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

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