Gascogne Ladies Club (GLC): September lunch

Bonjour Ladies,

We hope that you are having an excellent summer and enjoyed one of our special summer programme events: The BBQ, Picnic and walks have all been very successful and well received by all who attended. Thank you for your support, we hope that our summer programme will be repeated next year.

Invitation to the next lunch

In order to continue with the theme of summer, we have arranged for the next lunch to be at the

Auberge La Baquere (Preneron)

on Tuesday 18th September

Please note that this is a week later than normal. We have selected this venue to try and capture the last rays of summer, as they have a very large covered terrace and should be able to accommodate us outdoors and also you were very positive about the last meal at this location. We hope that you can join us for a late summer lunch and the sun will continue to shine for us.

Please can you complete the form below to register your interest or to register your apologies.

September registration form

September Meal

Please book early avoid disappointment and then we can ensure there is a place for everyone, and by 31st August at the latest. As usual, I will send the list of attendees next week.

The cost of the meal €18, which is really good value for the quality of food, attention and service that we receive. We look forward to seeing you at this lunch and welcoming you from 12:00.

Our host and chef, Thibault Lagoutte has proposed the following menu , which we hope that you will find interesting as it offers some different menu choices. Thibault looks forward to welcoming us to his venue.

Menu a 18€

Cocktail de bienvenue et canapés

Tartare de légumes croquantes aux herbes du jardin et citron vert

(crunchy vegetables with herbs of the garden and limes)

Dos de cabillaud rôti, artichauts et tomates confites

(roast cod, artichokes and tomato confit)

Souris d’agneau braisée, risotto de lentilles et épeautre

(Braised lamb shank with risotto of lentils and spelt)

Soupe de fruits rouges au Floc de Gascogne

(red fruit soup)

Vins et café inclus

The LLC Committee look forward to welcoming you to luncheon in the last of the summer sun with your friends.

Details of booking

The deadline for booking is Friday 29^th August, but the numbers may need to be capped at 50. Therefore, please book early, using the booking form to express your choice of main course.
If you miss this deadline, I will have some flexibility until Monday 3^rd September provided a cap has not been reached
Please book early
Please send me an email by responding to this or email lunchclubgascogne@gmail.com if you are having problems with this form or feel that it has not worked (you should receive a notification when it has been sent). If you need help, I will manually add you to the list.
The cost is 18€ including a welcome cocktail, wine and coffee
I will send a list of attendees next week, before the final deadline.
Please bring your cheque for 18€, made payable to “Ladies Lunch Club de l’Armagnac” or cash in an envelope marked with your name. Your assistance in this is much appreciated as it helps to speed up the booking in process
Important note : You will be charged if you cancel after Saturday 15^th September.

LLC Dates for your diaries

Next lunch Tuesday 9^th October at the Hotel le Commerce in Condom. We have an interesting menu and this is a chance to move to the North of the Gers.
Friday 7^th September 10km walk around the pretty hill top village of Blaziert. Meet at 10:00. Contact Denise Parker if you are interested in this walk or joining the group or email lunchclubgascogne@gmail.com
Wednesday 12^th September repeat of last month’s successful walk to Sabazan. An easy 7 km circular walk to this pretty village which dominates the valley of the Midour, with views of the Pyrenees. Contact Denise Parker if you are interested in this walk or joining the group or email lunchclubgascogne@gmail.com
Talking shop, the book club and gardening activities will be sent in the next email.

Members notice board

Vide Maison 25^th / 26^th August and 1^st/2^nd September (10:00 to 18:00). One of our members, Brenda Hollingsworth is moving to a smaller house. She will be selling furniture, paintings, brocante, china, glass, etc. At Couderle, Castillon Debats, 32190. Tel 0562 58 00 57. Please also contact her if you are interested in a set of Encyclopedia Britannica year

Vagabond Theatre Company production, Playhouse Creatures, on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th September at the Salle de la Comedie in Lectoure, starting at 1800.

Written in 1993 by April di Angelis, it tells the story of the first actresses (famously including Nell Gwynn) who were allowed to perform on stage after the Restoration. Having real females in the roles, instead of boys, caused a sensation and attracted predatory interest from the Harvey Weinsteins of the day in the shape of the aristocracy. Bawdy, irreverent and funny, this play has been performed worldwide for 25 years and now finds itself very topical, given the recent scandals in Hollywood and elsewhere. No need to pay in advance but reservations essential, just drop a line to floyd.lucy@googlemail.com. (A resume of the play is available in French and can be emailed in advance.)