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Meet some of our Members
Total Membership as at 15th October 2011
stands at 121!
Total countries : 33
Larissa Hieber
Born in Georgia (USSR), finished Moscow university with Master of Arts degree, spent 18 years in Mocow working as subeditor in govnt ministry. Loves fashion, decorations, Loves anything classical, and keen on meeting Russian people. Also world traveller. L:anguages: Russian, English, Georgian.
Charles Hieber
Primary schools in Italy and secondary/university in New Zealand, B.Com and Chartered Acoountant (non practicing), past occupations include construction and rown property administration. Enthusiastic yachtman , both harbour racing and ocean cruising. Unfortunately presently boatless in France ,my boat being in Australia. World traveller. Languages : English, Italian, German, Serbian, some French
Nathalie Paranthoën
Independant Sales Consultant
Helpyoursales@gmail.com
www.helpyoursales.fr
+33 (0)687 822 232
Chris France
Chris Wollen
Jan Petter Mortensen
Mike & Sheena Marsden
Amy Clarkson & Oliver Atkinson
Don & Cristina Ross
Chris & Liz Bark Jones
Cinzia Mandato
Brian Ranger
Michel Lauzel & Ceri Wheeldon
As a married couple, Michel Lauzel (French) and Ceri Wheeldon (British) are a living proof of the 'entente cordiale'. They divide their time between their homes in the UK (Hertfordshire) and the French Riviera. They love socialising and are great tennis fans. The debate continues regarding the merits of Tarte Tatin v Apple Crumble !
Michel is a doctor specialising in medical aesthetics (Harley Street trained). He runs RejuvenateYourSkin, a successful UK based professional service offering non-surgical cosmetic treatments which include anti-wrinkle injections (Botox), dermal fillers (Juvederm, Restylane) and skin revitalisation treatments for the hands and decolletage area (Restylane Vital, Dermaroller). In January 2011 Michel will expand RejuvenateYourSkin to offer skin rejuvenation treatments to the ex-pat community in the Nice/Antibes/Cannes region. (www.rejuvenateyourskin.co.uk)
In addition to her career in headhunting, Ceri is the founder of Fabafterfifty.com, an inspirational online lifestyle magazine and social network for women over 50. The site offers information on health, style, finance, career and wellbeing for 50+ ladies , inspiring them to make the most of the best half of their lives and provide a platform where ladies can share their thoughts and experience through forums and blogs. Membership to the site is free, for more information visit www.fabafterfifty.com
Peter & Debbie Wenn
The Serious Wenns
The Fun Wenns
Peter - he has been working in Monaco for the past 4yrs for Single Buoy Moorings (SBM), as an engineer, really likes his job and travels quite alot. He is a keen golfer (when he gets the opportunity), enjoys good food, good company and meeting people/socialising. He is very outgoing and fun to be around.
Debbie - myself and my son moved here just over 2yrs ago (Thomas was nearly 15yrs so a very difficult age and with no French he has done marvellous at school and is studying for the Bac ES and hopes to go to a UK university) I gave up my job with Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs where I was a Compliance Manager dealing with company investigations/fraud. My other role was the Diversity, Training & People's Co-ordinator, a role which I particularly enjoyed. I am currently on 3yrs "special leave" but will resign my post this year. I enjoy meeting different people, travelling, gardening, food/cooking, reading and socialising (I am not a sporty person like my husband!)
Arielle Oster
I'm Arielle. I was born in Sweden 59 years ago (always accept what you can't do something about!) I am a teacher and have two years off for the moment, living in Biot. I've got 5 children, one lives in Berlin, one in Oslo, two in Gothenburg and one is travelling around the world! My interests are music, Litterature, treaking, riding, canyoning, other cultures, people and people's way of thinking and eatern religion.
Peter & Barbara Luenser
Roohi & Marian Kermanshahchi
Isabelle Pieterman
Christiane & Peter Lloyd
Kim Defforge
As a Francophile since adolescence, my lifelong dream has been to move to France. Having an extensive background that includes working in the U.S. for the Lorraine region of France, and also teaching middle and high school French, I never lost sight of my passion for all things French. Many life events, and the resulting paths along the way, finally led me to Nice in 2007 (instead of to Montpellier).
Holding a degree in French, and a Master’s in Education, I initially taught English in Beausoleil, while planning and creating my own business, Finesse Concierge Services. Living and working on the French Riviera has personally proven to me that dreams really do come true!
George & Eve Eccles
Nigel and Helen Brotherton
Husband and wife team, Nigel and Helen Brotherton decided in 2008 that in a country dominated by Wine and Food, the international community here on the Riviera sometimes needs a little help to unravel the mysteries of a drink which is perhaps more 2nd nature to the indigenous natives! So FineWineWorks was created.
Helen holds the WSET (Wine and Spirit Education Trust) Diploma with Honours and is able to teach qualification courses up to WSET Advanced Level 3. She is also an Associate Member of the Institute of Wines & Spirits.
Helen has until recently worked with VSF (Vins Sans Frontieres) as a Wine Consultant based on the Riviera, specialising in Fine Wines for the Yachting market.
Before that she has had a varied and exciting career in the UK, initially as a professional actress for 11 years (yes, she does occasionally appear in long forgotten sitcoms on UK Gold in the early hours), and as a Chef in London whilst “resting” (between acting jobs!). Time to get a grown – up job and realising she liked drinking, Helen embarked on a career in the UK wine trade working with two of the most influential Wine Companies in the UK retail sector.
Helen then bought and ran her own restaurant in North Yorkshire
before selling up when she met then married the lovely Nigel, and
joined his family business.
Nigel, after a long career with WH Smiths retired as Logistics
Director, to sort of consult a bit and play golf a lot, got bored
and set up, with his family, two businesses in Pickering, North
Yorkshire: "Seasons", a Delicatessen &;Wine Merchants and also a
fresh Yorkshire Food Distribution company, "Moorsfresh";. Nigel is
the business brains and the one with the patience here at FWW.
Nikki Thomas-Orler
An Australian Francophile from school age, I have lived in the hexagon all my adult life, mostly here on the Riviera as a result of choices and a bit of chance. Like many of us, I never tire of the cobalt skies and brilliant sun, with the volcanic outcrops overlooking the azure sea to Corsica. While I am very aware of my antipodean roots and upbringing, the family and professional aspects of my life have made me feel at HOME too in France; I personally get a lot of enjoyment from this bilingual and bicultural situation which I find stimulating and a never-ending source of learning.
Initially a linguist, I trained as a clinical psychologist and after having worked in a medical environment (particularly in palliative care) and a centre for adolescents, I now do most of my work in private practice (French and English), offering counselling and psychotherapy for all ages. I also belong to Cancer Support France, a voluntary group set up four years ago for English speaking patients living in France. www.cancersupportfrance.info
As a committee member of the new International Club of the Riviera, I am happy to count myself among fellow expats from varied horizons and backgrounds, with a desire to link up and share personal and/or professional areas of interest. Whether through need, pleasure or force of circumstance, those who have made the Riviera their temporary or permanent place of residence represent a myriad of nationalities and cultures and consequently, a wonderful potential of exchange and enrichment. With the Riviera as our common denominator, we have so much to discover through moving outwards from what is familiar (and reassuring !) to exploring the possibilities of the new and unknown.
Looking forward to meeting you !