Newspaper cutting about the Société Franco-Britannique de Cardiff 75th anniversary celebrations, Cardiff, November 1981

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This is a cutting of a newspaper article about the Société Franco-Anglaise 75th anniversary dinner held at Cardiff Castle on 26th November 1981. The article reports that the former president of the society, Mrs Muriel Gantee, was awarded a bronze medal from the Alliance Francaise. The Alliance Francaise is a cultural and educational charity promoting French language and Francophone culture. The Société Franco-Anglaise has been affiliated with the Alliance Francaise throughout its history. The article also provides some background about the society.

The Société Franco-Anglaise was established in 1906 to promote friendly British-French relations by encouraging people to learn about French culture and study the French language. This was particularly important when the society was founded as many French people came to Cardiff as part of the shipping and coal industries and to learn English. The society existed through two world wars which meant many members had to work towards the war effort, either on the front or at home. Its library of French books, French plays and celebrations of French festivals, such as the Fête de Noël, Fête de Rois and Mardi Gras, have attracted many British and French members over the years. In 1995 the Société Franco-Anglaise de Cardiff changed its name to Société Franco-Britannique de Cardiff. The society, which is a registered charity, is still active today organising lectures in French and social events, such as parties, picnics, visits to tourist attractions. Since 1997 the society has run an annual coach trip to France. Destinations have included Paris, Brittany and Champagne.

Glamorgan Archives, D593/10/2
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