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Military Music in Boussac

join us for a 2 hour spectacular show The 1st National Meeting of Military Music in BOUSSAC is part of a long tradition of musical events organized by our Battery Band since 1948. It is a great pleasure for all the members of the Batterie-Fanfare des Sapeurs-Pompiers de Boussac, Musique Officielle des Sapeurs-Pompiers de la…
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30 June 2017

A fantastic evening was enjoyed by all, for the launch of the tourist season at the Château de Boussac and the opening of the exhibition: On display were the Tapestries of Dom Robert and The Sculptures of Eric Dubois and this was followed by a Concert performed by The Ladies Pop in the Orangerie, the evening was organised by…
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In Pictures

A fantastic evening of music was enjoyed by hundreds of people in Boussac on the evening of Saturday 24 June 2017. The images below say it all… Une fantastique soirée de musique a été appréciée par des centaines de personnes à Boussac dans la soirée du samedi 24 juin 2017. Les images ci-dessous disent tout …
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Rock n’ fish and chips The Rock n’ fish and chips event held in Boussac on Saturday 20 May was very successful, more than 150 people enjoyed the live Rock n’ Roll music performed by ‘Lets Go’, accompanied with a dinner of English fish and chips and mushy peas, expertly cooked by Micheal and his team.…
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VE Day, Liberation Day Parade 2017

A great honour again today for the AIPB to be asked to participate in the VE Day / Liberation Day in Boussac. Another truly memorable event. The speech made by General Pichon (retired) can be read here.
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AIPB Donation to AGIR

AGIR is a community centre for local living and creating social links, the association works primarily in the areas of popular education and solidarity. AGIR was formed in 1995 and covers the area of Combraille-en-Marche (from the north of Bousac to Aubusson), it offers integration workshops, assistance with learning traffic regulations, computer initiation, and since January,…
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AIPB Donation to Phoenix

This year the AIPB were able to make two donations, the first was to the Phoenix Association. Cette année l’AIPB, avons pu faire deux dons, le premier a été à la Phoenix Association. Lire l’article en français. When Richard and Sheelagh Johnson crossed the English Channel in 1990 to begin a new life in France;…
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Café Franglais, Boussac

Select the article language The Café Franglais Boussac is organised by AIPB for its members and the community to help improve their French or English speech and to further their understanding of the French and English cultures. The Café meets each Wednesday at the Maison des Associations in Boussac from 18.30 until 20.00. Members can come…
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Chants de Noël – 2016

Some memories from a lovely evening at the Carol Service in Boussac last night. Quelques souvenirs d’une belle soirée au Chants de Noël à Boussac hier soir.
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Remembrance Day 2016

It was an honour and privilege to lay the poppy wreath at today’s armistice ceremony in Boussac on behalf of my Father Leonard Burritt. At the pot d’amitié in the Mairie afterwards General Pichon said some kind words about my Father who was there on the first morning of the D-Day landings, 6th June 1944, on…
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Dolly Frenchies in Boussac 2016

A big THANK YOU to the Dolly Frenchies and DJ ANIMENFETE who entertained us in Boussac last night. It was a fantastic evening, great entertainment and a great audience. A big THANK YOU also to the AIPB members who worked on the bar, keeping the drinks flowing until late in the evening. Un grand MERCI…
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Salon des Talents

A massive thank you to all our cake bakers and helpers who made yesterday’s event, le Salon des Talents in Boussac, such a success. We made well over 300€ to donate to our charities in 2016.(Final total to be verified by our treasurer). Our tearoom in the entrance foyer of the hall provided a good…
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PARISH FAIR AT PRÉBENOÎT ABBEY

Select the article language A great day was had by all at the abbey yesterday. The ever popular AIPB English cake stall was bursting with delicious cakes, scones and the always popular English Breakfast Marmalade, expertly made by Alan. Despite having just received a five course lunch the crowds still flocked in and bought cakes to…
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Fête de la Musique – 2016

A fantastic evening was had by all, the audience, the musicians and the AIPB. A massive THANK YOU to the musicians who entertained us on Saturday night in Boussac at la fête de la musique (Soleils en Confettis, Georgie Calladine, Johnny Gray, Pressplay and Unpinned Grenades). The best one yet! We couldn’t have done it without all the hard…
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Château de Boussac – Exhibitions 2016

Every summer, at The Château in Boussac , there are various exhibitions held. These can be seen in the reception halls of the Château. The 2 current exhibitions are: * The Tapestries of Georges Chazaud, an artist of la Creuse. Who created many diverse tapestries that were woven in Aubusson. Pictures of which can be…
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La Galerie Boussac – exhibitions 2016

Des expositions à “La Galerie”, rue du Docteur Gaumet, à Boussac (map) This summer The Galerie ( rue du Docteur Gaumet) in Boussac is pleased to have 2 exhibitions : 1 Chantal Chirac présente des CARTONS DE TAPISSERIESd’ Aubusson et Sandra Hanekom des TABLEAUX dont le thème est la Femmes, les légendes et mythes autour de…
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2016 Nominated Charities

A unanimous vote at the AIPB Annual General Meeting on May 21, 2016 decided on the following two charities who will receive donations dependent upon the profits made during 2016. AGIR – an association which helps to give training to unemployed people in the area to assist them to find work. Phoenix – an association which helps distressed…
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Joyeux Noël / Merry Christmas

Nous souhaitons à tous nos membres, sympathisants et amis un très joyeux Noël et nos meilleurs vœux pour la nouvelle année. We would like to wish all our members, supporters and friends a very Merry Christmas and best wishes for the New Year.
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AIPB dans les journaux / AIPB in the newspapers

Articles récents dans La Montagne. Recent articles in La Montagne.
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Chants de Noël / Christmas Carols

Vendredi dernier, nous avons célébré ensemble les fêtes de fin d’année, avec des chants de Noël et des lectures en français et en anglais. Merci à tous nos bénévoles qui ont lu, servi de délicieuses pâtisseries et du vin chaud, ainsi qu’à la chorale de Bussières-Saint-Georges et à nos musiciens. Un merci tout particulier à…
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Café Franglais

Nous vous rappelons que le Café Franglais est terminé pour cette année. Nous reprendrons le mercredi 7 janvier 2026 à 18 h. Nous sommes impatients de vous accueillir à nouveau. A reminder that Café Franglais has finished for this year. We restart on Wednesday 7th January 2026 at 6pm. We look forward to welcoming you…
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Chants de Noël / Carol Service

Vendredi 12 Décembre. 19h30. Église Sainte-Anne Boussac. Venez chanter avec nous et déguster un verre de vin chaud après le concert. Friday 12th December. St Anne’s Church, Boussac. 7.30pm. Please join us to sing, and enjoy a glass of vin chaud with us afterwards.
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Café Franglais Portes Ouvertes / Open Evening

Mercredi 10/12/25. 18h. Maison des Associations Boussac. N’oubliez pas d’apporter quelque chose à partager ! Remember to bring something to share!
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Don – AFMTéléthon / Donation – AFMTéléthon

Un immense merci à nos boulangers et bénévoles qui ont récolté la somme exceptionnelle de 442 € aujourd’hui au Marché du Téléthon. Un effort formidable pour une cause louable.A huge thank you to our bakers and volunteers who raised an excellent 442€ today at the Marché du Téléthon. A wonderful effort for a worthy cause.
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Événements à venir / Upcoming Events

Rappel des événements auxquels l’AIPB participera au cours des deux prochaines semaines. A reminder of the events that are taking place over the next couple of weeks that the AIPB are involved in. Samedi 6 décembre – Marché du Téléthon. Place H. de Ville. De 9 h à 16 h. Saturday 6th December – Marche…
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Rock N’ Beaujolais

Après une soirée couronnée de succès, le montant total récolté s’élève à 1948,18 €, soit le meilleur résultat jamais obtenu ! Une merveilleuse collaboration entre l’AIPB et le Lions Club a permis de reverser cette somme fantastique au Téléthon. Un grand merci à Fingers pour nous avoir divertis pendant plus de trois heures, ainsi qu’aux…
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La fin d’une époque / The end of an era

Aujourd’hui marque un événement majeur pour l’association, puisque nos deux coprésidentes, Pascale Dagard et Marj Morrow, prennent leur retraite. Nous leur sommes très reconnaissants pour les nombreuses années qu’elles ont consacrées à l’association et à la communauté de Boussac dans son ensemble. Nous savons qu’elles continueront toutes deux à soutenir l’AIPB et nous leur souhaitons…

