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Programme of events 2026-27

From September to July, we run a full calendar of events celebrating French and Francophone culture — perfect whether you’re a confident French speaker or simply curious about France and the wider Francophone world.

Main Programme

Our Main Programme features monthly talks on French culture, society and geography, alongside regular social gatherings. It’s a great way to learn something new each month while meeting fellow Francophiles.

Fringe Programme

For a more relaxed way to get involved, our Fringe Programme includes guided walks, share-a-song evenings, language workshops and games afternoons, hosted at various venues around the area.

Annual French Film Screening

Once a year, we host a French film screening at Broadway Cinema — a firm favourite in our events calendar.

Speak French If You Like

Whatever the event, you’re always welcome to practise your French — no pressure, just an open invitation for those who’d like to.

Get in Touch

Have a question or want to book your place at an event? Contact us — we’d love to hear from you.

Join the Nottingham Anglo-French Society

All events of the main programme will take place in St Mary’s Church Hall, Wollaton Hall Drive, Nottingham, NG8 1AF. 

Talks will be offered in person and on zoom. They will start at 7:30 p.m. You are most welcome to arrive by 7pm to have a drink and mingle!

DATELIEUTITRES DES CONFÉRENCES/ ACTIVITÉSINTERVENANT.E.S
Samedi 12 septembre 2026, 14 heures à 16 heuresRestaurant French Living, 27 King Street, NottinghamAprès-midi chansonsJon Marsden, Maryse Wright
Du jeudi 24 septembre au jeudi 1er octobre 2026Visite organisée de Bordeaux Saint-Emilion, Visites des vignobles et dégustations de vinsAnnick Lesaulnier, Keerthi Galappatty
Vendredi 25 septembre 2026, 19 heures 30 à 21 heures 30St Mary's Church HallSoirée d’accueil (présentiel) Présentation, activités brise-glace et jeux organisés, boissons et choses à grignoterPhil Drabble et membres du comité
Samedi 10 octobre 2026, 14 heures à 16 heuresRestaurant French Living, 27 King Street, NottinghamAprès-midi jeux de sociétéJon Marsden, Phil Drabble, Maryse Wright
Vendredi 16 octobre, 19 heures 30 à 21 heures 30St Mary’s Church Hall et sur Zoom"La Chartreuse, pas seulement une liqueur"Thierry Viennois
Samedi 17 octobre 2026 (de 10 heures à midi)Chez Annick et KeerthiAtelier-discussionThierry Viennois
Vendredi 13 novembre 2026, 19 heures 30 à 21 heures 30St Mary's Church Hall et sur zoom"La France d'Outre-Mer"Mike Townsend
Samedi 21 novembre 2026, matinA préciserAtelier linguistique 1Clare St Lawrence et Phil Drabble
Vendredi 4 décembre 2026, 19 heures 30 à 21 heures 30St Mary’s Church Hall(Supplément à payer)Phil Drabble et membres du comité
Vendredi 15 janvier 2027, de 19 heures 30 à 21 heures 30St Mary’s Church Hall et sur ZoomGalette des rois + "Hughes Aufray et Francis Cabrel revisitent Bob Dylan"Vincent Raymond-Barker
Samedi 30 janvier 2027A préciserDégustation de vinsNicola Kidd
Vendredi 19 février 2027, de 19 heures 30 à 21 heures 30St Mary’s Church Hall et sur Zoom"L'élection présidentielle: la France va-t-elle vraiment basculer à l'extrême-droite?"Paul Smith
Samedi 27 février 2027A préciserAtelier de fabrication de croissantsAnnick Lesaulnier, Keerthi Galappatty
Mercredi 3 mars 2027French Living Restaurant, 27 King Street, NottinghamRepas annuelMaryse Wright
Samedi 13 mars 2027A préciserAtelier linguistique 2Clare St Lawrence, Phil Drabble
Vendredi 19 mars 2027, de 19 heures 30 à 21 heures 30St Mary's Church Hall et sur zoom"Le canal du Midi à vélo: Toulouse, Narbonne, Carcassonne, Agde et Sète"Peter Prowse
Samedi 3 avril 2027, de 13 heures 30 à 16 heuresAvocafe, NG7 1RRVisite guidée en français autour de LentonJonathan Wickens
Samedi 10 avril 2027, de 14 heures à 16 heuresHomemade Café, NottinghamDictéeMaryse Wright
A préciserBroadway cinemaSortie cinémaAnnick Lesaulnier, Professor Martin O' Shaughnessy
Vendredi 23 avril 2027, 19 heures 30 à 21 heures 30St Mary’s Church Hall et sur Zoom"Restant soi-même en devenant autre: un siècle d'adaptation par la diaspora arménienne dans la vallée du Rhone"Clare St Lawrence
Vendredi 7 mai 2027, 19 heures 30 à 21 heures 30St Mary’s Church Hall et sur Zoom"La Belgique à la loupe"Phil Drabble
Samedi 8 mai 2027, après-midiA préciserPétanquePhil Drabble
Vendredi 21 mai 2027, 19 heures 30 à 21 heures 30St Mary's Church Hall et sur zoom"10 femmes fortes"Brigitte Thibaut
Samedi 22 mai 2027, de 10 heures à midiChez Annick et KeerthiAtelier linguistiqueBrigitte Thibaut
Samedi 5 juin 2027A préciserMarche d'orientationRobin Dutt
Vendredi 11 juin 2027, de 19 heures 30 à 21 heures 30St Mary's Church Hall et sur zoom"Colette: un monstre sacré de la littérature qui n'a pas fini d'impressionner"Maryse Wright
Samedi 19 juin 2027MansfieldBalade découverteSarah Spurry
Juillet 2027AGMPhil Drabble

La rentrée en chansons!

Saturday 12th September, 2-4pm, French Living Restaurant, NG1 2AY

NAFS 2026-27 programme kicks off with an afternoon of songs at French Living!

Cartoon of silhouettes and blank coloured speech bubbles

Soirée d'accueil

Friday 25th September, 7.30-9.30pm, St Mary's Church Hall, NG8 1AF

A welcome evening for members and non-members, with refreshments, wine and plenty of French fun!

Après-midi jeux de société

Saturday 10th October, 2-4pm, French Living Restaurant, NG1 2AY

Please go to the following link https://frenchliving.co.uk/nafs-jeux-de-societe/ to register and reserve your goûter !

Thierry Viennois: "La Chartreuse: pas seulement une liqueur"

Friday 16th October, 7.30-9.30pm, St Mary's Church Hall, NG8 1AF

Don't miss the first talk of the 2026-27 season, all about le Massif de la Chartreuse, the gem of the Alps!

A diverse group of seven people gathered around a wooden table inside a cozy, sunlit Parisian-style café for a French conversation group. They are smiling, laughing, and actively gesturing while speaking. On the table are coffee cups, small bowls of snacks, open notebooks with pens, a tiny French flag, and a small sign that reads "PARLONS FRANÇAIS! French Conversation Group." Through the large glass window behind them, a bustling Paris street is visible, featuring a traditional boulangerie and a café named "Café Le Chat Noir."

Atelier-discussion animé par Thierry Viennois

Saturday 17th October, 10 to 12 noon, chez Annickeerthi, supplément à payer

An excellent opportunity to practise your French in a small group with the warm hospitality of Annick and Keerthi.

Mike Townsend: "La France d'outremer"

Friday 13th November, 7.30 to 9.30pm, St Mary's Church Hall, NG8 1AF

Escape mainland France and discover fascinating aspects of less familiar Francophone cultures.

A blackboard with 'Parlez-vous français?' wrtten on it

Atelier Linguistique 1

Saturday 21st November, 10am-12 noon, Beeston Library, NG9 1AE

A chance to improve your oral skills in these parallel workshops run by Phil and Clare.

People holding hands in a circle dancing

Fête de Noël

Saturday 4th December, 7.30-9.30pm, St Mary's Church Hall, NG8 1AF

Join us for an evening of dancing to traditional French folk music at St Mary's Hall to celebrate Christmas.

Phil porte la couronne - Phil King of the Galette

Vincent Raymond-Barker: Conférence musicale

Friday 15 January, 7.30-9.30pm, St Mary's Church Hall, NG8 1AF

Vincent's talk "Hughes Aufray et Francis Cabrel revisitent Bob Dylan", along with a celebration of la Fête de la Galette des Rois.

Dégustation de Vins

Saturday 30th January, time and location to be confirmed

A French wine-tasting session offered by Nicola Kidd. Let your tastebuds come into their own!

Paul Smith: L'élection présidentielle

Friday 19th February, 7.30-9.30pm, St Mary's Church Hall, NF8 1AF

The question dividing France in 2027: La France va-t-elle basculer à l'extrême-droite?

3 or 4 croissants on a board

Croissant making

Saturday 27th February, chez Annick et Keerthi, time to be confirmed. Photo credit: Anna Redenica -Unsplash

Annick will guide us through the delicate process of making our own croissants.

A blackboard with 'Parlez-vous français?' wrtten on it

Atelier Linguistique 2

Saturday 13th March, 10am-12 noon, venue to be confirmed

A chance to improve your oral skills in these parallel workshops for intermediate French speakers, run by Phil and Clare

Peter Prowse: Le Canal du Midi à vélo

Friday 19th March, 2027, 7.30-9.30pm, St Mary's Church Hall, NF8 1AF

Peter presents his 150 km cycle from Toulouse to Sète, and sings a few songs related to the region.

People posing by gates in front of Lenton war memorial

Walk with Jonathan

Saturday 3rd April 2027, 1.30-4.00pm, meet at Avocafé; NG7 1RR

Another chance to catch Jonathan's popular tour of Lenton from last year.

Black background with "Tous prets pour la dictee!" written in white

Dictée with Maryse

Saturday 10th April, 2-4pm, Homemade Café. NG5 2BU

Another chance to improve our French spelling! Maryse puts us through our paces.

Piles of spices in an oriental-looking shop

Clare St Lawrence: Restant soi-même en devenant autre

Friday 23rd April, 7.30-9.30pm, St Mary's Church Hall, NF8 1AF

A look at a lesser-known immigrant community in France: the Armenians, and their diaspora in the Rhône Valley.

Photo of Hercule Poirot at his desk looking through a magnifying glass

Phil Drabble: La Belgique à la loupe

Friday 7th May, 7.30-9.30pm, St Mary's Church Hall, NF8 1AF

Phil invites you, in the style of the great Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, to join him in taking a closer look at this country.

Man squatting with petanque ball in hand, looking ahead

Pétanque afternoon

Saturday 8th May, 2-4pm, Nottingham Pétanque Club, NG5 3HU

Come and join us for a game of pétanque at the Nottingham Pétanque Club. No expertise required and it's a lot of fun.

2 golden sculptures of women presenting to the public

Brigitte Thibaud: Les Dix Femmes Fortes

Friday 21st May, 7.30-9.30pm, St Mary's Church Hall, NF8 1AF

A fascinating talk that will present ten strong women from different times and walks of life, all pioneers in their own way.

Marche d'Orientation

Saturday 5th June, time and venue to be confirmed

Robin will teach us the basics of Orienteering and then let us put our new knowledge into practice.

sketch of writing desk , word Colette written above

Maryse Wright: Colette

Friday 11th June, 7.30-9.30pm, St Mary's Church Hall, NF8 1AF

Un monstre sacré de la littérature qui n'a pas fini d'impressionner

Balade à Mansfield

Saturday 19th June, time and venue to be confirmed

Our walk will follow the River Maun as it meanders through Mansfield, linking three green spaces together.

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