The sun had gone in but I went for a walk anyway.  Wrapped up against a strange easterly wind which had been blowing for about 2 days, I tramped through the woods.  In amongst the cistus and the heathers there were wonderful peaty and piney smells, damp and fresh.  Lots of buds too.  Not a pretty nature walk but, even so, one which was quite new to me.  Now that our movements are restricted, I appreciate all the more having had all day to get lost, lingering to touch soft young pine cones and leaning down to smell the yellow flowers of a prickly gorse.

The Vins de Femmes on Saturday 7 March was a great success.  This was a new event, organised by 12 vineyards, all of them with lady winegrowers.  It was held at the Chateau de L’Ou near Villeneuve de la Raho.

A strong tramontane was blowing as we made our way to the Chateau to set up our stand inside the entrance, but neither this nor the threat of coronavirus put anyone off coming.  The event was to raise funds for CSF and the ladies were expecting around 200 attendees.

In fact, much to everyone’s delight, nearly 1,000 people came through the door!!  It was a superb evening with music, food, a talk on wine tasting, a “thank you” from our President and a few words from the President of La Ligue 66 about our partnership………oh, and some wine tasting!

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Saturday 6th June CAUS 66  L’Université de la Santé, Perpignan      

We are pleased to announce that this week CSF signed the convention with CAUS66 – Maison des Usagers.  This is a big step forward for us in the P-O.

The Maison des Usagers is a group of organisations throughout France which brings together under one roof all the patient associations for all sorts of illnesses.  They also interact with the hospitals and clinics.

To be signed up with them means greater accessibility for CSF.  They can support CSF and we can support them. Have a look at the CAUS66 website and you’ll see that we are in good company

As an Association Member, CSF is entitled to a stand at the CAUS 66 3ème Université de la Santé which takes place on Saturday 6th June at Place du Souvenir Francais et Allees Maillot in Perpignan, near the Palais des Congrès.

It’s a day of conferences and events and all the Associations, including CSF of course, will have a stand.

We very much hope that you will come along, especially as it’s our first time at this convention.  Let Maggie know if you are coming, preferably before 10th April, and let her know whether you would like lunch which is €10.

Also, if you feel you would like to help on the stand, we would of course be very grateful. Maggie’s email is sud-po@cancersupportfrance.org.

Sunday 7th June Vide Grenier St Cyprien

As far as we know, this large vide grenier, organised by La Ligue, will go ahead.  We normally have a couple of tables and it’s very well attended.  If you have any good quality bric-a-brac or nearly new gifts which you would like to donate, please keep them aside for now.  We’ll have more news on this next month.

Thursday 10th September Activity for Life Maureillas

We are looking forward to doing our Walk for Life again this year. We have still not been able to confirm the date with the Mairie at Mareillas.  This is largely due to the local elections and, straight after that, the cancellation of all council meetings!  Bear with us though.

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