Monday 29 February 2016

Week 10 2016



Hello!

Rumour has it, that whilst we’ve been away the cranes flying overhead have been travelling in both directions!  Is the winter drawing to a close or not?

Whichever it is, there were a whole flock of them circling above our house yesterday.  They often seem to gather, circling above us.  Are they waiting for the stragglers to catch up, is there some kind of magnificent thermal that comes from the river, or is the river a navigation point?  I don’t know, but the noise it enough to cause me to go outside and try and catch it on video… I did say try…



Whichever way they are flying, the large flocks of cranes always remind me that the seasons are changing.  Is spring around the corner?

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

Week 10 2016


Monday 29 February

29 February 20h45 : : Carol is showing in VO at La Breche in Ste Foy la Grande.
In an adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's seminal novel The Price of Salt, CAROL follows two women from very different backgrounds who find themselves in an unexpected love affair in 1950s New York. Starring  Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara and Kyle Chandler.

Tuesday 1 March

1 March 17h40 : The Revenant is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
A frontiersman on a fur trading expedition in the 1820s fights for survival after being mauled by a bear and left for dead by members of his own hunting team. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy and Will Poulter

1 March 17h45 : Hail Caesar is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
Hail Caesar! Follows a day in the life of Eddie Mannix, a Hollywood fixer for Capitol Pictures in the 1950s, who cleans up and solves problems for big names and stars in the industry. But when studio star Baird Whitlock disappears, Mannix has to deal with more than just the fix. Starring Josh Brolin, George Clooney and Alden Ehrenreich

Wednesday 2 March


Thursday 3 March


Friday 4 March


Saturday 5 March

5 March 18h : Vernissage for Francoise DeCause’s art exhibition at the Salle Cascante in Castillon.  Exhibition runs from 6 – 13 March.



5 March 20h30: in the church Saint Jean-Baptiste in Lalande de Pomerol will take place a concert of the whole APERTURA of Libourne managed by Jean Goujon.
A concert will take back the works of Philippe de Monte, which " transports us at the heart of the capitals of Europe in 17th century".
After the concert, the direction the Château La Croix de Chenevelle for a tasting!
The event is to the advantage of ADM Vietnam Aquitaine's humanitarian aids.
Fees:
Adult: 10€
Child / Student: 5€
Church opened from 7:45 pm - Ticket office in the entrance
Registration at + 33 (0)5 57 74 05 44 / +33 (0)6 22 65 42 77
 
Sunday 6 March

6 March : Weekly flea market in Rauzan

6 March : First Brocante antiquities in Libourne at the old Gendarmerie.  This marks the opening of the annual funfair in Libourne.

6 March : Flea market and vide grenier in Pomerol.

6 March : 32nd Brocante vide grenier, collectors fair at the Gymnase des Massais in Montpon Menesterol.

6 March : Rugby club meal at the Stade Mirambeau, Castillon

6 March 15h30 : Concert de Printemps at the Centre Culturel de Castillon.  Music by the Pays 
Castillonnais and Pays de Bergerac



Coming up…





And finally…

There’s a temporary open-air photo exhibition in the Mairie Gardens in St Emilion.  Featuring images from Bordeaux’s ‘Heratage, the history in movement’ exhibition.  Go and look, it’s free, and see if you recognise where the pictures were taken.


Wednesday 10 February 2016

Week 7 2016



Hello!

Have you noticed the modern wine chais popping up in the region?  No longer satisfied with the traditional limestone chais, some Chateau have been delving into the design book and putting up some interesting buildings.

Here are some favourites – thank you LM for the photos. Do you recognise them?

No Newsletter for the next few weeks as we’re off on our adventures in the search of winter sun!  You can always follow our exploits on Instagram.

Back in March! Meanwhile, whatever you get up to in Gironde and Dordogne regions, have a great couple of weeks.

Best wishes,
Helen

 

 

Week 7 2016


Monday 8 February

Tuesday 9 February

Wednesday 10 February

10 February 21h45 : : Carol is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
In an adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's seminal novel The Price of Salt, CAROL follows two women from very different backgrounds who find themselves in an unexpected love affair in 1950s New York. Starring  Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara and Kyle Chandler.

Thursday 11 February

11 February 20h45 : Jane got a gun is showing in VO at La Breche in Ste Foy la Grande
A woman asks her ex-lover for help in order to save her outlaw husband from a gang out to kill him.  Starring Natalie Portman, Joel Edgerton and Ewan McGregor.

11 February 21h45 : : Carol is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

Friday 12 February

12 February 21h45 : : Carol is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

Saturday 13 February

13 February : Brocante at Libourne in Place Abel Surchamp

13 February from 15h : Libourne celebrates the Chinese New Year with a dragon procession through the streets of the village.  Followed in the evening with a diner-spectacle!  Find out more here 




















13 February : Pessac celebrates Valentine’s day at the Foyer Communal

13 February : Escargots a la Bordelaise.  The Rowing Club in Castillon host a dinner dance at the Salles de Castillon.  Maybe snails are your thing?




















13 February : Saint Magne de Castillon is dining on Jimboura on Saturday.  If you have never tasted this pork speciality what are you waiting for?

13 February 21h45 : : Carol is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

Sunday 14 February

14 February : Marche des Puces at Rauzan

14 February : Brocante and flea market in Cadillac

14 February : Vide grenier du Printemps at Saint Seurin sur l’Isle

14 February : Brocante vide grenier at Guitres

14 February : 16h : Tea Party at Soussac with live music from Barry Schofield and Peter Acock.




















14 February 18h15 : Jane got a gun is showing in VO at La Breche in Ste Foy la Grande

Coming up…

15 February 21h45 : : Carol is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

16 February 21h45 : : Carol is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.








































And finally…

Last year I spent a wonderful Saturday afternoon at Pattisserie Druart in the centre of Ste Foy making a delicious and memorable Fraisier with the ever patient, charming and talented Jerome Druart.
 
Once again he has organised Pastry Classes running through to the end of May.  If you are interested, contact him directly, or drop into the Patisserie – it’s just across from the Mairie on the town square. If you have a group of 4 keen pastry makers, you can organise a class all for yourselves.  Its’s a wonderful way to spend an afternoon, and you get to take away your creation too! 



Tuesday 2 February 2016

Week 6 2016



Hello!


Did you know that the Catholic holiday of Candlemas, on 2 February, is a feast to commemorate the purification of the Virgin Mary and the presentation of baby Jesus. In France, this holiday is called la Chandeleur, Fête de la Lumière, or jour des crêpes.

Not only do the French eat a lot of crêpes on Chandeleur, but they also do a bit of fortune telling while making them. It is traditional to hold a coin in your writing hand and a crêpe pan in the other, and flip the crêpe into the air. If you manage to catch the crêpe in the pan, your family will be prosperous for the rest of the year.  There is also a train of thought that suggests you should keep this well flipped pancake on the top of the wardrobe for the year to doubly ensure good fortune…

Enjoy your pancakes and whatever you do this week in the Gironde and Dordogne regions – have a great week.

Best wishes,
Helen

Week 6 2016


Monday 1 February

1 February 16h15 & 17h45 : 45 Years is showing in VO AT 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

1 – 29 February : Art Exhibition at L’Espace Tourism at Vin at Grand Pineuilh .  Featuring Daniel
Mullie and Anna Djerwo.

Tuesday 2 February

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

2 February 17h45 : 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

2 – 6 February : Operation Special Chandelieur at Terroire Vins et Decouvertes in Leves, Villefranche de Longchat and Flaujagues. It looks to me like there may be some sparkling wine left!

Wednesday 3 February


3 February 13h45 & 19h30 : Carol is showing in VO AT the Grandecran in Libourne.
In an adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's seminal novel The Price of Salt, CAROL follows two women from very different backgrounds who find themselves in an unexpected love affair in 1950s New York. Starring  Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara and Kyle Chandler.

3 February 16h15 : 45 Years is showing in VO AT the Grandecran in Libourne.

Thursday 4 February

4 February : Fete des Boeufs Gras de Bazas.  Bazas is famous for the beef and today they celebrate it. Find out more here




















4 February 13h45 & 19h30 : Carol is showing in VO AT the Grandecran in Libourne.

4 February 16h15 : 45 Years is showing in VO AT the Grandecran in Libourne.

4 February 21h45 : Spotlight is showing  in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne
  
Friday 5 February

5 February 13h45 & 19h30 : Carol is showing in VO AT the Grandecran in Libourne.

5 February 16h15 : 45 Years is showing in VO AT the Grandecran in Libourne.         

5 February 18h : Invitiation to the opening of the Art Exhibition at La Vitrine at the Grande Pineuilh Leclerc.



5 February 20h30 : La Cenerentola, (Cinderella, or Goodness Triumphant) is an operatic dramma giocoso in two acts by Gioachino Rossini.  Playing as part of the live opera series in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

5 February 21h : Live music at La Cave des Chevaliers in Villefranche de Longchet with Big Ed in concert.

5 - 6 - 7 February :Virus Vocal Festival in Ste Foy la Grande. 3 days of concerts including choirs, ensembles and orchestras. Find out more here. All the concerts are free.



















Saturday 6 February

6 February 13h45 & 19h30 : Carol is showing in VO AT the Grandecran in Libourne.

6 February 16h15 : 45 Years is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

6 February 17h15 : The Hateful Eight is showing in VO at La Breche in Ste Foy..
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

6 February 20h : Apero Concert on the Rocks at Espace Cedrus, by the train station in Castillon.




















6 February : 19h30 : Soiree Creole at the Salle des Fetes in Pineuilh.  More information and reservations 07 83 45 42 91/06 79 89 36 46

Sunday 7 February

7 February : Weekly Flea Market in Rauzan – there were plenty of linens to choose from last time I was there.

7 February : Brocante and flea market at Cadillac.

7 February : Brocante in the centre ville Place Gambetta in Bergerac.(1st Sunday of every month)

7 February 10h30, 13h45, 18h15 & 20h30 : Carol is showing in VO AT the Grandecran in Libourne.

7 February 16h15 & 18h15: 45 Years is showing in VO AT the Grandecran in Libourne.

7 February 18h15 : Amy is showing in VO at La Breche in Ste Foy.
The story of Amy Winehouse in her own words, featuring unseen archival footage and unheard tracks.

7 February 20h30 : The Hateful Eight is showing in VO at La Breche in Ste Foy..

Coming up…

8 February 15h, 17h45 & 20h30 : Carol is showing in VO AT the Grandecran in Libourne.

8 February 17h15 : 45 Years is showing in VO AT the Grandecran in Libourne.

9 February 15h, 17h45 & 20h30 : Carol is showing in VO AT the Grandecran in Libourne.

9 February 15h & 17h45 : 45 Years is showing in VO AT the Grandecran in Libourne.





And finally…

Known in the UK as ‘Yarn Bombing’ here are the ‘Nannas Knitting’ outside in Sauveterre!  Congrats to those who knew where it was, and yes, they are Christmas decorations. 

Read all about it :