Not Just For The Holidays: Week 7 2014

Monday 10 February 2014

Week 7 2014

Hello!

Did you know that French local elections are just around the corner, and EU citizens can vote in these elections? If you are interested in voting all you need to do is take your passport and a utilities bill with your name and address on it down to your local Mairie. They should be able to provide you with a registration form and help you fill it in (if necessary).

Theoretically you should have applied before the end of last year, but often in the smaller communes around here it’s just a question of the Mayor rubber stamping the application, and as s/he’s angling for your vote it’s not usually a problem.

Finally when you actually come to voting, you must remember to take your newly acquired voting card with you! (I could well be speaking from red-faced experience!!) To find out more about the voting procedure go to http://dordogne.angloinfo.com/information/moving/voting/

Have a good week in the Gironde and Dordogne regions

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 7 2014

Monday 10 February

10 February 14h15 : Philomena is showing 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

10 February 14h15 : 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.

Tuesday 11 February

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

11 February 20h : 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

11 February 20h15 : American Hustle (American Bluff) 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.

Wednesday 12 February

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

Thursday 13 February

13 February 19h : Jeudis de Jazz. The Espace Cultural de Creon continue to hold their Jazz Thursdays. This week Carole Simon dues with William Lecomte witht eh wine tasting from Chateau les Anguilleres. To find out more go to http://www.larural.fr/spectacle/carole-simon-en-duo-avec-william-lecomte/

Friday 14 February

14 February 20h30 : There is a show of 100% Chansons Francais at the Salle des Fetes in Gensac featuring Colibri and her organ. Free entrance.

14 February 20h15 : Don Quichotte is being shown at the Grandecran in Libourne. Featuring the stars and soloists from the Royal Opera house Ballet see http://www.grandecran.fr/libourne/film/don-quichotte-2013-2

14 February 20h30 : 12 Years a slave is showing in VO at La Breche in Ste Foy.

Saturday 15 February

15 February 18h30 : A terre a Cheval. An evening of Right Bank Wine tasting and regional cheeses.

15 February 20h30 : Grande Soiree Peyrolle at the Salle Polyvalente in Mouliets et Villemartin. €18 includes the meal and the wine – don’t forget your crockery and cutlery.

15 February : Grande Soiree Magie in Rauzan. Dinner and Magic in Rauzan. Call for more details 05 57 84 07 73 or 06 10 93 73 31.

15 February : Celebrate Valentine's Day with a Dinner Dance in Pujols. Live music from Jean-Claude Francois orchestra. For reservations and more information call 05 57 40 57 57

Sunday 16 February

16 February : Vide grenier Brocante in Bergerac at Picquecailloux.