07 août 2011

Salut

The Cercle Français de Belfast is one a number of French clubs supported by the Alliance Française de Londres. Our members are people who have a keen interest in all things French and comprise both francophones and francophiles.  We meet on nine or ten occasions during the year – between September and June.  Below you will find details of our programme for 2011 - 2012. 


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Hope to see you at one of our events soon.

A bientôt,  Philip


Programme d’événements  2011-2012



Mardi 18 octobre 2011 à 19.30 heures,

The Dark Horse Coffee House, Commercial Court, Belfast.

Tintin                                                    Brendan STOREY

As Steven Spielberg takes on translating the famous bande dessinée for the big screen we are delighted to welcome Brendan Storey of International Books Dublin, whose bookshop specialises in the distribution of Tintin’s French materials published by Moulinsart.                                                              English



Mercredi 9 novembre 2011 à 19.30 heures,

The Dark Horse Coffee House, Commercial Court, Belfast. 

Résistance                                            
Jim HOLLAND

In this multimedia format, Jim explores aspects of resistance in wartime France including the SOE, the Underground and la résistance san sarme.                                                English / French



Mercredi 7 décembre 2011 à 19.30 heures,

The Dark Horse Coffee House, Commercial Court, Belfast.

Art Nouveau                          Details LATER

Our previous art talks have been among our highest attended events and we think this one will appeal to a wide audience.  We think the venue at the Dark Horse will suit perfectly!                          English



Mercredi 11 janvier 2012 à 19.30 heures,

The Dark Horse Coffee House, Commercial Court, Belfast.

La Fête des Rois et Bal Musette                                      
Vanessa FRANCHETTI

We celebrate New Year, French style with some galettes, crowns and wine.  This time Vanessa organises a Bal Musette wth some demonstrations and plenty of music to get your feet dancing.  English / French



Mercredi 8 février 2012 à 19.30 heures,

Dunmurry Golf Club, Belfast

1000kms: La Loire à vélo et en voiture                       
Claudine McKEOWN

Last year, Claudine’s husband Seamus shared with us his love of cycling and the Tour de France.  This time we hear how the two covered 1000kms in the Loire area à vélo et en voiture.
English / French


Mercredi 7 mars 2012 à 19.30 heures,

The Dark Horse Coffee House, Commercial Court, Belfast.

Calvados                                             
Chris TRACEY
After last year’s dégustation  members thought it would be a good idea to twist our tongues round some Calvados.  More a faits divers than an in depth treatment there will nonetheless be an opportunity to taste or sniff a little, including some from a special bottle kindly donated by Sandra Perry.                                     English / French



Mercredi 18 avril 2012 à 19.30 heures,

Dunmurry Golf Club, Belfast.

Le Mont St Michel
Ray LARGAN

Ray and his wife, Catherine have visited this world heritage site several times and Ray couples some fascinating historical details along with personal anecdotes.                         English



Mercredi 9 mai 2012 à 19.30 heures,

Dunmurry Golf Club, Belfast.

Annual Celebration Dinner                                  

We stay at DGC for another evening of superb food, wine and chat. In keeping with previous years we will have an after-dinner speaker who will share with us their experiences of France and things French.



Mercredi 16 mai 2012 à 19.30 heures,

The Dark Horse Coffee House, Commercial Court, Belfast.

Assemblée générale et actualités en ligne

Our AGM with a difference.  After the formal business of the evening we will go on line to browse French media sites, suggested by members, on a large screen.  This should stimulate conversation!