Monday 25 August 2014

Week 35 2014



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!
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.


















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.




Tuesday 19 August 2014

Week 34 2014




Hello!

We have perfect weather for canoeing on the river… not too hot, a slight breeze and blue skies and sunshine.  If you want to take a boat out on the river, there are plenty of choices.  Castillon Rowing club, between the 2 bridges.  Pessac on the Quayside and at Ste Foy, on the road out to Le Fleix.

So, what are you waiting for, put on a hat, slap on the sun screen and head off for the river.  Look out for swans, herons, kingfishers and swallows, and that’s just some of the wildlife on the river.

Whatever you do, have a great time in the Gironde and Dordogne regions.

Best wishes,
Helen

Week 34 2014


Monday 18 August

Tuesday 19 August

19 August 20h45 : Jersey Boys is Playing in VO at La Breche cinema in Ste Foy
The story of four young men from the wrong side of the tracks in New Jersey who came together to form the iconic 1960s rock group The Four Seasons.  Starring John Lloyd Yound, Erich Bergen and Michael Lomenda

19 August ; Night Markets at Monteton, St Emilion and Castillon la Bataille and Eymet

Wednesday 20 August

20 August 20h45 : Under the Skin is playing in VO at La Breche cinema in Ste Foy la Grande.
A mysterious woman seduces lonely men in the evening hours in Scotland. Events lead her to begin a process of self-discovery.   Starring Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Mc Williams and Linsey Taylor Mackay.

20 August  : Night Market at Monsegur

Thursday 21 August

21 August : Night Market in Eymet and Duras

Friday 22 August

22 August : Wine Cellar workshop at Chateau Vieux Mougnac.  Join in the blending and tasting of the new reserve.
 
22 August : Marche et Tables Nocturnes at Flaujagues

22 August : Night markets in Pellegrue and Levignac de Guyenne

22 August 19h : Concert, Wine tasting and Exhibition at Chateau de Chainchon.  Entrance €8


Saturday 23 August

23 August 11h45 : Launch of the Franco British Week in Ste Foy.  Claud Villers is the Battle of Castillon man I believe.
To see the full programme for the Franco British Week, see below in the Coming up… section

23 August 18h : Under the Skin is playing in VO at La Breche cinema in Ste Foy la Grande.

23 – 24 : Castillon en Fete.  Usually there are fireworks, but maybe they used up their whole budget 
on 14 July as I don’t see any mentioned.

Sunday 24 August

24 August : Brocate Vide Grenier at Castillon as part of the
weekend festivities.

24 August : Brocante Vide Grenier at Genissac

24 August : Fete du Village with Vide Grenier at Porte St Foy et Ponchapt Place augustin mourguet.

24 August : Les Puces de la Bastide at Ste Foy la Grande

24 August : Vide Grenier at Eynesse







Coming up…
Franco British Week full programme or go to http://francobritishweek.com/ 






And finally…

I think I may have found a new home for my hens...




Monday 11 August 2014

Week 33 2014



Hello!

There are 2 things that you really should try and do before summers out!  First – have you been to the Battle of Castillon, this year it’s been besieged with setbacks from the turbulent weather and this weekend sees the last performances of 2014. So, don’t miss out – check out the information http://www.batailledecastillon.com/
Oysters

The second thing is a Night Market.  This year they have been great fun with a mouth watering selection of dishes to choose from – the mussels with lemon and cream in Castillon are delicious.  So if you haven’t managed to get to one yet, find your local one and gather together some glasses, cutlery and a few napkins and go out to join one.

Castillon Night Market
Whatever you do this week in the Gironde and Dordogne regions have a great week.

Best wishes,

Helen

Week 33 2014


Monday 11 August

11 - 16 August : Theatre and Yoga for Children, at Chateau Franc la Fleur, St Magne de Castillon.

Tuesday 12 August

Hello All
My next visit in your direction is Tuesday 12th August in St.Méard de Gurçon between 1.30 and 2.30 by the church or preceeded by a delivery route going through Minzac, Villefranche de Lonchat and down towards Castillon la Bataille.
If you know what you would like to purchase please place an order in advance preferably before Thursday 7th August, so I can be sure I have it available.
For those who like to visit me at the markets I am at Ste Foy la Grande on a Saturday morning on Rue Alsace Lorraine/Louis Pasteur next to the kitchen shop.

See you somewhere
Helen
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12 August : Night Markets in Monteton, Castillon la Bataille and St Emilion

Wednesday 13 August

13 August : Night Markets in Monsegur and Blasimon
This is the big one in Monsegur – the one with fireworks!

Thursday 14 August

14 August : Last weekend for the Battle of Castillon.  It’s not too late to get your tickets. http://www.batailledecastillon.com/

14 August : Night Markets in Duras and Ste Foy la Grande.

Friday 15 August – Bank Holiday : The Feast of the Assumption of Mary (L'Assomption de Marie) celebrates the Catholic belief that the Virgin Mary's spirit and body was assumed to heaven. It is an important occasion for village and church festivals and is a public holiday in France.  Most supermarkets will be open in the morning – but check the smaller traders as many will tag the day onto the weekend to make a ‘pont’.

15 August : Vide Grenier at Lamothe Montravel – behind the train station.

15 August Foire a tout in Eymet

15 August : Fête locale de Saint Géraud de corps

15 August ; Night Market in Lévignac de Guyenne

15 August : Last weekend for the Battle of Castillon.  It’s not too late to get your tickets. http://www.batailledecastillon.com/

15 August : Maniard is playing in in the Chai at Ste Foy.  Look them up – they have their own Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/themaniardproject

Saturday 16 August

16 August 18h : Jersey Boys is Playing in VO at La Breche cinema in Ste Foy
The story of four young men from the wrong side of the tracks in New Jersey who came together to form the iconic 1960s rock group The Four Seasons.  Starring John Lloyd Yound, Erich Bergen and Michael Lomenda

16 August : Last night for the Battle of Castillon.  It’s not too late to get your tickets. http://www.batailledecastillon.com/

Sunday 17 August

17 August : Brocante Vide Greniers at Montpon Menesterol

17 August 18h : Jersey Boys is Playing in VO at La Breche cinema in Ste Foy

Coming up…





And finally…

If you are looking for something to do with children… Thank you JL, it looks good!

Les Zoulous in the hamlet of Les Gatinaux (24610) have started a small circus aimed mainly for children  www.letheatredeszoulous.fr
Check it out.
We went to the inaugural performance yesterday afternoon, it was professional, slick and imaginative.  A lovely way to pass an afternoon.   Performances are Thursday to Sunday from 14.00 to 18.00 .  She has lots of additional animals who are penned round the big top and are all pattable. Also available a small refreshment area.
Mirelle, our neighbour is available for bookings on 06 18 05 81 36.
As she presents spectaculars at schools etc. during term time, this theatre is scheduled to run all of August.