Week 14 2013

 

Hello!

The clocks changed and we have had the added bonus of an Easter Monday lie-in to help ease weary bones into the early wake-up call!  The longer evenings will encourage us out into the garden and the local spring flower markets are coming along.  If you know of any spring flower fairs and markets please let me know.

Castillon was full of life this weekend – the traditional Easter fair came to town.  The biggest, scariest rides outside of DisneyLand!!  To get a feel of things have a look at these little films – thanks to KG.

Lots to do in the upcoming week, especially at the weekend.  Please let me know about any events that you hear about and I’ll add them onto the blog.

Have a good week,

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 14 2013

Monday 1 April

Tuesday 2 April

Wednesday 3 April

3 April 20h30 : Hyde Park on Hudson (Week-end Royal) Is showing in VO at the Cinema La Breche in Ste Foy la Grande.

The story of the love affair between FDR and his distant cousin Margaret "Daisy" Suckley, centered around the weekend in 1939 when the King and Queen of the United Kingdom visited upstate New York.  Starring Bill Murray, Laura Linney and Olivia Williams.

3 – 7 April 16h and 3, 6 April 20h15 : Foxfire is showing at the Libourne Grandecran.

Set in the 1950s, a a group of young girls in upstate New York form their own gang.  To read more go to http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/foxfire-confessions-a-girl-gang-369050

Thursday 4 April

4 April 20h15 :  The place beyond the pines is playing in VO at the Libourne Grandecran.

A motorcycle stunt rider turns to robbing banks as a way to provide for his lover and their newborn child, a decision that puts him on a collision course with an ambitious rookie cop navigating a department ruled by a corrupt detective.  Starring Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper and  Eva Mendes.

Friday 5 April

5 April 13h40 :  The place beyond the pines is playing in VO at the Libourne Grandecran.

5 – 6 – 7 April : A Weekend of Contemporary Art in St Emilion.  In the heart of the old town there 

will be 8 exhibitions.  Go to http://www.saint-emilion-tourisme.com/bdd_fichiers/1364313327.pdf to 

find out about the artisits.

5 – 6 – 7 April : Les Mains du Patrimoine at La Reole.  Friday is just for 

children, but Saturday and Sunday are for everyone – 30 skilled craftspeople 

demonstrate their traditional arts and professions.   Free entry.  To see who 

will be there go tohttp://www.lesmainsdupatrimoine.weonea.com/

5 – 6 – 7 April : Salon des Vins des Vignerons Independannys at the Parc 

des Expos, Bordeaux.  To find out more, go to http://www.vigneron-independant.com/auxsalons/index.php

Saturday 6 April

6 April : Marche de Printemps in the village of Saint Christophe des Bardes 33370

6 April 16h15 :  The place beyond the pines is playing in VO at the Libourne Grandecran.

6 April 16h30 : Tango Concert at the church in Vignonet.  Entrance Adults €6 Children €2.

6 April 19h : Repas Assocoation Chasse at Montcaret Salle des Fetes.  Reservations 05 53 58 07 54 ou 06 26 06 94 22 ou 06 74 62 01 47

Sunday 7 April

First Sunday in the month is traffic free in Bordeaux.

7 April : Ralley – a treasure hunt by car, setting off from the 

swimming pool at Castillon it will take you through the 

countryside where you could discover hidden treasures.  Take a 

picnic lunch, entry fee €5 per person, and as amany people as 

you can fit in your car!  Remember – speed isn’t 

everything, the winner isn’t necessarily the first back…

7 April : Marche aux puces Brocante at Places de Cayla et de la Mirpe, centre historique, Bergerac.

7 April : Vide grenier at MFR Route de Picou - en face de l'église, La Force 24200

7 April : Vide grenier / Brocante du Printemps at Croignon 33750

7 April : Grnde Brocante Vide Grenier at the Terrasse François Mitterrand et place Coreilhes,  Sainte 

Foy la Grande

7 April 20h30 :  The place beyond the pines is playing in VO at the Libourne Grandecran.

Coming up...

 

And finally…

The vineyards in Ste Radegonde played host to a plane which made an emergency landing on Friday of last week.  This is the photo from the Sud-Ouest newspaper, but we took a quick turn around the hillsides, but we couldn’t see where it was.  Have you seen it?  Do you know where it came down?  I’m overcome with curiosity…  

To read the article go to http://www.sudouest.fr/2013/03/29/sainte-radegonde-un-avion-atterrit-au-milieu-des-vignes-1009737-3102.php