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Government shuts down poultry farms As the bird flu crisis worsens and more countries place bans on French poultry imports, the government has forced duck and goose farms across south-west France to close. The move will cost the industry hundreds of millions. farm near Biras in November, the virus quickly spread across the region and in December it reached the Limousin when a farm in northern Haute-Vienne revealed that it was suffering from a “highly pathogenic” case. All 240 of the poultry on the farm were destroyed and a disinfection plan was put into place for the entire premises. In response to the growing crisis, the government created a “restriction zone”, within which the movement of poultry - the most common way for the virus to be spread - was restricted. Authorities also began implementing strict cleaning and disinfection programmes for the premises and equipment of all poultry farms. The new moves go one step further, however, and will
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NEWS - LimogesBirmingham flights
Low-cost airline Flybe has announced it will be running two flights a week from Limoges to Birmingham, starting from 21st May >> Page 5
NEWS - Toulon in shock Premiership bid
France's most successful rugby club of recent years has unveiled a shock bid to join England's Aviva Premiership. >> Page 7
FRENCH LIFE - No more AZERTY?
After driving generations of French speakers to madness, the government has announced it is to review the layout of the AZERTY keyboard >> Page 12 © Konstantin Yuganov
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s the country battles against the recent outbreak of bird flu that has swept across south-west France, poultry producers in the Limousin have been ordered to halt duck and goose production. The Ministry of Agriculture said farmers would be allowed to continue raising birds they already own, but may not take on new ducklings and goslings until farms are totally cleaned and disinfected. The order concerns all the departments of Aquitaine and Midi-Pyrénées, as well as the Haute-Vienne and Corrèze. The Creuse department remains unaffected. After the first case was reported at a Dordogne
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ne downside of unseasonably warm weather is that it often seems to coincide with bugs and viruses. I confess I don't know if there is any science behind it, but it seems logical to me that nasties will find it harder to survive and move between hosts if it's minus 10 outside! I supposedly live in one of the colder parts of the country, but I literally spent 5 minutes the other day considering whether it was jeans or shorts for the school run. We've also had a daffodil and at least one crocus appear in the garden... in mid-January!! The price to pay for us was in the form of the gastro bug that has been rampaging across France (see page 8). I suppose with three young
children it was inevitable. For us, it was quite a violent but short-lived bug. The symptoms came and went in around 12 hours, although it did take a few days to fully bounce back. The problem was that it seemed to have a 48-hour incubation and all 5 of us took it in turns to go down, one after the other, all of which added up to well over a week of constantly washing, cleaning and disinfecting. I'm going to taunt the cosmos by saying at least, on the plus side, we've all had it now for this year... go on fate, do your worst! There was a lot of talk in the media this month about bringing in state subsidies for the country's struggling cafés. This is a very hot topic, especially in rural areas, where the local bars
are so often the focal point for a community; much like the pubs are (were?) in the UK. Unfortunately, it is a fact of life that small, local businesses like pubs and cafés struggle in modern times, but the number of businesses that have closed over recent decades is staggering. I live in a very small, isolated, farming community. My commune has around 250 people in it, although I suppose that this would have been higher “back in the day”. In that day, my house was the local bar (in a hamlet of 3 or 4 houses!), the village 800 metres away had one (as well as a bakery) and the village at the centre of the commune had at least 3 cafés in it. Today, the commune has just one café left, next to the mairie and this has passed through 4 sets of hands in the 10 years I have been here the numbers just don't add up to make it financially viable. It is no surprise that the demise of the rural café in France coincided with the toughening of drink-driving laws. I'm told that 30 or so years ago, the bar that used to be in one room of my house
got through a staggering 5 litres of Ricard a night!! And let's just say that there aren't many houses within walking distance. It is of course right and proper that drink driving is so heavily policed and the reduction in road death figures is undeniable. But the inevitable result was that rural communities became less close. I remember listening to a discussion on Irish radio a few years back, where the topic was the legalisation of drinkdriving after midnight on Friday and Saturday nights. It was being put forward as a solution to the closure of so many rural pubs in isolated areas and the subsequent loss of community spirit. The argument went that for many, the pub was the only place where they would interact with other people on a social level, and the psychological benefits of this outweighed the dangers of drink-driving. Those who did not want to take their chances could just avoid the roads after midnight. I think the debate was more focussed on raising the general issue of rural
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s an expat, one of the best ways to learn French is to listen to the radio, talk to your neighbours or watch the television. This latter option may require you to make a change soon, however, as the Limousin region migrates to a fully HD signal. During the night of 4th/5th April, the old signal will be dropped in favour of a high definition beam, at which point, anyone who does not have a compatible TV will lose all their current channels. France has already made the move to a fully digital system – TNT (télévision numérique terrestre – terrestrial digital television). It is this digital signal that will now be converted into a high definition one. During January, authorities have been running information campaigns and you may well have received a leaflet through the post in recent weeks. Gilles Brégant, managing director at the Agence nationale des fréquences (ANFR), was in Limoges recently to raise awareness of the upcoming changes and answer some common questions. Most importantly, do people have the choice? “No, everyone must make the change,” explained Mr Brégant. “Those that are saying that they will wait and see are wrong to do so. Everyone needs to be prepared if they do not want to be staring at a blank screen on the 5th April.” So what does need to be done? If you currently receive your terrestrial
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more information). In general, televisions bought since 1st December 2009 with a screen greater than 26 inches are HD-ready, as are all televisions purchased since the end of 2012. “The move to high definition will obviously allow us to improve the quality of the picture, but also give access to more channels; there are currently six channels that are only available in HD,” explained Mr Brégant. “Plus, removing the old signal will free up a number of frequencies that can then be used to improve mobile reception and coverage.” ■
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>> continued from pg 1 come as a major blow to the industry. The process of specially fattening geese and ducks to produce foie gras takes 12 to 15 weeks, and once the current stock has been processed, the farmers must halt production while their farms are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. This means that the latest order will effectively shut down production of the controversial delicacy until early summer. One consolation to farmers will be that, if all goes well, they should be able to increase their stock levels in time for Christmas and New Year - peak season for foie gras consumption. It has been estimated that the closures could cost the industry up to €300 million in lost revenue and could see some farmers go out of business if state aid is not made available. “It’s catastrophic for many small producers who had run out of stocks over the New Year and hoped to build them back up again in time for the summer tourist influx,” said Isabelle Daugreilh, a producer in the Landes department. “Now we can’t start fattening geese again until June so we won’t have anything to sell.” French foie gras producers group CIFOG described the ban as a “brutal yet necessary evil”, but said that it could not shoulder the loss in production alone. “State compensation to farmers will be essential to support this very heavy burden,” the group said in a statement. Another blow to the industry came as several key export markets such as Japan and China introduced bans on French poultry imports until the current crisis is resolved. Last year France exported 4,934 tonnes of foie gras, earning more than €86 million, mainly
F through sales to Asia. According to a French industry group, Japan was the top global importer of foie gras during the first eight months of 2015. Avian influenza, or bird flu, is an infectious virus affecting birds that is highly contagious. It can be introduced into a farm through vehicles, equipment, people, manure, livestock and waste, or via wild or domestic birds. The term bird flu covers a number of variants of the virus and they are not necessarily dangerous to people, although some strains can be transmitted to humans. According to the health and food safety agency (ANSES), the strain currently present in the France does not have the combination of genes that would make it transmissible to humans. The Ministry of Agriculture has repeatedly stressed in its press releases that “avian influenza is not transmissible to humans through the consumption of meat, eggs, foie gras and more generally any food product”. ■
ew things are as annoying as forgetting to charge your phone and running out of battery whilst out and about. But modern day problems have modern day solutions... just get on your bike! Not just any old bike, however. You would need to jump on a “WeBike”. This generation of high-tech bikes will not get you where you're going any faster, but they will charge your phone - or your tablet, or your watch, or even your laptop - while you pedal. The latest place you will find a We Bike is at Limoges-Bénédictins train station, where two have recently been installed. Built in Belgium, the WeBike not only generates green energy while you exercise, but the bike itself is also made from recycled materials and constructed by businesses that employ people re-entering the workforce. And you do not need to be Chris Froome or Raymond Poulidor to put some charge in your phone; light pedalling will generate a 220 volt output similar to that produced by a standard wall socket. Around 15 minutes of gentle exercise will put 20% of battery life into most modern mobiles. There is one constraint of the new charging terminals, however; whilst you may have forgotten to charge your phone before you left home, you need to remember to take a charger with an AC plug with you - the terminals do not currently have a USB point. SNCF has been investing heavily in eco projects over recent years; in 2013, a number of bee hives were installed in the tower of Limoges-Bénédictins station to help promote the local wildlife and the latest move continues this trend, whilst also providing a useful service to passengers. ■
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ow cost airline Flybe has announced that it will be operating a new seasonal route from Limoges Airport to Birmingham. The new flights begin on 21st May and will continue twice a week until 29th October. The Wednesday and Saturday flights, which leave Birmingham at midday and return from Limoges in the early afternoon, are already available to book on www.flybe.com. Limoges is one of three new destinations announced by Flybe from its Birmingham hub, along with Nantes and Rennes. “We are delighted that Flybe will be offering flights to these currently unserved cities in France giving passengers more choice to these business and leisure destinations,” said William Pearson, aviation director at Birmingham Airport. “Flybe serves 30 destinations from Birmingham offering great service and fantastic value. Flybe is Birmingham Airport’s largest airline and we welcome its expanding route network.” The new route into the Limousin will be serviced by a 78-seat Dash 8 plane, and brings to 7 the number of UK destinations available from Limoges Airport. In other travel news, bus travel is on the increase across the Limousin. Last year saw the introduction of the Macron Law, a new economic bill designed to modernize the French economy, speed up growth and deregulate many industries. Part of this series of laws saw the removal of strict rules aimed at protecting the country's SNCF rail network from
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hour trip from Brive to Edinburgh for not much more. There are not currently any services from Guéret in the Creuse department. The cheap form of transport is proving especially popular with the younger generation who can now explore further afield on a relatively modest budget. According to the travel price comparison website GoEuro, the deregulation of the market will see a 10 to 70 per cent drop in ticket prices in 2016, compared to last year, as more operators cash in on the changes. It is expected to bring in over 5 million new coach passengers each year, resulting in an extra 22,000 jobs created. ■
unting is an integral part of the culture in rural France and the Limousin is no exception. La chasse involves many traditions, one of which is the inevitable search for lost dogs at the end of the day. Hunting dogs, wearing their distinctive orange collars are a regular weekend sight, trotting across fields and roads (and gardens!) in the late afternoon and how to round them up again is a common problem. Fortunately, technology has once again come to the rescue and increasing numbers of dogs are wearing GPS collars, allowing their owners to easily track them. Although only a relatively small number of hunting dogs are currently GPS enabled, it is a growing market. “Most are not equipped but this is no longer something that is marginal. It also depends a lot on the type of hunting practised,” said Sébastien Hau, director of the Departmental Federation of Hunters of the HauteVienne. “It's a great way to reduce the risks of collisions with vehicles, avoid thefts and also to reduce the amount of time spent looking for animals.” “I hunted for 42 years without this technology, but today I couldn't do without it!” said Alain Demars, president of a local hunting association. “In the past, I've spent an entire week looking for a lost dog. Now, this doesn't happen any more.” As with everything to do with la chasse, however, there are strict rules involved. Only certain frequencies can be used and hunters need to pay a small fee to use the GPS transmitters. The kits, which have a theoretical range of 15 km (although in practice this is more like 7/8 km), cost around €500-800 and come with a variety of add-ons, from protective covers to hands-free kits to mobile apps. ■
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hospital to be examined, but did not have the “anomalies” seen in the hospitalised patients. The drug at the heart of the trial was an “FAAH inhibitor” that acted on the body’s endocannabinoid system, which controls pain, the health ministry confirmed, adding that the drug had been approved for trials in June of last year. It was being tested for the Portuguese pharmaceutical company Bial. Three separate investigations are under way to try and find out what went wrong, specifically whether the cause of the accident was the drug itself, or the way in which the trial was administered. Bial said that it was fully cooperating with the investigations and vowed that it had followed international best practice in developing the drug. “Our principal concern at the moment is taking care of participants in the trial,” Bial said in a statement. Serious accidents of this nature are incredibly rare during the development of a drug, which begins in the laboratory,
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confirmed that they received a letter from Boudjellal, who insists he is “serious” about joining a league he regards as better run than the French Top 14. “This is not just a provocation,” said Boudjellal, whose side have won the European title for the past three seasons. “The economic future is better in England than in France, given how the two leagues are run. The English make good decisions. For them, besides [being] a big first, it would be a huge added value.” “It is too early to give a formal response but we will give it due consideration and we will respond,” said a Premiership Rugby spokesman, refusing to rule out the switch. “If it’s not possible next season, maybe the one after that,” Boudjellal told French newspaper L’Équipe. “I’m serious. Monaco compete in the French Ligue 1 and no one finds that incongruous.”
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ments to players. They are now considered to be part of the cap if they amount to more than 10% of a player’s salary; a problem for a team created largely thanks to the deep pockets of its owners. Although many believe that Boudjellal is simply stirring up controversy and that
switching leagues is highly unlikely, others do feel that the future of northern hemisphere rugby lies in a panEuropean league. There is also precedent: in Rugby League, France's Catalan Dragons, based in Perpignan, currently play in the Super League. ■
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France in the grip of gastroenteritis epidemic
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urope may still be in the grip of an economic crisis, but it would appear that the average person does have at least a little disposable income, according to figures published in Le Parisien. The newspaper has revealed that the country spends a whopping €13.7 billion on games of chance each year – enough to buy 35 Airbus A380 airplanes, 40 million Sony Playstations or 3 billion Big Macs. The French have steadily been increasing the amount they spend on lotteries and scratch cards over recent years; the figure has more than doubled from €6.5 billion in 2004 to €13.7 billion last year. According to figures from the national lottery operator La Française des Jeux, 2015 was a record year for revenue and saw 149 participants winning €1million or more. One recent scratch card player got lucky twice after he dropped his winning €15,000 scratch card. Maurice Desnoyers had been in
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s many readers will no doubt be all too well aware, France has been in the grip of a “gastro” epidemic. In the two weeks leading up to 24th January, 286,000 cases of acute diarrhoea and sickness were reported to doctors, according to Sentinelles de l'Inserm, a network of GPs that collates anonymous real-time data on the spread of communicable illnesses in France. The incidence rate of acute diarrhoea reported by French GPs was 219 cases per 100,000 inhabitants during the period, which is well above the epidemic threshold of 194 cases per 100,000. “This is the second consecutive week exceeding the threshold, confirming the arrival of an epidemic in France,” Sentinelles said in a statement. GPs were also reporting that the epidemic would most likely worsen before it improved. Although you may not agree if you have been on the receiving end, the report added that the strain of the sickness currently doing the rounds was not too serious, with just 0.4 per cent of all reported cases requiring treatment in hospital. Gastroenteritis, or “gastro” as it is commonly referred to in French, is a common condition where the stomach and intestines become inflamed. It is usually caused by a viral
or bacterial infection. The two main symptoms of gastroenteritis are diarrhoea and vomiting. There is usually no need to see your GP if you have gastroenteritis as the symptoms are typically short lived. Most people don't need any specific treatment, but it's important to make sure you drink plenty of fluids to reduce your risk of dehydration. If symptoms persist, or if there is a risk of you becoming significantly dehydrated, you may need to be admitted to hospital for treatment; severe dehydration can become serious and even potentially fatal in rare cases. As gastroenteritis is highly infectious, it is also important to take steps to prevent it spreading to other people. These include: • washing your hands thoroughly with soap and water or an antibacterial hand wash after going to the toilet and before eating or preparing food • cleaning the toilet, including the handle and the seat, with disinfectant after each bout of vomiting or diarrhoea • not sharing towels, flannels, cutlery or utensils with other members of your household • not returning to work until you have had no symptoms for at least 48 hours ■
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France to introduce ban on plastic bags
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rance is set to become the latest country to outlaw disposable plastic bags when a ban comes into effect on 1st April this year. The change, which concerns the type of plastic bag typically distributed at supermarket checkouts and is part of France's 2014 energy transition bill, was originally due to come into force on 1st January, but its introduction was delayed when the European Commission called for clarification of the text legislating the ban. “The European Commission requested clarification concerning the decree on the bags,” environment minister Ségolène Royal told Le Journal du Dimanche newspaper. “Brussels wants to approve a measure that concerns the free movement of these products.” According to the ministry, the Commission wanted more information on the size, weight and type of bag covered by the law. The executive body also wanted to know whether the French ban could hurt businesses that manufacture the bags. When Italy passed a similar law in 2013 banning non-
biodegradable bags, Britain formally requested that the Commission block the law, claiming that it created obstacles to the free movement of goods in the EU’s internal market. From April, only reusable or biodegradable bags - which cost more to produce - will be allowed in France. According to the French environment ministry, 17 billion plastic bags are used in France every year, 6.5 billion of which are single-use plastic bags. Almost all of them are made from nonrecyclable materials, which is why the French government has set out to hasten the transition to reusable or biodegradable bags, ahead of EU targets. Some large retailers in France already charge customers for plastic bags, but the new law will go a step further. In a second step, all disposable plastic fruit and vegetable bags will be banned from French supermarkets from the beginning of 2017. Instead, retailers must use biodegradable bags made from paper or bioplastics. France has already drastically reduced the number of plastic bags handed out by large retailers over the past
decade, thanks largely to a voluntary agreement; the number dropped from 10.5 billion in 2002 to 700 million in 2011. Today, the average French person gets through 79 plastic bags per person, compared to an EU average of 175 bags per citizen. The EU hopes to reduce this number to 40 by 2025. In a recent survey, Estonia was at the bottom of the class, with each resident getting through an impressive 450 single-use bags annually. As is
so often the case, Scandinavian countries led the way: residents in Denmark and Finland use only four plastic bags on average each year! A number of countries around the world have already imposed outright bans on plastic bags, which are blamed for polluting countrysides and marine ecosystems. In 2012 Haiti outlawed all plastic bags and packaging in a bid to protect its coastal mangrove swamps as did Bangladesh, where they are blamed for blocking sew-
age systems and exacerbating extreme flooding events. Also included in the same bill are proposals to ban disposable tableware, including cups, mugs, and plates (but not cutlery) by 2020 as well as plans to promote the development of electric cars, recycling and moves to prevent “planned obsolescence” in consumer goods; a practice where products are given an artificially-limited life and become unusable after a given time. ■
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he French government has announced that it has declassified thousands of documents from one of the most controversial periods of recent French history: the Vichy regime's collaboration with the invading Nazis. The archives include documents from the foreign, justice and interior ministries as well as from France’s provisional government after liberation. While the Nazis occupied the north of France, General Philippe Pétain - a hero of World War I led Vichy France in the centre and the south of the country. The Vichy government was named after the city of the same name where the collaborating “government” was based. Despite having autonomy from German policies, Pétain passed legislation that saw the country's Jewish population around 150,000 of whom had fled to the south believing it to be safer - subjected to severe discrimination similar to that in the Nazioccupied north. It is believed that as many as 76,000 Jews were transported from France to the infamous death camps in the east of Europe. This event has become known in France as la rafle, or the roundup. More than 200,000 police and
Phillipe Pétain (left) meeting Hitler during the war New York Times that the Pétain government “went far beyond the Germans' expectations, in particular with the deportation of 'foreign' Jews, including children, to concentration camps, and they chased us down with a vengeance”. President François Hollande, who was born after the war, announced on the 70th anniversary of the end of hostilities in Europe on May 8 that the archives would
be thrown open, which he said would guard against “these evils which threaten us, of revisionism, the altering of history and forgetfulness”. Previously, only researchers and journalists could see certain archives and only then with special permission. However, under French law, now that 75 years have elapsed since the Vichy regime was formed in 1940, the authorities are obliged to open them
to the public. La rafle remains a controversial event in French history and it was not until 1995 that President Jacques Chirac officially recognised the French State's responsibility in the deportation of Jews. “These dark hours forever sully our history and are an insult to our past and our traditions,” he said. “Yes, the criminal folly of the occupiers was seconded by the French, by the French state.” ■
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France falling out of love with AZERTY
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ow many people have typed out a sentence on a keyboard and looked at the screen only to see a curious stream of commas and “q”s: you forgot that you're using an AZERTY keyboard. When you choose to live and work in France, there are many things that you need to adapt to. Most people eventually learn to speak the language, drive on the right and not try to buy anything on a Monday. But one thing many never overcome is the French keyboard. “You have to do what to get a full stop?!”... “How do I get a pound sign?”... “What the heck is that behind the exclamation mark?!”... not to mention that you need to be a concert pianist to generate an “@” symbol on many keyboards. So you may feel slightly better to hear that the French themselves share your frustration and the government has now said that it will act. The much-maligned AZERTY keyboard (the French version of the QWERTY keyboard and so named after the positioning of the first six keys) will be getting a make-over after it was announced that the culture ministry has commissioned Paris-based consultancy AFNOR to draw up a list of recommendations by the summer. Ultimately, the aim is to produce a
new standard keyboard that will gradually replace the many varieties of AZERTY currently on the market. The move even has the support of the change-fearing Académie française - the notoriously tough guardians of the French language. “Today it is practically impossible to write French correctly using a keyboard that has been bought in France,” the ministry said in a statement. “More surprisingly, certain European countries like Germany and Spain respect French writing better than the French are able to - because their keyboards permit it!” The French language understandably requires a more complicated keyboard than English as there are more accents (like é, è and ç) and “ligatures” (such
as æ and œ). However, it is the priority given to the various numbers, characters and symbols that has so frustrated generations of French speakers. For example, in order to write a full stop you need to hold down “shift + semicolon”, even though a full stop is far more common than a semicolon in any language. Another example is the letter ù (u-grave), which has its own key, even though it is used in only one word in the entire French language - où, meaning 'where'. Other, more common, accented letters are harder to compose and accented capital letters require manoeuvres of which, according to the ministry, most people are unaware. This ignorance has led to the growing disuse of accented capitals, to such a point that there is a widespread
belief that good French does not need them; most people think that ignoring an accent on a capital letter is acceptable. This is not the case, insists the culture ministry, pointing out that both the Académie française and the National Print have issued guidelines urging the use of accents on capitals. The same goes for ligatures. Correct French says you should spell “eye” and “egg” œil and œuf respectively, but the æ and œ ligatures are so hard to access that you are far more likely to see oeil and oeuf in printed French. “The idea is not to impose anything, but simply to make it possible for people to obey the rules,” says Philippe Magnabosco, who is running the project at AFNOR. “Right now, there is a big discrepancy be-
tween French grammar and the possibilities offered by the keyboard.” Despite all of this, one thing that the recommendations are unlikely to change is the AZERTY configuration itself - this despite the fact that most agree it is ergonomically disastrous. Whilst the numbers, accents, ligatures and symbols will all be overhauled, the layout of the letters themselves will remain the same. The original QWERTY keyboard was first introduced in the US in the late 19th century and was designed to avoid jams on typewriters by placing letters that are commonly used together, such as “st” or “th” on separate parts of the keyboard. This helped to avoid the arms carrying the letters from clashing and jamming the writing machine. ■
In the garden - jobs for February
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n between the downpours (and latterly rare snow flurries), we can see that the days are starting to get longer - great!! - and that we are heading towards the start of the growing season, made even more pronounced by the unseasonal winter weather so far. Thoughts pleasurably turn to seeds and sowing, and the garden in general. So the first thing to do is get organised. Look through your seed box and make a note of what you've got and what you need. Maybe you can divide it up into early, mid and late sowings if you don't want to be placing one large order all at once. Then you'll have a list of 'I'm looking for' things - useful to be able to ask friends and contacts for specific varieties, and know what you can offer them in return. You can also see what you have too much of (if you've harvested your own seed) and too little of to spare. Then think about where your seeds are going to germinate and grow. If you have an electric propagator, give it a thorough clean and leave it open to air fully. Compost invariably seems to spread around as you transfer pots and trays in and out of the propagator, so put it down on a sheet of plastic or a wipeable surface if it's going into your living space. The end of the month is probably about right for sowing, but not yet for the sun lovers like chil-
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lies and tomatoes, unless you can grow them on under warm conditions. If you're going to sow in a tunnel or greenhouse, encourage it to heat up in advance. You can either lay a piece of plastic on the ground, if you're sowing direct into a bed/the floor, put some large containers filled with water in the space, or make a hotbed with manure. Even just putting a reasonable sized pile of fresh manure in the greenhouse should warm things up. Really organised people would make a sketch of their veg beds and list what they're going to sow where, with the successional crops noted - I mean, am I going to sow a quick catch crop of radishes round the onions, etc? This can help organise the order of sowing, because once you get going space very quickly seems to fill up! Much better, finally, than just sowing in abundance and then a few weeks down the line asking yourself where you can plant things. With the recent cold spell it gives us a timely reminder that the weather so far this winter has been really mild. Be cautious about pruning and clearing too early in case we have a return to the cold. Looking into Winter Gardens for the gardening club talk of January, I find myself quite surprised that there are not more of them around here, where many gardens have enough space to have a
dedicated area devoted to winter colours, textures and smells. Why aren't the local councils doing something interesting? Looking at websites for places like Anglesey Abbey or Cambridge Botanical Garden, it seems that you can make really impressive winter borders with a relatively limited cost, especially if you
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CADASTRE - the French Land Registry The Bugle's resident lawyer, Laure CHAVERON, looks at the cadastral plan in France, what information it contains and how it compares to the UK's Land Registry.
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he French land registry plans are known as the « cadastre ». The French cadastre derives from the Napoleonic cadastre and applies to all urban and rural properties (built or not). The literal information is strictly linked to the geographical one. A plot is defined as an entity linked to an owner and to a fiscal division, following the Napoleonic concept. Basically, the cadastre has a fiscal function evolving to an informative function and having, additionally, a certain probative function. The “Conservation des Hypothèques” Bureau keeps and manages the
Land Register; it is located in the Centre des impôts foncier. The cadastre is homogeneous across the whole French metropolitan territory, with some small discrepancies for the AlsaceMoselle cadastre. From the outset, users have had access to the cadastral documents - anybody can consult these documents and obtain copies at the cadastral offices. A copy of the local cadastre will be held in the local mairie, or at the local land registry office. You are entitled to visit their offices and freely inspect it. Copies and extracts from the register and the plan are given for
various purposes : - to people seeking fiscal information (for the basis of assessment of local taxes ...) or property information (situation and contents of property...) - for the accomplishment of real estate registration formalities for property transfers.
The French tax authorities have now made the land registry plans for large areas of France available online and there is also an English version: http://www.cadastre.gouv.fr/ It provides a very useful source of property information for international French property buyers. Unlike the UK land registry site, there are no details available regarding personal ownership nor the price paid by the present owner.
The main missions of the cadastre are : - fiscal (evaluation of real estate, determination of the bases for property taxes, identification of the taxable owners), - legal and property related (identification and physical description of a property), - technical (establishment of the cadastral plan and keeping it up to date, topographical pictures essential for the identification and physical description of the property in question).
N.B. The plan cadastral is not proof of ownership. It is merely an administrative document. Moreover, it does not show the precise boundaries between properties and, as a result, is not a definitive statement of the legal boundaries of a
property, which can only be established by a land survey. The cadastral plans literally tell you what you are about to purchase, so it's very important to study them carefully before making an offer. The information on the plan cadastral may not be completely up to date, as it can take up to three years for new developments or other changes to be entered on to the plan. ■ Laure CHAVERON - Avocat 36 av. Pierre Leroux, 23600 BOUSSAC Tel: 05 55 82 18 99 SECONDARY OFFICE 13 pl. Général Espagne, 23200 AUBUSSON Mob: 06 50 66 77 48
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Make sure your investments and wealth are placed in the most suitable arrangement to limit your tax liabilities. Take advice from someone who is wellversed in the nuances of French taxation, otherwise you could see your investment returns slashed by French taxes that could have been avoided or mitigated. The right tax efficient arrangement can keep most of your investments in one place and help you legitimately avoid paying too much tax. It is important to ensure your tax planning is up-to-date and designed to take advantage of tax planning opportunities in France. Another major incentive to review your tax affairs now is that the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) went live in January. The French tax authority will receive information on every resident of France, without having to ask for it. There has never been a better time to consider your tax planning and, more importantly, the use of a fully tax compliant structure in France, to ensure peace of mind. Social charges In February 2015 the European Court of Justice ruled that social charges on unearned income paid by French residents working in another EU Member State, and subject to the social security in that Member State, were discriminatory. This decision applies to: • French residents subject to the social security of another EU member state (Form S1 holders), on unearned income. • Non-French residents living in another EU Member State, on French unearned real estate income (capital gains and letting income). If you fall into either of these categories and unduly paid social charges on unearned income in 2013, 2014 and 2015, you can make a claim to recover the tax. Contact your French lawyer or accountant for help in filing the claim. The 2016 social security budget amends the social charges legislation to be in line with EU rules, which mean they will be
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or stock. • Yearly review Your portfolio can shift away from the one designed to match your risk profile and objectives, and your circumstances may have changed. Pensions Deciding what to do with your pension fund now, following the new ‘pension freedom’ in the UK, is of fundamental importance. There are more choices than ever before and expatriates have further levels of complexity to contend with. It is critical that you consider the tax implications in France for your pension options. Do not risk your pension
savings - get help from an expert well versed in both French and UK legislation. Whether it is investments, pensions or tax planning, seek advice to ensure you do what works best for your personal situation. Use an adviser who can guide you on all these aspects and provide holistic solutions. ■ Tax rates, scope and reliefs may change. Any statements concerning taxation are based upon our understanding of current taxation laws and practices which are subject to change. Tax information has been summarised; an individual is advised to seek personalised advice.
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étanque is a ball game in which the aim is to throw metal balls as close as possible to a small wooden target object. It is usually played on hard dirt or gravel and is a game enjoyed by millions across France. History
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The player who threw the jack then throws their first ball. A player from the opposing team then makes a throw. Play continues with the team that is furthest from the jack, who continue throwing until they either land a ball closest to the jack, or they run out of balls. When all balls have been thrown, the winning team receives one point for each ball that it has closer to the jack than the best-placed ball of the opposition. A team wins when they have 13 points. ■
The Bugle thanks French teacher, Sophie Arsac, for the translation of this month's bilingual article on a topical aspect of Franco-British culture.
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a pétanque est un jeu de boules dont le but est de lancer des boules de métal le plus près possible d’une petite cible en bois. Les parties se déroulent généralement sur un terrain en terre battue ou en gravier. C’est un jeu qui est pratiqué par des millions de personnes à travers la France. Historique Il y a des milliers d’années, les Grecs anciens
jouaient à un jeu avec des pièces ou des cailloux qu’il fallait jeter aussi loin que possible. Plus tard, les Romains améliorèrent la règle en ajoutant une cible puis ils introduisirent le jeu en Provence. Les cailloux furent finalement remplacés par des boules de bois. Nombre de jeux similaires furent alors pratiqués sous le nom collectif de « jeux de boules ». A la fin du XIXème siècle, le « jeu provençal » devint la variante la plus populaire. Le terrain était plus grand et les joueurs faisaient 3 pas pour prendre de l’élan avant de lancer leur boule. Les origines de la pétanque moderne remontent à 1907 à La Ciotat (Provence) lorsqu’un joueur local, Jules Lenoir, fit ce qui peut être décrit comme l’exact opposé de ce que fit William Webb Ellis, l’inventeur du rugby : il ramassa la boule et resta immobile pour la lancer. Lenoir était un joueur assidu du jeu de boules provençal mais après un accident, il se retrouva en fauteuil roulant. Ses amis acceptèrent alors de jouer avec les pieds-tanqués (les pieds ancrés au sol). Un nouveau jeu était né et le premier tournoi de pétanque fut organisé peu après. C’est de loin aujourd’hui la variante la plus populaire du jeu. Règles du jeu
Useful Vocab Pointer (verb) - to place - throw your ball in such a way as to leave it as close to the jack as possible Tirer (verb) - to fire or shoot - to throw your ball with the intention of making contact with another ball You can’t play pétanque amongst Frenchmen for long (and 86% of all registered players in France are male) without hearing the phrase « Tu tires ou tu pointes? » Mettre fanny - to fanny - to beat one’s opponents 13-0. The figure of a bare-bottomed lass named Fanny is ubiquitous in Provence wherever petanque is played…
La pétanque se joue entre 2 et 6 personnes. L’équipe qui débute trace un cercle d’environ 3550 cm de diamètre sur le sol et un joueur lance la cible (ou cochonnet, littéralement « le petit cochon ») à une distance comprise entre 6 et 10 mètres. Le cochonnet ne doit pas être à moins d’un mètre des limites du terrain. Ensuite le même joueur lance la première boule puis un joueur de l’équipe adverse fait de même. Les joueurs de l’équipe dont toutes les boules sont les plus éloignées du cochonnet continuent à jouer jusqu’à ce qu’ils placent une boule plus près de la cible ou qu’ils aient épuisé leur stock de boules. Lorsque toutes les boules ont été lancées, l’équipe gagnante reçoit un point pour chaque boule qui se trouve plus près de la cible que la plus proche des boules adverses. Une équipe gagne lorsqu’elle atteint 13 points. ■
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Business Directory
Your indispensable guide to finding local businesses & artisans Animals & Pets Antiques/Brocantes Auto Services Building Services Architects/Surveyors Carpenters/Joiners Electricians Fosses Septiques General Groundworks Painters/Decorators
Animals & Pets
Plasterers Plumbers Roofing Sandblasting Chimney Sweeps >> pg 15 Computers/Satellites >> pg 16 Food & Drink >> pg 16 Garden Services >> pg 16 >> pg 16-18 Gifts & Crafts Handholding Services >> pg 18 Health & Beauty >> pg 18
>> pg 15 >> pg 15 >> pg 15
Valhalla dog holidays
>> pg 18 >> pg 18 >> pg 18 >> pg 18 >> pg 19 >> pg 19 >> pg 19 >> pg 20 >> pg 20 >> pg 20 >> pg 20
Antiques/ Brocantes
Small, friendly English-run kennels in Bétête (23270). Open 365 days a year. Call Leanne on:
Purpose built kennels - dept 16. 45 years animal care experience. Fully insured and vet approved. Individual kennels plus family pens. Walking off lead 4 times a day. Michael and Wendy Aldrich
catsanddogs2009@hotmail.co.uk
05 45 66 14 62 Siret: 494 030 919 00018
Champlong Chatterie
Caring, quiet accommodation just for cats JUNCT 22 off A20, Arnac la Poste
Alison & Ray
Tel: 05 55 60 27 83
champlongchatterie@me.com www.champlongchatterie.com SIRET: 520 896 671 00010
FREELANCE EQUESTRIAN TRAINER English Spoken - 30 years experience Fully qualified - B.H.S.I.I. Specialise in dressage and eventing Based in dept. 87 Contact: Diane Smeaton
Email: smeaton.diane@orange.fr
Mobile: 06 40 07 47 78 siret: 813 001 708 00011
Vehicle Repairs and Repatriation Can, van & motorcycle repairs and servicing Vehicle transport undertaken, both locally and from the UK
05 55 80 42 47
bennett63andrew@aol.com
leaberry24@yahoo.co.uk
siret: 815 114 772 00016
06 17 49 11 72
or email
Cats and Dogs Boarding Kennels
House Clearance Insurance & Finance Language Services Pest Control Property Sales Retail & Commerce Transport/Removals /Storage General
REGISTERED FARRIER MARECHAL FERRANT NOW TAKING ON NEW CLIENTS CHRIS SELWYN Dip WCF REGISTERED FARRIER ▪ OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE ▪ ALL DISCIPLINES AND REMEDIAL WORK UNDERTAKEN ▪ RELIABLE, HONEST SERVICE ▪ CONTACT TO DISCUSS YOUR REQUIREMENTS AND AREA ▪ BASED IN 87 BUT WILL TRAVEL ▪ REFERENCES AVAILABLE
TEL: 06 30 96 02 02
E: info@englishfarrierinfrance.com W: www.englishfarrierinfrance.com
LA BRAUDERIE BROCANTE
Antiques and Junk Shop
LCS 23 Autos
Car and Van Sales European Transport
06 23 29 24 70 - see pg 23
Lovely French finds from the Limousin Open most days 4 La Brauderie, 23160 St-Germain-Beaupré
Registered Car Mechanic
Tel: 07 80 00 46 23 UK Mob: +44 (0)7902 838 776
See Display Ad pg 17
Auto Services
Building Services
RING BILL! 05.55.81.31.85
siret: 799 169 479 00018
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
>> pg 21-22 >> pg 22
Architectural DRAWING SERVICE Renovating your French property? New build? Dossiers prepared Permis de Construire Déclarations Préalables
Tel: 05 53 52 36 05
lavieilleabbaye@orange.fr SIRET: 493 770 358 00015
At Masterplans.eu we can help guide you through your planning application in France. From initial feasibility to completed dossiers. We will compile all the relevant drawings and complete the necessary paperwork to ensure your application proceeds smoothly. We are equally at home working with clients here in France or those living abroad.
Tel: 05 55 80 72 83 Mob: 06 33 07 29 72 Email: info@masterplans.eu www.masterplans.eu Siret: 790 016 984 00011
Please mention The Bugle when responding to adverts
The Orchard
>> pg 20 >> pg 20 >> pg 20 >> pg 21 >> pg 21 >> pg 21
Architects/ Surveyors MOTOR PARTS CHARENTE
Suppliers of Car & Van Spares & LHD headlights, anywhere in France JOHN SOWERSBY
+44 (0)1377 255470 +44 (0)7830 170761 motorptscharente@aol.com www.motorpartscharente.com
CHARTERED STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
ALBION BUILDING SURVEYORS RICS Chartered Surveyor
35+ years experience, fully insured - pre-purchase house surveys - digital floor plans - project monitoring
www.surveys-in-france.org
Pre-purchase & Structural Surveys. Verbal & written reports. Structural calculations & drawings. Redevelopment ideas & solutions.
Tel: 06 43 86 73 27
Tim Haw B.Eng C.Eng M.I.Struct.E
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FR: 0033 (0)6 05 56 42 81 UK: 0044 (0)7448 466 662
Web: www.versineer.com Email: enquiries@versineer.com Siret: 498 843 051 00018
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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 7 years
see our portfolio at www.LCE23.com
05.55.80.83.30
Building Services
registered and insured for all work we do
INSTALLATION23
Carpenters/ Joiners
- 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
A. Wright
Mob. 06 40 56 96 12 Tel. 05 55 67 57 64
Carpenter & Joiner 06 35 12 10 66 see main ad - pg 8
Siret: 753 054 030 00014
Wood Work Lumiere Service SHUTTERS/DOORS, STAIRCASES, etc. MADE TO MEASURE
IN SOFTWOODS OR LOCAL HARD WOODS SIMPLE ORDERING / 10 DAY TURNAROUND Please explore our website for more info: www.scrollart.co.uk
05 55 14 12 43
Oradour Sur Vayres (87150) - siren 752 051 482
Please mention The Bugle when responding to adverts
Building Services
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
SALAMANDRE
électricité Keith SLOPER
Electricians BARWICK ÉLECTRICITÉ SHAUN BARWICK QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN
No Siret: 494 916 760 00015
Available for all types of electrical work Small jobs, new builds, renovations, rewires Consuel assistance and certification service available Fully insured with 10 year workmanship guarantee Based near Châlus (87230)
Tel: 09 72 35 74 73
Email: barwick.shaun@gmail.com @iret: 794 282 368 00016
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
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.
Tel: 05 55 63 10 68 Mob: 06 64 59 48 64
Email: info@pink-electrique.fr www.pink-electrique.fr
sales@LCE23.com
Building Services
La Coterie Entreprise
General
Travaux Publics www.fossepro.com 05.55.62.61.12 - pg 3
SIRET: 788 709 871 00016
Your advert here 05 55 41 17 76 Building Services Fosses Septiques LES VIDANGES LIMOUSINES ▪ Emptying septic tanks ▪ Unblocking pipes ▪ Cleaning wells ▪ Group rates available between neighbours Call David - 24/24 7/7
06 49 66 44 25 87800 Jourgnac Siret N° 750 725 780 00019
Steve Johns
Fosse Septique Specialist 20+ years experience All aspects covered: Paperwork and permissions arranged Installations (full/part) Upgrades (to current regs) Inspections
Digger and dumper hire
Groundworks, foundations, driveways, etc.
Building & Renovation services Free devis and site visit
05.55.64.11.73
We guarantee to beat any like for like quote ! siret: 514 556 208 00015
Approved septic tank installer
05.55.80.83.30
www.lce23.com See our main ad above
GODSON
Scaffolding Hire sales@thebugle.eu 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
WASTE REMOVAL SERVICES
• house/barn/garden clearances • dechetterie runs • rubbish removal • cash paid for scrap • general labouring service • mini digger - with/without driver • Vehicle with 1.5 tonne crane
05 55 41 17 76
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
05 55 37 45 35 06 74 21 47 71
t: 09 66 03 52 89
siret 532 981 198 00015
SIRET 494 123 847 00019
Masonry & More
Quality Workmanship Since 1986
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
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
JONES ENTREPRISE
Carpenter Builder Portfolio available to view at www.jonesentreprise.com email: jones23entreprise@orange.fr
Jeff Jones: 05 55 62 46 21 Mob: 06 38 25 74 62 siret: 810 322 123 00011
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 61 16 30 / 06 85 37 04 35 web: www.builderinthecreuse.co.uk
Email: tjrenovations96@yahoo.fr Siret: 750 068 116 00011
05.55.89.69.46 www.entreprisehines.com robert.hines@orange.fr
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
SIRET: 503 169 237 00016
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ADVERTORIAL
“SolarVenti”- the solar solution to damp and humidity
A
How it works The principle behind Solarventi is simple: a small, built-in, solar cell powers a 12V fan that is connected to an air vent, a control unit and an on/ off switch. Whenever the sun shines, the air in the solar panel is heated and the fan, receiving power from the solar cell, introduces warm, dry air into your home at the rate of 20 to 100 cubic metres per hour. The initial models were more than capable of keeping the cottages dry (and ventilated), even with the limited sunshine hours available in Denmark during the winter season. Since that time, the technology has really come along in leaps and bounds. Now, more than 20 years later, the 3rd and 4th generation Solarventi have exceeded all expectations. In Southern Europe, Solar-
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.
venti is not only used for ventilation/dehumidification purposes; with far more winter sunshine hours, it also provides a substantial heating supplement. Several technical and governmental studies show that incoming air temperature can be increased by as much as 40°C. A DIY Solution? The installation process is very straightforward and should only take two or three hours. All that is needed is a drill, hammer and chisel to make a hole in the wall. Roof installations are also possible. In fact, the Solarventi was originally designed to be a DIY product - in Scandinavia it still is. There are no electrical or water connections and it can be safely left running, even when the property is empty. Solarventi requires no maintenance
RSW Entreprises
Fosse Septiques/Micro stations
05.55.80.00.57
See our Display Ad - pg 9
Double D Renovations & Home Improvements
All types of building work, groundwork, renovations, decorating and maintenance
05 55 65 00 29 / 06 33 19 99 64 email: double-d-23@live.fr
House Renovations Inside & Out
Experience in Roofing, Tiling Floors & Walls, Plumbing, Fitting Kitchens & Bathrooms, Stonework & Rendering, Painting & Decorating
Tel: 05 55 63 88 70 Mob: 06 21 34 18 20 Siret no 507 516 748 00013
Max Huggett
Experienced and fully registered builder with 10 year Décennale Insurance Offering a broad selection of building services in depts. 87, 19 & 23. From one off installations to complete renovations, construction, landscaping and ground works. E: info@maxhuggett.com
T: 05 55 69 37 64 M: 06 80 92 23 82
www.maxhuggett.com
English & French spoken - Siret: 518 511 340 00011
French Lily
Kitchens & Interiors 05 55 80 92 91 - see pg 4 Double D
Renovations & Home Improvements 05 55 65 00 29 - pg 10
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 siret no: 495 067 829 00020
RING BILL! Registered Car Mechanic 05 55 81 31 85 (contrôle technique)
SIRET: 494 617 798 00017
■ ... much more Dept. 23 & surrounding areas
R & B Construction ALL ASPECTS OF RENOVATION & CONSTRUCTION • House & barn renovations • Garage/loft conversions • Bathroom/shower rooms • Doors/windows • Roofing • Patios/decking • Plumbing & Electrical • 10 year Guarantee Insurance
See our website: www.rb-first-construction.com Tel: 05 55 37 74 06 (Dave) Tel: 05 55 69 75 67 (Steve)
SOLARVENTI - Available in the Limousin From Harlequin Developments Tel: 05 55 68 67 56 Mobile: 06 06 60 46 97
Your advert here 05 55 41 17 76
Quality Workmanship Guaranteed Internal/ External Developments Barn conversions, loft conversions, new-build, drylining, plastering, rendering, spray rendering, tiling, installation of kitchens/ bathrooms, painting, carpentry, replacement doors & windows, velux installation, groundworks, landscaping, decking & much more...
No job too big (or small). Give us a call for a free competitive quote.
05 55 60 29 50 / 06 04 13 30 57 email: davis-davis@sfr.fr
Based Arnac-la-Poste - Covering depts 87, 23 & 19 Siret: 498 203 652 00017
Property Maintenance Services
Qualified Tradesman 20+ years experience Offering extensive handyman and general maintenance services Small jobs a speciality, able to work with you on your renovation projects Affordable & reliable, a quality job every time Servicing 23 and surrounding areas. Call Jim:
05 55 66 23 97 06 27 25 07 78 Siret: 792 049 025 00010
All aspects of renovation and refurbishment, big or small, undertaken. Harlequin Developments are a Distributor and Installer for Solarventi, solar dehumidifying and ventilating products.
05.55.68.67.56 06.06.60.46.97
Stephen Cullinane & Son From the foundations to the roof Established 9 years in France 05 55 81 00 53 - see pg 6
Davis & Davis sales@thebugle.eu 30 years' Experience in Construction, Renovation & Project Management
Harlequin Developments
05 55 41 17 76 La Noneix
Construction & Property Services
Established, Professional and Personal Building Services. Fully registered with décennale insurance covering all works.
●Renovations ●New builds ●Roofing ●Stonework ●Carpentry ●Ground works
Large or small projects undertaken - please view our website. Contact: Paul or Joanne Rands
05.55.66.44.06 www.lanoneix.com Paul.rands@orange.fr
harlequindevelopments@live.com www.harlequindevelopments.com SIRET: 494.501.067.00016
Your advert here 05 55 41 17 76 upvc-solutions uPVC windows, doors, porches & conservatories Available in white or oak woodgrain. Visit our website for more information.
www.upvc-solutions.webs.com email: muckalt@orange.fr siret: 503 133 159 00015
SIRET: 501 144 596 00019
Steve Johns Assainissement
fosse-septique23.com
05.55.64.11.73 - see pg 4
Advertise your business here
05.55.41.17.76 sales@thebugle.eu
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NEUVIALLE MENUISERIE
no job too small - very competitive rates 30 Years’ Experience Joiner Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms Flooring & General 2nd Fix Finishing, Joinery & Decking Emergency Lock Services Mike Christie 05 55 64 35 11 (Home) 07 87 38 58 88 (Mobile) mgchristie2013@gmail.com
Siret: 802 265 728
■ Services ■ Brakes ■ MOT Prep
Units start from €630 TTC. Several ex-demonstration models available at reduced prices, call for details.
(Depts 23, 87 & 19) siret: 501 792 386 00010
siret: 510 357 155 00017
Monte Sarginson
- 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. ■
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Building Services
Building Services
General
Groundworks
KWIKSTAGE Scaffold Hire DIY or Full Scaffold Service See our website or phone for details
05 55 89 69 46
www.entreprisehines.com robert.hines@orange.fr
Mini-Digger with driver
05.55.78.62.29
john.bonella@gmail.com See Main Ad below
High Ground Development www.hgdev.co.uk andy@hgdev.co.uk
Mini diggers, backhoe loaders, site dumpers, etc. Groundworks, site clearance and gardening services Very competitive prices Delivered Call Ant: 05 55 05 09 60 Mob: 07 50 44 76 27 siret: en cours
Building Services Painters/ Decorators Simon Carter
Painter & Decorator Qualified craftsman with over 25 years UK experience, now based in Haute-Vienne. Specialist services: Interior & exterior painting & decorating, wallpapering, plastering.
A. Wright
Carpenter & Joiner 06 35 12 10 66 see main ad - pg 8
FREE QUOTES
Tel: 05 87 19 91 50 Mob: 07 81 26 88 65 Web: www.sjcmontluc.fr Email: sjcmontluc@yahoo.fr siret: 792.130.932.00017
Siret No: 524 866 621 00013
Dave Cardwell - Builder
05 55 98 24 12
See our Display Ad - pg 10
25+ years roofing experience All aspects of roofing, large or small 15+ years experience plastering/boarding Fully registered and insured Trading in France since 2007 Call Mark for a free quotation
Plumbers
06 78 60 96 16
mumford.toiture@orange.fr Siret No. 493 159 412 00011
Martin Walters
Eurl Réno-Gén
ROOFING SPECIALISTS
Plumber
All types of roofing External insulation Carpentry work Dormer windows Velux windows Zinc guttering Chimney repoints Lead flashing, etc. Contact Phil Andrews:
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.
Mob: 06 42 38 54 22 Tel: 02 54 30 11 20 siret: 509 180 410 00011
Le Plâtrier du Limousin
Benjamin Jourdan
Plumber/Electrician
Building Services
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.
Sandblasting
The friendly & reliable plasterer 10 year guarantee. Covering depts. 23 & 87. Call Stuart on:
05 55 80 92 91
info@platrierlimousin.fr Siret: 534 396 908 00012
Chris
the Plasterer A genuine plasterer French and English spoken Traditional Plastering Rendering, Stud partition dry lining Lime mortar stone pointing
CALL FOR A FREE QUOTATION
Email: philip.andrews@orange.fr
Sand and Blast
www.helplomberie.com e: benjaminjourdan@hotmail.com
m: 06 29 97 50 16 siret: 517 848 826 00023
H20 CREUSE
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:
christopher.willis@orange.fr
05 55 76 31 59 / 06 77 40 95 92
see pg 2
SIRET: 812 727 253 00013
05 55 63 89 23
Roofing PMC BATIMENT
sales@thebugle.eu
GLEN VINEY
Quality Plasterwork, Internal & External
siret 802 262 35200015
(18 Years Experience) Email: glenviney1@btinternet.com
Tel: 06 45 18 86 10 Siret: 527 736 326 00010
bobby@sandandblast.com steve@sandandblast.com
Deadline for all advertising is the 15th of the month for the following month's edition.
SIRET: 504 612 441 00015
PLASTERER
www.sandandblast.com
Heating & Plumbing engineer
Building Services
05 55 63 53 06
kathleen.willis@orange.fr
Roofing & Plastering/ Plasterboarding Service
Siret 522 804 723 00016
Plasterboarding, Partitioning, Skiming, Solid Plastering, Floor Screeding,Rendering: Mono Couche/Coloured Render Waterproofing Render Systems
Kathleen Willis
MUMFORD TOITURE
Tel 02 54 24 84 62
Le Bourg, 23360 Nouzerolles
Room Re-designs
Building Services
Plasterers
Painting and Decorating Colour Consultations
E-mail : sdscouverture@gmail.com
Building Services
CALL KATH Interior and Exterior
TEL : 05 55 69 24 82
05 55 41 17 76
05 55 63 53 06 06 23 29 48 19
All Renovations and Constructions Roofs constructed & repaired Attic conversions & velux fitted Chimney repairs Kitchen & Bathroom fitting Tiling Dry Lining All work fully insured Free Quotation
sales@thebugle.eu
see main ad - pg 5
SIRET: 503 169 237 00016
Plant Sales
For more information on advertising in the Bugle Business Directory, give us a call or send us an email:
Roofing Specialists
www.pmcbatiment.fr see main ad opposite
05 55 41 17 76
To advertise in The Bugle Business Directory, call 05 55 41 17 76 Mini Digger
with Driver for Hire
Landscaping, ditching, land clearance etc. Also general Garden Maintenance John Bonella
87440 Marval
05 55 78 62 29
siret no. 523 183 580 00019
john.bonella@gmail.com
50,000 sq ft of covered showrooms & 2 large external display areas - P5 18mm tongue and grooved water repellent chipboard. Available in 8ft x 2ft sheets. - C.L.S. stud work: 2.4, 3 & 4.8m lengths. - OSB 8ft x 4ft sheets, 9mm and 18mm in stock. - Plywood all in 8ft x 4ft sheets. External grade, suitable for construction use. - Skirting board & Architrave in stock. - Insulation earthwool, 100 & 150mm. R value for 100mm - 2.25. - Rigid board insulation Xtratherm R: 40/75/80/90 &120 mm. R value for 40mm - 1.73. Open Mon-Sat 8.30am to 6pm - www.reclamation-yard.com - Only 1km from Confolens on the D952 Ansac-sur-Vienne road
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Le Viaduc Bar-Restaurant Le Bourg, 87250 Folles
Menu du Jour - 4 courses + wine for €12.90 Full à la carte menu - locally brewed beers - regular events Opening times - Tue-Sun: 10h-14h30. Wed-Thu 18h-21h. Fri-Sun: 18h-22h. Closed Mon & Tue evening.
www.le-viaduc-bar-folles.com
GOODWIN SATELLITE
Chimney Sweeps
SALES & INSTALLATION OF ALL SATELLITE SYSTEMS & AERIALS. FAULT FINDING. Dept 23 & surrounding areas
Tel: 05 55 62 05 61 Mob: 06 23 40 18 64 Email: garygoodwin@wanadoo.fr siret: 453 067 910 00019
TOUTE SWEEP
Big Dish Satellite
* 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
05 55 78 72 98
Chimney Sweep Service
www.bigdishsat.com see main ad - pg 7
sales@thebugle.eu 05 55 41 17 76
Contact Barry Manning
Tel: 05 55 66 48 55 Mob: 06 31 59 81 08
Prices start at only €249
Chimney Sweeping
for a personal website including free domain name and first year hosting. Call Stuart now on 06 37 82 56 67 to discuss your requirements.
• Flue ways cleared • Birds nests, vermin & debris removed • Smoke evacuation & gas tightness tests • Official certificates of cleaning issued (Certificat de Ramonage)
www.lhommedelecosse.com stuart@lhommedelecosse.com mobile: 06 37 82 56 67 Siret: 79470615000016
Sat-Elec
www.stovesellers.com
Formerly Electrosat
05 55 63 78 72
UK & French Satellite TV
Dishes & Freesat boxes always in stock Terrestrial digital aerial installations From a single outlet to multi-point systems
Siren: 502 409 949
Computers & Satellites
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
For all your TV and satellite installations and repairs (Sky TV, Internet etc.) Call Patrice:
siret: 353 613 227 00035
SIRET: 510 117 328 00011
CONTACT : PAUL CHARLESWORTH TEL : 06 28 28 04 63
pmcbatiment@yahoo.fr www.pmcbatiment.fr
ROOFING SPECIALISTS
Insurance guarantee on all work. 15 years’ experience.
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Chez Jacques Marsac (23)
• Cosy atmosphere • Speciality Crêpes • Large burger menu • Over 20 whiskeys • Book corner, pool table • Fish & chip night (2nd Fri each month) • Curry nights (by reservation)
05 87 40 02 83 closed Wednesdays
26, Ecurat 23150
Le Restaurant Ecurat Atelier d'Art du Jardin
Restaurant du soir by reservation. Our menu changes monthly. Special occasions and parties welcome. Fish and chips and mushy peas €11,50 the last Friday of each month. For more information:
tel: 05 55 81 31 85
email: ecurat123@hotmail.com 2km from Chénérailles and the Chateau Villemonteix.
British Corner Shop
British food, delivered worldwide www.britishcornershop.co.uk
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
Mandys-curry-2-go Mobile Curry Take Away For menus and venues:
€3 / kg
tel (evenings):
05 55 65 13 45
Le Champsac
B&B Restaurant Bar Tabac & Salle des Fêtes
good food! good company! good night out! open all year regular events private parties
www.lechampsac.com
lechampsac@orange.fr
Le Creusois
m : 07 70 39 12 23
Parties 20+ & events catered for siret: 498 199 306 00016
05 55 41 17 76
www.le-viaduc-bar-folles.com
Available on demand in either whole (approx 55-80 kg) or half carcass
Follow us on facebook e : mandyscurry2go@gmail.com
Le Bourg, 87250 Folles see main advert above
see main ad - pg 3
05 55 41 17 76
12, Rue des Fontaines, 87230 Champsac
Le Viaduc - Bar/Restaurant
Tel: 05 55 69 33 38
sales@thebugle.eu
www.mandyscurry2go.com
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Free range old sales@thebugle.eu spot pork for sale Antibiotic free 05 55 41 17 76
Tel: 05 45 29 03 99
Restaurant AUX CEPES
martin@creusetec.com http://www.creusetec.com
Based Séreilhac (87)
Try Something Different
5 Rue Nationale – 16150 Chabanais
Creusetec High speed internet via satellite from "tooway" & "SES Astra". TV Satellite Sales, Service & Installations. Dish alignments. Sky/Freesat/TNT/FTA. Most of depts 23,03,63,87,36 covered.
leviaduc-bar-folles@hotmail.fr
Petticoat Lane
see main ad - pg 2
05 55 66 60 21
06.79.07.91.56
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Food & Drink
siret no 798 364 600 00014
Satellite Systems
libre.antenne87@gmail.com Fast dependable service
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I specialise in designing and building professional websites for individuals and businesses of all sizes.
SIRET: 534 351 754 00013
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L'homme de l'ecosse
barry@toutesweep.com
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05 55 10 96 03
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
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Wanted Experienced shopfitters Experienced shopfitters required for installs all across France.
Home Chef Traiteur
www.traiteur-limousin.com
Joiners, electricians and labourers also required.
Cocktails
thierry-le-costoec@traiteur-limousin.com
Email: contact@reactive-resource.com
Event Catering
La Saunière (23000) 07 71 61 95 49
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Cross Cut Tree Surgeons
for all your tree requirements 30+ years experience Free quotes and advice We will not be beaten on price or standard of work Reliability guaranteed Fully qualified arborist - Fully insured Covering depts: 87, 23, 86, 36, 19 & 16
beverley.pawson@yahoo.co.uk
Garden Services
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26, Ecurat 23150
Atelier d'Art du Jardin
Artisan art for your garden
Gifts & Crafts
2km from Chénérailles and the Chateau Villemonteix
Cross Cut Tree Surgeons
tel: 05 55 81 31 85
for all your tree requirements beverley.pawson@yahoo.co.uk 05.55.60.62.14 / 06.78.38.42.44
email: ecurat123@hotmail.com www.atelierdartdujardin.net
see main ad above
sales@thebugle.eu 05 55 41 17 76
T.A.D. 23 (Travaux d'Accès Difficiles) All aspects of garden maintenance • Tree Surgery • Garden Clearance • Strimming • Pruning
T: 05 55 81 14 51 M: 06 85 78 81 32 siret: 788 438 562 00019
GARDEN SERVICES Paul Brown
All gardening work: Grass Cutting Strimming Hedge Trimming General Maintenance Dept 23 & Surrounding Areas
Tel: 05 55 89 57 40 brownpaul006@gmail.com Siret: 483 059 242 00030
'ROUSSIS MAID'
Ivan Petley
3D Puzzle Maker Handmade, fully interlocking, multi-layered 3D puzzles from just €9. Keyrings €2 plus other unique gift ideas. Customisation and personalisation possible. Come and visit the workshop by appointment.
Tel: 05.55.80.29.88 Les Bregères, 23150 St-Martial-le-Mont alison.petley@wanadoo.fr
Très Jolie
Ladies fashion accessories 05 55 78 62 29 / 06 04 08 29 53 see main ad below
APRONS HAND-CRAFTED CARDS FOR ALL OCCASIONS Quality product at affordable prices. Customized, if required, especially for you. Available blank or with either English or French greetings.
Email: ellinghamroam764@yahoo.com We are not on the markets until the beginning of March, so anyone requiring cards, please contact us via e-mail Send an email to sign up to the newsletter
05.55.60.62.14 / 06.78.38.42.44
Health & Beauty
Foot clinic for your chiropody needs 4 km from Auzances 10 years private practice in UK
07 71 18 01 39 tina56790@gmail.com siret: 801 941 022 00015
La Petite Place Hair salon, Le Dorat
05.55.60.87.37
Tel: 06 86 89 81 02 siret 528 539 448
See our Display Ad - pg 5
Handholding Services
House Clearance
siret: 530 840 958 00017
Blevins Franks International tax and wealth management advisers
www.blevinsfranks.com See our main ad - pg 13
TONY FARRELL INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL ADVISER
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
Language Services
Jenny Homer BA hons, PGCE
Sympathetic French Tuition
debarrasser87
- Speaking and Understanding for life in France - Relaxed but purposeful - Confidence-building Free taster class (3hrs) Funding possible if in/seeking work
www.ferraille87.com see main ad - pg 10
Email: homer.jennifer@gmail.com 87120 Eymoutiers
Mon Chic Cottage Le Dorat, 87210
Tel: 05 87 77 95 59 Rent sales space for your crafts Paint workshops, vintage style paint, fabric & wallpapers Greeting cards & gift vouchers Jacket Potatoes, Cream Teas & Home-Made Cakes www.monchiccottage.com Tue-Fri 10h-18h / Sun 10h-13h
The Exchange
Sophie Arsac
French lessons & handholding services
House Clearance Specialists
Holla!
Insurance & Finance
05.55.89.15.74 - pg 14
It's our business to shout about yours
www.hollainfrance.com see main ad below
A HELPING HAND
Your advert here
SECOND HAND BOOK SHOP. GREAT SELECTION OF GIFTS, CARDS, CANDLES AND HAND-CRAFTED PRODUCTS 500+ DVD's now in stock
05 55 41 17 76
www.theexchangerochechouart.com
Jonathan Critchley jcritch.7@gmail.com
SIRET 484 479 480 00010
siret: 792 285 025 00013
Rochechouart
Tue 2.30pm - 5pm Thu, Fri 9:15-12 & 2:30-5pm Sat 9 - 12
05 55 78 19 24
Translation/interpretation Dealing with utilities/banks Permis de construire Sourcing/supervising artisans 1-2-1 conversation classes
05 55 62 50 38
9 rue Dr Charles Poitevin
Tel: 09 73 13 62 10
Sophie Arsac
French lessons & handholding services 05.55.89.15.74 - pg 14
Ecole de Langue 86, Rue Nationale, 36400 La Châtre
HiFX
International money transfer
www.hifx.co.uk
All your language needs under one roof!
02 54 31 12 55
www.ecole-de-langue.net
Très Jolie
Ladies fashion accessories Mail order available or find me at a local market
(see Notice Board for more details) Paula Robinson
05 55 78 62 29 06 04 08 29 53
tres.jolie1@orange.fr Facebook: search for “Tres Jolie Milhaguet” siret 753 125 061 00014
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Houses on Internet: A Global Property Network Australia, Belgium, Holland, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Germany, Norway and of course France. Richard continues: “Our continuous global marketing is definitely paying off and guarantees a worldwide exposure of your property to buyers wherever they live. The actual work all starts with the presentation of a property. If that’s not good enough, all other marketing efforts are useless. Our photographers usually take 150 to 200 photos of a house and in addition copy any good (summer) photos our clients may have themselves. About 50 to 60 of those photos are selected, enhanced and presented on the dedicated website we make for each property. The text doesn’t just describe the house, garden and outbuildings, but also gives information about
shopping, schools, airports and local leisure activities. “When the website for the house is online, we first connect it to our main HOI-GPS websites which attract over 135,000 visitors from 40+ countries each month. Most of these people find us through Google and additional Google advertising. To reach an even larger audience, a summary of the presentation of the house is also placed on several other leading property websites. These adverts are also connected to the dedicated website of the house, making it all one big global property network. “As the property market has become a global one, a prospective buyer can be on the other side of the world while the owner is in bed sleeping. With our approach, the buyer does not have to wait and can see the entire
Your advert here
Beaux Villages Immobilier
Limousin Spas
05 55 41 17 76
www.limousin-bilingual.com
All our spas are manufactured to the highest standards & have full manufacturers warranty. These spas have relatively low power requirements & are very economical.
Pest Control
Leggett Immobilier
Prices start from €3,750. Models seat 2 to 7 people. For more information on our range check out our website:
05 53 56 62 54
www.limousin-spas.com or telephone: 05 55 63 26 20
www.beauxvillages.com
Freephone: 08 05 69 23 23 see main ad - pg 5
Cendrillon - Bourganeuf Bilingual Estate Agent in Creuse
05 55 54 95 85 - see pg 5 www.leggettfrance.com see main ad - pg 2
Agence Marche Limousin Bilingual Estate Agency www.ieafrance.com see main ad - pg 28
Central France Pest Control Dératisation, Déinsectisation, Désinfection
02 48 60 83 72 / 06 74 33 02 38 www.applicateur3d.com Email: info@applicateur3d.com
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Retail & Commerce
rats, mice, moles, flies, woodworm, bed bugs, fleas, wasps, hornets
Moulin de Tintin Furniture, interiors & gifts
www.moulin-de-tintin.com 05.55.79.57.60 - see pg 3
Eco Entrepot
see main ad - pg 7
Chez Amanda Depot Vente des Vêtements Dress agency and gallery, specialising in designer and high quality pre-owned clothes for women and children, together with accessories, footwear, jewellery, gift items, and hand made furniture. 8 rue Principale, St Mathieu, 87440
Email: soieetbois@gmail.com Web: www.soiebois.net Tel: 05.55 48.28.89
Stove Sellers www.stovesellers.com 05.55.63.78.72
See our Display Ad - pg 12
vendéepools see main ad - pg 8
05 55 41 17 76
Get down The Shed
05.55.68.74.73 - see pg 7
+31 (0)1 15 82 35 53
www.kitchensfrance.com
Your advert here
87230 Bussière-Poitevine
See our Display Ad - pg 3
Finest quality bespoke kitchens
Kitchens & Interiors 05 55 80 92 91 - see pg 4
SIRET No. 498 544 741 00024
www.housesoninternet.com
Kitchens France
French Lily
La Petite Barre, 18210 Bessais Le Fromental
Houses on Internet
Numéro Siret: 752 157 610 00011
SIRET: 510 995 681 00010
Curative and preventative
Property Sales
Alongside the amazing "Rotospa" spa range, we are now able to supply the "Durasport" & "Strong Spas" ranges of quality spas.
www.vendeepools.com 06 31 17 25 60
property whenever he wants, at the moment he is interested in it.” For more information on HOIGPS or to market your property through them, visit their website.
Houses on Internet - Global Property Services www.housesoninternet.com
Transport, Removals & Storage
LCS 23 Autos
+31 (0)1 15 82 35 53
European Vehicle Transport Visit: www.lcs23.com or see our ad - pg 23
Man & Van Transport
MICHAELS MOVERS Removals
UK ↔ France ↔ UK Full & Part loads All size of vehicles, from Man & Van through to 18 tonne truck Storage facilities in Sussex UK free phone:
0800 840 3058 Mob: +44 (0)7808 338 386 www.michaelsmovers.freeindex.co.uk
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
E.P.S.
Easy Parking & Storage Secure indoor/outdoor parking and furniture storage facilities. Based in St-Junien, just 20 mins from Limoges. Competitive rates. Park, drop off and pick up service to Limoges airport.
Mob: 06 40 19 07 36 Tel: 09 86 27 14 14 Email: info@easy-park-storage.com Web: www.easy-park-storage.com
Genuine/Reliable/Honest Local + Europe + UK runs Now also available for House/Barn clearances! 14m3 capacity 4.2m load length French Spoken
09 82 12 69 73 87150 Oradour-sur-Vayres
www.frenchvanman.eu Siret 530 213 644 00012
MAN + VAN Peugeot Boxer
with 13.5 m3 Load capacity
"Official Transporter of The Bugle" Collections \ Deliveries \ Brico Runs Transport and Small Removals France - UK - Spain - NL Monthly return UK trips available Based Nr Aubusson, Dept. 23
05 55 83 02 77 \ 06 30 90 58 90 jonathanpiddock@orange.fr
Siret No : 523 955 151 00015
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ouses on Internet – Global Property Services (hereafter referred to as “HOIGPS”) is the internet/marketing company that helps people sell their French property to buyers worldwide. Richard Kroon, founder and director of the company: “Last year was one of our best years ever in terms of sales. An important reason for that was the exchange rate between the euro and the pound sterling, which makes it interesting for British people to buy. Another reason is that we were able to increase our worldwide advertising budget and reach more prospective buyers than ever.” But it’s not just the British who are buying. In 2015 HOIGPS sold properties to people from 16 different countries, like
Central France Storage www.centralfrancestorage.com Dry, safe & secure storage to suit all needs Vehicle storage also possible
Tel: 09 66 03 52 89 Email: lasout@live.com siret: 494 123 847 00019
Watson European International Removals
www.watsoneuropean.co.uk see main ad - pg 4
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Transport, Removals & Storage
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Buggs Car Hire Bergerac & Limoges Airports
www.buggscarhire.com see pg 14 Transition Removals (+33) 05 55 34 19 46
www.transitionremovals.com see main ad - pg 10
DSD Removals ToftyTransport LWB HITOP TRANSIT 10m & Storage 3
The Removal Experts France ↔ UK
• All risk insurance cover • Full and Part load specialists • Professional staff & modern vehicles • Every vehicle from a Luton van to a full removals lorry • Prices from £3.63 per sq ft
+44 (0)1274 724 545
info@dsdremovalsltd.com www.dsdremovalsltd.com facebook.com/DSDRemovals
+ BOX TRAILER 4.5m + CAR TRANSPORTER TRAILER FOR CARS, TRACTORS, MINI DIGGERS, DUMPERS, CARAVANS, BOATS UP TO 5 MTRS 3
• Man with a van service • Friendly, Mature Service, Ex-Police • Living in Limousin, specialising in moves between UK and France • Competitive Rates • Fully Insured Please call Mick for further info
UK: 0333 022 0359 FR: 05 55 71 73 87
W: www.milenlighthaulage.co.uk E: info@milenlighthaulage.co.uk
General
LOCAL OR LONG DISTANCE SPAIN/PORTUGAL/HOLLAND/GERMANY/UK
email: tofty55@hotmail.com
tel Steve: 05 55 64 83 58 mob: 07 80 38 56 63
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
sales@thebugle.eu 05 55 41 17 76
One off or regular service. For more information call:
07 81 31 45 47 Carrefour du Bois Limousin
www.chauffagebois-limousin.com 05 55 63 72 45 - see pg 20
Cash paid for scrap
BAGGED FIREWOOD E: boisensac@orange.fr
Tel: 05 55 37 45 35 Mob: 06 74 21 47 71
see main ad - pg 10
siret 518 323 357 00013
We can help look after your house, garden and animals and even clean your house.
All Limousin covered Anything considered Any quantity
T: 06 74 66 45 26
Bourganeuf (23400)
Help at home
siret 532 981 198 00015
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SEARCHWORDOKU © - by Anthony Parson Complete the alphabetical Sudoku grid to the left using only the letters already shown, then use the result wordsearch grid to find: A freshwater fish
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 25
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The Bugle CLASSIFIEDS are brought to you in association with WWW.HOUSESONINTERNET.COM ANIMALS & PETS FOR SALE: Mac, a six month old springer spaniel puppy.
running out. They are in urgent need of a safe home. Tel: 02 54 38 81 76
BUILDING MATERIALS FOR SALE: Almo electric motor
As you can see, Mac is a handsome boy, very affectionate, intelligent and biddable with a calm temperament. He is responding well to training and walks well on a lead. He is registered full pedigree LOF, the son of a long line of champions, he is microchipped, has his Passport, and all his vaccinations have been done. Mac was born here, you can meet both of his parents, he has been raised with care, and is fully house trained. He will make a wonderful family pet/companion, and I am looking for the best of homes for him. Microchip No: 250268500790893 – LOF 56587/0. Tel: 05 53 88 15 67 FOR SALE: Little cream fluffy dog 2 yrs old, good with other dogs and children. Due to unforeseen circumstances having to re home her. She is lovely natured and is very loving and affectionate. Good on a lead and she is a lhasa apso. €100.00 Email: leanneb504@gmail.com HELP for Eliot Eliot has been at
the SPA Cognac since 2011. He is 6 years old, a very nice dog and is able to walk without a leash. He is microchipped, vaccinated and neutered. He is OK with children, male and female dogs (not sure about cats as there are no cats at the refuge).He is looking for a new home (with garden please). Contact Annie (volunteer) for more information and photos. Email: annidolfi@laposte.net Looking for a new home
"Happy", an affectionate labrador cross is in need of a loving home. Born in 2012, is in adorable dog. He is very gentle but very unhappy in the SPA Cognac since the summer of 2014. He is micro-chipped, vaccinated and castrated. He is good with female dogs (not sure about cats as there are no cats at the refuge). Happy is young, so he needs a garden to play in.He is waiting for a loving family to take care of him. Contact Annie (volunteer) for more information and photos. Email: annidolfi@laposte.net Can you help us save the lives of several cats? Kittens and adults. All have been sterilised. Time is
Written guaranteed Almo electric motor 0.75kw, 6 amp mono, speed 1350/min, pulley 37/59 mm with belt. Price new about €200. Light use only. €50.00 Tel: 05 55 60 43 96 Email: slee. christopher@orange.fr FOR SALE: PLASTERBOARD HOIST In new condition. Used only once. In original packaging. 23800 area. €60.00ono Tel: 0044 7708 621 826 Email: cazdel32@ outlook.com FOR SALE: 2nd hand slate roof tiles Dimension 30cm x 22cm. Approximately 5750. 23 cents per tile, any amount can be bought. Tel: 05 55 69 75 67 Email: rofesteven@yahoo.co.uk FOR SALE: Silo for wood pellet boiler Type 30. 7.4 tonne. 2.9m x 2.9m x 2m high. €1,600.00 Tel: 05 55 63 89 23
FURNITURE FOR SALE: Shabby Chic Sideboard Polished walnut top.
Off white painted base. Dept. 87. €25.00 Tel: 05 55 03 04 49 Email: billandmaro@orange.fr FOR SALE: Solid wood table and 4 comfortable chairs 90cm
sq by 79cm high, maybe oak, not sure. Surplus to our needs. €140.00 Tel: 05 55 66 92 85 Email: louise-barnard@sky.com FOR SALE: Light wood table Measures 105 cm x 105 cm but will extend to 135 cm x 105 cm. €60.00 Tel: 05 55 41 10 28 FOR SALE: Furniture Sliding doors 77x38x80 with one shelf inside 15 euros. Chest of drawers 90x44x90 15 euros. IKEA Bunk beds 102x200x180 or left as 2 singles headboard height 107. No mattresses 45 euros. Chair 65x75x70 10 euros. Electra tumble dryer 20 euros. Agilo bath shower screen 74x138 fixing on left hand side 20 euros. Contact for photos. 87400. Tel: 05 55 37 68 38 Email: daisthomas01@ yahoo.co.uk FOR SALE: Various Selection of Old Charm Tudor style oak furniture hand crafted by Wood Bros of Ware Herts: DISPLAY cabinet, 1 piece oak and leadlight glass cabinet with 3 glass shelves above oak cupboard with shelf. 108Lx37Wx161H. Excellent
condition - 350€. OVAL oak drop leaf dining table with turned legs and 4 ladder back chairs with traditional style heavyweight fabric seats. Small ring mark on top. Table top heat protector pad included. 155Lx114Wx75H 350€. NEST of three rectangular oak tables with turned legs. Sizes 60Lx32Wx45H, 44Lx26Wx43H and 32Lx21Wx40H. All excellent condition - 125€. OCCASIONAL rectangular oak table, with turned legs and small shelf below top approx sizes 80Lx45Wx50H - 75€. SOFAS, two x two seater modern chesterfield style sofas, no buttons, 3 large scatter cushions for each sofa. Dark blue removable, washable brushed cotton covers for that warm cosy feel - 200€. Photos available on request. Location between Aigurande and La Chatre. Tel: 02 54 30 71 01 Email: lebreuilmalot@gmail.com Bed frames - FREE to a good home 2 wooden bedframes: 1 x single, 1 x super king (w 180cm comes with 2 x 90cm sommiers). AR_starlings1@hotmail.com Email: Tel: Louise 07 85 93 58 16 FOR SALE: Various - beds Single bed mattress and divan base. Hardly used. 25euros. 2 pine single bed headboards. 10euros each. Single mattress. Good condition. 15euros. Tel: 05 55 76 10 36
I no longer need. It is virtually full and in superb condition (just needs stirring which I will do before you use). This can currently cost about £105 in England for the full can (before transport). If you have car parking or road marking to do make me a crazy offer and save yourself an absolute fortune. Full usage instructions available on the Dulux website. Tel: 05 55 60 43 96 Email: slee.christopher@ orange.fr FOR SALE: Cuisinière Rosières Good working order. Near Confolens. €170.00ono Tel: 05 45 29 69 95 FOR SALE: Various 15 solid oak drawer fronts, 15 drawer box packs, 15 solid oak cupboard doors 500mm - 60 euros the lot. Deville diesel burner 80 euros. Parafin fire 50 euros. 6 farmhouse chairs 80 euros. Freestanding electric jigsaw cutter 100 euros. 4' black and brass bed 40 euros. Tel: 05 55 66 22 92 FOR SALE: Cast iron grills & flue liner 2 cast iron fancy grills 90cm x 32.5cm for a door, excellent condition 20 euros. 5 metres used flue liner size 20 cm diameter, good condition 50 euros. Tel: 05 55 76 09 82 Email: valhindmarch@hotmail.fr FOR SALE: Professional Massage Couch with Breath Hole L180cm W70cm H70cm
GENERAL FOR SALE: Archos tablet 10" with case €70.00 Tel: 05 55 70 99 61 FOR SALE: Lakeland Plastic Electric Vegetable, Herb and Fruit Dryer Five tray model. Excellent condition. Ideal for making your own dried fruit and vegetables and preserving your home grown herbs. €25.00 Tel: 05 45 85 38 37 FOR SALE: Stovetop Kettle Smoker Nordic Ware product excellent condition. Great for hot smoking Fish, Poultry and Meat (such as pork ribs). €50.00 Tel: 05 45 85 38 37 FOR SALE: Static Satellite dish with mounting bracket Bussière-Poitevine area. €10.00 Tel Chris 05 55 68 08 42 Email: buryfrogman@gmail.com FOR SALE: Nexpro 2500 HDMI Satellite receiver for powered dishes Searches and locks on to any available satellite. Cost £168, brand new, never used, will sell for 100Eu. If not connected to a powered dish acts as a normal Satellite receiver. BussièrePoitevine area. €100.00 Tel Chris 05 55 68 08 42 Email: buryfrogman@gmail.com FOR SALE: Wood Burner Pandero Castilla 10 years old but not overused. h690mm x w580mmx d425mm. Takes 500mm logs. Rear flue exit, has an oven on top for cooking/ warming food. Comes c/w 90 deg bend & 1m of flue pipe and original instructions. (BussièrePoitevine). €230.00ono Tel: Mike 05 55 60 87 63 FOR SALE: Lapeyre oak opening window 120x140cm. (Bujaleuf/ St Julien le Petit area). €95.00 Tel: 05 55 69 49 28 FOR SALE: Baby Items Cot 66x125x96 bought from John Lewis, no mattress 20 euros. Bike chair for children Copilot 15 euros. Car chair 3 stage up to 8yrs old 15 euros. Contact for photos. 87400. Tel: 05 55 37 68 38 Email: daisthomas01@yahoo. co.uk FOR SALE: Road line paint I have a 5 litre can of Dulux/ICI Road line paint in white which
Mobile Home for Rent 8-person mobile home on the 4-star Bonne Anse Plage campsite at La Palmyre, 17570 Les Mathes Call Karen for prices and more information:
Email: lasout@live.com Tel: 09 66 03 52 89 with back support. GB size 44inches. Euro size 54inches. 60euros. Tel: 05 55 76 10 36 FOR SALE: "DRIZA-BONE" coat Longer length genuine Australian 'DRIZA-BONE" wax coat - Medium - length 105cm. Worn three times. In good as new condition. €95.00 Tel: 05 55 78 79 02 FOR SALE: Mirror 80 by 65cm yellow wooden frame with small decoration. Matching wall lights, toilet roll holder, shelf and soap dish holder. St-Yrieix-la-Perche. Photo available. €40.00 Please text 06 41 99 57 40 FOR SALE: Two Decathlon Forclas Air 40 litre rucksacks Red. Very little used. 20€ each. St-Yrieix-la-Perche. Photo available. Please text 06 41 99 57 40 FOR SALE: Ice cream maker Philips. Little used. St-Yrieix-laPerche. Photo available. €20.00 Please text 06 41 99 57 40
manual, black leather, full Elec. pack, seats, CD changer, Radio etc, 3 alloys/tyres. Breaking for spares or whole car 2000Eu. Buyer removes/dismantles. Tel: Chris 05 55 68 08 42, mob 07 85 63 97 45 Email: buryfrogman@ gmail.com FOR SALE: Mercedes LHD C Class Esprit Estate Diesel which is suspected to have head gasket problem as taking water. Body work clean for age. Possible exchange for tractor attachements, ride on mower, child's motorbike e.g. pw80, or €500. Contact for photos. 87400. Tel: 05 55 37 68 38 Email: daisthomas01@yahoo.co.uk FOR SALE: Rear seats for Renault Espace mark 2 and 3
VEHICLES / PARTS with carrying case on wheels plus essential oil hard case accommodating 32 oils & base oil + various aromatherapy books, all in V.G.C. €200.00 Tel: Tony or Marie 02 54 25 39 79 FOR SALE: Various 3 x Electric Convector Heaters. V.G.C. 35 Euros Each. 1 x Electric Convector Heater with built in Fan. V.G.C. 45 Euro. 1 x Electric Oil Radiator. V.G.C. 45 Euro. 1 x Intex Above Ground Swimming Pool Ladder. Brand new. 50 Euro. 1 x Air Conditioning Unit. V.G.C. 100 Euro. 1 x Silver Wooden Framed Mirror with bevelled Glass 76x107cm. 50 Euro. 1 x White Porcelein Double sink. V.G.C. 30 Euro. Tel: Tony or Marie 02 54 25 39 79 FOR SALE: Schutz -1500 litre Oil Fuel Tank/Container We have a large 1500 litre container that is in really good condition that could be used in a number of ways, you know how creative we can all be..... Maybe, when washed out a water butt, cut in half a garden pond? Or simply as a fuel container. Ready for collection. Will need two people to move really sturdy container. €85.00 Tel: 0845 860 5176 (UK) FOR SALE: French Rosieres Cooker (oil burning) Good condition - Height 84cms/ Depth 59cms/ Width 75cms. Pick up from Bourganeuf, you will need 2/3 people to help lift item as it will be heavy. Ready for collection. €150.00 Tel: 0845 860 5176 (UK) FOR SALE: Large selection of antique and vintage items suitable for brocante/car boot. Items from 5euros - 30euros. Tel: 05 55 76 10 36 FOR SALE: Men's Bike LeJeune VTT. €30.00 Tel: 05 55 76 10 36 FOR SALE: Various - Clothing Ladies winter coats. 2 navy blue wool 20euros each. Full length wool/cashmere coat. Never worn. 35euros. 2 mens leather jackets 30euros and 20euros. Leather motorbike jacket. Mercury Plus
FOR SALE: Hobby Prestige caravan model 560 UF 4 berth 2004 Length 7.5m, width 2.5m,
weight 1600 kg. Single axle, French registered, European sockets, right hand side entry door. Seating area, kitchen with gas hob, sink, LG microwave, Thetford refrigerator. Bedroom area with fixed twin beds. Chemical toilet/shower cubicle. Motor mover, water heater, television aerial, new tyres. No water leaks or condensation. Good clean condition but slight surface damage on outside right hand side at rear and gas fire not working. Used regularly for touring but would also be suitable for static use. Near Azérables dept 23. €4,000.00 Email: amanda.tatt@gmail.com FOR SALE: Mercedes Benz SLK 280 2007, crashed 2010, 21,000 km only, engine never revved over 3500, 7 speed autobox switchable to 6 gear
Make me a silly offer to clear. Tel: 05 55 60 43 96 Email: slee. christopher@orange.fr FOR SALE: Pair of VW Golf Mark 5 headlights for UK driving (Available following change of lights due to registration of vehicle in France). Buyer collects from Fresselines area. Please contact for more details. €75.00 Tel: 05 55 63 13 52 Email: bkemp0744@gmail.com for more details
WHITE GOODS FOR SALE: Chest freezer 750×650×850cm. Never been used. It cost €536 new and we will accept €220. €220.00 Tel: 05 55 70 99 61
WANTED WANTED: Rotavator Small petrol rotavator for home use. Based in Creuse (23). Tel: 05 55 51 19 67 WANTED: URGENT Isolated house to rent or buy. No near neighbours and no traffic. Consider anything in regions Centre or Limousin. Tel: 02 54 38 81 76
PERMANENT LETS
Argenton-sur-Creuse (36): 2 bed house with small private garden - €420 pcm Argenton-sur-Creuse (36): 1 bed small ground floor flat - €256 pcm St-Gaultier (36): 2 bed house with courtyard - €365 pcm Le Grand-Bourg (23): Small 1/2 bed house with garden at 20m - €295 pcm All in very good state of repairs, pets welcome. 1 month deposit.
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CLUBS, CHARITIES & ASSOCIATIONS Charities Noah's Ark Noah’s Ark is a French registered charity run by Cindy and Lauren Maasik who have spent the last five years rescuing animals and caring for them on their farm near Saint-Mathieu. A warm welcome awaits you at their shop and tea rooms in Rochechouart, with home-made cakes, tarts, and quiches followed by plenty of tea or coffee. For more info visit www.noahsark.fr or Facebook: Noah's Ark Tea Rooms and Brocante, 6, Rue de Poitevin, Rochechuart. Open Tues - Sat 10h-17h. Tel: 05 87 41 26 16. Farm visits for animal adoption are welcome at La Ferme, Les Dognons, 87440 Maisonnais-sur-Tardoire. Tel: 05 55 70 64 76. Email info@noahsark. com Phoenix Association Phoenix Association is a registered charity that has existed since 2001 to deal with the sad plight of the everincreasing number of abused and abandoned animals in France. Phoenix does not have a 'rescue centre' as such. Sadly, many of the animals it saves have only ever known confinement and isolation, so instead, the animals are placed in foster homes all over South-West France while they wait for their loving and permanent forever homes. This gives Phoenix a better chance of assessing the animal in the normality and comfort of a home which leads to the virtually 100% successful adoption rate. Phoenix is not state funded and so relies on fund-raising and donations to cover the very high re-homing and veterinary costs. Phoenix is formed of a committed but fun and positive team of volunteers, and is always on the lookout for more, so if you are interested in adopting an animal, foster caring or becoming a Member, please visit the Contact page of the website at www. phoenixasso.com and www.facebook. com/PhoenixAssociationFrance Church Notices Anglican Holy Communion Services are now being conducted by Rev Robert Leone at 2:30 pm on the 1st Sunday of each month at the French Protestant Church, Place du Temple, Thiat (87) near Le Dorat (87) and Montmorillon (86) until the Anglican church is ready for use. For more information email: revrobertleone@gmail.com Monthly Worship in English If your journey of life has brought you here to France, why neglect your journey of faith? We look forward to giving a warm welcome to everyone from whatever Christian tradition (or none) on the 3rd SUNDAY of the MONTH at 3pm. Where? At the Temple in Thiat (in the north of the Haute-Vienne) – we are part of the Parish of the Basse-Marche of the Eglise Protestante Unie de France. The Temple is on the main road close to the Mairie. After worship there is tea/ coffee and cake – and a chance to chat. If you want to know more contact Rev Derek Lawson on 05 55 68 53 03 or Rev Stephen Sawyer on 05 49 84 33 86. English-speaking church services Guéret Come as you are... This is an invitation to join us at our CHURCH SERVICE IN ENGLISH. Whether you have a faith or would just like to attend a church service you are welcome at 3pm on the 2nd Sunday of each month at the Eglise Evangélique, 9b Place Bonnyaud, Guéret, 23000. We welcome all who want to join a group of English-speaking Christians for a time of worship and learning together. Children are very welcome. For more details contact Jim & Pat Scott on 05 55 67 54 78 / email scott.james@neuf.fr or Ian & Becky Jefferies on 05 55 61 10 23 / email 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 midway between Crozant and Eguzon. Sunday worship meetings are held on the first and third Sundays of the month at 10.30am. Fellowship meetings, for mid-week prayer, bible study and discussion are at the same venue every Thursday at 7.30pm. For further information contact Eric Sutton tel 05 55 89 26 62 Fitness & Fun Drawing and painting classes At Saint-Junien with the CAPCC (art club). All levels welcome, every Monday and Thursday, English and French spoken, friendly atmosphere, materials provided by the club. 45€ / half-term. Contact: lindsaycox@club-internet.fr for brochure with full details. Keepfit (Bonjour La Forme) Held at Saint-Sulpice-les-Champs in the Salle Polyvalente: Mon evening at 19.45-20.45 for cardiac and muscle exercises; Thurs afternoon at 15.0016.00 for gentle exersises. All are welcome to join us. Contact Jeanette 09 62 58 49 03 (Eng) or Catherine 05 55 66 67 30 (Fr) for more info. 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. 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 HauteVienne, we are going from strength to strength with members seeking us out and travelling great distances to continue their love of bowls or simply to 'try us out'. Our reputation as a "very friendly and welcoming club" goes before us. If you've never tried the game, just come along and take a look; there is far more to it than first appears! We are a formally registered association within the French system and benefit from assistance from our local commune by use of a wonderful indoor venue. AND 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 45 29 05 73. Association Equilibre, le mouvement du corps Yoga for all levels: Tue 18:30 Aubusson, Pied au plancher (Espace Philips); Wed 18:30 Vallière, salle polyvalante. Pregnancy/Post Natal: Tue 17:00 Aubusson, Pied au Plancher (Espace Philips) For further information tel 06 83 24 62 72 or visit www.spaequilibre.yolasite.com Chinese Gym & Karate Mondays & Thursdays at the DOJO, Allée Jean-Marie Couturier, Aubusson. Chinese gym 17h-18h15 & 18h1519h30 and karate 19h30-21h. For more info tel 06 08 92 30 53 Tai Chi at Boussac and La Châtre Tai Chi classes in Boussac (Tue 18.15 - 19.45) and La Châtre (Thu 18.15 19.45). The first two lessons are free, the subscriptions are 36 euros per month and members can go to both venues having paid this fee. The style is that of Yang. All ages and abilities welcome, but folk must bear in mind that they will be on their feet, doing the equivalent of what one might classify as light exercise, for about an hour and a half. For more information contact 05 55 65 08 20. Gym Bien-être Would you like to be more supple? Come to our gym class on Thursday mornings from 10.30am to 11.30am, where we do gentle exercises to help all our muscles and joints. The classes are held in Rochechouart in the Capitole building, upstairs. Our group is part of a National Federation of Gymnastics. For information contact Pauline at pauline.maskell@sfr.fr Learn to Meditate Learn to meditate and meet other likeminded people. Simple mindfulness technique. Dechen Choling, Le Mas Marvent, St-Yrieix-sous-Aixe, 87700. Also, ongoing regular group meetings and events. Contact tel Christina 05 55 03 82 01 www.dechencholing.org Gardening Les petits jardiniers du Limousin Getting out in the garden is one of life's pleasures for many people and there's a lot of satisfaction in seeing seeds and plants thrive and grow under your care. Our Association has a different, garden related topic each month and you are very welcome to come and join us in learning more about growing plants, flowers, fruit, vegetables and trees in this region. We also have visits to other gardens and an Annual Show in September. We meet on the third Thursday of each month (excl Feb) in the Mairie at St-Amand-le-Petit (between Eymoutiers and Peyrat-leChâteau). Meetings start at 2.30 pm and visit timings will be advised. For more information contact Carolyn or Antonia at pjlimousin@gmail.com
http://jardiniers-du-limousin.webs.com Agenda for 2016: February - No Meeting; 17 March - Slide Show on the flowers of the Scilly Isles and Cornwall; 15 April - Container gardening; 19 May - Herbs for health; 16 June - Visit to Chamberet arboreteum; 21 July - Gardening by the moon and how to produce your own seed; 18 August - Summer lunch – venue to be advised; 04 September - SUNDAY 4th Annual Fruit, Flower and Vegetable Annual Show; 20 October - AGM followed by All about Pumpkins; 17 November - Visit to Moulin Got, paper manufacturers; 15 December - Gardeners' Question Time and Christmas Party. Club Liseron – Gardening Club Meets on the 2nd Mon evening of the month at 19.30 at the Salle des Fêtes in Massignac. We're a mixed bunch of English & French, who are united by a passion for gardens and gardening, sharing plants, seeds and information. This year the President is Véronique Granet and the Vice President is Michelle Pierce. For further information contact Michelle on 05 45 89 36 54 / unjardinenfrance@ gmail.com Agenda for 2016: 08/02 Heritage fruit trees; 14/03 Gardens for kids; 11/04 Making bouquets; 09/05 Decorative veg gardens; 13/06 Berries; 11/07 Taking cuttings; 12/09 Saffron; 10/10 Helpful tips; 14/11 Forest gardens; 12/12 AGM. Aux Plantes, etc. We are an association of independent, ethically-minded and passionate plant producers. Our aim is to encourage consumers to know more about the plants they buy, how they were produced and their needs, thereby avoiding the disappointments that so often come with mass produced plants. It’s not just about us selling you plants - we want them to thrive and do well for you! Current members include plantspeople specialising in unusual shrubs & trees, butterfly plants, heritage vegetables and flowers, irises, perennials and drought-tolerant plants. For more info contact Michelle Pierce 05 45 89 36 54 or visit: www.auxplantesetc.jimdo.com Les Jardins de Sirius Based in Pressignac, Charente, we are a small association of people who are keen on gardening. As well as finding plants an endless source of interest, we believe that the simple fact of gardening has numerous positive benefits for health, stress, social interaction - in other words, our daily lives - and we’d like to encourage this aspect. We run flower workshops on the first Saturday afternoon of the month. If you’d like to get involved, have more info on the association or become a member, please contact Michelle Pierce on 05 45 89 36 54 or at unjardinenfrance@ gmail.com Integration Les Franglais de Banize (23120) French and English people meet every Wednesday at 2-3 pm in the mairie in Banize to share English and French language and lots of laughter. We all learn from each other, in both languages and about aspects of both cultures. In general the English try to speak in French and vice versa. As far as possible! The meetings have been going on for seven years now but new arrivals are always welcome. For more information please contact Anne Chadwick at lesfranglaisdebanize@orange.fr or tel 05 55 67 53 60. Connect87 CONNECT is a group for English speakers of any nationality in the area of St-Yrieix-la-Perche. Our Objective is to help people make friends and exchange information. We hold fun events and a Monthly Coffee Morning on the First Friday of every month at Espace Ferraud, rue du Docteur
Lemoyne, St-Yrieix-la-Perche. We are a non profit making group and we are run by volunteers, there are no membership fees. For Further information visit our website www.connect87.info or contact Nikki Evans at nikkifleurie@ gmail.com or on 05 53 55 09 83. French Conversation Group at Les Billanges (87340) We are a small group who meet fortnightly for an hour and a half on Tuesday evenings during term time in Les Billanges, 87340, close to the Creuse/Haute-Vienne border. We are accompanied by a retired French schoolteacher and a current French teacher of English. Discussion is informal, loosely based on everyday topics, including some grammar plus general discussion. We need a few more people to help keep it vibrant and to cater for inevitable absences. The only cost is yearly membership of the local Association, about €20, which brings with it other social opportunities. To find out more please contact Peter Metcalfe at petergmet@gmail.com Familles Rurales in Peyrat-leChâteau Association Familles Rurales now offer assistance in English and Dutch to all non-French speaking people (British, Dutch, German, etc.) concerning all kinds of administrative steps. The service is available in Peyrat-leChâteau and surrounding communes. We will try to provide information and help you find your way in social and administrative matters. We will also do our best to help you with practical matters such as language problems, payment of bills, hiring workmen, etc. Find Heleen Tichler-Botermans at the AFR office in Peyrat-le-Château on Mondays from 9 am to 12 pm and Wednesdays from 9 am to 1 pm. You are welcome to drop in or make an appointment. www.famillesrurales.org/peyrat-lechateau E-mail: familles-rurales.infopeyrat@ orange.fr Telephone: 06 41 20 06 83 Office address: 19 avenue de la Tour, 87470 Peyrat-le-Château Familles Rurales 2 in St-Yrieix-laPerche Weekly courses in French for foreigners (mainly English and Dutch) living in the area. Held at five different levels, all with the same native French teacher, so it is easy to move from one class to another if you feel out of place. Level 1 (beginners) - Mon 10h30-12h; Level 2 - Thur 10h30-12h; Level 3 Tue 10h30-12h; Level 4 - Sat 10h-12h; Level 5 (top) - Weds 14h30-16h30. All courses are held in Familles Rurales' premises at 1 rue de la Piscine (former swimming pool), 87500 StYrieix-la-Perche. For more info tel 05 55 09 30 86, or Mark GRIEVES (English-speaking president) tel 06 76 64 89 94 will be pleased to answer any questions you may have. International Apero Reseau Due to unforeseen circumstances we no longer meet at Les Picards, Aubusson. Meetings are continuing Saturdays 11.30 am at various cafes in Aubusson. Due to the ambulant nature of our meetings, should you like to join us, please contact Catherine on 06 86 17 80 88 or email Jan at jansenior@yahoo. co.uk for location updates. We continue to meet to exchange views, make new friends, help and advise one another and help integrate newcomers. We are a friendly group of French and English who enjoy conversation in both languages. Learning Together – Apprenons Ensemble We are a friendly club based in Rochechouart and our aim is to promote good relations amongst the local French-speaking and Englishspeaking community. We offer courses of tuition in English and French as well as organising social and cultural events including visits to places of interest. For further information please visit our
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website www.learningtogether.moonfruit. com, email us at learningtogether87@ gmail.com or telephone our President Alan Bretman on 05 55 49 08 75. We look forward to hearing from you. The Melting Pot Members of the Ambassador's Club of the Welcome en Limousin Association. We are a group of around 70 members, both French and British, who meet with the aim of sharing things and trying to integrate with the French community. We meet every week at the Ancienne Ecole in Darnac, on a Wednesday morning from 10am 12noon, except for the first Wednesday, when we meet in the evening at 8pm. We hold information meetings, plant swaps, BBQ's, games nights, visits and have guest speakers about topics relevant to living in France. Contact: www.meltingpot-limousin.com CLE – (Charente Limousine Exchange) CLE is a not-for-profit organisation whose members form a valuable resource for the exchange of news, views, ideas and information. We lobby and work with key organisations to help protect our members' best interests, particularly when Government or other proposals threaten to impact the well-being of expatriate citizens. We organise a range of events, workshops and seminars throughout the year, plus social activities including coach trips, activity days and charity events. Our special interest groups include a Fishing Group, a Pudding Club and Gourmet Club which holds regular lunches at some of the region's better restaurants where we negotiate set menus a cut above the typical 'plat du jour' but still reasonably priced – all activities to help members make new expatriate and French friends. www.cle-france.com Email: contact@cle-france.com Tel: Barry Leech 05 49 87 19 85 Libraries & Books Sale of Second-hand Books, La Croisillesur-Briance On the 18th of every month, during the monthly market at La Croisille-sur-Briance (87130), there is a sale of second-hand books (both English and French) from 9am to 12 noon, at the former restaurant in La Place, opposite the bar/tabac. All proceeds go towards the local school funds (for La Croisille-sur-Briance and St-Méard RPI). La Souterraine English Library and Information Centre Located in the historic Porte de Puy Charraud, at 10 rue de Portail, La Souterraine, we are a lively, well-stocked English language library with almost 10,000 books and media available to borrow. We have an attractive cafe which serves tea, coffee and a range of home-made cakes. There is also a regularly changing display of works by local artists and an interesting brocante area on the ground floor. The Library offers classes in French for English speakers with a professional teacher and also organises Anglo-French conversation groups in association with the Municipal Library in La Souterraine. There are also a number of thriving special interest groups, such as the Gardening Group, Camera Club, Friendship Group, etc. We also provide support & assistance in bureaucratic and administrative matters for both existing British residents as well as newcomers to the area. Whatever your interests don’t hesitate to pay us a visit and you will be made most welcome. We are open from 09.30 until 12.30, Mon, Thu, Fri & Sat. For more info tel 05 55 89 57 62 during opening hours or visit www. englishlibrary.fr The English Library, Dun-le-Palestel The English Library, which has now been established for over 5 yrs, is situated in the Route des Rateries, beside the Bibliothèque Municipale, Parc Benjamin Bord. The library is a very welcoming meeting place, where you can come and enjoy a cup of tea, or coffee, whilst you browse through our collection of around 7,500 books, DVDs and talking books. Our opening hours are Thursdays, 10h00 – 16h00 and Saturdays 10h00 – 12h30. Also, on the first Tuesday of every month, 10h00 – 12h00, you are invited to join us for our Club Franglais, which welcomes people from all nationalities, to chat in French, English or any language you wish(!) whilst enjoying a cup of tea, and a piece of 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 “Le Jeudi Meta Blues” Organised by the association Nessgig this takes place every 4th Thursday of the month, from 19h30 to 22h at “La Petite Charrue” pub, Le Bournazeau, ChâteauChervix (87). All music lovers who would like to share and exchange information and stories around blues, folk and rock, in French AND in English, or who might like to jam a little, are welcome. Free admission! For more information email nessgig87@gmail.com or tel 05 55 09 99 34. Music Club Boussac The venue of the Club de Musique & Music in Boussac "open mic" night has changed. We welcome musicians of all levels and styles, spectators and all music lovers to join us for an evening of musical entertainment and fun at L'Origan restaurant, 34 rue Vincent, Boussac 23600 from 20h until midnight on the last Saturday of each month. A PA system will be available. For only 8€ Christophe, the chef and proprietor, will be offering a special formule of Fish & Chips or a small pizza of choice from a Reine, Campagnarde, 4 fromages or Creusoise plus a drink. His normal extensive menu is also available. Food will be served until 22h. For more info please email Dave and Bev at gemsandcrystalsmail@gmail.com or phone 05 55 65 19 24 or Rosie and Mervyn 05 55 65 70 06 mervynjw@aol.com. We look forward to greeting you all at this new venue. Open Mic Night If you like music and have ever fancied getting up and having a go, why not come along to our Open Mic Night at “Le Loch Ness” in La Souterraine town centre every Friday around 8.30pm. L'Orchestre Philharmonique de La Souterraine If you or one of your family are interested in playing in an orchestra and think your standard might be adequate do get in contact with us. We meet weekly on Friday evenings in La Souterraine (apart from the summer holidays) to rehearse. Most of our concerts are around Xmas or May-July. Our members come from all over Limousin so lifts to and fro may be possible if necessary. Contacts: French language Marie-France Martinie 05 55 30 76 23 / English language Alan Kerr 05 55 56 34 52 The Harmonics This is our 6th season of singing as a group. Our music is varied classical, madrigals, spiritual, songs from the shows etc and we sing in French, English, Swahili, Latin whatever the music demands. Our concerts are in support of a variety of charities including the British Legion, L'Oregon at Civray and Retina and thus non profit making. We meet Wed 14h – 16h in the Salle d'Annexe behind the Mairie in Civray. Interested? We'd love to see you so contact: David Lee tel 05 49 87 53 93 email dave. lee@cegetel.net or Dolly Ait Boualou email sylvia.murray@wanadoo.fr Support
Alcoholics Anonymous is a Fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership and A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. For details of the meetings or other information contact Roger 05 55 76 22 65 (Limoges), Ewen 05 53 05 76 62 (Périgueux) or Angela 05 49 87 79 09 (Civray). Other meetings in South-West France can be located on our web-site at aafrancesudouest.com English-speaking council surgery ...for residents of the commune of 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. Elizabeth Finn Care Registered charity Elizabeth Finn Care is able to offer direct financial assistance to British and Irish nationals or residents who live overseas. We ensure that our help does not affect any means-tested payments. For more information contact: Mary Hughes - Case worker France, Elizabeth Finn Care - tel 04 68 23 43 79 or visit www. elizabethfinncare.org.uk and www.turn2us. org.uk L’Association France Alzheimer Dordogne Charitable organisation offering Englishspeaking support and guidance to anyone dealing with the day-to-day difficulties affecting those with dementia, their families and their carers and assistance with how to access the best provisions of care. English Helpline (available on Tuesday mornings between 10am and midday): 09 64 21 40 86. For more information email alzheimer. dordogne@orange.fr or visit www. francealzheimer-dordogne.org Cancer Support France, Charente Plus Offers free and confidential support to English speakers affected by cancer in departments 16, 17 & 86. Our helpline number is 06 45 35 32 30. If you need any more information, please get in touch via csf.charenteplus@gmail.com Cancer Support Haute-Vienne We offer free and confidential support to English speakers affected by Cancer in the Haute-Vienne (87) and Creuse (23). Our helpline number is 06 04 43 39 87. If you would like more information or would like to become a member or help in any other way, please contact Sue Ware 05 55 00 31 15, csfhv@frangle.fr or visit www. cshautevienne.org
Cancer Support Haute-Vienne has a couple of dates for your diary
Our AGM is Wednesday 2nd March 2016 at the Salle des Fetes, Videix at 2.30 pm. Everyone is most welcome and our guest speaker is Geraldine Magnier-Deblaye who founded Le Vent Bleu which is an organisation which supports people who have recovered from cancer going back into work.
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.
We are running a car 'Fun' treasure hunt on Sunday 10th April from 10.30 a.m. Some (easy) walking will be involved to find the answers to clues, as well as a Scavenger hunt. The cost of taking part will be €10 per team, 1 team=1 car. Places are limited and it is first come first served. For further details as they become available, please email treasurehunthv@gmail.com. There will also be more detailed information in next month’s Bugle. Sue Ware, President, CSF Haute-Vienne
GUS – an 8-yr-old Brittany Spaniel boy Poor Gus was dumped when his owner moved house. Extraordinary that someone can keep a dog for 8 years from a puppy and then abandon it when they move! Like all Brittany Spaniels, he’s lively and loving. This handsome chap is fine with other dogs, loves children and people, but would undoubtedly chase cats and poultry. He travels well in the car. Gus would love a family home with a large, fenced garden.... he may be 8 years old, but he’s still full of beans! He is tattooed and neutered and will be vaccinated on adoption. If you’d like more details about this lovely lad, please contact Sheelagh on 05 53 54 94 81 (leave a message and I’ll get back to you!) sheerik@wanadoo.fr www.phoenixasso.com www.facebook.com/PhoenixAssociationFrance
June June was found wandering and brought to the refuge in Limoges. She is a long-term favourite with the volunteers as she loves people and is affectionate and friendly with us all. She is a lively girl who loves to walk and play and so would need to be part of an active family. June is not happy about sharing with other dogs and so would prefer to be the only pet in her family. She is a beautiful 5-year-old German Pointer and she comes sterilised, chipped and vaccinated. She also has the benefit of an up-to-date rabies vaccination and passport meaning that she is ready to travel with you! Because she has been at the refuge for more than a year she can be adopted without charge - an adopter would just be expected to make a donation of their choice. If you would like to meet June she is at the SPA Limoges Address: 156 avenue du Général René Chambe, 87270 Couzeix Tel: 05 55 48 06 75 or if you would like the help of an English-speaking volunteer to adopt June or any of the many dogs at Limoges email Pam at pamrob1@hotmail.com
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Mon Chic Cottage
NEW Premises at 21 Place Charles de Gaulle, Le Dorat Home Decor & Gifts Tea, coffee & home-made scones / cakes Official Stockist & Workshop for Chalk Paint™ by Annie Sloan & Neal’s Yard Remedies Organic Decorative Paint Workshops To learn the basis of using Chalk Paint™ & ask questions, join us on a workshop. All materials included. To book contact Jay. Opening hours: Tue-Fri, 10h-18h & Sun, 10h-13h. Workshops on Mon by appointment only.
05 87 77 95 59
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26, Ecurat 23150
Le Restaurant Ecurat
STAFF VACANCY
Atelier d'Art du Jardin
Small bar/brasserie seeks a part time all rounder: kitchen, bar, service.
2km from Chénérailles & the Château Villemonteix
Restaurant du soir by reservation.
Start 1st March.
Fish and chips and mushy peas 11,50 euros the last Friday of each month.
Salary plus private top up health insurance. RESTAURANT
Ability to speak basic French a must, however relevant lessons can be given.
La Veytizou
Self contained flat may be available if required.
AUX CEPES On the main road (D979), Between Limoges & Eymoutiers ~~~~~~~~~ SAT 6ST FEB - LINE DANCING WITH JAN Come and warm up have some fun ~~~~~~~~~ SAT 13TH FEB - OPEN MIC NIGHT Come and join the rest of the great musicians, or just relax ~~~~~~~~~ SAT 27TH FEB - A evening of great music by John Martin
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If you would like to enjoy a meal: Black Angus burger, moules & frites, chicken, salad, or of course our famous fish & chips ... give Sue a ring! Just a reminder that we are open every lunch time, as well as Tuesday to Saturday evenings.
~~~~~~~~~ For more info on any of the above, contact Sue: email: susan.dorrington87@orange.fr or Tel: 05 55 69 33 38
coming soon...
Farm Shop
Sue & Rob Manning are delighted to announce that we will be opening a farm shop in the very near future... watch this space!!
Tel: 02 54 25 34 73 10 Route de Vilenne, 36200 Celon
Traditional Irish band looking for 4th member - Fiddler or Pipes Groupe irlandais traditionnel (36/23) cherche 4ème musicien - violon ou cornemuse
Tel: 05 55 89 07 69 mail: bodhranband@gmail.com or jjcafebar@yahoo.com
LCS23 Autos
We are now making weekly runs to and from the UK with our LWB van, car trailer and car transporter. If you need anything transporting, from cars, vans, motorbikes and tractors through to household items and DIY goods, get in touch for more information.
www.lcs23.com
05 55 80 34 52 / 06 23 29 24 70
For more information tel: 05 55 81 31 85 email: ecurat123@hotmail.com
06 73 37 45 01
Mandys-curry-2-go
MAN + VAN
www.mandyscurry2go.com
"Official Transporter of The Bugle" Now offering monthly return UK trips Based Nr Aubusson, Dept. 23
Dates for the coming month
Weather permitting see updates on Website & Facebook Gouzon, Chilled orders only! 3.30pm, (place de l'Eglise) - Wednesday 3rd Boussac, (place de l'Hôtel de Ville) - Wednesday 3rd (6pm) Aubusson, (place Maurice Dayras) - Thursday 4th (6pm) Le Grand-Bourg, (place du marché) - Friday 5th (5.45pm-7.15pm only) Marsac, (Chez Jacques) - Friday 5th (from 8.15pm) Bourganeuf, (place Martin Nadaud) - Wednesday 10th (5.45pm) Peyrat-le-Château, (place du Champ de Foire) - Thursday 11th (5.45pm) Dun-le-Palestel, (place du Champ de Foire) - Thursday 18th (5.45pm) Sardent, (Auberge du lac, Masmangeas) - Saturday 20th (5.30pm)
05 55 83 02 77 \ 06 30 90 58 90 jonathanpiddock@orange.fr
Très Jolie
Fashion Accessories Where to find me this month:
Tel: 07 70 39 12 23
Email: mandyscurry2go@gmail.com
Every Wednesday - Piégut Market Items arriving daily, please see my facebook page 'Tres Jolie Milhaguet' to see what's new.
Le Champsac
Mail order available, email for more details. Most items now stocked at the 'Coeur et Etoile', St-Mathieu
12 rue des Fontaines, Champsac 87230 Come and join us at Le Champsac for a fun night out. Open all year! Some highlights for February... Sat 6th and Sun 7th - Special Chinese menu Sat 13th - Pizza night Sat 20th and Sun 21st - Special Pie menu Sat 27th - Pizza night ... and every Thursday from 7.30 till 9.30pm come and join our choir for a fun sing along. For more information, please contact:
lechampsac@orange.fr www.lechampsac.com 05 55 78 53 50
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Acoustic Folk-Blues The band BOURBON STREET was created in 1992 and has since played more than 1000 shows. Its members have been involved in organizing Blues festivals and had the opportunity to open shows for bands like: Peter Green, Magic Slim & the Teardrops, Anson Funderburgh & Sam Myers, Otis Grand, Long John Hunter, Trudy Lynn, Coco Robicheaux, Larry Garner, Chicago Blues Festival 2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2012 & 2013, Bill Thomas, Sharrie Williams, Gashouse Dave, Calvin Russel, Louisiana Red, John Primer, Zac Harmon, Sista Monica, Boo Boo Davis, Chicago Beau, Linsey Alexander, Duke Robillard band, Louis Bertignac, Maurice John Vaughn... and they have shared moments on stage with Little Jimmy Reed, Teenie Tucker, Mickael Burks, Little Charlie Baty, Sugar Ray Norcia & the Bluetones, Monster Mike Welsh, Benoît Blue Boy, Steve and Patrick Verbeke, Guitar Ray, Rag Mama Rag, Otis Grand, Jean-Jacques Milteau, Eddie Martin… The shows, only in English, include covers and originals. Providing a wonderful atmosphere and infusing a mixture of Blues, Gospel and Folk, Bourbon Street has a traditional American style with a subtle contemporary empathy which mesmerises their audiences. Eric "Catfish Slim" VACHERAT: vocals, guitar Cyril MENET: acoustic & electric slide guitar, dobro “Lightnin” Joël ARNAUD: bass Ludovic “Grand” NAGY: drums Laurent CAGNON: harmonica Sat 9th Jan to Sun 13th Mar Les Bistrots d’Hiver 2016 The Bistrots d'Hiver are back 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... and more! 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 www.payssage.net/ Sun 14th Feb MAGNAC-LAVAL Karaoké géant Giant karaoke organised by the Melodica vocal ensemble, with dance and tombola. 15h. Salle du Rocher, Magnac-Laval (salle de spectacles direction Le Dorat). Entertainment by Johnny Lorada. Entry €2; Under 16s
free. Come and show your talent! For more information tel 06 72 03 94 58 or 06 87 09 73 21 or email ensemblemelodica@gmail.com Fri 19th to Sun 21st Feb LIMOGES Limoges Wine Fair This expo-fair will feature over 170 winemakers and artisan producers in the food industry from all over France who will offer a selection of products of excellent quality. 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). Thu 25th to Fri 26th Feb LA SOUTERRAINE CastawaysDrama: Aladdin CastawaysDrama presents Aladdin, directed by Jan Pitwell. Evening performances on Thu 25th and Fri 26th at 7.30 pm (doors open at 7 pm);
Matinée performances on Fri 26th and Sat 27th at 2.30 pm (doors open at 2 pm). L'Ancienne Mairie, place Dr Emile Parrain, La Souterraine. Tickets €8; €5 for Under 12s (buy 9 get 1 free). Available from Jan Pitwell tel 09 66 96 44 85 or 07 80 40 54 86, The English Library, or email tickets@ castawaysdrama.org Sat 27th to Sun 28th Feb BOUSSAC Craft Fair Craft fair (650 m² of exhibition space) selling supplies for all types of creation: wool, lace, material (for dressmaking/ patchwork/ bags...), scrapbooking, pergamano (parchment craft), encaustic art, wooden buttons, pearls for jewellery making (including natural pearls), patchwork, embroidery, plaster moulds, pixelhobby and much more!! More information (including photos of our exhibitors) can be found on our Facebook page https://www.facebook. com/creationsdefeesboussac or tel 06
50 66 77 48 (English spoken) / email pucesboussac@gmail.com 10 am - 6 pm, Salle polyvalente, 26 bis ave d'Auvergne, Boussac (23). Free entry. Tea room (English and French cakes and beverages). Mon 28th Mar to Sun 15th May ROCHECHOUART OSTENSIONS ROCHECHOUART 2016 Don’t miss this seven yearly event which is thought to be the biggest tourist attraction in the region. The celebrations began in 1512, originally as an expression of faith, and have developed into a series of events over two months (they will take place from
28th March to 15th May in 2016). These include a series of concerts and processions in a beautifully decorated Rochechouart, finishing with a procession in medieval costume through the streets. Ostensions has been celebrated every seven years since 1523; Since 2013 it has been acknowledged by Unesco as part of the cultural heritage. If you would like to know more, contact the Tourist Board on 05 55 03 72 73 or visit the website www. ostensions.rochechouart If you would like to take part in the costumed procession on 15th May contact pauline.maskell@sfr.fr It is not too soon to start planning!
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