week 45 2024

Hello!

The cranes have been flying south, looks like they know it is time to head to the warmth for winter.  Did you know that cranes mate for life?  To find out more about them and their migration paths, click here.

Cranes over Sauveterre

Generally you hear the cranes coming before you see them! 

Whatever you do in the Gironde and Dordogne regions this week, have a good time.  There's another Jour Ferier coming up on Monday, so prepare for a long weekend.

 

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

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9 November

11 November

On October 24, 1922, November 11 officially became a public holiday dedicated to commemorations in France. Since then, every November 11, France has paid tribute to the soldiers and victims of the First World War. Throughout France, parades and activities are hosted on Armistice Day. Many cities and villages around the country host large community events to memorialize the losses of the war. People place wreaths, garlands, flowers, and other items on gravestones and memorials as well.

 But Duras does it differently...

 

Coming up...

 

And finally...

I've been busy making soup bowls and plates in the studio.

 

I love the cosy shape of the bowl, that makes it perfect for soups and stews, or breakfast cereals and porridge - it will even hold a good number of crisps and snacks!

Come and find them in Sauveterre at the Arts Typiques boutique, along with a whole host of other handmade items - it's a perfect place to start your Christmas shopping - #shoplocal

Week 44 2024

Hello! 

This week, 1 November is a public holiday called La Toussaint.  On this day many French people honour the lives of their deceased relatives by putting flowers on the family graves – traditionally chrysanthemums.  Most shops and restaurants are closed as people generally try and spend the day with their family.  By the way, even though you might think that chrysanthemums would make a great gift – don’t try offering them to a French person, here they are flowers for remembrance. The cemeteries are filled with colour at this time of year.

I'm having issues with my computer and the mouse, (I'm such a ignoramus) so apologies that this is a short and somewhat late edition...😬

One of my potters told me that this is the most consecutive days without rain that we've had this year! So whatever you do in the Gironde and Dordogne regions, have a great time.

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 44

Coming up...

And finally...

Couples pottery... newlyweds tried their hands at throwing on the wheel, really good for a first try.  They may well have become clay converts!