Wednesday 27 January 2016

Week 5 2016



Hello!


There I was, meeting friends for a cup of coffee in a village in the heart of the Entre Deux Mers when I saw these trees! All around the Place in the centre of the village the trees were all wrapped up in woollen vests!
 
Where was I? But more to the point… Why are the trees wrapped up?  Is it to keep them warm?  Are they leftover Christmas decorations?  Is there a phantom knitter in the vicinity? I’m more than curious! If you know, please let me know… and which village is it?

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

Best wishes,
Helen

Week 5 2016


Monday 25 January

25 January 15h : Danish girl is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne
A fictitious love story loosely inspired by the lives of Danish artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener. Lili and Gerda's marriage and work evolve as they navigate Lili's groundbreaking journey as a transgender pioneer. Starring Eddie Redmayne, Alicia Vikander and Amber Heard
 
25 January 15h : Back Home is showing in VO (English and French) at the Grandecran in Libourne
The fractious family of a father and his two sons confront their different feelings and memories of their deceased wife and mother, a famed war photographer. Starring Jesse Eisenberg, Ruby Jerins and Amy Ryan

25 January 17h : The Hateful Eight is showing inn VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
In the dead of a Wyoming winter, a bounty hunter and his prisoner find shelter in a cabin currently inhabited by a collection of nefarious characters. Starring Samuel L Jackson, Kurt Russel and Jennifer Jason

25 January 20h30 : Life is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne
A photographer for Life Magazine is assigned to shoot pictures of James Dean. Starring Robert Patterson, Dane DeHaan and Peter Lucas

Tuesday 26 January

26 January 20h30 : The Irrational Man is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
A tormented philosophy professor finds a will to live when he commits an existential act. Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone and Parker Posey

26 January 17h45 : Life is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

Wednesday 27 January

27 January 16h15 & 21h45 : 45 Years is showing in VO T the Grandecran in Libourne.
A married couple preparing to celebrate their wedding anniversary receive shattering news that promises to forever change the course of their lives. Starring Charlotte Rampling, Tom Courtney and Geraldine James

Thursday 28 January

28 January 16h15 & 19h30 : 45 Years is showing in VO T the Grandecran in Libourne.

28 January 19h20 : Spotlight is showing  in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne
The true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking the entire Catholic Church to its core. Starring Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton and Rachel McAdams

28 January 17h : The Hateful Eight is showing inn VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

Friday 29 January

29 January 16h15 & 21h45 : 45 Years is showing in VO T the Grandecran in Libourne.

29 January 20h : Les Souffle des Dieux is showing in the Mediateque de Gensac




















29 January 20h30 : L’Atelier Theatre de Saint Loubes  presents ‘Les Fammes Savantes’

29 January  20h30: The association for the protection of the church of Fronsac organizes a concert of the choir Instru'menthe of Saint-Denis-de-Pile in the church Saint-Martin.
The program: gospels, Basque songs, French varieties, African songs.
Price: 5 €, free for under 12.

Saturday 30 January

30 January : Animation Chandeleur.  Learn how to make Crepes with Saffron at La Boutique Terr’a Safran in Nerigean.



30 January 16h15 & 19h30 : 45 Years is showing in VO T the Grandecran in Libourne.

30 – 31 January Orchidees Passion, an Orchid Exhibition at the Salle Clarisse Briande in Ste Foy la Grande

Sunday 31 January
 
31 January : Brocante and Flea market at Cadillac

31 January : Weekly flea market at Rauzan.  Plenty of linens to pick up.  Sheets always double as excellent table-cloths!

31 January 16h : Retrospective.  Memories of the weekend of Swing/Jazz in Monsegur from 2015 and more from the Jazz class in the village.  Held at the Cinema Eden in Monsegur. See more here

31 January 16h45 & 18h15 : 45 Years is showing in Vo T the Grandecran in Libourne.

31 January 20h30 : Spotlight is showing  in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

Coming up…

1 February 16h15 & 17h45 : 45 Years is showing in VO T the Grandecran in Libourne.

2 February 15h, 17h45 & 20h30 : 45 Years is showing in VO T the Grandecran in Libourne.

2 February 17h45 : Spotlight is showing  in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne


















 



And finally…

6 February  -  2 April : If you’ve always wanted to learn how to make the famous Lamproie a la  Bordelaise, the Tourist Office is running 6 day courses, (in French) at the headquarters of all things Lamproie in St Terre on 6 February every Saturday until 2 April.
 
To find out more and to book your place go here

Wednesday 20 January 2016

Week 4 2016



Hello!
 
Do you know about the Cite du Vin in Bordeaux?  Nor did I until one of the newsletter followers sent me these great photos.   Thank you very much LM.

This amazing modern building is being built not far from the new bridge and beside the submarine docks (did you know there were submarine docks?)

 


‘This unique cultural centre will be a voyage around the world, throughout the ages, across the countless cultures and civilisations of wine’. Go and find out more on the website here It should be opening at the beginning of June.

Meanwhile, in the present, there is a veritable VO film fest at the Grandecran in Libourne.

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

Best wishes,
Helen

Week 4 2016


Monday 18 January

Tuesday 19 January

Wednesday 20 January

20 January 16h15 : Back Home is showing in VO (English and French) at the Grandecran in Libourne
The fractious family of a father and his two sons confront their different feelings and memories of their deceased wife and mother, a famed war photographer. Starring Jesse Eisenberg, Ruby Jerins and Amy Ryan

20 January 21h45 : Life is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne
A photographer for Life Magazine is assigned to shoot pictures of James Dean. Starring Robert Patterson, Dane DeHaan and Peter Lucas

Thursday 21 January         

21 January 13h45 : The Irrational Man is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
A tormented philosophy professor finds a will to live when he commits an existential act. Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone and Parker Posey

21 January 16h15 : Joy is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne
Joy is the story of the title character, who rose to become founder and matriarch of a powerful family business dynasty. Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro and Bradley Cooper

21 January 19h25 : Danish girl is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne
A fictitious love story loosely inspired by the lives of Danish artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener. Lili and Gerda's marriage and work evolve as they navigate Lili's groundbreaking journey as a transgender pioneer. Starring Eddie Redmayne, Alicia Vikander and Amber Heard

21 January 19h30 : Back Home is showing in VO (English and French) at the Grandecran in Libourne

21 January 20h30 : The Hateful Eight is showing inn VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
In the dead of a Wyoming winter, a bounty hunter and his prisoner find shelter in a cabin currently inhabited by a collection of nefarious characters. Starring Samuel L Jackson, Kurt Russel and Jennifer Jason
 
Friday 22 January

22 January 16h15 : Life is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

22 January 19h : An evening of music and soup at the Centre Cultural in Castillon.  Jacques   All welcome €5
Chambon on music and soups made by the members of L’amicale Laique.

22 January 21h45 : Joy is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

22 January 13h45 : The Irrational Man is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

Saturday 23 January
 
23 January : Truffles for Sale in St Emilion at the Salle de Logis de Malet.

23 January 21h45 : Back Home is showing in VO (English and French) at the Grandecran in Libourne

Sunday 24 January

24 January : Weekly flea market at Rauzan

24 January : Brocante and Flea market at Caddillac.

24 January : Winter bric a brac at La Sauve

24 January 13h50 : Life is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne
 
24 December 15: An Orchestra and Choir perform at the Salle Poyvalente in Pellegrue.  The Ecole
de Music and Danse from Pays Foyen invite you to join them.

24 January 16h15 : The Irrational Man is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

24 January 20h30: Danish girl is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

24 January 20h30 : Joy is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

Coming up…

25 January 15h : Danish girl is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

25 January 15h : Back Home is showing in VO (English and French) at the Grandecran in Libourne

25 January 17h : The Hateful Eight is showing inn VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

25 January 20h30 : Life is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

26 January 20h30 : The Irrational Man is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

26 January 17h45 : Life is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne






And finally…

There it was… gone.  The end of Christmas cake until next time.


Wednesday 13 January 2016

Week 3 2016



Hello!

You know we have had a lot of rain when the rowing club pontoon in Castillon is higher than the quayside!
Outside the Rowing Club in Castillon.
As we watch the water rising from our house, I don’t think the river has been this high for this long since 2009.

Keep dry and keep warm, and if you haven’t seen the Star Wars film yet, it’s out everywhere in VO this week.

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

Best wishes,
Helen

Week 3 2016


Monday 11 January

Tuesday 12 January

12 January 20h45 : Macbeth is showing in VO at La Breche in Ste Foy la Grande.

Wednesday 13 January

13 January 18h15 : Star Wars :The Force Awakens is showing in VO at La Breche Cinema in Ste Foy Three decades after the defeat of the Galactic Empire, a new threat arises. The First Order attempts to rule the galaxy and only a ragtag group of heroes can stop them, along with the help of the Resistance. Starring Han Solo, Like Skywalker, Princess Leia etc…

Thursday 14 January

14 January 20h : The Hateful Eight is showing inn VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
In the dead of a Wyoming winter, a bounty hunter and his prisoner find shelter in a cabin currently inhabited by a collection of nefarious characters. Starring Samuel L Jackson, Kurt Russel and Jennifer Jason

14 January 21h15 : Star Wars :The Force Awakens is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

Friday 15 January

15 January 16h20 : Star Wars :The Force Awakens is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

15 January 19h30 : Chateau de Chainchon is hosting an event including a show, an exhibition and wine tasting .  Reservations and Information 06 87 51 62 93


Saturday 16 January

Sunday 17 January

17 January : Weekly Brocante in Rauzan

17 January 18h15 : Star Wars :The Force Awakens is showing in VO at La Breche Cinema in Ste Foy

17 January 20h30 : The Hateful Eight is showing inn VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

17 January 20h30 : Star Wars :The Force Awakens is showing in VO at Cinema Eden in Monsegur

Coming up…

18 January17h45 : Star Wars :The Force Awakens is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

18 January 20h : The Hateful Eight is showing inn VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

And finally… did you know…?

The Number 47 bus in Bordeaux is the little bus that takes the route following the blue line painted on the road in the centre.  There are only 2 official stops – the 2 terminus, Victoire and Quinconces.  Anywhere along the blue line you can stick out your hand and stop the bus and get on, or off. 

The route takes you through the back street of the old town, your very own tour, all for the price of one tramway/bus ticket. The bus runs from 9h to 19h45 and a bus comes along every 12 – 15 minutes.  No buses on Sunday though, except the first Sunday of the month (car-free Sunday)
To find out more, click here