Week 13 2017

Hello!

The sun shone and Pellegrue was alive with a carnival.

Easter is just around the corner and if you know of any events or activities happening over this time, please let me know.

Whatever you do in the coming week, enjoy the longer evenings (we've had aperos outside!) and have a great time in the Gironde and Dordogne regions.

Best wishes,
Helen
notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 13 2017

25 March - 9 April : The annual fun fair comes to Libourne for a couple of weeks.

Monday 27 March

Tuesday 28 March

Wednesday 29 March

29 March 17h30 : Looking for inspiration in the kitchen. A display in the Place du Foreil in Ste Foy may help. See also in Sunday 2 April.

Thursday 30 March

30 March 20h30 : T2 Trainspotting is showing in VO at the Eden cinema in Monsegur.
After 20 years abroad, Mark Renton returns to Scotland and reunites with his old friends Sick Boy, Spud, and Begbie. Starring Ewan McGregor, Ewen Bremner and Jonny Lee Miller

Friday 31 March






Saturday 1 April

1 April 20h : Soiree Tapas at the Salle Polyvalente in St Philippe du Signal.  Live music from Ze-Bus.

1 April 20h : Soiree Campignard at the Salle des Fetes in Saint Seurin de Prats. Reservations please.

1 - 2 April : Photo exhibition at 6 rue du Temple in Gensac.  Vernissage on 31 March at 18h.

Sunday 2 April

2 April : Vide Grenier du Printemps in St Seurin sur l'Isle at Salle Bonnot et place Adolphe Soustre

2 April : Vide Grenier/Brocante in Mussidan

2 April : Vide Grenier in Cadillac en Fronsadias

2 April : Vide Grenier and flea market at the Rue du lavoir et étang communal in St Meard de Gurcon.

2 April 14h - 18h : Start of the Cycle Season in Creon.

2 April 20h15 : The lost of City of Z is showing at the Grandecran in Libourne
The Lost City of Z tells the incredible true story of British explorer Percy Fawcett, who journeys into the Amazon at the dawn of the 20th century and discovers evidence of a previously unknown, advanced civilization that may have once inhabited the region. Despite being ridiculed by the scientific establishment who regard indigenous populations as "savages," the determined Fawcett - supported by his devoted wife, son and aide de camp returns time and again to his beloved jungle in an attempt to prove his case, culminating in his mysterious disappearance in 1925.  Starring Charlie Hunnman, Robert Pattison and Sienna Miller.

2 April 20h30 : T2 Trainspotting is showing in VO at the Eden cinema in Monsegur.

Coming up...

3 April 20h30 : Lion is is showing in VO at the Eden Cinema in Monsegur.
A five-year-old Indian boy gets lost on the streets of Calcutta, thousands of kilometers from home. He survives many challenges before being adopted by a couple in Australia; 25 years later, he sets out to find his lost family.Starring Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman and Rooney Mara.

And finally...

There are some vintage gadgets that I love.  Here's one that belongs to a fellow 'river rat' and something I covet.

If you ever see one... please think of me!

Week 12 2017

Hello!

It's time to change your clocks.  The clocks go forward on hour between Saturday night and Sunday morning.  You may get an hour less in bed on Sunday morning, but those sun-downer aperos are beckoning!

An easy way to remember (if you don't mind American terms!) Spring forward... fall back.


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

Best wishes
Helen
notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 12 2017

Monday 20 March

Tuesday 21 March

Wednesday 22 March

22 - 28 March : Libourne film festival featuring a selection of international films in VO (not just in English) at various locations through the town. Find out more here.  The opening day has all tickets at €4, the rest of these films are €5.

22 March 16h15 : Moonlight is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
A timeless story of human self-discovery and connection, Moonlight chronicles the life of a young black man from childhood to adulthood as he struggles to find his place in the world while growing up in a rough neighborhood of Miami. Starring Mahershala Ali, Shariff Earp and Duan Sanderson

22 March 20h30 : Beauty and the Beast is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
Disney's animated classic takes on a new form, with a widened mythology and an all-star cast. A young prince, imprisoned in the form of a beast, can be freed only by true love. What may be his only opportunity arrives when he meets Belle, the only human girl to ever visit the castle since it was enchanted. Starring Emma Watson, Dan Stevens and Luke Evans.

22 March : Clarinet and Piano Concert in Perigueux, featuring Anthony Sycamore and Matthieu
Lucon

Thursday 23 March
23 March 16h15 : Moonlight is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

Friday 24 March
24 March 16h15 : Moonlight is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

Saturday 25 March
25 March 14h : Concours de Petanque in Grezillac. All teams of 2 are welcome.



















25 March 14h30 : Carnival in Gensac, leaving from the Place de l'Hotel de Ville. Soiree Couscous at the end of the day.

25 March 16h15 : Moonlight is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

25 March from 17h : Les Orchestrales in Sainte Foy are running a performance workshop covering Soundpainting, a jazz workshop and a concert.Held at the Salle Clarisse Brian.  Free entry all welcome.



















25 March : 19h30 : Soiree Basque in Lugaignac in the Salle des Fetes.

25 March 20h : Evidence perform live at Au Fil Good, 1, rue Chesime Reclus, Porte Sainte Foy et Ponchapt.

25 March 20h : Celebrate Saint Patrick at the Salle des fetes in Pineuilh. 

25 March 20h30 : Showing at the Centre Cultural in Castillon a performance of Mon Mari est Formidable' performed by the Atelier Libourne.  Entrance €8

25 - 26 March : Portes Ouverte for Gites du France.  Find out more about a gite to visit near you here.

Sunday 26 March

26 March : Vide grenier in Langon

26 March : 29eme Salon de le Collection in the Saslle Anatole France in Bergerac.

26 March 14h30 : Carnival in Pellegrue starting from the school.


26 March 16h15 : Moonlight is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

26 March 16h30 : Concert Decouverte at the Salle des Fetes in Juillac with performances by Atarah Ben-Tovim and her local musicians.  All welcome.

26 March 15h30 : Saxophone concert at the Salle des fetes in Libourne.  Free entrance.

26 March 19h : Ha!man - the art of Spontaneity.Featuring the invited artist Joke Debaere.  Theis performance is eld at Le Vieux Couvert 6bis Rue de Temple, Gensac.  Free entrance.

26 March 20h30 : The Night of the Hunter (La Nuit de Chasseur) is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
A religious fanatic marries a gullible widow whose young children are reluctant to tell him where their real daddy hid $10,000 he'd stolen in a robbery.  Made in 1955.  Starring Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters and Lillian Gish

Coming up...

27 March 17h30 : Interesting in cooking on a budget.  An open air show at the Place du Marche in Ste Foy might give you ideas.
28 March 15h : The Night of the Hunter (La Nuit de Chasseur) is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
28 March 18h15 : Lion is is showing in VO at La Breche in Ste Foy la Grande.
A five-year-old Indian boy gets lost on the streets of Calcutta, thousands of kilometers from home. He survives many challenges before being adopted by a couple in Australia; 25 years later, he sets out to find his lost family.Starring Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman and Rooney Mara.

4 April : Villefranche

And finally...

My Christmas roses never seem to flower in December.  But they're looking quite good now.

Week 11 2017

Hello!

Spring is springing and daffodils in the vines in Soussac.  Thank you Kate S. for the tip off!

Whatever you do this week in the Gironde and Dordogne sunshine, have a great week!

Best wishes,
Helen
notjustortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 11 2017

Monday 13 March

Tuesday 14 March

Wednesday 15 March

15 March 13h45 : Moonlight is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
A timeless story of human self-discovery and connection, Moonlight chronicles the life of a young black man from childhood to adulthood as he struggles to find his place in the world while growing up in a rough neighborhood of Miami. Starring Mahershala Ali, Shariff Earp and Duan Sanderson

Thursday 16 March

16 March 13h45 : Moonlight is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

16 March 21h45 : Lion is is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
A five-year-old Indian boy gets lost on the streets of Calcutta, thousands of kilometers from home. He survives many challenges before being adopted by a couple in Australia; 25 years later, he sets out to find his lost family.Starring Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman and Rooney Mara.

16 March 21h45 : Hidden Figures (Les Figured de l'ombre) is showing in VO at the Granderan in Libourne.
As the United States raced against Russia to put a man in space, NASA found untapped talent in a group of African-American female mathematicians that served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in U.S. history. Based on the unbelievably true life stories of three of these women, known as "human computers", we follow these women as they quickly rose the ranks of NASA alongside many of history's greatest minds specifically tasked with calculating the momentous launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit, and guaranteeing his safe return. Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, and Katherine Johnson crossed all gender, race, and professional lines while their brilliance and desire to dream big, beyond anything ever accomplished before by the human race, firmly cemented them in U.S. history as true American heroes.  Starring Taraji P. Henson. Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monae

16 - 17 - 18 March : English Theatre in St Colombe de Lauzan.  Round and Round the Garden by
Alan Ayckbourne, performance by MADs. Tickes €0 Reservations 05 57 27 55 31

Friday 17 March

17 March 12h.  L'Aicale Laique are holding a St Patrick lunch at the Salle Culturel in Velines.

17 March 15h45: UTLIB conference.  Lead by a speaker who lived foro 31 years in Africa 'Zones Grises at Crises Africaines' Reservations and information 06 77 72 97 64 utlibour@yahoo.fr

17 March 13h45 : Hidden Figures (Les Figured de l'ombre) is showing in VO at the Granderan in Libourne.

17 March 13h45 & 19h25 : Moonlight is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

17 March 17h30 : Interesting in cooking on a budget.  An open air show at the Place du Marche in Ste Foy might give you ideas.

17 March 20h45 : Les 2 p'tits in concert at L'Ebenistre in Ste Foy la Grande.  Reservations recommended 05 24 24 49 59

17 - 18 - 19 March : Handcrafting exhibition in Saint Aigulin.  Traditional trades on display.

17 - 18 - 19 March : Salon des Vignes des Vignerons Independents in Bordeauz Parc des Expositions. Find out more here.  I have a couple of tickets if anyone's interested.  Drop me an email.

Saturday 18 March

18 March 13h45 & 19h25 : Moonlight is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

18 March 17h30 : Samedis de Cabara Salon all about Portuguese wines and the wines from Porto. Free entry and a chance to sample Portuguese wines!

18 March 20h : Evazic music school is 4 years old.  A concert, a bar and food at the Salle des Fetes in Fronsac.

Sunday 19 March

19 March : Bourse aux Vetements in Pineuilh.

19 March : Vide Grenier in Saint Vivien de Monsegur

19 March 11h : Baseball in Pineuilh at the stadium opposite the Leclerc.  All welcome Free entry


19 March 14h, 16h15 & 18h30 : Moonlight is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

19 March 20h30 : Silence is showing in VO at the Eden Cinema in Monsegur
In the 17th century, two Portuguese Jesuit priests travel to Japan in an attempt to locate their mentor, who is rumored to have committed apostasy, and to propagate Catholicism.  Starring Andrew Garfield, Adam Driver and Liam Neeson


Coming up...

20 March 16h15 : Lion is is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

20 March 16h15 & 21h45 : Moonlight is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

21 March 20h30 : Fantastic Birthday (Girl Asleep) is showing in VO at the Eden cinema in Monsegur.
The world is closing in on Greta Driscoll. On the cusp of turning fifteen she can't bear to leave her childhood, it contains all the things that give her comfort in this incomprehensible new world. Starring Bethany Whitmore, Harrison Feldman and Amber AcMahon

21 March 16h15 & 21h45 : Moonlight is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

23 March 20h30 : Captain Fantastic is showing in VO at the Eden Cinema in Monsegur
In the forests of the Pacific Northwest, a father devoted to raising his six kids with a rigorous physical and intellectual education is forced to leave his paradise and enter the world, challenging his idea of what it means to be a parent.  Starring Viggo Mortensen, George MacKay and Samantha Isler

 And finally...

Last winter flea market in Rauzan, I'm such a magpie...