ADANC: French run Line Dance Association located in Brettes (16) The English contact is: Ted Martin
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Amitie Internationale: To promote integration between the French and neighbours from other countries. The President is Mr Ron Merrett. Tel: 05 49 48 12 39. Contact the Office de Tourisme Cantonal, 1 place d'Armes, l'Isle Jourdain (86).
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Anglo Franco Circle: To promote intercultural exchanges between the French and English communities of Poitou-Charentes. Relaxed small groups with the aim of improving their spoken English or French. At Domaine des Gillardieres, Gouex (86). Contacts: Charles or Guy.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 05 49 91 35 24 / 06 75 69 66 69 Fax: 05 49 48 68 45

Angouleme Cricket Club: Young multi-ethnic club playing in the SW League. Players helpers and scorers welcomed. For information contact Joe Larter
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Association Anglaise - Civray: Association formed for English people living in the Civray area. Contact: Philip Sleigh
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Association Chungfu - Taiji and Qi Gong: Based nears Saintes, ACF is a non-profit making Association offering teaching in Chinese health promoting exercise systems, suitable for all ages, and physical conditions. Contact: Mark Atkinson
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Association de l'I.S.L.E.: Association formed at l'Isle Jourdain to encourage links between French and British residents and to help with learning both languages. At 15, Place d'Armes, l'Isle Jourdain (86).
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Association for Twinning Angouleme and Foreign Towns: Twin with Bury in UK and Hoffman Estates in USA. President: Mr Jacques Leroussaud at 2 ave de Cognac, Angouleme (16).
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Association for Twinning Marans and Barrow Upon Soar: Twin cities Marans, Charente Maritime and Barrow-Upon-Soar in UK. Contact: Christine Le Moigne at 38 rue de la Greve, 17230 Marans.
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Association Franco Anglaise: Association devoted to promoting cultural and social links between English and French people in the Royan area.
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Association La Porte Ouverte (Open Door): Support and counselling within Poitou-Charentes for people suffering from the effects of long term illness, family crises, bereavement, addiction and loneliness. Drop-in centre at 18, rue Pierre Pestureau, Civray (86), on Wednesdays 10:00- 12:00.
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Association Les Amis Solitaires: Social club open to single people who wish to meet and make new friends. Based at Les Adjots (16). Contact: Jenny Higgins
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Association of French as a Foreign Language of Poitiers: Organising excursions to discover history, architecture, economy and sightseeing. Helping to discover a region which associates tradition and modern technology. Discover French gastronomy. Outdoor activities: hiking and other activities.
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Atout Coeur, The success of "Franco-British" encounters: Dating agency based 4 ruelle St Pierre, Loudun (86) . Call Dominique Villette, a human relationship advisor for help and advice.
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AVF Parthenay: Branch of the Accueil des Villes Francaise which welcomes newcomers and promotes activities including walks and English/French conversation. At Maison des Associations, rue Blaise Pascal, Parthenay (79).
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AVF Saintes: Association helping newcomers in Saintes by organising different friendly activities: classes of French as a foreign language, English, Spanish, Italian, dance, choir, drama, walks, Scrabble, bike riding. At Centre Prosper Merimee, Saintes (17).
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Charente Labour Party Group: Contact Secretary Eric L Green. A point of contact for Labour Party members and supporters in the Charente/Charente Maritime. Regular meetings of members of the group. Opportunity for discussion of Labour Party policies in the UK and internationally.
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Cite Scolaire Grand-Air - British Section: British section parents' association of the College-Lycee Grand Air in La Baule (44). Contact: Alain Bariou.
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Civray Performing Arts Group: Choir and drama group meeting every Wednesday behind the Mairie at Civray (86). Contact: Heather Rathbone
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Club Franco-Britannique: Association promoting cultual exchanges between British and French people. Meets in Cognac (16) every Tuesday evening at the Couvent des Recollets in the pedestrian precinct from 18:30 to 20:00. Contact: Madame Monique Babin.
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Entente Internationale du Pays Civraisien: Association covering Charroux, Civray, Couhe and Gencay encouraging French and English-speaking people to meet, co-operate, inform and have fun. Contact: Jeanne Livingstone (press and communications).
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Expat-Singles: Online dating agency for expatriate Anglophones.
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Get Together: A group of about 200 families living in or around Deux-Sevres with the aim to provide social support and get-togethers for English speakers in the area. Various events give the opportunity to meet and help each other. Contact: Carol Andrews.
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International Tourist Association in Deux Sevres: Created in June 2004, its purpose is to contribute to the development of tourism in Deux Sevres by improving communication, promoting the department, helping to understand French administration, being aware of tourist attractions.
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Jay Jay's Line Dancing Association: Weekly beginners/intermediate line dancing class. Relaxed and fun. Boots and cowboy hats not required! Every Tuesday from 14:00 to 16:00 at the Salle de Fetes in Les Alleuds (79).
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L'association Centre Bienvenue a Cresse: Association at 15 rue du Chemin Vert, Cresse (17) offering a drop in centre every Monday morning between 10:00 and 12:00. Advice for those suffering from long term illness and their carers. Also there is an English library. Contact: Maureen Harrison
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Nous & You: Association Franco-Britannique in Poitou-Charentes. Contact: Maurice Izambard. Address: BP 19, Matha (17).
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Pays de Gatine: Government body who have an office charged with helping English speakers integrate into the Gatine community. They are located at: 46 Boulevard Edgar Quinet. Contact: Julia Salvat
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Royal Air Force Association Sud-Ouest Branch: The association is open to all serving and former members of the Royal Air Force and Free French Air Force personnel and anyone interested in aviation. Contact Beryl Dennett. RAFA Sud Ouest France, Le Perail, 17250, Beurlay.
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St Aulaye Cricket: St Aulaye Cricket is a thriving Anglo-French club based on the border of the Dordogne and Charente. Both Juniors and Seniors play all the year around. There is an artificial wicket, so no spiked cricket shoes; surface is coconut matting on concrete.
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St Jean d'Angely Woman's Group: Group meeting informally every month near St-Jean-d'Angely (17). New members welcomed. Contact: Barbara Young or Stevie Sheldon
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The Sud Ouest Players: Amateur association in Jonzac (17) dedicated to performing comic opera in English. Contact: Bill Gilliham.
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