Harvest time is upon us and the machines are out in force around Castillon gathering in this year's grapes. Not so at Chateau de Claribes just outside Gensac. Here they have a merry band of helpers to hand pick their beautiful rose.
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| Thank you to JM for a great photo. |
A warm sun filled morning with fabulous views over the surrounding countryside and the harvest was soon gathered in. Now we wait for the magic to happen in the chai. Thank you to Nick and Helen for inviting me to be part of their harvest.
Whatever you do in the Gironde and Dordogne regions have a lovely week.
Best wishes,
Helen
notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr
Week 38
Monday 17 September
Tuesday 18 September
18 September : Fancy a go at Flamenco and Spanish dancing, weekly classes are held in Montcaret
18 September - 13 October : Sculpture and Jewellery exhibition in the Bibliotheque Municipal in Ste Foy
18 - 30 September : Photo and sculpture exhibition in the Mediatheque in Branne
Wednesday 19 September
Thursday 20 September
20 - 23 September : Painting and Sculpture exhibition in the Salle des Fetes in Civrac sur Dordogne
Friday 21 September
21 September 19h : Vernissage for the 'Failles' exhibition in Branne
21 September : Marche gourmande in Libourne
Saturday 22 September
22 September : Montpon Menesterol comes alive with all things vintage - cars, motorbikes, shop windows and there's a brocante, vide grenier too.
22 September 9h30 - 15h : The Great Phoenix Book Fair in Campsegret
22 September 18h : Mozaic Jazz Band in Concert. It's in Aubeterre.
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| In Aubeterre |
22 September 20h30 : Comedy Theatre in Castillon at the Salle Culturel - 'Panique au Ministre'
22 September 20h30 : An evening of music from Frederic Chopin at the Eglise St Philippe in
Coubeyrac - €15 reservations recommended 06 31 31 88 88
22 September 0h30 : Soiree Rock and Roll and 60'sat the Salle des Fetes in St Quentin de Caplong. Concert €16/meal €15
Sunday 23 September
23 September : Brocante Vide grenier in Menesplet
23 September : Vide Grenier Brocante in Libourne at the Avenue de la Roudet, La Bordette
23 September : Les Puces de la Bastide in Ste Foy
23 September : Vide grenier in Camps sur Isle
23 September : Vide grenier d'automne in Carsac du Gurson
23 September Brocante Vide grenier in Izon
Coming up...
And finally...
The Association of Artisans - Les Ateliages - are holding their 2eme Rencontre des Savoir Faire on 30th September in Sauveterre de Guyenne. Under the Arcades and stretching out from the central square of the village, over 40 artisans will be displaying their skills and their creations.
I'll be there with my wheel, so if you have ever wanted to have a go at throwing a pot, now's your chance!
There will also be demonstrations from many other skilled craftsmen and women, including a glass blower, weaving, leather working, stained glass window making, basket making and many more.
The Maison des Artisan - the home of the association, opens it's door and welcomes you into the workshops - find out how to make natural beauty products, blow glass and weave on a traditional loom, and if you have ever wanted to know the secrets of the calabash art, you can discover that too.
If you want to know more about the event, drop me a message, and if you'd like to lend a hand, we're looking for willing volunteers!
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