Week 48 2013

Hello!

One month until Christmas…  that really can’t be true! 

Browsing the photos in Genissac

This weekend we headed off to the Christmas Market in Bergerac at the Orangerie.  And I surpassed myself by finding it first time (those of you who know me, know that I can easily get lost in a carpark – so this was a great result!)  We bought lots of lovely goodies, including homemade mincemeat and we met a wonderful beekeeping lady.

There was also an interesting photo exhibition held in the Cave Co-operative in Genissac.  Photo clubs from the area had all sent a mini exhibition.  I always love the river photos and there were plenty of those!

The Bordeaux Christmas Market opens this week, worth a visit if you have never been, and if not – why not!?!

Whatever you do – have a great week in the Dordogne and Gironde regions.

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 48 2013

Monday 25 November

 

Tuesday 26 November

Wednesday 27 November

27 November 11h – 16h : Coffee Morning and Table top Sale at the Salle de Fetes in Carsac de Gurson.  All funds raised will go towards the Phoenix Association which cares for and rehoming animals in need.  To find out more about this charity go to http://phoenixasso.com/

27 November 21h45 : The Immigrant is showing in VO (English and Polish) at the Grandecran in Libourne.

1920. In search of a new start and the American dream, Ewa Cybulski and her sister Magda sail to New York from their native Poland. When they reach Ellis Island, doctors discover that Magda is ill, and the two women are separated. Ewa is released onto the mean streets of Manhattan while her sister is quarantined. Alone, with nowhere to turn and desperate to reunite with Magda, she quickly falls prey to Bruno, a charming but wicked man who takes her in and forces her into prostitution. And then one day, Ewa encounters Bruno's cousin, the debonair magician Orlando. He sweeps Ewa off her feet and quickly becomes her only chance to escape the nightmare in which she finds herself.  Starring Marion Cotillard, Joaquin Phoenix and Jeremy Renner.

Thursday 28 November

28 November 19h30 : The Immigrant is showing in VO (English and Polish) at the Grandecran in Libourne.

Friday 29 November

29 November 14h30 : The Russian Army Choir will be performing Christmas Carols and other musical numbers at the Eglise Saint-Jean Place Saint-Jean
33500 LIBOURNE
Tél : 05 57 51 15 04

29 November 20h : Soiree Whiskies du Monde at Domiane des Collines in Branne.  If whiskies are your tipple of preference then this could be the event for you, including Whisky tasting and a buffet dinatoire. €15.  To reserve and find out more call 06 76 81 53 36/ collinesdelahge@gmail.com

30 November 16h : The Immigrant is showing in VO (English and Polish) at the Grandecran in Libourne.

 

29 November  - 29 December : Christmas Market in Bordeaux.  Situated in the Allees du Tourney, the Bordeaux Christmas Market is all you need to put you in the mood for seasonal festivities.  At one end Father Christmas can be found in his grotto, right next to a forest of Christmas trees.  I don’t know where else you would find a tree in the centre of the city, and as you walk through the little wooden huts there are stalls selling mulled wine and roasted chestnuts mixed in with artisanal gift stands from all over the world.  Worth a visit, if only to look and soak up the atmosphere.  Open from 10h30 – 20h throughout the week, and late night to 21h on Fridays and Saturdays.

Saturday 30 November

30 November 10h – 16h : Dordogne Ladies Club are holding their Christmas Fair at the Orangerie in Bergerac (not difficult to find – honest – it’s just off the big roundabout near the cinema)  There will be lots of lovely Christmassy things to buy.

 

30 November 17h : Si Sainte-Terre m’était contee.  A historic tale set in Ste Terre is retold to 2 children with the help of performance and songs  at the Notre Dame Church at Ste Terre.  To see more go to http://www.saint-emilion-tourisme.com/fr/agenda.html?m=11&id=875

30 November : Week-end Africain at Cabara.  Workshops and performances with the company Tamany.  For more details call 06 87 12 17 33

Sunday 1 December

1 December : The weekly Marche des Puces is in  Rauzan - the restaurant is no longer there, but there is always something different to see on the stalls.

1 December 20h30 : The Immigrant is showing in VO (English and Polish) at the Grandecran in Libourne.

1 December : Vide Grenier at Monsegur

1 December : Vide Tout at Branne

Coming up...

And finally…

Does anyone know where there will be some Christmas Church services held over the coming weeks?  Previously there have been carol services with the re-telling of the Christmas story in Gensac, or St Antoine, but so far this year I haven’t heard of any.  Please can you let me know if you hear of any?  Thank you.