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…
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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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
About Us
Apropos AIPB Bienvenue sur le site des Amitiés Internationales du Pays de Boussac. AIPB a été créée en octobre 2009 avec l’objectif d’encourager l’échange culturel entre les résidents français du Pays de Boussac et les anglophones de plus en plus…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
Theatre Betete
From one of our members, La Glabhouille: The season of entertainment has not yet resumed, however we propose an afternoon theatre on Sunday, January 26th at 3 pm in the village hall of Betete. The show is composed of short…
Art Exhibition Boussac
One of our members, Anthony Haigh, has an art exhibition in the Tourist Office in Boussac until the end of February 2020. Tony told us; Since retiring in 2011 I have taken up the pens and brushes again and have…
English Films in Boussac Cinema
Great news for all the English speaking people in Boussac. The Mairie in Boussac have just announced that they will be showing two films in English with subtitles in French at the cinema in Boussac as listed below: - Le…
Chants de Noël 2019
A wonderful evening to start the Christmas season with carols and readings in French and English. Une soirée merveilleuse pour commencer la saison de Noël avec des chants de Noël et des lectures en français et en anglais. …
Pédimagic project – Update
In June 2019 AIPB donated €700 to the Pédimagic project in the hospital at Montlucon. On Thursday 5 December we were invited to the hospital to see the progress along with some of the other associations who also made donations.…
Unapei Foyer L’Etoile – Donation
On Thursday 28 November, we were able to present the cheque for our donation to Unapei Pays d'Allier. They are extremely happy and grateful for the donation, which will enable them to continue the restoration of a new communal room for…
Rock ‘n Beaujolais – Photos
Une belle soirée de musique, de danse et de Beaujolais Nouveau !... Read More...
Rock ‘n Beaujolais
Merci à Ginette de la Montagne pour cet article... La soirée Rock'N Beaujolais, organisée par le Lions Club de Boussac et Amitiés Internationales au Pays de Boussac, soirée dont tous les bénéfices seront donnés en faveur du Téléthon, se déroulera…
Boussac Brocante
A huge thank you to all of our cake makers and helpers for today’s cake stall. A profit of 353€ which will be donated to SPA Creuse to help the animals Wendy Collier Parker co-President
L’école Clugnat / Clugnat School
Another special day for AIPB to be thanked for their donation. This time it was for the school in Clugnat who were also in need of sports equipment for the children. The school has three classes and has over 50…
