Week 40 2013

Hello!

 

There was a beautiful double rainbow over St Emilion on Saturday afternoon which quite made up for the dark thundery skies in a week where we have been dodging the raindrops which fell between periods of glorious sunshine.  Is this normal September weather? I think the winemakers would say that it’s definitely not!

There was a gap between the showers on Sunday long enough to make a quick visit to our closest vide-grenier in Mouliets … ‘Any old iron, any old iron, any old, any old iron…’

Next to the church in Mouliets

The grape harvests have started in the Gironde and Dordogne, if you get a chance to be involved it’s a great experience.  Ask your local tourist office, or Maison du vin where you can take part.  See here for St Emilion http://www.saint-emilion-tourisme.com/fr/agenda.html?m=10&id=251

Whatever you do – have a great week,

Best wishes,

Helen

Notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr  

Week 40 2013

Monday 30 September

Tuesday 1 October

1 October 20h15 : Blue Jasmine is showing in VO (English) at the Grandecran in Libourne. http://www.grandecran.fr/libourne/

A New York socialite deeply troubled and in denial, arrives in San Francisco to impose upon her sister. She looks a million, but isn't bringing money, peace, or love...  Starring Cate Blanchett, Alec Baldwin and Peter Sarsgaard.

1 October 20h15 : Behind the Candelabra (Ma Vie avec Liberace) is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

Based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6-year relationship between Liberace and his (much younger) lover, Scott Thorson, is recounted.  Starring Matt Damon, Scott Bakula, Michael Douglas and Eric Zuckerman.

Wednesday 2 October

2 October 16h : Blue Jasmine is showing in VO (English) at the Grandecran in Libourne. http://www.grandecran.fr/libourne/

Thursday 3 October

3 October 19h35 : Blue Jasmine is showing in VO (English) at the Grandecran in Libourne. http://www.grandecran.fr/libourne/

Friday 4 October

4, 5 et 6 October : Festival country au Centre Culturel in Castillon

4 – 5 – 6 October : Occitania mon amour.  The 4th contemporary music festival held in Ste Foy and the surrounding towns and villages.  To find out more go to http://www.saintefoylagrande.net/article-occitania-mon-amour-119960846.html

4 October 14h : Blue Jasmine is showing in VO (English) at the Grandecran in Libourne. http://www.grandecran.fr/libourne/

Saturday 5 October

5 October 16h : Blue Jasmine is showing in VO (English) at the Grandecran in Libourne. http://www.grandecran.fr/libourne/

5 October : Concert at Douzillac (5 mins north of Mussidan on the D709 towards Riberac) at 5pm, a woodwind trio consisting of oboe, clarinet and bassoon in the first half.  L'Air de Rien', the St Astier choir, in the second half.

5 – 6  October : Foire A la Brocante and Foire Gourmande in Cadillac.

 




Sunday 6 October – First Sunday of the month means a traffic free day in the centre of Bordeaux

6 October 9h30 : Rando des Vendanges.  Guided walking tour through the vinyards around Creon.  To find out more call the Creon Tourist Office 05 57 23 23 00

6 October : Brocante and Marche aux Puces in Bergerac at Place Cayla et Place de la Mirpe quartier Historique vieux Bergerac

6 October 20h30 : Blue Jasmine is showing in VO (English) at the Grandecran in Libourne. http://www.grandecran.fr/libourne/

Coming up…

And finally…

Ste Foy played host to a herd of horses the other week (that’s not the right word… What is the collective noun for a group of horses…? A gallop?... A string?...)

Thank you TK for the photos.