2019 Double Triangular Reunion

It’s time again for the forthcoming double triangular reunion of Rotarians, so called because it brings together Members from six different Rotary Clubs in four countries.


Riviera Reunion Ready To Roll

It’s that time again as Members look forward to the forthcoming double triangular reunion of Rotarians, so called because it brings together Members from six different Rotary Clubs.

Five Members of our club and their wives will represent us at this year’s reunion in Beausoleil on the French Riviera – Les and Val Sheppard, Mike and Liz Sinclair, Keith and Gillian Wood, Malcolm and Sue Acors, and Peter and Wendy Greene.  They will be hosted by the Rotary Club of Beausoleil and be joined by Members of the Rotary Club of Basildon, the Rotary Club of Karlshamn (Sweden), Rotary Club of Alba (Italy) and the Rotary Club of Ovada (Italy)

Finalised programme

  • Thursday September 26 : Arrival at Nice airport, transportation to our Beausoleil hotel, and traditional Paella evening game of boules at the St Louis club.
  • Friday September 27 : Morning : Coach to Saint Paul de Vence, the ancient hilltop picturesque village and artistic centre for a guided tour and lunch; afternoon visit to the Maeght Foundation, a renowned museum of modern art.  Evening : Home hosting
  • Saturday September 28 : Coach for a morning visit to the village of Eze, the most beautiful hilltop village of the Cote d’Azur, and perfume Fragonard. Return for lunch near the Hotel. Afternoon free
    Saturday Evening :  Gala Dinner at Solenzara – short walk from hotel
  • Sunday September 29 : Morning working meeting at the Hippocampus Club, followed by final lunch and transport to the airport.

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