Week 17 2020

Hello!

I hope this finds you well and safe at home.  We live in a centre for tourism and the Covid 19 pandemic has hit us hard.  Time to diversify and share the skills we've been hiding for the world to see and embrace.

I'm excited to announce the opening of my new Etsy shop HWpotting. 

Follow the link here https://www.etsy.com/shop/HWpotting to visit and see what I have to sell, I'll be adding more items over the next few weeks.
The shipping/postal costs are a bit high, but if you contact me directly, we could work out a pick up/drop off option.  Please have a look, and spread the word about my ceramic range on Etsy, thank you.

Keep safe and stay at home and in isolation, and together we can beat this pandemic.

Best wishes,
Helen
notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

La Taverne du Belvedere - Juillac

The Taverne is open for Take Away!

Pick up something delicious - a touch of Japan, a touch of Brazil… 

Carol is cooking up your favourite recipes.

See the MENU on FaceBook  @tavernebelvedere.

Choose your Starter and Entrée - it’s easy to order online. 

Or call in your order at 05 24 24 75 92

La Taverne est ouvert!  Des délices à Emporter. 

Un bon moment de casser la routine!

Carol prepare vos plats préférés avec une touche japonaise, une touche brésilienne… 

Choisir votre MENU sur Facebook  @tavernebelvedere

ou telephoner:  05 24 24 75 92 

And finally... a message from Lorraine:

I have been using my lockdown time sewing masks. I joined a FB group 'Des Masques Dordogne (24)' as a volunteer, thinking I would be inundated with requests to supply. However, it seems to be a small group and my little corner of 24 has not had many requests. With the result I have lots of masks with no home. I wondered if any one may be interested in some?? They would have to be fairly local and able to make safe collection/delivery arrangements. The masks are 100% cotton, have a pocket to insert a filter, and meet all the requirements. 

Contact Lorraine at  hatchettlorraine@gmail.com

Week 44 2017

Hello!
Notjustfortheholidays has been on holiday!  A few away days in Paris!  I recommend taking the new fast TGV - 2 hours from Bordeaux to Paris and look up the Ouigo option for some great deals!

Canal Saint Martin and the surrounding area, great fun, it was where Amélie was filmed.

Whatever you do this week in the Gironde and Dordogne, I'm happy to be back home and wish you all a great weekend.
Best wishes,
Helen
notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr
 

Week 44 

Monday 23 October

Tuesday 24 October

Wednesday 25 October

Thursday 26 October

Friday 27 October

27 October : From 27 October through the weekend to 31 October Chateau de Vayres is hosting all
things Halloween.  Reservations recommended.

Saturday 28 October

28 October 18h30 : It's Halloween at the  Belvedere Tavern! Come in a complete costume* and get 50% off your first drink**!

28 - 29 October : Porets Ouvertes at the Chateau de la Dauphine 

28 October - 10 November : Pierre Burnateau Exhibition at the Salle Cascante in Castillon 

  
Sunday 29 October

29 October : Brocante Vide grenier de la St Martin in Flaujagues

29 October : Vide grenier in Langon at the Halle de Durros

29 October : Discover yoga at Chateau Latour Segur

Coming up...

1 November : La Toussaint - All Saints’ Day
Public life in France is generally very quiet on La Toussaint. Post offices, banks, stores and other businesses are closed, restaurants and cafes may also be closed. However, airports and railway stations and along major highways, are open.
Public transport service schedules vary depending on where one lives and intends to travel. Churches may be closed for visitors who do not wish to take part in the services and guided tours may not be available.
Many Christians visit special church services on All Saints' Day. They may also visit cemeteries and place flowers on the graves of deceased family members and close friends. It is customary to leave chrysanthemums or wreaths of artificial flowers on or close to the graves.

https://www.facebook.com/secretcurryclubdordogne/

And finally...

Don't forget the clocks change this weekend.  We gain an hour between Saturday night and Sunday morning... an hour extra in bed in the morning, but those longer evenings are over.

Week 26 2017

Hello!
Looking for a great view and a place to meet friends and have a drink and a light meal?  The  Taverne at the Belvedere on the top of the hill outside Pessac is open for business.  Have a glass of wine from their vineyard, or a local beer and a plate of tapas.  Where else can you find such a fabulous view?





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

The Night Market page is continually updating, if you have any dates please let me know.


Best wishes,
Helen
notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 26 

Monday 26 June

Tuesday 27 June

Wednesday 28 June

28 June Marche nocturnes in Monsegur

28 - 29 June : the bridge at Pessac-sur-Dordogne is closed for 2 days 

Thursday 29 June

29 June : L'Apero Fronsac, music, food and wines are presented by the Vignerons de Fronsac

29 June 21h : Orchestre Symphonic de Talence perform at the Eglise Notre Dame de Port Sainte Foy

29 - 30 June and 1 July : MADs presents Deckchairs at the Salle des Fetes, Monsaguel

Friday 30 June

30 June 18h : Le vernissage de l'atelier 'Robots'  at the Pole socioculturel in Castillon

30 June : Marche Gourmand at the Recyclerie in Pessac sur Dordogne
STOP PRESS!  Marche Gourmand now on 28 July

Saturday 1 July

1 July : Blasimon Fete Medieval

1 July : Brocante at La Charrette Bleue near Velines roundabout

1 July : Vide pousette at the Jardin Public in Ste Foy

1 July Coffee Morning and Table top sale in St Meard de Gurcon.

Good company! New and nearly-new clothing! Cakes! Books! And much, much more!

Come and join us for a great day out in raising funds for cats and kittens in need at Association Acorn (www.associationacorn.com).

We’ll be putting on quite a spread for you on Saturday 1st July at the Salle des Fêtes, 24610, St Méard de Gurçon (between St Foy La Grande and Montpon-Ménésterol) in the Dordogne. 

There will be cakes and savouries a-plenty so please come and join us for lunch, coffee or afternoon tea and hopefully a sausage sizzler (we are working on it).

You will hopefully be tempted by our bargains galore as we only stock good quality items but sell them at low, low prices! So whether you’re looking for a new summer outfit, some household goods or a good book to sit back and relax with, you’ll be in the right place. 

Doors will be open from 10:00hrs to 15:00hrs

The village of St Méard de Garçon is small and the Salle des Fêtes is easy to find. Parking is available in front of and behind the hall. 

If you have any questions about this event, please contact us at swatfundraising@gmail.com

1 July 17h : join in the celebrations along the waterfront in Branne.  Marche gourmande.

 


1 July 17h : Concert d'Ete in Gensac at the Eglise Notre Dame featuring the Choeur Alba

1 July 18h : Marche Gourmande at Les Halles Foyennes




















1 July 18h : Apero Musical at St Laurent des Hommes
STOP PRESS - Cancelled 
Very sorry to all who had put the Apéro Musical at St Laurent des Hommes in their diaries for tomorrow, but the event has been cancelled due to the not-so-glorious weather.  Very sorry to disappoint.

1 July 19h : Concert at Chateau Montlau in Moulon in aid of the Hospitals of Bordeaux

1 July : Marche Gourmande at Mouliets et Villemartin followed by fireworks

1 July 20h : Music Sans Frontiers Concert at the Eglise Saint-Jean in Lalande de Pomerol

1 July 20h : Sardinade at Lamothe Montravel

1 July 20h : Le Port du Fleix en Fete music and food

1 July : Music and Gastronmie at le Club Ephemere at Chateau La Fleur Picon, St Emilion

Sunday 2 July

2 July : Vide grenier in Flaujagues

2 July : Vide Grenier in Juillac

2 July : Vide Grenier at Garsac de Gurcon

2 July : Vide grenier in Montignac

2 July 17h30 : Le Josem en Concert at Camblanes

Coming up...

Ste Foy

And finally...

If it's raining out there... head to the shops, the National Sales are on.