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Bordeaux to become
region's new capital
After the upcoming regional reshuffle, Bordeaux
will be the capital of the new Limousin/Aquitaine/
Poitou-Charentes super-region
>> Page 3
Limousin
May 2015 - Issue #67
UK introduces new
border exit checks
As part of a previous election pledge, the British
government has introduced stricter border exit
rules that will require authorities to scan and
verify the passport of every person leaving the
UK. Port authorities fear this could lead to
significant delays when crossing the Channel.
tion Act 2014 put in place
legislation which gave
carrier and port staff the
power to carry out these
checks.”
Ahead of the changes
coming into force, Eurotunnel and the main
ferry companies warned
that the checks could
lead to long queues for
coach and car travellers.
“All this is going to take
time. The approaches to
the port of Dover can get
extremely busy at peak
holiday times and we are
concerned that the queues
are going to get worse
once these checks are introduced,” said a spokesperson for P&O. “We are
advising passengers to
have their passports ready
when they present themselves at check-in.”
>> continued on page 10
NEWS - Magnac
goes super-fast
Magnac-Laval has become
the latest location in the
Limousin to receive a super-fast 4G mobile phone
signal
>> Page 5
NEWS - Man charged
over expat murder
A French man has been
charged with murder after the body of a British
expat was found in a well,
6 months after he was reported missing >> Page 7
FRENCH LIFE - In
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ross-Channel
travellers have
been
bracing
themselves for
long queues when returning to France after the introduction of new laws in
April by the British government requiring border
authorities to check the
passport of every person
leaving the country. The
move was a previous election pledge by the coalition government, one that
they promised to have in
place before this election.
“Exit checks will provide us with vital information that confirms a
person’s exit from the
UK,” insisted immigration minister James Brokenshire. “The coalition
government
committed
to reintroducing them in
2010 and the Immigra-
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Bordeaux to become region's new capital
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to be joined by smaller ones. The reverse
was typically true in the less powerful
regions, and that was certainly the case
in the Limousin. A survey published last
summer showed that 69% of Limousin
residents were in favour of joining Aquitaine, but that just 25% of those living in
the Aquitaine wanted to see their region
joined by their neighbours to the northeast. The Limousin will go from being
one of the smallest regions in the country, to being a part of the largest.
A major concern for the Limousin's
leaders is its geographic distance from
Bordeaux – Guéret is 3-and-a-half hours
from Bordeaux by car and more than 5
hours by train. Limoges would in fact
become the second biggest city in the
new region, with a larger population
than Poitiers, but leaders are worried that
too much power will shift to Bordeaux.
“Large urban areas tend to concentrate
decision making powers, wealth and employment, often at the risk of weakening
those of outlying areas,” Jean-Pierre
Limousin, president of the Chamber of
Commerce and Industry of the HauteVienne has previously warned.
Much will change over the coming
years, but backers of the reforms are
confident that the simplified structure
will help to reduce the financial and administrative burden of France's current
large, multi-layered and cumbersome
system. Prime Minister Manuel Valls
recently told journalists that the moves
could save the country €25 billion in
administration costs and efficiency savings. ■
ince plans were unveiled by the
Hollande government to reduce
the number of regions from 22
to 13, there has been much debate over where the administrative capitals of these new, larger regions would
be based. In some cases, the fighting
has been fierce, for example the new
Languedoc-Roussillon – Midi-Pyrénées
region where Toulouse and Montpellier
both believed themselves to be the obvious choice.
In the soon-to-be-formed Aquitaine
– Poitou-Charentes – Limousin region,
Bordeaux was always the front runner
and neither Limoges nor Poitiers put
up much of a fight. As was widely predicted, the capital of the Aquitaine has
indeed now been revealed as the capital
of the new “super-region”, which has yet
to be named.
The battle to become one of the 13
regional capitals is not just a matter of
prestige. Being the administrative heart
of one of the new regions will probably
cause significant numbers of government workers to relocate to the cities
chosen. The increase in jobs and the
boost to local economies is expected to
be significant, with a knock-on effect to
the economies of cities that will inevitably lose out in the reshuffle.
A poll taken when the reforms were
first announced showed that while 68 per
cent of the French believed the changes
were necessary, 77 per cent rejected the
potential disappearance of their own region. Many residents from larger, richer
or more powerful regions were reluctant
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new school zone map favourite village?
T
he education
minister, Najat
ValaudBelkacem,
has unveiled the new
holiday calendar for the
upcoming school year,
with a number of regions switching holiday
“zone”. Traditionally,
France has staggered
some of its school holidays, with each of the
three defined “zones”
taking holidays lasting 2 weeks in periods
that overlap to create
one “school holiday” of
four weeks.
This staggering of the
school holidays spreads
the load that is placed
on the country's transport system and tourist
industries and reduces
the “spike” in holiday
and travel prices often
seen in the UK during,
for example, the Easter
holidays. Summer and
Christmas holidays in
France are always taken
at the same time across
the whole country.
With France preparing for an administra-
tive shake-up as the
number of regions is
reduced from 22 to
13, departments within
the same region were
at one point set to have
different school holidays to one another.
This situation caused
the education minster
to announce a “review”
of the system, the results of which have
now been unveiled (see
map).
After the 2015 rentrée (the name given
to the return to school
after the summer holi-
Zone A
Rentrée
days), the Limousin
will indeed now be in
the same zone as the
Aquitaine and PoitouCharentes regions.
The
new
school
timetable was drawn
up after consultation
with 55 representative
organisations and, according to the minister,
“follows as closely as
possible the rhythm of
7 weeks of class and
2 weeks of holidays”,
a system that experts
believe provides an optimal learning environment for students. ■
Zone B
Zone C
Tuesday 1st September 2015
Toussaint
Saturday 17th October - Sunday 1st November 2015
Christmas
Saturday 19th December 2015 - Sunday 3rd January 2016
Winter
Sat 13th Feb Sun 28th Feb 2016
Sat 6th Feb Sun 21st Feb 2016
Sat 20th Feb Sun 6th Mar 2016
Spring
Sat 9th Apr Sun 24th Apr 2016
Sat 2nd Apr Sun 17th Apr 2016
Sat 16th Apr Sun 1st May 2016
Summer
School ends Monday 4th July 2016
Don't forget you have until 19th May to vote for France's favourite village.
Every year, national broadcaster France 2 chooses one commune from each of France's
22 regions to compete in the programme “Le village préféré des Français”. This year,
it is the turn of Moutier-d'Ahun, in the centre of the Creuse department, to represent the
Limousin in front of the nation.
Visit www.france2.fr/village to vote online. ■
Red pandas at Reynou Zoo
I
n April this year, the Zoo du Reynou,
situated just south of Limoges, became
the new home to a trio of red pandas.
Although slightly smaller than their more
celebrated black and white cousins, the
pandas also originate from China and have
been making themselves comfortable in
their new, custom-built surroundings.
As well as being a draw for the public,
the pandas form part of a European study
of the species. “We will be studying their
behaviour and their interactions,” explained zoo director Franck Haelewyn. To
this end, a full-time ethologist has joined
the zoo's team.
Elsewhere in the zoo, the male giraffe
now has 3 new companions who are also
recent arrivals and there have been a num-
ber of births, including that of a baby Philippine deer, classified as an endangered
species.
The zoo, which houses 600 animals and
130 species, is open from 10h-19h30 every
day until the end of October. ■
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espite more than three
quarters of the country
being covered by the next
generation, high-speed 4G
mobile network, it is still relatively
hard to find a signal in much of the
Limousin. This is slowly changing,
however, and Magnac-Laval recently
became the first town in the north of
the Haute-Vienne to gain access to a
high-speed 4G signal.
Today, 47 million people in France
are covered by 4G, but although this
represents around 75% of the population, geographically only a small
percentage of the country is covered.
As a predominantly rural region, access in the Limousin has so far been
restricted to larger towns such as
Limoges, Guéret, Brive and Tulle.
Even though smartphone and tablet
users in Magnac-Laval also need to
be Orange customers to receive the
new 4G signal, other carriers look set
to improve their coverage and more
towns will also soon be joining the
high-speed network.
As it was unveiled, a delegation
from Orange visited Magnac-Laval
to publicly demonstrate the speed
of the town's new 4G signal. “You
have to begin somewhere. We started here because the infrastructure
already existed to allow us to perform the work required,” explained
Dominique Gayout, the local representative for Orange. “We ran a
fibre-optic line to an existing pylon
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where we installed brand new equipment that has allowed us to cover this
area. The equipment will also be able
to adapt to any future changes to the
technology. There are areas round
here that previously had no mobile
coverage that now receive a 4G signal! We have been working hard in
urban areas, but we have not forgotten the countryside.”
The 4G network uses the 20 MHz
to 2,6 GHz frequency and allows for
theoretical transfer speeds of up to
150 Mb/s. In reality, 4G is around 10
times faster than 3G which is itself
faster than many fixed broadband
lines. Under 4G a typical movie can
be downloaded in around 3 minutes
- a big leap forward from the days of
dial-up when a single image would
slowly appear on the screen in about
the same amount of time! ■
rivers travelling through the
region along the A20 should
pay close attention to road
signs around Limoges following the decision by authorities to
reduce the speed limit to 90 kph across
the whole stretch. In mid-April, all the
110 kph signs were taken down to be replaced by ones indicating the new, lower
limit and the speed cameras in both directions have already been reset.
The stretch of motorway that bypasses the region's capital has always been
an accident black spot and drivers have
long complained of poor surfaces, short
slip roads hidden by tight bends and variable speed limits. In fact, there appears
to be widespread support for the lower
speed limit. “Going from 110 to 90 on
such a relatively short stretch will not
change much in terms of journey times,”
said one local, speaking to La Montagne.
“In Toulouse, where I'm from originally,
the ring road has been fixed at 90 for a
long time now.”
Others even believe that the authorities could have gone further. “I think 90
is still too fast at certain points. Exit 33
is really dangerous... 70 would be better
on that stretch,” added another driver.
The local police believe that much of
the problem lies with those from outside
the region: “The 90 speed limit introduced in January near the Chastaingt
bridge was not very well respected, particularly by cars from outside the HauteVienne. And therein lies the problem:
this section of road combines people
making a short journey home and those
making long journeys and wanting to go
quickly...”
Elsewhere, in an unprecedented move,
200 gendarmes from the Haute-Vienne, Creuse and Corrèze departments
launched a coordinated campaign in
April to crack down on speeding motorists. Across the region, 76 checkpoints
were set up simultaneously and the departments' three prefects said that the
message was clear: the region will be
coming down hard on speeding in 2015.
With the number of accidents, injuries
and deaths all on the increase last year,
authorities are throwing more resources
at the problem; a new brigade with 5 mobile speed cameras has been established
in the Haute-Vienne. ■
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A
28-year-old Frenchman has been
arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of a 70-year-old British
expat was found in a well, metres
from his home in Normandy. David King,
originally from London, had lived in the Calvados region of northern France for 15 years
and his death has led to much anger amongst
the local expat community, with many accusing the authorities of bungling the investigation.
When the pensioner was first reported missing last October following tea with friends, local police were reluctant to fully investigate,
saying that he had simply gone to Australia
to see his daughter. This, despite friends and
family pointing out that he had left his passport and heart medication in his house, had
been complaining of a lack of money for travel
and had made plans to see local friends over
Christmas.
Speaking from her home in Perth, Mr King's
daughter said she was appalled at how the case
had initially been handled by Interpol. “We are
obviously devastated by the circumstances.
But I would like to add how frustrated I feel
about Interpol's involvement,” she told The
Telegraph. “Two weeks after my father was
reported missing, Interpol advised that he had
arrived in my country of residence, Australia,
but gave no further information. It took over
a week of constant investigation on my part
in conjunction with the local Western Australia police to determine that it was a different
David King with a different passport number
and similar date of birth. This was established
by the end of November 2014, however the
French authorities still had not been formally
notified of this via Interpol until approximately 3 months later.”
When a new gendarme was assigned to the
case, further evidence began to emerge which
eventually led sniffer dogs to discover the expat's body in a well in a neighbour's garden,
just metres from his own home. A local man
has now been arrested and charged with murder and the investigation appears to be focussing on an argument over stolen vegetables.
The local mayor, Sarah Anne, said that lo-
cals had been complaining of thefts for some
time. “In one night, a whole plot of leeks might
disappear. One person saw four rabbits vanishing overnight. People were getting more and
more angry and some were even threatening
to defend their plots with shotguns,” she said.
An unnamed neighbour told Le Parisien
that “the description of the thief corresponds
to that of the young man” arrested for Mr
King’s murder.
According to local prosecutor Carole
Etienne, the accused has confessed to killing
the pensioner, a passionate gardener, and has
admitted he placed the body in the well, but
claims he cannot remember how it happened:
“He admitted there was an argument, and to
putting the body in the well. Now we will try
to learn more about what caused the death. He
has not yet explained the circumstances of the
death... I have the before, I have the after, I
don't have the in between.” ■
photo: missingabroad.com
Man charged after murdered expat found in well
Cross border fines for British drivers
F
ollowing a series of legal battles at
the European Court of Justice, British drivers caught on camera will
now be fined for driving offences
in other European countries from 2017 at the
latest.
Half-a-million British motorists are
flashed by speed cameras in France each
year. French police are not currently able to
collect camera fines, although they do impose on-the-spot penalties if they stop British
motorists who are speeding.
Cross border fines were first introduced
in France in 2013 when the French Senate
voted into law a European directive which
enabled police to identify foreign drivers
from other EU countries and automatically
send out speeding tickets to greet them when
they returned home.
“From now on we will be able to exchange digital files across the European Union so that when a foreign driver is flashed
in France, through their registration plate,
we will be able to identify them and find out
their address,” the Ministry of Transport told
French daily Le Parisien at the time.
While France and the majority of the EU
signed up, Britain, Ireland and Denmark refused to adopt the agreement. The European
Court of Justice challenged this and a new
directive, which will come into force later
this year, was passed unanimously in February. Britain, Ireland and Denmark have been
given until 2017 to enforce the new rules.
The directive relates to eight of the most
common traffic offences: speeding, non-use
of a seat-belt, failing to stop at a red traffic
light, drink-driving, driving under the influence of drugs, failing to wear a crash helmet,
use of a forbidden lane and illegally using a
mobile telephone while driving.
Drivers on British registration plates found
guilty of one of these offences in mainland
Europe in the future will be tracked down
through the shared database, with fines and
possibly even penalty points then being en-
forced.
When the proposals were first announced
in 2011, the European commissioner for
transport, Siim Kallas said, “We know that
a foreign driver is three times more likely
to commit an offence than a resident driver.
These new rules should have a powerful
deterrent effect and change behaviour.” According to EU figures, foreign drivers make
up around 5% of the traffic on the roads of
Europe, yet they account for 15% of all accidents.
In France, the figures for foreign drivers
are far higher. Foreign heavy goods vehicles alone account for 28% of such traffic
on France's roads and are involved in 14%
of fatal accidents - this is an area that France
is looking to crack down on. Recent statistics also show that one quarter of all vehicles
flashed by France's army of speed cameras
are on foreign plates. This problem is even
worse in the height of the summer tourist
season when that figure rises to half! ■
8 ♦ NATIONAL NEWS
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Marine Le Pen went on to suggest that
she would block her father from standing
in upcoming elections and the bitter public row continued until Jean-Marie Le
Pen appeared to fall on his own sword
and announced his withdrawal from
politics. “If I must make a sacrifice for
the future of the movement, I would not
be the one to cause it damage,” said the
former paratrooper.
Since taking over the FN in 2011, Marine Le Pen has been trying to detoxify
the party's image and has sought to transform the anti-immigration, anti-Europe
far-right party from protest vote option
to one more palatable to mainstream voters in the 2017 presidential race.
Le Pen senior delighted in his outsider role, was proud to be the focus of
a protest vote and never truly wanted
power. The ambitions of Marine Le Pen
on the other hand go right to the presidency.
Current opinion polls suggest that
the charismatic leader will win the first
round of elections in 2017, but that she
will lose out in the run-off. In order to
gain enough votes to have a chance in
a two-horse race against a Socialist or
UMP candidate, she has apparently recognised the need to move away from
the poisonous reputation the FN gath-
s the Front National (FN)
attempts to consolidate its
position as a mainstream
political force in France, an
internal power struggle appears to have
brought the curtain down on the career
of the party's controversial co-founder
and honorary president, Jean-Marie Le
Pen.
The 86 year old recently infuriated his daughter, current FN leader
Marine Le Pen, by repeating previous
racist, homophobic and anti-Semitic
comments. Among other inflammatory
comments, Le Pen senior, who has a
string of convictions for his offensive
remarks, again described the Holocaust
as a “detail” of history, praised Marshal
Pétain, the leader of France’s Nazi collaborationist Vichy regime and said that
France should side with Russia to protect the “white world”.
Marine Le Pen was quick to plunge
the dagger into her father's back,
launching a damning and unprecedented attack. “Jean-Marie Le Pen seems
to be in a total spiral of strategy somewhere between scorched earth and political suicide,” she said. “His status as
honorary president does not give him
the right to hijack the Front National
with vulgar provocations seemingly designed to damage me, but which unfor-
ered under her father.
Unfortunately for père Le Pen, he has
increasingly been seen as a spanner in
the works. In a poll published shortly
after the spat, more than two-thirds of
FN voters said they were in favour of
Jean-Marie's departure, while threequarters said they believed his media
outbursts were harming the party.
When asked by Le Figaro newspaper who should stand in his place, he
appeared to take a parting shot at his
daughter by anointing his granddaughter, Marion Maréchal-Le Pen, as his
preferred successor. The 25-year-old
niece of Marine Le Pen is the youngest
MP in France and is considered a rising star – one that looks set to ensure
the Le Pen name continues for years to
come. Marion is seen as more socially
conservative than her aunt, with beliefs
that more closely match those of her
grandfather.
The FN faces other issues in its attempts to enter the Elysée Palace. Its
core policy of vowing to leave the euro
is putting off more traditional rightwing
voters. It also faces funding inquiries
and recently had to deny allegations
from investigative website Mediapart
that it may have been given a huge loan
from a Russian bank in exchange for
backing Vladimir Putin over Crimea. ■
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s the government
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road safety at the
top of its agenda,
there are renewed fears for
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a government “safety audit”
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just an audit but we remain
on the alert. We have to wait
and see what the conclusion
will be,” Chantal Fauché,
president of the association
for the protection of roadside
trees (Asppar), told Le Figaro
newspaper.
“Admittedly,
trees alongside the roads are
aggravating factors for accidents but the plan to reduce
the number of deaths on the
road each year needs to focus
on the causes of accidents.
These are above all alcohol,
speed and behaviour. Chopping down trees is a simple
political choice with the added benefit of generating savings from maintenance.”
The government – and opponents of roadside trees –
may have a point, however,
if they do target the so-called
“plane trees” on these iconic
stretches of road: in 2013,
there were 326 deaths caused
by motorists hitting trees, a
figure which represents about
10 per cent of all road deaths.
Not everyone is against the
trees and a 2006 report even
concluded that they may have
a positive effect on motorists
by clearly demarcating the
road and giving drivers an
increased feeling of speed,
which may actually make
them slow down.
The first plane trees were
planted by the 16th century
king of France, Henry III,
as part of wider attempts to
restore French woodland,
much of which had been
cleared out during the Middle
Ages. Napoleon continued
to plant sycamores alongside
the roads during his military
campaigns, both as a reserve
source of wood for the winter
months and as a way to provide shade for his troops in
the height of summer. ■
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Laurent Stefanini, a 54-year-old senior diplomat
who is currently Mr Hollande's chief of protocol,
previously served as the number two at France's
Vatican embassy between 2001 and 2005. He was
nominated for the top post in early January but the
Vatican has remained silent on the position ever
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weeks, with the lack of a decision in this timeframe
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Stefanini in person to reject his appointment. The
pontiff allegedly cited his displeasure with the controversial 2013 gay marriage law passed in France
as part of his reason for the decision. The paper
claims that Pope Francis said he did not appreciate
the manner in which France had tried to put pressure on the Vatican by nominating a man they knew
would be controversial given the church’s views on
homosexuality.
Pope Francis had until recently taken a far less
judgemental position on homosexuality than his
predecessor Benedict XVI, saying in an interview
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shortly after he became pontiff two years ago: “If
a person is gay and seeks God and has good will,
who am I to judge?”
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firm and recently insisted that “Laurent Stefanini is
the only candidate nominated by the Republic and
the council of ministers”. Some are suggesting that
it is this bullish attitude that is behind the Vatican's
rejection of France's candidate, not the fact that he
is homosexual. “Announcing his nomination to the
press before presenting it to the Vatican was not the
most diplomatic way of doing things,” explained
Stéphane Lemessin, a French Catholic priest and
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The Health Service is not just a British preoccupation. The French system is also a cherished institution and many expats have cause to be grateful for
the quality of care they receive here in France. The
main problem for governments in Paris and London,
however, is the same – how to control, or even reduce costs without sacrificing standards.
A principal part of the French health mission statement is in active prevention of ill health. With this
in mind, health professionals, accountants and politicians are considering radical solutions to the nation's
deteriorating health and resultant escalating costs.
One interesting proposal is giving GPs the ability to prescribe exercise and activity alongside more
traditional medication. The prescription could be
used in a sports or local health and activity centre.
The proposal is soundly based on studies which
have shown that exercise does promote good health
and combats many of the scourges of modern life:
cancer, heart disease, obesity and diabetes. Exercise
has also been found to be far more effective than
drugs alone.
Former minister for sport, Valérie Fourneyron of
the governing Socialist Party, is one of the proponents of this approach and has publicly underlined
the measurable benefits of precisely targeted exercise
pointing out that “€150 invested in physical exercise
can produce savings of €450-500 on treatments”.
Small scale local initiatives across France have
shown how even serious conditions can be treated by
well-facilitated and supported activity programmes.
All of which could soon lead to us being told by our
GP: “Take a two kilometre-walk before meals, and
10 lengths of the pool before bed.” ■
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After a month, there will be a
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and by the middle of June the
Government will aim to verify all
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John Keefe, Eurotunnel’s public affairs director, said: “On a
peak holiday, when we have got
the family, we have got all the
children, we have got the granddads in the car as well – five, six,
seven, nine people in a people
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that the driver remains aware of
the outside world,” a spokesman
for the interior ministry said.
The government has been debating reducing the national speed
limit from 90 km/h to 80 km/h
since early last year and a trial has
now been announced that will involve “three to five” stretches of
road that are notorious accident
black spots. This potential change
in speed limit has proved hugely
unpopular, with a recent survey
suggesting as many as three-quarters of the public oppose any reduction.
Tougher fines will also come
into force for illegal parking on zebra crossings, pavements and cycle
paths, rising to €135 from the current maximum fine of just €35 and
drivers who have had their licence
for fewer than 3 years will be subjected to a lower maximum blood
alcohol level of 0.2g/l. ■
series of changes to
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due to come into force
from 30th June this year
as part of the government's continued battle to reduce the number of
deaths on the country's roads. The
changes will include a ban on most
hands-free kits, a trial to reduce the
speed limit on some national roads
from 90 kph to 80 kph, harsher
parking fines and a reduction in the
alcohol limit for new drivers.
As part of the raft of 26 measures, the use of all wired hands-free
kits will become illegal from 30th
June, with only bluetooth devices
exempt from the new ban. The use
of all other kits will be treated in
the same way as if the driver was
holding the phone to their ear –
currently a maximum €135 fine
and three points. “The hands-free
kit prevents drivers hearing what
is happening outside. The goal is
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€4.7 million of profit per restaurant
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compared to the €3.3 and €2.2 million
made by the average McDonald's and
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country in 2014, meaning it holds on to
the coveted crown. A whopping 83.7
million people visited these shores last
year, far ahead of the second placed US,
which attracted just under 70 million
tourist visitors. Spain (61 million), China (56 million) and Italy (48 million)
round out the top 5 with the 31 million
tourists that visited the UK proving
enough for eighth place on the global
chart.
Asia still represents a lucrative and
growing tourist market for France. The
new fast-track 48-hour visa for Chinese
travellers was introduced in January last
year, a move that saw a 61 per cent increase in visas given to Chinese nationals in 2014.
The government has previously announced ambitious plans to boost visitor
numbers beyond the 100 million mark. ■
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aris looks set to officially launch
its bid to host the 2024 Olympics
after the city's council voted in
favour of putting itself forward to the
International Olympic Committee. The
vast majority of the city's 163 councillors voted to throw Paris' hat into the
ring, in a show of cross-party support.
“Now we are off on an Olympic adventure!” tweeted the mayor of Paris,
Anne Hidalgo, after results of the vote
were unveiled. Hidalgo, who for a long
time was not an outspoken supporter
of her city's candidacy, has in recent
months come round to the idea that the
City of Light might host the Olympics
exactly 100 years after it last did.
A period of public consultancy will
now take place with a final decision
due in June – countries have until 15th
September to officially enter the race to
host the global sporting event.
Following the recent vote, however,
an official bid now seems inevitable.
President Hollande came out in support
in November and the public are also
largely in favour – 61% say they would
like to see the 2024 Olympics held in
Paris, despite the estimated €4.5 billion
budget.
The cities of Hamburg, Boston and
Rome have already announced their intention to bid to host the Games, with a
number of other cities likely to join the
race in the coming months. After evaluating the rival bids, a final decision
will taken by the IOC in mid-2017.
Many this side of the Channel still
have painful memories of the country's
failed bid to host the 2012 Olympics,
when Paris famously lost out to London, despite being favourites.
“A new defeat would mean the end
of France's ambitions to host this magical competition,” said Jean-François
Lamour, a double Olympic fencing
champion and sports minister when
Paris lost its bid in 2005, adding that
this was the last chance saloon.
Rio de Janeiro will host the 2016
summer Olympics, with Tokyo already
chosen to welcome the 2020 Games.
Paris has previously hosted the world's
largest sporting event in 1900 and
1924. ■
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Hermione sets sail once
again for America
A
€25 million replica of
the French navy frigate Hermione, which
played a key role in the
American Revolution, has set sail
for Yorktown, Virginia, tracing its
original journey from 1780. The
Marquis de Lafayette crossed the
Atlantic on the original Hermione
on a secret mission to tell his friend
George Washington, commander
of the American “insurgents”
against British imperial rule, that
France was sending a strong military force to help them. The boat
went on to take part in the 1781
blockade of Yorktown that led to
the British surrender.
“It was a tipping point,” explained Miles Young, president of
an American organisation called
the Friends of Hermione-Lafayette
in America, speaking to the New
York Times. “The war wouldn't
have been won without French
support. Both the ship and the man
on the ship became pivotal.”
Around 80 crew members set
sail in front of huge crowds on
the three-masted 65-metre frigate,
which is believed to be the largest
historically reconstructed ship ever
built. Despite the original Hermione taking just 6 months to build,
the replica has been under construction since 1997. Around 60
per cent of the €25 million budget
came from visitors to the shipyard
in Rochefort over the past two decades, along with private donors.
Local French authorities paid the
remaining third.
Only 17 professional sailors
were on board, with the rest of the
crew being made up from volunteers, mostly French. Two Swedes,
a German, two Belgians and two
Americans complete the crew,
“but no English”, the ship's captain
Yann Cariou told AFP with a polite
but firm smile, adding that very
few citizens of the “old enemy”
had enquired to take part!
The frigate is due to arrive in
Yorktown on 5th June for a tour
of key American Revolution locations including Baltimore, Boston,
Philadelphia and finally New York
City, where hundreds of boats are
due to parade alongside the historic
replica on Independence Day, 4th
July.
Although Lafayette was an
aristocrat who persuaded King
Louis XVI to send military help to
Washington’s men, he managed to
survive France's own Revolution
that took place less than 10 years
after his historic voyage and secure
a civic role in the new Republic much of the French nobility were
executed during the French Revolution.
The replica fired its cannons as it
sailed up the Charente river to the
military shipyards of Rochefort,
where it received a brief presidential visit before setting sail for
America.
France's intervention was a turning point in the American Revolution and the two countries sealed
their friendship with the 1886 inauguration of the Statue of Liberty
at the entrance to New York harbour. The statue was a gift from the
French people to commemorate
the centenary of the declaration of
independence.
Lafayette remained a hero of the
Revolution stateside and at least 42
US counties and cities, along with
hundreds of streets and squares, are
named after him - including the
famed Lafayette Square opposite
the White House. ■
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and Wynona, an American
now living in France, said
how much she enjoyed the
backdrop and the accompanying music I had compiled for
the pre-show and interval.
I was amazed to discover
that her father had been a
member of The Delta Rhythm
Boys in the 1930s and 1940s
so, having a lifetime interest
in, and having a large collection of, early American music and radio shows from the
1920s to 1940s (mainly jazz
as far as my record collection is concerned), I wanted to
learn more.
The Delta Rhythm Boys
were formed in 1934 and continued to record and perform
until 1987 when one of the
original members, Otho Lee
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Taking up archery
John Newton
By Email
I
have always had an
interest in field sports
and whilst attending a
fete had the opportunity to ‘have a go’ at archery.
This stirred an interest with
both my wife and myself
and we followed up an invitation to go along to the archery club meetings without
obligation. They provided
the equipment and friendly
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Gaines, died. Wynona’s father
had left the group and the music business in the 1940s and
settled in New York to spend
more time with his wife and
three children but Wynona’s
interest in their music and
other black American singing
groups has continued through
her friends and contacts in the
States.
The story of Wynona’s
connection with The Delta
Rhythm Boys, her meeting
people like Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, Gregory
Hines, Ella Fitzgerald, Dionne
Warwick, to name but a few,
and her incredible family history as a descendant, on her
mother’s side, of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Seneca
Nation of Indians is one which
has to be told but I will save
that for another day.
OK......That’s the background but who are, and how
did I get to meet, the famous
Golden Gate Quartet?
The Golden Gate Quartet
was formed in Norfolk, Virginia in 1934 by Orlandus
Throughout France there
are club competitions available to all those wishing to
take part.
So if you want to try
something different in
friendly, helpful surroundings come along to the StJunien Tir à l’Arc. We meet
3 evenings a week throughout the year - outdoor in
summer and indoor during
the winter. You will be made
most welcome.
Kind regards,
John Newton
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please contact:
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05 55 78 69 31
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FR: Jean-Marc Chabasse
05 55 03 45 07
chantalchabasse@live.fr
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Wilson who led the group until his death in 1998, following
which his nephew and still the
current leader, Paul Brembly
took over.
Through the group’s radio
broadcasts in the 1930s their
spirituals quickly became
well known and led to their
first recording in 1937 and a
performance at the famous
Carnegie Hall in New York in
December 1938. The group’s
CD, recorded last year called
“80 years” features some fine
songs, nice arrangements and
great harmony singing.
In my continuing discussions with Wynona about her
background and music, Wynona told me that a friend of hers
in America, Charlie Horner, a
music historian and champion
and promoter of Rhythm &
Blues and Rock & Roll vocal harmony, had told her that
The Golden Gate Quartet had
a date in Bordeaux. He gave
her the contact details and
she spoke to their leader, Paul
style théâtre in the centre of
Bordeaux, built in 1921 and
was packed with an extremely
appreciative and enthusiastic
audience of over 1,000.
The boys were backed on
some numbers by a piano, bass
and drums trio and sang beautifully with a repertoire ranging from some of their popular
spirituals such as Shadrack and
Joshua fit the battle of Jericho,
to which the audience stood
and clapped along, to Stevie
Wonder’s Part-Time lover and
a lovely arrangement of Michael Jackson’s Billie Jean.
popularity continued to rise
and in the 1940s they toured
throughout America and made
a number of films including
Danny Kay’s A star is born.
Their overseas tours commenced in the 1950s, their first
engagement in Europe being
in 1955 at the Paris Olympia.
The following year saw them
take on a three-month tour
of Scandinavia followed by
performances in England and
Scotland.
They accepted a two-year
contract with the Casino de
Paris in 1959 and made France
their permanent base. Since
then they have toured in Africa
and Asia and continued to tour
extensively throughout Europe each year.
has made many recordings
since their first visit to the Victor studios in 1937. Their latest
Brembly, who said he would
be delighted to see her in Bordeaux.
Could I miss this opportunity to meet a group which
has been part of America’s
musical history? No way! So
I bought my ticket, found a
hotel round the corner from
the theatre, picked up Wynona
and headed off to Bordeaux.
We arrived mid-afternoon,
had a coffee and croquemonsieur in a very busy cafe
opposite the amazing opera
house and headed off to find
the theatre’s stage door. We
met Paul and I stayed there
for over an hour watching the
backing musicians and sound
engineers set up and listening
to the boys run through the
sound check and a couple of
their numbers. It was a privilege and delight to be there.
The Femina is a lovely old-
After the show, while everyone headed for the exit,
Wynona and I fought our way
against the tide, to one or two
disgruntled French comments,
onto the stage and down to the
dressing rooms where we met
Paul again plus the other members of the group, tenors Frank
Jerome Davis and Timothy Riley and the man with the wonderful deep mellow bass voice
Thierry Francis.
We talked for a while, had
our photo taken with the boys
and left them to make their
way to their hotel for an early
night in preparation for an early start to travel on the tour bus
to their next gig in Le Puy.
The show was great, attending the pre-show sound-check
was a privilege, the boys were
charming and it was an experience I will remember for some
time. ■
© Graham Martindale
T
he Golden Gate
Quartet may not be
a group topping the
current music charts
but, eighty years after they
first got together, they continue to record and their live
performances can pack theatres all over the world.
The Quartet is part of a
black American tradition
which has produced many
popular and successful close
harmony vocal groups over
the years. Probably the best
known of this genre in the
1930s and 1940s were The
Ink Spots, The Mills Brothers
and The Delta Rhythm Boys
who set the ground for groups
such as The Drifters and ultimately led to the Motown
Sound which produced The
Temptations, The Four Tops
and The Jackson Five.
I got to meet The Golden
Gate Quartet in March when
they performed at the Théâtre
Femina in Bordeaux. How did
I manage this?
My introduction to the boys
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14 ♦ FRENCH LIFE
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Open Gardens - Jardins Ouverts
O
by Mick Moat
pen Gardens/Jardins
Ouverts is now in
its third year and we
have witnessed some
huge changes in this short time.
In 2013, we had 4 gardens in the
Creuse, which were open for 1
day (the last Sunday in June) and
raised €300 for a French charity called “A Chacun son Everest”, an organisation which was
founded by Dr Christine Janin,
the first French woman to summit Everest. This charity organises activities for children with,
or in remission from cancer or
leukaemia and whose philosophy
recognises the similarity of the
challenge to climb a huge mountain and the challenge facing
children with a serious illness.
In 2014, our aim was to have
12 gardens and to raise €1,000
for the same charity. We actually featured 28 gardens and,
despite appalling weather during
the open weekend in June, we
realised the magnificent sum of
€3,051, over 3 times our target,
which was accrued from entrance
fees, refreshments and plant
sales. Of this, €2,500 was sent to
A Chacun son Everest, the balance being withheld to help with
the considerable expenses for the
following year.
We had bigger plans for 2015,
the main one being to encourage the garden owners to open
at other times during the year,
which would mean that a) the
visiting season would be much
longer, and b) visitors would
have the opportunity of seeing the huge variety of flowers,
plants and shrubs that are at their
best at other times in the gardening year. In fact, our first garden
opened in February with a beautiful display of over 100 varieties
of snowdrops. Other treats since
have included a garden with over
2,000 daffodils and many wild
woodland flowers.
So what else has changed?
Open Gardens/Jardins Ouverts
now has over 70 gardens in 12
departments and is expanding
rapidly, due mainly to the support
of the media and the hard work of
the volunteers that organise the
project. Our target this year is to
raise €5,000 for the same charity
as mentioned above. With effect
from 2016, however, the association expects to be in a financial
position which will enable it
to support additional charities,
whilst continuing to assist our
current one.
The successes of the project
cannot be understated. In May
2014, the project secured a very
small publicity area at the 3 day
Journées des Plantes at Courson,
one of France’s premier horticultural events. On the back of
the Journée du Patrimoine on
Saturday 19th September.
Entrance to the gardens is both
easy and cheap. The purchase of
an annual membership card (€10
per person) allows access to all
of the gardens in the project for
the whole year. Many private
gardens and estates charge between €4 - €6 per person per visit
but the Association organisers
wish to make viewing as cheap
as possible whilst raising money
for charities. For casual visitors,
a day pass of €5 is also available.
People living in the Creuse,
Charente, the Dordogne and the
Haute-Vienne have a particularly large selection of gardens
from which to choose and May
10th is a big day for Open Gar Buying a membership card in
advance couldn’t be easier; go
to the website and pay online
(www.opengardens.eu) You will
receive your card within days.
Alternatively send a cheque for
€10 per person, together with
your name, address, email and
telephone number to:
The Treasurer
Open Gardens/Jardins Ouverts
1 La Combe
23300 Vareilles
that, we were proud to be offered a free stand at Chantilly
for this year. This is particularly
pertinent as it coincides with two
important events: the recent appointment of a coordinator for
the Ile-de-France and the fact
that we have been honoured to
receive the support of the British Ambassador in Paris who has
also said that members of Open
Gardens/Jardins Ouverts will be
welcome to view his garden on
dens/Jardins Ouverts. There are
lots of gardens open for the first
time and many of them serve refreshments and some also have
plants for sale. There are few
more pleasant ways to spend a
day than walking round beautiful
gardens and then relaxing with a
cup of tea in the company of new
friends whose passion for gardening is matched only by their
willingness to help charitable
causes.
Mon Jardin
Gardening essentials and giftware
- Tools
- Garden Essentials
- Accessories
- Kids
- Seeds & Bulbs
- Gift Ideas
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mon-jardin25@hotmail.com
There are also application
forms on the Open Gardens/Jardins Ouverts publicity leaflets. If
you intend to make a visit, please
help to minimise the work for the
garden owners by getting your
card in advance. This will ensure
that the owners have more time
to talk to you about the plants,
arrange parking, ensure the tea is
hot and that the chocolate on the
cake hasn’t melted!
We look forward to seeing you
in our gardens in the near future.
For further information please
contact any of the following people:
For gardens in the Charente
& NW Dordogne:
Linda James
e-mail: lindajames295@gmail.com
phone: 05 45 24 01 29
Ian Warden
e-mail: ian@holmedalehouse.co.uk
phone: 0044 750 636 3478
For gardens in the Haute-Vienne:
Chris Read
e-mail: allconfuzed@orange.fr
phone: 05 55 53 34 74
To get involved with future events
in the NE Charente, W HauteVienne & SE Vienne:
Sue Davies
e-mail: sunflowersue@outlook.com
phone: 0044 798 220 9361
If you are interested in becoming a coordinator in any of these
areas, or for any other information,
please contact:
Mick Moat:
e-mail: mick@opengardens.eu
phone: 05 55 63 43 12
View our gardens at
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In the garden - jobs for May
by Michelle Pierce
O
ne of the reasons why I
so much like living in the
Limousin is the switch
that flips some time in late
April. One minute it's mud and damp
and (let's face it) misery, and then
the next it's gorgeous blue skies, a
wild upsurge in growth and (if you're
lucky) lots of wildflowers. This
growth surge is much more rapid, it's
my impression, than in Britain. There
is a magical moment when everything
changes, somehow both imperceptibly and very concretely. What is
it down to? 'Simply' the appearance
of the leaves on the trees. Suddenly
landscapes and gardens change absolutely. Perspective and depth appear,
with hidden corners, winding paths,
field boundaries (when you are still
lucky enough to have hedges and
copses). My lime trees spring into
electric green almost overnight and
their dappled shade completely redefines the corner of the garden where
they are and heralds the promise of
cool shade in hot hazy afternoons.
Gorgeous!
And this happens in our gardens
here, too. Suddenly it's all go, go, go:
there's stuff to be sown, grass to be
cut, beds to be prepared, plants to be
planted out, weeds to be controlled
and brambles to be kept an eye on.
But after the initial 'Oh my gosh, how
am I going to manage it all?' panic,
then we realise that the evenings are
much longer and how very agreeable
it is at the end of a hot day to be gently pottering around the garden doing
a few chores.
One thing that has really struck me
this year is the lack of adaptability
of some of my French neighbours.
They persist in doing things the old
way, even though they often can no
longer physically cope and so it becomes the job of family members to
take over things, until the point that
they no longer have the time or inclination and then it's a 'let's stop everything and just keep it looking tidy'
deal. Why would one old person on
their own want to plant 50 lettuces, I
ask myself? The answer, more often
than not, is 'because that's what we've
always done'.
Please remember that gardening
should be a pleasure - there's always
a way to make things easier and work
for you. It's in all our interests to preserve as much as we can of the old
varieties that were locally important,
but that doesn't mean always doing
“Le temps du muguet”
by Francis Lemarque
Il est revenu le temps du muguet
Comme un vieil ami retrouvé
Il est revenu flâner le long des quais
Jusqu’au banc où je t’attendais
Et j’ai vu refleurir
L’éclat de ton sourir
Aujourd’hui plus beau que jamais
Le temps du muguet ne dure jamais
Plus longtemps que le mois de mai
Quand tous ses bouquets déjà seront fanés
Pour nous deux rien n’aura changé
Aussi belle qu’avant
Notre chanson d’amour
Chantera comme au premier jour
Il s’en est allé le temps du muguet
Comme un vieil ami fatigué
Pout toute une année pour se faire oublier
En partant il nous a laissé
Un peu de son printemps
Un peu de ses vingt ans
Pour s’aimer pour s’aimer longtemps
things the hard way.
We are already in a dry patch, with
the hot sunny days of April having
dried out the soil significantly, so
mulch well, plan to water to get seeds
and young plants established and
make sure water butts, etc. are fully
operational for the sudden downpours we will probably get during the
storms of later.
Start a garden notebook, if you
haven't got one on the go already.
One idea that is certainly going into
mine for next year is to plant a similar mix of bright blue muscari, dwarf
yellow narcissi and taller orange ones
into an area of lawn. This was seen
on the outskirts of Limoges and was
unutterably sweet and lovely. That's
another reason why gardening is such
an equal opportunity activity - not
everyone can have landscaping done
for them at vast cost, but everyone
can take a good idea, grow the plants
necessary for it and do their own version. All it takes is a little more time!
So this month things really get going. The shops are also full of tender
salad plants, etc. – make sure you
harden them off and if the weather
turns cool, plant your tomatoes between two vertical terracotta roof
tiles so the sun's heat is absorbed by
them and reflected back at night.
Continue sowing, planting, pricking out, harvesting.... how wonderful
it is to pop down the garden and come
back with a trug of fresh herbs, veg
and flowers. Bliss!!
Dry the fresh young growth of herbs
for later in the year – the plants will
regrow even stronger. Look after your
soft fruit and your fruit trees – looks
like a good fruit year will hopefully
come our way, unless there are late
frosts.
Place a couple of heaps of manure
where you want to plant your squashes & pumpkins - it'll really help to
conserve the moisture they need for
good growth later in the year.
Harvest comfrey when you can and
either put it fresh where you want it
round the bases of plants and trees, or
onto the compost heap.
Get the garden furniture out of the
barn and dusted off so that you can
eat outside or stop for a well deserved
cup of tea in between hoeing.
So many lovely things to do! Good
gardening!!
Good gardening!!! ■
1er Mai, Fête du Muguet
T
he 1 st of May brings with
it the French tradition of
the giving and receiving
of small bouquets of
muguets, or lily of the valley.
Although the flower has become
associated with Labour Day, which
is the official status of the May 1 st
public holiday in France and across
much of the world, it has its roots
in the Renaissance court of Charles
IX, nearly 500 years ago.
Flowering as it does in the month
of May and symbolising for many
the regeneration of spring and the
promise of a prosperous season
ahead, it was given by Charles IX
to those around him on the 1st May
1561 to bring them good luck.
Labour Day itself didn’t arrive
in France until 1889 when the date
was adopted as the Fête du Travail,
following an international congress
in Paris in memory of those who had
died demonstrating for an eight hour
working day in the Chicago riots.
At a demonstration in Paris
in 1890 over the eight hour day,
workers wore a red triangle in their
buttonholes to represent the three
equal parts of what they saw as
the ideal division of the day: work,
rest and leisure. This triangle was
subsequently replaced by the red
rose and later still, the muguet:
presumably because it flowered
at around this date. It wasn’t until
1936, coinciding with the advent
of paid holiday leave, that the
muguet became available for sale
commercially on and around the 1st
of May.
The modern tradition is to
give your friends and loved ones
bouquets of these fragrant flowers
on this date to wish them luck and
happiness. So popular has this
custom become that the flower is
intensively cultivated, especially
in the region around Nantes,
specifically for this date. There is
even a law that allows any member
of the public to sell the flower
commercially free of taxation and
without a licence (so long as they
do it at least 100 metres away from
the nearest florist). ■
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16 ♦ PRACTICAL
The much maligned and misunderstood hornet
A
part from great white
sharks, hornets are
probably one of the
most feared and misunderstood creatures on the planet.
So, are hornets dangerous? Yes
and no. About 4% of the population
of France are allergic to hornet or
bee venom. For them, immediate
medical treatment may be required
in case of anaphylactic shock following a sting. For the rest of us it’s
just a painful reminder that summer
has arrived. Bee and hornet venom
differ slightly; you might be allergic to a hornet but not necessarily a
bee sting.
Hornets are more aggressive than
wasps, 3 stings and you’re a goner?
This is a myth passed down through
the generations. Hornet venom is no
more potent than wasp venom. It’s
their size and loud wing buzz which
make people assume they are more
dangerous. If anything, hornets are
less aggressive than wasps.
In the springtime hornets are
busy building their nests and won’t
normally bother you. Later in the
year - approximately mid-September - the queen stops laying eggs
and the worker insects seek food
for the nest. This includes fermented fruit, so you do have lots
of aggressive, drunk insects flying
about!
Why are they stinging me? You
have got too close to their nest or
you have made them angry. If you
flap your arms about or swat one,
they emit an attack pheromone
which will encourage others to join
in the melée. If you ignore them,
they will generally leave you alone.
A few deep breaths is better than a
rolled up newspaper.
Giant killer Asian hornet? Sorry,
they don’t exist in France! Asian
hornets are an invasive species and
should be destroyed professionally.
They arrived via a shipment from
Asia to Bordeaux in 2004 and have
spread rapidly throughout large
parts of France. The Asian hornet
has distinctive yellow legs and a
mainly black abdomen with a thin
yellow band. A nest can contain up
to 20 queens, each laying 50 eggs a
day, it can be built up to 30m from
the ground and can contain 30,000
adults.
European hornets are brownish
with yellow stripes and their nests
contain only one queen, who lays
about 50 eggs per day. A mature
nest can contain about 2,000 adults.
European hornets can be an irritation, but do a very good job of insect control in the garden. European
hornets are protected in Germany
and it is frowned upon to destroy
them in the UK... but in France
they’re the “Jaws” of the garden!
I’ve found the nest, what next?
Don’t disturb it, don’t approach
it during the daytime unless you
know what you’re doing and wear
suitable clothing. The French love
it when we English talk about royalty, and are aghast when I mention
the only solution to your problem
is to kill the queen! To destroy
a nest, she must be eliminated.
For more information on this
topic or anything else to do with
pest control, please contact Robert
Moon from Applicateur 3D:
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Court Hearings and Minors in France
I
n France, whenever a minor (under 18 years
of age) is involved in a legal proceeding, they
may ask to be heard by the judge presiding
over the case. The most common scenario is when
parents are battling for custody of a child.
According to the law, a minor can be heard once
they are deemed “capable of discernment”. In this
respect, the judge will take into account the child's
age, maturity and ability to express themself. In practice, judges will hear children from around
the age of 7 or 8 years old.
The child, or their parent, must ask to be heard
by the judge but there is no obligation to be heard;
the child can refuse to be heard, but must first be
made aware of the possibility to do so.
The request must be made either by the child
themself (a simple letter sent by post will suffice),
or by one of the parents who can ask that their
child be heard.
If the request comes from the child, the judge can
not refuse it; if the request comes from the parent,
the judge has the right to refuse permission.
In every case, the child will be heard by the
judge before the hearing that will determine the
outcome of the case.
The judge will hear the child without the parents, or their lawyers, present, although the child
may choose to be accompanied by their own lawyer, or another individual (but this may be refused
by the judge).
The child's lawyer can not also represent either
parent in a case where, for example, there is a dispute over custody.
In principle, it will be the judge that hears the
France, the UK and Succession Tax
Question: I am a single man resident in the UK with 2
non dependent children; I do not own a property in the
UK but own a property in France value approx. £150,000.
Presently I am assessing the inheritance tax liabilities on
my estate in the UK and need advice on the inheritance tax
liabilities on the French property in either the UK and/or
France.
I understand that I can gift the French property to my
two children and this would eliminate the liability to pay
inheritance tax in France but would this also mean there
is no inheritance tax liability in UK?
Answer: If your place of “domicile” is the UK, the value of
your French property would be included in your worldwide
estate for UK tax purposes, with credit being given for any
tax paid in France. Your children would be subject to French
succession tax (equivalent to UK inheritance tax) on the
value of the French property. The tax allowance is currently
€100,000 per child, so, as long as your property is worth less
than €200,000 and you leave it to both children equally, there
would be no French tax to pay.
If you were to gift the property to your children, during
your lifetime, French gift tax (“droits de donation”) would be
payable. The gift tax allowance in France is also €100,000 per
child, and it is renewed every fifteen years. Therefore, based
on the current valuation, there would be no tax payable in
France assuming that you have not gifted any other French
assets to them in the previous fifteen years. There would be no
further French inheritance tax payable by them on your death.
Were they to sell the property on your death, they would be
liable to French capital gains tax on any gain made since the
date of gift. They would normally also be subject to CGT in
the UK, with credit being given for any tax paid in France.
However, in the UK you have to consider the impact of
both capital gains tax and inheritance tax, if you decide to gift
the property.
In the UK, worldwide gifts made by UK tax residents are
subject to capital gains tax. If you have lived in the French
property at some stage, it is possible that at least part of the
gain will qualify for an exemption under the UK Principal
Residence Relief. The gain would be calculated based on the
current market value of the property since the gift is made to a
‘connected person’. If a chargeable gain arises, the tax is levied at either 18% or 28% depending on the level of your UK
taxable income. You are also entitled to an Annual Exemption
of £11,000 (for the year ended 5th April 2015).
If you are UK domiciled, your worldwide assets are subject
to UK inheritance tax. Life-time gifts to children are normally
classified as Potentially Exempt Transfers. This means that
the value of the assets gifted is not included as part of your
taxable estate on your death provided that you survive for
seven years after the date of the gift. However, if you continue
to use the property yourself, the gift could be considered a
‘Gift with Reservation’. In this situation the UK tax authorities argue that you have not made a genuine gift and the value
of the property would still remain in your taxable estate. It is
possible to avoid this by paying market rent to your children
for the periods that you occupy the property personally.
You should also consider non-tax implications of the gift;
for example, the children would have control of the property
and could sell it even if you wished to keep it available for
your use during your life-time. You may wish to consider retaining a type of life-interest (called usufruit in French). The
rules governing gifts are complicated and it is always advisable to get expert cross-border advice if you considering gifting a French property. ■
child, although, under certain circumstances, the
judge may appoint someone else to perform this
task.
The hearing will take place at the court – the
judge will not carry out a home visit.
The judge will transcribe what the child says
into a written account that will form part of the
judge's case file. ■
For more information on this topic, contact:
Laure CHAVERON, Avocat
36 avenue Pierre Leroux, 23600 Boussac
Tel: 05 55 82 18 99
13 place Général Espagne, 23200 Aubusson
Mob: 06 50 66 77 48
E: laure.chaveron@wanadoo.fr
http://avocats.fr/space/laure.chaveron
David Hardy is Regional Manager of Siddalls France, Independent Financial Advisers, specialised in tax, inheritance,
pension and investment planning for the British community in
France since 1996.
Telephone 05 56 34 75 51
Email: bordeaux.office@siddalls.net
Web: www.siddalls.fr
BILINGUAL ♦ 17
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I am always looking for new students in the English Library in La Souterraine!
Sophie Arsac -
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The Full English Breakfast
L
orsque
les
gens
évoquent
les
Britanniques,
ces
derniers font vite
l’objet d’un certain nombre
de stéréotypes tels que: nous
sommes très réservés, nous
portons un respect tout religieux
à notre thé… et nous aimons
accompagner
notre
petitdéjeuner de bacon, saucisses
et œufs tous les matins, ce que
l’on appelle le «petit-déjeuner
anglais complet».
Traditionnellement, ce repas
combine tout ou partie des
ingrédients suivants: du bacon,
des saucisses, des œufs (sur le
plat ou brouillés), des haricots
blancs à la sauce tomate, des
champignons revenus à la
the rest of Europe. A recent
study revealed that 34% of the
population in Britain regularly
skip breakfast. That compares
with just 17% in France.
So where does the Full
English
Breakfast
come
from? This is very difficult
to establish and many parts
of the country claim that
they 'invented' it. A popular
explanation is a religious
one. Historically, a religious
calendar guided many people's
lives. Each year at Lent, before
the 40-day fast, people had to
use up their meat - this is in the
days before freezers! Pigs were
a popular animal, so a lot of
that meat was pork and bacon.
The meat was often eaten with
eggs, which also had to be
used up. This gave rise to one
enormous meal and the Full
English Breakfast was born.
The Full English Breakfast
has had to adapt to survive in
modern times. First, it moved
away from a strictly morning
meal by becoming 'brunch' - a
combination of breakfast and
lunch. Then it became a meal
for all times of the day. Look
on the menu in many pubs
across the UK and you will
see an “All Day Breakfast” for
sale.
One breakfast you may want
to avoid is “The Big One” Britain's unhealthiest breakfast.
In 2011, Steven Magee became
the first person to conquer this
giant 7,500 calorie breakfast
on the menu at a cafe in
Northamptonshire. Weighing
3kg, the huge plate holds three
sausages, three beef burgers,
three fried eggs, three rashers
of bacon, three slices of black
pudding, three portions of
baked beans and three portions
of mushrooms. Still hungry?
Good, because it comes with
three potato waffles, three
potato scones, three hash
browns, three portions of fried
bread, three slices of bread and
butter and three slices of toast.
Perhaps our reputation is
justified after all!! ■
© 2009 - Freaky Fries (WikiCommons)
W
hen people think
of the British, a
few stereotypes
quickly emerge:
we are very reserved, we
treat tea like it is a religion...
and we enjoy a breakfast of
bacon, sausages and egg every
morning - the “Full English
Breakfast”.
Traditionally,
this
meal
will involve a combination of
some or all of the following
ingredients: bacon, sausages,
eggs (fried and/or scrambled),
baked beans, fried mushrooms,
fried potatoes, grilled tomatoes,
black pudding, fried bread,
toast... it makes you hungry
just thinking about it!!
It is true that this is a popular
meal across the Channel and
as you travel around Scotland,
Wales, England and Ireland,
regional variations will appear.
But what often comes as a
disappointment to many people
is that we do not eat it every
day. In fact, the British eat
fewer breakfasts than most of
poêle, des pommes de terre
sautées, des tomates grillées,
du boudin noir, du pain frit,
du pain grillé … ça vous donne
faim rien qu’en y pensant !
Il est vrai que c’est un repas
populaire
outre-manche,
sachant qu’il est sujet à des
variations selon si vous vous
trouvez en Ecosse, au Pays
de Galles, en Angleterre ou
en Irlande. Cependant, la
déception est grande pour
beaucoup
de
personnes
lorsqu’elles apprennent que
nous ne consommons pas ce
petit-déjeuner tous les jours.
En réalité, en comparaison
avec la plupart des autres pays
d’Europe, les Britanniques sont
ceux qui prennent le moins
souvent un petit-déjeuner et
une étude récente révèle que
34 % de la population saute ce
repas contre 17 % en France.
Alors, qui a «inventé» ce
petit-déjeuner complet? La
réponse n’est pas simple
et beaucoup de régions en
revendiquent la paternité. Le
respect du calendrier religieux
qui, autrefois, ponctuait la vie
de beaucoup de gens pourrait
en être à l’origine. En effet,
chaque année avant le carême et
ses 40 jours de jeûne, les gens
devaient terminer leurs réserves
de viande et d’œufs car les
congélateurs n’existaient pas à
l’époque! Le cochon étant un
animal populaire, ils mangeaient
essentiellement de la viande de
The Bugle thanks French teacher, Sophie
Arsac, for the translation of this month's bilingual article on a topical aspect of FrancoBritish culture.
Bilingual Crossword
Clues in English - answers in French
Across:
Down:
5. old (5)
6. pasta (5)
8. bacon (5)
9. street (3)
12. tow trucks (11)
13. cape (3)
14. shin (5)
17. woman (5)
18. flower (5)
1. bed (3)
2. hurricane (7)
3. mast (3)
4. to refuse (7)
7. cash (7)
10. petals (7)
11. fuse (7)
15. friend (3)
16. juice (3)
Bilingual crossword solution can be found on page 29
porc et des tranches de bacon.
Ce repas gargantuesque a donné
naissance au véritable petitdéjeuner anglais complet.
Pour “survivre”, ce petitdéjeuner a dû se moderniser:
initialement
consommé
le
matin, il s’est transformé en
«brunch», ce mot étant une
combinaison des mots anglais
«breakfast» et «lunch», jusqu’à
devenir un repas pouvant
être servi à toute heure de la
journée. Jetez un coup d’œil sur
le menu des pubs du RoyaumeUni et vous verrez que bon
nombre d’entre eux proposent
«un petit-déjeuner» tout au
long de la journée.
Cependant, vous préféreriez
peut-être éviter le «petitdéjeuner géant», le pire
exemple
de
malbouffe
britannique… En 2011, Steven
Magee fut le premier à venir
à bout d’un petit-déjeuner
géant de 7 500 calories dans
un café de Northamptonshire.
Pesant 3 kg, l’immense assiette
contenait trois saucisses, trois
steaks de bœuf haché, trois
œufs au plat, trois tranches de
bacon, trois tranches de boudin
noir, trois portions de haricots
blancs à la sauce tomate et trois
portions de champignons. Vous
avez toujours faim? Oui? Tant
mieux parce que ce n’est pas
terminé: il y avait également
trois gaufres aux pommes de
terre, trois scones aux pommes
de terre, trois galettes de
pomme de terre, trois portions
de pain frit, trois tranches de
pain beurré et trois tranches de
pain grillé.
Peut-être que notre réputation
est justifiée, après tout!! ■
18 ♦ CLASSIFIEDS
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FOR SALE: 3 Border Terrier
puppies - 2 males and 1
female LOF. Microchipped
and fully vaccinated. Lovely
temperament, make great pets,
suitable for breeding, showing.
€700 for the female, €600 for
the males. Tel: 02 54 24 07 76 or
06 78 29 32 61
FOR SALE: Pitchoue, 4-yearold male donkey Microchipped
and vaccinated, registered with
the haras nationaux. He likes
human company, can be ridden
or driven. €200.00ono Tel: 02
54 24 07 76 or 06 78 29 32 61
FOR SALE: Piglets Piglets
born November and available
immediately, reared in outdoor
pens. Rare breed Berkshire
crossed with Gloucestershire
Old Spot; excellent meat.
Tagged with documents. Mum
& dad are here to be seen.
Weight around 25kg, price 60
euros each. To be collected postcode 23240. 06.87.92.83.63
Email: hannahlwatson@yahoo.
co.uk
SOS Rita – British Spaniel Rita
has been living in an outdoor
kennel and has been badly
mistreated. I am desperately
looking for a household that can
take Rita, either permanently or
temporarily. Please call for more
information. Tel: 02 54 38 81 76
armchairs and matching settee
that folds out into a double bed.
Good condition. €70.00 Tel: 02
48 56 74 73
FOR SALE: Wooden Cot With
mattress, can be flat packed.
(Gouzon) €25.00 Tel: 05 55 62
25 18
FOR SALE: Various Beautiful
solid oak dining/kitchen table,
84cm wide by 150cm long, 75
euros. Also dark wood dresser
with glass fronted top cabinets,
45 euros. 2 pine single beds
with mattresses, hardly used, 25
euros each. Buyer collects from
Coussac Bonneval area. Tel: 05
55 09 20 63
FOR SALE: Various - Furniture
Pine headboard - 5ft - medium
stain - 20€; Ikea pine effect
kitchen doors, drawer fronts,
side panels, etc. Reasonable
offers. Text 06 41 99 57 40 (St
Yrieix la Perche)
FOR SALE: Beige leather
three piece suite Three seater
sofa with one recliner and two
armchairs, one with recliner. Top
quality, stylish but elderly and
well used. St Yrieix la Perche.
€150.00 Tel: 06 41 99 57 40
FOR SALE: Headboard (pine)
for double bed In excellent
condition. €15.00 Tel: 05 55 78
79 02
FOR SALE: Dining Furniture
DUCAL PINE DINING TABLE,
MATCHING SIDEBOARD and
8 DINING CHAIRS (including
2 CARVERS). Also nest of 3
TABLES and a WINE TABLE.
(Table 168 x 103cm, extending
to 213 x 103cm, sideboard 173
x 44cm with height 87cm).
€325.00 Text or tel 06 41 99 57
40. (St-Yrieix-la-Perche)
FURNITURE
FOR SALE: Directors chair
Cream. €25.00 Tel: 05 55 89
24 71
FOR SALE: 3 piece suite 2
GARDEN
FOR SALE: Briggs & Stratton
sit on lawn mower Good
condition, regularly serviced.
€700.00ono Tel: 05 55 64 34 49
www.ohmycod.net
E:- kenvesty@gmail.com
Tel:- 05 55 80 34 26
SIREN: 520 807 660
ANIMALS & PETS
Sardent-Masmangeas (Auberge du Lac)
Sat 02-May
St-Sébastien (pl. du Champ de Foire)
Wed 06-May
Marsac (Chez Jacques)
Fri 08-May
La Cellette (Auberge de la Tour)
Sat 09-May
Pommiers (Bar de Pommier)
Wed 13-May
Bonnat (Bar des Sports)
Thu 14-May
Cheniers (Auberge du Chaumiers)
Fri 15-May
Boussac (pl. de l’hôtel de ville)
Sat 16-May
St-Germain-Beaupré (Maison Durran)
Wed 20-May
Bourganeuf (Esp. Martin Nadaud)
Thu 21-May
La Châtre (Au Jardin d’Eté)
Fri 22-May
Peyrat-le-Château (in square by PMU bar) Sat 23-May
Bussière-Dunoise (Auberge du Tilleul)
Wed 27-May
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Please consult our website for any updates.
( nr Bourganeuf)
FOR SALE: 4m x 6m GALA
TENT (Marquee) Immaculate
condition. Used only once for
two sunny dry days and repacked
in its original boxes. Includes 1.
an unused ground bar set 2. 4
pairs of weights for inclement
weather 3. All instructions and
care advice. Price £450 or €600.
Tel: 05 53 07 45 10 / 0044 (0)
7781 126930
FOR SALE: Aluminium deck
mulching
self
propelling
lawnmower Colombia PM520
TBM Briggs & Stratton 625 E
series 190 cc. 1 year old. New
price Euro 399, asking price
Euro 250. €250.00 Tel: 05 55 66
27 69 (Saint-Georges-la-Pouge)
FOR
SALE:
Traditional
farmhouse gates With posts
and all fittings. All brand new,
bespoke, unused. Gates are
3.73m long. Tel: 07 61 21 85 15
(French mob)
folding base large under basket,
suspension. Interchange cot/
push chair. Winter covers
and hoods + parasol, etc.
€130.00ono Tel: 05 55 62 25 18
FOR SALE: Bottle top pressure
wire cages For champagne type
wine or beer. 900 in packets 50.
35 euros the lot. Tel: 05 55 62
25 18
FOR SALE: Tent and Tent Parts
2 separate 2-3 man suspended
inner tents, cotton enclose sown
to water proof groundsheets.
Hooks for suspension, pockets
etc VGC. 1 complete 2-3man
tent- metal poles for outer tent,
suspended cotton inner tent
and groundsheet. Small porch.
Extra Tent pegs. 30euros the lot.
(Gouzon) Tel: 05 55 62 25 18
FOR SALE: Leather Briefcase
Brown leather, never used.
Expands. A4. (Gouzon) Tel: 05
55 62 25 18
FOR SALE: Full Safety Harness
With maillons and ropes, bought
for tree climbing and pruning,
hardly used. (Gouzon) €150.00
Tel: 05 55 62 25 18
FOR SALE: China Animal
Ornaments etc 9 various
china animal ornaments VGC
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GENERAL
FOR SALE: Various Electric
radiator 20 euro; Bread maker
25 euro; Electric oven with
rotisier 40 euro; Fishing rod,
box, reel and nets 89 24 71
FOR SALE: Brand new cider
press Plus cider making books.
€50.00ono Tel: 05 55 64 34 49
FOR SALE: Ladies and gents
mountain
bikes
Excellent
condition, hardly used. 40 euros
each ono. Tel: 05 55 64 34 49 60
euro. Tel: 05 55
FOR SALE: Various New
plastic bath 25 euros. New solid
wood doors 211 x 77 three panel
50 euros, 218 x 77 solid panel at
bottom with 8 panels for glass
above 50 euros. Plasterboard
hoist as new 100 euros. Large
inflatable swimming pool, steps
but no filter pump 50 euros.
Small chop saw 10 euros. Small
tile disc cutter 10 euros. Large
electric scroll saw vgc 50 euros.
6 old cast iron radiators various
sizes vgc 100 euros. Electric tile
disc cutter large 50 euros. Tel
after 6pm 05 87 77 20 82
FOR SALE: Superb Pram
Very practical, olive green,
35euros. China pooh bear honey
pot music box ltd edition with
box and certificate 15euros.
Wooden carved lizard approx
20cm long, 5euros. Large metal
cow ornament as new, silver
coloured approx 50cm long
30cm high 10euros. 2 china
table lamp bases non-matching,
3euros each. (Gouzon) Tel: 05
55 62 25 18
FOR SALE: 200 Books
(approx) free to good home or
library Mixture of adult and
children's books, mainly English
some French, mixed fiction and
non fiction. Collector takes all.
(Gouzon) Tel: 05 55 62 25 18
FOR SALE: 2 Windows from
chateau chapel Quite rotten but
very pretty. Maybe for your
future hen house? Price to be
debated. Money goes to animal
shelter. Tel: 06 66 24 85 49
FOR SALE: Leisure range
cream & black gas cooker Very
good condition, bought in the
UK with 6 months use only.
Selling due to LPG incompatible
and we don't have mains gas.
(Nr Gouzon 23) €250.00 Tel: 05
55 61 19 10
FOR SALE: Wood panel
Approx. 5m long, 1.20m height.
Oak. Near Bellegarde. Call for
more information. Price to be
debated. Money goes to animal
shelter. Tel: 06 66 24 85 49
FOR SALE: 16 ft green
Canadian canoe Plus 2 paddles
and buoyancy aids. As new,
been in water twice. €450.00
Tel: 02 54 06 96 88 Email:
rngreenwell@gmail.com
FOR SALE: Various Huge old
wooden wheelbarrow, solid
rubber tyre - some enthusiast
will enjoy restoring it' – 30
Euros; OAK PARQUET - still
shop-wrapped, 70mm wide x
23mm thick - 18 packs @ 1.12
metres squared - 35 Euros per
pack; LIMOUSIN OX-CART huge and magnificent example
- probably always kept under
cover wheels 1m62 diameter body 3m x 1m plus 2m70 shaft
- 8 pointed staves to support hay
extant, each 1m40 – 195 Euros;
HOME GYM POWERSTACK
200LB BENCH PRESS good condition – 185 Euros;
WASHING
MACHINE
scarcely used - PRO-LINE from
DARTY - Economy Level A,
washing efficiency level B - 99
Euros; SMALL FRIDGE - fits
under worktop - PRO-LINE A
CLASS - 48cm x 60cm x 84cm
high - freezer compartment 70 Euros; BROYEUR to chip
garden branches - 55 Euros;
CARAVAN TOILET - PORTA
POTTI ELEGANCE - top of
the range - little used - 49 Euros;
OLD 2-WHEEL CART - useful
in the garden or for fun with
the children or grandchildren
- wheels 60cm diameter, body
63cm x 90cm x 36cm deep shafts almost 1metre - priceless
historic gem - a snip - 50 Euros;
CORRUGATED
PLASTIC
TRANSLUCENT SHEETING
- 2m00 x 66cm - 9 pieces @ 10
Euros each or the lot for - 75
Euros; 1930's (?) OAK DRAWLEAF
DINING
TABLE,
ENGLISH
with
diagonal
cross-members 91cm x 91cm,
extending to maximum 91cm
x 1m50 - as solid as Nelson's
'Victory' - 60 Euros; FRENCH
DINING TABLE - chestnut?
- 1.03m x 1.25m - very solid rounded corners - much admired
by visitors - 70 Euros. (Near
St-Laurent-sur-Gorre) Email:
tonybigglesworth@hotmail.
co.uk
FOR SALE: Motorcycle apparel
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Hein Gericke: Ladies Goretex
cold weather suit (UK size 12)
100 Euros; Gents Goretex cold
weather suit (UK size 42 chest
33 waist) 100 Euros; Gents
leather bike jacket with Harley
Davidson Eagle on back (UK
size 44) 50 Euros; Frank Thomas
Ladies leather sports bike jacket
(size 12) 50 Euros; Boots (size
4) 20 Euros. Tel: 02 54 06 96 88
Email: rngreenwell@gmail.com
House Clearance - Everything
must go Beds, bed settees, dining
tables and chairs, various chests
of drawers, washing machine,
fridge, freezer, gas cooker,
garden furniture, tools, etc. No
reasonable offer refused. Tel: 05
55 64 34 49 (nr Bourganeuf)
FOR SALE: TV Unit 2 Shelves.
Beech. 31”W x 22”H x 15”D.
Excellent Clean Condition.
(23400 St Dizier Leyrenne)
€20.00 Tel: 05 55 64 46 27
Email: tiony_48@hotmail.com
FOR SALE: Celestron C8-SGT Advanced computerised
Telescope Including tripod
with computerised mount. Plus,
Baader Sky Surfer V Red Dot
Finder, Skywatcher Power
tank and box of lenses. Cost in
the UK over £1500. Bargain
price at 800 euros or happy to
negotiate. Buyer must collect as
quite heavy. More information if
required. Châteauneuf-la-Fôret
(87). €800.00ono Tel: 05 55 57
28 74
FOR SALE: Hundreds of
secondhand books Fiction and
non fiction. Here most of the
time. Les Sauvelles on RN941.
Tel: 05 55 66 10 34
FOR SALE: Royal Albert Bone
China Tea Set Consisting of 6
cups/saucers, 6 tea plates, 1 milk
jug, sugar bowl and cake plate.
All pieces are in mint condition.
We are near Chénérailles in dept
23. €50.00 Tel: 05 55 62 77 41
FOR SALE: Royal Vale Bone
China tea set Consisting of 6
cups/sauces, 6 tea plates. In
mint condition. We are near
Chénérailles in dept 23. €35.00
Tel: 05 55 62 77 41
FOR SALE: Various John Lewis
duvet cover and matching sheet,
unused. Pale blue. 15€. Mirror
CLASSIFIEDS ♦ 19
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80 x 65 cm. Painted wood yellow with small decoration.
Matching wall lights, toilet
roll holder, shelf and soap dish
holder. 40€. Ice cream maker Philips. Little used. 20€. Text
06 41 99 57 40 (St Yrieix la
Perche)
FOR SALE: Lowry framed
prints (3) In excellent condition.
40 euros for the three framed
prints. Tel: 05 55 78 79 02
FOR SALE: Beige chandelier
8 bulbs, 70cm drop, 70cm
diameter. St Yrieix. €45.00 Tel:
06 41 99 57 40
FOR SALE: Porcelain for tea
room/ B and B (Limoges hotel
ware) white with flower border:
10 individual 2-cup teapots; 18
teacups and scrs; 18 tea plates;
6 sugar bowls; 10 milk jugs
(150cl); 2 milk jugs (300cl); 12
coffee cups and scrs. Sold as a
lot. €200.00 Tel: 05 55 69 21 98
FOR SALE: LCD TV 20” TFT
LCD TV (Firstline). Overall
size: 24” (61cm) wide X 18.5”
(47cm) height on removable
base. Multiple inputs including
SCART, S-Video and PC. Not
HD. Full working order and in
good condition. Complete with
remote control, power supply
and manual in English. €35.00
Tel: 05 55 78 79 02 (near
Rochechouart)
FOR SALE: Godin Log Burner
Excellent condition. Buyer
collects. €350.00 Tel: 05 55 89
24 71
FOR SALE: Kodak Hero 5.1
printer Needs a new print head
and has UK plug. 10 euros.
Plus, 15 colour and black ink
cartridges 30XL. 15 euros or
20 euros for both. Buyer must
collect. Chateauneuf-la-Forêt
(87). Tel: 05 55 57 28 74 Email:
rynn.sandra@orange.fr
FOR SALE: Wood burning Fire
SUPRA, Colmar 5 - 7 Kw. Flu
Size 125 mm (rear). 61cm H,
56cm W, 36cm Dp. (Cash deal,
buyer collects) €250.00 Tel:
09 72 31 69 61 Email: pbrslr@
hotmail.com
FOR SALE: Books Approx
140/150,
good
condition,
popular authors: Jeffrey Deaver,
Michael Connelly, Sue Grafton,
Lee Child, Susan Lewis, Clive
Cussler, Phillippa Gregory, etc.
Proceeds to Charity. €50.00 Tel:
05 55 03 15 82
FOR
SALE:
Computer
accessories Phillips 18.5 inch
computer screen. Hardly used
and in excellent condition - €45.
Logitech camera and software excellent condition €15. Acer
french keyboard - excellent
condition €10. Tel: 05 55 64 22
25 Email: geeinfrance@gmail.
com
FOR SALE: SOLAVOX PR25
Speakers SOLAVOX PR25
speakers (2). 25w. RMS. Teak
finish. 4cm x 37cm. Good
working order. 25 euros the pair.
€25.00 Tel: 0555 787902 (near
Rochechouart)
FOR SALE: OLD FRENCH
JIGSAW PUZZLE CUBES IN
ORIGINAL WOODEN BOX
(4 different pictures). Stored in
barn for years and some wear
and tear to picture on outer side
lid of the box, and cubes, as
would be expected. The box is in
good condition, as is the picture
on inside of box - complete.
€20.00 Tel: 0555 787902 (near
Rochechouart)
FOR SALE: Tow a Van Box
Trailer with roller shutter door
Very good condition. Contact
for more information. €900.00
Tel: 05 55 69 75 67 Email:
rofesteven@yahoo.co.uk
FOR SALE: Peugeot 806 2002
petrol, automatic, 2.00, selling
for spares/repair. 8 seats, needs
a new rear exhaust and 2 new
front tyres for the CT, good
runner, need to sell quickly as
moving away, bargain price.
€700.00ono Tel: 09 80 47 24 82
Email: helen@guardcrest.com
FOR SALE: 2003 Mazda 6 TS2
Estate Metallic silver, 2.0i petrol,
FOR SALE: Boat and trailer
WANTED
French Registered Falcon 18,
115hp, morse hydraulic steering,
electric tilt and trim, stainless
steel propeller, 2 anchors and
usual equipment. €5,000.00 Tel:
05 55 60 64 03
FOR SALE: 2009 MINI One
Hatch with Pepper Pack and
other extras Lightning Blue
VEHICLES / PARTS
FOR SALE: “AUTOSTAR”
Campervan Left hand drive, full
French registration, Carte Grise,
long contrôle technique. Ford
2 litre engine. 4 berth with two
burners and oven, showertoilet.
Hot air heating, large fridge,
two radios and exterior antenna
for TV. Mileage of 45,847
is believed original and the
interior and interior condition
supports this figure. Six brand
new tyres are fitted and the
engine starts and runs perfectly.
Exterior is full bike racks and
tow bar. Installed in the engine
bay is a “silent” generator to
replace need for leisure battery.
€4,000.00 Tel: 05 55 54 91 87
FOR SALE: Renault Scenic
Automatic R X T 1997, LHD, 1.6
petrol, Metallic Grey, Leather
seats and trim. Air con. ABS.
2 new tyres, CT Mot passed
30/03/2015, Cambelt and water
pump and oil and filters changed
less than 3000 kms. Engine
114300 kms, vehicle 195800
kms. Good condition. Contact
Lidia via email. €1,950.00ono
Email: bambuk51@gmail.com
manual, 5 speed. RHD drive.
First registered in UK in 2003.
French registered. CT until
10/2016. 92,687 miles (148,300
kms). Full service history.
Excellent
mechanically
&
bodywork. Two owners, current
owner since 2006. Full black
leather seats. Air conditioning.
ABS. Cruise control. Front
fogs. Alloy wheels. Full colour
coded bumpers. Bose CD
audio system with sub-woofer.
Electric windows (F&R), door
mirrors & driver’s seat. Original
UK lights and snow chains
included. Genuine reason for
sale. Further info, please contact
John. €3,950.00ono Tel: 05 55
78 20 14 Email: dawnwatcher@
hotmail.com
FOR SALE: 1987 White Citroen
1.0 AX 210,000 kilometres on
the clock. Bodywork generally
good, few scratches /dints but
what you would expect for the
age of the vehicle. Inside tired
but serviceable. Used daily, runs
well (typical 50mpg), CT 05/16.
Good little run-a-round. Tel: 06
70 10 88 80
Petrol, RHD, Dec 2009, Blue,
French Registered, CT July
2016, Only 28000 kilometres,
Excellent condition. €6,250.00
T: 05 55 60 26 90
Metallic, Petrol 1.4, Manual,
RHD
French
Registered,
FSH last serviced December
2014/CT Due January 2017,
Chrome Line Exterior, Body
Coloured Mirror Caps, 15’’
Alloys, 6 Speed Gearbox,
Cosmos Black Cloth Interior,
Height Adjustable Drivers Seat
& Steering Column, Leather
Steering Wheel, Air-Con, ABS,
Auto Stop/Start energy saving
function, Dynamic Stability
Control, Computer, ISOFIX,
Luggage Pack including many
other extras. 97,000KMS. Ex
dealer demonstrator and one
very careful owner from new.
Extremely reluctant sale, much
loved car. £5700 ONO or
equivalent in Euros. Nr Chalus
87230, Haute Vienne. No
timewasters please. Tel: 05 55
50 19 16 Email: carrie.ward@
btconnect.com
FOR SALE: Citroen C4 Grand
Picasso 7 seats, 1.6 VTR+,
WANTED: Digger or Excavator
Anything considered. Tel: 02 48
56 74 73
WANTED: Garden furniture Do
any readers have a garden table
and chairs, and benches, which
they would sell for a reasonable
price - ours are 10 years old,
'tired' and worn, and in need of
replacing! Tel: 05 55 78 79 02
WANTED: Gas convection
oven for light commercial use
(Not domestic size). Good
working condition. Will collect.
Tel: 05 55 00 99 18 Email:
deannaandkeith@gmail.com
WANTED: Carpet UK style,
good quality, second hand,
e.g. Axminster/ Wilton) for
three or more average size
rooms. Anything considered,
but needed in Chambon-surVoueize (23). Tel: 07 89 93
28 68 Email: barry.blundell@
yahoo.com
WANTED: Piano Piano wanted
by serious student, also older
sheet music. Also need to find
somebody able to move a piano
to Chambon-sur-Vouieze (23)
(no stairs)! Tel: 07 89 93 28 68
Email: barry.blundell@yahoo.
com
WANTED: Slate bed pub style
7' pool table Any condition. Tel:
05 87 77 20 82 (ask for Mike
phone evenings)
WANTED: Trailer - any age or
condition Tel: 02 48 56 74 73
WANTED: Caravan Cash
buyer. Tel: 02 48 56 74 73
WANTED: OLD MOTOR
CYCLES Barn clearance,
garage clearance. Pre 1966
motor cycles hidden away in
barns and garages wanted for
cash, any condition, even the
rusty ones and non runners.
Everything considered. Friendly
buyer will call round. Pls tel
Martin on 05 55 89 12 96
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Your indispensable guide to finding local businesses & artisans
Activities & Leisure
Animals & Pets
Antiques/Brocantes
Auto Services
Building Services
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Carpenters/Joiners
Electricians
Fosses Septiques
General
Groundworks
Activities
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Painters/Decorators
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Roofing
Sandblasting
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>> pg 21
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Animal communication
Gentle healing for people and pets.
Complementing conventional treatments
by easing the side effects. Helping to identify
the causes of allergic reactions and
behavioural problems. More information at:
www.ame-et-corps.com
Tel: 06.66.24.85.49
English, French, German - and Animal spoken! Katharina Maiss
cycle-hire-online.com
Quality Bicycle Rental, delivered free to your
holiday accommodation
06 79 23 57 09 - see pg 8
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Animals & Pets
ZE DOG (& CAT) HOUSE
Family, cage-free boarding for dogs and cats.
Positive dog training and counseling.
We make sure that “Ze Dog (& Cat) House”
is a real home from home for your
companions so that they, as well as you,
spend a great time on holiday!
June Altman, Le Puytren, 87800 Meilhac
Tel: 05 55 58 87 94 / Mob: 06 61 01 12 21
Email: junealtman@orange.fr
or junealtman@yahoo.fr
Certificat de capacité n° 87-203 RCS Limoges 750 912 057
Champlong
Chatterie
Caring, quiet accommodation
just for cats
>> pg 23-24
>> pg 24
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>> pg 25
>> pg 26
>> pg 26
REGISTERED FARRIER
MARECHAL FERRANT
NOW TAKING ON NEW CLIENTS
CHRIS SELWYN Dip WCF REGISTERED FARRIER
▪ OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE
▪ ALL DISCIPLINES
AND REMEDIAL WORK UNDERTAKEN
▪ RELIABLE, HONEST SERVICE
▪ CONTACT TO DISCUSS
YOUR REQUIREMENTS AND AREA
▪ BASED IN 87 BUT WILL TRAVEL
▪ REFERENCES AVAILABLE
Health & Beauty
House Clearance
Insurance & Finance
Language Services
Pest Control
Property Sales
Retail & Commerce
Transport/Removals
/Storage
General
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Services
E: info@englishfarrierinfrance.com
W: www.englishfarrierinfrance.com
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Antiques/
Brocantes
Alison & Ray
MOTOR PARTS
CHARENTE
Suppliers of Car & Van Spares
& LHD headlights
Direct to France at big savings!
also Mower Batteries and drive belts!
www.motorpartscharente.com
Delivery via UPS direct to your door in France
JOHN SOWERSBY
+44 (0)1377 255470 / +44 (0)7830 170761
motorptscharente@aol.com
LCS 23 Autos
Car and Van Sales
European Transport
champlongchatterie@me.com
www.champlongchatterie.com
06 23 29 24 70 - see pg 19
SIRET: 520 896 671 00010
(Farges, nr. Aubusson)
Small & friendly, English run.
Viewings welcome.
Certificat de capacité.
Also available: Pet foods, treats
& accessories.
Mon - Sat: 9.00 - 7.00
Contact Dave Grant: 05 55 67 58 87
www.the-orchard.eu
siret: 504 584 228 00010
Your
advert
here
05 55 41 17 76
Your
advert
here
05 55 41 17 76
siret: 799 169 479 00018
Tel: 05 55 60 27 83
Kennels & Cattery
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Building
Services
TEL: 06 30 96 02 02
JUNCT 22 off A20, Arnac la Poste
The Orchard
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THE DOUBLE DECKER FLEA MARKET
2nd Sunday of every month
By the Double Decker Bus
Argenton sur creuse, Z.I. Les Narrons
(Near Total Access petrol station)
Open all day from 8h00 to 18h00
Loads of old furniture at great prices!
FREE DELIVERY
Tel: 06 08 50 36 26
RING BILL!
Registered Car Mechanic
05.55.81.31.85
See Display Ad pg 22
sales@thebugle.eu
05 55 41 17 76
Architects/
Surveyors
CHARTERED
STRUCTURAL
ENGINEER
Pre-purchase & Structural Surveys.
Verbal & written reports.
Structural calculations & drawings.
Redevelopment ideas & solutions.
Tim Haw B.Eng C.Eng M.I.Struct.E
FR: 0033 (0)6 05 56 42 81
UK: 0044 (0)7448 466 662
Web: www.versineer.com
Email: enquiries@versineer.com
Siret: 498 843 051 00018
At Masterplans.eu we can help guide you
through your planning application in France.
From initial feasibility to completed dossiers.
We will compile all the relevant drawings and
complete the necessary paperwork to ensure
your application proceeds smoothly.
We are equally at home working with clients
here in France or those living abroad.
Tel: 05 55 80 72 83
Mob: 06 33 07 29 72
Email: info@masterplans.eu
www.masterplans.eu
Siret: 790 016 984 00011
DIRECTORY ♦ 21
ADVERTORIAL
Neptune by French Lily Spring/Summer Collection is here…
A
ward winning British
furniture and accessory
manufacturer Neptune
is pleased to announce
its Spring/Summer 2015 collection
at its flagship showroom nestled in
the Limousin.
Founded in 1996 by John SimsHilditch and Giles Redman, Neptune is a fast growing international
lifestyle brand that designs and
manufactures furniture and accessories for the whole home. Quality,
value and service is key together
with a passion for developing beautifully designed products alongside
an appreciation and respect for its
customers.
Hannah & Stuart Watson, who
created Neptune by French Lily in
2013, already display three out of
Neptune’s four kitchen ranges in
their 50sqm showroom in the Limousin, and are excited to talk about
Neptune’s new products and exciting colour range this spring. From
gorgeous painted and solid oak
planters for the garden to outdoor
scatter cushions with new accent
colours to complement Neptune’s
wide range of garden furniture, there
are lots of beautiful new products to
consider.
The team at French Lily also con-
Architectural
DRAWING
SERVICE
Le Charme
De Chêne
Handmade solid oak
joinery and furniture
Renovating your
French property?
New build?
Dossiers prepared
Permis de Construire
Déclarations Préalables
Tel: 05 53 52 36 05
lavieilleabbaye@orange.fr
SIRET: 493 770 358 00015
Building
Services
Our joinery expertise includes
barn doors, barn door frame
openings, staircases, kitchens,
windows & doors.
We also make handmade furniture.
Every item is bespoke and
made to measure.
Please visit our website for recent
installations and references.
sists of an experienced Kitchen Designer and very skilled Joiner. If you
are renovating your kitchen, their
Kitchen Designer will visit you in
your home and discuss your requirements before she puts pen to paper
and designs your dream kitchen,
which will be both functional and
beautiful. Her experience and creativity will bring fresh eyes to your
space. Their Joiner travels nationwide expertly fitting Neptune’s solid
wood kitchens. His workmanship is
second to none; he brings skill and
attention to detail to the very last part
of your project, ensuring that your
Neptune kitchen is fitted perfectly.
Neptune MD, John Sims-Hilditch
comments: “The synergy between
Neptune and Hannah and Stuart was
apparent from our first discussions
and we are confident that we’ve
found fantastic representatives for
the French market. Their small team
of experts matches our team in the
UK combining the best in design,
INSTALLATION23
- Electricity
- Plumbing
- Air conditioning and heat pump
- Small renovations
(bathrooms, kitchens, etc.)
Dutch and English spoken
Creuse / Puy-de-Dôme
SIRET: 510 156 763 00011
Siret: 753 054 030 00014
Siret No. 501.792.386.00010
Building
Services
BARWICK
ÉLECTRICITÉ
02 54 25 65 08
06 16 91 64 67
Electricians
WOODWORK
SALAMANDRE
www.scrollart.co.uk
scrollartfrance@gmail.com
05 55 14 12 43
Oradour Sur Vayres (87150) - siren: 752 051 482
Nicholas Hemming
Wood Craft
www.nicholashemming.co.uk
02 48 63 15 09 - see main ad pg 12
Steven Rofe
20+ Years experience
Mob. 06 40 56 96 12
Tel. 05 55 67 57 64
www.lecharmedechene.com
contactus@lecharmedechene.com
Carpenters/
Joiners
DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS,
STAIRCASES, OAK FRAMES...
FROM LOCAL HARD AND SOFT WOODS.
SHUTTERS FROM 35 EUROS.
Please explore our website for more information:
Lumiere Service
et Energie
• NICEIC approved Electrician for
8 years in the UK
• Wiring of new installations
(including liaising with EDF)
• Rewiring existing houses/barns
• External & garden lighting
• All aspects of electrical works
• Fully insured - (10 year Decennale)
• Departments covered 19,23 & 87
05.55.69.75.67 / 06.89.47.69.71
email: rofesteven@yahoo.co.uk
E-mail: installation23@gmail.com
SHAUN BARWICK
QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN
MADE TO MEASURE joinery and customer service.”
The team at Neptune by French
Lily are open every Saturday between 10am and 4pm, other days by
appointment. Why not make a visit
to the showroom, just 5 minutes off
the N145 on the outskirts of SaintPriest-la-Plaine, and have a look
at the beautiful range of furniture,
paint and accessories available. ■
électricité
Keith SLOPER
Tel: 05 55 64 94 20
Mob: 07 86 38 09 61
* Qualified electrician
* All types of electrical
works carried out
* Free estimates
* Fault finding
* Consuel certification arranged
* Temporary and permanent
EDF supplies arranged
* Departments 23 and 87
No Siret: 494 916 760 00015
Available for all types of electrical work
Small jobs, new builds,
renovations, rewires
Consuel assistance and
certification service available
Fully insured with 10 year
workmanship guarantee
Based near Châlus (87230)
Tel: 09 72 35 74 73
Email: barwick.shaun@gmail.com
@iret: 794 282 368 00016
Pink Electrique
Ruth & Geoff Kowalczyk
All electrical work, home automation & security.
Project management. See our website for more
information. French qualified and insured.
30+ years worldwide experience.
Departments covered: 23, 36, 87.
Tel: 05 55 63 10 68
Mob: 06 64 59 48 64
Email: info@pink-electrique.fr
www.pink-electrique.fr
SIRET: 788 709 871 00016
Neptune by French Lily
Vervaux, 23240 St-Priest-la-Plaine
05 55 80 92 91
info@frenchlily.fr
sales@thebugle.eu
05 55 41 17 76
Steve Johns
Fosse Septique
Specialist
20+ years experience
All aspects covered:
Paperwork and permissions arranged
Installations (full/part)
Upgrades (to current regs)
Inspections
Digger and dumper hire
Groundworks, foundations, driveways, etc.
Please mention
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Building
Services
Fosses
Septiques
LES VIDANGES
LIMOUSINES
▪ Emptying septic tanks
▪ Unblocking pipes
▪ Cleaning wells
▪ Group rates available
between neighbours
Call David - 24/24 7/7
06 49 66 44 25
87800 Jourgnac
Siret N° 750 725 780 00019
Building & Renovation services
Free devis and site visit
05.55.64.11.73
We guarantee to beat any like for like quote !
siret: 514 556 208 00015
on advertising in the
Bugle Business
Directory, give us
a call or send us an
email:
sales@thebugle.eu
05 55 41 17 76
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Entreprise Hines Building Services
All Internal & External Works, completed to a high standard.
We also supply KWIKSTAGE scaffold for hire - either DIY or full scaffold service provided.
siret: 503 169 237 00016
See website for more info - www.entreprisehines.com - 05 55 89 69 46 - robert.hines@orange.fr
22 ♦ DIRECTORY
Septic tanks
systems designed with permissions &
paperwork included and independent
approval with certification.
Concrete
concrete floors, concrete terraces,
concrete retaining walls, openings,
underfloor heating, insulation, steps.
Renovation
bathrooms & kitchens
from design to completion, ceilings,
partition walls, drylining.
trading 6 years
see our portfolio at www.LCE23.com
05.55.80.83.30
registered and insured for all work we do
Paul Jones
Renovation
Building
Services
All Renovations and Constructions
General
Scaffolding Hire
Large stock
Rapid response
Good rates for long & short term hire
Erected or self-erect
Delivery or collection
All areas covered
Call Dave:
Roofs constructed & repaired
Attic conversions & velux fitted
Chimney repairs
Kitchen & Bathroom fitting
Tiling
Dry Lining
All work fully insured
Free Quotation
TEL : 05 55 69 24 82
E-mail : sdscouverture@gmail.com
Siret No: 524 866 621 00013
JONES ENTREPRISE
Quality Workmanship
06 42 73 83 37
Carpenter Builder
La Coterie Entreprise
Portfolio available to view at
www.jonesentreprise.com
siret: 795 207 067 00013
Approved septic tank installer
05.55.80.83.30
www.lce23.com
See our main ad above
Steve Johns
Assainissement
fosse-septique23.com
05.55.64.11.73 - see pg 12
Creuse Property
& Lake Services
- General maintenance including grounds
- Change overs - Meet and Greets
- On call / Emergency help
- Key holding - Handyman
Building projects also undertaken
For full details visit
www.creusepropertyservices.eu
or call 06 02 67 72 19
Siret No: 804 568 020 00015
email: jones23entreprise@orange.fr
Jeff Jones: 06 38 25 74 62
siret: 810 322 123 00011
Experienced and fully registered
artisan, offering a high quality
finish and service
• 10yr Décennale Assurance
• Full house/barn renovation
• Plasterboarding walls and ceilings
• Tape and Jointing • Kitchen Installation
• Roofing works • Carpentry • Patios/Decking
Tel: 05 55 69 28 12
Mob: 06 73 18 63 47
Email: pauljones@orange.fr
www.pauljonesrenovation.com
siret no: 495 067 829 00020
KWIKSTAGE
Scaffold Hire
DIY or Full
Scaffold Service
See our website
or phone for details
05 55 89 69 46
Please mention
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www.entreprisehines.com
robert.hines@orange.fr
French Lily
R & B Construction
Kitchens & Interiors
05 55 80 92 91 - see pg 2
Harlequin
Developments
All aspects of renovation
and refurbishment, big or
small, undertaken.
Your
advert
here
Harlequin Developments are
a Distributor and Installer
for Solarventi, solar
dehumidifying and water heating
products, as well as a range of
other renewable energies
05 55 41 17 76
harlequindevelopments@live.com
www.harlequindevelopments.com
05.55.68.67.56
06.06.60.46.97
SIRET: 494.501.067.00016
SIRET: 503 169 237 00016
ALL ASPECTS OF
RENOVATION & CONSTRUCTION
• House & barn renovations
• Garage/loft conversions
• Bathroom/shower rooms
• Doors/windows • Roofing
• Patios/decking
• Plumbing & Electrical
• 10 year Guarantee Insurance
See our website:
www.rb-first-construction.com
Tel: 05 55 37 74 06 (Dave)
Tel: 05 55 69 75 67 (Steve)
(Depts 23, 87 & 19) siret: 501 792 386 00010
GODSON
Travaux Publics
www.pilgrim23.com
05.55.62.61.12 - pg 3
sales@LCE23.com
Monte Sarginson
Your
advert
here
House Renovations
05 55 41 17 76
Tel: 05 55 63 88 70
Mob: 06 21 34 18 20
Davis & Davis
Paul Goldsmith
Interior Renovations
30 years' Experience in Construction,
Renovation & Project Management
Quality Workmanship Guaranteed
Internal/ External Developments
Inside & Out
Experience in Roofing, Tiling
Floors & Walls, Plumbing,
Fitting Kitchens & Bathrooms,
Stonework & Rendering,
Painting & Decorating
Siret no 507 516 748 00013
Registered for 8 years in France
No job too big (or small). Give us a
call for a free competitive quote.
High quality work,
excellent references available
• Kitchens • Bathrooms
• Tiling • Wood flooring
• Loft conversions • Pointing
• Windows • Plasterboarding
Covering Creuse and Indre
05 55 60 29 50 / 06 04 13 30 57
e: lasout@live.com
Barn conversions, loft conversions, new-build,
drylining, plastering, rendering, spray
rendering, tiling, installation of kitchens/
bathrooms, painting, carpentry, replacement
doors & windows, velux installation, groundworks, landscaping, decking & much more...
email: davis-davis@sfr.fr
Based Arnac-la-Poste - Covering depts 87, 23 & 19
Siret: 498 203 652 00017
T J Renovations
30 years experience in building trade
Full refurbishments undertaken
• Stone/Brickwork • Patios
• Repointing • Studwork
• General Repairs & Maintenance
All areas in the Limousin covered
Contact Tim
t: 09 66 03 52 89
SIRET 494 123 847 00019
SARL McCourt
Quality Renovations & New Builds
warwick.mccourt@yahoo.com
06 40 58 62 71 - see pg 2
RSW Entreprises
05 55 61 16 30 / 06 85 37 04 35
Fosse Septique Specialist
Email: tjrenovations96@yahoo.fr
See our Display Ad - pg 10
web: www.builderinthecreuse.co.uk
Siret: 750 068 116 00011
Entreprise
Hines
Building & Renovation
05.55.80.00.57
Max Huggett
Experienced and fully
registered builder with 10
year Décennale Insurance
● Roofing - New & Repairs
● Masonry
● Plastering
● Dry Lining
● Sand Blasting
● Equestrian Buildings
● Digger/Scaffold Hire
● ... and much, much more
Offering a broad selection of building
services in depts. 87, 19 & 23.
From one off installations to complete
renovations, construction,
landscaping and ground works.
E: info@maxhuggett.com
05.55.89.69.46
T: 05 55 69 37 64
M: 06 80 92 23 82
SIRET: 503 169 237 00016
English & French spoken - Siret: 518 511 340 00011
28 years qualified experience
www.entreprisehines.com
robert.hines@orange.fr
www.maxhuggett.com
RING BILL!
NEUVIALLE MENUISERIE
no job too small
Registered
Car Mechanic
30 Years’ Experience Joiner
Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms
Flooring & General 2nd Fix
Finishing, Joinery & Decking
Emergency Lock Services
Siret: 802 265 728
Mike Christie
05 55 64 35 11 (Home)
07 87 38 58 88 (Mobile)
mgchristie2013@gmail.com
05 55 81 31 85
■ Services
■ Brakes
■ MOT Prep
(contrôle technique)
SIRET: 494 617 798 00017
■ ... much more
Dept. 23 & surrounding areas
DIRECTORY ♦ 23
ADVERTORIAL
Limousin Spas
H
ere at Limousin Spas we aim to offer
our clients a comprehensive sales, installation and continuing advice and
support package. This means that you can truly
relax and enjoy your experience of choosing
and owning a spa... whether it is for a holiday
home or all year round.
We set up our business after finding it difficult to obtain reliable advice or choice when
trying to buy a spa for our own home. Most
of the widely available models demand a high
power supply and are thus unsuitable for the
majority of rural properties (unless you can
manage without using any other electric appliances at any time!) After many meetings with
suppliers we decided to stock 3 full ranges of
spas which we found particularly sturdy and
reliable... this gives a choice of models for 2 to
8 people and from basic to luxury.
We run our business from home so we don't
have to pass on the cost of running a huge
showroom and can keep prices reasonable.
There is always at least 1 model on display
to inspect and wet test to truly appreciate the
features. We welcome any enquiries and visits
(although we suggest you phone first to check
we are not out delivering a spa). Many of our
previous customers have offered to discuss
or show the tubs they have bought so we can
probably put you in touch with someone local.
We are happy to visit and advise on siting your
spa and quote for works such as decking and
bespoke gazebos to enhance the surroundings.
Full specifications and details on all our spa
ranges are available on our website www.limousin-spas.com
We are further developing our website, so
please contact us if you would like any more
information in French or English. ■
www.limousin-spas.com
Tel: 05.55.63.26.20
Email: sales@limousin-spas.com
The current strong pound/euro rate means
our spas are at their lowest prices for many years!
La Noneix
Construction
& Property Services
Established, Professional and
Personal Building Services. Fully
registered with décennale
insurance covering all works.
●Renovations
●New builds ●Roofing
●Stonework ●Carpentry
●Ground works
Large or small projects undertaken
- please view our website.
Contact: Paul or Joanne Rands
05.55.66.44.06
www.lanoneix.com
Paul.rands@orange.fr
SIRET: 501 144 596 00019
Masonry
& More
General building
Renovation & maintenance
Reliable, good quality work
30 years exp
Based central 23 - will travel
Martin Sprague
05 55 61 93 07
martin_sprague_1@ hotmail.com
SIRET: 531 768 182 00010
Double D
Renovations & Home
Improvements
05 55 65 00 29 - pg 3
Dave Cardwell - Builder
05 55 98 24 12
Interior & Exterior
building work
• House renovations • roofing • de-mossing
• pointing • masonry • ground works • etc.
Honest price and efficient service
Please call to discuss:
02 54 24 29 76
or e-mail:
• house/barn/garden clearances
• dechetterie runs
• rubbish removal
• cash paid for scrap
• general labouring service
• mini digger - with/without driver
• Vehicle with 1.5 tonne crane
Building
Services
05 55 37 45 35
06 74 21 47 71
Groundworks
Old Style Creativity
Rural Renovations
High Ground Development
siret 532 981 198 00015
www.hgdev.co.uk
andy@hgdev.co.uk
happydayshereweare@gmail.com
Multi-skilled Professional
Workmanship for every aspect of
your build
05 55 65 86 94 - see pg 9
Stephen Cullinane & Son
Please see our portfolio at :
www.oldstylecreativity.weebly.com
Mini-Digger with driver
From the foundations to the roof
Established 9 years in France
05 55 81 00 53 - see pg 9
J. S. Long Building Services
www.jslbuilders.com
09 67 30 71 46 / 06 42 06 52 20
see main ad - pg 9
Your
advert
here
05 55 41 17 76
Mini Digger
with Driver for Hire
Landscaping, ditching,
land clearance etc.
Also general
Garden Maintenance
John Bonella
87440 Marval
05 55 78 62 29
siret no. 523 183 580 00019
WASTE REMOVAL
SERVICES
john.bonella@gmail.com
05.55.78.62.29
Contact Kristian Woodgate on:
kristianwoodgate@icloud.com
05-55-62-24-27 / 06-48-77-79-19
siret: 511 277 527 00012
CHRIS STONE
SERVICES
PLUMBING/ELECTRICITY
INSTALLATIONS AND REPAIRS
TEL: 05.55.06.05.69
MOB: 06.04.44.26.36
Rochechouart
SIRET: 520 275 504 00022
Abris Bois LV
Timber Building Specialists
www.abrisboislv.fr
05 87 77 95 57 - see pg 15
john.bonella@gmail.com
See Main Ad pg 23
Bugle Business
Directory, give us
email:
sales@thebugle.eu
05 55 41 17 76
sales@thebugle.eu
05 55 41 17 76
Building
Services
Painters/
Decorators
CALL KATH
Painting and Decorating
Interior and Exterior
Colour Consultations
Room Re-designs
Kathleen Willis
05 55 63 53 06
kathleen.willis@orange.fr
siret 802 262 35200015
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50,000 sq ft of covered
showrooms & 2 large
external display areas
- All reclamation bought & sold
- Demolition undertaken
- Specialists in oak beams
- Metalwork & stonework
- Indian stone flooring
- Plywood, all in 8x4 sheets: internal, external and marine grade
Open Mon-Sat 8.30am to 6pm - www.reclamation-yard.com
Only 1km from Confolens on the D952 Ansac-sur-Vienne road
24 ♦ DIRECTORY
Building
Services
Building
Services
H20 CREUSE
Heating & Plumbing engineer
05 55 63 89 23
Chimney
Sweeps
see pg 11
Painters/
Decorators
Plumbers
Simon Carter
Dennis Ward
Qualified craftsman with over 25 years UK
Plumbing and
heating / boiler repairs.
Oil and gas.
Painter & Decorator
experience, now based in Haute-Vienne.
Specialist services:
Interior & exterior painting &
decorating, wallpapering, plastering.
FREE QUOTES
Tel: 05 87 19 91 50
Mob: 07 81 26 88 65
Web: www.sjcmontluc.fr
Email: sjcmontluc@yahoo.fr
28 years experience.
Gas Safe registered in UK.
Reliable and efficient service.
M: 06 05 71 57 68
E: plomberieconfolens@gmail.com
siret: 792.130.932.00017
Siret 803 784 818 00012
Building
Services
Benjamin Jourdan
Plumber/Electrician
ROOFING
SPECIALISTS
All types of roofing
External insulation
Carpentry work
Dormer windows
Velux windows
Zinc guttering
Chimney repoints
Lead flashing, etc.
Contact Phil Andrews:
Mob: 06 42 38 54 22
Tel: 02 54 30 11 20
Email: philip.andrews@orange.fr
siret: 509 180 410 00011
Plasterers
GLEN VINEY
PLASTERER
Quality Plasterwork,
Internal & External
Plasterboarding, Partitioning,
Skiming, Solid Plastering,
Floor Screeding,Rendering: Mono
Couche/Coloured Render
Waterproofing Render Systems
Tel: 06 45 18 86 10
(18 Years Experience)
Email: glenviney1@btinternet.com
Siret: 527 736 326 00010
Chris
the Plasterer
A genuine plasterer
French and English spoken
Traditional Plastering
Rendering, Stud partition dry lining
Lime mortar stone pointing
CALL FOR A FREE QUOTATION
05 55 63 53 06
06 23 29 48 19
christopher.willis@orange.fr
Le Bourg, 23360 Nouzerolles
SIRET: 504 612 441 00015
Le Plâtrier du Limousin
The friendly
& reliable plasterer
10 year guarantee.
Covering depts. 23 & 87.
Call Stuart on:
05 55 80 92 91
info@platrierlimousin.fr
Siret: 534 396 908 00012
Installation, servicing & maintenance of all
types of boiler: wood, gas, fuel, pellet...
Solar panels installed and maintained.
Underfloor heating, bathrooms, kitchens, etc...
General electric works up to full house rewire.
Will travel.
www.helplomberie.com
e: benjaminjourdan@hotmail.com
m: 06 29 97 50 16
siret: 517 848 826 00023
Martin Walters
Plumber
Caught out last winter?
Don't worry!
We can now offer
winter checks, drain
downs, caretaking,
general DIY, key
holding, as well as
our usual friendly
plumbing services.
Tel 02 54 24 84 62
Siret 522 804 723 00016
Rick Fife
Plumbing &
Heating Engineer
All aspects of Plumbing and
Heating work undertaken.
SPREAD THE COST OF A NEW GAS/OIL
BOILER OVER 3 MONTHS
23 Years Qualified
(Previously UK CORGI registered – Oil / Natural Gas / LPG)
Established and registered in
France for 8 years.
PMC BATIMENT
Roofing Specialists
www.pmcbatiment.fr
see main ad - pg 10
MUMFORD TOITURE
Roofing & Plastering/
Plasterboarding Service
25+ years roofing experience
All aspects of roofing, large or small
15+ years experience plastering/boarding Fully registered and insured
Trading in France since 2007 Call Mark for a free quotation
05 55 71 49 13 - 06 78 60 96 16
mumford.toiture@orange.fr
Siret No. 493 159 412 00011
Building
Services
Email: amanda.rick@tiscali.co.uk
Please give us a call to discuss your requirements. If you get
the answer machine we WILL return your call the same day.
siret: 494 380 264 00015
05 55 66 60 21
• Flue ways cleared
• Birds nests, vermin
& debris removed
• Smoke evacuation & gas
tightness tests
• Official certificates of cleaning
issued (Certificat de Ramonage)
www.stovesellers.com
05 55 63 78 72
Siren: 502 409 949
CLEAR CHIMNEYS
All types of chimneys cleaned
Clean and efficient
Certificat de Ramonage issued
with every chimney swept
Woodburners supplied & fitted
Accredited flue installer
Woodburner repairs
Safety surveys
Chimney repairs/maintenance
02 54 06 40 80
sootylesweep@gmail.com
siren 535 199 483
TOUTE SWEEP
Chimney Sweep Service
* All types of chimneys cleaned
* Brush & Vacuum
* Smoke Tested * Fully Insured
* HETAS Approved and
member of NACS
* Official certificates of cleaning
issued (Certificat de Ramonage)
* Clean, tidy, professional
& friendly service
Contact Barry Manning
Tel: 05 55 66 14 11
Mob: 06 31 59 81 08
barry@toutesweep.com
REMEMBER - BLOCKED FLUES
AND CHIMNEY FIRES CAN BE
FATAL... DON'T TAKE THAT RISK!
"Tooway" High speed internet via satellite
TV Satellite Sales, Service & Installations.
TV Receiver & Electronic Repairs.
Dish alignments. Sky/Freesat/TNT/FTA.
Most of depts 23,03,63,87,36 covered.
martin@creusetec.com
http://www.creusetec.com
SIRET: 510 117 328 00011
For all your TV
and satellite
installations and repairs
(Sky TV, Internet etc.)
Call Patrice:
06.79.07.91.56
libre.antenne87@gmail.com
Fast dependable service
Based Séreilhac (87)
siret: 353 613 227 00035
Big Dish Satellite
www.bigdishsat.com
05 55 78 72 98
see main ad - pg 16
Sat-Elec
Formerly Electrosat
UK & French Satellite TV
Dishes & Freesat boxes always in stock
Terrestrial digital aerial installations
From a single outlet to multi-point systems
TOOWAY BROADBAND
Approved Supplier
Wi-Fi, Data Networks, CCTV
For sales, service or advice
call Mike G on:
05 55 09 15 73
We only use our own qualified staff
No call out charge
Free quotations
All areas covered
Quality work from qualified Staff
5 Place de la Republique Sauviat-sur-Vige 87400
siret no 798 364 600 00014
Food &
Drink
SIRET: 534 351 754 00013
Sandblasting
Computers
& Satellites
Sand and Blast
Time for Tea
We provide a fully operated
49 Rue du Pont de la Gartempe
23240 Le Grand-Bourg
sandblasting
service for wood, stone and metal.
Perfect for stripping away years
of grime or paint.
Contact us for a free quote,
or see our website:
www.sandandblast.com
05 67 77 83 05
steve@sandandblast.com
SIRET: 534 759 337 00015
Areas Covered: North Creuse (23) & South Indre (36)
Tel:(temporary
02 number
54 during
06relocation)
94 74
Satellite Systems
Chimney Sweeping
Eurl Réno-Gén
computer services - pc • mac • network
05 55 68 47 33 / 06 82 26 31 54
see pg 4
Creusetec
Building
Services
Roofing
Mayday
sales@thebugle.eu
05 55 41 17 76
sales@thebugle.eu
05 55 80 84 65
email: timefortea@orange.fr
GOODWIN
SATELLITE
SALES & INSTALLATION OF ALL SATELLITE
SYSTEMS & AERIALS. FAULT FINDING.
Dept 23 & surrounding areas
Tel: 05 55 62 05 61
Mob: 06 23 40 18 64
Email: garygoodwin@wanadoo.fr
siret: 453 067 910 00019
English teas, exotic teas, coffee,
soft drinks, ice cream
Home made cakes, scones, cup cakes,
crumpets, tea cakes, malt loaf
Daily light lunch: soup, salads, quiche,
home baked breads
Vegetarian options always available
Retro 50's decor and music
Outside terrace overlooking the garden
Free WiFi
On parle français
Wednesday to Sunday 12 noon to 18.00
Closed Monday and Tuesday
05.55.41.17.76
DIRECTORY ♦ 25
ADVERTORIAL
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W
ith 5 years’ experience delivering
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The Bugle represents one of the most
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about your business. An advert with The Bugle
starts from just €11.20 HT per month – that’s less
than 37 cents a day to put your business in front
of 30,000 people each month.
In the Limousin we have more than 300 distribution points across the region and surrounding
areas where readers can pick up a copy for free.
We also distribute 3,500 copies through Limoges
Airport, which means that we are in the perfect
position to target not only residents and secondhome owners, but also tourists and those new to
the region.
The Bugle is the only English language newspaper dedicated to the Limousin - in fact, today,
The Bugle is the only free English language
newspaper in France and we are growing all the
time.
If you would like to discuss any of our advertising options further, why not give us a call today to find out more about the ways that we can
help you grow your business.
T
T: 05 55 41 17 76
E: sales@thebugle.eu
W: www.thebugle.eu
here are two main
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Rent
or
buy, the choice is
yours. DIY or we can install
it for you, again the choice
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TOOWAY offers speeds of
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and the monthly rental (dependent on package) starts
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SES offers speeds of up to
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Is UK TV reception a problem? We have many years' experience in the satellite world
and Mike G is here to help
you. Call him on 05 55 09 15
73 or on his mobile 06 38 16
01 61.
CCTV - four cameras and a
DVR fitted from €800.00 and
you can view it from a laptop
anywhere. Ideal for checking
if the gardner, cleaner, etc. has
come, or for just projecting
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provide the complete solution.
The two Mikes are happy to prepare a custom
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Call Mike G: 05 55 09 15 73 - 06 38 16 01 61
or Mike T: 03 66 88 06 29
or email: info@sat-elec.co.uk
Carraciola
Sardo
Sue and Rob Manning
BEEF and LAMB
Italian restaurant in St-Etienne-de-Fursac
EARL Les Fromentaux
Bar/café open: 10am - 2pm, Wed - Sun
Restaurant open: 6pm - 10pm, Wed - Sun
€10, €12 & €14 menus now available
Lunch time specials
Regular music and entertainment
each month
See our web site, or visit us on Facebook
for more information:
Excellent beef and lamb available
from our farm direct to you.
All are bred feed and finished
here in Vilenne.
All the lamb is free range
and naturally finished off grass.
A box of beef is 14-18 kg
at €10.90 per kg
www.carraciola.com
Tel: 02 54 25 34 73
Tel: 05 55 63 86 05
see you soon, Steve and Elena
Try Something Different
Chez Jacques
Marsac (23)
• Cosy atmosphere
• Speciality Crêpes
• Large burger menu
• Over 20 whiskeys
• Book corner, pool table
• Fish & chip night
(2nd Fri each month)
• Curry nights (by reservation)
05 87 40 02 83
closed Wednesdays
Mandys-curry-2-go
Mobile Curry Take Away
For menus and venues:
www.mandyscurry2go.com
Follow us on facebook
e : mandyscurry2go@gmail.com
m : 07 70 39 12 23
Parties 20+ & events catered for
siret: 498 199 306 00016
10 Route de Vilenne, 36200 Celon
JJ’s Cafe Bar
Some customer quotes:
‘...more than just a bar’
‘....a bit like Allo Allo and Cheers!’
Come and see for yourself - Open all week.
See our Notice Board events listings
39 Place du Champ de Foire
36140, Aigurande
02 54 06 30 77
www.frenchweb.eu/jjscafebar/
cafebarjj@yahoo.co.uk
SIRET: 508 754 314 00013
Le Creusois
Les Genêts, Azerables
sales@thebugle.eu
05 55 41 17 76
05.55.63.90.79
Garden
Services
Bar/Restaurant
High quality British & French food
at reasonable prices.
Menu du Jour €12, Traditional Pub
Food, Vegetarian dishes, Childrens
& Snack menus also available
www.lecreusoisbistro.com
SIREN: 483 988 853
Petticoat Lane
Tel: 05 45 29 03 99
English groceries, Fresh British Beef &
Steaks (to order only), Gammon Steak,
Bacon, Sausage & Cheddar Cheese.
Wide range of frozen items
including vegetarian.
Traditional English beers, Sherries & Wine.
Cards for all occasions.
Opening hours: Mon - Sat 10am – 6pm
Visit us and compare our prices
Le Moulin du Breuil
Restaurant AUX CEPES
23140 PIONNAT
Tel: 05 55 69 33 38
BAR, RESTAURANT, TERRASSE
05 55 80 37 70 - see pg 10
Le Pub
58, rue d'Orjon, Argenton-sur-Creuse
02.54.60.02.14 - see pg 6
Oh My Cod
Fish and Chips
www.ohmycod.fr
05 55 80 34 26 - see pg 18
LA veytiZoU, 87130
see main ad - pg 9
Your
advert
here
05 55 41 17 76
for all your tree requirements
beverley.pawson@yahoo.co.uk
05.55.60.62.14 / 06.78.38.42.44
see main ad below
Les Jardins d'Olivier
100% French eco-friendly pools
www.les-jardins-d-olivier.com
05 55 68 67 21 - see pg 14
Please mention
The Bugle when
5 Rue Nationale – 16150 Chabanais
Visit: www.petticoatlaneshop.com
E-mail: sales@petticoatlaneshop.com
Cross Cut Tree Surgeons
Fagg & Fils
Gardening & Garden Stoneworks
Garden, Garage & Barn Clearances
Paths, Drives & Patios
Tel: 05 55 67 76 15
Mob: 06 26 89 11 19
Siret: 810 730 630 00011
Penstemons and
Herbs in France
English speaking nursery
Order online
and visits by appointment welcome
See website for details
www.penstemonsandherbs.com
Les Serres de Sourue
www.serres-de-sourue.fr
serresdesourue@gmail.com
05 55 08 25 80 - see pg 15
T.A.D. 23
(Travaux d'Accès Difficiles)
All aspects
of garden maintenance
• Tree Surgery
• Garden Clearance
• Strimming
• Pruning
T: 05 55 81 14 51
M: 06 85 78 81 32
Siret No. 490 041 183 00016
siret: 788 438 562 00019
La Jardinerie
St-Léger-Magnazeix
05 55 68 73 76 - see pg 14
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Cross Cut Tree Surgeons
for all your tree requirements
30+ years experience
Free quotes and advice
We will not be beaten on price or standard of work
Reliability guaranteed
Fully qualified arborist - Fully insured Covering depts: 87, 23, 86, 36, 19 & 16
beverley.pawson@yahoo.co.uk
05.55.60.62.14 / 06.78.38.42.44
siret: 530 840 958 00017
26 ♦ DIRECTORY
Gifts &
Crafts
Handholding sales@thebugle.eu
Services
05 55 41 17 76
Language
Services
House
Clearance
Ivan Petley
3D Puzzle Maker
Handmade, fully interlocking,
multi-layered 3D puzzles from just €9.
Keyrings €2 plus other unique gift ideas.
Customisation and personalisation possible.
Come and visit the workshop by appointment.
Tel: 05.55.80.29.88
Les Bregères, 23150 St-Martial-le-Mont
alison.petley@wanadoo.fr
'ROUSSIS
MAID'
(formerly Cartes de Christine)
APRONS
HAND-CRAFTED CARDS FOR ALL OCCASIONS
Quality product at affordable prices.
Customized, if required, especially for you.
Available blank or with either English or French greetings.
A HELPING HAND
Translation/interpretation
Dealing with utilities/banks
Permis de construire
Sourcing/supervising artisans
1-2-1 conversation classes
05 55 62 50 38
Jonathan Critchley
jcritch.7@gmail.com
siret: 792 285 025 00013
Sophie Arsac
French lessons
& handholding services
05.55.89.15.74 - pg 17
Tel: 06siret86
89 81 02
528 539 448
LE DORAT (Pl. Charles de Gaulle)
86, Rue Nationale, 36400 La Châtre
debarrasser87
House Clearance Specialists
www.ferraille87.com
see main ad - pg 4
Insurance
& Finance
Mon Chic Cottage
Home Decor & Gifts
Please mention
The Bugle when
Health
& Beauty
Tea, coffee & home-made scones / cakes Official Stockist & Workshop for
Chalk Paint™ by Annie Sloan
& Neal’s Yard Remedies Organic
05 87 77 95 59
www.monchiccottage.com
info@monchiccottage.com
The Exchange
Rochechouart
SECOND HAND BOOK SHOP. GREAT
SELECTION OF GIFTS, CARDS,
CANDLES AND HAND-CRAFTED
PRODUCTS
500+ DVD's now in stock
Siddalls
Financial Solutions
& Expert Advice
05.56.34.75.51
AMMARA
Call Alex, your English
nail technician now
Gel nails starting
from €40 a set
Tel: 06 22 93 14 57
TONY FARRELL
INDEPENDENT
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
The Spectrum IFA Group
with over 20 years' experience
advising expatriates throughout
Europe on all aspects of financial
planning. Represented in Creuse
by Tony Farrell:
Tel: 05 55 89 57 94
Mob: 06 15 28 54 82
Email: tony.farrell@spectrum-ifa.com
OSTEOPATHY & ACUPUNCTURE
Foremost Currency Group
05 55 78 19 24
lindabodimeade@eircom.net
paulbodimeade@eircom.net
9 rue Dr Charles Poitevin
05 87 41 07 93 - see pg 3
foremostcurrencygroup.co.uk
See main ad - pg 4
Très Jolie
Learning to meditate
Ladies fashion accessories
05 55 78 62 29 / 06 04 08 29 53
see main ad pg 10
Your
advert
here
05 55 41 17 76
FREE FRENCH LESSONS
Training institution in partnership with the State.
Lessons in either of our premises or at your home.
12 rue Thiers, 87300 Bellac ... or
11 ave Cruveilhier, 87130 Châteauneuf-la-Forêt
Centre de formation
E.N.G.L.I.S.H.
today
English & French Language School
21, cours Bugeaud, 87000 Limoges
TSG Insurance Services S.A.R.L. Siège Social: 34 Bd des Italiens, 75009 PARIS
"Société de Courtage d'assurances" R.C.S. Paris B 447 609 108 (2003B04384)
Numéro d'immatriculation 07 025 332 - www.orias.fr
SIRET No.: 500 064 183 00014
SIRET 484 479 480 00010
Easyfrench
35+ years experience, fully insured
- pre-purchase house surveys
- digital floor plans
- project monitoring
www.ecole-de-langue.net
easyfrench87@orange.fr
www.easyfrench.fr
siret: en cours
www.theexchangerochechouart.com
02 54 31 12 55
ALBION BUILDING
SURVEYORS
06 75 56 99 06 – 05 87 77 90 39
ammara.onglerie@gmail.com
Tue 2.30pm - 5pm
Thu, Fri 9:15-12 & 2:30-5pm
Sat 9 - 12
All your
language needs
under one roof!
www.english-today.fr
Open Tue-Fri
10h00 -17h00
Contact Jay:
Property
Sales
Ecole de Langue
Email: ellinghamroam764@yahoo.com
VISIT ME AT THE FOLLOWING MARKETS:
PIEGUT (Wed), BRANTOME (Fri)
AIGRE, CHASSENEUIL & CONFOLENS (Monthly)
FIND OUR CARDS AT: Magazin Artisanat, Confolens
Send an email to sign up to the newsletter
Meditation class in Limoges for beginners
and advanced participants
Each Tue at 7pm at
1, rue des Frères Bonneff, 87100 Limoges
First session free of charge,
then 4 evenings at a total fee of €35.
Working in small groups in a beautiful space.
NEW- Class in St-Junien 2nd Mon of every month
www.ame-et-corps.com
or call Katharina Maiss on:
06.66.24.85.49
sales@thebugle.eu
05 55 41 17 76
sales@thebugle.eu
05 55 41 17 76
Tel: 05 55 77 53 35
Email: contact@english-today.fr
RICS Chartered Surveyor
www.surveys-in-france.org
Tel: 06 02 27 45 60
Cendrillon - Bourganeuf
Bilingual Estate Agent in Creuse
www.limousin-bilingual.com
05 55 54 95 85 - see pg 9
Leggett Immobilier
www.leggettfrance.com
05 53 56 62 54
see main ad - pg 2
Agence Marche Limousin
Bilingual Estate Agency
www.ieafrance.com
see main ad - pg 8
Please mention
The Bugle when
Houses on Internet
Pest Control
Retail &
Commerce
www.housesoninternet.com
05.55.65.12.19
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International money transfer
www.hifx.co.uk
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Pest Control
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Désinfection
02 48 60 83 72 / 06 74 33 02 38
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Dress agency and gallery, specialising in
designer and high quality pre-owned clothes
for women and children, together with
accessories, footwear, jewellery, gift items,
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DIRECTORY ♦ 27
ADVERTORIAL
“SolarVenti”- the solar solution to damp and humidity
A
simple solar energy system that runs on its own,
even when you are not
there! – And provides a free heat
supplement in winter.
The Solarventi air panel was
invented more than 20 years ago
by Hans Jørgen Christensen,
from Aidt Miljø, with the backing of the Danish government.
He wanted to use the sun’s energy for airing and ventilation of
the thousands of holiday homes
on the West coast of Jutland,
- houses that were left empty
and unheated for long periods
- houses with damp problems,
mould and bad odours - houses
that left their owners with discomfort, lots of work and expense. He wanted a system that
would be safe, simple, without
the need for radiators, water and/
or mains electricity. Slowly but
surely, the first Solarventi model
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How it works
The principle behind Solarventi
is simple: a small, built-in, solar cell powers a 12V fan that is
connected to an air vent, a control unit and an on/ off switch.
Whenever the sun shines, the
air in the solar panel is heated
and the fan, receiving power
from the solar cell, introduces
warm, dry air into your home at
the rate of 20 to 100 cubic metres per hour.
The initial models were more
than capable of keeping the cottages dry (and ventilated), even
with the limited sunshine hours
available in Denmark during
the winter season. Since that
time, the technology has really come along in leaps and
bounds. Now, more than 20
years later, the 3rd and 4th generation Solarventi have exceeded all expectations.
In Southern Europe, Solar-
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French Lily
Kitchens & Interiors
05 55 80 92 91 - see pg 2
Limousin Spas
Alongside the amazing "Rotospa"
spa range, we are now able to
supply the "Durasport" &
"Strong Spas" ranges of quality spas.
All our spas are manufactured to
the highest standards & have
full manufacturers warranty.
These spas have relatively low power
requirements & are very economical.
Prices start from €3,750.
Models seat 2 to 7 people.
For more information on our range
check out our website:
www.limousin-spas.com
or telephone: 05 55 63 26 20
Numéro Siret: 752 157 610 00011
venti is not only used for ventilation/dehumidification purposes;
with far more winter sunshine
hours, it also provides a substantial heating supplement. Several technical and governmental
studies show that incoming air
temperature can be increased by
as much as 40°C.
A DIY Solution?
The installation process is very
straightforward and should only
take two or three hours. All that
is needed is a drill, hammer
and chisel to make a hole in the
wall. Roof installations are also
possible. In fact, the Solarventi
was originally designed to be a
DIY product - in Scandinavia it
still is.
There are no electrical or
water connections and it can be
safely left running, even when
the property is empty. Solarventi requires no maintenance
Moulin de Tintin
Furniture, interiors & gifts
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Bugle Business
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Transport,
Removals
& Storage
Eco Entrepot
87230 Bussière-Poitevine
05.55.68.74.73 - see pg 8
FABRICA
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ToftyTransport
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Several ex-demonstration
models available at reduced
prices, call for details.
DSD Removals
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• Professional staff
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• Every vehicle from a Luton
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tel Steve: 05 55 64 83 58
mob: 07 80 38 56 63
siret 518 323 357 00013
Transition Removals
(+33) 05 55 34 19 46
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see main ad - pg 3
Man & Van
Transport
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Now also available for
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UK: 0871 218 6425
FR: 05 55 71 73 87
W: www.milenlighthaulage.co.uk
E: info@milenlighthaulage.co.uk
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European Vehicle Transport
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see pg 7
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SOLARVENTI - Available in the Limousin
From Harlequin Developments
Tel: 05 55 68 67 56
Mobile: 06 06 60 46 97
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The Man
With A Van
Get down The Shed
Everhot stoves supplied
& installed across France
- if the property is unoccupied
during the hot summer months,
then it can be left running at low
speeds for ventilation and dehumidification purposes or simply
switched off.
With a range of panel sizes,
and the option for wall or roof
mounting, Solarventi is suitable
for all types of buildings, caravans or even boats!! Following
the patenting of its design in
2001, Solarventi has only recently been actively commercialized. Over the last six years,
Solarventi units have been installed in more than 24 countries
and demand is increasing rapidly. From Greenland to Australia,
Solarventi is finally getting the
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New Wave Energies
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see main ad pg 11
Carrefour du
Bois Limousin
www.chauffagebois-limousin.com
05 55 63 72 45 - see pg 15
Tel: 05 55 37 45 35
Mob: 06 74 21 47 71
BABY/INFANT
EQUIPMENT
FOR HIRE
To raise funds for the
SPA dog rescue centre in Guéret.
High chair, buggy, travel
cot (plus mattress/bedding),
changing mat, etc.
Each item will incur a hire charge
of 10 euros, plus a refundable
10 euros deposit.
For more INFO or to HIRE
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28 ♦ COMMUNITY
CLUBS, CHARITIES & ASSOCIATIONS
Charities
Phoenix Association
Phoenix Association is a registered
charity that has existed since 2001
to deal with the sad plight of the
ever-increasing number of abused
and abandoned animals in France.
Phoenix does not have a 'rescue
centre' as such. Sadly, many of the
animals it saves have only ever
known confinement and isolation,
so instead, the animals are placed
in foster homes all over SouthWest France while they wait for
their loving and permanent forever
homes. This gives Phoenix a better
chance of assessing the animal
in the normality and comfort of a
home which leads to the virtually
100% successful adoption rate.
Phoenix is not state funded and so
relies on fund-raising and donations
to cover the very high re-homing
and veterinary costs. Phoenix is
formed of a committed but fun
and positive team of volunteers,
and is always on the lookout for
more, so if you are interested
in adopting an animal, foster
caring or becoming a Member,
please visit the Contact page of
the website at www.phoenixasso.
com and www.facebook.com/
PhoenixAssociationFrance
Church Notices
Anglican Holy Communion
services are now being conducted
by Rev Robert Leone at 2:30 pm
on the 1st Sunday of each month
at the French Protestant Church,
Place du Temple, Thiat (87) near
Le Dorat (87) and Montmorillon
(86) until the Anglican church is
ready for use.
For more information email:
revrobertleone@gmail.com
Monthly Worship in English
If your journey of life has brought
you here to France, why neglect
your journey of faith? We look
forward to giving a warm welcome
to everyone from whatever
Christian tradition (or none) on
the 3rd SUNDAY of the MONTH
at 3pm. Where? At the Temple in
Thiat (in the north of the HauteVienne) – we are part of the Parish
of the Basse-Marche of the Eglise
Protestante Unie de France. The
Temple is on the main road close
to the Mairie. After worship there is
tea/coffee and cake – and a chance
to chat.
If you want to know more contact
Rev Derek Lawson on 05 55 68 53
03 or Rev Stephen Sawyer on 05 49
84 33 86.
English-speaking church services
Guéret
Come as you are... This is an
invitation to join us at our CHURCH
SERVICE IN ENGLISH. Whether
you have a faith or would just like
to attend a church service you
are welcome at 3pm on the 2nd
Sunday of each month at the Eglise
Evangélique, 9b Place Bonnyaud,
Guéret, 23000.
We welcome all who want to
join a group of English-speaking
Christians for a time of worship and
learning together. Children are very
welcome. For more details contact
Jim & Pat Scott on 05 55 67 54 78
/ email scott.james@neuf.fr or Ian
& Becky Jefferies on 05 55 61 10
23 / email mail@otiumsanctus.com
Christians together in Limousin
La Souterraine Area
We hold a time of fellowship
and Bible study every Tuesday
afternoon. Barbara and Cedric
look forward to welcoming you.
Tel: 05 55 71 09 04
The International Free Church
in Creuse
The church presently meets at 10,
La Chaudronnière, a small hamlet
mid-way between Crozant and
Eguzon. Sunday worship meetings
are held on the first and third
Sundays of the month at 10.30am.
Fellowship meetings, for mid-week
prayer, bible study and discussion
are at the same venue every
Thursday at 7.30pm. For further
information contact Eric Sutton tel
05 55 89 26 62
Fitness & Fun
Keepfit (Bonjour La Forme)
Held at Saint-Sulpice-les-Champs
in the Salle Polyvalente: Mon
evening at 19.45-20.45 for cardiac
and muscle exercises; Thurs
afternoon at 15.00-16.00 for gentle
exersises.
All are welcome to join us. Contact
Jeanette 09 62 58 49 03 (Eng) or
Catherine 05 55 66 67 30 (Fr) for
more info.
PENSOL Indoor Carpet Bowls
We meet on Wednesdays at
2.30pm-5.00pm. Come along for
a fun afternoon, a warm welcome
in a warm hall, refreshments and
equipment provided. Ladies and
Gents welcome. The venue is the
salle polyvalente at PENSOL 87440 on the D67 between Marval
and Dournazac, clearly indicated
from the village, or from PiégutPluviers take the D91. Come and
have a free trial, with our slightly
smaller Bowls and 33` carpet. NO
heavy lifting. Established club
and club Leader. Registered and
insured. Please phone Hilary for
any enquiries on 09 72 23 13 20 or
r.h.brayshaw@gmx.com
Tai Chi, Pakua & Qigong
Tai Chi, Pakua & Qigong classes
organised by the ACAMIES
(association
culturelle
d'arts
martiaux internes et d'exercices
de santé). Wed: Jarnages, 18h3020h, Salle Polyvalente. Thu:
Bétête, 19h-20h30, Domaine de
Tournessac. Individual classes,
courses, massage & treatments also
available. Contact: 06 48 00 02 07
http://acamies.e-monsite.com
Keep Fit
Amazing
abs,
breathtaking
buttocks! Come and join our group
at the CAPE in Pontarion. We are
all ages, all sizes, men & women,
but are serious about keeping fit.
Our “monitrice” is English and
will happily provide bilingual
instructions. We meet every
Thursday at 8p.m. in Pontarion
Town Hall, for a one-hour workout.
Come for a free trial, or call 05 55
64 98 87 or 06 32 42 95 68 for more
details.
Indoor Bowling at Oradour-surVayres
If you already play or have never
tried indoor bowling then come
along to a meeting. It's great fun
and easy to play. If you have never
played it before we will show
you how. We meet every Monday
evening starting at 18.30 hrs at La
Chapelle, avenue des Chapelles,
87150 Oradour-sur-Vayres. Come
and try it - it's free. If you require
further information or directions
to our venue please contact me Email: Oradour-Bowling@gmx.
com or telephone: 05 55 08 41 75
Zumba!
Regular zumba classes across depts
36, 18 & northern 23. For more
info tel 06 58 37 17 04 - email
evezumba36@gmail.com
and
for details of classes visit www.
zumbazumba.fr
Indoor Short-mat Bowling at
Cussac 87150....and now Outdoor
too!
As the premier bowls club in the
Haute-Vienne, we are going from
strength to strength with members
seeking us out and travelling great
distances to continue their love of
bowls or simply to 'try us out'. Our
reputation as a "very friendly and
welcoming club" goes before us.
If you've never tried the game, just
come along and take a look; there
is far more to it than first appears!
We are a formally registered
association within the French
system and benefit from assistance
from our local commune by use
of a wonderful indoor venue.
AND NOW...the use of a synthetic
outdoor court where Flat-green,
Crown and Short-mat can be
played. Just imagine the summer
evenings with a drink in your hand,
watching fellow bowlers enjoying
the quiet of village, interrupted
only by the 'click' or 'tunk' of bowl
against bowl!
Our regular sessions indoors are
Wednesday evening at 8pm and
Thursday Mornings at 10am.
Outdoor sessions will be arranged
as the spring arrives so keep
in touch. Serious bowlers and
beginners are welcome - club
bowls are available for use.
For further information contact
cussac-bowls-club@live.co.uk or
telephone 05 45 29 05 73.
Association
Equilibre,
le
mouvement du corps
Yoga for all levels: Tue 18:30
Aubusson, Pied au plancher (Espace
Philips); Wed 18:30 Vallière, salle
polyvalante.
Pregnancy/Post
Natal: Tue 17:00 Aubusson, Pied
au Plancher (Espace Philips) For
further information tel 06 83 24
62 72 or visit www.spaequilibre.
yolasite.com
Chinese Gym & Karate
Mondays & Thursdays 19h30-21h
at the DOJO, Allée Jean-Marie
Couturier, Aubusson. Warm and
friendly atmosphere. For more info
tel 06 08 92 30 53
Tai Chi at Boussac and La Châtre
Tai Chi classes in Boussac (Tue
18.15 - 19.45) and La Châtre
(Thu 18.15 - 19.45). The first two
lessons are free, the subscriptions
are 36 euros per month and
members can go to both venues
having paid this fee. The style is
that of Yang. All ages and abilities
welcome, but folk must bear in
mind that they will be on their feet,
doing the equivalent of what one
might classify as light exercise, for
about an hour and a half. For more
information contact 05 55 65 08 20.
Gym Bien-être
Would you like to be more
supple? Come to our gym class on
Thursday mornings from 10.30am
to 11.30am, where we do gentle
exercises to help all our muscles
and joints. The classes are held
in Rochechouart in the Capitole
building, upstairs. Our group
is part of a National Federation
of Gymnastics. For information
contact Pauline at pauline.
maskell@sfr.fr
Learn to Meditate
Learn to meditate and meet other
like-minded
people.
Simple
mindfulness technique. Dechen
Choling, Le Mas Marvent, StYrieix-sous-Aixe, 87700. Also,
ongoing regular group meetings
and events. Contact tel Christina 05
55 03 82 01 www.dechencholing.
org
Gardening
Les petits jardiniers du Limousin
http://jardiniers-du-limousin.
webs.com Do you have a love
of gardening and a desire to
learn more about growing plants,
flowers, fruit, vegetables and trees
in this region? If you do, then
come and join our friendly group
to meet like-minded people. With a
different topic or visit each month
there's something for everyone.
We meet on the third Thursday of
each month (excluding February)
in the Mairie at St-Amand-le-Petit
(between Eymoutiers and Peyratle-Château). Meetings start at
2.30pm and everyone is made very
welcome. For more information
contact Carolyn at carolyn@cnlees.
eu or Gerda at g_hoogenboom@
yahoo.ca
Agenda for 2015:
21 May Pruning: the how, what,
when and why; 18 Jun Talk by
Andrew Williams on permaculture;
13 Jul (MON) Picnic and visit to
commercial bio-vegetable grower,
including companion planting; 20
Aug Summer lunch at the home
of Carolyn Lees; 6 Sep (SUN)
3rd Annual Show at St-Amandle-Petit; 15 Oct AGM followed by
'Preparing the garden for winter';
19 Nov Slide show presentation by
Michel Peyrat; 17 Dec Gardeners'
Question Time and Christmas
Party.
All meetings (unless stated
otherwise) are held on the third
Thursday of the month. Meetings
start at 2.30pm and are held in the
Mairie, St-Amand-le-Petit. Starting
times and venues of visits tba.
Club Liseron – Gardening Club
Meets on the 2nd Mon evening of
the month at 19.30 at the Salle des
Fêtes in Massignac. We're a mixed
bunch of English & French, who
are united by a passion for gardens
and gardening, sharing plants,
seeds and information.
This year the President is Véronique
Granet and the Vice President
is Michelle Pierce. For further
information contact Michelle on 05
45 89 36 54 / unjardinenfrance@
gmail.com
Aux Plantes, etc.
We are an association of
independent, ethically-minded and
passionate plant producers. Our
aim is to encourage consumers to
know more about the plants they
buy, how they were produced and
their needs, thereby avoiding the
disappointments that so often come
with mass produced plants. It’s not
just about us selling you plants - we
want them to thrive and do well for
you!
Current
members
include
plantspeople
specialising
in
unusual shrubs & trees, butterfly
plants, heritage vegetables and
flowers, irises, perennials and
drought-tolerant plants.
For more info contact Michelle
Pierce 05 45 89 36 54 or visit:
www.auxplantesetc.jimdo.com
Les Jardins de Sirius
Based in Pressignac, Charente, we
are a small association of people
who are keen on gardening. As
well as finding plants an endless
source of interest, we believe that
the simple fact of gardening has
numerous positive benefits for
health, stress, social interaction - in
other words, our daily lives - and
we’d like to encourage this aspect.
We run flower workshops on the
first Saturday afternoon of the
month. If you’d like to get involved,
have more info on the association
or become a member, please
contact Michelle Pierce on 05 45
89 36 54 or at unjardinenfrance@
gmail.com
Integration
International Apero Reseau
We are a group of French and
English people who meet each
Saturday from 11.30am-1pm at
Les Picards Restaurant (formerly
Bailey’s), 5 rue de l’Abreuvoir,
Aubusson.
These
meetings
offer
the
opportunity to: exchange views
- make new friends - share
experiences - have fun together help and advise one another - help
intergrate newcomers. Discussions
in English (all nationalities
welcome).
For more information please
contact Catherine 06 86 17 80 88,
Francois 07 86 29 97 98, Olivia 05
55 83 30 82 or jan.senior@yahoo.
co.uk. English and French spoken.
Learning Together – Apprenons
Ensemble
We are a friendly club based in
Rochechouart and our aim is to
promote good relations amongst
the local French-speaking and
English-speaking community. We
offer courses of tuition in English
and French as well as organising
social and cultural events including
visits to places of interest.
For further information please visit
our website www.learningtogether.
moonfruit.com, email us at
learningtogether87@gmail.com
or telephone our President Sue
Ratcliffe on 05 45 31 50 86. We
look forward to hearing from you.
The Melting Pot
Members of the Ambassador's
Club of the Welcome en Limousin
Association. We are a group of
around 70 members, both French
and British, who meet with the
aim of sharing things and trying
to integrate with the French
community. We meet every week
at the Ancienne Ecole in Darnac,
on a Wednesday morning from
10am - 12noon, except for the
first Wednesday, when we meet
in the evening at 8pm. We hold
information meetings, plant swaps,
BBQ's, games nights, visits and
have guest speakers about topics
relevant to living in France.
Contact:
www.meltingpotlimousin.com
Charente Limousine Exchange
The
Charente-LimousineExchange (CLE), founded in 2003,
aims to improve the provision
of French language courses and
to share experiences and skills
among
members who live in
Charente, Vienne and HauteVienne. CLE provides information
to members living and/or working
in France and works with local
communities
and organisations
to tackle practical issues through
forums and workshops, as well as
organising a wide range of cultural
and social events throughout the
year. The recent launch of English
lessons has been well attended by
Confolentais. If you would like
to know more about this group of
volunteers, please look on our new
website www.charente-limousineexchange.com or contact the
Chairman, Barry Leech, on 06 35
96 77 46.
Libraries & Books
Sale of Second-hand Books, La
Croisille-sur-Briance
On the 18th of every month, during
the monthly market at La Croisillesur-Briance (87130), there is a sale
of second-hand books (both English
and French) from 9am to 12 noon,
at the old garage in La Place - next
door to the pharmacy. All proceeds
towards the restoration of the
church.
La Souterraine English Library
and Information Centre
Located in the historic Porte de Puy
Charraud, at 10 rue de Portail, La
Souterraine, we are a lively, wellstocked English language library
with almost 10,000 books and
media available to borrow. We have
an attractive cafe which serves tea,
coffee and a range of home-made
cakes. There is also a regularly
changing display of works by local
artists and an interesting brocante
area on the ground floor.
The Library offers classes in
French for English speakers
with a professional teacher and
also
organises
Anglo-French
conversation groups in association
COMMUNITY ♦ 29
with the Municipal Library in La
Souterraine. There are also a number
of thriving special interest groups, such
as the Gardening Group, Camera Club,
Friendship Group, etc.
We also provide support & assistance
in bureaucratic and administrative
matters for both existing British
residents as well as newcomers to the
area. Whatever your interests don’t
hesitate to pay us a visit and you will
be made most welcome.
We are open from 09.30 until 12.30,
Mon, Thu, Fri & Sat. For more info tel
05 55 89 57 62 during opening hours or
visit www.englishlibrary.fr
The English Library, Dun-le-Palestel
The English Library, which has now
been established for over 5 yrs, is
situated in the Route des Rateries,
beside the Bibliothèque Municipale,
Parc Benjamin Bord. The library is a
very welcoming meeting place, where
you can come and enjoy a cup of tea,
or coffee, whilst you browse through
our collection of around 7,500 books,
DVDs and talking books. Our opening
hours are Thursdays, 10h00 – 16h00
and Saturdays 10h00 – 12h30.
Also, on the first Tuesday of every
month, 10h00 – 12h00, you are invited
to join us for our Club Franglais, which
welcomes people from all nationalities,
to chat in French, English or any
language you wish(!) whilst enjoying a
cup of tea, and a piece of home-made
cake.
We host a range of other activities too,
including the Café Philo, and Club
Scrabble, More information can be
found on the Entente Cordiale website
at www.ententecordiale-creuse.org or
email us at library.ententecordiale@
yahoo.com
Music
Music Club Boussac
The venue of the Club de Musique &
Music in Boussac "open mic" night
has changed. We welcome musicians
of all levels and styles, spectators
and all music lovers to join us for an
evening of musical entertainment and
fun at L'Origan restaurant, 34 rue
Vincent, Boussac 23600 from 20h until
midnight on the last Saturday of each
month. Upcoming events: 30 May, 27
June, 25 July, 29 Aug, 26 Sept, 31 Oct,
28 Nov, 19 Dec. A PA system will be
available. For only 8€ Christophe, the
chef and proprietor, will be offering
a special formule of Fish & Chips
or a small pizza of choice from a
Reine, Campagnarde, 4 fromages or
Creusoise plus a drink. His normal
extensive menu is also available. Food
will be served until 22h.
For more info please email Dave
and Bev at gemsandcrystalsmail@
gmail.com or phone 05 55 65 19 24
or Rosie and Mervyn 05 55 65 70 06
mervynjw@aol.com. We look forward
to greeting you all at this new venue.
Open Mic Night
If you like music and have ever fancied
getting up and having a go, why not
come along to our Open Mic Night at
“Le Loch Ness” in La Souterraine town
centre every Friday around 8.30pm.
L'Orchestre Philharmonique de La
Souterraine
If you or one of your family are
interested in playing in an orchestra
and think your standard might be
adequate do get in contact with us. We
meet weekly on Friday evenings in La
Souterraine (apart from the summer
holidays) to rehearse. Most of our
concerts are around Xmas or MayJuly. Our members come from all over
Limousin so lifts to and fro may be
possible if necessary. Contacts: French
language Marie-France Martinie 05 55
30 76 23 / English language Alan Kerr
05 55 56 34 52
The Harmonics
This is our 6th season of singing as a
group. Our music is varied classical,
madrigals, spiritual, songs from the
shows etc and we sing in French,
English, Swahili, Latin - whatever
the music demands. Our concerts are
in support of a variety of charities
including the British Legion, L'Oregon
at Civray and Retina and thus non
profit making. We meet Wed 14h –
16h in the Salle d'Annexe behind the
Mairie in Civray. Interested? We'd love
to see you so contact: David Lee tel 05
49 87 53 93 email dave.lee@cegetel.
net or Dolly Ait Boualou email sylvia.
murray@wanadoo.fr
Support
Alcoholics Anonymous
If you or someone you know has
a drinking problem, there are now
English-speaking
meetings
of
Alcoholics Anonymous at Limoges,
Périgueux and the recently opened
meeting at Civray.
Alcoholics Anonymous is a Fellowship
of men and women who share their
experience, strength and hope with
each other that they may solve their
common problem and help others to
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English-speaking council surgery
...for residents of the commune of StLéger-Magnazeix. Every 2nd Weds
in the month, an English-speaking
council surgery with councillors
Manuela Stroescu and Patrick Johnson
will take place at the Mairie between
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Cancer Support France, Charente
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information or would like to become
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or residents who live overseas. We
ensure that our help does not affect any
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SOS Harry
Harry has been living at the SPA in Limoges for far too long. In the
past year he has had 4 different kennel mates, all of whom have
been adopted leaving Harry behind. He is a great favourite of the
volunteers at the refuge and so we are trying to give him that extra
push in an effort to find him the forever home he deserves. He is such
a happy, waggy, friendly little chap who gets on well with everyone,
including male and female dogs, cats and children. He is cuddly and
affectionate and is a pleasure to take for a walk as he doesn't pull on
the lead and walks happily along at your pace.
Harry was adopted once but was brought back after a very short
time because he jumped up in the home. Those of us that know Harry
think that after living in the refuge for so long he just needs an experienced dog owner who will give him some time and encouragement.
If you'd like to meet this lovely boy he is at:SPA de la Haute-Vienne, 156, avenue du Général René Chambe,
87270 Couzeix LIMOGES
Tel: 05 55 48 06 75
Or if you’d like to meet one of the English-speaking volunteers to
introduce you, call Pam on 05 49 48 59 27.
We rely on you to help
us keep these pages up
to date, so please do
inform us of any
changes to clubs and
associations that you
run or are
members of.
Many thanks!!
30 ♦ COMMUNITY
RESTAURANT
Carraciola Sardo
AUX CEPES
La Veytizou
On the main road (D979), Between Limoges & Eymoutiers
~~~~~~~~~
Sat 9th MAY - open mic night
Relax and enjoy the music, or join in!
+++++++++++
SAT 16TH MAY - SPANISH EVENING WITH
SINGING AND DANCING BY IRIS KATHARINA
+++++++++++
SUN 17TH MAY - CRAFT FAIR/TABLE TOP SALE
+++++++++++
Sat 23RD MAY - EVENING WITH JOHN MARTIN
+++++++++++
SUN 31st MAY - FETE DES MERES
Special lunch with music by Maxance
Bugle
Notice
Board
~~~~~~~~~
For more information on any of the above
or reservations
email susan.dorrington87@orange.fr
or call Sue on 05 55 69 33 38
Italian restaurant in St-Etienne-de-Fursac
Back by popular demand on the
29th of May starting at 7pm
k'ervahen and his guitars
in the company of the mayor of St-Pierre,
"Thierry", performing as a duo singing pop, rock,
folk and ballads both in English and French.
So why not take a break and join in this special
evening with friends in our warm, inviting, welcoming
and friendly bar.
Visit our website or Facebook page to book your seat
for this and future musical events or come along on
the 29th of April for the grand opening of our new
family-friendly games room. Take your pick from pool,
snooker, darts, table football or air hockey.
www.carraciola.com
Tel: 05 55 63 86 05
ristorante@carraciola.com
Le Moulin du Breuil
See our web site or find us
on Facebook for more info
Restaurant, Bar, Terrasse
23140 PIONNAT
Roussis Maid
(formerly Cartes de Christine)
Find us at the following weekly markets:
Piégut and Brantôme
and at the following monthly markets:
Chasseneuil, Aigre and Confolens.
We will also be at Civray market
on the 5th and 19th May
Still selling cards and aprons
made by ourselves.
All enquires can be made via e-mail to:
ellinghamroam764@yahoo.com
Sat 23 May - Moroccan Streetfood Night
Come and sample a variety of traditional Moroccan
Streetfood dishes including salads, fish grilled over
an open fire, tagine, feta... €19.50
** Please note ** we will be closed on the
followings days: 8th and 14th May
sales@petticoatlaneshop.com
http://www.petticoatlaneshop.com/
5 Rue Nationale – 16150 Chabanais
2nd Sunday of every month
Sun 31 May - Mother's Day (Fêtes des Mères)
Exquisite menu for a special day for
all the mothers in the Creuse - €22.50
By the Double Decker Bus
Argenton sur creuse, Z.I. Les Narrons
** Please Note ** that due to a family
wedding Le Moulin du Breuil will be closed from
Wednesday 13 May - Wednesday 20 May
Next Date: 10th May
Join us on facebook: www.facebook.com/lemoulindubreuil
and follow us on twitter: @lmdb_pionnat
(Near Total Access petrol station)
Tel: 06 08 50 36 26
Tel: 05 55 80 37 70
Mail: info@lemoulindubreuil.com
Web: www.lemoulindubreuil.com
Petticoat Lane
This month we will be at the
following market:
Sunday 3rd & 31st May - Panazol
THE DOUBLE DECKER FLEA MARKET
Mon Chic Cottage
LE DORAT (Pl. Charles de Gaulle)
Home Decor & Gifts
Tea, coffee & home-made scones / cakes Wanted, experienced shopfitters
Experienced shopfitters required for installs
all across France. Joiners, electricians and
labourers also required.
Email: contact@reactive-resource.com
Official Stockist & Workshop for
Chalk Paint™ by Annie Sloan
& Neal’s Yard Remedies Organic Decorative Paint Workshops
To learn the basis of using Chalk Paint™ &
ask questions, join us on a workshop.
All materials included. To book contact Jay.
Opening hours:
Tue-Fri, 10h00-17h00.
Workshops on Mon by appointment only.
Tel: 05 45 29 03 99
05 87 77 95 59
JJ’s Café Bar
Pianist/ vocalist available for
events/ gigs/ private parties etc...
New Orleans old time jazz n blues n boogie...
Call: 07.61.21.85.15
Aigurande
Music Club
2nd Sat of every month. 8.30 pm.
Next event: 9th May
Mild Butter Chicken Curry - €8 pp (by pre-order)
Fête de Pentecôte, Aigurande
Time for Tea
49 Rue du Pont de la Gartempe
23240 Le Grand-Bourg
We will be open for 2015 at
midday on Saturday 2nd May
for lunch and tea... vegetarian
options always available
Tel: 05 55 80 84 65
email: timefortea@orange.fr
info@monchiccottage.com
www.monchiccottage.com
Why not meet up with your friends & family chez JJ's?
Sun 24th: Floats and Fun Fair all afternoon.
Mon 25th: Big street market all day and Fun Fair.
Très Jolie
Fashion Accessories
Where to find me this month:
Every Wednesday - Piegut Market
24th May - Fête du Village de Lageyrat 87230 (nr Châlus)
JJ's Music Club is for music lovers and is now a members
only club with FREE MEMBERSHIP. This is to safeguard the
Items arriving daily, please see my
respect of musicians and those who appreciate music. The
facebook page 'Tres Jolie Milhaguet' to see what's new.
first visit is open to non-members. It is easy to become a
member, you just need to sign the membership form to agree
Mail order available, email for more details.
to respect and adhere to the conditions of membership which Most items now stocked at the 'Coeur et Etoile', St-Mathieu
will be explained on your first visit.
JJ's Cafe Bar, 39 Place du Champ de Foire,
36140 Aigurande
Tel: 02 54 06 30 77
Email: cafebarjj@yahoo.co.uk
05 55 78 62 29 / 06 04 08 29 53
tres.jolie1@orange.fr
WHAT’S ON ♦ 31
Sat 23rd May BELLAC
SANSEVERINO in concert
Sanseverino is a French singer, guitarist and
songwriter of Neapolitan descent whose
passion is gypsy music, bluegrass and swing
of the 30s. He will
be singing from his
latest album 'Le Petit
Bal Perdu' and his
upcoming
album
'Papillon'.
Théâtre du Cloitre.
20h30.
Tickets: Adults €25;
Concessions
€17
(unemployed; students;
over 60s; families; groups +10); Under 18s
€10.
For more info tel 05 55 60 87 61 or visit www.
theatre-du-cloitre.fr
Sat 23rd May CAMPSEGRET DORDOGNE
Phoenix Book Fair
Paperback and hardbacks, CDs and DVDs,
food and beverages, cakes, sandwiches,
quiches. All from €1.
Salle Municipale, Campsegret (located on
the RN21 between Bergerac and Périgueux).
From 9h30-15h.
For more information visit: www.
phoenixasso.com or www.facebook.com/
PhoenixAssociationFrance
Sat 30th May CHABANAIS
Summer Daydream / Rêverie d'été
A collection of short plays:
'Mad Hatter’s Tea Party'
'La Belle et l’Abeille'
'Silent Movie –The Pie Thieves'
Presented by the Théâtre Chabanois at the
salle des fêtes, Chabanais at 20h (doors open
at 19h30 with bar).
Tickets: Adults €6 & Children €4 (- 16 ans).
Seating in tables of 6.
Reservations: 05 45 94 10 71 or facebook.
com/theatrechabanois (Book your table early)
Theatre Chabanois is a bilingual community
theatre group formed in 2009 with about 30
members so far. A cast and crew of all ages
(10yrs to over 80), abilities and talents. We
are always looking for new members, not
only those with thespian tendencies but those
that are willing to help back stage and front
of house. Everyone is welcome to join us.
Whatever you bring to the group you will be
sure of a warm welcome and much fun on
a Monday evening at the Salle des fêtes in
Chabanais at 7pm.
Sun 7th Jun SAINT-MICHEL-DE-VEISSE
Margaret’s Garden Open and Tea Party
Free entry, tea, coffee and cakes, with a
voluntary collection for Les Artistes de
Moutier Rozeille Handicap Group. Artists
drawing in the garden if the weather is fine,
feel free to bring your sketch book and camera
too.
Plant exchange, so pot up your seedlings
and label them and see what you can find in
exchange.
10 Treichazeix, 23480 St-Michel-de-Veisse.
14h-17h.
Sun 14th Jun VIDEIX
Cancer Support France Haute-Vienne
fund-raising lunch
Annual fund-raising lunch at the lake at Videix
(87600) on Sunday 14 June at 12 noon.
The menu will be kir, pate, bbq pork with
pommes boulangères, cheese and strawberry
tart, wine and coffee included at 18 euros per
person.
Please book your place for this delicious meal
in a beautiful setting on 05 55 00 31 15. We
look forward to seeing you there.
Sun 21st Jun ORADOUR-SUR-VAYRES
5th Annual Fund-Raiser
The annual fund-raiser in aid of the Guide
Dogs for the Blind School in Landouge,
Limoges will be held on Sun 21st June from
1pm to 5pm.
The venue once again will be in our large
garden, come rain or shine, at 17 avenue du 8
mai 1945, 87150 Oradour-sur-Vayres.
The event will include: the presence of the
Guide Dog School President and volunteers,
highlighting the very good work they do, with
various items for sale and some working Guide
Dogs and student Guide Dogs, delicious homemade cakes, tea, coffee, soft drinks, ice cream,
clothes, shoes, books, bric-a-brac, CDs, DVDs,
a variety of artisans, plants and tombola.
If anyone has any saleable items they can
donate to this very worthy cause we would
be very grateful. Please contact Roger and
Christine Thomas tel 05 55 78 83 05.
WEEKLY MARKETS
MONDAY
Evaux-les-Bains
TUESDAY
Auzances
Bénévant-l’Abbaye
Bussière-Poitevine
Champagnac-la-Rivière
Genouillac
Gouzon
Laurière
Limoges (Le Vigenal)
Peyrat-le-Château
Rochechouart
Royère-de-Vassivière
Saint-Sulpice-les-Feuilles
WEDNESDAY
Ahun
Bourganeuf
Chambon-sur-Voueize
Cognac-la-Forêt
Clugnat
Isle
Le Dorat
Limoges (pont St Martial)
*NEW* Luchapt (5-7pm)
Nantiat
Séreilhac
THURSDAY
Boussac
Coussac-Bonneval
Dun-le-Palestel
Guéret
Limoges Bastide et Corgnac
Magnac-Laval
Oradour-sur-Vayres (except 3rd
Thu)
Peyrat-le-Château
Saint-Sulpice-les-Champs
Saint-Victurnien
La Souterraine
FRIDAY
Aigurande
Aixe-sur-Vienne
Ambazac
Bessines-sur-Gartempe
Bosmie l’Aiguille (16h - 19h30)
Bujaleuf
Châlus (except 2nd Fri)
Châteauponsac
Châtelus-Malvaleix
Couzeix (16h30 - 19h30)
Le Dorat
Felletin
Limoges (place des Bancs et
Beaubreuil)
Nexon
Pierre-Buffière
Rochechouart
St-Etienne-de-Fursac
Saint-Sulpice-Laurière
Verneuil-sur-Vienne(15h18h30)
SATURDAY
Aixe-sur-Vienne
Aubusson
Bellac
Bonnat
Bussière-Poitevine
Châteauponsac
Condat-sur-Vienne
Eymoutiers
Feytiat
Flavignac
Guéret
La Châtre
La Jonchère-St-Maurice
La Souterraine
Limoges (place des Bancs et
place Marceau)
Le Palais-sur-Vienne
Mainsat (4th Sat only)
Nantiat
Peyrat-le-Château
Rochechouart
Saint-Junien
St-Léonard-de-Noblat
Saint-Mathieu
Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche
SUNDAY
Bessines-sur-Gartempe
Blond
Crocq (1st and 3rd Sun)
Jarnages
Panazol
Peyrat-le-Château
Saint-Paul
St-Sulpice-le-Guéretois (3rd
Sun)
Saint-Vaury (2nd Sun)
Veyrac (2nd Sun)
Concert programme 2015 for the
Société Philharmonique de La Souterraine
with the Harmonie de Guéret
17th May: Departmental festival of Creuse
14h Bourganeuf Orchestras
23rd May: Annual concert
20h30 Centre Culturel Yves Furet, La Souterraine
30th May: Concert
21h Salle polyvalente, Bénévent-l’Abbaye
19th June: Annual concert l’Harmonie de Guéret
21h Espace Fayolle, Guéret
21st June: Fête de la Musique
Late afternoon, La Souterraine town centre
Further info contact Alan Kerr on 05 55 56 34 52
mini-concert de la fanfare de Bussière Poitevine,
de passage à Saint Dizier, en fin de matinée.
32 ♦ WHAT’S ON
Fri 1st May AUBUSSON
Brocante du Général Espagne
Every year the businesses of the Place Espagne
organise a vide-greniers & brocante on the
place in honour of the celebrations that were
traditionally held on 1st May in Aubusson.
Fri 8th to Sun 17th May
The Limoges Exhibition-Fair
Variety will be the watchword at this year's
Limoges Fair. There are hundreds of different
stands to visit including food displays, house
and home exhibits, interior decorating,
furniture, cars and DIY, to name just a few.
The Limoges Fair sets the benchmark for
national exhibitions. In addition to being
the most important home event in the
Central/Western part of France, its historical
exhibitions mean that it is also a culturally
significant occasion. This year's theme is the
Renaissance.
Palais des Expositions, boulevard RobertSchuman, 87000 Limoges. 10h-20h (22h on
9th, 13th & 16th; 18h on 17th). Entry €4 (free
for Under 12s). Contact: tel 05 55 37 20 20 or
visit www.foire-limoges.com/
Sat 9th to Sun 10th May CROZANT
Journées des plantes de printemps
Sale of plants, guided tours of the arboretum,
exhibition & conferences.
Arboretum de la Sedelle. 10h-19h. Entry: €6;
free for members/ under 15s.
For more info visit http://arbosedelle.free.fr/
Sun
10th
May
SAINT-LÉGERBRIDEREIX
6ème Fête de la nature et du jardin
Organised each spring by garden and nature
enthusiasts this year's Les Printanières Garden
and Nature Festival will include: sale of plants,
seeds, vegetables, herbs; troc jardin; artisanal
stands (sculptor, wood turner, basket maker);
produce market (bio bread, cheese, apple juice,
medicinal plants, chocolate, wine); children's
area...
Free entry from 9h-19h. Over 90 stands and
3500 visitors.
This year's theme is climate change and
considers how to observe this in our gardens
and looks at its impact on the environment.
For
more
information
visit
http://
lesprintanieres.wordpress.com/
Fri 15th to Sun 17th May CLUSSAIS-LAPOMMERAIE
Hope Association 3-day book sale
3-day book sale at the Salle des fêtes, Clussaisla-Pommeraie, 79190 (D45 Sauzé-Vaussais to
Lezay road). 10am-4pm. (Also open Thursday
14th May 3-5pm for disabled book lovers).
Thousands of English and French books for
just €1 each. Plus:
* Massive sale of plants
* English Fish and Chips
* Tea and Cakes
* Bacon Butties
* Fascinating bric-a-brac
* Tombola
* Trade stands
* Eddie's hand crafted greetings cards
* Classic car display (17th May)
* Bouncy castle (16th and 17th May)
* Twilight Old Dogs Retirement Home
* Angoulême SPA
Books to Donate? Email: givebooks4hope@
gmail.com
The HOPE Association helping animals in
need. See www.hopeassoc.org for further
details.
Please bring any unwanted towels, blankets,
duvets and tins/croquettes of dog/cat food for
Hope to donate to animal refuges and SPAs.
Sat 16th May
European Night of Museums
Since 2005, selected European museums
have exceptionally opened for a night, free
of charge, as part of the European Night of
Museums.
Over 1300 French museums take part, and
98% of them open to the public free of charge
between 6pm and 1am. Most museums offer
special activities for this original night, aimed
at all audiences: storytelling tours, torchlit tours, concerts, workshops for children,
screenings, fireworks...
For
more
information
visit
www.
nuitdesmusees.fr or contact your local tourist
office for participating museums.
Sat 16th May BUSSIÈRE-DUNOISE
Fête de la montgolfière
Event organised by the association Canailles
& Canailloux at the Stade Municipal from 9h.
Lots of entertainment including the sale of
crafts, a produce market, aviation exhibition,
vide-greniers, children's games, signings by
local author Mr Blondonnet. Hot air balloon
rides (children must be at least 1m20 to ride).
Meal at midday. Menu: Adults €15 Terrine
de "Cul Noir du Limousin, poulet à la broche,
frites, fromages, creusois avec crème anglaise;
-12s €7 Poulet à la broche, frites, glace.
For more information or to reserve for the
meal (before 8th May) tel 05 55 80 24 41 / 06
79 34 82 56.
Sat 16th May SAINTE-FEYRE
Journée Médiévale
Medieval festival with jousting, juggling,
magicians, jesters, etc. Artisanal & produce
market.
Parc Animalier Les Loups de Chabrières.
Adults: €9.50; Children: €7. 10h - 20h.
Contact: Tel 05 55 81 23 23.
Sun 17th May LES GRANDS-CHÉZEAUX
Trumpet, Trombone & Horn Concert
On Sunday 17th of May at 5.30 pm, a concert
will take place in the Church of Les GrandsChézeaux with the famous "Eclats de Cuivre"
Quartet, one of the most exciting brass quartets
in town. Featured will be works by Bach,
Purcell, Dvorak, George Gershwin, Bruce
Fraser and Alan Ridgway. The Eclats de Cuivre
Quartet performs a wide variety of music
spanning five centuries of music ranging from
Renaissance and Baroque to Jazz and Latin
American rhythms. The Quartet's distinctive
sound, impeccable ensemble, stunning
virtuosity, and warm, inviting stage presence
have won praise from scores of critics.
Information and Bookings:
Doors open 5 pm. Concert starts at 5.30 pm
sharp.
Tickets at the door €10pp. Free entrance for
Under 18s. Early bookings by phone (05 55 76
70 15) or by email cazalibus@orange.fr
Sun
17th
May
SAINT-DIZIERLEYRENNE
Fête du Pain
This annual celebration of one of our staple
foods, organised each year by the Société
Leyrenne Patrimoine, will be held this year in
the village of Le Montabarot, just to the east
of St-Dizier-Leyrenne, on Sunday 17th May
starting from 8h30.
Bread for sale will be baked in a restored
traditional oven, pizzas prepared on site and
cooked in a wood fired pizza oven, and there
will be traditional lunches of andouillette,
merguez, saucisses, and of course frites.
Various artisanal stands will also be present
throughout the day. There is no admission
charge.
The weather of course plays a major part in
the success or otherwise of such an event, but
whatever the weather you can expect a warm
welcome from all the participants; there will
be a bar, and covered seating should the smell
of frites and merguez, etc. get too much for
you to resist.
Sun
17th
May
SAINT-LÉGERMAGNAZEIX
7ème Fête du jardin
9h–18h. Plants, shrubs, vegetables, garden
ornaments, jam, honey, cheese, wine & beer,
regional produce & home-made cakes. Fish &
frites at lunchtime.
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