Week 4 2015

Hello!

Chicory for sale in Castillon market

I do like Castillon market on a Monday morning.  It may not have the reputation or size of the Saturday morning market in Ste Foy la Grande, or the choice of produce you can find in Libourne (especially in the indoor market on a Friday and a Sunday), but it is a typical farmer’s market.

You won’t find strawberries in the market right now and I enjoy the seasonality of the produce, but one market trader who always fascinates me is the chicory (or endive) man.  His stall consists of a large carpet of chicory still growing in the compost. He picks the chicory to order – you can’t get much fresher than that!

Cooked chicory is not my favourite, perhaps I’ve never found a good recipe, but I like shredded chicory salad, a nice fresh crunch drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

Wherever you shop, and whatever you eat this week, have a great time in the Gironde and Dordogne regions.

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 4 2015

50% off entrance to the Grandecran in Libourne all this week.

Monday 19 January

19 January 20h45 : La Famille Belier is showing in French at La Breche cinema in Ste Foy.  But don’t be put off… here’s a report from one of my favourite contributors’ – Many thanks CE.

I went to see the film La Famille Belier which is showing at the Cinema La Breche in Ste. Foy la Grande - and can definitely recommend it.

It's another of those feel good factor films.  Set in rural France, it's sweet and very funny in places, and ends happily.   I struggled to follow the conversation in some of the scenes but realised it was not important as the main story line is easy to follow.  So if you like music (Michel Sardou) and have a basic understanding of French it's well worth it.

Tuesday 20 January

Wednesday 21 January

21 January 16h15 : Under the Skin is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

A mysterious woman seduces lonely men in the evening hours in Scotland. Events lead her to begin a process of self-discovery.  Starring Scarlett Johanson, Antonia Campbell Hughes and Paul Brannigan

21 January 20h : Pool Tournement.  La Cave des Chevaliers has two super league pool tables and competitions will be held every other Wednesday starting 21st January. They will be joining the pool league next year too.  For more information contact lescavedeschevaliers@gmail.com

Thursday 22 January

22 January 16h10 : Unbroken (Invincible in France) is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

After a near-fatal plane crash in WWII, Olympian Louis Zamperini spends a harrowing 47 days in a raft with two fellow crewmen before he's caught by the Japanese navy and sent to a prisoner-of-war camp.  Starring Jack O’Connell, Takamasa Ishihara and Domhnall Gleeson

 

22 January 20h : La Cave des Chevaliers in Villefranche de Longchat is holding a Franco/Anglo Quiz night.  Reservations and information 05 47 19 10 78

22 January 20h30 : La Famille Belier is showing in French at La Breche cinema in Ste Foy.

Friday 23 January

23 January 13h45 : Under the Skin is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

23 January : Weekly Friday night Pub Quiz and Fish'n'chips at the Gensake in Gensac.  Limited places available this week, so don't forget to reserve your table 05 57 47 41 04

Saturday 24 January

24 January 18 : La Famille Belier is showing in French at La Breche cinema in Ste Foy

24 January 19h30 : Rumba Fusion group Metisolea are staging a concert at the Centre Culturel in Castillon.  €10 includes entry and tapas.  Information and reservations 06 12 03 89 06

Sunday 25 January

25 January : Weekly flea market in Rauzan

 

25 January 18h15 : Under the Skin is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

25 January 19h : Celebrate Burns Night in traditional Scottish style with Haggis and the Fiddlesticks at La Cave des Chevaliers in Villefranche de Longchat.  For more information and reservations call 05 47 19 10 78

25 January 20h30: Unbroken (Invincible in France) is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

Coming up…

31 January : The Theatre Family day is offering a selection of dates.  Follow the link to show when you would be interested.

http://doodle.com/tfn93eqvmuq5rfn7

And finally…

I’m not sure that this is a gadget I want to see in action… I’m not even sure it’s legal?  But you can pick one up at a flea market near here!