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Occâsiaons (Events)
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Occâsiaons (Events)
Events calendar 2018
Notes on the calendar:
The timetable is subject to change. If you are in any doubt or would like to check the latest details, contact us on 07839 10 62 84 / info@language.gg
Unless stated otherwise, entry is FREE to all events listed here.
If you would like to attend any of these events but have transport problems, please call us on 747264 as we would like to help if we can.
Please note that all of these events are attended at your own risk. Guernsey Language Commission / Guernsey Museums is not liable for any injury caused.
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January 2018 |
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Friday 26 January | Métivier Night | Torteval Church Hall | 7pm onwards | Join us for this celebration of Guernsey language in poetry and song. Bring a dish and we'll eat supper together at 7.30ish. (Métivier was a Guernsey poet who was dubbed the Guernsey Burns by Victor Hugo). Entry is free. There'll be a bar with hot and cold drinks. |
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February |
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Thursday 22 February | Speed Patois | Les Douvres (back room) | From 7.30pm | A social 'serai' (evening gathering) for anyone wishing to practice or speak the language. All levels welcome. Please feel free to buy your drink at the bar and join us in the back room. |
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March |
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| Thursday 22 March | Guernsey French Eisteddfod | Forest School | 4.30 (children) & 6.45 (adults) | Everyone is welcome to come along and watch the participants. See Eisteddfod website for timings: http://www.guernseyeisteddfod.com/guernseyfrench |
Saturday 24 March | Pure Patois | Cobo Community Centre | 2pm | An opportunity for speakers who consider themselves 'fluent' to come together and chat. This is not a teaching session. Tea and coffee provided. |
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April |
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| Saturday 14 & Saturday 21 April | Guernsey language taster workshops | Guille-Allès library | 10.00-12.00 | Learn some of Guernsey's fascinating language from the beginning. Both sessions are the same and booking is essential: janmarquis@suremail.gg or 07781 166 606. The price is £8 per session. |
| Thursday 19 April | Speed Patois | Les Douvres back room | 7.30pm onwards | A social 'serai' (evening gathering) for anyone wishing to practice or speak the language. All levels welcome. Please feel free to buy your drink at the bar and join us in the back room. |
Friday 27 April | La Ribotrie | St Martins Parish Hall | Doors open 6.15. Bring a picnic to eat at 6.30. Music, song & dance from 7.30pm. | Everyone is welcome at this celebration of Guernsey culture. It's free entry and people are invited to bring their own picnic to eat together at 6.30pm. There'll be a bar where you can order your drinks in Guernesiais (with guidance provided!) The dancing is not a performance, but for joining in with (akin to the Celtic Ceilidh or Breton Fest-Noz). No dancing experience is necessary - help is given, it's all good fun and great for keeping fit. |
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May |
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| Saturday 19 May | Tour of the Golden Guernsey Goats | Les Sages | TBC - call 747264 | Come along and find out about the fascinating Guernsey Golden goats at Les Sages. Peter Girard will treat us to a tour in Guernésiais and we might even see a kid or two if we're lucky! There will also be cheese tasting and an opportunity to purchase goat products. Many thanks to Peter Girard for kindly hosting. Booking is essential - please call Jo on 747264 or email Josephine.dowding@gov.gg and she will advise about parking. There is a charge of £5 per person. |
| Saturday 26 May | Pure Patois | Cobo Community Centre | 2pm | An opportunity for speakers who consider themselves 'fluent' to come together and chat. This is not a teaching session. Tea and coffee provided. |
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June |
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| Saturday 23 June | La Fête Normande | Market Square | 11.00-12.00 and then 14.00-17.00 | This is a celebration of Norman culture which takes place every year in either Normandy, Jersey or Guernsey. It's Guernsey's turn in 2018 and there'll be traditional costumes, dances, songs and readings. |
Thursday 28 June | Speed Patois | Les Douvres back room | 7.30pm | A social 'serai' (evening gathering) for anyone wishing to practice or speak the language. All levels welcome. Please feel free to buy your drink at the bar and join us in the back room. |
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July |
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Saturday 28 July | Pure Patois | Cobo Community Centre | 2pm | An opportunity for speakers who consider themselves 'fluent' to come together and chat. This is not a teaching session. Tea and coffee provided. |
August |
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| Wednesday 15 & Thursday 16 August | The West Show | L'Eree Aerodrome | www.thewestshow.com | This traditional fair celebrates Guernsey culture and traditions, including the language. |
| Thursday 30 August | Speed Patois | Les Douvres back room | 7.30pm onwards | A social 'serai' (evening gathering) for anyone wishing to practice or speak the language. All levels welcome. Please feel free to buy your drink at the bar and join us in the back room. |
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September |
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Saturday 29 September | Pure Patois | Cobo Community Centre | 2pm | An opportunity for speakers who consider themselves 'fluent' to come together and chat. This is not a teaching session. Tea and coffee provided. |
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October |
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Thursday 25 October | Speed Patois | Les Douvres back room | 7.30pm onwards | A social 'serai' (evening gathering) for anyone wishing to practice or speak the language. All levels welcome. Please feel free to buy your drink at the bar and join us in the back room. |
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November |
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| Friday 16 November | Ribotrie | Torteval Church Hall | 7.30pm | A social evening with music, dance, song & opportunities to practice your Guernésiais. In partnership with L'Assembllaie d'Guernésiais. Free entry. |
| Saturday 24 November | Pure Patois | Cobo Community Centre | 2pm | An opportunity for speakers who consider themselves 'fluent' to come together and chat. This is not a teaching session. Tea and coffee provided. |
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December |
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| Saturday 8 December | La Longue Veille | St Martins Parish Hall | 6pm - 9pm | A Guernsey evening of seasonal games, crafts, food and drink for children and families. To include an appearance from Father Christmas and a nativity in Guernésiais. In partnership with L'Assembllaie d'Guernésiais. Booking is essential - please call 747264 or email info@language.gg. |
