Week 10 2013

Brocante at St Michel

Hello!

What a beautiful weekend – sunshine and blue skies.  We took ourselves off to Bordeaux for the Sunday and meandered through the brocante and bric-a-brac at St Michel where we finally tracked down an old fashioned chicken shaped water jug.  

Open-air dining in Bordeaux

Then we headed along the waterfront to the Hangers where everybody who is anybody was out in the sunshine, cycling, roller-blading and wandering along.  The market was full of people, and open air dining was in full swing.  There was a huge selection from the traditional oysters and white wine, to tapas and tagines – we were spoilt for choice.

Hope your Sunday was as relaxed as ours was.

Have a good week,

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 10 2013

2 – 10 March : 8 mars 8 femmes.  A collection of events in Ste Foy celebrating International Women’s Day.  Go to http://www.saintefoylagrande.net/article-8-mars-8-femmes-les-femmes-a-l-honneur-pendant-8-jours-115305623.html for complete listings.

2 - 17 mars salle Cascante, Castillon : Exhibition featuring 3 artists. Hélène van Cuyck, peintre, Florent Bret, sculpteur et Marion Delannoy, vitrailliste.

Monday 4 March

4 March 16h, 19h30 and 21h45 : Hydepark on Hudson (French title Weekend Royal) is showing in VO(English) at the Grandecran, Libourne.

The story of the love affair between FDR and his distant cousin Margaret "Daisy" Suckley, centered around the weekend in 1939 when the King and Queen of the United Kingdom visited upstate New York.  Starring Bill Murray, Laura Linney and Olivia Williams.

Tuesday 5 March

5 March 16h, 19h30 and 21h45 : Hydepark on Hudson (French title Weekend Royal) is showing in VO(English) at the Grandecran, Libourne.

The story of the love affair between FDR and his distant cousin Margaret "Daisy" Suckley, centered around the weekend in 1939 when the King and Queen of the United Kingdom visited upstate New York.  Starring Bill Murray, Laura Linney and Olivia Williams.

Wednesday 6 March

Thursday 7 March

7 March 20h30 : Shadow Dancer is showing in VO at the Eden in Monsegur.

Set in 1990s Belfast, an active member of the IRA becomes an informant for MI5 in order to protect her son's welfare.  Starring Clive Owen, Andrea Riseborourgh and Gillian Anderson.

Friday 8 March

8 – 9 March : Brocante des Grands-Hommes in Bordeaux.

Saturday 9 March

9 – 24 March : The Funfair comes to Libourne to coincide with the 2 week school holidays.  The fair takes over much of Cours Tourney leaving you with the quandary of where to park…  All suggestions gratefully received!  You can try parking along beside the river as some parts are free, and there is always the free carpark which is next to the music shop on the road into Libourne from Castillon.

9 – 10 March : Brocante Vide Grenier in the streets and beside the river at Coutas 33230.

9 - 10 March : Final Marche d'hiver at Rauzan is on for the weekend, not just the Sunday.  Go and snap up a bargain - do the stall holders really want to pack up everything to take it away?

9 March : Brocante at Place Abel Surchamp in Libourne.

9 March 15h : Shadow Dancer is showing in VO at the Eden in Monsegur.

Set in 1990s Belfast, an active member of the IRA becomes an informant for MI5 in order to protect her son's welfare.  Starring Clive Owen, Andrea Riseborourgh and Gillian Anderson.

Sunday 10 March

10 mars 9h - 18h : Marché aux vieux papiers.  Vignonet - Salle polyvalente

Retrouvez cartes postales anciennes et timbres poste pour faire un saut dans le passé.
Événement organisé par "LES AMATEURS D'ART" Entrée libre

10 March : Marche de Printemps.  L’ecole de Music in Blasimon are organising a Spring market with local artisans and regional foodstuffs.

10 March : Marche des Puces in Rauzan.

10 March : Carnival in Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens.  Events and activities start at 15h.  For the full programme go to http://www.saintsulpicedefaleyrens.com/carnaval/

10 March 20h30 : Foxfire  is playing inVO at Le Lascaux cinema in Montpon Menesterol.

The story of five teenage girls who form an unlikely bond after beating up a teacher who has sexually harassed them. They build a solid friendship but their wild ways begin to get out of control.  Made in 1996, this film stars a very young Angelina Jolie, Hedy Burress and Jenny Lewis

10 March 20h30 : Gambit is showing in VO at the Eden in Monsegur.

Curator Harry Deane is an expert in fine art, but he's equally accomplished in taking abuse from his insolent boss. That's about to change. The plan - trick the avid art collector into buying a fake Monet painting. To assist in the heist, Deane hires a rowdy Texas cowgirl to help him fool the richest man in England. But as the plan begins to unravel, Deane finds he is falling in love with the rodeo queen, ensuing further complications.  Starring Colin Firth and Cameron Diaz

Coming up…

Expo-phonie
Castillon-la-Bataille Le samedi 16 mars à 18h30, dans le cadre de l'exposition présentée actuellement salle Cascante, une expo-phonie est proposée par l’association Scèn’Arts avec le groupe Aleph- Zéro. Entrée libre

19 – 24 March : Le Festine 14 in Creon.  For information and the complete programme go to http://www.lefestinmusik.com/

And finally…

The last 2 slices of a delicious Malt loaf.  Many thanks to KG for putting me on to this simple and delicious cake (with a surprising secret ingredient!)

Ingredients

·         1 cup All Bran

·         1 cup sugar

·         1 cup milk

·         1 cup mixed dried fruit

·         1 cup self raising flour

Method

1.       Mix the All Bran, sugar, milk and dried fruit and leave overnight to soak.

2.       Stir in the self raising flour.

3.       Spoon the mixture into a lined and greased 2lb loaf tin.

4.       Bake at 190C/fan 170C/gas 5 for about an hour.

Week 9 2013

Hello!

 

As another month dawns, it’s worth remembering all the events that happen on the first weekend of each month.  Bergerac hosts a brocante and flea market in the old town, Place Cayle and Place de la Mytpe.

If Bordeaux is more to your liking, every first Sunday of the month is car free.  For more information go to http://www.bordeaux.fr/e2290 to find out access points and parking.  Though I would suggest leaving your car in a Park and Ride and taking the tram into town. 

There’s plenty to do once you are there, there’s the Marche des Quais alongside the hangars (and you can take in the new bridge whilst you are there,) or if you head in the opposite direction, there is the Brocante at Saint Michel.  Whichever you choose, wrap up warm and enjoy the experience.

Have a good week,

Best wishes,

Helenotjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 9 2013

Monday 25 February

25 February 20h15 : Lincoln is playing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

Tuesday 26 February

26 February 20h15 : Wuthering Heights is playing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne as part of Cinephiles en Libournais.  Find out more about this version of the classic Emily Bronte story here http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/independent/wutheringheights/

26 February 20h30 : Silver Linings Playbook (Happiness Therapy) is playing at in VO La Breche in Ste Foy la Grande.

After a stint in a mental institution, former teacher Pat Solitano moves back in with his parents and tries to reconcile with his ex-wife. Things get more challenging when Pat meets Tiffany, a mysterious girl with problems of her own.  Starring Bradley Cooper,Jennifer Lawrence and Robert De Nero.

Wednesday 27 February

Thursday 28 February

28 February 16h : Lincoln is playing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

28 February 19h30 : Argo is playing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

A dramatization of the 1980 joint CIA-Canadian secret operation to extract six fugitive American diplomatic personnel out of revolutionary Iran.  Starring Ben Afflic, Bryan Cranston and John Goodman.

Friday 1 March

1 March 16h : Django Unchained is playing in VO at Libourne Grandecran.

Saturday 2 March

2 – 10 March : 8 mars 8 femmes.  A collection of events in Ste Foy celebrating International Women’s Day.  Go to http://www.saintefoylagrande.net/article-8-mars-8-femmes-les-femmes-a-l-honneur-pendant-8-jours-115305623.html for complete listings.

 

2 - 3 mars 10h à 18h : Exposition photos Dans le parc de la Mairie de Vayres, organisée par le club photo du Mascaret de Génissac et le club informatique de Vayres.

Sunday 3 March

3 March : Vide Grenier d’Hiver at Salle Pierre Lachaise Monestier 24240

3 March : Brocante Vide Greniers Collections at the Gymnase et Stade des Massias - rue Foix de Candalle, Montpon Menesterol.

3 March : Vide Atelier Loisirs Creatifs - Puce Des Couturieres at the Salle Polyvalente, Pomerol.

 

3 March 15h30 : CANCELLED Vox Vivace in Concert at the Church at Saint Michel de Montagne.  Entrance €7.  Go along and if you’d like to be part of the choir then talk to the members after the event.  They are always looking for people to swell the choir.

3 March 20h30 : Argo is playing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

A dramatization of the 1980 joint CIA-Canadian secret operation to extract six fugitive American diplomatic personnel out of revolutionary Iran.  Starring Ben Afflic, Bryan Cranston and John Goodman.

3 March 20h30 :  Zero Dark Thirty is playing in VO at the Eden at Monsegur.

A chronicle of the decade-long hunt for al-Qaeda terrorist leader Osama bin Laden after the September 2001 attacks, and his death at the hands of the Navy S.E.A.L. Team 6 in May 2011.  Starring Jessica Chastain, Joel Edgerton and Chris Pratt

Coming up…

8 -9 March : Brocante des Grandes Hommes in Bordeaux. 

Concerts - Les Grandes Heures de Saint-Emilion

Mardi 19 mars à 20h30 : Château Ripeau,

Raphaël Oleg, alto, Rachel Givelet, violon, Jeremy Menuhin, piano
Mozart, Schubert, Brahms

Jeudi 21 mars 2013 : Saint-Emilion - Château La Couspaude,

Jeremy et Mookie Menuhin, piano, Raphaël Oleg, violon, josephine Knight, violoncelle, Tim Jones, corbridge, Beethoven, Brahms

For further information about the full season of concerts go to http://www.saint-emilion-tourisme.com/bdd_fichiers/1359728579.pdf

And finally...

The Law concerning carrying a mini breathalyser in your car has finally been overthrown as from 15 February.  Many thanks to BL for sending this:

Cher ami,

Le ministre de l'Intérieur Manuel Valls vient d'annoncer ce matin qu'il n'y avait plus aucune obligation de détenir des éthylotests dans les voitures.

Une vraie victoire ! Qui n'a été possible que grâce à votre mobilisation et au travail acharné que nous avons accompli ensemble.

Car depuis avril 2012, nous nous sommes battus, étape par étape. Rappelez-vous :

1 - Nous avons enquêté et mis à jour le scandale du lobbying des fabricants,
2 - Nous avons informé des millions de Français,
3 - Nous avons diffusé cette information dans tous les médias, presse, internet, radios, télévisions,
4 - Nous avons organisé une gigantesque campagne de pétition et réuni 467 563 signatures contre les éthylotests obligatoires,
5 - Nous nous sommes battus pour nous faire auditionner par le Conseil national de Sécurité routière (CNSR), pour lui remettre ces pétitions et lui montrer que les Français ne veulent pas de cette nouvelle dérive de la répression routière, inutile, inefficace, et ne visant qu'à faire fructifier le business des fabricants.
6 - Huit jours après notre audition, le ministre de l'Intérieur annonçait qu'il suspendait la mesure et attendait l'avis du CNSR sur cette question.
7 - Le 13 février, cet avis tombait, ambigu : maintien de l'obligation, mais sans aucune sanction… Il fallait que quelqu'un tranche pour de bon !
8 - C'est ce qu'a fait le ministre ce vendredi 15. Il a proclamé la fin des éthylotests obligatoires !

Ce qu'on a réussi pour les éthylotests obligatoires, nous devons le faire pour toutes les autres mesures qui n'améliorent en rien la sécurité routière mais pénalisent injustement les conducteurs.

C'est un travail gigantesque. Et pour y arriver, nous avons besoin de renforcer nos moyens.

Car tout ce travail acharné que nous avons mené contre les éthylotests obligatoires, toutes ces actions, n'ont été possibles que grâce à la générosité des membres de l'association. Car la Ligue de Défense des Conducteurs agit exclusivement grâce aux dons de ses membres.

Je vous remercie par avance de votre générosité.

Très cordialement,

Christiane Bayard
Secrétaire générale

(Copy and paste into Google Translate for a more or less comprehensible translation… )

Week 8 2013

Hello!

The sunshine is here, and it brings with it the awakening of the hornet queens from their winter hibernation.  Now is the time when they are out and about searching for a place to build their new nests.  They never have the same nest as the previous year as they are built of mud and dust and don’t survive the winter.  SO, now is the time to trap them… no hornet queen means no hornet nest and our bees can have a peaceful and bountiful summer.

In 2011 the Gironde Beekeeping Association (SAG) reported the loss of 520 beehives due to the Asiatic Hornet. (To read more go to http://www.sudouest.fr/2012/04/17/la-chasse-aux-reines-690354-713.php )

Making a hornet trap is simple, all you need is a plastic water bottle.  Cut it in 2 horizontally and turn the top and over and put it into the bottom.  Seal it together with sellotape, fill it with bait and hang it from a tree.  The best bait is a mixture of dark beer, dry white wine and syrup (grenadine flavour is good, but any sweet syrup will work).  The dark beer and syrup attract the hornet and the white wine will repel the bees.  There is no limit to how many traps you should hang in your garden – the more the merrier…

Have a good week,

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 8 2013

Once again, there are quite a few films out in VO in the cinemas in the region.  The times that I have included are correct as I write, but it’s wise to check before you head out.

 

Monday 18 February

18 February 20h15 : Lincoln is playing in VO(English) at the Grandecran in Libourne.  http://www.grandecran.fr/libourne/

As the Civil War continues to rage, America's president struggles with continuing carnage on the battlefield and as he fights with many inside his own cabinet on the decision to emancipate the slaves.  Starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field and David Strthairn.

Tuesday 19 February

19 February 14h15 : The Master is playing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

A Naval veteran arrives home from war unsettled and uncertain of his future - until he is tantalized by The Cause and its charismatic leader.  Starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, Joaquin Phoenix and Amy Adams

19 February 19h30 à 21h. Entre-scènes : "Favorit Swing" (soul, salsa et R&B)

Théâtre le Liburnia. Entrée gratuite. Un répertoire qui reste toujours axé sur les plus grands standards du Jazz, en passant par la Bossa Nova et autres tympos latins. Et de plus pour l'année 2012, ils arrivent avec un nouveau répertoire, Salsa, Soul et R& B. Contact : Culture et Compagnie 05.57.74.13.14

Wednesday 20 February

Wed 20 – Sun 24 February 16h : Les Miserables is playing daily in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean, who for decades has been hunted by the ruthless policeman Javert after he breaks parole, agrees to care for factory worker Fantine's daughter, Cosette. The fateful decision changes their lives forever.  Starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and Anne Hathaway.

20 February 20h30 : The Master is playing in VO at le Lascaux in Monpon-Menesterol

20 February 20h30 : The Master is playing in VO at The Eden in Monsegur

A Naval veteran arrives home from war unsettled and uncertain of his future - until he is tantalized by The Cause and its charismatic leader.  Starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, Joaquin Phoenix and Amy Adams

Thursday 21 February

21 February 20h30 : Lincoln is playing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

21 February 20h30 : Django Unchained is playing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

With the help of a German bounty hunter, a freed slave sets out to rescue his wife from a brutal Mississippi plantation owner.  Starring Jamie Foxx, Chraistopher Waltz and Leonardo DiCaprio.

21 February 20h30 : The Master is playing in VO at The Eden in Monsegur

21 February 20h30 : Django Unchained is playing in VO at CinemaxLinder in Creon

Friday 22 February

22 February 20h45 : Saison culturelle : "Passion tango" (tango)Théâtre le Liburnia. Un répertoire profond et envoûtant : celui du tango américain et son principal représentant Piazzola, mais aussi son cousin le tango espagnol, et même une incursion dans le jazz-tango, avec des pièces de Calmel, Galliano ou Weil. Une scénographie soignée et créative, une présentation pleine d'humour, une musicalité raffinée, dans la lignée des spectacles de la Compagnie. Un spectacle vibrant et chaleureux rendant hommage au grand Maître du tango : Astor Piazzolla. Contact : Théâtre le Liburnia 05.57.74.13.14

Saturday 23 February

23 February : Arts & Brocante at La Reole

23 February 17h45 : Happiness Therapy is playing in VO at La Breche cinema in Ste Foy

23 -24 Février : Genissac Salon des Vins de France 2013.  Les vignerons de France ont donné rendez-vous aux Génissacais.  Entre 20 et 25 appelations seront représentées au salon des vins de Génissac 2013.

l'entrée de 3 euros vous donne droit à un verre de dégustation sérigraphié pour l’occasion.
Venez nombreux découvrir les richesses du vignoble Français.  At the Salle des Fêtes.

Sunday 24 February

 

24 February 10h30 – 12h30 : Book Sale in aid of the at the place of raw royal British legion poppy appeal at Le Cabri Restaurant, Duras.

24 February  : Vide Greniers at the Salle Polyvalente, Lauzun 47410

24 February : Marche des Puces in Rauzan

24 February 15h30: Happiness Therapy is playing in VO at La Breche cinema in Ste Foy

24 February 20h30 : The Master is playing in VO at le Lascaux in Monpon-Menesterol

A Naval veteran arrives home from war unsettled and uncertain of his future - until he is tantalized by The Cause and its charismatic leader.  Starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, Joaquin Phoenix and Amy Adams

24 February 20h30 : Django Unchained is playing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

With the help of a German bounty hunter, a freed slave sets out to rescue his wife from a brutal Mississippi plantation owner.  Starring Jamie Foxx, Chraistopher Waltz and Leonardo DiCaprio.

24 February 20h30 : Django Unchained is playing in VO at CinemaxLinder in Creon

  

Coming up…

If you enjoy singing and would like to be part of this Choir they are always looking for new members.  Contact Peter at  thomas.peter@neuf.fr or go along to the concert and speak to someone there.

9 & 23 March  and 13 April Cuisinez la Lamproie a la Bordelaise. Go to http://www.jardindelalamproie.fr/

to learn how cook and prepare this local delicacy.

And finally…

The Pays Foyen FrancoBritish week has been running for 5 years, and planning is already underway for this summer’s week long event.  To ‘kick’ things off (if you will excuse the pun) Ronald Marsh has written the following message.  If you are interested in taking part in the rugby match, or being involved in any way with the FrancBritish week, please don’t hesitate to contact him.

Vivien and Ronald Marsh

Le Bourg, 47120 LOUBES – BERNAC. France.   Tel:+33 (0)5 53 20 82 90

e-mail: ronald.marsh@wanadoo.fr

Ste Foy la Grande

Franco – British Week,  24th to 31^st August.

A Francophone – Anglophone Rugby match.

Dear Secretary and fellow rugbymen,

For the past 6 years we have celebrated a Franco – British week here in Ste Foy la Grande.  The object of this week is to bring together the Francophone and Anglophone communities in the Pays Foyen.  There is a full programme throughout the week covering a wide variety of topics, food: wine tasting, art, music, cinema, guided visits, English picnic etc. 

We have had some sporting activities such as boule, cricket, darts and golf but we would like to include a friendly rugby match between a French side and a side of Anglophones.

Stade Foyen has offered both to host the match and to put together a side from their club to play the Anglophone team.

We would like to hear from any English speaking players who would enjoy taking part in this game and the festivities afterwards.

The proposal is to have an early evening game mid-week with the possibility of an after match BBQ.

If you have any Anglophone players in your club or know of any in other clubs near you will you please give them this letter and ask them to get into contact with me.  We would welcome any players from 18 years old to vets.  Age should be no limit.

By Anglophones I mean players from Great Britain, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Isles, Canada or other English speaking players.

I hope this will be a unique opportunity to use rugby as a way of integrating our two communities and having some fun.

I very much look forward to receiving your response to this idea.

My sincere regards,

Ronald Marsh.