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

Notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

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.