by corinnegibbons1 | Jul 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
Following a very enjoyable international reunion of the Souvenir Normand British, French & Norwegian Sections hosted by our French Section in Argentan, the British Section gathered in the sunny garden of our Chairman, Corinne Gibbons, in Ninfield for our annual...
by corinnegibbons1 | Mar 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
A huge thank you to Jan Black who came back on 17th March to talk to us about this interesting subject. Fortunately, this time she brought no samples ! We were again very grateful to the Emmanuel Centre in Battle for the use of their lovely facilities and look forward...
by admin | Oct 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
How did the Souvenir Normand begin? …. And where, why, when and at whose instigation? Three people figure as ‘fondateurs’ on the Association’s French letter heading: Stanislas, Marquis de le Rochethulonet Grente, the...
by admin | Oct 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
It is society which was founded by two Norman aristocrats in 1896 as a non-political organisation for the furtherance of friendship between people in France, Great Britain, Norway, Denmark, Canada and other countries where the Norman influence has been...
by corinnegibbons1 | Oct 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
Dear Corinne and Friends of the British Section, It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing away of Queen Elizabeth.Our sincerest condolences for you at this time of sorrow. Our hearts and thoughts go to you at this difficult time. Lots of love from your...
by admin | Aug 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Thank you to our President, Josette Vaughan, and David & Tina White for helping me to represent the Souvenir Normand at the lovely memorial service for Margaret Tucker in the beautiful St. George’s Church, Brede today. We learnt so much about this wonderful,...