Deux-Sèvres Life

Ending the 15 year rule for Brits abroad to vote in UK elections

Some people ask, 'if you moved abroad, why should you be entitled to vote in UK elections?' Well, the answer is always 'what happens in the UK affects us, our rights, our income - and that's why we should be able to vote.' The House of Commons petition has now reached over 4 million! If you haven't already signed, please do and share it widely. Here's the link. Read more →

Zero charges for glasses, dental protheses and more.

Read the full article in The Connexion on this link. Read more →

Are these the best Brexit jokes?

Scroll down the page on this weblink and have a giggle at the jokes. Read more →

Green Card for Europe - hearing Monday 18th March

Read the update here and, if you haven't signed the petition, please do so now, and share. Read more →

The cost of Brexit to Britons in the UK

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Franglais at St Pardoux, Wednesday 13th March - 1800 - 2000

Nous vous proposons de nous retrouver le 13 mars à 18h30 salle de l’étape de St Pardoux. Nous pourrons discuter des motivations de chacun pour reprendre ou non notre petit groupe ! Bonne soirée Claudie The next franglais group will be on the 13th of March 2019 at 6.30pm until 8.00pm in the salle l'Etape in St Pardoux. We will discuss your motivations to continue or not our appointments. Read more →

Brexit and the vote on Tuesday

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Less than 15 months validity on your passport? Take action now!

Read the full article here if you have less than 15 months validity left on your passport. Read more →

British Embassy - info meeting Poitiers 13th March

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March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month

Ovarian cancer is the 5th biggest killer in women. I have an article which says tests are now available in the UK. I asked both my doctor and Arcande about it and the response was a negative! The article on this link advises the symptoms to look out for. My dear Mum died from it - 3 months from getting the stomach pains to death! Be on the lookout, ladies. Read more →