly events, where members can meet other English speakers. Happy Hours are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at different locations around the Principality at which members and friends can socialize and
meet new people. Friday Friendship Club is held on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month and enables members and friends to 'drop in' and socialize while enjoying tea and cakes. Other events, illustrated talks, dinners, guided tours and museum visits are organised throughout the year. BAM celebrates the Queen's Birthday each year in June, which is the only official British event in Monaco. Some months have exceptions to our usual events (due to the Monaco Grand Prix and the August holidays). Full Membership is open to British and Commonwealth citizens (you do not need to living in Monaco and we have members who live in France and the UK) and associate membership is open to citizens of any other countries. Events can be attended or booked by non-members so you can just drop in a Happy Hour meeting to join in. The British Association of Monaco (BAM) was founded in 1935, and on the 14th January, 1936, the Chairman announced that the Government of the Principality had authorised the formation of the Association and approved the Statutes. Today, BAM is a Monaco Association under the authority of Law N° 1.355 dated 23rd December 2008. A Community Support committee comprising of volunteers has been active from the earliest times. Originally called the Assistance Fund Sub-Committee it was formally recorded that "as a matter of principle the Relief Fund should not be used to assist gamblers!." Today's Community Support Team maintains the same standards of confidentiality as then, and implements a formal procedure for assessing every case.
