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L'Assembllaie D'Guernesiais

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St Martin

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Active since 1950

About

L'Assembllaie D'Guernesiais is a non-profit organisation, registered with the Guernsey Registry as NP102, dedicated to the Guernésiais language and Guernsey culture. It is run by an elected committee, with a separate sub-committee for its dance section. Anne Le Cheminant is a key contact. The organisation publishes reference works on Guernésiais, including Harry Tomlinson's A Descriptive Grammar of Guernesiais, and teaches Guernésiais in island schools. It also organises performances of language and dance, and events such as La Longue Veille. —

Quick facts

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Run by a committee elected at the AGM, with a separate sub-committee for the dance section
Established
1950s (decade only; exact year disputed between sources) · 76 years
Specialises in
Guernésiais (Guernsey Norman French) language and Guernsey culture

People1

  • Anne Le Cheminant — key contact

Services offered

  • Organiser of La Longue Veille
  • a traditional festive evening (St Martins Parish Hall; States of Guernsey release, 2018)
  • Publishes reference works on Guernésiais — publisher of Harry Tomlinson's A Descriptive Grammar of Guernesiais
  • Teaching Guernésiais in island schools; performances of language and dance

Credentials

Memberships & accreditations

  • Association of Guernsey Charities — member number 509

Contact

Phone
+44 7781 115485
Email
annelec@cwgsy.net
Address
Au Repreme, Becquet Lane, Les Cornus, St Martin, GY4 6PY, Guernsey (registered office)

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