Sep
15
to Sep 17

British Association's Traditional Autumn Trip - Genoa

Welcome to the British Association's Traditional Autumn Trip15–17 September 2026

This year, our destination is Genoa, Italy.

Menton's history is partly Genoese. In the middle of the 13th century, Menton became an important part of the Republic of Genoa and flourished through trade.

It's about time we studied this once so powerful city more closely!

We will take the train via Ventimiglia, and you will need to buy your own ticket in advance. We will let you know which train we are taking around a week before the trip if you would like to travel together. We expect to take a local train from Ventimiglia at around 10:50.

We will stay in a 2–3-star hotel in central Genoa, with breakfast included. During our stay, we will walk or take a local bus, metro or taxi to our activities.

Day of Arrival

On the day of arrival, we will visit one of Genoa's famous palaces and then enjoy dinner together in the evening.

Our Full-Day Excursion

The following morning, we will walk, or take a taxi, to the port and jump on a boat for a full-day excursion to Camogli, the historic Abbey of San Fruttuoso and glamorous Portofino.

Of course, the evening will be spent in another nice restaurant!

Departure Day

On our final day, we will head back to the port for your own exploration.

Take a trip on BIGO, designed by the famous Genoese architect Renzo Piano, and admire the view from above. Alternatively, visit Genoa's famous aquarium, see the ship used in Pirates of the Caribbean at Europe's largest maritime museum, or challenge your taste buds at Eataly, a foodie's heaven where you can buy artisanal foods from all over Italy.

For those who are interested, we will finish with lunch at Eataly.

With a local train ticket, you can travel home whenever you wish.

What's Included

The price includes two nights at the hotel, breakfast, the boat trip and entrance to the palace.

Price: €210 per person in a shared double room
€260 per person in a single room

You can pay me by cash or cheque at the 9 September coffee morning.
Or send a cheque to my address. Email me for details: forsen.helena@telia.com

The number of participants is limited. First come, first served.

Regards,

Helena Forsén
forsen.helena@telia.com

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Sep
16
8:30 AM08:30

BA Trip To Genoa - September 2026

BA trip to Genoa

 mid-September for 2 nights.

As we need to book hotel rooms now and would like to know if you might be interested?

We will take the train via Ventimiglia, and you can buy your own ticket in advance. We will inform you about which train we will take if you want to travel together.

We will stay in a three-star hotel in central Genoa and will walk, take a local bus, or if you want, a taxi to our activities.

On the day of arrival, we will visit one of Genoa´s famous palaces and 

then have dinner together.

The next day we will walk to the port in the morning and jump on a boat that will take us on a full day excursion to glamorous Portofino, the historic Abbey of San Fruttuoso and the picturesque port of Camogli.

Departure day back to the port for your own exploration. Genoa´s famous aquarium, the ship used in “Pirates of the Caribbean” in Europe’s biggest the Marine museum or “Eataly” heaven for the foodie where you can buy artisanal foods from all over Italy.

We will finish with a lunch at Eataly.

Estimated price: 

200 Euro per person for a shared double room, 250 euro for a single room.

Included in the price: hotel with breakfast and the boat trip.

Please send me a preliminary expression of interest if you think his could be something for you to 

forsen.helena@telia.com

No need to reply if you are not interested.

Regards,

Helena Forsén

forsen.helena@telia.com

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Jul
8
11:00 AM11:00

The Great British Celebration!

Do join us on Wednesday. 08. July 2026 at the Palais de l’Europe Menton 11am for our celebration “ENTENTE CORDIALE”

Please arrive by 11am in time to meet and mingle.

You will be served a delicious Aperitif, alcoholic or non-alcoholic and savour a selection of mouth-watering canapes.

12:00 LUNCH
Please take a seat at your allocated table. Starters will be served from the buffet:

Poached Salmon mayonnaise

Sliced cold roast beef

Assortment of petit farcis

Salads: Coleslaw, tomato onion, potato

Bread

Your main course will be served at the table

Filet de St Pierre au safran with seasonal vegetables

Beef Curry Piquant with rice

Dessert
Farandole des fruits

Wine Rose and red ( WE’RE NEVER STINGY !) Water, coffee

13:15pm
British Author, Stephen Clarke, will regale you with his humorous take on the historic rivalry and love affair, between the British and French.

Stephen is based in Paris and has numerous best-sellers under his belt. Including “A Year in the Merde,” “How the French won Waterloo, or think they did.”

See: stephenclarkewriter.com
13:45pm
Dessert and coffee will be served from the buffet

14:15pm
British-Irish singer songwriter, Tim O’Connor. Tim has performed all over the world with greats such as Cat Stevens, Robert Plant, Arty McGlynn
See: timoconnor.co.uk
Tim and Stephen have collaborated producing an album based on British perceptions of living in France. The album will be launched on 8.July at our event.

WHO’S BRAVE ENOUGH TO COME IN A BRITISH OR FRENCH INSPIRED RIG OUT? A PRIZE WILL BE GIVEN TO THE WINNER
15:15pm
Time for a bit of French in the interest of Entente Cordiale.

Our old friend, Bruno Vicaro, will sing some French numbers

PLEASE NOTE: WE MUST VACATE THE HALL BY 16:30PM LATEST !!!

Do let me know, if you and your friends would like to participate in this event. ALLINCLUSIVE PRICE 95€ MEMBERS / 105€ NON-MEMBERS

Transfers to our BNP account, Cheques to British Association, cash at coffee mornings.

Many thanks

Birgitt

Tim and Stephen
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Jun
18
12:00 PM12:00

BA Luncheon - Brasserie Pampérigouste - La Turbie

THURSDAY 18 JUNE 2026
LUNCHEON 12:00

Brasserie Pampérigouste - 17 Pl. Neuve, 06320 La Turbie

The June BA lunch is at the Pamperigous in La Turbie on 18th June at 12.00.  Many of you came to the last lunch there in November and were very impressed.  Hopefully the weather will be better so more of you can take advantage of a visit to our famous trophy.  I understand the views are spectacular although it is a climb.  I am ashamed to say I have still not visited.  It is also market day, which although not huge, is busy so maybe a coffee in the sun,  watching the world go by.

La Turbie is very easy to get to by car and despite the market there should be plenty of parking.

The 11a to La Turbie Marie bus leaves from opposite the top of Monaco train station, at 10.12 and 11.32.  This bus also leaves the Office de Tourism in Monaco (just opposite where the 600 will drop you off) at 10.14 and 11.34.

The menu is as follows, euro 43 for members, 46 for non members.

Coupe de proseco
Pissaladière 

Planche de charcuterie et fromage

Osso buco de dinde avec légume et pomme de terre
Ou
Filet de poisson frais avec légumes et pomme de terre

Tarte tatin avec boule de glace vanille et chantilly

Eau filtrée plate et gazeuse
1/4 de vin 
Café ou thé

Hope to see you there.  Payment can be made by cheque sent to:
BADDELEY, Pont du Faisse, 06440 Peille or by cheque or cash given to one of our committee members at coffee mornings etc or by bank tx.  Details on the website.

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May
29
12:00 PM12:00

BA Luncheon - PortGaravan - May 29th

BA Lunch restaurant Port du Garavan

12.00 – 14.30, Friday May 29th
Nouveau Port de Garavan, 9 Terre Plein Nord, 06500 Menton

The price of this menu is €45 pp members / €48pp non-members

Menu includes water, 1⁄4 Sauvignon wine by the carafe and coffee.

Starter :
Seafood salad with seasonal vegetables

Main dish – choose 1 of 4:
in advance by May 14th to minnispauline@gmail.com

o Ligurian fish fillet (potatoes, cherry tomatoes and olives)

o Pasta with seafood sauce

o Veal with tuna sauce

o Roast meat with potatoes, cherry tomatoes and olives

Dessert:
Limoncello cake + coffee + 1⁄4 carafe of wine + water

Confirm attendance by payment and main dish choice by May 14th:
minnispauline@gmail.com

Payment in advance by transfer or cheque (British Association MENTON)

at Wednesday Coffee morning or mail to MINNIS BRAZIER Villa Passerel.

18 Promenade Marechal Leclerc de Hautecloque, MENTON 06500

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May
27
7:00 PM19:00

English Library - Dramatised Readings

My mates Nick, Andrew and I are members of MIAS (Monaco Ireland Arts Society) and we shall be presenting two  dramatised Readings at the English Library, Menton.

“The Majesty of The Law” by Frank O’Connor and

“The Fur Coat” by Sean O’Faolain

We first performed “The Majesty of The Law,” for HSH Prince Albert, at the Irish Library, Monaco, during Covid.

If you are interested in attending the readings, please let me know. Thank you.

BN

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May
2
6:00 PM18:00

May Soiree Hippy in Gorbio 8pm

A Hippy Evening at Salle Henri Monin. Apparently, it’s less than  4 km from Menton, in direction Gorbio.

Let me know, if you would like to attend and we’ll arrange a table. At the moment, we have 5 members interested.

If car share doesn’t work. An Uber or Bolt will drop you off cheaply and pick you up again.

I would need to let the organisers know one week before the event, if you would like to make up a table. Dressing up in hippy gear might  be fun, but it is not compulsary.

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