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Gordon and Jocelyn Simms will be in the library to talk about the upcoming Litfest to take place in St Clémentin from June 24th – 26th 2016 where you can meet authors, poets and story-tellers…join in debates, reading, writing and performance workshops.

The Litfest? Want to know more?

Don’t miss Lemn Sissay’s appearance on Saturday. This is a truly remarkable event in that he is in demand world-wide as a speaker and yet has agreed to join us on the 25^th June. Workshops include:

Ian Mathie, of the much-praised Africa series. Ian will inspire all those who want to shape real-life encounters into exciting prose.

Festival organiser, Gordon Simms, poet and playwright, suggests exercises for writing and presenting duologues.

Roger Elkin holds a Master class in poetry writing

and Katherine Gallagher offers ‘Masks,’ stimulating our imagination through exploring the concept of disguise.

The programme also includes a wide range of readings & discussions with a variety of authors including Patricia Duncker whose latest novel, Sophie and the Sibyl  is a wonderful evocation of the world of George Eliot. See all our events on:  www.stclementinlitfest.com

We’d  also like to remind you that the Segora writing competitions deadline is 15^th June. For further details visit www.poetryproseandplays.com   Exciting and relevant theme for our vignette this time is ‘Water.’ We are delighted to have Roger Elkin (poetry)& Amanda Hodgkinson (short story) joining Gordon Simms(plays) and Ed Briggs(vignettes) as judge, making our 10^th Segora a  very special competition.

This is a special moment when the community gathers together to talk about everything and anything (…in English of course!) and sips coffee and tea. Coffee House is free and open to all library members. Just drop in, no need to reserve! Coffee house is every Friday except during school holidays.

“Books and Tea” is a monthly meeting for bookworms and tea drinkers. Bring a book you’ve really enjoyed, talk about it and pass it on! The group meets from 2 to 4 at “Les Casse-Croûte de Suzy” 3 rue de l’Espine. No need to sign up, just come and enjoy!

You can sign up to take your TOEIC test here in the library. To sign up please consult the ETS website. Upcoming dates for 2016 May 17th and  June 7th.

Treat yourself to an afternoon of a collective reading of Shakespeare. The activity consists of watching a BBC production on DVD and then reading relative scenes. This is a great activity for lovers of language and fans of the great wit. The activity is free for library members. Please sign up at the front desk.

Amanda Johnson from Spectrum Financial Advisors &Karolyn Chauvigné from Currencies Direct will be present at the ‘Coffee House’ every two months. Should you need any free, friendly advice on any of the following issues they will be present to advise you:

RETIREMENT PLANNING
Forward planning for your retirement can mean the difference between having the reassurance of financial security in later years rather than the worry of wondering how you will cope

INVESTMENTS FOR EXPATS
How do you choose your investments when you are an expatriate? Taking personalised Investment Advice can be vital, especially in the current economic environment, with high inflation and record low interest rates

INHERITANCE TAX PLANNING
Inheritance Tax Planning for expatriates requires careful consideration. At home or abroad your plans to pass any assets in the future to your family will be determined by the place where you live and if you are UK domiciled

CURRENCY EXCHANGE
Currencies Direct is a foreign exchange company, which is fully regulated in the UK (FCA) and in France (AMF). Karolyn will be able to give you invaluable information on how to get the best out of your currency exchange. From just £150 upwards, we can save you between 3 and 5% on bank rates and with no charges at all!

No need to sign up, just stop by and meet Amanda and Karolyn!

This is a special moment when the community gathers together to talk about everything and anything (…in English of course!) and sips coffee and tea. Coffee House is free and open to all library members. Just drop in, no need to reserve! Coffee house is every Friday except during school holidays.

Love those French restaurants? Feel like you need to speak English more but in a relaxed atmosphere? Join this club which schedules a lunch in a great local restaurant. Click here to send an email to the coordinator for more information and the full schedule.

Join us for the last in a series of presentations about other countries and the many existing possibilities for travelling abroad. The last “Explore. Dream. Discover.” is going to be about Armenia. Following the presentation, there will be an open discussion about our expériences in different countries, we can ask questions, share ideas and give advice.

If you are interested in branching out, meeting new international friends, discovering new cultures & countries…. JOIN US on Saturday, May 7th at 4:00! If you have experience traveling and living abroad, COME and SHARE your stories! Listen stories about other countries, cultures, opportunities abroad and ideas! Feel free to invite your friends! No need to reserve…just come and…share your dreams with us!

Treat yourself to an afternoon of a collective reading of Shakespeare. The activity consists of watching a BBC production on DVD and then reading relative scenes. This is a great activity for lovers of language and fans of the great wit. The activity is free for library members. Please sign up at the front desk.