Australian Club, Live Jazz - Every Mon in Sept: from 20h for the "meet the locals and fellow Australians". Nick Laletin 06 71 02 67 73 - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Riviera Comedy Club: John Gordillo, Nick Revell, Geoff Norcott
Sun Sept 5 - 20h: Fusion (Stars 'N' Bars), Monaco;
Mon Sept 6 -  20h: Morrison's, Cannes;
Tues Sept 7 - 19h30 & 22h: The Hop Store, Antibes;
Wed Sept 8 - 20h: Akathor, Nice.
06 71 49 82 02 - www.therivieracomedyclub.com

Ensemble Vocal Syrinx - Wed Sept 8, Cros de Cagnes: 20h. Rehearsals start again after our summer break. We're always looking to recruit new singers (especially tenors and basses) and anyone interested can call me on 06 24 66 82 52 or e-mail me at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it and check out the website ensemblevocalsyrinx.com.

Cannes International Boat Show - 8 to 13 Sept

British Association Nice Branch, Lunch - Tues Sept 14, Nice: Contact Frances for further details on 04 93 24 84 90 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

AMIAC, Lunch - Wed Sept 15, Villeneuve-Loubet: at Le grand Large beach Restaurant. To reserve please ring John Bailey 04 93 65 00 58.

VIAC, Lunch - Wed Sept 15: at 12 noon in  Le Jardin Gourmande, a restaurant in Le Lavandou, which is close to Rayol Canadel,  followed by a guided tour of the beautiful Gardens. For more information and to book, contact our Treasurer, Arvid Fahlskog, tel. 04 94 47 83 63, email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Cannes English Bookshop, Peter Mayle Book Signing - Sat Sept 18: 14h30-16h30. The only signing in France of Peter’s new book "The Vintage Caper" at the Cannes English Bookshop (11 rue Bivouac Napoléon). 04 93 99 40 08 - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

MND Fundraising at the "Regattes Royales" - Sept 20-25, Cannes: 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  www.jennygreenchallenge.org and show your support for this incredibly brave lady.

Association Niçoise Chine Horizon, Fete Lunaire - Thurs Sept 23, Nice: 18h. Video & Chinese poetry readng. 20h: dinner and folk dance at Restaurant Le Sully (Place Garibaldi and rue Catherine Ségurane). Salmon terrine, curry chicken & Thai rice, glass of wine and dessert €28 to €30. 04 93 80 31 09 - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it - www.chinehorizon.com

British Association, Late Summer Craft Fair - Sat Sept  25, Valbonne: 11h-15h. Brittain's Restaurant (Car Park). Arts & Crafts by local residents - painting, jewellery, books by local authors, raffle etc to help raise funds for the British Association of the Alpes Maritimes. For further details or if you would like to rent a stall yourself as we still have a few places left, call Allison 0662721453 / 0492940585 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

International Club of the Riviera, Golf - Sat Sept 25, Valbonne: ICR Texas Scramble Golf Tournament at Victoria Golf Club. 04 93 7211 89 - www.internationalclub.fr

Democrats Abroad, Talk - Sun Sept 26, Nice: 15h30. By American political analyst & author Steven Hill on US political reform at Holy Trinity Nice (11 rue de la  Buffa). Voter registration help will be available for all US citizens attending the talk in anticipation of the vital American mid-term elections on November 2nd, 2010. Vincent Sottile 04 93 09 08 96 - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   –  www.democratsabroad.org/group/france-riviera