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
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 : 49th 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 6th
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 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.
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!
The tomatoes look great. Have just started picking ours. We also have beans but the lambs keep putting their heads through the fence to eat them so it is snacks only.
ReplyDeleteHelen Franklin
Lamb and beans go well together :-)
ReplyDeleteThey do indeed. My 6 year old who grow the beans thinks so too.:)
ReplyDeleteI must come over and check out the progress of 'my' lambs very soon. Especially as they seem to be having such a a nice diet :-)
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