August 2015

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August 2015

Martin Nadaud
honoured on stamp
After years of campaigning, the famous maçon
creusois and politician has appeared on a stamp to
mark the 200th anniversary of his birth. >> Page 3
Limousin
August 2015 - Issue #70
Tragic accident kills
British schoolgirl
A 12-year-old schoolgirl from England has
died while on an adventure holiday in the
Limousin. The girl drowned after a group of
friends were jumping from a pontoon on a
lake which capsized, trapping several children
underneath.
cumbed to her injuries the following day.
A postmortem examination
has been scheduled and French
authorities have launched an
investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Jessica’s family described
her as a “beautiful and outgoing girl”. Her sister Polly, who
travelled to the resort shortly after the accident along with other
members of her family, wrote
on Facebook: “Just thought I
should let everyone who knows
me and my family know that the
girl in this accident was unfortunately my sister Jess. We are in
France doing everything we can
to get her back into the country.
Remember who she was not
who she could have been, it is
important we respect and cherish the memories we had with
her. Thanks everyone again.”
Hannah Davison, another
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abroad as French operators
bring in free EU roaming
ahead of enforced changes
in 2017
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NEWS - English speaker
is new Scrabble champ
An English speaker from
New Zealand has won the
French Scrabble Championship after learning
the French dictionary in
just 9 weeks! >> Page 10
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We take a bilingual look at
the London Eye, the temporary attraction that still dominates the London skyline
15 years later >> Page 15
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British schoolgirl has died
after an accident on a
school adventure holiday in the Limousin.
Jessica Lawson, from Wolfreton
School in Hull, fell into a lake
near Meymac in the Corrèze
and later died in Limoges Hospital.
The tragedy happened as
the group of 24 schoolchildren
were jumping from a pontoon
on the lake at the end of a day's
activities during the 5-day trip.
Witnesses said that the pontoon
overturned as the children were
jumping from it and several
of the group became trapped
underneath. A lifeguard dived
down twice before locating the
girl, who was brought to the surface. Emergency services were
able to revive her and she was
transferred to Limoges Hospital by helicopter, but she suc-
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o after one of the best
races that I can remember,
a British rider has won
the Tour de France for the
third time in four years.
If you are a fan of cycling and/or you
follow French media, then you will
be well aware of just how big the
Tour de France is in this country....
huge!! For most of July each year,
the news bulletins lead with little else
and countless hours of prime time
television and kilometres of column
inches are devoted to each day's
racing.
It is safe to say that the French love
their cycling, but for recent decades
being a French cycling fan has been a
bit like watching Wimbledon as a Brit
in the pre-Murray era (although you'd
also have to imagine that Sampras,
Agassi and Federer were all habitually
doping, but let's not cloud the
analogy). The French have now not
won cycling's biggest race since 1985
and the glory days of Hinault, Fignon
and Anquetil must feel as distant as
those of Moore, Hurst and Stiles do to
the English.
It is perhaps this frustration that
has led to the recent French media
frenzy over suspicions of doping that
surrounded Team Sky - and Chris
Froome in particular - for the duration
of the Tour. The media are absolutely
100% convinced that Team Sky
are cheating, trotting out a series of
former cyclists (who were themselves
banned for doping!) and “scientists”
to “prove” on prime time television
that the only way Froome could be
achieving the results he was during
this year's race, was through illegal
drug use.
It is very hard to prove a negative,
something that placed Team Sky
between something of a rock and a
hard place. Say nothing and that will be
taken as an admission of guilt; deny the
allegations and make public your own
very private and confidential biometric
data (which they did) and you simply
fan the flames of the debate. All of
which led to the shocking scenes of
Froome's team-mate, the Australian
Richie Porte, being punched in the
face during one stage and Froome
himself being repeatedly spat at, and
on at least one occasion having urine
thrown at him! Disgraceful!!
I should add that of the millions
that lined the roads of the race, the
vast majority were just having a good
time and only a handful were behind
these acts which brought shame on
France. The riders themselves appear
to fully back and respect Froome,
who you have to say handled himself
remarkably well throughout.
I can understand the French public's
frustration to an extent. The reputation
of professional cycling has been
eroded by a series of drug scandals,
most notably involving Lance
Armstrong. Confidence in the sport is
fragile at best, although most do now
agree that the cheats are becoming the
exception and not the rule that they
were a decade or so ago.
Others in the media have suggested
that it is not Froome that the public
dislikes, nor the fact that the old
enemy have once again crossed the
Channel to win their race, but simply
that they do not like dominance in the
Tour - by anyone - and prefer maverick
riders with flair and panache. Team
Sky have been incredibly dominant of
late and Chris Froome is probably best
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described as ruthlessly efficient.
I don't buy this however. Would
the Brits have been unhappy with a 6
foot 10 inch serve-and-volley expert
boringly aceing his way to Wimbledon
glory? Would England fans complain
if the team played 7 defenders at the
next World Cup, drew every game
0-0 and won the tournament through
a succession of penalty shoot-outs? I
suspect they would be delighted and
knight all involved on the spot.
I'm also fairly sure that if the
Kenyan-born Froome had a French
mother, rather than a British father,
then he would currently be a national
hero and hailed in the press as the
saviour of modern-day “clean”
cycling.
Until next month!
Steve Martindale, Editor
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Martin Nadaud honoured on stamp Upcoming changes
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n a landmark moment, both
for local stamp collectors and
followers of Martin Nadaud,
stamps carrying the image of
the famous maçon de la Creuse have
gone on sale.
The stamp has been timed to mark
the bicentenary of Martin Nadaud's
birth in 1815 and is the result of
tireless campaigning by the Friends
of Martin Nadaud association,
Philapostel Limousin, the Post Office and the commune of Soubrebost.
Previous attempts in 2006, 2008,
2009 and 2013 all failed, but the occasion of the 200th anniversary of
his birth has finally tipped the scales
his way.
The stamps, which have a face value of 68 centimes, were available in
advance of national sales from a specially created temporary post office
in the town hall of his native village
of Soubrebost, located between Guéret and Bourganeuf. They are now
available throughout France as well
as on the internet - https://boutique.
laposte.fr
The last resident of the Creuse to
be commemorated on a stamp was
Eugène Jamot, a pioneering military
doctor born in 1879 in Saint-Sulpiceles-Champs, who received the honour in 1987.
Martin Nadaud was born in 1815
into a peasant family in the hamlet
of La Martinèche, just outside Bourganeuf. His father insisted he go to
school to learn to read and write and
to Limousin region
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he first went on the long march to
Paris, bleeding feet and all, at the
age of 14 along with the columns
of maçons de la Creuse. Every year,
thousands of workers would migrate
to Paris at the end of winter to spend
the summer building many of the
famous stone buildings and monuments that still stand to this day.
During this work as a mason he was
seriously injured following a fall on
a building site in Paris.
Appalled at the conditions endured
by the masons - long hours, unsafe
working conditions and poor nutrition - he began to organise literacy
and politics classes for his colleagues
France → UK
UK → France
and started campaigning for workers'
rights. He ran building projects, became politically active on a national
level and eventually, having become
well-known as a radical politician,
was exiled to England following the
1848 French revolution.
Self-taught in English, he went on
to teach French at a school in Wimbledon before eventually returning to
France and La Creuse to become a
respected regional politician and MP.
If that wasn’t enough, he also developed the idea of the Paris Metro and
had a station named after him until
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president of the Limousin,
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mean for the region. The
government is pushing
through reforms which
will see the country's 22
regions reduced to just
13, a move that it is hoped
will save as much as €25
billion in administration
costs and efficiency savings.
The Limousin will go
from being the smallest
region in France, to part of
the largest. On paper, that
could be a good thing for
its population, a fact reflected in recent polls. A
survey published last year
showed that 69% of Limousin residents were in favour of joining Aquitaine.
The potential negatives
are that the Limousin
will be a small player in
the new super-region and
could see the importance
of local issues ignored by
its larger, more influential
neighbours. There is also
the probable loss of jobs
that will accompany an
administrative move to the
new capital in Bordeaux,
with some unwilling to
travel the long distances
involved.
Mr
Vandenbroucke
sought to reassure the public that the changes would
benefit the Limousin, citing the example of the
Creuse which would have
four MPs under the new
set-up rather than the current two. He also argued
that infrastructure projects
such as the upgraded road
link from Limoges to Angoulême and the LimogesPoitiers project would be
looked at more favourably.
The region's president
was also asked what the
future region would be
called. The president of
the Aquitaine currently
favours “la grande Aquitaine”, but Mr Vandenbroucke is lobbying for a
more general name such
as “Grand Sud-Ouest” or
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Creuse and Haute-Vienne, where official
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concentration briefly and driven past a
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from his licence. ■
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British schoolgirl in
tragic accident
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sister, said: “We are all heartbroken
and devastated. Jess was the most
beautiful and outgoing girl and I am
proud to be her sister. I will live my
life to the full just like she would
have done.”
Dave McCready, head teacher at
Wolfreton School, called the death
a terrible tragedy and a “dreadful
shock to the whole school community”. “As a parent myself I can only
begin to imagine the pain felt by her
parents and family at her death at
such a young age,” said the headmaster. “Our heartfelt thoughts and
prayers go to the family at this very
difficult time.”
The adventure holiday, organised
by the Activ4 tour operator, included
opportunities to kayak, sail, mountain bike, and rock climb. One of the
conditions for going on the trip was
that pupils had to be able to swim 50
metres unaided.
Steve Scott, managing director of
Activ4, said the exact circumstances
surrounding the accident remained
unclear, but that he believed the incident occurred while the group was
swimming after activities scheduled
by Club Corrèze staff had finished.
“The owners of the activity centre
and senior management from Activ4
are working closely with the local
authority and the school to provide
all necessary support and assistance,” he said.
The tragic accident has once
again ignited the debate over the
dangers of school trips, both at
home and abroad, although others
have warned against panic. Steve
Lenartowicz, chair of the Outdoor
Education Adviser Panel highlighted statistics from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
which show that on average one
pupil a year dies during activities
on school trips. “Now that one pupil is too many, obviously,” he told
the BBC's Today programme. “But
there are 114 who die in road transport accidents, there are 24 who die
in fires, and we've got to balance the
benefits against the risks. There are
so many benefits to young people
getting involved in sporting activities, in outdoor education; health
benefits, benefits to developing
their confidence and character and
so on and while obviously one accident is too many, we really need
to make sure we understand those
benefits as well as the risks.” ■
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Kate Mosse to head a glittering
selection of writers at the
Charroux Litfest 2015
nternational bestselling author
Kate Mosse (Labyrinth, The
Taxidermist’s Daughter) is the
principle speaker at the first
bilingual literary festival in Charroux in the Vienne on the 27th-29th
August. Kate will head up a glittering selection of authors including
Sarah Harrison (The Flowers of
the Field, The Wildflower Path).
Londoner Barry Walsh will talk
about his recent novel based on his
childhood ‘The Pimlico Kid.’ BBC
Dancing on Wheels finalist Diana
Morgan-Hill will talk about her
new book ‘Love and Justice’, the
true story of losing both her legs in
a tragic accident at the age of 29.
Prize winning author of ‘Flight’
Isabel Ashdown will talk about the
life journeys of her characters as
well as her own journey into writing. And writing coach and author
of ‘The Modigliani Girl,’ Jacqui
Lofthouse, will offer a coaching
session for established and aspiring writers.
If you enjoy crime writing
then 'Roma Nova' author Alison
Morton, crime writer Elizabeth
Kate Mosse (l)
Sarah Harrison (r)
Haynes (Into the Darkest Corner)
and detective novelist Christine
Collette will discuss ‘The heart
of a thriller.’ Local author Clara
Challoner-Walker will talk about
her first novel ‘A Tapestry of Vice
and Virtue’ and Limousin based
historical writer James Vance will
host a workshop on the structure of
the novel.
For poetry lovers the wonderful
Katherine Gallagher, now in her
80th year, will be joining us to read
from her latest collection, including
poems based on Monet’s garden at
Giverny. She will also host a workshop about the poet Stevie Smith.
Deux-Sèvres based poets Jocelyn
and Gordon Simms will co-host a
poetry reading session as well as
offer a play-writing workshop.
There will be a festival bookshop, a unique three-day programme of theatre skills, discussions, book signings, children’s
events, writers networks and much
more.
Charroux is a pretty town in the
south of the Vienne near Civray,
with a host of bars and restaurants,
as well as pretty medieval streets
and Romanesque architecture.
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Pioneering cross-Channel flights
A
row has erupted over
exactly who it was
that recently made the
first electric powered
flight across the English Channel.
Airbus had been building up to a
cross-Channel bid since the maiden flight of its two-seat batterypowered E-Fan plane in March
of last year. The company has
already invested €20 million in
the electric flight project and their
test pilot Didier Esteyne took off
from Lydd Airport in Kent before
landing safely in Calais some 45
minutes later.
The controversy erupted shortly afterwards, however, when it
emerged that celebrated stunt pilot,
Hugues Duval, had himself made
the journey the night before in his
one-seater Cri-Cri - a plane that
he developed himself - pulling the
rug from underneath Airbus' highprofile media event.
Trying to play down the issue,
an Airbus spokesperson congratulated Mr Duval, before discounting his effort. “We applaud the
intrepid aviator that did this, although the actual details are yet to
be confirmed. We are not worried.
It would not count because we understand he set off from another
plane.”
It subsequently emerged that
Duval's Cri-Cri had indeed had a
little help getting airborne, taking off attached to another plane
before detaching and making the
crossing under its own power.
After landing the Airbus-backed
aircraft, Mr Esteyne said the flight
was “almost perfect” but declined
to be drawn on the upstaging of
his attempt by rival Duval. “I don't
have to talk about that,” he said.
“We did something today. It's important to us and that's the most
important thing. The flight was
almost perfect and of course I feel
good. We did it and now the journey is done.”
Describing the experience of flying the aircraft, Esteyne said: “It is
closer to a glider because there is
less noise than an aeroplane. Also,
there is no vibration at all. It's
smooth and very quiet.”
The rival teams were seeking to
recreate Louis Bleriot’s pioneering
flight in 1909, when the French
aviator became the first person to
cross the Channel in a “heavier-
than-air” machine.
The two-seat E-Fan weighs just
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about 160 kph. It has a wingspan
of just less than 10 metres and its
120-cell lithium-polymer battery
system can power the aircraft’s
twin-ducted fans for between 45
minutes and an hour, depending on
the amount of power the pilot uses.
With no fuel burden, the plane can
be landed, its batteries unplugged,
and immediately take to the skies
again after having a spare set fitted.
It is believed that when production
models are first available in the
coming years, the plane's limited
range will mean that flight schools
will form the primary market. ■
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NATIONAL NEWS ♦ 7
Roaming charges falling fast Warnings over
fake police
H
ow
many
people have
quickly babbled the following when answering their mobile phone?
“Can you make it
quick...? I'm in the UK so
this is costing me a fortune!” Well, statements
like this could soon be
a thing of the past as a
price war in France is
gradually bringing in
free European roaming
ahead of proposed EU
legislation.
The EU has long been
battling with the major
telecoms companies to
introduce free roaming
within member states
and originally had hoped
to enforce this through
legislation at the end of
2015. This met with resistance, however, and
has now been pushed
back to June 2017 as
part of a compromise
deal. When the plans
were first announced
last year, a coalition of
networks
representing
45 million consumers
warned that the legislation was so badly designed that the cost of
domestic calls could rise
to pay for it. “There is a
risk that domestic tariffs
for European consumers
will increase,” claimed
the coalition, which included France's Free as
could be unfairly punished by the new rules
as France is Europe's
primary holiday destination, meaning that a
disproportionate number
of foreign visitors would
receive free and unfettered access to their networks.
Something appears to
well as Three and Virgin Media in the UK.
“Roaming might not be
subject to surcharges
anymore, but the overall
level of tariffs would increase, and non-roaming
customers might effectively foot the bill for
roaming customers.”
French telecoms companies were particularly
concerned
that
they
have changed, however,
and several French mobile operators are jumping the gun and are already offering free EU
roaming to their customers. The latest is Free
Mobile, the fourth largest telecoms company
in France, which is now
offering free calls, texts
and 3Gb of internet access across all of Europe
as part of its €19.99 contract. The “Pass Destination” deal is limited to
35 days’ usage in each
country. Bouygues, SFR
and Orange already offer
a similar deal, although
only on higher rate contracts.
Expensive
mobile
phone bills when returning from abroad were
once a fact of life, but
the EU has cut roaming charges by 80%
since 2007. Today, calls
from EU countries are
fixed at a maximum of
19 centimes per minute,
receiving a call is 5 centimes per minute, a text
message costs 6 centimes and data cost 20
centimes per megabyte.
Regardless of the apparent price war breaking
out, from April next year
these will again be cut
to 5 centimes per minute
for making calls, 2 centimes per text message
and 5 centimes (plus
VAT) per megabyte of
data. ■
T
he Gendarmerie Nationale has issued a warning to
drivers on French motorways, particularly on holiday
routes. There have been several cases of miscreants,
claiming to be plain clothes police officers, stopping
cars on the motorway in the early hours of the morning. Reports
suggest that they usually have a van and some sort of flashing
light.
“Sometimes it can take less than a minute and often they
purposefully rob mobile phones and the keys of the car, so the
victims cannot raise the alarm,” explained Alain Archaimbault,
a captain in the Gendarmerie, speaking to France Info radio.
Claiming to be performing a drugs check, the fake cops often
shine torches into the faces of their victims, expecting them to
be overawed and disoriented in the early hours of the morning.
A gang wearing fake uniforms was recently arrested in
Béziers with a haul of valuables from multiple cars.
“Firstly we would never perform plain clothes operations on
a motorway, and we would never use unmarked vehicles in this
way,” explained Captain Archaimbault. “Gendarmes and Police
will always be in uniform. A cap with 'Police' on it is not a uniform. Secondly, if you do stop, keep the doors locked and the
windows up, and ask for identification. Asking a gendarme to
produce credentials will never be taken amiss.”
Drivers and passengers have been instructed not to open
doors or windows unless they are absolutely certain who they
are talking to. The Gendarmerie equivalent of the British plainclothes CID, known as the Brigade des Recherches, are a uniformed branch.
If in doubt call 17 or 112 if your suspicions are aroused,
whether you are stopped or not.
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Champagne added to Unesco heritage list
F
ollowing a six-year
campaign by producers, Unesco has
announced that the
“hillsides, houses and wine
cellars” of the Champagne
region will be added to the organisation's list of world heritage sites. According to Unesco, the world heritage status
covers “the places sparkling
wine was developed using a
second fermentation method
in the bottle from the beginning of the 17th century until
its early industrialisation in
the 19th century”.
In the dossier, Unesco drew
attention to the historic vineyards of Hautvillers - where
local legend has it that the
monk Dom Perignon invented
the fermentation process that
gives champagne its fizz - and
the grand Avenue de Champagne in Épernay, the heart of
the industry.
Frédéric Dufour, president of Maison Ruinart, the
first established champagne
house in the region, hailed
the announcement: “We are
delighted with this news. It
recognises our commitment
to upholding our heritage all
the while encouraging us to
respect it and keep it alive. We
are very proud of this classification... it is a very special
distinction for all the men and
women who have developed
the region. They were driven
by their passion, courage and
the pursuit of excellence.”
It was not only in Champagne that corks were popping, with the vineyards of
Burgundy also receiving the
same recognition.
French President François
Hollande said the awards
were “a mark of international
recognition of the exceptional
heritage of these regions and
shows the diversity and energy of these lands that are the
wealth of our country”.
As well as being a powerful tourist draw, inclusion on
the Unesco world heritage list
will likely further boost the local economy as sites get financial assistance towards preservation.
The list of 1,022 Unesco
world heritage sites includes
the Taj Mahal in India, the
Great Wall of China and Machu Picchu in Peru. In Britain,
Westminster Palace and Abbey, Kew Gardens and Stonehenge are among the 28 listed
sites.
Elsewhere, there was cautious optimism in the Bordeaux wine region after China
announced that it would officially recognise the “Bordeaux” appellation during a
recent visit by Prime Minister
Li Keqiang to France. This
establishes a legally defined
and protected geographical
marker used to identify where
grapes are grown.
The move, which was described as an “historic advance”, is a big step in the
battle to stop fake Bordeaux
wines being sold in Asia. As
China's burgeoning middle
classes have developed a taste
for red wine, the amount of
counterfeit wine bearing the
Bordeaux label - especially
prized in China - has exploded, much to the consternation
of the region's wine producers. ■
Wines to be stored at sea
D
oes the wine you buy have a shelf life that can be measured in hours, or do you have a wine cellar full of
dusty vintages? If your bottles make it as far as the wine rack, how much importance do you put on where that
wine rack is placed? Experts have long debated the best conditions in which to store your wine, with light,
temperature and movement all being key factors in how a wine ages. In recent years, the quest for the perfect
bottle of wine has led many in the industry to experiment with the world's largest cellar... the sea!
In the latest study, a number of fine wines from Bordeaux and Burgundy have been lowered to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Brittany in western France, where they will be stored for a number of months at a depth of 90
metres. Among the grand crus are bottles of 2011 Château Grand-Puy Ducasse, 2011 Château Meyney and cases of 2011
Château Blaignan.
The wines, which belong to Crédit Agricole Grands Crus, are being stored by Amphoris, a company that specialises in
the ocean storage of wines and champagnes. The bottles will remain at the bottom of the Atlantic for between nine and
24 months.
“The sea brings together the ideal conditions for ageing and improving wines,” said a statement from Crédit Agricole
Grands Crus. “The wines have been specially chosen for ageing under water, which can bring changes to the bottle as
well as the product. At the end of this lengthy submersion a special wine tasting will be organized, to compare the wines
to those that remained in their châteaux cellars.”
In 2010, divers at a shipwreck in the Baltic Sea found bottles of champagne that dated from pre-revolutionary France.
“We brought up a bottle to be able to establish how old the wreck was,” diving instructor Christian Ekstrom told The Associated Press at the time. “We didn't know it would be champagne. We thought it was wine or something.” When they
opened one bottle on the boat they found the champagne, believed to have been made by Clicquot (now Veuve Clicquot)
between 1782 and 1788, was still in remarkably good condition. “It was fantastic,” said Mr Ekstrom. “It had a very sweet
taste, you could taste oak and it had a very strong tobacco smell. And there were very small bubbles.”
The bottles had been perfectly preserved in a dark environment, with little tidal movement and constant temperatures
and eventually sold at auction for over €100,000. ■
NATIONAL NEWS ♦ 9
Les Guignols face the axe
T
he French public have reacted with outrage at news that
one of the country's most
popular comedy shows may
face the axe. Les Guignols de l’info
(The News Clowns), was inspired by
the British satirical show Spitting Image and can be best described as latex
puppets reading the news.
Les Guignols, as the programme
is most often referred to, first hit the
French airwaves in 1988 and is currently in its 27th - and possibly last season. Les Guignols quickly became
hugely popular, defining the image of
countless public figures and sparking both amusement and indignation
among those it lampooned, much like
Spitting Image in the UK; John Major
never escaped his “grey man” image
created by the show.
Over the years, Les Guignols has
attracted some of France's top comedy writers.
Former French President Jacques
Chirac was one of the show's biggest
stars, portrayed as a beer-guzzling
corrupt rogue who transforms into
the hero “SuperLiar” when his country needs him. “They are very clever,
very political, very fierce,” Chirac
told AFP in a 2009 interview. “It's
true they weren't always tender with
me... But mostly I find my puppet
pretty likeable.”
Thieves steal
army explosives
T
The move to axe the show appears
to be the decision of businessman
Vincent Bolloré, who owns the Canal
Plus television channel that it appears
on. Bolloré recently criticised “the
spirit” of Canal Plus, saying it went
too far with its mockery and derision.
He is also France's 10th richest
man and many have accused Bolloré of planning to pull the plug on
the show as an offering to his powerful friends, many of whom have felt
its satirical sting. Radical-left leader
Jean-Luc Mélenchon took to Twitter
to accuse Bolloré of single-handedly
censuring Les Guignols.
Support for the show poured in
CENDRILLON IMMOBILIER
Bilingual French Estate Agency in Creuse
from politicians and celebrities
alike, with the hashtag #TouchePasAuxGuignols (Don't Touch The
Guignols) soon trending.
Even National Assembly President
Claude Bartolone called for the show
to be “saved”. “Les Guignols has an
acerbic side that us politicians react
badly to when we are the target but
that lightens the news and political
commentary,” he said.
The massive show of support for
the beloved programme appears to
have bought the show a lifeline, with
Bolloré subsequently suggesting it
may be the format and/or time slot
that may change in the short term. ■
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are dangerous munitions. Everything is inherently dangerous.”
The defence ministry has also launched an administrative inquiry into the worrying robbery of enough explosives to “blow
up any bank or, worse, commit a large-scale attack at a time
when the terrorist threat is high in France,” according to TF1.
The investigation is reportedly focusing on organised crime
gangs as most likely being behind the theft, although they have
not ruled out that the arms may have been stolen by would-be
terrorists.
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English-speaking man wins
French Scrabble Championship Churchill stunt
merely as valid strings with which to
score points.”
Memorisation is certainly a
strength for the new Francophone
world champion, who began playing
Scrabble aged 28 at the request of his
mother, who was frustrated that his
photographic memory was making
their card games too one-sided.
One other advantage that the native English speaker may have had
was use of the letter “W”, worth just
4 points in English Scrabble, but
10 points in French where it is less
commonly used. In fact, the highest
scoring word in French Scrabble is
“Whiskeys”!
So, what was the key to his success
and what are the tricks you should
use to memorise a dictionary? Unfortunately, according to Mr Richards,
there is no secret: “I just saw them
and remembered them.” ■
Woman fined over flip-flops
A
woman has been fined €90 by Gendarmes for
driving in flip-flops, apparently under new road
safety rules that came into force in July this year.
“They stopped me to check my papers and looked
in the car to check everything was in order,” the woman told
local newspaper La Dépêche du Midi. “It was a female police officer who stopped me. I opened the door and she noticed my feet and said to me: 'I am obliged to give you a fine.
You are not allowed to drive with this kind of shoes, that are
not attached to the feet'. I really thought she was joking. But
no. I left with a €90 fine - the price of a pair of shoes!”
Article 412-6 of the French highway code states drivers
must be in a position to “execute all necessary manoeuvres
conveniently and without delay” and the officer in this case
issued the fine on the grounds that flip-flops come off too
easily and could get jammed under a pedal.
This is not the first time that a driver's choice of footwear has hit the headlines. In 2014, France's Supreme Court
ruled that a female driver from Corsica should not receive a
€250,000 compensation payout for injuries sustained in a car
accident in 2002, because she had been wearing high heels at
the time of the crash. ■
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A
merican sportswear giant Nike has been handed
a hefty fine for desecrating a statue of Winston
Churchill in Paris. The 3-metre-high bronze statue
of the British wartime leader was adorned with a
sleeveless T-shirt of the French national basketball team in September 2011 to mark their qualification for that year's European
Championship and the following year's London Olympics.
Philippe de Saint AndreÌ/Arva
T
championship, but then to consider
that he learned the whole French
dictionary in nine weeks... it's really
incredible. Especially considering
he can't speak French. To learn the
words when you don't understand the
meaning, to learn all the sequences of
letters and their arrangements... it's
almost impossible!”
Competitive Scrabble players say
the game, when played at a high level, is not in fact a test of language,
but one of memorisation, which
could go some way to explaining how
Mr Richards pulled off the victory in
a language he does not understand.
“For living room players, Scrabble is
about language, a test of vocabularies,” explained Oliver Roeder in an
article for a specialist Scrabble website. “For world-class players, it’s
about cold memorisation and mathematical probabilities... Words exist
here was shock at the recent
French-speaking Scrabble
Championship when the
tournament's winner took to
the podium and gave a short speech...
in English. The reason for this was
simple: New Zealander Nigel Richards does not speak a word of French!
Richards, who has won the English World Scrabble Championship
three times, the US National Championship five times and the UK Open
six times, beat a rival from Frenchspeaking Gabon in the final held at
Louvain in Belgium, after he apparently learned the French dictionary in
just 9 weeks!
The tournament's organizers were
understandably gobsmacked. “We
were all incredibly surprised,” said
Antoine Rousseau, a spokesman
for the French Federation of Scrabble. “It's hard enough just to win the
The national team was photographed in front of the statue,
with Churchill in the background wearing the number 9 vest,
usually worn by France's star player Tony Parker, who is an
NBA superstar with the San Antonio Spurs. The publicity stunt
was carried out with the help of events company Ubi Bene.
The sculptor behind the statue, Jean Cardot, was not consulted, was not impressed and took both Nike and Ubi Bene to
court for defacing his work of art.
In a recent ruling, a Paris court agreed that using the statue
for commercial ends was defiling it and ordered each firm to
pay the artist €67,500 in compensation.
The statue, which is on the Avenue Winston Churchill, just
off the Champs-Elysées, was unveiled in 1998 by the Queen
and its plinth bears the words: “We shall never surrender.”
It is modelled on a photograph of Churchill marching with
General Charles de Gaulle along the Champs Elysées on 11th
November 1944. It cost €300,000, which was paid for by donations from the French public, and is one of the few statues in
Paris of a non-French public figure. ■
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Help with WiFi
W
iFi is a way
of sending
and receiving
data
without wires - it allows
the connection of WiFi
enabled devices such as
computers, tablets, smartphones, printers and scanners to an internet connection. In doing so, the
devices using the internet
connection form a LAN
(Local Area Network).
Now then, some of you
will understand all of that
but others will have a
glazed look in their eyes!
But hopefully here we can
start to unravel the mystery a little.
Being
resident
in
France, with an internet
account, most folk have
either a Livebox from Orange, or a Neuf Box from
SFR. Some others choose
Teleconnect or ExPat.
Whatever the choice, your
supplier will have provided a “box” that provides
an internet service. To get
that internet service on
your computer, tablet or
smartphone, to allow web
browsing and emailing,
it is necessary to make a
connection to that “box”,
and that can be done with
a cable or via WiFi.
A cable connection is
simple but strangely less
physically safe than WiFi
as it can help the transmission of static during thunderstorms and cause serious damage to computer
equipment. However, the
creation of a cable connection requires simply
that the cable be plugged
in!
A WiFi connection requires that your computer,
tablet, or smartphone use
a password to establish
connection to the “internet box”. This password
is unique and normally
printed on the “box”.
These passwords are usually quite long and cumbersome but can easily be
changed or removed.
Printers and scanners
these days are generally
WiFi enabled. This means
that they can also connect
to the “internet box” using
WiFi.
So, now we have a
computer connected to
the internet and a printer
connected to the “internet
box”... we have a Local
Area Network. Neither device is restricted regarding
its location in the building
other than by its connection to the “internet box”.
A laptop can be in the
bedroom whilst a printer
is in the kitchen and you
can still print off a Ryanair
boarding pass!!
Once the concept is
clear then the opportunities appear. WiFi in the
home is a massive enabler
of communication for not
only the internet but for
sharing things like music,
movies and other files. Orange now provides a range
of home security products
such as intruder alerts and
cameras - you can see into
your living room whilst on
holiday in the Maldives or
even Skegness!
You may need a small
amount of assistance in
planning a WiFi enabled
house because, as we all
know, the stone walls here
are quite thick. There are
many ways of getting the
signal to where you want
it - WiFi by the pool or
in the shed - using simple
technology. Mayday can
complete a site survey and
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Changes to European Inheritance Laws
A
large number of foreigners, most
often Europeans, are drawn to
France and move here permanently, buying a house and transferring over all their finances.
However, they do not always appreciate
the legal consequences of changing country
and are rarely aware of the differences in
the inheritance laws of their home country
compared to those of France. We would
like to take this opportunity to remind readers that living in a foreign country can have
implications on your matrimonial regime.
The 17th August will see the introduction
of European Regulation n°650/2012 of 4th
July 2012 that will significantly change the
current rules.
It is particularly important that foreign
residents are aware of these changes and
know exactly how the new regulations will
affect their own personal situation.
On the one hand, the law governing the
inheritance will be that of the last country
of residence of the deceased. Previously, a
distinction was made over the type of property involved. The country of residence in
this case refers to permanent residence, not
where the deceased happened to be living
(for example, a French person who dies
whilst on holiday in Spain will not be subject to Spanish inheritance law). The notion
of residence is understood as the permanent
location where you have your financial interests.
Therefore, the estate of a French person
living in Portugal will be governed by Portuguese law for all assets, irrespective of
where those assets are based, unless the deceased has previously arranged for French
law to apply to the inheritance.
However, under the new European regulations, it will now be possible for a citizen
living abroad to apply the inheritance laws
of the country of their nationality to their
entire estate. This is a big change and was
not previously possible.
Deciding on the law applicable to an inheritance is very important because not all
European countries have the same laws on
succession. For example, in France, it is not
possible to disinherit your children, but it is
possible to do so in other European countries.
This possibility is now in force and the
changes will apply to all deaths that occur
after 17th August.
The inheritance law that is to apply
should be explicitly designated as part of
the will and can not simply be something
that the family or notaire claim was the
deceased's wish. A written testament is imperative. The will must also be written in
accordance with the obligations imposed
by the law chosen (for example, a Spanish citizen living in France and wishing to
submit his inheritance to Spanish law must
UK pensions and living in France
I
f you are enjoying your retirement years in
France, your pension funds and income will
play an important part in financing your life
here. There are two key issues you need to
consider and understand: what the options are for
your funds, especially following the UK pension
reform, and how pensions are taxed in France.
of life’.
Lump sums from UK pensions are taxed at a
fixed 7.5%, provided there is no possibility of taking another lump sum in future. So if you take
your entire UK pension at once as a lump sum, it
will be taxable at 7.5%; otherwise it will be taxed
as income.
Taxation in France
Social charges
State retirement and pensions
UK state retirement pension is always taxable
in France and will be paid gross in the UK.
Income from retirement and disability pensions are taxed in the same way as income from
employment, and are therefore subject to the
scale rates of income tax. The tax rates currently
range from 0% for income under €9,690 to 45%
for income over €151,956. There is a 10% deduction (maximum €3,707) for private pensions. In
France you are taxed as a ‘household’, which
benefits couples where one spouse receives a
much higher income than the other.
Social charges may also be payable, see below.
Occupational pensions and annuities from personal pensions
Occupational pension income is taxed in the
same way as state retirement pensions.
Government service pension
Unlike other pension income, UK government,
civil and military service pensions remain taxable
in the UK, and so are not directly taxed in France,
unless there has been a transfer out before the
pension commences (and usually before age 59).
Although the income is not taxed in France,
you still need to declare it. The income is included
in the calculation of your taxable income and a
credit equal to the French income tax and social
charges that would have been payable is given.
Drawdown from Personal Pension Schemes
This is a grey area as no similar arrangement
exists in France, but regular income drawn from
the fund should be declared as ‘pensions’ and will
be taxed as such.
Pension lump sums
Large one-off lump sum payments from overseas pension funds are now taxable in France.
There is one exception, which is if you exercise
your right of withdrawal because of an ‘accident
Besides the tax rates above, all pension income
is subject to social charges at 7.4% each year.
However, if you do not yet have access to the
French health system or have EU Form S1, your
pension income is exempt. You are entitled to
Form S1 once you start receiving your UK state
pension.
Receiving your pension without UK tax
So that you do not pay tax twice, you need to
arrange to receive your pension (other than government service) and annuity income gross. You
need to file a form FRA/INDIVIDUAL (FD5)
with your local French tax authorities, who will
stamp the English part to confirm that you are
tax resident in France. This is then sent to HM
Revenue & Customs who advise your pension
provider to pay the income gross.
UK pension reforms
The new “pension freedom” regime from 6th
April 2015 provides pension holders with many
more options for their pension funds.
If you have a defined contribution scheme and
are aged over 55, you can now make withdrawals
of any amount whenever you need to, with the
balance remaining invested. You can take regular
income through income drawdown. You can even
take the whole fund out as one lump sum. You
also still have the option to take a secure regular
income through buying an annuity.
You can transfer from a defined benefit to a
defined contribution scheme, but be aware that
you may lose valuable benefits so need to weigh
all the pros and cons. And you must take advice
from a financial adviser authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK before taking
action.
You need to carefully consider each of the options, how they affect you personally, and the tax
implications in France. The potential 7.5% tax
charge on pension lump sums could provide opportunities in France, depending your situation
and what is suitable for your circumstances and
objectives.
Your situation is unique, so do not presume
that what someone else is doing will be right for
you. What you do with your pension fund now is
a major decision, and you need to get it right. This
is a highly complex area, and if you get it wrong
you could at best pay more tax than necessary, at
worst lose your pension savings. Seek specialist,
and personalised, advice. ■
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draw up a will by following the rules of
Spanish law on wills).
Once the will is drawn up, the person can
leave a copy with a French notaire for it to
be kept in a safe place, in the certain knowledge that in the event of their death, the
notaire dealing with their estate will apply
Spanish inheritance law. You should also
note that it is perfectly valid to designate
Spanish inheritance law to apply in a will
that completely conforms to French law. ■
… more to follow in September's edition.
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FRENCH LIFE ♦ 13
14 ♦ FRENCH LIFE
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The pleasure of water, the warmth of wood
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In the garden - jobs for August
A
by Michelle Pierce
t the time of writing this, much of
Europe, and certainly France, has
been experiencing several
weeks of «une canicule», a
heatwave, with extraordinarily hot temperatures, and drying winds. Even at night the
thermometer hasn't dropped
much, and so many things
have suffered, gardens obviously included.
So what is there to say? All
normal advice for this time of
year can't really apply until
the weather changes.
Firstly, how to stop things
dying? Well, if you have
the time, the energy and the
money you can try to water as
much as possible, at the end
of the day, at dusk. Containers
and plants which have been
planted recently are evidently
going to need more than established things that can get their
roots well down into the soil.
But not everyone can water
widely, so if you can't, pick
your specimens, and water
different things each evening.
Beware any water restrictions
in place and check with your
mairie if in doubt.
Mulch is the gardener's
friend in these extremes, and
many things can be used: instead of putting your weeds
onto the compost heap, pile
them around the base of things
in a thick layer. They'll dry to
a crisp by the end of the day,
releasing their water content.
Or you could use this year's
bracken leaves, hedge clippings, lawn clippings (except
that for most of us the grass
is a shrivelled dry brown carpet that doesn't need much
mowing!) You could also use
straw or hay, or compost, etc...
These usually attract slugs but
I guess these have either gone
right down into the depths
of the soil, or died with the
drought, because we haven't
seen many around for weeks!
The textbooks will tell you
it's better to mulch on top of
wet soil, but needs must, and
a thick layer of mulch helps to
protect the soil surface (and
therefore the roots of your
plants) from the heat brought
by the sun's rays. It will really
help things stay alive when
they'd otherwise die.
Alternatively, look at tall
plants such as the asters and
campanulas which were in
their full growth spurt when
this «méteo» started. Or roses,
shrubs, etc. If they look like
they're really suffering, cut
them back (by half for the
perennials). The less greenery
a plant has to maintain, the
less water it needs and so the
better it feels. It will regrow
when the rain comes back,
and the name of the game is
to keep the plants alive. Put
the chopped off bits directly
round the base of their mother
plants.
Pondweed is multiplying
frantically at the moment, and
this can also be skimmed off
and used round the base of
plants. Keep an eye on water
quality, and make sure the
pond water levels don't fall
too far.
Many things are in advance,
thinking that they're in late
August, so seeds have set
early, and can be collected for
next year.
But the bugbear is that all
the sowing and planting out
for later in the year, the winter, and the spring is pretty
much on hold unless you do
it in modules – but even then
it gives extra work watering and a day in a greenhouse with
recent temperatures is enough
to kill a whole host of seedlings, as I know to my cost!!
So hold off and wait until it's
a good few degrees cooler.
The same goes for transplanting and dividing your perennials, which we might otherwise have been thinking about
starting.
In the veg garden, you can
clearly see which plants have
had enough water to fruit
well, but that has got to be a
minority, really. We really are
in a pretty unusual and dramatic time, because it's been
a good long while since we
saw regular temperatures in
the 40°s, so make sure you do
«tout le nécessaire» to save
your treasures.
Evidently, all bonfires are
prohibited so leave any rubbish that needs to be burnt in a
pile out of the way.
And be choosy about the
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times you go out to work in
your garden – avoid the hottest part of the day, and remember that it's better to do
several short bursts during the
day than get overheated, sunstroked or sunburnt!
Speaking of which, the temperature this evening is more
manageable now so I'm going
to stop and spread more mulch
around.
Good gardening! ■
Please remember to leave
some shallow plant saucers
or containers of water out for
the hedgehogs and other wildlife...
Where are the insects...?
With the recent extreme temperatures, many of us across the region
have had our doors and windows thrown open until late at night, if not
all night long, to cool the house down. Normally you'd have your ceilings covered with bugs, moths of all sizes and shapes fluttering round
the light sources, hornets bumbling round...
There is a dramatic absence of the above in my village. And I have
just had to rescue a meagre handful of moths so far this summer. Catastrophe! What are the bats living on? And the nocturnal birds, the
owls, etc? Insects being the base of the food chain, it really will have
a significant impact.
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Millennium Wheel - the Eiffel Tower of London?
T
For a long time, the London Eye was a controversial project. Many people
claimed it was a waste of
public money and that it
would become irrelevant
once the millennium celebrations were finished. In
fact, the public and tourists fell in love with the
L
e « London Eye
» (l’œil de Londres),
également appelé «
La roue du millénaire
», est une roue géante
située sur l’une des rives
de la Tamise. Edifiée
pour célébrer le nouveau
millénaire et prévue pour
ne fonctionner que 5 ans,
elle est devenue si populaire qu’elle est toujours
ancrée dans le panorama
urbain de Londres.
Ses 135 mètres de hauteur en firent la grande
roue la plus haute du
monde au moment de sa
construction. Ce record
fut battu plusieurs fois par
la suite, notamment par la
« High Roller » de Las
Vegas qui mesure 167.6
mètres, mais elle reste
huge wheel and today it is
the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United
Kingdom, with over 3.5
million visitors annually.
The wheel has 32 sealed
and air-conditioned capsules that can carry 25 people - each capsule weighs
10 tonnes! The capsules
move very slowly – 26 cm
per second to be precise
– which means that a trip
around the wheel takes
approximately 30 minutes. In fact, they move
so slowly that the wheel
does not even need to stop
to allow passengers to get
on and off. It is, however,
occasionally stopped to
allow disabled or elderly
passengers enough time
to embark and disembark
safely.
The London Eye is situated on the south bank of
the river Thames close to
Westminster Bridge. It offers unparalleled views
© Kham Tran (WikiCommons)
he
“London
Eye”, also known
as the “Millennium
Wheel”,
is a giant Ferris wheel on
the banks of the Thames
river that was constructed
to celebrate the new millennium. It was initially
planned to operate for just
5 years, but was so popular
that it is now a permanent
fixture of the London skyline.
The entire structure is
135 metres tall and when it
was built it was the tallest
Ferris wheel in the world,
although this record was
subsequently beaten by a
number of other wheels,
most notably the 167.6
metre High Roller in Las
Vegas. It is still the tallest
Ferris wheel in Europe.
toujours le monument le
plus élevé d’Europe.
Le projet « London
Eye » fut longtemps controversé car ses détracteurs considéraient qu’il
n’aurait plus de pertinence à la fin des célébrations du Millénaire et
que l’argent public serait
ainsi gaspillé. En réalité,
le public et les touristes
tombèrent
amoureux
de cette immense roue
et
c’est
aujourd’hui
l’attraction payante la
plus courue du RoyaumeUni avec plus de 3.5 millions de visiteurs par an.
La roue comporte 32
nacelles
hermétiques
et climatisées pouvant
transporter 25 personnes
(chaque cabine pèse 10
tonnes !) Elles se déplacent très lentement, précisément de 26 cm par seconde et un tour complet
de la roue dure approximativement 30 minutes.
La rotation est si lente que
les cabines ne marquent
pas d’arrêt pour la sortie
et l’entrée des passagers,
exception faite parfois
pour l’embarquement et
le débarquement en toute
sécurité des personnes les
plus âgées ou handicapées.
Implanté sur la rive sud
de la Tamise près du pont
de Westminster, le London Eye offre des vues
imprenables sur le centre
de Londres, notamment
sur Big Ben et le Palais
de Westminster situés
over central London, particularly of Big Ben and
the Houses of Parliament
which are nearby on the
opposite side of the river.
Today, the attraction remains a popular cultural
symbol of London. In a
book about the London
Eye, award-winning architect Sir Richard Rogers
described its importance
as follows: “The Eye has
done for London what the
Eiffel Tower did for Paris,
which is to give it a symbol and to let people climb
above the city and look
back down on it. Not just
specialists or rich people,
but everybody. That's the
beauty of it: it is public
and accessible, and it is in
a great position at the heart
of London.” ■
à proximité sur l’autre
berge.
A u j o u r d ’ h u i ,
l’attraction est un symbole culturel populaire
de Londres. Dans son
livre sur le « London Eye
», l’architecte primé Sir
Richard Rogers décrit
ainsi son importance : «
Le London Eye est à Londres ce que la Tour Eiffel
est à Paris. Devenus des
symboles, ils permettent
au public de s’élever et
d’avoir une vue dominante sur la ville. Pas
seulement aux spécialistes ou aux plus riches
mais également à Monsieur Tout-Le-Monde. Sa
beauté réside dans son
accessibilité à tous et à
sa position fantastique au
centre de Londres ». ■
16 ♦ CLASSIFIEDS
The Bugle CLASSIFIEDS are brought to you in association with
ANIMALS & PETS
Free to good home - 2 kittens 1
black/white & 1 tiger tabby. 12
weeks old, hand reared from 2
days old, good around all other
animals, ready now for a new
home.
Pictures
and
further
information on request. Tel: 07
85 56 72 27 or 06 37 57 33 54
Email: timflowers777@gmail.
com
Free to good home Older
female German Shepherd.
Great with people, male dogs,
cats and is very loyal. Please
contact me for more details.
Tel: 06 37 67 70 98
In need of a new home Max
is a lovely 4-year-old German
Shepherd. His owner has
died and he needs a chance
of happiness in a new home.
He is very gentle and loves
the company of other dogs
and cats. Please call for more
information. Tel: 02 54 38 81
76
SOS Rita – Breton Spaniel
Rita, a beautiful Breton Spaniel
(speyed and identified) with
a very sad history, urgently
needs a chance of happiness
in a new home. She will be a
loving and gentle companion.
If you could take her on as
a foster carer or give her a
permanent home for life please
call for more information. Tel:
02 54 38 81 76
BUILDING MATERIALS
FOR
SALE:
Scaffolding
for sale – 24450 Kwikstage
scaffolding for sale which
is easy to assemble. It was
bought direct from the UK.
The run is approximately 18
metres, giving a height of
approx. 6 metres - this includes
60+ 8ft scaffolding planks. In
addition there is scaffolding
to form corners, 2 long poles
to provide additional stability
and toe board brackets.
More details and photos can
be provided. We are asking
€3000. We are in La Coquille
[24450] in the north of the
Dordogne. €3,000.00 Tel: 05
53 52 77 38 Email: gillark51@
yahoo.co.uk
FREE: Approx 50 corrugated
roof sheets FREE to collect
in St Paul la Roche. In
good condition, perfect for
outbuilding/stables,
etc.
(cement or asbestos not
sure which?) Email to make
arrangements to collect in
August/September.
26
x
920mm x 1700mm approx
size / 20 x 920mm x 1535mm
approx size. Complete with
a quantity of fixings. Email:
[email protected]
FOR SALE: Contents of my
workshop There is too much
equipment to list individually
but a variety of top brand
machinery is on offer, also
to include a large quantity
of kiln dried oak, a few Stihl
chainsaws and brushcutter,
Honda mower and Iveco crew
cabin flat bed 3.5t truck. Please
contact for further details.
Tel: 05 55 64 22 50 Email:
[email protected]
FOR SALE: Shower door
New, still in box. Part obscure
pattern. Cost 130 Euros at
Brico Depot. €60.00 Tel: 05
55 61 19 81
FOR SALE: Receveur à
carreler (tray for wet room)
160x90x5cm. Cost 170 euros.
New, still in wrapper. €80.00
Tel: 05 55 61 19 81
FOR
SALE:
Reclaimed
terracotta tiles 16cm x 16cm x
2cm. Approx 12m2. 36 euros
per square metre (36 tiles).
La Souterraine. Tel: 05 55 63
43 35
FOR SALE: Big Bags As used
for delivering sand and gravel.
Volume 957 litres. Size about 1
cubic meter. Numerous uses. 5
Euros each or five for 20 euros
or ten for 35 euros. Tel: 05 55
63 43 69
FOR SALE: Pillar drill stand
€10.00 Tel: 05 55 68 39 57
FOR SALE: Twin-headed
halogen work spotlight on
tripod €10.00 Tel: 05 55 68
39 57
FURNITURE
FOR SALE: Dining Furniture
DUCAL
PINE
DINING
TABLE,
MATCHING
SIDEBOARD and 8 DINING
CHAIRS
(including
2
CARVERS). (Table 168 x
103cm, extending to 213 x
103cm, sideboard 173 x 44cm
with height 87cm). €275.00
Text or tel 06 41 99 57 40. (StYrieix-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: Various 3 seater
black leather sofa 100 euro;
green computer swivel chair
20 euro; 4 foot round pedestal
pine table 40 euro. Tel: 05 55
81 08 77
FOR SALE: Dining table and
four chairs Good condition,
ideal for dining room or
conservatory. Buyer collects.
€50.00 Tel: 06 42 49 62 33
FOR SALE: Heal's Antique
Single Bed Antique (early
20th century) Heal's single
bed frame. Head and foot
boards have wicker/cane work
panels, it has an iron frame,
a wooden mattress base and
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comes complete with a single
foam mattress that has only
been used on odd occasions.
Disassembles for transport.
Bed size (overall): 204cms
long, 93cms wide, 124cms tall
(head board), mattress size:
190x90x13cms. Prefer buyer
collects, but may be possible
to deliver for cost of fuel.
Postcode: 23250. €150.00 Tel:
06 42 94 43 74
FOR SALE: Mattresses I have
5 brand new, unused, still
wrapped Dreamea mattresses
for sale. From the label: Tonic,
Extra Ferme (suspension haute
Bureau de Tabac for sale
densite), carenage integral.
size: 140 x 190 x 21cm
Summer/winter sides. They
are sprung mattresses and have
carrying handles on each side.
Bought from But last year,
ended up not being used. Cost
199.99 each, up for sale at
150 Euros each. Buyer(s) to
collect. Postcode: 23250. Tel:
06 42 94 43 74
FOR SALE: John Lewis calico
wardrobe As new, 40 euros
(£125 new). Pine frame with
cream/white cotton canvas
cover. Door can be rolled up
or left down. Width 88cm,
Depth 52cm, Height 176cm.
La Souterraine. Tel: 05 55 63
43 35
FOR SALE: Vintage leather
club chair Full of character,
this tatty chair is solid and
comfortable. 80cm x 80cm x
80cm. La Souterraine. €50.00
Tel: 05 55 63 43 35
FOR SALE: Antique oak table
Measures 104cm X 112 cm
X 71cm tall. It has six little
wooden wheels that makes it
easy to move. Can be extended
to over 2m with additional
inserts, and comes with one
insert of 35cm. Excellent
vintage condition, very elegant
table. La Souterraine. Can
deliver. €60.00 Tel: 05 55 63
43 35
FOR SALE: Bed settee and
2 matching arm chairs Good
condition. €50.00 Tel: 02 48
Local commerce based in Chenerailles, Creuse selling scratch cards, souvenirs,
gifts and daily papers, well placed with ample parking and disabled access.
Good turnover with a good base of regular client
and passing trade.
Year on year increase in turnover
with a good possibility of improvement.
35m2 commercial floor space with store rooms as well. Hours of opening 7h -19h.
Closed Sundays, bank holidays and for annual holidays.
Great opportunity to buy a well established business that is easy to run and provides a good income.
Reasonable knowledge of French required to deal with customers, suppliers and necessary training.
€107 000 for the fond de commerce, building and all fittings and equipment.
Annual salary of over €32 000 - Reluctant sale due to relocation.
For more information and/or to arrange a visit please contact
Garry 05 55 62 98 73 (hours of business) or 06 23 81 16 82 out of business hours.
56 74 73
FOR SALE: Cream 3 seater
sofa Approx 190cm long, 88cm
deep and 75cm high. Ideal for
gite. Covers need a wash but
otherwise in good condition.
Buyer to collect from Coussac
Bonneval area. €50.00 Tel 05
55 09 20 63
FOR SALE: Various Two pine
single beds with mattresses
(IKEA style) €90 for both,
gold-effect nest of three
tables €10, glass fronted
dark wood cabinet €15,
small oval coffee table €10,
extending oval dining table
and matching chairs (4 + 2
carvers) with re-upholstered
seats €175, 3-seater settee and
two matching armchairs, dark
wood with green patterned
cushions (some fading) €150,
Everstyl automated reclining
chair, free. All collection only
from Confolens. Tel: 07 83 46
88 81
FOR SALE: Dark wood (not
oak) dining table in very
good order Square 120 x
120 cm extending by 40 cm.
Detachable legs. €50.00 Tel:
05 55 03 87 56
GARDEN
FOR SALE: Garden Shredder
Performance Power (B&Q)
2100w
Impact
Shredder.
Electric garden shredder, with
manual. Prefer buyer collects,
but may be possible to deliver
for cost of fuel. Postcode:
23250. €40.00 Tel: 06 42 94
43 74
FOR SALE: Strimmer Flymo
ET23+DX electric strimmer,
with manual. Prefer buyer
Postcode: 23250. €15.00 Tel:
06 42 94 43 74
FOR SALE: Leaf Blower
Flymo MEV2500 GardenVac
Turbo. This corded electric
garden vac has three functions
in one machine: blow, vacuum
and shred. Little used, with
shoulder strap and manual.
Prefer buyer collects, but
may be possible to deliver for
cost of fuel. Postcode: 23250.
€35.00 Tel: 06 42 94 43 74
FOR SALE: Intex easy set pool
(round) 15ft x3ft deep used for
one week last year. Is complete
with steps, pump, filter, cover,
etc. As new. Cost 229 euros.
€100.00 Tel: 05 55 61 19 81
FOR SALE: Barbecue Metal
charcoal barbecue mounted on
trolly with under storage shelf.
€30.00 Tel 05 55 76 70 51
FOR SALE: Trimmer Flymo
Sabre Trimmer powered by 24
volt portable power pack. Ideal
for small garden. Replacement
battery required. €30.00 Tel:
05 55 76 70 51
FOR SALE: TORO Wheel
Horse 16-44 HLX for spares
Complete machine minus
engine and battery. Wheels and
tyres in excellent condition as
is body and chassis. Wonderful
mower until it threw its rod.
Buyer to collect. Gargilesse.
€30.00 Tel: 02 54 47 20 87
FOR SALE: HONDA Mower
motor in very good working
order Excellent starter. (No oil
burn, etc.) Result of damaging
mower traction unit. 160cc
OHC to suit 500 mm cut width
mower. All other parts except
tract. unit drive box and main
drive boss available. Who will
give me 45 euros? Tel: 05 55
03 87 56
GENERAL
Sale due to relocation every
Saturday in August 10am-4pm
Reclaimed oak floorboards;
Power tools; Screws; Old
furniture
and
paintings;
Antique water pump; Pro
racing bike; Building materials
surpluses to requirements;
Honda inverter generator;
Fly fishing equipment, flies,
rods etc.; Saws; Good chest
freezer; Wood burning stove
(Aga type); Old doors; Velux
window; Clothes; Books;
DVDs. No reasonable offer
refused on all items. Near
Evaux-les-Bains. Tel: 05 55 82
09 04
House Contents Sale - 8th &
9th August Electrical items,
garden tools, large paddling
pool, furniture, linen, etc. to
sell. Everything must go and
is priced accordingly! The
address is: 4 La Tuillery, LD
Heyrat Moutier D’Ahun (on
the D16 between the villages of
Heyrat and Moutier D’Ahun).
FOR SALE: Demi-grande
piano by Pleyel - the choice of
Chopin It is a 'Grande Royal'
model and has been in the same
family since new in 1965. It
comes with original certificate,
adjustable piano stool and
original keyboard cover.Its
unique registration number is
208616, so it can be verified if
you so choose. There are some
marks on the casing but it has
been professionally regulated,
tuned and valued at €3800 and
now plays very well.We can
recommend some professional
piano movers too if you need
them to make this great French
piece your own.Viewing and
playing welcome and get in
touch if you'd like to see more
pictures. Located in Confolens.
€3,800.00 Tel: 07 83 10 73 68
FOR SALE: Upright Farrand
Pianola-Piano
Was
fully
refurbished about 6 years ago,
so all the bellows and tubes are
in excellent condition. Comes
with a piano stool and a large
box of player rolls. Rolls still
available via the auction and
other sites on the internet.
Carer Situations Vacant
Live-in care positions available in the UK
Must have at least one years
proven care experience
together with an in-date
Moving & Handling certificate.
A full driving licence is essential.
Fortnightly placements available.
£1080-£1400 per fortnight
Telephone: 0044 1603 281 926
or visit
www.uk-care.com
CLASSIFIEDS ♦ 17
The Bugle CLASSIFIEDS are brought to you in association with
Buyer to collect. Postcode:
23250. €499.00 Tel: 06 42 94
43 74
FOR SALE: Free to good
home - heavy old piano
Requires tuning. Also a box of
sheet music and stool. Buyer to
collect. Email: patricia.haig@
orange.fr
FOR SALE: 2 Decathlon
Rochrider Bicycles with 16
gears Suitable for road and offroad use. €100.00 Tel: 05 55
60 64 03
FOR SALE: Douche Heaven
2 Complete with assembly
manual, jets unit and parts list.
Missing fittings kit, screws
etc, shower head, shelves.
Buyer collects. St Benoit area.
€100.00 Tel: 02 54 24 31 97
FOR SALE: Various 1 x Brand
new Brico Depot double glazed
window (two windows opening
type) overall size 950mm Wide
x 1480mm High (bought in
error) or swap €60.00; 1 x
Brand new Brico Depot double
glazed window (two windows
opening type) overall size
1450mm Wide x 1180mm High
(change of plans) €60.00; 1 x
Brand new Brico Depot double
glazed window (two windows
opening type) overall size
1060mm Wide x 630mm High
(change of plans) €35.00; 1 x
Sthil FS100 Strimmer / Brush
cutter - Fully working - selling
due to back problems and now
too big to use - may swap for
smaller Sthil unit? €100.00
or best offer; 1 x Brand New
(still in box with instructions,
etc.) Sagemcom Blu Ray 3D
BPRS188 - 250HD (bought
in error) complete with set
top aerial €399.00 New - Not
a satellite unit - €150.00 or
best offer; 1 x Renault Traffic
Camper van for sale (offer
or price to be negotiated)
Could repair or use for spare
parts - Been stored in a barn
for six years so not running.
Email for further information.
Collection only all items
August / September. Email:
[email protected]
FOR SALE: Sharp EL1607P
Desktop Calculator Sharp
EL1607P 12 digit display
electric desk top calculator.
A 12 digit, 2 colour printer
desk top calculator with large
display and several functions.
Prefer buyer collects, but
may be possible to deliver for
cost of fuel. Postcode: 23250.
€10.00 Tel: 06 42 94 43 74
FOR SALE: 10 red A4 Lever
Arch Folders Hardly used. 10
Euros the lot. Prefer buyer
Postcode: 23250. €10.00 Tel:
06 42 94 43 74
FOR SALE: Small hay bales
Freshly cut from field with no
pesticides, etc. 1€. Tel: 06 42
38 54 22
FOR SALE: Leclerc ladies
basic sports bike Unwanted
gift. White and black. 26”
wheels. 15 gears and caliper
brakes. 100 euros including
helmet and gel saddle cover
o.n.o.
Department
23.
€100.00ono Tel: 05 55 81 32
20
FOR SALE: Ladies bicycle
Gazelle, Tour de France, large
wheels, easy to peddle, gears,
dynamo and inbuilt locking
mechanism, gold colour, air
cushioned seat and large rack
on the back. Good condition.
€40.00 Tel: 02 48 56 74 73
FOR SALE: 12 large boxes of
boys clothes Age 0-13. Also
2 booster seats (Halfords), 1
wooden desk and chair with
laminated desk top. Good
condition. Offers. Tel: 02 48
56 74 73
FOR SALE: Cookshop large
halogen cooker Sits on kitchen
work surface. Complete with
full instructions and additional
cookery book. €20.00 Tel: 05
55 76 70 51
FOR SALE: Various HAND
BASIN small, suitable for
cloakroom. €25; AEROBIC
STEPPER by Reebok with
Calorie
Counter.
€25;
EXERCISE TRAMPOLINE
by Super Tramp with exercise
instruction
book.
€30;
INFINITI FITNESS GRAVITY
STRIDER by Beny Sports
with calorie/distance counter.
€50;
CROSS-COUNTRY
SKIS & STICKS by KARHU
Sweden. Glass Fibre 2.1
metres. €50; ASSORTED
PHOTO/PICTURE FRAMES,
26, VARIOUS SIZES some
with prints. €25; TAPLEY 33
BASE UNIT CUPBOARD
AND DRAWERS Mahogany
veneer.
€50;
CORNER
CABINET Mahogany Veneer.
Display/Drinks/Storage.
€60. Photographs of all
items are available. Email:
[email protected]
FOR SALE: DRIZA-BONE
RIDING COATS (2) Two
Genuine Australian "DRIZABONE" brown long (full
length) wax riding coats one size Medium (5) length
105cm, and other size XL
(7) length 115cm. They have
been worn just three times (for
walking!)... after which they
have been stored away in a
dry place in our barn. 95 euros
each. Can email photo. Tel: 05
55 78 79 02
FOR SALE: Godin WoodBurning Stove Very old, some
damage to enamel, otherwise
OK. Good for interior design
statement. Colour black with
nice leaf design base. Size
52cm high, 70 cm wide x 36
cm deep at base. Please ask for
photos. €50.00 Tel: 05 55 63
43 69
FOR
SALE:
Nexus
7
tablet (New version bought
December
2014)
32GO
and running latest Lollipop
software. In perfect condition
and with case. €120.00
Tel: 05 55 64 22 25 Email:
[email protected]
FOR SALE: Wii games and
accessories Wii Rock Band
kit, including games, guitar,
drums,
microphone,
all
controllers, hardly used. Also
Wii Guitar Hero including
solo guitar, game and wireless
guitar controller. MarioKart
and Beatles games included
- a bargain at €75 the lot.
Collection from Confolens.
€75.00 Tel: 07 83 46 88 81
FOR SALE: Beige chandelier
8 bulbs, 70cm drop, 70cm
diameter. St Yrieix. €45.00
Tel: 06 41 99 57 40
FOR SALE: Two Decathlon
Forclas Air 40 litre rucksacks
Very little used. 20€ each.
Text or call 06 41 99 57 40 (St
Yrieix la Perche)
FOR SALE: Various Mirror
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: Elnapress fastpress iron €25.00 Tel: 05 55
68 39 57
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: Lowry framed
prints
(3)
In
excellent
Brand new front tyres. Nearly
new rear tyres. New timing
belt, air filter and fuel filter
at 90000 miles. €2,750.00
Tel: 05 45 30 36 77 Email:
[email protected]
FOR SALE: PEUGEOT 406
1999 1.8 Petrol RHD French
registered with CT until June
2016. Dark Green. 119,000
miles. Good condition. Very
reliable. €500.00 Tel: 02 54 47
75 59
FOR SALE: Boat and trailer
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:
Mitsubishi
Carisma 1998 car RHD but
French registered. Drives well.
(Rochechouart 87) €200.00
Tel: 0044 77 90 81 07 39 Email:
[email protected]
FOR SALE: VW Beetle 1.6
petrol manual New shape in
grey, rhd, with less than 22,000
miles/35,200 kms. This car
is in mint condition & comes
with full British service history,
along with 10 months mot. The
cambelt & water pump have
been changed as a precaution,
2 new rear tyres just fitted. You
will not believe the condition
of this car. The first person to
see the car will buy her. Very
economical, drives perfect, a
future classic. €4,495.00 Tel:
Neil 05 55 80 14 97 Email:
[email protected]
FOR SALE: MOBILE HOME
FOR SALE: Shetland 535
Cabin Cruiser Length 5.37
metres. With Indespension
Coaster 2 trailer. No engine.
Boat needs internal work, would
make a good project. Please call
for more information. €500.00
Tel: 05 55 68 59 91
FOR SALE: Towbars Towbar
for Citroen Xsara Picasso
complete. 40 euros. Towbar
for Peugeot 406 complete. 30
euros. Tel: 02 48 56 74 73
FOR SALE: 2011 4 berth Bailey
Orion caravan (Including all
usual extras including full size
Dorema awning) with French
cert of Immatriculation. Please
ring or email for further info...
Tel: 05 55 82 09 04 Email:
rockhousefrance@hotmail.
co.uk
WHITE GOODS
FOR SALE: Chest Freezer
Length 80cm width 60cm.
Approx 8 cubic feet. Excellent
condition. Near Treignac.
€140.00 Tel: 05 55 98 63 94
WANTED
WANTED:
Excavator
Digger
or
Cash
buyer,
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: Pokemon cards
to buy or swap Any age, any
series. Tel: 02 48 56 74 73
Email: npugwash@rocketmail.
com
WANTED: Looking for young
retired person Male or female.
For driving (permit required)
and guarding. In exchange:
housing (furnished) and all
charges included. In Rougnat,
near Auzances. Tel: 05 55 67
17 56
WANTED: URGENT Isolated
house to rent or buy. No near
neighbours and no traffic.
Consider anything in regions
Centre or Limousin. Tel: 02 54
38 81 76
WANTED: Road trailer / box
trailer or small caravan To take
small excess contents back
to UK. End of August. Must
be road worthy and not too
expensive. What have you to
offer ? Tel: 05 45 21 76 75
WANTED: Trailer - any age or
condition Tel: 02 48 56 74 73
WANTED: Caravan Cash
purchaser. Tel: 02 48 56 74 73
Small cosy 2 bed house to let
in Le Grand Bourg, Creuse
Recently refurbished with log burner!
Garden 20 metres away. Ideally situated in
middle of town with mains drainage!
Rent €295 per month.
Long term let available.
Tel: 06 73 37 45 01
condition. 40 euros for the
three framed prints. Tel: 05 55
78 79 02
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)
35 foot by 10 foot. Very good
condition. One double bedroom,
one single bedroom, shower
room with separate toilet, fitted
kitchen to include table with 4
chairs, fridge, air-conditioning
unit, microwave, gas hot water
boiler, gas cooker, television
with aerial. €3,500.00ono Tel:
05 55 73 17 60
FOR SALE: Ford Transit - For
spares or repair Ford Transit 2.5
VEHICLES / PARTS
FOR SALE: Peugeot Partner
Car 2005 Silver Grey, 1.9 Hdi
diesel. RHD. French registered.
CT until June 2017. 123,000
miles. Tow bar & electrics.
diesel high top long wheel base
1999. 231k miles. RHD. French
registered. CT expired. Was
used regularly until just over a
year ago. Runs lovely always
starts first time but needs
new clutch and body work is
tatty. Will have to be towed.
Located at Jabreilles les Bordes
87370. €395.00 Tel: 05 55 37
18 03 / 06 33 66 17 45 Email:
[email protected]
WINTER LET - 7KM FROM SARLAT
€950 pcm
AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 2015 – APRIL 2016
Two bedroom house (sous-sol) with a self-contained
one bedroom studio in Sainte-Nathalène (24200).
Main house is fully furnished and includes eat-in kitchen, lounge,
family bathroom, separate w.c., satellite TV, wifi, double LUG,
central heating (oil), washing machine and tumble dryer.
The furnished one bed studio includes a double bedroom,
kitchenette, lounge, w.c. and shower.
The house has a fully enclosed low-maintenance garden (1620sqm).
For further details, contact Natalie & Patrick on +33 (0) 6 03 85 82 69
or email: [email protected]
For photos visit www.mathevies.com and follow
the links to Gîte Le Point de Vue.
18 ♦ DIRECTORY
Business Directory
Your indispensable guide to finding local businesses & artisans
Activities & Leisure
Animals & Pets
Antiques/Brocantes
Auto Services
Building Services
Architects/Surveyors
Carpenters/Joiners
Electricians
Fosses Septiques
General
Groundworks
Activities
& Leisure
cycle-hire-online.com
Quality Bicycle Rental, delivered free to your
holiday accommodation
06 79 23 57 09 - see pg 31
Please mention
The Bugle when
responding to adverts
Animals & Pets
Painters/Decorators
Plasterers
Plumbers
Roofing
Sandblasting
Chimney Sweeps
>> pg 18
Computers/Satellites
>> pg 19
Food & Drink
>> pg 19
Garden Services
>> pg 19
>> pg 19-21 Gifts & Crafts
Handholding Services
>> pg 21
>> pg 18
>> pg 18
>> pg 18
>> pg 18
REGISTERED FARRIER
MARECHAL FERRANT
NOW TAKING ON NEW CLIENTS
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▪ OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE
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YOUR REQUIREMENTS AND AREA
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TEL: 06 30 96 02 02
W: www.englishfarrierinfrance.com
Caring, quiet accommodation
just for cats
JUNCT 22 off A20, Arnac la Poste
Alison & Ray
Tel: 05 55 60 27 83
[email protected]
www.champlongchatterie.com
SIRET: 520 896 671 00010
The Orchard
Kennels & Cattery
(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
Antiques/
Brocantes
siret: 799 169 479 00018
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
LA BRAUDERIE
BROCANTE
** Under new management **
Lovely French finds from the Limousin
Open most days
4 La Brauderie, 23160 St-Germain-Beaupré
05 55 80 42 47
or email
[email protected]
Please mention
The Bugle when
MOTOR PARTS
CHARENTE
Suppliers of Car & Van Spares
& LHD headlights, anywhere in France
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
[email protected]
LCS 23 Autos
Car and Van Sales
European Transport
06 23 29 24 70 - see pg 17
>> pg 24
>> pg 24
>> pg 24
>> pg 24
>> pg 24
>> pg 24
>> pg 24-25
>> pg 25
>> pg 25
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
www.masterplans.eu
Siret: 790 016 984 00011
Architectural
DRAWING
SERVICE
Registered Car Mechanic
Renovating your
French property?
05.55.81.31.85
New build?
See Display Ad pg 19
Antiques and Junk Shop
Small, friendly English-run
kennels in Bétête (23270).
Open 365 days a year.
Call Leanne on:
Health & Beauty
House Clearance
Insurance & Finance
Language Services
Pest Control
Property Sales
Retail & Commerce
Transport/Removals
/Storage
General
RING BILL!
English, French, German - and Animal spoken! Katharina Maiss
Valhalla
dog holidays
Champlong
Chatterie
>> pg 21
>> pg 21
>> pg 21-22
>> pg 22
>> pg 22
>> pg 22
>> pg 22
>> pg 22-23
>> pg 23-24
>> pg 24
>> pg 24
Building
Services
Dossiers prepared
Permis de Construire
Déclarations Préalables
Tel: 05 53 52 36 05
[email protected]
SIRET: 493 770 358 00015
Tel: 07 80 00 46 23
UK Mob: +44 (0)7902 838 776
Architects/
Surveyors
Auto
Services
CHARTERED
STRUCTURAL
ENGINEER
Pre-purchase & Structural Surveys.
Verbal & written reports.
Structural calculations & drawings.
Redevelopment ideas & solutions.
For more information
on advertising in the
Bugle Business
Directory, give us
a call or send us an
email:
Tim Haw B.Eng C.Eng M.I.Struct.E
[email protected]
Web: www.versineer.com
05 55 41 17 76
FR: 0033 (0)6 05 56 42 81
UK: 0044 (0)7448 466 662
Siret: 498 843 051 00018
DIRECTORY ♦ 19
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02 48 63 15 09 - see main ad pg 4
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05.55.69.75.67 / 06.89.47.69.71
Siret No. 501.792.386.00010
INSTALLATION23
A. Wright
Carpenter & Joiner
06 35 12 10 66
- Electricity
- Plumbing
- Air conditioning and heat pump
- Small renovations
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see main ad - pg 4
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05 55 41 17 76
Tel: 09 72 35 74 73
@iret: 794 282 368 00016
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Keith SLOPER
Tel: 05 55 64 94 20
Mob: 07 86 38 09 61
* Qualified electrician
* All types of electrical
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* Free estimates
* Fault finding
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* Departments 23 and 87
No Siret: 494 916 760 00015
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E-mail: [email protected]
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.
Mob. 06 40 56 96 12
Tel. 05 55 67 57 64
www.pink-electrique.fr
Siret: 753 054 030 00014
RING BILL!
Registered
Car Mechanic
05 55 81 31 85
(contrôle technique)
■ ... much more
Dept. 23 & surrounding areas
Tel: 05 55 63 10 68
Mob: 06 64 59 48 64
SIRET: 788 709 871 00016
Très Jolie
Ladies fashion accessories
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.
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
LES VIDANGES
LIMOUSINES
Experienced and fully
registered builder with 10
year Décennale Insurance
Offering a broad selection of building
services in depts. 87, 19 & 23.
From one off installations to complete
renovations, construction,
landscaping and ground works.
T: 05 55 69 37 64
M: 06 80 92 23 82
www.maxhuggett.com
English & French spoken - Siret: 518 511 340 00011
T J Renovations
30 years experience in building trade
▪ Emptying septic tanks
▪ Unblocking pipes
▪ Cleaning wells
▪ Group rates available
between neighbours
Call David - 24/24 7/7
Full refurbishments undertaken
87800 Jourgnac
[email protected]
05 55 41 17 76
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06 49 66 44 25
Siret N° 750 725 780 00019
• Stone/Brickwork • Patios
• Repointing • Studwork
• General Repairs & Maintenance
All areas in the Limousin covered
Contact Tim
05 55 61 16 30 / 06 85 37 04 35
web: www.builderinthecreuse.co.uk
Siret: 750 068 116 00011
NEUVIALLE MENUISERIE
no job too small
Paula Robinson
30 Years’ Experience Joiner
Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms
Flooring & General 2nd Fix
Finishing, Joinery & Decking
Emergency Lock Services
[email protected]
Facebook: search for “Tres Jolie Milhaguet”
Mike Christie
05 55 64 35 11 (Home)
07 87 38 58 88 (Mobile)
[email protected]
Mail order available
or find me at a local market
(see Notice Board for more details)
05 55 78 62 29
06 04 08 29 53
siret 753 125 061 00014
Siret: 802 265 728
■ Services
■ Brakes
■ MOT Prep
SIRET: 494 617 798 00017
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)
20 ♦ 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 7 years
see our portfolio at www.LCE23.com
05.55.80.83.30
Building
Services
registered and insured for all work we do
R & B Construction
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
General
Double D
Renovations &
Home Improvements
All types of building work, groundwork,
renovations, decorating and maintenance
05 55 65 00 29 / 06 33 19 99 64
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
SARL McCourt
La Coterie Entreprise
All work undertaken from electrics &
plumbing to septic tanks, swimming pools,
renovations & new builds.
All work is guaranteed and is carried out by
qualified tradesmen.
05.55.80.83.30
[email protected]
siret: 510 357 155 00017
Approved septic tank installer
www.lce23.com
See our main ad above
Monte Sarginson
House Renovations
Inside & Out
Experience in Roofing, Tiling
Floors & Walls, Plumbing,
Fitting Kitchens & Bathrooms,
Stonework & Rendering,
Painting & Decorating
Tel: 05 55 63 88 70
Mob: 06 21 34 18 20
Siret no 507 516 748 00013
Paul Jones
Renovation
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
www.pauljonesrenovation.com
siret no: 495 067 829 00020
GODSON
Travaux Publics
www.pilgrim23.com
05.55.62.61.12 - pg 3
For a free quotation please contact:
06 40 58 62 71
Stephen Cullinane & Son
From the foundations to the roof
Established 9 years in France
05 55 81 00 53 - see pg 12
RSW Entreprises
Fosse Septique Specialist
05.55.80.00.57
See our Display Ad - pg 11
A. Wright
Carpenter & Joiner
06 35 12 10 66
see main ad - pg 4
S.J. GODBY ENTREPRISE
ALL ASPECTS OF
RENOVATION WORK
• All types of plastering
• Plasterboarding, studwalling
• Lime mortar pointing
• Window and door openings
• Stone work
• Sand blasting
Free and friendly quotations,
no job too small
Fully qualified and registered
artisan for over 19 years
Covering dept 23
Contact: 07 89 71 25 69
siret: 434 085 338 00037
JONES ENTREPRISE
Quality Workmanship
Carpenter Builder
Portfolio available to view at
www.jonesentreprise.com
Jeff Jones: 06 38 25 74 62
siret: 810 322 123 00011
Paul Goldsmith
Interior Renovations
Registered for 8 years in France
High quality work,
excellent references available
• Kitchens • Bathrooms
• Tiling • Wood flooring
• Loft conversions • Pointing
• Windows • Plasterboarding
Covering Creuse and Indre
e: [email protected]
t: 09 66 03 52 89
SIRET 494 123 847 00019
Harlequin
Developments
All aspects of renovation
and refurbishment, big or
small, undertaken.
Harlequin Developments are
a Distributor and Installer
for Solarventi,
solar dehumidifying
and ventilating products.
05.55.68.67.56
06.06.60.46.97
[email protected]
www.harlequindevelopments.com
SIRET: 494.501.067.00016
Barry Haggerty
Qualified Mason
Pointing a speciality
Brickwork
Stonework
Blockwork
Masonry
No job too small
Free quotes
Over 30 years' experience
Dept. 23 & surrounding areas
Tel: 06 42 19 20 06
[email protected]
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
Entreprise
Hines
Building & Renovation
● Roofing - New & Repairs
● Masonry
● Plastering
● Dry Lining
● Sand Blasting
● Equestrian Buildings
● Digger/Scaffold Hire
● ... and much, much more
28 years qualified experience
05.55.89.69.46
www.entreprisehines.com
[email protected]
martin_sprague_1@ hotmail.com
SIRET: 531 768 182 00010
SIRET: 503 169 237 00016
Scaffolding Hire Davis & Davis
Large stock
Rapid response
Good rates for long & short term hire
Erected or self-erect
Delivery or collection
All areas covered
Call Dave:
06 42 73 83 37
siret: 795 207 067 00013
SARL McCourt
[email protected]
06 40 58 62 71 - see pg 10
30 years' Experience in Construction,
Renovation & Project Management
Quality Workmanship Guaranteed
Internal/ External Developments
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...
No job too big (or small). Give us a
call for a free competitive quote.
05 55 60 29 50 / 06 04 13 30 57
Based Arnac-la-Poste - Covering depts 87, 23 & 19
Siret: 498 203 652 00017
Need Renovation?
Call Ben & Benny
Tel: 06 29 97 50 16
see main ad - pg 11
All Renovations and Constructions
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 : [email protected]
Siret No: 524 866 621 00013
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.cpals.eu
or call 06 02 67 72 19
Siret No: 804 568 020 00015
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
[email protected]
SIRET: 501 144 596 00019
Steve Johns
Assainissement
fosse-septique23.com
05.55.64.11.73 - see pg 8
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 - [email protected]
DIRECTORY ♦ 21
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
Strong Spa G2 luxury 6 person spa,
now €5,495 including delivery and installation
Double D
Renovations & Home
Improvements
05 55 65 00 29 - pg 9
WASTE REMOVAL
SERVICES
• 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
05 55 37 45 35
06 74 21 47 71
French Lily
Kitchens & Interiors
05 55 80 92 91 - see pg 7
Abris Bois LV
Timber Building Specialists
www.abrisboislv.fr
05 87 77 95 57 - see pg 2
Dave Cardwell - Builder
05 55 98 24 12
siret 532 981 198 00015
KWIKSTAGE
Scaffold Hire
DIY or Full
Scaffold Service
See our website
or phone for details
05 55 89 69 46
www.entreprisehines.com
[email protected]
SIRET: 503 169 237 00016
Your
advert
here
05 55 41 17 76
Building
Services
www.limousin-spas.com
Tel: 05.55.63.26.20
Building
Services
Building
Services
Painters/
Decorators
Plasterers
CALL KATH
Painting and Decorating
Interior and Exterior
Colour Consultations
05 55 63 53 06
Simon Carter
www.hgdev.co.uk
[email protected]
Painter & Decorator
05 55 65 86 94 - see pg 9
Qualified craftsman with over 25 years UK
05.55.78.62.29
experience, now based in Haute-Vienne.
Specialist services:
Interior & exterior painting &
decorating, wallpapering, plastering.
See Main Ad below
FREE QUOTES
with Driver for Hire
Landscaping, ditching,
land clearance etc.
Also general
Garden Maintenance
John Bonella
87440 Marval
05 55 78 62 29
[email protected]
The friendly
& reliable plasterer
Tel: 05 87 19 91 50
Mob: 07 81 26 88 65
Web: www.sjcmontluc.fr
05 55 80 92 91
[email protected]
Siret: 534 396 908 00012
Building
Services
Plasterboarding, Partitioning,
Skiming, Solid Plastering,
Floor Screeding,Rendering: Mono
Couche/Coloured Render
Waterproofing Render Systems
Chris
siret 802 262 35200015
siret: 792.130.932.00017
Quality Plasterwork,
Internal & External
Siret: 527 736 326 00010
High Ground Development
[email protected]
05 55 41 17 76
PLASTERER
(18 Years Experience)
Groundworks
[email protected]
GLEN VINEY
Tel: 06 45 18 86 10
Room Re-designs
[email protected]
Mini-Digger with driver
Le Plâtrier du Limousin
10 year guarantee.
Covering depts. 23 & 87.
Call Stuart on:
Kathleen Willis
Mini Digger
siret no. 523 183 580 00019
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. ■
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
[email protected]
Le Bourg, 23360 Nouzerolles
Plumbers
Benjamin Jourdan
Plumber/Electrician
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: [email protected]
m: 06 29 97 50 16
SIRET: 504 612 441 00015
siret: 517 848 826 00023
[email protected]
05 55 41 17 76
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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
22 ♦ DIRECTORY
The friendly and reliable plasterer
For a free quotation & friendly advice call Stuart on
Décennale 10 year guarantee
● Plastering (French or English plaster)
● Studwork ● Plasterboarding ● Insulating
Covering depts 23 and 87
Tel: 05 55 80 92 91
Building
Services
Building
Services
Plumbers
Roofing
Dennis Ward
Eurl Réno-Gén
ROOFING
SPECIALISTS
Plumbing and
heating / boiler repairs.
Oil and gas.
All types of roofing
External insulation
Carpentry work
Dormer windows
Velux windows
Zinc guttering
Chimney repoints
Lead flashing, etc.
Contact Phil Andrews:
28 years experience.
Gas Safe registered in UK.
Reliable and efficient service.
Based 16420 - will travel 40km.
M: 06 05 71 57 68
Mob: 06 42 38 54 22
Tel: 02 54 30 11 20
UK: +44 (0)7952 228 924
Siret 803 784 818 00012
Building
Services
Sand and Blast
We provide a fully operated
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:
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
see pg 31
Martin Walters
Plumber
05 55 71 49 13 - 06 78 60 96 16
[email protected]
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.
Siret No. 493 159 412 00011
PMC BATIMENT
Roofing Specialists
www.pmcbatiment.fr
see main ad below
Bugle Business
Directory, give us
email:
Tel 02 54 24 84 62
Siret 522 804 723 00016
Your
advert
here
05 55 41 17 76
05 55 78 72 98
see main ad - pg 7
computer services - pc • mac • network
Creusetec
Satellite Systems
05 55 66 60 21
"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.
[email protected]
http://www.creusetec.com
SIRET: 510 117 328 00011
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
[email protected]
REMEMBER - BLOCKED FLUES
AND CHIMNEY FIRES CAN BE
FATAL... DON'T TAKE THAT RISK!
SIRET: 534 351 754 00013
Chimney Sweeping
[email protected]
05 55 41 17 76
05 55 63 78 72
www.stovesellers.com
Siren: 502 409 949
05 55 68 47 33 / 06 82 26 31 54
see pg 11
SIRET: 534 759 337 00015
TOUTE SWEEP
Tel: 05 55 62 05 61
Mob: 06 23 40 18 64
Mayday
[email protected]
Chimney
Sweeps
Dept 23 & surrounding areas
siret: 453 067 910 00019
05 67 77 83 05
• Flue ways cleared
• Birds nests, vermin
& debris removed
• Smoke evacuation & gas
tightness tests
• Official certificates of cleaning
issued (Certificat de Ramonage)
CONTACT : PAUL CHARLESWORTH
TEL : 06 28 28 04 63
Computers
& Satellites
www.sandandblast.com
Roofing & Plastering/
Plasterboarding Service
05 55 63 89 23
www.bigdishsat.com
SYSTEMS & AERIALS. FAULT FINDING.
MUMFORD TOITURE
Heating & Plumbing engineer
Big Dish Satellite
GOODWIN
SATELLITE
Sandblasting 05 55 41 17 76 SALES
& INSTALLATION OF ALL SATELLITE
siret: 509 180 410 00011
H20 CREUSE
Your
advert
here
For all your TV
and satellite
installations and repairs
(Sky TV, Internet etc.)
Call Patrice:
06.79.07.91.56
[email protected]
Fast dependable service
Based Séreilhac (87)
Bugle Business
Directory, give us
email:
[email protected]
05 55 41 17 76
Food &
Drink
siret: 353 613 227 00035
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
Mandys-curry-2-go
Mobile Curry Take Away
For menus and venues:
www.mandyscurry2go.com
Follow us on facebook
e : [email protected]
m : 07 70 39 12 23
Parties 20+ & events catered for
siret: 498 199 306 00016
[email protected]
www.pmcbatiment.fr
ROOFING SPECIALISTS
Insurance guarantee on all work. 15 years’ experience.
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Based St-Junien. Covering Depts 87-16-24.
Siret : 531 655 231 00011
ND
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Siret: 534 396 908 00012
Le Plâtrier du Limousin
Traiteur
www.traiteur-limousin.com
Cocktails
[email protected]
Event Catering
La Saunière (23000)
07 71 61 95 49
DIRECTORY ♦ 23
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
came together.
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-
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
- 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
recognition it deserves. ■
Units start from €630 TTC.
Several ex-demonstration
models available at reduced
prices, call for details.
SOLARVENTI - Available in the Limousin
From Harlequin Developments
Tel: 05 55 68 67 56
Mobile: 06 06 60 46 97
To advertise in The Bugle Business Directory, call 05 55 41 17 76
26, Ecurat 23150
Atelier d'Art du Jardin
Open Sat & Sun - 11h00 to 17h00
Artisan art for your garden.
Cream teas on the
terrasse.
RDV for weekday visits SVP.
Evening meals by reservation.
2km from Chénérailles and the
Chateau Villemonteix.
tel: 05 55 81 31 85
www.atelierdartdujardin.net
Chez Amy's
Restaurant, Salon de Thé,
Glacier, Crêperie
17 Rue Grande, 36340 Cluis
Tel: 02.54.31.36.03
Open Tue - Sun from 11am
A warm friendly welcome awaits you
at Chez Amy's! Simple, good food
at reasonable prices!! Look us up
on Tripadvisor or Facebook, "Chez Amy's"
Menu du jour 15€
Starter+Main+Dessert+Coffee or Tea
Food available all day from our set or à la
carte menu. Family friendly private courtyard
for the children to play in whilst you relax!
Free Wifi
Reservations welcome but not essential!
Dogs welcome when accompanied by Adults!!
JJ’s Cafe Bar
Time for Tea
Some customer quotes:
‘...more than just a bar’
‘....a bit like Allo Allo and Cheers!’
49 Rue du Pont de la Gartempe
23240 Le Grand-Bourg
See our Notice Board events listings
Come and see for yourself - Open all week.
39 Place du Champ de Foire
36140, Aigurande
02 54 06 30 77
www.frenchweb.eu/jjscafebar/
[email protected]
SIRET: 508 754 314 00013
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
Carraciola
Sardo
05 55 80 84 65
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
Petticoat Lane
5 Rue Nationale – 16150 Chabanais
Tel: 05 45 29 03 99
Visit: www.petticoatlaneshop.com
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
Italian restaurant in St-Etienne-de-Fursac
Visit us and compare our prices
Le Moulin du Breuil
High quality British & French food
at reasonable prices.
Menu du Jour €12, Traditional Pub
Food, Vegetarian dishes, Childrens
& Snack menus also available
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:
www.lecreusoisbistro.com
see you soon, Steve and Elena
Le Creusois
Bar/Restaurant
Les Genêts, Azerables
05.55.63.90.79
SIREN: 483 988 853
Tel: 05 55 63 86 05
www.carraciola.com
BAR, RESTAURANT, TERRASSE
23140 PIONNAT
05 55 80 37 70 - see pg 10
[email protected]
05 55 41 17 76
Sue and Rob Manning
BEEF and LAMB
EARL Les Fromentaux
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
Tel: 02 54 25 34 73
10 Route de Vilenne, 36200 Celon
Restaurant AUX CEPES
LA veytiZoU, 87130
Tel: 05 55 69 33 38
see main ad - pg 9
Garden
Services
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: 788 438 562 00019
Gardening
Services
Grass Cutting
Strimming
Pruning
Hedge Cutting
Also other General Jobs,
i.e. Painting & Woodworking
Contact Joachim
Tel: 05 55 66 54 43
Mob: 06 82 59 38 13
English, French
& German spoken
Penstemons and
Herbs in France
English speaking nursery
Order online
and visits by appointment welcome
See website for details
www.penstemonsandherbs.com
Siret No. 490 041 183 00016
Cross Cut Tree Surgeons
for all your tree requirements
[email protected]
05.55.60.62.14 / 06.78.38.42.44
see main ad below
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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
[email protected]
05.55.60.62.14 / 06.78.38.42.44
siret: 530 840 958 00017
24 ♦ DIRECTORY
Garden
Services
The Exchange
Rochechouart
SECOND HAND BOOK SHOP. GREAT
SELECTION OF GIFTS, CARDS,
CANDLES AND HAND-CRAFTED
PRODUCTS
500+ DVD's now in stock
Tue 2.30pm - 5pm
Thu, Fri 9:15-12 & 2:30-5pm
Sat 9 - 12
05 55 78 19 24
www.theexchangerochechouart.com
9 rue Dr Charles Poitevin
SIRET 484 479 480 00010
Très Jolie
La Jardinerie
St-Léger-Magnazeix
05 55 68 73 76 - see pg 14
Ladies fashion accessories
05 55 78 62 29 / 06 04 08 29 53
Fagg & Fils
'ROUSSIS MAID'
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
Sherrie et Steve Jardiniers
All general
Gardening
see main ad pg 19
Learning to meditate
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
debarrasser87
House Clearance Specialists
Tel: 06 86 89 81 02
siret 528 539 448
www.ferraille87.com
see main ad - pg 10
Handholding
Services
Insurance
& Finance
No job too small. Reasonable prices.
Contact Steve or Sherrie
M: 06 58 72 03 43
Siret No: 811 161 835 00001
Sophie Arsac
100% French eco-friendly pools
www.les-jardins-d-olivier.com
05 55 68 67 21 - see pg 14
French lessons
& handholding services
Gifts &
Crafts
A HELPING HAND
05.55.89.15.74 - pg 15
Translation/interpretation
Dealing with utilities/banks
Permis de construire
Sourcing/supervising artisans
1-2-1 conversation classes
05 55 62 50 38
Jonathan Critchley
[email protected]
siret: 792 285 025 00013
New Premises at
21 Pl. Charles de Gaulle, Le Dorat
Mon Chic Cottage
Home Decor & Gifts
Houses on Internet
www.housesoninternet.com
05.55.65.12.19
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
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
Health
& Beauty
www.limousin-bilingual.com
Easyfrench
ALBION BUILDING
SURVEYORS
FREE(*under
FRENCH
LESSONS
certain conditions)
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
06 75 56 99 06
Contact Jay:
05 87 77 95 59
www.monchiccottage.com
[email protected]
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
[email protected]
Bilingual Estate Agent in Creuse
05 55 54 95 85 - see pg 9
RICS Chartered Surveyor
35+ years experience, fully insured
- pre-purchase house surveys
- digital floor plans
- project monitoring
www.surveys-in-france.org
[email protected]
www.easyfrench.fr
Tel: 06 02 27 45 60
Ecole de Langue
Leggett Immobilier
All your
language needs
under one roof!
see main ad - pg 2
Agence Marche Limousin
02 54 31 12 55
Bilingual Estate Agency
www.ieafrance.com
www.ecole-de-langue.net
Centre de formation
E.N.G.L.I.S.H.
today
www.leggettfrance.com
05 53 56 62 54
see main ad - pg 4
Retail &
Commerce
English & French Language School
www.english-today.fr
21, cours Bugeaud, 87000 Limoges
Tel: 05 55 77 53 35
Spas
Pest Control Limousin
Alongside the amazing "Rotospa"
spa range, we are now able to
supply the "Durasport" &
"Strong Spas" ranges of quality spas.
Enjoy tea & scones in our
NEW Cottage Kitchen from 14 August
Official Stockist & Workshop for
Chalk Paint™ by Annie Sloan
& Neal’s Yard Remedies Organic
Now stocking Annie Sloan
Wall Paint and Stencils
Open Tue-Fri, 10h00 -17h00
Cendrillon - Bourganeuf
French lessons
& handholding services
86, Rue Nationale, 36400 La Châtre
Property
Sales
Language
Services
05.55.89.15.74 - pg 15
Undertaken
Les Jardins d'Olivier
www.hifx.co.uk
Sophie Arsac
Quality product at affordable prices.
Customized, if required, especially for you.
Available blank or with either English or French greetings.
VISIT ME AT THE FOLLOWING MARKETS:
PIEGUT (Wed), BRANTOME (Fri)
AIGRE, CHASSENEUIL & CONFOLENS (Monthly)
Send an email to sign up to the newsletter
International money transfer
House
Clearance
APRONS
HAND-CRAFTED CARDS FOR ALL OCCASIONS
HiFX
All our spas are manufactured to
the highest standards & have
full manufacturers warranty.
These spas have relatively low power
requirements & are very economical.
AMMARA
Central France
Pest Control
Call Alex, your English
nail technician now
Gel nails starting
from €40 a set
Tel: 06 22 93 14 57
[email protected]
siret: en cours
La Petite Place
Hair salon, Le Dorat
05.55.60.87.37
Blevins
Franks
International tax and wealth
management advisers
www.blevinsfranks.com
Dératisation, Déinsectisation,
Désinfection
02 48 60 83 72 / 06 74 33 02 38
www.applicateur3d.com
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
Eco Entrepot
Get down The Shed
87230 Bussière-Poitevine
See our main ad - pg 12
Please mention
The Bugle when
rats, mice, moles, flies, woodworm,
bed bugs, fleas, wasps, hornets
Moulin de Tintin
La Petite Barre, 18210 Bessais Le Fromental
www.moulin-de-tintin.com
05.55.79.57.60 - see pg 3
Curative and preventative
SIRET No. 498 544 741 00024
05.55.68.74.73 - see pg 4
Furniture, interiors & gifts
DIRECTORY ♦ 25
ADVERTORIAL
ADVERTORIAL
Advertising with The Bugle Satellite broadband solutions
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ith 5 years’ experience delivering
print advertising to an expat market,
The Bugle represents one of the most
cost-effective ways to let English speakers know
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: 05 55 41 17 76
W: www.thebugle.eu
French Lily
Kitchens & Interiors
05 55 80 92 91 - see pg 7
Stove
Sellers
www.stovesellers.com
05.55.63.78.72
Chez
Amanda
Depot Vente des Vêtements
Dress agency and gallery, specialising in
designer and high quality pre-owned clothes
for women and children, together with
accessories, footwear, jewellery, gift items,
and hand made furniture.
8 rue Principale, St Mathieu, 87440
Web: www.soiebois.net
Tel: 05.55 48.28.89
SIRET: 510 995 681 00010
FABRICA
Everhot stoves supplied
& installed across France
www.fabricadesign.com - see pg 2
Transport,
Removals
& Storage
• Man with a van service
• Friendly, Mature Service,
Ex-Police
• Living in Limousin,
specialising in moves between
UK and France
• Competitive Rates
• Fully Insured
Please call Mick for further info
UK: 0871 218 6425
FR: 05 55 71 73 87
W: www.milenlighthaulage.co.uk
ToftyTransport
LWB HITOP TRANSIT 10m3
Easy Parking & Storage
Secure indoor/outdoor parking
and storage facilities.
Based in St-Junien,
just 20 mins from Limoges.
Competitive rates.
Park, drop off and pick up
service to Limoges airport.
Mob: 06 40 19 07 36
Tel: 09 86 27 14 14
Web: www.easy-park-storage.com
MICHAELS
MOVERS
Removals
UK ↔ France ↔ UK
Full & Part loads
All size of vehicles,
from Man & Van
through to 18 tonne truck
Storage facilities in Sussex
UK free phone:
0800 840 3058
Mob: +44 (0)7808 338 386 www.michaelsmovers.freeindex.co.uk
Buggs Car Hire
Bergerac & Limoges Airports
www.buggscarhire.com
see pg 8
+ BOX TRAILER 4.5m3
+ CAR TRANSPORTER TRAILER
FOR CARS, TRACTORS,
MINI DIGGERS, DUMPERS, CARAVANS,
BOATS UP TO 5 MTRS
Transition Removals
LOCAL OR LONG DISTANCE
www.transitionremovals.com
SPAIN/PORTUGAL/HOLLAND/GERMANY/UK
tel Steve: 05 55 64 83 58
mob: 07 80 38 56 63
Bourganeuf (23400)
siret 518 323 357 00013
Man & Van
Transport
E.P.S.
atellite Broadband has
seen some changes this
last month. TOOWAY has
reached saturation for domestic
customers in the beam covering
central France and the service has
been restricted for new customers
for the foreseeable future.
This leaves SES as the main
operator. Our most popular package is the SES L package with
10GB a month allowance for only
€29.95. We offer DIY or our own
installation service using our own
staff.
CCTV - We can offer a wide
range of equipment from Quality DIY to full HD IP based systems. We have spent some time
researching the transmission of
CCTV pictures over Satellite BB
and can now offer a reliable service.
Wi–Fi - We see many questions about coverage on the forums with answers like:- open the
doors, put it in the window. We
can design and supply systems
with total coverage of your house,
Genuine/Reliable/Honest
Local + Europe + UK runs
Now also available for
House/Barn clearances!
14m3 capacity
4.2m load length
French Spoken
05 55 33 21 59
87150 Oradour-sur-Vayres
www.frenchvanman.eu
Siret 530 213 644 00012
LCS 23 Autos
European Vehicle Transport
Visit: www.lcs23.com
or see our ad - pg 17
(+33) 05 55 34 19 46
see main ad - pg 10
DSD Removals
& Storage
no matter how large. For example,
if you have Gîtes we can create
networks to limit your guests'
bandwidth consumption (ideal for
Satellite), whilst giving you the
full bandwidth.
UK TV - There have been
many changes recently, luckily
most haven’t effected our area.
However, if you are using an old
The two Mikes are happy to prepare a custom
package for you on all or any of the above.
Call Mike G: 05 55 09 15 73 - 06 38 16 01 61
or Mike T: 03 66 88 06 29
The Man
With A Van
Affordable Moves Europewide
18m3 Van / 4.5m load length
29m3 available on request
Full loads/ part loads/ single items
Regular UK runs.
www.themanwithavan.info
[email protected]
(+33) 07.61.21.85.15
Siret : 532 526 001 00013
[email protected]
05 55 41 17 76
Your
advert
here
Tel: 09 81 32 42 37
see main ad pg 7
Help at home
We can help look after your
house, garden and animals
and even clean your house.
One off or regular service.
For more information call:
07 81 31 45 47
Cash paid
for scrap
All Limousin covered
Anything considered
Any quantity
General
BABY/INFANT
EQUIPMENT
FOR HIRE
siret 532 981 198 00015
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
Call Vanessa: 05 55 64 32 08
+44 (0)1274 724 545
[email protected]
www.dsdremovalsltd.com
facebook.com/DSDRemovals
MAN
+ VAN
Peugeot Boxer
with 13.5 m3 Load capacity
"Official Transporter of The Bugle"
Siret No : 523 955 151 00015
www.newwave-energies.com
05 55 41 17 76
• All risk insurance cover
• Full and Part load specialists
• Professional staff
& modern vehicles
• Every vehicle from a Luton
van to a full removals lorry
• Prices from £3.63 per sq ft
[email protected]
New Wave Energies
Tel: 05 55 37 45 35
Mob: 06 74 21 47 71
France ↔ UK
05 55 83 02 77 \ 06 30 90 58 90
call the Mikes on 05 55 09 15 73
SAT-ELEC - where knowledge and experience
provide the complete solution.
The Removal Experts
Collections \ Deliveries \ Brico Runs
Transport and Small Removals
France - UK - Spain - NL
Based Nr Aubusson, Dept. 23
Sky box to receive Freesat then
Sky have made some technical
changes to the signal which may
stop channels working. The solution is simple: buy a modern Freesat box. If you are having problems with UK TV, or even French
TV then...
Carrefour du
Bois Limousin
www.chauffagebois-limousin.com
05 55 63 72 45 - see pg 22
Your
advert
here
05 55 41 17 76
26 ♦ DIRECTORY
ADVERTORIAL
Abris Bois LV - Your timber building specialists
Abris Bois LV are pleased and excited to present a
superb selection of cabins that are both exceptional
and affordable.
Insulated Micro Cabins
They have been designed as perfect
Studio accommodation, with all the
necessary mod cons and no compromise
on the quality of craftsmanship that you
would normally expect from any of the
larger cabins. There are a number of different applications and uses for the Micro Cabins.
Micro Cabin
A perfect mini “Granny Flat” in your
garden, where you can have the best of
both worlds meaning you can continue
to have the privacy of your own home
and your relative can enjoy independence at arms length. Here is the perfect
opportunity for your growing offspring
to really get to grips with “leaving the
nest” for the very first time. Young son
or daughter can live their own lives and
take upon themselves complete independence and responsibility as a “rehearsal”
prior to perhaps renting or purchasing a
property of their own at a later stage.
If you happen to have a member of
the family who works late shift-work,
they will need to have their uninterrupted sleep during the day. With much
happening in a busy household, it can
be very difficult to keep quiet simply
because your shift-worker is trying to
catch up with that all-important sleep
in the next room. With a Micro Cabin
you have a Customised Shift Worker’s
Studio. A perfect night’s sleep – no interruptions and the family can enjoy the
jollities of the day without restriction.
On the commercial front, if you happen to be an Hotelier or the owner of
a Guest House, the Micro Cabin could
provide you with that additional bed &
breakfast income for those who are normally after a single room. Single rooms
are always at a premium and business is
often lost because of insufficient availability of single rooms.
The Micro cabin provides a complete
“en suite” luxury apartment for a single
person.
The footprint starts at 5m x 4m and
therefore really doesn’t take up much
ground space. With two or three of
these Micro cabins on show looking
quite spectacular in the Hotel grounds,
they will attract customers and provide
you with some very good additional income. Very low maintenance and easy
to clean makes it a breeze for either the
user or the person responsible for caretaking.
The Micro Cabins are just perfect to
have as an additional bedroom for that
sudden unexpected visitor requiring an
overnight stay. Everything can be at
the ready without having to disrupt any
of the rooms in the main house. From
€19,000 fully erected and insulated.
Grill Cabins
These are a perfect place to relax,
have a small party or a family gettogether. A lovely Grill Cabin provides
both a comfort and an exclusiveness to
the environment. It can be painted in any
desired colour and therefore perfectly fit
your garden.
the additional board. The floor is easily
assembled from separate components.
overall height including the roof is 2.1
or 2.4 m. Also, there are 2 layout options
for this Sauna Barrel: with or without
the terrace, which means a shorter or
longer sauna room. From €4,500.
Camping POD
Try camping in a high quality Camping POD. This is the ideal choice for a
camping place or additional room in the
garden.
Grill Cabin - inside
There is a convenient wood or charcoal-fired grill with a table around it
inside the cabin. Also one adjustable
cooking platform and two special platforms for a kettle, frying pan, etc., can
be found. Above the grill there is an adjustable chimney.
These cabins are also available as
a sauna cabin. The interior is arranged
for comfortable and safe bathing in
the sauna. Inside you can find two-tier
wide sauna benches along three walls,
an electric or a wood-fired heater in the
center and a protective fence installed
near to the heater.
Finally, the cabin is lockable and
there is a small porch with a roof at the
entrance. From €4,900.
Sauna Barrels
Original, functional and high quality,
the Sauna Barrel is perfect for a garden
or a backyard. It both decorates the environment and provides bathing pleasures.
Also, regular use of a sauna has obvious health benefits. The diameter of the
Sauna Barrel can be chosen from 1.90
m and 2.20 m, and it has 3 or 4 m long
walls, thus it takes up little space and is
ideal for small gardens or backyards.
Sauna POD
The Sauna POD is a beautiful solution for the garden with its "soft edges".
It looks nice and is different from the
popular Sauna Cabins or Sauna Barrels.
It can also be built next to the Camping
POD and make your camping place look
smooth and cozy. The Sauna POD is
divided into two zones: a relaxing room
and a sauna room. In the relaxing room
you can not only cool down after bathing,
but also store things and get changed.
Camping POD
The Camping POD has a small entrance and two rooms inside: a 2 m
length sleeping room with a wooden
bed of size 1600 x 1990 mm (which can
be transformed into a sofa) and a 2 m
long sitting room with 2 poufs (they are
empty inside to store your things), one
table and a bench; weight is 1600 kg.
Sauna POD - inside
The Sauna POD is made from spruce
wood. Upon request, we can install a
wood-fired furnace or an electric heater
in the sauna. The thickness of the Sauna
POD walls is 38 mm; the thickness of
the solid wood flooring is 28 mm. The
roof is covered with bitumen shingles
of selected colour: black, red or green.
The Sauna POD is 4 m long and 2.4 m
wide. Overall height including the roof
is 2.6 m. From €5,900. ■
Holiday Deals
During the month of August
we can offer you special deals
(limited offer) on all of the above
cabins and pods. Please contact
us for a free quote. We offer a
full service: delivery, erecting,
base laying, turn key, etc.
Grill Cabin
High-quality materials ensure the
longevity of a grill house and easy use.
Cabin walls are made of rounded spruce
boards. The roof is made of six elements
and covered with bitumen shingles (different colors can be selected). The cabin
has three double glazed windows, one
of which opens. Besides that, doors are
decorated with an original hexagonal
window. There are five benches in the
cabin; two of these benches easily transform into holding benches: just turn over
Sauna Barrel
The Sauna Barrel can be made of
spruce or thermo wood. Upon request,
we can install a wood-fired furnace or an
electric heater in the Sauna Barrel. The
thickness of the Sauna Barrel's walls is
38 mm; the thickness of the solid wood
flooring is 18 mm. The roof of the sauna
can be made of bitumen shingles (black,
red or green) or wooden shingles. The
Camping POD - inside
The Camping POD is made from
spruce and the thickness of the walls is
38 mm; the thickness of the solid wood
flooring is 28 mm. The Camping POD
is 2.4 m wide and 2.6 m high. The roof
is covered with bitumen shingles of selected colour: black, red or green. From
€4,900.
www.abrisboislv.fr
05 87 77 95 57
(English spoken)
ZA Sirvenon
87190 Magnac-Laval
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COMMUNITY ♦ 27
Confolens English Market
4th Saturday of the month until October
Next Date: August 29th
** Please Note: this month's market is
actually on the 5th Saturday **
with a range of traders from
the English speaking community.
Open 9h-12h30 inside the main
market hall in the centre of town.
More traders are always welcome, please
contact: [email protected]
Le Moulin du Breuil
Restaurant, Bar, Terrasse
23140 PIONNAT
Saturday August 15th Come and join us at our "Famous Hog Roast".
Music with B Boog and the Woogs
who will entertain you and your friends.
19h00 until late!
Excellent value - only €17.50
Please reserve early to avoid disappointment
Throughout the summer, we are open
Mon-Fri for menu du jour... and don’t forget our
special Sunday menu - 4 courses for €19.50
Join us on facebook: www.facebook.com/lemoulindubreuil
and follow us on twitter: @lmdb_pionnat
Tel: 05 55 80 37 70
Mail: [email protected]
Web: www.lemoulindubreuil.com
Carraciola Sardo
Italian restaurant in St-Etienne-de-Fursac
Fri 28th August - 7.30pm until late
Here we have it folks... for all you country and western
line dancing fans out there, the band we have all been
waiting for. Foot tapping, heel clicking, hand
clapping, boot stomping, fantastic, established
American country and western 3 piece band
THE OLD MULES playing banjo, violin and guitar.
This promises to be a night to remember, that will
entertain all the family, so polish your boots, dust off
your straw hat, patch up your denims and practice your
line dancing skills and book your place NOW!
BE THERE OR BE SQUARE !!
www.carraciola.com
Tel: 05 55 63 86 05
[email protected]
See our web site or find us
on Facebook for more info
A budgie was found in
Cussac gym on Wednesday 8th July.
It is currently being looked
after by a member.
If you know whose budgie this might
be please contact Christine at
[email protected]
** NOW OPEN **
Les Cerisiers
(The Cherry Trees)
Open Wed - Sun, 11h30 - 18h
Lunches/Afternoon teas, cakes, etc.
Food served all day during opening hours
Brocante/Bric a Brac
33 rte Nationale, 36300 Ciron (nr Le Blanc)
09 53 15 09 70
Très Jolie
Bugle
Notice
Board
Fashion Accessories
Where to find me this month:
Every Wednesday - Piégut Market
Items arriving daily, please see my
facebook page 'Tres Jolie Milhaguet' to see what's new.
Mail order available, email for more details.
Most items now stocked at the 'Coeur et Etoile', St-Mathieu
05 55 78 62 29 / 06 04 08 29 53
[email protected]
Roussis Maid
Find us at the following weekly markets:
Piégut and Brantôme
and at the following markets:
Aigre - 1st August
Confolens - 29th August
Still selling cards and aprons
made by ourselves.
All enquires can be made via e-mail to:
[email protected]
Pool/Darts Teams
We are looking for pool/darts players,
with an aim to holding a tournament
culminating with a trophy presentation
and buffet.
The tournament would be open to men
and women of all ages.
Contact Steve & Elena for
more information:
www.carraciola.com
Tel: 05 55 63 86 05
[email protected]
Mon Chic Cottage
NEW Premises at
21 Place Charles de Gaulle, Le Dorat
Home Decor & Gifts
Tea, coffee & home-made scones / cakes 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.
05 87 77 95 59
[email protected]
www.monchiccottage.com
JJ’s Café Bar
Aigurande
Music Club
Next event: 8th August, 8.30pm
Mild chicken mint and coriander Korma - €8 pp
(by pre-order before 7th August)
JJ's Music Club is for music lovers and is now a members
only club with FREE MEMBERSHIP. This is to safeguard the
respect of musicians and those who appreciate music. The
first visit is open to non-members. It is easy to become a
member, you just need to sign the membership form to agree
to respect and adhere to the conditions of membership which
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
Petticoat Lane
This month we will be at the
following markets:
Saturday 1st August - Aigre
Sunday 2nd & 23rd August – Panazol
[email protected]
http://www.petticoatlaneshop.com/
5 Rue Nationale – 16150 Chabanais
Tel: 05 45 29 03 99
LCS23 Autos
We are now making weekly runs
to and from the UK with our LWB van, car
trailer and car transporter.
If you need anything transporting, from
cars, vans, motorbikes and tractors
through to household items and DIY
goods, get in touch for more information.
www.lcs23.com
05 55 80 34 52 / 06 23 29 24 70
Tile Sheet Roof Cladding
€14.90/m2
Free delivery from 50m .
Std width 1.1m. Available in any bespoke length.
Full range of flashing trims and fasteners.
2
This elegant steel sheet looks great on new buildings and blends
beautifully into older, culturally sensitive areas. It has many
advantages: light in weight, fast and simple to fit. It comes in a range
of colours for a roof that will be solid, attractive and long-lasting.
AbrisBois LV - ZA Sirvenon, 87190 Magnac-Laval
Tel: 05 87 77 95 57
Mandys-curry-2-go
www.mandyscurry2go.com
Dates for August
Gouzon, Chilled orders only! 3.30pm, (place de l'Eglise) - Wednesday 5th
Boussac, (place de l'Hôtel de Ville) - Wednesday 5th
Aubusson, (place Maurice Dayras) - Thursday 6th
Le Grand-Bourg, (place du marché) - Friday 7th (5.45pm-7.30pm only)
Marsac, (Chez Jacques) - Friday 7th (from 8.15pm)
Bourganeuf, (place Martin Nadaud) - Wednesday 12th
Peyrat-le-Château, (place du Champ de Foire) - Thursday 13th
Noth, (Camping de la Cazine) - Saturday 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd
Dun-le-Palestel, (place du Champ de Foire) - Thursday 20th Sardent, (Auberge du lac, Masmangeas) - Friday 21st
Tel: 07 70 39 12 23
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:
[email protected]
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 Haute-Vienne) – 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 [email protected] or
Ian & Becky Jefferies on 05 55 61 10 23 /
email [email protected]
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 midweek 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 19.4520.45 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 2.30pm5.00pm. 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 Piégut-Pluviers 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 [email protected]
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, 18h30-20h, 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-sur-Vayres
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: [email protected] 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 HauteVienne, 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
Castaways Drama
Panto Aladdin, directed by Jan Pitwell
Set to be performed in La Souterraine during Feb 2016 (dates to be arranged).
Castaways will be reading on Monday 21st September
18h45 to start at 19h
&
Auditions are to be held on
Thursday 24th September, 18h45 to start at 19h
at L'Ancienne Mairie, La Souterraine
Everyone welcome – all ages, all nationalities, men, women and children.
Don't be shy, just come along and meet this crazy lot and just join in with all the fun!!
For further information contact Jan Pitwell on 09 66 96 44 85.
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 [email protected] 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.
[email protected]
Learn to Meditate
Learn to meditate and meet other likeminded people. Simple mindfulness
technique. Dechen Choling, Le Mas
Marvent, St-Yrieix-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 Peyrat-le-Château). Meetings start
at 2.30pm and everyone is made very
welcome. For more information contact
Carolyn at [email protected] or Gerda
at [email protected]
Agenda for 2015:
20 Aug Summer lunch at the home of
Carolyn Lees; 6 Sep (SUN) 3rd Annual
Show at St-Amand-le-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 /
[email protected]
Aux Plantes, etc.
We are an association of independent,
ethically-minded and passionate plant
DO YOU NEED TO BRUSH UP YOUR
FRENCH?
Living in France is great, but how much more rich an experience
if we could communicate in French easily and without hestitation.
Help is at hand in St-Yrieix-la-Perche (87) where the association Familles Rurales 2 has an
honorable history of organising weekly courses in French for foreigners (mainly English and Dutch)
living in the area. They are held at five different levels, all with the same native French teacher,
so it is easy to move from one class to another if you feel out of place. The course content
is conceived according to level, with its appropriate mix of conversation, grammar, etc.
All courses are held in Familles Rurales' premises at 1 rue de la Piscine (former swimming pool),
87500 St-Yrieix-la-Perche on the following days:
Level 1 (beginners) - Mondays 10h30-12h starting August 31st
Level 2 - Thursdays 10h30-12h starting September 3rd
Level 3 - Tuesdays 10h30-12h starting September 1st
Level 4 - Saturdays 10h-12h starting September 5th
Level 5 (top) - Wednesdays 14h30-16h30 starting September 2nd
The association's HQ tel 05 55 09 30 86, or Mark GRIEVES (English-speaking president)
tel 06 76 64 89 94 will be pleased to answer any questions you may have.
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 droughttolerant 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
French Conversation Group at Les
Billanges (87340)
We are a small group who meet
fortnightly for an hour and a half on
a Tuesday evening in Les Billanges,
87340, close to the Creuse/Haute-Vienne
border. We are accompanied by a retired
French schoolteacher and a current
French teacher of English. Discussion
is informal, loosely based on everyday
topics, including some grammar plus
general discussion. We need a few more
people to help keep it vibrant and to cater
for inevitable absences. The only cost
is 16€ a year membership of the local
Association, which brings with it other
social opportunities. At present we are
on a summer break but will recommence
sometime in September. To find out
more please contact Peter Metcalfe at
[email protected]
Familles Rurales in Peyrat-le-Château
Association Familles Rurales now offer
assistance in English and Dutch to all
non-French speaking people (British,
Dutch, German, etc.) concerning all
kinds of administrative steps. The service
is available in Peyrat-le-Château and
surrounding communes. We will try to
provide information and help you find
your way in social and administrative
matters. We will also do our best to
help you with practical matters such as
language problems, payment of bills,
hiring workmen, etc. Find Heleen TichlerBotermans at the AFR office in Peyrat-leChâteau on Mondays from 9 am to 12
pm and Wednesdays from 9 am to 1 pm.
You are welcome to drop in or make an
appointment.
www.famillesrurales.org/peyrat-lechateau
E-mail:
familles-rurales.infopeyrat@
orange.fr
Telephone: 06 41 20 06 83
Office address: 19 avenue de la Tour,
87470 Peyrat-le-Château
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.
[email protected]. 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,
Indoor bowls at Eyzerac
Dordogne Short Mat Bowls Association is a
small, friendly, indoor short mat bowling
club which plays weekly at the Complex
Sportif in Eyzerac near Thiviers
and we are looking for new members to
join us on Thursdays.
At present, during the summer months we
play in the mornings starting at 10 o'clock
but usually the matches start at 2 pm. It
is not necessary to know how to play the game as team members are more than willing to show
newcomers.
For more details and contact information visit http://dsmba.dessoft.com
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plant swaps, BBQ's, games nights, visits and
have guest speakers about topics relevant to
living in France.
Contact: www.meltingpot-limousin.com
Charente Limousine Exchange
The Charente-Limousine-Exchange (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-limousine-exchange.com
or
contact the Chairman, Barry Leech, on 06 35
96 77 46.
Libraries & Books
Sale of Second-hand Books, La Croisillesur-Briance
On the 18th of every month, during the monthly
market at La Croisille-sur-Briance (87130),
there is a sale of second-hand books (both
English and French) from 9am to 12 noon, at
the former restaurant in La Place, opposite the
bar/tabac. All proceeds go towards the local
school funds (for La Croisille-sur-Briance and
St-Méard RPI).
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, well-stocked 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 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
[email protected]
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
[email protected] or phone 05
55 65 19 24 or Rosie and Mervyn 05 55 65 70
06 [email protected]. 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 May-July. 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
[email protected] or Dolly Ait Boualou
email [email protected]
any sect, denomination, politics, organization
or institution. Our primary purpose is to stay
sober and help other alcoholics to achieve
sobriety.
For details of the meetings or other information
contact Roger 05 55 76 22 65 (Limoges),
Ewen 05 53 05 76 62 (Périgueux) or Angela
05 49 87 79 09 (Civray).
Other meetings in South-West France can be
located on our web-site at aafrancesud-ouest.
com
English-speaking council surgery
...for residents of the commune of St-LégerMagnazeix. 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
11am and 12pm.
Cancer Support France, Charente Plus
Offers free and confidential support to English
speakers affected by cancer in departments 16,
17 & 86. Our helpline number is 06 45 35 32
30. If you need any more information, please
get in touch via [email protected]
Cancer Support France, Haute-Vienne
(supporting Creuse, too)
We offer free and confidential support to
English speakers affected by Cancer in the
Haute-Vienne (87) and Creuse (23). Our
helpline number is 06 04 43 39 87. If you
would like more information or would like to
become a member or help in any other way,
please contact Sue Ware 05 55 00 31 15,
[email protected]
Elizabeth Finn Care
Registered charity Elizabeth Finn Care is able
to offer direct financial assistance to British
and Irish nationals or residents who live
overseas. We ensure that our help does not
affect any means-tested payments.
For more information contact: Mary Hughes Case worker France, Elizabeth Finn Care - tel
04 68 23 43 79 or visit www.elizabethfinncare.
org.uk and www.turn2us.org.uk
L’Association France Alzheimer Dordogne
Charitable organisation offering Englishspeaking support and guidance to anyone
dealing with the day-to-day difficulties
affecting those with dementia, their families
and their carers and assistance with how to
access the best provisions of care.
English Helpline (available on Tuesday
mornings between 10am and midday): 09 64
21 40 86.
For more information email alzheimer.
[email protected]
or
visit
www.
francealzheimer-dordogne.org
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 recover from alcoholism. The only
requirement for membership is a desire to
stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for
A.A. membership and A.A. is not allied with
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Jules
At only 16 months, poor Jules was abandoned to the SPA Refuge
at Limoges due to his family moving home.
He is a great favourite of the volunteers as he is affectionate
and friendly with everyone. Jules loves people, children and other dogs
- he was living with 2 young children in his previous home.
Cats are no problem to this lovely boy, and in fact he seems to be
problem free! Although he is a hunting breed (Anglo Francaise) he has
never hunted and there is no evidence of him wanting to.
Jules is castrated and vaccinated.
This loving and cuddly boy deserves a family of his own.
If you think you could offer him that home he is at SPA de la
Haute-Vienne, route de Nieul, 87270 Couzeix, Limoges.
For further information tel 05 55 48 06 75 or if you would like some
help from an English-speaking volunteer call Pam on 05 49 48 59 27.
3rd Annual Flower,
Fruit and Vegetable Show
Don't forget to put Sunday
afternoon, 6th September in
your diary! L'Association des
Petits Jardiniers du Limousin
is having its 3rd Annual Flower,
Fruit and Vegetable Show at
the Mairie in St-Amand-lePetit (between Eymoutiers and
Peyrat-le-Château) and we look forward to meeting you there.
Come and see our magnificent displays, or even enter a class yourself.
Classes include flower, fruit and vegetables, as well as photography
and sweet and savoury conserves. There will also be craft stalls and a
raffle. Doors open to the public at 2 pm and entrance is free.
Come and share an enjoyable and relaxing afternoon with us, with a
glass of wine and a slice or two of home-made gâteau.
For further information and class entry details contact
[email protected]
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!!
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WHAT’S
ON
Sat 4th Jul to Sun 30th Aug ROSNAY
Exhibition "La guerre de Cent Ans entre Berry, Marche et Poitou"
Relive the long struggle between the French and the English for
control of our region at the end of the Middle Ages!
Organised by the Fédération des Chemins de la Guerre de Cent
Ans, this exhibition in the gallery of the Château du Bouchet (36300
Rosnay) is the first devoted to the exciting and turbulent history of
the Franco-English conflict in the centre of France between Indre,
Vienne, Creuse and Cher during the Hundred Years War.
The exhibition will provide visitors with a presentation of the major
conflicts, the places which were marked by war as well as the players,
both modest and powerful, living in the region or crossing it during
military campaigns.
25 objects from private collections and exceptionally loaned for this
exhibition will show different aspects of war as well as everyday life
in the region. They include several weapons of the time (swords,
daggers...), objects of daily life (coins, seals, jewellery, pottery)
and original documents relating to the military activities of several
regional figures.
Open every day from 10h30-12h & 14h-19h (closed Sun morning).
Adults €5; 6-18s €2.50; Unders 6s FREE. Tickets include a guided
tour of the château and the exhibition.
Wed 15th Jul to Wed 12th Aug
1001 Notes Festival
banquet” (to book for the meal tel 05 55 31 88 88).
10 pm: Late-night bilingual show: "Lawrence of Arabia and Châlus"
with fireworks (free admission).
For more info visit http://www.rando-festival-richard.fr
Sun 2nd Aug
Twilight 7th Birthday Fete Jamboree
11am - 6pm. Vaunac 24800.
All day hot & cold food, drinks, snacks, cakes and ice-cream.
Music with *Broken Biscuits* and others
Artisans
Vide-greniers/Brocante
Pre-loved clothes
Books
Meet some old Twilighters for a cuddle
Games and general silliness
For more information visit www.twilightchiens.com or
https://www.facebook.com/Twilightdogshome
Mon 3rd to Sun 9th Aug SAINT-BENOIT-DU-SAULT
Festival Le Temps Suspendu
Baroque Festival with 5 concerts, 2 conferences, workshops and an
apéro-concert.
The apéro-concert (8th August at 19h at the Château-Guillaume)
features musical jousting - France vs England!!
Tickets: €10; Concessions €7; free for Under 12s. Pass 3 concerts
€25 (concessions €18); Pass 4 concerts €35 (concessions €25).
For more information visit www.letempssuspendu.fr
Wed 5th to Sun 9th Aug FELLETIN
38e Festival Danses, Musiques et Voix du Monde
This year's music and folk dance festival welcomes 300 performers
from around the globe: Borneo, Ecuador, El Salvador, Creuse,
Guadeloupe, Slovakia, Portugal, Sri Lanka and Russia.
For more information & to view the festival programme visit: www.
portesdumonde.net
Thu 6th Aug CROZANT
Medieval Fete
Fri 7th to Sun 16th Aug SAINTE-SÉVÈRE-SUR-INDRE
Exhibition
Exhibition of paintings, ceramics, stained glass, hand-made books
and plant paper.
Opening night: Friday 7th August (all welcome) from 6pm.
Open daily from Saturday 8th to Sunday 16th August 10am to 5pm.
Various demonstrations being held during the week including stained
glass, painting and a paper kiln building and firing.
End of show Vernissage on Sunday 16th from 4pm onwards for the
opening of the paper kiln.
At (lieu dit) La Loge Sagrolle, near La Tuilerie, 36160 Urciers. Near
Ste Sévère-sur_Indre.
Information and programme of events: www.central-france.com
This touring festival proposes a programme of concerts & workshops
in some of the region's most beautiful locations: Limoges - Solignac
- Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat. The 2015 edition will celebrate 10 years
of the Festival with the theme "Les Folies BaRock". Audiences will
enjoy Baroque music in all its forms, played on both traditional and
modern instruments including some rock 'n' roll!
For more information & a full programme visit www.
festival1001notes.com/
Wed 29th Jul to Sun 16th Aug
Festival du Haut Limousin
17th edition of this classical music festival with concerts across the
Haut Limousin. See July's edition of The Bugle for more info or visit
www.festivalduhautlimousin.com for the full programme.
Sat 1st to Sun 2nd Aug CHÂLUS
Lawrence of Arabia in Châlus
Festival commemorating the
life of Lawrence of Arabia
in Châlus, the city where
Richard the Lionheart died.
The man who would come
to be known as Lawrence
of Arabia was born in
Tremadoc, Caernarfonshire,
in North Wales on 16th
August 1888 and died near
Wareham in Dorset on
19th May 1935, but visited
Châlus on the day of his
twentieth birthday. He is
believed to have visited the
area to learn more about the
heroes of the Third Crusade.
Programme of Events:Saturday 1st August 2015:
8 pm: Salle des fêtes. Giant screen showing of the film "Lawrence of
Arabia" by David Lean, 1962, with Peter O'Toole (free). In French
with English subtitles.
Sunday 2nd August 2015:
From 2 pm: Exhibition: Vintage motorcycles.
From 2 pm: Exhibition on Châlus in 1908 and Lawrence of Arabia
(free admission).
From 2 pm and into the evening: English Market.
Afternoon: Traditional games and cartoonist. Free camel rides.
5 pm: Parade of the caravan of Lawrence of Arabia through the
streets of Châlus.
Evening: English Market continues and there will be a “couscous
For its tenth edition, the light and sound show will pay tribute to the
soldiers of the Great War but also will commemorate the end of World
War II, the 70th anniversary of the Liberation, through the telling of
a historical family saga involving over 400 actors of 4 nationalities.
Takes place on the evenings of 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th of August with
the performance starting as the sun sets around 10pm.
Tickets: Adults €17; €8 Children; €15 Concessions. Available
from La Souterraine tourist office (tel 05 55 63 10 06), ticketnet.fr,
francebillet.com, Leclerc La Souterraine, FNAC Limoges.
For more information visit www.fresque.bridiers.fr
Starts 10 am with a parade from the town centre to the castle. There
is entertainment from the Middle Ages all day long with theatre,
dance, music, concerts, medieval camps and combat, archery, games
for children and adults, medieval garden to visit, artisanal market,
exhibitions, medieval dishes to try and much more... Do come in
costume (not an obligation) to enjoy a memorable day! Visit "Les
amis du chateau medieval de Crozant" on Facebook for more info.
Fri 7th Aug CHÉNIERS
Psychedelic Dissonance Free Festival
The finest in heavy psychedelia, math rock and noise rock at the
Moulin de Piot from 16h.
Headlined by Wo Fat (USA) and featuring 5 other bands, this free
festival will be loud and heavy and the riffs will flow.
Psychedelic Dissonance is delighted to welcome the soon to be
legendary Wo Fat as part of their short European tour, along with the
finest noise rock and math rock that the UK has to offer. Miss this
show at your peril.
A restaurant, bar and campsite will all be open. Further details
can be found on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/
events/487514928091447/ or via email from
[email protected]
Fri 7th to Mon 10th Aug LA SOUTERRAINE
Fresque de Bridiers
The annual Fresque Historique de Bridiers takes place before the
magnificent scenery of the Tour de Bridiers, a historic site just outside
La Souterraine dominated by the dramatic ruins of a 14th century
castle. During the play, Bridiers becomes a gigantic open-air theatre
with the action taking place across the arena, viewed by an audience
of 2,000 people seated in a natural amphitheatre.
Sat 8th Aug SAINT-AMAND-JARTOUDEIX
Repas et soirée dansante de St Roch
Meal and dancing organised by Mieux Vivre à St Amand. 19h30.
Meal: Aperitif, starter, cuisse de boeuf à la broche, cheese, dessert,
wine and coffee. Tickets €25; Under 10s FREE.
Limited places, please reserve.
For information and reservations visit www.stamandjartoudeix.
com or tel 05 55 64 61 47 or 05 55 64 22 25 (English spoken).
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Sun 9th Aug VERNEUIL
Charity Summer Fayre
A fun day out for all the family.
Charity Summer Fayre in aid of Elephant Haven, The Laminitis
Site and Twilight. 12h-17h beside the lake at Le Soleil Couchant,
16310 Verneuil.
Provisional programme:
14h Dog agility display followed by fun dog show classes: 1. dog
most like its owner, 2. best decorated lead, 3. best biscuit eater.
15h Hobby horse racing followed by fun human show classes: 4.
best summer hat, 5. fancy dress - theme: dog, elephant or horse fact or fiction.
16h Raffle and prize giving.
Also live music, classic car display, bar open all day, teas, games,
cup cake decorating, guess the weight of the cake, many artisan
and charity stalls including cakes, crafts, plants, books, artwork,
jewellery, produce, tombola, bric-a-brac... Free entry and plenty of
parking.
CSF Charente-Plus will be running the cake stall at the event so do
come along and meet some of the CSF team and enjoy a yummy
home-made cake or two!
Full details at https://www.facebook.com/charitysummerfayre2015
or email [email protected]
Qualigaz certificates arranged
Winterising of heating & plumbing systems
Kitchens & bathrooms fitted and tiled
Advice given
Jason Green: 05.55.63.89.23
Tue 11th to Sun 16th Aug CONFOLENS
Festival de Confolens
58th edition of this annual international festival of folk music and
dance, attracting over 100,000 visitors.
For over 50 years, Confolens has been organising the most popular
traditional arts festival in the world. During the summer, the
town becomes the 'home port' for like-minded travellers. Lovers
of dance, music and singing all come together making music a
universal language, enriching different cultures.
Entertaining this year will be 450 artists coming from all over the
world! Visit www.festivaldeconfolens.com for the full programme.
Mon 17th Aug BOUSSAC
Concert with the Paris Symphonic Orchestra
Mozart (Quintet for Clarinet and Strings), Weber (Quintet for
Clarinet and Strings), Philippe Cuper (Principal Clarinet with the
Opera national de Paris Orchestra, Clarinet and Quartet), Haydn
(String Quartet).
Eglise Ste Anne. 20h30. Tickets via the Tourist Office tel 09 77 85
72 92: €15 (or €25 when booking for concert on 21st Aug also).
Siret no: 487 425 639 00027
TVA No: FR86487425639
Tue 18th to Fri 21st Aug
Tour du Limousin - 48th edition
The Tour du Limousin is one of the most important sports events
in the Centre Ouest region of France... but it’s also a festive and
popular event for more than 150,000 spectators.
Stage 1: 18th August Limoges (87) - Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche (87)
Stage 2: 19th August Pompadour (19) - Lissac-sur-Couze (19)
Stage 3: 20th August Saint-Dizier-Leyrenne (23) - Aigurande (36)
Stage 4: 21st August: Aixe-sur-Vienne (87) - Limoges (87)
For more information visit: www.tourdulimousin.com
Fri 21st Aug BOUSSAC
Ensemble des solistes du Paris Symphonic Orchestra
Concert by vocal soloists of the Paris Symphonic Orchestra:
Vivaldi, Pergolese and Fabrice Di Falco.
Eglise Ste Anne. 20h30. Tickets via the Tourist Office tel 09 77
85 72 92: €15 (or €25 when booking for the concert on 17th Aug
also).
Sun 9th to Fri 14th Aug CROZON-SUR-VAUVRE
Concerts with Musica Batavia
Since its formation in 2009, Musica Batavia has given numerous
concerts in the Netherlands, Germany and the United States,
earning them the compliment from a German reviewer on their
“subtle and refined chamber music”. Bert Honig (recorder), Mimi
Mitchell (Baroque violin), and Christina Edelen (harpsichord and
organ) have played with such renowned groups as The Amsterdam
Baroque Orchestra, Anima Eterna, Currende, The Locke Consort,
Brisk, and the Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam.
Since 2011, they have also given summer teaching courses.
This year, from 8th-15th August, their course will be held in the
magnificent Château de Lalande at Crozon-sur-Vauvre. There will
be two enticing concerts during this week.
The teachers play their concert on Sunday 9th August at 4 pm. Their
programme will include Bach and Handel, framed by Couperin and
Marais.
On the evening of Friday 14th August, at 7:00 pm, the students
from the course will give a varied programme of music from the
Baroque and Renaissance on recorders, strings, harpsichord and
organ.
The two concerts will take place in the church of Crozon-surVauvre, which has an ideal acoustic for this historical music. There
is no ticket price, but voluntary contributions are requested.
This is a special opportunity for two pleasant musical experiences
with some well-known musicians and their students!
La Légende de la Mandragore – The Legend of the Mandrake
by Les Amis du Cheval d’Asnières
On 27th June, the pays Montmorillonais
(Montmorillon and surrounding areas) celebrated its paysage (landscape) in the communes of Mouterre, Luchapt and Asnièressur-Blour. And especially in the commune
of Asnières-sur-Blour you may have seen
a very popular spectacle if you were in the
crowd present at the riding club, at Chez
Gailledrat near the Moulin d'Asnières.
The riding club Les Amis du Cheval
d’Asnières has previously produced several
Spectacles Equestres (equestrian pageants/
displays) but this one depicted with images,
actions, fast canters and music, the history
of the legend of the Mandragore. La Mandragore is a local path along the Vienne
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river, from Limoges to Chinon, the GR 48
(chemin de Grande Randonnée), but it is
named after the legend of the dragon which
was rampant in our region a few centuries
ago, terrorising the locals and whose victims
were all beautiful young girls... That is until
young Guyot of Saint Quentin de Mortemart
rides to the rescue on his sturdy mule. The
story was told with remarkable music, and
the actors (all volunteers and amateurs) of
the Spectacle du Blour were fabulous. More
than 100 spectators were thrilled by what
they saw and heard: “It was awesome,” said
some; “The music, text, actors, everything
was very well synchronized, worthy of professionals,” said others.
“What is certain,” say Marion and Yannick, the show organizers (also president of
the association, and riding instructor), “is
that our riders had a ball and were proud
of what they achieved. And we thank all
the parents, siblings and friends who have
joined the company, and other volunteers
who looked after the sound system, or tended the bar, and those who prepared the car
park or pancakes or cakes. A big thank you
to all.”
Rehearsals, preparation of sets and costumes and of the horses has asked a lot of
time and effort, but the enjoyment and appreciation of the public have crowned this
event.
If you were not able to come to this show,
the Spectacle du Blour will put on another
free show of the Legend of the Mandragore
at the Fête champêtre of Asnières-sur-Blour
on 15th August, early afternoon (around
3pm).
The club Les Amis du Cheval d’Asnièressur-Blour have riding lessons for children on
Wednesdays and Saturdays, and during the
week for adults, throughout the year, even
in July and August. They have an array of
activities and a mini camp from 17th to 20th
August. For more information check out
their website www.cheval-asnieres.ffe.com
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