Sport
Art, Rugby, and Photography in the Roannais.
Saturday, June 20th, 2009A new exhibition of photography by Nicolas Jorge was held during June 2009 in Le Coteau, Roannais, Rhone-Alpes called “Essai D’Art 2009″ . The theme of this superb photographic show was ‘Rugby’. Nicolas Jorge exhibited large-scale, black and white images of the local Roanne Rugby Club – AS Roanne Rugby XV. Over 1,500 people visited [...]
Art and Rugby Success in the Roannais!
Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008It is extremely unusual for the two disparate activities of Art and Rugby to come together and create a unique opportunity to celebrate their almost diametrically opposed spirits of sensitive creativity and sporting aggression. Of course, here in the Roannais, Rhône-Alpes, anything is possible! The internationally popular, ‘rough and tumble’ of Rugby may by some, [...]
BEIJING OLYMPICS IN THE ROANNAIS! by Brian Franklin
Wednesday, August 27th, 2008What a games! What a performance by Team GB! Yes we're here in France, and have been watching all the action every morning. I could not resist adding our congratulations here on the Purefrancenow 'Blog' and emphasising our support for all the British Team's very successful efforts. Well done!! The best British Olympic [...]
THE TOUR DE FRANCE IN THE ROANNAIS by Brian Franklin
Thursday, July 24th, 200824th July 2008 This is an historic moment in the lives of all Roannaise, and in the history of the Tour de France! It has to be recorded for posterity, and, of course, it would be grossly remiss of me not to feature a Purefrancenow Blog on it – even though I have to admit [...]
