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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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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 nombreux sur le canton. Nous espérons vous donner l’envie de découvrir l’association un peu plus […]
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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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Exposition de Peinture – Boussac
Après l’exposition à grand succès de sa peinture à l’Office de Tourisme de Boussac en 2021, Christopher CLARKE a été invité à revenir pour faire une autre exposition à LA GALERIE, rue du Docteur Gaumet, Boussac. Chris Clarke, 33 ans, est un anglais actuellement basé aux Pays-Bas, dont la famille vit près de Clugnat dans […]
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Fête de la Musique 2022 – Boussac
la fête de la musique revient cette année encore le samedi 25 juin à partir de 19h00, merci de noter cette date dans vos agendas. fete de la musique is back again this year on Saturday 25 june starting at 19:00, please add the date to your diaries.
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Rock ‘n Fish and Chips report et photos
MERCI La soirée Rock’n Fish and Chips, organisée par les Amitiés Internationales du Pays de Boussac, s’est déroulée dans une ambiance fun et conviviale accompagnée par la musique Rock’n Roll du groupe Let’s Go ; les présidentes, Marjorie Morrow et Pascale Dagard ont rappelé que le but de l’association était d’intégrer toutes les nationalités dans […]
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Hôtel Central – Boussac
Latest news from Hotel Central in Boussac… Dernières nouvelles de l’Hôtel Central à Boussac…
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The Creuse in UK Newspaper
An article from the UK Daily Telegraph 16 April 2022. Un article du Daily Telegraph britannique du 16 avril 2022.
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Visite AIPB à L’usine DAGARD
English text below Photos Bonjour Un des buts principaux de l’association Amitiés INTERNATIONALES DU PAYS DE BOUSSAC c’est de faciliter l’intégration des populations de langue étrangère chez nous ! C’est pourquoi nous organisons ensemble des événements, visites…. pour partager des moments de convivialité; Nous essayons de faire découvrir à tous les richesses de notre coin […]
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Open Garden
Two of our members / Deux de nos membres Le dimanche 12 juin et la mardi 14 juin, nous organisons notre journée jardin ouvert.Horaires du 10h30 au 16h00.Entrée 5€.Tout le monde est le bienvenuLes bénéfices sont reversés aux enfants atteints d’une maladie grave. Les 2 hectares sont en quelque sorte végétalisés de manière ludique en […]
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Rock ‘n Fish & Chips 2022
Rock ‘n Fish & Chips 2022 – book your tickets now. With music by Let’s Go.
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Francis Fowke Jazz Band sur le marché
Etienne Gallitre, one of our members, and his fellow musicians (Francis Fowke, Marie Addolo and Bernard Rispal being unable to attend) played at the Boussac Market to entertain the shoppers. The full story can be seen on La Montagne website Etienne Gallitre, l’un de nos membres, et ses collègues musiciens (Francis Fowke, Marie Addolo et […]
Amitiés Internationales du Pays de Boussac
AIPB – encouraging cultural exchange between the people of Boussac and the English speaking residents in the area.
Amitiés Internationales du Pays de Boussac 