Week 6 2014

Hello,

A rather damp week, but we did go to Bordeaux to have a dose of ‘city life’.  We saw the waters that flooded the waterfront under the Pont de Pierre.

We looked at the antiques on the quay at St Michel and the bricobrac at the foot of the church.

We had coffee in an amazing café on the waterfront, inside it’s like an underground grotto – I just wish I could remember the name…

 

 

Lots of films up and coming and a chance to get a valentine gift at the 1ere Marche des Createurs et de la Gastronomie in La Reole.

Whatever you do in the Gironde and Dordogne, have a great week,

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 6 2014

Monday 3 February

Tuesday 4 February

4 February 14h15 : Philomena is playing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

When former journalist Martin Sixsmith is dismissed from the Labour Party in disgrace, he is at a loss as to what do. That changes when a young Irish woman approaches him about a story of her mother, Philomena, who had her son taken away when she was a teenage inmate of a Catholic convent. Martin arranges a magazine assignment about her search for him that eventually leads to America. Along the way, Martin and Philomena discover as much about each other as about her son's fate. Furthermore, both find their basic beliefs challenged.  Starring Judy Dench and Steve Cougan

Wednesday 5 February

5 February 20h30 : 12 Years a Slave is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

Based on an incredible true story of one man's fight for survival and freedom. In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty (personified by a malevolent slave owner, portrayed by Michael Fassbender), as well as unexpected kindnesses, Solomon struggles not only to stay alive, but to retain his dignity. In the twelfth year of his unforgettable odyssey, Solomon's chance meeting with a Canadian abolitionist (Brad Pitt) will forever alter his life.

Thursday 6 February

6 February 20h30 : American Hustle (American Bluff – why translate an English word into another English word…?) is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

A fictional film set in the alluring world of one of the most stunning scandals to rock our nation, American Hustle tells the story of brilliant con man Irving Rosenfeld (Christian Bale), who along with his equally cunning and seductive British partner Sydney Prosser (Amy Adams) is forced to work for a wild FBI agent Richie DiMaso (Bradley Cooper). DiMaso pushes them into a world of Jersey powerbrokers and mafia that's as dangerous as it is enchanting. Jeremy Renner is Carmine Polito, the passionate, volatile, New Jersey political operator caught between the con-artists and Feds. Irving's unpredictable wife Rosalyn (Jennifer Lawrence) could be the one to pull the thread that brings the entire world crashing down.

 

Friday 7 February

7 February 14h30 : American Hustle (American Bluff) is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

7 February 19h : Castillon Amicale Laique invite you to join them in an evening of ‘Soup and Song’ at the Cultural Centre in Castillon.  Go along and try some soups and listen to the music.

7 February 18h : Invitation to the Vernissage for the Exhibition 'Quand les Bastides se devolient' at the Vitrine de Pays Foyen. The exhibition runs from 4 - 27 February - pop in the next time you're at Leclerc!

7 – 8 – 9 February : Horse jumping in Bordeuax at the Parc Des Expositions. For more information go to http://www.jumping-bordeaux.com/

Saturday 8 February

 

8 February : Libourne celebrates the Chinese New Year with a procession through the streets including a Dragon Dance.  This year is the year of the Horse.  To see more go to

http://www.assojingang.blogspot.fr/

8 February 20h : Soiree Dansante Jimboura at the Salle des Fetes in Castillon.  Jimboura is a cross between a stew and a soup and the main ingredient is Boudin Noir (black pudding) and is a Perigourdine speciality.

8 – 9 February : 1ere Marche des Createurs et de la Gastronomie in La Reole.  You can find some information on http://ilove.manufacturelareole.fr/
we also have a facebook page : manufacture et compagnie

On Saturday afternoon, there will be trips on ponies for kids (weather permitted)

Sunday 9 February

9 February : Flea Market in Rauzan

9 February : Don't forget the 1ere Marche des Createurs et de la Gastronomie in La Reole.

9 February 17h : The Wolf of Wall Street is showing in VO at La Breche cinema in Ste Foy la Grande

In The Wolf of Wall Street DiCaprio plays Belfort, a Long Island penny stockbroker who served 36 months in prison for defrauding investors in a massive 1990s securities scam that involved widespread corruption on Wall Street and in the corporate banking world, including shoe designer Steve Madden.  Starring Leonado DiCaprio

9 February 20h30 : Philomena  is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

9 February 20h30 : 12 Years a Slave is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

 Coming up…

10 February 14h15 : Philomena  is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

10 February 14h15 : 12 Years a Slave is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

11 February 20h : The Wolf of Wall Street is showing in VO at La Breche cinema in Ste Foy la Grande

11 February 20h15 : American Hustle (American Bluff) is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

Hello All

I will finally be in St Méard de Gurçon on Tuesday 11th February between 1.30 and 2.30 outside the church.
In case you have forgotten, seeing as I have been away for so long, the website is www.franklinfarm.fr
If there is anyone who would prefer to meet me in Castillon-la-Bataille or St.Foy La Grande then please let me know as I will only go there if I have orders.

If you know what you would like please let me know so that I can reserve it for you. It is easier to email me but if you would like to talk to me directly then please phone between 7 and 9 in the evening it doesn't matter what day.
See you soon
Helen
0553823771/0609106284
franklinwz@orange.fr

And finally…

I did make pancakes…