Hello!
Did you know that the crayfish is invading? They arrived
from America and now they have made their homes in the banks of the rivers and
the lakes in France. They cause damage by burrowing huge long tunnels into the banks so that eventually they
collapse.
They are surprisingly easy to catch, and dipping a net into
the water will soon gather an impressive harvest. They need rinsing before eating (up to 5
times) and keep an eye on them as they are keen to escape. Then tip them into boiling water, cook and
serve! An striking dish, and a delicacy in
some parts of the world. Bon appetit!
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| A Crayfish Supper. |
This is Franco British Week in Ste Foy la Grande. See the
full programme complete with contact numbers and full addresses at http://francobritishweek.com/
Whatever you do in the Grionde and Dordogne regions, have a
great week.
Best wishes,
Helen
Week 35 2014
Monday 25 August
25 August : Franco British Week activities include a tour
and lunch to the Jardins de Sardy near Velines, a Painting and sculpture
exhibition in Salle Paul Broce, Ste Foy and the Cote Bastide are holding a wine
tasting ‘cocktail dinatoire.'
Tuesday 26 August
26 August : Calling all keen tennis players – the FrancoBritishWeek
are mixing it up with a doubles competition on the banks of the Dordogne at the
Tennis Club Foyen 9h – 12h
26 August : Last night Market in Castillon and Eymet
Wednesday 27 August
27 August : The FrancoBritishWeek offers a Boat Trip up the
Dordogne. Setting off from Quai de la
Breche 15h/16h/17h €6 per person.
For those who like to tax the little grey cells, Wednesday
night is Quiz night. Mixed teams – 4 Brits
& 4 French compete at the Salle de Fete in Pineuilh.
27 August : Night Market in Duras
Thursday 28 August
28 August 10h : Free guided tour of the Bastide in Ste Foy
offered by the Tourist Office.
28 August 16h : Franco British Week offer a Wine and Cheese
Tasting at Cave Laregnere (the place with the little red delivery van). €25/person
28 August : At the Temple in Ste Foy there will be a concert
by ‘A Round Dozen’
28 August : Les Jeudis Gourmandes in Eymet at Parc Gabriel
Forestier
Friday 29 August
29 August 9h-12h : Another chance to play tennis on the
banks of the Dordogne with the FrancoBritishWeek.
29 August 19h30 : That classic British culinary delight,
combined with a darts match is on offer at the Restaurant Bambou in rue Victor
Hugo, Ste Foy.
Saturday 30 August
30 August : Brocante Vide Greniers Marche regional at Saint
Genes de Castillon
30 August :Brocante at Saint Magne de Castillon
30 August 10h30 – 13h : Regional Cooking masterclass
demonstration at the Place de la Mairie in Ste Foy a Grande.
30 August : The FrancoBritishWeek offers a Boat Trip up the
Dordogne. Setting off from Quai de la
Breche 15h/16h/17h €6 per person
30 August : Night Market in Massugas and Doulazon.
30 August 20h : The FrancoBritishWeek Gala Dinner. Dress up in your glad rags and enjoy dinner
and Swing Jazz at the Salle des Fetes in Ste Foy la Grande.
30 – 31 August : Vins et Guingette at the Plage Ste
Terre. 2 days of activities and events
including dance exhibitions, wine tasting and live concerts.
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| Top that hat... |
Sunday 31 August
31 August : Vide Greniers at Port St Foy et Ponchapt
31 August : Vide
grenier at Saint Avit Saint Nazaire
31 August :
Vide grenier at Villefrance de Longchat
31 August : The Grande Finale of the FrancoBritishWeek
is always the sharing picnic with the fabulous hat competition. Make your favourite speciality to share at
the picnic in the Stade Mezieres, Port Ste Foy.
31 August 16h30 : Concert at the Bernac Church. 'Entre deux Souffles' is performed by wind instruments.
Coming up…
And finally…
I just love a night market - but the Madison eludes me... This photo was taken in Flaujagues.
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