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February 2016 Newsletter No 164
Lunch and art galleries in Draguignan
AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT…
An excellent 3 course lunch (with wine) at one of Draguignan's most respected restaurants, MB2/La Terrasse, 11 Blvd Jean Jaures, 83300 Draguignan, at a really attractive price of 22€ for members and 24€ for non-members:
Terrine
Chicken in Brie and beer Moelleux of chocolate.
1/4 bottle of wine
Followed by an escorted visit to the oldest part of town, now being transformed into an Artists’ Quarter, at pedestrianised Rue de Trans - just a 2/3 minute walk from the restaurant. You will see artists at work on many styles of sculptures, paintings, wood
carvings and stained glass, also available to buy.
DATE: FRIDAY 22 APRIL - Lunch 12.00 –
14.00, visit to Galleries 14.00 onwards. Free Parking 12.00 – 14.00. Otherwise, on street parking and free car park in Rue des Jardins (behind Rue de Trans). And then if you wish, wander up the road to the American War Cemetery (5 mins walk or free car park in front), or visit one of the two museums which are close by: Le Musée Municipal d'Art et Histoire, Culture, Patrimoine et Tourisme, 9 rue de la République or Le Musée des Arts et Traditions Populaires, 75, Place Georges Brassens.
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Forthcoming Events
Committee meeting 22 February
Lunch in Moissac Bellevue
15 January
Coffee Morning-Cotignac
19 February
Lunch at Montferrat 27 February
AGM Le Muy
16 March
Artists’ Quarter & Lunch Draguignan
22 April
Coffee morning & croquet at Nans-Les-Pins plus lunch in St Maximin
13 May
Lunch & Quiz at Trout Lake
Entrecasteaux 13 June
Lunch at Bastides des Moines at Montferrat
Saturday 27 February 2016. 12 noon. The menu will be 27€ with guests at 29€. Those of you who have been before will know the delights of the huge
range of entrées, fromage and desserts to choose from on the buffet, in addition to the main course.
Buffet d’entrées, un plat chaud au choix, buffet de fromages et
de desserts, vin à modération pendant le repas
Idées de Suggestions – plat chaud:
Gigot d’agneau au jus
Joue de bœuf en cocotte
Chevreuil grand’veneur
Faux -filet grillé origine C.E.E
Magret de canard grille
Filet mignon aux délices des bois
Daube de sanglier
Kangourou en poivrade
Filet de rouget au beurre blanc
Pied paquet de Sisteron
Assiette végétarienne
Dos de cabillaud à la provençale
On the right as you approach Montferrat from the south
on the D955.
B e n e f i t s f o r BA V members
(Please show your membership card)
Flayosc Co-operative - 5% discount available with the special BAV fidelity card. Full range of wines and sparkling wine available together with fresh cheeses, wine accessories etc. Lei Cigales, Route de Draguignan, Villecroze
04 98 53 02 88. Offer: complementary espresso coffee in this restaurant specialising in galettes and crepes with a separate menu du jour at 13.50€. Nathalie and Fabrice Alric Antiquities, Place de l'eglise, Villecroze - Offer 10% discount on a range of antique style household furnishings and a larger discount on antiques. La Provençal, Place Martin Bidoure, Aups. 04 94 70 00 24. Free espresso coffee with meal. Le Grand Hotel, Place du Général Duchatel, Aups. 04 94 70 10 82. Free coffee or digestif with meal. Les Trois Marches, 11 Cours Gambetta, Cotignac. 04 94 04 65 99. Pretty provençal restaurant. Free espresso coffee with meal. Hotel and restaurant L’Orée du Bois, Quartier Ste Roseline, Le Muy. 04 98 11 12 40. Free coffee or tea with meal. New York Break, 19 rue Picot, close to Place de la Liberté, Toulon. 04 94 98 69 14 or 06 42 65 08 21. Free drink with every meal.
Avi va I n s u ra n c e , V i d a u b a n . L u c d e Bardonnèche offers various insurance discounts for BAV members – see his advert in the Newsletter. JF-Assurances. www.jf-assurances.com e-mail [email protected]. Tel. 04 94 40 60 94. 10% discount against detailed quotations.
Coffee Morning and Books
Friday 19 February
10h00-12h00 At the home of William and Jean Naisbitt xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Telephone xxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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“What’s On” Guide” Zenith Oméga, Toulon: 0892 700 840 www.zenith-omega-toulon.com Opera House, Toulon: 04 94 93 03 76 www.operadetoulon.fr Draguignan Theatre: 04 94 50 59 59 www.theatresendracenie.com Forum Theatre, Fréjus and Centre Culturel, St Raphaël: 04 94 95 55 55 www.aggloscenes.com
February 2016
4 Feb Ste Maxime, cinema. Opera film – Cinderella (Rossini). 14h30 and 19h30. 6 Feb Draguignan, Pôle Culturel Chabran. Requiem (Fauré). 20h30. €10. 04 83 08 30 30 6 Feb St Maximin-la-Ste-Baume, La Croisée des Arts. Symphony orchestra and traditional Provencal music. 20h45. €25. 04 94 86 18 90 6-7 Feb Ste Maxime, town centre. Fête du Mimosa. Free. Parade: Sun 14h30. 08 26 20 83 83
6-21 Feb Ste Maxime, Théâtre de la Mer. Ice rink. 14h00-18h00. €5. 08 26 20 83 83 7 Feb Cotignac, cinema. Opera film – Le Cenerentola (Rossini). 18h00. €13. 04 94 04 61 87
8 Feb Draguignan, cinema Chabran. Opera film – Cinderella (Rossini). 14h00. 13-28 Feb Nice, town centre. Carnaval. See www.nicecarnaval.com for details. 13 Feb- 2 Mar Menton, town centre. Lemon Festival. See www.feteducitron.com for details. 15-17 Feb Various villages. Boucles du Haut Var – cycle race. See www.velosporthyerois.com for details. 20 Feb Lorgues, Espace F Mitterand. Misa Criolla concert – CAD Vocale. 20h45. €15. 06 85 24 43 00
21 Feb Vidauban, place George Clemenceau. Classic car rally. 8h30-12.30. Free. 04 94 73 10 28
21 Feb Grimaud, Eglise St Michel. Soirées Musicales de Grimaud - concert. €22. 04 94 55 43 83
21-22 Feb Various villages. Tour du Haut Var – cycle race. See www.tourduhautvar.com for details. 22 Feb Draguignan, cinema Chabran. Ballet film – Nutcracker. 14h00 26 Feb Draguignan, Pôle Culturel Chabran. Improvisations on Mozart – piano concert. 20h30. 04 83 08 30 30 26 Feb Les Arcs, Café de la Tour. Fish and chips – book by previous Monday please. 12h00. €12.50. 04 94 73 30 56 27 Feb Draguignan, town centre. Carnaval. 15h00-17h00. 04 94 68 68 90
27-28 Feb Sillans-la Cascade, Château. Salon Orchidées. Free. 28 Feb Les Arcs, Café de la Tour. Thé Tango – Argentine tango lessons. Free. Optional lunch. 15h00-19h00. 04 94 73 30 56 28 Feb Cotignac, cinema. Ballet film – Nutcracker (Tchaikovsky). 18h00. €13. 04 94 04 61 87
2016 Annual General Meeting -
Nominations for Committee
There are 6 vacancies for committee due to
resignations, and the completion of three year
terms by Kevin Bell, John Lloyd, Ann Mitchem and
Michael Wharton, all of whom are eligible to
stand again. Lorraine Strong has been co-opted
to serve as welfare coordinator and her place on
committee will need to be ratified at the AGM.
Any Member wishing to become a committee
member must gain the nomination of two
members of the Association and send the
nomination in writing to the secretary, Michael
Wharton before 15 February 2016.
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Chairman's Report There is always a slightly anxious time after 1 November when the membership subscriptions are due as it is clearly a barometer of whether or not we are serving the members’ needs. I am pleased to report that we have maintained close to the usual level of membership at 380 with 13 yet to renew. The statistics themselves are interesting in that we regrettably have had 5 members that have passed away during 2015 and 23 have returned to the UK or left the area. The returns to the UK are interesting in that whilst several returned in 2013 / 2014 due to the poor exchange rate, it is somewhat surprising that so many have moved during the period with improved exchange rates. Perhaps this is, in part, due to a more fluid property market thereby enabling the move. Regarding the 'churn', overall 52 have left during the year whilst we have happily had 44 join us.
We are certainly not complacent about the membership and ideally would like to have events, coffee mornings etc in all areas of the Var. We do strive to achieve this but need the help of members to suggest venues in their area. Attendances at event have been good recently but we do need to attract those in the more extreme areas of the Var. We certainly appreciate members’ loyalty to the BAV in attending events and the AGM.
Fred Carpenter MBE We are sorry to report the death of BAV member Fred Carpenter from Aups, who was a talented painter whose work was selected for BAV Christmas cards on several occasions. He was a founder trustee of the charity MS Research and had a long history of public service to multiple sclerosis, recognised in the award of an MBE. We send our condolences to Sylvia, his wife.
French public holidays in 2016
January 1: New Year's Day (Friday) March 28: Easter Monday
May 1: Labour Day (Sunday) May 5: Ascension (Thursday)
May 8: VE Day (Sunday) May 16: Whit Monday
July 14: National Day (Thursday) August 15: Assumption (Monday) November 1: Toussaint (Tuesday)
November 11: Armistice Day (Friday) December 25: Christmas Day (Sunday)
Medical Transport One matter that regularly arises with the welfare team is the question of transportation to and from medical appointments. Whilst we do have a number of members who have offered ass i s t ance ( inc l ud ing ass i s t ance with transportation) to the welfare team, for which we are grateful, it is quite usual in France for medical transportation to be provided in more serious cases eg. chemotherapy, radiography, dialysis and in the case of disability. However this is not given automatically and you would need have a Carte Vitale and to obtain a prescription from your consultant or doctor. It would then be necessary in the case of a hospital visit to obtain a Bon de Passage (confirming your attendance) and a Bon de Transport. In some cases taxi drivers will ask for these on your behalf (as otherwise they don't get paid). If this fails then please contact the welfare team and we will see what we are able to do to assist.
Emergency contacts:
Medical help/SAMU 15 Police/Police Nationale 17 Fire and accident/Sapeurs Pompiers 18 SOS – all services (calling from a mobile) 112 BAV Welfare phone 06 42 86 49 01 EDF English speaking number 05 62 16 49 08 Orange English speaking No 09 69 36 39 00
The Bereavement Support Network of the Var (BSN)
This organisation exists to support not only the bereaved but also those who are terminally ill,
and their families and friends. If you, or someone you know, could benefit from our
confidential, free support, then please contact: Sandra - 04 94 84 64 89 or 06 32 35 31 24
[email protected] or www.bsnvar.org for further information.
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Where is it?
Each month we will show a photograph of somewhere in the Var, some easier to spot than others, and we would like you tell us where it is on [email protected] or 04 94 50 38 46. The first
right answer received will get a mention the following month. January’s location was the Basilica at St Maximin la Ste Baume, as spotted by new members Tim Molyneux and Katrina Donaldson from Flassans-sur-Issole.
Free legal advice Offices that give free legal advice should be open in courts across France by September. The service d’acceuil unique du justiciable (SAUJ) will have information on rights and procedures and free forms (divorces, rent contracts, etc). The offices will eventually allow people to initiate legal action in any court through them, or make a request for legal aid. A new official legal information website – Portalis – is also promised this year.
New regions for 2016
From 1 January 2106 France will have 13 instead of 22 regions in a bid to streamline local government – but residents will have to wait a few months before the new names are finalised. The departments have not changed but are shared out within the new regions. The aim is to help the councils plan strategically across larger areas and be more effective and less wasteful. The Var is still in the region “Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur”. La Métropole du Grand Paris – a new intercommunal grouping – comes into being on January 1. It consists of Paris and the petite couronne plus parts of the grande couronne. This ‘greater Paris’ zone will have a conseil métropolitain of about 210 councillors and will deal with planning strategies across the zone, accommodation policies, economic development and protection of the air and environment .
New Members
We welcome to membership of the BAV Allan and Janice Clifford from Besse-sur-Issole, and welcome back Vivienne Crowther from Aups.
MEMBERS’ GROUPS Boules / Lunching / Golf Group
We meet to play at 10.00 at various villages. So please contact me at:
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The Azur Photography Group
At our first meeting of the New Year, Eamonn Phillipson gave us a wonde rful presentation of printing photos on different media. He showed a wide variety of photos in both colour and
monochrome with a choice of different frames. Included were a number of prints which were rejects though most members would have been happy to achieve that level! He coupled the presentation with a talk about the factors to consider when planning a print and the various problems one encountered. The talk was particularly appropriate as the group’s new A3 printer has now been acquired and is awaiting transportation from England. The next meeting of the group is on Tuesday 26th January, when, weather permitting, we shall photograph the Lac Saint Cassien. Please contact me for further details..
For more details, please contact Alastair Ross:
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Painting Group
There will not be a painting group meeting until the Spring unless someone would like to hold one.
contact Hilary xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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VISIT PROVENCE –
(places to go in the Var and beyond)
St Tropez Yes, you have been many times as a tour guide for your visitors - taking the ferry from Sainte Maxime, ogling the yachts, fighting your way through the market, buying the dearest drinks of the summer – but what about the real St Tropez? Here are some suggestions of what to see:
The XVIIth century citadel Dating from the 17th century, bought by the town in 1993, this listed building is one of the most visited historical and cultural sites. Composed of bastions and a
hexagonal keep built between 1602 and 1608 to the drawings of engineer Raymond de Bonnefons, it is the most significant building between Antibes and Toulon with stunning panoramic views over the Bay.
Citadelle de Saint-Tropez, 83990 Saint-Tropez. Tel : 04 94 97 59 43. [email protected] Open: October 1st to March 31st (10:00AM – 5:30PM latest entries at 5:00PM). April 1st to September 30th (10:00AM – 6:30PM latest entries 6:00PM). Closed on January 1st, May 1st, May 17th, November 11th, and Christmas Day. Annual closing period in November. Guided visits at 11 am and 3.30 pm. (by reservation) in French, but an English guided visit
is possible on request.
The Maritime Museum
Proud of its rich maritime past, Saint-Tropez has created a modern museum in the dungeon of the town’s citadel, allowing all visitors to discover the daily lives of men and women who shaped over the centuries the Saint-Tropez of today. Visitors will follow the town’s seamen across the seas of the world, whether on short trips or fishing expeditions along Provence’s coast, voyages aboard large merchant sailing boats beyond Cape Horn, journeys along the coasts of Africa and India or on liners of the famous Far East steamship company. The Museum of Maritime History provides the opportunity to discover famous Saint-Tropez heroes such as the Bailli de Suffren, General Allard or Hyppolite Bouchard as well as thousands of
anonymous folk who served the nation aboard the navy’s vessels or who faced stormy seas aboard merchant ships. "Today the World comes to Saint- Tropez, we will tell you about the times when Tropezians travelled the World".
Citadelle de Saint-Tropez, 83990 Saint-Tropez. Tel :0494 97 59 43. citadelle@ville- sainttropez.fr Open every day except January 1st, May 1st and 17th, November 11th and December 25th.
From 01/04 to 30/09: 10 am to 6.30 pm (last entrance at 6 pm) From 01/10 to 31/03: 10 am to 12.30 pm and from 1.30 to 5.30 pm Annual closing period in November. Guided visits as above.
Musée de l'Annonciade
The Annonciade Museum reminds us that the village of Saint-Tropez was one of the most active centres of "avant-garde" painting at the beginning of the XXth Century, thanks to Paul Signac who, on board his ship l'Olympia, discovered this little fishing harbour in 1892. He fell under the spell of the place, bought a house, la Hune, which he turned into his studio and invited many other painters to join him: Cross, Matisse, Derain, Marquet. The collection on show, ranges from 1890 to 1950 and is both of surprisingly high standard and homogeneity. The artists displayed have based their work upon the study of colour as well as shape, and the whole collection is composed of top quality pictures, essentially belonging to the Pointillist, Nabis and Fauvist movements. Place Grammont, Le Port, 83990 - Saint-Tropez. Tel: 04 94 17 84 10. [email protected] Open every day except Tuesday. Closed in November, 1st January, 1st May, 17th May and on Ascension and Christmas days. 10.00 – 13.00 and 14.00 – 18.00.
Maison des Papillons
This museum was created by Dany Lartigue, son of the famous photographer Jacques-Henri Lartigue, and grandson of André Messager, member of the French Academy, manager of the Paris Opera and close friend of Fauré and Debussy. The butterflies are presented in their former family residence, now
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the property of the town of Saint-Tropez. In this typical Tropezian home, a fabulous selection of all the French diurnal species is on show. They have been assembled by Dany Lartigue over the past decades. In all, there are more than 35 000 items, representing extinct or protected species, and others which are rarities or abnormalities, such as the Black Apollo from the Mercantour region. There is also an extremely important collection of exotic species from Amazonia and the Solomon Islands: «The most beautiful butterflies in the world». Thousands of specimens are still being sorted and repaired to be presented under the best conditions, the mode of presentation being the specific quality of this collection. With his artist's sensitivity, Dany Lartigue attempts a highly original approach. In many instances the natural environnement of a species has been painstakingly reconstituted, enabling the visitor to appreciate the subtleties of colour and camouflage. The scientific value of the collection, as well as its intrinsic beauty, are recognised by entomologists the world over. An enriching experience for all age groups.
9, rue Etienne Berny, 83990 - Saint-Tropez. Tel : 04 94 97 63 45. [email protected]
Opening hours: 7 February to 1 March, 4 April to 8 November, 12 December to 3 January.
Monday to Saturday 10.00-12.30 and 14.00-18.00. Sunday 10.00-12.30 and 14.00-17.00.
AGM As a Member it is important you show your support by attending the Sixth Annual General Meeting.
Committee Chairman - Rob Flanagan [email protected]
Secretary - Michael Wharton [email protected]
Acting Treasurer – Rob Flanagan [email protected]
Welfare Coordinators –Ann Mitchem Lorraine Strong
[email protected] Events Secretary - Kevin Bell
[email protected] Publicity – Sandie Docherty
[email protected] [email protected] Book-keeper – Blake Long
treasurer@baofthevar John Lloyd
[email protected] Important non-Committee Members Membership Secretary - Peter Rowson [email protected] xxxxxxxxxxxx
Newsletter Editor – Shirley Rowson [email protected] xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Please let us have your Advertisements, Articles and Reports for the March issue by
Monday 15 February All contributions to:
or to Shirley Rowson, xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Please Note: We appreciate the support of our advertisers and encourage members to consider using their services; however, BAV cannot take
responsibility for the quality of goods and services. Please indicate your attendance or your apologies, and if you will stay for lunch, on the booking form
at the back of the Newsletter. Lunch is at your own expense.
Date: 16 March. Time: 11.00 - coffee and croissants offered from 10.30. Place: Brasserie les Jonquières, 1005 Boulevard de la Liberation, 83490 Le Muy.
Maisons de services publics
The number of Maisons de services publics in rural areas is set to treble to 1,000. These are often housed in post offices and combine services such as utilities (EDF, GDF) and bureaucracy (Cpam, Caf, Pôle Emploi) and can help people with bills and paperwork.
Budget TGV link to be extended
The SNCF's low-cost rail service, OuiGo, will expand in 2016 to serve twice as many destinations. OuiGo launched a no-frills rail link from Disneyland Paris (Marne-la-Vallée) to Lyon
and Marseille in 2013. New OuiGo destinations in 2016 will include Nantes and Rennes. See www.ouigo.com for more details. SNCF is about to sign deals with the big three mobile operators to guarantee internet on-board 90% of all French trains by 2020. Other improvements to the TGV experience will include reversible seats allowing passengers to always face the direction of travel, and more efficient air conditioning.
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Food Waste – Doggy Bags in France?
F rance has a National plan on f ood waste prevention called “ National Pact Against Food Waste” launched in June 14th 2013 by the French Ministry of Agriculture. This aims at reducing food waste by half by 2025 and lays down the tools which will be used to reach this target: 1. A rallying sign to make visible the motivation to combat waste. 2. A national day against food waste; an “anti- waste” prize to reward smart food practices. 3. Education about food waste in agricultural high schools and hotel industry training colleges. 4. Terms and conditions for reduced waste in contracts for the public procurement of institutional catering. 5. Improved knowledge of the legislative and regulatory framework relating to ownership and liability in the area of food donations. 6. Measures against food waste in waste prevention programs. 7. Inclusion of food waste measurement as part of Corporate Social Responsibility. 8. The systematic replacement of the existing “expiration date” on the label (French abbreviation “DLUO”) with “to be consumed preferably by……”. 9. An advertising campaign against waste.
10. A new vers i o n of the webs i te: www.gaspillagealimentaire.fr.
– A year-long experimental citizens’ food donation program based around a digital platform. The national www.alimentation.gouv.fr website now includes “anti gaspi” (anti gaspillage/against waste) marketing materials, as well as information and advice on reducing the amount of food thrown away and explanations of best-by dates. Specific targets for food waste are also set in the French National Waste Prevention Programme. Issued in 2014 and valid until 2020 it is promoted by the Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy. The programme sets specific targets for the reduction of food waste in France. The objective is a 50% reduction of food waste by 2025. It also aims to reinforce the fight against food waste in catering and canteens by introducing special provisions with regards to supply, preparation of meals, portion
sizes and the option for clients to purchase adapted portions, food waste awareness activities for staff and clients.
Furthermore the food services authorities aim to develop guidelines for the use of “doggy bags” in restaurants. The Rhone-Alpes Region has conducted a survey in the food service sector to enquire about the possibility of using doggy bags. According to the survey, 90% of the consumers support the “doggy bag” in the food service sector and 75% of the interrogated caterers in the food service sector are ready to introduce one in their restaurants.
Headlights flash 'is dangerous'
Drivers who flash their headlights to warn oncoming cars of a speed check could be putting lives at risk and helping criminals, gendarmes have warned. Their message comes after an incident in Normandy where gendarmes were close to catching a gang of burglars by a road side, but the thieves escaped by doing a U-turn when other drivers alerted them with their lights. The Gendarmerie Nationale says that "helping" other drivers avoid a speeding fine could also help child abductors and other dangerous criminals avoid being caught. The Gendarmerie Nationale posted on Facebook: "Gendarmes are not just there to issue fines - they are there above all to ensure people's safety, help finding missing people and catch criminals."
Breast cancer screening Breast cancer screening will be reimbursed at 100% for women of any age with a family history of the disease, from this spring. Those aged 50-74 are already given a free scan every two years.
Electricity meters Three million new-generation Linky electricity meters, which allow customers to be charged for actual consumption, not based on estimates, will be installed in homes by the end of 2016. Tests on a version for gas, called Gazpar, start this year.
British Association of the Var
Welfare Coordinator Ann Mitchem
04 94 70 74 55 or 06 43 86 49 01
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Dual-SIM phones ideal for expats For expats who regularly travel between the UK and France or other countries the question arises whether to get a second mobile phone for the other country – or a dual-SIM phone. Dual-SIM phones allow users to have two numbers connected to the same device, so you can be easily reached on either your French or your British mobile number, for example. The phones have slots for two SIM cards – the chips that identify each phone and allow it to access a phone network. Some also allow users to take a call on one card when they are talking on the other one. They have been used in the Far East for several years, but were quite slow in arriving in the West despite previous attempts by firms including Samsung and LG to introduce phones with similar technology. For several years they were costly, but the technology is now widely available at an accessible price.
The earliest dual-SIM phones were just adapters (Pseudo-Dual or Passive) meaning that while they could carry two cards, only one worked at any given time and you had to switch between them when required. A slightly more developed model is Dual Sim Stand-By, where both cards work at the same time, but when you receive a call on one card, the other one is deactivated for the duration of the call. Dual Sim Active (DSA) phones are more common today: they are capable of receiving calls on both SIM cards, and the more advanced models allow for users to receive a call on both numbers at the same time, called Dual Call or Dual Active. Some models, while having two slots, do not give equal functionality to both: for example, the primary card slot allows for 3G or 4G fast mobile internet, but the secondary slot might be limited to slower 2G.
When you are courting a nice girl an hour seems
like a second. When you sit on a red-hot cinder a
second seems like an hour. That's relativity.
Albert Einstein
Wine description changes The strictly protected world of French wine is being shaken up by EU rules that makers fear will challenge the primacy of vintages such as champagnes, grown in specific areas. From 1 January table wines can be produced and sold anywhere in France without giving an area of origin, only the grape varieties used. Until now, only regions designated by French authorities have been allowed to produce wine commercially.
From now on the labels appellation d’origine contrôlée (AOC) and indication géographique protégée (IGP) or vin de pays – established certificates of quality – are joined by vins sans indication géographique (VSIG), wines without geographical indication.
Would-be growers bordering premium areas such as Champagne want permission to plant vines, but champagne houses fear competition from cheaper rivals, who still could not call their produce champagne. They have already faced increasing competition from Italian, Spanish and even English sparkling wines.
Desperate to Stop? call Alcoholics Anonymous
24 hour helpline –
08 20 20 02 57 aa-riviere.org
NEIGHBOURHOOD NETWORKS
Cabasse, Carces, Correns, Cotignac and Le Val
Meetings are on the last Friday of the month at 10.30 at Bar Maigey in Cotignac. Contact Michael at: Michael Wharton
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Les Arcs, Lorgues ,Taradeau & Vidauban
The next meeting is at the Cafe de la Tour in Les Arcs at 10:30 am on Friday 19 February. Please contact me if you have any comments, suggestions or queries.
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Entrecasteaux, Salernes, Tourtour and Villecroze
The Villecroze,Tourtour etc coffee morning will be on the last Tuesday of the month, place to be announced later. Ann & Maurice Mitchem
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La Motte and Le Muy 8 of us met, 6 regulars and 2 new members who were made welcome. We plan next month's get together for Friday 12 February, same time, same place – Bar des Cascades, La Motte, 10am. All are always welcome. Alexandra Lewis-Smith
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Les Issambres We meet on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 11.00 at L’Arpillon café next to Casino. Richard Tolaini xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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St Maximin la Ste Baume, Brignoles, Brue Auriac, Mazaugues, Meounes,
Neoules, Ollieres, Pourcieux, Pourrieres, Seillon Source d’Argens and
Tourves We shall meet on Thursday, 18 February from 10.30 onwards at the Cercle Philharmonique in the main square of St. Maximin la Ste. Baume. We have become a friendly group of regulars, but there is always room for more. Diana Andre de la Porte xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Congregation of the Ascension
MONTAUROUX
part of the Anglican Church of Lorgues with Fayence in the Var
You are very welcome to join us at
The Presbytery, 37 Rue Ste Brigitte,
Montauroux We meet on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of
The month at 11h00 for Family Communion
We also have a Bring and Share lunch afterwards.
Please ring Hilary Rost at 04 94 47 70 67 or
Rev Peter Massey at 04 94 73 93 37 for details
www.lorgueswithfayence.org
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St John’s for the Var
St John the Evangelist Ave Paul Doumer, St Raphaël
Rev Keith Bretel Holy Communion is held
every Sunday at 10h30
followed by refreshments and a monthly lunch.
Grimaud Village Church
Ecumenical service at Grimaud village church
on first Thursday of the month at 11h00 from September to June.
Please ring 04 94 60 87 05 for details www.sjevar.com
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L'Oasis Christian fellowship LORGUES
part of the Anglican Church of Lorgues with Fayence in the Var
Every 2nd Sunday at 11h30 at
Arc-en-Provence, 1801 Chemin des Pailles
and every 4th Sunday at 11h30 at Notre Dames des Anges Maison de
Retraite We have a Bring and Share lunch afterwards.
For details or directions please contact
Rev Peter or Shirley Massey 04 94 73 93 37 or 06 87 94 04 83
www.lorgueswithfayence.org
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British Association of the Var Reservation Slip
When booking multiple events at the same time, please attach separate cheques for each booking in order
to facilitate the banking procedures.
British Association of the Var Reservation Slip
LUNCH AT MONTFERRAT
€27 members, €29 non-members. 27 February 2016 Venue: Bastide des Moines, Route de Draguignan, 83131 Montferrat. 12 noon
Names of those attending Member Y/N
Value €
Donation to BAV Welfare Fund
Total value of cheque enclosed Additional names overleaf Please add contact details below as an acknowledgement will be issued.
Email address: Phone No:
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British Association of the Var Reservation Slip
AGM and optional LUNCH in LE MUY
16 March 2016 Venue: Les Jonquières, 1005 Bd de la Libération, 83490 Le Muy. 10.30
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British Association of the Var Reservation Slip
LUNCH AND ART GALLERIES IN DRAGUIGNAN
€22 members, €24 non-members. 22 April 2016 Venue: MB2, 11 bd Jean Jaurès, 83300 Draguignan. 12 noon
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