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Foie gras production under the microscope A foie gras producer has found itself in court in a landmark case that looks set to test the country's >> Page 7 love of this controversial delicacy.

Limousin February 2015 - Issue #64

New smoke detector law to come into force

NEWS - Uncertain future for airport

From 8th March it will be compulsory to have at least one functioning smoke detector in all properties. Installation will be the responsibility of the property owner and failure to comply could see a €5,000 excess applied in the event of fire damage.

NEWS - World's deadliest spider

n e w law will c o m e i n t o f o r c e n e x t month making it compulsory for all homes to be equipped with at least one smoke alarm, or DAAF (détecteur avertisseur autonome de fumée). From 8th March, whatever the occupancy situation, it is the owner of the property who is responsible for installing a correctly functioning smoke alarm. If the property is a long-term rental, then it is the tenant’s responsibility to maintain and test the detector. In order to enforce this new law, it is thought

that insurance companies will be asked to make smoke alarms a condition of their home insurance policies, a move aimed at putting pressure on householders to buy and maintain detectors. In the event of fire damage in your home, your insurer can not refuse to cover any claim for damage, even if smoke alarms were not fitted or they were not functioning correctly, but under the new rules you could be liable for a €5,000 excess (franchise) for any damage and/or liability to any third parties involved. There have already been reports in the

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INSIDE > > > With the upcoming territorial reforms, there is concern surrounding the future funding of the region's primary airport >> Page 3

A retail worker recently came face to face with the world's most dangerous spider after it hitched a lift in a bunch of bananas >> Page 9

BILINGUAL - The centre of the globe?

We take a look at Britain's naval history, the longitude prize, watchmaking and how Greenwich came to be the centre of the world map >> Page 13

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The Eurotunnel group has been ordered to close down or sell its MyFerryLink service >> Page 6

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t's been a funny old month to be in the newspaper business. I am a journalist in the sense that I run a newspaper, but this is far from a traditional newspaper. I performed all the tasks that were required to get this paper into your hands today, so I am equal parts journalist, copy editor, typesetter, delivery boy, office manager, IT support and accountant. I recently got promoted to executive coffee-maker. I didn't study journalism and I didn't set out to one day win a Pulitzer. I created The Bugle to try and fill

a gap by keeping expats informed about local and national issues, but perhaps most importantly – and like so many other expats – to earn a living. As such I did not set out with any kind of “agenda”: I try not to be pro or anti anything where possible; I try not to push my views on anyone; I try to be balanced where possible; and the only “mission” my paper has is to help expats integrate and make the most out of life in France. I have succeeded and failed at all of the above, to a greater and lesser extent, over the past 5 years.

So it is hard for me to wade in on the recent events surrounding Charlie Hebdo. I was as appalled as I imagine everyone else was at what happened. Was the magazine right to print images so offensive to Muslims? Does freedom of speech give you the right to print or say absolutely anything? Should followers of a religion have the right to be immune from satire or offence? I don't know the answers to these questions, and I don't think that there is a simple answer to any of them. I recently rewatched an interview given by the editor of The Guardian in the wake of the controversy over the cartoons of Muhammad printed by a Danish newspaper several years ago. She said that fortunately for newspaper editors around the world, they were largely spared the moral dilemma of whether to reprint the cartoons by the fact that they simply

weren't very well thoughout, were not particularly funny and were not very well drawn. They had, as she put it, an “out”. So should newspapers be reprinting the images and articles in Charlie Hebdo that so outraged sections of the public? Just because you agree with someone's right to do or say something, does not mean that you have to agree with what they are saying or doing. If someone wants to make a film, record a song or stage a play that I find personally offensive, I hope I would simply choose to not go out of my way to see or hear it. I'll end with a quote, most often attributed to Voltaire: “I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.” Until next month! Steve Martindale, Editor

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ccording to Célestin Thouzeau, president of the syndicat mixte de l’aéroport (SMALB), 2015 will be a “year of change” for Limoges Airport. Whilst last year was by all accounts a good year for the region's primary hub, how the airport will be run and financed over the coming year is currently up in the air. Figures show that after a brief fall in passenger numbers in 2013, they were up again by 8.5% last year to just under 400,000; the vast majority of passengers were British. A report by the State has also concluded that the airport finances are “satisfactory”. The uncertainty over Limoges Bellegarde's future comes from the unwillingness of local partners to finance the loss-making airport - it traded with a €3 million deficit in 2014 - and forthcoming changes to the administrative map of France. “A complete rewriting of the financing structure is required, which will be dictated by the territorial reforms that are due to redefine the powers of local authorities from July this year,” explained Gérard Vandenbroucke, president of the Conseil régional, before adding that “this airport must continue to thrive and I will do everything necessary to make that happen”. The region's president also said that once the Aquitaine, Poitou-Charentes and Limousin regions combine, the fi-

nancing structure of Limoges Airport will come under scrutiny from their bigger brothers as “In Aquitaine, the region does not pay a single centime to its airports”. The current members of the SMALB are the Conseil régional (33%), Conseil général of the Haute-Vienne (30%), the City of Limoges (20%) and the Chambre de commerce et d’industrie (CCI) (17%); the syndicate has said that the overall budget required for the airport will remain the same for the immediate future. For its part, the Conseil général of the

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Haute-Vienne has already announced that it will no longer finance the airport from next year - it currently contributes €1.7 million - and the mayor of Limoges has described as “unbelievable” the fact that the city currently pays €1.4 million a year towards “paying for airplanes to land at Limoges”. “We are in a period of complete legal uncertainly,” bemoaned Jean-Pierre Limousin speaking on behalf of the CCI, “with partner organisations having voted, or planning to vote on budgets that are based on areas of authority that could very soon become obsolete”. ■

ne of the features of the A20 in recent years has been the brown panels lining the length of the motorway highlighting the tourist and cultural attractions of the region's principle towns and cities. No more, however, following an announcement by the direction interdépartementale des Routes Centre-ouest (Dirco), which manages the borders of the A20, that the apparently popular signs are all being removed with immediate effect. The 90 large brown panneaux run the length of the A20, through the Cher, Indre, Creuse, Haute-Vienne and Corrèze departments between Vierzon and Brive, and highlight such things as Limoges' 2,000 years of history and the Aubusson tapestries. The images are familiar to many, but following a falling out with the “artist” that created them and disputes over the length of time that was agreed they could be displayed, the Dirco says that it now has no choice but to begin the lengthy and expensive process of removing them all. The dismantling of the panels has already begun, but the Dirco said that other signs would be “installed at a later date on the affected zones, once a new strategy has been drawn up between the State and local authorities”. ■

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Court summons for putting Hypnosis offered to Limousin mums-to-be box in the wrong bin

man from Châteauponsac found himself in hot water recently when he was called in front of a judge for placing his cardboard box in the wrong bin. Bernard Gauthier had recently installed a new shower at his home and placed the cardboard it came in - still with his address label attached into the brown bin for “general waste” near his home. It was a simple act that ended with him before a police tribunal in Limoges. Appearing in court and defending himself, Mr Gauthier refused to accept he had done anything wrong and said he was still furious with the mayor of Châteauponsac and the local gendarmes involved. “Fortunately, I was let off,” said the retired man from northern Haute-Vienne. “It's unacceptable to bring someone to court over a cardboard box and it is a disgrace on the town. What's more, I had cut the box in two and the bin was virtually empty when I put it in there. The judges had a good laugh and let me go. At the end of the day, I didn't have much to defend myself against.” Whilst Mr Gauthier brushed

Different bins are for different refuse, so be sure to read the signs! off the incident, he actually escaped punishment on a technicality: the bins did not bear the correct sign and bylaw notification that displays what can be placed in which bin. Had these been present, the man would have indeed broken the law as the large box should have instead been taken to his local tip (déchetterie) - a round trip of 16km, which may explain why local residents had been regularly “mis-using” the bins. The mayor of Châteauponsac was quick to defend his actions:

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Limousin maternity ward is breaking new ground by becoming the first in the region to offer hypnosis as an alternative to more traditional pain relief. SaintJunien is very much the little sister of Limoges when it comes to giving birth in Haute-Vienne - 406 babies saw their first day in the town in south-west Limousin famous for its leather gloves last year. “The maternity ward is a very important service for Saint-Junien,” said Dominique Bourgin, a midwife in the department. “Remember that without this facility, every baby in Haute-Vienne would be born in Limoges. Our role is to ensure a high level of service across the region and to always do the best we can for mothers and their babies.”

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Continuing its push to provide the best it can for the Limousin's mumsto-be, Saint-Junien's maternity ward will soon be offering hypnosis as part of their birth plan. “In certain circumstances, hypnosis can be an alternative to an epidural,” explained the experienced midwife. “Even if it does not completely replace the use of anaesthetics, it can reduce the amount administered. We already practise yoga and sophrology before birth, but from the end of the year, hypnosis will also be an option. Given the results already seen nationally, we are convinced that this option should be successful.” Maternity wards across France are in general looking to reduce the number of Caesarian sections performed and hypnosis represents one more option for helping expectant mothers. ■

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he auto-entrepreneur scheme was introduced under the previous Sarkozy government and has proved to be a very popular way for expats to enter the self-employed workforce in France. Starting and running small businesses was previously not always easy and was prohibitively expensive if you were only planning for a modest turnover. The result was that many people simply worked cash in hand or on the black. As an auto-entrepreneur, there are no accounts, no TVA and tax and social contributions are paid as a flat rate of your declared turnover. For this, enterprising individuals can legally trade in France and gain access to the social and welfare systems. It is understandably popular, particularly among expats moving to France, and according to new figures released by the URSSAF, there are more and more of these auto-entreprises being created... although they are not doing quite so well. According to the most recent figures just released, the Limousin had almost 8,900 active auto-entrepreneurs in 2013, a 12.9% increase on the year before. The turnover from the 7,500 that declared a positive result was more than €60 million, although the average turnover was €8,000,

a fall of almost 2%. While 1,000 new business were created, there were also 1,900 that shut down. The number of “active” businesses still increased, however, as many of those that closed had not declared a turnover - it has been a feature of the system that many businesses are created, but never trade. Your turnover is likely to be highest in Corrèze and lowest in Creuse. The sector a new auto-entrepreneur is most likely to work in is construction (18.7%), something that has previously caused some consternation to established businesses with “heavier” administrative requirements. Many in the building sector have complained that auto-entrepreneurs are not always qualified, are not always correctly insured and due to the low charges involved, they are often able to undercut the quotes of larger businesses. Supporters of the system say that the relatively low cap on turnover (€32,900 per year) and the fact that expenses and TVA can not be reclaimed, more than compensate for this, also arguing that anything is better than unregistered builders working illegally. More information on the auto-entrepreneur status can be found at www.lautoentrepreneur.fr ■

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2015 marks the 80th anniversary of the death of Thomas Edward Lawrence, otherwise known as Lawrence of Arabia and made even more famous by the 1962 film of the same name. A less wellknown aspect of his life was that, at the age of 20, he visited Châlus in southern Haute-Vienne. To mark this event and to commemorate his memory, the town is putting on a show as a tribute to Lawrence of Arabia, organised by the association Richard en Occitanie, responsible for the RandoFestival Richard Coeur de Lion, which will take place on Sunday 2nd August this year. An initial meeting has been planned for members of the British community of Limousin - and anyone else who might be interested! Saturday 28th February at 8:30pm Châlus Mairie, 32 avenue François Mitterrand 87230 Châlus

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UK overtakes French economy

ddressing the nation and outlining why France has every reason to be positive, François Hollande announced in his New Year address that “France is a great country... it is the fifth biggest economic power in the world”. Whilst this was true at the time, just days later it emerged that France had in fact been leapfrogged by the UK in the list of world economies. Le Figaro claimed that data on the European Commission’s website revealed France’s GDP, or the wealth created by the country, during the year was estimated at €2,134 billion - slightly less than the €2,232 billion posted by the UK. The news apparently caught the French government by surprise, despite the data being available for several days before the president's New Year address. “I am little surprised to be behind the UK,” France’s Economy Minister Emmanuel Macron told BFMTV. “The key point is that in the Eurozone we are suffering from a lack of growth. In France we are fighting hard to restore this growth.” Although the UK has seen better economic growth this year (3% versus the 0.5 per cent seen in France), much of the change is apparently due to a recent European Commission request that illegal activities such as prostitution and the drug trade should be included in GDP calculations. This provided a huge boost to the UK's annual accounts, but France does not yet include this “income” in its own figures. Christophe Blot from the French Economic Observatory in Paris, believes that France will soon again overtake the UK, but also stresses that not too much should be read into these figures. “There’s no reason to contest these estimates but the figures are close and they can easily change again over time,” Blot told The Local. “It’s not really a surprise that the UK is above France given the problems the French economy has faced, such as record unemployment and a lack of growth. Of course the data will be used by politicians and the French bashers and it is a blow to morale but it doesn’t really matter.” ■

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MyFerryLink ordered to close

he future of cross-Channel ferry company MyFerryLink is in the air after parent company Eurotunnel failed to overturn an anti-competition ruling forcing its closure. The Competition Appeal Tribunal has upheld a previous decision that MyFerryLink should stop operating out of Dover within six months. The news will come as a welcome relief for P&O and DFDS, the remaining two ferry companies who operate out of Dover on routes that have struggled for profitability in recent years. Eurotunnel bought three ferries from SeaFrance for €60m in 2011 following the company's liquidation and used them to launch its MyFerryLink venture. In a previous report, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority said the ferry service gave Eurotunnel half the cross-Channel market, a situation that could lead to higher prices for both passengers and freight customers. It added that it believed Eurotunnel had bought the ships in order to stop ferry operator DFDS from acquiring them and voiced concerned that if no action was taken, DFDS could exit the market, leaving Eurotunnel with an even larger market share. “With two of the operators on the Dover-Calais route making substantial losses, it remains our view that the current level of competition on the route is unsustainable and likely to lead to

the exit of a competitor,” said Alasdair Smith, inquiry chair at the Competition and Markets Authority. “Having one of only two ferry operators owned by the competing rail link would be bad for customers. It would be much better for passengers and freight customers to have three competing cross-Channel operators – with Eurotunnel running the rail link and two independent operators on the ferry route.” The ruling triggers a six-month timetable for MyFerryLink to stop operating, putting 600 jobs at risk unless the business can be sold. Jacques Gounon,

chairman and chief executive of Groupe Eurotunnel, said: “MyFerryLink is an operating and commercial success. We are proud to have succeeded where so many others have failed. Given the position of the British authorities, the future of MyFerryLink will now be determined outside the group.” In 2014, MyFerryLink carried almost 400,000 lorries and 350,000 cars across the Channel, while the most recent figures show Eurotunnel transporting nearly 1.4 million lorries, nearly 2.5 million cars and 10.1 million passengers each year. ■

GPs battle government changes

he battle between France's GPs and the health minister, Marisol Touraine, has intensified in recent weeks as the government appears resolute in the face of increasing demands from doctors' unions. Following strike action in protest at the introduction of the tiers payant system and legislation that would allow pharmacies to sell certain vaccines without a prescription, GPs are now demanding an increase in the fee they can charge for a consultation. Under current rules, the maximum a GP can charge for a standard consultation is €23 and union negotiators had initially wanted this raised to €25. Holding firm, the health minister pointed out that in fact, when you take into account incentives packages, such as a €5 bonus for treating the over-80s, GPs receive an average of €31.80 per consult. Reacting angrily to this rebuff, Luc Duquesnel, president of the UNOF-CSMF union, said he would “take the minister at her word”, and put forward new demands that the figure be set at €31, with the removal of the so-called “packages”, claiming that if the government's figure were correct then this would actually save the country 80 cents per consult. Duquesnel also called a 2012 ruling that limits the amount GPs can charge to a government-set maximum an “administrative burden” that allowed the state to “monitor our practices”. Under the current system, patients pay their GP for a consultation and the cost is automatically reimbursed by the

healthcare system via a valid carte vitale, which the GP scans. This is different to a visit to the pharmacy where pharmacists are able to check a patient's cover via their carte vitale and also whether they have mutuelle top-up insurance. If they have full cover, no money changes hands and the pharmacist is reimbursed directly by the State - the tiers payant system. Under the current changes a visit to the doctor will follow this basis. “If the tiers payant works at pharmacies, it should be able to work everywhere else,” said the health minister, when first proposing the changes. She admitted that there was “a considerable technical challenge” in linking doctors surgeries with the estimated 400 different mutuelles in France, but said “it will be a major advance for patients”. GPs say that not only will the changes increase their administrative burden, but they will also make patients less responsible and have voted 95% against the move. A recent poll, however, suggested that the changes were welcomed by 66% of the public. As part of the battle, many GPs have indicated that they will stop accepting cartes vitales and will instead hand patients a form that needs to be filled in to claim a reimbursement. Where they continue to accept cartes vitales, they have said they may only transmit the information once a month instead of several times a week. With the increase in paperwork this would cause, it is feared that reimbursement times for patients may reach two months! ■

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rance's love affair with foie gras - and the process of force feeding (gavage) often used to produce it - is again under the spotlight following a recent landmark trial. Ernest Soulard, who supply foie gras to top chefs such as Gordon Ramsey and Alain Ducasse, found themselves in the dock following a private prosecution brought by animal rights group L214. The trial, which took place in La Roche-sur-Yon in western France, focused on a video which L214 claims was taken by an employee of the company and highlighted “animal cruelty”. The video, which makes for uncomfortable viewing, shows ducks covered in filth and confined to individual feeding cages; some have open wounds, others have abscesses and shake with distress. Several lie dead along the production line. When the group first published the video to YouTube in 2013, it sent shockwaves through the food industry. There was widespread revulsion among the public and several top chefs said they would no longer use foie gras produced by Ernest Soulard. The company faces a maximum fine of €30,000 if found guilty of animal cruelty and its managers

could be jailed for up to two years if found personally responsible for unlawful practices. In turn, however, the foie gras producer is suing L214 for €10,000 in damages for trespassing and damage to its property - the campaign group is accused of drilling holes to insert hidden cameras in several facilities. Speaking before the trial, Roland Tonarelli, the head of Ernest Soulard, said that the video was both fake and misleading. “We’re not barbarians,” he told Europe 1, adding that the birds with infections “had conjunctivitis, which can happen”. “These images aren’t from our factories,” he continued. “Like the scene where you can see a goose with a broken wing - you’d never find something like that in one of our buildings. These images have been falsified. Gavage is not on trial. The question is was there cruelty or not? We will show step by step, minute by minute that this is not the case. We have factual evidence to show that the video is a montage... and not all of it was filmed at our plant.” Speaking in court, the animal welfare campaigners insisted they had obtained the images via an employee with access to the different feeding rooms and were “certain” they were genuine,

Foie gras and gavage Foie gras, which literally translates as fatty liver, is made from the liver of a duck or goose that has been specially fattened. This is often achieved through a process of force-feeding known as gavage, whereby the animal is fed a concentrated corn solution via a tube inserted down the neck and directly into the stomach. French law states that “Foie gras belongs to the protected cultural and gastronomical heritage of France”, although no mention is made of the gavage typically used to produce it.

pointing to the company logo that appears on the building’s doors and staff clothes. This version was questioned by lawyers for the foie gras producer, who asked why the holes were drilled “if the person filming really did have access to Ernest Soulard buildings”. As the trial progressed, it looked increasingly likely that the case would be thrown out due to a lack of evidence, but Ernest Soulard said that the damage had been done and accused the activists of “taking possession of the dock to turn it into a means of communication”, saying the court had been “used” to publicise their anti-foie gras campaign. “Our inquiry shows that there is only one way to produce foie gras and it comes at the cost of severe suffering to the animal,” the L214 group said in a statement, pointing to its ongoing ‘Stop Gavage’ campaign. “Even on the tables of the most prestigious restaurants, foie gras is nothing more than the diseased liver of a bird trapped in a cage, stuffed and sickened.” A verdict is due on 19th March. The case comes amid signs that the country’s love of foie gras may be on the wane. There are 8,000 producers in France, manufacturing 74 per cent of the world's foie gras, although consumption is dropping, with the product facing increasing pressure from public opinion and outright bans in places like India and California. Recent polls suggest that 47 per cent of French people want an end to force-feeding and 29 per cent would refuse to buy foie gras in protest against the ill-treatment of animals - a 10% increase since 2009. ■

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he man who received the second ever artificial heart transplant has returned home 5 months after undergoing the pioneering surgery. The 68-year-old man, who has still not been named, received his artificial, battery-powered heart on 5th August last year, but is now “living a normal life”, according to the team behind the device, after leaving the university hospital in Nantes on 2nd January. “He told us that he had been to dinner 70 kilometres away, without any technical assistance, at his son's home. Isn't that the most perfect definition of a normal life?” said Professor Alain Carpentier, cardiac surgeon and scientific director of Carmat, the French biomedical company that designed the heart. “If we had done nothing, he would have died a long time ago, he would certainly not have seen autumn or winter,” added Professor Daniel Duveau, who led the

team that performed the transplant back in August. “I have found a new life,” the patient was quoted as saying by doctors. “I can do everything I want to do. What is most amazing is that I completely forget that I have an artificial heart. I don't think about it, I don't feel it, I don't hear it... I just have a small control panel and a bag with my batteries.” The heart, powered by watchstyle batteries worn externally, was first put into a patient at Paris’ Georges Pompidou Hospital in December 2013. The 76-year-old man, who was suffering from severe heart disease and had only days to live, died from complications 75 days after receiving the transplant. According to those behind the device, this second transplant patient, despite also having terminal heart disease, was in better overall physical shape. “We chose a younger patient with better renal and liver functions and with good

Professor Alain Carpentier - inventor of the artificial heart lung capacity,” said professor Carpentier. The artificial heart, which is designed to operate for as long as 5 years, uses a range of “biomaterials”, including bovine tissue, to reduce the likelihood of the body rejecting it. Unlike previous artificial hearts, created mainly for tem-

porary use before a live transplant, this French-designed device is intended to be a permanent replacement for a real heart. The team behind the heart is hoping to perform a further 20 transplants in the near future into patients with less severe heart failure, as clinical trials continue. ■

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witzerland's decision to remove the exchange rate peg between the Franc and the Euro caused pandemonium recently in European markets, but the move also highlighted the problems faced by one particular French industry... pizza delivery. The Swiss have long preferred to order their pizzas from across the border, with prices being up to 30% cheaper in France and Germany than at home and the recent changes in exchange rate have made French pizza even more attractive. The problem for pizza delivery companies is that their pizzas have been going cold at the border after Switzerland removed a customs exception for food deliveries. Since customs offices are closed at night - the peak delivery time for pizza companies - one chamber of commerce on the German side of the border recently lodged a complaint, saying that the customs checks amount to an unfair export ban. The Swiss authorities did agree to listen to their neighbours' concerns, but after several months of talks the director-general of the federal customs agency, Rudolf Dietrich, has ruled that there is no case for a “special pizza solution”, arguing that it would set a dangerous precedent. “Bakeries, pharmacies, catering companies, craftsmen, and not least courier companies and the post office could make a similar request,” he said. “It is extremely difficult to draw a line in this case.” For now, Swiss lovers of a deep pan will have to travel across the border themselves in the search for cut-price pizza as the delivery companies have been at pains to stress that they also offer a collection service. ■

ne French EuroMillions player recently got lucky twice when he first won €73 million and then came within 3 weeks of failing to claim his jackpot. The lucky punter had bought his ticket for the draw on 2nd December, but forgot to check the results and carried the winning ticket around for five weeks as he became preoccupied with Christmas and New Year. He finally checked the ticket at his local tabac at the beginning of January and his New Year got off to a good start when he was told he had won “more than €4,999” and would have to collect his winnings directly from Française des jeux, the company that runs the EuroMillions lottery in France. Expecting to be told he had won €5,000, he was in fact told “we've been waiting for you”, before learning that he was the sole winner of €72,971,665. Under EuroMillions rules, you have just 60 days to claim a winning ticket. “In three more weeks, I would have lost everything,” the man said after receiving the good news. “But it's a story with a happy ending!” The lucky gambler can now enjoy an interest-only income of around €60,000 per month for the rest of his life without ever even touching the capital. The win was the largest of 2014 and the seventh biggest in French lottery history. Asked what he would do with his winnings, he said he would first help out one of his children, who had been made redundant during the Christmas holidays! ■

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Dog owner forced to change names

An unnamed Frenchman has bowed to pressure to change the names of his two dogs after a local mayor refused to sign the licence. The angry mayor said that the names, Itler and Iva, were obvious nods to Adolf Hitler and Eva Braun. “I don't want to sign this licence ... of course 'Itler' and 'Iva' make you think of Adolf Hitler and Eva Braun, a dubious play on words. I have written to the local prefect to ask him what I can do. In the meantime, I'm not signing,” said Mayor Luc Binsinger, adding that he believed the owner of the two dogs was a local National Front official. “It's completely mad. Stupid even,” he fumed. The owner had already successfully obtained the initial licence required to own a dangerous dog without raising eyebrows, but needed mayoral authorisation after a compulsory visit to the vet to check whether the dogs displayed any aggressive behaviour. “It’s not a question of how dangerous the dogs are, it’s a question of principle,” said Mr Binsinger. Ultimately, the mayor got his wish and the owner of the two American Staffordshire Terriers agreed to change the names on the licence to “Ilisa” and “Isio 4”. There are in theory no restrictions on naming animals in France, although there is one notable exception: you cannot call a pig Napoleon, due to a law aimed at preserving the image of the emperor which is still on the statute books. ■

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here are many reasons - nutritional, ethical and financial - to shun imports and eat French food, but one health concern that does not spring instantly to mind is the danger from deadly predators! This was the case for a member of staff at a health food store in Haute-Savoie who recently found himself face to face with a Phoneutria nigriventer – better known as a banana spider. Banana spiders are famous for being aggressive - particularly after travelling half way round the world and are one the deadliest spiders on the planet. According to the Guinness Book of Records, its venom is 30 times more powerful than that of a rattlesnake, and the neurotoxins contained in just one bite can kill an adult human. Confronted with the

10-centimetre arachnid, the store worker remained surprisingly calm and managed to capture it before placing it in a vivarium. Reporting the unusual delivery to his boss, the manager called the sapeur-pompiers, who raced to the scene and, with the help of experts, confirmed that the spider was in fact the deadly predator with a predilection for bananas. Under the supervision of Edouard Senger, chief vet-

erinary expert at Sallanches, the spider was “neutralised” to prevent any further danger to the public. In 2014, a British family were forced out of their home after a pregnant banana spider was delivered to their home by Waitrose. It escaped, leaving behind hundreds of eggs before pest-control experts were finally able to trap and remove the spider and her deadly brood. ■

ollowing the recent terror attacks, a growing number of politicians are calling for France to reintroduce compulsory national service, believing that it would increase the sense of national unity amongst the country's youth. National service was phased out in 1997 under the Chirac government which found that it had no problem recruiting enough soldiers for the army. One prominent politician that believes national service would solve a number of France's problems is Xavier Bertrand, a former cabinet minister under Nicolas Sarkozy. “I would like to see a period of at least 3 months, compulsory for boys and girls,” said Mr Bertrand. “This would engender a sense of belonging and allow us to negate any political, religious and social affiliations of the country's youth and the parents. It would also encourage the idea that everyone owes something to their country.” Under the previous system, France's young underwent 10 months of military training at a cost to the state of €3.5 billion, a figure that many believe will stop any attempt to reintroduce national service in its tracks. Bertrand claims that with his proposals for a 3-month compulsory period, this cost drops to €1.5 billion, although this is

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still a huge investment for a country battling austerity. Opponents also point to France's civic service, which already involves 35,000 young people each year, and argue that more efforts should be made in this direction. Bertrand, however, believes that his proposals would see 600,000 of France's youth engaged. Marine Le Pen of the far-right National Front has also shown support for bringing back national service, calling for a sixmonth compulsory stint for French youths. “National service has been sorely lacking from this country and there's been nothing to replace it,” she said at a recent press conference. ■

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In the garden - jobs for February by Michelle Pierce

t the time of going to press, the weather is still reasonably mild, with just a few frosts and cold episodes under our belt (but of course it may all change!) so things are still growing, despite the season. The days are getting noticeably longer in the evenings, and you can sense that Spring is round the corner. Lovely! The desire to get back out in the garden is waking up. But prudence, don't get carried away. You won't gain time if you sow some things too early only to find that they get frosted out. Don't get too far ahead of yourself, and have a plan B if the weather turns. You can start sowing leaf vegetables, things like oriental leaves, land cress, mustards, spinach, chard and mâche (lambs lettuce) outside, especially if you have some protection - fleece or cloches. Try also some really quick-growing things - radishes are perfect, and if the

weather turns cold, eat them as micro leaves. You can start thinking about planting out garlic, onion sets and grey shallots - if you have a waterlogged site or really heavy ground, plant them on a little mound to improve drainage. Prepare a place to sow broad beans and peas. Earth up your asparagus bed if you have one, or let yourself be tempted when the crowns come into the shops and plant a few. Under cover, sow spring lettuces and rocket. Don't forget the flowers! Hardy annuals and biennials - marigolds, sweet peas, nigella, wallflowers, etc. can get sown and it's a good time to wander round the garden and see what self-sown things have come up. Keep them where they are if it suits, pot them up for moving later and giving away if not, or move directly into a new location. One good combat at the moment is to limit your blackberries - prune them back

and make sure they don't arch over and root from the ends, or you'll have double or triple the number of plants. Just cutting them back won't be enough. Don't forget to dig up the roots. Remember that blackberry canes make really good compost, so shove them on the compost heap instead of burning them. February is also a good time to look at your hedges, adding extra plants to any spaces, and giving them a prune before the birds start building their nests. Speaking of which, don't forget to put up some nest boxes, or clean out existing ones. Dig up any superfluous suckers of things like sloes, to stop them encroaching later in the year. Resist the temptation to cut back the stems of herbaceous perennials - later will be better, all the more so that the dry stems help conduct the warmth of the sun right down to the centre of the clump, helping a good growth spurt later, and also creating shel-

ter for insect life. On wet weather days, it's the perfect time to make a rough plan of what you plan to sow, plant, grow during the year. This helps with the endless lists of must-have seeds; you can see whether you actually have the space for those 50 different types of lettuce you desperately want to grow!! Whilst the sap of your vines is not rising, it's a good time to prune them at the end of February or start of March. Obviously not at a time of strong frosts or really cold weather. Keep the prunings for your summer barbecues, to flavour the food. Prune your soft fruit bushes - raspberries, gooseberries, redcurrants. You should also be able to see the old canes from last season on your tayberries and wineberries, since they look dry and static. Cut them out to leave the place and resources for the year's new growth. Make sure you tie in any very vigorous plants like blackberries

and tayberries. And tidy up the raspberry bed by removing weedy new offshoots or plants in the wrong place. This is a good time of year to clear things out, before there is strong growth and a lot of vegetation to deal with. This doesn't automatically mean getting rid of them - recycle, replant or give away, but the more that you can organise now, the less work later. Any bare rooted trees and shrubs should be planted this month. Climbers need to be tied in, or pruned back. Check whether they flower on the old or the new wood before doing so. Give plants a food of good rotted manure or compost at their base. Notice where noxious weeds like couch grass are poking up through the ground and aim to weed them back. Lots to do, but it's really starting to feel like it's fun to do, and less of a chore! So, good gardening! ■

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proven method for trapping them: You will need a trap (scissor traps are good but other traps are available), a trowel, and a spike. Firstly, flatten all your molehills (use the topsoil for potting). Moles usually work the same tunnel for a couple of days before moving to a new part of the garden. When you see new activity, find the tunnel using the spike. The tunnel will be about 5cm in diameter and 15-25cm deep. The spike will move freely in the ground when you find the tunnel. With a trowel dig a hole only as big as the set trap. Any bigger, the mole will just go around it. Put the trap in the tunnel so that the pincers are parallel with the tunnel, cover lightly with moss or leaves, so it doesn't obstruct the trigger movement, cover with a pot if you have pets... and remember where you left it!! Finally, press your heel a couple of inches either side of the trap to collapse the tunnel, it will slow the mole down before heading towards the trap. If set correctly, you should have your mole within 12 hours. If you don't catch a mole within 2 -3 days, your

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The property purchasing process

he approach to purchasing property in France is a simple one. When the vendor and purchaser agree on exactly what it is that is to be sold/purchased that is to say the estate including any furniture, outbuildings, land, etc. - and have settled upon a price, then a sale/purchase contract is deemed to have been made. The initial purchase contract above is simply therefore a written confirmation of an existing agreement. It follows that, in contrast to the UK, the searches are carried out after the exchange of contracts. This being the case, it is advisable to gain as much information as possible prior to signing the initial contract and to ensure that the contract is made subject to conditions, as regards information that can only be obtained from the searches. The vendor is obliged to provide the purchaser with certain information, for example with respect to asbestos, lead, termites, electricity, sanitation, and known risks. However, the level of protection afforded to the purchaser depends largely upon the correct drafting of the initial contract and it is therefore important to have specialist advice before signing the compromis. ■

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French Personal Taxation 2015

he French Finance Bill for 2015 became law on 29th December 2014 and is a fairly uneventful affair with the principle measure being that more people, who are currently paying little tax, will become non-tax income payers this year. Detailed below is a brief summary of the new rates and bands:

1. INCOME TAX BANDS & RATES

The nil rate band has been extended by over 50%, however, with the removal of the 5.5% rate band the 14% band has been lowered. As concerns the rest of the bands they have been increased by 0.5% to reflect the very low level of price increases.

Per household part: Up to €9,690 0% €9,691 t o €26,764 14% €26,765 to €71,754 30% €71,755 to €151,956 41% €151,957 and over 45%

Additional tax on high income For a single person: 3% of income between €250,000 and €500,000 4% of income over €500,000

ment income taxed at 15.5%. All non-UK government service pensions, pre-state retirement age, pay 7.4% taxes. 3. WEALTH TAX BANDS & RATES Here too there are no changes, with Wealth Tax being imposed on total taxable assets that exceed €1,300,000 as at the 1st January each year: Band Rate % Up to €800,000 0.00 Between €800,001 and €1,300,000 0.50 Between €1,300,001 and €2,570,000 0.70 Between €2,570,001 and €5,000,000 1.00 Between €5,000,001 and €10,000,000 1.25 Above €10,000,000 1.50

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Age Allowances & Thresholds

For most residents in France, careful financial planning can mitigate personal taxation, but, as ever, the key is to take independent advice from experts who are fully familiar with the most appropriate financial and tax planning strategies for one’s individual financial circumstances and objectives. ■

For those over the age of 65, there is an extra taxfree allowance of €2,344 if total income does not exceed €14,710 and of €1,172, if total income is between €14,710 and €23,700.

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Greenwich - centre of the world

ost countries consider themselves to be the centre of the world to a greater or lesser extent, but only one place can claim to officially hold that title - Greenwich in London. How Greenwich came to be the centre of the world and the location that everyone sets their watches by begins hundreds of years ago with Britain's dominance of the waves. For a long time, mariners could easily calculate how far north and south of the equator they were, but knowing their exact longitude - their relative position east and west - proved impossible. The key to knowing your longitude lies with accurately knowing the time: you can calculate the time where you are from the sun or stars, and if you also know the exact time at another fixed location, then you can accurately calculate how far east or west you are from that point. The problem for mariners was that timepieces in the 17th century were large, delicate and inaccurate. Britain was a

dominant seafaring nation and relied on its navy to maintain its influence across the world. The problem of longitude finally became critical when the Royal Navy lost 4 ships and 2,000 men after its fleet was unable to calculate its exact location following a storm and ran aground on the Scilly Isles. It remains one of the worst maritime disasters in British history. So serious was the problem that the government offered 20,000 pounds - over €3 million in today's money! - to whoever could devise a method to accurately determine longitude. This was finally solved in the middle of the 18th century by watchmaker John Harrison, who developed a timepiece accurate enough for Britain's navy to know exactly where they were at all times. The location the navy chose as its “standard” meridian - zero degrees of longitude - was the Greenwich Observatory in east London, with all points on the globe either east or west of this “central” location. As technology advanced,

the notion of “time” became increasingly important and the concept of “time zones” was created. A big factor in this was the introduction of railways. Passengers from London travelling to Bristol would find that the “local time” when they arrived was 10 minutes different to that in London. When you consider that every station in between also set their own local time, this made catching trains a complicated business! The railway companies soon instructed all their stations to keep London time and before long it was always the same time across the whole of Britain. In 1884, with the world needing a standard meridian, and with London having built an international reputation for the accuracy of its timekeeping, Greenwich was chosen to represent the centre of the world. Interestingly, despite the international agreement, France continued to show Paris as the meridian on all its maps and did not officially adopt London time until the First World War. ■

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Bilingual Crossword Clues in English - answers in French

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a plupart des pays ont plus ou moins le sentiment d’être le centre du monde mais un seul endroit peut officiellement revendiquer ce titre : c’est Greenwich à Londres. Afin d’en comprendre la raison et d’expliquer pourquoi nous réglons nos montres sur l’heure de Greenwich, il faut remonter quelques centaines d’années en arrière, lorsque la Grande-Bretagne dominait les mers. Pendant longtemps, les marins pouvaient facilement calculer leur distance par rapport au nord ou au sud de l’équateur. Par contre, il leur était impossible de déterminer leur longitude avec exactitude, c’est-à-dire

leur position relative estouest, dont le calcul repose sur la connaissance précise de l’heure. L’observation des astres permet de déterminer l’heure locale et si vous connaissez l’heure exacte d’un autre endroit fixe, vous pouvez calculer avec précision la distance qui vous sépare de ce point. Au 17ème siècle, les horloges étaient volumineuses, fragiles et peu fiables. La Grande-Bretagne dominait la navigation maritime et elle comptait sur sa flotte pour maintenir son influence au niveau mondial. Il devint crucial de régler le problème de la longitude lorsque la Marine royale britannique perdit 4 navires

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Bilingual crossword solution can be found on page 27 et 2 000 hommes. Après une tempête, la flotte avait été incapable de calculer sa position exacte et s’était échouée sur les îles Scilly. Ce fut l’un des pires désastres maritimes de l’histoire britannique. La gravité de la situation incita le gouvernement à proposer 20 000 livres (soit plus de 3 millions d’euros !) pour toute personne qui saurait inventer une méthode de calcul infaillible de la longitude. John Harrison, horloger de son état, trouva la solution au milieu du 18ème siècle. Il conçut une horloge dont la précision était telle que la flotte put déterminer sa position exacte à tout moment. La Marine royale choisit

de situer le méridien de référence (longitude zéro) à l’Observatoire de Greenwich, à l’est de Londres. Désormais, tous les autres points du globe seraient à l’est ou à l’ouest de cet emplacement central. Avec l’avancée de la technologie et notamment l’invention du chemin de fer, la “notion de temps” devint de plus en plus importante et l’on créa le concept des « fuseaux horaires ». Les passagers qui se rendaient en train de Londres à Bristol constataient que « l’heure locale » différait de 10 minutes avec celle de Londres. Sachant que chaque gare sur le trajet fixait sa propre heure locale, c’était toute une affaire de prendre le train ! Les gares furent donc rapidement priées

par les compagnies de chemin de fer de régler leur heure sur celle de Londres et bientôt, cette dernière fut identique dans toute la Grande-Bretagne. En 1884, le monde entier eut besoin d’un méridien de référence. Londres ayant acquis une réputation internationale quant à la fiabilité de sa gestion de l’heure, Greenwich fut choisi pour représenter le centre du monde. Il est intéressant de préciser que malgré cet accord international, la France continua à indiquer sur toutes ses cartes que Paris était le méridien et qu’elle n’adopta officiellement l’heure de Londres que lors de la première guerre mondiale. ■

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SALE:

Piglets

& photos. Location: Near Le Grand Bourg, viewing welcome. Email: vanessa. fugler@orange.fr

FURNITURE

months old, are looking for a new durable relationship. You can meet us near La Souterraine or we come to your place. You can adopt us together or separately. Tel: 05 55 63 30 94 or 06 08 33 79 14 FOR SALE: Pet Stock - Over 380 items Are you looking

for a new business venture? Do you have an existing shop, online store, cattery or kennels? All good quality products. Open to offers. Any offer considered. Please email me (Vanessa) for a stock list

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style. 3 to 4 seater. Feather interiors on seats/back solid. Surplus to requirement. Aigurande area 23. €40.00 Tel: 05 55 80 33 12 FOR SALE: Various Furniture Pine headboard - 4ft

Yrieix-la-Perche) FOR SALE: Large rattan & cane arm chair With upholstered cushions, made to order for us in Bali, Indonesia. Style is called Princess Chair. €90.00 Tel: 02 54 62 01 87 Email: Mike.crevant@ hotmail.com FOR SALE: Pine Headboard for double bed Excellent

condition. €18.00 Tel: 05 55 78 79 02

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BY THE 20th with the details you would like include. Your advert will appear online and in the next print edition of The Bugle. Classified adverts are currently free for all small items (less than €500). For more expensive items and photos a small fee applies: ● Items more than €500 are charged at €5 per month ● Photos are charged at €2.50 per month 6in - medium stain - 20€; Ikea pine effect kitchen doors, drawer fronts, side panels, etc. Reasonable offers. Text 06 41 99 57 40 (St Yrieix la Perche) FOR SALE: Dining Furniture DUCAL PINE DINING TABLE, MATCHING SIDEBOARD and 8 DINING CHAIRS (including 2 CARVERS). Also nest of 3 TABLES and a WINE TABLE. (Table 168 x 103cm, extending to 213 x 103cm, sideboard 173 x 44cm with height 87cm). €325.00 Text or tel 06 41 99 57 40. (St-

FOR SALE - VARIOUS Contact: tonybigglesworth@hotmail.co.uk (Near St-Laurent-sur-Gorre) OAK PARQUET - still shop-wrapped, 70mm wide x 23mm thick - 18 packs @ 1.12 metres squared - per pack – 35 Euros LIMOUSIN OX-CART - huge and magnificent example - probably always kept under cover wheels 1m62 diameter - body 3m x 1m plus 2m70 shaft - 8 pointed staves to support hay extant, each 1m40 – 195 Euros SOLID OLD GATELEG BENCH with vice - 2m25 x 42cm x 80cm high – 55 Euros HOME GYM POWERSTACK 200LB BENCH PRESS - good condition – 185 Euros WASHING MACHINE - scarcely used - PRO-LINE from DARTY - Economy Level A, washing efficiency level B - 99 Euros BOTTLE GAS COOKER - 4 burners, compartment for bottle - 80cm x 51cm x 84cm high brown - looks good - 65 Euros SMALL FRIDGE - fits under worktop - PRO-LINE A CLASS - 48cm x 60cm x 84cm high freezer compartment - 70 Euros BROYEUR to chip garden branches - 55 Euros LARGE CHEST FREEZER - Zanussi CFC-free - 0.86cu m - 1m43 x 70cm x 86cm high 45 Euros CARAVAN TOILET - PORTA POTTI ELEGANCE - top of the range - little used - 49 Euros GARDEN BENCH - metal ends - 5 wooden slats, solid Far Eastern hardwood - metal back in wood frame – 1m14 - 27 Euros OLD 2-WHEEL CART - useful in the garden or for fun with the children or grandchildren wheels 60cm diameter, body 63cm x 90cm x 36cm deep - shafts almost 1metre - priceless historic gem - a snip - 50 Euros ROUTER BLACK AND DECKER - 710W - scarcely used - 20 Euros CORRUGATED PLASTIC TRANSLUCENT SHEETING - 2m00 x 66cm - 9 pieces @ 10 Euros each or the lot for - 75 Euros 3 x ENGLISH 6 PANEL COLONIAL KNOTTY PINE DOORS (without frames) 78 in x 30in – 35 Euros ea. or all three for - 85 Euros 1930's (?) OAK DRAW-LEAF DINING TABLE, ENGLISH with diagonal cross-members 91cm x 91cm, extending to maximum 91cm x 1m50 - as solid as Nelson's 'Victory' - 60 Euros FRENCH DINING TABLE - chestnut? - 1.03m x 1.25m - very solid - rounded corners - much admired by visitors - 70 Euros Contact: tonybigglesworth@hotmail.co.uk (Near St-Laurent-sur-Gorre)

GENERAL FOR SALE: SOLAVOX PR25 Speakers SOLAVOX PR25

GARDEN FOR SALE: HZS280 Inline pool/pond pump Monophase pump, 50HZ and 280W, pumps 8000 litres/ hour to a max height of 8m. Recommended for use with Polaris and similar pool robot cleaners. Only 6 weeks old and used for less than 10 hours. €80.00ono Tel Dave: 05 55 64 83 13 Email: dshawleycett@ hotmail.com

speakers (2). 25w. RMS. Teak finish. 4cm x 37cm. Good working order. 25 euros the pair. €25.00 Tel: 0555 787902 (near Rochechouart) FOR SALE: JAMO COMPACT 90 Speakers JAMO COMPACT 90 Danish speakers (2). 90w RMS. 22cm x 23 cm x 37 cm. Good working order. Black. 35 euros

the pair. €35.00 Tel: 0555 787902 (near Rochechouart) FOR SALE: OLD FRENCH JIGSAW PUZZLE CUBES IN ORIGINAL WOODEN BOX (4 different pictures).

SIREN: 520 807 660

piglets born November and available immediately, reared in outdoor pens. Rare breed Berkshire crossed with Gloucestershire Old Spot; excellent meat. Tagged with documents. Mum & dad are here to be seen. Weight around 25kg, price 60 euros each. To be collected - postcode 23240. 06.87.92.83.63 Email: hannahlwatson@yahoo.co.uk 2 kittens 2 kittens, clean, 2

FOR SALE: Bed & headboard 1 single bed (bed and mattress, as new) 120 euros and headboard 40 euros. Limoges. Tel: 06 70 34 38 46 FOR SALE: Wooden table Limoges. €35.00 Tel: 06 70 34 38 46 FOR SALE: 3 piece suite Brown floral pattern on beige background, 2 chairs and matching 2-seater bed settee. Good condition. €70.00 Tel: 02 48 56 74 73 FOR SALE: Oak Table Seats six. €45.00 Tel: 05 55 03 15 82 FOR SALE: 4 Beech Carver Chairs Strong well made chairs, but the finish needs some attention. €60.00 Tel: 05 55 03 15 82 FOR SALE: Good quality dining room suite Comprising oval table (59 x 36 inches [194 x 90 cm], extending to 76 x 36 inches [194 x 90cm]), 4 chairs plus “carver” chair and sideboard on castors (length 48 inches, width 17 inches and height 31 inches [L 122cm, W 43cm H 79cm]) with 2 cupboards and 3 central drawers. Excellent condition. Tel/email for more more details/photos. €190.00 Tel: Angus on 05 55 71 76 36 Email: gubrath44@gmail.com FOR SALE: Soft brown leather electric rise and fall armchair Modern looking. Very little used. Cost €970,00 with original invoice. €300.00 Tel: 05 53 28 79 32 FOR SALE: Beautiful old oak dresser Top cupboards glass fronted with lock and key. There is a mirror under the cupboards 40cms x 24cms. There are two drawers and underneath two cupboards with lock and key. All the front of the dresser has hand carvings on the doors and drawers. €50.00ono Tel: 02 54 25 38 97 Dept 36 – Orsennes

FOR SALE: Leather sofa 3-seater, brown, with three loose beige fluffy cushions. Good condition. €100.00 Tel: 05 55 80 40 44 FOR SALE: Sofa Classic

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The Bugle CLASSIFIEDS are brought to you in association with WWW.HOUSESONINTERNET.COM Stored in barn for years and some wear and tear to picture on outer side lid of the box, and cubes, as would be expected. The box is in good condition, as is the picture on inside of box - complete. €20.00 Tel: 0555 787902 (near Rochechouart) FOR SALE: Air Conditioning unit for Motorhome or Caravan Roof mounted Eberspacher Holiday II. Brand new still in box. English / French fitting instructions. Cost €1000 would accept €750 (I should have checked that it cleared the solar panel and satellite dish first). €750.00 Tel: 05 55 78 88 41 Email: bsp7@wanadoo.fr FOR SALE: Dress dummy Limoges. €35.00 Tel: 06 70 34 38 46 FOR SALE: Various Children's Large quantity of boys clothes 0-13 years all in good condition, some toys. Offers (will not split). 2 booster seats from Halfords as new. Child's desk, wood with lifting desk, wipe clean lid and chair. Good condition 20 euros. Tel: 02 48 56 74 73 FOR SALE: Large antique cast iron standing Paris street lamp Ornate vine patterns, glass lantern top. Embossed with “Marquise”. Height: 3.36m. €500.00 Tel: 02 48 56 74 73 FOR SALE: Assorted goods Moving house - assorted goods for sale: wood-burner, washer & dryer, refrigerator / freezer, range oven, all new or less than two years old, best quality, small electric kitchen appliances, power tools, treadmill/walker, 2 riding mowers, 2 trailers, horse box, equestrian items, garden equipment. Please email for further details and photos. Email: lulufrance23@yahoo. com FOR SALE: PVC white shutters Used for 6 months, various sizes with brand new hinges. They were made to measure.Quatre de 1350mm de haut X 1380mm de large( 2 vantaux).Un de 2160mm de haut X 1380mm de large (2 vantaux).Un de 1200mm de haut X 580 mm de large (1 vantail).Un de 1200mm de haut X 1200mm de large (2 vantaux).Un de 1150mm de haut X 890 mm de large (2 vantaux).Available for collection from Lubersac. €495.00 Tel: 0044 7747 851 971 Email: lutmarsa@hotmail. com FOR SALE: Sony PS2 With 2 Controllers, PS2. Plus 'Ferrari' Steering wheel/pedals. Included are Games - 'Grand Turismo 4', 'Robotech' and 'Ace Combat'. Little used. In excellent condition. All for 50 euros. €50.00 Tel: 0555 787902 (near Rochechouart) FOR SALE: LG LED flatscreen TV 119cm (47 inches) As new, full working

order. €300.00 Tel: 06 52 23 44 19 (nr La Souterraine) FOR SALE: Books Approx 140/150, good condition, popular authors: Jeffrey Deaver, Michael Connelly, Sue Grafton, Lee Child, Susan Lewis, Clive Cussler, Phillippa Gregory, etc. Proceeds to Charity. €70.00 Tel: 05 55 03 15 82 FOR SALE: Rug A large rug that measures approx 3x4 metres, in good condition with little wear, small cut to one end to fit found furniture but nice red floral Axminster. €120.00 Tel Mr Kenna on Pensol 05 55 43 26 01 FOR SALE: LCD TV 20” TFT

LCD TV (Firstline). Overall size: 24” (61cm) wide X 18.5” (47cm) height on removable base. Multiple inputs including SCART, S-Video and PC. Not HD. Full working order and in good condition. Complete with remote control, power supply and manual in English. €55.00 Tel: 05 55 78 79 02 (near Rochechouart) FOR SALE: Folding dog cage 75x53x46 wide. Little used. €20.00 Tel: 05 53 28 79 32 FOR SALE: 3 Storage heaters

Low-cost as they charge at night and give heat all day long. All 3 for €380: 1 Noirot 60cm X 29cm X 69cm - €150; 1 Noirot 60cm X 20cm X 69cm - €120; 1 Creda Automatic 60cm X 16cm X 69cm €100. Based near Cheronnac. €380.00 Tel: 05 55 75 33 29 (9-10 am only) Email: maria_ carraro@hotmail.com FOR SALE: 2 Chandeliers Are

new. €70 for both or one for €40. Original shop price €80 each. Based near Cherronac. Tel: 05 55 75 33 29 (9-10 am only) Email: maria_carraro@ hotmail.com FOR SALE: Metabo combination woodworking machine In good order. Table saw, Planer, Thicknesser, spindle moulder and tenon

capability. Single phase, with 3 - 1hp motors used in small workshop for last 6 years. New blades provided together with manufacturers instruction manual and tools. Assistance to get started if required. €550.00 Tel: 06 35 12 10 66 (dept 87) Email: loreedubois60@gmail. com FOR SALE: Skiwear Girls ImpiDimpi ski suit (mustard colour) size 140cm €20. Boys Nevica ski jacket size 164 cm (UK 32Y) €20. Tel: 05 55 57 20 57 (nr Rochechouart) FOR SALE: Arabic silk carpet 224cm x 335cm Lovely pattern and colours and in good condition, please ask for photos. €150.00 Tel: 05 55 63 43 69 Email: robert.pratt@ orange.fr FOR SALE: SKYTEC speakers (2). Ideal PA/DISCO/ KARAOKE. 150watt. 8 ohm.

44x26x28 cm. Good working order. Bargain 30 euros! €30.00 Tel: 0555 787902 (near Rochechouart) FOR SALE: Various George Foreman Lean Mean Grilling Machine. New still in box. Ideal Xmas gift. 30 euros; Pressure cooker 6lt. Prestige. Never used. 25 euros; Duvet cover double. White background with poppies on. New. Never used. 15 euros; HP printer copier scanner with cartridges. Used 4 times. 30 euros; Dell 15 inch monitor and keyboard. Flat screen. Good condition. 40 euros; Computer table. Pine 3 shelves. H. 79cm W. 90cm. d. 49cm. 8 euros; Rustins wood dye medium oak. 2 x 1lt tins. 18 euros; Unibond wall tile adhesive. 13kg tub. Ultimate grab. 12 euros. Tel: 05 55 03 26 42 FOR SALE: Commercial Kitchen Equipment E500 Commercial Dishwasher 600€ ono; 900 x 300cm Falcon Grill with Shelving and S/S Splashback Plate 400€ ono; Large Hot Counter (approx 1,5 mtr. in length) 4 hot plates and hot cupboard underneath 600€ ono; 22" Firstline Colour TV with remote control 120€ ono; Convection Oven (needs attention) - offers; 12 x 1.5kg Catering Moules Bowls with lids (like new) 75€; 50 wine glasses, 14 x 25cl carafes and 8 x coffee liqueur glasses 50€; 6 x 8" and 6 x 7" Creme Brulee Dishes 25€; Job lot of crockery to include 3 x 16" Giant Serving Plates, 8 x 12" Large Dinner Plates, 25 x 8" Dessert Plates, 19 x 6" Side Plates, Tea & Coffee Cups, Espresso cups, variety of saucers, 2 Large &

3 Small Teapots, 3 small Milk jugs and 1 Large Milk jug, 8 Pepper pots and 1 salt pot, also 4 x 145ml s/s sauce boats and 2 x 275ml sauce boats and 6 glass vinegar bottles 150€; 12 x Wicker breadbaskets with detachable covers 8€. Contact Mrs M Taylor 05 55 48 92 84 or 06 04 09 03 10 FOR SALE: Wood Burning Fire (excellent condition) SUPRA, Model COLMAR 5-7 Kw. Flue size 125mm (rear). 61cm H, 56cm W,36cm Dp. Chénérailles area. €250.00 Tel: 09 72 31 69 61 Email: pbrslr@hotmail.com FREE: Tektronix 453 dual trace 50meg 'scope Needs some attention to the power supply, trace dead. But for spares, etc. a good item. Don't really want to throw it away. Will not ship, collection only. Tel: 04 70 06 37 99 FOR SALE: Log burner Lovely blue colour. Good condition. €100.00 Tel: 02 54 24 29 76 FOR SALE: Why take Victorian? 1 sink left like on

70cm) 25 euros; Cast iron fire front (40cm wide) 15 euros; Portable oil-filled radiator 20 euros; Pair of bar stools 20 euros. Tel: 05 55 60 08 06 Email: iconnortyler@orange.fr FOR SALE: Collection of Pewter Ingots In rosewood case, inaugural edition from 1975 marking the opening of the National Railway Museum in York in 1975 with certificate of authenticity. €200.00 Tel: 02 54 62 01 87 Email: Mike. crevant@hotmail.com FOR SALE: Old two wheel farm cart Great as garden decoration or large planter. €90.00ono Tel: 02 54 62 01 87 Email: Mike.crevant@ hotmail.com FOR SALE: Steel Flue 8 metre length of 150mm stainless steel flexible flue, type 316. Also top plate (for chimney capping), register plate with 3 pre-cut blanked off holes, stove to flue pipe adapter, and top insert. All brand new and in perfect condition. Cost £200. Will sell for £140 or 170 Euros. €170.00 Tel: 0545 89 08 46 (Montrollet)

VEHICLES / PARTS FOR SALE: Boat and trailer

photo from French chateau, 1920s, brand Porcher. Good condition, no cracks. With pedestal and original soap holder. Buyer collects (10 min from airport, Bellegarde 87). €50.00 Tel: 06 66 24 85 49 FOR SALE: Various Super Kingsize duvet, unused. 10€. Also John Lewis duvet cover and matching sheet, unused. Pale blue. 15€. Mirror 80 x 65 cm. Painted wood yellow with small decoration. Matching wall lights, toilet roll holder, shelf and soap dish holder. 40€. Ice cream maker Philips. Little used. 20€. Text 06 41 99 57 40 (St Yrieix la Perche) FOR SALE: Lord of the Rings

French Registered Falcon 18, 115hp, morse hydraulic steering, electric tilt and trim, stainless steel propeller, 2 anchors and usual equipment. €5,000.00 Tel: 05 55 60 64 03 FOR SALE: To fit 1971 VW Beetle 1300, 4 wheels and tyres 2 Town and Country wheels and tyres with snow studs also numerous new spares. €175.00 Tel: 05 55 60 64 03 FOR SALE: Towbars Towbar for Citroen Xsara Picasso complete. 60 euros. Towbar for Peugeot 406 complete. 40 euros. Tel: 02 48 56 74 73 FOR SALE: Subaru Outback 2.5 SE Automatic Metallic Atlantic

Control Technique and French registered 1994. Very good condition. €600.00 Tel: 02 54 24 29 76 FOR SALE: Land Rover - Left Hand Drive Headlights A pair of left hand drive headlights for a 300 TDI or early pre facelift TD5. Approx 2 years old and in near perfect condition. Cost almost £100.00, for sale at €60.00. Can post but prefer collection because of the delicate nature. For more info/ images please phone. €60.00 Tel: 04 70 06 37 99 FOR SALE: 2002 Dethlleff Camper In good condition, 6

berth, fully winterized, with full size summer awning and half size winter awning. Ideal for living in while renovating your chateau. Caravan is currently not registered but I can deliver within 100km and will pass any inspection required to register. For further details or viewing please email. €6,400.00 Email: whitingj1@hotmail.co.uk FOR SALE: Dog Guard to fit Jeep €60.00 Tel: 05 55 60 64 03 FOR SALE: Internation 454 tractor with heavy duty topper One owner from new 3600 hours. Recent full service with new oils and filters. Ideal for smallholder. €4,600.00 Tel: 05 55 68 22 04

WHITE GOODS FOR SALE: Curtiss DT 25 2 door fridge/freezer Height 148cms, Width 58cms, Depth 60cms. Volume Fridge – 197 litres, Freezer – 48 litres. Good working order. €60.00 Tel: 05 55 60 45 90 Email: yogisheena@gmail.com FOR SALE: Zanussi Washing Machine 1400 spin cycle. Silver colour, 57 cm depth at widest point... too big for my new bathroom. Call Lili (Chateauroux area). €180.00ono Tel: 06 95 91 53 09

WANTED Iron Rings, 1,60 in diameter, for flower beds or other. 7-8 cm wide. €25 for one, €20 each from 2 onwards. 5 left. Buyer collects (southwest Limoges). Call Katharina 06 66 24 85 49 FOR SALE: Various Full-size (board size 150cm x 100cm) floor standing engineering drawing board with professional engineering head & scale rules 150 euros; Cast iron fire surround (w 92cm, h 125cm) 80 euros; Swan's nest, fire dogs, and cast iron fireback (w 63cm) 150 euros; Black iron fire guard (70cm x

Blue. Very good condition. High Spec., including sun roof, alloy wheels, tow bar and black leather interior. December 2005. 83,600 miles. RHD French registered. CT August 2016. Serviced regularly, latest August 2014 – 4 new tyres. €4,950.00ono Tel: 05 55 50 19 16 FOR SALE: Yamaha 125 Black off road bike no papers. €500.00 Tel: 02 54 24 29 76 FOR SALE: Mazda Red. Full service history. Two years

WANTED: Digger or Excavator Any age or condition. Any other plant or machinery considered. Prompt cash buyer. Tel: 02 48 56 74 73 WANTED: Trailer - any age or condition Tel: 02 48 56 74 73 WANTED: OLD MOTOR CYCLES Barn clearance, garage clearance. Pre 1966 motor cycles hidden away in barns and garages wanted for cash, any condition, even the rusty ones and non runners. Everything considered. Friendly buyer will call round. Pls tel Martin on 05 55 89 12 96

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The Orchard Kennels & Cattery (Farges, nr. Aubusson)

Small & friendly, English run. Viewings welcome. Certificat de capacité. Also available: Pet foods, treats & accessories.

Mon - Sat: 9.00 - 7.00

Contact Dave Grant: 05 55 67 58 87

www.the-orchard.eu siret: 504 584 228 00010

ZE DOG (& CAT) HOUSE

Family, cage-free boarding for dogs and cats. Positive dog training and counseling. We make sure that “Ze Dog (& Cat) House” is a real home from home for your companions so that they, as well as you, spend a great time on holiday! June Altman, Le Puytren, 87800 Meilhac

Tel: 05 55 58 87 94 / Mob: 06 61 01 12 21 Email: zdh@ze-dog-house.fr Certificat de capacité n° 87-203 RCS Limoges 750 912 057

Champlong Chatterie

Caring, quiet accommodation just for cats

Your advert here 05 55 41 17 76 Auto Services

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

www.ame-et-corps.com Tel: 06.66.24.85.49 English, French, German - and Animal spoken! Katharina Maiss

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Architectural DRAWING SERVICE Renovating your French property? New build? Dossiers prepared Permis de Construire Déclarations Préalables

Tel: 05 53 52 36 05

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Gentle healing for people and pets. Complementing conventional treatments by easing the side effects. Helping to identify the causes of allergic reactions and behavioural problems. More information at:

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Plans, Permissions & Photo-Realisations Comprehensive CAD drafting & design service for your planning application. Dossiers compiled and submitted, including all local & departmental liaison.

Tel: 05 55 80 72 83 Mbl: 06 33 07 29 72

web: www.masterplans.eu email: info@masterplans.eu siret: 790 016 984 00011

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Animal communication

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RING BILL! Registered Car Mechanic

05.55.81.31.85

See Display Ad pg 18

LCS23 AUTOS

Left Hand Drive Specialists Sales, Recovery and Transport www.lcs23.com - see pg 15

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

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Carpenters/ Joiners WOODWORK MADE TO MEASURE

DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, STAIRCASES, OAK FRAMES... FROM LOCAL HARD AND SOFT WOODS. SHUTTERS FROM 35 EUROS. Please explore our website for more information:

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05 55 14 12 43

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Le Charme De Chêne Handmade solid oak joinery and furniture Our joinery expertise includes barn doors, barn door frame openings, staircases, kitchens, windows & doors. We also make handmade furniture. Every item is bespoke and made to measure. Please visit our website for recent installations and references.

www.lecharmedechene.com contactus@lecharmedechene.com

02 54 25 65 08 06 16 91 64 67 SIRET: 510 156 763 00011

Building Services Electricians Lumiere Service et Energie 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 Siret No. 501.792.386.00010

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Your advert here 05 55 41 17 76 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.

in Limoges, which is so handy as it's only a short walk from the awe-inspiring art deco train station, Limoges Bénédictins. The school is a fantastic place of learning run by friendly, supportive staff. Our students range from infants to adults as we implement personalised learning programs to meet the individual needs of each student. At our school, not only can you learn English, but French as well! Clare, an experienced, friendly, French bilingual teacher, completely understands the difficulty of learning a new language: not only

are you learning a new way of speaking, but also a new way of thinking. Clare makes the French language understandable and there have been lots of funny outcomes and experiences. She's teaching me French “survival language” so that I can communicate in everyday activities and make my life in France much easier. I still have a long way to go, but it's my New Year's resolution to master the French language! Come and join us on this journey of learning. As Charlemagne said: “To have another language is to possess a second soul.” ■

BARWICK ÉLECTRICITÉ

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)

Tel: 09 72 35 74 73

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

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

SALAMANDRE

SIRET: 788 709 871 00016

Keith SLOPER

Email: info@pink-electrique.fr www.pink-electrique.fr Leigh Dodd

Electrical Services Full house rewiring, renovations EDF/Consuel arrangements Fully qualified & Decennale insured Established in France since 2007 Based near St-Yrieix-la-Perche

O5.55.48.95.86 www.saraleigh.com contact@saraleigh.com Siret: 507 643 336 00013

INSTALLATION23

- Electricity - Plumbing - Air conditioning and heat pump - Small renovations (bathrooms, kitchens, etc.) Dutch and English spoken Creuse / Puy-de-Dôme E-mail: installation23@gmail.com

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

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électricité

Tel: 05 55 64 94 20 Mob: 07 86 38 09 61 * Qualified electrician * All types of electrical works carried out * Free estimates * Fault finding * Consuel certification arranged * Temporary and permanent EDF supplies arranged * Departments 23 and 87 No Siret: 494 916 760 00015

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

05 55 41 17 76

Building Services

Fosses Septiques Steve Johns

Fosse Septique Specialist

General

20+ years experience All aspects covered:

30 years' Experience in Construction, Renovation & Project Management

Groundworks, foundations, driveways, etc.

Quality Workmanship Guaranteed Internal/ External Developments

Digger and dumper hire

Building & Renovation services Free devis and site visit

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

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

Your advert here 05 55 41 17 76

sales@thebugle.eu

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 Scaffolding Hire

Paperwork and permissions arranged Installations (full/part) Upgrades (to current regs) Inspections

05.55.64.11.73

R & B Construction

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

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

05 55 60 29 50 / 06 04 13 30 57 email: davis-davis@sfr.fr

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

Eurl Réno-Gén

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

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

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

GODSON

Travaux Publics www.pilgrim23.com 05.55.62.61.12 - pg 3

Old Style Creativity Rural Renovations Multi-skilled Professional Workmanship for every aspect of your build Please see our portfolio at : www.oldstylecreativity.weebly.com Contact Kristian Woodgate on:

kristianwoodgate@icloud.com

05-55-62-24-27 / 06-48-77-79-19 siret: 511 277 527 00012

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

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

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

Building Services General Harlequin Developments All aspects of renovation and refurbishment, big or small, undertaken.

Harlequin Developments are a Distributor and Installer for Solarventi, solar dehumidifying and water heating products, as well as a range of other renewable energies

05.55.68.67.56 06.06.60.46.97

harlequindevelopments@live.com www.harlequindevelopments.com

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

28 years qualified experience

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

• House renovations • roofing • de-mossing • pointing • masonry • ground works • etc. Honest price and efficient service Please call to discuss:

02 54 24 29 76 or e-mail:

05 55 98 24 12

See our Display Ad - pg 3 Monte Sarginson

House Renovations Inside & Out

Siret no 507 516 748 00013

T J Renovations

30 years experience in building trade

Full refurbishments undertaken • Stone/Brickwork • Patios • Repointing • Studwork • General Repairs & Maintenance All areas in the Limousin covered Contact Tim

05 55 61 08 02 / 06 52 23 89 54 web: www.builderinthecreuse.co.uk

happydayshereweare@gmail.com

Email: tjrenovations96@yahoo.fr

Max Huggett

WASTE REMOVAL SERVICES

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

fosse-septique23.com

PMC BATIMENT

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

Interior & Exterior building work

Steve Johns Assainissement

Dave Cardwell - Builder

05.55.80.00.57

See our Display Ad - pg 4

Please mention The Bugle when responding to adverts

05.55.64.11.73 - see pg 8

RSW Entreprises

Fosse Septique Specialist

Kitchens & Interiors 05 55 80 92 91 - see pg 9

SIRET: 503 169 237 00016

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

SIRET: 494.501.067.00016

French Lily

Siret: 750 068 116 00011

• 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

sales@thebugle.eu 05 55 41 17 76

Roofing Specialists

www.pmcbatiment.fr see main ad - pg 3

J. S. Long Building Services www.jslbuilders.com

09 67 30 71 46 / 06 42 06 52 20

Paul Jones Renovation

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

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

Masonry & More

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

05 55 61 93 07

martin_sprague_1@ hotmail.com SIRET: 531 768 182 00010

●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

La Coterie Entreprise

PLUMBING/ELECTRICITY INSTALLATIONS AND REPAIRS TEL: 05.55.06.05.69 MOB: 06.04.44.26.36 Rochechouart

A. Robins Construction Roofing Specialist www.robinsbuilders.com 05 45 61 40 15 - see pg 4

SIRET: 503 169 237 00016

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

CHRIS STONE SERVICES

KWIKSTAGE Scaffold Hire

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

& Property Services

SIRET: 501 144 596 00019

SIRET: 520 275 504 00022

05 55 89 69 46

Construction

siret no: 495 067 829 00020

see main ad - pg 4

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

La Noneix

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 Siret: 792 049 025 00010

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

Approved septic tank installer

05.55.80.83.30

www.lce23.com See our main ad - pg 20

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Creuse Property & Lake Services - General maintenance including grounds - Change overs - Meet and Greets - On call / Emergency help - Key holding - Handyman Building projects also undertaken For full details visit

www.creusepropertyservices.eu or call 06 02 67 72 19 Siret No: 804 568 020 00015

sales@thebugle.eu 05 55 41 17 76 Building & Property Services

Pointing. Brick, Stone, Blocks laid. Handyman/Gardening. Cleaning Services & Key Holding. Dept. 23 & surrounding areas. call Barry or Kim:

06 42 19 20 06

e: sussex.kim@orange.fr siret: 807 664 263 00017

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RING BILL!

Advertise your business here

Registered Car Mechanic

05.55.41.17.76

05 55 81 31 85 ■ Services ■ Brakes ■ MOT Prep

sales@thebugle.eu

(contrôle technique)

SIRET: 494 617 798 00017

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

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ADVERTORIAL

FRENCH PROPERTY MARKET CONTINUES TO PICK UP

ouses on Internet, the successful internet-marketing company that helps people sell their French property without using an agent, sees that the trend which started in 2014, a serious increase in the number of sales, is continuing this year. “When we compare the figures of 2014 with those of the previous year, property sales increased by 58%,” says Richard Kroon, founder and director. About 85% of buyers through their website are foreigners. As the UK property market is also improving rapidly, a lot of buyers are now British, but other countries like Holland, Belgium, Germany, Switzer-

land, Norway, Sweden, Denmark and of course Australia keep showing an increase in buying French property, loooking for both holiday homes or to live here permanently. The key to their success is without doubt the extensive global network which enables them to reach prospective buyers wherever they are. Another strong and unique quality of Houses on Internet is the way they present each property. The number of photos, depending on the type of house, is usually between 50 and 60, and everything is described in three languages, translated by professionals. The information given is not just about the house, but also about shopping facilities, schools, airports and leisure

activities. The most important thing is to reach the buyers. Richard: “An excellent Google ranking is crucial and so we keep optimizing our website and advertise all over the internet, literally worldwide. As we advertise each property on other large, international sites as well, the total exposure is enormous.” Throughout France, Houses on Internet has over 90 photographers who visit their clients when they decide to sell their property through them. And of course, any summer photos these clients already have themselves can be copied too, in order to make the best possible presentation. Signing up to sell your house

through Houses on Internet is easy. Visit their website which is available in four languages, it contains all the information you need and everything is explained step by step. When you have decided to sell your property through them, one of their

staff will then call you personally to start the process. ■

Houses on Internet www.housesoninternet.com 05 55 65 12 19

To advertise in The Bugle Business Directory, call 05 55 41 17 76 sales@thebugle.eu 05 55 41 17 76

Building Services

Building Services Painters/ Decorators

Colour Consultations

Simon Carter

05 55 63 53 06

05.55.78.62.29

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

See Main Ad Below

FREE QUOTES

john.bonella@gmail.com

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

05 55 41 17 76

Room Re-designs

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

Kathleen Willis

CALL FOR A FREE QUOTATION

kathleen.willis@orange.fr

christopher.willis@orange.fr

siret 802 262 35200015

05 55 63 53 06 06 23 29 48 19 Le Bourg, 23360 Nouzerolles SIRET: 504 612 441 00015

Building Services

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

Plasterers

Plumbers H20 CREUSE

GLEN VINEY

Your advert here

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

05 55 41 17 76

(18 Years Experience) Email: glenviney1@btinternet.com

Mini Digger

with Driver for Hire

Landscaping, ditching, land clearance etc. Also general Garden Maintenance John Bonella

87440 Marval

05 55 78 62 29

siret no. 523 183 580 00019

Painting and Decorating Interior and Exterior

Painter & Decorator Groundworks Qualified craftsman with over 25 years UK Mini-Digger with driver

CALL KATH

Chris

john.bonella@gmail.com

PLASTERER

Heating & Plumbing engineer

Quality Plasterwork, Internal & External

Tel: 06 45 18 86 10 Siret: 527 736 326 00010

05 55 63 89 23 see pg 12

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Benjamin Jourdan

Plumber/Electrician

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

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

m: 06 42 65 83 44 t: 05 55 60 84 69 siret: 517 848 826 00023

Rick Fife

Plumbing & Heating Engineer All aspects of Plumbing and Heating work undertaken.

SPREAD THE COST OF A NEW GAS/OIL BOILER OVER 3 MONTHS 23 Years Qualified (Previously UK CORGI registered – Oil / Natural Gas / LPG) Established and registered in France for 8 years. Areas Covered: North Creuse (23) & South Indre (36)

Tel:(temporary 02 number 54 during 06relocation) 94 74

Email: amanda.rick@tiscali.co.uk

Please give us a call to discuss your requirements. If you get the answer machine we WILL return your call the same day. siret: 494 380 264 00015

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50,000 sq ft of covered showrooms & 2 large external display areas - All reclamation bought & sold - Demolition undertaken - Specialists in oak beams - Metalwork & stonework - Indian stone flooring - Plywood, all in 8x4 sheets: internal, external and marine grade Open Mon-Sat 8.30am to 6pm - www.reclamation-yard.com Only 1km from Confolens on the D952 Ansac-sur-Vienne road

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Septic tanks

systems designed with permissions & paperwork included and independent approval with certiﬁcation.

Concrete

concrete ﬂoors, concrete terraces, concrete retaining walls, openings, underﬂoor heating, insulation, steps.

Renovation

bathrooms & kitchens from design to completion, ceilings, partition walls, drylining.

trading 6 years

see our portfolio at www.LCE23.com

05.55.80.83.30

Building Services

registered and insured for all work we do

Chimney Sweeps

Computers & Satellites

Plumber

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

Tel 02 54 24 84 62 Siret 522 804 723 00016

Your advert here

Chimney Sweeping

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

05 55 63 78 72

Email: garygoodwin@wanadoo.fr

www.stovesellers.com Siren: 502 409 949

siret: 453 067 910 00019

TOUTE SWEEP

Creusetec

Chimney Sweep Service

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

Contact Barry Manning

Tel: 05 55 66 14 11 Mob: 06 31 59 81 08

barry@toutesweep.com

Building Services

CLEAR CHIMNEYS

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 67 77 83 05 steve@sandandblast.com SIRET: 534 759 337 00015

sales@thebugle.eu 05 55 41 17 76

SIRET: 534 351 754 00013

All types of chimneys cleaned Clean and efficient Certificat de Ramonage issued with every chimney swept Woodburners supplied & fitted Accredited flue installer Woodburner repairs Safety surveys Chimney repairs/maintenance

02 54 06 40 80

sootylesweep@gmail.com siren 535 199 483

Your advert here 05 55 41 17 76

Engineering

Dept 23 & surrounding areas

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

05 55 41 17 76

Sand and Blast

GOODWIN SATELLITE

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

REMEMBER - BLOCKED FLUES AND CHIMNEY FIRES CAN BE FATAL... DON'T TAKE THAT RISK!

Sandblasting

Your advert here 05 55 41 17 76

Plumbers Martin Walters

sales@LCE23.com

Satellite Systems 05 55 66 60 21

"Tooway" High speed internet via satellite TV Satellite Sales, Service & Installations. TV Receiver & Electronic Repairs. Dish alignments. Sky/Freesat/TNT/FTA. Most of depts 23,03,63,87,36 covered.

martin@creusetec.com http://www.creusetec.com SIRET: 510 117 328 00011

Big Dish Satellite www.bigdishsat.com

05 55 78 72 98

RIVE DROITE 8 rue Ledru-Rollin 36200 Argenton-sur-Creuse

02 54 24 01 06

Restaurant - Pizzeria ● Italian Specialities ● Traditional Cuisine ● Home-made Desserts Moules de bouchot AOC available from July to December High Quality Food, a Warm Welcome and a Friendly Atmosphere await Closed Sundays & Mondays

Please mention The Bugle when responding to adverts

MARSAC LIGHT ENGINEERING

Machining services Manual turning and milling Component manufacture and repair Also manual gearbox rebuilds Competition transmission specialist MARSAC 23210 John Richard Hoare

05 55 61 18 60 richardhoare1@orange.fr Siret no. 801 650 573 00018

Food & Drink

Robert and Sue Manning

FARM TO FORK

Farm-raised Limousin Beef, Lamb and Poultry All the meat we sell is bred, fed and finished here on the farm Beef available as 1/16 or 1/8 side at just €10.90/kg Duck/Chicken available all year round Lamb available from 2015 EARL Les Fromentaux 10 Route de Vilenne, 36200 Celon

see main ad - pg 6

Tel: 02 54 25 34 73

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

Petticoat Lane

06.79.07.91.56

libre.antenne87@gmail.com Fast dependable service Based Séreilhac (87) siret: 353 613 227 00035

Sat-Elec Formerly Electrosat

UK & French Satellite TV

Dishes & Freesat boxes always in stock Terrestrial digital aerial installations From a single outlet to multi-point systems

TOOWAY BROADBAND Approved Supplier

Wi-Fi, Data Networks, CCTV For sales, service or advice call Mike G on:

05 55 09 15 73

We only use our own qualified staff No call out charge Free quotations All areas covered Quality work from qualified Staff 5 Place de la Republique Sauviat-sur-Vige 87400 siret no 798 364 600 00014

sales@thebugle.eu

5 Rue Nationale – 16150 Chabanais

Tel: 05 45 29 03 99

JJ’s Cafe Bar

Some customer quotes: ‘...more than just a bar’ ‘....a bit like Allo Allo and Cheers!’

Come and see for yourself - Open all week.

See our Notice Board events listings 39 Place du Champ de Foire 36140, Aigurande

02 54 06 30 77

www.frenchweb.eu/jjscafebar/ cafebarjj@yahoo.co.uk SIRET: 508 754 314 00013

Oh My Cod Fish and Chips www.ohmycod.fr

05 55 80 34 26 - see pg 14 Restaurant AUX CEPES LA veytiZoU, 87130

Tel: 05 55 69 33 38 see main ad - pg 4

Visit: www.petticoatlaneshop.com E-mail: sales@petticoatlaneshop.com English groceries, Fresh British Beef & Steaks (to order only), Gammon Steak, Bacon, Sausage & Cheddar Cheese. Wide range of frozen items including vegetarian. Traditional English beers, Sherries & Wine. Cards for all occasions. Opening hours: Mon - Sat 10am – 6pm Visit us and compare our prices

Le Creusois Bar/Restaurant

Les Genêts, Azerables

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

05.55.63.90.79

www.lecreusoisbistro.com SIREN: 483 988 853

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 exceed-

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

the property is empty. Solarventi requires no maintenance - if the property is unoccupied during the hot summer months, then it can be left running at low speeds for ventilation and dehumidification purposes or simply switched off. With a range of panel sizes, and the option for wall or roof mounting, Solarventi is suitable for all types of buildings, caravans or even boats!! Following the patenting of its design in 2001, Solarventi has only recently been actively commercialized. Over the last six years, Solarventi units have been installed in more than 24 countries and demand is increasing rapidly. From Greenland to Australia, Solarventi is finally getting the recognition it deserves. ■ Units start from €630 TTC

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

To advertise in The Bugle Business Directory, call 05 55 41 17 76 Garden Services

Gifts & Crafts

WWW.CARDBUBBLE.COM BUY YOUR BRITISH GREETINGS CARDS ONLINE!

Handholding Services

QUALITY CARDS AT UK PRICES!

Tel: 06 22 93 14 57

FREE DELIVERY ON ALL ORDERS OVER €10 WORLDWIDE

ammara.onglerie@gmail.com

siret: 751 978 917 00019

All aspects of garden maintenance • Tree Surgery • Garden Clearance • Strimming • Pruning

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

Penstemons and Herbs in France English speaking nursery Order online and visits by appointment welcome See website for details

LE DORAT (Pl. Charles de Gaulle)

Mon Chic Cottage Home Decor & Gifts

Tea, coffee & home-made scones / cakes Official Stockist & Workshop for Chalk Paint™ by Annie Sloan & Neal’s Yard Remedies Organic

Open Tue, Wed, Thu 10h00 -17h00 Contact Jay:

Email: ellinghamroam764@yahoo.com VISIT ME AT THE FOLLOWING MARKETS: PIEGUT (Wed), Brantôme (Fri) AIGRE, CHASSENEUIL & CONFOLENS (Monthly) FIND OUR CARDS AT: Magazin Artisanat, Confolens Send an email to sign up to the newsletter

Tel: 06siret86 89 81 02 528 539 448 Ivan Petley

The Exchange

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.

www.monchiccottage.com info@monchiccottage.com Rochechouart

SECOND HAND BOOK SHOP. GREAT SELECTION OF GIFTS, CARDS, CANDLES AND HAND-CRAFTED PRODUCTS 500+ DVD's now in stock

Tue 2.30pm - 5pm Thu, Fri 9:15-12 & 2:30-5pm Sat 9 - 12

Tel: 05.55.80.29.88 Les Bregères, 23150 St-Martial-le-Mont alison.petley@wanadoo.fr

siret: en cours

to meditate A HELPING HAND Learning Meditation class in Limoges for beginners 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

05.55.89.15.74 - pg 13

05 87 41 07 93 - see pg 3

Health & Beauty

Your advert here

French lessons & handholding services

La Petite Place

see main ad pg 4

05 55 41 17 76

See our Display Ad - pg 6

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

06.66.24.85.49

OSTEOPATHY & ACUPUNCTURE

Très Jolie

SIRET 484 479 480 00010

9 rue Dr Charles Poitevin

and advanced participants Each Tue at 7pm at 1, rue des Frères Bonneff, 87100 Limoges First session free of charge, then 4 evenings at a total fee of €35. Working in small groups in a beautiful space. NEW- Class in St-Junien 2nd Sun of every month www.ame-et-corps.com or call Katharina Maiss on:

Sophie Arsac

Your advert here

05 55 78 19 24

Siret No. 490 041 183 00016

see main ad below

Quality product at affordable prices. Customized, if required, especially for you. Available blank or with either English or French greetings.

3D Puzzle Maker

www.theexchangerochechouart.com

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

APRONS HAND-CRAFTED CARDS FOR ALL OCCASIONS

05 87 77 95 59

www.penstemonsandherbs.com

Cross Cut Tree Surgeons

'ROUSSIS MAID' (formerly Cartes de Christine)

Call Alex, your English nail technician now Gel nails starting from €40 a set

E: ANGI@CARDBUBBLE.COM

T.A.D. 23 (Travaux d'Accès Difficiles)

AMMARA

lindabodimeade@eircom.net paulbodimeade@eircom.net

05 55 41 17 76 Hair salon, Le Dorat

05.55.60.87.37

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Cross Cut Tree Surgeons

for all your tree requirements 27 years experience Free quotes and advice We will not be beaten on price or standard of work Reliability guaranteed Fully qualified arborist - Fully insured Covering depts: 87, 23, 86, 36, 19 & 16

beverley.pawson@yahoo.co.uk

05.55.60.62.14 / 06.78.38.42.44

siret: 530 840 958 00017

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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 25,000 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

6-Month Contract

12-Month Contract

€84

Small b&w Directory Ad

(€14/month)

Large b&w Directory Ad

(€18.75/month)

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Small Colour Directory Ad

(€21/month)

Large Colour Directory Ad

(€28/month)

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

€180

(€15/month)

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Small Directory Ad 46mm x 46mm (Actual Size)

30 words max

€268.80

(€22.40/month)

Directory Advertising is available either in black and white or colour, and in either small (30 words max) or large (45 words max) format. Directory adverts may only contain text - no logos, images or artwork are allowed. The minimum contract length is 6 months. Advertising is payable on publication. All prices are HT.

House Clearance

debarrasser87

House Clearance Specialists www.ferraille87.com see main ad - pg 7

Please mention The Bugle when responding to adverts

HiFX

International money transfer

Pest Control

www.hifx.co.uk

Your advert here

SIRET: 510 995 681 00010

Dératisation, Déinsectisation, Désinfection

Language Services

02 48 60 83 72 / 06 74 33 02 38 www.applicateur3d.com Email: info@applicateur3d.com rats, mice, moles, flies, woodworm, bed bugs, fleas, wasps, hornets

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

Siddalls

Financial Solutions & Expert Advice

05.56.34.75.51

See our Display Ad - pg 12

Easyfrench

FREE FRENCH LESSONS Training institution in partnership with the State. Lessons in either of our premises or at your home. 12 rue Thiers, 87300 Bellac ... or 11 ave Cruveilhier, 87130 Châteauneuf-la-Forêt

06 75 56 99 06 – 05 87 77 90 39 TONY FARRELL INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL ADVISOR

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

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

Email: tony.farrell@spectrum-ifa.com 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

easyfrench87@orange.fr www.easyfrench.fr

Your advert here 05 55 41 17 76

www.ecole-de-langue.net

Bilingual Estate Agent in Creuse

www.limousin-bilingual.com

05 55 54 95 85 - see pg 6

Leggett Immobilier www.leggettfrance.com

05 53 56 62 54 see main ad - pg 9

Houses on Internet www.housesoninternet.com

05.55.65.12.19

See our Display Ad - pg 3

Agence Marche Limousin Bilingual Estate Agency www.ieafrance.com see main ad - pg 5

Retail & Commerce

Kitchens & Interiors 05 55 80 92 91 - see pg 9

Les Bons Voisins

Eco Entrepot

Help with all property related issues

87230 Bussière-Poitevine

www.LBVfrance.com

See main ad pg 9

ARL Diffusion Medicale www.arl-limousin.fr

Specialists in home support see main ad - pg 7

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

05 55 41 17 76 Moulin de Tintin Furniture, interiors & gifts

www.moulin-de-tintin.com 05.55.79.57.60 - see pg 4

sales@thebugle.eu 05 55 41 17 76 French Lily

86, Rue Nationale, 36400 La Châtre

02 54 31 12 55

Cendrillon - Bourganeuf

Property Maintenance

Ecole de Langue All your language needs under one roof!

Dress agency and gallery, specialising in designer and high quality pre-owned clothes for women and children, together with accessories, footwear, jewellery, gift items, and hand made furniture. 8 rue Principale, St Mathieu, 87440

Curative and preventative

Insurance & Finance

Chez Amanda Depot Vente des Vêtements Email: soieetbois@gmail.com Web: www.soiebois.net Tel: 05.55 48.28.89

Central France 05 55 41 17 76 Pest Control sales@thebugle.eu 05 55 41 17 76

Property Sales

Get down The Shed

05.55.68.74.73 - see pg 8

Your advert here 05 55 41 17 76

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ADVERTORIAL

Advertising with The Bugle SAT-ELEC - Satellite & Broadband solutions

ith 5 years’ experience delivering print advertising to an expat market, The Bugle represents one of the most cost-effective ways to let English speakers know about your business. An advert with The Bugle starts from just €11.20 HT per month – that’s less than 37 cents a day to put your business in front of 30,000 people each month. In the Limousin we have more than 300 distribution points across the region and surrounding areas where readers can pick up a copy for free. We also distribute 3,500 copies through Limoges Airport, which means that we are in the perfect position to target not only residents and secondhome owners, but also tourists and those new to the region. The Bugle is the only English language newspaper dedicated to the Limousin - in fact, today, The Bugle is the only free English language newspaper in France and we are growing all the time. If you would like to discuss any of our advertising options further, why not give us a call today to find out more about the ways that we can help you grow your business.

Stove Sellers www.stovesellers.com 05.55.63.78.72

See our Display Ad - pg 10

T: 05 55 41 17 76 E: sales@thebugle.eu W: www.thebugle.eu

Transport, Removals & Storage

FABRICA

Everhot stoves supplied & installed across France

www.fabricadesign.com - see pg 5

Please mention The Bugle when responding to adverts

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

All our spas are manufactured to the highest standards & have full manufacturers warranty. These spas have relatively low power requirements & are very economical. Prices start from €3,750. Models seat 2 to 7 people. For more information on our range check out our website:

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

Your advert here 05 55 41 17 76

The Man With A Van

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

www.themanwithavan.info vanrouge@mail.com

(+33) 07.61.21.85.15 Siret : 532 526 001 00013

DSD Removals & Storage The Removal Experts France ↔ UK

• All risk insurance cover • Part loads & dedicated lorries • Professional staff & modern vehicles • Every vehicle from a Luton van to a full removals lorry

+44 (0)1274 724 545

www.dsdremovalsltd.com facebook.com/DSDRemovals

Buggs Car Hire Bergerac & Limoges Airports

www.buggscarhire.com see pg 2

oor or No Broadband? Satellite is your answer. There are two main providers in Europe. Rent or buy, the choice is yours. DIY or we can install it for you, again the choice is yours. The equipment is delivered to your door. TOOWAY offers speeds of up to 22M down and 6M up and the monthly rental (dependent on package) starts from €19.95. SES offers speeds of up to 20M down and 2M up and the monthly rental (dependent on package) starts from €10.95. For very light users SES offer a pay as you go option at €7.75 per Gigabyte. Is UK TV reception a problem? We have over 25 years' experience in the satellite industry and Mike G is here to assist you. Call him on 05 55 09 15 73. CCTV - four cameras and a DVR fitted from €800.00 and you can view it from an iPhone or laptop anywhere. Ideal for checking if the gardner, cleaner, etc. has come, or for just projecting the view from your window in France on to the wall, as a screen saver to impress your friends in the UK. Now have you wanted a UK phone number

Man & Van Transport

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

05 55 33 21 59 87150 Oradour-sur-Vayres

in France? We are able to provide you with a UK phone number with the rental starting from £5.00 per month. There is a wide range of phones to choose from and it will work over Broadband and Satellite Broadband. If you are interested please call Mike T on 03 66 88 06 29.

The two Mikes are happy to prepare a custom package for you on all or any of the above. Call Mike G on 05 55 09 15 73 or Mike T on 03 66 88 06 29 or email: info@sat-elec.co.uk SAT-ELEC where knowledge and experience provide the complete solution.

Your advert here

Please mention The Bugle when responding to adverts

05 55 41 17 76

We can help look after your house, garden and animals and even clean your house.

General

www.frenchvanman.eu

Camion Removals part or full loads

Email: Camionremovals23@gmail.com Siret: 533 893 327 00015

MAN + VAN

Fiat Ducato with 11m² load capacity

Collections / Deliveries Removals / Brico Runs All over France. Competitve hourly rate incl fuel. Please ring or e-mail for a quote. Based nr Aubusson Dept 23

05 55 83 02 77 / 06 30 90 58 90 jonathanpiddock@orange.fr SIRET: 523 955 151 00015

sales@thebugle.eu 05 55 41 17 76

For more information, call Angela:

Cash paid for scrap

Dedicated transport service -

Tel: Carl 05 55 81 39 74 or Colin 09 83 04 57 36

One off or regular service.

07 81 31 45 47

Siret 530 213 644 00012

UK - France - UK, or local removals. Maximum 46m3 capacity. Specialist horse / pet transport available. We offer a professional, reliable and competitive service.

Help at home

BABY/INFANT EQUIPMENT FOR HIRE

To raise funds for the SPA dog rescue centre in Guéret. High chair, buggy, travel cot (plus mattress/bedding), changing mat, etc. Each item will incur a hire charge of 10 euros, plus a refundable 10 euros deposit. For more INFO or to HIRE Call Vanessa: 05 55 64 32 08 or email: eq6763@gmail.com

Carrefour du Bois Limousin

www.chauffagebois-limousin.com

05 55 63 72 45 - see pg 6

All Limousin covered Anything considered Any quantity

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

Your advert here 05 55 41 17 76 sales@thebugle.eu 05 55 41 17 76

To advertise in The Bugle Business Directory sales@thebugle.eu - 05 55 41 17 76

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Crossword Clues and answers (page 27) in English

Across:

1. A kitchen device (6) 4. A game of snooker (5) 8. Area of tall perennial grasses (5) 9. Freedom from demands of work or duty (7) 10. To make sugary (7) 11. Male animal (4) 12. Type of antelope (3) 14. Volcanic mountain (4) 15. Plying into other peoples business (4) 18. A device for capturing birds, Butterflies and fish (3) 21. Hollow in a surface caused by a blow (4) 23. Male of a domestic fowl (7) 25. To insert or graft into the body (7) 26. Metric measure (5) 27. A place in Africa (5) 28. A former treatment for freckles (6)

Down:

1. Lightly stroke or touch (6) 2. To eat too much (7) 3. A person from 27 accross (8) 4. To lose strength or vigour; become weak (4) 5. Fully developed and mature (5) 6. Capacity for preforming work (6) 7. In accordance with (5) 13. To set free; release (8) 16. A pioneer or immigrant (7) 17. A proposal for an appropriate course of action (6) 19. The actual state of a matter (5) 20. Melancholy (6) 22. Absorbent garment usually worn by infant (5) 24. Being the only one remaining (4)

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 make of car

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 27

SUDOKU - EASY

SUDOKU - MEDIUM

The solutions to this month’s sudokus can be found on page 27

SUDOKU - HARD

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RESTAURANT

AUX CEPES

Bugle Notice Board

La Veytizou

On the main road (D979), Between Limoges & Eymoutiers

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Sat 14th FEB - open mic night come along and serenade your loved one food available from €10

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Thu 19th Feb - Curry and Quiz Night try your general knowledge, have a laugh - all for just €8.50

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Sat 28th FEB - Line Dancing with jan Chilli Con Carne & Side salad - €12

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Soie et Bois / Chez Amanda

After five wonderful years at number 4, we have moved to... number 8 rue Principale, St-Mathieu. It's bigger, brighter and warmer... Amanda and Louise look forward to welcoming you all to the new abode. It will be known more familiarly as Chez Amanda henceforth. We will be taking in more men's garments and also some for teenagers. We can't wait to show you around and, in the meantime, I want to thank you for your loyalty, custom, friendship and warmth over the past five years.

Tel: 05.55 48.28.89

Cartes de Christine will reappear as

Roussis Maid

at the end of February at weekly markets at Piégut and Brantôme and monthly markets at Chasseneuil, Aigre and Confolens. Still selling cards and aprons made by ourselves. All enquires can be made via e-mail to: ellinghamroam764@yahoo.com

Très Jolie

Fashion Accessories Where to find me this month: Every Wednesday - Piegut Market Items arriving daily, please see my facebook page 'Tres Jolie Milhaguet' to see what's new. Mail order available, email for more details. Most items now stocked at the 'Coeur et Etoile', St-Mathieu

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

Mon Chic Cottage

LE DORAT (Pl. Charles de Gaulle) 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/Wed/Thu 10h00-17h00. Workshops on Mon by appointment only.

05 87 77 95 59

info@monchiccottage.com www.monchiccottage.com

Hacks/Trail rides

Sunday 22nd Feb @ 3pm WINE TASTING (see Notice below) Music Club

2nd Sat of every month. 8.30 pm. Next event: 14th February Mild Thai Chicken Massaman curry - €8 pp (by pre-order before 13th Feb) ** Please note that March's Music Night will be on Sat 21st March **

JJ's Cafe Bar, 39 Place du Champ de Foire, 36140 Aigurande

Tel: 02 54 06 30 77

Email: cafebarjj@yahoo.co.uk

Wine & Food Tasting I am pleased to invite you to a FREE Wine and Food Tasting at JJ’s Café Bar in Aigurande (39 Place du Champ de Foire)

Sunday 22nd February at 3pm lasting about 2 hours.

We will taste 4cl of 5 different wines, so everyone can legally drive afterwards!! You are free to purchase any of the products you have tasted at the end of the tasting. Number of places are limited so please book now calling 06.59.61.73.64 or send me an email if you have any questions: severine.tellier@icloud.com. Please note that if the minimum number of guests is not reached, the tasting will be cancelled.

Les Trefles Traditional Irish Band La Belardière - Fresselines In concert Sat eve, 14th March Tel 06 84 13 17 94 for further information

Petticoat Lane

To find out more contact Karen on:

This month, we will be at the following market: Panazol - Sunday 22nd February We are starting a monthly delivery service to certain areas, if you are interested in this service then please send us an e-mail.

or email: holidays@la-coterie.com

sales@petticoatlaneshop.com http://www.petticoatlaneshop.com/

NE Creuse area (23140).

Must be experienced in 3 gaits.

Pianist/ vocalist available for events/ gigs/ private parties etc... New Orleans old time jazz n blues n boogie... Call: 07.61.21.85.15

Aigurande

JJ's Music club is for musicians of all levels and genres entry is free, there is no membership and is open to everyone who loves music. The club starts from 8:30, but we are open for all those who want to come earlier. In fact we hardly ever shut !!!!

For all you people looking forward to vistors don't forget we have rooms available

~~~~~~~~~ For more information & reservations call Sue on 05 55 69 33 38 or email susan.dorrington87@orange.fr

JJ’s Café Bar

FFE licence recommended.

05 55 80 83 30

5 Rue Nationale – 16150 Chabanais

Tel: 05 45 29 03 99

Wanted, experienced shopfitters Experienced shopfitters required for installs all across France. Joiners, electricians and labourers also required. Email: contact@reactive-resource.com

Limousin Dog Training We have new puppy training and beginners classes starting at Les Grands-Chézeaux & St-Barbant For more information, please contact Elaine on:

05 55 68 67 56 or 06 04 47 35 19

Managing Editor: Steve Martindale Editor-in-Chief: Steve Martindale Registered Address: Les Quatre Chemins 23150 St-Yrieix-les-Bois SIRET: 514 989 748 00017 Printed by: Charente Libre 16340, L’Isle d’Espagnac Monthly circulation: 13,000 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.

Directeur: Steve Martindale Rédacteur-en-chef: Steve Martindale Siège: Les Quatre Chemins 23150 St-Yrieix-les-Bois SIRET: 514 989 748 00017 Imprimé par: Charente Libre 16340, L’Isle d’Espagnac Tirage mensuel: 13,000 copies Tous droits réservés. Toute reproduction, totale ou partielle, des articles et illustrations du présent numéro est strictement interdite. Dépôt légal à parution.

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 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 SouthWest France while they wait for their loving and permanent forever homes. This gives Phoenix a better chance of assessing the animal in the normality and comfort of a home which leads to the virtually 100% successful adoption rate. Phoenix is not state funded and so relies on fund-raising and donations to cover the very high re-homing and veterinary costs. Phoenix is formed of a committed but fun and positive team of volunteers, and is always on the lookout for more, so if you are interested in adopting an animal, foster caring or becoming a Member, please visit the Contact page of the website at www. phoenixasso.com and www.facebook. com/PhoenixAssociationFrance Church Notices 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 mail@otiumsanctus.com Christians together in Limousin La Souterraine Area We hold a time of fellowship and Bible study every Tuesday afternoon. Barbara and Cedric look forward to welcoming you. Tel: 05 55 71 09 04 The International Free Church in Creuse The church presently meets at 10, La Chaudronnière, a small hamlet mid-way between Crozant and Eguzon. Sunday

worship meetings are held on the first and third Sundays of the month at 10.30am. Fellowship meetings, for midweek prayer, bible study and discussion are at the same venue every Thursday at 7.30pm. For further information contact Eric Sutton tel 05 55 89 26 62 Fitness & Fun PENSOL Indoor Carpet Bowls We meet on Wednesdays at 2.30pm5.00pm. Come along for a fun afternoon, a warm welcome in a warm hall, refreshments and equipment provided. Ladies and Gents welcome. The venue is the salle polyvalente at PENSOL 87440 on the D67 between Marval and Dournazac, clearly indicated from the village, or from Piégut-Pluviers take the D91. Come and have a free trial, with our slightly smaller Bowls and 33` carpet. NO heavy lifting. Established club and club Leader. Registered and insured. Please phone Hilary for any enquiries on 09 72 23 13 20 or r.h.brayshaw@gmx. com Tai Chi, Pakua & Qigong Tai Chi, Pakua & Qigong classes organised by the ACAMIES (association culturelle d'arts martiaux internes et d'exercices de santé). Wed: Jarnages, 18h30-20h, Salle Polyvalente. Thu: Bétête, 19h-20h30, Domaine de Tournessac. OPEN DAY Sun 6th Oct at the salle de la mairie, Jarnages from 9h-12h. 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 cussacbowls-club@live.co.uk or telephone 05 55 50 40 89. Association Equilibre, le mouvement du corps Yoga for all levels: Tue 18:30 Aubusson, Pied au plancher (Espace Philips); Wed 18:30 Vallière, salle polyvalante. Pregnancy/Post Natal: Tue 17:00 Aubusson, Pied au Plancher (Espace Philips) For further information tel 06 83 24 62 72 or visit www.spaequilibre. yolasite.com Chinese Gym & Karate Mondays & Thursdays 19h30-21h at the DOJO, Allée Jean-Marie Couturier, Aubusson. Warm and friendly atmosphere. For more info tel 06 08 92 30 53 Tai Chi at Boussac and La Châtre Tai Chi classes in Boussac (Tue 18.15 - 19.45) and La Châtre (Thu 18.15 19.45). The first two lessons are free, the subscriptions are 36 euros per month and members can go to both venues having paid this fee. The style is that of Yang. All ages and abilities welcome, but folk must bear in mind that they will be on their feet, doing the equivalent of what one might classify as light exercise, for about an hour and a half. For more information contact 05 55 65 08 20. Gym Bien-être Would you like to be more supple? Come to our gym class on Thursday mornings from 10.30am to 11.30am, where we do gentle exercises to help all our muscles and joints. The classes are held in Rochechouart in the Capitole building, upstairs. Our group is part of a National Federation of Gymnastics. For information contact Pauline at pauline. maskell@sfr.fr Learn to Meditate Learn to meditate and meet other likeminded people. Simple mindfulness technique. Dechen Choling, Le Mas Marvent, St-Yrieix-sous-Aixe, 87700. Also, ongoing regular group meetings

A CALL TO WHEELS Keen cyclists might like to consider joining this group of friendly cyclists who meet regularly to enjoy rides out & good company whilst reaping the benefits of keeping fit. A leader is assigned to organise and guide each ride, so good routes are chosen and tailored to fit the capabilities of the group as a whole, and most routes follow a ‘loop” design so the start point also becomes the finish point, most rides being some 50 – 60 km in total. Sometimes the group stops off en route for refreshments, sometimes it enjoys a ‘cuppa’ after the ride is done. This winter the group intend to build in a ‘plat du jour’ meal partway through the ride from time to time - an ideal way to warm everyone up for the rest of the day’s cycling. Rides take place over a wide area, incorporating much of the western and central Creuse and into the Haute-Vienne. Recent rides have covered Dun-le-Palestel to Eguzon, and La Souterraine to Ambazac. The group hopes new members will be able to introduce everyone to fresh, new areas and terrains and we would be particularly keen to welcome riders from further north such as the Eguzon and Aigurande areas. Winter rides are likely to be Saturdays only, but come spring and summer the group tries to ride out two days a week (Saturdays and Wednesdays). A decent level of cycling proficiency is needed, but no-one gets left out or left behind, and we look after weaker riders as they gradually build up fitness and stamina. The group is not a formal club or association so if you would like to join please note you are responsible for your own insurance, health cover, bicycle maintenance, etc. To give you a taste here are some words from members of the group: "For me riding the bike is very much about finding time for myself, enjoying the beautiful Limousin countryside, keeping fit and good company! It’s much easier to make sure you get that ride out when you have a RDV with the others on a pre-arranged date." "Group riding has helped me to improve my fitness in a way I couldn’t have achieved alone. Naturally I was a little concerned at first, how far and how fast? But the group help and encouragement was all that was required to keep me going. Now I have a regular RDV with the fresh air, hills and thrills of the French countryside to look forward to, 20 then 30 then 60 kms, it’s amazing how much more you see when you’re on your bike!"

If you would like more information please email Malcolm on: velofrance@live.fr

and events. Contact tel Christina 05 55 03 82 01 www.dechencholing.org Gardening Les petits jardiniers du Limousin http://jardiniers-du-limousin.webs.com Do you have a love of gardening and a desire to learn more about growing plants, flowers, fruit, vegetables and trees in this region? If you do, then come and join our friendly group to meet likeminded people. With a different topic or visit each month there's something for everyone. We meet on the third Thursday of each month (excluding February) in the Mairie at St-Amand-lePetit (between Eymoutiers and Peyratle-Château). Meetings start at 2.30pm and everyone is made very welcome. For more information contact Carolyn at carolyn@cnlees.eu or Gerda at g_ hoogenboom@yahoo.ca Agenda for 2015: Feb - no meeting; 19 Mar Summer bulbs, corms and tubers; 16 Apr Hanging baskets: what and how to plant, with demonstrations; 21 May Pruning: the how, what, when and why; 18 Jun Talk by Andrew Williams on permaculture; 13 Jul (MON) Picnic and visit to commercial bio-vegetable grower, including companion planting; 20 Aug Summer lunch at the home of Carolyn Lees; 6 Sep (SUN) 3rd Annual Show at St-Amand-le-Petit; 15 Oct AGM followed by 'Preparing the garden for winter'; 19 Nov Slide show presentation by Michel Peyrat; 17 Dec Gardeners' Question Time and Christmas Party. All meetings (unless stated otherwise) are held on the third Thursday of the month. Meetings start at 2.30pm and are held in the Mairie, St-Amand-le-Petit. Starting times and venues of visits tba. Club Liseron – Gardening Club Meets on the 2nd Mon evening of the month at 19.30 at the Salle des Fêtes in Massignac. We're a mixed bunch of English & French, who are united by a passion for gardens and gardening, sharing plants, seeds and information. More info from Sally on 05 45 21 30 20 or Craig on 05 45 89 33 50 or mccolville@orange.fr ** The Club has a new president, Véronique Granet, a very dynamic and enthusiastic person. ** 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 droughttolerant plants. For more info contact Michelle Pierce 05 45 89 36 54 or visit: www.auxplantesetc.jimdo.com Les Jardins de Sirius Based in Pressignac, Charente, we are a small association of people who are keen on gardening. As well as finding plants an endless source of interest, we believe that the simple fact of gardening has numerous positive benefits for health, stress, social interaction - in other words, our daily lives - and we’d like to encourage this aspect. We run flower workshops on the first Saturday afternoon of the month. If you’d like to get involved, have more info on the association or become a member, please contact Michelle Pierce on 05 45 89 36 54 or at unjardinenfrance@gmail.com Integration International Apero Reseau We are a group of French and English people who meet each Saturday from 11.30am-1pm at Les Picards Restaurant

(formerly Bailey’s), 5 rue de l’Abreuvoir, Aubusson. These meetings offer the opportunity to: exchange views - make new friends - share experiences - have fun together - help and advise one another - help intergrate newcomers. Discussions in English (all nationalities welcome). For more information please contact Catherine 06 86 17 80 88, Francois 07 86 29 97 98, Olivia 05 55 83 30 82 or jan.senior@yahoo.co.uk. English and French spoken. Learning Together – Apprenons Ensemble Our main aim is to foster understanding and good relations amongst the local French-speaking and English-speaking populations. To this end we are offering courses of tuition in English and in French, and organising social and cultural events and visits. LANGUAGE CLASSES (take place at the Maison des Associations, Rochechouart) Beginners and Intermediate - Mon am; French/English Conversation – Tues am; Advanced and Children’s – Wed am; Conversation (St-Junien) - Thur. SOCIAL EVENTS Games Night (Rochechouart) 1st Thur; Games Night (St-Junien) 2nd Thur; Lunch Club – Last Thur. FORTHCOMING EVENTS - More details in Association Newsletter. For more details visit www. learningtogether.me or contact Sue Ratcliffe 05 45 31 50 86 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 Charente Limousine Exchange The Charente-Limousine-Exchange (CLE), founded in 2003, aims to improve the provision of French language courses and to share experiences and skills among members who live in Charente, Vienne and Haute-Vienne. CLE provides information to members living and/ or working in France and works with local communities and organisations to tackle practical issues through forums and workshops, as well as organising a wide range of cultural and social events throughout the year. The recent launch of English lessons has been well attended by Confolentais. If you would like to know more about this group of volunteers, please look on our new website www.charente-limousineexchange.com or contact the Chairman, Barry Leech, on 06 35 96 77 46. Libraries & Books Sale of Second-hand Books, La Croisille-sur-Briance On the 18th of every month, during the monthly market at La Croisillesur-Briance (87130), there is a sale of second-hand books (both English and French) from 9am to 12 noon, at the old garage in La Place - next door to the pharmacy. All proceeds towards the restoration of the church. La Souterraine English Library and Information Centre Located in the historic Porte de Puy Charraud, at 10 rue de Portail, La Souterraine, we are a lively, 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

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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 homemade 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 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 aafrancesud-ouest. com English-speaking council surgery ...for residents of the commune of St-LégerMagnazeix. Every 2nd Weds in the month, an English-speaking council surgery with councillors Manuela Stroescu and Patrick Johnson will take place at the Mairie between 11am and 12pm. Cancer Support France, Charente Plus Offers free and confidential support to English speakers affected by cancer in departments 16, 17 & 86. Our helpline number is 06 45 35 32 30. If you need any more information, please get in touch via csf.charenteplus@gmail.com Cancer Support France, Haute-Vienne (supporting Creuse, too) We offer free and confidential support to English speakers affected by Cancer in the Haute-Vienne (87) and Creuse (23). Our helpline number is 06 04 43 39 87. If you would like more information or would like to become a member or help in any other way, please contact Sue Ware 05 55 00 31 15, csfhv@frangle.fr 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

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SOS Selena looking for a foster family Selena is a mixed Labrador-Whippet. She is now 9 years old and is one of the dogs that doesn't cope well at the SPA, with all the stress and noise. She is calm, friendly, but tends to protect her family, so no tiny children please. It would be lovely to find her a foster home for her late years - it would be terrible for her to end her life at the SPA. She is still in good shape and will make a good guard dog. She copes with males and isn't too interested in females. Any questions, contact either the SPA on 05.55.48.06.75 or Katharina (volunteer) for information in English on 06.66.24.95.49. Thank you!

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Violin and Piano Recital: « Dans la malle du Poilu » 15th February, Montbron Concert organised by the association Tardoire Allegro. The First World War cut short the career of virtuoso violinist Lucien DUROSOIR. On 15th February, Amanda FAVIER (violin) and Célimène DAUDET (piano) will retrieve a trunk containing the scores of favourite works and some personal compositions that Lucien DUROSOIR played in the trenches between fighting. They will perform the following works in honour of the violinist and composer: Ludwig van BEETHOVEN: Sonata No. 3 Lucien DUROSOIR: Bretagne & Vision (Aquarelles) Alfredo d'AMBROSIO: Elegy opus 46 Fernand de la TOMBELLE: Two Lullabies Lili BOULANGER: Nocturne and Cortège Claude DEBUSSY: Sonata for violin and piano

Limoges Wine Fair - 20th-22nd February This expo-fair will feature over 170 winemakers and artisan producers in the food industry who will offer a selection of rare and excellent quality. You will find a range of varied products here as each exhibitor presents the products of their region.

Marc LEGRAS, actor and head of the Drama class at the Conservatory of Angoulême will accompany them during the recital by reading excerpts from the many letters Lucien DUROSOIR wrote to his mother during the war. Eglise Saint-Maurice de MONTBRON at 17h. Tickets €15 (free for Under 15s) from the Antenne de Tourisme de Montbron tel 05 45 23 60 09.

Parc des Expositions, Pavillon Buxerolles, Boulevard Robert Schuman - 87100 Limoges. Fri: 14h-20h, Sat: 10h-20h, Sun: 10h-19h. Entry: €6 (free for Under 18s).

Bistrots d'Hiver

10 January - 15 March The Bistrots d'Hiver are back (see poster below) to liven up winter Sundays in and around the Plateau de Millevaches. Organised by the association Pays'Sage, this season sees a diverse programme including French song, blues, Celtic music, jazz, flamenco... there is something for everyone! Concerts take place in auberges and cafes across the region and take the form of an apero-tchatche (debate on something topical or related to the territory) before lunch and an afternoon concert. For full details and to download the programme visit http://www.payssage.net/

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-lesFeuilles

WEDNESDAY

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

THURSDAY

Boussac Coussac-Bonneval Dun-le-Palestel Guéret Limoges Bastide et

Corgnac Magnac-Laval Oradour-sur-Vayres (except 3rd Thu) Peyrat-le-Château Saint-Sulpice-lesChamps 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-surVienne(15h-18h30)

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

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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-surGartempe 13 (Sat if 13 is a Sun): Le Dorat 15: Oradour-sur-Glane 17: Mortemart 18: La Croisille-sur-Briance; La Jonchère-Saint-Maurice 20: Chénérailles 21: Ambazac; Saint-Sulpice-lesFeuilles 22 (Mon if 22 is a Sun): MagnacLaval 23: Razès; St Laurent sur Gorre 24: Nantiat 25: Blond - St Paul 26: Nouic; Rochechouart 28: Cieux 29: Laurière

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1st March, Boussac - Dimanche du loisir créatif Creative hobbies fair at the Salle Polyvalente in Boussac: sale of wool, fabric, books, beads, haberdashery, embroidery, plus workshops and demonstrations. 9h-18h. Tel 06 09 39 10 46 or 06 50 66 77 48 for more information.