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FRIDAY JUNE 19th at 8.30pm PROTESTANT CHURCH in ROYAN

SATURDAY June 20th at 5pm at St SORNIN

AMICI, an 18-voice choir from Suffolk, is paying its third visit to the area this June. The Protestant Church in Royan is in the town centre, not far from Notre-Dame Church!. The programme will include religious works (including a mass by the Spanish composer Padilla) as well as madrigals, African chants, Gershwin's "Summer Time" and a Beatles song. Entrance is free and everyone is welcome.

The Church in St Sornin is just off the Saintes to Marennes road, after Le Gua.. The main work in this concert will be a performance of the Four-part Mass by Byrd, as well as some negro spirituals and motets. Entrance again is free and will be followed by refreshments on the village green.

After leaving St Sornin the choir will be heading for La Rochelle where they will be giving two concerts the following day as part of the town's celebration of La Fete de la Musique.

AMICI's conductor, Adrian Knott, is a former conductor of the European Choir based in Brussels. He's bilingual so French friends will feel at home at these concerts!

Is there anybody out there in Charente Maritime?

I know that there are a number of you that enjoy going to quiz nights.

By way of something a little different I have decided to include a daily interactive quiz. Who knows it may improve your general knowledge and turn you into a "Formidable Egghead"?

New questions will appear each day, and everyone can compare scores at the link throughout the day. Try to answer questions quickly, because the quizzes are timed. The best cumulative scores at the end of the month go into the hall of fame. See you there!

To play the game you can either click here or on the link in the left hand column.

Bridge at JONZAC

Every Thursday and Friday

Weekly bridge at the Club, Rue Ruibet Gatineau, JONZAC on Thursdays at 20:15 and Fridays at 14:00.

For more information telephone: 05 46 48 11 99.

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English and French books can be exchanged at Le Doublon, Lorignac at anytime during opening hours. Monday 17:00-23:00 and Wednesday to Sunday from 11:00-23:00.

For more information telephone Alan Cramley: 05 46 04 58 26 or e-mail: alancramley@aol.com

Every Tuesday and Friday

Departing from Place du 8 Mai, Jonzac at 14:00.

A 5-7km walk on Tuesdays and a 8-9km walk on Fridays.

For more information telephone: 05 46 48 01 60.

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I have now added some links to the websites of some of the theatres and cinemas in the region. These are listed in the left-hand column.

If you have details of any more please let me have them and I'll update the list.

Thank you.

I have added a link to the tourist information website. This link can be found in the left hand column.

You will notice that this blog is slowly evolving and I'd be very grateful if you have any ideas for things you'd like to see included.

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