Events

With the constantly changing requirements for social distancing, you are advised to contact the group leader for activities which are posted on our Events Calendar to make sure there are no last-minute cancellations or changes. If you are interested in joining any of our group activities, please visit our Activities Pages  for more information.

Upcoming events

    • 28 Sep 2023
    • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM (CEST)
    • See newsletter for details


    BCWA members love playing bridge so we provide lots of opportunity for you to play with each other!

    If you are a beginner then the Thursday Bridge Group may be the best place to start.  This club is typically hosted at the group leader's home, starting with tea and coffee at 10.30 am and finishing some time after midday. Players typically put 2 euros in the kitty each time they play - when there is enough money in the kitty, players celebrate with an outing to one of the local restaurants!

    Please let the group leader, Mary know, directly if you wish to join her group. Her contact details are in the newsletter.

    For more advanced players, the Monday Bridge Group is a relaxed and friendly group that normally meets at various members' homes in and around Paris. There’s always a tea break with cakes and biscuits but, on special occasions, something stronger is served!

    Contact details for both the Bridge Group leaders can be found in the Monthly Newsletter.

    • 28 Sep 2023
    • 1:30 PM (CEST)
    • See the newsletter for details


    Join us for this very popular game. All levels are played at once but it is fun and we have a chance to chat too. 

    Meeting time 1.30pm

    Place - it is a different members' home each week

    Contact - Sally for more information.


    • 29 Sep 2023
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (CEST)
    • Paris, MVAC


    Yoga sessions are now taking place on Fridays in the MVAC.

    We have a few spare yoga mats for anyone who would like to join us “to see”. It will be slow and gentle yoga. If you are worried that you could not get up off the floor, now is the time to put that right!

    More details can be found in the monthly newsletter. Alternatively, please contact bcwaactivities@gmail.com for more information.


    • 29 Sep 2023
    • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM (CEST)
    • RBL Clubhouse



    We are pleased to welcome all our members for morning coffee at the RBL clubhouse on Friday from 10.30am to 12.30pm. 

    This is also a wonderful opportunity to meet new members and for a BOOK EXCHANGE. Please bring any recent books that you have enjoyed and would like to share with other members.

    • 29 Sep 2023
    • 1:45 PM - 5:00 PM (CEST)
    • 8th arrondissement


    Scrabble is a world-famous 'word-building' game, very popular with BCWA members!

    The BCWA Scrabble group is a particularly chatty and friendly group, having no strict rules!  They use the official Scrabble Dictionary, as well as a list of 2-letter words, while playing.

    The group usually meets on Friday afternoons at an English-style pub in the 8th arrondissement. Come along for a chat and discover some weird and wonderful words!

    If you would like to join this group, please get in touch with the group leader whose contact details can be found in the Monthly Newsletter.

    • 2 Oct 2023
    • 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM


                    

     Join us in us in Part 2 of our walk around "La Nouvelle Athènes" with the possibility of having lunch afterwards.  Full details can be found in the Flash email.



    • 2 Oct 2023
    • 1:30 PM (CEST)
    • See newsletter for details


    BCWA members love playing bridge so we provide lots of opportunity for you to play with each other!

    For more advanced players, the Monday Bridge Group is a relaxed and friendly group that normally meets at various members' homes in and around Paris. There’s always a tea break with cakes and biscuits but, on special occasions, something stronger is served!

    If you are a beginner then the Thursday Bridge Group may be the best place to start.  This club is typically hosted at the group leader's home, starting with tea and coffee at 10.30 am and finishing some time after midday. Players typically put 2 euros in the kitty each time they play - when there is enough money in the kitty, players celebrate with an outing to one of the local restaurants! Please let the group leader, Mary know, directly if you wish to join her group. Her contact details are in the newsletter.

    Contact details for each of the Bridge Group leaders can be found in the Monthly Newsletter.




    • 3 Oct 2023
    • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (CEST)

    Why not take the opportunity to bring in your own lunch and have a chat with fellow BCWA members?

    No need to book.

    • 3 Oct 2023
    • 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM (CEST)
    • See Newsletter for full details


    The Beginners’ French Group usually meets on Tuesday afternoons at 2.30 pm in a café in the 1st district. Classes usually take the form of conversation in French on any topic that participants would like to discuss.

    Please contact Christiane directly for details of the arrangements if you wish to join the Group. Her contact details are in the newsletter.


    • 4 Oct 2023
    • 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM (CEST)
    • Paris

    The Needlecraft group is a joint activity with the Women’s International Club ( Le WIC de Paris), so there are members from both groups. The only “qualifying requirement “ to join is that you bring along some work involving “needles”. This can be any form of sewing, such as patchwork, cross-stitch, embroidery, tapestry work, etc. Knitting or crochet is also welcome as these, of course, also use “needles”.

    At various times, members have been making curtains, altering hems on skirts or trousers, making Christmas decorations...or even working on a Portuguese tapestry carpet!

    The group meets every Wednesday from 1.30 pm till around 5.00 pm, meeting in each other’s homes. Those who wish to can also finish off the day with a gin and tonic. This is a friendly group, keen to welcome new members.

    If you would like to join this group, please get in touch with the group leader, whose details can be found in the Monthly Newsletter.

    • 4 Oct 2023
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (CEST)
    • See Newsletter for full details



    The French/English Conversation Group now meets twice a month on Wednesday afternoons at 2pm. Participants take turns in hosting the meeting in their homes, usually on the first and third Wednesday of the month, although this can change. Please contact the group leader directly (details in the monthly newsletter) to find out the exact date each month.

    Please note that there is a separate group for beginners. The Beginners’ French Group usually meets on Tuesdays at 2pm at different locations. Contact information for this activity can also be found in the Newsletter.


    • 4 Oct 2023
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Place Georges Pompidou

    On the first Wednesday of each month, BCWA members are invited to meet for a drink from 5.00 to 7.00 pm at a café in Place Georges Pompidou, Levallois (metro N° 3 Pont de Levallois).

    All members are welcome, especially newcomers.  Check the Monthly Newsletter for contact details of the group organizer and let her know if you intend to come!

    • 5 Oct 2023
    • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM (CEST)
    • See newsletter for details


    BCWA members love playing bridge so we provide lots of opportunity for you to play with each other!

    If you are a beginner then the Thursday Bridge Group may be the best place to start.  This club is typically hosted at the group leader's home, starting with tea and coffee at 10.30 am and finishing some time after midday. Players typically put 2 euros in the kitty each time they play - when there is enough money in the kitty, players celebrate with an outing to one of the local restaurants!

    Please let the group leader, Mary know, directly if you wish to join her group. Her contact details are in the newsletter.

    For more advanced players, the Monday Bridge Group is a relaxed and friendly group that normally meets at various members' homes in and around Paris. There’s always a tea break with cakes and biscuits but, on special occasions, something stronger is served!

    Contact details for both the Bridge Group leaders can be found in the Monthly Newsletter.

    • 5 Oct 2023
    • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Grand Palais Immersif

    See Flash email for details

    • 5 Oct 2023
    • 1:30 PM (CEST)
    • See the newsletter for details


    Join us for this very popular game. All levels are played at once but it is fun and we have a chance to chat too. 

    Meeting time 1.30pm

    Place - it is a different members' home each week

    Contact - Sally for more information.


    • 6 Oct 2023
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (CEST)
    • Paris, MVAC


    Yoga sessions are now taking place on Fridays in the MVAC.

    We have a few spare yoga mats for anyone who would like to join us “to see”. It will be slow and gentle yoga. If you are worried that you could not get up off the floor, now is the time to put that right!

    More details can be found in the monthly newsletter. Alternatively, please contact bcwaactivities@gmail.com for more information.


    • 6 Oct 2023
    • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM (CEST)
    • RBL Clubhouse



    We are pleased to welcome all our members for morning coffee at the RBL clubhouse on Friday from 10.30am to 12.30pm. 

    This is also a wonderful opportunity to meet new members and for a BOOK EXCHANGE. Please bring any recent books that you have enjoyed and would like to share with other members.

    • 6 Oct 2023
    • 1:45 PM - 5:00 PM (CEST)
    • 8th arrondissement


    Scrabble is a world-famous 'word-building' game, very popular with BCWA members!

    The BCWA Scrabble group is a particularly chatty and friendly group, having no strict rules!  They use the official Scrabble Dictionary, as well as a list of 2-letter words, while playing.

    The group usually meets on Friday afternoons at an English-style pub in the 8th arrondissement. Come along for a chat and discover some weird and wonderful words!

    If you would like to join this group, please get in touch with the group leader whose contact details can be found in the Monthly Newsletter.

    • 9 Oct 2023
    • 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM


                    

    This is a colourful stroll around one of the prettiest areas of Paris.  Come and explore the enchanting lanes around Parc Montsouris.

    Full details in the Newsletter.



    • 9 Oct 2023
    • 1:30 PM (CEST)
    • See newsletter for details


    BCWA members love playing bridge so we provide lots of opportunity for you to play with each other!

    For more advanced players, the Monday Bridge Group is a relaxed and friendly group that normally meets at various members' homes in and around Paris. There’s always a tea break with cakes and biscuits but, on special occasions, something stronger is served!

    If you are a beginner then the Thursday Bridge Group may be the best place to start.  This club is typically hosted at the group leader's home, starting with tea and coffee at 10.30 am and finishing some time after midday. Players typically put 2 euros in the kitty each time they play - when there is enough money in the kitty, players celebrate with an outing to one of the local restaurants! Please let the group leader, Mary know, directly if you wish to join her group. Her contact details are in the newsletter.

    Contact details for each of the Bridge Group leaders can be found in the Monthly Newsletter.




    • 10 Oct 2023
    • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • RBL Clubroom

    What better way to get fit than taking up a bit of exercise with your friends. 

    Don’t worry - we're not going to tire you out  – you get to do it sitting down in the RBL clubroom!

    Please let us know if you would like to take part in these gym sessions. Details are in the monthly Newsletter.

    Alternatively send an email to bcwaactivities@gmail.com and your details will be passed on to the organizer.

    • 10 Oct 2023
    • 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM (CEST)
    • Paris Banlieue



    The West of Paris group typically meets in members' homes on the second Tuesday of each month. Each member of the group, which currently has about a dozen members, is given the opportunity to choose a book in September and then host the discussion group for their chosen book, over a light lunch.  During COVID restrictions, this group has remained very active with regular zoom meetings to discuss books.

    For those of you who are active readers, BCWA also runs two more lively book discussion groups.

    The Paris group is a dynamic group which likes to exchange views on books in various cafés around Paris. Meetings usually take place in the afternoon of the 3rd or 4th Monday of the month.

    The Paris and the Suburbs group normally meets on the second Wednesday of the month, discussing books at members' homes over a light lunch.

    Contact details for each of the 3 book groups can be found in the Monthly Newsletter.
    • 10 Oct 2023
    • 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM (CEST)
    • See Newsletter for full details


    The Beginners’ French Group usually meets on Tuesday afternoons at 2.30 pm in a café in the 1st district. Classes usually take the form of conversation in French on any topic that participants would like to discuss.

    Please contact Christiane directly for details of the arrangements if you wish to join the Group. Her contact details are in the newsletter.


    • 11 Oct 2023
    • 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM (CEST)
    • Paris

    This group normally meets on the second Wednesday of the month, discussing books at members' homes over a light lunch.

    If you would like to come along, please get in touch with the group leader (details in the Monthly Newsletter) who will let you know the meet-up details.

    For those of you who are active readers, BCWA also runs two more lively book discussion groups.

    The Paris group is a dynamic group which likes to exchange views on books in various cafés around Paris. Meetings usually take place in the afternoon of the 3rd or 4th Monday of the month. Exceptionally, this month, our members will be meeting on the second Monday in September.

    The West of Paris group typically meets in members' homes on the second Tuesday of each month. Each member of the group, which currently has about a dozen members, is given the opportunity to choose a book in September and then host the discussion group for their chosen book, over a light lunch.  During COVID restrictions, this group has remained very active with regular zoom meetings to discuss books.

    Contact details for each of the 3 book groups can be found in the Monthly Newsletter.

    • 11 Oct 2023
    • 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM (CEST)
    • Paris

    The Needlecraft group is a joint activity with the Women’s International Club ( Le WIC de Paris), so there are members from both groups. The only “qualifying requirement “ to join is that you bring along some work involving “needles”. This can be any form of sewing, such as patchwork, cross-stitch, embroidery, tapestry work, etc. Knitting or crochet is also welcome as these, of course, also use “needles”.

    At various times, members have been making curtains, altering hems on skirts or trousers, making Christmas decorations...or even working on a Portuguese tapestry carpet!

    The group meets every Wednesday from 1.30 pm till around 5.00 pm, meeting in each other’s homes. Those who wish to can also finish off the day with a gin and tonic. This is a friendly group, keen to welcome new members.

    If you would like to join this group, please get in touch with the group leader, whose details can be found in the Monthly Newsletter.

    • 12 Oct 2023
    • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM (CEST)
    • See newsletter for details


    BCWA members love playing bridge so we provide lots of opportunity for you to play with each other!

    If you are a beginner then the Thursday Bridge Group may be the best place to start.  This club is typically hosted at the group leader's home, starting with tea and coffee at 10.30 am and finishing some time after midday. Players typically put 2 euros in the kitty each time they play - when there is enough money in the kitty, players celebrate with an outing to one of the local restaurants!

    Please let the group leader, Mary know, directly if you wish to join her group. Her contact details are in the newsletter.

    For more advanced players, the Monday Bridge Group is a relaxed and friendly group that normally meets at various members' homes in and around Paris. There’s always a tea break with cakes and biscuits but, on special occasions, something stronger is served!

    Contact details for both the Bridge Group leaders can be found in the Monthly Newsletter.

    • 12 Oct 2023
    • 1:30 PM (CEST)
    • See the newsletter for details


    Join us for this very popular game. All levels are played at once but it is fun and we have a chance to chat too. 

    Meeting time 1.30pm

    Place - it is a different members' home each week

    Contact - Sally for more information.


    • 13 Oct 2023
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (CEST)
    • Paris, MVAC


    Yoga sessions are now taking place on Fridays in the MVAC.

    We have a few spare yoga mats for anyone who would like to join us “to see”. It will be slow and gentle yoga. If you are worried that you could not get up off the floor, now is the time to put that right!

    More details can be found in the monthly newsletter. Alternatively, please contact bcwaactivities@gmail.com for more information.


    • 13 Oct 2023
    • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM (CEST)
    • RBL Clubhouse



    We are pleased to welcome all our members for morning coffee at the RBL clubhouse on Friday from 10.30am to 12.30pm. 

    This is also a wonderful opportunity to meet new members and for a BOOK EXCHANGE. Please bring any recent books that you have enjoyed and would like to share with other members.

    • 13 Oct 2023
    • 1:45 PM - 5:00 PM (CEST)
    • 8th arrondissement


    Scrabble is a world-famous 'word-building' game, very popular with BCWA members!

    The BCWA Scrabble group is a particularly chatty and friendly group, having no strict rules!  They use the official Scrabble Dictionary, as well as a list of 2-letter words, while playing.

    The group usually meets on Friday afternoons at an English-style pub in the 8th arrondissement. Come along for a chat and discover some weird and wonderful words!

    If you would like to join this group, please get in touch with the group leader whose contact details can be found in the Monthly Newsletter.

    • 16 Oct 2023
    • 1:30 PM (CEST)
    • See newsletter for details


    BCWA members love playing bridge so we provide lots of opportunity for you to play with each other!

    For more advanced players, the Monday Bridge Group is a relaxed and friendly group that normally meets at various members' homes in and around Paris. There’s always a tea break with cakes and biscuits but, on special occasions, something stronger is served!

    If you are a beginner then the Thursday Bridge Group may be the best place to start.  This club is typically hosted at the group leader's home, starting with tea and coffee at 10.30 am and finishing some time after midday. Players typically put 2 euros in the kitty each time they play - when there is enough money in the kitty, players celebrate with an outing to one of the local restaurants! Please let the group leader, Mary know, directly if you wish to join her group. Her contact details are in the newsletter.

    Contact details for each of the Bridge Group leaders can be found in the Monthly Newsletter.




    • 16 Oct 2023
    • 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM (CEST)
    • Paris

    The Monday Book Club in Paris is a dynamic group which likes to exchange views on books in various cafés around Paris. Meetings usually take place in the afternoon of the 3rd or 4th Monday of the month.

    If you would like to come along, please get in touch with the group leader (details in the Monthly Newsletter) who will let you know the meet-up details and can confirm the date of the meeting for this month.

    For those of you who are active readers, BCWA also runs two more lively book discussion groups in the suburbs.

    The West of Paris group typically meets in members' homes on the second Tuesday of each month. Each member of the group, which currently has about a dozen members,is given the opportunity to choose a book in September and then host the discussion group for their chosen book, over a light lunch.  During COVID restrictions, this group has remained very active with regular zoom meetings to discuss books.

    The Paris and the Suburbs group normally meets on the second Wednesday of the month, discussing books at members' homes over a light lunch.

    Contact details for each of the 3 book groups can be found in the Monthly Newsletter.
    • 17 Oct 2023
    • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • RBL

    Tech Tuesday

    Tech Tuesday” sessions are an opportunity for BCWA members to better understand the technology behind our home computers and our smart phones and learn how to use these tools more effectively to make our daily lives easier.

    Each monthly session tackles a different tech topic of interest to members, starting with an explanation or overview of what it involves and then offering practical tips.

    If you plan to join us, you will find the contact details in the Newsletter.



    • 17 Oct 2023
    • 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM (CEST)
    • See Newsletter for full details


    The Beginners’ French Group usually meets on Tuesday afternoons at 2.30 pm in a café in the 1st district. Classes usually take the form of conversation in French on any topic that participants would like to discuss.

    Please contact Christiane directly for details of the arrangements if you wish to join the Group. Her contact details are in the newsletter.


    • 17 Oct 2023
    • 2:30 PM
    • St Sulpice Church, 75006


    Following our visit last month, this time we will be visiting the Crypt.

    The visit is free of charge, but your donations to Saint-Sulpice will be much appreciated.

    More details about how to register and where to meet up can be found in the Newsletter.

    • 18 Oct 2023
    • 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM (CEST)
    • Paris

    The Needlecraft group is a joint activity with the Women’s International Club ( Le WIC de Paris), so there are members from both groups. The only “qualifying requirement “ to join is that you bring along some work involving “needles”. This can be any form of sewing, such as patchwork, cross-stitch, embroidery, tapestry work, etc. Knitting or crochet is also welcome as these, of course, also use “needles”.

    At various times, members have been making curtains, altering hems on skirts or trousers, making Christmas decorations...or even working on a Portuguese tapestry carpet!

    The group meets every Wednesday from 1.30 pm till around 5.00 pm, meeting in each other’s homes. Those who wish to can also finish off the day with a gin and tonic. This is a friendly group, keen to welcome new members.

    If you would like to join this group, please get in touch with the group leader, whose details can be found in the Monthly Newsletter.

    • 18 Oct 2023
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (CEST)
    • See Newsletter for full details



    The French/English Conversation Group now meets twice a month on Wednesday afternoons at 2pm. Participants take turns in hosting the meeting in their homes, usually on the first and third Wednesday of the month, although this can change. Please contact the group leader directly (details in the monthly newsletter) to find out the exact date each month.

    Please note that there is a separate group for beginners. The Beginners’ French Group usually meets on Tuesdays at 2pm at different locations. Contact information for this activity can also be found in the Newsletter.


    • 19 Oct 2023
    • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM (CEST)
    • See newsletter for details


    BCWA members love playing bridge so we provide lots of opportunity for you to play with each other!

    If you are a beginner then the Thursday Bridge Group may be the best place to start.  This club is typically hosted at the group leader's home, starting with tea and coffee at 10.30 am and finishing some time after midday. Players typically put 2 euros in the kitty each time they play - when there is enough money in the kitty, players celebrate with an outing to one of the local restaurants!

    Please let the group leader, Mary know, directly if you wish to join her group. Her contact details are in the newsletter.

    For more advanced players, the Monday Bridge Group is a relaxed and friendly group that normally meets at various members' homes in and around Paris. There’s always a tea break with cakes and biscuits but, on special occasions, something stronger is served!

    Contact details for both the Bridge Group leaders can be found in the Monthly Newsletter.

    • 19 Oct 2023
    • 1:30 PM (CEST)
    • See the newsletter for details


    Join us for this very popular game. All levels are played at once but it is fun and we have a chance to chat too. 

    Meeting time 1.30pm

    Place - it is a different members' home each week

    Contact - Sally for more information.


    • 20 Oct 2023
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (CEST)
    • Paris, MVAC


    Yoga sessions are now taking place on Fridays in the MVAC.

    We have a few spare yoga mats for anyone who would like to join us “to see”. It will be slow and gentle yoga. If you are worried that you could not get up off the floor, now is the time to put that right!

    More details can be found in the monthly newsletter. Alternatively, please contact bcwaactivities@gmail.com for more information.


    • 20 Oct 2023
    • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM (CEST)
    • RBL Clubhouse



    We are pleased to welcome all our members for morning coffee at the RBL clubhouse on Friday from 10.30am to 12.30pm. 

    This is also a wonderful opportunity to meet new members and for a BOOK EXCHANGE. Please bring any recent books that you have enjoyed and would like to share with other members.

    • 20 Oct 2023
    • 1:45 PM - 5:00 PM (CEST)
    • 8th arrondissement


    Scrabble is a world-famous 'word-building' game, very popular with BCWA members!

    The BCWA Scrabble group is a particularly chatty and friendly group, having no strict rules!  They use the official Scrabble Dictionary, as well as a list of 2-letter words, while playing.

    The group usually meets on Friday afternoons at an English-style pub in the 8th arrondissement. Come along for a chat and discover some weird and wonderful words!

    If you would like to join this group, please get in touch with the group leader whose contact details can be found in the Monthly Newsletter.

    • 23 Oct 2023
    • 1:30 PM (CEST)
    • See newsletter for details


    BCWA members love playing bridge so we provide lots of opportunity for you to play with each other!

    For more advanced players, the Monday Bridge Group is a relaxed and friendly group that normally meets at various members' homes in and around Paris. There’s always a tea break with cakes and biscuits but, on special occasions, something stronger is served!

    If you are a beginner then the Thursday Bridge Group may be the best place to start.  This club is typically hosted at the group leader's home, starting with tea and coffee at 10.30 am and finishing some time after midday. Players typically put 2 euros in the kitty each time they play - when there is enough money in the kitty, players celebrate with an outing to one of the local restaurants! Please let the group leader, Mary know, directly if you wish to join her group. Her contact details are in the newsletter.

    Contact details for each of the Bridge Group leaders can be found in the Monthly Newsletter.




    • 24 Oct 2023
    • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • RBL Clubroom

    What better way to get fit than taking up a bit of exercise with your friends. 

    Don’t worry - we're not going to tire you out  – you get to do it sitting down in the RBL clubroom!

    Please let us know if you would like to take part in these gym sessions. Details are in the monthly Newsletter.

    Alternatively send an email to bcwaactivities@gmail.com and your details will be passed on to the organizer.

    • 24 Oct 2023
    • 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM (CEST)
    • See Newsletter for full details


    The Beginners’ French Group usually meets on Tuesday afternoons at 2.30 pm in a café in the 1st district. Classes usually take the form of conversation in French on any topic that participants would like to discuss.

    Please contact Christiane directly for details of the arrangements if you wish to join the Group. Her contact details are in the newsletter.


    • 25 Oct 2023
    • 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM (CEST)
    • Paris

    The Needlecraft group is a joint activity with the Women’s International Club ( Le WIC de Paris), so there are members from both groups. The only “qualifying requirement “ to join is that you bring along some work involving “needles”. This can be any form of sewing, such as patchwork, cross-stitch, embroidery, tapestry work, etc. Knitting or crochet is also welcome as these, of course, also use “needles”.

    At various times, members have been making curtains, altering hems on skirts or trousers, making Christmas decorations...or even working on a Portuguese tapestry carpet!

    The group meets every Wednesday from 1.30 pm till around 5.00 pm, meeting in each other’s homes. Those who wish to can also finish off the day with a gin and tonic. This is a friendly group, keen to welcome new members.

    If you would like to join this group, please get in touch with the group leader, whose details can be found in the Monthly Newsletter.

    • 26 Oct 2023
    • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM (CEST)
    • See newsletter for details


    BCWA members love playing bridge so we provide lots of opportunity for you to play with each other!

    If you are a beginner then the Thursday Bridge Group may be the best place to start.  This club is typically hosted at the group leader's home, starting with tea and coffee at 10.30 am and finishing some time after midday. Players typically put 2 euros in the kitty each time they play - when there is enough money in the kitty, players celebrate with an outing to one of the local restaurants!

    Please let the group leader, Mary know, directly if you wish to join her group. Her contact details are in the newsletter.

    For more advanced players, the Monday Bridge Group is a relaxed and friendly group that normally meets at various members' homes in and around Paris. There’s always a tea break with cakes and biscuits but, on special occasions, something stronger is served!

    Contact details for both the Bridge Group leaders can be found in the Monthly Newsletter.

    • 26 Oct 2023
    • 1:30 PM (CEST)
    • See the newsletter for details


    Join us for this very popular game. All levels are played at once but it is fun and we have a chance to chat too. 

    Meeting time 1.30pm

    Place - it is a different members' home each week

    Contact - Sally for more information.


    • 27 Oct 2023
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (CEST)
    • Paris, MVAC


    Yoga sessions are now taking place on Fridays in the MVAC.

    We have a few spare yoga mats for anyone who would like to join us “to see”. It will be slow and gentle yoga. If you are worried that you could not get up off the floor, now is the time to put that right!

    More details can be found in the monthly newsletter. Alternatively, please contact bcwaactivities@gmail.com for more information.


    • 27 Oct 2023
    • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM (CEST)
    • RBL Clubhouse



    We are pleased to welcome all our members for morning coffee at the RBL clubhouse on Friday from 10.30am to 12.30pm. 

    This is also a wonderful opportunity to meet new members and for a BOOK EXCHANGE. Please bring any recent books that you have enjoyed and would like to share with other members.

    • 27 Oct 2023
    • 1:45 PM - 5:00 PM (CEST)
    • 8th arrondissement


    Scrabble is a world-famous 'word-building' game, very popular with BCWA members!

    The BCWA Scrabble group is a particularly chatty and friendly group, having no strict rules!  They use the official Scrabble Dictionary, as well as a list of 2-letter words, while playing.

    The group usually meets on Friday afternoons at an English-style pub in the 8th arrondissement. Come along for a chat and discover some weird and wonderful words!

    If you would like to join this group, please get in touch with the group leader whose contact details can be found in the Monthly Newsletter.

    • 30 Oct 2023
    • 1:30 PM (CET)
    • See newsletter for details


    BCWA members love playing bridge so we provide lots of opportunity for you to play with each other!

    For more advanced players, the Monday Bridge Group is a relaxed and friendly group that normally meets at various members' homes in and around Paris. There’s always a tea break with cakes and biscuits but, on special occasions, something stronger is served!

    If you are a beginner then the Thursday Bridge Group may be the best place to start.  This club is typically hosted at the group leader's home, starting with tea and coffee at 10.30 am and finishing some time after midday. Players typically put 2 euros in the kitty each time they play - when there is enough money in the kitty, players celebrate with an outing to one of the local restaurants! Please let the group leader, Mary know, directly if you wish to join her group. Her contact details are in the newsletter.

    Contact details for each of the Bridge Group leaders can be found in the Monthly Newsletter.




    • 31 Oct 2023
    • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM


    This is the first meeting for the reformed Art Group.  See Newsletter for full details.

    • 31 Oct 2023
    • 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM (CET)

    Why not take the opportunity to bring in your own lunch and have a chat with fellow BCWA members?

    No need to book.

    • 31 Oct 2023
    • 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM (CET)
    • See Newsletter for full details


    The Beginners’ French Group usually meets on Tuesday afternoons at 2.30 pm in a café in the 1st district. Classes usually take the form of conversation in French on any topic that participants would like to discuss.

    Please contact Christiane directly for details of the arrangements if you wish to join the Group. Her contact details are in the newsletter.


    • 31 Oct 2023
    • 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
    • Paris

    Points of View - The BCWA's Discussion Group

    It's well known that a good laugh does wonders for one's well being, but then so does a robust difference of opinion!

    If you're the kind of person that likes to combine a lively discussion with a drink, then this could be the group for you!  Members meet in a café at 3.30pm on the last Tuesday of the month.

    If you would like to participate, contact details for this group can be found in the Monthly Newsletter.


Past events

27 Sep 2023 Needlecraft
26 Sep 2023 Points of View
26 Sep 2023 French for Beginners
26 Sep 2023 Clubroom Quiz
26 Sep 2023 Bring Your Own Lunch
26 Sep 2023 Easy Gym
25 Sep 2023 Monday Bridge Club
22 Sep 2023 Scrabble
22 Sep 2023 Coffee Morning & Book Exchange (RBL)
22 Sep 2023 Yoga
21 Sep 2023 Guided Visit of St Sulpice Part 1
21 Sep 2023 MahJong Club
21 Sep 2023 Beginners Bridge Club
20 Sep 2023 French/English Conversation
20 Sep 2023 Needlecraft
20 Sep 2023 Outside Lunch
19 Sep 2023 French for Beginners
19 Sep 2023 Tech Tuesday
18 Sep 2023 Book Discussion Group - Paris
18 Sep 2023 Monday Bridge Club
15 Sep 2023 Scrabble
15 Sep 2023 Coffee Morning & Book Exchange (RBL)
15 Sep 2023 Yoga
14 Sep 2023 MahJong Club
14 Sep 2023 Beginners Bridge Club
13 Sep 2023 Needlecraft
13 Sep 2023 Book Discussion Group - Paris and Suburbs
12 Sep 2023 French for Beginners
12 Sep 2023 Book Discussion Group - Paris West
12 Sep 2023 Easy Gym
11 Sep 2023 Monday Bridge Club
11 Sep 2023 Walk in the 9th District
8 Sep 2023 Scrabble
8 Sep 2023 “LA RENTREE” Coffee Morning (RBL)
8 Sep 2023 Yoga
7 Sep 2023 MahJong Club
7 Sep 2023 Beginners Bridge Club
6 Sep 2023 Happy Hour
6 Sep 2023 French/English Conversation
6 Sep 2023 Needlecraft
5 Sep 2023 French for Beginners
4 Sep 2023 Monday Bridge Club
1 Sep 2023 Scrabble
31 Aug 2023 MahJong Club
31 Aug 2023 Beginners Bridge Club
30 Aug 2023 Needlecraft
29 Aug 2023 Points of View
29 Aug 2023 French for Beginners
29 Aug 2023 Clubroom Lunch
28 Aug 2023 Needlecraft
28 Aug 2023 Monday Bridge Club
25 Aug 2023 Scrabble
24 Aug 2023 MahJong Club
24 Aug 2023 Beginners Bridge Club
23 Aug 2023 Needlecraft
22 Aug 2023 French for Beginners
22 Aug 2023 Bring Your Own Lunch
22 Aug 2023 Easy Gym
21 Aug 2023 Book Discussion Group - Paris
21 Aug 2023 Monday Bridge Club
18 Aug 2023 Scrabble
17 Aug 2023 MahJong Club
17 Aug 2023 Beginners Bridge Club
16 Aug 2023 French/English Conversation
16 Aug 2023 Needlecraft
15 Aug 2023 French for Beginners
14 Aug 2023 Monday Bridge Club
11 Aug 2023 Scrabble
10 Aug 2023 MahJong Club
10 Aug 2023 Beginners Bridge Club
9 Aug 2023 Needlecraft
9 Aug 2023 Book Discussion Group - Paris and Suburbs
8 Aug 2023 French for Beginners
8 Aug 2023 Book Discussion Group - Paris West
8 Aug 2023 Clubroom Lunch
7 Aug 2023 Monday Bridge Club
4 Aug 2023 Scrabble
3 Aug 2023 MahJong Club
3 Aug 2023 Beginners Bridge Club
2 Aug 2023 Happy Hour
2 Aug 2023 French/English Conversation
2 Aug 2023 Needlecraft
1 Aug 2023 French for Beginners
28 Jul 2023 Scrabble
27 Jul 2023 Mah Jong
27 Jul 2023 Beginners Bridge Club
26 Jul 2023 Needlecraft
25 Jul 2023 Points of View
25 Jul 2023 Easy Gym
24 Jul 2023 Monday Bridge Club
21 Jul 2023 Scrabble
20 Jul 2023 Mah Jong
20 Jul 2023 Beginners Bridge Club
19 Jul 2023 French/English Conversation
19 Jul 2023 Needlecraft
18 Jul 2023 French for Beginners
17 Jul 2023 Book Discussion Group - Paris
17 Jul 2023 Monday Bridge Club
14 Jul 2023 Scrabble
13 Jul 2023 Mah Jong
13 Jul 2023 Beginners Bridge Club
12 Jul 2023 Needlecraft
12 Jul 2023 Book Discussion Group - Paris and Suburbs
11 Jul 2023 French for Beginners
11 Jul 2023 Book Discussion Group - Paris West
11 Jul 2023 Easy Gym
10 Jul 2023 Monday Bridge Club
7 Jul 2023 Scrabble
7 Jul 2023 Coffee Morning - last one before summer break!
7 Jul 2023 Yoga
6 Jul 2023 Mah Jong
6 Jul 2023 Beginners Bridge Club
5 Jul 2023 Happy Hour
5 Jul 2023 French/English Conversation
5 Jul 2023 Needlecraft
4 Jul 2023 French for Beginners
4 Jul 2023 Clubroom Lunch
3 Jul 2023 Monday Bridge Club
30 Jun 2023 Scrabble
30 Jun 2023 Coffee Morning
30 Jun 2023 Yoga
29 Jun 2023 Mah Jong
29 Jun 2023 Beginners Bridge Club
28 Jun 2023 Needlecraft
27 Jun 2023 Points of View
27 Jun 2023 French for Beginners
27 Jun 2023 Clubroom Quiz
27 Jun 2023 Bring Your Own Lunch
27 Jun 2023 Easy Gym
26 Jun 2023 Monday Bridge Club
23 Jun 2023 Scrabble
23 Jun 2023 Coffee Morning
23 Jun 2023 Yoga
22 Jun 2023 Mah Jong
22 Jun 2023 Beginners Bridge Club
21 Jun 2023 French/English Conversation
21 Jun 2023 Needlecraft
20 Jun 2023 French for Beginners
20 Jun 2023 Afternoon Tea
19 Jun 2023 Book Discussion Group - Paris
19 Jun 2023 Monday Bridge Club
16 Jun 2023 Scrabble
16 Jun 2023 Clubroom Lunch
16 Jun 2023 Coffee Morning
16 Jun 2023 Yoga
15 Jun 2023 Mah Jong
15 Jun 2023 Beginners Bridge Club
14 Jun 2023 Needlecraft
14 Jun 2023 Book Discussion Group - Paris and Suburbs
14 Jun 2023 Outside Lunch
13 Jun 2023 French for Beginners
13 Jun 2023 Book Discussion Group - Paris West
13 Jun 2023 Bring Your Own Lunch
13 Jun 2023 Easy Gym
12 Jun 2023 Monday Bridge Club
9 Jun 2023 Scrabble
9 Jun 2023 Coffee Morning
9 Jun 2023 Yoga
8 Jun 2023 Mah Jong
8 Jun 2023 Beginners Bridge Club
7 Jun 2023 Happy Hour
7 Jun 2023 French/English Conversation
7 Jun 2023 Needlecraft
6 Jun 2023 French for Beginners
5 Jun 2023 Monday Bridge Club
2 Jun 2023 Scrabble
2 Jun 2023 Coffee Morning
2 Jun 2023 Yoga
1 Jun 2023 Mah Jong
1 Jun 2023 Beginners Bridge Club
31 May 2023 Needlecraft
30 May 2023 Points of View
30 May 2023 French for Beginners
29 May 2023 Monday Bridge Club
26 May 2023 Scrabble
26 May 2023 Coffee Morning
26 May 2023 Yoga
25 May 2023 Mah Jong
25 May 2023 Beginners Bridge Club
24 May 2023 Needlecraft
23 May 2023 French for Beginners
23 May 2023 Clubroom Quiz
23 May 2023 Bring Your Own Lunch
23 May 2023 Easy Gym
22 May 2023 Monday Bridge Club
19 May 2023 Scrabble
19 May 2023 Coffee Morning
18 May 2023 Mah Jong
18 May 2023 Beginners Bridge Club
17 May 2023 French/English Conversation
17 May 2023 Needlecraft
16 May 2023 French for Beginners
16 May 2023 Clubroom Lunch
15 May 2023 Book Discussion Group - Paris
15 May 2023 Monday Bridge Club
12 May 2023 Scrabble
12 May 2023 Coffee Morning
12 May 2023 Yoga
11 May 2023 Mah Jong
11 May 2023 Beginners Bridge Club
10 May 2023 Needlecraft
10 May 2023 Book Discussion Group - Paris and Suburbs
10 May 2023 Outside Lunch
9 May 2023 French for Beginners
9 May 2023 Book Discussion Group - Paris West
9 May 2023 Easy Gym
8 May 2023 Monday Bridge Club
5 May 2023 Scrabble
5 May 2023 Coronation Celebration
5 May 2023 Yoga
4 May 2023 Mah Jong
4 May 2023 Beginners Bridge Club
3 May 2023 Happy Hour
3 May 2023 French/English Conversation
3 May 2023 Needlecraft
2 May 2023 French for Beginners
1 May 2023 Monday Bridge Club
28 Apr 2023 Scrabble
28 Apr 2023 Coffee Morning
28 Apr 2023 Yoga
27 Apr 2023 Mah Jong
27 Apr 2023 Beginners Bridge Club
26 Apr 2023 Needlecraft
25 Apr 2023 Points of View
25 Apr 2023 French for Beginners
25 Apr 2023 Easy Gym
24 Apr 2023 Monday Bridge Club
21 Apr 2023 Scrabble
21 Apr 2023 Coffee Morning
21 Apr 2023 Yoga - CANCELLED
21 Apr 2023 BCWA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
20 Apr 2023 Mah Jong
20 Apr 2023 Beginners Bridge Club
19 Apr 2023 French/English Conversation
19 Apr 2023 Needlecraft
18 Apr 2023 French for Beginners
18 Apr 2023 Clubroom Lunch - CANCELLED
17 Apr 2023 Monday Bridge Club
17 Apr 2023 Book Discussion Group - Paris
14 Apr 2023 Scrabble
14 Apr 2023 Coffee Morning
14 Apr 2023 Yoga
13 Apr 2023 Mah Jong
13 Apr 2023 Beginners Bridge Club
12 Apr 2023 Needlecraft
12 Apr 2023 Book Discussion Group - Paris and Suburbs
12 Apr 2023 Armenian Lunch
11 Apr 2023 French for Beginners
11 Apr 2023 Easy Gym
11 Apr 2023 Book Discussion Group - Paris West
10 Apr 2023 Monday Bridge Club
7 Apr 2023 Scrabble
7 Apr 2023 Good Friday Snack Lunch
7 Apr 2023 Coffee Morning
6 Apr 2023 Mah Jong
6 Apr 2023 Beginners Bridge Club
5 Apr 2023 Happy Hour
5 Apr 2023 French/English Conversation
5 Apr 2023 Needlecraft
4 Apr 2023 French for Beginners
4 Apr 2023 Bring and Buy Books Sale