Week 41 2013

Hello!

Grapes delivered to Les Guinots

You can’t have failed to notice the wine harvest going on all around us this week.  The high muggy temperatures, lead to the massive storms, and then beautiful warm sunshine sent the vignerons heading for their vines with grape clippers and harvesting machines at full speed.  They were trying to collect the grapes before the rot could set in.

The busy chai at full speed - 'Mind the pipes!'

The grapes are unloaded with this giant corkscrew

Les Guinots in Flaujagues was no exception.  Their extremely swift harvest will be over by Wednesday, and as a result of this year’s extreme weather conditions, they have neither the quantity, nor the quality of previous years – but this is the challenge that the Bordeaux winemakers have always had.  They make the best wine they can, and every year is different.

Cleaning out the metal tanks.

Thank you LB at the Cave Co-operative for the photos.

Meanwhile, wherever you are in the Gironde and Dordogne, keep a watchful eye out on the roads for the harvesting tractors and have a great week.

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 41 2013

Monday 7 October

Tuesday 8 October

Hello all

I will la Mothe Montravel from 12.15 to 12.45 at Helen Furniss's ,Keirmasi,le Mathelin .

and st Meard de Gurcon next to the church from 13.30 to 14.30

For prices please see our web site  www.franklinfarm.fr

and any orders let me know beforehand

see you there

Helen Franklin

8 October 20h15 : Blue Jasmine is playing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne. http://www.grandecran.fr/libourne/

A New York socialite deeply troubled and in denial, arrives in San Francisco to impose upon her sister. She looks a million, but isn't bringing money, peace, or love...  Starring Cate Blanchett, Alec Baldwin and Peter Sarsgaard.

Wednesday 9 October

9 October 16h : Blue Jasmine is playing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne. http://www.grandecran.fr/libourne/

Thursday 10 October

10 October 19h35 : Blue Jasmine is playing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.  

http://www.grandecran.fr/libourne/

10 October 20h15 : Prisoners is playing in VO English at the Grandecran, Libourne http://www.grandecran.fr/libourne/

When Keller Dover's daughter and her friend go missing, he takes matters into his own hands as the police pursue multiple leads and the pressure mounts. But just how far will this desperate father go to protect his family?  Starring HughJackman, Jake Gyllenhaal and Melissa Leo.

Friday 11 October

11 October 14h : Blue Jasmine is playing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne. http://www.grandecran.fr/libourne/

11 October14h15 : Prisoners is playing in VO English at the Grandecran, Libourne http://www.grandecran.fr/libourne/

11 – 12 – 13 October : Salon de Chocolate at the Salle Anatole France.  If the idea of all things chocolate is just for you then head over to Bergerac.  To find out more about the tempting treats on http://www.chocolat-events.fr/bergerac.html

offer go to

11 – 12 – 13 October : There really is only one Brocante of note this weekend.  The 3 day event is held in the centre of Rauzan.  There is parking on the edge of the village with a free bus to take you to the Antique market.  This weekend they are advertising a free expert valuer, so if you have something you’d like to be valued why not take it along!

11 - 12 October;  Fete des vendanges at Ponchapt. Starts at 17h. 

This event has run for several years now. There's usually live music, 
food and stalls and is a little like a night market.

Saturday 12 October

12 October;  Fete des vendanges at Ponchapt continues

12 – 13 October : Marche du Gout at the Cloitre de la Collegiale (behind the Tourist Office) in St Emilion

12 October 16h : Blue Jasmine is playing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne. http://www.grandecran.fr/libourne/

12 October 20h45 : Mozaic Jazz Band in Concert at the Foyer, St Laurent des Hommes.  Programme includes music by Count Basie, Ellington, Glenn Miller, Charlie Parker and more… Entrance €5.   

Sunday 13 October

13 October : Journée du gout,  Salle des fêtes de Saint Félix de Villadeix 24520,  De 10h00 à 18h00. Ateliers goût, odeurs, visuel. Échanges et ventes de productions artisanales (confitures, gâteaux, conserves....)Table espagnole. 17h30 : cours de cuisine : tourain blanchi, tarte aux pommes. 19h : repas partage

13 October : Brocante in Rauzan last day

13 October 20h30 : Prisoners is playing in VO English at the Grandecran, Libourne http://www.grandecran.fr/libourne/

13 October 20h30 : Blue Jasmine is playing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne. http://www.grandecran.fr/libourne/

Coming up…

And finally…

Do you wish that your French could be just a little better, or that you could talk to your neighbours before the apero, as well as after…?  Perhaps this is the solution…

French for beginners or those wanting to improve their French, free classes are held every Monday and Friday afternoon from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm in Castillon.  For further information contact Laurence Pannetier (speaks English) on 06 59 46 06 61 or by e-mail: lpannetier.fle@gmail.com

And I believe the last end of term party was at a wine tasting…