Week 18 2014

Hello!

With summer just around the corner, what better way to spend the afternoon than in the peaceful surroundings of the Glass House at Chateau Carbonneau in Pessac.  With a choice between tea and cakes, or wine and cheese, there’s something for everyone.

The magnificent Napoleon III Glass House is a stunning backdrop for Jacquie’s homemade cakes and scones served with a selection of teas.   Alternatively you can have a glass (or bottle!) of Carbonneau wine with Bayonne ham and Ossau Iraty cheese direct from the producer - two other partners with Bienvenue à la Ferme.

Prices range from €3 for a glass of wine through to €12.50 for a large plate of cheese and ham.

Opening on 1 May Jacquie and Morgane look forward to welcoming you to the tempting treats available in the unique and charming Glass House right in the heart of the vineyard - open from May to September on Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday, from 2pm to 6pm  http://www.chateau-carbonneau.com/

Whatever you do this week, have a good time in the Gironde and Dordogne regions.

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 18 2014

Monday 28 April

 

Tuesday 29 April

Wednesday 30 April

30 April 21h45 : Joe is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

An ex-con, who is the unlikeliest of role models, meets a 15-year-old boy and is faced with the choice of redemption or ruin.  Starring Nicolas Cage, Tye Sheriden and Gary Poulter

30 April – 1 May : Salon combining Art, wine and food at Chateau du Grand Puch in Saint Germain du Puch.  See more details at http://chateau-du-grand-puch.fr/

Thursday 1 May

1 May : Vide Greniers in Frontenac 33760

1 May : Vide Grenier at Place Gambetta in Bergerac

1 May : Vide Greniers at Saint Meard de Gurcon – I think this one is a plant and flower market too.

1 May : Fete des Fleurs et Vide Greniers in La Reole 33190

1 May : Marche aux Fleurs et a l'artisanat in Pellegrue

1 May : Vide Greniers at Villefranche de Longchat

1 May : Vide Greniers at Moulon 33420

1 May : Vide Greniers at Saint Etienne de Lisse

1 May : Portes Ouvertes at Château Maine Pascaud and Bresserie Mascaret in Rions

1 May  : May day fete in Lauzun. Jo will be there with her pots.














 

1 – 2 – 3 – 4 May : Saint Emilion Portes Ouvertes.  To view the full programme over the 4 days go to http://en.vins-saint-emilion.com/

Friday 2 May

2 May 13h45 : Joe is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

2 May 20h45 : Her is showing in VO at La Breche in Ste Foy

A lonely writer develops an unlikely relationship with his newly purchased operating system that's designed to meet his every need. Starring Jauquin Phoenix, Amy Adams and Scarlett Johansson.

 

Saturday 3 May

3 May : Foire aux fleurs et au miel in the square in the middle of Libourne.

3 May 17h45 : Her is showing in VO at La Breche in Ste Foy

3 – 4 May : Antiquite Brocante at the Salle des Fetes in Coutras

3 May 20h30 : Cirque aux Ecuries.  The Poney Club de Ste Foy present a new Show and  Concert at Les Leves et Thoumeyragues.  Find out more at http://cirqueauxecuries.revolublog.com/

Sunday 4 May

4 May : Brocante Vide Grenier at Cadillac

4 May : Brocante Marche aux Puces at Place Cayla, Place de la Myrpe et rues à proximité in Bergerac.

4 May : Vide Greniers at the school in Pineuilh

4 May : Vide Grenier at Mussidan 24400

4 May : Grand Vide Grenier at St Magne de Castillon

4 May 14h30 : Quine at Gensac salle in aid of the Gensac Chambre Orchestra – brush up on your number skills and you might win one of the 42 prizes!

Coming up…

And finally…

This time of year is a busy time for the bees – the explosion of blossoms all around sends them out and about in search of pollen.  There is also a population explosion in the hive with hundreds of new bees born every day.  This can lead to a new Queen being born and ‘buzzing’ off with half the population of the hive in search of a new home.  Last year we successfully  ‘re-homed’ 2 swarms of bees.

So, if you see a swarm of bees ‘between homes’ please let us know and we’ll come and take them away – we have an empty hive all ready and waiting.  When the bees are all together in a tree like those in the photo, they are actually quite docile and easy to move.  Sometimes they take up residence between the shutters and the windows in houses which have been closed up for the winter as the gap is the ideal size for a natural hive.

Anyway, if you find one, be amazed at the natural world, then get in touch and we’ll take it away!

A top bar hive