Week 47 2016

Hello!

The autumnal weather has certainly arrived!  The cranes have been flying overhead in search of warmer weather.

A wander round the Flea market in Rauzan yealds some surprising treasures... but I haven't cracked for crockery yet!

Christmas markets are coming up, if you have any information please don't hesitate to let me know.
Whatever you do in the Gironde and Dordogne regions this week, have a good time.

Best wishes,
Helen.
notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 47

Monday 14 November

Tuesday 15 November

Wednesday 16 November

Thursday 17 November

17 - 18 November : Marcia Wadsworth hosts a Christmas gift sale. Go and have a look at her beautiful jewellery and see her new 'Boho Chic' collection.  Call for directions 06 99 70 06 99

Friday 18 November

18 November 15h45 : The University du Temps Libre invites to discover more about the world of Japanese and Chinese gardens.  €4 Salle du Verdet, 12 rue de Toussaint, Libourne.

18 November 19h30 : Le Jazz Club de l'orient in Libourne has live jazz and tapas.  You might want to reserve - it gets busy 05 57 51 15 59

18 November 20h : Piano recital at the Salle Municipal in Tizac de Curton




















18 - 19 - 20 November : Bordeaux S.O Good -  a festival of food and the art of living well! Based at Hangar 14 on the waterfront, but also at a variety of other venues in the city, this festival embraces all things to do with food, tasting, watching, discovering, exploring... To find out more go to the website here 

 
18 November - 4 December : Brocante des Quinconces in Bordeaux.  A big antiques and collectables sale in Bordeaux.  Take the tram to Quinconces and you can't miss it.

Saturday 19 November

19 November 19h30 : Fish and Chips in Riocaud.

19 November : Soiree Dansante in St Antoine de Breuilh. 

19 - 20 November : Marche de Noel at Chateau de Camarsac - Entrance €2

Sunday 20 November

20 November 10:00h.to 16h30  : MARCHE DE NOEL run by CANCER SUPPORT FRANCE at  MONTETON   Salle de Fete.
Please come along and show your support for this worthy cause.
There are more and varied stall holders than ever before with wonderful gift ideas. Wonderful music, Singing , folk dancers, Santa for the kids. Mulled wine and mince pies in the afternoon. PLUS GREAT FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS.
All organized by a new and ambitious team this year so please come along and enjoy the festive day.
20 November : Weekly Flea market in Rauzan.

Coming up...

And finally... 
It's that time of year when only chicken and ham lattice pie and hasselback potatoes will do!  Thank you WS for the delicious pie!

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.