Chez Haifa
Chez Haifa Chez Haifa was the first of its kind to offer freshly prepared and authentique Lebanese food via multiple delivery points. Based in St Astier, 24110, Chez Haifa delivers fresh food within a 25 Km radius, or its customers can order and pick up their food. Additionally, during the summer months, Chez Haifa regularly […]
New phone line to help abused animals
If you witness a pet or any other animal being abused, or which has been left in a dangerous situation, you can now report this and get help by calling 3677. This helpline has been set up by The National Council for Animal Welfare and has been operational since 24th June 2024. It is free […]
Are you eligible for 50 € to join a sports club?
If you have children who would like to join a sports club or if you are a student under 30 years old and would like to join a gym, read on to see if you are eligible for a young people’s Pass’Sport which gives you a 50 € towards the cost. The Pass’Sport grant has […]
Last Chance to Vote in the UK Election
If you are a British Citizen living abroad and want to vote in this year’s UK General Election, but haven’t already registered, then here’s what to do – but you need to be quick as you need to have registered 11 days before the election which takes place on 4th July. If you have registered […]
The new Gardening Club
By Liz WIliams The Garden Club is run by FBN Member, Liz Williams and is now underway in time for Spring! Focused on bringing together keen gardeners (from novice to experienced) you are welcome to join the group by sending a request to info@franco-british-network.com to join the emailing list, the WhatsApp group, or simply to […]
Overseas voting for all British Citizens
Prior to 16th January this year British Citizens living abroad could only register to vote in elections to the UK parliament for up to 15 years after the left the UK. This rule has now been abolished and British citizens can now register to vote in the UK regardless of how long they have been […]
Obligatory composting in 2024
From the beginning of this year local communities are now obliged to have systems in place to recycle bio-waste, such as food waste or green waste such as grass clippings, leaves, and trimmings from shrubs, hedges etc. Each community has the authority to organise this as it sees fit, whether that be via door-to-door collections […]
Happy New Year from all at The FBN
Dear Readers, Amongst all the festivities I still manage to find time to reflect on the year gone by and look forward to the coming year. 2023 has been a notable year for the FBN but one touched with some sadness. Our much loved and admired board member and Editor of the newsletter ‘Keeping in Touch’, […]
Disabled adult allowance reform
The Disabled Adult Allowance (L’Allocation aux Adultes Handicapés – AAH) guarantees a minimum income for people with disabilities. If you are disabled and live as a couple then the way the disabled adult allowance is calculated has now changed. From the 1st October 2023 only the beneficiary’s personal resources will be taken into account when […]
Increased bonus for repairing electrical equipment
In a bid to encourage people to have their broken electrical and electronic equipment repaired rather than replaced, from the 1st January 2024 the Ministry of Ecology is increasing the value of bonuses available for goods no longer covered by a guarantee. For some items, such as televisions and washing machines, this aid has doubled. […]