What's on guide

Join Club Vivanova on Thursday 20th September for an Eden Mill Gin Cocktail & Tapas Party at the private bar of the Restaurant Aristée in Beaulieu-sur-Mer showcasing a variety of gin cocktails from the Eden Mill Distillery in Scotland. Selected cheeses and charcuterie with four gin cocktails will be served as open-bar from 7pm to 9pm with an introduction and overview from club founder Bradley Mittonand Chef Sommelier Massimo Sacco. 30 euros per person fully inclusive. Details at www.clubvivanova.com

The British Invasion Comedy Nights and going from strength to strength on the Riviera ... and this month, another seven comedians fly in from London to play two venues along the coast; Ma Nolan’s in Cannes and Jack Restaurant in Monaco. The comedians are top-class and include ‘Comedy X Factor Winner’ Darran Griffiths, Irish storyteller Jack Hester and multi-award winning Scottish emcee Gary Sansome. Stand-up comedy clubs are always a great night out, so reserve your place for this month’s British Invasion Comedy Nights; Friday 21st September at Ma Nolan’s Cannes and Saturday 22nd at Jack Restaurant Monaco.

Bookings:

Ma Nolans Cannes email mademoisellecomedy@gmail.com

Jack Monaco: Book directly at the bar on Port Hercule

The Nice-Cannes Marathon is just six or seven weeks away, and if you’re running, there’s a great training group you can join headed by Sarah and Veronique (aka Bouff & Mo) from FunFit4Life. Along with the physical training, they will also provide support, motivation and the encouragement to help you progress over the next few weeks, particularly if this is your first marathon. It’s all part of the Mimosa Matters group, who run and raise funds for cancer charities right here on the Cote d’Azur, and they always make running marathons look like fun!  Find out more about Mimosa Matters and get times and places for the marathon training on their website; www.MimosaMatters.org

I’m going to take a guess and say that there is an undiscovered singing talent in your house, who needs to get out of the shower, and onto a stage! One of the best places for this person, is the Riviera International Singers who meet every Thursday evening to rehearse and socialize at Mougins School. Their repertory includes a wide variety of musical styles from classical to jazz and popular to gospel. Best of all, each year they perform two concerts, at Christmas and early Summer, and the proceeds go to charity. So get that singer in your house to contact the Riviera International Singers by sending an email to; enquiry@riviera-international-singers.com   or phone 06 17 81 15 08

With the Brexit clock beginning to tick very loudly, it’s a worrying time for any British people living here on the Cote d’Azur.  However, help is at hand as a new group called “Remain in France Together” is doing some amazing things keeping everyone organised and informed. They have over 8,000 members so far and you can them on Facebook by searching “Remain in France” or check their website RemainInFrance.org

We’re in Yacht Show season and already people are talking about this year’s Club Vivanova Yacht Show party set for Friday 28th September. It will include champagne launch, catwalk fashion show, premium wines, gin cocktails, live entertainment with The Monarchs and as you’re leaving a complimentary petite bottle of rosé or champagne! Book your tickets now on the Club Vivanova website at clubvivanova.com

The Luxury Lifestyle Gala Dinner has just launched for the fifth year running, and this time round they are raising funds for the Chances for Children Foundation and TAF, the Animal Fund. The night will include premiere champagne, premium wines, plus sublime four course meal and entertainment, all in the salubrious surroundings of the Fairmont Hotel in Monaco. Click here for full information and tickets,