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Tuesday is Mardi Gras (or
Fat Tuesday) which is the French word for Shrove Tuesday. As in the UK, the French celebrate with a
dessert made from eggs, milk and flour, though the French recipe becomes ‘beignets’
(do-nuts) rather than pancakes.
While the origins of Mardi Gras in France are religious and
spiritual, Mardi Gras is mainly celebrated today simply because it is fun. Mardi Gras in the 21st century is one big
party, and those who observe Lent and celebrate Easter celebrate Mardi Gras
right alongside those who do not. But
the biggest party of all is in Paris.
However you choose to celebrate Mardi Gras, have a good
week.
Best wishes,
Helen
Week 10 2014
Monday 3 March
3 March 19h30 : Zumba in Castillon every Monday at the
renovated nightclub to the left of the train station. €6 entry.
Bring a bottle of water – you will need it!
3 March 14h15 & 20h15 : The Grande Budapest Hotel is showing in VOat the Grandecran in
Libourne.
Grand Budapest Hotel recounts the adventures of Gustave H, a legendary concierge at a famous
European hotel between the wars, and Zero Moustafa, the lobby boy who becomes
his most trusted friend. The story involves the theft and recovery of a
priceless Renaissance painting and the battle for an enormous family fortune --
all against the back-drop of a suddenly and dramatically changing
Continent.Starring Ralph Fiennes, F.Murray Abraham and Edward Norton
3 March 20h15 : August
: Osage County is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
A look at the lives of the strong-willed women of the Weston family, whose paths have diverged until a family crisis brings them back to the Oklahoma house they grew up in, and to the dysfunctional woman who raised them. Starring Meryl Streep, Dermot Mulroney and Julia Roberts.
A look at the lives of the strong-willed women of the Weston family, whose paths have diverged until a family crisis brings them back to the Oklahoma house they grew up in, and to the dysfunctional woman who raised them. Starring Meryl Streep, Dermot Mulroney and Julia Roberts.
3 March
20h15 ; 12 Years a Slave is showing
in VO (Original Version English) at the Grandecran in Libourne.
Based on an incredible true story
of one man's fight for survival and freedom. In the pre-Civil War United
States, Solomon Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor),
a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery.
Facing cruelty (personified by a malevolent slave owner, portrayed by Michael Fassbender),
as well as unexpected kindnesses, Solomon struggles not only to stay alive, but
to retain his dignity. In the twelfth year of his unforgettable odyssey,
Solomon's chance meeting with a Canadian abolitionist (Brad Pitt) will
forever alter his life.
3 – 30 March : An Exhibition by 2
artists at the Salle Municipal in Champcevinel. The exhibition hall is
located near to Périgueux
Tuesday 4 March – Mardi Gras
4 March 14h15 & 20h15 : The Grande Budapest Hotel is showing in VOat the Grandecran in
Libourne. Use Orange 2 for 1 offer if
you can.
4 - 31 March : Photographic exhibition 'Portraits de Mains' by Nathalie Geromin at the Vitrine de Pays Foyen
4 - 31 March : Photographic exhibition 'Portraits de Mains' by Nathalie Geromin at the Vitrine de Pays Foyen
Wednesday 5 March
5 March 14h, 16h, 19h30 & 21h45 : The Grand Budapest Hotel is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
5 March 14h, 16h, 19h30 & 21h45 : The Grand Budapest Hotel is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
Thursday 6 March
6 March 14h, 16h, 19h30 & 21h45 : The Grand Budapest Hotel is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
6 March 16h : 12 Years a Slave is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
6 March 19h30 : August : Osage County is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
6 March 14h, 16h, 19h30 & 21h45 : The Grand Budapest Hotel is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
6 March 16h : 12 Years a Slave is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
6 March 19h30 : August : Osage County is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
Friday 7 March
7 – 8 March :
Brocante des Grandes Hommes in Bordeaux.
Situated at one corner of the golden triangle in Bordeaux this must
surely be one of the most glamorous settings for a brocante.7 March 13h45 : August : Osage County is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
7 March 10h - 18h : The Last Great Book Sale held by Jacqui and
Jean-Michel de Robillard in Flaujagues.
All proceeds towards Les Enfants de Ya.
Call Jacqui for more details 06 13 38 26 85
7 March 14h, 16h, 19h30 & 21h45 : The Grand Budapest Hotel is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
7 March 17h : Vernissage for the art exhibition at the
Mairie de Champcevinel 24750.
Saturday 8 March
8 March : In Libourne opposite the town hall, a brocante and
book sale.
8 March 11h : Vernissage for the photographic exhibition by Nathalie Geromin at the Vitrine de Pays Foyen
8 March 11h : Vernissage for the photographic exhibition by Nathalie Geromin at the Vitrine de Pays Foyen
8 March 14h, 16h, 19h30 & 21h45 : The Grand Budapest Hotel is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
8 – 9 March :
Brocante and Vide Grenier at the Salle Jean Doursat et
Promenade Charles de Gaulle in Coutras.
8 – 9 March : Fermes en Fete and Braderie
on the Esplanade des quais in Langon.
Sunday 9 March
9 March : Vide greniers as part of a 2 day event on the Esplanade des quais in Langon. Including an animal exhibition
(it is Fermes en Fete), food and Bandas (not sure what the animals will think
of that…)
9 March : Puces Couvertes in Rauzan. This is the penultimate winter flea
market. Next weekend, is the last and
will be on Saturday and Sunday.
9 March : Brocante Collections at Place Clémenceau (place de l'office de
tourisme) in Montpon Menesterol
9 March 14h, 16h, 18h15 & 20h30 : The Grand Budapest Hotel is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
9 March 14h, 16h, 18h15 & 20h30 : The Grand Budapest Hotel is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
9 March 14h30: "Le Comité des Fêtes" in St Emilion
are organising a Thé dansant at the salle Polyvalente de Saint-Emilion.
9 March 17h : The Wolf
of Wall Street is showing in VO at La Breche in Ste Foy la Grande.
9 March 20h30 : August : Osage County is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
9 March 20h30 : August : Osage County is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
Coming up…
Vendredi Club’s open day on 14 March. In addition to
an exhibition of the different craftwork we produce, there will be various
demonstrations, (hopefully) chocolate making, furniture painting, weaving, card
making, patchwork, knitting, and lots of others. All members are very
happy to chat about their particular skill, and some have products for
sale.
The Mozaic Jazz Band have been working hard on
some new music and some of the pieces are ready for their first
outing, so please come and see us at Lisle (near Riberac) on Saturday 15th
March, in the Salle de Fête, at 20h30
On March 15, at the Hotel du Commerce, will be an
evening with live music.
A new set up, OSE Blues express, will be playing
pieces from the repertoire.
Olivier, Stephane and Edouard are going to sweat
for the pleasure of the audience.
Drinks, tapas, free entrance.
Hotel du Commerce : 05 53 82
35 86
24 rue Michel de Montaigne
Villefranche de Lonchat 24610
Hello Everyone,
Please note the change of time for Tuesday 11th March at 3.30pm next to the
church in St.Méard de Gurçon.
This also means I will not be able to come to Castillon la Bataille or St.Foy le Grande this week so if you wish to order from these directions please let me know and I will make other arrangements directly with you.
There is the usual choice of products which you can choose from our website www.franklinfarm.fr. Do not hesitate to ask me if you would like a special joint of lamb prepared for a celebration for example a stuffed, rolled leg or shoulder of lamb.
If anyone would like something different this month I can prepare:
Herb and onion lamb-burgers
Spicy Morroccan meatballs
Garlic and smoked paprika pork sausages (continental style ie: no rusk)
Italian spiced pork sausages (also no rusk)
If you would like me to prepare something different please let me know as soon as possible.
Hope to see you soon don't forget the change of time.
Helen
This also means I will not be able to come to Castillon la Bataille or St.Foy le Grande this week so if you wish to order from these directions please let me know and I will make other arrangements directly with you.
There is the usual choice of products which you can choose from our website www.franklinfarm.fr. Do not hesitate to ask me if you would like a special joint of lamb prepared for a celebration for example a stuffed, rolled leg or shoulder of lamb.
If anyone would like something different this month I can prepare:
Herb and onion lamb-burgers
Spicy Morroccan meatballs
Garlic and smoked paprika pork sausages (continental style ie: no rusk)
Italian spiced pork sausages (also no rusk)
If you would like me to prepare something different please let me know as soon as possible.
Hope to see you soon don't forget the change of time.
Helen
And finally…
Beware of Processional Caterpillars
Processional Caterpillars
have unfortunately spread up from Spain and are now an increasingly common
problem here. I have had a few messages
from people asking me to spread the warning word. These caterpillars are poisonous and
extremely harmful to animals if they eat them.
You see them marching in a long line down the side of pine trees and across
the ground. DO NOT TOUCH THEM!
They are making their way
from their nests in the trees to underground where they build their cocoons and
turn into moths.
To find out more about
them go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pine_Processionary
and more importantly, to find out how to destroy the nests go to http://hubpages.com/hub/How-to-Get-Rid-of-Pine-Processionary-Caterpillar-Nests
If you see a line of them
on the ground, you can try stamping on them (in thick shoes) but please don’t
touch them, or let your dogs go near them.
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