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This Community section is dedicated to our readers and the many clubs, associations and other not-for-profit groups they are involved in across France.

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Helpful, social, active, fun: Why we like France’s ‘third age clubs’

Readers share their experiences of being members of local clubs for retirees, of which there are hundreds France, and tell how they manage the language barrier

Alarm as number of isolated and lonely over-60s in France doubles

Petits Frères des Pauvres, a leading charity for the elderly, said its studies found 530,000 people affected, the equivalent of a city like Lyon

I’ve lived in France 30 years but Red Cross work boosts community link

Connexion reader Helen Beaney tells of how volunteering just a few hours here and there can help improve your French and become ‘part of the local grapevine’

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DICK WHITTINGTON BI-LINGUAL PANTOMIME

Tarn-et-Garonne

February 5-6

A fun packed bi-lingual pantomime for all ages. You are encouraged to join in with the fun on stage......oh yes you are!

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Helpful, social, active, fun: Why we like France’s ‘third age clubs’

Alarm as number of isolated and lonely over-60s in France doubles

I’ve lived in France 30 years but Red Cross work boosts community link

DICK WHITTINGTON BI-LINGUAL PANTOMIME

All Saints Marseille - Manosque

St John’s Anglican Church, Saint-Raphael, Cote d’Azur

Anglican Church in Cannes Open for Worship

An introduction to All Saints’ Anglican Church, Marseille

Anglican Church in Saint-Raphael Open for Worship

Chaplaincy of St Andrew's with Hères and Mazères

Chaplaincy of St Andrew's with Hères and Mazères

St Andrew's Church with Hères and Mazères

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