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<title><![CDATA[The Connexion News Feed: COMMUNITY]]></title>
<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com</link>
<copyright>2010 CNX</copyright>
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		<title><![CDATA[Facebook choir's Paris tour date]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/community-choir-tours-paris-this-weekend-10877-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[A different kind of choir is visiting Paris this weekend.]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-08-27</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Anglican church fair in Vendée]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/anglican-church-fair-vendee-10878-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[The Anglican Church at Puy de Serre in the Vendée is having a Fair on Sat 11th Sept]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-08-27</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Celebrate July 4 at Rennes BBQ]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/rennes-barbecue-july-independence-day-america-10841-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[The Institut Franco-Américain in Rennes is holding an Independence Day barbecue]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-07-01</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Table sale raising Emmaüs funds ]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/emmaus-table-sale-charity-dordogne-10842-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Bric-a-brac, English books and more are on sale at a vide-grenier in the Dordogne]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-07-01</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Mayenne mobile lending library]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/english-mobile-library-mayenne-books-10843-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[An English-language library in the Maine-et-Loire is expanding into the neighbouring Mayenne]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-07-01</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Cancer support fête in Charente]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/cancer-support-fete-charente-july-10844-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[The Charente branch of Cancer Support France is getting ready for its summer fête]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-07-01</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Central London Bastille day bash]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/london-bastille-day-party-raymond-blanc-10845-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Top French chef Raymond Blanc and the dancers from Paris cabaret Le Lido party in London]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-07-01</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Hérault drop-in centre for expats]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/herault-expats-drop-in-centre-marseillan-10846-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[A drop-in centre has reopened for the summer in the village of Marseillan (Hérault)]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-07-01</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Flower festival returns to Dinard]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/st-barts-church-dinard-flower-festival-10847-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Saint Barts church in Dinard (Ille-et-Vilaine) is staging its annual flower festival from July 9-11]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-07-01</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Art groups hold joint exhibition]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/brittany-art-groups-joint-exhibition-gouarec-10848-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Two art groups are organising a joint exhibition of their work in Gouarec (Côtes dArmor)]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-07-01</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Bag a bargain book in Paris ]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/sos-help-second-hand-book-sale-paris-10849-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Advice and support line SOS Help is holding its next second-hand book sale on July 3]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-07-01</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Busy summer for La Roche cricket]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/cricket-group-la-roche-sur-yon-summer-fixtures-10850-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Cricket players in La-Roche-sur-Yon are enjoying a busy summer season of fixtures]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-07-01</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Register interest  in Var seminars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/var-retirement-seminars-english-register-interest-10851-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Support group for English-speakers is planning a series of free seminars on retirement]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-07-01</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Survivors mark St Nazaire's 70th]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/survivors-mark-70-years-of-st-nazaire-tragedy-10852-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[A group of surviving veterans from Britains worst maritime disaster have returned to the port of Saint-Nazaire]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-07-01</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Making the most of Loire life]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/making-most-of-loire-life-euromayenne-community-group-10853-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[EuroMayenne was set up in 1991 and now has 350 members, about two-thirds of whom are English-speakers.]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-07-01</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Live acts cross borders and genres]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/live-music-borders-genres-concerts-10854-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Some of southern Frances most picturesque towns and villages are hosting events this summer]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-07-01</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Top tourism award for restored abbey]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/tourism-award-family-restored-abbey-10855-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Prize is normally reserved for French nationals after years in the industry]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-07-01</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Dordogne business fair on July 15]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/angel-traders-business-fair-english-dordogne-eymet-july-10819-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Angel Traders English-language business fair returns to Eymet in the Dordogne on July 15, the town's market day.]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-06-22</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Aude barbecue for Help for Heroes]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/aude-barbecue-antugnac-help-for-heroes-10820-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Fundraising event in Antugnac on June 27.]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-06-22</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Get paid to party: site seeks writers]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/nightlife-nice-pubs-bars-clubs-website-seeks-contributors-10822-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[A nightlife review website is looking for contributors on the south coast, especially Nice, to "get paid to party".]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-06-22</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Coffee morning for animal charity]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/charente-limousine-coffee-morning-july-15-10823-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Charente-Limousine Exchange is holding a coffee morning in Lesterps on July 16.]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-06-22</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Author's talk on Vichy inspiration]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/american-library-paris-vichy-france-allan-massie-talk-10824-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Fascination with Vichy France is the topic of a talk by novelist and historian Allan Massie in Paris on June 30]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-06-22</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Dr Feelgood play Charente festival]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/verteuil-music-festival-charente-dr-feelgood-robert-johnson-10825-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Dr Feelgood and Robert Johnson are among the acts confirmed for the Verteuil en Musique in July.]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-06-22</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[International school open day]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/open-day-international-high-school-paris-june-10826-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[International high school near Paris is opening its doors to prospective students and parents on June 25.]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-06-22</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[British Legion's Somme anniversary]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/somme-anniversary-royal-british-legion-events-10827-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[The Somme branch of the Royal British Legion is holding a series of events on July 1]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-06-22</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Art exhibition in Pyrenees resto]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/art-exhibition-pyrenees-orientales-taurinya-10828-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Artist Martin Bedford's latest work will be exhibited for a month from July 4 in Taurinya.]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-06-22</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Second-hand book sale in Rennes]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/book-sale-rennes-institut-franco-americain-10821-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Ideal opportunity to stock up on some summer reading]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-06-21</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Christian summer camp for children]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/summer-camp-christian-provence-registrations-open-10809-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Five-day event for children near Aix-en-Provence includes music, drama, crafts and games in English.]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-06-08</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Charente-Limousin group at fun day]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/charente-limousine-exchange-family-fun-day-lessac-10811-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[The Charente-Limousine Exchange will have an information stand at the Etcetera Family Fun Day in Lessac on June 20.]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-06-08</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Walk with donkeys at open days]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/donkey-refuge-tarn-et-garonne-open-days-10812-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[A donkey welfare charity in the Tarn-et-Garonne is holding four open days this month.]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-06-08</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Théâtre Chabanois take to the stage]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/theatre-chabanais-charente-drama-performance-10813-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Mix of drama, dance, poetry and prose in the Charente.]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-06-08</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[English business fair in Corrèze]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/angel-traders-english-business-fair-clergoux-correze-june-10810-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[The next Angel Traders English-speaking business fair takes place in Clergoux (Corrèze) on June 20.]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-06-08</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Cricket events in La Roche sur Yon]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/la-roche-sur-yon-cricket-club-twinning-event-10814-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Club will be giving a demonstration of the sport to residents in the town at a special twinning celebration]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-06-08</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Group seeks calendar photos]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/get-together-deux-sevres-photos-calendar-10799-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Deux-Sèvres expat support group looking for photos of the department for its 2011 calendar.]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-06-01</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Garden open-day in Haute-Loire]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/garden-open-day-haute-loire-community-10800-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Le Boucharel, in Champagnac-le-Vieux, is opening its doors to the public]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-06-01</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Free inheritance talk in English]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/free-seminar-inheritance-english-normandy-marigny-june-10801-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Our local paper for Normandy, The Advertiser, is organising a free seminar in English on inheritance issues]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-06-01</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Bloops clothes sale for charity]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/bloops-charity-clothes-sale-marciac-gers-10802-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Hundreds of new and nearly new clothes and accessories go on sale in Marciac (Gers)]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-06-01</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Expat winegrowers promote Grenache]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/expat-winegrowers-conference-avignon-grenache-grape-variety-10803-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Two vineyard owners organise major international conference on the grape variety]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-06-01</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Charity challenges need your support]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/charity-challenges-need-your-support-donate-10804-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Connexion readers have been getting in touch to tell us about the charity challenges they have set themselves]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-06-01</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[800 classic cars gather for Le Mans]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/classic-cars-corvette-le-mans-festival-10743-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[The Corvette is celebrated at a festival near Le Mans this month for car-lovers on their way to the famous 24-hour race.]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-05-28</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Cancer charity run in Brittany]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/cancer-support-france-race-for-life-brittany-10744-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Cancer Support France is organising a 5km sponsored race for life]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-05-28</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Saumur cricket vs Manchester]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/saumur-cricket-club-university-of-manchester-match-june-10745-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Saumur Cricket Clubs busy summer of fixtures begins with a match against the University of Manchester ]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-05-28</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Drop-in centre at Creuse hospital]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/gueret-hospital-creuse-cancer-support-drop-in-centre-10746-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Creuse branch of Cancer Support France has opened an English-language drop-in centre at Guéret hospital]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-05-28</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[International meet returns]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/international-meet-allemans-du-dropt-10747-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Allemans-du-Dropt in the Lot-et-Garonne has its fifth intercultural evening]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-05-28</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Search for indoor bowls groups]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/indoor-bowls-clubs-in-france-brittany-tournament-10722-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Club in the Côtes dArmor (Brittany) is looking to get in contact with any other similar groups in France]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-05-01</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[VIAC annual boules event]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/var-aperitif-club-viac-boules-competition-may-10723-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[The Var International Apéritif Club is holding its annual boules competition in Agay on May 21]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-05-01</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Sponsored walk for cancer charity]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/sponsored-walk-cancer-support-france-riberac-10724-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Cancer Support France Ribérac are organising a 5km sponsored walk on Sunday, June 6]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-05-01</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Income tax help in the Charente]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/income-tax-help-charente-10725-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Event in Confolens on May 14 to help members understand and fill in their French income tax return]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-05-01</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Charente chamber concerts return]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/chalais-charente-chamber-concerts-may-festival-10726-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Musicians from all over the world and hundreds of visitors will pack into the 16th-Century church in Chalais]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-05-01</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Lot village welcomes author]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/booker-prize-author-indra-sinha-vin-dhonneur-lot-10727-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Booker Prize-nominated British author living in the Lot has been honoured by his neighbours]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-05-01</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Triumph for 100km walkers]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/help-for-heroes-sponsored-100km-walk-lezay-saintes-10728-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Eight expat women walk 100km in three days to raise money for Help for Heroes]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-05-01</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Artist set for 1st French exhibition]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/artist-doris-murray-exhibition-landscapes-10729-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Colourful oil and acrylic paintings depict both French and South African life]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-05-01</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[10 years of cat welfare charity]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/les-amis-des-chats-welfare-charity-10th-anniversary-10730-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Les Amis des Chats, the cat welfare charity based in Tarn-et-Garonne, celebrates 10th anniversary]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-05-01</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Uniting Calais' Anglican expats]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/sara-mcvane-anglican-priest-pas-de-calais-interview-10732-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[The new Anglican priest in the Pas-de-Calais, Sara McVane, on the challenges ahead]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-05-01</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Steinbeck's Pearl performed in Paris]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/steinbeck-the-pearl-english-play-paris-act-10731-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Theatre company ACT puts on performance on May 28.]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-04-30</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[St George's tea party in Brittany]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/st-georges-day-party-poppy-appeal-10672-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Raising money for the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal.]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-04-16</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Marseille charity shop opens doors]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/British-style Red Cross charity shop in Marseille-10667-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[British-style Red Cross charity shop in Marseille is now open for business]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-04-16</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Desperately seeking Barbie]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/barbie-dolls-sought-for-exhibition-in-rennes-10668-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[The Franco-American Institute in Rennes is collecting Barbie dolls for an exhibition on May 18. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-04-16</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Dordogne lunch for women's group]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/dordogne-womens-group-april-lunch-10669-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[The next networking lunch for the North-Eastern Dordogne Womens Association will be on April 20]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-04-16</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Plant exchange near Périgueux]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/plant-exchange-near-perigueux-10670-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[The fifth Troc aux Plantes takes place on April 18]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-04-16</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Show-stoppers in Charente-Maritime]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/showstoppers-charente-maritime-music-from-musicals-10671-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[New show by the Encore Theatre Company features music from the musicials]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-04-16</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Take CSF quiz to help raise money]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/cancer-support-france-vendee-fundraising-quiz-10673-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Cancer Support Vendée has launched a 100-question price quiz to help raise money for the charity.]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-04-16</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Beatles hits for St George's Day]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/beatles-tribute-concert-st-georges-day-10674-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Tribute band Get Back play Fab Four's classics in Sainte l'Heurine, Charente-Maritime]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-04-16</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Join a public speaking club]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/toastmasters-annual-conference-paris-public-speaking-10675-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Toastmasters hold their annual conference in Paris on April 24]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-04-16</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Toulouse marathon runner gets ready]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/karen-sweeting-toulouse-marathon-donate-10676-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Tarn-et-Garonne resident Karen Sweeting is getting ready for her fourth marathon, this time in Toulouse]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-04-16</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Get Together's birthday bash]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/get-together-british-support-group-deux-sevres-21st-anniversary-10781-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[21st anniversary of Deux-Sèvres support group]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-04-02</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Bordeaux RAF remembers friend]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/bordeaux-raf-remembers-andy-wilson-10782-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Special event to honour Andy Wilson, who was killed in a car crash in November 2008. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-04-02</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Cahors gig raises cash for Haiti]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/cahors-benefit-concert-haiti-earthquake-victims-10783-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Special benefit concert brings in thousands of euros for earthquake victims]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-04-02</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Church services: Easter in English]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/english-church-services-france-easter-2010-communion-10648-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Our guide to the English-speaking services planned around France this Easter.]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-03-24</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Integration event in Lot-et-Garonne]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/integration-event-lot-et-garonne-foreign-residents-meet-10645-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Ten foreign residents in Lot-et-Garonne will give a presentation on their home country and why they moved to France]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-03-04</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Aix show planned for Stacey Kent]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/stacey-kent-anglo-american-jazz-singer-aix-en-provence-april-29-10646-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Grammy-nominated Anglo-American jazz singer will sign in French and English at the Grand Théâtre on April 29]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-03-04</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[St Patrick's Day events in France]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/saint-patricks-day-events-france-2010-10579-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[You can celebrate St Patrick's Day without flying to Ireland with plenty of events taking place around France]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-02-25</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Cats charity in fundraising push]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/les-amis-des-chats-2010-fundraising-push-after-key-backer-pulls-out-10581-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA['Vigorous fundraising' needed for Les Amis des Chats after key backer pulls out]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-02-25</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[UK cyclists join Brittany race]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/racing-cycling-club-in-rugby-join-brittany-race-10582-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Team from Racing Cycling Club in Rugby have accepted an invitation to race in Les Boucles Guégonnaises tournament]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-02-25</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[100km walk for soldiers' charity]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/help-for-heroes-sponsored-charity-walk-deux-sevres-british-expats-10583-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Women in the Deux-Sèvres to walk 100km to raise money for injured British soldiers]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-02-25</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Comedy trio in Riviera shows]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/riviera-comedy-club-march-gigs-nice-antibes-cannes-10584-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Riviera Comedy Club is bringing three more English-speaking comedians to the Côte dAzur]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-02-25</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[VIAC walking tour around Les Arcs]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/viac-walking-tour-around-les-arcs-10585-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Var International Apéritif Club (VIAC) is planning a guided walking tour round the historic old town of Les Arcs]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-02-25</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Old dolls-house sought for raffle]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/old-dolls-house-needed-for-normandy-charity-raffle-10586-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Do you have an old, unwanted dolls-house lying around at home?]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-02-25</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Lyon loto raises cash for animals]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/lyon-loto-raises-cash-for-animals-10587-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Lyon branch of animal welfare charity SPA is holding a fundraising lottery event]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-02-25</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Knitting group seeks advice]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/knitting-group-seeks-advice-10588-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[British woman in Aveyron wants to get the project off ground but is not sure where to start]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-02-25</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Anglo-French club in Lot and Corrèze]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/anglo-french-social-group-lot-and-correze-10589-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Foreign residents in the Lot and the Corrèze are invited to get involved with a new Franco-English social group]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-02-25</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Buy a book to help SOS charity]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/buy-a-book-to-help-sos-charity-10590-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Aadvice and counselling service SOS Help will be raising funds with its spring booksale on March 20]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-02-25</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Monthly meet for Cahors folk group]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/Monthly-meet-for-Cahors-folk-group-10591-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[WORLD champion harmonica player Michel Herblin is this months guest of honour at the Cahors Folk Club]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-02-25</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Cricket club gets ready for summer]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/st-aulaye-cricket-club-prepares-for-summer-season-10592-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Saint Aulaye cricket club on the border of the Dordogne and the Charente is holding its annual fundraiser]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-02-25</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[London band seeks gigs in France]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/london-band-seeks-concerts-in-france-10593-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[The Mishaped Pearls are looking for village summer fayres to play at this summer]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-02-25</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Raise a glass to top British beer]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/british-real-ale-festival-in-toulouse-10594-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[More than a dozen varieties on tap at a festival on the outskirts of Toulouse this month ]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-02-25</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Free Normandy talk on retirement]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/normandy-retirement-seminar-advice-10575-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Free series of seminars for anyone in the area with questions about making the most of their retirement]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-02-22</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[English business fair in Souillac]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/angel-traders-business-fair-souillac-lot-march-27-10576-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[March 27 trade show in the Lot will allow English-speaking businesses to network and meet potential clients]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-02-22</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Old-time variety show in English]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/reaction-theatre-deux-sevres-old-time-variety-show-performances-10577-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[English-language theatre group in the Deux-Sèvres has five performances planned for March]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-02-22</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[English library closure protest]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/english-library-montpellier-sudden-closure-protest-petition-10580-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Hundreds sign petition protesting at sudden closure of Anglophone Library of Montpellier]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-02-22</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Dinard church plea for choir singers]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/dinard-church-brittany-seeks-english-choir-singers-10536-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[An English-speaking church in the north Brittany seaside resort of Dinard is seeking new choir members]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-02-09</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[French exchange for motor-homes]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/french-exchange-for-motorhomes-10545-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Site lets motor-home owners swap with others in other countries to get a cheap holiday]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-02-09</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Poitou-Charentes business help]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/english-language-business-support-group-poitou-charentes-10546-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Support group is being set up in the Poitou-Charentes to help English-speakers in the region share work and advice]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-02-09</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Adopt a rescued Spanish greyhound]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/adopt-a-spanish-greyhound-10547-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Charity for abandoned Spanish greyhounds is looking for anyone in France interested in adopting]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-02-09</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[English library opens in Creuse]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/english-library-la-souterraine-creuse-limousin-10548-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Two British residents in the Limousin are celebrating the opening of their new library]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-02-09</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Village walk in the Deux-Sèvres]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/village-walk-deux-sevres-10538-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[The Anglican Chaplaincy of Poitou-Charentes is planning its next randonnée on February 12]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-02-08</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Get Together 21st birthday bash]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/get-together-english-association-deux-sevres-10539-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[English-speaking association in the Deux Sèvres will be celebrating its 21st anniversary with a party on February 26.]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-02-08</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Listeners needed for SOS helpline]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/listeners-needed-for-sos-helpline-10540-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[SOS Help is looking to hire more volunteers to run its English-language advice and counselling phoneline]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-02-08</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Women's network February meeting]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/dordogne-womens-association-february-lunch-10541-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[North-eastern Dordogne Womens Association will be holding its February lunch on 23rd]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-02-08</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Bordeaux branch for Cancer Support]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/bordeaux-branch-for-cancer-support-france-10542-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[CANCER Support France is planning to set up a new branch in Bordeaux this year and is looking for members]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-02-08</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Speed dating night in Cerizay]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/english-speed-dating-cerizay-deux-sevres-10543-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Angel Traders are to hold a speed dating night on February 13 in the Deux-Sèvres]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-02-08</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Trilogy of English plays in Vaucluse]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/trilogy-english-plays-vaucluse-theatre-10544-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Bafta-nominated British TV and film director Christopher Neame puts on three plays at end of February]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-02-08</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Give a horse a better home]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/phoenix-association-looking-for-people-to-adopt-rescue-horses-10537-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Association has put out an appeal for anyone interested in adopting a rescue horse]]></description>
		<pubDate>2010-02-01</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Van play starts homeless campaign]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/international-players-lady-in-the-van-le-pecq-paris-english-play-10506-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[English-language play based on true story of a woman who lived for years in a van in central London]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-12-29</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Burns Night 2010 events in France]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/burns-night-celebrations-france-2010-10507-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Scots around France will be celebrating Burns Night in style this year]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-12-29</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Boulogne bar role for British lawyer]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/gerard-barron-honorary-british-consul-boulogne-bar-lawyer-elected-10509-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Gerard Barron has been elected vice-president of the Pas-de-Calais bar, representing more than 100 local lawyers]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-12-29</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Make new friends at Gard expat café]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/cafe-des-expat-gard-meetings-10511-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[The Cafe des Expats is holding a cooking workshop for expatriates in the Gard on January 5 at 14.30]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-12-29</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Need help getting fit for 2010?]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/english-slimming-exercise-club-poitou-charentes-10510-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Slimming and exercise club for English-speakers in Poitou-Charentes is welcoming new members for the new year]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-12-28</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Christmas for all in Normandy]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/normandy-charity-plans-christmas-meal-for-least-well-off-10481-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Residents in Normandy who have fallen on hard times will be treated to a big group dinner and party on December 24]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-12-18</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[New challenge for charity bike rider]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/british-cyclist-in-lot-et-garonne-to-cycle-through-china-for-charity-10482-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[A British singer in the Lot-et-Garonne has raised almost 3,000 in a charity bike ride through Jordan]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-12-18</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[The charm of non-league footie]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/non-league-football-in-france-10483-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[It's at the bottom end of the football league structure where the best fun is to be had, says Stan Bissinger]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-12-18</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Panto fun unites French and English]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/english-language-pantomimes-in-france-this-winter-10484-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[There's nothing like a bit of panto to beat off the winter blues. Here are our bilingual selections]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-12-18</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Radio reading of A Christmas Carol]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/hear-a-christmas-carol-in-english-on-radio-accords-10485-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Five-part adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol to air on Radio Accords in Poitou next week]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-12-18</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Brit-run charity shop in Marseille]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/brit-run-charity-shop-in-marseille-10469-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Donations are needed for what claims to be Frances first British-style charity shop, opening soon in Marseille]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-11-24</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Grocery site gives cancer help]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/grocery-site-gives-cancer-help-10470-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[A UK grocery website that sells food to expats has launched a campaign to help people in France affected by cancer]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-11-24</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Have a laugh at stand-up evening]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/have-a-laugh-at-stand-up-evening-10471-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Three stand-up evening gigs in Cannes, Antibes and Nice]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-11-24</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Brit welfare group Christmas cards]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/brit-welfare-group-christmas-cards-10472-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[British Association of the Var has launched a range of 20 Christmas cards to raise money for the group]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-11-24</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Make new friends over a curry]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/make-new-friends-over-a-curry-10473-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[A chef in the Dordogne is looking to launch a supper club to help people socialise in a relaxed setting
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		<pubDate>2009-11-24</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Riviera groups plan party night]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/riviera-groups-plan-party-night-10474-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[British Association, Womens Club of the Riviera and the Var International Apéritif Club planning joint Christmas bash]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-11-24</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Fete raises cash for winter food]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/fete-raises-cash-for-winter-food-10475-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Two groups in Vienne are organising their annual Christmas market on the morning of December 8 in La Margelle, Civray]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-11-24</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Dinner and dance for rescue charity]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/dinner-and-dance-for-rescue-charity-10476-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Christmas dinner and dance in aid of horse rescue charity the Association Saint Hippolyte Aquitaine]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-11-24</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Dordogne women's networking lunch]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/dordogne-womens-networking-lunch-10477-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[North East Dordogne Womens Association holds its annual Christmas lunch at midday on December 15 in Sorges]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-11-24</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Angel Traders Christmas fair]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/angel-traders-christmas-fair-10478-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Expect festive stalls and carols at the Angel Traders Christmas Fayre at the Château Le Mas de Montet at Ribérac]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-11-24</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[English Christmas carol services]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/english-christmas-carol-services-10452-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[A full listing of the English-language festive services in churches across France over December]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-11-20</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Getting ready for Thanksgiving feast]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/getting-ready-for-thanksgiving-feast-10446-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Finding everything you need to make  Thanksgiving a success in France is all in the preparation]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-11-10</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Top cooking prize for 18-year-old]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/top-cooking-prize-for-18-year-old-10427-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[A British apprentice chef is celebrating after being named one of the best in France in a major national competition]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-11-06</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Get involved with theatre project]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/get-involved-with-theatre-project-10433-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Actors, singers, dancers, stage hands, prop-makers and costumiers needed for a theatre company in south-west]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-11-06</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Auvergne donkey refuge needs help]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/auvergne-donkey-refuge-needs-help-10434-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Charity owner is need of an operation but cannot leave the animals alone. Are you able to volunteer some time?]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-11-06</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Paris walking tour of movie locations]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/paris-walking-tour-of-movie-locations-10435-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Author of the book Paris Movie Walks will lead a walking tour of famous film locations around the capital on November 25]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-11-06</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Monthly expat café meet in the Gard]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/monthly-expat-caf-meet-in-the-gard-10436-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Expats in the Gard are invited to a monthly gathering to meet new faces and get more practise speaking French]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-11-06</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[On a search for spinners in France]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/on-a-search-for-spinners-in-france-10428-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[A reader is looking to make contact with anyone who practises spinning or hand-weaving in France.]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-11-05</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Animal charity's Dordogne sale]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/animal-charitys-dordogne-sale-10429-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Animal welfare charity the Phoenix Association is holding a fundraiser in Campsegret in the Dordogne on November 14]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-11-05</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Mousetrap play in Issigeac chateau]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/mousetrap-play-in-issigeac-chateau-10430-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Agatha Christies guest-house murder mystery The Mousetrap, comes to the Dordogne this month]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-11-05</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Book sale for new cancer help branch]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/book-sale-for-new-cancer-help-branch-10431-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Cancer Support France's newly created Brittany branch is organising a fundraising second-hand book sale on November 17]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-11-05</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[French classes for expats in the Lot]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/french-classes-for-expats-in-the-lot-10432-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Maison des Jeunes et de la Culture in Gourdon in the Lot has begun offering weekly French classes for English-speakers]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-11-05</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Christmas market for cancer charity]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/christmas-market-for-cancer-charity-10412-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Cancer Support France will benefit from the sixth Marché de Noël in Monteton in the Dordogne on November 21]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-10-22</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Dordogne fair for English businesses]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/dordogne-fair-for-english-businesses-10413-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Make new contacts and meet expat customers face-to-face at November's Angel Traders fair in the Dordogne]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-10-22</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Seniors lifestyle fair in Languedoc]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/seniors-lifestyle-fair-in-languedoc-10414-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Event aims to give retired residents in the Languedoc ideas for how to make the most of their time]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-10-22</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Find remembrance poppies in France]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/find-remembrance-poppies-in-france-10410-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[The Royal British Legion has a number of branches in France organising ceremonies and taking part in the poppy appeal ]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-10-09</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Bourgogne dog walk for charity]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/bourgogne-dog-walk-for-charity-10405-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Animal Medical Care Foundation organises a fund-raising dog walk in Bourgogne to mark World Animal Day this weekend]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-10-01</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Coffee meet raises 500 for Macmillan]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/coffee-meet-raises-500-for-macmillan-10406-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Two Brits in the Tarn et Garonne raised 500 for a cancer charity by taking part in the World's Biggest Coffee Morning]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-10-01</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[English comedy on the Riviera]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/english-comedy-on-the-riviera-10407-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Comedians Rob Rouse, Isy Suttie and Dave Thompson take to the stage for four nights at the Riviera Comedy Club next week]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-10-01</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[English business fairs in Charente]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/english-business-fairs-in-charente-10395-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Angel Traders are organising two English-speaking trade fairs in October, in Ruffec and Saint-Jean d'Angely ]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-09-25</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Plant exchange  near Périgueux]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/plant-exchange-near-prigueux-10389-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Gardeners in the Dordogne are invited to trade their plants, cuttings, seeds, produce and preserves on October 18]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-09-24</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Charity ball for cancer support]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/charity-ball-for-cancer-support-10390-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Cancer Support France is hosting a ball at the Château de Vaudezert near Juvigny-sous-Andaine in the Orne on October 17]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-09-24</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Art inspired by Shakespeare works]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/art-inspired-by-shakespeare-works-10391-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Paintings and sculptures inspired by the work of Shakespeare go on display in Tours in October]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-09-24</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[One-euro book sale near Ruffec]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/one-euro-book-sale-near-ruffec-10392-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Charity book, CD and DVD sale takes place on October 4 in Clussais-la-Pommeraie, near Ruffec]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-09-24</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Prize pumpkins in Mayenne pub]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/prize-pumpkins-in-mayenne-pub-10393-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Pumpkin-growers from across Pays de la Loire descend on a traditional pub in the Mayenne on October 3 to do battle]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-09-24</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Cat-lovers unite for gala event]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/cat-lovers-unite-for-gala-event-10394-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Les Amis des Chats celebrates World Animal Day with a seven-course gala dinner and awards ceremony on October 3]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-09-24</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Volunteers sought for SOS helpline]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/volunteers-sought-for-sos-helpline-10396-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[SOS Help, the English-language counselling service, is appealing for more volunteers to man the helpline]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-09-24</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Making the most of life in Brittany]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/making-the-most-of-life-in-brittany-10397-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Annual fair on "living, working and enjoying life in Brittany" at the Palais des Congrès in Pontivy on October 9 and 10.]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-09-24</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Murder mystery for drama troupe]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/murder-mystery-for-drama-troupe-10398-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Franco-British theatre group in the Midi-Pyrénées performs two murder mysteries on October 2 and 3]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-09-24</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Anglicans ordain Normandy priest]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/anglicans-ordain-normandy-priest-10399-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Former aviation engineer makes history in October by becoming the first Anglican priest to be ordained in Normandy]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-09-24</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Second-hand books at 1 in Angers]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/second-hand-books-at-1-in-angers-10367-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Ellia, the English-language bookshop in Angers, is holding its next second-hand book sale on October 10]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-09-22</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[SOS fundraiser at ambassador's]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/sos-fundraiser-at-ambassadors-10366-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Six top-selling English-speaking authors at fundraiser for SOS Help at the British ambassador's residence in Paris]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-09-22</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Talk on French and English humour]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/talk-on-french-and-english-humour-10365-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Author Jean-Loup Chiflet explains how to be funny in both languages at a book event in Paris on September 22]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-09-17</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Mums thank help group founder]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/mums-thank-help-group-founder-10355-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[The work of a mother-and-baby club owner who has helped hundreds of mums feel at home in Monaco is celebrated this month]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-09-01</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Fundraiser quiz for cancer charity]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/fundraiser-quiz-for-cancer-charity-10357-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Teams of up to four are needed for a charity quiz night between Limoges and Poitiers on September 26]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-09-01</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Sell your English books in Angers]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/sell-your-english-books-in-angers-10356-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Ellia, the English-language library in Angers, is holding a second-hand book sale on September 19 to raise funds.]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-09-01</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Come back to church Sunday]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/come-back-to-church-sunday-10358-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Special event in Dordogne on September 27 for lapsed church-goers who want to get back into the habit]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-09-01</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Highland fun day in Luzarches]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/highland-fun-day-in-luzarches-10359-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Luzarches, near Charles de Gaulle airport, holds its third annual Highland games at the Golf de Mont Griffon on Sept 26]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-09-01</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Art lessons in Languedoc]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/art-lessons-in-languedoc-10360-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[English artist launches taster course on September 11 for absolute beginners looking to pick up a new hobby]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-09-01</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Decade of Gers classical festival]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/decade-of-gers-classical-festival-10361-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Two September concerts planned as part of annual music festival near Pau]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-09-01</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[New English site for smallholders]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/new-english-site-for-smallholders-10362-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[A new online community and advice website for Brits who keep livestock has launched. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-09-01</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[English radio show in Charente]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/english-radio-show-in-charente-10363-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[A new radio show for English-speakers in the Charente is looking for volunteer contributors to get involved]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-09-01</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Your cat stories wanted for charity]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/your-cat-stories-wanted-for-charity-10354-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Les Amis Des Chats is holding the first Cat Celebration Gala evening on October 3, 2009 and wants to hear your stories]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-08-31</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[MADS stage Abigails Party]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/mads-stage-abigails-party-10317-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Abigails Party will be performed by MADS amateur dramatic society at Chateau Issigeac in the Dordogne from April 23-25.]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-04-15</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Forest walks for  library funds]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/forest-walks-for-library-funds-10318-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Forest walks organised by Lodeve English Library in the Hérault will begin on April 26.]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-04-15</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Items wanted for charity auction]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/items-wanted-for-charity-auction-10316-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[The Royal British Legion Central Brittany branch is looking for donations for an Anzac afternoon in La Lande de Boloré on April 25.]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-03-27</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Charity walk in Angouleme on 22]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/charity-walk-in-angouleme-on-22-10307-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[A Charity walk to raise money and awareness for breast cancer is taking place this Sunday (March 22) in Angouleme.]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-03-20</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Cricket club quiz  night March 14]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/cricket-club-quiz-night-march-14-10306-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ST Aulaye Cricket is holding its annual fundraising quiz night on Saturday, March 14.]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-03-12</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Business start-up  help in Brittany]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/business-start-up-help-in-brittany-10294-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Last few days to sign up to an English-language business course for the self employed.]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-01-28</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[2009 cat calendar needs support]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/2009-cat-calendar-needs-support-10286-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[South-west-based cat charity Les Amis des Chats are raising funds.]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-01-07</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Three new leaders boost Scout group]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/three-new-leaders-boost-scout-group-10287-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Affiliated to both the UK Scouting Movement and the Scouts de France the First Chantilly Scout enjoys strong support.]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-01-07</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[English speaking AA help available]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/english-speaking-aa-help-available-10288-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Alcoholics Anonymous has branches all over France with open and closed meetings.]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-01-07</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Burns Night  celebrations]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/burns-night-celebrations-10289-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[This year marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of the Scottish poet.]]></description>
		<pubDate>2009-01-07</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Quercy troupe stage panto fun]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/quercy-troupe-stage-panto-fun-10279-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Annual panto fun in English and French comes to the Tarn-et-Garonne this week.]]></description>
		<pubDate>2008-12-15</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[More homes  needed for cats]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/more-homes-needed-for-cats-10280-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Charity Les Amis des Chats is asking people to come forward to help home cats.]]></description>
		<pubDate>2008-12-15</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Christmas church and carol services]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/christmas-church-and-carol-services-10274-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[A national list of English-language services taking place in the festive season.]]></description>
		<pubDate>2008-11-27</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Jersey war hero honoured in France]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/jersey-war-hero-honoured-in-france-10260-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[The family of a man shot by the Nazis after joining the Resistance were invited to honour him in a remembrance service.]]></description>
		<pubDate>2008-10-29</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Friends helped  six-year journey]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/friends-helped-six-year-journey-10261-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Friends were key to helping Helena Gicquel integrate into her new life in France; from school bells to wedding bells.]]></description>
		<pubDate>2008-10-29</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[I was awake during my operation]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/i-was-awake-during-my-operation-10236-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[A BRITISH woman who woke up while paralysed during an operation wants to establish a European counselling group.]]></description>
		<pubDate>2008-08-29</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Volunteers work raises 2,000 ]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/volunteers-work-raises-2000-10237-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[A FRENCH charity is tickled pink with work by their British expat neighbours to raise money for breast cancer.]]></description>
		<pubDate>2008-08-29</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Conservatives glad to be in Europe]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/conservatives-glad-to-be-in-europe-10227-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[The British Conservatives in Paris promote involvement in politics in Britain and integration into life in France.]]></description>
		<pubDate>2008-07-29</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Fight for rights of transit horses]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/fight-for-rights-of-transit-horses-10226-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Husband and wife team want a new law to protect animals being moved across Europe.]]></description>
		<pubDate>2008-07-29</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Demos provoked community group]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/demos-provoked-community-group-10208-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[After calls of Brits go home a group is helping hundreds to integrate into life in Brittany.]]></description>
		<pubDate>2008-07-02</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Ows Zat? Cricket lingo in France]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/ows-zat-cricket-lingo-in-france-10209-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Frenchman Charles-Eric Le Royer fell in love with cricket and is president of the Association Cricket Nord-Ouest.]]></description>
		<pubDate>2008-07-02</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[SOS group is there for you]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/sos-group-is-there-for-you-10194-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[The French equivalent of the Samaritans has English-speaking volunteers who are there to listen in times of stress.]]></description>
		<pubDate>2008-06-18</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Sing you way to integration]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/sing-you-way-to-integration-10177-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Joining a choir is an excellent way to integrate into life in France according to singer Yvonne Thomas. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>2008-05-30</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Montpelliers English library]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/montpelliers-english-library-10178-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[The second biggest English library in the country is encouraging people to join up and discover what it has to offer. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>2008-05-30</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Staying young in red and purple]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/staying-young-in-red-and-purple-10179-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[A group of ladies in Normandy are embracing the joys of growing older through the Red expHat Society.]]></description>
		<pubDate>2008-05-30</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Tours reopen in  ancient village]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/tours-reopen-in-ancient-village-10146-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Free guided visits in English of what is thought to be the oldest village in France begin again this month.
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		<pubDate>2008-05-03</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Super slimmers raise hundreds]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/super-slimmers-raise-hundreds-10170-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[The Bereavement Support Network of the Vars slimathon raises 630 for its volunteer training programme.]]></description>
		<pubDate>2008-05-02</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Scout group looks for volunteers]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/scout-group-looks-for-volunteers-10147-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[First Toulouse Scouts Group is one of just five in France flying the flag for the UK scouting movement.]]></description>
		<pubDate>2008-04-28</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Support for the  bereaved ]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/support-for-the-bereaved-10148-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[The Bereavement Support Network of the Var offers a much needed service at what is a difficult time in people's lives.]]></description>
		<pubDate>2008-04-28</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[French students  thank our readers]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/french-students-thank-our-readers-10149-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[French Lycée students thank Connexion readers for helping with their project on the expatriate community in France.]]></description>
		<pubDate>2008-04-28</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Club makes green- fingered links]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/club-makes-green-fingered-links-10089-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Connexion edition: March 2008]]></description>
		<pubDate>2008-03-14</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Bordeaux school integrates pupils]]></title>
		<link>http://www.connexionfrance.com/bordeaux-school-integrates-pupils-10090-news-article.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Connexion edition: March 2008]]></description>
		<pubDate>2008-03-03</pubDate>
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