Our End of the Year Lunch at the Glajou, has been a success : good food and nice entertainment!… Here are some souvenirs …
As usual, the evening was hosted by Marie, helped this time by her friends Babette and Véronique!…
They spent some very nice holidays in Alsace, and they shared with us their discoveries (cultural and gastronomic…)
If you click on the link below, you can also watch an alsatian dance …
All the participants have enjoyed this lively evening, and especially the wines and the toasts and various cakes prepared by Marie.
We are looking forward to their next holidays!!!…
Bastille Day had come and gone, not with a whimper exactly, but largely unnoticed in the Vendee. However, the loyal members of Le Pont a Sion were ready to party
Josette arrived early – ‘comme d’habitude’. to put up the sign and bag the best spot for us all.
After slicing some saucisson, she was ready for the arrival of everyone else.
A picture is worth a thousand words, someone once said. And what more is to be said. It was great to be together again in the summer sunshine. What about a return match in August??
As usual, our picnic at Lac du Jaunay has been very successful and in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere!… Comme d’habitude notre pique-nique au Lac du Jaunay a eu beaucoup de succès, dans une atmosphère champêtre et amicale!…
Picnic Spot at La Baudriere, Lac du Jaunay may be found at:
N. 46° 39′ 44.1576″ W. 1° 44′ 58.362″
Our first meeting after the long lockdown was on Thursday 10th when Josette stood in for Marie and treated us to examples of ‘sayings’ in French and English. Everyone much enjoyed being together again and were pleased to hear that a trip to Les Sables d’Olonne for Fish and Chips is planned for Thursday 1st July, our last Thursday before the Summer holiday. We will begin again on Thursday 16th September.
Friday 11th saw a good crown of Members (29) assemble for a lively quiz morning when Jean Claude gave us an amusing anecdote about Janet Baker, and reminded us of the events coming up at the Bourrine de Lou Lou. (See the post with the programme)
It is also intended to have picnics at the Lac du Jaunay in both July and August. Watch this space for date. HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN!!
The AGM of 2020 got off to a good start with a visit from M. le Maire de St Hilaire, M, Laurent Boudelier. L’Assemblée Générale 2020 a été honorée par une visite de M. le Maire de St Hilaire, Laurent Boudelier.
The President, Jo’ Collinson delivering her opening speech in French and English, remarking upon the ‘raison d’etre’ of the Association. Not being devotees of jogging, cycling or other energetic pursuits, our sole aim was a social one. Many of the Association members had moved into the region, often leaving behind family and friends and were delighted to find fun and friendship in Le Pont a Sion. Notre Présidente, Jo’ Collinson, a prononcé son discours d’ouverture, en insistant sur la raison d’être de l’Association : n’étant pas des fans de jogging, cyclisme ou autres activités sportives, notre seul but est purement social. De nombreux membres de l’Association ayant emménager dans la région, souvent en laissant famille et amis, sont ravis de trouver amitiés et amusement au Pont à Sion.
The President also made mention of the excellent ‘end of year’ lunch, organised by Josette Languedoc, the Vice President, and also spoke of the good work done by retiring committee member Francois Devin, and welcomed onto the committee Marie Habert who was stepping into Francois’ shoes. La Présidente a mentionné l’excellent déjeuner de fin d’année organisé par Josette Languedoc, notre Vice-Présidente. Elle a également rappelé le magnifique travail effectué pendant de longues années par François Devin, démissionnaire du Conseil d’Administration, et a souhaité la bienvenue à Marie Habert qui a accepté de prendre sa relève.
There followed the Treasurer’s report which was received and approved whole-heartedly. There followed Francois’ usual photographic resume of the past year. More sound and music this year following the purchase of a new ‘gizmo’. La parole a été ensuite donnée à notre Trésorier, Alain Cipra, pour son rapport annuel, très clair, applaudi et approuvé à l’unanimité. Enfin nous avons pu visionner une jolie vidéo musicale concoctée par François, reprenant les photos et vidéos de toutes nos manifestations au cours de l’année 2019.
Before closing the AGM, the President presented Francois with a gift in appreciation of the many and varied tasks and responsibilities which he has fulfilled for many years. Francois responded with thanks and assured everyone that he would still remain a member and be seen at events. Avant de clore cette Assemblée, la Présidente a remis un cadeau à François, en remerciement pour les tâches nombreuses et variées qu’il a accomplies pendant tant d’années. François a exprimé ses remerciements et nous a assuré qu’il restait un adhérent actif et continuerait à participer à nos différentes manifestations.
After the end of the AGM, M. le Maire said a few words of appreciation of Le Pont a Sion and its role in the area. He ended in English with, ”We love you” (which was greatly appreciated!). A la fin de l’Assemblée Gérénale, Monsieur le Maire nous a gratifié de quelques mots d’appréciation sur le Pont à Sion et son rôle dans la région, et a terminé en anglais par “we love you” (mots très appréciés!…).
Kir and abundant aperitifs followed, before a more formal and delicious buffet dinner, which was much enjoyed and enlivened by not a little singing! Ensuite, l’apéritif et de nombreux amuse-bouches suivirent, avant un délicieux et copieux buffet campagnard, comme toujours très joyeux et animé par quelques chansons!!!…