Newsletter 15

Hello!

We had a great time picking grapes at Chateau Carbonneau.  Possibly one of the warmest mornings for grape picking yet.  Normally I'm wearing lots of layers and you can see your breath in the air, but Friday morning was beautiful.  8 am and we were already in short sleeves.

Thank you Jacquie and Wilfred for inviting us.  Weary limbs were forgotten as we ate a delicious meal together outside that evening - still in short sleeves!

This weekend coming is the Fete du Mascaret.  If you have never been it's certainly worth a visit.  The wave comes up the Dordogne and a crowd of keen surfers and kayakers wait to surf with the wave.  They only get one chance, and once you fall off it's all over... till the next time!  There are 2 waves this weekend.  Have a look at the website to plan your visit.

I love seeing your photos, so if you have any you'd like to share please send them and I'll post them on the blog.

Have a lovely week,

Best wishes, Helen

Week 36

Orpheus and Bacchus Autumn Festivals: Beethoven Symphonies by the Sinfonia d'Amici

The first of our two Autumn Festivals takes place from the 4^th-9^th September and promises a rich week of musical feasting, with Beethoven Symphonies performed in the churches of Ste Foy La Grande and Gensac by the Sinfonia d’Amici. This London-based orchestra, led by the outstanding young conductor Harry Ogg, is comprised of 34 vibrant and talented musicians who are all recent alumni of the London Schools Symphony Orchestra.

The varied programme also includes works by Mozart, Berlioz, Delius and Mendelssohn amongst others. Tickets for individual concerts are 15€ and will be available at the door, or can be reserved in advance by emailing orpheusandbacchus@gmail.com All welcome! For those who wish to make a week of it, we are pleased to offer a special Music Lovers’ Ticket (45€) which gives entry to any 4 of the evening concerts, enabling you to take in the full programme over the course of the week. Please phone Fiona Valpy on 05 57 41 28 18 or email orpheusandbacchus@gmail.com to book.

Monday 5 September

5 Sept – 3 October : Exhibition – Interpretations croisees.  Photos Collages Peintures.  By Laurence Gautier, Cecile Mallet, Lydie Revnga.  Château de Pressac, Sainte Etienne de Lisse.Vernissage 9 Sept 18h30.  Contact Association Art Angmen – 06 85 06 11 70

5 September, Orpheus and Bacchus Concert at Domaine du Faure, Le Goge, Gensac. 19h00HUMMELL: Octet for Winds / SCHUBERT: OctetTickets - 15 Euros. Book in advance - tel: 05 57 41 28 18 / email: orpheusandbacchus@gmail.com

Tuesday 6 September

6 septembre 20h30 : Concert - Les Grandes Heures de Saint-Emilion Château de Pressac,

Marc Coppey, violoncelle, Liana Gourdja, violon Bach, Ravel, Kodaï

6 September, Orpheus and Bacchus Concert in the Eglise de Ste. Foy. 18h30HUMMEL: Overture from the Sappho von Mitelene Suite Op. 68 / BERLIOZ: Les nuits d'été Op. 7 / BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 7 in A Major Op. 92 Tickets at the door - 15 Euros. Tel: 05 57 41 28 18 / email: orpheusandbacchus@gmail.com

Wednesday 7 September

7 September, Orpheus and Bacchus Concert in the Eglise de Ste. Foy. 18h30DELIUS: Two pieces for Small Orchestra / MOZART: Sinfonia Concertante for Violin, Viola and Orchestra K. 364 / BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 4 in B Flat Major Op. 60Tickets at the door - 15 Euros. Tel: 05 57 41 28 18 / email: orpheusandbacchus@gmail.com

Thursday 8 September

8 - 15 septembre : Artpotes Saint-Emilion - Salle Gothique,

Organisée par l'association AAA/ ARTPOTES  Tous les jours de 10h à 19h.

"ARTPOTES"  6 créateurs vous proposent, de l'artisanat d'art : accessoires de mode,  bijoux, céramique, bois flotté...
Venez les rencontrer,  ils seront heureux de partager leurs secrets avec vous !

Plus d'informations  http://www.artpotes.fr/

8 September, Orpheus and Bacchus Concert at Domaine du Faure, Le Goge, Gensac. 19h00

BEETHOVEN: Septet / MENDELSSOHN: OctetTickets - 15 Euros. Book in advance - tel: 05 57 41 28 18 / email: orpheusandbacchus@gmail.com

Friday 9 September

9 September : Village en Fete a St Germain-du-Puch

 

9 - 11 septembre : Manifestation proposée par

PARALLELES ATTITUDES DIFFUSION Festival Ouvre la Voix (9^ème édition)

Fontet, Monségur, Gironde sur Dropt, Sauveterre de Guyenne, Espiet, Creon, La Sauve, Sadirac, Frontenac, Saint Brice, Cenac

Bike rides, picnics and concerts in and around the Entre deux Mers cycle path. http://www.ouvrelavoix.com

9 September : Concert at the Eglise de Gensac. 18h30 HUMMEL: Overture from the Sappho von Mitelene Suite Op. 68 / BERLIOZ: Les nuits d'été Op. 7 / BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 7 in A Major Op. 92Tickets at the door - 15 Euros. Tel: 05 57 41 28 18 / email: orpheusandbacchus@gmail.com

Saturday 10 September

10 – 11 September : Weekend Portes Ouvertes.  Francs Cotes de Bordeaux.  

10 September : Marche de nuit et feu d’artifice, St-Germain-du-Puch   

10 September : Les Agapes (evening harvest party)at Château des Chapelains.  A meal in the chai surrounded by barrels of wine – can’t be bad ! http://www.chateaudeschapelains.com/en/news/?PHPSESSID=4805abfa657eab87ffe08

10-11 September : Fête du Mascaret organise par Association de Mascaret in Saint Pardon.  This is the festival celebrating the great wave that comes up the Dordogne river, a bit like the Severn Bore.  There are surfers and people in boats and canoes who ‘catch’ the wave and surf up-river.  Visit http://www.mascaret.asso.fr/  

10 septembre 20h30 : Concert - Gaztelu Zahar - Choeur d'Hommes

Saint-Emilion - Eglise Collégiale,

Organisé dans le cadre des COLLEGIADES DE SAINT-EMILION par l'association AEMILIANUS.

Chorale hendayaise composée de 40 membres, elle tient son nom du lieu-dit de Hendaye signifiant "Vieux Port".

Chants traditionnels basques, espagnols.

Oeuvres de Gounod, Rameau, Tchaïkovski.

Tarifs : 12 €, -12 ans libre. www.collegiades.com

Sunday 11 September

11 Sept  : vide greniers at Sainte Florence

11 Septetmber : Vide Greniers at Pomerol

11 September : Vide grenier et animations avec Bandas a St-Gemain-du-Puch

11 September : Foire d'automne / vide greniers / brocante at Fargues-St-Hilaire

 

11 September : Pineuilh , 4eme Grand Deballage de rentree, vide grenier, Brocante

Hats off for the FrancoBritish week!

 Hello!

Many thanks to Caroline and Annie for these lovely photos from the Franco British week picnic.

How lovely to see pictures of a sunny day.

Just to remind you that the first of the two Orphius and Bacchus Autumn festivals starts today. 

Please phone Fiona Valpy on 05 57 41 28 18 or email orpheusandbacchus@gmail.com to book.

These are lots of brocontes out and about today, so I'm off out 'Bargain Hunting!'

Best wishes,


Helen

Newsletter 14

 Hello!

A week of sunshine and showers and the beginning of the end of summer - but the start of the wine harvest.  Chateau Carbonneau are picking their white grapes on Friday and would like to invite you to join in the experience.  If you'd like to go, then give them a call (details below) and you can be part of it.

If you can't make the event on Friday, but would like to visit their beautiful chateau you can go and have tea (or wine) and cake in the garden on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 2-6pm.

I don't have any photos of the Francobritish week events to share, but if you do, I'd love to post them onto the blog.  The same goes for any photos of events featured here.  Please email them to me at tomandhelen.woods@orange.fr

Have a good week, I love getting your feedback (and maybe your photos too!) and if you call up Carbonneau please mention that you read about it in the newsletter/blog.  You'll have a great day.

Best wishes,

Helen

Week 35

Le Comptoir des Sports  (otherwise known as Eric's) 

Ce weekend le Comptoir fête ses 1 an déjà !!! Alors pour vous, une grande soirée Fruits de mer à déguster en toute simplicité !!!

On vous attends nombreux pour fêter cet évènement et puis pour profitez du dernier weekend avant la rentrée ! ;)

Pour plus de renseignements, laissez un message sur la page Facebook ou téléphonez au 05 57 46 17 79.

Monday 29 August

Tuesday 30 August

30 August -4 September : Exposition peintre - Monique Marché-Seyrat

Saint-Emilion - Salle gothique, entre libre

Wednesday 31 August

Thursday 1 September

September 1 : Jazz and Wine.  Final concert of the season at Château Faugères, Appellation Saint-Emilion

rue Saint-Etienne-de-Lisse
33330 Saint-Emilion

Plateau artistique
Glenn Ferris (Trombone)
Don Moye (Batterie)
Darryl Hall (Contrebasse)
Kirk Lightsey (Piano)
Jean-Jacques Quesada (Saxophone)
Jean Toussaint (Saxophone)

Friday 2 September

2 September : Chateau Carbonneau, Pessac.  We’re going to be picking our Sauvignon Blanc on Friday (by hand) – if you would like an experience you’re more than welcome to join us. Anyone who wants to try their hand and enjoy a picnic lunch followed by an evening winery meal can contact Jacquie or Wilfred on 05 57 47 46 46 or 06 75 58 86 10 before Thursday. http://www.chateau-carbonneau.com/EN/accueil.htm

2-3-4 September : Fete locale at Galgon.  Friday, fete foraine

Saturday 3 September

3 September 8h : vide greniers . 19h, Marche Nocturne at Doulezon

3 September 10h – 14 : Forum des associations at Galgon,  19 30h repas dansant et feu d’artifice.

3 – 4 September : Fete locale St-Genes-de-Fronsac.  Samedi 14h course cycliste.  19h30 repas champetre ou chacun apporte son panier repas.  22h bal anime par Night Music suive du feu d’artifice.

 

3 September 21h.: Theatre Pomerol - Salle polyvalente

Une soirée théâtre organisée par l'association " BONS VIVANTS A POMEROL" avec la troupe Rebeca de Beychac et Caillau.

"La Bonne Adresse"

une pièce de Marc CAMOLETTI.

 Une soirée théâtre à ne pas manquer, les rires sont assurés !

 Entrée 8€, gratuit pour les enfants de - de 12 ans.

Sans réservation

Renseignements : 05 57 51 83 48 - 05 57 51 91 95

Sunday 4 September

 

4 September 7h : vide grenier, brocante et artisanat  - St-Genes-de-Fronsac.

4 September : Vide grenier and brocante at Blasimon

4 September : vide grenier at Camarsac

4 September :24th Brocante, vide greniers et Artisanat d’art.  Lussac

4 September : Bergerac, the first Sunday of every month, Marche des Puces. Place de la Myrte et rue des Récollets.

4 septembre 10h : 7èmes Rencontres Historiques du Libournais

Saint-Emilion - Cloître de la Collégiale,

7èmes rencontres historiques en Libournais organisées par la Société d'Histoire et d'Archéologie de Saint-Emilion.
ENTREE LIBRE.
20 associations patrimoniales, historiques et archéologiques présentent leurs activités et leurs travaux.
2 ateliers animés par l'association l'ADRAHP sur les thèmes du FEu et du GUERRIER GAULOIS.
18h : conférence sur "La morphogenèse du territoire de Saint-Emilion"  présentée par M. Ezechiel JEAN-COURRET
19h : Verre de l'amitié
Pauses musicales dans la journée.
Renseignements :
Philippe RIVIERE - 06 80 15 40 27 - riviere.saint-emilion@orange.fr
Guy-Pétrus LIGNAC - 05 57 74 40 04 - chateauguadet@orange.fr

Orpheus and Bacchus Autumn Festivals: Beethoven Symphonies by the Sinfonia d'Amici

The first of our two Autumn Festivals takes place from the 4^th-9^th September and promises a rich week of musical feasting, with Beethoven Symphonies performed in the churches of Ste Foy La Grande and Gensac by the Sinfonia d’Amici. This London-based orchestra, led by the outstanding young conductor Harry Ogg, is comprised of 34 vibrant and talented musicians who are all recent alumni of the London Schools Symphony Orchestra.

The varied programme also includes works by Mozart, Berlioz, Delius and Mendelssohn amongst others. Tickets for individual concerts are 15€ and will be available at the door, or can be reserved in advance by emailing orpheusandbacchus@gmail.com All welcome! For those who wish to make a week of it, we are pleased to offer a special Music Lovers’ Ticket (45€) which gives entry to any 4 of the evening concerts, enabling you to take in the full programme over the course of the week. Please phone Fiona Valpy on 05 57 41 28 18 or email orpheusandbacchus@gmail.com to book.

Sunday 4th September - Orpheus and Bacchus Concert in the Eglise de Gensac. 18h00

DELIUS:                Two pieces for Small Orchestra /MOZART: Sinfonia Concertante for Violin, Viola and Orchestra K. 364 / BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 4 in B Flat Major Op. 60

Tickets at the door - 15 Euros. Tel: 05 57 41 28 18 / email: orpheusandbacchus@gmail.com

Monday 5 September, Orpheus and Bacchus Concert at Domaine du Faure, Le Goge, Gensac. 19h00

HUMMELL: Octet for Winds / SCHUBERT: Octet

Tickets - 15 Euros. Book in advance - tel: 05 57 41 28 18 / email: orpheusandbacchus@gmail.com

Tuesday 6 September, Orpheus and Bacchus Concert in the Eglise de Ste. Foy. 18h30

HUMMEL: Overture from the Sappho von Mitelene Suite Op. 68 / BERLIOZ: Les nuits d'été Op. 7 / BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 7 in A Major Op. 92

Tickets at the door - 15 Euros. Tel: 05 57 41 28 18 / email: orpheusandbacchus@gmail.com

Wednesday 7 September, Orpheus and Bacchus Concert in the Eglise de Ste. Foy. 18h30

DELIUS: Two pieces for Small Orchestra / MOZART: Sinfonia Concertante for Violin, Viola and Orchestra K. 364 / BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 4 in B Flat Major Op. 60

Tickets at the door - 15 Euros. Tel: 05 57 41 28 18 / email: orpheusandbacchus@gmail.com

Thursday 8 September, Orpheus and Bacchus Concert at Domaine du Faure, Le Goge, Gensac. 19h00

BEETHOVEN: Septet / MENDELSSOHN: Octet

Tickets - 15 Euros. Book in advance - tel: 05 57 41 28 18 / email: orpheusandbacchus@gmail.com

Friday 9 September, Concert at the Eglise de Gensac. 18h30

HUMMEL: Overture from the Sappho von Mitelene Suite Op. 68 / BERLIOZ: Les nuits d'été Op. 7 / BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 7 in A Major Op. 92

Tickets at the door - 15 Euros. Tel: 05 57 41 28 18 / email: orpheusandbacchus@gmail.com

A little extra for the weekend!

Hello!

I've just received some last minute items - it's never too late to send them in, I'm always very happy to include everything.

Enjoy the weekend.

From Helen

Saturday 27th August 18h : Concert at Villefranche de Lonchat
Nordic Sun "Pieces a cappella de Bach, Eriksson, Poulenc, Sibelius"
Notre Dame Church in Villefranche (24610). This is the main square.
Free entry
There is also a web address if anyone needs further information ateliersdufiguier@free.frThere are also drinks afterwards at Chateau Mondesir which is 2 minutes drive from where the concert is to be held.

27-28 August : Coupe d'Europe Pony-games in Libourne. Free entry.
http://www.centre-hippique-libournais.com/Pony.html 

27 - 28 August : Fete locale at Port-Sainte-Foy.  Starting at 14h with a funfair and games for chldren at Place 8 mai.  20h  repas dansant avec l'orchestre Nostalgia.
Sunday, from 10h exposition des voitures anciennes en centre ville.  Brocante avec restauration sur place.  19.30h repas moules frites sur les quais.  22.30h feux d'artifice aves descente aux flambeaux.

Sunday 28 August 19h : Marche nocturne at St-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens