http://www.connexionfrance.com 2012 CNX English http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1612 Angela Willis gives more information for those interested in helping her search 2011-12-30 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1611 French public willing to pay up to 10 percent extra 2011-12-16 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1609 Readers give generously after newsletter appeal 2011-12-06 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1580 The Anglophone Group of Languedoc-Roussillon AGLR 2011-10-21 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1581 A stand-up comedian and a former telecoms worker are getting rave reviews for their first-ever radio show 2011-10-21 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1533 Since 1837 the Pompadour Horse-Racing Association has organised annual horse racing events during the summer. 2011-07-18 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1474 Four British expats whose French and social life have both flourished after taking up a hobby 2011-04-03 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1478 Le Tempo is an association specialising in ballroom and Latin American dancing (English-style). 2011-04-03 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1479 English-language telephone contacts for residents in France 2011-04-03 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1480 Community group of the month: The Royal British Legion Brittany branch 2011-04-03 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1475 Cancer Support France is holding a coffee morning on Saturday March 12 2011-03-01 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1476 Hardbacks will be €2 and paperbacks will be €1 2011-03-01 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1477 Central Brittany branch of the Royal British Legion will lay a wreath at Saint Nazaire 2011-03-01 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1396 Monthly services in the Église Reformée, which is the French equivalent of the United Reformed Church 2011-02-24 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1397 Ecrans Britanniques film festival in Nîmes is branching out into Irish as well as British film 2011-02-24 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1398 Popular English-language bookshop in Cannes has gone on sale after its owners decided to move on 2011-02-24 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1399 Moving to France gives many budding writers the time and freedom to fulfil their literary ambitions 2011-02-24 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1372 Drinks and nibbles at exhibition at the El Diablo Lounge near Monaco 2011-02-16 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1373 International rugby players, Jamie Noon and Alix Popham will speak at dinner in Souillac 2011-02-01 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1374 Drama group in the Vienne is looking for new members who are interested in acting 2011-02-01 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1375 Cancer Support France has opened a day centre in Normandy 2011-02-01 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1230 Charity that helps people suffering from panic attacks and phobias is looking for bilingual helpers 2011-01-04 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1231 Quercy Women's International Group is a lively new group run by and for English-speaking women 2011-01-04 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1232 Start the new year with a visit to the Living in France Made Easy show, organised by Angel Traders 2011-01-04 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1233 Paris theatre group ACT is starting its 2011 calendar with two new plays in English 2011-01-04 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1234 Plans are under way to set up an English-language business networking group in Brittany 2011-01-04 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1235 North-East Dordogne Women’s Association (Nedwa) holds its first networking lunch of the year 2011-01-04 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1236 New international luncheon club in the west of the Var is holding its first meeting 2011-01-04 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1237 Snooker enthusiasts on the Dordogne/Lot border have recently acquired a full-size English snooker table 2011-01-04 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1238 Tickets go on sale this month for two festivals celebrating the best of British cinema in France 2011-01-04 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1239 Sailing enthusiast with motor neurone disease has raised more than €18,000 2011-01-04 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1240 We're helping to organise a free Normandy seminar in English on inheritance planning 2011-01-04 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1241 The 700-member Anglo-American Group of Provence, in the Bouches-du-Rhône, is celebrating its 40th year 2011-01-04 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1242 English-language drama troupes are hard at work rehearsing for this year’s performances 2011-01-04 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1163 A region-by-region guide to Christmas community events, markets, services and concerts 2010-11-24 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1147 Three Christmas fairs launched by expats to help their local community are back this year and hoping to thrive 2010-10-27 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1148 Civray Footlights Drama Group is staging two performances of American playwright Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple 2010-10-27 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1149 An amateur string orchestra in the Gers is looking for new players 2010-10-27 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1150 Prolific Bob Dylan writer Michael Gray is opening his home in Sainte-Dode 2010-10-27 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1151 L'Atelier des Langues et des Cultures near Toulouse (Haute-Garonne) 2010-10-27 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1152 Living in France Made Easy show, organised by Angel Traders 2010-10-27 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1153 Euromayenne has its 16th annual fair on November 7 2010-10-27 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1154 A free afternoon seminar on French inheritance law in November 2010-10-27 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1155 Play based on the classic TV sitcom 'Allo 'Allo is touring the Vendée and Deux-Sèvres 2010-10-27 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1156 The Association La Malle aux Souvenirs is organising a craft fair on November 27 2010-10-27 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1088 Theatre Tricolore in the Charente-Maritime is putting on a new variety show in English in November. 2010-10-22 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1089 Franco-American institute in Rennes is holding a Halloween party for children 2010-10-22 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1084 Where to buy your remembrance poppy, plus details of remembrance ceremonies taking place around France 2010-10-08 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1085 A group of English-speaking authors in Paris has launched a short story competition 2010-10-08 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1086 Aquitaine amateur dramatic group MADS will be staging three performances of a new comedy at the end of November. 2010-10-08 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1016 Performing geese and a wide variety of rare and unusual birds are among the highlights at a special nature weekend 2010-09-28 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1017 Boulogne and Pas-de-Calais branch and Brittany branch announce events to begin 2010 fundraiser 2010-09-28 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1018 Free expat fair in the Morbihan, organised by AngloInfo and supported by The Connexion. 2010-09-28 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1019 English-language counselling service SOS Help holds its next second-hand book sale on October 10 2010-09-28 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1020 English-language library in Angers is selling more than 1,000 books at €1 or less on Saturday, October 16. 2010-09-28 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1021 The St John Singers from Salisbury are to perform at the Abbaye des Dames in Saintes 2010-09-28 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1022 Var International Apéritif Club (VIAC) is organising a guided visit to the hilltop village of Tourtour on October 14 2010-09-28 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1023 Troc aux Plantes in Breuilh, near Vergt, between Périgueux and Bergerac on Sunday, October 17 2010-09-28 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1024 Charity campaigning to raise better awareness of the growing problem of pet abandonment 2010-09-28 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1025 A week of free seminars for retired residents in the Deux-Sèvres 2010-09-28 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1026 Royal National Institute of Blind People in the UK is appealing to readers to send in new or used postage stamps 2010-09-28 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1027 English-language drama group Theatre Someone is getting ready to stage Samuel Beckett play 2010-09-28 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=1028 Featured group: Welcome en Limousin, Limoges (Haute Vienne) 2010-09-28 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=962 Cancer Support France is looking for volunteers to expand its activity to Bordeaux 2010-09-06 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=963 Angel Traders holds its next English-speaking business fair on September 25 2010-09-06 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=964 The Var International Apéritif Club's September meeting is lunch on 15th 2010-09-06 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=965 Charente couple who used to play in a brass band in the UK are looking to form a group here 2010-09-06 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=966 The Royal Naval Association France Nord branch is holding a lunch at a restaurant in Saint-Gonnery (Morbihan) 2010-09-06 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=967 The Théâtre Tricolore near Jonzac (Charente-Maritime) has a quiz and karaoke evening on September 18 2010-09-06 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=968 Tarn-et-Garonne resident is moving to the UK 2010-09-06 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=969 Dog shows, archery lessons, line dancing and a craft fair are on the agenda 2010-09-06 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=970 SSAFA France (Soldiers and Sailors’ Families Association) 2010-09-06 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=971 Big expatriate fair for foreign residents living in and around Lyon will return to the city for the third year running 2010-09-06 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=972 British man in the Aude has raised more than €9,000 for pancreatic cancer research 2010-09-06 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=973 Animal charity Les Amis des Chats is appealing for submissions to its ninth annual photo competition 2010-09-06 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=974 Artist who painted the liberation of France is to have his work displayed at a new exhibition in London 2010-09-06 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=877 A different kind of choir is visiting Paris this weekend. 2010-08-27 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=878 The Anglican Church at Puy de Serre in the Vendée is having a Fair on Sat 11th Sept 2010-08-27 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=841 The Institut Franco-Américain in Rennes is holding an Independence Day barbecue 2010-07-01 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=842 Bric-a-brac, English books and more are on sale at a vide-grenier in the Dordogne 2010-07-01 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=843 An English-language library in the Maine-et-Loire is expanding into the neighbouring Mayenne 2010-07-01 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=844 The Charente branch of Cancer Support France is getting ready for its summer fête 2010-07-01 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=845 Top French chef Raymond Blanc and the dancers from Paris cabaret Le Lido party in London 2010-07-01 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=846 A drop-in centre has reopened for the summer in the village of Marseillan (Hérault) 2010-07-01 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=847 Saint Bart’s church in Dinard (Ille-et-Vilaine) is staging its annual flower festival from July 9-11 2010-07-01 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=848 Two art groups are organising a joint exhibition of their work in Gouarec (Côtes d’Armor) 2010-07-01 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=849 Advice and support line SOS Help is holding its next second-hand book sale on July 3 2010-07-01 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=850 Cricket players in La-Roche-sur-Yon are enjoying a busy summer season of fixtures 2010-07-01 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=851 Support group for English-speakers is planning a series of free seminars on retirement 2010-07-01 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=852 A group of surviving veterans from Britain’s worst maritime disaster have returned to the port of Saint-Nazaire 2010-07-01 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=853 EuroMayenne was set up in 1991 and now has 350 members, about two-thirds of whom are English-speakers. 2010-07-01 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=854 Some of southern France’s most picturesque towns and villages are hosting events this summer 2010-07-01 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=855 Prize is normally reserved for French nationals after years in the industry 2010-07-01 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=819 Angel Traders English-language business fair returns to Eymet in the Dordogne on July 15, the town's market day. 2010-06-22 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=820 Fundraising event in Antugnac on June 27. 2010-06-22 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=822 A nightlife review website is looking for contributors on the south coast, especially Nice, to "get paid to party". 2010-06-22 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=823 Charente-Limousine Exchange is holding a coffee morning in Lesterps on July 16. 2010-06-22 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=824 Fascination with Vichy France is the topic of a talk by novelist and historian Allan Massie in Paris on June 30 2010-06-22 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=825 Dr Feelgood and Robert Johnson are among the acts confirmed for the Verteuil en Musique in July. 2010-06-22 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=826 International high school near Paris is opening its doors to prospective students and parents on June 25. 2010-06-22 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=827 The Somme branch of the Royal British Legion is holding a series of events on July 1 2010-06-22 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=828 Artist Martin Bedford's latest work will be exhibited for a month from July 4 in Taurinya. 2010-06-22 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=821 Ideal opportunity to stock up on some summer reading 2010-06-21 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=809 Five-day event for children near Aix-en-Provence includes music, drama, crafts and games in English. 2010-06-08 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=811 The Charente-Limousine Exchange will have an information stand at the Etcetera Family Fun Day in Lessac on June 20. 2010-06-08 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=812 A donkey welfare charity in the Tarn-et-Garonne is holding four open days this month. 2010-06-08 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=813 Mix of drama, dance, poetry and prose in the Charente. 2010-06-08 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=810 The next Angel Traders English-speaking business fair takes place in Clergoux (Corrèze) on June 20. 2010-06-08 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=814 Club will be giving a demonstration of the sport to residents in the town at a special twinning celebration 2010-06-08 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=799 Deux-Sèvres expat support group looking for photos of the department for its 2011 calendar. 2010-06-01 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=800 Le Boucharel, in Champagnac-le-Vieux, is opening its doors to the public 2010-06-01 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=801 Our local paper for Normandy, The Advertiser, is organising a free seminar in English on inheritance issues 2010-06-01 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=802 Hundreds of new and nearly new clothes and accessories go on sale in Marciac (Gers) 2010-06-01 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=803 Two vineyard owners organise major international conference on the grape variety 2010-06-01 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=804 Connexion readers have been getting in touch to tell us about the charity challenges they have set themselves 2010-06-01 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=743 The Corvette is celebrated at a festival near Le Mans this month for car-lovers on their way to the famous 24-hour race. 2010-05-28 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=744 Cancer Support France is organising a 5km sponsored “race for life” 2010-05-28 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=745 Saumur Cricket Club’s busy summer of fixtures begins with a match against the University of Manchester 2010-05-28 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=746 Creuse branch of Cancer Support France has opened an English-language drop-in centre at Guéret hospital 2010-05-28 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=747 Allemans-du-Dropt in the Lot-et-Garonne has its fifth intercultural evening 2010-05-28 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=722 Club in the Côtes d’Armor (Brittany) is looking to get in contact with any other similar groups in France 2010-05-01 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=723 The Var International Apéritif Club is holding its annual boules competition in Agay on May 21 2010-05-01 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=724 Cancer Support France Ribérac are organising a 5km sponsored walk on Sunday, June 6 2010-05-01 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=725 Event in Confolens on May 14 to help members understand and fill in their French income tax return 2010-05-01 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=726 Musicians from all over the world and hundreds of visitors will pack into the 16th-Century church in Chalais 2010-05-01 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=727 Booker Prize-nominated British author living in the Lot has been honoured by his neighbours 2010-05-01 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=728 Eight expat women walk 100km in three days to raise money for Help for Heroes 2010-05-01 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=729 Colourful oil and acrylic paintings depict both French and South African life 2010-05-01 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=730 Les Amis des Chats, the cat welfare charity based in Tarn-et-Garonne, celebrates 10th anniversary 2010-05-01 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=732 The new Anglican priest in the Pas-de-Calais, Sara McVane, on the challenges ahead 2010-05-01 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=731 Theatre company ACT puts on performance on May 28. 2010-04-30 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=672 Raising money for the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal. 2010-04-16 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=667 British-style Red Cross charity shop in Marseille is now open for business 2010-04-16 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=668 The Franco-American Institute in Rennes is collecting Barbie dolls for an exhibition on May 18. 2010-04-16 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=669 The next networking lunch for the North-Eastern Dordogne Women’s Association will be on April 20 2010-04-16 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=670 The fifth Troc aux Plantes takes place on April 18 2010-04-16 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=671 New show by the Encore Theatre Company features music from the musicials 2010-04-16 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=673 Cancer Support Vendée has launched a 100-question price quiz to help raise money for the charity. 2010-04-16 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=674 Tribute band Get Back play Fab Four's classics in Sainte l'Heurine, Charente-Maritime 2010-04-16 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=675 Toastmasters hold their annual conference in Paris on April 24 2010-04-16 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=676 Tarn-et-Garonne resident Karen Sweeting is getting ready for her fourth marathon, this time in Toulouse 2010-04-16 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=781 21st anniversary of Deux-Sèvres support group 2010-04-02 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=782 Special event to honour Andy Wilson, who was killed in a car crash in November 2008. 2010-04-02 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=783 Special benefit concert brings in thousands of euros for earthquake victims 2010-04-02 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=648 Our guide to the English-speaking services planned around France this Easter. 2010-03-24 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=645 Ten foreign residents in Lot-et-Garonne will give a presentation on their home country and why they moved to France 2010-03-04 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=646 Grammy-nominated Anglo-American jazz singer will sign in French and English at the Grand Théâtre on April 29 2010-03-04 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=579 You can celebrate St Patrick's Day without flying to Ireland with plenty of events taking place around France 2010-02-25 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=581 'Vigorous fundraising' needed for Les Amis des Chats after key backer pulls out 2010-02-25 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=582 Team from Racing Cycling Club in Rugby have accepted an invitation to race in Les Boucles Guégonnaises tournament 2010-02-25 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=583 Women in the Deux-Sèvres to walk 100km to raise money for injured British soldiers 2010-02-25 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=584 Riviera Comedy Club is bringing three more English-speaking comedians to the Côte d’Azur 2010-02-25 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=585 Var International Apéritif Club (VIAC) is planning a guided walking tour round the historic old town of Les Arcs 2010-02-25 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=586 Do you have an old, unwanted dolls-house lying around at home? 2010-02-25 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=587 Lyon branch of animal welfare charity SPA is holding a fundraising lottery event 2010-02-25 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=588 British woman in Aveyron wants to get the project off ground but is not sure where to start 2010-02-25 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=589 Foreign residents in the Lot and the Corrèze are invited to get involved with a new Franco-English social group 2010-02-25 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=590 Aadvice and counselling service SOS Help will be raising funds with its spring booksale on March 20 2010-02-25 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=591 WORLD champion harmonica player Michel Herblin is this month’s guest of honour at the Cahors Folk Club 2010-02-25 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=592 Saint Aulaye cricket club on the border of the Dordogne and the Charente is holding its annual fundraiser 2010-02-25 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=593 The Mishaped Pearls are looking for village summer fayres to play at this summer 2010-02-25 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=594 More than a dozen varieties on tap at a festival on the outskirts of Toulouse this month 2010-02-25 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=575 Free series of seminars for anyone in the area with questions about making the most of their retirement 2010-02-22 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=576 March 27 trade show in the Lot will allow English-speaking businesses to network and meet potential clients 2010-02-22 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=577 English-language theatre group in the Deux-Sèvres has five performances planned for March 2010-02-22 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=580 Hundreds sign petition protesting at sudden closure of Anglophone Library of Montpellier 2010-02-22 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=536 An English-speaking church in the north Brittany seaside resort of Dinard is seeking new choir members 2010-02-09 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=545 Site lets motor-home owners swap with others in other countries to get a cheap holiday 2010-02-09 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=546 Support group is being set up in the Poitou-Charentes to help English-speakers in the region share work and advice 2010-02-09 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=547 Charity for abandoned Spanish greyhounds is looking for anyone in France interested in adopting 2010-02-09 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=548 Two British residents in the Limousin are celebrating the opening of their new library 2010-02-09 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=538 The Anglican Chaplaincy of Poitou-Charentes is planning its next randonnée on February 12 2010-02-08 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=539 English-speaking association in the Deux Sèvres will be celebrating its 21st anniversary with a party on February 26. 2010-02-08 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=540 SOS Help is looking to hire more volunteers to run its English-language advice and counselling phoneline 2010-02-08 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=541 North-eastern Dordogne Women’s Association will be holding its February lunch on 23rd 2010-02-08 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=542 CANCER Support France is planning to set up a new branch in Bordeaux this year and is looking for members 2010-02-08 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=543 Angel Traders are to hold a speed dating night on February 13 in the Deux-Sèvres 2010-02-08 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=544 Bafta-nominated British TV and film director Christopher Neame puts on three plays at end of February 2010-02-08 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=537 The Phoenix Association has put out an appeal for anyone interested in adopting a rescue horse 2010-02-01 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=506 English-language play based on true story of a woman who lived for years in a van in central London 2009-12-29 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=507 Scots around France will be celebrating Burns Night in style this year 2009-12-29 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=509 Gerard Barron has been elected vice-president of the Pas-de-Calais bar, representing more than 100 local lawyers 2009-12-29 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=511 The Cafe des Expats is holding a cooking workshop for expatriates in the Gard on January 5 at 14.30 2009-12-29 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=510 Slimming and exercise club for English-speakers in Poitou-Charentes is welcoming new members for the new year 2009-12-28 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=481 Residents in Normandy who have fallen on hard times will be treated to a big group dinner and party on December 24 2009-12-18 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=482 A British singer in the Lot-et-Garonne has raised almost €3,000 in a charity bike ride through Jordan 2009-12-18 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=483 It's at the bottom end of the football league structure where the best fun is to be had, says Stan Bissinger 2009-12-18 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=484 There's nothing like a bit of panto to beat off the winter blues. Here are our bilingual selections 2009-12-18 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=485 Five-part adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol to air on Radio Accords in Poitou next week 2009-12-18 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=469 Donations are needed for what claims to be France’s first British-style charity shop, opening soon in Marseille 2009-11-24 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=470 A UK grocery website that sells food to expats has launched a campaign to help people in France affected by cancer 2009-11-24 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=471 Three stand-up evening gigs in Cannes, Antibes and Nice 2009-11-24 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=472 British Association of the Var has launched a range of 20 Christmas cards to raise money for the group 2009-11-24 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=473 A chef in the Dordogne is looking to launch a supper club to help people socialise in a relaxed setting 2009-11-24 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=474 British Association, Women’s Club of the Riviera and the Var International Apéritif Club planning joint Christmas bash 2009-11-24 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=475 Two groups in Vienne are organising their annual Christmas market on the morning of December 8 in La Margelle, Civray 2009-11-24 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=476 Christmas dinner and dance in aid of horse rescue charity the Association Saint Hippolyte Aquitaine 2009-11-24 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=477 North East Dordogne Women’s Association holds its annual Christmas lunch at midday on December 15 in Sorges 2009-11-24 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=478 Expect festive stalls and carols at the Angel Traders Christmas Fayre at the Château Le Mas de Montet at Ribérac 2009-11-24 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=452 A full listing of the English-language festive services in churches across France over December 2009-11-20 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=446 Finding everything you need to make Thanksgiving a success in France is all in the preparation 2009-11-10 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=427 A British apprentice chef is celebrating after being named one of the best in France in a major national competition 2009-11-06 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=433 Actors, singers, dancers, stage hands, prop-makers and costumiers needed for a theatre company in south-west 2009-11-06 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=434 Charity owner is need of an operation but cannot leave the animals alone. Are you able to volunteer some time? 2009-11-06 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=435 Author of the book Paris Movie Walks will lead a walking tour of famous film locations around the capital on November 25 2009-11-06 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=436 Expats in the Gard are invited to a monthly gathering to meet new faces and get more practise speaking French 2009-11-06 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=428 A reader is looking to make contact with anyone who practises spinning or hand-weaving in France. 2009-11-05 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=429 Animal welfare charity the Phoenix Association is holding a fundraiser in Campsegret in the Dordogne on November 14 2009-11-05 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=430 Agatha Christie’s guest-house murder mystery The Mousetrap, comes to the Dordogne this month 2009-11-05 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=431 Cancer Support France's newly created Brittany branch is organising a fundraising second-hand book sale on November 17 2009-11-05 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=432 Maison des Jeunes et de la Culture in Gourdon in the Lot has begun offering weekly French classes for English-speakers 2009-11-05 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=412 Cancer Support France will benefit from the sixth Marché de Noël in Monteton in the Dordogne on November 21 2009-10-22 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=413 Make new contacts and meet expat customers face-to-face at November's Angel Traders fair in the Dordogne 2009-10-22 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=414 Event aims to give retired residents in the Languedoc ideas for how to make the most of their time 2009-10-22 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=410 The Royal British Legion has a number of branches in France organising ceremonies and taking part in the poppy appeal 2009-10-09 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=405 Animal Medical Care Foundation organises a fund-raising dog walk in Bourgogne to mark World Animal Day this weekend 2009-10-01 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=406 Two Brits in the Tarn et Garonne raised €500 for a cancer charity by taking part in the World's Biggest Coffee Morning 2009-10-01 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=407 Comedians Rob Rouse, Isy Suttie and Dave Thompson take to the stage for four nights at the Riviera Comedy Club next week 2009-10-01 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=395 Angel Traders are organising two English-speaking trade fairs in October, in Ruffec and Saint-Jean d'Angely 2009-09-25 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=389 Gardeners in the Dordogne are invited to trade their plants, cuttings, seeds, produce and preserves on October 18 2009-09-24 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=390 Cancer Support France is hosting a ball at the Château de Vaudezert near Juvigny-sous-Andaine in the Orne on October 17 2009-09-24 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=391 Paintings and sculptures inspired by the work of Shakespeare go on display in Tours in October 2009-09-24 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=392 Charity book, CD and DVD sale takes place on October 4 in Clussais-la-Pommeraie, near Ruffec 2009-09-24 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=393 Pumpkin-growers from across Pays de la Loire descend on a traditional pub in the Mayenne on October 3 to do battle 2009-09-24 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=394 Les Amis des Chats celebrates World Animal Day with a seven-course gala dinner and awards ceremony on October 3 2009-09-24 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=396 SOS Help, the English-language counselling service, is appealing for more volunteers to man the helpline 2009-09-24 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=397 Annual fair on "living, working and enjoying life in Brittany" at the Palais des Congrès in Pontivy on October 9 and 10. 2009-09-24 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=398 Franco-British theatre group in the Midi-Pyrénées performs two murder mysteries on October 2 and 3 2009-09-24 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=399 Former aviation engineer makes history in October by becoming the first Anglican priest to be ordained in Normandy 2009-09-24 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=367 Ellia, the English-language bookshop in Angers, is holding its next second-hand book sale on October 10 2009-09-22 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=366 Six top-selling English-speaking authors at fundraiser for SOS Help at the British ambassador's residence in Paris 2009-09-22 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=365 Author Jean-Loup Chiflet explains how to be funny in both languages at a book event in Paris on September 22 2009-09-17 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=355 The work of a mother-and-baby club owner who has helped hundreds of mums feel at home in Monaco is celebrated this month 2009-09-01 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=357 Teams of up to four are needed for a charity quiz night between Limoges and Poitiers on September 26 2009-09-01 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=356 Ellia, the English-language library in Angers, is holding a second-hand book sale on September 19 to raise funds. 2009-09-01 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=358 Special event in Dordogne on September 27 for lapsed church-goers who want to get back into the habit 2009-09-01 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=359 Luzarches, near Charles de Gaulle airport, holds its third annual Highland games at the Golf de Mont Griffon on Sept 26 2009-09-01 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=360 English artist launches taster course on September 11 for absolute beginners looking to pick up a new hobby 2009-09-01 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=361 Two September concerts planned as part of annual music festival near Pau 2009-09-01 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=362 A new online community and advice website for Brits who keep livestock has launched. 2009-09-01 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=363 A new radio show for English-speakers in the Charente is looking for volunteer contributors to get involved 2009-09-01 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=354 Les Amis Des Chats is holding the first Cat Celebration Gala evening on October 3, 2009 and wants to hear your stories 2009-08-31 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=317 Abigail’s Party will be performed by MADS amateur dramatic society at Chateau Issigeac in the Dordogne from April 23-25. 2009-04-15 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=318 Forest walks organised by Lodeve English Library in the Hérault will begin on April 26. 2009-04-15 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=316 The Royal British Legion Central Brittany branch is looking for donations for an Anzac afternoon in La Lande de Boloré on April 25. 2009-03-27 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=307 A Charity walk to raise money and awareness for breast cancer is taking place this Sunday (March 22) in Angouleme. 2009-03-20 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=306 ST Aulaye Cricket is holding its annual fundraising quiz night on Saturday, March 14. 2009-03-12 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=294 Last few days to sign up to an English-language business course for the self employed. 2009-01-28 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=286 South-west-based cat charity Les Amis des Chats are raising funds. 2009-01-07 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=287 Affiliated to both the UK Scouting Movement and the Scouts de France the First Chantilly Scout enjoys strong support. 2009-01-07 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=288 Alcoholics Anonymous has branches all over France with open and closed meetings. 2009-01-07 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=289 This year marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of the Scottish poet. 2009-01-07 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=279 Annual panto fun in English and French comes to the Tarn-et-Garonne this week. 2008-12-15 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=280 Charity Les Amis des Chats is asking people to come forward to help home cats. 2008-12-15 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=274 A national list of English-language services taking place in the festive season. 2008-11-27 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=260 The family of a man shot by the Nazis after joining the Resistance were invited to honour him in a remembrance service. 2008-10-29 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=261 Friends were key to helping Helena Gicquel integrate into her new life in France; from school bells to wedding bells. 2008-10-29 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=236 A BRITISH woman who woke up while paralysed during an operation wants to establish a European counselling group. 2008-08-29 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=237 A FRENCH charity is tickled pink with work by their British expat neighbours to raise money for breast cancer. 2008-08-29 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=227 The British Conservatives in Paris promote involvement in politics in Britain and integration into life in France. 2008-07-29 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=226 Husband and wife team want a new law to protect animals being moved across Europe. 2008-07-29 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=208 After calls of ‘Brits go home’ a group is helping hundreds to integrate into life in Brittany. 2008-07-02 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=209 Frenchman Charles-Eric Le Royer fell in love with cricket and is president of the Association Cricket Nord-Ouest. 2008-07-02 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=194 The French equivalent of the Samaritans has English-speaking volunteers who are there to listen in times of stress. 2008-06-18 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=177 Joining a choir is an excellent way to integrate into life in France according to singer Yvonne Thomas. 2008-05-30 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=178 The second biggest English library in the country is encouraging people to join up and discover what it has to offer. 2008-05-30 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=179 A group of ladies in Normandy are embracing the joys of growing older through the Red expHat Society. 2008-05-30 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=146 Free guided visits in English of what is thought to be the oldest village in France begin again this month. 2008-05-03 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=170 The Bereavement Support Network of the Var’s slimathon raises €630 for its volunteer training programme. 2008-05-02 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=147 First Toulouse Scouts Group is one of just five in France flying the flag for the UK scouting movement. 2008-04-28 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=148 The Bereavement Support Network of the Var offers a much needed service at what is a difficult time in people's lives. 2008-04-28 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=149 French Lycée students thank Connexion readers for helping with their project on the expatriate community in France. 2008-04-28 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=89 Connexion edition: March 2008 2008-03-14 http://www.connexionfrance.com/newsite/expatriate-news-article.php?art=90 Connexion edition: March 2008 2008-03-03