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UK jockey wins French race - then asks Macron about his residency card
James Reveley, who has lived and raced in France for eight years, queried why he had not been given a card after he won the Prix du président
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‘It is my right to work beyond retirement age - but France says no’
Age discrimination in the workplace is real but hidden, says (soon to be forcibly retired) English teacher Nick Inman
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‘Ponds in rural France are beautifully maintained but no longer used’
Columnist Peter Wyeth laments that these large, impressive sites, once the fresh-aired setting for family picnics, barbecues and fun, now fail to attract people
No progress on my carte
The préfecture in Privas (Ardèche) is digging in its heels as far as a carte de séjour is concerned – saying I do not need one and to use my passport. I emailed again to say that although I know a carte is not obligatory it is an option I’m requesting – I await a reply.
Please could you let me have the email address of the British Embassy which was asking for updates from readers on their progress with a carte de séjour.
Maggie Nicholls, Ardèche
Editor’s note: The address for carte de séjour issues is: france.enquiries@fco.gov.uk
The embassy reports that following a number of emails received they have been seeking clarifications from the French authorities locally and aimed to hold discussions with them in January.
