Week 19 2019

Hello!

Another bank holiday on Wednesday - 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.
Iit is a day of celebration and remembrance with church services, ceremonies and parades. French flags fly from the tops of poles everywhere and wreaths are laid during the ceremonies at monument aux morts in each village, town and city.



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

Week 19

Monday 6 May

Tuesday 7 May

Wednesday 8 May

8 May : 11e Montée Historique de Vélines (24)

Côte de Sardy. Elle est organisée entre autres par l’Auto Cross d’Aquitaine dont le président est Michel Moutreuil. Il s’agit d’une démonstration non chronométrée pour voitures sportives ou de compétition, anciennes, sur le parcours emprunté par le passé par la Course de côte de Vélines.

Démonstration conviviale, sans chronométrage
5 à 6 montées possibles dans la journée pour chaque voiture
Find out more here

La Breche cinema in Ste Foy

A message from Marcia:
I am pleased to announce that I am relaunching my jewellery collection as Chateau Chic by Marcia 

Please pop in for a cup of coffee or a cheeky glass of wine to view my new Jewellery & Bridal Accessories Collection.

Date: Saturday 8th June

Time: 10.00am to 5.00pm

Venue: Chez moi! (please do not hesitate to ask for directions chateauchicweddings@gmail.com)

There will also be the usual jewellery clearance with earrings from 20€ and new collection initial designs discounted.

There will also be a prize draw with the opportunity to win a piece of Jewellery from my new collection.

It would be fabulous to see you.

Love

Marcia

Thursday 9 May

Friday 10 May

Saturday 11 May

Sunday 12 May

12 May : Golf de St Meard COMPÉTITION DE L’ESTROP / ASGCM,
18 TROUS
Mise en place de 2 séries.
1ère série index 1 - 24
2 ème série index 24 - 54
Accueil dés 8h pour les participants avec café et viennoiseries.
Départ 9 h ou 14 h

For more information click here 

Coming up...

And finally... 

My mug tree in Sauveterre is loaded with new arrivals.  Check them and other new ceramics at the Maison des Artisans just across from the Tourist Office in Sauveterre.

#hwpotting

Week 18 2019

Hello!

Today is 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.

Look out for the Muguet on sale today!

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

Best wishes,
Helen
notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

Week 18

Monday 29 April

Tuesday 30 April

Wednesday 1 May - public holiday

La Breche Cinema in Ste Foy (1st May)

Thursday 2 May
 
Friday 3 May

Saturday 4 May

4 May : Golf de St Meard:  1er challenge Kid samedi 4 mai au golf de St Méard à 14h.

Parcours 6 Trous
En équipe de 2 un adulte et un enfant en scramble.
Nombreux lots et bonne humeur assurée avec un goûter offert par l'as du golf.
Prêt du matériel pour les enfants comme pour les parents si nécessaire.
Inscription jusqu'à vendredi 3 mai à 15h.
Venez nombreux
Inscription 10€ par équipe green fee compris
Gratuit pour les enfants de l'école de golf.

There is an exhibition of paintings by local artists in the salle de Fêtes in Doulezon on the 4th and 5th May. 

It's also a chance to discover the studio in Doulezon where they meet to paint every Thursday. Membership is open to any level of artist. It is French speaking, but Deb can help anyone whose French isn't great. All welcome

  
Sunday 5 May

Coming up...

And finally...

Flaujagues opened a Book Hut (Hutte a livres) on Monday.  Beautifully painted and decorated by the people of the Flaujaguaise, it sits pride of place on the crossroads at the centre of the village.  The opening was attended by the school children of the village as well as mayors of Flaujagues and Castillon.












If you're passing through the village, stop, have a look, take a book, or add one in.  Whichever it is, you certainly won't miss it!