Week 37 2016

Hello,
The sunny days stay with us.  This is how I remember the summers!

The beautiful Chateau Pitray hosted a lovely Portes Ouvertes this weekend.  A very elegant chateau perched on the side of the Cotes de Castillon.  Shady trees, roast pork and local wines welcomed the ramblers, the bikers and wine enthusiasts alike.
If you missed it this year, put it in the diary for next year!

Thank you to all the people who have supported this newletter over the years, there have been almost 300,000 visitors! Please continue sending your contributions and thank you for your ongoing support.

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

Best wishes,
Helen
notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 37 2016

Monday 5 September

Tuesday 6 September

6 - 25 September : Art Exhibition in St Avit Senieur

Wednesday 7 September

7 September : Night market in Monsegur.

7 September 20h15 Little Big Man is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
Made in 1970, Jack Crabb, looking back from extreme old age, tells of his life being raised by Indians and fighting with General Custer.Starring Dustin Hoffman, Faye Dunaway and Chief Dan George

Thursday 8 September

Friday 9 September

9 September 16h Little Big Man is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

9 September Funk, Jazz and Soul concert at Chateau Gaby in Fronsac

9 September : Concert and fireworks in Monsegur. A host of musicians perform 80s tunes to raise money for sick children.

9 - 18 September : Painting Exhibition 'En Rouge et Noir' at the Logis de Malet in St Emilion.

9 - 11 September : Vino Voce in St Emilion. A festival of voices.  Find out the full programme for this festival here.

Saturday 10 September

10 Septmber 19h30 : Purcell Concert at the Eglise Notre Dame in Grezillac

Sunday 11 September

11 September : Brocante Vide grenier in Pineuilh

11 September : Brocante des Vendenges in Sainte Florence

Coming up...

12 & 13 September 17h45 Little Big Man is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.









 











Les Journees Europeennes Patrimoine - European Heritage Days 17- 18 September.  All around the country there are events and activities supporting the stories of our European heritage.  If you know of something near you, please let me know.

And finally...

Sunday 4th Sept saw the annual Ryder Cup match of Wine Grower members  v  The Rest of the World take place at St Meard de Gurcon Golf Club

By way of a change the ROTW players won  Played as a pairs scramble  over 2 rounds of 9 holes the event was followed by a great gathering  at the grounds of a nearby Wine Chateau where we all enjoyed  a fine BBQ together with a  selection  of very fine wines from some of the many wine grower members  finishing in the small hours of the morning  a great time had been had by all

Stephane And Emma the owners together with their young Sons Harry and Owen  have by their hard work developed what is becoming a very fine testing 9 hole golf course admired by many young and old  experienced or novice players

For readers of NJFTH Blog  a very warm welcome awaits anyone who cares to visit be they folk who want to start playing or those keen to hone their game on a somewhat tricky course 

As members there awaits the opportunity of playing in various competitions  as well as enjoying arranged visits to many other courses throughout the Gironde and Dordogne area

Best wishes

Barry