Week 14 2013

 

Hello!

The clocks changed and we have had the added bonus of an Easter Monday lie-in to help ease weary bones into the early wake-up call!  The longer evenings will encourage us out into the garden and the local spring flower markets are coming along.  If you know of any spring flower fairs and markets please let me know.

Castillon was full of life this weekend – the traditional Easter fair came to town.  The biggest, scariest rides outside of DisneyLand!!  To get a feel of things have a look at these little films – thanks to KG.

Lots to do in the upcoming week, especially at the weekend.  Please let me know about any events that you hear about and I’ll add them onto the blog.

Have a good week,

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 14 2013

Monday 1 April

Tuesday 2 April

Wednesday 3 April

3 April 20h30 : Hyde Park on Hudson (Week-end Royal) Is showing in VO at the Cinema La Breche in Ste Foy la Grande.

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.

3 – 7 April 16h and 3, 6 April 20h15 : Foxfire is showing at the Libourne Grandecran.

Set in the 1950s, a a group of young girls in upstate New York form their own gang.  To read more go to http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/foxfire-confessions-a-girl-gang-369050

Thursday 4 April

4 April 20h15 :  The place beyond the pines is playing in VO at the Libourne Grandecran.

A motorcycle stunt rider turns to robbing banks as a way to provide for his lover and their newborn child, a decision that puts him on a collision course with an ambitious rookie cop navigating a department ruled by a corrupt detective.  Starring Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper and  Eva Mendes.

Friday 5 April

5 April 13h40 :  The place beyond the pines is playing in VO at the Libourne Grandecran.

5 – 6 – 7 April : A Weekend of Contemporary Art in St Emilion.  In the heart of the old town there 

will be 8 exhibitions.  Go to http://www.saint-emilion-tourisme.com/bdd_fichiers/1364313327.pdf to 

find out about the artisits.

5 – 6 – 7 April : Les Mains du Patrimoine at La Reole.  Friday is just for 

children, but Saturday and Sunday are for everyone – 30 skilled craftspeople 

demonstrate their traditional arts and professions.   Free entry.  To see who 

will be there go tohttp://www.lesmainsdupatrimoine.weonea.com/

5 – 6 – 7 April : Salon des Vins des Vignerons Independannys at the Parc 

des Expos, Bordeaux.  To find out more, go to http://www.vigneron-independant.com/auxsalons/index.php

Saturday 6 April

6 April : Marche de Printemps in the village of Saint Christophe des Bardes 33370

6 April 16h15 :  The place beyond the pines is playing in VO at the Libourne Grandecran.

6 April 16h30 : Tango Concert at the church in Vignonet.  Entrance Adults €6 Children €2.

6 April 19h : Repas Assocoation Chasse at Montcaret Salle des Fetes.  Reservations 05 53 58 07 54 ou 06 26 06 94 22 ou 06 74 62 01 47

Sunday 7 April

First Sunday in the month is traffic free in Bordeaux.

7 April : Ralley – a treasure hunt by car, setting off from the 

swimming pool at Castillon it will take you through the 

countryside where you could discover hidden treasures.  Take a 

picnic lunch, entry fee €5 per person, and as amany people as 

you can fit in your car!  Remember – speed isn’t 

everything, the winner isn’t necessarily the first back…

7 April : Marche aux puces Brocante at Places de Cayla et de la Mirpe, centre historique, Bergerac.

7 April : Vide grenier at MFR Route de Picou - en face de l'église, La Force 24200

7 April : Vide grenier / Brocante du Printemps at Croignon 33750

7 April : Grnde Brocante Vide Grenier at the Terrasse François Mitterrand et place Coreilhes,  Sainte 

Foy la Grande

7 April 20h30 :  The place beyond the pines is playing in VO at the Libourne Grandecran.

Coming up...

 

And finally…

The vineyards in Ste Radegonde played host to a plane which made an emergency landing on Friday of last week.  This is the photo from the Sud-Ouest newspaper, but we took a quick turn around the hillsides, but we couldn’t see where it was.  Have you seen it?  Do you know where it came down?  I’m overcome with curiosity…  

To read the article go to http://www.sudouest.fr/2013/03/29/sainte-radegonde-un-avion-atterrit-au-milieu-des-vignes-1009737-3102.php  

 

Week 13 2013

Hello!

So far we have caught 2 Asiatic hornet queens, one in a trap, and one was in our house – it must have hibernated somewhere inside and was looking for a way out.  Last year there were quite a few hornet nests in the trees alongside the river, hopefully this year there will be less.  If you don’t have a trap out in your garden, now is the ideal time to get them out.  To see how to make a trap go to http://notjustfortheholidays.blogspot.fr/2013/02/week-8-2013.html

The beautiful weather also meant that the carnival in Pays Foyen last weekend was a great success with lots of colourful floats.  Many thanks to JT from http://www.albayarns.com for her beautiful photos.

Easter weekend coming up, next Monday is a holiday – a 3 day weekend with plenty of events to choose from.  The funfair in Castillon means that the stone bridge is closed for much of Monday.  There is also the Baseball Tournament in Pineuilh, and Duras has a great many events planned, go to http://www.paysdeduras.com/ to see the programme.

Whatever you do in the Gironde and Dordogne region, have a great week, I love to hear from you and share your photos,

Best wishes,

Helen

Notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 13 2013

19 – 30 March : Exhibition by Michele Schneider at the Salle Cascante in Castillon.

Monday 25 March

Tuesday 26 March

Course de Cuisine continues each Tuesday at Chateau Ambe Tour Pourret, Saint Emilion.  To see the agenda and find out more go to http://saint-emilion.fr/fr/cours-de-cuisine.html

Wednesday 27 March

27 March 15h30 : Argo is playing in VO at La Breche  Cinema in Ste Foy

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

16h & 21h45 : To the Wonder (A la Merveille) is playing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne all week.

After visiting Mont Saint-Michel, Marina and Neil come to Oklahoma, where problems arise. Marina meets a priest and fellow exile, who is struggling with his vocation, while Neil renews his ties with a childhood friend, Jane.  Starring Ben Affleck, Olga Kurylenko and Javier Bardem.

Thursday 28 March

Friday 29 March

29 – 31 March : If you’re planning a trip to Paris, local artist Peter Thomas has an exhibition in Paris.

29 March 18h30 : a Couscous evening with live music by The Taylors at the Au Floc'n Tea in Lauzun.  Reservations recommended 05 53 03 77 23











Saturday 30 March

30 March : 7eme Fete de la Dance in Libourne.  Dance classes all day long, starting from 10h.  See programme for more details.

30 March  - 1 April : Grande Foire de Pâques, Castillon.  Saturday starts with the funfair and rides for the children, Sunday is the big funfair for all the family as well as food stands.  Monday is the biggest day of all, with the regular Monday market plus a whole host of extra stands and stalls

Les 30-31 mars et 1er avril 2013 : Tournoi international de baseball et softball organisé par le Pitcher’s Club, Plaine des Sports, de 9h à 18h. Contact : 06 09 82 56 51

30 march 10h - 18h : Niamh O'Reilly is moving house. General household goods for sale.

Jay Be folding futon, 3 bar stools, coffee table, console table, ornaments, clothes, English books, cushions and covers and lots more.
Come have a look, you might find something nice! To find us, come to Fougueyrolles, park in the carpark opposite the Mairie and follow the signs!

Sunday 31 March

31 March – 1 April : French Canoe-Kayak Championship at the Lac des Dagueys in Libourne.  To find out more go to http://libournecanoekayak2013.fr/

31 mars 15h : Grande chasse aux oeufs au château Soutard

Gratuit Pour tous.

31 mars 2013 : Bal Country avec Black ORCHID Port Ste Foy et Ponchapt.
Entrée 10 €. Pâtisserie offerte. Plus d'infos auprès de Mme Peraud :06/14/84/27/92

Salle Jacques PREVERT Rue Eugène Tricoche, 33220

Mme Peraud 06/14/84/27/92

31 March 20h45: Argo is playing in VO at La Breche Cinema in Ste Foy

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

Coming up…

The Franco-British week is set for the last week of August and planning is already underway with a range of events and activities.  Ron Marsh is organising an international rugby match and is looking for players of all ages, if you are interested please contact him on ronald.marsh@wanadoo.fr

And finally…

Don’t forget that the clocks change on Saturday night – which way do they go? And how do I remember…  Here are the English and French solutions to that dilemma.

Week 12 2013

Hello!                                                                                                                                             

 

As I write this, the rain gauge informs me that we have had 8mm of rain since 8am this morning!  But we have also had blue skies, sunshine and even hail!  4 seasons in one day that’s for sure.

Some interesting events coming up including Cookery Courses at Chateau Ambe Tour and the new season of Les Grandes Heures de St Emilion Concerts gets underway.

Finally, check out the For Sale page as a huge basket of hardly worn teenage girls’ clothes is there.

Have a good week,

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 12 2013

Jappeloup is playing in cinemas all around the area.  Calling all horse lovers - this is a French film, filmed against the backdrop of the Dordogne countryside.  It’s the story of a man, a horse and the Olympic games… to find out more about this heart-warming story, go to http://www.allocine.fr/film/fichefilm_gen_cfilm=175607.html or http://www.grandecran.fr/libourne/film/jappeloup-2013

Monday 18 March

18 – 24 March  : La Semaine de la Mongolfiere en Pays Foyen.  A week of hot-air balloon events sponsored by Vac’Dor Voyages.  For the complete programme see the listings below.

 

Tuesday 19 March

Tuesday evening Cookery Courses.  Chateau Ambe Tour Pourret is running cooking classes each week for up to 12 people.  Each week there will be a different theme.  To find out more please go to http://saint-emilion.fr/en/cuisine-au-chateau-uk/cours-du-mardi-soir-uk.html

19 March, 20h30 : Château Ripeau Concert - Les Grandes Heures de Saint-Emilion

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

19 March 20h15 : Gimme the Loot is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

Two young Bronx-ites dream of 'bombing the apple', a graffiti artist's term for tagging the giant mascot that appears at Yankee stadium with the home team score a homerun. But they hadn't counted on having to pay the guy giving them access to the stadium $500 and as they hustle to raise the money their ambition comes tantalisingly close to being fulfilled... 

19 – 23 March : Le Festin 14 at Creon. The annual Circus and Music Festival in Creon starts today.  Each day has a selection of events.  To see the full programme and to get a flavour of the festival please go to http://www.lefestinmusik.com/spectacle/  

Wednesday 20 March

20 March 20h30 : Searching for Sugar Man  is showing in VO at Le Lascaux in Montpon Menesterol.

Two South Africans set out to discover what happened to their unlikely musical hero, the mysterious 1970s rock 'n' roller, Rodriguez.  Visit http://staticmass.net/documentary/searching-for-sugar-man-documentary-2012-review/ for a more in-depth review.

Thursday 21 March

21 March 20H : Soiree Chocolate & Wine at Domaine des Collines, “Le Bayle” 33420 Branne.  For reservations and information call 06 76 81 53 36

21 mars : Concert - Les Grandes Heures de Saint-Emilion , Château La Couspaude  

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

Friday 22 March

22 March 20h15 : The Royal Ballet’s Performance of Sleeping Beauty is showing at the Grandecran Libourne.

 

22 March : Dany Doriz Trio Jazz Concert at Chateau des Vigiers.  Go for the evening, or go just for the Jazz.  To find out more visit http://www.vigiers.com/fr/concert-de-jazz-avec-dany-doriz-trio/

Saturday 23 March

23 March : Rally Day.  If the start of the F1 season has whet your appetite for speed then a trial Rally Day might be just what you need!  Go to http://raceandrelaxinfrance.com/rally.html for more details.

24 mars 12h30: Paëlla printanière organisée par Pineuilh Autrement, salle des fêtes Robert Teyssandier. Contact : 06 25 88 04 14

23 March : Carnival Celtique in Coutras.  The street procession sets off at 14h.

 

23 March 17h : Django Unchained is playing in VO at the Eden Cinema in Monsegur.

 23 March 19h30 : Mike Lecuyer & Les Bouilleurs de Blue are playing at the Comptoir des Sports in Ste-Foy.  It's often packed out - so worth ringing ahead to book a table 05 57 46 17 79





Sunday 24 March

24 March 9h – 18h : 25eme Salon de la Collection at Salle Anatole France, Bergerac.

24 March : 5eme Carnaval in Pays Foyen.  Street procession with 14 floats sets off at 14h30.

 

24 march 15h : Guillaume de Chassy is performing a Piano Jazz / Classique concert ay the Church at 

St Jean de Blaignac.  Reservations 05 57 84 19 72

24 March 20h30 : Lincoln is playing in VO at  Eden Cinema in Monsegur.

23 Mars 20h30 : Club Esprit Country en Montravel

Salle des fêtes de Montcaret pour une soirée dansante pur Country
Entrée :  4€,   gratuit pour les moins de 14 ans
Boissons et petite restauration sur place http://www.espritcountryenmontravel.fr/

Coming up…

If you hear of any Easter events coming up, please let me know.

And finally…

The police have recently unveiled a new kind of mobile radar speed trap which they can operate from inside an unmarked car (though the police themselves must be in uniform).  Apparently it is capable of issuing up to 9 fines a minute, sent directly from the car.  Rural spies have informed me that it’s a black Megane with the number plate CG 792 AV

For more information go to http://www.francebleu.fr/societe/police/les-radars-embarques-seviront-des-vendredi-sur-les-routes-401345