Hello!
Hands up – Who has done all their Christmas shopping, written all their cards and has planned all their Christmas menus?? Certainly not me… but I am enjoying the excuse to browse around the shops and markets.
For those who'd rather curl up with a good book now that the evenings are drawing in, Fiona Valpy has published a novel called 'Seven Magpies', a lighthearted romance set against the backdrop of the Ste Foy area and its winemaking community. Available from Amazon as an e-book for Kindle and in paperback: http://www.amazon.fr/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?__mk_fr_FR=%C5M%C5Z%D5%D1&url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=fiona+valpy The paperback edition can also be ordered direct from Completely Novel for speedier delivery: http://completelynovel.com/books/seven-magpies--4
It’s a lovely story, filled with familiar images of the area, visiting places and events we all know and love and evoking great memories.
Don’t forget to visit the blog, especially the Christmas Market page as I’m always updating it.
Last week’s lights were from Bordeaux, and here are some more
Best wishes,
Helen
Week 50
Monday 12 December
12 December 13h40 and 20h15 : The Lady is playing at Libourne Multiplex in VO
Tuesday 13 December
13 December 13h40 and 20h15 : The Lady is playing at Libourne Multiplex in VO
13 December : Tchaïkovski's Casse Noisette at the Grand Théâtre, with the Opéra National Bordeaux Ballet and Orchestra, choreographed by Charles Jude. Performances are from the 13th-16th, 19th-23rd and 26th-31st starting at 20:00. There is also a performance on Sunday 18th at 15:00 and additional matinees on the 20th and 28th also starting at 15:00. Tickets are from €8-€40 and from €8-€55 on the 31st. Telephone: 05 56 00 85 95.
Wednesday 14 December
14th December from 11am :BEE pupils will be performing their Christmas pantomime at the Salle Polyvalente (Avenue du General de Gaulle, first turn after the Spar supermarket and Auto Ecole on the boulevard in Eymet) on, followed by a Christmas market from midday until 16h00.
We would be delighted if you would join us for homecooked meals, cakes, mulled wine, a raffle, and refreshments. All proceeds will go directly towards new resources for BEE classes.
There will be beautiful last minute Christmas gift ideas on sale. There will be jewellery, decorative items for the home, books, cosmetics, and pottery amongst other items on sale.
We look forward to seeing you and your family and friends.
Happy Christmas!
Eugenie and all the children and staff at BEE
14 December : Sylvie Torres will be at the Font Vidal Christmas Market all day. She machine embroiders and personalises a whole range of items including placemats, napkins, aprons and towel with pictures and writing. She has a catalogue of over 200 designs.
14 December 18h: English Christmas carol service, EYMET http://www.churchinaquitaine.org/services/details/359-christmas-carol-service
14 December 10 am - 6 pm: I have lots and lots of books - interesting and in good condition, and Brigitte has some lovely linen goodies and Maria has some of her special felt Christmassy things that we all love.. I'll even do tea and coffee. Unless you would prefer wine.
Hope to catch up then.
Love
Jacqui Houston de Robillard
Hope to catch up then.
Love
Jacqui Houston de Robillard
houstonderob@wanadoo.fr
Thursday 15 December
15 December 21h : Cine Resto at the Montpon Cinema featuring El Bulli in VO. (though not sure what language it’s in!)
15 December 20h30: Christmas Concert. A concert of German Christmas music from the 16th and 17th centuries, with works by Hassler, Praetorius, Bruxtehude and other composers, at Eglise St Jean Libourne. Telephone: 05 57 51 15 04.
Friday 16 December
16 – 24 December 10h – 19h: Village artisanal de Noel at Bergerac. At the Cloitre des Recollets et Place Cayla. Late night shopping 23 December
16 December 19:30: Jazz soirée at the Grand Café de l'Orient, Salles à l'étage, Esplanade François Mitterrand. Telephone: 05 57 51 17 59. 16 December : Grandes Heures de Saint Emilion Pianist Philippe Cassard interprets works by Liszt and Schubert at Château Cheval Blanc at 20:30. Telephone: 05 57 55 28 28.
Saturday 17 December
17 December : Marche de Noel in Port St. Foy
17 December : Marche de Noel at Cadillac
17 December : Noël en Issigeac
Christmas festivities start at 10:00 and include Père Noël descending from the church bell (15:30) and a guided tour with him around the village. Telephone: 05 53 57 28 11
17 décembre,à partir de 15h, Marché de Noël à Libourne installé jusqu'au 24 Décembre sur la Place Abel Surchamp, ouvert tous les jours de 10h à 19h
Petits et grands peuvent également se retrouver, place François Mitterrand, pour profiter de la patinoire. Les fêtes de Noël, c'est également, des ateliers maquillage, des spectacles, un tour de petit train ou de poneys...
Petits et grands peuvent également se retrouver, place François Mitterrand, pour profiter de la patinoire. Les fêtes de Noël, c'est également, des ateliers maquillage, des spectacles, un tour de petit train ou de poneys...
17 décembre 16h :L'Association Bien Vivre au Quartier Montaudon présente Joyeux Noël
au kiosque, square du XVème Dragon
autour d'un sapin de Noël à partir de 16h avec :
Anne Saffore conteuse
Duo Variety Swing
Distribution de chocolat gratuite pour les enfants
Loterie Enfantine,Buvette avec chocolat et vin chaud, Gaufres - crêpes
au kiosque, square du XVème Dragon
autour d'un sapin de Noël à partir de 16h avec :
Anne Saffore conteuse
Duo Variety Swing
Distribution de chocolat gratuite pour les enfants
Loterie Enfantine,Buvette avec chocolat et vin chaud, Gaufres - crêpes
17 – 18 December 10h à 18h : Marché de Noël au Château Haute-Nauve
Saint-Laurent-des-Combes - Château Haute-Nauve,
Organisé par :
Marie - Anne REYNIER
Château Haute-Nauve
Lieu-dit "Haute-Nauve"
33330 St Laurent des Combes
Tél. : 05 57 24 73 21
Marie - Anne REYNIER
Château Haute-Nauve
Lieu-dit "Haute-Nauve"
33330 St Laurent des Combes
Tél. : 05 57 24 73 21
17 - 18 décembre :10h00 à 19h00...Les Samedis Gourmands à Planète Bordeaux !
Planète Bordeaux donne rendez-vous aux gourmets et gourmands pour fêter Noël avec quelques jours d'avance
Sunday 18 December
18 December 16h : Concert at l’eglise Notre Dame de Ste Foy la Grande. 75 choristes pour Noel.
18 December : Marche de Noel at St. Meard de Gurson
The Duras association of commercants (D.A.C.O.R) invite you to their Christmas market.
18th of December 2011
18th of December 2011
Free activities during the day will include pony and trap rides, hot soup at midday, chestnuts and mulled wine, Father Christmas with presents, children's face make up, VTT exhibition and trials, Games in wood for all the family.
During the day , Christmas music will be provided by the Duras 'Atelier de Musique'
The commercants raffle this year will be drawn on the 26th December at 11.30am under the 'Halle during the Monday market.
Tickets will be given out with your purchases made in the village during the month of December.
Super Prizes!
10 Baskets filled with locally produced products
10 Gift vouchers of 40 Euros each
6 Gift vouchers of 100 Euros each
(Vouchers to be spent with the participating shops / craftsmen of Duras)
Tickets will be given out with your purchases made in the village during the month of December.
Super Prizes!
10 Baskets filled with locally produced products
10 Gift vouchers of 40 Euros each
6 Gift vouchers of 100 Euros each
(Vouchers to be spent with the participating shops / craftsmen of Duras)
For more info please feel free to contact Rosalind (President) and Louise:
Call: 05 53 83 81 68
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