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What might a Brexit mean for you...? With the UK set to vote in June on whether or not to leave the EU, much is still unclear on what a Brexit would mean for expats living in France. We take a look at who can vote, how to vote and the potential implications of leaving the EU. prus - will not get a vote. Those who have been living outside of the UK for longer than 15 years do not have the right to vote in the upcoming referendum. Changing this “15-year rule” was a manifesto promise of the current Conservative government, but the bill containing this change is not due to be passed in time for the EU referendum. A legal challenge is under way, but as it currently stands, this group may not vote in June. How do you vote? It will be a similar system to that during other UK elections. If you are already registered to vote, you will be sent a card telling you when voting takes place and where you should go to vote. When you get to the polling station you will be given a piece of paper with the referendum question on it. You then go to a booth, which

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NEWS - Germans fund Oradour church work

The German government has donated €390,000 towards essential restoration work on the church in Oradoursur-Glane, site of the WWII massacre >> Page 3

NEWS - iPlayer to require licence fee

The British government is to introduce changes to the licence fee, closing a "loophole" surrounding ondemand services >> Page 6

NEWS - World's largest cruise ship sets sail

Built in western France the 16-deck Harmony of the Seas is 50 metres longer than the Eiffel Tower and features a 10-storey water slide >> Page 11

n a few months' time, on 23rd June, the United Kingdom will be holding a referendum on EU membership. At the ballot the public will be asked the question: “Should the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Union or leave the European Union?” The options for voters will be 'Remain a member of the European Union' and 'Leave the European Union'. Who can vote in the referendum? British, Irish and Commonwealth citizens over 18 who are resident in the UK, along with UK nationals living abroad who have been on the electoral register in the UK in the past 15 years. Members of the House of Lords and Commonwealth citizens in Gibraltar will also be eligible, unlike in a general election. Citizens from EU countries - apart from Ireland, Malta and Cy-

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of us living outside the UK for more than 15 years have no vote (although there is still a slim chance that a legal challenge may change this). As for what will happen if the UK votes to leave the EU, your guess is as good as mine... or that of anyone else from what I can gather. For every question “What will happen to x/y/z if we leave?”, there is a Leave campaigner saying, “Don't worry, that will all get sorted out after the referendum”. It simply isn't possible, however, to know how it will be sorted out, or indeed if. Firstly, no one knows and secondly, none of the

necessary negotiations will take place until after the vote. Most of the EU want Britain to stay in, so they are not going to play into the Leave campaign's hands by setting out a postBrexit roadmap. It has brought back memories of the recent Scottish referendum, where a key issue was keeping the pound. The Out campaign claimed that Scotland would keep the pound, but would still be able to set its own interest rates. When asked how this would sit with the Bank of England, the answer was, “Don't worry, we'll sort that out after we've left”. In the end, I suspect that the fear surrounding this kind of uncertainty will have caused many to vote to stay in the Union. Unfortunately, there was yet another terror attack in March, this time in Brussels, a city very close to my heart. I lived there for 6 years before moving

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strong government. The various coalitions regularly collapse and in 2010/2011 Belgium set the unenviable record of the longest period without a government when it took 541 days to reach an agreement and form a coalition... beating the record previously set in post-war Iraq. I guess it is hardly surprising that the intelligence services have struggled to cope. I just hope that it is a long time before we have to read of another major attack on European soil. Until next month! Steve Martindale, Editor

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naud, 15 km to the south of Limoges (junction 38 of the A20), can also take advantage of the other facilities at the site, such as the 350-seat restaurant, which has itself been in the news this month. Le Lanaud restaurant reopened in March with Anne Alassane at the helm. She is accompanied by her American partner, pastry chef Mickaël Roper. Anne Alassane is best known as the winning chef from the first series of MasterChef in France in 2010.

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fter a successful preview season, the region's newest tourist attraction has again opened its doors to the public. The Limousine Park attraction, which welcomed 1,000 visitors last year, is centred around the world-famous race of cow that takes its name from the Limousin region. The park will remain open until 2nd October. Gone is the barren, dusty moonscape that welcomed the first visitors during the summer of 2015, when building work was only just complete. Now, as the park enters its first full season, the paying public will we greeted by verdant landscapes as they they learn about the famous caramel-coloured cattle.

“We are basing our initial estimates on 18,000 visitors annually, numbers which will ensure a return on our investment,” said JeanMarie Alcover, CFO of the Lanaud group, which manages the Limousin herd book and is the company behind the attraction. “The period of pre-opening in 2015 helped us to test the facilities and to refine the set design of this 7-hectare park dedicated to the Limousin cow, the breeding profession and heritage of the Limousin region.” Visitors to the attraction at the pôle de La-

“We were attracted by this wonderful location and the number of projects taking place in the area,” explained the celebrity chef, who regularly appears on the France 3 Limousin programme Péché Gourmand. “We wanted a facility that was open year round, that could welcome groups, seminars, weddings, banquets and families, as well as catering for traditional 'workers lunch' menus which we will offer for €17. We have chosen an original menu that reflects our characters and uses local products, but is also influenced by our varied experiences. We also run a tea room menu with home-made pastries.” ■

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fter an appeal for money to pay for essential maintenance work, the church in Oradour-sur-Glane has received a donation from what may at first glance seem an unlikely source... the German government. In total, €971,000 is needed to pay for the required restoration work, and Germany has put forward €390,000 of this total. Every year, the church in the re-built town of Oradour-sur-Glane holds a commemorative mass to remember the victims of the war-time massacre and the church has become the symbol of a village that was literally rebuilt from the ashes. “But it is also a symbol of the reconciliation between France and Germany and the friendship that has been rebuilt between our countries,” said mayor of Oradour, Philippe Lacroix. “There are a whole host of renovations to get done,” explained the town's mayor. “The first

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phase should allow the repair of the ceiling, the flashing and the roof of the building. A second phase will then focus on the renovation of the stained glass windows, as well as the murals, lighting and interior walls.” “We're seeing a real movement forming around this highly symbolic project,” said JeanClaude Boidevesy, a regional delegate of the Limousin Heritage Foundation. “The martyr village of Oradour previously represented the worst things that man can do. With this project, there is a real message of brotherhood.”

“This church has become a symbol for peace, for reconciliation between France and Germany,” said Wilfried Krug, a German consul who visited the church in March. “Nowhere else in the world are there two countries that fought so bitterly in the past and yet today can walk hand in hand as we do. In this regard it is important for us to support this project.” On 10th June 1944, German soldiers massacred 642 men, women and children at Oradoursur-Glane; this was the largest atrocity committed against civilians in France by Nazi forces. ■

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ou have only a few days left if you wish to continue watching French terrestrial television and you are using outdated equipment. During the night of 4th/5th April, the old signal will be dropped in favour of a high definition beam, at which point, anyone who does not have a compatible TV will lose all their current channels. France has already made the move to a fully digital system – TNT (télévision numérique terrestre – terrestrial digital television). It is this digital signal that will now be converted into a high definition one. If you currently receive your terrestrial television via cable or the internet, then you do not need to do anything. If you receive your television signal through an aerial, however, which is still the case for 57% of us, then you will need to check whether you are HD ready. The quickest way to do this is via Arte – channel 7 or 57. If you can see an HD logo in the corner of the screen, then you are ready for the change; if not,

then you will need to invest in an adapter. These are currently available for around €20-25 and those aged 70 or more can request help installing the new equipment from a service provided by La Poste (call 0970 818 818 for more information). In general, televisions

bought since 1st December 2009 with a screen greater than 26 inches are HD-ready, as are all televisions purchased since the end of 2012. “The move to high definition will obviously allow us to improve the quality of the picture, but also give access to more channels; there are currently

six channels that are only available in HD,” explained Gilles Brégant, managing director at the Agence nationale des fréquences (ANFR). “Plus, removing the old signal will free up a number of frequencies that can then be used to improve mobile reception and coverage.” ■

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ollowing in the footsteps of Ryanair and easyJet, another local industry is looking to the low-cost model... the French equivalent of the MOT known as the contrôle technique. The contrôle technique is a compulsory test that all vehicles must undergo, is usually valid for 2 years and typically costs anywhere between €40-60. Now, thanks to the website www.cteasy.fr, a valid contrôle technique certificate can be yours for as little as €1 and businesses in the Limousin are signing up to the scheme. For four years, Cteasy has been teaming up with local test centres to offer a contrôle at greatly reduced rates, often with a 30%, 40% or 50% reduction and some are even offering the test for the price of a baguette. “The first eight people to visit the site are entitled to a technical inspection for just 1 euro, but you'll have to be quick,” said Olivier Fredon, manager of Auto bilan OSG in Oradour-sur-Glane and a member of the Cteasy network since

fter a few minor setbacks in recent years, the project to build an elephant sanctuary in the Haute-Vienne is now going full steam ahead after the couple behind the ambitious plan finally completed the purchase of the land. An agreement has been made for the purchase of the 29-hectare site in Bussière-Galant, Haute Vienne, which will allow for part of the purchase price to be paid monthly over the course of 20 years. The Elephant Haven sanctuary is the brainchild of Flemish couple Tony Verhulst and Sofie Goetghebeur, who each have 20 years' experience working with animals at Antwerp Zoo. Before embarking on this adventure to create a home for retired elephants, Tony had been a full-time carer for the zoo's pachyderms since 2001. The couple unveiled their project in 2014 before moving to the region to begin planning and fund-raising in earnest. The new schedule for the project is as follows:

the beginning of the year. For this businessman, who has been working in the region for five years and usually charges €60, the reasons for entering the low-cost market are straight forward. “If it's not me, someone else will do it! In addition, it enhances the image of the business. Crucially, the price does not change the quality of our service. We do exactly the same checks as at any other centre.” Elsewhere, other businesses are also starting to come on board. In Limoges, Régis Moreau, man-

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he British culture secretary, John Whittingdale, has said that the way the TV licence operates is to be changed, meaning that those using the iPlayer to watch BBC programmes will now have to pay the £145.50 annual licence fee. The MP said that the changes were aimed at “closing a loophole”. It is believed that the BBC loses as much as £150 million per year to those who consume content exclusively on tablets and smart phones. “I will be bringing forward legislation which will extend the current TV licensing regime not only to cover those watching the BBC live, but also on catch-up through the iPlayer. Giving a free ride to those who enjoy Sherlock or Bake Off an hour, a day or a week after they are broadcast was never intended and is wrong.” “When the licence fee was invented, video on demand

did not exist. And while the definition of television in the legislation covers live streaming, it does not require viewers to have a licence if they watch BBC programmes through the iPlayer even if it is just a few minutes after transmission.” The move should also make it easier for people to watch BBC iPlayer while holidaying in France, where the iPlayer is blocked if you are using a French IP address.

The BBC hasn’t revealed how the new system will work, but it will likely use technology similar to Netflix and Amazon Prime, which require a user account and password. The changes come as the European Commission is introducing new licensing regulations to open up the TV market, which would allow subscribers to subscription services to watch programmes wherever they are in Europe.

will have a pencil in it for your use to place an X in the box which reflects your choice. Alternatively, you will also be able to opt to vote by post - an option that is likely to be more practical for the majority of expats. See www.aboutmyvote.co.uk for more information on how to register by post or by proxy. How will the UK vote? Public opinion is notoriously difficult to predict and pollsters were famously wide of the mark at the last general election. In broad terms, however, the Stay camp has been marginally ahead in the vast majority of recent opinion polls and a Leave vote is currently considered the less likely outcome. One popular way of predicting the outcome of political votes in recent years has been to follow the people who literally put their money where their mouth is... punters. At the time of going to press, leading bookmakers were offering odds of 4/11 for the Stay campaign and 15/8 for the Leave. What happens if the UK votes to stay? Very little. There will doubtless be some political fallout in the UK, but from a dayto-day point of view, everything will remain the same. What happens if the UK votes to leave? This is where it becomes more complicated as the answer depends on who you ask. One of the biggest areas of concern sur-

rounds the future of trade agreements with the rest of Europe. Within the EU there is a free-trade agreement and a single market; goods and services can move freely around member countries without restriction or taxes. If Britain leaves the EU, the UK would have to negotiate a number of new trade deals. Leave campaigners claim that this is a formality as it is in Europe's interests to continue to trade with the world's fifth largest economy. Stay campaigners argue that this “amicable divorce” scenario is a pipe dream. France and Germany will be unwilling to simply let the UK pick and choose which elements of the EU it has access to and could introduce import duties on UK products and services. Eastern European members of the Union will also be unwilling to allow the UK access to EU markets if their citizens are not allowed to work in Britain. Italian finance minister Pier Carlo Padoan warned that Britain would find it complicated to negotiate free-trade deals with Brussels from outside the EU: “Whenever you break an agreement you know what you are going to lose, you do not know what you are going to gain in the next agreement.” President Hollande has also warned of “consequences” for the UK if it votes to leave the EU. In terms of the wider economy, the bestcase scenario, according to think tank Open Europe, is that the UK would be better off by 1.6% of GDP a year by 2030. That is assuming

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tionals will not simply be sent back home on the next flight in the event of a Brexit, whatever some scaremongers may tell you. Nothing will immediately or drastically change, but it will certainly become more complicated for people to live and work in France. It may well be the case that France decides to continue as things stand but there’s absolutely no guarantee of that. In a country with high unemployment, it would quite likely become harder for British expats to find jobs in France. Those with higher level qualifications may still be able to find work, but those who come over to look for low-skilled jobs would surely find life more difficult. There could also be significant changes for people who have second homes in France and rent them out. France has already tried to impose social charges on people renting their second homes out, but this was ruled illegal by the European Court of Justice - this protection may well be lost in the event of a Brexit. There are an estimated 2.2 million British expats living in the EU - roughly equivalent to the population of Manchester - many of whom are eligible to vote in UK elections. However, as few as 106,000 British expats voted in the 2015 General Election and that’s the global figure, not the EU one. With so much at stake for expatriates, anyone who has the right to vote is being strongly urged to do so. ■

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Labour law changes spark protests

here have been widespread protests across France against sweeping labour reforms being pushed through by François Hollande's Socialist government. It is the first such collaborative protest against the government since Hollande came to power four years ago. The reforms were first unveiled in mid-February and have been named the El Khomri law, after the country's economy minister Myriam El Khomri. France has notoriously strict labour laws - the labour code is famously a weighty 3,800-page tome - and loosely speaking, the current reforms are aimed at relaxing a number of rules on hiring and firing workers. If passed, they would align France's labour market more closely with those of Britain and Germany. France, the eurozone's second largest economy, has come under increasing pressure from the European Commission to bring down labour costs as well as its 10.2% unemployment rate. Proposals include giving employers more scope to lay off workers and cut costs, allowing some employees to work far longer than a 35-hour week

and making it easier to fire workers on economic grounds when companies run into difficulties. Currently, French companies have to justify in court plans to shed workers due to an economic downturn, a process they have complained makes it difficult and expensive to trim staff when the economy slows and ultimately makes them reluctant to hire. “We have to improve and complete this draft law. But what we cannot do is maintain the status quo,” Manuel Valls said in an interview. The prime minister has staked his reputation on pushing through the reforms. “We cannot stand still even for a second. This labour law means more transparency for businesses and more protection for employees. People say that the reform would make the lives of young people more precarious. In fact, young people have the most to gain. They are the principal victims of the present system, which forces employers to offer one shortterm contract after another.” The reforms have been met with a howl of derision from students and the main worker's unions. Hollande is accused by some of betraying his party’s core values - including the sa-

Manuel Valls' reforms are wildly unpopular cred totem of the 35-hour week. What’s worse for them is that they are being pushed through by a Socialist government most of them helped into power. “To those on the far-left, these reforms are worse than Satan,” explained economist Tomasz Michalski, who described the labour bill as “useful” and “important”. As well as tens of thousands taking to the streets in violent protests, an online petition against the changes topped one million signatures, a record in France. Although the majority of French people appear to favour the reform of labour laws, 70% oppose the government’s

way of going about it, according to a recent poll. In the face of the mounting protests, the government soon backed down and before long had produced a watered down version of the reforms, causing some commentators to question whether change is no longer possible in France. Veteran politician François Bayrou summed up the frustration of many when he asked: “Is France going to remain the country of blockages, the country of never-ending deadlock, where every time a proposal is put forward the country says 'no' and takes to the streets to block it?” ■

Radio song rules changed Following pressure from the country's commercial radio stations, the government has loosened the rules on the number of French language songs that must be played on the airwaves. Since 1994, in order to battle against a perceived “Anglo-Saxon cultural invasion”, 40% of all songs played on French radio must be in the French language. In response, many stations have resorted to repeating the same French songs over and over again: the culture ministry recently estimated that only 10 songs accounted for 74 per cent of the French titles aired on NRJ radio. Responding to increasing pressure from stations opposed to the quota, MPs voted this month to reduce it from 40 to 35 per cent. However, many in the music industry want the quotas to remain. Emmanuel de Rengervé, executive officer of the National Union of Artists and Composers, said: “Contrary to what the radio stations claim, this law of quotas is not at all outdated. In fact, it’s even more relevant now than ever. If the French language disappears, it would represent a cultural and linguistic impoverishment not just for France but for the whole world.” ■

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UK demands return of Joan of Arc ring

early 600 years after she was famously burned at the stake by the English, Joan of Arc continues to cause cross-Channel controversy, this time thanks to her jewellery. In February, a gold-plated silver ring, given to Joan by her parents as a devotional object for her first communion, went up for auction in London. The ring is believed to have been handed to Cardinal Henry Beaufort on the eve of her execution in 1431 and has remained in England ever since, with thorough documentation to establish its provenance. Despite having a pre-auction estimate of around £10,000, a bidding war ensued, with the owner of the Puy du Fou theme park finally emerging victorious, securing the relic for £297,600. The Puy du Fou foundation runs a historical theme park near Nantes in western France that attracts around two million visitors a year and had appealed to donors to help it secure the famous saint's ring. The Puy foundation hailed the ring's return to France as highly symbolic and the news was particularly welcomed by those on the Far Right, for whom its return has become something of a cause célèbre. Front National leader Marine le Pen even tweeted a thank you message to Philippe de Villiers for bringing the ring back to France. To mark its triumphant return, the theme park staged a lavish ceremony attended by 5,000 people. “It's a little bit of France that has returned. The ring has come back to France and will stay here,” Philippe de Villiers told the crowd before a rousing rendition of the Marseillaise. The story was far from over, however, and the British government was

soon demanding that the ring be returned. “The British government has sent our lawyer an unprecedented demand: the return of the ring to London,” Mr de Villiers announced. “We are told that the National Arts Council considers this ring part of those objects with, and I quote ‘high national symbolic value’ and as such should have been part of a special legislation.” The UK has strict rules for exporting items of national and historical importance, and requires a licence for any antiques that are worth more than £39,219 and have been in the country for more than 50 years. Obtaining the licence is the responsibility of the exporter, not the auction house, and the process takes around a month. If the licence is deferred, a UK buyer then has an opportunity to match the price. “It is inconceivable that the ring leaves France or is put back on the market for a British buyer to put in another bid,” said Mr de Villier's son, Nicolas adding that Joan of Arc remained “one of the last bones of contention between France and England” and arguing that its return was an act of “appeasement”. The foundation has remained defiant, announcing: “Ladies and gentlemen from Britain, if you want to see the ring, then come to the Puy du Fou. For the rest it’s too late. The ring has returned to France and here it will stay… even if the European Commission orders it back!” Joan of Arc, who fought against the English occupation of France during the Hundred Years' War, was burned alive at the stake after being captured and accused of heresy. She became a symbol of French resistance and was later made a saint by the Catholic Church. ■

La Poste unveils €1 smelly stamp

As the country builds up to this summer's Euro 2016 Football Championship, La Poste has released its own themed product... a scratch-and-sniff stamp! The circular stamp, on sale from 2nd April, features the tournament's trophy and is worth €1 - the price of sending a 20g letter anywhere in Europe. But it also has a hidden surprise... scratch one and it smells of freshly cut grass! In total, 1.2 million stamps will be on sale ahead of the competition that kicks off on 10th June. The stamps were pre-released in the ten cities that will be hosting matches during the competition that takes place every four years. ■

The end of nuisance cold calls?

Are you, like so many others, fed up with receiving unsolicited cold calls at all hours of the day? Help could be on the horizon following the government's announcement that they will be establishing a free service aimed at stopping this particularly irritating aspect of modern life. Under the name “Opposetel”, the service consists of a list of numbers belonging to people that do not wish to be targeted by cold callers. This list will then be distributed to everyone within the telemarketing industry, who will face a maximum fine of €75,000 per call if they fail to respect the new rules. The service will come into effect from June, at which time it will be possible to sign up for free either by post or via a dedicated website (fur-

ther details have not yet been made available). It will then take up to one month for the number to be included and distributed across the industry. The subscription can be renewed every three years, but can be cancelled at any time by the owner of the line. The service effectively replaces the one that has been run by Pacitel since 2011. Unlike “Opposetel”, the previous system required telemarketing companies to sign up on a voluntary basis, so had a limited effect. The new service, however, is compulsory and will be enforced by law. ■

France seeks €1.6 billion from Google

According to a source at the finance ministry, France is seeking €1.6bn in back taxes from US internet giant Google, which has been criticised in the past for its use of aggressive tax optimisation techniques. “As far as our country is concerned, back taxes concerning this company amount to €1.6bn,” said the official, who declined to be named. A spokeswoman for Google France declined to comment. An unsourced 2012 media report had previously mentioned a claim for €1bn by French authorities, although Google denied this at the time. The finance minister, Michel Sapin, has ruled out striking a deal with the US search engine company as the British government recently did, saying the sums at stake in France were “far greater” than those in Britain; Google reached a £130m settlement with British tax authorities for the period since 2005, a figure which was criticised by MPs as “disproportionately small”. ■

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Nutella tax changes

ollowing protests from Malaysia and Indonesia, France has voted to slash the tax on imported palm oil. The tax had been dubbed the “Nutella tax”, as palm oil is a key ingredient of the popular chocolate spread. Nutella is Europe's favourite breakfast spread, with some 235,000 tonnes produced annually by Italian company Ferrero of Ferrero Rocher fame. In France alone, it is believed that 100 million jars of Nutella are consumed annually. Palm oil is blamed for the destruction of huge swathes of rainforest in order to make way for vast palm tree plantations. The €300 per tonne tax was introduced in 2012 and was set to rise to €500 in 2018, €700 in 2019 and €900 from 2020. Following the new vote, however, this will be slashed to a mere €30, rising to €90 per tonne by 2020. Indonesia had called the Senate's proposed surtax “arrogant” and “excessive” and a move that could threaten bilateral ties. The governments of both Indonesia and Malaysia have been angered by the progressive tax and threatened to raise the issue with the World Trade Organisation. The greatly reduced surtax is “more realistic”, said Barbara Pompili, a junior minister responsible for biodiversity issues. While France imports only 150,000 tonnes of palm oil of the total world output of 62 million tonnes, Indonesia and Malaysia were worried that other consumers may follow its lead if it imposes an exorbitant green surtax. Others had complained about the inconsistency of targeting palm oil. “We import little palm oil, but we import massive amounts of coffee, rubber, chocolate and peanuts without concern for the deforestation those commodities entail,” said Socialist MP Anne-Yvonne Le Dain. It is not the first time that Nutella has been in the headlines in recent times. Last year, environment minister Segolène Royal was forced to apologise to Ferrero after urging people to stop eating Nutella, saying it contributes to deforestation and should be made from “other ingredients”. ■

World's largest cruise ship sets sail

armony of the Seas, the world’s largest ever cruise ship, has taken its maiden sea trial from Saint-Nazaire in western France. At 362 metres in length, the 16-deck ship is over 50 metres longer than the Eiffel Tower, and the 120,000 tonne leviathan will be able to carry 6,000 passengers. The interior of the ship is so vast that passengers will be issued with GPS-style wrist trackers so they won’t get lost in her labyrinthine interiors. The €1 billion ship was built at Saint-Nazaire's STX France shipyards for US shipbuilder Royal Caribbean International (RCI). Watched by thousands of onlookers, the vessel was not carrying any passengers on its maiden voyage, but did have 500 crew onboard for the 1,000 nautical mile test run. Three pilots, who had spent the last year training on a simulator in nearby Nantes, helped the captain in the tricky manoeuvres needed to guide the hulking ship out of the Saint-Nazaire estuary. Following further planned tests in April, the ship will make its way to Southampton in May, before heading to Barcelona for its first cruise around the Mediterranean. Lucky travellers will be able to take a ride on a 10-storey water slide called the Ultimate Abyss, which the cruise company claims is the “tallest slide at sea”. Elsewhere, a zip wire will whizz adventurous guests nine decks above the open-air atrium, robots will pour cocktails at a ‘bionic bar’, and passengers can learn to surf on a ship-board wave simulator. Those that prefer something more sedate can take in the hit Broadway musical, Grease, in the full-size 1,380-seat theatre. Following the tests, the US shipbuilder said they were satisfied with the results. ■

France crowned baby capital of Europe France has once again been revealed as the baby making capital of Europe. With a birth rate of 2.01 children per woman the country's fertility rate is followed by Ireland on 1.94, Sweden on 1.88 and and Britain on 1.81, according to the EU's Eurostat data agency. “The good result for France, but also for Europe's northwestern countries in general, is explained by more generous family and social policies than found in southern and eastern European countries,” said Gilles Pison, researcher at the INED demography institute in Paris. Since 2006 France has been the only country among its neighbours to record a high and stable birth rate, although the fertility rate is still below the figure of 2.1 that statisticians consider is the rate required to maintain the population numbers in a developed country. Most of the other European countries have seen declining birth rates that match their countries' gloomy economies in the face of the financial crisis. ■

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o the gardening year is now really getting into the swing of things, which is both good and less good for the gardener. On the plus side, the sowing of seeds goes into overdrive, with the start of the sun lovers like maize, aubergines, chillies, tomatoes, etc. And the previously sown seeds (both direct sown in the ground, or those sown in trays and modules indoors) should be making good progress. Time now, a few weeks on, to make second sowings, to extend the cropping period without having too many gluts. And remember to start cropping some things, salad leaves for example, when they are at an immature stage, so

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that you don't end up with 70 lettuces all perfectly hearted up at the same time. Time now also to be looking out your pea and bean supports (if you grow climbing versions) and your tomato stakes. It's a good idea to give the latter a good wash with hot water, in case of viruses or diseases. Decide where you're going to situate them, and put them securely hammered into place well before planting the plants. This not only helps you visualise how many tomatoes you can grow, but also avoids damaging their roots. Keep this in mind when you prune back some of your summer flowering shrubs at the end of March, early April (like, say, buddleia).

If you have significant amounts of prunings that you don't know what to do with, consider making a lasagna bed. This consists of layers of dry woody material, compost or manure, and kitchen vegetable scraps, topped with a final layer of earth. It should heat up very quickly, and you are best advised to wait a while before planting into it, but then it is a highly efficient hotbed. Plant main crop potatoes in prepared beds, if the soil is warm. On the minus side, the weeds are also growing, with all their innate vigour. Some edible ones make useful additions to the salad bowl, the soup pot or the chicken food, but it really is

worthwhile getting a good handle on them now. However, with the problems that insects are currently facing - and in particular, bees - don't be too rigorous and remove all at the same time. Start picking the young fresh shoots of nettles to make nettle tea for the garden, or nettle soup for you. Clean and reconnect any water butts or containers that you deactivated over the winter and make sure you remember to put lids or wire netting over the tops to stop things falling in and drowning. Look at ponds and water features and remove excess oxygenators or marginal plants - and especially the tiny floating things like duckweed or azolla - so they don't stop

sunlight getting to the water. Control your brambles if they're threatening to get unruly. And sort out the raspberry patch. Ditto for tayberries and loganberries; make sure they have an adequate framework, and remove last year's dead wood before tying in the new canes. So, there's many things to do, but the pleasure of being outside is just intense and any opportunity can be used. Take time to admire the new growth on things, the early wildflowers, and the blossom on the trees. Pick the first large bunches of flowers for the house. Divine! Good gardening! ■

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e often write about the importance of protecting your wealth, from taxes, inflation, institutional failure, etc. It is worth highlighting that one key element, whether you are looking at tax planning, estate planning, savings and investments or pensions, is that the arrangements and strategies you use should be designed around your specific personal circumstances and aims. Otherwise, there may be unexpected consequences in future which do not suit what you had in mind for your family, or your investments may not be meeting your needs or could be too risky. Your circumstances change over time, as can your objectives, at which point you need to review your wealth management. So, for example, it is important to re-evaluate your financial planning when you retire, and it is critical that you carry out a thorough review when you move to France, to take your new circumstances, income needs and the different tax regime into account. A tailor-made strategic approach is key for the success of your investment portfolio. Every investor has different objectives, time horizons and attitudes to risk. So it is vitally important that your portfolio is created and managed to meet your particular requirements. Too many people have portfolios which are not suitable for them. They

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particular assets (or asset classes), the higher the risk. The tried and tested strategy to mitigate risk is diversification - a well spread portfolio of investments, not only in terms of asset classes but also by geographic region and market sectors, in order to limit your exposure to any single sector of the market. It is widely acknowledged that asset allocation is of far greater importance than the selection of individual stocks and shares. If you want to take maximum advantage of the expertise of the world’s best investment managers, the key to success is a thorough, critical analysis of funds and fund managers in order to select the best managers for each area of investment. While most private banks and other wealth managers advocate this ‘open architecture’ strategy, very often, in reality, a significant part of their portfolios is placed in their own ‘in-house’ funds. As part of your diversification strategy, if you use multi-manager funds, they will be managed by several different fund managers, each selected for their expertise in specific market sectors. It is hard for private investors to establish which are the best managers and funds to use, so specialist advice is essential in order to select the most appropriate investment strategies and asset managers to meet your needs.

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bed for cats or small dogs. Fits pets up to 15-pound. Use on sofa, floor or any flat surface 19.3-Inch in diameter, 22-inch long, 1-1/2inch high. €55.00 Email: vanessa. fugler@orange.fr FOR SALE: White Sleepypod Mini – Unused/ boxed Mobile pet

bed, carrier, and car seat lets you travel anywhere with your pet. Made from luggage-grade nylon outside and ultra-plush polyester inside. Contoured to fit pets up to 15 pounds (retails for 190€). Collection – Nr Le Grand Bourg 23240. €75.00 Email: vanessa. fugler@orange.fr FOR SALE: Pet stock from a business closure 35 pet beds from Danish Design & House of Paws – Only 250€. Plus other Pet Stock, price negotiable as a job

who is a really lovely dog, abandoned in November and currently living at the SPA Cognac. He is a small griffon cross, who is chipped, vaccinated and castrated.He is housetrained, OK with children and other dogs (including males) and is super affectionate. All he wants is to be loved by someone who won't abandon him. Contact Annie (volunteer) for more information and photos. Email: annidolfi@ laposte.net HELP for Balou Balou was born

in 2007, is a Shepherd cross and currently lives at the SPA Cognac. He is an adorable big dog (about 40 kg), very sociable, with basic education (sits on command, gives a paw, is clean) and is chipped and vaccinated. He is OK with female dogs (male dogs & cats - to test). Balou is a big teddy bear who just wants to jump into a car as soon as he gets out of his

FOR SALE: 10ft opening metal gates with fittings (Bujaleuf area).

offers. €120.00 Tel: 09 62 58 49 03 Email: Neville.hooker@ wanadoo.fr FOR SALE: Receveur à carreler (tray for wet room) 160x90x5cm. Cost 170 euros. Brico Depot. New, still in wrapper. (Guéret, 23). €80.00 Tel: 05 55 61 19 81 FOR SALE: Shower door New, still in box. Part obscure pattern. Cost 170 Euros at Brico Depot. (Guéret, 23). €60.00 Tel: 05 55 61 19 81 FOR SALE: 1/2" JCB Industrial router €50.00 Tel: 05 55 76 09 82 after 6pm FOR SALE: Roof tiles Marseille type, interlocking. 200 - 300 tiles. 45 euros the lot. 87500 area. €45.00 Tel: 05 55 58 06 40

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Hot stone massage kit – Brand new – Spa Pro Quart heater with a French plug/ UK adapter. 40 pieces, which consist of Large, Medium, Small, Face, Toe & 2 trigger point stones. 1 x net & a

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plastic scooper 1 x Thermometer – 70€; 9 x Pink Premium Quality 20" Couch Rolls, 2 ply (Boxed & wrapped) - 40€; Portable Professional Massage Couch with carry case on wheels, black upholstery “Massage Royal” 75€. Collection – Nr Le Grand Bourg 23240. Email: vanessa. fugler@orange.fr FOR SALE: Disque dur externe Lacie D2 Quadra 3To pour MAC/ PC (External Back up drive for

Mac's/PC's) Only used for approx 72 hours & then upgraded. Still under warranty. Please email for full spec (Paid 229€). Collection – Nr Le Grand Bourg 23240. €175.00 Email: vanessa.fugler@ orange.fr FOR SALE: Various Vinyl 160 50s/60s/70s - €160 will not split; Monopoly !0 countries +1 Franklin Mint all good condition - €250; Scalextric, Dinky, Corgi, Schuco, Solido, Vanguards cars. Tel: 05 55 42 43 65 Email: jon. page1@hotmail.co.uk FOR SALE: Various Jet moto helmet size L; Battery screwdriver 3.6v; 500w electric hammer drill; 450w electric saw; 1200w circular saw; Car jack 3 ton. All the above are new and still boxed. Also, Assorted socket/drill bit sets. Water pump 7m depth (for well/ pond). Tel: 05 55 76 10 36 FOR SALE: Shower door - Pivot type 1860 x 860mm. Used but good condition. White aluminium frame and frosted glass. Magnetic door strip. Adjustable pivot. Montrollet (dept 16). €30.00 Tel: 05 45 89 08 46 FOR SALE: Brand new still boxed and sealed Light/fan Three speed settings. €15.00 Tel: 05 55 76 09 82 after 6pm Email: valhindmarch@hotmail.fr FOR SALE: BOIS DE CHAUFFAGE 3m3, seasoned,

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can deliver FOC for areas 87 or 24. €120.00 Tel Ant: 05 55 05 09 60 / mob 07 50 44 76 27 FOR SALE: Computer: HP pavilion 17 Notebook PC 17-e073sf - brand new, never used. €300.00 Tel: 05 55 69 21 98 FOR SALE: Camera tripod With ergonomic joystick head 'Manfrotto' - brand new, never used. €60.00 Tel: 05 55 69 21 98 FOR SALE: Small Enamel Wood Burner Complete with flue.

Bussière-Galant. €100.00 Tel: 05 55 05 09 60 / 07 50 44 76 27 FOR SALE: Oak Barrels Various sizes. €25 each. Bussière-Galant. Tel: 05 55 05 09 60 / 07 50 44 76 27 FOR SALE: Antique Wood Trailer Excellent condition, would

saddle Soft comfortable fully tooled leather. Not new. 16 inch. Wooden oxbow stirrups. 475 euros; German military saddle. First World War. Marked 1918 and with maker’s initials and owner’s name. Strips down completely. Good condition for its age. Interesting research project. 150 euros. Tel: 05 55 76 10 36 FOR SALE: Large dolls house kit Part assembled two floors, basement to be added, all windows, doors, etc. still to be added. Then the finishes to be applied. Cost 300 euros we will accept 200 ONO. €200.00ono Tel: 02 54 61 01 87 Email: mike.crevant@hormail. com FOR SALE: Lakeland Plastic Electric Vegetable, Herb and Fruit Dryer Five tray model. Excellent condition. Ideal for making your own dried fruit and vegetables and preserving your home grown herbs. €25.00 Tel: 05 45 85 38 37 FOR SALE: Stovetop Kettle Smoker Nordic Ware product excellent condition. Great for hot smoking Fish, Poultry and Meat (such as pork ribs). €50.00 Tel: 05 45 85 38 37

VEHICLES / PARTS FOR SALE: 2008 Honda CR-V EX I-CDTI Right hand drive,

make fantastic garden ornament, can deliver. Reasonable offers considered. Bussière-Galant. Tel: 05 55 05 09 60 / 07 50 44 76 27 FOR SALE: Musical instruments 12 string electric solid body stratocaster style guitar. Black with white finger plate. As new condition. Bag and stand included 140 euros; Amplifier and effects machine, both in good condition 60 euros; Classical guitar, new strings, good tone. Average condition 35 euro; Stella piano accordion with case. 15 white keys. 16 bass buttons. Very good condition. Ideal for beginner or younger player as not too big and heavy. 150 euros. Tel: 05 55 76 10 36 FOR SALE: Beautiful western

full service history, new brake discs and pads all round, new clutch.105,000 miles registered in France. We are based in Charente near Montbron. €13,750.00ono Tel: 0044 7717 502 112 FOR SALE: Sailfish Trailer Sailor 18’6” on good Bramber Trailer New Sails. Lifting Keel.

Mariner 3.3 outboard motor in as new condition. Depth Sounder. Boat has been moored and sailed on Lake Vassiviere. Winter stored at home under

cover. Reason for sale - return to UK. €3,500.00 Tel: 09 62 58 49 03 Email: Neville.hooker@ wanadoo.fr FOR SALE: Fiat 500 1.2 Lounge 2012 Colour Chill-out Purple; Right hand drive; Petrol engine; French registered; Less than 25,000km (15,500miles approx). €7,000.00ono Email: lachouettebenevent@orange.fr FOR SALE: Iveco 35s9 flatbed, crew cabin 3.5 tonne.truck.

Diesel. 125,000 km, year 2001. Very good condition, this truck is 2,500 Euros less than list price as it's being sold without CT and a quick sale is needed. To the best of my knowledge there is minimal if any work to be done on it. Superbly reliable, drives very smoothly. Please contact Sarah. €3,750.00 Tel: 06 12 59 64 31 Email: head.sarah@ orange.fr FOR SALE: 2006 Compass Rallye 634 Luxury Caravan All habitation equipment is included in price. Features include fixed double bed, end wash/ dressing room, fridge-freezer, microwave, full gas cooker and hob, blown air heating, inboard hot and cold water tanks. Awning, winter cover, all security locks. Some cosmetic external maintenance required. Failing health forces sale. Registered in France as a road vehicle with carte grise. Photos available on request. €6,750.00 Email: glynjames947@yahoo. co.uk FOR SALE: Oct 2001 Ford Ghia X Estate Mondeo 144,500 miles.

One owner, new battery, new alternator and the tyres are like new. €1,500.00ono Tel: 05 55 66 44 06 FOR SALE: 1997 - RHD Ford Scorpio Gia Automatic Colour Red. Mileage-134,000. Full

Service at 133,000 miles. New CT March 2016. Set of brand new headlights. Exeptional condition for year. Reluctant sale due to ill heath. For more details contact - Tony Wood. €950.00 Tel: 02 54 25 39 79 Email: tonimari7@wanadoo.fr FOR SALE: Fiat Mclouis 432 Campingcar Fiat 2.0 jtd engine.

Year 2002, 67,000 miles with recent full service. French registered and CT'd. New CT on sale. Right hand drive. 5 berth and 6 belted seats. Gas heating, 3 place hob, gas oven and grill, fridge 12v/gas/230v, shower, hot and cold water. TV, Cassette toilet, 3 bike rack, awning, tow bar, mud flaps. Excellent condition.Dept 36 Pouligny Notre Dame. €8,500.00 Tel: 02 54 30 00 79 FOR SALE: 4 BRAND NEW QUAD TYRES 145/70/6 ,

Suzuki It 50. Please contact for further information. €130.00 Text: 0044 7773 152 990 Email: haynes.peter@yahoo.co.uk FOR SALE: SWIFT CHALLENGER 2 BERTH CARAVAN FOR SPARES OR REPAIR Good aluminium chassis by Syspal Ltd. Overall length 6.25m. Overall width 2.13m. Interior ideal for camper conversion. Located in 03380. Please contact for further information. €300.00 Text: 0044 7773 152 990 Email: haynes.peter@yahoo.co.uk FOR SALE: Bailey Orion 430/4 2011 caravan With French Carte Grise. Has all usual kit including full size Dorema awning and motor mover. Paid £10.5k less than three years ago. We are near Evaux-les-Bains. Please ring for more information. No reasonable offer refused. Tel: 05 55 82 09 04 FOR SALE: Tow a Van Box Trailer with roller shutter door

Very good condition. Contact for more information. €750.00 Tel: 05 55 69 75 67 Email: rofesteven@yahoo.co.uk FOR SALE: Elddis Autoquest

100 Camping Car Right hand drive, originally registered in the UK 2003, now registered in France. Full C.T. renewing March 2016 Peugeot Diesel 2 L engine, 24,000 miles. Sleeps 4. Shower, handbasin, toilet. sink, oven, hob, fridge. Wardrobe and underseat storage. Fiamma bike rack and awning. Ladder and topbox - not currently used. 10 minutes from Oradour sur Glane. £16,500. Tel: 05 55 03 15 82 Email: alan.downe@neuf. fr FOR SALE: 2001 Citroen Relay Diesel Tipper UK log book

but registered with DVLA as permanent export. To be sold as site vehicle, will tip 1 ton easily. A few small holes in tipper body but in full working order. Offers. Bussière-Galant. Tel: 05 55 05 09 60 / 07 50 44 76 27 FOR SALE: Remorques Franc single axle 345kg road trailer 264m2, full electrics and cover in excellent condition. BussièreGalant. €425.00ono Tel: 07 50 44 76 27

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S & L terracotta tiles 40cm x 25cm. Please see photos. Text: 0044 7773 152 990 Email: haynes.peter@yahoo.co.uk WANTED: Home For Bees Young beekeeper starting a business looking for locations to put beehives, maximum 30 minutes drive from DOURNAZAC. Woods, pastures or gardens with easy access would be ideal. Expect 8 to 15 hives. “Rent” paid in honey !! Tel Chloe: 06 01 13 84 11 WANTED: Mini digger / digger Looking to buy a mini digger / digger that requires repairing or is in need of attention something not too expensive. Email: suegreenbank@yahoo. co.uk

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Argenton-sur-Creuse (36): 2 bed house with small private garden - €420 pcm Argenton-sur-Creuse (36): 1 bed small ground floor flat - €256 pcm St-Gaultier (36): 2 bed house with courtyard - €365 pcm Le Grand-Bourg (23): Small 1/2 bed house with garden at 20m - €295 pcm All in very good state of repairs, pets welcome. 1 month deposit.

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SEARCHWORDOKU © - by Anthony Parson Complete the alphabetical Sudoku grid to the left using only the letters already shown, then use the result wordsearch grid to find: A type of dog

How does it work...? Complete the Sudoku grid in the usual manner, using only the 9 letters already shown. Once complete, you will be left with a 9x9 wordsearch grid, in which to find the final piece of the puzzle. See the completed example to the right, the clue for which is "An English county". Be careful not to jump to conclusions, as with the letters available, the answer could be SURREY, SUSSEX, ESSEX, or as it turns out in this case... SOMERSET.

Solution on page 30

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The art of dubbing - foreign language films artist will read from a script whilst watching a video. Three beeps will sound and the artist will begin to deliver their line on the fourth ‘imaginary’ beep. The French use a different technique called ‘rythmo band’. As the movie plays, the lines of dialogue will scroll across the bottom of the screen in calligraphy. This writing will stretch and compress in different places, indicating precisely how to fit the words into the character's mouth movements. Actors using the standard technique can perform about 10 lines of dialogue every hour, but those using the French ‘rythmo band’ can often produce three times as much and many believe the synching is also better. Good dubbing is a skill and the top voiceover artists can build a following and achieve significant popularity, such as Roger Carel, probably the most famous of all French voiceover artists. In his time he has regularly played, amongst others, Asterix, C-3PO, Alf, Winnie the Pooh, Benny Hill, Hercule Poirot and Kermit – quite a mix! Occasionally, bilingual actors will dub themselves: Jean Réno often provides the voice-over for his own roles in many of his movies. Finally, the English voices are stripped from the original soundtrack, the new voice-over is then laid over the top and you are ready to more than double the profits of your movie! ■

es superproductions hollywoodiennes peuvent réaliser jusqu’à 75 % de leur bénéfice hors des Etats-Unis, ce qui fait du doublage une part importante et lucrative de l’industrie cinématographique. Pour ceux d’entre nous qui sont originaires d’un pays anglophone, il y a toujours un vaste choix de films réalisés dans notre langue maternelle, qu’ils proviennent du RoyaumeUni, d’Amérique ou d’Australie et l’on trouve peu de films produits dans une autre langue sur les écrans des grands exploitants de salles de cinéma. Pour un spectateur du Royaume-Uni, le doublage évoque les mouvements de lèvres mal-synchronisés des films d’arts martiaux des années 70 ! Il n’en n’est pas ainsi pour le reste du monde où le doublage représente un gros marché. Les affiches de cinéma en France portent habituellement une mention : VO (version originale), VOST (version originale sous-titrée), ou plus communément VF (version française), la version doublée. Lors de la première étape du processus de doublage, une personne dont la langue maternelle est le français fait une traduction littérale. Cette version brute est ensuite travaillée pour essayer de faire coïncider les mots et les mouvements de lèvres des acteurs de la version originale. Des artistes en voix hors-champ (doublures) sont ensuite sélectionnés pour interpréter les rôles et souvent, un même comédien doublera la voix du même acteur dans ses différents films.

Dans la technique standard de doublage, la doublure lit le texte tout en regardant une vidéo. Trois bips retentissent avant que l’artiste ne commence à prononcer son texte à partir du quatrième bip “imaginaire”. Les Français utilisent une technique différente appelée “bande rythmo”. Tandis que le film est projeté, le texte du dialogue défile en bas de l’écran. Cette écriture se dilate et se comprime selon les endroits, indiquant ainsi précisément comment adapter la prononciation des mots aux mouvements de la bouche du personnage. Les acteurs qui utilisent la méthode standard peuvent interpréter environ dix lignes de dialogue par heure tandis que ceux qui utilisent la méthode française “bande rythmo” en produisent souvent trois fois plus. Beaucoup pensent également que la synchronisation est meilleure. Bien doubler est un métier. Les meilleurs doublures peuvent se constituer un groupe d’admirateurs et atteindre une popularité significative comme Roger Carel, probablement la doublure française la plus célèbre. En son temps, il a régulièrement interprété, entre autres, Astérix, C-3PO, Alf, Winnie l’ourson, Benny Hill, Hercule Poirot et Kermit – un sacré mélange ! Parfois, des acteurs bilingues se doublent eux-mêmes : Jean Réno assure souvent le doublage de ses propres rôles dans beaucoup de ses films. Finalement, les voix anglaises sont retirées de la bande originale, le doublage est appliqué pardessus et vous êtes prêt à plus que doubler les bénéfices de votre film ! ■

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The Bugle thanks local French teacher, Sophie Arsac, for the translation of this month's bilingual article on another topical aspect of Franco-British culture.

Bilingual Crossword Clues in English - answers in French

Across:

5. cakes(7) 6. wheat(3) 8. glass(5) 9. large(5) 11. petrol(7) 14. steel(5) 15. room(5) 17. island(3) 18. oranges(7)

Down:

1. pasta(5) 2. terraces(9) 3. street(3) 4. white(5) 7. fractions(9) 10. dry(3) 12. school(5) 13. byte(5) 16. meadow(3)

Bilingual crossword solution can be found on page 30

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ig Hollywood blockbuster movies can make as much as 75% of their profits outside of the US, a fact that makes dubbing an important and lucrative part of the film industry. For those of us originally from an Englishspeaking country, there are always plenty of films to choose from in our mother tongue, whether they are made in the UK, America or Australia. You will not find many films in another language on the screens of the large cinema chains. To someone from the UK, dubbing conjures up images of poorly lip-synched martial arts movies from the seventies! Not so for the rest of the world, where dubbing is big business. Movie posters in France will typically carry a sign: VO (original version), VOST (original version with sub-titles) or most commonly VF (French version), the version that will be dubbed. The first step in the dubbing process is usually to have a native speaker translate the dialogue word for word into French. This raw translation will then be updated to try and match the words to the mouth movements of the actors in the original. Voice-over artists will then be cast to play the roles and often the same voice-over artist will be used to voice the same actor in different films. In standard dubbing technique, the voice-over

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BARWICK ÉLECTRICITÉ

Tel: 09 72 35 74 73

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

Pink Electrique Ruth & Geoff Kowalczyk All electrical work, home automation & security. Project management. See our website for more information. French qualified and insured. 30+ years worldwide experience. Departments covered: 23, 36, 87.

Tel: 05 55 63 10 68 Mob: 06 64 59 48 64

Email: info@pink-electrique.fr www.pink-electrique.fr SIRET: 788 709 871 00016

05 55 41 17 76 Please mention The Bugle when responding to adverts

Building Services

SHAUN BARWICK QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN

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

Electricians

Steven Rofe 20+ Years experience

• NICEIC approved Electrician for 8 years in the UK • Wiring of new installations (including liaising with EDF) • Rewiring existing houses/barns • External & garden lighting • All aspects of electrical works • Fully insured - (10 year Decennale) • Departments covered 19,23 & 87 05.55.69.75.67 / 06.89.47.69.71 email: rofesteven@yahoo.co.uk

No Siret: 494 916 760 00015

MADE TO MEASURE

Lumiere Service et Energie

Your advert here 05 55 41 17 76

sales@LCE23.com

LES VIDANGES LIMOUSINES ▪ Emptying septic tanks ▪ Unblocking pipes ▪ Cleaning wells ▪ Group rates available between neighbours Call David - 24/24 7/7

06 49 66 44 25 87800 Jourgnac Siret N° 750 725 780 00019

sales@thebugle.eu 05 55 41 17 76

Building Services General Paul Jones Renovation

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

Fosses Septiques

Tel: 05 55 69 28 12 Mob: 06 73 18 63 47 Email: pauljones@orange.fr www.pauljonesrenovation.com

Steve Johns

La Coterie Entreprise

Fosse Septique Specialist 20+ years experience All aspects covered: Paperwork and permissions arranged Installations (full/part) Upgrades (to current regs) Inspections

Digger and dumper hire

Groundworks, foundations, driveways, etc.

Building & Renovation services Free devis and site visit

05.55.64.11.73

We guarantee to beat any like for like quote ! siret: 514 556 208 00015

siret no: 495 067 829 00020

R & B Construction ALL ASPECTS OF RENOVATION & CONSTRUCTION • House & barn renovations • Garage/loft conversions • Bathroom/shower rooms • Doors/windows • Roofing • Patios/decking • Plumbing & Electrical • 10 year Guarantee Insurance

See our website: www.rb-first-construction.com Tel: 05 55 37 74 06 (Dave) Tel: 05 55 69 75 67 (Steve) (Depts 23, 87 & 19) siret: 501 792 386 00010

Davis & Davis

30 years' Experience in Construction, Renovation & Project Management Quality Workmanship Guaranteed Internal/ External Developments Barn conversions, loft conversions, new-build, drylining, plastering, rendering, spray rendering, tiling, installation of kitchens/ bathrooms, painting, carpentry, replacement doors & windows, velux installation, groundworks, landscaping, decking & much more...

No job too big (or small). Give us a call for a free competitive quote.

Approved septic tank installer

05 55 60 29 50 / 06 04 13 30 57

www.lce23.com See our main ad above

Based Arnac-la-Poste - Covering depts 87, 23 & 19

05.55.80.83.30

email: davis-davis@sfr.fr Siret: 498 203 652 00017

Property Maintenance Services

Qualified Tradesman 20+ years experience Offering extensive handyman and general maintenance services Small jobs a speciality, able to work with you on your renovation projects Affordable & reliable, a quality job every time Servicing 23 and surrounding areas. Call Jim:

05 55 66 23 97 06 27 25 07 78

Double D Renovations & Home Improvements

All types of building work, groundwork, renovations, decorating and maintenance

05 55 65 00 29 / 06 33 19 99 64

Siret: 792 049 025 00010

Entreprise Hines Building Services All Internal & External Works, completed to a high standard.

We also supply KWIKSTAGE scaffold for hire - either DIY or full scaffold service provided. siret: 503 169 237 00016

See website for more info - www.entreprisehines.com - 05 55 89 69 46 - robert.hines@orange.fr

email: double-d-23@live.fr siret: 510 357 155 00017

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ADVERTORIAL

Château de la Cazine - the jewel of the Limousin

Set amongst 220 acres of beautiful grounds in the heart of the Limousin, Château de la Cazine is a hotel that offers elegant accommodation coupled with a traditional restaurant experience. The hotel rooms all feature period French interiors and modern conveniences, complementing the rest of the château. Depending on the room, you’ll have vistas out across the large lake or up towards the stunning arboretum. The château has a fantastic traditional restaurant, with the head chef and his team creating many innovative dishes using the best local ingredients. There is an extensive wine list available and there is even the château’s exclusive signature champagne, Cuveé de la Cazine. Away from the restaurant, facilities include a spectacular bar, relaxing lounge, outdoor pool, tennis courts and a fitness room, coupled with beautiful period interiors. There is much to experience and enjoy. Whether you are looking for a dream wedding venue, corporate conference location or you're searching for a fine hotel for a much needed holiday, the team at Château de la Cazine will warmly welcome you. Located under an hour’s drive north of Limoges, it’s the perfect location for a relaxing stay... you'll quickly fall in love. If you’re tempted to book a room or sample the fine dining, visit www.chateaudelacazine.fr or contact reception on 05.55.63.97.10.

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, 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

French Lily

Kitchens & Interiors 05 55 80 92 91 - see pg 2

Credit: Jon Bennett

Credit: Firehorse Photography

A. Wright

Carpenter & Joiner 06 35 12 10 66

GODSON

email: jones23entreprise@orange.fr

Travaux Publics www.fossepro.com 05.55.62.61.12 - pg 3

Harlequin Developments

Stephen Cullinane & Son

Scaffolding Hire

Large stock Rapid response Good rates for long & short term hire Erected or self-erect Delivery or collection All areas covered Call Dave:

06 42 73 83 37 siret: 795 207 067 00013

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

(contrôle technique)

SIRET: 494 617 798 00017

siret: 810 322 123 00011

Steve Johns Assainissement

fosse-septique23.com

Construction

Monte Sarginson

Siret no 507 516 748 00013

Mob: 06 38 25 74 62

Harlequin Developments are a Distributor and Installer for Solarventi, solar dehumidifying and ventilating products.

05 55 41 17 76

Tel: 05 55 63 88 70 Mob: 06 21 34 18 20

Jeff Jones: 05 55 62 46 21

05.55.64.11.73 - see pg 2

SIRET: 494.501.067.00016

Experience in Roofing, Tiling Floors & Walls, Plumbing, Fitting Kitchens & Bathrooms, Stonework & Rendering, Painting & Decorating

Portfolio available to view at www.jonesentreprise.com

All aspects of renovation and refurbishment, big or small, undertaken.

From the foundations to the roof Established 9 years in France 05 55 81 00 53 - see pg 7

Inside & Out

JONES ENTREPRISE

Quality Workmanship Since 1986

see main ad - pg 8

harlequindevelopments@live.com www.harlequindevelopments.com

House Renovations

05.55.63.97.10

Carpenter Builder

05.55.68.67.56 06.06.60.46.97

Your advert here

www.chateaudelacazine.fr

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

Dans ces 90 hectares de beaux parcs situés en plein coeur du Limousin, le Château de la Cazine est un hôtel qui offre de très belles chambres ainsi que son restaurant et sa cuisine traditionnelle. Toutes les chambres de l’hôtel ont été rénovées et modernisées dans un style français en accord avec le reste du château. Dans certaines chambres, la vue est orientée vers le grand lac ainsi que l’arboretum. Le château a un excellent restaurant avec sa cuisine traditionnelle, le chef et son équipe ne cessent d’innover de nouveaux plats avec des ingrédients locaux. Le restaurant vous propose une large carte de vins avec d’excellents champagnes dont un portant le nom du château “Cuvée de la Cazine”. A quelques pas du restaurant, un bar spectaculaire, une ancienne chapelle retapée, un lounge pour se relaxer, une piscine extérieure, un terrain de tennis ainsi qu’un espace de fitness, le tout agrémenté de beaux intérieurs d’époque. Votre séjour sera très enrichissant. Si vous vous attendez à un mariage de rêve, ou bien une location de salle pour des séminaires, ou à la recherche d’un hôtel agréable pour un besoin absolu de vacances, l’équipe du Château de la Cazine sera très heureuse de vous accueillir. Situé à moins d’une heure en voiture de Limoges, c’est un endroit parfait pour la relaxation… vous tomberez vite amoureux. Si vous êtes tentés pour réserver une chambre ou tout simplement une table au restaurant, veuillez contacter la réception au 05.55.63.97.10.

Please mention The Bugle when responding to adverts

Entreprise Hines Building & Renovation ● Roofing - New & Repairs ● Masonry ● Plastering ● Dry Lining ● Sand Blasting ● Equestrian Buildings ● Digger/Scaffold Hire ● ... and much, much more

La Noneix

28 years qualified experience

& Property Services

www.entreprisehines.com robert.hines@orange.fr

Established, Professional and Personal Building Services. Fully registered with décennale insurance covering all works.

●Renovations ●New builds ●Roofing ●Stonework ●Carpentry ●Ground works

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

05.55.66.44.06 www.lanoneix.com Paul.rands@orange.fr SIRET: 501 144 596 00019

Your advert here 05 55 41 17 76

05.55.89.69.46 SIRET: 503 169 237 00016

RSW Entreprises

Fosse Septiques/Micro stations

05.55.80.00.57

See our Display Ad - pg 11 S.J. GODBY ENTREPRISE

ALL ASPECTS OF RENOVATION WORK • All types of plastering • Plasterboarding, studwalling • Lime mortar pointing • Window and door openings • Stone work • Sand blasting Free and friendly quotations, no job too small Fully qualified and registered artisan for over 19 years Covering dept 23

Contact: 07 89 71 25 69 E-mail: stuart.godby@live.fr siret: 434 085 338 00037

upvc-solutions uPVC windows, doors, porches & conservatories

Available in white, beige & oak woodgrain. Visit our website for more information.

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

Paul Goldsmith Interior Renovations Registered for 8 years in France

High quality work, excellent references available • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Tiling • Wood flooring • Loft conversions • Pointing • Windows • Plasterboarding Covering Creuse and Indre

e: lasout@live.com

t: 09 66 03 52 89 SIRET 494 123 847 00019

WASTE REMOVAL SERVICES

• house/barn/garden clearances • dechetterie runs • rubbish removal • cash paid for scrap • general labouring service • mini digger - with/without driver • Vehicle with 1.5 tonne crane

05 55 37 45 35 06 74 21 47 71 siret 532 981 198 00015

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ADVERTORIAL

Buggs Birthday!!

At Buggs Car Hire we are celebrating ten successful years of business. Founders Karl and Simon recount: "Back in 2006 we decided to take on the monopoly of the faceless multi-national car rental companies. We operated from a car park at Bergerac Airport with a fleet of just 3 cars!!" Fast forward to today and the fleet is now 200 strong serving 3 Airports - Bergerac, Limoges and - new for 2016 - La Rochelle and plans are afoot for even further expansion with Biarritz next in line. Buggs are the only independent car hire company at these locations and they tend to do things their way. "You book directly with Buggs and this can only be done through our website, which means no brokers or middle-men and the price you see is the final price you pay, guaranteed. We refuse to be associated with comparison websites as these also use brokers who then try to sell on bookings to whoever will service them, sometimes this means no one at all! We like to keep our car hire simple, the best value, with a speedy service and a genuinely hassle free experience and with thousands of satisfied customers behind us, we are pretty sure we are doing it right..."

Buggs Limoges Buggs Bergerac

Visit our website to find out more: www.buggscarhire.com

KWIKSTAGE Scaffold Hire

Building Services

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

General

05 55 89 69 46

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

All Renovations and Constructions Roofs constructed & repaired Attic conversions & velux fitted Chimney repairs Kitchen & Bathroom fitting Tiling Dry Lining All work fully insured Free Quotation

General Builder

Masonry & More

Mini-Digger with driver

05.55.78.62.29

john.bonella@gmail.com See Main Ad below

General building Renovation & maintenance Reliable, good quality work 30 years exp Based central 23 - will travel Martin Sprague

05 55 61 93 07

martin_sprague_1@ hotmail.com

Mob (FR): 07 83 01 33 53

E-mail : sdscouverture@gmail.com Siret No: 524 866 621 00013

Email: teddyalfy@gmail.com siren: 477 961 940

Plant Sales

Mini diggers, backhoe loaders, site dumpers, etc. Groundworks, site clearance and gardening services Very competitive prices Delivered Call Ant: 05 55 05 09 60 Mob: 07 50 44 76 27

Double D

Renovations & Home Improvements 05 55 65 00 29 - pg 4

Dave Cardwell - Builder

05 55 98 24 12

See our Display Ad - pg 9

Simon Carter

Painter & Decorator Qualified craftsman with over 25 years UK

High Ground Development

experience, now based in Haute-Vienne. Specialist services: Interior & exterior painting & decorating, wallpapering, plastering.

see main ad - pg 8

FREE QUOTES

www.hgdev.co.uk 05 55 65 86 94

Building Services

Tel: 05 87 19 91 50 Mob: 07 81 26 88 65

SIRET: 531 768 182 00010

Web: www.sjcmontluc.fr Email: sjcmontluc@yahoo.fr siret: 792.130.932.00017

Building Services

Painters/ Decorators

For all your building requirements 14 years building in France Based north 87 / south 36

TEL : 05 55 69 24 82

siret: en cours

Entreprise Burt

Buggs La Rochelle

Groundworks

CALL KATH Painting and Decorating Interior and Exterior

MINI DIGGER

Colour Consultations

With driver for hire Hedge cutting and paddock topping Work to High standard Contact Michael: Mob: 06 44 24 10 17

Email smeaton.diane@orange.fr

Room Re-designs Kathleen Willis

05 55 63 53 06

kathleen.willis@orange.fr siret 802 262 35200015

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To advertise in The Bugle Business Directory, call 05 55 41 17 76 Mini Digger

with Driver for Hire

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

87440 Marval

05 55 78 62 29

siret no. 523 183 580 00019

john.bonella@gmail.com

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. - 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. Open Mon-Sat 8.30am to 6pm - www.reclamation-yard.com - Only 1km from Confolens on the D952 Ansac-sur-Vienne road

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ADVERTORIAL

La Noneix Construction and Property Services Limousin residents Paul and Joanne Rands moved to France with their two young children a decade ago and established their successful construction company, La Noneix Construction and Property Services, offering a full range of building services, from a small job right through to a total renovation or complete new-build.

or overseas and we send weekly updates, with photos of how the work is progressing. They are able to get back from work in an evening and email us to find out how things are going we will always respond. We find that this service is essential to our customers who do not live permanently in France, allowing them to remotely see exactly what has been happening in their absence. This not only provides peace of mind, but also avoids the need for constant, costly trips back and forth to make sure that the work is being carried out effectively and efficiently. Something that we unfortunately see a lot of are enquiries from people who have been let down by other companies, both French and English, who have either not finished the job or have not carried out the work to the relevant standard. When doing any kind of work, but especially when the work is structural, it is imperative that customers ensure anyone they use has a valid insurance policy to cover them for this work. La Noneix Construction and Property Services is a professional enterprise that is registered at the Chambre de Métiers. We operate under a full, mandatory 10-year insurance (décennale) and we have an excellent customer service record. Don’t take our word for it, though, just listen to what our customers have to say about our

ere at La Noneix Construction we are into our 10th year of trading with an excellent reputation for our standard of work and the service provided. We are getting more and more repeat business from customers with whom we have built up an excellent relationship and new customers from word of mouth. The number of barn renovations, extensions and re-roofing jobs we are doing on old properties can only be good for the region, with old properties being given new life. When carrying out a large renovation, the customer needs to be sure that the company they choose is fully qualified, insured, reliable and has a good track record. We pride ourselves on meeting these criteria and for the attention to detail and level of customer service that we provide. We are in constant contact with our clients; we effectively run a 24/7 business via phone and email. Often, our clients will be based offsite

Building Services

GLEN VINEY

PLASTERER Quality Plasterwork, Internal & External

Plasterboarding, Partitioning, Skiming, Solid Plastering, Floor Screeding,Rendering: Mono Couche/Coloured Render Waterproofing Render Systems

Tel: 06 45 18 86 10

Plasterers

(18 Years Experience) Email: glenviney1@btinternet.com Siret: 527 736 326 00010

Building Services

Le Plâtrier du Limousin The friendly & reliable plasterer

business in their own words:

“After being led up the garden path for 18 months by our French contractor we finally found Paul & Joanne Rands and asked them to pick up the pieces of the renovation of our property. This they did on time, on budget, on spec and at half the price of the previous "artisan". I have no hesitation in recommending Paul and Joanne Rands at La Noneix construction to other English buyers in the area especially if they are going to come up against the "language barrier" as we did.” Mark & Nicki “La Noneix Construction did my barn conversion and I would recommend them to anyone. Paul offered really good advice, made the process of getting the permis de construire dead easy and carried out the work in good time and to a very high standard. I was kept up to date by email of each stage of the project as I could not be on site. My French neighbours are very impressed with the result!" - Tim ■ La Noneix Construction & Property Services Tel: 05.55.66.44.06 Email: paul.rands@orange.fr Find more information on: www.lanoneix.com

Benjamin Jourdan

Plumber/Electrician

m: 06 29 97 50 16 siret: 517 848 826 00023

10 year guarantee. Covering depts. 23 & 87. Call Stuart on:

H20 CREUSE

05 55 80 92 91

Plumbers

info@platrierlimousin.fr Siret: 534 396 908 00012

Martin Walters

Chris

Plumber

the Plasterer A genuine plasterer French and English spoken Traditional Plastering Rendering, Stud partition dry lining Lime mortar stone pointing

Caught out last winter? Don't worry! We can now offer winter checks, drain downs, caretaking, general DIY, key holding, as well as our usual friendly plumbing services.

CALL FOR A FREE QUOTATION

05 55 63 53 06 06 23 29 48 19 christopher.willis@orange.fr

Tel 02 54 24 84 62

Le Bourg, 23360 Nouzerolles SIRET: 504 612 441 00015

Siret 522 804 723 00016

Heating & Plumbing engineer

05 55 63 89 23 see pg 6

Building Services

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ROOFING SPECIALISTS

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

Mob: 06 42 38 54 22 Tel: 02 54 30 11 20

sales@thebugle.eu

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

Installation, servicing & maintenance of all types of boiler: wood, gas, fuel, pellet... Solar panels installed and maintained. Underfloor heating, bathrooms, kitchens, etc... General electric works up to full house rewire. Will travel.

www.helplomberie.com e: benjaminjourdan@hotmail.com

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Email: philip.andrews@orange.fr siret: 509 180 410 00011

MUMFORD TOITURE Roofing & Plastering/ Plasterboarding Service

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

06 78 60 96 16

mumford.toiture@gmail.com

05 55 41 17 76

Building Services Sandblasting

Siret No. 493 159 412 00011

Roofing PMC BATIMENT Roofing Specialists

www.pmcbatiment.fr see main ad below

Your advert here 05 55 41 17 76

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

To advertise in The Bugle Business Directory, call 05 55 41 17 76 CONTACT : PAUL CHARLESWORTH TEL : 06 28 28 04 63

pmcbatiment@yahoo.fr www.pmcbatiment.fr

ROOFING SPECIALISTS

Insurance guarantee on all work. 15 years’ experience.

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Experienced shopfitters required for installs all across France. RA

Based St-Junien. Covering Depts 87-16-24. Siret : 531 655 231 00011

Wanted Experienced shopfitters

Joiners, electricians and labourers also required.

Email: contact@reactive-resource.com

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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: “Last year was one of our best years ever in terms of sales. An important reason for that was the exchange rate between the euro and the pound sterling, which makes it interesting for British people to buy. Another reason is that we were able to increase our worldwide advertising budget and reach more prospective buyers than ever.” But it’s not just the British who are buying. In 2015 HOIGPS sold properties to people from 16 different countries, like

Australia, Belgium, Holland, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Germany, Norway and of course France. Richard continues: “Our continuous global marketing is definitely paying off and guarantees a worldwide exposure of your property to buyers wherever they live. 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. The text doesn’t just describe the house, garden and outbuildings, but also gives information about

shopping, schools, airports and local leisure activities. “When the website for the house is online, we first connect 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

Chimney Sweeps

Chimney Sweeping

Sue and Rob Manning GOODWIN Big Dish Satellite www.bigdishsat.com BEEF and LAMB SATELLITE 05 55 78 72 98

LA RAMONEUSE

THE LADY SWEEP Established since 1986

Brush & Vacuum All types of chimney

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

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

see main ad - pg 4

Dept 23 & surrounding areas

05 55 63 78 72

Email: garygoodwin@wanadoo.fr

Food & Drink

www.stovesellers.com

Tel: 05 55 62 05 61 Mob: 06 23 40 18 64

Siren: 502 409 949

siret: 453 067 910 00019

sales@thebugle.eu 05 55 41 17 76

Computers & Satellites

Fully Insured Call Ruth Clear

02 54 31 48 50

* All types of chimneys cleaned * Brush & Vacuum * Smoke Tested * Fully Insured * HETAS Approved and member of NACS * Official certificates of cleaning issued (Certificat de Ramonage) * Clean, tidy, professional & friendly service

Contact Barry Manning

Tel: 05 55 66 48 55 Mob: 06 31 59 81 08

barry@toutesweep.com

REMEMBER - BLOCKED FLUES AND CHIMNEY FIRES CAN BE FATAL... DON'T TAKE THAT RISK! SIRET: 534 351 754 00013

06.79.07.91.56

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

L'homme de l'ecosse WordPress Business Solutions and Website Designs

I specialise in designing and building professional websites for individuals and businesses of all sizes.

www.lhommedelecosse.com stuart@lhommedelecosse.com mobile: 06 37 82 56 67 Siret: 79470615000016

Please mention The Bugle when responding to adverts

Hotel & Restaurant

www.chateaudelacazine.fr

Creusetec

SIRET: 510 117 328 00011

Prices start at only €249

for a personal website including free domain name and first year hosting. Call Stuart now on 06 37 82 56 67 to discuss your requirements.

Château de la Cazine

26, Ecurat 23150

martin@creusetec.com http://www.creusetec.com

Your advert here 05 55 41 17 76

+31 (0)1 15 82 35 53

EARL Les Fromentaux

Excellent beef and lamb available from our farm direct to you. All are bred feed and finished here in Vilenne. All the lamb is free range and naturally finished off grass. A box of beef is 12-18 kg at €10.90 per kg

Tel: 02 54 25 34 73

05.55.63.97.10 - see pg 2

High speed internet via satellite from "tooway" & "SES Astra". TV Satellite Sales, Service & Installations. Dish alignments. Sky/Freesat/TNT/FTA. Most of depts 23,03,63,87,36 covered.

Houses on Internet - Global Property Services www.housesoninternet.com

10 Route de Vilenne, 36200 Celon

siret: 353 613 227 00035

05 55 66 60 21

siret 504 218 454 00016

Chimney Sweep Service

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

Satellite Systems

theladysweep@orange.fr

TOUTE SWEEP

property whenever he wants, at the moment he is interested in it.” For more information on HOIGPS or to market your property through them, visit their website.

Le Restaurant Ecurat Atelier d'Art du Jardin

Restaurant du soir by reservation. Our menu changes monthly. Special occasions and parties welcome. Fish and chips and mushy peas €11,50 the last Friday of each month. For more information:

tel: 05 55 81 31 85

email: ecurat123@hotmail.com

Le Champsac

B&B Restaurant Bar Tabac & Salle des Fêtes

good food! good company! good night out! open all year regular events private parties

www.lechampsac.com

lechampsac@orange.fr 12, Rue des Fontaines, 87230 Champsac

Le Viaduc - Bar/Restaurant

www.le-viaduc-bar-folles.com

2km from Chénérailles and the Chateau Villemonteix.

Le Bourg, 87250 Folles see main advert below

Restaurant AUX CEPES

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LA veytiZoU, 87130

Tel: 05 55 69 33 38 see main ad - pg 8

To advertise in The Bugle Business Directory, call 05 55 41 17 76 Le Viaduc Bar-Restaurant Le Bourg, 87250 Folles

Menu du Jour - 4 courses + wine for €12.90 Full à la carte menu - locally brewed beers - regular events Opening times - Tue-Sun: 10h-14h30. Wed-Thu 18h-21h. Fri-Sun: 18h-22h. Closed Mon & Tue evening.

www.le-viaduc-bar-folles.com

05 55 10 96 03

leviaduc-bar-folles@hotmail.fr

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Cross Cut Tree Surgeons

for all your tree requirements 30+ years experience Free quotes and advice We will not be beaten on price or standard of work Reliability guaranteed Fully qualified arborist - Fully insured Covering depts: 87, 23, 86, 36, 19 & 16

beverley.pawson@yahoo.co.uk

Food & Drink

Mandys-curry-2-go

La Jardinerie St-Léger-Magnazeix 05 55 68 73 76 - see pg 12

Mobile Curry Take Away For menus and venues:

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

(Travaux d'Accès Difficiles)

siret: 498 199 306 00016

All aspects of garden maintenance

Parties 20+ & events catered for

Try Something Different

Chez Jacques Marsac (23) • Cosy atmosphere • Speciality Crêpes • Large burger menu • Around 50 single malt whiskeys • Selection of bottled British ales • Book corner, pool table • Fish & chip night (2nd Fri each month) • Curry nights

T.A.D. 23

m : 07 70 39 12 23

Le Creusois

• Tree Surgery • Garden Clearance • Strimming • Pruning

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

Restaurant/Tea Room Brocante/Crafting Items Please note we are closed for 2 weeks from 18th April Email for more info Open : Wed - Sun, 11 - 6pm We now have BOOKS, BOOKS and more BOOKS...!! Novels, Cookery, Gardening etc., etc. 33 Rte Nationale, 36300 Ciron email: lescerisiers36@gmail.com

Très Jolie

Gifts & Crafts

HAND-CRAFTED CARDS AND APRONS

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

'ROUSSIS MAID'

All products made in France. New for 2016 : Wrinklies Movies Cards also available at Chez Mabel at Pers. Same prices as 2015!

Email for more details: ellinghamroam764@yahoo.com See Notice Board for details of where you can find us at local markets. Send an email to sign up to the newsletter

Tel: 06 86 89 81 02 siret 528 539 448

Paul Brown

All gardening work: Grass Cutting Strimming Hedge Trimming General Maintenance Dept 23 & Surrounding Areas

Tel: 05 55 89 57 40 brownpaul006@gmail.com

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.

see main ad above

Mon Chic Cottage Déco Intérieur Cadeaux / Café

Annie Sloan paint, fabrics & workshops Little Greene paint & wallpapers Le Dorat, 87210

Gardening Undertaken

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

Tel: 05 87 77 95 59

M: 06 58 72 03 43

Tue, Wed & Fri 10h-16h Thu 10h-18h

www.monchiccottage.com

Très Jolie

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

(See Notice Board for where to ﬁnd me)

Paula Bonella Granulés du Limousin

Tu Es Belle

tuesbellefr@gmail.com

Tel: 06 41 69 21 29 see main ad - pg 8

Chez Boutique

Formerly La Petite Place

05.55.60.08.46

See our Display Ad - pg 9

Foot clinic for your chiropody needs 4 km from Auzances 10 years private practice in UK

07 71 18 01 39 tina56790@gmail.com

House Clearance Holla!

All general

Siret No: 811 161 835 00001

Health & Beauty

It's our business to shout about yours

Sherrie et Steve Jardiniers

E: sherrieetstevejardiniers@gmail.com

05.55.89.15.74 - pg 14

siret: 801 941 022 00015

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

Cross Cut Tree Surgeons

for all your tree requirements beverley.pawson@yahoo.co.uk 05.55.60.62.14 / 06.78.38.42.44

Handholding Services

Tel: 05.55.80.29.88

Siret: 483 059 242 00030

French lessons & handholding services

email: ecurat123@hotmail.com www.atelierdartdujardin.net

Garden Services

GARDEN SERVICES

Sophie Arsac

tel: 05 55 81 31 85

see main ad below

Tel: 05 45 29 03 99

siret: 530 840 958 00017

2km from Chénérailles and the Chateau Villemonteix

siret: 788 438 562 00019

5 Rue Nationale – 16150 Chabanais

LES CERISIERS

Artisan art for your garden

SIREN: 483 988 853

Petticoat Lane

Visit us and compare our prices

Atelier d'Art du Jardin

www.lecreusoisbistro.com

05.55.63.90.79

closed Wednesdays

English groceries, Fresh British Beef & Steaks (to order only), Gammon Steak, Bacon, Sausage & Cheddar Cheese. Wide range of frozen items including vegetarian. Traditional English beers, Sherries & Wine. Cards for all occasions. Opening hours: Mon - Sat 10am – 6pm

26, Ecurat 23150

T: 05 55 81 14 51 M: 06 85 78 81 32

05 87 40 02 83

Visit: www.petticoatlaneshop.com E-mail: sales@petticoatlaneshop.com

05.55.60.62.14 / 06.78.38.42.44

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

www.hollainfrance.com see main ad below

A HELPING HAND Translation/interpretation Dealing with utilities/banks Permis de construire Sourcing/supervising artisans 1-2-1 conversation classes

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

debarrasser87

House Clearance Specialists www.ferraille87.com see main ad - pg 12

sales@thebugle.eu 05 55 41 17 76

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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-

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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

sales@thebugle.eu 05 55 41 17 76

- if the property is unoccupied during the hot summer months, then it can be left running at low speeds for ventilation and dehumidification purposes or simply switched off. With a range of panel sizes, and the option for wall or roof mounting, Solarventi is suitable for all types of buildings, caravans or even boats!! Following the patenting of its design in 2001, Solarventi has only recently been actively commercialized. Over the last six years, Solarventi units have been installed in more than 24 countries and demand is increasing rapidly. From Greenland to Australia, Solarventi is finally getting the recognition it deserves. ■ Units start from €630 TTC. Several ex-demonstration models available at reduced prices, call for details.

Pest Control

www.beauxvillages.com

with

Freephone: 08 05 69 23 23

Lizzie Snowden management advisers

www.blevinsfranks.com See our main ad - pg 13

HiFX

International money transfer

www.hifx.co.uk

‐ Based in Marsac (Creuse) but happy to travel within a 30km radius

Tel: 07 84 05 56 72 Email: lizziesden@hotmail.com SIRET: 817 419 336 00018

The Spectrum IFA Group with over 20 years' experience advising expatriates throughout Europe on all aspects of financial planning. Represented in Creuse by Tony Farrell:

Tel: 05 55 89 57 94 Mob: 06 15 28 54 82

Email: tony.farrell@spectrum-ifa.com TSG Insurance Services S.A.R.L. Siège Social: 34 Bd des Italiens, 75009 PARIS "Société de Courtage d'assurances" R.C.S. Paris B 447 609 108 (2003B04384) Numéro d'immatriculation 07 025 332 - www.orias.fr SIRET No.: 500 064 183 00014

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on Internet Central France Houses www.housesoninternet.com Pest Control +31 (0)1 15 82 35 53 Dératisation, Déinsectisation, Désinfection

02 48 60 83 72 / 06 74 33 02 38 www.applicateur3d.com Email: info@applicateur3d.com

www.limousin-bilingual.com

05 55 54 95 85 - see pg 4

La Petite Barre, 18210 Bessais Le Fromental

05 53 56 62 54

Tel: 09 73 13 62 10

www.leggettfrance.com see main ad - pg 5

Retail & Commerce

05.55.89.15.74 - pg 14

05 55 41 17 76

Prices start from €3,750. Models seat 2 to 7 people. For more information on our range check out our website:

www.limousin-spas.com or telephone: 05 55 63 26 20

Kitchens & Interiors 05 55 80 92 91 - see pg 2

HOLIDAY HOMES IN THE UK

www.ecole-de-langue.net

Sophie Arsac

All our spas are manufactured to the highest standards & have full manufacturers warranty. These spas have relatively low power requirements & are very economical.

French Lily

86, Rue Nationale, 36400 La Châtre

02 54 31 12 55

Alongside the amazing "Rotospa" spa range, we are now able to supply the "Durasport" & "Strong Spas" ranges of quality spas.

Numéro Siret: 752 157 610 00011

Ecole de Langue All your language needs under one roof!

SIRET: 510 995 681 00010

Limousin Spas

Bilingual Estate Agent in Creuse

- Speaking and Understanding for life in France - Relaxed but purposeful - Confidence-building Free taster class (3hrs) Funding possible if in/seeking work Email: homer.jennifer@gmail.com 87120 Eymoutiers

8 rue Principale, St Mathieu, 87440

Email: soieetbois@gmail.com Web: www.soiebois.net Tel: 05.55 48.28.89

Cendrillon - Bourganeuf

Leggett Immobilier

Property Sales

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.

See our Display Ad - pg 3

rats, mice, moles, flies, woodworm, bed bugs, fleas, wasps, hornets SIRET No. 498 544 741 00024

Chez Amanda Depot Vente des Vêtements

Please mention The Bugle when responding to adverts

Jenny Homer BA hons, PGCE

Your advert here

French lessons & handholding services

see main ad - pg 3

Curative and preventative

Sympathetic French Tuition TONY FARRELL INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL ADVISER

www.agencenewton.com 00 33 (0)5 55 27 51 14

Beaux Villages Immobilier

French tuition - Individual lessons 20€ / hour or small groups on demand, at a discounted rate (complimentary session to assess your needs)

Agence Newton see main ad - pg 4

Tesol cert. & BA Hons in French

Blevins Franks International tax and wealth

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

Eco Entrepot Get down The Shed

Finest quality bespoke kitchens

05.55.68.74.73 - see pg 12

see main ad - pg 13

87230 Bussière-Poitevine

Moulin de Tintin Are you looking for your perfect base in the UK? We have beautiful 2 and 3 bedroom models available in East Sussex. Relax in style in a modern holiday home and take advantage of fantastic facilities. Open for 11 ½ months a year. From

£9,995

CALL 0044 1424 853 764 www.ParkHolidays.com/beauportsales

Kitchens France

Furniture, interiors & gifts

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

sales@thebugle.eu 05 55 41 17 76

www.kitchensfrance.com

Stove Sellers www.stovesellers.com 05.55.63.78.72

See our Display Ad - pg 13

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ToftyTransport

Your advert here

LWB HITOP TRANSIT 10m3

Affordable Moves Europewide 18m3 Van / 4.5m load length 29m3 available on request Full loads/ part loads/ single items Regular UK runs.

SPAIN/PORTUGAL/HOLLAND/GERMANY/UK

(+33) 07.61.21.85.15 Siret : 532 526 001 00013

MAN + VAN Peugeot Boxer

with 13.5 m3 Load capacity

jonathanpiddock@orange.fr

Siret No : 523 955 151 00015

"Official Transporter of The Bugle"

Stockage Sécurisé - Châlus Heated, ventilated and secure storage at our site in Châlus (87230). Approximately 180 cubic metres. Just off the RN21, centre ville. Call Dan the storage man:

06.21.50.06.70 dan.storage.man@orange.fr siret: 818 782 468 00016

Buggs Car Hire Bergerac & Limoges Airports

Man & Van Transport

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

UK: 0333 022 0359 FR: 07 68 64 22 54

09 82 12 69 73

French Spoken

All Limousin covered Anything considered Any quantity

87150 Oradour-sur-Vayres

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

Siret 530 213 644 00012

siret 532 981 198 00015

DSD Removals & Storage

MICHAELS MOVERS

Carrefour du Bois Limousin

Removals

France ↔ UK

UK ↔ France ↔ UK Full & Part loads All size of vehicles, from Man & Van through to 18 tonne truck Storage facilities in Sussex UK free phone:

+44 (0)1274 724 545

Watson European

Transition Removals

LCS 23 Autos

(+33) 05 55 34 19 46

www.transitionremovals.com see main ad - pg 4

05 55 41 17 76

COUNSELLING

BABY/INFANT EQUIPMENT FOR HIRE

05 55 38 33 35

European Vehicle Transport Visit: www.lcs23.com or see our ad - pg 15

www.chauffagebois-limousin.com 05 55 63 72 45 - see pg 24

UK Reg. Counsellor & Psychotherapist Senior Accred. MBACP 548379 • French Reg. Conseille de Vie & Coach • Based on borders of 87-19-23 • Meet in person or via skype • Initial appointment without charge

0800 840 3058 Mob: +44 (0)7808 338 386

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

Lesley Kidd MSc

www.michaelsmovers.freeindex.co.uk

see main ad - pg 7

Cash paid for scrap

www.frenchvanman.eu

• All risk insurance cover • Full and Part load specialists • Professional staff & modern vehicles • Every vehicle from a Luton van to a full removals lorry • Prices from £3.63 per sq ft

Professional Cleaning Services

07 81 39 21 49

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

The Removal Experts

Nettoitout

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

• 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

sales@thebugle.eu 05 55 41 17 76

Windows Conservatories Garden maintenance Offices

siret 518 323 357 00013

www.buggscarhire.com see pg 11 International Removals

siret: 494 123 847 00019

Bourganeuf (23400)

info@dsdremovalsltd.com www.dsdremovalsltd.com facebook.com/DSDRemovals

www.watsoneuropean.co.uk

Email: lasout@live.com

General

tel Steve: 05 55 64 83 58 mob: 07 80 38 56 63

sales@thebugle.eu 05 55 41 17 76

www.themanwithavan.info vanrouge@mail.com

05 55 83 02 77 \ 06 30 90 58 90

Tel: 09 66 03 52 89

LOCAL OR LONG DISTANCE

email: tofty55@hotmail.com

The Man With A Van

Collections \ Deliveries \ Brico Runs Transport and Small Removals France - UK - Spain - NL Monthly return UK trips available Based Nr Aubusson, Dept. 23

www.centralfrancestorage.com Dry, safe & secure storage to suit all needs Vehicle storage also possible

+ BOX TRAILER 4.5m3 + CAR TRANSPORTER TRAILER FOR CARS, TRACTORS, MINI DIGGERS, DUMPERS, CARAVANS, BOATS UP TO 5 MTRS

05 55 41 17 76

Central France Storage

lesleykidd@hotmail.co.uk SIREN: 818 604 654

BAGGED FIREWOOD T: 06 74 66 45 26

E: boisensac@orange.fr see main ad - pg 12

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

Advertising in The Bugle Business Directory Advertising your business couldn’t be easier. Text only, boxed listings are available in our Business Directory from just €11.20/month. Alternatively, why not spotlight your business with an Advertorial, available from 1/6 Page (€50 HT) up to Full Page (€300 HT). Both Directory Adverts and Advertorials represent a cost effective way to put your brand in front of more than 30,000 pairs of eyes each month!!

For more information on any of our advertising options, please feel free to give us a call on 05 55 41 17 76 or send an email to sales@thebugle.eu

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Large Directory Ad 46mm x 71mm (Actual Size) 45 words max Small Directory Ad 46mm x 46mm (Actual Size)

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Mon Chic Cottage

NEW Premises at 21 Place Charles de Gaulle, Le Dorat Home Decor & Gifts Tea, coffee & home-made scones / cakes Official Stockist & Workshop for Chalk Paint™ by Annie Sloan & Neal’s Yard Remedies Organic Decorative Paint Workshops To learn the basis of using Chalk Paint™ & ask questions, join us on a workshop. All materials included. To book contact Jay. Opening hours: Tue-Fri, 10h-16h & Sun, 10h-13h. Workshops on Mon by appointment only.

05 87 77 95 59

Bugle Notice Board LES CERISIERS

33 RTE NATIONALE, 36300 CIRON

Restaurant/Tea Room Brocante/Crafting Items

info@monchiccottage.com www.monchiccottage.com

Please note we are closed for 2 weeks from 18th April

Très Jolie

Book swaps from 50 cts, other books from 1€ all proceeds go to animal charities. Looking for a certain book, too far to travel here? Just email the name of book, if we have it we'd be pleased to post it to you.

Fashion Accessories Where to find me:

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. Most items now stocked at the 'Coeur et Etoile', St-Mathieu

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

Mandys-curry-2-go www.mandyscurry2go.com Dates for April

Weather permitting see updates on Website & Facebook Gouzon, Chilled orders only! 3.30pm, (place de l'Eglise) - Wednesday 6th Boussac, (place de l'Hôtel de Ville) - Wednesday 6th (6pm) Aubusson, (place Maurice Dayras) - Thursday 7th (6pm) Le Grand-Bourg, (place du marché) - Friday 8th (5.45pm-7.15pm only) Marsac, (Chez Jacques) - CANCELLED Bourganeuf, (place Martin Nadaud) - Wednesday 13th (5.45pm) Peyrat-le-Château, (place du Champ de Foire) - Thursday 14th (5.45pm) Dun-le-Palestel, Venue now finished, but you can order chilled collection, please contact us for details. Sardent, (Auberge du lac, Masmangeas) - Saturday 16th (5.30pm)

Tel: 07 70 39 12 23

Email: mandyscurry2go@gmail.com

RESTAURANT

AUX CEPES

Email: lescerisiers36@gmail.com

MAN + VAN

"Official Transporter of The Bugle" Now offering monthly return UK trips Based Nr Aubusson, Dept. 23

05 55 83 02 77 \ 06 30 90 58 90 jonathanpiddock@orange.fr

Le Champsac

WORRIED ABOUT THE REFERENDUM?

Want to make sure you have an EU passport? If you have or had a grandparent born in Ireland (North or South) ... you can apply for a Republic of Ireland passport. This does not affect your UK passport. If you find the paperwork daunting, I can do it for you. Prices on application, depending on the complexity of your case. Email Jonathan Critchley:

jcritch.7@gmail.com siret: 792 285 025 00013

12 rue des Fontaines, Champsac 87230 Mon 4 April from 6pm - Fish and Chip night With the Dordogne Chippy Let us take the strain out of your family and group events with exclusive use of our 12 seater restaurant for your guests to enjoy. Choose from our themed menus: Chinese/Indian/French/English/Vegetarian ... all home cooked. Dietary needs are not a problem! 4-course meal with wine and beer included, just 18€ pp. For more information, please contact:

lechampsac@orange.fr www.lechampsac.com 05 55 78 53 50

Chez Jacques Marsac

Pub Quiz - Sat 23rd April, 8pm Teams of four. Food available, as well as British beers and a large selection of single malts.

Tel: 05 87 40 02 83 1, rue de la Gasne, 23210 MARSAC

La Veytizou

On the main road (D979), Between Limoges & Eymoutiers ~~~~~~~~~ SAT 9TH APR - OPEN MIC NIGHT Come along and join us, relax and listen to the music, or if you feel inclined, join in and give us a song! ~~~~~~~~~ SAT 30TH APR - John Martin A real favourite. Come and dance the night away, or just enjoy the great music.

~~~~~~~~~

For all the above there will be a choice of good food available. To book give Sue a ring. Please note that in April and May, Sunday lunch is by reservation only.

~~~~~~~~~ For more info on any of the above, contact Sue: email: susan.dorrington87@orange.fr or Tel: 05 55 69 33 38

LCS23 Autos

We are now making weekly runs to and from the UK with our LWB van, car trailer and car transporter. If you need anything transporting, from cars, vans, motorbikes and tractors through to household items and DIY goods, get in touch for more information.

www.lcs23.com

05 55 80 34 52 / 06 23 29 24 70

Roussis Maid

Find us at the following weekly markets: Piégut (Wednesdays) Brantôme (Fridays) and at the following monthly markets: Aigre - 2nd April Chabanais (CLE) - 10th April Chasseneuil - 22nd April For further details or to order cards, e-mail: ellinghamroam764@yahoo.com

Managing Editor: Editor-in-Chief: Registered Address:

Steve Martindale Steve Martindale Les Quatre Chemins 23150 St-Yrieix-les-Bois

SIRET: 514 989 748 00017 Printed by: Charente Libre 16340, L’Isle d’Espagnac Monthly circulation: 14,500 copies All copyright, unless stated otherwise, is reserved to The Bugle. Reproduction in whole or part of any text without permission is prohibited. Dépôt légal à parution.

Petticoat Lane

This month we will be at the following markets: Saturday 2nd April - Aigre Sunday 3rd and 17th April – Panazol

sales@petticoatlaneshop.com http://www.petticoatlaneshop.com/ 5 Rue Nationale – 16150 Chabanais

Tel: 05 45 29 03 99

Directeur: Rédacteur-en-chef: Siège:

Steve Martindale Steve Martindale Les Quatre Chemins 23150 St-Yrieix-les-Bois

SIRET: Imprimé par:

514 989 748 00017 Charente Libre 16340, L’Isle d’Espagnac

The Bugle cannot accept responsibility for the claims of advertisers or their professionalism. We strongly advise readers to verify that the company you are dealing with is a registered trading company in France or elsewhere in the world.

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CLUBS, CHARITIES & ASSOCIATIONS Charities 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 SaintMathieu. 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 everincreasing 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 fund-raising and donations to cover the very high re-homing and veterinary costs. Phoenix is formed of a committed but fun and positive team of volunteers, and is always on the lookout for more, so if you are interested in adopting an animal, foster caring or becoming a Member, please visit the Contact page of the website at www.phoenixasso. com and www.facebook.com/ PhoenixAssociationFrance Church Notices Anglican Holy Communion Services are now being conducted by Rev Robert Leone at 2:30 pm on the 1st Sunday of each month at the French Protestant Church, Place du Temple, Thiat (87) near Le Dorat (87) and Montmorillon (86) until the Anglican church is ready for use. For more information email: revrobertleone@gmail.com Monthly Worship in English If your journey of life has brought you here to France, why neglect your journey of faith? We look forward to giving a warm welcome to everyone from whatever Christian tradition (or none) on the 3rd SUNDAY of the MONTH at 3pm. Where? At the Temple in Thiat (in the north of the Haute-Vienne) – we are part of the Parish of the Basse-Marche of the Eglise Protestante Unie de France. The Temple is on the main road close to the Mairie. After worship there is tea/coffee and cake – and a chance to chat. If you want to know more contact Rev Derek Lawson on 05 55 68 53 03 or Rev Stephen Sawyer on 05 49 84 33 86. English-speaking church services Guéret Come as you are... This is an invitation to join us at our CHURCH SERVICE IN ENGLISH. Whether you have a faith or would just like to attend a church service you are welcome at 3pm on the 2nd Sunday of each month at the Eglise Evangélique, 9b Place Bonnyaud, Guéret, 23000. We welcome all who want to join a group of English-speaking Christians for a time of worship and learning together. Children are very welcome. For more details contact Jim & Pat Scott on 05 55 67 54 78 / email scott.james@neuf.fr or Ian & Becky

Jefferies on 05 55 61 10 23 / email ians.puffin@gmail.com Christians together in Limousin La Souterraine Area We hold a time of fellowship and Bible study every Tuesday afternoon. Barbara and Cedric look forward to welcoming you. Tel: 05 55 71 09 04 The International Free Church in Creuse The church presently meets at 10, La Chaudronnière, a small hamlet midway 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 Chabanais Bowls Club New for 2016 - Short Mat Bowls (45ft) in the Charente. 3-hour sessions - Tuesday morning and Thursday afternoon with tea breaks. We welcome all ages and abilities. Use your own UK bowls or borrow ours. For more info and an invitation ring 05 45 29 05 73. 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 15.0016.00 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-surVayres If you already play or have never tried indoor bowling then come along to a meeting. It's great fun and easy to play. If you have never played it before we will show you how. We meet every Monday evening starting at 18.30 hrs at La Chapelle, avenue des Chapelles, 87150 Oradour-sur-Vayres. Come and try it - it's free. If you require further information or directions to our venue please contact me - Email: OradourBowling@gmx.com or telephone: 05 55 08 41 75 Zumba! Regular zumba classes across depts 36, 18 & northern 23. For more info tel 06 58 37 17 04 - email evezumba36@ gmail.com and for details of classes visit www.zumbazumba.fr Indoor Short-mat Bowling at Cussac 87150....and now Outdoor too! As the premier bowls club in the Haute-Vienne, we are going from

strength to strength with members seeking us out and travelling great distances to continue their love of bowls or simply to 'try us out'. Our reputation as a "very friendly and welcoming club" goes before us. If you've never tried the game, just come along and take a look; there is far more to it than first appears! We are a formally registered association within the French system and benefit from assistance from our local commune by use of a wonderful indoor venue. AND NOW...the use of a synthetic outdoor court where Flat-green, Crown and Short-mat can be played. Just imagine the summer evenings with a drink in your hand, watching fellow bowlers enjoying the quiet of village, interrupted only by the 'click' or 'tunk' of bowl against bowl! Our regular sessions indoors are Wednesday evening at 8pm and Thursday Mornings at 10am. Outdoor sessions will be arranged as the spring arrives so keep in touch. Serious bowlers and beginners are welcome club bowls are available for use. For further information contact 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 Jean-Marie Couturier, Aubusson. Chinese gym 17h-18h15 & 18h15-19h30 and karate 19h30-21h. For more info tel 06 08 92 30 53 Tai Chi at Boussac and La Châtre Tai Chi classes in Boussac (Tue 18.15 - 19.45) and La Châtre (Thu 18.15 19.45). The first two lessons are free, the subscriptions are 36 euros per month and members can go to both venues having paid this fee. The style is that of Yang. All ages and abilities welcome, but folk must bear in mind that they will be on their feet, doing the equivalent of what one might classify as light exercise, for about an hour and a half. For more information contact 05 55 65 08 20. Gym Bien-être Would you like to be more supple? Come to our gym class on Thursday mornings from 10.30am to 11.30am, where we do gentle exercises to help all our muscles and joints. The classes are held in Rochechouart in the Capitole building, upstairs. Our group is part of a National Federation of Gymnastics. For information contact Pauline at pauline.maskell@sfr.fr Learn to Meditate Learn to meditate and meet other likeminded people. Simple mindfulness technique. Dechen Choling, Le Mas Marvent, St-Yrieix-sous-Aixe, 87700. Also, ongoing regular group meetings and events. Contact tel Christina 05 55 03 82 01 www.dechencholing.org Gardening Les petits jardiniers du Limousin Getting out in the garden is one of life's pleasures for many people and there's a lot of satisfaction in seeing seeds and plants thrive and grow under your care. Our Association has a different, garden related topic each month and you are very welcome to come and join us in learning more about growing plants, flowers, fruit, vegetables and trees in this region. We also have visits to other gardens and an Annual Show in September. We meet on the third Thursday of each month (excl Feb) in the Mairie at StAmand-le-Petit (between Eymoutiers and Peyrat-le-Château). Meetings start at 2.30 pm and visit timings will be advised. For more information contact Carolyn or Antonia at

pjlimousin@gmail.com http://jardiniers-du-limousin.webs. com Agenda for 2016: 15 April - Herbs for health; 19 May - Container gardening; 16 June - Visit to Chamberet arboreteum; 21 July - Gardening by the moon and how to produce your own seed; 18 August - Summer lunch – venue to be advised; 04 September - SUNDAY 4th Annual Fruit, Flower and Vegetable Annual Show; 20 October - AGM followed by All about Pumpkins; 17 November - Visit to Moulin Got, paper manufacturers; 15 December - Gardeners' Question Time and 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. This year the President is Véronique Granet and the Vice President is Michelle Pierce. For further information contact Michelle on 05 45 89 36 54 / unjardinenfrance@ gmail.com Agenda for 2016: 11/04 Making bouquets; 09/05 Decorative veg gardens; 13/06 Berries; 11/07 Taking cuttings; 12/09 Saffron; 10/10 Helpful tips; 14/11 Forest gardens; 12/12 AGM. Aux Plantes, etc. We are an association of independent, ethically-minded and passionate plant producers. Our aim is to encourage consumers to know more about the plants they buy, how they were produced and their needs, thereby avoiding the disappointments that so often come with mass produced plants. It’s not just about us selling you plants - we want them to thrive and do well for you! Current members include plantspeople specialising in unusual shrubs & trees, butterfly plants, heritage vegetables and flowers, irises, perennials and drought-tolerant plants. For more info contact Michelle Pierce 05 45 89 36 54 or visit: www.auxplantesetc.jimdo.com Les Jardins de Sirius Based in Pressignac, Charente, we are a small association of people who are keen on gardening. As well as finding plants an endless source of interest, we believe that the simple fact of gardening has numerous positive benefits for health, stress, social interaction - in other words, our daily lives - and we’d like to encourage this aspect. We run flower workshops on the first Saturday afternoon of the month. If you’d like to get involved, have more info on the association or become a member, please contact Michelle Pierce on 05 45 89 36 54 or at unjardinenfrance@gmail.com Integration Bessines-Accueil Bessines-Accueil is a group based in Bessines-sur-Gartempe (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-surGartempe, 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 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-laPerche. 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/Haute-Vienne border. We are accompanied by a retired French schoolteacher and a current French teacher of English. Discussion is informal, loosely based on everyday topics, including some grammar plus general discussion. We need a few more people to help keep it vibrant and to cater for inevitable absences. The only cost is yearly membership of the local Association, about €20, which brings with it other social opportunities. To find out more please contact Peter Metcalfe at petergmet@ gmail.com Familles Rurales in Peyrat-leChâteau 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-lechateau E-mail: familles-rurales.infopeyrat@ orange.fr Telephone: 06 41 20 06 83 Office address: 19 avenue de la Tour, 87470 Peyrat-le-Château Familles Rurales 2 in St-Yrieix-laPerche 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 10h3012h; Level 2 - Thur 10h30-12h; Level 3 - Tue 10h30-12h; Level 4 - Sat 10h-12h; Level 5 (top) - Weds 14h3016h30. All courses are held in Familles Rurales' premises at 1 rue de la Piscine (former swimming pool), 87500 StYrieix-la-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.

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International Apero Reseau Due to unforeseen circumstances we no longer meet at Les Picards, Aubusson. Meetings are continuing Saturdays 11.30 am at various cafes in Aubusson. Due to the ambulant nature of our meetings, should you like to join us, please contact Catherine on 06 86 17 80 88 or email Jan at jansenior@yahoo.co.uk for location updates. We continue to meet to exchange views, make new friends, help and advise one another and help integrate newcomers. We are a friendly group of French and English who enjoy conversation in both languages. 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 Members of the Ambassador's Club of the Welcome en Limousin Association. We are a group of around 70 members, both French and British, who meet with the aim of sharing things and trying to integrate with the French community. We meet every week at the Ancienne Ecole in Darnac, on a Wednesday morning from 10am - 12noon, except for the first Wednesday, when we meet in the evening at 8pm. We hold information meetings, plant swaps, BBQ's, games nights, visits and have guest speakers about topics relevant to living in France. Contact: www.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 Libraries & Books Sale of Second-hand Books, La Croisille-sur-Briance On the 18th of every month, during the monthly market at La Croisille-surBriance (87130), there is a sale of secondhand 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 homemade cakes. There is also a regularly changing display of works by local artists and an interesting brocante area on the ground floor. The Library offers classes in French for English speakers with a professional teacher and also organises Anglo-French conversation groups in association with the Municipal Library in La Souterraine. There are also a number of thriving special interest groups, such as the Gardening Group, Camera Club, Friendship Group, etc. We also provide support & assistance in bureaucratic and administrative matters

for both existing British residents as well as newcomers to the area. Whatever your interests don’t hesitate to pay us a visit and you will be made most welcome. We are open from 09.30 until 12.30, Mon, Thu, Fri & Sat. For more info tel 05 55 89 57 62 during opening hours or visit www. englishlibrary.fr The English Library, Dun-le-Palestel The English Library, which has now been established for over 5 yrs, is situated in the Route des Rateries, beside the Bibliothèque Municipale, Parc Benjamin Bord. The library is a very welcoming meeting place, where you can come and enjoy a cup of tea, or coffee, whilst you browse through our collection of around 7,500 books, DVDs and talking books. Our opening hours are Thursdays, 10h00 – 16h00 and Saturdays 10h00 – 12h30. Also, on the first Tuesday of every month, 10h00 – 12h00, you are invited to join us for our Club Franglais, which welcomes people from all nationalities, to chat in French, English or any language you wish(!) whilst enjoying a cup of tea, and a piece of home-made cake. We host a range of other activities too, including the Café Philo, and Club Scrabble. More information can be found on the Entente Cordiale website at www. ententecordiale-creuse.org or email us at library.ententecordiale@yahoo.com Music “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, ChâteauChervix (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. Music Club Boussac The venue of the Club de Musique & Music in Boussac "open mic" night has changed. We welcome musicians of all levels and styles, spectators and all music lovers to join us for an evening of musical entertainment and fun at L'Origan restaurant, 34 rue Vincent, Boussac 23600 from 20h until midnight on the last Saturday of each month. A PA system will be available. For only 8€ Christophe, the chef and proprietor, will be offering a special formule of Fish & Chips or a small pizza of choice from a Reine, Campagnarde, 4 fromages or Creusoise plus a drink. His normal extensive menu is also available. Food will be served until 22h. For more info please email Dave and Bev at gemsandcrystalsmail@gmail.com or phone 05 55 65 19 24 or Rosie and Mervyn 05 55 65 70 06 mervynjw@aol. com. We look forward to greeting you all at this new venue. Open Mic Night If you like music and have ever fancied getting up and having a go, why not come along to our Open Mic Night at “Le Loch Ness” in La Souterraine town centre every Friday around 8.30pm. L'Orchestre Philharmonique de La Souterraine If you or one of your family are interested in playing in an orchestra and think your standard might be adequate do get in contact with us. We meet weekly on Friday evenings in La Souterraine (apart from the summer holidays) to rehearse. Most of our concerts are around Xmas or 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

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 aafrancesudouest.com English-speaking council surgery ...for residents of the commune of StLéger-Magnazeix. Every 2nd Weds in the month, an English-speaking council surgery with councillors Manuela Stroescu and Patrick Johnson will take place at the Mairie between 11am and 12pm. Elizabeth Finn Care Registered charity Elizabeth Finn Care is able to offer direct financial assistance to British and Irish nationals or residents who live overseas. We ensure that our help does not affect any means-tested payments. For more information contact: Mary Hughes - Case worker France, Elizabeth Finn Care - tel 04 68 23 43 79 or visit www.elizabethfinncare.org.uk and www. turn2us.org.uk L’Association France Alzheimer Dordogne Charitable organisation offering Englishspeaking support and guidance to anyone dealing with the day-to-day difficulties affecting those with dementia, their families and their carers and assistance with how to access the best provisions of care. English Helpline (available on Tuesday mornings between 10am and midday): 09 64 21 40 86. For more information email alzheimer. dordogne@orange.fr or visit www. francealzheimer-dordogne.org Cancer Support France, Charente Plus Offers free and confidential support to English speakers affected by cancer in departments 16, 17 & 86. Our helpline number is 06 45 35 32 30. If you need any more information, please get in touch via csf.charenteplus@gmail.com 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, csfhv@frangle.fr or visit www.cshautevienne.org

Djay Djay is a 2-year-old Landseer x Pointer (possibly!) and has recently been taken into foster from the Bergerac SPA after spending almost half his life there through no fault of his own. He is full of life, bounding into every new situation with love and excitement. Yes, he needs education but he LOVES food so training him will be easy. He sits on command and his recall is great (with the aid of a full food bowl), he loves to chase his ball and bring it back, he just needs to learn “give” now and that will be perfect too! Djay is great with other dogs, a little bit too enthusiastic with some, but he is definitely a lover, not a fighter. At the SPA he lived happily in a kennel with entire males. Cats however are out, he sees them like his ball, to be chased. Djay is looking for his forever family, people who love big soppy canines, who are willing to spend time on his training and enjoy the love he has to give. He is chipped, fully vaccinated and neutered. If you'd like to meet him, please contact his carer, Sharon, on 05 53 60 73 11 / 06 45 47 10 84 - sharonleechappell@gmail.com. www.phoenixasso.com www.facebook.com/PhoenixAssociationFrance

Junior

Junior has been at the refuge in Limoges for over a year and is becoming increasingly depressed, so much so that he sometimes refuses to leave his box.

Junior is like a big bear with a soft thick coat, he adores people and is friendly and cuddly with everyone. He is not so happy about cats and could not share a home with one. He is a bit choosy about his doggy companions, being happy with some and not with others so a potential adopter would need to bring any dog they have to meet him. Junior is a favourite of the volunteers at the refuge but he is not doing well there and needs a warm bed and a loving home to cheer him up. Junior comes micro-chipped, neutered and vaccinated. As he is over 8 years old and has been in the refuge for over a year no fixed fee would be charged but a donation to the SPA Limoges would be expected. If you would like to meet Junior contact: SPA Limoges, 156 avenue du Général René Chambe, 87270 Couzeix Tel: 05 55 48 06 75 or if you would like the help of an English-speaking volunteer email Pam at: pamrob1@hotmail.com

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Aixe-sur-Vienne: 1st Fri Ambazac: 1st Wed Auzances: 2nd Tue Bourganeuf: 1st & 3rd Wed Boussac: 1st & 3rd Thu Bujaleuf: Last Mona Châlus: 2nd Thu Châteauneuf-la-Forêt: 2nd Sun Cognac-la-Forêt: 1st Tue Confolens (English Market): 4th Sat Cussac: 4th Sun Domps: 2nd Tue Dun-le-Palestel: 1st Thu Evaux-les-Bains: 1st Mon Eymoutiers: 1st & 3rd Thu Feytiat: 1st Sat La Souterraine 2nd & 4th Sat Magnac-Bourg: 2nd Sat Meuzac: 4th Mon Mézières-sur-Issoire: 2nd & 4th Mon Nexon: 3rd Fri Oradour-sur-Vayres: 3rd Thu Peyrat-le-Château: 3rd Mon Peyrilhac: 3rd Sun Pierre-Buffière: 1st Fri Royère-de-Vassivière: 2nd Tue Saint-Germain-les-Belles: last Sat Saint-Jouvent: 1st Sun Saint-Junien: 3rd Sat Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat: 1st Mon Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche: 2nd & 4th Fri

6th Annual Fundraiser in Aid of the Guide Dogs for the Blind School in Landouge, Limoges The annual fund-raiser will be held this year on Sunday 12th June from 1pm to 5pm. The venue once again will be in our large garden, come rain or shine, at 17 avenue du 8 Mai 1945, Oradour-sur-Vayres. The event will include the presence of the Guide Dog School President and volunteers, highlighting the very good work they do, with various items for sale and some working Guide Dogs and student Guide Dogs, delicious home-made cakes, tea, coffee, soft drinks, clothes, books, bric-a-brac, CDs, DVDs, a variety of artisans, plants and tombola. If anyone has any saleable items they can donate to this very worthy cause we would be very grateful. Please contact Roger and Christine Thomas on 05 55 78 83 05. Thank you once again to everyone who has helped and supported the event for the last five years.

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Sauviat-sur-Vige: 2nd Mon Veyrac: 2nd Sun

BY DAY 1: (prev day if public holiday): Bellac 3: Bellegarde-en-Marche 3: Châteauponsac 5: Bussière-Poitevine 5: Chénérailles 6: Bussière-Boffy 8: Compreignac 9: Saint-Sulpice-Laurière 11 (Sat if 11 is a Sun): Bessines-sur-Gartempe 13 (Sat if 13 is a Sun): Le Dorat 15: Oradour-sur-Glane 17: Mortemart 18: La Croisille-sur-Briance; La Jonchère-SaintMaurice 20: Chénérailles 21: Ambazac; Saint-Sulpice-les-Feuilles 22 (Mon if 22 is a Sun): Magnac-Laval 23: Razès; St Laurent sur Gorre 24: Nantiat 25: Blond - St Paul 26: Nouic; Rochechouart 28: Cieux 29: Laurière All Markets & Foires are in the morning unless stated otherwise. If your local market is not listed, please let us know - editor@thebugle.eu

WEEKLY MARKETS MONDAY Evaux-les-Bains

TUESDAY

Auzances Bénévant-l’Abbaye Bussière-Poitevine Champagnac-la-Rivière Genouillac Gouzon Laurière Limoges (Le Vigenal) Peyrat-le-Château Rochechouart Royère-de-Vassivière Saint-Sulpice-les-Feuilles

WEDNESDAY

Ahun Bourganeuf Chambon-sur-Voueize Cognac-la-Forêt Clugnat Isle Le Dorat Limoges (pont St Martial) Luchapt (5-7pm) Nantiat Séreilhac

THURSDAY

Boussac Coussac-Bonneval Dun-le-Palestel Guéret Limoges Bastide et Corgnac Magnac-Laval

Cantique

The Rochechouart-based choir Cantique made its first public appearance of the season at Mass in the Collegial Church, St-Junien to herald the beginning of the Ostensions. This is what a member of Cantique wrote about her own experience: “As a somewhat vertically challenged member of the choir I can't pretend I had the best view, but it did not matter, for the overall atmosphere was the thing which will stay with me. It was a bright, cold morning and as I stood shivering I caught the gaze of several people frantically rubbing fingers and discreetly stamping their feet in order to stimulate even the smallest spark of life! I felt the greatest sympathy for our accompanist, who sat waiting for the 'starting pistol' whilst blowing on her hands! But despite the cold, the early start and the longing for a hot drink my attention was soon taken by the sight of bright March sunlight streaming in through the vast doors of the Collégiale. Four 'Suisse' guards led the procession followed by flag bearers dressed in colourful costumes. Their distinctive headgear was adorned by greenery and made for a fine sight! Next the clergy entered to the evocative sound of tambours being played. We rose to our feet and were swept along as the service began in earnest. Cantique's moment came and we all sang our hearts out. I wish I could say we sang our socks off but we were in desperate need of those! It was touching at the end of Mass to receive such warm applause from the congregation and as we filed out, so many words of appreciation were spoken. We got in our car and turned the heating on, hoping we would thaw out before reaching the Capitol in Rochechouart where we would have a quick lunch followed by a rehearsal. Our work on the Three Love Songs by Manuel Oltra transported us to warmer climes and at the end everyone had smiles on their faces and it was declared another good and fulfilling day in the life of Cantique.” Cantique will also sing for the opening and the closing of the procession in St-Junien. On the departure the piece will be 'Let all the world', which was especially written for the choir by Chef Colin Cartwright. For the return to the Collégiale Handel's well-loved Hallelujah Chorus from the Messiah will be sung. There will be a concert in Bénévent l'Abbaye on 12th June and another in the church at Coussac-Bonneval on 10th July. The programme will include works by Claude Debussy, Anton Bruckner, Maurice Duruflé, Eric Whitacre, Ola Gjeilo, Jules Massenet and Spanish composer Manuel Oltra. Beautiful music in beautiful surroundings! If you want to know more about either our concerts or any aspect of our choir including membership visit our website www.cantique87.org

MEDIUM

HARD

Oradour-sur-Vayres (except 3rd Thu) Peyrat-le-Château Saint-Sulpice-les-Champs Saint-Victurnien La Souterraine

FRIDAY

Aigurande Aixe-sur-Vienne Ambazac Bessines-sur-Gartempe Bosmie l’Aiguille (16h - 19h30) Bujaleuf Châlus (except 2nd Fri) Châteauponsac Châtelus-Malvaleix Couzeix (16h30 - 19h30) Le Dorat Felletin Limoges (place des Bancs et Beaubreuil) Nexon Pierre-Buffière Rochechouart St-Etienne-de-Fursac Saint-Sulpice-Laurière Verneuil-sur-Vienne(15h18h30)

SATURDAY

Aixe-sur-Vienne Aubusson Bellac Bonnat Bussière-Poitevine

Châteauponsac Condat-sur-Vienne Eymoutiers Feytiat Flavignac Guéret La Châtre La Jonchère-St-Maurice La Souterraine Limoges (place des Bancs et place Marceau) Le Palais-sur-Vienne Mainsat (4th Sat only) Nantiat Peyrat-le-Château Rochechouart Saint-Junien St-Léonard-de-Noblat Saint-Mathieu Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche

SUNDAY

Bessines-sur-Gartempe Blond Crocq (1st and 3rd Sun) Jarnages Panazol Peyrat-le-Château

Saint-Paul St-Sulpice-le-Guéretois (3rd Sun) Saint-Vaury (2nd Sun) Veyrac (2nd Sun)

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Sun 20th Mar to Sun 12th Jun ILE DE VASSIVIÈRE Exhibition "I am Vertical" For her first exhibition in a French art institution, British artist Lydia Gifford is presenting new paintings whose tactile material are a response to the elemental forces of the Vassivière landscape. The exhibition title "I am Vertical/ Je suis vertical" takes its inspiration from a poem by American writer and adoptive Londoner Sylvia Plath. "For me the poem evokes someone attempting a relationship with the natural landscape on a physical and temporal level... I’m considering the way this title, taken out of context conjures up a feeling of vulnerability." Centre international d'art et du paysage. Tue-Sun 14h-18h. Visit www.ciapiledevassiviere.com for more information. Mon 28th Mar to Sun 15th May ROCHECHOUART OSTENSIONS ROCHECHOUART 2016 Don’t miss this seven yearly event which is thought to be the biggest tourist attraction in the region. The celebrations began in 1512, originally as an expression of faith, and have developed into a series of events over two months (they will take place from 28th March to 15th May in 2016). These include a series of concerts and processions in a beautifully decorated Rochechouart, finishing with a procession in medieval costume through the streets. If you would like to know more, contact the Tourist Board on 05 55 03 72 73 or visit the website ostensions. rochechouart.fr If you would like to take part in the costumed procession on 15th May

contact pauline.maskell@sfr.fr Fri 1st to Sun 3rd Apr LIMOGES Reading in Limoges Festival

This is the month of book fairs, and Limoges is no exception to the rule with the Lire à Limoges (Reading in Limoges) event. It features over 300 authors of general, regional and children's literature as well as comics. Book signings and conferences will punctuate a weekend full of literary discoveries. Esplanade du Champ de Juillet. Free entry. Sat 2nd Apr SAINT-SÉBASTIEN Line Dance Workshop Followed by an evening of good food and line dancing. Led by Alison (who runs classes in Creuse and HauteVienne) the class will learn a variety of dances including perhaps waltz, samba, cha cha cha, charleston and other more modern dances. Starts at 2.30pm with the Workshop until 6pm. Meal at 7pm and evening dance. Salle des Fêtes, St-Sébastien 23160 Creuse. Workshop fee 5 euros (including light refreshments); meal 10 euros (pâté de pommes de terre, salade verte, fromage, crème anglaise avec gâteau creusois, café). Organised by La Retraite Sportive de St Sébastien. Reservations by 30th March to Maggie tel 05 55 63 83 28.

Sun 10th Apr Limousin History Mystery Tour Cancer Support Haute-Vienne Fundraising event: Starting in StJunien at 10.30am, you will be driving, with a little gentle walking, around some of the less-visited parts of HauteVienne in the area between St-Junien, Bellac and Limoges. Your powers of observation will be tested, finishing with a bring and share picnic at an undisclosed location. Pre-booking is essential, as places are limited. €10 per car. For further details email treasurehunthv@gmail.com Sun 10th Apr AUBUSSON Concert of Baroque Music For the past 18 months a group of singers have been practising hard preparing choral works of baroque composers to be performed in the Ste Croix church in Aubusson. The choir master is Frantz Avril who is president of the Amis de l'Orgue d'Aubusson which puts on classical music concerts in the church every summer. The choir will be accompanied by a young organist recently returned to the Creuse, Cécile Ballin, who will also perform organ works of the Baroque period. She brings with her a choir which she ran in the Aveyron who will join with the Aubusson choir. Concert at 16h. Tickets €10; Concessions €6. For more information contact the Aubusson tourist office on 05 55 66 32 12 or Les Amis de l'orgue d'Aubusson on 05 55 67 21 43. Sat 16th Apr SAINT-PARDOUXMORTEROLLES A Taste of Britain The Association Open Door will be holding a “Soirée Britannique” at the salle polyvalente, St-PardouxMorterolles on Saturday 16th April. The event will start at 16:30 with an invitation to join the association’s volunteers for ‘Afternoon Tea à la Ritz’. Guests will be treated to a traditional British afternoon tea similar to that served in London’s famous Ritz Hotel – delicate freshly-made sandwiches, scones with clotted cream, fancy cakes and Scottish shortbread and, of course, pots of English tea. While enjoying their taste of Britain, visitors will have the opportunity to inspect some of the many traditional recipes which can be found in the stock of cookery books by British chefs which is being assembled for the English Library at Morterolles. The evening will be a special occasion for lovers of British and American popular music, with a number of wellknown singers from the region presenting a variety of styles from rock 'n' roll to music of the 60s/ 70s, and from jazz and swing to classical ballads. Admission will be free but the association hopes to raise funds for the library, which will open later this year, from bar sales and the generosity of guests. In order to ensure that there is enough food for all and space for music lovers in the salle polyvalente, guests are being asked to subscribe by contacting Peter at peter.edmondson2@orange.fr or on 05 55 64 14 86. Sat 23rd Apr CAMPSEGRET DORDOGNE Phoenix Book Fair The Spring Phoenix Book Fair is to

be held on Saturday 23rd April, in Campsegret (24140). Over 25,000 English and French books and more than 1,000 DVDs/CDs will be on sale from one euro and up. Doors open at 9:30am and close at 3pm. All books in Alphabet +/or in Category - lots of Crime fiction, History, Gardening, WW2, Children's, etc. Special home-made savouries and cakes will be available. Entrance and parking free. Donations of books/DVDs, etc. welcome on the day! All the proceeds will go to the Phoenix Association... caring for and rehoming animals in need. http://phoenixasso.com Sun 24th Apr MORTEMART 7th Fête des Plantes Flower Show organised by the association “Découverte du Patrimoine Paysager et Botanique” at the Château des Ducs, Mortemart (87). At the heart of one of the most beautiful villages in France, on a site that still belongs to one of the oldest and most illustrious French families, the Rochechouart-Mortemarts, this event, eagerly awaited by garden lovers and collectors of rare plants, attracts around 40 exhibitors from all over France, including growers and collectors who will present and sell their specialties: roses, trees and shrubs, grasses, clematis, perennials, bio vegetable plants, seeds, saffron, aquatic and aromatic plants... Also present will be specialists in gardening and decoration with nesting boxes and feeders, baskets, a gardening brocante, books and postcards on the theme of nature, a walking stick maker, natural fertilizers and various associations concerned with nature. 9h-19h. Entry: €3; free for children. (No animals please) Refreshments available. For further information tel 05 55 32 24 79 or email adppb@arbresremarquables.org Sun 8th May SAINT-LÉGERBRIDEREIX 7ème Fête de la nature et du jardin Organised each spring by garden and nature enthusiasts this year's Les Printanières Garden and Nature Festival will include: sale of plants, seeds, vegetables, herbs; troc jardin; artisanal stands (sculptor, wood turner, basket maker); produce market (bio bread, cheese, apple juice, medicinal plants, chocolate, wine); exhibitions; workshops; conferences; demonstrations; children's area... Last year welcomed 90 exhibitors and 3,500 visitors! All day. Free entry. This year's theme is "Dans l'air, dans l'eau, dans le sol, dans nos assiettes...." and considers the impact of the increasing use of pesticides. For more information visit http:// lesprintanieres.wordpress.com/ Sat 14th May SAINT-SÉBASTIEN Concert with Louis Baudel Singing songs made famous by Jean Ferrat and Serge Reggiani - both renowned singers and poets. This will be an evening not to be missed! Salle des Fêtes, St-Sébastien 23160 Creuse. Tickets 12 euros. Organised by La Retraite Sportive de St Sébastien. Reservations by 10th May to Maggie tel 05 55 63 83 28.

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