By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Located in the vibrant heart of Lille, France, the Lambersart villa represents a meticulous restoration of a 1940s residence by the esteemed RMGB studio. This project harmoniously blends the historical essence of the villa with modern living highlighting its architectural splendor while integrating contemporary comforts and aesthetics RMGB’s approach to the Lambersart project was guided by a deep appreciation for the villa’s antique charm The design duo skillfully incorporated vintage pieces with a distinct character into the home’s decor achieving a balance between elegance and functionality Notable selections include the Bernard Govin armchairs and Rodolfo Bonetto’s Boomerang lounge chairs each piece adding depth and personality to the villa’s interiors SOUTHBOROUGH’S residents welcomed their ‘twins’ from Lambersart in northeast France last week celebrating 30 years of their Amitiés Internationales Southborough and District Overseas Friendship Association (SHDOFA) celebrates its twinning with Lambersart renewing the aims of their founding charter SHDOFA and Southborough’s Mayor Dianne Hill welcomed the Amitiés Internationales led by Lambersart’s new Mayor Nicolas Bouche The French visitors toured the Civic Centre revisiting gifts given by the people of Lambersart to the people of Southborough over the past 30 years Among the residents networking over a ploughman’s lunch of local produce John Francis of Tunbridge Wells Youth Football Club was eager to discuss facilitating some youth matches against Lambersart teams Also at the lunch was Simon Miller of Southborough & District Wheelers who had cycled to Lambersart earlier this year with a view to extending their relationship with Cyclo Club de Lambersart The evening saw the official re-signing ceremony and exchanges of gifts culminating in the gala dinner at the Masonic Hall Entertainment laid on by the local hosts included local singer and musician Michele Roszak and the musician and Southborough theatre group member Edd Price SHDOFA hosted all the foreign guests overnight before sightseeing and entertainment by Nell Price of Southborough’s Arty Farty Retreat on Sunday followed by a final carvery lunch at the Masonic Hall apple sauce and low-fat milk on Monday.AP Photo/Ted S WarrenSEATTLE -- First lady Michelle Obama is on a mission to make American school lunches healthier by replacing greasy pizza and french fries with whole grains The Associated Press helps you compare her efforts in the United States with what kids are eating around the globe by sending photographers to see what kids in Asia Africa and Latin America ate for lunch this week The new American standards appear to be giving kids in the United States a taste of the good life already experienced by school children around the world Most countries seem to put a premium on feeding school children a healthy meal at lunchtime and South America to see what kids in different countries ate for lunch this week The photographers found that while most schools abroad don't actually sell lunch the ones that do put a "premium" on feeding their students healthy meals Students were more likely to go home for lunch or bring a home-cooked meal Obama's campaign aims to have more whole grains and vegetables served in school cafeterias or just refusing to eat them altogether. THE Southborough and High Brooms District Overseas Friendship Association [SHDOFA] met their counterparts from twin town Lambersart at their AGM at Meadows School on March 11 the new Mayor of the town in northern France along with six other guests from Lambersart and 35 members of SHDOFA Honorary memberships were given to Ives and Sheila Branson and Jackie and Bob Prance for their long service to SHDOFA and to Southborough as a whole saying: “They have all been committee members and/or chairs of the association and have worked tirelessly to progress our friendship with Lambersart.” Plans for the forthcoming year include a trip to Dover to meet up with French colleagues and a pÃ©tanque tournament at the White Rock in Underriver against twinning associations from Sevenoaks and Otford There will also be regular pÃ©tanque sessions on the piste in Yew Tree Road the two towns celebrated the 25th anniversary of the twinning agreement between them This included a gala dinner at Salomons and entertainment by a choir comprising singers from both communities Celebrations and commemorations were also held in France marking the anniversary of the liberation of Lambersart after World War II If you would like to join the association or take part in the pÃ©tanque sessions call Alain Lewis on 07736 529170 or email: amblewis@hotmail.com Mégane Lourenco Aliaksandr Antanovich - ShutterstockOn fait quoi à Lille ce week-end Une publication partagée par Nū Lille (@nulille) Grande Tablée des Chefs à la Madeleine avec concours de welsh Une publication partagée par Festival BD Au Temps Buller (@autempsbuller) Retrouvez la liste complète des brocantes du week-end ici ! Des courts de tennis de Roland-Garros ouverts gratuitement au public cet été la Grand-Place de Roubaix va se transformer en paradis des fleurs Un pop-up 100% maillots de foot vintage débarque à Lille ce weekend Red beets are suspected of poisoning 40 school children on January 10 According to food service provider Sodexo, preliminary laboratory analysis indicates a bacteria on red beats that produces a toxin when stored at room temperature is responsible for the outbreak 150 children in Lambersart began vomiting and having headaches After being examined 40 children were diagnosed with “light” poisoning (something may be lost in translation here Sodexo says it has changed their beat supplier and is strengthening their regular testing of suppliers.