Week 48 2015

Hello!

They said you couldn’t keep a good thing down for very long.  This week the new association for the Battle of Castillon has been formed.  All interested parties are invited to go along and be part of the new venture on Friday 27^th November at the the Salle Municipal in Belves de Castillon.

I lost count of how many people told me they were sorry that there was no more Battle as last year was the very year they were going to go!  So, let’s hope this is the start of a new and improved Battle (perhaps England will win!!!)  And even if you can’t take part, please remember... come the summer, go and see a show.

Best wishes for a chilly week in the Gironde and Dordogne regions,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 48 2015

Monday 23 November

Tuesday 24 November

Wednesday 25 November

Thursday 26 November

Friday 27 November

27 November : Marcia Wadsworth is hosting an open day.

27 November 20h : The new Battle of Castillon invites anyone interested to go along to the Salle de Fete in 

Belves and find out more about the new project for 2016.

27 November  - 27 December : The Marche de Noel at the Allees du Tourney in Bordeaux.  Find out more

here

Saturday 28 November

28 November : Bourse aux Jouet at Daignac

28 – 29 November : Calling all Lego Fans!  2 days of all things Lego at Hangar 14 on the waterfront in Bordeaux.  Find out more here

28 – 29 November : If you like the sweet wines of Loupiac, a perfect accompaniment for foie gras, then you’ll love the Journees Gourmandes.  Find out which chateaux are doing what in the region here

Sunday 29 November

29November : Fete de la Ste Catherine in Eymet

29 November : Marche de Noel in Puisseguin

29 November Marche de Noel at Doulezon in the Salle Municipal.

29 November : Brocante Vide grenier at Coutras

29 November : Weekly flea market at Rauzan

29 November : Vide grenier and Flea market at Saint Seurin sur l’Isle

Coming up…

And finally…

Castillon Leclerc has announced their new plans… crumbs!  I’ll need to take the map with me when I nip in for a bottle of milk!

Week 47 2015

Hello!

Do you know that book ‘Where’s Wally?’ It’s where you have to look at the illustrations packed with all sorts of things and find certain items. I love that book and that’s one of the reasons I love a rummage in a brocante. The display cases are like my very own version of  Where’s Wally?

Can you find … a black cheroot holder… 12 swans… sugar nips… a blue car… 2 pairs of spectacles… a yellow light bulb… a cigar cutter… a collapsible ruler… a red rose… 4 watches…an aeroplane… a pair of compasses…blue and yellow flippers… a whiskey pourer…5 folding pen-knives and a thing for getting bits out of the horses hooves.

Whatever you are doing (or looking for) this week, have a  great time in the Gironde and Dordogne regions.

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 47 2015

Monday 16 November

Tuesday 17 November

Wednesday 18 November

Thursday 19 November

Friday 20 November

20 November 18h15 : Life is showing in VO at La Breche cinema in Ste Foy.

A snapshot in time-the film chronicles the story behind the 1955 LIFE magazine photo thread by Dennis Stock of then-rising star, James Dean, and gives us an inside look at some of Hollywood's most iconic images and into the life of a gifted, but troubled man. Starring Robert Patterson, Peter Lucas and Lauren Gallagher.

20 November : Jazz concert at the Café de L’Oriernt in Libourne.  This week showcasing the release of the album ‘Got Bone’ by Sebastien ‘Iep’ Arruty.  Free entry, apperatifs and meals available.

21 November : Concert by ‘Whatelse’ at La Cave des Chevaliers in Villefranche de Lonchat.

20 November – 6 December : Brocante d’Autumn at Bordeaux Quinconces. Free to wander round, you might find that amazing bargain, and there’s a Foire aux Jambons there too, so pick up a ham for Christmas,

Saturday 21 November

21 November 20h45: Concert in Thiviers by the Orchestre d’Harmonie de Thiviers.  Free entry

21 – 22 November : 8^th Marche de Noel at Chateau de Camarsac

Sunday 22 November

22 November : Vide Grenier at Queyrac

22 November : Cadillac Flea Market

22 November : Weekly flea market in Rauzan – watch out for the giant inflatable slide!

22 November : Vide Grenier at Espiet

22 November : Marche de l’artisanat and Vide grenier at Eymet

22 November : Marche de Noel at the Salle Polyvalent in Pellegrue

22 November 20h45 : Life is showing in VO at La Breche cinema in Ste Foy.

Coming up…

 

And finally…

If you are looking for a way to send Christmas things over to the UK or farther afield this Christmas, you may want to take a look at Sendmybag A quick look at the quote for France to England looks quite ‘interesting’.  Recommended by a friend (thank you CT) it looks like it might be a good solution to the ever increasing French postal costs, not to mention luggage allowance restrictions.

Week 46 2015

Hello!

Rauzan indoors...

... and outdoors.

Last weekend saw the re-opening of the winter Marche des Puces (flea market) in Rauzan.  It was both inside and outside the large hanger.  There is a restaurant as well as a bread stand and a couple of vegetable stands.  But for me, the pull of the market is the possibility that one week I’ll find a treasure. 

It’s open every Sunday, all day, through until the spring.

Whatever you do this week in the Gironde and Dordogne regions, enjoy the everlasting autumn!

Best wishes,
Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 46 2015

Monday 9 November

Tuesday 10 November

Wednesday 11 November – Armistice

Ceremonies of remembrance at many War monuments in the surrounding towns and villages.

Thursday 12 November

Friday 13 November          

13 November 18h15 : :Irrational Man is showing in VO at La Breche Cinema in Ste Foy

A tormented philosophy professor finds a will to live when he commits an existential act.  Directed by Woody Allen, starring Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone and Parker Posey.

Saturday 14 November

14 November : CANCELLED Grand Soiree Musicale at the Centre Culturel in Saint Aster, featuring the Mozaic Jazz Band.

14 November 18h15 : :Irrational Man is showing in VO at La Breche Cinema in Ste Foy

14 November20h30 : Concert at the Foyer Polyvalent in St Philippe du Seignal

Sunday 15 November

15 November : weekly flea market in Rauzan

15 November : Vide Grenier at Queyrac

15 November : Vide Grenier in Eygurande-et-Gardedeuil

15 November : Brocante Vide Grenier at Genissac

 

15 November : Artisan market and exhibitions and Marche Gourmande (I think this may be an early Christmas Market too) in Pomerol

 

 

15 November : Marche de Noel in Monteton

15 November 15h : A concert at the Church in Branne.  The junior Symphony orchestra from Entre Deux Mers performs Josem.

Coming up…

17 November 20h45 : :Irrational Man is showing in VO at La Breche Cinema in Ste Foy (you can use your Orange 2 for 1 for this)

And finally…

A perfect view for lunch.

Last week my Alistair Sawdays’ Inspector’s hat took me to a wonderful property overlooking the fairway at Chateau de Vigier.  A little slice of heaven! Vigier has recently come under new management and has great deals on green fees for locals.  Have a look here to find out more.

I had a delicious lunch in view of the 4^th hole.  A golfer’s paradise.