Week 35 2012

Hello!

Flaujagues, before it all went dark!

What a lovely week out and about.  The Flaujagues night market was great fun, and congratulations to the committee for finally getting the electricity going again, not that that stopped play at all!

The market at the middle of Ste Foy on Sunday was lovely, the setting was great and there were plenty of interesting stalls.

Ste Foy Brocante

Castillon is going to prove difficult for drivers over the coming weeks, so if you want to find the shortcuts follow the link Avoiding the roadworks in Castillon

There are still night markets in the area to keep us out of the kitchen!

Thank you for your continuing support and have a good week,

Best wishes,

Helen 

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 35

Jane Eyre is playing in VO at the Libourne Grandecran all week at 16h10 and 22h10.  The 2011 version stars Mia Wasikowska, Michael Fassbender, Jamie Bell, Judy Dench and Sally Hawkins.  For a review go to http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/filmreviews/8750162/Jane-Eyre-review.html 

 

Monday 27 August

27 August 17h : Castillon is hosting the 12^th Vintage Motorbike Tour de France at Rue du docteur Petit.(In the carpark opposite the main square, next to the burnt hotel.) If you like old bikes then go along and have a look.

 

27 August  – 4 September : Grandecran in Libourne has a promotion - €4 for everyone for more information http://www.grandecran.fr/libourne/

27 August 16h10 & 22h10 : Jane Eyre is playing in VO at the Libourne Grandecran.  The 2011 version stars Mia Wasikowska, Michael Fassbender, Jamie Bell, Judy Dench and Sally Hawkins.  For a review go to http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/filmreviews/8750162/Jane-Eyre-review.html

 

Tuesday 28 August

28 August – 3 September : There will be an Expo / sale of work of hand made art and craft ware (including Jo Mckinnon’s pots ) by the group Artistes et Createurs de Guyenne, at the Salle Paul Broca in St. Foy La Grande. The gallery is on the corner under the arches in the main square. The expo runs from 10am - 6pm. There will be 11 exhibitors. I think it will be worth a visit if you are in St. Foy this week and I will be there on Thursday afternoon.

28 August 16h10 & 22h10 : Jane Eyre is playing in VO at the Libourne Grandecran.  The 2011 version stars Mia Wasikowska, Michael Fassbender, Jamie Bell, Judy Dench and Sally Hawkins.  For a review go to http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/filmreviews/8750162/Jane-Eyre-review.html

Wednesday 29 August

29 August : Night market in Monsegur

Thursday 30 August

30 August 21h: Jane Eyre is showing in VO at the Eden in Monsegur

30 August : Night Market in Duras featuring François Mary (pop)

Friday 31 August

31 August : Rugby match and Marche Gourmande at St Magne de Castillon.

31 August 19h : The final Jazz in the Vines at Domaine Chater.  For further details go to http://domainechater.com/emails/jazz-in-the-vines.htm

Saturday 1 September

1 September : Vide grenier and belote and Petanque at St Magne de Castillon. 

1 – 2 September : Auto-Cross and Sprint Car at Faleyras.

1 September 18h : Festival des Atre at Chateau Laroque, Juillac.  More than 25 artists in one location.  Food available. To see the programme go to http://www.artempo33.com/pages/Programmation_2012_en_cours--8071147.html

 

1 September 19h30 : Concert Ze-Bus at Vignobles de Pagnon.  It’s on the main Ste-Foy to Velines road.

1 September 19h30 : Marche Nocturne at St Jean de Blaignac featuring Michael Vigneau and his accordion.

1 September 19h : Concert  Orgue et Chante. Stéphane Trébuchet - Caroline Gy. Dans le cadre des Collégiades de Saint-Emilion Entrée : 15€ Etudiant : 8€

*Concert suivi d'une dégustation dînatoire 6€.

 

Sunday 2 September

2 September : Brocante Vide Grenier at Blasimon. 

2 September : Brocante Vide Grenier at St Martin L'Astier

2 September : Grande Brocante, vide-grenier, artisanats d’arts and produits regionaux at Lussac.

2 September : Vide –grenier at Moulon 33420.

2 September 8h30 : Fete de Saint Aulaye sur les quais.  Activities all day, starting with a 8h30 ramble at the place de l'eglise. Lunch with music from the accordionist Mickael Vigneau, and a Nautical display in the afternoon.  For more details call 06 37 24 50 74.

2 September : Vide-grenier and a family day at Sadirac http://www.sadiracetvous.com/

 

2 September : Le Creonnais Fete les Vignes. Pass dégustation (1 verre et 5 coupons dégustation) : 3 € For more information go to http://www.tourisme-creonnais.com/index.php?option=com_allevents&task=display&view=event&layout=default&ei=276%3Ale-creonnais-fete-les-vins-de-lentre-deux-mers&Itemid=100&lang=fr

2 September 20h45 : To Rome with Love is showing in VO at Le Lascaux in Montpon-Menesterol.

The lives of some visitors and residents of Rome and the romances, adventures and predicaments they get into. Starring Woody Allen and Penelope Cruz.

Sinfonia d'Amici

2 - 8 September : Mozart’s Musical Magic in Aquitane

Music lovers in the region are in for a very special treat when Harry Ogg brings his Sinfonia d’Amici again to Aquitaine. Harry, has just graduated from Cambridge University and already has assistant conductor positions at Glyndebourne and Covent Garden for next year. The Sinfonia d’Amici is a highly talented orchestra of young musicians and with a superb cast of singers and the local Sottovoce choir they will perform one of the world’s greatest operas, Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” in three concert performances.

The concerts are organised by Ian Christians of the well- known Orpheus & Bacchus organization, and those of you who attended either last year’s Sinfonia d’Amici concerts or July’s Cambridge University Chamber Orchestra concerts will readily testify to experiencing breathtaking music.

2 September 20h30 : Eglise de Gensac

4 September 20h30 : Eglise de Notre Dame, Bergerac

6 September 20h30 : Eglise Collegiale, St.Emilion

Tickets priced at 20€ , are available by contacting orpheusandbacchus@gmail.com, or texting 06 3852 3927

There are also Chambre Music concerts at Domaine de Faure (2km south of Gensac on the D16 to Pellegrue) given by members of the orchestra.  €10 with aperitif.

3 septembre 18.00 : Britten: Fantasie, Brahms: Quintette pour clarinette et chords

5 septembre 18.00 : Dohnanyi: Serenade pour trio à chords, Poulenc: Sextette pour piano et vents

7 septembre 17.00 : Vivaldi: Concerto pour 4 violons en bémol mineur, Bach: Brandenburg Concerto no.5

Coming up…

4 -11 September : Painting exhibition by Giles Olivier Giron.

5 September 20h30 : Concert - Les Grandes Heures de Saint-Emilion

Château Siaurac,

Dana Ciocarlie, piano
Schumann

And finally...

Following popular demand, the recipe for mini-macaroons is:

Mix 100g of powdered almonds with 100g of powdered sugar with 1 egg white and 1 dash of almond essence. 

Mix to a paste and then mould teaspoons of the mixture into balls, put them onto teflon paper, top with a slice of almond and bake in the oven at 190C for 10 - 12 minutes.  Watch they don't burn, then cool before you remove from the paper.  You can increase the quantities by 100g with every extra egg white. Enjoy... 

Week 34 2012

Castillon Vide grenier

Hello!

We are certainly having a heatwave here in Aquitaine.  The best advice is to stay out of the heat, drink plenty of water and jump in the pool or the shower whenever you get too hot!

The Festi folies in Castillon went well and we visited the vide grenier on the waterfront before the sun was too high in the sky.

The Franco British Week is in full swing this week.  Check out the full programme here http://francobritishweek.com/file/FBW2012.pdf  There is certainly something for everyone.  If you have any photos that you’d like to share then send them to me and I’ll put them onto the blog.

Have a great week,

Best wishes,

The first visitors to the salle "Cascante" à Castillon.

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 34

17 – 31 August : Exposition of Paintings by Patricia Liaud and sculptures by Bamadou Traore at the Salle Cascante in Castillon.

Monday 20 August

Tuesday 21 August

21 August : Foire aux Antiquities, Brocante, Design at Château Masburel, Fouguerolles.

Wednesday 22 August

Jane Eyre is playing in VO at the Libourne Grandecran all week at 16h10 and again at 22h10.  The 2011 version stars Mia Wasikowska, Michael Fassbender, Jamie Bell, Judy Dench and Sally Hawkins.  For a review go to http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/filmreviews/8750162/Jane-Eyre-review.html

Thursday 23 August

23 August : Night Market in Duras with Punti Cardinali performing Jazz.

23 August 21h : The Sapphires is showing in VO at the Eden at Monsegur. It's 1968, and four young, talented Australian Aboriginal girls learn about love, friendship and war when their all girl group The Sapphires entertain the US troops in Vietnam. Starring Chris O’Dowd, Deborah Mailman and Jessica Mauboy.

23 August : The Chateau de Rauzan is hosting a musical event with Russian Folk Dancers, a selection of guest singers and a taste of Zumba.

Friday 24 August

24 August : Flaujagues Night Market featuring entertainment by ‘Duo Tamba’.

24 August 21h : 360 is showing in VO at the Eden in Monsegur. A dramatic thriller that weaves together the stories of an array of people from disparate social backgrounds through their intersecting relationships. Starring Jude Law, Rachel Weisz and Anthony Hopkins.

Saturday 25 August

25 -26 August : Fete Locale at St Magne de Castillon

25 August : Le Fagnard Fete des Riviers Brocante at the site du Fagnard, route de Libourne, Coutras 33370

25 – 26 August : Fete Locale at Ste Foy la Grande with a VTT competition leaving from the quais at 15h.

25 August : Marche Nocturne at St Surplice de Faleyrens.

25 August : Madi and the Escort Boys are playing at the Salle Municipal at St Quentin du Baron as part of the Scenes d'ete en Gironde.  http://www.scenesdete.fr/component/sndt/manifestation/111

25 August 19h : Dulcimer are playing at Creon as part of the Scenes d’été season. Pour fêter la 106ème Rosière de Créon, le groupe Dulcimer et son répertoire de musiques traditionnelles irlandaises sera de la fête. De plus, un spectacle pyrotechnique viendra ponctuer la soirée.

http://www.scenesdete.fr/component/sndt/manifestation/119

25 - 26 August : Balades en Cadillac.  A festival celebrating Cars and Jazz.  For the full programe go to

 http://baladesencadillac.free.fr/ballades_en_cadillac/

 

 

Sunday 26 August

26 August : Sainte Foy la Grande Brocante ‘Les Puces du Cœur de Bastide’.

26 August : Brocante and Vide grenier at Villegouge.

26 August : Brocante and Vide Grenier at Parc Sinsout, Ste Foy la Grande as part of the weekend Fete Locale

26 August : Brocante at Saint Surplice du Faleyrans 33330.

26 August : Brocante at Monbazillac 24240

26 August 18:30 : Night Market in Gensac. Artisanale food and wine available from local producers - try a salad with warm goats cheese from the farm at Pessac; local melon; beef from Les Remparts; Magret from Cafe de la Paix; vegetarian or fish brochettes from Le Gensaké; Escargots; followed by a selection of cheeses; patisserie; Morrocan pastries or local fruit. And for the children - candy floss and sweets galore! All accompanied by local wines from Chateau de Claribes, Chateau Fontana and Chateau Font Vidal. Live music and dancing!  

26 August 21h : 360 is showing in VO at the Eden in Monsegur. A dramatic thriller that weaves together the stories of an array of people from disparate social backgrounds through their intersecting relationships. Starring Jude Law, Rachel Weisz and Anthony Hopkins.

 Coming up…

27 August 17h : See the 12^th Vintage Car Tour de France in Castillon at Rue de Doctor Petit

 

An exhibition selling crafts by the craftsmen creators of Guyenne Sainte-Foy on Tuesday 28 August-Monday September 03 -Salle Paul Broca, Ste Foy la Grande. 10 h to 18 h - free entry - 05 53 58 80 84

And finally...

You may not have heard but the European Court of Justice has just over ruled the British Government on their stance on Winter Fuel Payments for those British living overseas; please read the link below for details:

The Connection Newspaper 

If you are not currently in receipt of the Winter Fuel Allowance you may now qualify by virtue of being born on or before 5 July 1951. For further details please call DWP in Newcastle on +44 191 218 7777 and have your NI number ready. Also later this month it may be possible to download an amended claim form from the Direct UK Gov website.

A sunflower from my garden.

Week 33 2012

Hello!

As we sat by the river the other night the skies were lit up by the lights from the Battle of Castillon.  We have got used to hearing the music floating over the river, but this time we had a light show too.

It has been a weekend of music as on Tuesday we went to see Jazz French Touch in Concert.  It was a tribute to Duke Ellington.  Perhaps the only thing missing was a glass of wine or two…

Temperatures are forecast to shoot up this week, so find a spot in the shade for the day and plan your evenings, there’s lots to do in the Gironde and Dordogne area.

Have a good week,

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 33

Monday 13 August

Tuesday 14 August

14 August : Night Market at St Emilion

14 August from 19h : The Battle of Castillon.  If you still haven’t seen it, there are just 3 performances left. The final battle of the Hundred Years War is how Castillon got its name. The re-enactment of the Battle is a fabulous show (second only to the Olympic games opening and closing ceremonies!!)  The skies light up and we can see and hear it from our house. Go to the web site to get a taste of the evening’s entertainment.  http://www.batailledecastillon.com/

Wednesday 15 August  - Bank Holiday for Assomption

15 August : 49^th Grande Fete Populaire at Lamothe Montravel.  Vide Grenier at the Parc de la Gare.

15 August : Foire a tout at Eymet

15 August : Night Market at Blasimon.

15 August  :  Le XXVIIIème grand rendez-vous antiquités brocante at Duras.

15 August 20h45: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is Showing in VO at Cinema La Breche in Ste Foy.

British retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel. Less luxurious than its advertisements, the Marigold Hotel nevertheless slowly begins to charm in unexpected ways. Starring Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Maggie Smith and Tom Wilkinson

15 August 21h: The comedy My Best Men is showing in VO at the Rex in La Reole.

A groom and his three best men travel to the Australian outback for a wedding. Starring Laura Best, Xavier Samuel and Kris Marshall.

15 August : I received this - so keep a look out if it's near you

Hi - Useless info - I have had an English family staying on a bit of my land for the last couple of days - lovely couple and their teenage daughter. UK to Spain in a gypsy caravan drawn by a horse called Maggie!

They set out from Le Harvre early June and are intending to cross the Pyrenees into Spain where they will be renting a farm for a couple of years.

They left St. Seurin de Prats this morning and are heading south following the Meridian line / Compostela Pilgrim route as much a possible..... I think they will pass near Listerac de Dureze, St.Ferme and Monsegur in the next day or so. Any welcomes would be welcomed!

Amazing!

Best wishes

Jenny

Thursday 16 August

16 August : Night Market at Ste-Foy-la-Grande, featuring Yann Cotty on the accordion.

16 August : Final Night Market in Castillon.  The setting by the river is idyllic, but if you would like white wine with your oysters, then you need to take your own… or is that a niche in the market?  It's quite a big night market, and there is always dancing.

16 August : Night Market at Duras with Mickael Vigneau on the accordion.

16 August : The Battle of Castillon http://www.batailledecastillon.com/

16 August 21h: Summertime (original title The Dynamiter)is showing in VO at the Eden in Monsegur.

All fourteen-year-old Robbie Hendrick ever wanted was a family. Yet as another Mississippi summer begins, his wayward mother has run off again fearing a breakdown and he's left to burn the days caring for his half brother, Fess. As the deep days and nights pass without her return and with older brother Lucas dangerously in their lives again, Robbie must face the fact that his dream of a family may only be a dream and he might just lose the only family he's ever had: Fess.  Starring William Ruffin and Patrick Rutherford.

 

Friday 17 August

17 – 31 August : Exposition of Paintings by Patricia Liaud and sculptures by Bamadou Traore at the Salle Cascante in Castillon.

17 August : The final Night of The Battle of Castillon.  Your last chance to see the show.  http://www.batailledecastillon.com/

17 August : Marche Nocturne La Goulue sur la place de la Liberte (mairie), Villefranche-de-Lonchat.

17 -18 -19 - 20 August :  Fete de la Saint-Roch, Montpon-Menesterol.  A whole host of activities spreading the 4 days, to find out more go to http://www.sudouest.fr/2012/08/16/quatre-jours-de-fete-795558-1956.php

17 August 18h: The comedy My Best Men is showing in VO at the Rex in La Reole.

A groom and his three best men travel to the Australian outback for a wedding. Starring Laura Best, Xavier Samuel and Kris Marshall.

Saturday 18 August

18 - 19 – 20  August : Festi’Folies in Castillon-la-Bataille.  Soiree Cabaret at 21h at the Salle des Fetes.

18 - 19 August : Fete du Pain at Ponchapt.

18 August : Fete Locale at Grezillac with a Vide Grenier all day and a Repas champetre at 20h followed by fireworks.

 

18 – 25 August : Franco British Week in Ste Foy la Grande.  This is the 6^th Franco British Week.  Once again they have put together a programme of events promoting both the French and Britsh cultures. Some events require reservations where numbers are limited.  To have a look at the complete programme go to http://francobritishweek.com/index.php?lng=fr

18 August 16h: Domaine Chater Craft fair. Night market theme. The biggest event of our year. Packed full of entertainment from 4pm to 11pm. Live music, magician, wine, food, games, prizes, great setting, what more could you ask! http://

www.domainechater.com/


emails/summer-fair-2012.htm

18 August : Old Mad Men will be playing at the Bar "Le Petit Gurson" in Saint Martin de Gurson

18 August 18h15: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is Showing in VO at Cinema La Breche in Ste Foy.

British retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel. Less luxurious than its advertisements, the Marigold Hotel nevertheless slowly begins to charm in unexpected ways. Starring Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Maggie Smith and Tom Wilkinson

18 August 19h : Vernissage at Salle Cascante in Castillon

18 – 19 August : Fete Locale at Eynesse.  Repas on Saturday evening.

18 August 21h : Soiree Tropical Party at Ste Terre Plage with Master Flash disco.

Sunday 19 August

19 August : Brocante Vide Grenier at the Champ de Foire, Genissac 33420.

19 August : Vide Grenier on the waterside at Castillon, Festi’Folies also include, A demonstration of Country Dancing, a Show of Force Basque and a Concert, finishing with Fireworks at 22h30.

19 August : Vide grenier at the sports ground at Eynesse as part of the weekend Fete Locale.

19 August : Bring a dish to share at the Franco British Picnic at Ste Foy.  Take part in the Petanque tournament (previous experience unnecessary), win the Best Decorated Hat competition, or simply sit back, soak up the atmosphere and meet old friends and new.

19 August 20h45: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is Showing in VO at Cinema La Breche in Ste Foy.

British retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel. Less luxurious than its advertisements, the Marigold Hotel nevertheless slowly begins to charm in unexpected ways. Starring Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Maggie Smith and Tom Wilkinson

Coming up…

Maureen and Fiona are serving Traditional English Cream Teas at the Escapade on Thursday 23 August, with sittings starting from 3.00 p.m and ending by 6.00 p.m.. The menu will be:

Selection of Sandwiches (Ham, Prawn Mayo, Cucumber, Cheese ‘n Chutney) on English Bread

Fiona’s Home made Scones and Jam and (English) Double Cream

Slice of Maureen’s Home made Sponge, (various)

Pot of Real English Tea or Coffee

Price €12.00

As you can see, we are aiming to make sure these are substantial as well as delicious and Nicky and Marc always make us extremely welcome at the Escapade. Reservations please to either:

The Escapade – 0553 24 22 79

Fiona – 0556 61 43 86/0673 31 87 16

Thank you in advance and we look forward to seeing you there.

Fiona and Maureen

And finally…

Just thought I’d show off my tomato harvest!

Week 32 2012

Hello!

Gensac braves the rain

Weeks of dry weather and then a very rainy Sunday – good for the garden, but less enthusiastically welcomed by those visiting the Brocante at Gensac on Sunday.  There were plenty of stall holders and collectables to found through the sea of umbrellas.

Morning glory

This week brings a wide range of musical events to the region.  There are a number of Jazz concerts and the Gironde Chamber Orchestra is performing in the churches in the area.

Have a good week,

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 32

Monday 6 August

Tuesday 7 August

 

7 August 19h : Marche Nocturne at Eymet

7 August 20h30 : Jazz French Touch. 4 Jazzmen in concert at the Centre Culturel in Castillon-la-Bataille avec les amis de Saint Symphorien

Les musiciens : Laurent Mignard trompette, Philippe Chagne sax et clarinette, Nicolas Peslier guitare et banjo, Dominique Lemerle contrebasse.

7 August : Marche des Producteurs de Pays at Parc Guadet, Saint Emilion

7 August 21h : Concert Decouverte by the Gironde Chamber Orchestra at Pellegrue eglise

Wednesday 8 August

8 August 10h – 18h :  Journee Portes Ouvertes at the Vitrine du Pays Foyen (the building next to the Grand Pineuilh Leclerc) . The chance to taste local wines and produce and demonstrations by local craftsmen and women.  Free entry.

8 August : Night market in Blasimon

8 August 21h : Concert Decouvert by the Gironde Chamber Orchestra in Saint-Vincent-de-Pertignas.  Tickets €15 Reservations 05 57 84 16 43

Thursday 9 August

9 – 11 August : Fest’arts in Libourne.  International street theatre comes to Libourne.  Hundreds of acts in and around Libourne, with the majority free.  For the full programme go to http://www.festarts.com/

9 August : Night Market at Duras with music from George Smith (pop, rock, folk)

9 August : Night Market at Castillon-la-Bataille

9 August : Night market in Ste-Foy-la-Grande

9 August 20h45 : Margin Call is showing in VO at La Breche cinema in Ste-Foy-la-Grande.

Follows the key people at an investment bank, over a 24-hour period, during the early stages of the financial crisis.  Starring Kevin Spacey, Zachary Quinto, Paul Bettany, Jeremy Irons and Demi Moore.

 

Friday 10 August

10 August : Jazz sur les quais at Port-Sainte-Foy-et-Ponchapt with Pat Giraud et son Quintet.

10 August : The amazing Battle of Castillon re-enactment at Belves de Castillon for an idea of what the whole event entails visit http://www.batailledecastillon.com/  (with the sound!)

10 August 19h : Jazz in the Vines at Domaine Chater.  For more details and directions go to http://domainechater.com/emails/jazz-in-the-vines.htm

Saturday 11 August

11 August : 2CV Cross racing at Daignac, tout la journée au bourg.

11 August : Concours de Peinture at Castillon. For painting enthusiasts of all ages.  For more information go to http://www.couleursdaquitaine.org/index.html

 

11 August 15h – 20h : Marche a la Ferme at Château Tifayne, Monbadon-Puisseguin.  12km from St Emilion.

11 August 19h30 : Repas dansant at Flaujagues, featuring Betty Cursan’s Grand Orchestre.  Menu €18.  Reservations recommended 05 57 40 08 45 / 05 57 40 02 21 / 05 57 40 22 86

11 August 18h15 : Margin Call is showing in VO at La Breche cinema in Ste-Foy-la-Grande.

Follows the key people at an investment bank, over a 24-hour period, during the early stages of the financial crisis.  Starring Kevin Spacey, Zachary Quinto, Paul Bettany, Jeremy Irons and Demi Moore.

11 August : The amazing Battle of Castillon re-enactment at Belves de Castillon for an idea of what the whole event entails visit http://www.batailledecastillon.com/  (with the sound!)

Sunday 12 August

12 August : Vide greniers and Brocante at Pellegrue

12 August : Brocante Vide Greniers at Pujols, next to the church.

12 August 18h - 23h : Night Market in Pessac

12 August : Vide Grenier at Lac de la Cadie, at part of the Grande Fete de la Cadie Mouliets et Villemartin, finishing with a meal, dancing and fireworks on the water.  Reservations 05 57 49 75 01

 

12 August 20h45 : Margin Call is showing in VO at La Breche cinema in Ste-Foy-la-Grande.

Follows the key people at an investment bank, over a 24-hour period, during the early stages of the financial crisis.  Starring Kevin Spacey, Zachary Quinto, Paul Bettany, Jeremy Irons and Demi Moore.

12 August 20h45 :The Angels’ Share is showing in VO at Le Lascaux in Montpon-Menesterol.

This bitter sweet comedy follows protagonist Robbie as he sneaks into the maternity hospital to visit his young girlfriend Leonie and hold his newborn son Luke for the first time. Overwhelmed by the moment, he swears that Luke will not have the same tragic life he has had. Escaping a prison sentence by the skin of his teeth, he's given one last chance......While serving a community service order, he meets Rhino, Albert and Mo who, like him, find it impossible to find work because of their criminal records. Little did Robbie imagine how turning to drink might change their lives - not cheap fortified wine, but the best malt whiskies in the world. Will it be 'slopping out' for the next twenty years, or a new future with 'Uisge Beatha' the 'Water of Life?' Only the angels know........

Coming up…

15 August : Foire a tout at Eymet

15 August : 49 Grande Fete Populaire at Lamothe Montravel

And finally …

Domaine Chater are holding a Summer Fete on 18 August.  If you are interested in having a stall then please contact them :