Week 19 2017

Hello!

So, France survived the election and has a new President Emmanuel Macron.

If you would like to find out more about the details of the results follow this link and you can see the results for the Nouvelle Aquitaine region and then on to the departments, keep clicking and you can see all the commune results too. FYI, we live in Mouliets et Villemartin 😞

For car enthusiasts amongst you, Castillon will be alive with the sounds and smells of classic cars this weekend.  Starting on Friday, the Place in the centre of Castillon will be the hub for the 5th Bordeaux Rally.  Cancelled

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

Best wishes,
Helen
notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 19

 

Monday 8 May

Tuesday 9 May

Wednesday 10 May

10 May 16h15 : Lady Macbeth (The Young Lady) is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
In this adaptation of Nikolai Leskov's novella "Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk, a 19th century young bride is sold into marriage to a middle-aged man.   Starring Florence Pugh, Christopher Fairbank and Cosmo Jarvis.

Thursday 11 May

11 May 14h & 16h15 : Lady Macbeth (The Young Lady) is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

11 May 19h30 : Priscilla, Queen of the Desert is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
Two drag-queens (Anthony/Mitzi and Adam/Felicia) and a transgender woman contract to perform a drag show at a resort in Alice Springs, a resort town in the remote Australian desert. They head west from Sydney aboard their lavender bus, Priscilla. En route, it is discovered that the woman they've contracted with is Anthony's wife. Their bus breaks down, and is repaired by Bob, who travels on with them.  Starring Hugo Weaing, Guy Pearce and Terence Stamp.

Friday 12 May

12 May 14h & 16h15 : Lady Macbeth (The Young Lady) is showing in VO at the Grandecran in
Libourne.

12 May 15h45 : The UTLiB invites you to join them at the conference on 'Les Etruques - Entre
Mythes et realites' €4 for non-members, call  06 77 72 96 64 to reserve.

12 May 16h15 : Denial (Le procès du siècle) is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
Acclaimed writer and historian Deborah E. Lipstadt must battle for historical truth to prove the Holocaust actually occurred when David Irving, a renowned denier, sues her for libel.Starring Rachel Weisz, Tom Wilkinson and Timothy Spall.

12 May 16h15 : Priscilla, Queen of the Desert is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

12 May 18h30 : Concert at the Centre Culturel in Castillon.  Free entry and all welcome

12 May 20h30 : Clarinet Concert at the church in Saint Quentin du Caplong.  Entrance €20 call 07 85 16 66 84/ 05 57 41 20 83 for reservations and information.

12 - 13 May : The Bordeaux Aquitaine Classic Rally :

Cancelled

"Now entirely centered around the city of Castillon-la-Bataille, the event will once again be the setting for the best regional and national teams in historical vehicles. On the program, after the technical checks on Friday 12 May, a day exclusively turned towards the competition awaits the entries on Saturday 13 May. The new team in charge of the rally at ASACSO carried out a 328.72 kilometer course with 11 timed events with a total length of 130.96 kilometers. Events will be played on three different courses, widely reviewed this year, each of which is more than ten kilometers long. The show will be permanent, from the departure of the first car on Saturday morning at 8 am until the awards ceremony on Saturday evening.

On the sidelines of this sporting program, spectators in Castillon-la-Bataille will be able to enjoy an animated village on the Allées de la Republique, including an exhibition retracing the history of rallies organized by the " Automobile-Club du Sud-Ouest and by the ASACSO."

12 - 13 - 14 May : Rauzan, Grande Salon des Metiers d'art. Entrance €2.50

Saturday 13 May

13 May 10h - 18h : Portes Ouvertes at Le Puch Garden Centre just outside Sauveterre.

13 May 15h30 : As part of Samedis de Gensac (and Cabara) this conference is on Ludwig van Beethoven 'L'art pour unique raison de vivre'  All welcome.

13 May 15h : Mai du Jazz at the Salle des Fetes in Lamonzie St Martin

13 May 18h : Concert at the church in Gensac in aid of the Resto de Coeur en Pays Foyen.

13 May : Brocante in the centre of Libourne

13 May 16h15 : Lady Macbeth (The Young Lady) is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

13 - 14 May : Photo Exhibition by Florent Pacaud at the church in Bossugan, Vernisage at 18h30 on Saturday

13 May  - 19 August : Joan Miro Exhibition at the Musee des Beaux-artes in Libourne.

Sunday 14 May

14 May : 'Entre Cotes et Ceps' running through the vines for all the family, starts in Libourne at the Stade de Plince.

14 May : Floralies and Vide grenier in Le Fleix

14 May : Vide Grenier in Grezillac

14 May : Brocante Vide Grenier in Saint Quentin du Baron

14 May : Brocante Vide Grenier in Sauveterre de Guyenne
 
14 May : Vide grenier at Saint-Philippe-d'Aiguille

14 May : Horse and Pony trap open day at château Tournefeuille  Find out where and when here.  

14 May 16h15 & 18h15 : Lady Macbeth (The Young Lady) is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

14 May 18h15 : Denial (Le procès du siècle) is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

14  May 20h30 : Priscilla, Queen of the Desert is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

Coming up... 

15 May 15h & 17h45 : Lady Macbeth (The Young Lady) is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
16 May 15h : Denial (Le procès du siècle) is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
16  May 15h : Priscilla, Queen of the Desert is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.
16 May 17h45 : Lady Macbeth (The Young Lady) is showing in VO at the Grandecran in Libourne.

More info here

 The Secret Curry Club Dordogne opens its doors to all curry lovers out there, anyone pining for a much needed curry fix. Serving British Indian Restaurant style curry in venues across the Dordogne. Find us on Facebook to keep up with our latest venues and events. https://www.facebook.com/secretcurryclubdordogne/

In Villereal

Something to book ahead for the children this summer:

 

And Finally...

Re-opening for the summer, Le Glass House at Chateau Carbonneau just outside Gensac on the road to Ste Foy.  New food options include a different formula with platters and wine on top of the tea and cake from 12h to 21h

Week 18 2017

Hello!

The cold snap last week has caused consternation and dismay amongst the wine makers of the region.  Coming at the worst time possible - when the vines have their tiny fledgling bunches of grapes, many chateau have experienced widespread damage to their crops.  The frost came in overnight last week and 'burnt' the tender shoots. Some of the vineyards went to extensive lengths to protect their vines, building small fires at the edge of the fields and some even took to the skies with helicopters to try and disperse the freezing air. Time will tell how well these measures worked, but meanwhile, we cross our fingers for this year's wines.

Another bank holiday next Monday - this one is La Fete de la Victoire, a holiday to celebrate the end of World War II and the French people's freedom. It is the anniversary of when Charles de Gaulle announced the end of World War II in France on May 8, 1945.

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

Best wishes,
Helen
notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 18 

Monday 1 May
Tuesday 2 May
Wednesday 3 May
Thursday 4 May
Friday 5 May

5 May 18h30 : Vernissage for the art exhibition by Frederique Baritaud at the Espace du Vin at the Grande Pineuilh

5 May 19h : Vernissage for and exhibition of work by Thomas Cheronnet and a Jazz Concert in Saint Germain de la Riviere



















5 May 19h30 : Piano Recital in the Salle des Dominicains in Saint Emilion

5 - 6 - 7 May : Salon Metiers et Arts at the Chateau de Monbazillac

Saturday 6 May

6 May : Vide Grenier in Castillon

6 May 20h : Entrecote and Frites Maison at the Salle des Fetes in Listrac de Dureze - Live music

6 May 20h : Repas Paella a the Salle des Fetes in Bonneville.

6 - 7 May : Regatta at Lac des Dagueys in Libourne

Sunday 7 May

7 May : Vide Grenier in Pineuilh

7 May : Vide Grenier in St Andre de Cubzac

7 May : Discover wild orchides growing in the countryside with help from the team from the Office de Tourisme du Fronsadais

7 May : Vide Grenier at Le Pizou

Monday 8 May - Jour Ferie

8 May : Omelette a l'aillet (aillet is a cross between garlic and a spring onion)

8 May : Vide Grenier at the Lac d'Espiet

8 May : Marche a la Ferme at Chateau de Bonhoste.  Plenty to do and see at Bonhoste, including an art exhibition by Clara Johnson (see below)

8 May : Vide grenier at Gradignan

8 May : Vide Grenier in Pessac sur Dordogne














Coming up...

And finally... 

Talented artist Clara Johnson has her work on display at Bonhoste on Monday

"The paintings which are big and bold, depict the landscapes of St Vincent de Pertignas and Naujan et Postiac. Features which for me characterise the beautiful Entre Deux Mers countryside are all explored in my work; winding lanes, deep cut ditches, steep embankments, lopsided wooden electricity poles and of course the seasonal colours of the vines.

A keen brocanteur, I am also exhibiting some smaller still life paintings of objects found in local 'vide greniers'. Like the landscapes, I use big brush strokes and bright colours to capture the charm of old objects in contrast with the rich tones of fruits and vegetables.

You can look at photos of some of my paintings now on instagram. My address is www.instagram.com/claralouisejohnson"