Monte-Carlo Magic Stars - 1 to 5 October 2008, Monaco: Princess Grace Theatre: Monte-Carlo Magic Stars - Tel. 93 25 32 27

AMIAC Lunch, - 8 Oct, Nice: at Michelin starred Restaurant l’Univers in Nice, a “goumet” experience. Reserve with Doug on 04 92 97 50 72.

International Trade Fair - 11 to 19 October 2008, Monaco: Espace Fontvieille: 20th Monaco International Trade Fair. The meeting place for bargains and fun entertainment organised by the Promocom Group - Tel. 97 98 50 00.

MIPCOM 2008- Oct 13-17, Cannes: MIPCOM 2008

Sportel'2008 - 20 to 23 October 2008, Monaco: Monday 20th to Thursday 23rd October at the Grimaldi Forum, Monaco: Sportel'2008: 19th International sport, television and new media meeting - Tel. 93 30 20 32.20

Financial Seminar, 29 Oct, Le Muy: Independent Financial Adviser, Mike Lorimer, in conjunction with the British Association of the Var, will be holding a Financial Seminar in the brand new conference centre at the Domain St Endreol at Le Muy on Wednesday, 29th October 2008.  For full details and reservations contact Mike Lorimer on 04 93 74 73 35 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . More information here.

International Womens Club of the Riviera - 29 Oct, Valbonne : IWCR Fashion Show, "Le Pré des Arts" (Salle des Fête de Valbonne).  www.iwcr.org, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

British Chamber of Commerce Event - 30 Oct, Sophia: Novotel. All about Pax and Tax in France. www.bccriviera.com, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

MIKE LORIMER SARL, FINANCIAL PLANNING SEMINAR

Mike Lorimer, a member of the Spectrum IFA Group, will be holding a Financial Seminar, in conjunction with the British Association of the Var, at the new Conference facility of the Les Domaines Saint Endreol at Route de Bagnolis-en-Foret, 83920 La Motte-en-Provence on Wednesday, 29th October, registration form 09:00.

Judy Mansfield, Head of Business Development for the currency specialists First Rate FX will show you how to can save €1,000 per year when transferring your UK pension into France.

Lisa Rowe, European Director of Sales for Goodhealth International will show us which the best Health System is for you now if you live or are planning to live in France

We will also you how best to insulate your financial wealth when you live in or thinking of moving to France

Following on from last years successful seminar, Alan Lawrence, Head of European Marketing for Blackrock International will review the benefits of Protected Funds during these volatile financial markets.

Mark Elliott, Director from Blackrock International will present a comprehensive Financial Market Overview

The presentations were followed by wine and canapés, when the visitors can relax and ask questions to all the respected speakers.

For more information on this event please contact Mike Lorimer on 04 93 74 73 35 or via e-mail at   This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

POPPY  APPEAL

The June/July edition of the Reporter referred to the importance of supporting ex-service people and their families who are in need of help. Now that Rememberance Day, 11th November, is approaching we remind our readers of the part played by the Royal British Legion in providing this support.

The Legion is now approaching its 90th Anniversary. It was originally founded to care for those disabled and distressed ex-servicemen who were in urgent need after the First World War and were insufficiently provided for by the government. This need has continued ever since for casualties from the Second World War, the Falklands, Kuwait and now Iraq and Afghanistan.

Today the Royal British Legion provides retirement homes, advice, financial assistance and loans to needy ex-service people. If there were no further casualties – highly unlikely in our unstable world – this assistance would still be required until 2070. The funds for all this are raised principally from the annual Poppy Appeal and donations.

Poppies and Collection boxes will be available from the latter part of October in prominent locations such as Anglican churches in Nice, Cannes and St. Raphael and places frequented by English speaking residents. You can also send donations directly by contacting This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Please give generously to this most worthy cause.