Wednesday 8th February

Hello All

Despite the freezing temps, PIG will be meeting this week at La Maison des Enfants on Wed from 330 to 530. Come one come all and if you know of any new people that I should forward this to please let me know.

See you then

Texan Pig

Wednesday 23rd November

Hi Piggies

Just a reminder that we are meeting this week at Maison des Enfants from 3.15pm

Bring snacks, games and whatnot. Hopefully the sun will appear and the school is planting a tree in the garden (to fill that large hole) around 1.30pm that day so we can be the first to dance around it!

See you then

Rach aka Texan pig

Wednesday 19th October

Hello Hello

Pig will be meeting on Wednesday 19th October. 

It will be the last Pig before the  half term holidays. 

As some of you may know already , school will start on Wednesday 2nd November so there will be no Pig that day. 

The meetings at La Maison des enfants will then take place on 9th and 23rd November.

For those of you who still have not filled in the forms, please do so before the end of the month and send off, you know the Christmas show in December is not that far away, not only will you see Father Christmas but Billy and John will be taking part in the show, that's worth going for. 

See you soon. 

Lulu and Rachel

Weds 21st September

Hello all

PIG is on this Wednesday and will take place at La Masion des Enfants, we were quite a small group last time so it would be nice to see some old and new faces. 

As you know I won't be there but Rachel will to welcome you all. 

You must all remember too that September means membership forms. 

Please can you get the forms in as soon as possible please, Outbound needs your support! If you haven't received one by email already - ask me and I'll email one over.

Annnnnndddddddddd.... we're back...

PIG is back after the summer holidays, 

rendez vous 7th September at La Maison des enfants 

from 3.30pm onwards , bring you, the children, games and gouter.

 Ginger pig. See you there

PIGs to come...

Dear All

Pig will take place at La Maison des Enfants on Wednesday, I hope some of you were there to help Richard and Cecile on Sunday with the garden. In any case it will be great to see what has been done.
We're now fast approaching the summer holidays so here are the dates for the last few pigs meetings of the year.

25th May   Maison des Enfants from 3.15pm to 5.15pm
 

1 June      Um somewhere cool and shady, ideas please??? (otherwise no meeting)
 

8  June      Maison de Enfants
 

15  June    Fiona has offered to host PIG at her house, please email Fiona to ask for her address and please please RSVP, don't just rock up.
 

22 June     Last meeting at La Masion des Enfants
 

29 June     Aha the last PIG of the year and perhaps the last time for some of you to see those who are leaving over the summer, Anu  and Krystyna notably. It would be lovely for someone to host it at their house, no pressure (person who lives in Lattes with a pool)  Although there is Koaland in Palavas which could be fun, maybe in the morning instead of the afternoon, have a look at the site (http://www.koaland-palavas.com/) and let me know what you think. I could play the part of the beached whale??

One last word, I may not be able to make it to all of the PIG meetings due to feeling very lethargic sometimes and a big workload, if I can't I will tell you, but could someone take "my place" and close up the school.

I don't like to think that Richard and Cecile should have to stay to the end of PIG so happy to instruct said person on how to lock  up the school.

Take note of the dates and I might not be sending out a mail every week from now.

See you soon.
 Lulu (pregnant PIG)

PIG 18 May

Dear All

I am being a lazy organiser , hell I've got  an excuse.
Pig will be meeting at Parc Moncalm this Wednesday for more Richard Attenborough adventure, red beetles and tree sap .
I think in this weather better to find some shade so we'll be sitting after the race track under one of the trees.

Come along as it was good fun last time and the children all had a great time.

Here is the google map for those who have not been there before.
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=204868719811292958698.0004997b07adab35606d4&ll=43.59988,3.858819&spn=0.011002,0.024612&z=16

ginger Pig

PIG 11 May

Hello

Phew, school is back. Now many of you went away for the holidays but we stayed here and as much as I enjoyed the lie in's etc I am glad to get back to the old routine and I had at least one boy skipping to school this morning.

I would like to say a huge congratulations to Emer, Lionel and Penelope on the birth of Rory last Friday. Emer and Rory are doing very well and probably went home today. I think mot of you have her email address or phone number.

Of course I'm wishing for July so that I can see my bundle of joy, sorry ladies  I still believe the scan over the ring.

Anyway, back to PIG. We will be meeting at La Masion des Enfants on Wednesday comme d'hab. from 3.15pm onwards.

I am thinking perhaps Park Montcalm for the following Wednesday, those explorers had a great time last time we were there, or other ideas welcome.


Et voila, looking forward to seeing you all soon.


Ginger Pig

Hi Everyone

As you all know the Easter bunny is coming to visit PIG next Wednesday.
 

It will take place at The Domaine du Grammont, we'll meet in the car park at 3pm then make our way to the park (for those who came last year it will be in the same spot) for those who didn't come........follow the chocolate smell (or email and ask for my mobile number)

Please can you RSVP by 17th April to me as I don't want any children to miss out.

Lulu 

Weds 23rd March

Hello All

What fab. weather, long may it continue.

That is why this week we'll meet at Park Montcalm for some good outdoor fun, bikes scooters, footballs, rugs, tea biscuits etc.

I'll be there from 3pm, here is the google link.
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=204868719811292958698.0004997b07adab35606d4&t=k&ll=43.600144,3.859355&spn=0.011561,0.022445&z=16

Ginger Pig

Hello Everyone

It is time to get my PIG hat on after three weeks away, we are all looking forward to seeing you all and catching up on news and tummy sizes (directed to the pregnant ones).

PIG will be meeting at La Maison des Enfants this Wednesday from 3.15pm onwards.

As you all know my life is going to get even busier this summer with another baby and no doubt a busier workload.

It is mainly for this reason that I would like to pass the organisation of PIG to someone else. I would be happy to assist with the administrative side but would like a new fresh and enthusiastic person to take over the weekly/fortnightly meetings.

It does not take up much time but with three children and one who is nearly outgrowing PIG I feel like I will be less available.

I have loved running PIG, it is so satisfying to meet new people and see the positive effect joining PIG has on them and the children. PIG can grow in anyway and so if one of you is interested to take over and has different ideas for how to run it then please come and chat to me.

If you all ignore me on Wednesday then I will still come and tap on your shoulder to see if you're the one to take over..........

Ginger Pig

PIG 16th February 3.15pm

Hello everyone

PIG will be meeting at La Maison des Enfants tomorrow from 3.15pm onwards.

There will be no PIG next week as I will be in England, so please feel free to organise something between yourselves. 

 

Nor will there for Pig on 2nd and 9th March due to the school holidays.

See you tomorrow

Ginger Pig

Dear All

This week Emer has kindly offered to host PIG at her house, very much appreciated considering she is 6 months pregnant!

 

Usual time of 3.30 onwards until 5.30pm.

Please email me and I'll let you have her address in Lattes and my mobile number should you need it.

Please RSVP to Emer and me if you intend on going. 

 

See you  there 

Lulu

Weds 2nd Feb 3.15pm

Hello

Pig will be meeting at the Maison des Enfants, I'm thinking we could play charades with the children........

See you then.
Lulu

PIG 26th January

As cold as it may be, the sun is still out.

Rachel has suggested the park  next to the lake in Le Cres. For those of you who have not been it is well worth the while and has the most interesting playground in Montpellier.

So rdv in the park from 3.30pm.

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&ll=43.656788,3.934608&spn=0.023318,0.048494&t=h&z=15&msid=204868719811292958698.00049a9c17f42bce5f79a

See you there

Lulu

PIG 26th January...

Hello Everyone

Pig will be meeting a La Masion des Enfants this Wednesday from 3.15pm onwards.
Put your hats on for what we can do next Wednesday (26th Jan).

See you there
Lulu

PIG in the park

As mentioned before, PIG will meet up in the park this week.
Bring bikes, scooter, footballs, running shoes, whatever to keep is warm while we are there. I'll bring a thermos of tea if I can remember.
Below is the link of how to get there.

The best is to enter the park from Rue des Chasseurs, the entrance is almost below the bridge. You'll see some green double gates with a tiny sign. Drive through there  a car fits even if only one gate is open), after about 20m you'll see a car park. We'll meet there at 3.30pm.

If you're late, just walk on and you'll see us.

See you there.

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=204868719811292958698.0004997b07adab35606d4&ll=43.600144,3.859355&spn=0.01167,0.022831&t=k&z=16

Hi Everyone

PIG will be meeting at La Maison des Enfants Montessori school on Wednesday afternoon, from 3.15pm- 5.15pm.

Paula may well do another dance activity with the children as it was a success last time and Krystyna is going to read some Canadian Christmas stories so it will be fun fun fun.

The link is below for those of you have have not yet made it to the new premises. 

I assure you that the blue mark is in exactly the right spot so when coming from Le Cres direction and just after the big round about, turn left and follow the car park round behind the shops. The white and red warehouse building is where the school is.

Please email me for my mobile number in case you get lost.

See you there 

Ginger Pig.

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=112270705556034852455.000494873e8034b2def25&z=18

ATTENTION: For those of you who want to come to PIG's xmas lunch on 15th December (midday) at Pirates Paradise , Odysseum  PLEASE REPLY by THURSDAY 9th DECEMBER to  beckythompson30@hotmail.com

Clarification on new venue situ.

Hi 

Most of you will know that PIG has moved to the Montessori school. 

The next time we will meet there is NOVEMBER 24th from 3.15pm until 5.15pm.

As before we will meet at the school only twice a month  (8th December). The other Wednesdays in the month are open to ideas, so if one person has an idea please send out a mail to the group. Due to an increased workload I will not be organising these Wednesday meet ups anymore, like you all if I fancy doing something I will let you know.

Secondly, as we are now using a space that is within a school, certain rules apply and we all need to respect Richard's space. A cleaner does not come in after us and I don't expect him to rearrange or spend more time in there after we leave. It is his day off after all. 

 

Furthermore, if your children need to run around, take them outside and try and keep them more calm inside.  This brings me to the idea that each of you could propose an activity to do with the children. Liza, I'm thinking 20 mins of baby yoga or Paula, some dance or just playing a game that you bring. Any ideas would be fun so come forward.............

Ginger Pig

Weds 17th Nov - Montpellier meet

Hello Everyone

Here is the info for our afternoon trip into town this coming Wednesday.

We will meet first at The English Corner shop for a browse and a snack  and perhaps some shopping. from 3pm.

http://englishcornershop.fr/Site/Home.html

We will them make way to Le Bookshop who have kindly offered us their storytime in English slot.  This should run from 4-5pm.

http://www.lebookshop.com/

For those with younger children, try and avoid bringing your pushchairs as there is limited space in both shop, if you park in town or take the tram it is not a long walk (10 mins from La Comedie)

Please can you RSVP so that I can inform both shops of numbers.

See you there

Ginger PIG

Directions: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=115060756963387439575.0004950479dc009bc248d&t=h&z=18