June 10th, 2023Vive La France: French national celebration to help local brass band out

Le quatorze juillet’ – the French National Day party is on again in the Daylesford Town Hall on Friday, July 14.
This celebration of France’s National Day is presented by the Daylesford Community Brass Band and U3A Hepburn Shire’s Le Cercle Français.
The band and a cast of solo performers will entertain with music and songs. The music this year will follow the tradition of the European Grand Tour.
Beginning in Paris, it will be a journey of musical treats from such places as Italy, Spain and the Czech Republic before heading back to Paris for the grand finale.
Doors open at 6.30pm for a 7pm start. BYO food, drinks, crockery, cutlery and glasses. Make up a table of 10 or join one and make new friends.
As is the annual tradition, people should try to wear something French. There will be prizes for best table and best costumes as well as a feast of raffle and auction prizes. Bookings essential. Monica Cole on 0425 851 679 or onicaske@hotmail.com Tickets are $25. Proceeds go to the band for new instruments.