A friendly club for those interested in French language and culture
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Bonjour et bienvenue!
Our evenings begin at 7.30pm. Refreshments are provided giving us the opportunity to meet and chat in either French or English, as you prefer.
It is not essential to be fluent in French and you are invited to join us at any of our meetings with no prior booking necessary (unless indicated otherwise per the Programme below).
Visitors are always welcome to join us for the evening.
We look forward to welcoming you.
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Our Programme 2025
Wednesday 7th May - We will have the AGM followed by our ever popular French themed Quiz Night.
Prepare for a challenge on your knowledge of all things French.
Laughter and surprises guaranteed!!
Wednesday 11th June - The Secret Garden Restaurant, Sudbury
French themed lunch. (details to follow) n.b. Pre booking essential
The Future
Would you, or someone you know, be happy to give us a talk in the future?
Do you have a French interest or passion that you would like to share with us?
Maybe you have ideas for different events?
We would welcome your thoughts and suggestions to help us continue to bring you a full and varied programme going forward.
Previous Meetings 2025
Wednesday 9th April - "A French Love Affair Of Over 30 Years".
A presentation (in French) by engaging speaker Cherry Mullins.
The tale of how one woman’s love affair developed and grew, living and working in France.
Delivered with enthusiasm and brought to life through a slide show, laced with encounters of French men and women and interesting stories, it's a passionate affair for everything French!
Wednesday 12th March - "The Commonwealth War Graves Commission”
A presentation (in English) by a Peter Rowbottom from the CWGC telling how the Commission began, its work during the First and Second World Wars and its work today in maintaining and preserving the historic estate around the World, focusing specifically on French sites as well as French graves within the UK.
Wednesday 12th February - "French song from the troubadours to Edith Piaf” - A presentation (in French) by Jonathan Palmer anf his Jazz Group entertained with a programme of French influenced song with flute interludes showing the influences of Debussy and Ravel.
Wednesday 15th January - "Le Siège de Colchester en 1648 pendant Les Guerres Civiles” . A presentation (in French) by Alan Murrells
Previous Meetings 2024
Wednesday 11th December - A cappella singing group “Resonate” with Gwendal Moële Christmas Carols from Europe and Africa.
Wednesday 13th November - "Picardie" A presentation in French by Richard Doyle
Wednesday 9th October - "Le vélo, quelle histoire!" - A presentation in French by Carole Deux.
Wednesday 11th September - Georges Simenon - Maigret's Creator.
A presentation in English by Paula Short
Wednesday 19th June - Pétanque Afternoon
A fun afternoon with the Stanway u3a team.
Wednesday 22nd May - Social Event. Basque themed lunch at "The Secret Garden" in Sudbury.
Wednesday 8th May - AGM followed by “Music for Moliere’s Plays”.
AGM followed by a presentation “Music for Moliere’s Plays" in English, by Peter Holman.
Wednesday 10th April - Echappée en Normandie. A presentation, in French, by Brigitte Whiteing.
"Grâce à ses paysages d’une incroyable diversité, son patrimoine architectural, culturel, historique et gastronomique, la Normandie est une des régions les plus visitées de France. Ses falaises blanches, plages de sable du débarquement, falaises parmi les plus hautes d’Europe, méandres de la vallée de la Seine, marais du Cotentin, forêts et bocages en font une destination de loisirs, de détente où l’on peut savourer les innombrables produits du terroir et une cuisine riche et savoureuse. Prenons les routes et chemins à la découverte de cette magnifique région."
Wednesday 13th March - Mes recherches genealogiques: La suite. A presentation, in French, by Theresa Higgins.
Wednesday 14th February - The Bayeux Tapestry. A presentation, in English, by professional historian, author, and presenter Kindra Faulks.
Wednesday 10th January - (After) Christmas Lunch - The Old Siege House
Wednesday 12th June - Quatre Espionnes de la Grande Guerre.
A presentation, in French, by author and social historian Dr Viv Newman.
