DLCI 2022 Magazines - August
2022
August
Just loving the heat !!!
NEWS AND VIEWS FROM THE PRESIDENT
Some of you will know that we are hosting a family wedding in August – my daughter and her fiancé are getting married here in France, with a significant number of their family and friends attending the ceremony (travel issues and covid permitting ……) As you can imagine I am very busy so this message from me will be a shorter one than usual.
All membership renewals should now be made and we have received your suggestions for our annual donations to local charities. Our new Secretary-elect, Jackie Colgate, has begun preparing your AGM mailing which you will receive later in August.
Other dates for your diary:
Thursday 25 August – Les Marronniers, Lanquais – please join us for a light summer lunch at this popular restaurant, probably our last al fresco lunch this year. All details are on the website and the magazine.
Thursday 15 September – a reminder of our Gala lunch at the Salle des Châteaux at La Tour des Vents, Monbazillac. We would love a good turnout to celebrate DLCI’s 36th anniversary! You are encouraged to book online on the Members Only area of the website, but please get in touch with Isla if you have problems doing this.
Wednesday 28 September – AGM. This will take place at the Salle Jean Barthe in Bergerac and NOT the Orangerie.
Tuesday 11 October – the return of the Grand DLCI Quiz at the Salle des Fêtes in Creysse! Organised by members Pat and Basil Sansom and assisted by our newest committee member, Liz Davies, full information will be on the website from 21st August. In the meantime, please think about getting together your team of six or the Organisers can assist with making up a team of six from couples/individuals.
We wish a warm welcome to Liz, and I am grateful to all the Committee members for their continued support and hard work on your behalf.
Finally, please note that the magazine will be incorporated into our DLCI website from the 1st September and will appear on the 1st of every month as the magazine does now.
Enjoy the sunshine!
Kathy
OUR NEW BANK DETAILS ARE GIVEN BELOW
BNP PARIBAS
IBAN FR76 3000 4007 1200 0102 7370 112
BIC BNPAFRPPXXX
Their address is :-
Centre Jules Ferry, 5 Place Jules Ferry, 24100, Bergerac
WELCOME TO OUR NEW RECRUIT FOR THE COMMITTEE - LIZ DAVIES
I took early retirement and moved to France 12 years ago. Having explored many parts of the country, the Dordogne was always my favourite area. In my previous life, I qualified as a nurse in the 1970s and specialized in operating theatre work. I then moved into Reproductive Healthcare and spent the last 25 years of my working life with Marie Stopes International.
As much as I loved my career, I confess to enjoying retirement even more, There is something very liberating about not having your social life confined to weekends. I enjoy many activities here, including being part of a quiz team, a book club and now DLCI; I actually joined three years ago, but of course Covid intervened and prevented many activities. I also assist in organizing, and participating in, events for various animal charities in the area
I was very pleased to be invited on to the DLCI committee and hope to be able to make a valuable contribution in the future
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Thursday 25th August
LUNCH AT LES MARRONNIERS,
2, route de vallee, LANQUAIS
To be held on the lovely shaded terrace outside
25 € per person including wine and coffee, Partner or guest most welcome
11.45 for 12 noon
Payment to be made on the day directly to the restaurant.
MENU
Tarte aux tomates d’ete
Roti de Boeuf mayonnaise
avec salade et frites
Salade de fruits frais
¼ carafe de vin et cafe
Please inform us of any dietary requirements as soon as possible.
No shows or cancellations with less than I weeks notice will be charged the full price.
Booking can be made directly on the website by clicking on the link below
https://dlci.weebly.com/les-marronniers---25th-august.html
If you need any assistance or would like more information please contact Teresa at
DLCIEvents100@gmail.com
ANNIVERSARY GALA LUNCH
Salle des Chateaux, Tour Des Vent, Monbazillac
Thursday 15th September
Bookings can be made at https://dlci.weebly.com/dlci-and-dogs-anniversary-gala-lunch.html
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Salle Jean Barthe, Bergerac on Wednesday 28 September
NB Not at the Orangerie
No formal lunch will be arranged but there are many venues to choose from including the Bistro d’En Face which is very close.
GRAND DLCI QUIZ
Salle des Fêtes in Creysse
Tuesday 11 October (early evening)
Teams of six – either your own team or one formed by Pat and Basil from individuals/couples. Everyone is very welcome
1st prize 12 bottles of wine (6 sparkling, 3 red and 3 white
2nd prize 6 bottles sparkling wine
3rd prize 6 bottles wine (3 red, 3 white)
4 Spot prizes in rounds 2,4,6 & 8
All details to follow on the website from 21st August.
AUGUST BIRTHDAYS
Florence Astarie
JULY’S EVENTS
Lunch at La Closerie de la Beyne on 15th July
Review by
Maggie Fitzgerald
On a glorious, sunny day a number of us were able to enjoy a delightful lunch at La Closerie de la Beyne. We ate on a lovely, shaded terrace with a view of a swimming pool, which made some of us wish we had come with a swimming costume. As always at La Closerie the meal was delicious and perfect for the hot weather.
A joy of these lunches is meeting new people and swapping cooking and gardening tips as well as ‘life tips’ and sharing our enjoyment of life in France. However, if we thought that we were a world away from the trials and tribulations of world events, our speaker gave us a different perspective with a talk about her life and work with the National Organisation for Women in the USA and activism in the cause of women’s rights. Nancy Dawson gave an interesting and thought provoking talk which also covered the current state of women’s rights, most especially in the USA given recent Supreme Court decisions. She patiently answered questions and sparked some lively discussions. We were particularly grateful that Nancy was able to conclude on a note of optimism for the future.
DLCI / DOGS ANNIVERSARY GALA LUNCH
will be held at
Salle des Chateaux at the Tour des Vents Monbazillac
on Thursday 15th September 2022 at 12 noon
under the direction of
Michelin starred chef Damien Fagette
who will be in charge of our lunch on the day
The above event has been organised to mark the 36th and 35th anniversaries respectively of our organisations, both of which were founded by Jennifer de Chabaneix, whose original vision was to bring together women who had relocated to this area of France to offer them friendship and support. As is the case today, this was achieved through the creation of an interesting and varied social programme, including lively monthly lunches held in a variety of different restaurants. Most of the activities we undertake are regarded as fundraising opportunities and we continue to support three different charities annually. Our colleagues in DOGS run their association slightly differently, and this purportedly came into being because the ladies of the household were off to attend DLCI events, leaving the menfolk at home, perhaps feeling they were missing out!
We are delighted to be able to invite you to attend the above anniversary Gala lunch to help us to celebrate this milestone (which has been on hold because of the pandemic) and which will help us to forge closer links with our colleagues in DOGS.
The cost of the lunch will be 37€ per person and payment should be with us by 31st August at the latest as the restaurant will be paid for the booking in advance.
We would encourage members to pay by online direct bank transfer to the DLCI using your name and Sept Gala as the reference.
When completing the bank transfer online, please remember we are now with BNP Paribas and NOT La Banque Postale,
If you feel more comfortable paying by cheque, please contact Isla for further details at DLCISecretary@gmail.com
In order to make a reservation, please go to the website : https://dlci.weebly.com/dlci-and-dogs-anniversary-gala-lunch.html
Your booking will be received and automatically confirmed.
If you need assistance, please email ISLA at DLCISecretary@gmail.com
MENU
KIR ET CANAPÉS
oOo
AMUSE BOUCHE
oOo
SALADE DE TOMATES MOZZARELLA, PESTO ROQUETTE ET COPEAUX DE PARMESAN
TOMATO MOZZARELLA SALAD, ARUGULA PESTO AND PARMESAN SHAVINGS
oOo
CROUSTILLION DE SAUMON MI-FUMÉ, FINE RATATOUILLE, COULIS DE CRESSON
CRISPY SEMI-SMOKED SALMON, FINE RATATOUILLE, WATERCRESS COULIS
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CHEESECAKE AUX FRAISES D'ICI, BASILLAC ET SORBET PLEIN FRUITS
CHEESCAKE WITH LOCAL STRAWBERRIES, BASIL AND FULL FRUIT SORBET
oOo
VIN ROUGE, BLANC OU ROSE INCLUS
oOo
CAFÉ (OU DE THÉ) INCLUS
Please note that anyone with an allergy or intolerance to any of the above should notify Isla immediately and an alternative will be requested.
We look forward to welcoming as many of you as possible to help us to celebrate our joint DLCI/DOGS commemoration lunch and to remember with gratitude the great work Jennifer did in establishing our two organisations.
Isla Cathcart
DLCISecretary@gmail.com
GARDENING IN FRANCE
By CHRISTINE LEES
Chris is on holiday this month but will be returning to us in September
DORDOGNE LADIES BOOK CLUB
This month’s excerpt is from
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
Chosen by Dawn Kidd
“I am glad it cannot happen twice, the fever of first love. For it is a fever, and a burden, too, whatever the poets may say. They are not brave, the days when we are twenty-one. They are full of little cowardices, little fears without foundation, and one is so easily bruised, so swiftly wounded, one falls to the first barbed word. To-day, wrapped in the complacent armour of approaching middle age, the infinitesimal pricks of day by day brush one but lightly and are soon forgotten, but then--how a careless word would linger, becoming a fiery stigma, and how a look, a glance over a shoulder, branded themselves as things eternal. A denial heralded the thrice crowing of a cock, and an insincerity was like the kiss of Judas. The adult mind can lie with untroubled conscience and a gay composure, but in those days even a small deception scoured the tongue, lashing one against the stake itself.”
If you are already a Facebook user, you can join-in discussions on the 'Dordogne Ladies Book Club' private group. On there you will find notices, reviews of personal reading, plus any monthly choice of book & the subsequent joint reviews etc.
Just follow this link to the group and put in a request to join.
DL Book Club Private Group
There is also an ongoing list of books recommended by members, which can be emailed to you periodically on request.
Lastly we will encourage and give all possible help to anyone wishing to start-up a new meeting group, with a few friends, in their area.
For more information please email the DLCI Book Club Coordinator, Sue Morrison
sue.morrison.france@gmail.com
Please see our website for further details
https://dlci.weebly.com/
Monpazier Book Club
The book chosen by the Monpazier meeting to read during July was ‘Winter in Madrid’ by C.J.Sansom. We plan to review it at our next meeting on the afternoon of Tuesday 9th August and post our joint review and score out of ten on the D L Book Club Facebook group. For more information or to join please contact Sue Morrison at:
sue.morrison.france@gmail.com
Sainte Foy Book Club
We will be meeting to discuss our choices on the 8th of August.
Details of our latest reads will be available to view from the first week of August on the DL Book Club Facebook group. For more information please contact
Lin Green at:
Lin.green100@gmail.com
Bergerac Book Club
Our next meeting will be on the 30th August when we will be discussing Bel Canto by Ann Patchett. We will be posting our evaluation and marks out of ten on the DL Book Club Facebook group.
For more information please contact Dawn Kidd at:
Dawn.Kidd24440@gmail.com
Just for fun
Best wishes and take care.
Sue Morrison DLCI Book Club Coordinator
Lin Green Organiser Sainte Foy Book Club
Dawn Kidd Organiser Bergerac Book Club
RECIPE OF THE MONTH
Courgette and Tomato Gratin
Sent in by Carelle Sherwood
If you want to know what to do with all the courgettes and tomatoes you have!
500g Courgettes sliced
400g tomatoes sliced
Small jar of Green Pesto Sauce
4 Tbsp breadcrumbs
25 g grated Cheddar / Comte
1 clove garlic finely chopped
Large pinch of Cayenne pepper
1 tbsp oil
Salt and pepper
Heat oven 180 degrees
Toss Courgette slices in Pesto sauce
Arrange in ovenproof dish with sliced tomatoes and season
Mix together breadcrumbs/ garlic/cayenne/cheese and sprinkle over the top of vegetables
Drizzle with oil and bake for 30 minutes
ART EXHIBITION
Talented artist and member Dana Manier will be exhibiting three of her paintings at ARTQUANTUM of ABSTRACT PAINTING in Chateau de Barriere at VILLAMBLARD, 17kms from Bergerac.
The exhibition runs from August 1st until the 15th and Dana will be there personally to welcome members on Tuesday 4th and Saturday 13th.
PETS CORNER
Chloe, Jem and Archie waiting patiently for their dinner by the kitchen door
Sent in by Jenny McFarlane
Dickie and Dottie
The two newest members of the household
Kittens were going to be Su and Duko - that didn’t work - so we both sat and had a think - quite unproductive - probably due to red wine.
My husband said - have to be
Dick and Liddie - a Yorkshire thing
I said remember we have to give the vet the names - so we thought Dickie and Dottie then.
My parents were Richard and Dorothy - Dick and Dot to all friends and family
Sent in by Helen Anderson
PHOTO REQUEST
We would love to include more of your photos including those for Pets Corner in the next Newsletter. Simply email me at DLCIMagazine@gmail.com (no later than 25th of the month) with the photo and where it is. They will be published in the next months newsletter
LASTLY
Food for thought
PLEASE NOTE
Centralised email address' have been created for DLCI committee members which will automatically forward any emails to the appropriate person in charge.
WELFARE
Isla Cathcart, our Secretary, is also the Welfare Coordinator. Although all members of the committee step in to help out in their area, it is helpful for members to have one name to contact initially. Please contact Isla (in total confidence) at
If you have an accident and need help with transport, errands or some company during convalescence or if you know of another member who is unwell, has a bereavement or you think is going through a difficult patch. We will do all we can to provide support and we will be totally discreet.
DLCI COMMITTEE 2021 / 22
President
Secretary
Treasurer
Membership Secretary
Magazine Editor
Events
Welfare
Secretary Elect
Co-opted Member
Kathy John
Isla Cathcart
Sheila Harrell
Rosemary Copley
Lin Green
Teresa Tildersley
Isla Cathcart
Jackie Colgate
Liz Davies
Information and communications printed in this newsletter are accepted by the Committee in good faith. The DLCI cannot be held responsible for complaints arising from them
All contributions to the newsletter should be sent to Lin Green at DLCIMagazine@gmail.com by the 25th of each month and we hope to have a new monthly issue to you on the 1st of every month to allow you time to plan your calendar.
A BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS CONTRIBUTED TO THIS NEWSLETTER.
PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO CURRENT DATA PROTECTION LAWS THIS DOCUMENT MUST NOT BE SHARED WITH ANYONE WHO IS NOT A CURRENT DLCI MEMBER