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France moves to ban single-use plastics Bastille Day celebrations don't quite go to plan - page 12

In the face of growing pressure from environmental groups and an increase in public awareness, France has taken steps towards an outright ban on single-use plastics

Next under the spotlight will be everyday objects such as straws, cotton swabs and cotton buds. “We must eliminate all of these products, because they have biodegradable alternatives. Of course there are substitutes. We can create biodegradable products that have the same advantages and characteristics of plastic,” Mr Hulot said. It is estimated that 10% of all single-use plastics currently end up in the country's oceans and according to the US journal Science magazine, eight million tonnes of plastic are dumped into the Earth's oceans and seas each year... that's 250 kg every second! Plastic straws have been

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t has been a hot topic for years and France has now taken its first steps towards banning single use plastics. Environmental activist and Minister for Ecology Nicolas Hulot has announced plans to ban dozens of singleuse plastic objects in France by 2025, in a bid to replace them with biodegradable alternatives. The government's stated aim is to have “zero plastic thrown in the oceans by 2025”. France has already banned single-use plastic bags from large retailers and the government has also passed legislation that will outlaw plastic cutlery, cups and plates that are not biodegradable.

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ell, after a few weeks of agonising hope for England fans, football isn't coming “home”, but on the plus side, it is coming to the second home for many of us. I've spoken before in this column about the fact that I will always be an England fan and it is something that I don't feel the need to apologise for. I suspect that I will always cheer for the country of my birth and as a rugby fan, it is particularly sweet when England beat France, given the history between the teams. That does not take away from the pride I feel for my second home, however, and I have no problem marrying the two ideas. I believe that Charles de Gaulle once said “Le patriotisme, c'est aimer son pays. Le nationalisme, c'est détester celui des autres”... “Patriotism is loving your country, nationalism is hating everyone else's”. I agree with this wholeheartedly and would consider myself both a patriotic Brit and card-

carrying francophile. So I was able to enjoy France's victory. But even those who are indifferent to sport or actively dislike French teams must surely have been warmed by the unbridled joy that swept through the country over Bastille Day weekend. In actual fact, I was in a very lucky position as before moving to France, I spent five years in Brussels and have a very soft spot for the Belgians, so I had a stake in three of the semi-finalists! What was harder for me was the obvious confusion on my eldest daughter's face at the start of the final when France scored an early goal. I should add at this point that she is not a huge sport fan, but knows that I am. She had gone to bed with a few minutes left to go in the England semi-final and didn't realise that Croatia had gone on to win. In that moment, she was happy that the country of her birth had scored, but was conf licted because she thought the country of her family were losing. When I explained that France were in fact playing

Croatia, she was delighted and we went on to spend a wonderful afternoon watching “our” team win the World Cup. It occurred to me that my daughter is a French girl who has been immersed in British culture, not a British girl who gets the French. That is perfectly normal when you think about it - when she talks in her sleep, it is normally not in English! - but it was strange to see it manifest before me like that. Either way, it can only be a great thing for this country to have won the World Cup. It lifts the spirits of the nation and, if you believe the number crunchers, it also provides a shot in the arm of the economy! There were plenty of interesting opinion pieces about the diverse nature of the French World Cup squad (19 of the 23 are migrants, or the sons of migrants) and I would like to think that moments like this will have a positive effect on wider society. I think that the Obama quote in my article on page 7 sums this up perfectly. Unfortunately so too does the fact that the US can finally elect a black president, whilst racism and nationalism remains alive and well across the Atlantic! I've never understood “nationalists” (in the de Gaulle sense) who can cheer for Mo Farah, Jeremy Guscott, Linford Christie and Viv Anderson and not see the contradiction. My

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here was much excitement - and a little nervousness from locals - when it was announced last year that the Haute-Vienne had been chosen by Canadian company TransPod as the site for a Hyperloop test track. Hyperloop is a system of transport in which pods or containers travel at high speeds through a tube that has been pumped into a near-vacuum. The train pods either float using magnetic levitation technology or glide using air caster “skis”, similar to how pucks travel across an air hockey table. With so little friction in the tunnel, the pods can theoretically travel at immense speeds of up to 1,200 km/h! The attractions of Hyperloop technology are not only the high speeds, but the low frictions involved mean that they are incredibly efficient once up to speed and pods can leave from the same station as little as 20 seconds apart. In theory, you could travel from Limoges to Paris via Hyperloop in just 25 minutes!! The main voice behind the technology is Elon Musk, the entrepreneur behind PayPal, Tesla and SpaceX, who first proposed a commercial Hyperloop transport system in a 2013 paper. Since then, short test tracks have been successfully created and, because the technology is “open-source” - i.e. not owned by any one entity - other, smaller com-

panies have become involved. At a recent test in Californiia, a team from Munich university set a new record, achieving a speed of 457 km/h on a 1.2 km test track. TransPod identified a stretch of former railway line in the commune of Droux, that linked Châteauponsac to Le Dorat, and planning permission is expected to be submitted to local authorities in the coming weeks. The project will see a 1,000 m² building constructed, connected to a threekilometre test track. Whilst many are excited by the regional investment and the technology itself, some residents are worried about the inconvenience of the building work and any noise pollution, questions that were raised at a

recent town meeting. “Locals needed to be reassured,” explained Sébastien Gendron, co-founder of the Canadian technology company. “We have raised the possibility of buying two properties, if the owners are willing to sell. If not, then we will move the main building slightly to the north to minimise the visual impact. Globally, most people were more interested in the economic impact, job creation and opportunities for local businesses.” If planning permission for the test terminal is granted, a separate application will be submitted for the test track, which will be two metres in diameter and three kilometres long. Building work would not begin until autumn 2019 at the earliest. ■

s the country grumbles about the reduced national speed limit introduced by the government at the beginning of July, the Creuse department remains defiant and has now ramped up its symbolic resistance to the changes. As revealed in last month's edition, the only place in France where you will not see any visible signs of this major shake-up is the Creuse, which has refused to comply with government demands in protest. Valérie Simonet, president of the Conseil départemental de la Creuse, said that the department “will not be changing any speed signs”, adding: “It's a question of principle. Let the State do it!” As one of the most rural departments in France, local politicians have long complained of the increased isolation of the Creuse and have campaigned for infrastructure projects to increase transport access to the department. “Around here, the car is the only way to get round, we don't have any train lines, we have nothing!” explained Simonet. Now, following a government decree that local authorities can choose to keep the 90 km/h speed limit for overtaking zones – typically where one side of the road has two carriages on uphill sections – the Creuse has been busy installing new 90 signs at the 11 locations where this is the case. As for the installation of 80 km/h panneaux... Valérie Simonet says the department's position has not changed. The Creuse will not be installing the new signs, but has authorised the government to come down and do so itself! ■

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Clafoutis party has locals spitting School holidays

he Limousin is blessed with an abundance of produce and one of the first fruits to ripen each year are the cherries. Anyone with a cherry tree in their garden will know that in a good year, there will be thousands of these juicy fruits in a short period of time and a popular use is to make a clafoutis - a dessert of black cherries, oven-baked in a flan-like batter. Whilst most can agree that a good clafoutis is hard to beat, debate rages about whether to de-stone the cherries before baking. Traditionalists will baulk at the idea of removing the pits, but anyone who has inadvertently bitten down on one expecting a soft filling will see the logic. Fortunately, this debate was off the table at the recent “Clafoutis party” in central Limoges, where the cherry stone was the star of the show.

Following the success of the first edition last year, retailers on the rue de la Boucherie in the capital of the Haute-Vienne held a second party this year, inviting members of the public to take part in a cherry stone spitting competition. No need to bring your own cherries, as participants could buy a slice of home-made clafoutis, keeping the stones to enter the competition, which was held on a specially designed track at the end of the street. There were two categories, one for adults and one for

lanning holidays can be tricky if you have children, with many tourist destinations ramping the prices out of term time and roads becoming jammed. To combat this, France has traditionally staggered a number of its school holidays, with each of the three defined “zones” taking holidays lasting 2 weeks in periods that overlap to create one “school holiday” of four weeks. This staggering of the school holidays spreads the load that is placed on the country's transport system and tourist industries and reduces the spike in holiday and travel prices often seen in the UK during, for example, the Easter holidays. Summer, October half-term and Christmas holidays in France are taken at the same time across the whole country.

children. At the end of the enjoyable day, 389 slices of clafoutis had been sold, with 1,167 stones projected - with varying degrees of success! - down the streets of Limoges. The children's prize was won by brother and sister Quentin and Camille with an impressive 6 metres, while the “grown-ups” crown was lifted by local chef Simon who projected his stone 10.5 metres. This was short of the local record of 11.7 metres and also less than the 13 metres recorded in the Gard department. The event is sure to take place again next year, but competitors may have have to get into training straight away if they are to have a chance of beating the world record of 33.62 metres held by American Brian Krause. ■

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oing away on holiday is supposed to be a relaxing time, but how many of us have lay by the pool and worried about the security of our home. Many will leave keys with neighbours or ask a friend to check on the house and feed the cat, but there is always the niggling worry that less well-meaning people will notice that your house is empty. It is for this reason that the Police Nationale and Gendarmerie Nationale run a programme called Opération tranquilité vacances throughout the year. Under this scheme, homeowners can inform the local police that they are going away on holiday and officers will perform regular checks on their property. The system works well and statistics show that your house is less likely to be burgled during your absence if you take part, and from this year local police and gendarmes now have a digital tool at their disposal to further improve the efficiency of the scheme. The new application “Néogend” allows officers to see the location of the properties they are keeping an eye on in real time. “As well as showing us where a property is, the application also allows us to see when it was last checked,” explained Régis Bourdoux from the St-Léonard-deNoblat Gendarmerie. “We can now see if a property was last visited 24, 36 or 72 hours ago. This allows us to effectively prioritise

our routes.” If you are going away on holiday, the advice from police remains the same: ask someone to regularly pick up your mail; put a bit of life into your house by having a neighbour open the shutters every once in a while; and don't leave a message on your answer phone saying when you will be away. In these days of social media, there is one final piece of common sense from the Gendarmerie: “Don't announce your holiday on social media. These days burglars are patrolling the internet for targets.” Another security solution being adopted by local authorities which has proved more controversial is the “Participation citoyenne” scheme being backed by central government. This citizen-led security scheme involves voluntary local référents (literally “informers”) liaising with the local mayor and Gendarmerie to keep an eye on specific areas. “It is absolutely not a question of tracking what your neighbours are doing,” explained René Arnaud, the mayor of Aixesur-Vienne, which has recently introduced the system in two parts of town. “The transfer of information about people's private lives is completely excluded.” The idea is to encourage people to get to know their neighbourhood and invest in their own security. “My job is to reassure my neighbours by keeping an eye

on the surroundings of their properties,” explained one such local référent. “In my road, I know everyone and everyone knows me.” Not everyone agrees, however, with a resident of one street covered by the scheme less than impressed. “Seriously, where are we going with this, why not have local militia while we're at it!” La Ligue des Droits de l’Homme has similar concerns that the scheme could be open to abuse. “How much power will these neighbours believe they have and based on what criteria? What information will they

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ne and two-cent coins could become a thing of the past if a proposal put forward by a government think tank is put into action. The plan would bring France into line with Belgium, Finland, the Netherlands and Ireland. The Comité d'action publique 2022 (CAP 2022) think tank published the report in July recommending that the two smallest denomination coins should be abolished in the near future as the first step towards creating a zero-cash economy in France. “We propose to gradually move towards a society without cash like Sweden,” said the report. “We could start in the short term by putting an end to the circulation of one and two-cent coins.” The suggestion comes as part of the government's plans to make €60 billion in savings by the end of this presidential cycle in 2022. Not only do one and two-cent coins clog up your pocket or purse, they are also expensive to produce: a one-cent coin costs 1.2 cents to make! Opponents of the propos-

als have said that retailers will simply round up their prices. “If these coins are removed, prices will be rounded to the next unit and the population will feel a rise in prices,” said Christophe Beaux, CEO of the Paris Mint in 2015. Full details have not been revealed, but if France adopts the Irish model, this should not be the case. In Ireland, rounding only occurs on the total of a bill, so individual items can still be priced at 99 cents. If, for example, the total of your bill comes to €5.37, you will pay €5.35 in cash. If your bill is €5.38 you will pay €5.40. The result would be that, on average, no one would be out of pocket. Furthermore, rounding does not apply when bills are paid electronically, such as by debit or credit card. The move has been a huge hit in the Emerald Isle, where consumers were firmly behind the changes, and according to a Eurobarometer poll carried out in December 2017, nearly twothirds of all Europeans are in favour of ditching the low-value coins. France has made moves to re-

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Last year, the Governing Council of the European Central Bank decided that it would phase out the €500 note to curb terrorist financing and money laundering. It became the first and only euro denomination to be completely discontinued since the euro's introduction. ■

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World Cup win highlights diversity

t's coming home! There was widespread delight across the country as France lifted the football World Cup for a second time, 20 years after first doing so on home soil. There were scenes of jubilant fans at iconic locations, parties raged throughout the night and the returning players were met by huge crowds. The trophy was paraded through the capital in front of hundreds of thousands of delirious supporters while air force jets performed flybys. Macron hosted the team at the Élysée Palace and the players and coach were all awarded the nation's highest honour, the Légion d'Honneur. In total, 3,000 members of the public people were invited to a private party at the palace “in order to welcome Les Bleus”, including 1,000 youths from football clubs around the country such as Bondy, the poor Paris suburb where 19-year-old forward Kylian Mbappé first started his career. In the palace gardens, Macron thanked the footballers for “having made us proud” and told them to “Never forget where you come from: all the clubs across France that trained you”. As the dust settled on a famous day, it was this last sentiment that resonated for many and gained increasing traction across the country's - and the world's - media. Of the 23 players in the French squad, 19 are migrants or the children of migrants, many from the poor banlieues (suburbs) around Paris, a fact that was not lost on observers. Under the strap line “Liberté, Égalité, Mbappé!” a recent Guardian article asked the question: “After this World Cup victory, can

France finally throw off racism?” Several Muslim players prostrated themselves in prayer after the final whistle, leading the paper to also ask: “How could a country so riddled with prejudice towards minorities get behind a team that reflects all its own contradictions back at it?” Former US President Barrack Obama also noticed the team's diverse backgrounds. During a speech celebrating 100 years since the birth of late South African icon Nelson Mandela, Obama said: “It is a truth that lies at the heart of every world religion. That we should do unto others as we would have them do unto us. That we see

ourselves in other people. That we can recognise common hopes and common dreams. And it is a truth that is incompatible with any form of discrimination based on race or religion or gender or sexual orientation. And it is a truth, that - by the way - when embraced, actually delivers practical benefits, since it ensures that a society can draw upon the talents and the energy and skill of all of its people. And if you doubt that, just ask the French football team that just won the World Cup. Because not all of those folks look like Gauls to me. But they’re French. They’re French!” Many also pointed to an increas-

ing sense of optimism in France. “For a quarter of a century France has been losing its self-confidence. And then in the last year - since the election of President Emmanuel Macron - there came a turnaround,” wrote Hugh Schofield for the BBC. Whilst admitting that “It would be silly to attribute this to Mr Macron alone - he is certainly not a universally popular figure” the journalist points to “a new sense of unaggressive but unembarrassed patriotism in France”. At a post-World Cup press conference, the 19-year-old superstar Kylian Mbappé - a child of Cameroonian-Algerian parents - told Le Monde that all he wanted to

do was “embody France, represent France and give my all for France”. “We should be proud to be French. Life in France is good! We eat well. We have a beautiful country and a beautiful national team,” added striker Antoine Griezmann. Similar things were said after the victory of the famous “BlackBlanc-Beur” (Black-White-Arab) team of 1998, when pundits prematurely proclaimed the emergence of a new multi-colour nation. This did not prove to be the case two decades ago and only time will tell what effect the victory of this diverse group of players will have on wider society today. ■

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>> continued from pg 1 the focus of numerous campaigns in recent years and the increased pressure on large retailers is gradually taking effect. In the UK and Ireland, McDonald's has already pledged to complete a transition to paper straws by 2019 and in France, the burger giant is currently “testing alternatives”. In June, coffee chain Starbucks announced that it would eliminate single-use plastic straws by 2020 and the Hilton hotel giant has vowed to remove plastic straws from its 650 locations by the end of this year. “Laid end to end, the straws saved each year in Europe, the Middle East and Africa would exceed the length of the River Seine,” the hotel chain said in a statement. Carrefour, Lidl, Costa Coffee, Marriott International and Ikea are also making moves to ban single-use plastics. The battle is bad news for Frenchbased Soyez, Europe's largest straw manufacturer. “The problem isn't new and it is serious, so we obviously need to find alternatives. We've been working on this for several months,” said the company's director Pierre Soyez, adding that it was “really complicated” to try to make the shift

overnight. Environmental campaigners claim that biodegradable plastics are not necessarily the magic solution everyone hopes for. “People think that biodegradable means nothing is dumped in nature. But that's not the case at all,” explained Virginie Le Ravalec of the French Environment and Energy Management Agency. “Over periods of days, weeks or even months, a bioplastic item could present just as much threat to marine life as a conventional plastic item,” added Fiona Nicholls on behalf of Greenpeace. One French business that has seen opportunity in the changing political and consumer attitudes to plastics is the Breton-based manufacturer Algopack, which has become one of the first in France to work on technology using algae. Described as an “almost infinite resource”, algae can be used to create a completely natural material that looks and behaves similarly to “normal” plastic, and can also be made for a similar price. While traditional plastic will take centuries to degrade in nature, algae-based equivalents will decomposes in 12 weeks on land, and just four hours at sea. ■

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Notorious gangster in jailbreak

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ne of the country's most notorious gangsters has pulled off a spectacular jailbreak after escaping from prison in a hijacked helicopter. Rédoine Faïd, 46, broke out of Réau prison near Paris with the help of three accomplices who used smoke bombs and angle grinders to make their way into the facility's visiting room where Faïd was talking to his brother. A police source said the helicopter pilot was a flight instructor who had been waiting for a student when he was seized and forced to fly into the prison before being released unharmed, but in a state of shock. The helicopter was later found in a northeastern suburb of the French capital, with a car the fugitives transferred to subsequently being discovered burnt out in a shopping centre car park. The escape came after an appeals court sentenced the career criminal to 25 years for masterminding a botched 2010 armed robbery during which a policewoman was killed. Astonishingly, this is not the first time Faïd has has pulled off a spectacular jailbreak: in 2013, he blasted his way out of a prison in northern France using dyna-

mite. That jail sentence had been for breaking the terms of his parole over a string of past convictions for bank robberies and armed heists. Justice Minister Nicole Belloubet said that drones had been spotted flying near the prison in recent months, prompting speculation that they may have been used for reconnaissance purposes. She also admitted that leaving the gangster in the same prison for “a few months” had been a mistake. “We must be careful not to leave the same people in the same places for too long, when we're dealing with this type of individual,” she said. “The rotation probably needs to be more frequent.” Faïd, who has a cult following in the tough immigrant suburbs outside Paris where he grew up, has made several television appearances over the years to promote the two books he has written about his life of crime. He has said he uses Hollywood movies to hone his bank robbing skills and once approached Michael Mann, director of the 1995 gangster film "Heat" starring Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, at a Paris film festival, telling him: “You were my technical adviser”. ■

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n a surprising example of entente cordiale, Carrefour and Tesco, two of Europe's largest retailers, have announced that they plan to form a purchasing alliance to increase their leverage with suppliers in the notoriously competitive supermarket sector. The deal, which will last for three years, is expected to be concluded “within the next two months,” the two companies said in a statement. The companies claim that the deal to supply a total of 19,000 stores will lead to greater choice and lower prices for customers, but analysts believe the planned alliance between two retail powerhouses would squeeze already stretched suppliers even further, as the supermarket industry fights back against the rise of Amazon and discounters such as Aldi and Lidl. “By working together and making the most of our collective product expertise and sourcing capability, we will be able to serve our customers even better,” said Tesco's chief executive Dave Lewis. Analysts place the combined buying power of Tesco and Carrefour at more than €80 billion annually and believe the groups could see total savings of €400 million from the alliance. The strategy could lead to more British products available in Carrefour supermarkets and conversely to more camembert, wine and other French products being sold in Tesco stores, although details have yet to be finalised, according

to a Tesco spokeswoman. Both retailers are under pressure from Amazon, which has moved into the traditional grocery retailing market with the acquisition of Whole Foods and has already launched an online delivery service, Fresh, in the UK last year. “An entente cordiale between the two giants of British and French retailing is yet another sign that squeezing the cost base is the biggest priority for supermarkets as they seek to contain the discounters and protect margins,” explained Neil Wilson, chief market analyst at Markets.com. “On both sides of the Channel, rising costs are putting pressure on margins. Meanwhile, every retailer is looking over their shoulder at Amazon and the potential disruption it could still cause in the grocery sector.” Carrefour has been through difficult times in recent years and is slashing thousands of jobs and other costs while ramping up digital investment after profits fell for the second year in a row. It is not the only French retailer to seek partnerships with rivals in an attempt to reduce supply costs. In June, France's Auchan, Casino and Schiever groups announced that they would be combining forces with Germany's Metro for purchasing. Tesco's involvement is in part a reaction to Britain's second and third-biggest supermarket chains, Sainsbury's and Walmart-owned Asda recently agreeing to merge. ■

town in southern France has been ordered to stop charging its residents local taxes as the council is “too rich”. Le Perthus, a village of just 586 that straddles the French-Spanish border in the Pyrenees, was found to have a surplus of more than €1 million in its coffers. The town's income is largely due to its geography and ample parking. Bargain hunters flock to the town, where they can pay to park on one side of the road, before crossing the street on foot to arrive in Spain, where prices are generally cheaper. The parking fees alone generate three quarters of a million euros per year for the town - that's over €1,200 a year per resident - which has led state auditors to urge the village officials to abandon the local foncière and habitation taxes. With the town effec-

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tively bringing in money faster than it can invest it, the local council has found itself in the “very unusual” situation of finding it “impossible to agree” on how to spend its cash. Disagreements at council level over the budget mean the local authority spent just €5,000 of the €268,000 it had available for public facilities last year. The town's mayor, MarieHélène Ruart-Lucquin, said opposition councillors had blocked plans to invest in the likes of a medical centre and children's play park. “For the past two years, I’ve had opposition councillors who vote against projects and so we can’t make investments for the community.” “The council is suffering the consequences of this dysfunctional lack of agreement on spending,” a spokesperson said and called on Le Perthus’ elected representatives to

“question the relevant level of tax to be levied from inhabitants”. André Pezziardi, head of the Occitanie Audit Office, said: “We concluded that local taxation should be reduced to zero for council and property taxes because the contributions of citizens must have a quid pro quo, and that of course is expenditure.” Part of the main road through Le Perthus, Avenue de France, is in both France and Spain, leading to discount stores shooting up on the Spanish side of the road selling the likes of alcohol, tobacco and perfume at considerably cheaper prices due to differences in taxes. According to the Office for National Statistics, France has higher prices for tobacco, alcohol and clothing than in Spain where all of those products cost far less compared to EU averages. A pack of cigarettes costs

on average up to eight euros on the French side and about five euros on the Spanish side. A litre bottle of Smirnoff vodka is 18 euros in France compared to 10 euros just metres away over the border. ■

s many readers will be painfully aware, more and more publicity material is being pushed through the country's letterboxes. Despite the increase in internet shopping and online transactions, retailers now distribute an average of 2.3 kg of magazines and flyers to every household each month, an increase of 15% over the last 14 years. One frustrated retiree has spent the last 12 months collecting every piece of marketing material delivered to his door, arriving at a staggering total of 28.3 kg, which he claimed was mostly made up of supermarket advertising. This figure has been backed up by statistics revealed by consumer group UFC-Que-Choisir which shows that the national average is 28 kg. Alain Bazot, president of UFC-Que-Choisir, explained that as well as causing excess waste paper, free publicity is also ultimately paid for by the consumer, with the cost being reflected in the price of goods. The group has calculated that the price of all this marketing material is as much as €200 for a house of four people, not including the cost of disposal and recycling. “If you said to the average person, ‘Would you like your €200 to go towards adverts in your letterbox?’, I am practically certain that people would say no,” Mr Bazot said. The worst offenders by far are the country's supermarkets: the Carrefour and E. Leclerc groups each put an average of 7 magazines through every letterbox in May this year alone! Costs aside, there is also a significant environmental impact: the 28 kg per household represents one quarter of all the paper consumed in France each year!

Despite many homeowners being frustrated by this obvious waste, only one in five people currently take advantage of the government's free “Stop Pub” programme. The scheme - created by the Environment Ministry in 2004 in a bid to reduce paper waste - encourages residents to simply place an official “Stop Pub” notice on their postbox or door to alert senders that they do not wish to receive excess paper publicity. These stickers are widely available for free, often from your local Mairie, or an image can be downloaded from the government website. ■

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Bastille Day blunders

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here was a little bit too much red during this year's traditional Bastille Day celebrations in Paris on July 14th with much of it on the organisers' faces. As part of the event, the country's equivalent of the Red Arrows La Patrouille de France - performed a fly-past while trailing long plumes of smoke in the colours of the French national flag. As the nine Alphajets flew over the Champs-Elysées, with the Arc de Triomphe in the background, it became clear that one of the jets had been fitted with the wrong colour - red instead of blue - apparently redesigning the French flag (see front page image). Gallic pride had also taken a knock earlier in the day when, just minutes into the parade, two gendarmes involved in a complex motorbike ballet with horsemen from the Republican Guard crashed into each other within yards of President Macron. The president managed to keep a straight face and even managed a smile as the drivers

struggled to right their heavy vehicles before beating a hasty retreat. Some had suggested that the mix-up with the coloured smoke was deliberate, with the extra red plume representing the loss of life during the First World War which ended 100 years ago, but the air force later confirmed it was a genuine mistake. “La Patrouille de France is normally eight planes, and on July 14, it presents as nine,” explained Colonel Cyrille Duvivier, an air force spokesperson. “The ninth plane is the ‘extra’ and it can take any position. It is the only one to have all three

colours. We must ascertain why, precisely, this colour was not correct.” The huge Bastille Day parade takes place annually and this year featured a fly-past by Thomas Pesquet, the tenth French person to go to Space, in a Rafale jet. Pesquet spent 6 months onboard the International Space Station last year and became popular with the public for his tweets and images of France from space. In total 4,290 military personnel, 220 vehicles, 250 horses, 64 planes and 30 helicopters took part in the day, with no other major mistakes reported. ■

Youths hand over €4k cash

Be honest now, what would you do if you found €4,000 in cash under your seat on a train? I suspect that quite a few of us would head to the nearest travel agent! One group of teenagers are being lauded for their civic pride after finding themselves in this situation... and handing the cash in at the nearest police station. The seven teenagers, from Suresnes in the Hauts-de-Seine, were travelling on an RER train towards the leisure area of Les Étangs de Cergy to the north-west of Paris when they discovered two plastic bags filled with notes. Not only did the youths not pocket the cash, they changed their plans, travelled to the end of the line and found the nearest police station. Whilst praising the teenagers' honesty, officers said that the rightful owner of the money remains a mystery. ■

Metro renames stations

Following France's recent victory at the football World Cup, there were delirious scenes across the country, although some chose to celebrate the team's win in more unusual ways. The Louvre museum tweeted a picture of the Mona Lisa wearing the French shirt and the capital's transport authorities chose to temporarily rename a number of metro stops across Paris, much to the confusion of some tourists! Champs-Élysées - Clemenceau on line 13 was renamed Deschamps Elysées - Clemenceau in honour of the French coach Didier Deschamps, who became just the third person to win the World Cup as a player (captain no less) and as manager. On line 12, Notre-Dame des Champs was similarly changed to Notre Didier Deschamps. Rather than honouring the famous French author, the station Victor Hugo on line 2 was renamed for the team's goalkeeper - Victor Hugo Lloris. And Charles de Gaulle - Étoile was simply named On a 2 Étoiles (We have 2 stars) in reference to the fact that France has now won the World Cup twice and in future their national strip will bear two stars instead of just one. ■

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Should you keep hold of UK investments in France?

owever well we have settled into our new way of life in France, most UK nationals living here continue with some British lifestyle habits. Whether it is a Sunday roast with all the trimmings, watching UK TV channels and sport, etc. there are some ties we do not like to lose and there is comfort in familiarity. The same applies for UK investments. You may, for example, have accumulated Premium Bonds, Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs), etc. over the years, or bought shares in UK companies, and prefer to hang on to them because they are familiar and feel like a safe option. But are these suitable investments for your new life in France? In particular, once you take up residence in France, the tax incentives provided by Premium Bonds and ISAs in the UK fall away and all income and gains are subject to tax in France. Premium Bonds, ISAs and other UK investments

Premium Bonds were launched 60 years ago and today around 21 million people own some. They do not provide any automatic interest earnings or capital growth – which means their value will be eroded over time by inflation – but the possibility of winning a large prize can make them quite appealing. But what are the chances of winning big? According to MoneySavingExpert’s Martin Lewis, you have a one in 45 million chance of winning the jackpot with one National Lottery ticket, but your chance of becoming a millionaire through one single Premium Bond is one in almost 36 billion. If you’re happy to win £25,000 the chances are still one in 2 billion. One key attraction is that they have always been tax free in the UK – they are not tax free if you live in France though. Although betting and gambling

winnings are tax-free in France, this does not apply to Premium Bonds since the initial investment is never actually at stake. ISAs too are fully taxable in France in the hands of French residents. This applies to income and gains from cash and share ISAs. You also need to look at your other UK investments, such as shares, unit trusts, OEICs and investment bonds, and consider whether they are the most tax-efficient way of holding your capital. Since January 2018 most investment income is now subject to a flat rate of tax of 30% (inclusive of social charges). This includes income and gains from ISAs and Premium Bond winnings, as well as bank interest, dividends, capital gains made on the disposal of movable assets, etc. Low income households can choose to pay tax at normal scale rates of tax instead. Note that if you receive interest or dividends from the UK you must declare the income within 15 days of the end of the month and pay 30% of the amount received by that date. This is then offset against the tax due on your tax return. This advance payment can be avoided where your household’s revenu fiscal de référence is below €25,000 for an individual or €50,000 for a couple. In the UK long-term residents benefit from a 5% tax-deferred allowance when making withdrawals from UK investment bonds. This does not extend to French residents. The French rules on such income are different so seek advice if you have these bonds. Some expatriates mistakenly think that since ISAs and Premium Bonds are UK investments they do not need to be declared in France. In fact they do, and with global automatic exchange of information now taking place under the Common Reporting Standard, the French tax authorities will be informed about your UK investments.

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY Valhalla dog holidays

Animals & Pets Champlong Chatterie

Caring, quiet accommodation just for cats JUNCT 22 off A20, Arnac la Poste

Alison & Ray

Tel: 05 55 60 27 83

champlongchatterie@me.com www.champlongchatterie.com SIRET: 520 896 671 00010

Dog Guest Home (NOT KENNELS)

Your dog(s) looked after in our country home, safe enclosed garden area. Walked twice a day in our woods and surrounding fields. Introductory acclimatisation offer: 1 day, 1 night stay Nr. Châteauneuf-La-Foret, Linards. 30 mins from Limoges airport.

15€ / night

Bookings being taken now for Spring/Summer... limit on numbers. Call Jane: 05 55 00 34 79 or Emily: 06 71 15 15 65

waggingtails87@hotmail.com We also produce custom-made carved garden signs, including memorials for loved pets. Siret: 792 142 341 00017

Small, friendly English-run kennels in Bétête (23270) Open 365 days a year Call Leanne on:

05 55 80 42 47

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Health & Beauty >> pg 20 Insurance & Finance >> pg 20 Language Services >> pg 20 Pest Control >> pg 20 Pools & Spas >> pg 20-21 Property Maintenance >> pg 21 Property Sales >> pg 21 Retail & Commerce >> pg 21 Transport/Removals/Storage >> pg 21-22 General >> pg 22 Businesses for Sale >> pg 22

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Building Services Architects/Surveyors

Auto Services

Architectural DRAWING SERVICE

RING BILL!

or email

Registered Car Mechanic

Renovating your French property?

05.55.81.31.85

See Display Ad Below

New build?

siret: 810 192 807 00016

MOTOR PARTS

Dossiers prepared Permis de Construire Déclarations Préalables

leaberry24@yahoo.co.uk

Antiques/ Brocantes BROCANTE VIDE GRENIER

CHARENTE

Suppliers of Car & Van Spares & LHD headlights, anywhere in France JOHN SOWERSBY

+44 (0)7830 170761

'New' old treasures available regularly

motorptscharente@aol.com

3, Valette 23110 CHAMBONCHARD ROUTE D915

www.motorpartscharente.com

Open most days during our campsite season: March 30th - September 30th

email: petit-shambhala@orange.fr https://petit-shambhala.blogspot.fr

Your advert here

LA BRAUDERIE BROCANTE

06 04 17 80 93

Tel: 07 80 00 46 23 UK Mob: +44 (0)7902 838 776

Le Bourg, Chavanat 23250 Opening 1st August siret: 803 910 942 00025

RING BILL! Registered Car Mechanic 05 55 81 31 85 ■ Services ■ Brakes ■ MOT Prep

(contrôle technique)

SIRET: 494 617 798 00017

Animals & Pets Antiques/Brocantes Auto Services Building Services Chimney Sweeps Cleaning Services Computers/Satellites Food & Drink Garden Services Gifts & Crafts Handholding Services

■ ... much more Dept. 23 & surrounding areas

For more information on advertising in the Bugle Business Directory, give us a call or send us an email: sales@thebugle.eu

06 04 17 80 93

CHARTERED STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

Pre-purchase & Structural Surveys. Verbal & written reports. Structural calculations & drawings. Redevelopment ideas & solutions. Tim Haw B.Eng C.Eng M.I.Struct.E

FR: 0033 (0)6 05 56 42 81 UK: 0044 (0)7448 466 662

Web: www.versineer.com Email: enquiries@versineer.com Siret: 498 843 051 00018

Building Services Carpenters/Joiners

Tel: 05 53 52 36 05

lavieilleabbaye@orange.fr SIRET: 493 770 358 00015

At Masterplans.eu we can help guide you through your planning application in France. From initial feasibility to completed dossiers. We will compile all the relevant drawings and complete the necessary paperwork to ensure your application proceeds smoothly. We are equally at home working with clients here in France or those living abroad.

Tel: 05 55 80 72 83 Mob: 06 33 07 29 72 Email: info@masterplans.eu www.masterplans.eu Siret: 790 016 984 00011

CARPENTER AND BUILDER

QUALITY WORKMANSHIP SINCE 1986 Building • Roofing • Kitchens • Joinery

Portfolio available to view at

www.jonesentreprise.com Jeff Jones: 05 55 62 46 21 Mob: 06 38 25 74 62 email: jones23entreprise@orange.fr siret: 810 322 123 00011

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WWW.LOCAL-SOLUTIONS.NET R.C.S. Chateauroux 808481170 N° TVA INTRACOMMUNAUTAIRE: FR 38808481170

WOODEN FRAMED BUILDINGS BARN DOORS AND BESPOKE JOINERY PLASTERBOARDING AND ENGLISH STYLE PLASTERING KITCHENS AND BATHROOMS PLANNING PERMISSION APPLICATION ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS BY DECENNALE COVERED ELECTRICIAN

16 ♦ DIRECTORY A. Wright

Carpenter & Joiner 06 35 12 10 66 see main ad - pg 12

Carpenter All types Best Rates Available Immediately References available Call Mark:

06 45 82 34 03 Siret 798 692 778 00011

Your advert here

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Building Services Electricians

SALAMANDRE Fosse Septique 23 Davis & Davis

INSTALLATION23

Tel: 05 55 64 94 20 Mob: 07 86 38 09 61 * Qualified electrician * All types of electrical works carried out * Free estimates * Fault finding * Consuel certification arranged * Temporary and permanent EDF supplies arranged * Departments 23 and 87

électricité Keith SLOPER

- Electricity - Plumbing - Small renovations (bathrooms, kitchens, etc.) - Fully Insured Dutch and English spoken Creuse / Puy-de-Dôme

E-mail: installation23@gmail.com

Mob. 06 40 56 96 12 Tel. 05 55 67 57 64 Siret: 753 054 030 00014

BARWICK 06 04 17 80 93 ÉLECTRICITÉ SHAUN BARWICK Classical Carpentry

www.classicalcarpentry.fr 05 55 65 15 31 / 06 02 25 41 58 see main ad below

Neuvialle Menuiserie

Mike Christie 05 55 64 35 11 / 07 61 76 97 41 see main ad below

Building Services Carpets & Flooring Carpets and Flooring France We install carpets, vinyl, laminate & woods. Floor sanding & finishing. Specialists in sisal & seagrass. 23 years experience. T: 05 87 79 21 95 / M: 06 10 64 48 39 E: carpetsandflooringfrance@yahoo.com siret: 484 058 466 00018

Tel: 09 72 35 74 73

Email: barwick.shaun@gmail.com siret: 794 282 368 00016

Lumiere Service et Energie Steven Rofe 28 Years' experience

• UK NICEIC approved Electrician • Rewiring • External & garden lighting • All aspects of electrical works • Fully insured - (10 year Decennale) • Satellite Installation • Departments covered 87, 23 & 19 05.55.69.75.67 / 06.89.47.69.71 email: rofesteven@yahoo.co.uk

www.lumiereservice.com

See full list of works carried out on the website Siret No. 501.792.386.00010

Fosse Septique Specialists Planning permission arranged Design and installation Supply and servicing DIY and trade kits Free site visit and devis

05.55.64.11.73 06.70.47.52.96 siret: 824 706 444 00018

No Siret: 494 916 760 00015

Carlos

SAS Masters

Your advert here

05 55 78 66 35 see main ad - pg 4

06 04 17 80 93

Electrician/Plumber 05 55 62 63 82 see main ad below

www.masters-energies.com

QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN

Available for all types of electrical work New builds, renovations, rewires Consuel assistance and certification service available Fully insured with 10 year workmanship guarantee Based near Châlus (87230)

Steve. JOHNS. SARL

Building Services General

Building Services Fosses Septiques

WASTE REMOVAL SERVICES

LVL

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 email: davis-davis@sfr.fr

Based Arnac-la-Poste - Covering depts 87, 23 & 19 Siret: 498 203 652 00017

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

Paul.rands@orange.fr SIRET: 501 144 596 00019

• house/barn clearance (pre sale / post sale) • garden/land clearance • dechetterie runs • rubbish removal

Specialist equipment available: • tractor with flail mower, rotavator, etc. • vehicle with 1.5 tonne crane

05 55 37 45 35

wasteremovalmultiservices@gmail.com

Siret N° 750 725 780 00019

siret 532 981 198 00015

Steve Johns Assainissement

Dave Cardwell - Builder

05.55.64.11.73 - see pg 2

See our Display Ad below

fosse-septique23.com

Barn conversions, loft conversions, new-build, drylining, plastering, rendering, spray rendering, tiling, installation of kitchens/ bathrooms, painting, carpentry, replacement doors & windows, velux installation, groundworks, landscaping, decking & much more...

05.55.66.44.06 www.lanoneix.com

06 49 66 44 25 87800 Jourgnac

Quality Workmanship Guaranteed Internal/ External Developments

Large or small projects undertaken - please view our website. Contact: Paul or Joanne Rands

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Les Vidanges Limousines ▪ Emptying septic tanks ▪ Unblocking pipes ▪ Cleaning wells ▪ Group rates available between neighbours Call David - 24/24 7/7

30 years' Experience in Construction, Renovation & Project Management

05 55 98 24 12

KWIKSTAGE Scaffold Hire DIY or Full Scaffold Service See our website or phone for details

05 55 89 69 46

www.entreprisehines.com robert.hines@orange.fr SIRET: 503 169 237 00016

GODSON

Travaux Publics www.fossepro.com 06 33 78 24 23 - pg 3

To advertise in The Bugle Business Directory, call 06 04 17 80 93 Classical Carpentry

ELECTRICIAN/PLUMBER

lorrainemquintana@gmail.com

05 55 62 63 82

siret: 829 638 741 00019

DAVID CARDWELL PROFESSIONAL

BUILDER

Home renovations / Ground works Block works / Verandas, Abris & Terraces Barn doors & Shutters Also available: digger & driver Planning permission assistance and design available HNC and ONC qualified, 15 years experience & 7 in France Based near Lubersac (dept 19) Tel: 05 55 98 24 12 - Mob: 07 82 78 01 31 Email: dave.cardwell@yahoo.co.uk

Keith Brown Roofs, stairs, shutters, decking, gazebos... 30 years’ experience. Full décennale insurance guarantee. keith@classicalcarpentry.fr

T: 05 55 65 15 31

M: 06 02 25 41 58

no job too small - very competitive rates 30 Years’ Experience Joiner Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms Flooring & General 2nd Fix Finishing, Joinery & Decking Emergency Lock Services Mike Christie 05 55 64 35 11 (Home) 07 61 76 97 41 (Mobile) mgchristie2013@gmail.com

Mini Digger

Advertise here from just €36 HT / month

with Driver for Hire

Landscaping, Ditching, Land Clearance etc. Hedge Removal and Stone Wall Construction

06 04 17 80 93 sales@thebugle.eu

Siret: 802 265 728

FROM SMALL REPAIRS TO COMPLETE INSTALLATIONS BOILER SERVICING OVER 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE FULLY INSURED - BASED DEPT 23

Visit our website

www.classicalcarpentry.fr

NEUVIALLE MENUISERIE JOINERY

John Bonella

87440 Marval

05 55 78 62 29

siret no. 523 183 580 00019

john.bonella@gmail.com

DIRECTORY ♦ 17

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ADVERTORIAL

“SolarVenti”- the solar solution to damp and humidity

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-

Le Pic épeiche

Constructions & Renovations Traditional Carpentry & Roofing. Experienced, fully registered artisan. Plasterboarding. Full house/barn renovation. From start to finish. Contact Gareth:

07 61 28 87 34

Email: lepicepeiche@outlook.fr SIRET : 829.920.248.00012

Harlequin Developments est. 2007

All aspects of renovation and refurbishment, big or small, undertaken. Kitchens fitted and tiled Replacement doors and windows Parquet flooring Oak framed porches Plasterboard and Insulation

05.55.68.67.56 06.06.60.46.97

harlequindevelopments@live.com www.harlequindevelopments.com SIRET: 494.501.067.00016

Max Huggett

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, decorating, landscaping and ground works. E: info@maxhuggett.com

T: 05 55 69 37 64 M: 06 80 92 23 82

www.maxhuggett.com

English & French spoken - Siret: 518 511 340 00011

venti is not only used for ventilation/dehumidification purposes; with far more winter sunshine hours, it also provides a substantial heating supplement. Several technical and governmental studies show that incoming air temperature can be increased by as much as 40°C. A DIY Solution? The installation process is very straightforward and should only take two or three hours. All that is needed is a drill, hammer and chisel to make a hole in the wall. Roof installations are also possible. In fact, the Solarventi was originally designed to be a DIY product - in Scandinavia it still is. There are no electrical or water connections and it can be safely left running, even when the property is empty. Solarventi requires no maintenance

Masonry & More

General building Renovation , Roofing Reliable, good quality work 30 years exp Scaffold Hire Martin Sprague

05 55 61 93 07

martin_sprague_1@ hotmail.com SIRET: 531 768 182 00010

Stephen Cullinane & Son From the foundations to the roof Established 9 years in France 05 55 81 00 53 - see pg 13

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ANGLO SCAFFOLDING HIRE UK scaffolding supplied and erected here in France Qualified and fully insured FREE no obligation quotes Call Ian on

06 34 24 64 11

- 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 €490 TTC. Several ex-demonstration models available at reduced prices, call for details.

A. Wright

Carpenter & Joiner 06 35 12 10 66 see main ad - pg 12

upvc-solutions uPVC windows, doors, porches & conservatories

Available in white, beige & oak woodgrain. Broken/failed sealed units replaced. Visit our website for more information.

www.upvc-solutions.webs.com email: upvc-solutions@orange.fr siret: 503 133 159 00015

Paul Jones Renovation

Experienced and fully registered artisan, offering a high quality finish and service • 10yr Décennale Assurance • Plasterboarding walls and ceilings • Tape and Jointing • Kitchen Installation • Carpentry • Patios/Decking

Tel: 05 55 69 28 12 Mob: 06 73 18 63 47 Email: pauljones@orange.fr www.pauljonesrenovation.com siret no: 495 067 829 00020

Building Services Groundworks

or see

Mini-Digger with driver

Email: akbrunnstrom@yahoo.co.uk

john.bonella@gmail.com

www.lakesidebandb.net SIRET: 799 067 939 00014

SOLARVENTI - Available in the Limousin From Harlequin Developments Tel: 05 55 68 67 56 Mobile: 06 06 60 46 97

M&M EXCAVATION SERVICES

05 55 63 58 85 / 06 42 23 38 57 See main ad - pg 11

High Ground Development andy@hgdev.co.uk www.hgdev.co.uk see main ad - pg 4

Foundations Concreting Drainage Fencing Driveways BlockPaving Slabbing Mini Digger Hire with Driver

Barlow Groundworks Tel: 04 73 52 14 43 Email: barlowgroundworks@icloud.com

MINI DIGGER With driver for hire

Work to High standard Concreting work undertaken Contact Michael: Mob: 06 44 24 10 17

Email smeaton.diane@orange.fr Area 87, Bellac

RSW Entreprises

05.55.78.62.29

Fosse Septiques/Micro stations

See Main Ad pg 16

See our Display Ad - pg 6

05.55.80.00.57

Your advert here 06 04 17 80 93 Building Services Painters/Decorators Simon Carter

Painter & Decorator Qualified craftsman with over 25 years UK experience, now based in Haute-Vienne. Specialist services: Interior & exterior painting & decorating, wallpapering, plastering. FREE QUOTES

Tel: 05 87 19 91 50 Mob: 07 81 26 88 65 Web: www.sjcmontluc.fr Email: sjcmontluc@yahoo.fr siret: 792.130.932.00017

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18 ♦ DIRECTORY Building Services Plasterers

www.thebugle.eu ○ THE BUGLE ○ AUGUST 2018

Your advert here 06 04 17 80 93

Plastering Rendering Screeding Dry-lining Covering depts. 36, 23 & 18 Contact for a FREE no obligation quote Chris Andrews +33 (0)7 85 49 16 55

chrisandrews331@hotmail.com siret: 830 316 485 00010

Able Plastering

French registered plasterer with over 30 years’ experience All internal and external works covered Plastering (English and French plaster) Rendering Concreting Floor Screeding Stud Partitioning Lime Mortar Pointing

Tel: 05 55 62 12 39 Mobile: 06 06 41 10 30 Siret: 527 906 614 00013

Your advert here 06 04 17 80 93 Please mention The Bugle when responding to adverts

Building Services Plumbing & Heating Carlos

Electrician/Plumber 05 55 62 63 82 see main ad - pg 16

sales@thebugle.eu 06 04 17 80 93

Building Services Sandblasting 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:

www.sandandblast.com

05 55 76 31 59 / 06 77 40 95 92 bobby@sandandblast.com steve@sandandblast.com SIRET: 812 727 253 00013

Building Services Roofing

sales@thebugle.eu 06 04 17 80 93

MUMFORD TOITURE

Chimney Sweeps

Roofing & Plastering/ Plasterboarding Service

25+ years roofing experience All aspects of roofing, large or small 15+ years experience plastering/boarding  Fully registered and insured Trading in France since 2007  Call Mark for a free quotation

05 55 44 71 44 / 06 78 60 96 16 mumford.toiture@gmail.com Siret No. 493 159 412 00011

Eurl Réno-Gén

ROOFING SPECIALISTS All types of roofing External insulation Carpentry work Dormer windows Velux windows Zinc guttering Chimney repoints Lead flashing, etc. Contact Phil Andrews:

LA RAMONEUSE

THE LADY SWEEP Established since 1986

Brush & Vacuum All types of chimney

02 54 31 48 50 06 25 61 84 95 (SMS only) siret 504 218 454 00016

Mob: 06 42 38 54 22 Tel: 02 54 30 11 20 Email: philip.andrews@orange.fr siret: 509 180 410 00011

For more information on advertising in the Bugle Business Directory, give us a call or send us an email:

before

Nettoitout

Professional Cleaning Services Windows Conservatories Garden maintenance Offices

Experienced, Registered & Fully Insured No mess, no fuss Email: cinderssweep@gmail.com

T: 05 53 62 48 44

- Free quote / discussion / meeting / assessment of current site during

- Refresh / redesign your existing site - Create new one page / multipage / shop / gite booking system site afterwards

- Update your own site if you like! - Enjoy a fully maintained site - Enjoy full website support contact@no6.co

06 38 75 32 97

www.no6.co Siret: 80493524500014

For a free and personalised quote please don't hesitate to contact us on:

Big Dish Satellite

07 81 39 21 49

see main ad - pg 4

MIMI HOME CARE Bilingual home care near Guéret (23) - Cleaning & Ironing - Grocery shopping - Tutoring (for children under 11) - Baby-sitting (for children over 3) - Pet-sitting - Help for elderly or impaired people (walks, meals, conviviality...) - English and French lessons - House maintenance during absence (watering the plants, emptying mailbox, looking after pets...)

www.bigdishsat.com

05 55 78 72 98

Food & Drink

Tel: 06 21 33 60 99 Email: mimihomecare23@yahoo.fr

Fully Insured Call Ruth Clear

WEBSITE No6 DESIGN

Cleaning Services

siret: 818 225 526 00016

26, Ecurat 23150

Computers, Satellites & Web Design

Le Restaurant Ecurat Atelier d'Art du Jardin

For all your TV and satellite installations and repairs (Sky TV, Internet etc.) Call Patrice:

06.79.07.91.56

libre.antenne87@gmail.com Fast dependable service Based Séreilhac (87)

siret: 484 768 700 00011

siret: 353 613 227 00035

Chimney Sweeping

GOODWIN SATELLITE

SALES & INSTALLATION OF ALL SATELLITE SYSTEMS & AERIALS. FAULT FINDING.

sales@thebugle.eu

• Flue ways cleared • Birds nests, vermin & debris removed • Smoke evacuation & gas tightness tests • Official certificates of cleaning issued (Certificat de Ramonage)

06 04 17 80 93

05 55 63 78 72

Email: garygoodwin@wanadoo.fr

Dept 23 & surrounding areas

www.stovesellers.com

Tel: 05 55 62 05 61 Mob: 06 52 38 67 65

Siren: 502 409 949

siret: 453 067 910 00019

Restaurant du soir. Our menu changes monthly. Special occasions and parties welcome. Fish and chips and mushy peas €11,50 the last Friday of each month. Open Mon - Sat * Reservation in advance please* For more information:

tel: 05 55 81 31 85

email: ecurat123@hotmail.com 2km from Chénérailles and the Chateau Villemonteix. Restaurant AUX CEPES LA veytiZoU, 87130

Tel: 09 64 00 14 51 see main ad - pg 3

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To advertise in The Bugle Business Directory, call 06 04 17 80 93 50,000 sq ft of covered showrooms & 2 large external display areas - P5 18mm tongue and grooved water repellent chipboard. Available in 8ft x 2ft sheets. - C.L.S. stud work: 2.4, 3 & 4.8m lengths. - OSB 8ft x 4ft sheets, 9mm and 18mm in stock. - Plywood all in 8ft x 4ft sheets. External grade, suitable for construction use. - Marine ply also in 12mm - Skirting board & Architrave in stock. - Insulation earthwool, 100 & 150mm. R value for 100mm - 2.25. - Rigid board insulation Xtratherm R: 40/75/80/90 &120 mm. R value for 40mm - 1.73. - If you use hydraulic oil search on Google: reclamationyard Facebook. Open Mon-Sat 8.30am to 6pm - www.reclamation-yard.com - Only 1km from Confolens on the D952 Ansac-sur-Vienne road

Purple Solutions Garden Maintenance Do you have a garden? Home, cottage or holiday home? Call us on 06 72 87 87 14 or contact us via Facebook or email. Leave your details and an idea of the job description. Covering 40 km from Cussac (87150)

purplesolutionsgardenmaintenance email: sryanhill@rocketmail.com siret: 825 351 836 00010

DIRECTORY ♦ 19

AUGUST 2018 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.eu

ADVERTORIAL

What happens if my UK pension company can no longer passport into France?

recently attended the British Embassy Outreach Meeting in Périgueux and as you can imagine there were a lot of disgruntled expats wanting answers that, frankly, aren’t really available right now. Understandably, for many living through this turmoil and uncertainty of Brexit, there is a lot to take into consideration and some may even be contemplating moving back to the UK. One issue in particular peaked my attention as a gentleman had a letter from his UK pension

Le Creusois Bar/Restaurant

Les Genêts, Azerables

High quality British & French food at reasonable prices. Menu du Jour €12, Traditional Pub Food, Vegetarian dishes, Childrens & Snack menus also available

05.55.63.90.79

www.lecreusoisbistro.com SIREN: 483 988 853

Try Something Different

Chez Jacques Marsac (23) • Cosy atmosphere • Speciality Crêpes • Large burger menu • Around 115 single malt whiskies • Selection of bottled British ales • Book corner, pool table • "Mouclade" nights • Curry nights

05 87 40 02 83 closed Wednesdays

Mandys-curry-2-go Mobile Curry Take Away For menus and venues:

www.mandyscurry2go.com Follow us on facebook e : mandyscurry2go@gmail.com

m : 07 70 39 12 23

Parties 20+ & events catered for siret: 498 199 306 00016

Les Remparts Bénévent-l'Abbaye Tel: 0811 381 511 see main ad - pg 6

company informing him that, post-Brexit, they may no longer be able to passport into the EU, which means that they may no longer be able to pay his pension payments directly into his French account. The official response to this was that the Government are in constant talks with the financial institutions to try and resolve this, but there is no guarantee at this point that there will be a resolution and in fact there was an article published this week in International Investment that states the government White Paper “has confirmed that its negotiations with the EU27 over Brexit will see it aim to end passporting rights for financial services”. Now this is a very broad statement and there are moves afoot to negotiate cross-border dealings within the financial

Garden Services

industry, but if there comes a time when deals are made and passporting is not within that then this could cause a few headaches for many expats that are already receiving their pensions or getting ready to start. There may be a simple solution to this problem, in that you could have your UK pension paid into a UK bank account and then face the issue of fluctuating currency rates when you need to transfer it to your French account, or you may need to consider a more permanent solution and transfer your pension into an International SIPP (Self-invested personal pension) or a QROPS (Qualified Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme). Which of these will suit your needs is dependent on your individual circumstances and it may not be a possibility or in your best interests to do this, but if you are at all concerned about

this then please get in touch and we can talk you through your options. All initial consultations are without obligation or cost and we may be able to provide a simple solution that you hadn’t thought about before. I am here to help you. To arrange an independent, professional and impartial consultation, please contact me by email: Rosemary.sheppard@ blacktowerfm.com or call me on 06 38 86 99 70. Blacktower Financial Management has over 32 years’ experience helping expats to make sure that their money works for them.

Sherrie et Steve Jardiniers

Your advert here

All general

Gardening Undertaken

GARDEN SERVICES Paul Brown

No job too small. Reasonable prices. Contact Steve or Sherrie

M: 06 58 72 03 43

All gardening work: Grass Cutting Strimming Hedge Trimming General Maintenance

E: sherrieetstevejardiniers@gmail.com Siret No: 811 161 835 00001

Dept 23 & Surrounding Areas

T.A.D. 23

Tel: 05 55 89 57 40

(Travaux d'Accès Difficiles)

Siret: 483 059 242 00030

All aspects of garden maintenance

brownpaul006@gmail.com

Cross Cut Tree Surgeons

for all your tree requirements pawsonbeverley4@gmail.com 05.55.60.62.14 / 06.78.38.42.44

see main ad below

Team Jardin www.teamjardin.fr

Reliable, professional and friendly garden services. Garden Maintenance. Land Clearance. Garden Construction. Bespoke long-term maintenance plans. Tel: 05 55 37 18 03 Mob: 06 33 66 17 45 e-mail: darren@teamjardin.fr Siret No. 752 549 907 00018

Purple Solutions Garden Maintenance

06 72 87 87 14 see main ad - pg 18

sales@thebugle.eu 06 04 17 80 93

• Tree Surgery • Garden Clearance • Strimming • Pruning

T: 05 55 81 14 51 M: 06 85 78 81 32 siret: 788 438 562 00019

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The above information was correct at the time of preparation and does not constitute investment advice and you should seek advice from a professional adviser before embarking on any financial planning activity.

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Blacktower Financial Management Ltd is authorised and regulated in the UK by the Financial Conduct Authority. Blacktower Financial Management (Int) Ltd is licensed in Gibraltar by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) through whom we have a registered branch and passport for financial services in France. License number 00805B.

26, Ecurat 23150

Atelier d'Art du Jardin

Artisan art for your garden

2km from Chénérailles and the Chateau Villemonteix

sales@thebugle.eu 06 04 17 80 93

email: ecurat123@hotmail.com

Gifts & Crafts

Ladies fashion accessories 05 55 78 62 29 / 06 04 08 29 53

tel: 05 55 81 31 85

Très Jolie see main ad pg 20

Handmade Gifts Hand painted silk accessories, candles, jewellery & more. Available to buy online

www.nsandifer.com Siret: 811 512 094 00020

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: 05.55.80.29.98 Les Bregères, 23150 St-Martial-le-Mont alison.petley@wanadoo.fr

Handholding Services A HELPING HAND Translation/interpretation Dealing with utilities/banks Permis de construire Sourcing/supervising artisans Notaire/tax/hospital meetings

05 55 62 50 38 Jonathan Critchley jcritch.7@gmail.com siret: 792 285 025 00013

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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

pawsonbeverley4@gmail.com

05.55.60.62.14 / 06.78.38.42.44

siret: 530 840 958 00017

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ADVERTORIAL

Houses on Internet: A Global Property Network

ouses on Internet – Global Property Services (hereafter referred to as “HOIGPS”) is the internet/marketing company that helps people sell their French property to buyers worldwide. Richard Kroon, founder and director of the company: “During the last few months we have seen a huge increase in viewings and sales. Most of the buyers don’t live in France, which is why our worldwide advertising is so important. Our marketing efforts are definitely paying off and guarantee a worldwide exposure of your property to buyers wherever they live. “Last year HOI-GPS sold properties to people from 11 different countries, like France, Australia, Belgium, Holland,

the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Canada and Denmark. “The actual work all starts with the presentation of a property. If that’s not good enough, all other marketing efforts are useless. Our photographers usually take 150 to 200 photos of a house and in addition copy any good (summer) photos our clients may have themselves. “About 50 to 60 of those photos are selected, enhanced and presented on the dedicated website we make for each property in English, French and Dutch. “The texts don’t just describe the house, garden and outbuildings, but information about shopping, schools, airports and leisure is given too. “When the website for the house is online, we first con-

KZEN

Handholding Services

Karine Hénaut - REFLEXOLOGIST

06 82 48 63 94

nect it to our main HOI-GPS websites which attract over 135,000 visitors from 40+ countries each month. Most of these people find us through Google and additional Google advertising. “To reach an even larger audience, a summary of the presentation of the house is also placed on several other leading property websites. These adverts are also connected to the dedicated website of the house, making it all one big global property network. “As the property market has become a global one, a prospective buyer can be on the other side of the world while the owner is in bed sleeping. With our approach, the buyer does not have to wait and can see the entire property whenever he wants, at the moment he is

interested in it.” For more information on HOI-GPS or to market your property through them, visit their website. ■

Blacktower

Sophie Arsac

Financial Managment Group

Rosemary Sheppard 06 38 86 99 70 - pg 7

http://www.kzen.fr

French lessons & handholding services 05 55 89 15 74 - pg 12

Houses on Internet Global Property Services www.housesoninternet.com

+31 (0)6 41 20 73 69

Pools & Spas

(website in French and English)

Sophie Arsac

French lessons & handholding services 05 55 89 15 74 - pg 12

Reflexology has many benefits (sleep, stress, migraines & back tension, digestive, hormonal, respiratory & allergic disorders...) and provides a state of deep relaxation. French and English spoken.

Mobile hairdresser

Your advert here

Grand-Bourg & surrounding area

Call Teddy:

06 11 96 19 78- pg 12

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Health & Beauty

Insurance & Finance

Language Services

Osteopathy & Acupuncture Linda & Paul Bodimeade

siret: 791 847 429 00010

siret: 793 539 826 00016

lindabodimeade@eircom.net paulbodimeade@eircom.net

management advisers

www.blevinsfranks.com

Jenny Homer BA hons, PGCE Proud of your French? or ashamed? Make a Fresh Start this September!

Tony Farrell

My lessons, held in Eymoutiers: • help you to speak and understand better • focus on real life, at the vet's, dinner invites, emergencies, over the garden wall chat • help keep Alzheimer's at bay! Small groups with a level to suit yours. Free taster class: 3 hours and includes coffee and cake. Email: homer.jennifer@gmail.com

05 55 89 57 94 - see pg 4

If you have French friends who would like to improve their English, maybe they would like to join my TEFL classes. All levels.

See our main ad - pg 14

Back, Neck, Joint Pain, Arthritic conditions? Anxiety, Headaches, Sports Injuries? Insomnia, Stress, Sinus, Hayfever? Based in Châteauneuf-la-Forêt (87130)

Tel: 09 52 32 34 87 or 06 95 46 25 38

Blevins Franks International tax and wealth

sales@thebugle.eu

The Spectrum IFA Group Independent Financial Adviser

Your advert here 06 04 17 80 93 Pest Control

Limousin Spas We supply the "Durasport", "Strong Spas" and "East Coast" spa ranges and can offer spas to meet most requirements from residential to commercial. Prices start from €4,995 Models seat from 2-7 persons For more info, please check our website:

www.limousin-spas.com 05 55 63 26 20 sales@limousin-spas.com Numéro Siret: 752 157 610 00011

Dave Roberts Central France Specialist Pest Control Fibreglass Fibreglass swimming pool linings Dératisation, Déinsectisation, Désinfection

that can be applied over all finishes: tiles, marbelite, concrete, etc.

02 48 60 83 72 / 06 74 33 02 38

Perfect for new pools, old pools, or pools leaking water Laminated on site, one piece and seam free For more information or a quote, contact Dave:

www.applicateur3d.com Email: info@applicateur3d.com Curative and preventative rats, mice, moles, flies, woodworm, bed bugs, fleas, wasps, hornets

La Petite Barre, 18210 Bessais Le Fromental SIRET No. 498 544 741 00024

+44 (0)1903 893 451 +44 (0)7825 916 573

www. fibreglass-lining.com

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Très Jolie

Ladies fashion accessories Beautiful scarves, purses, handbags, jewellery & gifts

(See Notice Board for where to ﬁnd me)

Paula Bonella Granulés du Limousin

05 55 78 62 29 06 04 08 29 53

tres.jolie1@orange.fr Facebook: search for “Tres Jolie Milhaguet” siret 753 125 061 00014

Advertise here from just €36 HT / month

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ADVERTORIAL

Harlequin Developments - Ventilation Specialists

t's over 40 years since Nuaire invented a cure for condensation dampness, and now the ventilation manufacturer has unveiled the next generation of its iconic Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) range, taking existing PIV technology a step further. Drimaster-Eco is designed to tackle the problem of condensation dampness whilst offering increased energy and cost savings, as well as enhanced con-

Self Install Pools naturalispools.com 06 31 17 25 60 see main ad - pg 2

Your advert here 06 04 17 80 93 Property Maintenance Inside Out Property Services Offering a wide range of building/joinery/fencing services We pride ourselves on the quality of our workmanship, providing the client with a high quality finish at competitive prices. Servicing 23 and surrounding areas. Ring Dave: 05 55 64 22 98 Email: insideout288@googlemail.com Siret No. 821 348 323 00014

'Gite and Tidy'

Property management All properties looked after, main residences, holiday homes & gîtes. Changeovers, cleaning, tidy ups, maintenance, gardening, swimming pools, etc. Single or regular visits. Fully insured. Oradour-sur-Vayres (87150). References available.

www.giteandtidy.com 09 82 12 69 73 (Home) 06 06 40 81 07 (Portable)

trollability, through a host of clever features. A high percentage of households are poorly ventilated, leading to problems with streaming windows, mould growth and poor indoor air quality. People's lifestyles, and energy efficiency measures such as wall and loft insulation, contribute to condensation dampness. Condensation causes damage to both the building fabric, and its contents, at the ongoing cost of the owner. It also causes health problems, including asthma, which has a very negative effect on the occupant's health and well-being. The Drimaster-Eco range solves these problems with minimal energy and cost, and its new features, such as the wireless controls and sensors, mark an exciting change of direction for PIV. The new Drimaster-Eco range boasts four models which offer increasing degrees of performance and energy efficiency to meet the exact needs of the

Derek Mason

Land & Property Maintenance No job too tricky... there’s always a way!

housing provider. Unlike other PIV systems on the market, the Drimaster-Eco range offers twice as much filter area so the filters are more effective for longer. Small and light, the new unit offers an extended duct length to overcome installation restrictions, and can be fitted at the right height to maximise heat gains within the loft space. Installation is quick and simple, and commissioning can be carried out from the hallway via controls in the diffuser. Both the Drimaster-Eco-Link and Heat models boast the new, enhanced hall control with innovative remote control and sensor capabilities. This is the first PIV system to offer true demand-control through our sensors and controls, and the ability to adjust the fan speed will help owners save energy when the house is unoccupied. The Drimaster-Eco-Heat features an integral heater which is sited uniquely

Transaxia

Agencies across Central France www.transaxia-bourganeuf.fr Derek see main adMason - pg 8

Land & Property Maintenance M: 06 43 20 93 48 T: 05 55 10 17 44 E: derekmason27@gmail.com

35 years’ experience Beaux Villages Immobilier No job too tricky... there‛s always a way! • Landscaping & maintenance ofContact grounds: me for a free & friendly, no obligation quote www.beauxvillages.com 35 years‛ experience & qualifications - UK & France layouts, patios, fencing, planting, lawns... ▪ Landscaping & maintenance of grounds: layouts, patios, fencing,08 planting, Freephone: 05lawns... 69 23 23 ▪ Property interior & exterior work - build new, renovate & maintenance of: • Property interior & exterior work: Floors, walls, doors, windows, roof repair, fireplace renovation, see main ad - pg 9 drainage, kitchens, bathrooms, woodwork Floors, walls, doors, windows, Caring for your property as if it were my own! roof repair, fireplace renovation, drainage, Ask about a Land & Property Maintenance Package with weekly checks! siret: 834 451 718 00011 kitchens, bathrooms, woodwork

M: 06 43 20 93 48 T: 05 55 10 17 44

E: derekmason27@gmail.com

Retail & Commerce

siret: 834 451 718 00011

Creuse Gardien

Landscaping, Gardening Gîte Maintenance Property Clearance Environmental Construction 50km radius from Boussac Richard Charlie Collier creusegardien@gmail.com

06 43 92 28 37 siret: 838 728 145 00015

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Property Sales Leggett Immobilier www.leggettfrance.com

05 53 56 62 54 see main ad - pg 5

Houses on Internet www.housesoninternet.com

+31 (0)6 41 20 73 69

See our Display Ad - pg 3

R.S.M.DISTRIBUTION

Beds Mattresses Furniture in stock

DISCOUNT WAREHOUSE SHOP Joussé (86350) - By appointment only

email: ray.mole@wanadoo.fr

Tel: 05 49 87 67 34 Siret 531 167 443 00013

Eco Entrepot Get down The Shed

87230 Bussière-Poitevine

05.55.68.74.73 - see pg 12

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

Email: soieetbois@gmail.com Web: www.soiebois.net Tel: 05.55 48.28.89 SIRET: 510 995 681 00010

between the flexible duct and the diffuser. This ‘pioneering design’ uses more of the heat created to temper the air rather than losing 3 to 4 degrees of heat through the duct as per standard PIV designs. ■

Available across SW France from Harlequin Developments, for all your ventilation requirements. T: 06 06 60 46 97 E: harlequindevelopments@live.com

Stove Sellers Smart Moves www.stovesellers.com 05.55.63.78.72

For a fully insured, careful service

Moulin de Tintin

FORTNIGHTLY SERVICES TO FRANCE FULL OR PART LOADS WELCOME WE COLLECT FROM ALL AREAS OF THE UK AND DELIVER TO ALL AREAS OF FRANCE Please CALL or EMAIL Stephen

See our Display Ad - pg 9

Furniture, interiors & gifts

www.moulin-de-tintin.com 05.55.79.57.60 - see pg 3

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Central France Storage

www.centralfrancestorage.com Dry, safe & secure storage Brexit Busting Prices!! Vehicle storage options We also do internal moves! 14.5m cherry picker available

Tel: 09 66 03 52 89 Email: lasout@live.com

smartmovers@hotmail.co.uk

+44 (0)1253 725 414

www.smartmovesremovals.co.uk

Man & Van Transport

Genuine/Reliable/Honest Local + Europe + UK runs Now also available for House/Barn clearances! 14m3 capacity 4.2m load length English & French Spoken

09 82 12 69 73 87150 Oradour-sur-Vayres

www.frenchvanman.eu Siret 530 213 644 00012

VAN ROUGE 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 vanrouge@mail.com

(+33) 07.61.21.85.15

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Family run business based in France which prides itself on a personal professional service

Advertise here from just €36 HT / month

7.5 tonne truck to and from the UK and Europe, with a highly experienced staff. We provide a door-to-door service with packing and dry, secure storage. We are a professional furniture removal company and NOT a man and a van.

06 04 17 80 93 sales@thebugle.eu

Transport, Removals & Storage

SAFE GARDE Secure self storage units in Guéret

Whether you are a business or a household, we are here to make your storage a worry free experience at affordable prices. Why not take a look at our website or give us a call... we are here to help you!

www.safe-garde.com

05 55 63 58 85

safegardegueret@gmail.com siret: 821 846 318 00011

TRANSITION REMOVALS

siret: 482 524 907 00011

Transition Removals (+33) 05 55 34 19 46

www.transitionremovals.com see main ad above

MICHAELS MOVERS Removals

UK ↔ France ↔ UK Full & Part loads All size of vehicles, from Man & Van through to 18 tonne truck Storage available in the Limousin, Dordogne & Sussex UK free phone: 0800 840 3058

Mob: +44 (0)7808 338 386

www.michaelsmovers.freeindex.co.uk email: mharristransport@gmail.com

Watson European International Removals

www.watsoneuropean.co.uk see main ad - pg 6

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Phone: (+33) 05 55 34 19 46 - Mobile: (+33) 06 80 75 87 14 Email: p.evans@orange.fr - www.transitionremovals.com

• 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: 0333 022 0359 FR: 07 68 64 22 54

W: www.milenlighthaulage.co.uk E: info@milenlighthaulage.co.uk

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Buggs Car Hire

06 04 17 80 93

www.buggscarhire.com see pg 7

Bergerac & Limoges Airports

Bonner Prestige Classic and high value vehicle transport throughout the UK and Europe

Bonner Prestige is a dedicated vehicle transportation service offering professional vehicle transport throughout the UK and Europe. We offer a bespoke service to suit our customer requirements. Our fully enclosed vehicle transporter allows for vehicles to be moved securely and safe from the elements. For more information contact Trevor Bonner:

UK: +44 (0)7871 975 859 France: +33 (0)7 69 72 44 86 bonnerprestige@gmail.com

Your advert here 06 04 17 80 93

BABY/INFANT EQUIPMENT FOR HIRE

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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 or email: eq6763@gmail.com

Carrefour du Bois Limousin

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A VENDRE:

Cash paid for scrap

In the heart of the market town of Ahun (23150)

All Limousin covered Anything considered Any quantity

• Alimentation Générale • Tabac • Lotto/FDJ

siret 532 981 198 00015

For a shop (all types of commerce) on main street in Limoges. Easy parking. 60m2. 2 large commercial spaces of 20m2 and 25m2 with a room to the rear kitchenette, WC. Very good condition. Contact for more information.

Tel: 06 20 82 89 43 agnespierre.tricard@gmail.com

Proxi Supermarket

Tel: 05 55 37 45 35 Mob: 06 74 21 47 71

FOR SALE: Commercial Lease

www.chauffagebois-limousin.com

05 55 63 72 45 - see pg 20

FOR SALE:

General

Businesses for Sale

For more information call:

06 38 39 33 99

Pas-de-porte, boutique tous commerces. Immeuble de style dans avenue principale de Limoges. Parking facile. 60 m². 2 grandes salles 20 m2 & 25 m2. Une arrière salle, mini coin kitchenette, wc. Très bon état.

Tel: 06 20 82 89 43 agnespierre.tricard@gmail.com

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Directory Advertising is available either in black and white or colour, and in either small (30 words max) or large (45 words max) format. Directory adverts may only contain text (small logos may be allowed when supplied). The minimum contract length is 6 months. Advertising is payable on publication. All prices are HT.

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Would you like to receive an electronic copy of The Bugle each month? We can deliver a copy to your inbox, hot off the press

Simply email - subscriptions@thebugle.eu For more details visit www.thebugle.eu

Mandys-curry-2-go www.mandyscurry2go.com Curry & Side Dish of the month: Makhani (Butter chicken) and Peshwari naan *New* Ste-Sévère-sur-Indre, Chilled pre-orders only! Wednesday 1st (3.15pm) Boussac, Gouzon and Guéret, Chilled pre-orders only! ... Wednesday 1st (4pm, 4.30pm & 5.15pm) Aubusson, Chilled only! (place de la gare routière) - Thursday 2nd (4pm-5pm) Marsac, (Chez Jacques) - Friday 3rd (6.30pm) Peyrat-le-Château & St-Léonard-de-Noblat Chilled pre-orders only! ... Thursday 9th (12.30pm & 1.30pm) Le Dorat, Bellac & Limoges, Chilled pre-orders only! ... Friday 10th (1pm, 1.30pm & 3pm) Sardent, (Auberge du lac, Masmangeas) - Saturday 11th (6pm) Bourganeuf, Le Grand-Bourg, Dun-le-Palestel & La Souterraine, ... Chilled pre-orders only! Thursday 16th (1.15pm, 2pm, 2.30pm & 3.30pm) Please contact me if you would like a chilled pre-order to anywhere that is not listed above!

All venues are weather permitting. Please check website & Facebook for updates.

Tel: 07 70 39 12 23

Email: mandyscurry2go@gmail.com

Bugle Notice Board Un Matin d'Avril Ladies Fashion 10% discount

for all new customers! 74bis Avenue Garibaldi, Limoges Loyalty Card Scheme Agnes looks forward to introducing you to her new urban and sportswear collections

Limousin Dog Training Need help with obedience training or socialising you dog/puppy?

We hold classes at our bespoke training centre in Bussière-Poitevine (87320). See my Facebook page or call Elaine on 05.55.68.67.56 or 06.04.47.35.19 email: limousindogtraining@hotmail.com

Help Wanted Our small, private animal shelter "Les doux museaux" in Moissannes needs friendly volunteers to help us with outdoor and indoor work, such as cutting bushes and various handicrafts such as painting and repairing ramps for pony stables. Also two lovely and strong dogs are waiting for walks with a dog lover. We speak English, French, German and can’t wait to hear from you! Please phone Angela: 07 81 31 45 47

Tue-Sat: 10h00-12h00 & 14h30-18h45

26, Ecurat 23150

Très Jolie

Le Restaurant Ecurat Atelier d'Art du Jardin

We are once again serving our Plat du Jour every Mon, Tue & Wed Call for more information: tel: 05 55 81 31 85 email: ecurat123@hotmail.com

Fashion Accessories

WANTED:

Part-time housekeeper For small B&B in La Jonchere St Maurice (87340) Tel: 05 55 56 62 75 foodinhautevienne@gmail.com

Where to find me:

Sunday 24th June - So British Market, Brantôme Every Wednesday - Piégut Market Please see my facebook page... search 'Tres Jolie Milhaguet' to see what's new. Mail order available, email for more details.

Now stocking the new Gift Shop next door to the 1-4 Euro Store in Piégut 24360

05 55 78 62 29 / 06 04 08 29 53 tres.jolie1@orange.fr

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CLUBS, CHARITIES & ASSOCIATIONS Charities The Hope Association Charity Shop 87 2 rue de la Vieille Tour, 87120 Eymoutiers The shop is run by a group of volunteers with the sole aim of raising funds for abused & abandoned animals. Opening hours: Sat 10h-13h, Wed & Fri 14h-17h, 1st & 3rd Thu morning 10h-12h. We offer a selection of items including pre-loved clothes, jewellery, greeting cards and much more. We are happy to accept anything in good sale condition either directly to the shop or email shopeightyseven4hope@gmail.com. SPA Creuse The SPA Creuse dog refuge centre is based in SaintSulpice-le-Guérétois near Guéret and provides an invaluable service to the community by rescuing dogs that otherwise would have nowhere to go. Each year we re-home over 100 dogs which find themselves at the SPA though no fault of their own. We have dedicated staff who work alongside a network of French and British volunteers, all of whom have one aim in life, which is to do the best they can for the dogs until they find their forever homes. In order to do this they need to raise funds; along with walking the dogs every day, volunteers also organise fund-raising events and vide-greniers throughout the year. We are a friendly bunch and always on the lookout for more like-minded people and so if you are interested in becoming a volunteer, making a donation, or adopting one of our lovely dogs, then please visit our website www.spa-creuse.com. Noah's Ark Noah’s Ark is a French registered charity run by Cindy and Lauren Maasik who have spent the last five years rescuing animals and caring for them on their farm near Saint-Mathieu. A warm welcome awaits you at their shop and tea rooms in Rochechouart, with home-made cakes, tarts, and quiches followed by plenty of tea or coffee. For more info visit www.noahsark.fr or Facebook: Noah's Ark Tea Rooms and Brocante, 6, Rue de Poitevin, Rochechuart. Open Tues - Sat 10h-17h. Tel: 05 87 41 26 16. Farm visits for animal adoption are welcome at La Ferme, Les Dognons, 87440 Maisonnais-sur-Tardoire. Tel: 05 55 70 64 76. Email info@noahsark.com 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 South-West 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 fundraising and donations to cover the very high rehoming 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 Church Servives Anglican Congregation of St. Martin, in France – FCE, founded 1844. The FCE is a member church of GAFCON and is recognised as validly and lawfully Anglican by the C of E. We are pleased to announce the resumption of regular services at the RC Parish Church of St. Laurent, Bourg Archambault 86390 Vienne, on the D117 from Montmorillon. Holy Communion at 3 pm on the first Sunday of each month. Special services on certain Holy Days, as announced. Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals provided. Contact: revrobertleone@gmail.com or Mrs Leone tel 06 78 36 19 54. 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 visit www.serviceinenglish.com The International Free Church in Creuse The church presently meets at 10, La Chaudronnière, a small hamlet mid-way between Crozant and Eguzon. Sunday worship meetings are held on the first and third Sundays of the month at 10.30am. Fellowship meetings, for mid-week prayer, bible study and discussion are at the same venue every Thursday at 7.30pm. For further information contact Eric Sutton tel 05 55 89 26 62 Fitness & Fun Walking Football, Dun-le-Palestel If you think your footballing days are over, then think again! Our association, "Entente Cordiale", is trying out a new venture – Walking Football, a slower version of the beautiful game! And it's for all adults over the age of 50. We meet every Monday 16h – 17h in the Gymnasium in Dun-le-Palestel, just opposite "The Apollo". Walking football is designed to give you the chance to play the game you love, but at a much slower pace. It's a great way to keep fit, learn skills, have fun, and socialise at the same time, so why not come along? If you used to play football, but now find the pace a bit too much, or if you’ve never had the chance to be involved before, Walking Football is the perfect introduction to playing football for you – no running allowed! At the moment, all sessions are indoors, so please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Just come along and enjoy the fun! For more information email eccreuse@yahoo.com Dordogne Short Mat Bowls Association Learn to play Indoor Short Mat Bowls in the heart of the Dordogne at Eyzerac, just off the N21, south of Thiviers. We are a small friendly inclusive club who meet every Thursday afternoon throughout the year at the Complex Sportif in Eyzerac 24300. We are looking forward to welcoming new members, both novices or experienced players. We have all the equipment you need to play, so why not join us any Thursday at 2 pm until 5 pm. To arrange a taster session or simply for more details contact Paul Boswell (Secretary) at boswellmoore@ hotmail.com or call 05 53 56 99 75. NEW in St-Léonard-de-Noblat The Foyer Rural proposes drawing and watercolour courses in English and French: a good way to share knowledge and languages! Courses are delivered by a professional artist, to adults of any artistic level. Every Wed from 18h to 19h30 (except during school holidays). For more details, please tel Caroline Platter on 06 72 08 26 15. Address: Foyer Rural, rue Roger Salengro, 87 400 St Leonard de Noblat INSPIRATIONS – Art & Craft Group We are a small group of artists and crafters who meet every Friday from 2 pm until 5 pm at the Salle Barbara, Droux 87. There is no formal tuition but we all help, advise and encourage each other to perfect our skills and learn new ones. New members welcome, from absolute beginners to experts. Materials can be supplied for try-outs. Please contact: inspirations.droux@gmail.com Art Classes Mainsat The class runs every Thurs (term time) at the Salle du temps libre in Mainsat from 14h-16h. We do a little bit of everything: pencil, charcoal, watercolour, pastel, acrylics, oils and sculpture, etc. Contact Susan Neill for more info: Tel 05 55 83 12 18 / Mob 06 87 99 31 37 / Email thomas-susan.neill@ hotmail.com La chance de danser Dance classes for adults in La Souterraine. Tue Bums & Tums - Stretch & Tone 10:00-11:00. Salle des fêtes Saint-Léger-Magnazeix; Tue Tap from 19:00-20:00. Salle des fêtes La Souterraine; Wed Beginners ballet from 10:30-11:30. Salle de danse La Souterraine. €5 per class. For more info contact Jan Pitwell on 09 66 96 44 85 or at lachancededanser23@gmail.com. Photo Club La Meteorite (87) Rochechouart All welcome, all levels; we meet fortnightly at 3-5pm on Sundays. Field trips, friendly critique, conversation and competitions (to contact and more details go to photoclubmeteorite.org).

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Chabanais Bowls Club Do you want to take up the sport again, meet likeminded folk, or just try something new? Why not come to the Chabanais Bowls Club. All are welcome at our short mat bowling club, held in the Salle des Fêtes at Chabanais every week on a regular basis, with just a few days off around the end of the year. The Salle also allows us to lay out up to 5 mats so there is lots of room for both all current members and to be able to warmly welcome any new ones that want to join our friendly, but competitive Club. Sessions last 3 hours and take place every Tuesday at 10 am and every Thursday at 2 pm with a 30 minute tea/coffee break during each session. The Club has all the equipment that new bowlers require to get started or old hands can use their own indoor or outdoor bowls. And it's not expensive! There is a one-off joining fee of €10 euros, followed by a yearly subscription of €25 euros. The weekly rink fee is then just €2, but the first two ‘sampler’ sessions are free, with only the €2 rink fee to be paid. Currently all our members are English (French are welcome!), most being senior citizens, and many bringing over their skills from the UK. For more information, just pop down when our sessions are on, or contact Brian on 05 45 29 05 73 or Terry on 05 45 89 14 05. Drawing and painting classes At Saint-Junien with the CAPCC (art club). All levels welcome, every Monday and Thursday, English and French spoken, friendly atmosphere, materials provided by the club. 45€ / half-term. Contact: lindsaycox@club-internet.fr for brochure with full details. Keepfit (Bonjour La Forme) Held at Saint-Sulpice-les-Champs in the Salle Polyvalente: Mon evening at 19.45-20.45 for cardiac and muscle exercises; Thurs afternoon at 15.00-16.00 for gentle exersises. All are welcome to join us. Contact Jeanette 09 62 58 49 03 (Eng) or Catherine 05 55 66 67 30 (Fr) for more info. 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 ** Hello to everyone who has tried contacting the club in recent times via the email previously shown in this listing. We have recently discovered an error which meant that emails and telephone calls from interested parties have not been reaching us! This problem has now been rectified and for anyone interested in joining us or coming along to try the game please use the new address and telephone number as shown below and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you once again and please accept our sincere apologies. We look forward to seeing you... ** 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. For further info tel 05 55 78 45 24 or email oradourbowlingclub@outlook.com Zumba! Regular zumba classes across depts 36, 18 & northern 23. For more info tel 06 58 37 17 04 email evezumba36@gmail.com and for details of classes visit www.zumbazumba.fr Indoor Short-mat Bowling at Cussac 87150....and now Outdoor too! As the premier bowls club in the Haute-Vienne, we are going from strength to strength with members seeking us out and travelling great distances to continue their love of bowls or simply to 'try us out'. Our reputation as a "very friendly and welcoming club" goes before us. If you've never tried the game, just come along and take a look; there is far more to it than first appears! We are a formally registered association within the French system and benefit from assistance from our local commune by use of a wonderful indoor venue. AND NOW...the use of a synthetic outdoor

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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 cussacbowlsclub@gmail.com or telephone 05 55 78 66 45. 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 at the DOJO, Allée JeanMarie Couturier, Aubusson. 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 10.30 to 11.30 am, 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 (EPVG www.sport-santé.fr) For information contact 07 83 22 38 63 or gymvolontaire-087168@epgv.fr Learn to Meditate Learn to meditate and meet other like-minded 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 L'association des petits jardiniers du Limousin started in 2010 with the aim 'to provide and promote opportunities for local people to develop their interest and knowledge in horticulture and gardening and any related topics'. Since that time we've held monthly meetings on many different subjects, visited gardens and garden related industries such as a distillery, a paper mill and a commercial vegetable grower to name but a few. It's about meeting people with like-minded interests, sharing plants and seeds, learning more about growing plants, flowers, fruit, vegetables and trees in our region and having some fun along the way. We meet on the third Thursday of each month (excluding February) in the Mairie at St-Amand-lePetit (between Eymoutiers and Peyrat-le-Château). Meetings start at 2.30 pm and visit timings will be advised. Do come and join us, we're a friendly group and our meetings are open to everyone For more information contact us at pjlimousin@ gmail.com. Agenda for 2018: 16 Aug - Visit to Al Gaulia arboretum with picnic and lotus tasting session; 2 Sep - 6th Annual Show; 18 Oct - AGM followed by Pumpkins: edible and decorative; 15 Nov - Spring bulbs plus sale of bulbs; 13 Dec - Christmas party 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. For further information contact: veronique.granet@sfr.fr Aux Plantes, etc. We are an association of independent, ethicallyminded and passionate plant producers. Our aim is to encourage consumers to know more about the plants they buy, how they were produced and their needs, thereby avoiding the disappointments that

so often come with mass produced plants. It’s not just about us selling you plants - we want them to thrive and do well for you! Current members include plantspeople specialising in unusual shrubs & trees, butterfly plants, heritage vegetables and flowers, irises, perennials and drought-tolerant plants. For more info contact Michelle Pierce 05 45 89 36 54 or visit: www.auxplantesetc.jimdo.com Les Jardins de Sirius Based in Pressignac, Charente, we are a small association of people who are keen on gardening. As well as finding plants an endless source of interest, we believe that the simple fact of gardening has numerous positive benefits for health, stress, social interaction - in other words, our daily lives - and we'd like to encourage this aspect. 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 Open Door Association – English Language Library & Cultural Exchange Group The association organises a variety of cultural activities throughout the year. These have included events such as a Burns' Supper, Afternoon Tea and Art Exhibition as well as visits to vineyards, sites of historic and artistic interest and sites of natural beauty. Our programme is constantly being updated. We also run an English-language library based in the Old Mairie at Morterolles, commune of St. Pardoux-Morterolles where we have a selection of around 5,000 books, DVDs, jigsaws, etc. The library is open Mondays and Saturdays from 2-4 pm. Feel free to drop in and browse, borrow, chat, enjoy a free tea/coffee or join in the jigsaw that's always in progress! We welcome new members of all nationalities. For further information, visit our website at www.opendoor23.com or contact the President, Peter Edmondson, on 06 47 54 20 09 or peter. edmondson@orange.fr Café Franglais Organised by the Amitiés Internationales du Pays de Boussac (AIPB). Every Wednesday starting at 18h30 until 20h00 in la Maison des Associations, Quartier Pasteur, 23600 Boussac. Come and join us for an informal chat to improve your French or English with native speakers in a café atmosphere whilst enjoying a drink and nibbles. Last evening of the winter season will be 21st March. It will reopen on 11th April until 4th July for the Spring/Summer and from 5th September until 12th December during the Autumn. For more info please call 05 55 65 03 69. Association Rencontres Franco-Britanniques The Association Rencontres Franco-Britanniques, based in Bourganeuf, was created in January 2012 and aims to help British people, resident in the Communautés de Communes surrounding Bourganeuf, to become integrated in their communes and local life. We organize a range of cultural and social activities for our members. The fortnightly conversation groups are an important part of our association. At these meetings British members can improve their spoken French, and our French colleagues may improve their English. We would very much like to welcome new people, both French and English, into the association. Our meetings and events are fun and take place in a happy and friendly atmosphere. We currently have 90 members. The annual subscription for membership is €12 per person. For further information on the association's activities contact: Christine Gee 05 55 64 22 25 email: geeinfrance@gmail.com - www.francobrit. com Bessines-Accueil Bessines-Accueil is a group based in Bessines-surGartempe (87250) which seeks to welcome new arrivals both to the town and to the surrounding region and to assist them with integration in the community. The group is comprised both of French and English members and meets weekly, generally on Thursday afternoons, in Bessines-sur-Gartempe, when various activities take place, all aimed at promoting a friendly and welcoming ambiance. Through these activities, which include visits, talks, entertainment and much more, the group aims to discover and promote an appreciation of the life, the history and the heritage of the area and to

Peyrat Film Club The CINEMA in Peyrat-le-Château, run by the volunteers of the Association Bande Originale, regularly shows VOST films (original version with French subtitles), especially for all the non-French speakers in our region. In August these VOs are: Book Club - with Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen and Mary Steenburgen Tully - with Charlize Theron, Mackenzie Davis and Ron Livingston Mission: Impossible - Fallout - with Tom Cruise, Ving Rhames, Angela Basset and Alec Baldwin Ticket price €5, but just €3.50 for members of the Association. See our website for more information and the full programme (most other films are in French): http://bandeoriginale.jimdo.com Also in August: Concerts on the Big Screen: Tue 7th at 9 pm Bryan Ferry Live in Lyon 2013; Tue 14th at 9 pm David Gilmour Live at Pompeii 2017; Tue 21st at 9 pm The Rolling Stones Shine a Light 2006; Tue 28th at 9 pm Red Hot Chili Peppers Live at Slane Castle. FREE ENTRY! Doors open 15 minutes before the start of the concert. We hope to see you soon in our cinema !

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AUGUST 2018 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.eu help new arrivals settle. For more details or to join please contact the President, Bernadette Ruffenach, on 05 55 76 11 19. Les Franglais de Banize (23120) French and English people meet every Wednesday at 2-3 pm in the mairie in Banize to share English and French language and lots of laughter. We all learn from each other, in both languages and about aspects of both cultures. In general the English try to speak in French and vice versa. As far as possible! The meetings have been going on for seven years now but new arrivals are always welcome. For more information please contact Anne Chadwick at lesfranglaisdebanize@orange.fr or tel 05 55 67 53 60. Connect87 CONNECT is a group for English speakers of any nationality in the area of St-Yrieix-la-Perche. Our Objective is to help people make friends and exchange information. We hold fun events and a Monthly Coffee Morning on the First Friday of every month at Espace Ferraud, rue du Docteur Lemoyne, St-Yrieix-la-Perche. We are a non profit making group and we are run by volunteers, there are no membership fees. For Further information visit our website www. connect87.info or contact Nikki Evans at nikkifleurie@ gmail.com or on 05 53 55 09 83. French Conversation Group at Les Billanges (87340) We are a small group who meet fortnightly for an hour and a half on Tuesday evenings during term time in Les Billanges, 87340, close to the Creuse/HauteVienne 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 yearly membership of the local Association, about €16, which brings with it other social opportunities. To find out more please contact Chrissy Smith at chrissysmith@talk21.com 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 Tichler-Botermans at the AFR office in Peyrat-le-Château 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-le-chateau E-mail: familles-rurales.infopeyrat@orange.fr Telephone: 06 41 20 06 83 Office address: 19 avenue de la Tour, 87470 Peyrat-leChâteau Familles Rurales 2 in St-Yrieix-la-Perche Weekly courses in French for foreigners (mainly English and Dutch) living in the area. 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. Level 1 (beginners) - Mon 10h30-12h; Level 2 - Thur 10h30-12h; Level 3 - Tue 10h30-12h; Level 4 - Sat 10h-12h; Level 5 (top) - Weds 14h30-16h30. All courses are held in Familles Rurales' premises at 1 rue de la Piscine (former swimming pool), 87500 St-Yrieixla-Perche. For more info 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. Aubusson’s Network Each week, for 5 years now, we meet between 11.30 am and 1 pm every Saturday at the café "Aux Baladins" opposite Aubusson’s Gare Routière car park. We are a friendly group of French and English who enjoy conversation in both languages. We like to exchange views, make new friends, help and advise one another and help integrate newcomers. You can contact us by phone: Viviane 06 32 96 54 2 - Jo 09 72 41 40 47 - Catherine 06 86 17 80 88 - Jan 00 44 74 68 20 66 12 - John 05 55 67 37 60 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 Alan Bretman on 05 55 49 08 75. We look forward to hearing from you. The Melting Pot We are a group of about 50 people who meet regularly to discuss and propose different ideas and activities with the aim of integrating more fully with the French community. Our meetings are held at the Ancienne Ecole in Darnac every Wednesday morning from 10h-12h, except on the first Wednesday of the month when we meet at 19h30. Our meetings are varied and include curry evenings, quizzes, plant swops, table tennis, pétanque tournaments, BBQs and more. Newcomers are very welcome. For more info visit: www. meltingpot-limousin.com CLE – (Charente Limousine Exchange) CLE is a not-for-profit organisation whose members form a valuable resource for the exchange of news, views, ideas and information. We lobby and work with key organisations to help protect our members' best interests, particularly when Government or other proposals threaten to impact the well-being of expatriate citizens. We organise a range of events, workshops and seminars throughout the year, plus social activities including coach trips, activity days and charity events. Our special interest groups include a Fishing Group, a Pudding Club and Gourmet Club which holds regular lunches at some of the region's better restaurants where we negotiate set menus a cut above the typical 'plat du jour' but still reasonably priced – all activities to help members make new expatriate and French friends. www.cle-france.com Email: contact@cle-france.com Tel: Barry Leech 05 49 87 19 85

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Facebook : Cancer Support France - Charente-Plus Libraries & Books Sale of Second-hand Books, La Croisille-sur-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. The library hosts a lively mixed conversation group for French and English speakers and also organises AngloFrench 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 9.30 am until 12.30 pm, Mon, Fri & Sat and 2 pm until 4.30 pm on Thurs. For more info tel 05 55 89 57 62 during opening hours or visit www.englishlibrary.fr The English Library – La Bibliothèque Anglophone, Dunle-Palestel The English Library, which has been established for over 10 yrs, is a part of the Anglo-French Association "Entente Cordiale" and is situated in the route des Ratteries, adjacent to 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 browsing through our extensive collection of around 10,000 books, talking books and DVDs. Thanks to donations and an active purchasing policy we are able to offer something for everyone. For our new acquisitions we concentrate on recent publications, as well as member requests for older books. Open every Thursday from 10h – 13h, and Saturdays from 10h - 12h30. “Entente Cordiale" hosts a wide range of other groups and activities too, including English lessons, French lessons, Traditional Dance Group, Art Group, Theatre group, “Les Troubadours" Traditional embroidery group, and Walking Football. For more information email: library.ententecordiale@ yahoo.com Music Le Petit Tralala Le Petit Tralala was founded seven years ago by Sylviane Cahannier in Cluis (Indre). Until now, Sylviane has created the shows (music hall parodies) and the costumes. The troupe is always looking for new members. There is absolutely no need to sing perfectly or dance, as most importantly we have fun. Rehearsals are programmed in line with the date of the show and the availability of the troupe members. There is no obligation to speak French for the songs (playback performance), but it will be a relief for Sylviane who does not speak English. However, that must not discourage you from calling her for further information! Tel: 06 09 13 46 15. “Le Jeudi Meta Blues” Organised by the association Nessgig this takes place every 4th Thursday of the month, from 19h30 to 22h at “La Petite Charrue” pub, Le Bournazeau, Château-Chervix (87). All music lovers who would like to share and exchange information and stories around blues, folk and rock, in French AND in English, or who might like to jam a little, are welcome. Free admission! For more information email nessgig87@ gmail.com or tel 05 55 09 99 34. 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 dave.lee@cegetel.net or Dolly Ait Boualou email sylvia.murray@wanadoo.fr Support

This lovely boy is a Border Collie called Mouton, obviously named by someone with a sense of humour! He was born in 2013 and has been at the refuge now for several months, following the death of his master. He is a really lovely boy, a typical Border Collie, a little shy at first until he works you out. Once he is comfortable with you, his personality shines through and he loves his walks, is very obedient, eager to learn, intelligent, is so affectionate and absolutely loves cuddles. This little dog would make a super companion, he is very kind and sociable with other dogs and would fit in really well in a family environment. There is not much more to say about this little guy, he is well balanced and has just fallen on hard times through no fault of his own. He is going to make someone a super lifelong friend, he just needs that special person to come along and give him a chance. If you think you can help Mouton then please contact the SPA de Creuse (Guéret), 21 Le Clocher, 23000 Saint-Sulpice-le-Guérétois, tel 05 55 81 99 31 (www.spa-creuse.com) or if you would like to speak to an English-speaking volunteer about Mouton or indeed any of our other lovely dogs at the refuge then please email Faye at faye.jones23600@gmail.com

New Book Club for Readers and Writers in the Limousin

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 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 www.aafrance.net English-speaking council surgery ...for residents of the commune of St-Léger-Magnazeix. Every 2nd Weds in the month, an English-speaking council surgery with councillors Manuela Stroescu and Patrick Johnson will take place at the Mairie between 11am and 12pm. L’Association France Alzheimer Dordogne Charitable organisation offering English-speaking support and guidance to anyone dealing with the dayto-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.dordogne@ orange.fr or visit www.francealzheimer-dordogne.org Cancer Support France, Charente Plus Free confidential support for English-speaking people touched by cancer in departments 16, 17 & 86. CSF 24 hour helpline: 06 45 35 32 30, Email csfcharenteplus@gmail.com, Facebook: Cancer Support France - Charente Plus CSF Charity Shop open at 3 rue Nationale, 16150 Chabanais (entrance opposite the mairie, directly behind Petticoat Lane – we are on the 1st floor upstairs: Wed & Fri from 10 am – 4 pm. Cancer Support Haute-Vienne 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, helpline@ cshautevienne.org or visit www.cshautevienne.org

Book lovers living in the Limousin now have a new club that brings together readers and writers from all over the region. Readers And Writers Limousin (RAW Limousin) is a regular get-together where readers and writers have a chance to meet, discuss books and discover new authors. It is also a great opportunity for writers to come along, talk about their books and answer questions from our members. The club’s last guest writer was James R. Vance, author of Les Ruines, Something Old, Something New and Animal Instinct. Readers And Writers Limousin will also be announcing our Book of the Year at the end of 2018. If you would like to join RAW Limousin, come to our next meeting: Venue: Jardin de la Maison Rose, 2 rue de la Roche, 23400 Bourganeuf Date: Friday 3rd August Time: 2 pm - 4 pm For more information tel: 07 68 21 47 65.

CHARITY SHOP

Do please come in and visit us. We are located at: 3 rue Nationale, 16150 Chabanais (entrance opposite the mairie, directly behind Petticoat Lane – we are on the first floor upstairs)

OPENING HOURS: Wednesday & Friday 10 am – 4 pm Sorry – no books or electrical goods Now taking Furniture. Please email joannebrent@outlook.com for details.

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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www.thebugle.eu ○ THE BUGLE ○ AUGUST 2018

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AUGUST 2018 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.eu Fri 1st Jun to Sat 1st Sep LA CHÂTRE Summer Exhibition 12 artisans and artists present their works at the Atelier-Boutlique des Créateurs, 13 bis rue Venôse, 36400 La Châtre. Open Tue to Sat, 10 am to 1.30 pm and 2.30 pm to 6 pm. Lots of beautiful hand-crafted items and artworks on display – prices from €3 upwards. Paintings, jewellery, wooden toys, leather goods, sculptures, pure wool knitted items, stained glass and much more. Pottery workshops throughout the summer. Contacts: info@atelier-boutique-createurs.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/boutiquefmr

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. For its thirteenth edition, the light and sound show will present the show “Le coeur des vivants”. Takes place on the evenings of 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th August with the performance starting as the sun sets around 10 pm. Tickets: Adults €20; Children €10. For more information and tickets visit www.fresque.bridiers.fr

Sat 2nd Jun to Sat 29th Sep CONFOLENS Beekeeping Try beekeeping in Confolens this summer! Lots of dates for afternoon taster sessions and longer training programmes available. All equipment provided, check website for details www.13bees.co.uk/beekeeping-experiences or call on 05 45 71 22 90.

Sun 5th Aug CREVANT Les Bergères en Folies Come and join us for a fun-packed day in the hamlet of Les Bergères, 36140 Crevant from 10 am to 7 pm: - Walks with donkeys - Grands Noirs du Berry (stories will be told about them along the way) - Open workshops (pottery, painting, food, stone cutting...) - Various exhibition stands (reflexology, medicinal herbs...) - Music (orgue de Barbarie, guitar, reggae...) - Games, juggling, tombola Refreshments available.

Fri 6th Jul to Mon 17th Dec ROCHECHOUART Exhibitions at the Museum of Contemporary Art Mathieu Kleyebe Abonnenc, Palace of the Peacock - Exhibition based on the novel of the same name by the Guyanese author Wilson Harris. A dozen pieces specifically produced for the occasion make up a maze-like display installed in the vast top-floor gallery. Raoul Hausmann, We're not the photographers! - 250 original works drawn from the museum's archive collection plus additional documents and previously unpublished writings by Raoul Hausmann. Inaugurated in 1985, the Rochechouart Museum of Contemporary Art currently houses a remarkable collection of 300 works by internationally renowned artists. Since its beginnings, the museum has thrived on the originality of showing contemporary art in a protected historic monument. Open every day except Tuesdays from 10h-12h30 & 13h3018h. Entrance: €4.60 (free for Under 18s). Fri 27th Jul to Sun 12th Aug Festival du Haut Limousin This year the Festival du Haut Limousin celebrates its 20th birthday with a wonderful mix of chamber music and an eclectic programme of diverse approaches to classical music. The Festival prides itself on attracting young talents of international renown and this year is no exception, with performers coming from France, the UK and the USA. See July's edition of The Bugle for full details or visit www. festivalduhautlimousin.com

Thu 9th Aug CROZANT Medieval Fete There is entertainment from the Middle Ages all day long with theatre, dance, music, archery, games for children and adults, medieval garden to visit, artisanal market, etc. Do come in costume (not an obligation) to enjoy a memorable day! Starts 10 am. Fri 10th Aug SAINT-PIERRE-DE-FRUGIE Conference on the Troubadours and Jausbert de Puyssibot Organised by Lu Pais Do Talis and Lés Lévadès and given by Jean-François Gareyte, cultural mediator for the Cultural Agency of the Dordogne. 17h. Grange de Montcigoux, Saint Pierre de Frugie (Dordogne-Haute-Vienne border). Free entry.

Wed 1st to Sun 5th Aug FELLETIN 41e Festival Danses, Musiques et Voix du Monde

This year's music and folk dance festival welcomes 300 performers from all over the world. For more information & to view the festival programme visit: www.portesdumonde.net Fri 3rd to Mon 6th Aug LA SOUTERRAINE Fresque de Bridiers The annual Fresque Historique de Bridiers takes place before

The troubadours were composers and performers of Old Occitan lyric poetry during the High Middle Ages (1100– 1350). Jausbert de Puyssibot was a Limousin troubadour of the early thirteenth century whose works were first edited and published by William P. Shepard under the title Les Poésies de Jausbert de Puycibot (Paris, 1924). Sat 11th to Sat 18th Aug Concerts with the Paris Symphonic Orchestra Sat 11th: Vivaldi, Mozart, Bach. Boussac church. 20h30. (Open-air rehearsal on the main square at 18h.) Sun 12th: Vivaldi, Mozart, Bach. La Celle Dunoise church. 20h30. Tue 14th: Vivaldi, Mozart, Bach. Abbatiale Chambon-surVoueize. 20h30. Wed 15th: Vivaldi, Mozart, Bach. Chéniers church. 20h30. Thu 16th: Viva Vivaldi ! La Celle Dunoise church. 20h30. Fri 17th: Vivaldi, Mozart, Bach. La Châtre church. 20h30. Sat 18th: Viva Vivaldi ! Orangerie du Château de Boussac. 20h30. For more information and tickets contact local tourist offices. Sun 12th Aug LA COURTINE Brocante - vide-greniers & antiques fair Over 220 stands. All day. For more information or to reserve a stand email les.amis.de.la.brocante@gmail.com Mon 13th to Sun 19th Aug CONFOLENS Festival de Confolens Annual international festival of folk music and dance, attracting over 100,000 visitors. For over 60 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, embracing different cultures. Entertaining this year will be 500 artists coming from all over the world! At a time when our societies seem to have lost their humanity, the Festival remains a moment to recognise and appreciate our differences. Visit www.festivaldeconfolens.com for the full programme. Wed 15th to Sat 18th Aug Tour du Limousin - 51st edition The Tour du Limousin is one of the most important sports events in the region... but it’s also a festive and popular event for more than 200,000 spectators. Stage 1: 15th August Saint-Just-le-Martel (87) – Bonnat (23) Stage 2: 16th August Base Départementale de Rouffiac (24) – Coteau de Grèzes (24) Stage 3: 17th AugustEgletons (19) – Uzerche (19) Stage 4: 18th August: Bellac (87) – Limoges (87) For more information visit: www.tourdulimousin.com Wed 15th to Thu 16th Aug SAINT-DIZIER-LA-TOUR Medieval festivities at La Tour Wed 15th: Medieval market from 10h-19h: Producers (cheese, honey, apples, tisanes, safran, etc.); Artisans (pottery, jewellery, leather, soap, ceramics, etc.) Wed 15th & Thu 16th: Medieval camp from 10h-19h with acrobats, archery, jugglers, children's games, hurdy-gurdy, picnic area and crèpes. Re-enactments by La Compagnie du Haut Pays Marchois and Les Alleutiers Francoys from the Berry. Hamlet of La Tour, 23130 Saint-Dizier-le-Tour (4km from Chénérailles). Sat 25th to Sun 26th Aug BUSSIÈRE-GALANT EHEES Information Weekend

Elephant Haven will be organizing an information weekend on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th August from 10 am to 5 pm. Short guided tours will be held focusing on the recent infrastructure developments and the status of the project today. Guided visits: Sat 25th: 10:30 am (French) & 11:30 am (English); 2:30 pm (French) & 3:30 pm (English) Sun 26th: 10:30 am (English) & 11:30 am (French); 2:30 pm (English) & 3:30 pm (French) Stands, music, snacks and refreshments will be available throughout the weekend. Address: 5 Rétabout, St-Nicolas-Courbefy, 87230 Bussière-Galant For more information email info@elephanthaven.com or visit www.elephanthaven.org Sat 25th to Sun 26th Aug SAINT-QUENTIN-LA-CHABANNE Blues Festival International Blues Festival in Saint-Quentin-la-Chabanne, near Felletin (23). 2 days of open-air concerts from 4 pm midnight (Sat) and 3 pm - 11 pm (Sun). Free entry! Refreshments available. Sat 22nd Sep CAMPSEGRET - DORDOGNE The Autumn Phoenix Book Fair ...will again be held in Campsegret (24140) with over 20,000 English and French fiction and non-fiction books (all sorted alphabetically or by category and in excellent/ good condition), CDs and DVDs and other wonderful items on sale (Christmas cards, bric-a-brac and winter plants) from one euro and up! So come and stock up on your winter reading/listening, and presents and cards for the family and friends! The famous Catering Ladies will spoil you with a wonderful offer of home-made savouries and sweets. Come for the day and bring the family with you. And who knows, you might meet your next furry friend for life! All the proceeds from the Book Fair will go to the Phoenix Association to continue their work in saving, caring for and rehoming abandoned, abused and unwanted animals. The doors will open at 9.30 am (9 am for people with limited mobility) and close at 3 pm. Entrance and parking are free. Donations of books, cakes, CDs, DVDs, unwanted gifts for the bric-a-brac, unused animal items, etc. are very welcome on the day!! For further information go to www.phoenixasso.com

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The Bugle Film Club Thursday 9th August

What? The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society Where? Cinéma Sénéchal, 1 rue du Sénéchal, 23000 Guéret When? 19h00, Thursday 9th August How much? JUST €4 (mention The Bugle when purchasing your ticket)

** Advance Notice: 13th Sep - Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again ** For details of the Cinéma Sénéchal, visit www.cinema-senechal.com Details of each month's screening will be included in The Bugle, but to receive emails about upcoming Film Club nights, please send an email to editor@thebugle.eu quoting “Film Club” in the subject line, and we will add you to our contact list. (We promise not to send you any spam!!)