Week 17 2015

Hello!

Monday Market day in Castillon was a hive of activity, school holidays have started and the rain has stopped.  But I was there for the asparagus.  The white asparagus, with delicate purple tips, have been available for a few weeks, but this week the delicious green asparagus arrived.  Locally they are grown in Blaye and whist we can, we indulge… roasted, steamed and in soups and salads, and possibly my favourite is on the barbeque.

Whatever you eat this week, have a great time in the Dordogne and Gironde regions.

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 17 2015

Monday 20 April

20 April 14h : Shaun the Sheep is showing at the Grandecran in Libourne all week at 14h – it doesn’t have words does it?

When Shaun decides to take the day off and have some fun, he gets a little more action than he bargained for. A mix up with the Farmer, a caravan and a very steep hill lead them all to the Big City and it's up to Shaun and the flock to return everyone safely to the green grass of home.

Tuesday 21 April

Wednesday 22 April

Thursday 23 April

Friday 24 April

24 April : Live music with Boom Shaker in a free concert at La Cave des Chevaliers in Villefrnche de Longchat.

Saturday 25 April

25 April 20h30 : ‘Hommes et Femmes du Landais’ a second performance at the Salle Paul Broca in Ste Foy la Grande,

25 – 26 April : Ste Terre holds their 25^th Fete de la Lamproie.  Everything to do with the famous Dordogne ‘fish’ (or is it an eel?)  Last year we bought some delicious Lamproie rillettes. There is a produce market on the Saturday afternoon and all day Sunday, also there are workshops and presentations about the history and cuisine of this rare delicacy. Please see the website and the timetable http://www.jardindelalamproie.fr/index.php

Timetable of events in Ste Terre

25 – 26 April : Floralie Guizieroise at St Medard de Guizieres – flowers, plants and garden items at this weekend fete.

Sunday 26 April

Ste Terre also has a flower market

26 April : Brocante and flower market at Ste Terre as part of the Fete de la Lampoire

26 April : Vide Grenier de Montlau at Moulon

26 April : Les Puces de la Bastide at Ste Foy la Grande.  Spread throughout the centre of the town this is a monthly Brocante/flea market.

26 April : Brocante Vide greniers a the Place de la Bastide under the arcades in Sauveterre de Guyenne

26 April : Eymet is having a Fete des Fleurs et des abeilles – a festival of flowers and bees.  Workshops, exhibitions and advice are all available alongside a plant and seed swap.  Plenty to see and do for all the family.

Coming up…

And finally…

The wisteria this year is amazing.