Week 46 2016

 Hello!
On Friday 11 November France marks Armistice Day, the anniversary of the end of World War 1 and is a public holiday. Special church services are held to remember those who died in the war and wreaths and flowers are laid at war memorials, most notably at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Paris.

For all you sky watchers out there, we'll have a 'Super Moon' on the evening of 14 November. A Supermoon happens when a Full Moon or New Moon coincides with the Moon's closest approach to Earth; also called perigee. A Super Full Moon looks around 12% to 14% bigger than its counterpart, the Micromoon.
It should be visible in the skies (clouds permitting) from around 18h. Find out more about Supermoons here.

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

Week 46 2016

Monday 7 November

Tuesday 8 November

Wednesday 9 November

9 November 19h20 : Jaws is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
When a gigantic great white shark begins to menace the small island community of Amity, a police chief, a marine scientist and a grizzled fisherman set out to stop it.  Starring Roy Schneider, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss.

9 November 21h45 : The History of Love is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
The story of a long-lost book that mysteriously reappears and connects an old man searching for his son with a girl seeking a cure for her mother's loneliness. Starring Gemma Arteton, Sophie Nelisse and Elliot Gould

Thursday 10 November

10  November 13h45 : Jaws is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

10 November 16h20 : Hackshaw Ridge ( Tu ne Tueras Point) is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne
WWII American Army Medic Desmond T. Doss, who served during the Battle of Okinawa, refuses to kill people and becomes the first Conscientious Objector in American history to be awarded the Medal of Honor.  Starring Andrew Garfield, Sam Worthington and Luke Bracey

10 November 19h15 : The History of Love is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

10 - 11 November  : Boutik & Objets in Grezillac.  A pop-up featuring lots of lovelies for interiors and Christmas in Grezillac, for more details go here

Friday 11 November

11 November : Grande Foire de la Saint Martin in Duras.

11 November : Rauzan flea market extra day opening.

11 November : Soiree Cochonnaille in Montpeyroux at the salle des Fetes.

Saturday 12 November

12 November : Autumn Fair at the Salle de l'Orangerie in Bergerac.  Hosted by the Dordogne Ladies Club International.  An ideal place to pick up a Christmas gift.

12 November 19h30 : Soiree Italienne at the Salle polyvalente in Gensac




















12 November 20h30 : Soiree Cabaret in Saint Philippe du Seignal

12 November : Learn to Swing and Lindyhop with a live music in Gradignan

Sunday 13 November

13 November : Weekly winter flea market in Rauzan

13 November : Salon de l'Art & de la Creation in the Salle Municipal at Lamonzie Saint Martin

13 November : Bourse au Jouets in Pineuilh

13 November : Vide tout at the salle Jean Teyssandier in BRANNE

13 November 20h30 : Hackshaw Ridge ( Tu ne Tueras Point) is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

13  November 20h30 : Jaws is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

Coming up...

14 November 17h45 : The History of Love is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

14 November 17h45 : Hackshaw Ridge ( Tu ne Tueras Point) is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

14  November 17h45 : 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

15 November - get those 2 for 1 tickets via Orange for the cinema.

15 November 14h45: Hackshaw Ridge ( Tu ne Tueras Point) is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne

15 November 15h : I, Daniel Blake is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

15 November 15h : The History of Love is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

15  November 15 : Jaws is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

And finally...

How to get those 2 for 1 tickets for the cinema: 15 November - get those 2 for 1 tickets via Orange for the cinema...  on your Orange mobile phone send a text to the number 20000 and type ciné You should receive a code which you show at the desk at the cinema.Offer available every Tuesday from 8h.

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.

Week 44 2016

Hello!

Don’t forget the clocks go back this weekend on Saturday night.

The time changes on October 29 at 2:00 am which means you'll have a shorter night out, but an extra hour in bed on Sunday morning. To remember which way to set your watch, there's a useful mnemonic: “spring forward, fall back”

It’s not such an old system, in fact it was an Englishman, William Willet, who first suggested it in 1907, but it didn’t actually start until the Germans accepted the idea in 1916. 

France hasn’t always been 1 hour ahead of GMT, initially in 1911 France adopted the same time at Greenwich, but during the occupation in 1940 it assumed the German time zone. Following the end of the war, it returned to Greenwich time.

All change again in 1975 when the president Valéry Giscard d'Estaing , prompted by the extremely high petrol prices, moved the clocks forward 2 hours in spring and then back 1 in autumn and thus bringing us to our present day time zone.

Since 1998 the dates for changing the clocks throughout Europe were harmonised.

To read more about this, see the article from the Telegraph here

Whatever you choose to do with your extra hour on Sunday morning, have a great week.

Best wishes,
Helen
notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 44

Monday 24 October

Tuesday 25 October

Wednesday 26 October

26 October 14h : The first of 3 days of Halloween themed events at the grand Leclerc in Pineuilh.  Reservation recommended 06 82 32 98 49 

Thursday 27 October

27 October 14h - 18h : First of 2 chances to take a fancy dress pony ride through the countryside with L'Elevage du Val De Gorce.  Reservations recommended : 06 49 92 51 71

Friday 28 October

28 October 14h : The second of 3 days of Halloween themed events at the grand Leclerc in Pineuilh.  Reservation recommended 06 82 32 98 49

28 October 19h : Vernissage for a Exhibition by 35 people between Bacalan and Ste Foy la Grande at the beginning of the summer of 2016.  Follow their journey through the eyes of the 2 traveling artists.  Held in the building that was known at Le Chai in Ste Foy.  Free entrance and live music.

Saturday 29 October

29 October 10h : The third of 3 days of Halloween themed events at the grand Leclerc in Pineuilh.  Reservation recommended 06 82 32 98 49

29 - 30 October : Fete de la St Martin in Flaujagues.

Sunday 30 October

30 October : Brocante in Flaujagues.

30 October : Halloween at Chateau de Vayres.  Plenty of activities for all the family  Find out the full programme here

Coming up...

31 October : All things Halloween for the younger crowd. An afternoon and evening of events in Duras.

 

And finally... 

I've been out at the market in Castillon eyeing up ingredients for the Christmas cake.

Week 43 2016

Hello!


You probably know that I'm mad keen about hot air balloons, so this weekend was a treat with the Balloon festival in St Emilion.

On Friday the balloons floated over Castillon and dropped down to check the water...

Wonderful images.

If you know of events or activities and want to share them on the Newsletter, please don't hesitate to send them to me.

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

Week 43

Monday 17 October

Tuesday 18 October

Wednesday 19 October

19 October : MacMillan Coffee Morning at Restaurant Nostalgair in Levignc de Guyenne

 


19 October : Tea Party at the Cafe Riche in Place Gambette Bergerac in aid of the SPA

Thursday 20 October

Friday 21 October

21 October 18h - 20h : Vernissage for the Art exhibition from 3 - 31 October in the Office du
Tourisme du Riberacois, Riberac

Saturday 22 October

22 October 19h30 : A FrancoGerman evening at the Salle des Fete in Eynesse.

22 October 21h : Nadau in concert in La Reole.  Tickets €18

22 October : Samedis de Cabara.  Find out more about Indian Forts, architecture, history and culture
from a Fortification specialist.  Free entry




















22 - 23 October : Fete du Vin Nouveau de la Brocante.  New wines and old antiques.  Go for a browse and a taste in the Rue Notre Dame in Bordeaux

22 - 23 October : Portes Ouvertes at Terre Safran. Discover more about this valuable spice grown here in the Gironde. http://www.terrasafran.com/

Sunday 23 October

23 October : Les Puces de la Bastide in Ste Foy la Grande.

23 October : Vide Grenier at the Stade Langois in Langon

23 October 16h : Concert in Gensac Church.  Free entrance.






Coming up...

 
















And finally...

Lost (as usual!) due to a blocked road I found myself crossing the Ligne de Demarcation near Montpeyroux, so I stopped to take a closer look. History on our doorstep.