Week 19 2018

Hello!

All the acacia trees are coming out in bloom filling the air with their sweet scent.  Perfect time to indulge in a little sweet treat - the beignet d'acacia.  The Bonhoste marche de la Ferme wouldn't be complete without them. 

Here's the recipe from CuriousProvence in case you want to make them yourself!  Personally, I leave it to the people who know how...

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

Week 19 2018

Monday 7 May

7 - 19 May : Foire a la Biere at V&B in Libourne.

Tuesday 8 May

Wednesday 9 May

Thursday 10 May - Ascension Day (Ascension) marks the day that Jesus ascended to heaven following his crucifixion and resurrection, according to Christian belief. It is the 40th day of Easter and is ten days before Pentecost Sunday. It is a public holiday in France.

10 May : Brocante Vide grenier in Coutras

10 May : Vide grenier in Porte Ste Foy at the Base Nautique Site de Cleret

10 May : The Gensaké is hosting it's monthly Pub Quiz in aid of finding homes for cats and dogs. So get your clever clogs on and get on down there for an evening of healthy fun and frivolity!!
On the menu lemon and herb marinated spring chicken with roasted new potatoes and caesar salad. Reservations recommended 05 57 47 41 04



10 - 11 - 12 - 13 May : Salon Metiers & Arts at the Chateau de Monbazillac. Over 40 artisans in residence. Find out more here

Friday 11 May

Saturday 12 May

12 May 9h - 21h : Rallye du St Emilion. If you missed the one in Velines on the 8th, here's another one!  Find out more here. 

12 May : Find out more about the hidden and un-loved plants in your garden at the Mediatheque in Branne. Call ☎ 05 57 25 03 80 for more information - like a time!

12 May from 12h : OZinc'Ontournables - live'n'wine in Libourne, rue Fonneuve.  Live music, participation activities and musical events for all the family.  Numerous free concerts. 

12 May 14h : L'Atelier des Artisan in Sauveterre is hosting a workshops to make woven baskets.

12 May 21h : Franco-Latino Concert in the Salle des Fetes Le Sully in Coutras

Sunday 13 May

13 May : Calling all Bulldogs to Chateau de Bridoire  

13 May : Calling all other pooches to Libourne, Park de l'Epinette

13 May : Vide Grenier de Printemps in St Quentin de Caplong

 
13 May : Vide Greniers de Printemps in Le Fleix 

13 May 15h : Concert at the Centre Culturel in Castillon 'Eclsts d'operettes'.  Call ahead to reserve and the tickets are cheaper - 📞 06 82 44 25 81

13 May 17h : Tea time Musical at the Glass House at Chateau Carbonneau 

Coming up...

 
And finally... 

Here's a few of my latest ceramics - espresso cups.  Heading over to La Maison des Artisans in Sauveterre.  I'll be on my stint in the shop on Friday.  Pop by and say 'Hi!' if you're in the neighbourhood. The shop is just off the square on the corner by the Mairie.

Week 18 2018

Hello!

1st May also called May Day, La Fête du Muguet, La Fête du Travail in France is a public holiday to campaign for and celebrate workers rights. It is also an occasion to present lily-of-the-valley to loved ones.

King Charles IX of France was presented with lily of the valley flowers on 1st May 1561. He liked the gift and decided to present lily of the valley flowers to the ladies of his court each year on 1st May. Around 1900, men started to present a bouquet of lily of the valley flowers to women to express their affection. The flowers are a more general token of appreciation between close friends and family members these days.

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

Week 18

20 April - 8 May : Brocante des Quinconces in Bordeaux

Monday 30 April

Tuesday 1 May

1 May - Plentry going on in Coutras during the month of May.

Wednesday 2 May

Thursday 3 May

3 May 12h30 : Bootcamp in Ste Foy.  Free to join in, but call ahead to book a place. 05 57 46 02 64

3 May 19h - 21h : come and discover the musical aperitif on the terrace of the Hostellerie de Plaisance accompanied by the trio DOCE and the partner Alegria.
A unique view of the village of Saint-Emilion and a cozy atmosphere, jazzy, for a moment of relaxation.  
Doce will accompany you throughout the aperitif. 
Sobriety and elegance will serve a subtly elaborated repertoire combining jazz and Brazilian music.
The training takes the composers of the "great american songbook" (great American repertoire of the song from 1920 to 1960). 
From Cole Porter to George Gershwin, from Duke Ellington to Tom Jobim, you will rediscover the songs immortalized by major American jazz performers such as Billie Holiday, Carmen McRae, Chet Baker ...

Friday 4 May 

4 May : Vernissage for an art exhibition by Genevieve Dulpech and Christian Geneste at the Espace Tourism et Vin in Pineuilh by the Leclerc

4 May : Diner concert at Le Grande Cafe in Libourne. featuring Alyx Dro dua - Rockabilly Swing.  Reservations recommended 05 57 24 38 73

 
4 May : Big Ed and the Red Balls in Concert at La Guingette in Moulon - a great night out!

4 - 17 May : Painting exhibition in the Logis de Malet in St Emilion. Featuring art by Atelier 6 A

Saturday 5 May

5 May : Vide grenier at the school Henri Bardon (behind the old swimming pool - the building decorated with grafitti) in Castillon

5 May : Les Brocapuces de la Charrette Bleue near the roundabout at Velines

5 May : Brocante in the square in Libourne - Place Abel Surchamp

5 May 19h : Chateau La Fleur Picon in St Emilion hosts the folk Duo The Glory Wolves.  Food and drink available.Free entry.

5 May 20h30 : Concert at the Church in St Michel de Montagne

5 - 6 May Portes Ouvertes and Vide Grenier in St Denis de Pile.  Saturday is the plants section and Sunday has a vide grenier too.

5 - 6 May : A full weekend of activities at the Festival 'La Vie est Belle' at Chateau Latour Segu in Lussac. Activities, workshops, shows, exhibitions and much more.  Find out further information here.

Sunday 6 May

6 May : Vide Grenier in Coutras

 
6 May : Plant sale in Las Servatas, Eygurande.

6 May : Vide grenier in Romagne

6 May : Flower market in Issigeac

6 May : Vide Grenier in Levignac de Guyenne

6 May : Vide Grenier in Bonzac

6 May : Vide Grenier in Lamothe Montravel

6 May : Foire aux Chapeaux in Monteton - Hat fair!!

6 May 17h : Choir Concert at the Salles des Fetes in Monflanquin


Coming up...

Nest week we have 2 jour ferie! Tuesday 8th May (Fete de la Victoire) and Thursday 10th May (L'Assencion)... Good luck getting any work done! 2 ponts and who works Wednesday anyway!

And finally...

The vegetable plot is coming along nicely!