Tuesday 26 March 2013

Week 13 2013



Hello!

So far we have caught 2 Asiatic hornet queens, one in a trap, and one was in our house – it must have hibernated somewhere inside and was looking for a way out.  Last year there were quite a few hornet nests in the trees alongside the river, hopefully this year there will be less.  If you don’t have a trap out in your garden, now is the ideal time to get them out.  To see how to make a trap go to http://notjustfortheholidays.blogspot.fr/2013/02/week-8-2013.html

The beautiful weather also meant that the carnival in Pays Foyen last weekend was a great success with lots of colourful floats.  Many thanks to JT from http://www.albayarns.com for her beautiful photos.


Easter weekend coming up, next Monday is a holiday – a 3 day weekend with plenty of events to choose from.  The funfair in Castillon means that the stone bridge is closed for much of Monday.  There is also the Baseball Tournament in Pineuilh, and Duras has a great many events planned, go to http://www.paysdeduras.com/ to see the programme.

Whatever you do in the Gironde and Dordogne region, have a great week, I love to hear from you and share your photos,


Best wishes,

Helen

Week 13 2013

19 – 30 March : Exhibition by Michele Schneider at the Salle Cascante in Castillon.


Monday 25 March


Tuesday 26 March

Course de Cuisine continues each Tuesday at Chateau Ambe Tour Pourret, Saint Emilion.  To see the agenda and find out more go to http://saint-emilion.fr/fr/cours-de-cuisine.html

Wednesday 27 March

27 March 15h30 : Argo is playing in VO at La Breche  Cinema in Ste Foy
A dramatization of the 1980 joint CIA-Canadian secret operation to extract six fugitive American diplomatic personnel out of revolutionary Iran.  Starring Ben Afflic, Bryab Cranston and John Goodman.

16h & 21h45 : To the Wonder (A la Merveille) is playing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne all week.
After visiting Mont Saint-Michel, Marina and Neil come to Oklahoma, where problems arise. Marina meets a priest and fellow exile, who is struggling with his vocation, while Neil renews his ties with a childhood friend, Jane.  Starring Ben Affleck, Olga Kurylenko and Javier Bardem.

Thursday 28 March


Friday 29 March

29 – 31 March : If you’re planning a trip to Paris, local artist Peter Thomas has an exhibition in Paris.

29 March 18h30 : a Couscous evening with live music by The Taylors at the Au Floc'n Tea in Lauzun.  Reservations recommended 05 53 03 77 23











Saturday 30 March

30 March : 7eme Fete de la Dance in Libourne.  Dance classes all day long, starting from 10h.  See programme for more details.

30 March  - 1 April : Grande Foire de Pâques, Castillon.  Saturday starts with the funfair and rides for the children, Sunday is the big funfair for all the family as well as food stands.  Monday is the biggest day of all, with the regular Monday market plus a whole host of extra stands and stalls

Les 30-31 mars et 1er avril 2013 : Tournoi international de baseball et softball organisé par le Pitcher’s Club, Plaine des Sports, de 9h à 18h. Contact : 06 09 82 56 51

30 march 10h - 18h : Niamh O'Reilly is moving house. General household goods for sale.
Jay Be folding futon, 3 bar stools, coffee table, console table, ornaments, clothes, English books, cushions and covers and lots more.
Come have a look, you might find something nice! To find us, come to Fougueyrolles, park in the carpark opposite the Mairie and follow the signs!

Sunday 31 March

31 March – 1 April : French Canoe-Kayak Championship at the Lac des Dagueys in Libourne.  To find out more go to http://libournecanoekayak2013.fr/


31 mars 15h : Grande chasse aux oeufs au château Soutard

Gratuit Pour tous.

31 mars 2013 : Bal Country avec Black ORCHID Port Ste Foy et Ponchapt.
Entrée 10 €. Pâtisserie offerte. Plus d'infos auprès de Mme Peraud :06/14/84/27/92
Salle Jacques PREVERT Rue Eugène Tricoche, 33220
Mme Peraud 06/14/84/27/92

31 March 20h45: Argo is playing in VO at La Breche Cinema in Ste Foy
A dramatization of the 1980 joint CIA-Canadian secret operation to extract six fugitive American diplomatic personnel out of revolutionary Iran.  Starring Ben Afflic, Bryab Cranston and John Goodman.

Coming up…

The Franco-British week is set for the last week of August and planning is already underway with a range of events and activities.  Ron Marsh is organising an international rugby match and is looking for players of all ages, if you are interested please contact him on ronald.marsh@wanadoo.fr


And finally…

Don’t forget that the clocks change on Saturday night – which way do they go? And how do I remember…  Here are the English and French solutions to that dilemma.



Monday 18 March 2013

Week 12 2013



Hello!                                                                                                                                             
 
As I write this, the rain gauge informs me that we have had 8mm of rain since 8am this morning!  But we have also had blue skies, sunshine and even hail!  4 seasons in one day that’s for sure.

Some interesting events coming up including Cookery Courses at Chateau Ambe Tour and the new season of Les Grandes Heures de St Emilion Concerts gets underway.

Finally, check out the For Sale page as a huge basket of hardly worn teenage girls’ clothes is there.

Have a good week,

Best wishes,

Helen

Week 12 2013

Jappeloup is playing in cinemas all around the area.  Calling all horse lovers - this is a French film, filmed against the backdrop of the Dordogne countryside.  It’s the story of a man, a horse and the Olympic games… to find out more about this heart-warming story, go to http://www.allocine.fr/film/fichefilm_gen_cfilm=175607.html or http://www.grandecran.fr/libourne/film/jappeloup-2013

Monday 18 March

18 – 24 March  : La Semaine de la Mongolfiere en Pays Foyen.  A week of hot-air balloon events sponsored by Vac’Dor Voyages.  For the complete programme see the listings below.

 























Tuesday 19 March

Tuesday evening Cookery Courses.  Chateau Ambe Tour Pourret is running cooking classes each week for up to 12 people.  Each week there will be a different theme.  To find out more please go to http://saint-emilion.fr/en/cuisine-au-chateau-uk/cours-du-mardi-soir-uk.html

19 March, 20h30 : Château Ripeau Concert - Les Grandes Heures de Saint-Emilion
Raphaël Oleg, alto, Rachel Givelet, violon, Jeremy Menuhin, piano
Mozart, Schubert, Brahms

19 March 20h15 : Gimme the Loot is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
Two young Bronx-ites dream of 'bombing the apple', a graffiti artist's term for tagging the giant mascot that appears at Yankee stadium with the home team score a homerun. But they hadn't counted on having to pay the guy giving them access to the stadium $500 and as they hustle to raise the money their ambition comes tantalisingly close to being fulfilled... 

19 – 23 March : Le Festin 14 at Creon. The annual Circus and Music Festival in Creon starts today.  Each day has a selection of events.  To see the full programme and to get a flavour of the festival please go to http://www.lefestinmusik.com/spectacle/  

Wednesday 20 March

20 March 20h30 : Searching for Sugar Man  is showing in VO at Le Lascaux in Montpon Menesterol.
Two South Africans set out to discover what happened to their unlikely musical hero, the mysterious 1970s rock 'n' roller, Rodriguez.  Visit http://staticmass.net/documentary/searching-for-sugar-man-documentary-2012-review/ for a more in-depth review.


Thursday 21 March

21 March 20H : Soiree Chocolate & Wine at Domaine des Collines, “Le Bayle” 33420 Branne.  For reservations and information call 06 76 81 53 36

21 mars : Concert - Les Grandes Heures de Saint-Emilion , Château La Couspaude  
Jeremy et Mookie Menuhin, piano, Raphaël Oleg, violon, josephine Knight, violoncelle, Tim Jones, cor Bridge, Beethoven, Brahms

Friday 22 March

22 March 20h15 : The Royal Ballet’s Performance of Sleeping Beauty is showing at the Grandecran Libourne.
 
22 March : Dany Doriz Trio Jazz Concert at Chateau des Vigiers.  Go for the evening, or go just for the Jazz.  To find out more visit http://www.vigiers.com/fr/concert-de-jazz-avec-dany-doriz-trio/

Saturday 23 March

23 March : Rally Day.  If the start of the F1 season has whet your appetite for speed then a trial Rally Day might be just what you need!  Go to http://raceandrelaxinfrance.com/rally.html for more details.



24 mars 12h30: Paëlla printanière organisée par Pineuilh Autrement, salle des fêtes Robert Teyssandier. Contact : 06 25 88 04 14

23 March : Carnival Celtique in Coutras.  The street procession sets off at 14h.
 


23 March 17h : Django Unchained is playing in VO at the Eden Cinema in Monsegur.












 23 March 19h30 : Mike Lecuyer & Les Bouilleurs de Blue are playing at the Comptoir des Sports in Ste-Foy.  It's often packed out - so worth ringing ahead to book a table 05 57 46 17 79





Sunday 24 March

24 March 9h – 18h : 25eme Salon de la Collection at Salle Anatole France, Bergerac.

24 March : 5eme Carnaval in Pays Foyen.  Street procession with 14 floats sets off at 14h30.


 



















24 march 15h : Guillaume de Chassy is performing a Piano Jazz / Classique concert ay the Church at 
St Jean de Blaignac.  Reservations 05 57 84 19 72

24 March 20h30 : Lincoln is playing in VO at  Eden Cinema in Monsegur.

23 Mars 20h30 : Club Esprit Country en Montravel
Salle des fêtes de Montcaret pour une soirée dansante pur Country
Entrée :  4€,   gratuit pour les moins de 14 ans
Boissons et petite restauration sur place http://www.espritcountryenmontravel.fr/

Coming up…

If you hear of any Easter events coming up, please let me know.



And finally…

The police have recently unveiled a new kind of mobile radar speed trap which they can operate from inside an unmarked car (though the police themselves must be in uniform).  Apparently it is capable of issuing up to 9 fines a minute, sent directly from the car.  Rural spies have informed me that it’s a black Megane with the number plate CG 792 AV



Monday 11 March 2013

Week 11 2013



Hello!

Last weekend was the last Rauzan winter Marche des Puces until next year leaving the venue time enough to clear up and ready itself for the 28th Grande Brocante Antiquites on 12-13-14 April.  On the last day I saw a lovely stand – a unique theme – anything you want as long as it’s orange!


The garden continues to flourish, with anemones and daffodils in abundance.  Though a cold snap is forecast, let’s keep our fingers crossed for the warm spring weather.










Have a good week,

Best wishes,

Helen

Week 11 2013


Monday 11 March
 
Tuesday 12 March

Hello All

Franklin Farm is visiting St Méard de de Gurçon this Tuesday 12th March 1.30 till 2.30 same place outside the church in the van as usual. Hope to see you there, Helen Franklin
Sausages various flavours 10euros/kg
Back bacon 15euros/kg
Streaky bacon 10euros/kg
Lamb legs 13.50euros/kg
Lamb shoulder 11euros/kg
Lamb loin chops 17euros/kg
Lamb cutlets 15euros/kg
If anyone is interested in mutton I have some legs, some cutlets and some loin chops please get in touch so I know whether to bring them
I also have goat kid in stock as well and again please get in touch if you would like me to bring some along
You may have more luck contacting me by email as I am out of the house rather a lot at the moment
Helen Franklin 0553823771/0609106284

12 March 16h: Hydepark on Hudson (French title Weekend Royal) is showing in VO(English) at the Grandecran, Libourne.
The story of the love affair between FDR and his distant cousin Margaret "Daisy" Suckley, centered around the weekend in 1939 when the King and Queen of the United Kingdom visited upstate New York.  Starring Bill Murray, Laura Linney and Olivia Williams.

Wednesday 13 March


Thursday 14 March

14 March 19h : Le Comptoir de Saint Genes invites you to join Tony Laithwaite for a relaxed and informal evening of his wines.  For further information go to http://www.comptoirdegenes.com/

14 March 20h30 : The Master is playing in VO at CinemaxLinder in Creon.
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 Seymore Hoffman, Joaquin Phoenix and Amy Adams.

Friday 15 March

15 mars 19h00: "Soupes en musique"  au Centre Culturel, Castillon la Bataille

15 March 19h30 : Le Jazz Club de l’Orient at the Grand Café de l’Orient in Libourne invite you to a soirees dinatoires, expo photo and jazz concert featuring Brother Swing 5et.

15 -16 - 17 March : Salon du Chocolate, If chocolate is your thing, then head off to Bordeaux to indulge.  Hangar 14 Quai des Chartrons, 33000 BORDEAUX 05 56 11 99 00. To find out more, go to http://www.portail-du-chocolat.fr/salon/salon-du-chocolat-bordeaux  

Saturday 16 March

16 March 20h : REPAS COCHONAILLE. Salle Oscar Guery (Ponchapt) Ponchapt, 33220 Port-Sainte-Foy-et-Ponchapt . €15
Organisé par le comité Ponchaptois d'animation Infomation call 06 82 58 66 47 / 05 53 58 56 43

16 March 18h : The Master is playing in VO at CinemaxLinder in Creon.
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 Seymore Hoffman, Joaquin Phoenix and Amy Adams.

16 March 21h : MiguelM in Concert at the Salles de Fetes in St Meard de Gurcon.  

Sunday 17 March

17 March : Vide grenier de l'association Mélo Dance at the Salle des fêtes de Blasimon, 33370
Organisé par l’Association Mélo Dance

17 March :  Brocante Vide-greniers, in les rues et parking de la mairie, Saint Denis de Pile, 33910

17 March 10h30 : To celebrate the opening of the new Pont Chaban Delmas there will be a Race between the bridges ( Pont Chaban Delmas - Pont de Pierre ) in Bordeaux.  For more information about how you can take part, or where to go to get a view of the event please go to http://www.lacoursedesponts.com/index.html 


17 mars 15h30: Orchestre Philarmonique au Centre Culturel, Castillon la Bataille

17 March 17h30 : The Master is playing in VO at CinemaxLinder in Creon.
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 Seymore Hoffman, Joaquin Phoenix and Amy Adams.

17 March 18h10 : Gimme the Loot is playing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
When a rival gang buffs Malcolm and Sofia's latest graffiti masterpiece with a replica of the NY Mets home-run apple, they're determined to get spectacular revenge - by tagging the real Mets' apple. Over the course of a whirlwind two-day heat wave, these tough teens from the Bronx must hustle, scramble, and steal to execute the scheme that will make them the most famous writers in New York.  Starring Ty Hickson, Tashiana Washington and Joshua Rivera.

Coming up…


19  March 20h15 : Gimme the Loot is playing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.  If you are an Orange customer you can use your 2 for 1 advantage on a Tuesday.  Go to http://www.grandecran.fr/libourne/cineday/ to apply.
When a rival gang buffs Malcolm and Sofia's latest graffiti masterpiece with a replica of the NY Mets home-run apple, they're determined to get spectacular revenge - by tagging the real Mets' apple. Over the course of a whirlwind two-day heat wave, these tough teens from the Bronx must hustle, scramble, and steal to execute the scheme that will make them the most famous writers in New York.  Starring Ty Hickson, Tashiana Washington and Joshua Rivera.























And finally…

Congratulations to Jonathan and Lyn Maltus and their 100 points wine Le Dome 2010.  To find out more about this wonderful wine and what Robert Parker has to say please go to http://maltuswine.blogspot.fr/2013/03/robert-parker-100-points-le-dome-2010.html