We have an expression in English about being ‘as Mad as a March Hare’. This comes from an old proverb about the way Hares behave at the start of the breeding season. It was made famous though in Lewis Carroll’s ‘Alice in Wonderland’. That particular March Hare
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As part of our bi-monthly book club, in collaboration with the French American Center, we have the pleasure to announce that we are debating “The Twelve Tribes of Hattie” by American best-selling author Ayana Mathis, published by Windmill, on March 20th at 7 PM. Ayana Mathis is a
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Time has come for the ultimate Dance Off! ‘The Scottish Country Dance Club’ VERSUS the ‘Crazy Rebels 34’ Club. On Thursday 20th February at 19h two dance groups will be competing against each other at the French American Center. Who wins? It’s you who decides! Who are
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Dear Friends, When we organise an event we often need help setting things up, doing the shopping, making some calls and welcoming people. We would really appreciate your help! If you would like to get involved and really be part of things at our center please let
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For our next Book Club meeting, we have chosen to read the latest short story collection from Alice Munro. The Canadian writer recently received the Nobel Prize for Literature and was described by the Swedish Academy as “the sovereign of new contemporary art”. The book consists of
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Hello, We are carrying a feasibility study for the creation of an international school in the area of Narbonne / Montpellier / Nîmes. This school would enable the development of primary/secondary international education in the region (International Baccalaureate). If you are interested in this initiative, do not
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The French American Center supports One Billion Rising against violence against women. Share this link and take action the 14th february.
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The Book Club made its debut on Tuesday the 12th November at Sauramps. The book in question was The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, a novel by Rachael Joyce which explores the importance of love and friendship in the face of suffering. We shared our personal responses
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Remember that episode of F.R.I.E.N.D.S where Joey gets his head stuck in a Turkey? When Phoebe lost her arm? Or the episode where Chandler gets his toe cut off?? These episodes are flashbacks when the gang spent time together at Thanksgiving. As seen in F.R.I.E.N.D.S, Thanksgiving is
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Do you like to be beside the sea? Get a taste for Great British beaches and discover the beauty of the North of England through some eye-catching images captured by the fabulous photographer Jane Howard. In June 2013 The French American Centre took a group of 15,
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