Week 13 2018

Hello!

The Easter Fair is coming to town!  Every Easter Castillon is turned into one giant funfair.  From the stone bridge over the river right on up to the train station at the top of the village and spreading out into the square opposite Weldom there are rides, games and stalls.  There are rides for the fearless that swing you round and round, hook a duck and push penny (or centimes), for a more gentle entertainment and my favourite of all...the delicious nougat from Maison Segonzac - you'll find their stand right in the centre at the end of Rue Victor Hugo.














Have a Happy Easter weekend in the Gironde and Dordogne regions, wrap up warm and keep dry.

Best wishes,
Helen
notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 13 2018

Monday 26 March

Tuesday 27 March

Wednesday 28 March

28th March, 21h00 : Salle Francois Mitterrand, Villereal
For nearly 30 years the Leeds University Big Band has toured Dordogne giving  great concerts in different locations throughout the region.  If you are a lover of jazz and swing and you haven't heard the LUBB, then you have missed some great music.  The Band is made up of current students at the Leeds Conservatoire of Music and muscians from other faculties of the University.  This is a band of the highest quality and is worth the effort of travelling to hear them.

Thursday 29 March

Friday 30 March

30 March 15h45 : UTLIB Conference 'Les Passions de Colette' at the Salle du Verdet, Libourne

30 March 20h30 : Concert in Libourne under the covered market.

30 March - 2 April : Foire de Paques in Castillon.  And the normal Monday morning market too!  Be warned, the stone bridge will probably be closed for the day, so unless you are a HGV, use the metal bridge.

Saturday 31 March

31 March 10h30 : Marble your own goose eggs, create cards, and enjoy a Champagne lunch.  Contact j.surridge@outlook.com

31 March 16h : Le vilain petit canard (the ugly duckling) is being performed by the talented puppeteer Matthais Kuchta in the Mediatheque in Branne.

31 March 11h : Easter egg hunt at Fronsac.

 

 
31 March : Music Festival in Ste Foy la Grande, in the Salle Clarisse Brian.  6 free concerts, all kinds of music.

31 March 19h : La Big Jam in the Salle Simone Veil in Sauveterre.  Entertainment by the Music School - Musiques en Bastide.

31 March : Soiree Entrecote in Montcaret.

31 March - 2 April : Easter Egg Hunts at the beautiful Chateau Bridoire.

Sunday 1 April

1 April : Vide Grenier in Frontenac

1 April 11h30: Easter Egg hunt at the Parc l'Epinette in Libourne

1 April : Easter Egg hunts in Duras.  You should check the times beforehand.

Coming up...

And finally...

So excited!  My pottery is out there to buy in the Maison des Artisans in Sauveterre.  The Association brings together crafts people to offer both an opportunity to sell, but also to share their knowledge. They offer regular courses, coming up (7 April) is an introduction to felt making, with the processes from wool to felt. The courses are open to all.

The shop is just off the square in Sauveterre, beside the Mairie - open Tuesday to Saturday 10h - 12h30 and 14h30 - 19h.  We all have to take a turn manning the shop, so pop in, you might just find me there!

Other beautiful crafts in the shop include a leather worker - fabulous belts, purses and handbags, a glass blower - delicate jewellery made from glass, hand made and all natural beauty products, lotions, balms and soaps, a calabashiste - making original lamps and sculptures from calabashes, a weaver making scarves, wraps and items of clothing, and organic and locally made teas and tisanes.

I'll take more photos and keep you posted on the courses.  Pop in and say hello if you're passing.  It would be lovely to see you.

Week 12 2018

Hello!

The Battle of Castillon Association held their breath this week.  They were lead to understand that a new decree from the Ministry of Culture threatened the closure of this annual event. The mandate stipulates that profit making shows cannot use volunteers as part of the service. The MP from Libourne met with the Cultural Minister and was re-assured that The Battle is a non-profit making association and falls under a different category.

 So we can breathe again. Tickets are already available for this amazing open air show and they are already working with the volunteers that make this impressive event happen.  If you want to take part, or find out more about the Battle of Castillon, visit the website here.

Week 12 2018

Monday 19 March

Tuesday 20 March

Wednesday 21 March

21 March 16h15 : The Shape of Water is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne
At a top secret research facility in the 1960s, a lonely janitor forms a unique relationship with an amphibious creature that is being held in captivity.  Starring Sally Hawkins, Octavia Spencer and Michael Shannon

21 March 17h : As part of the Exhibition L'Autre Front, there is a conference on the role of the Gironde women during the Great War at the Salle Cascante in the centre of Castillon (on the square
oposite the Tax office)

21 March 17h45 : The Shape of Water is showing in VO at La Breche in Ste Foy la Grande

Thursday 22 March

22 March 13h45 :  Hostiles is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne
In 1892, a legendary Army captain reluctantly agrees to escort a Cheyenne chief and his family through dangerous territory. Starring Scott Shepherd, Rosamund Pike and Ava Cooper

22 March 21h : America is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne
“America” unfolds in November 2016, when the United States was about to elect its new president. Drexel traveled to Arizona and zoomed in on folks living on the margins of society one month before and after the election of Donald Trump. Through the film, Drexel has underprivileged Arizona locals share their hopes and fears.

22 March 19h20 : The Shape of Water is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

Friday 23 March

23 March 10h : Find out more about the story of the Grosse Bertha at Chateau de Chainchon just outside Castillon. 

23 March 16h15 : The Shape of Water is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

23 March 19h30 : Final chance to see A Bunch of Amateurs at the Espace Culturel, Eymet.

 
23 March 20h : Free concert at the Eglise St Jean in Libourne.

Saturday 24 March

24 March : 19th Edition of the Libourne Randonee Pedestre.  Find out all about it here

24 March from 9h30 : Music courses from the Ecole de Musique rhythm and Groove. Find out more here 

24 March 9h30 : Marble your own goose eggs, create cards, and enjoy a Champagne lunch.  Contact j.surridge@outlook.com

24 March 12h : The first Marche Gourmande of the season at Chateau Bertocot.  Special offers on wines too.

24 March 15h : Carnival in Libourne.  Leaves from ESOG (old Gendarmerie)

24 March 18h : America is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

24 March 20h : L'Ecole de Musique presents an evening of songs, dances and sketches at the Salle des Fetes.

24 March 20h : Live music at Le Sully in Coutras

24 March 20h : Carnival in the Salle des Fetes du Gageac.

Sunday 25 March

25 March : 15eme Randonee (Edition Gourmande) Organised by the Tizac de Lapouyade team.  Walk and eat...

25 March 12h : Repas de Chasse at Leves et Thoumeyragues.

25 March 14h30 : Carnival in Eynesse

25 March 20h30 :  Hostiles is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

 

Coming up...

26 March 18h : America is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

27 March 18h : The Shape of Water is showing in VO at La Breche in Ste Foy la Grande

And finally... 

Week 11 2018

Hello!

One of the most beautiful sunsets I have seen for a while. Is summer just around the corner?

Please don't hesitate to let me know if there are local activities that you want to share, or if you are holding an event that you want to have listed.  If you send me text, pdf files or jpg files I will add them to the listings. (see the address below) No charge... and tell your friends about the Newsletter, share it with your B&B guests and gite visitors.  It's a resource for all... let's make it work!

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

Best wishes,
Helen
notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 11 2018

Monday 12 March

Tuesday 13 March
 
Wednesday 14 March

14 March 16h15 : The Shape of Water is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne
At a top secret research facility in the 1960s, a lonely janitor forms a unique relationship with an amphibious creature that is being held in captivity.  Starring Sally Hawkins, Octavia Spencer and Michael Shannon

14 March 20h30 : Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri is showing at La Breche in Ste Foy la Grande.
A mother personally challenges the local authorities to solve her daughter's murder when they fail to catch the culprit. Starring Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson and SAm Rockwell

Thursday 15 March

15 March 13h45 :  Hostiles is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne
In 1892, a legendary Army captain reluctantly agrees to escort a Cheyenne chief and his family through dangerous territory. Starring Scott Shepherd, Rosamund Pike and Ava Cooper

15 March 14h : I am not a Witch is playing at the Grandecran in Libourne
Following a banal incident in her local village, 8-year old girl Shula is accused of witchcraft. After a short trial she is found guilty, taken into state custody and exiled to a witch camp in the middle of a desert. At the camp she takes part in an initiation ceremony where she is shown the rules surrounding her new life as a witch. Like the other residents, Shula is tied to a ribbon which is attached to a coil that perches in a large tree. She is told that should she ever cut the ribbon, she'll be cursed and transformed into a goat. Starring Benfors 'Wee Do, Boyd Banda and Kalunda Banda

25 March 18h : Concert by the Consevatoire de musique in Libourne at the Salle des fetes de Libourne.

15 March 19h20 : The Shape of Water is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

Friday 16 March

16 March 16h15 : The Shape of Water is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

16 March 16h15 : Sugarland/That Sugar Film is playing at the Grandecran in Libourne.
One man's journey to discover the bitter truth about sugar. Damon Gameau embarks on a unique experiment to document the effects of a high sugar diet on a healthy body, consuming only foods that are commonly perceived as 'healthy'. Through this entertaining and informative journey, Damon highlights some of the issues that plague the sugar industry, and where sugar lurks on supermarket shelves.  Starring Damon Gameau and Hugh Jackman

16 March : Big Ed and the Red Balls is back in Castillon at the Beer Bar, Orge & Houblon.  If you go, say 'Hi!' to Ed from me as I can't make it this time!

 16 - 17 March 19h30 : MADs is performing A Bunch of Amateurs in Villereal.  Tickets €10 available from mads.bookings@gmail.com

16 - 17 March : Beer, Rugby and St Patrick's Day.  2 days of events at the V&B in Libourne

 
16 - 17 March : Printemps Photographie Pomerol.  Weekend photographic conference in Pomerol.  Find out the full agenda by clicking here

  16 - 17 March : Bat Kiff in Port Sainte Foy.  2 nights of live music and film plus a drumming exhibition.

16 - 17 March : Cote Salon at the Stade de Mezeres, Porte Ste Foy et Ponchapt.

Saturday 17 March

17 March : Jo Surridge is running Marbling Workshops in the run up to Easter (and beyond) with the focus on decorating your own eggs and cards.  Contact Jo at j.surridge@outlook.com for more details

17 March 14h30 : Pessac-sur-Dordogne in Carnival

17 March 17h30 : Saint Christophe de Double celebrates Ireland and St Patrick

17 March 19h30 : Repas Cochon de lait in Peneuilh

17 March 19h30 :St Patrick's Concert at the Manege des Casernes, Place Joffre, Libourne.  Free entrance.

17 March : Repas Dansant in Blasimon

17 March : If you missed Big Ed and the Red Balls yesterday, catch him this evening at Le Petit Gurcon in St Martin de Gurson.

17 March 21h : Tous en Trenet presented by the Association Comme a la Maison in Massugas


17 March 21h45 : The Shape of Water is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

17 - 18 March : Celebrate in Lugaignac, poetry on Saturday and all things botanical on Sunday including a plant swap, locally produced items and much more...

Sunday 18 March

18 March : Salon de la Gastronomie et du Vin in the Maison de l'Isle in Saint Denis de Pile

 
18 March : Vide grenier in Saint Denis de Pile

18 March : Salon des Collectionneurs in Saint Germain du Puch

Sunday 18th March, the Mozaic Jazz Band will be playing between midday and 1pm on the quay at Périgueux, in front of the moored barge. The event is to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the 'Périgueux Auto Retro' club.  For club members it will be during their apéro, so that's not for the general public, but you are free to come and look at the old cars on display and listen to Mozaic's first outing of the year.  So why not an outing near the Cathedral, looking around at the old cars and listening to some jazz ?

18 March 20h30 :  Hostiles is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

18 - 19 - 20 March : Le Printemps du Cinema - all tickets €4

Coming up...

19 March 18h : Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri is showing at La Breche in Ste Foy la Grande.

20 March 16h15 :  Hostiles is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

20 March 20h30 : Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri is showing at La Breche in Ste Foy la 
Grande.

 

And finally...

The shop front is closer to completion, just need to finalise the display case.