Week 34 2013

Hello!

Montcaret in the shade

We’ve had a busy week out and about in the Dordogne and Gironde.  The Brocante in Montcaret was in a lovely shady spot under the trees behind the train station and this made browsing the stalls easy.  The Castillon brocante and vide grenier was held along the river front – a lovely location, but no shade from the bright sunlight.

Castillon on the waterfront

The Battle finished this year with a full house and a great performance.  Congratulations to all the participants, both on stage and back stage.

Next week is Franco British Week, held in and around Ste Foy and Pays Foyen.  There is a whole range of activities and events going on for further information please go to www.francobritishweek.com  or click on the link at the side of this page.

Have a great week,

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 34 2013

17 – 30  August : Painting and sculpture Exhibition by Pascale Renaudineau at the Salle Cascante in

Castillon

Monday 19 August

Tuesday 20 August

20 August 21h : The Choir from Greenwich, London is performing in Gensac church

20 August : Night Market in Le Pizou

20 August 19h : Pre-Private view of the Exhibition of Watercolours, Pastels and Sculptures at Salle Paul Broca, St Foy la Grande

Wednesday 21 August

 

21 August : Night market in Monsegur

Thursday 22 August

22 August : Tapas and wine evening.  Let Elizabeth guide your tastebuds through the paring of wines and tapas. For more information visit Vac’Dor Voyages by the Grand Pineuilh Leclerc.

22 August : Winemaker’s Quiz-rally.  An amazing discovery of local wine producers who open their doors and introduce you to the secrets of wine.  For more information visit Vac’Dor Voyages by the Grand Pineuilh Leclerc.

22 August 19h – 22h : Vitrine du Pays Foyen (next to Grand Pineuilh Leclerc) is hosting a Soiree

Rough with music by Barry Scofield.

 

 22 August 21h : The Choir from Greenwich, London is performing in Bergerac church.

22 August : Night markets in Duras and Eymet

22 August 21h : L'Association "Et avec votre esprit" organise un concert de chants grégoriens avec le ténor Geoffroy Dudouit at the Eglise St Pierre de Montcaret Free entry

Friday 23 August

23 August 20h30 : Organ and Soprano Concert at the church in Castillon

23 August : Night Market at Pellegrue

23 August : Marche Nocturne at Saint Seurin sur l’Isle

 




Saturday 24 August

24 August:  Ste Foy la Grande & La Roquille :  Start of the Franco-British Week (FBW).  Art exhibition by 3 leading professional artists, Salle Paul Broca.  For details www.francobritishweek.com  

24 August : Franco-British dinner at Chez les Zucc’s in La Roquille.

24 August 18h : Song for Marion (Unfinished Song) is playing in VO at La Breche Cinema in St Foy la Grande.

Grumpy pensioner Arthur honours his recently deceased wife's passion for performing by joining the unconventional local choir to which she used to belong, a process that helps him build bridges with his estranged son, James.  Starring Terence Stamp, Vanessa Redgrave and Gemma Arterton.

24 August about 22h : The Old Mad Men will be playing at the motorbike gathering "Rassemblement Multi-Moto" held in Moulon (33) on the Stade Municipal,  and on Sunday 25th at about 18h00. Entrance fee for the two day event is 2€ for visitors and 5€ for bikers with a free welcome drink.More info on http://motardie.free.fr/agenda/index.php?day=25&month=8&year=2013

24 – 25 August : Fetes Local at St Magne de Castillon

24 _ 25 August : Fetes de Massugas

Sunday 25 August

25 August : Brocante Vide Greniers at Plaine Sinsout, Port Sainte Foy et Ponchapt

25 August : Les Puces du Cœur de la Bastide at Ste Foy la Grande

25 August : Vide Grenier at Villefranche de Lonchat

25 August at about 18h00 : The Old Mad Men will be playing at the motorbike gathering "Rassemblement Multi-Moto" held in Moulon (33) on the Stade Municipal.  Entrance fee for the two day event is 2€ for visitors and 5€ for bikers with a free welcome drink.More info on http://motardie.free.fr/agenda/index.php?day=25&month=8&year=2013

25 August 20h45 : Song for Marion (Unfinished Song) is playing in VO at La Breche Cinema in St Foy la Grande.

Grumpy pensioner Arthur honours his recently deceased wife's passion for performing by joining the unconventional local choir to which she used to belong, a process that helps him build bridges with his estranged son, James.  Starring Terence Stamp, Vanessa Redgrave and Gemma Arterton.

25 August : The Restaurant Les Jardins d’Eole (near St Foy airfield) is holding a Dejeuner Jazz with the Jazz and Swing musicians Djangophil Duo.  Reservations and information 05 53 63 25 62

25 August : Night market in Pessac

Coming up…

26 August :  Velines:  FBW, Les Jardins de Sardy, guided tour in English, and /or lunch on reservation. Bookings to Caroline Elliott, 06 34 96 81 92 and in the evening a meal followed by an English film – Song for Marion.  For details see, www.francobritishweek.com

And finally…

Franco-British Week No 7.

Friendly rivalry between the French and British has always been at the centre of our two cultures, and the FBW wants to encourage this in an amicable way.

Is tennis your game?  Are you Murray in disguise?  If so, the Tennis Club Foyen is where you should be on Tuesday 27^th August and Friday 30^th August.  From 9am to midday, they are hosting, at their courts, at allee Paul Ducou (Route du Fleix), Porte Ste Foy, a friendly competition, between mixed international teams.  The teams will be made up on the day so all you need to do is turn up with your racket and tennis gear and enjoy a great morning’s fun. This is an event to bring family and friends to watch the sport and then enjoy a lunch time picnic on the banks of the Dordogne. Please bring a dish, sweet or savoury, to share with all those present. 

To help the club with the organisation of the day please make your booking, giving the number of players, friends and family you are bringing, with Anne Marie Littlefield on:- 06 19 13 43 26 or by e-mail am.littlefield@orange.fr

180!!! Is the number which anyone who has thrown a dart would dream to hear, but if like me you are happy just to hit the board, then Friday 30^th August from 7.30pm, the place to be will be the Comptoir des Sports, place du Marche in Ste Foy la Grande.  This will be a very typical “British” evening, with a fish and chip supper interspersed with games of darts between teams made up on the night.  Those who enjoyed this event last year will know just how much fun the evening will be.

Never fear, the children have not been forgotten. On Wednesday 28^th August from 3pm in Place de la Marie, Ste Foy la Grande there will be old fashion games for them to enjoy.  I think they will be surprised to find out the origin of the many games they now play on their computers.  Please turn up in numbers and enjoy the fun.   

Ron Marsh