Week 8 2013

Hello!

The sunshine is here, and it brings with it the awakening of the hornet queens from their winter hibernation.  Now is the time when they are out and about searching for a place to build their new nests.  They never have the same nest as the previous year as they are built of mud and dust and don’t survive the winter.  SO, now is the time to trap them… no hornet queen means no hornet nest and our bees can have a peaceful and bountiful summer.

In 2011 the Gironde Beekeeping Association (SAG) reported the loss of 520 beehives due to the Asiatic Hornet. (To read more go to http://www.sudouest.fr/2012/04/17/la-chasse-aux-reines-690354-713.php )

Making a hornet trap is simple, all you need is a plastic water bottle.  Cut it in 2 horizontally and turn the top and over and put it into the bottom.  Seal it together with sellotape, fill it with bait and hang it from a tree.  The best bait is a mixture of dark beer, dry white wine and syrup (grenadine flavour is good, but any sweet syrup will work).  The dark beer and syrup attract the hornet and the white wine will repel the bees.  There is no limit to how many traps you should hang in your garden – the more the merrier…

Have a good week,

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 8 2013

Once again, there are quite a few films out in VO in the cinemas in the region.  The times that I have included are correct as I write, but it’s wise to check before you head out.

 

Monday 18 February

18 February 20h15 : Lincoln is playing in VO(English) at the Grandecran in Libourne.  http://www.grandecran.fr/libourne/

As the Civil War continues to rage, America's president struggles with continuing carnage on the battlefield and as he fights with many inside his own cabinet on the decision to emancipate the slaves.  Starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field and David Strthairn.

Tuesday 19 February

19 February 14h15 : The Master is playing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

A Naval veteran arrives home from war unsettled and uncertain of his future - until he is tantalized by The Cause and its charismatic leader.  Starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, Joaquin Phoenix and Amy Adams

19 February 19h30 à 21h. Entre-scènes : "Favorit Swing" (soul, salsa et R&B)

Théâtre le Liburnia. Entrée gratuite. Un répertoire qui reste toujours axé sur les plus grands standards du Jazz, en passant par la Bossa Nova et autres tympos latins. Et de plus pour l'année 2012, ils arrivent avec un nouveau répertoire, Salsa, Soul et R& B. Contact : Culture et Compagnie 05.57.74.13.14

Wednesday 20 February

Wed 20 – Sun 24 February 16h : Les Miserables is playing daily in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean, who for decades has been hunted by the ruthless policeman Javert after he breaks parole, agrees to care for factory worker Fantine's daughter, Cosette. The fateful decision changes their lives forever.  Starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and Anne Hathaway.

20 February 20h30 : The Master is playing in VO at le Lascaux in Monpon-Menesterol

20 February 20h30 : The Master is playing in VO at The Eden in Monsegur

A Naval veteran arrives home from war unsettled and uncertain of his future - until he is tantalized by The Cause and its charismatic leader.  Starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, Joaquin Phoenix and Amy Adams

Thursday 21 February

21 February 20h30 : Lincoln is playing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

21 February 20h30 : Django Unchained is playing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

With the help of a German bounty hunter, a freed slave sets out to rescue his wife from a brutal Mississippi plantation owner.  Starring Jamie Foxx, Chraistopher Waltz and Leonardo DiCaprio.

21 February 20h30 : The Master is playing in VO at The Eden in Monsegur

21 February 20h30 : Django Unchained is playing in VO at CinemaxLinder in Creon

Friday 22 February

22 February 20h45 : Saison culturelle : "Passion tango" (tango)Théâtre le Liburnia. Un répertoire profond et envoûtant : celui du tango américain et son principal représentant Piazzola, mais aussi son cousin le tango espagnol, et même une incursion dans le jazz-tango, avec des pièces de Calmel, Galliano ou Weil. Une scénographie soignée et créative, une présentation pleine d'humour, une musicalité raffinée, dans la lignée des spectacles de la Compagnie. Un spectacle vibrant et chaleureux rendant hommage au grand Maître du tango : Astor Piazzolla. Contact : Théâtre le Liburnia 05.57.74.13.14

Saturday 23 February

23 February : Arts & Brocante at La Reole

23 February 17h45 : Happiness Therapy is playing in VO at La Breche cinema in Ste Foy

23 -24 Février : Genissac Salon des Vins de France 2013.  Les vignerons de France ont donné rendez-vous aux Génissacais.  Entre 20 et 25 appelations seront représentées au salon des vins de Génissac 2013.

l'entrée de 3 euros vous donne droit à un verre de dégustation sérigraphié pour l’occasion.
Venez nombreux découvrir les richesses du vignoble Français.  At the Salle des Fêtes.

Sunday 24 February

 

24 February 10h30 – 12h30 : Book Sale in aid of the at the place of raw royal British legion poppy appeal at Le Cabri Restaurant, Duras.

24 February  : Vide Greniers at the Salle Polyvalente, Lauzun 47410

24 February : Marche des Puces in Rauzan

24 February 15h30: Happiness Therapy is playing in VO at La Breche cinema in Ste Foy

24 February 20h30 : The Master is playing in VO at le Lascaux in Monpon-Menesterol

A Naval veteran arrives home from war unsettled and uncertain of his future - until he is tantalized by The Cause and its charismatic leader.  Starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, Joaquin Phoenix and Amy Adams

24 February 20h30 : Django Unchained is playing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

With the help of a German bounty hunter, a freed slave sets out to rescue his wife from a brutal Mississippi plantation owner.  Starring Jamie Foxx, Chraistopher Waltz and Leonardo DiCaprio.

24 February 20h30 : Django Unchained is playing in VO at CinemaxLinder in Creon

  

Coming up…

If you enjoy singing and would like to be part of this Choir they are always looking for new members.  Contact Peter at  thomas.peter@neuf.fr or go along to the concert and speak to someone there.

9 & 23 March  and 13 April Cuisinez la Lamproie a la Bordelaise. Go to http://www.jardindelalamproie.fr/

to learn how cook and prepare this local delicacy.

And finally…

The Pays Foyen FrancoBritish week has been running for 5 years, and planning is already underway for this summer’s week long event.  To ‘kick’ things off (if you will excuse the pun) Ronald Marsh has written the following message.  If you are interested in taking part in the rugby match, or being involved in any way with the FrancBritish week, please don’t hesitate to contact him.

Vivien and Ronald Marsh

Le Bourg, 47120 LOUBES – BERNAC. France.   Tel:+33 (0)5 53 20 82 90

e-mail: ronald.marsh@wanadoo.fr

Ste Foy la Grande

Franco – British Week,  24th to 31^st August.

A Francophone – Anglophone Rugby match.

Dear Secretary and fellow rugbymen,

For the past 6 years we have celebrated a Franco – British week here in Ste Foy la Grande.  The object of this week is to bring together the Francophone and Anglophone communities in the Pays Foyen.  There is a full programme throughout the week covering a wide variety of topics, food: wine tasting, art, music, cinema, guided visits, English picnic etc. 

We have had some sporting activities such as boule, cricket, darts and golf but we would like to include a friendly rugby match between a French side and a side of Anglophones.

Stade Foyen has offered both to host the match and to put together a side from their club to play the Anglophone team.

We would like to hear from any English speaking players who would enjoy taking part in this game and the festivities afterwards.

The proposal is to have an early evening game mid-week with the possibility of an after match BBQ.

If you have any Anglophone players in your club or know of any in other clubs near you will you please give them this letter and ask them to get into contact with me.  We would welcome any players from 18 years old to vets.  Age should be no limit.

By Anglophones I mean players from Great Britain, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Isles, Canada or other English speaking players.

I hope this will be a unique opportunity to use rugby as a way of integrating our two communities and having some fun.

I very much look forward to receiving your response to this idea.

My sincere regards,

Ronald Marsh.