Week 29 2013

Hello!

I love fireworks!  And these were the fireworks from Castillon on 14 July.  We stood on the end on the bridge and we were so close to the fireworks that it was like they were just for us…

This one is for my Mum...

We also went to the vide greniers in Castillon and I saw this interesting collection on one of the stands. 

Hopefully by now, you will have seen the new page, especially for the Night Markets which are becoming a popular way to spend your evening (and no arguing about what to eat, and who will do the washing up…)  If you hear of any more, then please let me know and I’ll put them onto the page.  Keep an eye on the Night Market page as it will be updated and the changes may not make their way onto the Newsletter page.

Have a great week – the Battle of Castillon starts this weekend, and it’s easy to buy your tickets online, or pop into the office in Castillon, just next to the church.

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

 

Week 29 2013

Monday 15 July

 

Tuesday 16 July

FRANKLIN FARM 

Tuesday 16th July 12.15 till 12.45 at the gite complex of Helen Furniss, Keirmasi, Le Matelin, 24230 Lamothe Montravel. They are situated between St Michel de Montaigne and Lamothe Montravel, off the D9. Their is a website www.keirmasi.com to help find the exact location. If you need help finding it take my cellphone number with you 0609106284 so I can guide you in.

Tuesday 16th July 1.30 till 2.30 next to the church at St Méard de Gurçon 24610. 

We will have lamb joints, various chops and minced lamb. British sausages and dry-cured bacon. Please refer to our website for prices www.franklinfarm.fr 

If you would like something specific please get in touch so I can reserve it for you or if you have transport problems and live close to one of these locations please get in touch so we can organise an alternative solution.

Helen Franklin on 0553 823771 or 0609106284

Email at franklinwz@orange.fr

SIRET:47845018200017

 16 July 18h - 20 h : Farmers Market at Ferme des Guardes in Saint Antoine de Breuilh

16 –19 – 23 - 24 – 26 – 27 July 23^rd Musitineraires in Pays Foyen  6 evenings of music in Ste Foy and Pinheuil.  To find out more – what’s on where? And how you can be a part of it, go to http://festival.paysfoyen.com/

 

Wednesday 17 July

17 July : Night market in Blasimon with Mickael Vigneau and his accordion

Thursday 18 July

18 July  : Les Jeudis Gourmandes at Parc du Château in Eymet.

18 July 21h15 : Torch lit guided tour around Ste Foy old town.

  

18 July : Gourmet Treasure Hunt in Ste Foy la Grande.  This unusual treasure hunt will introduce you to some local artists and shopkeepers in the heart of the old town.  For more information visit Vac’Dor Voyages by the Grand Pineuilh Leclerc.

 

18 July : Wine and Cheese evening.  An evening on a vineyard, when the winemaker joins with a cheese maker to make delicious flavour combinations in a beautiful setting.  .  For more information visit Vac’Dor Voyages by the Grand Pineuilh Leclerc.

18 July : Night market in Duras featuring George Smith

18 – 19 – 20 – 21 July : Saint Emilion Jazz festival, to find out more go to http://www.saint-emilion-jazz-festival.com/

Friday 19 July

19 July :  Dan Jones is a Superb guitarist (note capital S!) and guitar teacher at St Laurent des Hommes music school.  He is playing this Friday with his Jazz Quartet  in Beaupouyet.

 

19 July : Opening night of the Battle of Castillon.  This amazing show runs for 5 weekends throughout the summer and retells the story of the last battle of the Hundred Years War between France and England.   To find out more go to http://www.batailledecastillon.com/  If you haven’t seen it yet – then why not????

 19 July : The 2nd Concert from the Mustinaires festival in Pays Foyen.  go to http://festival.paysfoyen.com/ for more information

Saturday 20 July

20 – 21 July : 20^th Basket and willow weaving fair in Issigeac.  I love this fair and always come away with yet another basket – I just can’t resist

them…

20 – 21 July : Ruch en fete!  Night market 

20 - 21 July : Les Leves Fete Locale

20 July : Battle of Castillon.  One of the biggest shows in the Gironde.  To find out more go to http://www.batailledecastillon.com/

Sunday 21 July

21 July : Ruche en fete.  Vide grenier.  See the full programme on the programme.  Evening meal of Moules frites (Mussels and chips) followed by fireworks.

 

 

21 July 10h – 18h : Moulin de Moustelat open day.  Visit the working water mill on the Dordogne, near Pessac and see them making flour.  Lots of other things to do and see for all the family.  To find out more visit their website http://www.moulin-de-moustelat.com/

21 July : Brocante Vide greniers at Les Leves as part of the weekend fete.  See the full programme 

 

21 July : Vide Greniers at Espace Ausone in Montagne 33570

21 July : Coutras Brocante Vide Greniers

21 July : Brocante Vide Grenier at St Jean de Blaignac

21 July : Brocante at Eymet

21 July : Vide Grenier Brocante at Saint Surplice de Guilleragues, (between La Reole and Monsegur)

21 July : Pujols Vide grenier.  This is a very big event and is actually held on the D17 junction Castillon/Sauveterre.

21 July : The restaurant near the airport in St Foy is holding a Jazz Dinner and Concert featuring Djangophil Duo.  For reservations and information call 05 53 63 25 62

 

 21 July : Exhibition by Lesley Shell, a painter and video artist. Opening at 15h at Peyrarnaud, Douzains, 47330.

 

Coming up…

And finally…

The Franco British Week are getting together their programme for the end of the summer.  They are proud to unveil their new Logo, so Keep your eyes peeled for events that they will be running.