Events

Here is a summary of recent and upcoming events.

TRIEL TRIP JUNE 2026

Four day trip to our twinning town

We had a delightful to visit to our Friends in Triel from  4th – 7th of June 2026.  We travelled by Eurostar via Paris and accommodation was provided by our host families in Triel.

Our hosts arranged a great programme, including a trip to the fabulous Chateau de Chantilly, including an Equestrian show in the Great Stables.  There was an official welcome ceremony and group meal at a local restaurant. 
 
We had final day in Paris, before our train back to London. Many of us took the opportunity to see some of the sights, including the wonderful Notre-Dame cathedral, which was re-opened in 2024 after the devastating fire in 2019.
 
Planning will begin in due course for the return visit of our friends to the UK – most likely in 2028, due to some other commitments next year.
 
You can see some photos from our trip here.

 

 
BOULOGNE TRIP SEPTEMBER 2025

Trip to Boulogne using Le Shuttle

As we were unable to arrange a trip to Triel in 2025, we decided instead to go to Boulogne for one night, using LeShuttle.  Seven of us went on the trip in September and we had a great time in this lovely town. We walked around the walls, visited the castle and its museum, the cathedral and its vast crypt, and walked along the huge beach. A selection of photos from the trip are shown in the gallery – click here to see these.
SUMMER GARDEN PARTY

Garden party in August 2026

We held a delightful summer garden party at Elaine and David Crutchley’s house on 22 August 2026.  
 
We had a good turnout and attendees brought an excellent range of sweet and savoury dishes, and the association provided drinks.  We were very pleased to welcome some new members at the party, which has become an annual event for members.
 
You can see some photos from the event here.
 
 
 
 
 
ANNUAL QUIZ!

Annual Quiz Night on 24th April 2026

We held our most recent Quiz Night on Friday 24th April 2026 at 7:30pm at the Leatherhead Institute.  This was a very enjoyable evening, with plentiful wine and cheese, wonderful raffle prizes, and lots of fun.  Look out for the notice of our next quiz.
 
 
LOCAL WALKS

Walks in the local area

Each year, we organise local walks, usually followed by Tea and Cakes.  For example, in 2025 we went on the newly designed Bookham Trails which cover Great and Little Bookham and the old hamlet of Eastwick. We then had tea and cakes at the home of David and Elaine Crutchley, who very kindly hosted the walking group. 

PRACTICE YOUR FRENCH

Conversation group

These are held approximately monthly, at a mutually agreeable day and time.  There is a wide range of french proficiency in the group, so whatever level you are, you will be very welcome.

FILMS

French film outings

We organise regular trips to see French films (with sub-titles).  For example, in January 2025, ten of us went to the Ciné Lumière at the French Institute in London to see the 2006 film, Marie Antoinette.  

We also host french films at a member’s home – for example, we have watched the 2005 Oscar-nominated film, Les Choristes and “Le Comte de Monte Christo”. We usually watch the films in French with English subtitles, which is a good way to practice your French in a relaxed atmosphere with some delicious nibbles.   

We expect the next Film night to be in Autumn 2027.