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RivieraReporter: RT @lci: Les Français lassés par l'ouverture à gauche. http://bit.ly/bROqg5 10 hours ago from Tweetie for Mac
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FRENCH RIVIERA NEWS FOR VISITORS, RESIDENTS AND EXPATS

 Fish & Chips Quiz Night at Brittain’s Restaurant, Valbonne, Fri Sept 10 at 7pm. [More]

The only signing in France of Peter Mayle's new book "The Vintage Caper" at the Cannes English Bookshop. Sat Sept 18 at 14h30

MND Fundraising at the "Regattes Royales" in Cannes. Sept 20-25
Local resident Jenny Green was last year diagnosed with SLA (aka MND, Motor Neurone Disease) and is now determined to increase public awareness into this terrible illness. In the first step of a series of challenges to raise funds for research into MND, Jenny is taking part in the "Regattes Royales". Look for her at the helm of her Dragon, crewed by husband Malcolm and close friend Martin. Please visit jennygreenchallenge.org and show your support for this incredibly brave lady.
 
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