Yesterday, I attend NetworkIrlande France #christmas party at the #irish embassy.As always the embassy is a marvellous building.I had the opportunity to talk to old friends and make new once.And I got to eat those tiny Irish sausage (I can’t remember the name) that are absolutely succulent.A perfect Irish evening from my point of view.
Yesterday I attended Australia France Business Association’s #christmas reception at the Australian embassy.As always, the view from the ambassador’s residency is exceptional. Only rivalled by the company.Cherry on top we I had the opportunity to hear Daniel Gassin on the piano.A very good evening.
Yesterday I attended Australia France Business Association‘s#rentréediner.I was a fantastic evening taking place at the “Maison de la recherche”. I had the opportunity to discuss with Warren Barlett, Martin Nieboer and Wilco Hendriks. I was also able to reacquaint myself with my friends Frederic Calinaud, Judy Crozier, Simon Miclet and Brendan Berne. And I had a fascination conversation about dance with Caroline Wood. The main conversations were … Read more
On the 13th of July, I attended our monthly #businesslunch .My friend Michel BRISMONTIER from Champagne Brismontier was our speaker. Not only did he explain a lot of things about #champagne (the region and the drink) he also offered us some of his excellent Extra Brut champagne.I really enjoyed this lunch. And not just for the drinks.I had the opportunity to … Read more
Yesterday I attended to Australia France Business Association #springcocktail at the Australian embassy in #Paris.It had been a long time since I meet my Australian friends “in the flesh”. I was a genuine pleasure.Thank you to our host her excellency Gillian Bird for having us.I had the opportunity to meet Ben Ashcroft-Dinning and speak of French #realestate finance law and Anthony Bradley who explained … Read more
Yesterday, I was invited to the Irish embassy to celebrate Saint Patrick’s day.I had been almost 3 years since I had the opportunity to meet my friends from the embassy, NetworkIrlande France and Enterprise Ireland.It was a genuine pleasure attend this event.I had the opportunity to meet Thierry Brengard from Origina, Ashling CAHILL from VAbilingualservices, Stephen Carroll from France24, Mieke Catteeu and to have a fascinating discussion … Read more
Yesterday was our monthly #businesslunch at L’ETTENTE.Our speakers were Lesley Coutts from 2A Expert RH and Thierry YGOUF from West Avocats.They explained their work and how they help company with their #HR and #legal problems.I had the good fortune of sitting face to face with them. I had the opportunity to have a lengthy conversation with them from labour law to quantum physics.I had a … Read more
Yesterday was our monthly #businesslunch at the British restaurant L’Entente. Our speaker was James Naftalin from 813 Development. He explained to me the new system (to me at least) of #coliving housing.I don’t think I could live in such a fashion. It’s a good thing I am not within his targeted market.I had the opportunity to meet Lesley Coutts from 2A EXPERT RH and reacquaint myself with Thibault … Read more
Business Lunch Last Wednesday I attended to the monthly Business Lunch.As always, it took place at l’Entente, the best #Britishbrasserie in #Paris.Our speaker was M. Charles Marquand from 4 Stone Buildings. He explained to us the possibility for French company to raise funds from private investors in the UK.I don’t know much about this subject and it was very instructive. Of … Read more
Yesterday the Franco-British Chamber of Commerce & Industry had its “Rentrée réception” at the British ambassador’s residence. It was a pleasure to welcome and meet Madame the ambassador Ms Menna Rawlings. Her French is very good and her understanding of our idiom is impressive. It has been a while since I went to the embassy. … Read more
