Tuesday 21 October 2014

Week 43 & 44



Hello!

This is the third time I’ve been thwarted in my efforts to see the balloons in St Emilion.  Setting the alarm for ‘extremely early’ and heading off to St Emilion on Saturday morning I followed the convoy up to the chateau just north of the village.  Unfortunately the wind was too strong and after a couple of tester party balloons were filled with helium and set free, the morning flights were cancelled. 


But I do have this photo from the Tourisme Saint-Emilion Facebook page where you can also see other beautiful photos from the morning when the balloons did take off.

Notjustfortheholidays is taking a holiday, so this week I have 2 weeks of events combined.  If you have an event you would like to share, please add it as a comment at the bottom of the page for all to see.

Whatever you do in the Gironde and Dordogne regions over the next fortnight, have a great time.
Best wishes,
Helen

Week 43 2014


Monday 20 October

Tuesday 21 October

21 October 14h30 : Gone Girl is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne
On the occasion of his fifth wedding anniversary, Nick Dunne reports that his wife, Amy, has gone missing. Under pressure from the police and a growing media frenzy, Nick's portrait of a blissful union begins to crumble. Soon his lies, deceits and strange behavior have everyone asking the same dark question: Did Nick Dunne kill his wife?  Starring Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike and Neil Patrick Harris

Wednesday 22 October

22 October : Halloween comes to Chateau de Vayres.

22 – 28 October : Operation Band of Brothers.  A Bilingual Exhibition at the Pineuilh Salle de Fetes

Thursday 23 October

23 October 21h30 : Gone Girl is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

Friday 24 October
24 – 25 – 26 October : Flaujagues celebrates the Fete de la St Martin.  3 days of festivities, starting with a Belote competition.

Saturday 25 October

25 October : Dinner Dance in Flaujagues featuring everyone’s favourite accordionist Mikael Vigneau.  Reservations 05 57 40 25 70/ 05 57 40 07 65

25 October : Celebrate the Gerbebaude (the end of the harvest) in Ste Magne de Castillon.  Reservations 06 10 62 29 50

25 -26 October : The clocks change and they go back an hour… an extra hour in bed!

 












Sunday 26 October
 
26 October : Brocante Vide Greniers in Flaujagues

26 October : Les puces au Cœur de la Bastide at Ste Foy la Grande.

26 October : Antiquite Brocante in Galgon

26 October : Vide grenier St Magne de Castillon

26 October : Halloween comes to Château de Vayres

26 October 20h30 : Gone Girl is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

26 October 20h30 : Magic in the Moonlight is showing in VO at the Granceran in Libourne
Stanley is a magician who has dedicated his life to revealing fraudulent spiritualists. He plans to quickly uncover the truth behind celebrated spiritualist Sophie and her scheming mother. However, the more time he spends with her, he starts thinking that she might actually be able to communicate with the other world, but even worse, he might be falling in love with her.  Starring Colin Firth, Emma Stone and Marcia Gay Harden

Week 44 2014


Monday 27 October

Tuesday 28 October

28 October 14h : Magic in the Moonlight is showing in VO at the Granceran in Libourne

Wednesday 29 October

29 October : Halloween comes to Chateau de Vayres

Thursday 30 October

Friday 31 October

31 October : Halloween comes to Duras, dress up and join in the family fun!

Saturday 1 November - Jour Ferie, La Toussaint

Many Christians honour the lives of their deceased relatives and all the saints on All Saints' Day (La Toussaint). They visit special church services and place flowers on family graves, usually chrysanthemums.

1 November : Bourse aux Vetements et Jouets at Pessac sur Dordogne

 


















Sunday 2 November

Coming up…





And finally…

I may not have seen balloons in St Emilion, but later that same day there were Harley Davidsons a plenty!



Tuesday 14 October 2014

Week 42 2014



Hello!

After almost a week in the Port de la Lune in Bordeaux the Hermione set off for the next step on her trip before she sets sail across the Atlantic in the spring of 2015.

My very lucky friend was part of the flotilla that followed the frigate along the river and up the Medoc estuary.  Not one to miss a photo opportunity, she even took a video.  Many thanks KG.


If flying is more your thing than sailing, the annual Balloon Festival is on in St Emilion Next weekend, starting off on Friday night with a Night Glow show.

Whatever you do this week in the Gironde and Dordogne, have a great time.
Best wishes,
Helen

Week 42 2014


Monday 13 October


Tuesday 14 October

Hello All
My next visit in your direction is Tuesday 14th October 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 Wednesday 8th October , 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 the corner of Rue Alsace Lorraine/Louis Pasteur.
See you soon
Helen
0609106284/0553823771
www.franklinfarm.fr

14 October 14h15 : Gone Girl is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
On the occasion of his fifth wedding anniversary, Nick Dunne reports that his wife, Amy, has gone missing. Under pressure from the police and a growing media frenzy, Nick's portrait of a blissful union begins to crumble. Soon his lies, deceits and strange behavior have everyone asking the same dark question: Did Nick Dunne kill his wife?  Starring Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike and Neil Patrick Harris

Wednesday 15 October

Thursday 16 October

16 October 20h30 : Gone Girl is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

Friday 17 October

17 – 18 – 19 October : Balloon Festival in St Emilion starting with a Night Glow performance on   For more information go to http://www.saint-emilion-tourisme.com/uk/7-agenda/1012-rassemblement-de-montgolfieres-a-saint-emilion.html
Friday at 19h.

Saturday 18 October

18 October : Join the flock of ewes as they make their final trip of the year back to Chateau Pressac.

Sunday 19 October

19 October : Brocante vide grenier at St Magne de Castillon.

19 October : Vide pouseete d’Automne at Eymet

19 October : Vide armoire and brocante at Montpon-Menesterol

19 October 20h30 : Gone Girl is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

Stage de Théâtre Enfants
de 7 -11 ans avec initiation au yoga, conscience corporel et chant...
18 -19 Octobre au Château Franc la Fleur, 
Saint Magne de Castillon 33350

The theatre is a fun way for children to meet, collaborate and create with others, develop self-confidence and learn new abilities such as dance, mime, singing or circus skills. It is an opportunity to explore different facets of your personality, release energy in a creative manner and learn co-ordination.

During the workshop children can participate in yoga and breathing initiation, physical warming up, speaking, theatre improvisation and role playing.

Tarifs :
60 euro 
45 euro deuxième enfant
Horaires :
Samedi10h00 - 17h00
Dimanche 10h00- 16h00

info et réservations:
06 86 9167 36 Carly Ko


Coming up…






















And finally…


 A new Pilates Class in Gensac.

Wednesday 8 October 2014

Week 41 2014



Hello!

Looks like autumn has arrived, but we managed so spend the last beautiful evening on the terrace of an African Tent as the sun went down over the hills in the Gers.  The morning heralded a lovely dawn and we sat overlooking the valley with croissants and coffee.  If you fancy a night in glorious luxury under canvas you can find similar style tents and holidays at http://www.canopyandstars.co.uk/

The Brocante at Rauzan is next weekend. The 3 day event is the biggest Brocante in the area and worth a visit, you never know what you will find.

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

Best wishes,
Helen

 

Week 41 2014


All this week the frigate Hermione is in port at Bordeaux before setting off to follow in the footsteps of the ancient 18th Century ship. She leaves on Monday 13th when she will pass under the Jaques Chaban Delmas Bridge at about 11am.
http://www.bordeaux-tourism.co.uk/offre/fiche/stopover-of-the-frigate-hermione/FMAAQU033V500KGS

Monday 6 October

Tuesday 7 October


Wednesday 8 October


Thursday 9 October                                                                               

9 October 20h30 : Gone Girl is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
On the occasion of his fifth wedding anniversary, Nick Dunne reports that his wife, Amy, has gone missing. Under pressure from the police and a growing media frenzy, Nick's portrait of a blissful union begins to crumble. Soon his lies, deceits and strange behavior have everyone asking the same dark question: Did Nick Dunne kill his wife?  Starring Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike and Neil Patrick Harris

Friday 10 October

10 – 11 – 12 October : The Big Antiques Brocante in Rauzan

Saturday 11 October

11 October 16h : One Direction : Where we are One showing only in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
From X Factor to the San Siro Stadium in Milano, One Direction hit the world with success. See them perform live in the San Siro Stadium and watch 15 minutes of exclusive footage never seen before. The boys are back. Starring… One Direction!

11 October : Fete de la Citrouille in Dardegnac. Lots of family friendly activities, followed by fireworks.
















11th October : Mozaic Jazz Band concert at St Laurent des Hommes

11 – 12 October : Marche de Gout in the Cloisters behind the Tourist Office in St Emilion.


 









Sunday 12 October

12 October : Vide Grenier in Creon

12 October : 14th Vide grenier in St Quentin de Baron

12 October 20h30 : Gone Girl is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

Coming up…

Hello All

My next visit in your direction is Tuesday 14th October 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 Wednesday 8th October , 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 the corner of Rue Alsace Lorraine/Louis Pasteur.
See you soon
Helen
0609106284/0553823771
www.franklinfarm.fr





And finally…

What a beautiful surprise visit we had the other day.  Do you know where this is?