Hello!
One month until Christmas…
that really can’t be true!
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This weekend we headed off to the Christmas Market in
Bergerac at the Orangerie. And I
surpassed myself by finding it first time (those of you who know me, know that
I can easily get lost in a carpark – so this was a great result!) We bought lots of lovely goodies, including
homemade mincemeat and we met a wonderful beekeeping lady.
The Bordeaux Christmas Market opens this week, worth a visit
if you have never been, and if not – why not!?!
Whatever you do – have a great week in the Dordogne and
Gironde regions.
Best wishes,
Helen
Week 48 2013
Monday 25 November
Tuesday 26 November
Wednesday 27 November
27 November 11h – 16h : Coffee Morning and Table top Sale at
the Salle de Fetes in Carsac de Gurson.
All funds raised will go towards the Phoenix Association which cares for
and rehoming animals in need. To find
out more about this charity go to http://phoenixasso.com/
27 November 21h45 : The
Immigrant is showing in VO (English and Polish) at the Grandecran in
Libourne.
1920. In search of a new start and the American dream, Ewa
Cybulski and her sister Magda sail to New York from their native Poland. When
they reach Ellis Island, doctors discover that Magda is ill, and the two women
are separated. Ewa is released onto the mean streets of Manhattan while her
sister is quarantined. Alone, with nowhere to turn and desperate to reunite
with Magda, she quickly falls prey to Bruno, a charming but wicked man who
takes her in and forces her into prostitution. And then one day, Ewa encounters
Bruno's cousin, the debonair magician Orlando. He sweeps Ewa off her feet and
quickly becomes her only chance to escape the nightmare in which she finds
herself. Starring Marion Cotillard,
Joaquin Phoenix and Jeremy Renner.
Thursday 28 November
28 November 19h30 : The
Immigrant is showing in VO (English and Polish) at the Grandecran in
Libourne.
Friday 29 November
29 November 14h30 : The Russian Army Choir will be
performing Christmas Carols and other musical numbers at the Eglise Saint-Jean
Place Saint-Jean33500 LIBOURNE
Tél : 05 57 51 15 04
29 November 20h : Soiree Whiskies du Monde at Domiane des
Collines in Branne. If whiskies are your
tipple of preference then this could be the event for you, including Whisky
tasting and a buffet dinatoire. €15. To
reserve and find out more call 06 76 81 53 36/ collinesdelahge@gmail.com
30 November 16h : The
Immigrant is showing in VO (English and Polish) at the Grandecran in
Libourne.
29 November - 29
December : Christmas Market in Bordeaux.
Situated in the Allees du Tourney, the Bordeaux Christmas Market is all
you need to put you in the mood for seasonal festivities. At one end Father Christmas can be found in
his grotto, right next to a forest of Christmas trees. I don’t know where else you would find a tree
in the centre of the city, and as you walk through the little wooden huts there
are stalls selling mulled wine and roasted chestnuts mixed in with artisanal
gift stands from all over the world.
Worth a visit, if only to look and soak up the atmosphere. Open from 10h30 – 20h throughout the week,
and late night to 21h on Fridays and Saturdays.
Saturday 30 November
30 November 10h – 16h : Dordogne Ladies Club are holding
their Christmas Fair at the Orangerie in Bergerac (not difficult to find –
honest – it’s just off the big roundabout near the cinema) There will be lots of lovely Christmassy things
to buy.
30 November 17h :
Si Sainte-Terre m’était contee. A
historic tale set in Ste Terre is retold to 2 children with the help of
performance and songs at the Notre Dame
Church at Ste Terre. To see more go to http://www.saint-emilion-tourisme.com/fr/agenda.html?m=11&id=875
30 November : Week-end Africain at Cabara. Workshops and performances with the company
Tamany. For more details call 06 87 12
17 33
Sunday 1 December
1 December : The weekly Marche des Puces is in Rauzan - the restaurant is no longer there, but there is always something different to see on the stalls.
1 December 20h30 : The
Immigrant is showing in VO (English and Polish) at the Grandecran in
Libourne.
1 December : Vide Grenier at Monsegur
1 December : Vide Tout at Branne
Coming up...
And finally…
Does anyone know where there will be some Christmas Church
services held over the coming weeks? Previously
there have been carol services with the re-telling of the Christmas story in
Gensac, or St Antoine, but so far this year I haven’t heard of any. Please can you let me know if you hear of any? Thank you.
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