Welwyn Anglo-French Twinning

Welwyn Anglo-French Twinning – Forthcoming Events

Friday 8 November. 7:00 for 7:30pm start.

A fascinating talk by Raul Curiel about the Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier.

"Le Corbusier: the most influential architect of the twentieth century?" Raul (retired architect) will give a talk about Swiss-born French architect, Le Corbusier, showing his main works, and his influence on building design in many countries. He is a controversial figure, as he was a leading proponent of brutalist architecture.

Civic Centre Small Hall. Tickets are £12:50, available in advance from Graham Howat (email address grahamhowat1@gmail.com and phone number 07801 747777). After the talk there will be a glass of wine and light refreshments. We will also be holding a raffle. The meeting will end at 10:00pm.

Saturday 14 December

Christmas Lunch

White Hart, Welwyn.

Arrival time: 12h30. Sit-down time: 13h00. Departure time 16h00.

MENU

Starters:
Turkey mulligatawny soup, sourdough.
Wild mushroom mince pie, mushroom gravy, crisp button mushrooms.
Shrimp & king prawn cocktail, sriracha Mary Rose, prawn toast.
Pulled ham hock, set cheddar custard, pineapple, toast.

Mains:
Pork ribeye, pork fat rosti, bacon sprouts, crackling, peppercorn sauce.
Nut roast, beetroot dauphinoise, carrots, sprouts, goats' cheese veloute (V).
Halibut, wild mushrooms, haricot beans, herb & butter ragout, Jerusalem artichoke.
Roast turkey, pigs in blanket, stuffing, roast potatoes, carrots, bacon sprouts, bread sauce, cranberry sauce, gravy.

Desserts:
Plum sorbet, plum liqueur.
The Tilbury figgy toffee pudding, toffee sauce, brandy ice cream.
Colston Bassett Stilton, homemade Christmas cake, honey roast grapes (V).
Chocolate brownie, white chocolate mousse, clementine compote.
A selection of festive ice creams.

The prices are as follows: 2 courses £29.50; 3 courses £36.50.

Please make your menu choices and confirm them to Graham Howat, WAFTA Vice-Chair (email address grahamhowat1@gmail.com and phone number 07801 747777). A £10 per person deposit is requested to secure your booking. Please tell us who you would like to be seated with and ensure we receive your pre-order a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the event. As part of your pre-order please make us aware of any dietary requirements you have.

2025 EVENTS

To be announced soon.

ONGOING EVENTS

French Conversation

We started again in September 2024 with a new approach. Instead of selecting a topic, each participant can choose what to talk about. Have you been on holiday, renovated your house, seen a great film, read a good book, cooked a delicious recipe? We are all agog to hear your news.

Sessions will run from 2:00-4:00pm. See above for dates.