Week 48 2012

Hello,

Only 29 days (or should that be sleeps?) until Christmas.  How are the preparations going?  There are plenty of Christmas markets around with shopping opportunities. Keep your eye on the ‘Christmas Market’ page of the blog as I update it as I hear of more markets.  The one in Bordeaux is lovely.  If you go along at the end of the afternoon then it’s great to browse along the stalls warming your hands on a glass of mulled wine with all the twinkling lights. It will certainly put you into a festive mood.

Team 'Motente Cordiale'

As Movember draws to a close Team ‘Motente Cordiale’ have been cultivating their facial fuzz with the aim of raising vital funds and awareness for men’s health issues.  To sponsor them please go to http://fr.movember.com/en/mospace/network/motentecordiale or http://fr.movember.com/en/mospace/6052601

Bois et Atelier in Gensac  is having a sale in their showroom ‘L’arriere Boutique from 24 November – 2 December.  They have small decorative items for sale alongside the furniture.  It’s worth a look if you are in the neighbourhood.

Have a great week,

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

 

Week 48

The Bordeaux Antiques fair continues at Quinconces until 9 December.

Monday 26 November

Tuesday 27 November

Wednesday 28 November

 

28 November  - 9 December : Exhibition ‘Les Amis des Arts de Chaville’  at the Atrium de Chaville.  For more information visit the website http://www.amis-des-arts-chaville.com/

Thursday 29 November

29 November 20h30 : Paperboy is playing in VO (Version Original) at the Eden inema in Monsegur.

Thriller.  A reporter returns to his Florida hometown to investigate a case involving a death row inmate.  Starring Matthew McConaughty, Nicole Kidman, John Cusack and Zac Efron (so someone for everyone…)

29 November 20h : Soiree whiskey at Domaine des Collines, Branne.  €10 per person.  For reservations call 06 76 81 53 36.

Friday 30 November

30 November :  There will be "une soirée à thème" at l'hôtel du commerce in Villefranche de Lonchat.

Menu will be Aperitif, main course Tartiflette and a dessert.

There will be a duo featuring Edouard Gootjes and friend playing songs from the Anglo-Saxon repertoire as well as from the French.

Saturday 1 December

1 December 10h – 18h : Marche de Noel at the Salle Culturelle, Villamblard 24140. Upwards of 28 stalls selling a variety of items including Christmas decorations, gifts, Christmas baking and Jo McKinnon’s pottery etc. Snacks and drinks will be available to buy on site. A warm welcome is extended to all.

1 December 10h – 21h : Marche de Noel at the Salle des Fetes, Verac

 

1 December 10h-18h : Portes Ouvertes at Vignoble Viaud-Sentout, Lignan 33360.

1 December 10h30 : Balade Motos et trikes au benefice du Telethon .  Starting from the Carrefour carpark in Libourne.

1 December 11h – 18h : Fete de Noel at the Chai au Quai in Castillon on the waterfront.

1 December 14h- 18h : Evelyn Howie is hosting a Christmas open day at her house in St Avit de Soulege, 33220.

 

1 December : Gluten Freaks will be playing at the Bar "La Poutre" in Beaupouyet.

Music from the '70 and from the '60, bands like Led Zep, Beatles, Rolling stone, Joe Cocker, etc

 

1 – 2 December : Marche de Noel at Lamothe Montravel

Sunday 2 December

2 December : Rauzan winter indoor flea market continues.  We recently watched a television programme on interior design with someone gilding antlers and then selling them for a massive profit.  We then noticed last week that someone has been to the flea market and bought up all the sets of antlers… hmmm, we missed a trick there!

2 December : Vide greniers at Monségur.  Over 200 stands advertised.

2 December 10h – 18h : Exhibition de Noel, Peintures at Objets Creatifs at the Salle des Fetes in Doulezon.

2 December : Château de Claribès invite you to drop in any time between 11am and 5pm

Come along for seasonal nibbles and mulled wine!

Wine and Wine-Related Gifts for Christmas

Special Offers on Wine buy two cases (24 bottles) in any combination and receive 12 bottles (or Rosé or Maison) absolutely FREE !!

Please feel free bring your friends with you!

Look forward to seeing you!

Nick and Helen
Château de Claribès 33890 Gensac, France
Tel France + 33 (0)557 40 50 75
Tel UK +44 (0)20 3239 9463
visit our website www.claribes.com

Coming up…

Concert - Les Grandes Heures de Saint-Emilion:

7 décembre 20h30 : Château Cantenac,

Quatuor de saxophones Morphing
Chabrier, Bord, Haydn, Tanada, Mendelssohn

14 décembre 20h30 : Château Faurie de Souchard,

Quatuor à cordes Matisse
Haydn, Dvorak, Debussy

18 décembre 20h30 : Château Cheval Blanc,

Mickaël Rudy, piano
Prokofiev, Moussorgski, Listz

And finally…

Franklin Farm

Last orders for Christmas Special lamb products by Tuesday 11th December to be collected from one of the meeting points below.

On the 22nd December 10am till 2pm Gavin and/or I will be available at the Butchery, Grand Batard, 24700 Eygurande et Gardedeuilh for those who have decided that Christmas is far too stressful and sausage and mash is a better idea if they have left ordering too late. Or for a pick up point for people who have placed orders and can't make any of the other RDV points.

St.Méard de Gurçon Tuesday 11th December drop off outside the church 1.30 till 2.30

Mussidan/St Front de Pradoux delivery run 18th December time to be advised

At the New English Bookshop near Parcoul/Chalais every Monday 12.30 till 1.30 including Christmas Eve and every Monday into the New Year as well.

At Riberac market every Friday after 8.30 in the food square until the 21st December then not until end of January

Also at the Christmas Market, Manoir de Longeveau, 16390 Pillac on Sunday 2nd December.

Below is a list of special items available for Christmas.

Christmas Specials

Early ordering would be greatly appreciated

Deboned, rolled, leg of lamb stuffed with pork, hazelnut and apricot stuffing ready for the oven 18,00euros/kilo

French Trimmed Rack of lamb up to 7 bones 20,00euros/kilo

Spicy lamb meatballs 8,00euros/500g

Chipolatas 6,00euros/500g

Ready prepared pork stuffing 5,00euros/500g

All our usual yummy sausages, delicious dry-cured bacon and cuts of outdoor reared lamb are still available as well

Helen Franklin on 0553 823771 or 0609106284

Email me at franklinwz@orange.fr

or browse our under construction website www.franklinfarm.fr

SIRET:47845018200017

Week 47 2012

Bordeaux waterfront

Hello!

A beautiful sunny week.  

Firstly I must thank everyone who has helped me to identify the mysterious nocturnal catlike creature that I met on the road by Ste Radegonde.  I am quite sure that it was a European Genet.  Have a look at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genet_%28animal%29 and see if you agree, and many thanks to CH who recognised it, despite the moth-eaten look of the animal in the photo.

If you are planning a trip to Bordeaux then it is an ideal time to visit both the Antiques Fair and the Christmas Market.  They are right next to each other and are open from Friday 23 November.

Have a good week,

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 47

Monday 19 November

Tuesday 20 November

20 November 20h15 : The We and the I is playing in VO at Libourne Grandecran.  Tickets are 2 for the price of 1 on Tuesdays for Orange customers.  For information on how to claim your cut price tickets go to http://www.grandecran.fr/libourne/cineday/

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 and Teresa Lynn

Wednesday 21 November

Thursday 22 November

 22 – 27 November : Valerie Feret has her Boutik at Chateau Feret Lambert, 33420 Grezillac. 

Friday 23 November

23 November – 9 December : Brocante d’Automne at Bordeaux Quinconces.  Open daily from 10h – 18h.  Free entry.  The tramway takes you to Quinconces.  Free entry and over 200 stands.  There are places to eat there too.  Remember to wrap up warm, I find it is always cold there.

23 November – 30 December : Marche de Noel de Bordeaux at the Allees de Tourney, just along from the Grand Theatre.  Open daily from 10h30 – 20h with late night shopping on the Fridays and Saturdays 14-15 and 21-22 December.  For more information including the lists of stands and restaurants go to http://www.marche-de-noel-bordeaux.com/

23 November 18h30 – 30 December: Les Ganivelles in Eymet is hosting a photographic exhibition by Pierre Cambon. Vernissage on 23 Nov, followed by a meal. 

23 November 19h30 : an evening of Jazz Piano (with Anthony Sycamore from the Jazz Lamp) at La Terrasse de Duras (opposite the chateau in Duras). Their phone no is 0553842962, laterrassededuras@gmail.com, www.laterrassededuras.fr.

It's quite a small restaurant (in winter) with great food and quite an intimate atmosphere. This'll be the first time they've ventured into doing music, and if the turn out is good they'll do it monthly over the winter.  New owners took over towards the end of the summer, and have greatly expanded the menu.

23 novembre 20h30 : Concert de musique italienne du 17ème siècle

Montagne - Eglise Saint-Georges,

Organisé par l'Association Les Trois Romanes avec Touche et Sonne.
Anne-Laure MENARD, clavecin, Bernard MILON, Violon, Jean GOUJON, flûte à bec et cornet.
Musique italienne du 17ème siècle (Rossi, Viadana, Uccellini).
Tarif : 10€, gratuit -12 ans

Saturday 24 November

24 November : The Chapitre Confrerie ‘Les Grillatout’ have their annual procession through the centre of Castillon followed by a masse, reception and the intronisation of new members.  The procession is a colourful event with other local Confreries joining in through the streets.

24 – 25 November : Journees Loupiac et Foie Gras.  If you are a fan of Sweet wine and Foie Gras, then this is the venue for you.  To find out more about the fair go to http://www.vins-loupiac.com/

Sunday 25 November

24 November 17h-21h : Samedi Jeux at Doulezon.  Games for all ages at the Salles des Fetes in Doulezon.  Entrance €4

25 November : Rauzan Covered Flea Market continues throughout the winter months.  They have really upgraded the restaurant there too.

25 November : Les Puces du Coeur de Bastide at Ste Foy la Grande located right in the centre of the town.

25 November 10h – 18h : Journée gourmande à Tabanac.  A market with plenty to see, taste and buy.  To find out more go to http://www.coeurentre2mers.com/spip.php?article3211

 

Sunday 25th November,

drop in any time between 11am and 5pm

Come along for seasonal nibbles and mulled wine!

Wine and Wine-Related Gifts for Christmas

Special Offers on Wine

Please feel free bring your friends with you!

Look forward to seeing you!

Nick and Helen

Château de Claribès
Grand Vin de Bordeaux
Château de Claribès 33890 Gensac, France
Tel France + 33 (0)557 40 50 75
Tel UK +44 (0)20 3239 9463
visit our website www.claribes.com

25 November : Saint Andre et Appelles Christmas Market

25 November : Marché de Noël à Saint-Magne-de-Castillon

25 November 10h – 18h : 12eme Marché de Noël à Cazaugitat 33790

Coming up…

And finally…

Disaster has befallen our beehives and last week it became clear that the 2nd hive was rather too quiet.  Tom took it apart and inside he found the remains of the hive, but not a single bee or drop of honey.  The comb is an amazing structure, but not even a riverside location could prevent the bees from leaving.  We think that the continual bombardment from hornets finally drove them away.

The combs from inside the hive.