Showing posts with label Jo Mckinnon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jo Mckinnon. Show all posts

Wednesday, 7 February 2018

Week 6 2018

Hello!

Just when we thought that spring was around the corner, we get snow and ice!  I still have some brave little flowers popping their heads up in the garden.


Whatever you do this week in the Gironde and Dordogne regions, have a great time.  Please don't forget to let me know if there's anything coming up in your neighbourhood - I'll add it in if I can - for free!

Best wishes,
Helen
notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr


Week 6 2018


Monday 5 February 

Tuesday 6 February

Wednesday 7 February

7 February 13h45 : The Leisure Seeker (L'echappee belle) is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne
A runaway couple go on an unforgettable journey in the faithful old RV they call The Leisure Seeker.   Starring Donald Sutherland, Helen Mirren and Dana Ivey

7 February 13h45 : God's Own Country (Seule la Terre)  is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne
Spring. Yorkshire. Young farmer Johnny Saxby numbs his daily frustrations with binge drinking and casual sex, until the arrival of a Romanian migrant worker for lambing season ignites an intense relationship that sets Johnny on a new path.  Starring Josh O'Connor, Gemma Jones and Harry Lister Smith

7 February : Something new for the children in Ste Foy, Gouter Concert at the Maison Quartier Artistique, 14 rue Jean Jacques Rousseau.



Thursday 8 February

8 February 13h45 : The Leisure Seeker (L'echappee belle) is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

8 February 13h45 : God's Own Country (Seule la Terre)  is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

8 - 9 - 10 February : Exposition/Projection/Discussion at the Salle Cascante in Castillon


Friday 9 February

9 February 13h45 : The Leisure Seeker (L'echappee belle) is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

9 February 13h45 : God's Own Country (Seule la Terre)  is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

9 February 18h30 : Vernissage for the Exhibition of the Battle of the 100 Years War ain the Office de Tourisme in Branne.  All welcome - exhibition runs 5 Feb - 27 April



Saturday 10 February

10 February : Brocante in the centre of Libourne

10 February 13h45 and 18h05 : God's Own Country (Seule la Terre)  is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

10 February 13h45, 18h05 and 19h45 : The Leisure Seeker (L'echappee belle) is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

10 February 16h : The Greatest Showman is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne
Celebrates the birth of show business, and tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation.  Starring Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams and Zac Efron

10 February : Carnival Dinner Dance in Doulezon. Please book tickets ahead - 06 80 22 63 76


 
10 February : Soiree Spectacle - great poster - no address, no contact details...

10 February 19h : La Petanque Velinoise in Veline, call to book - 5 53 23 49 23




10 February 19h30 : Poule au Pot at the Salle des fetes in Pineuilh.  Reservations 06 83 20 02 20

10 February 20h30 : Fete du Cochon in St Avit St Nazaire.  Please book ahead : 05 57 46 04 93



Sunday 11 February

11 February : Vide Grenier in Abzac




11 February : Weekly Flea Market in Rauzan

11 February 12h30 : Jimboura in Saint Magne de Castillon - reservations 06 10 62 29 50


11 February 13h45 and 18h05 : The Leisure Seeker (L'echappee belle) is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

11 February 13h45 and 18h05 : God's Own Country (Seule la Terre)  is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

11 February 20h30 : Downsizing is showing at La Breche Cinema in Ste Foy la Grande.
A social satire in which a man realizes he would have a better life if he were to shrink himself to five inches tall, allowing him to live in wealth and splendor.Starring Matt Damon, Christoph Waltz and Hong Chau

Coming up...

12  February 13h45 and 18h05 : God's Own Country (Seule la Terre)  is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

12 February 13h45, 18h05, 19h45 and 22h10 : The Leisure Seeker (L'echappee belle) is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

13  February 13h45 and 18h05 : God's Own Country (Seule la Terre)  is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

13 February 13h45, 18h05, 19h45 and 22h10 : The Leisure Seeker (L'echappee belle) is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne



 
It's the school holidays from next week, so check these out for the junior members of the family:






And finally...

Heart shaped bowls - I 💖 my kiln!
 
I loaded my new kiln.  A million thanks to the wonderful Joanne McKinnon who held my hand throughout the process, has taught me everything I know and is now on speed dial!  If you want to learn how to work with ceramics and create your own unique pieces, Jo offers classes and has availability for new students of all ages and all abilities.  Contact Jo at joannapoterie24@gmail.com

Wednesday, 1 November 2017

Week 45 2017

Hello!

The clock changed and winter is on the way, and now I know for sure as the cranes are flying south on their way to Ethiopia and the Sudan.


Set against the blue skies, and making their distinctive honking sound as they fly, the long v-shaped lines of cranes fill the skies.

Good luck cranes on your migration, see you again at the beginning of the spring.

Whatever you do this week in the Gironde and Dordogne regions, have a good time.
Best wishes,
Helen
notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 45 

Monday 30 October

Tuesday 31 October

Wednesday 1 November

1 November 21h15 : The Square is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne
The Square is a poignant satirical drama reflecting our times - about the sense of community, moral courage and the affluent person's need for egocentricity in an increasingly uncertain world.Staring Claes Bang, Elisabeth Moss and Dominic West

Thursday 2 November

2 November 21h15 : The Square is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

2 November : The Secret Curry Club Dordogne is hosting dinner in Eymet. Call 06 84 35 42 73 or visit The Secret Curry Club Dordogne for more details.



Friday 3 November

3 November 18h30 : Vernissage for the exhibition by Robert Gonzalez at l'Espace Tourism at Vin in Pineuilh


3 November 21h15 : The Square is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

3 November 19h30 : Karaoke night at the Cafe de la Gare, Ste Foy la Grande.





















3 - 4 - 5 Novembre : Bourse aux vetements, jouets etc at Puynorman

Saturday 4 November

4 Novembre : Les Brocapuces at la Charette Bleue on the main road towards Ste Foy after the Velines roundabout

4 November 10 - 17h : Jo McKinnon, my favourite potter is holding an open day at her atelier in St Geraud de Corps.  Drop by, pick up a Christmas gift, say 'Hello!'




4 Novembre 19h : Soiree Choucroute in St Antoine de Breuilh

4 November : Tables en scen'Emilionaise at Chateau Siaurac



4 November 21h15 : The Square is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

4 - 5 November : The Rauzan Marche d'Hiver re-opens for the winter.  Running each Sunday through until March.  The opening is all weekend.



Sunday 5 November

5 November : Bourse aux Velos at Station Velo de Creon

5 November : Vide tout in Branne

5 November : Vide Grenier in Vayres

5 Novembre 17h30 : Blade Runner 2049 is showing in VO at La Breche in Ste Foy
A young blade runner's discovery of a long-buried secret leads him to track down former blade runner Rick Deckard, who's been missing for thirty years. Starring Harrison Ford, Ryan Gosling and Ana de Armas

Coming up...

6 & 7 November 14h45, 17h30 & 20h15 : The Square is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne
7 Novembre 20h30 : Blade Runner 2049 is showing in VO at La Breche in Ste Foy







And finally... 

The beautiful colours of roasting pumpkins - they taste good too!


Wednesday, 2 November 2016

Week 45 2016

Hello!

This week, 1 November is a public holiday called La Toussaint.  On this day many French people honour the lives of their deceased relatives by putting flowers on the family graves – traditionally chrysanthemums.  Most shops and restaurants will be closed as people generally try and spend the day with their family.  By the way, even though you might think that chrysanthemums would make a great gift – don’t try offering them to a French person, here they are flowers for remembrance. The cemeteries are filled with colour at this time of year.

Christmas is coming up and there are Christmas markets in the area. If you have any details of up-coming events, please don't hesitate to let me know and thank you to those who have already sent me details.

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

Best wishes,
Helen
notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 46

Monday 30 October

Tuesday 1 November - Toussaints

Wednesday 2 November

Thursday 3 November

3 November 19h30 : I, Daniel Blake is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
A middle aged carpenter who requires state welfare after injuring himself, is joined by a single mother in a similar scenario. Starring Dave Johns, Hayley Squires and Sharon Percy

Friday 4 November

4 November 18h30 : Art Exhibition by Lisa Georgevail at l'Espace Tourism a Vin at the Leclerc in Pineuilh.

4 - 5 November : Photo exhibition in Montpeyroux at the Salle des Fetes 'Not Females But Women'

Saturday 5 November

5 November : Vide grenier and bourse aux velos in Libourne at école de l'épinette 4 Rue du Colonel 
Picot.

5 November 10h - 17h : My favourite Potter Jo Mckinnon is hosting an Open day.  Head over to La Poterie de St Geraud de Corps to check out her latest designs, pick up something wonderful and have a cup of tea, or glass of mulled wine.  Everyone welcome.




















5 November 19h : Un Chapiteau aux Ecuries - a Stable in a Bigtop at Les Leves et Thoumeyragues. Find out more here.

5 November 19h30 : Soiree Garbure  at Saint Andre et Appelles.  Don't forget your cutlery and crockery - I recommend a big deep bowl! 




















5 - 6 November : Christmas Fair at Monestier at the Salle des Fetes.

5 - 6  November : The weekly flea market in Rauzan re-opens for the winter.  To start the season, they're open Saturday and Sunday this weekend.



5 - 6 November : Salon du Vintage in Hangar 14 in Bordeaux



Sunday 6 November

6 November : Toy sale in Sainte Magne de Castillon.

6 November : Vide Poussette in Caplong - despite the flyer, I don't think it's babies that are for sale!




















6 November from 15h : A talk followed by a concert featuring an accordion and a clarinet in the chateau at Duras.

6 November 18h : Alexis Vassiliev in concert in the church at Ste Foy la Grande.Entrance €15



6 November 20h30 : I, Daniel Blake is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

6 November 20h30 : Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children is showing in VO at the Eden Cinema in Monsegur.
When Jacob discovers clues to a mystery that stretches across time, he finds Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. But the danger deepens after he gets to know the residents and learns about their special powers.  Starring Eva Green, Asa butterfield and Samuel L Jackson

Coming up...

6 November 17h45 : I, Daniel Blake is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne
7 November 15h : I, Daniel Blake is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

10 - 11 November

































And finally...

I learnt how to make sausages last weekend, so now we have a freezer full of homemade sausages.