Le Cercle Français

26 sep – I did it my way - comme d'habitude. 

Peter Prowse performs songs that have seen success in both English and French, and explains how the translations have addressed differences in language rhythms and cultural norms. Prepare to sing along!

 24 oct – Le 9ème art. 

Lou Brimacombe gives her personal reflections on la bédé and its place in French culture, and invites you to share your insights. 

28 nov – La France et l'art : personnages, lieux et influences. 

Annabel Cannon discusses art from the late 19th Century. 

23 jan – Accents et dialectes en France et dans les pays francophones.

 Sabine Martinez investigates the accents and dialects found in the French regions and abroad.  

27 fév – La chanson française. 

Join Arnaud on a musical trip down memory lane, accompanied by some of his favourite examples of this most French of art forms. Come test your listening skills in style! 

27 mars –Un quiz de pub.

 Test your general knowledge and have fun with a team pub quiz hosted by Carol Flett. 

24 avril – Student takeover. 

Some of this year's French A-level students from local schools will give short talks on their A-Level research projects.

22 mai – Ma vie comme professeur de français et auteur.

 Gwen Brookes talks about her life as a Primary School French teacher and the challenges faced when producing her Berthe the Witch storybooks for children learning French or Spanish.  

26 juin – Fête de fin d'année.

 Join us for food, wine, chat and some games. 

Last update: 22 août 2025