Monday, 5 November 2012

Week 45 2012



Hello!

We couldn’t wait any longer, so we headed off to Bordeaux to see the new James Bond film Skyfall, and it was great!  It’s in VO at the UGC, but for now in the local cinemas it’s only playing in French.  The film didn’t disappoint and I’m now a converted Daniel Craig fan.

Under way and under cover - Rauzan Winter Flea Market











The other eagerly awaited opening was at Rauzan, with the start of the winter Flea Market and I’m now the proud owner of a 55 piece dinner service … though where I’ll put it…?

Armistice / Remembrance Day on Sunday
There are plenty of Exhibitions to visit and escape the rain.

Have a good week,

Best wishes,

Helen


Week 45


Monday 5 November

Tuesday 6 November

Wednesday 7 November

Thursday 8 November
8 – 10 November : Exhibition Les Femmes et la Guerre at Salle Cascante in Castillon

8 November 18h : Cocktail Vernissage for the Painting Exhibition by Sylvie Parisat la Halte Nautique, route de Cabara, Branne

8 November 18h30 : Vernissage  for the Exhibition SATA Arts Plastiques (see below) with Peter Thomas as guest of honour.
 
8 November 20h30 : The We and the I is showing in VO at the Eden Cinema in Monsegur.
A look at the lives of a group of teenagers who ride the same bus route, and how their relationships change and evolve on the last day of school. Starring Michael Brodie, Teresa Lynn and Raymond Delgado.
 
Friday 9 November

9 – 17 November 14h – 19h : Exhibition SATA Arts Plastiques at L’Espace Francoise Mauriac, rue du Professeur Arnonzan, Talence.

 9 – 15 November : Exposition des Photos by Ted Paczula at Salle Paul Broca, Sainte Foy la Grande. To read more about the exhibition go to http://www.saintefoylagrande.net/article-exposition-photo-par-ted-paczula-en-novembre-a-la-salle-broca-111464653.html


Saturday 10 November

10 November : There is a Brocante at place Decazes, Libourne on the 2nd Saturday of the month.

10 November from 17h30 : Soiree Decouverte Musicale a Rauzan.  For more information go to  

 










10 November 18h30 : Jacqui de Robillard is organising a fund raising event for  the construction of Les Enfants de Yâ Philip Holzberg Memorial Education Centre, Yâ, Burkina Faso.
Questions? Contact Jacqui at 05 57 40 15 66 or 06 13 38 26 85
1 le Chalard 33350 Flaujagues





10 November 20h : Bal Dansant des Cagouilles (Cagouilles are snails, not raincoats) at the Espace Cultural, Creon.  Featuring Kevin Show and his disco.  Tickets €20 Reservations 05 57 34 54 54

 



10 November 21h : Concert lyrique, Les Plaisirs du Palais avec les Chants de Garonne.  Organised by Duras Association du Château. For more informaation visit http://www.paysdeduras.com/manifestations/concert-lyrique-les-plaisirs-du-palais-avec-les-chants-de-garonne.html



Sunday 11 November - Armistice Day
  
11 November 10h30 : Royal British Legion Anglican Service.  Parish Church Notre Dame, Monteton

11 November : Foire de la Saint Martin at Duras 47120.  Brocante Vide greniers

11 November 15h : Concert at the church in Branne with music from Bach, Haenden, Haydn, Purcell and Pachelbel.  Tickets €10

 


















Coming up…

12 November 20h15 :  Wrong  is showing in VO at Libourne Grandecran.
Dolph Springer wakes up one morning to realize he has lost the love of his life, his dog, Paul. During his quest to get Paul (and his life) back, Dolph radically changes the lives of others: a pizza-delivering nymphomaniac, a jogging-addict neighbour in search of completeness, an opportunistic French-Mexican gardener, and an off-kilter pet detective. In his journey to find Paul, Dolph may lose something even more vital: his mind.  Starring Jack Plotnick, Erik Judor and Alexis Dziena.

Jo's beautiful pottery makes a perfect gift - if you can bear to part with it!
Friday 16th, 10h00 - 16h00 Portes Ouvertes at my workshop. There will be a variety of pottery for sale, including lots of Christmas stock. For more details contact joandstuart@orange.fr

And finally…

Check out the new Christmas Market Page you can find it at the side of the blog or you can click here
Bordeaux Christmas Market

Tuesday, 30 October 2012

Week 44 2012



Adding a little sparkle...
Hello!

The clock changing seems to have signalled a change in the weather too – but that didn’t deter us getting out and about and going to the St Martin vide grenier at Flaujagues.  The stall holders in the sunshine were even taking their gloves off by midday.  I love the eclectic mix of old and new that I see on the stalls.
From 24 October - 20 January 2012 The Pompidou comes from Paris to Libourne. It is the first travelling museum in the world and it can be found at the site of the old Police School in Libourne, 15 place du Maréchal Joffre.  Just on the big roundabout with the Bandstand in the middle.  It is free to visit 10h – 20h at weekends and Bank holidays. There are free audio guides available for adults and children in French, English and Spanish.  Why not take a visit there on Thursday?  For more information about the exhibition go to http://blog.ville-libourne.fr/
 
Keep warm and best wishes,

Helen

26 October – 9 November : Exhibition at The Salle Cascante in Castillon.  Josette Barraud has an exhibition of abstract oils and watercolours.  Marie-Simone Costeseque is also displaying her pottery.  Open daily 15h – 18h30.  Closed Sunday.

27 October  - 11 November: The big Funfair is at the Allees de Tourney in Libourne.

Week 44

Monday 29 October

Tuesday 30 October

Du mardi 30 octobre 15h au vendredi 2 novembre 12h ; nocturne le mercredi 31 octobre

Ouvert de 10h à 12h et de 15h à 18h
Nocture du 31 octobre :
Ce soir là, il sera impossible de visiter l'exposition car une soirée spéciale - et gratuite - est organisée 
- témoignage exceptionnel d'une ancienne des services secrets britanniques (S.O.E). Le témoignage débutera à 20h30, horaire à partir duquel il sera difficile d'entrer dans la salle : comme vous le comprendrez, je ne tiens pas à ce que pendant son témoignage, notre témoin soit dérangée par des allers et venues.
- diaporama musical de 20 minutes environ du voyage de vos enfants en Normandie en juin 2012. Attention : ce diaporama ne sera projeté qu'au cours de la nocturne et à aucun autre moment. (Durant le reste de l'exposition, d'autres projections sont prévues)


Wednesday 31 October

31 October 20h30: Killer Joe is showing in VO at Le Lascaux in Montpon-Menesterol.
When a debt puts a young man's life in danger, he turns to putting a hit out on his evil mother in order to collect the insurance.  Starring Matthew McConaughey, Emile Hirsch and Juno Temple.

Thursday 1 November – Jour ferie - Toussaint

1 – 4 November : Foire de la Toussaint on the banks of the Garonne at La Reole. This fair has been going for over 1000 years!  There will be over 100 fairground attractions and more than 300 market stands and artisans.  For more information go to http://www.lareole.fr/contenu.php?rub_id=4&choice_parent=37&choice_id=37&art_id=65

Hi everyone,
I am running 2 children's workshops over the holidays. The first will be Thursday morning, 1st November, 10 - 12, the second will be the week after, Tuesday 6th November, 10 - 12. The price remains 15 euros per child which includes all materials. I have 4 places left for each day. Please let me know if you are interested.
Best wishes,
Jo McKinnon   joandstuart@orange.fr

1 November : Brocante Vide grenier at, Avenue du Stade, Guitres

1 - 30 November : Exhibition by the painter Sylvie Paris at Halte Nautique, route de Cabara, Branne.  

Friday 2 November
 
Saturday 3 November

3 November 14h00 - 18h00 :  Christmas Market at Issigeac Chateau, organised by MADS and Artisans and Createurs de Guyenne

3 -  4 novembre : Salon des Antiquaires Saint-Emilion - Salle polyvalente Espace Guadet.
Ouverture : de 10h00 à 19h00
Entrée 3€50 - gratuit pour les moins de 16 ans
Informations : 05.53.31.88.07
 
3 November 18h : Piano Concert at Le Chai au Quai in Castillon. 
Piano Concert featuring Moscow born pianist Anait Karpova. Introductory programme performed by: Paul-Yuji Marignan J.S.Bach: - Prélude et Fugue, BWV 880 H. Dutilleux : - Sonate, 3ième mouvement ‘Choral et Fugue’ Main Feature: Anait Karpova Bach-Busoni: - Chaconne Medtner: - Sonate-réminiscence - Op.38 N° 1 - Danse gracieuse - & - Danse festive Prokofiev: 4 pièces from the ballet Cinderella - fée de printemps - fée d'été -, fée d'automne -, fée d'hiver. Prokofiev: - Quatrième sonate Followed by a cocktail reception and wine tasting with Le Chai Winemaker Mark Hoddy

3 November 19h30 : La Force est Basque.  A Basque themed evening with music by Hats Berri at Le Force.  Reservations on 06 88 42 36 73


 







Sunday 4 November


4 November 09h00 - 18h00 : Christmas Market at Issigeac Chateau, organised by MADS and Artisans and Createurs de Guyenne

4 November 15h :  This should actually be a really good concert, I went to see him perform before in Ste Foy church and I thought it was lovely (though you might want to take a cushion, and wrap up warm!)
Bonjour à tous,
Depuis plusieurs années Je me produis à Ste Foy la Grande, cette année c’est une superbe rencontre qui vous attend
Je serais avec mes musiciens et les 40 chanteurs Pyrénéens de Tarbes.
"Les Grandes Voix des Pyrénées"
Voix Basque et Voix Bigourdanes rassemblées le Dimanche 4 novembre 2012 à 15h en l'église de
Ste Foy la Grande pour un concert exceptionnel.
La magie des voix à travers les plus belles chansons basques mêlées aux mélodies Pyrénéennes en passant par les succès de la chanson française et les grands classiques pour votre plus grand plaisir.
Réservations au 0689552985 ou 0557464298.
TARIF 12€
Amitiés.
David Olaizola.


4 November : Marche d’hiver starts in Rauzan.  Every Sunday from November until March.  This covered  flea market / brocante is open to individuals for 1 or 2  weeks only, or professional dealers who stay throughout the winter. For more information call 05 57 84 07 73 / 06 10 93 7 31

4 novembre  20 h 00 – 23 h 30 : Repas Dansant
Organised by the comité de Jumelage Port-Sainte-Foy / Plobsheim
Salle Jacques Prévert (Foyer Municipal) Rue Eugène Tricoche
Merci de vous inscrire auprès du contact pour cet événement. M. MAURY 05 53 63 41 48

4 November 20h30: Killer Joe is showing in VO at Le Lascaux in Montpon-Menesterol.
When a debt puts a young man's life in danger, he turns to putting a hit out on his evil mother in order to collect the insurance.  Starring Matthew McConaughey, Emile Hirsch and Juno Temple.
Coming up…

10 November :  Jacqui de Robillard is organising a fund raising event for  the construction of Les Enfants de Yâ Philip Holzberg Memorial Education Centre, Yâ, Burkina Faso.
Questions? Contact Jacqui at 05 57 40 15 66 or 06 13 38 26 85
1 le Chalard 33350 Flaujagues



And finally…
The new bridge in Bordeaux.
Some facts about the bridge
  • the bridge is 425m long
  • the 4 pylons are 77m high
  • the bridge will open with the central section rising horizontally (like a flying carpet)
  • it will take 11 minutes to open
  • the bridge will open, on average, 60 times a year
  • the bridge was named Jaques Chaban-Delmas on 22 October 2012

Monday, 22 October 2012

Week 43 2012


Hello!
Missing house...

Castillon is still a no-go zone.  The project to enlarge and reinforce the drainage system is continuing.  As I understand, the ‘pile of rocks’ fountain and crossroads were built over an existing water course and when it rained in Castillon the man-made conduit couldn’t cope with the volume of water (not unlike Leclerc Carpark!)  So, the current work is replacing the old drainage pipes with much bigger ones and along the way they have knocked down a house and removed the fountain.  Only a couple more weeks to go and the road will be open again in both directions.

The clocks go back during the night on Saturday, so an extra hour in bed on Sunday morning!

In the mean time enjoy the beautiful mild weather, and many thanks for the great fig recipes

Best wishes,

Helen

Week 43 2012

Monday 22 October

Tuesday 23 October

Wednesday 24 October

24 October – 20 January : For 3 months, the Pompidou Centre in Paris is sending a mobile exhibition to Libourne.  The free show ‘Cercles et Carres’  features a selection of modern artists  including Kandinsky, Duchamp and Buren.  The Exhibition is found at l’ESOG 15,Place Joffre, 33500 Libourne. In term time from Tuesday to Friday : 12h30 - 14h and 17h30 - 19h
Saturday, Sunday and holidays : 10h - 20h
During School holidays : 11h30 – 19h

24 October 20h30 : Jane Eyre is showing in VO at Cinemaxlinder in Creon.
A mousey governess who softens the heart of her employer soon discovers that he's hiding a terrible secret. Starring Mai Wasikowska and Michael Fassbender.

Thursday 25 October

25 October : Les Jeudis du Jazz : RIX’TET at the Espace Culturel in Creon.  To find out more go to http://larural.fr/jeudis-jazz-rixtet
 
Friday 26 October

26 -27 – 28 October : Fete de la St Martin in Flaujagues.  20h Concours de belote amateurs.

26 October : Fete des Vendanges in Branne at Domaine des Collines.
 26 October 19h30 : La Gerbaude de Lestrille at Château Lestrille in Saint Germain du Puch.

26 October 21h : Savage is playing in VO at the Eden Cinema at Monsegur.
Pot growers Ben and Chon face off against the Mexican drug cartel who kidnapped their shared girlfriend. Starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Yaylor Kitch and Blake Lively.

Saturday 27 October

27 – 28 October 10h – 18h: Orchid Show in St Michel de Montagne. Entrance €2

27 -28 October : Fronsac Portes Ouvertes.  For more information incuding the full list of Chateau go 

27 October 14h : Concours de petanque en doubles in Flaujagues as part of the Fete de la St Martin.  Repas dansant at 19h30. Reservation 05 57 40 02 21 / 05 57 40 08 33 

27 octobre : Trio de harpes andines au château de Bellagarde organisé par l'association Guitares Entre 2 Mers. Château Bellegarde, 33550 LESTIAC-SUR-GARONNE
contacts :
T. +33 5 56 72 36 71
 
guitarentre2mers@gmail.com
Tarifs :
adulte plein tarif : 9€
Tarif réduit : 5€

27 October : Soiree Poule au Pot at Lamonzie Montastruc at the Salle des Fetes.  Menu €16.

Sunday 28 October

The clocks go back – an extra hour in the day…

28 – 29 October : Brocante Vide grenier Puces (flea Market) at Galgon 33133

28 octobre 9h - 18h : Bourse des collectionneurs
Saint-Emilion - Espace Guadet - Salle polyvalente, Organisé par le Club des Collectionneurs.

28 October : Brocante Vide grenier at Flaujagues

28 October : Les Puces au Coeur de Bastide at Ste Foy la Grande.  The centre of the town is closed for this monthly event.

28 October 17h30 : Jane Eyre is showing in VO at Cinemaxlinder in Creon.
A mousey governess who softens the heart of her employer soon discovers that he's hiding a terrible secret. Starring Mai Wasikowska and Michael Fassbender.

Coming up…

4 November Ste Foy

















And finally…

Where in the world is there this much sand... ?