The Bugle Limousin - Jul 2017 by The Bugle

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Pollution stickers become compulsory Although the Crit'Air pollution stickers were introduced last year, new legislation has made it compulsory for car owners to display them in restricted areas.

introduction, other cities have adopted the scheme, such as Grenoble and Lyon. The six different coloured Crit’Air stickers indicate the age and cleanliness of a vehicle, ranging from a level 1 to a level 5 sticker for the most polluting; there is also a green sticker for electric or hydrogen vehicles. Whilst the scheme was met with much fanfare and the threat of fines, there has not been any official legislation making the stickers compulsory, so a driver with a sticker in a zone where their car was currently prohibited would be fined, but a car without a sticker faced no sanction.

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Local loaf enters the dictionary - pg 3

Crackdown on driver phone usage - pg 8

Renowned matador dies in France - pg 9

The Bugle Business Directory - pg 15-22

uthorities in France have long been battling car pollution in an attempt to improve the country's air quality, especially in and around Paris. A major move in this fight was the introduction of antipollution stickers which must displayed in vehicle windscreens, allowing authorities to restrict certain vehicles from the roads during times of poor air quality. The Crti'Air sticker scheme initially applied to vehicles travelling inside the capital's périphérique ring road and covered cars, lorries, motorcycles and scooters, but also banned some vehicles from the city during weekdays. Since its

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s I write this, the temperature outside is barely into double figures and a low, grey gloom has settled in for the day. I'm not actually considering lighting the fire, but neither am I worrying about dehydration and sun tan lotion. What a contrast to a few short days ago when it was about as hot as I remember it ever being in my part of France... and in June no less!! I'm not great at heat, but mercifully it was still cooling down enough at night to ensure that sleep could be had under open windows. It is at times like that when you realise the advantage of inward opening windows and outward facing shutters... both far less common in the UK. It was ironic that on the longest days of the year, most of the country was living in a state of permanent semi-darkness, shuttered up and hunkered down. If you want to see an athlete at work, watch my wife enter a warm building in the middle of winter. The door is opened a crack and she somehow “pours” herself through the narrow gap in a fraction of a second and the door is closed again before you know it. But that is nothing compared to the speed with which we were coming

and going during the recent canicule, so starkly aware we were that once the house had heated up, it was never going to cool down. I spend much of the colder months shouting “don't let the heat out” at my children, but, having grown up in Britain, I am less familiar with the opposite concept. After the recent heat wave, however, I now have a new phrase in my locker: “laisse pas entrer la chaleur !” - “don't let the heat in!” The spike in temperatures coincided with a two-day trip that required me spending most of each day in the car – thankfully with air con! For someone with a 3,500-kilometre paper round, this is not in itself an unusual event, and coming up with new and inventive ways to pass the time behind the wheel is something of a hobby of mine. A sure sign of the passing years is that I have taken to listening to Radio 2 a lot more at home, something that would have seemed laughable to my 30-year-old self. These days, I completely agree with what my parents used to say and can't understand why anyone would listen to Radio 1 - that's not music, it's just noise! As an aside, I have a theory that your brain is prewired to like a certain number of songs

and once you have heard that many, it refuses to let any more in and anything new gets parked under “din”! I am constantly shocked to learn that recent albums I like were actually released over 15 years ago! I digress. As I set off the other day, I decided to test the iPlayer Radio app on my smartphone and live stream the Chris Evans breakfast show (hands free and on a bluetooth speaker... I'm not one of the naughty ones - see page 8). To my amazement it kept going and going and going and three hours later I was listening to him hand over to Ken Bruce (at which point I switched off... maybe give it another five-or-so years - I'm not sure I'm quite old enough for Ken yet). To think I could drive around central France live streaming UK radio would have blown my mind when I first moved here. The reality is that nowadays, the internet speeds are faster out and about on my phone than via the copper line into my house. Discovering that I can listen to UK radio live has opened up a world of opportunities for my long days in the car. And before anyone complains, to the best of my knowledge, it is perfectly legal to use the iPlayer Radio app in France, which is not IPblocked and does not require a licence like the standard BBC iPlayer. The end of June also marked the start of brocante season for me, as my commune always puts theirs on quite early in the summer. The weather was glorious and we headed up the road en famille. On paper, this was a pointless exercise as the dozen or so trestle tables contained the same collection of old Pastis glasses and VHS cassettes

It is with deep sadness and regret that we announce that Martin Chappell (Creusetec), beloved husband of Vanessa, and father of Samantha, died suddenly on Tuesday 13th June 2017. Martin installed Satellite TV and Internet to many homes across the region, and was such a helpful and loving man. He will be greatly missed.

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as last year. In the course of browsing this slightly random assortment of knick-knacks, however, we must have spoken to fifty people, visited some friends for an aperitif, tired out the 2-year-old and passed a very pleasant afternoon in the sun. Result! Even if the stall holders didn't make a single centime, everyone was a winner and it reminded me how nice it is to live in a small, but tight-knit community. Until next month! Steve Martindale, Editor

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his year sees 150 new words enter the Petit Larousse French dictionary and one of them has a very local root. Anyone who has ever eaten a mique loaf will know that it is unlike most of the other breads available at the local boulangerie. Traditionally cooked in a broth, this ball of soft dough enters the Larousse alongside other gastronomic treats such as the Italian bread focaccia. The Corrèzien speciality is a local institution and although equivalents do exist elsewhere, notably the mique sarladaise from across the border in the Dordogne, the locals are particularly proud of their loaf. Purists accompany it with petit salé (salted pork), although more ambitious snackers cook slices in a pan and spread them with honey or jam. Local baker Patrick Soult makes the loaves year round, placing the balls of dough in a steamer at seven o'clock in the morning. Two hours later they are in his shop window. “Nine out of ten times they go with petit salé, the tenth time... let

your imagination run wild!” As is so often the case with delicious, local food, the origin of the mique is born out of poverty. Not everyone could afford to light and run an oven every day, so housewives developed a loaf that could be cooked in broth, at the same

time as meat and vegetables. According to local fan Régine Rossi Lagorce, the recipe is simple: flour, yeast, water, salt and an egg... “but never butter!” And what does Régine look for in a perfect mique? “Sticky on the outside, and soft on the inside!” ■

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Limousin's first velodrome to open

or many years, despite a long history of producing top-flight cyclists, the Limousin, along with Corsica, was the only region in France that did not have its own velodrome. Since 1972, when the GrandTreuil velodrome was pulled down, cyclists in the Limousin have had to practice their sport on the region's roads - not always the safest option! Now they can look forward to hitting the boards of a brand new facility, the Vélodrome Raymond Poulidor, at Bonnac-laCôte, which welcomed its first riders in June. “The inauguration was not supposed to take place until next year when the track was fully surfaced,” explained Gérard Vandenbroucke, president of the Limoges city council. “But we wanted to mark this significant event that so many cyclists have been waiting for.” The facility has been built to a budget of €3 million, although the laying of the final racing surface, which is due to be started later this year, is being paid for by the conseil départemental. The velodrome has two tracks, a beginners piste for less experienced riders, and an Olympic sized oval track which has been named the piste André Raynaud. In the first instance, the velodrome is open to local cycling clubs, but when it has been fully surfaced, will also be available to schools and members of the general public who are interested in cycling. The velodrome bears the name of two

Local legend Raymond Poulidor of the region's greats, Raymond Poulidor and André Raynaud. Raynaud was born in Cieux, Haute-Vienne in 1904 and was the demi-fond world champion (a type of track race behind a motorised pacing vehicle), before dying in an accident at the Antwerp velodrome in 1937. Nicknamed “Pou-Pou”, Raymond Poulidor was one of cycling's biggest names, although his career has the misfortune to have coincided with those of Jacques Anquetil and Eddy Merckx - two of the greatest riders to ever take to the roads. As a result, Poulidor never won the Tour, finishing as runner-up on three occasions and standing on the third step of the podium an impressive five times. This led to him acquiring his other nickname of “The Eternal Second” - in fact, in 14 Tours, 12 of which he completed, he never once even pulled on the prestigious yellow jersey. ■

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ow much does it cost to play sport at Hogwarts...? A quid each! The joke may not quite work in French, but fans of the fictional game at the heart of J K Rowling's books can now play the muggle equivalent of Quidditch in Limoges after the city established its very own team! Be warned, if you have never read the Harry Potter novels and don't know your snitch from your quaffle, what follows may confuse! In Muggle Quidditch, players hold a stick representing a broom between their legs. The flying snitch is attached to the shorts of one player, who tries to elude capture by the seekers, while beaters on each team throw dodgeballs to knock opposing players out of play for a short period of time. “Other than the fact we’re not flying, it’s full contact and quite rough, just as it was in the books,” explained one player. The game was conjured up by a college student in the US state of Vermont in 2005 and has taken the world by storm. Today, the mixedgender sport is played in five continents and there is even an annual World Cup. The game has been described as “a cross between rugby, dodgeball, tag and basketball... but with brooms” and is played between teams of seven players - with

at least two players of each sex per team - on an oval pitch with three hoops of varying heights at either end. The sport took five years to cross the Atlantic and the first team in France was established in Nantes in 2011. A French Quidditch association was formed in 2013 and today has 30 members, one of which is the recently formed “Novas Quidditch” club of Limoges. “Our aim is to develop the game locally,” said Fiona Staub, the club's captain and one of its founders. “We took part in last year's national championships where we finished 5th out of 14 teams and took home the trophy for best young team. We are a group of a dozen men and women between 22 and 30 years old, but the club is open to absolutely anyone!” The Limoges club has also submitted a bid to host the 4th annual French Quidditch Championships in November this year, something that would be a huge coup for the young club in a country that has enjoyed significant international success. The national team are reigning European champions - they are due to defend that crown in Oslo this month - and came 5th at last year's World Cup. For more information, search for “Novas Quidditch” on Facebook or visit www.quidditch.fr

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There are three separate yet intertwining contests going on in any game of Quidditch – but you don't need to be a wizard to work it out. Here are some basic rules to get you started: • Flying may be a tall order but players must still run with a broomstick between their legs • Three chasers score goals worth 10 points by throwing a deflated volleyball, called a “quaffle”, through their opponent's hoops. • One keeper defends his/her team's hoops • Two beaters use dodgeballs called “bludgers” to disrupt the flow of the game • If hit by a bludger, players must touch one of their goal posts before returning to play • One seeker per team tries to catch the snitch who, in the absence of a magical winged squash ball, is represented by a neutral athlete wearing yellow with a tennis ball dangling from their shorts in a sock • The snitch pretty much has carte blanche to do whatever they please • Pulling the ball from the waistband of the snitch is worth 30 points and ends the game • While a contact sport, certain actions and fouls are punishable by yellow or red cards

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t the beginning of May, Christine Thomas' guide dog Etoile retired after six years of loyal service. Etoile made headlines as the first guide dog to be given to an English person by the Landouge Guide Dogs for the Blind School near Limoges. Everyone at the school has been 100% supportive throughout and Christine's life has been enriched by having the wonderful Etoile by her side; the confidence she gained by having Etoile with her is difficult to explain. When Etoile became unwell and the vet recommended her retirement from work, the school had no hesitation in suggesting Christine ask for a new dog which of course she did. And so, after the necessary appraisals at the school where Christine was paired with various dogs to assess their suitability, she was offered Leek, a beautiful male Golden Retriever, who eagerly took over the mantle from Etoile. I am very pleased to say that Etoile was allowed to remain with us and is now a lady of leisure, enjoying her new role of watching over her successor, romping around the garden with her young companion Angel. From the moment Christine was paired with Etoile in 2011, she wanted to do something for the Guide Dog School and the idea of our annual fund-raiser was born, an event which has been a huge success over the years. It is a great deal of work for Christine, who sorts and categorises all the items donated for sale herself, but it is also a labour of love. And when not sorting she is making cakes to sell! This year the fund-raiser moves to Sunday 16th July, from 1 pm to 5 pm, and will again take place at our home, 17 avenue du 8 Mai 1944, 87150 Oradour-

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he death of a loved one is always a difficult time, but the logistics surrounding a funeral service can make a terrible time even worse. Until recently, residents of the Creuse opting for cremation would have to choose between locations in Limoges and Montluçon, meaning a journey of up to an hour and a half from the funeral home to the crematorium, as well as lengthy waits for availability. Thankfully, the situation has finally been resolved following the opening of the first Creusebased crematorium in Ajain, just off the RN145 between Guéret and Gouzon. “It has been very well placed in Ajain, with easy access to the dual carriageway,” said local mayor Guy Rouchon, who added that the official opening was a moment of celebration for the department, even though the crematorium would soon become a place for quiet meditation. The opening has also been

welcomed by Jean-Louis Delarbre, president of the cremation association of the Creuse, who has been fighting for a crematorium in the department for over 10 years. He was quick to point out that the distance mourners had to travel was of far less importance than the amount of time many families had to wait for availability, with some being effectively forced to choose burial over cremation. “Even if I personally wanted a cremation, I may have ended up with a burial,” explained JeanLouis Delarbre. “What is most important is fairness. Whether you want to be buried or cremated, the people of the Creuse should have that choice.” Overall in France, fewer people are opting for traditional burial and today 35 per cent of the population are choosing cremation. The new crematorium in Creuse is expecting to perform between 300 and 400 services per year to begin with, with capacity eventually rising to 800. ■

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>> continued from pg 1 Since 1st July, this has now changed and it is compulsory for all cars to carry a Crit'Air sticker in all anti-pollution zones across the country or face a fine of €68, rising to €138 for lorries. Stickers and more information are available via the official website www. certificat-air.gouv.fr and there is also

an English-language version: www. certificat-air.gouv.fr/en/ The Bugle has been contacted in the past in relation to unofficial websites offering the pollution stickers. Whilst these sites are selling legal certificates, they also charge a hefty “admin” fee on top. The stickers should cost no more than 4 or 5 euros when purchased through the government's official website. ■

hile many disenfranchised British expats complained about the “15-year rule” that prevented them from voting in the recent general election, French voters overseas were busy choosing the 11 MPs that will represent their views in the country's parliament. The 11 seats in the National Assembly were first introduced in 2010 in order to give representation to French expats around the world, rather than have them vote in the mainland constituency where they most recently lived. At the time, the idea was controversial, as the total number of MPs was not increased and opponents argued that, as overseas voters were far more likely to be right-leaning and hence favour the then-governing UMP party, the government was effectively attempting to provide itself with extra seats. In reality, 7 of the 11 constituencies voted against the UMP in 2012 and in this year's elections, 8 of the seats went to MPs from Macron's La République en marche ! party. Six of the 11 MPs represent French expats living in Europe, two of them look after those in the US and Canada, and then there is one each for Asia, Africa and Australia. British expats may look on in envy at their French counterparts' political representation, as well as their right to vote for life from overseas, and many have cam-

paigned to have a similar system introduced in the UK. Overseas MPs lobby on behalf of their constituents on issues such as access to French-language education abroad, the price of passports and access to healthcare. “In the past, expats have not been represented, but they deserve political representation just like everybody else,” explained Philip Cordery, who served as the Socialist Party's Benelux MP in the previous government. “They shouldn’t disappear from the democratic fabric. And expats are an increasing demographic, particularly in Europe. It isn’t just a question of big firms sending people abroad, a whole new generation of expats is growing up in the EU today.” A “Votes for Life” bill was previously referred to in the 2015 Conservative manifesto and the 2015 Queen’s Speech, but was notable by its absence in the recent Queen's Speech, which set out the government's plans for its term in office. Downing Street subsequently confirmed that it remained “committed to scrapping the 15-year rule in time for the next scheduled General Election”, currently due in 2022, but any postponement will mean that if another snap election is called in the next few years - which many say is a certainty rather than a possibility - then many expats will again not be able to vote. ■

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the squeeze, consumers appear reluctant to bear the brunt. “My profit margins are shrinking but I can’t increase prices because customers will stop coming,” said Jérôme Blouet, who runs a small local bakery in Paris that charges €1.10 for a croissant. Part of the reason that bakers can not

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A history of the humble croissant Legend has it that during the Ottoman siege of Vienna in 1683, a baker working in the middle of the night heard the sounds of Turkish soldiers tunnelling under the city. The alarm was raised, disaster was averted, the siege was later broken and the city saved. To commemorate the victory, the Viennese bakers invented a brioche in the shape of a crescent - the symbol they had seen on the flags of their enemies. The new pastry was at the time called a “kipferl” - the German word for “crescent”. It was not until much later that the kipferl arrived in France. Some suggest it was introduced by Marie Antoinette, but it is generally accepted that the first French croissants were made at the Parisian bakery of Viennese immigrant August Zang. It is due to the Austrian origins of these types of pastries that they are collectively known in French as viennoiseries. So the shape came from the Ottoman flag and the idea was born from the siege of Vienna, but it was France that secured the worldwide fame of the croissant. The reason for this is quite simple: towards the end of the 19th century, French bakers replaced the traditional brioche dough with a puff pastry dough. The lighter pastry, now known as the croissant, was an instant hit! ■

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McDonald's introduces cutlery The French famously eat vast quantities of fast food, despite their international reputation for fine dining, but even when getting stuck into a burger, a certain amount of decorum should be maintained. Which is presumably why McDonald's has announced that it will be supplying cutlery to its more refined diners in France - and proper metal stuff as well, none of that plastic junk! “Cutlery is an evolution, not a break with the past,” said McDonald’s France marketing chief Xavier Royaux. “For a long time now we have seen a change in the burger market, a multiplication of offers, among these the offers of gourmet burgers, so as a pioneer it is vital we position ourselves.” However, knives and forks won't be given out for an ordinary cheeseburger or Big Mac, just for the chain's “signature” gourmet burger that costs around double the price of other burgers. The scheme has been rolled out across the country after being trialled in a dozen restaurants and the company claims it could also be introduced into other markets across Europe. Burgers have become increasingly popular in recent years, famously overtaking the “jambon beurre” as the nation's favourite sandwich 1.19 billion were eaten in 2015! McDonald's has, however, been facing increasing competition from other fast food chains and a move towards more “gourmet” style burger restaurants. ■

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aris looks to have won the battle to host the 2024 Olympics after Los Angeles appeared to switch its focus to the 2028 Games. Budapest, Rome and Hamburg had all previously withdrawn from the race, leaving Los Angeles as the City of Light's only opponent. “To be blunt, LA 2024 has never been only about LA or 2024,” LA’s bid leader, Casey Wasserman, said. “Even when the issue of a dual award for the 2024 and 2028 Games was initially raised, we didn’t say it’s ‘LA first’ or it’s ‘now or never’ for LA. That sounds like an ultimatum. It has always been our contention that LA 2024 had to make

as much sense for the Olympic Movement as it did for the people of LA - and we’ve stuck to that premise.” Despite the comments, an LA 2024 spokesman insisted the city had not yet given up on hosting the 2024 Olympics: “LA has not conceded 2024. Indeed, LA has a firm belief that it is the best host for the 2024 Games given the current situation in the Olympic movement.” Hosting the world's largest sporting event has become something of a poisoned chalice in recent times, with costs spiralling into the billions and a legacy of empty and abandoned venues. “There is an absolute consensus among sports economists that it is economi-

cally damaging to host the Games, unless one puts a very high value on the local population enjoying the party,” David Forrest, an economics professor at the University of Liverpool, told The Guardian in February. “The only publications attributing benefits to hosting are by consultancies paid by politicians to validate their vanity projects.” The host cities for 2024 and 2028 will be announced by the International Olympic Committee at a meeting in Lima on 13th September. If successful, LA (1932 and 1984) and Paris (1900 and 1924) would join London (1908, 1948 and 2012) as the only cities to host the Summer Games three times. ■

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Tony Baines, Joint Managing Director of Corporate Buying. “It has been a huge year for innovation at Aldi. We’ve not only expanded our sparkling range, but also introduced a brand new French initiative. We have been working closely with renowned winemaker Jean Claude Mas to change perceptions around French wine, which is often perceived as expensive and intimidating, so it is fantastic to see some of these products acknowledged as some of the best in the world.” In an interview with ‘20minutes’, the AngloCanadian winemaker Julian Faulkner said, “I call it my Communist wine! It can compete in the luxury world, but it’s also an everyday product.” The budget supermarket has revealed that sales of wine and sparkling wine have grown by 15 per cent in the past year, and the now-famous rosé is just one of 28 individual awards and accolades Aldi won at the recent event. ■

“Faced with increasing numbers of motorists who are addicted to their phones, we have to increase the penalties involved,” a member of the ministry for road safety was quoted as saying. “Some countries, such as Italy, have the power to suspend a driving licence for three months for repeat offenders, but we can also look at heavier fines and more points deducted.” “I am not at war with smartphone users, but I am stunned that 7% of people would risk using their phone at a junction,” said Anne Lavaud from the Prévention Routière, which has argued for a section on the dangers of phone usage to be included in the driving test. The road safety association has also suggested that employers be forced to allow their workers to turn off their work phones while travelling and that cars should be fitted with technology to block mobile phone signals. In 2015 there were almost 1 million points taken off licences for using mobile phones while driving, which represents approximately 318,000 offences. ■

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udget retailer Aldi can expect a few extra customers after one of its wines, costing just €7, was voted the world's best. The Exquisite Collection Côtes de Provence Rosé, 2016, won the gold medal in the Great Value Rosé (under $10) category at the recent International Wine Challenge (IWC) in London, but also picked up the silver medal in the main competition encompassing all categories. After two weeks of blind tasting at the event billed as “the Oscars of the wine industry”, experts praised the wine's “ripe summer stone fruits with generous acid palate and crisp bright finish”. The rosé is produced in Provence by Jules Wines and is made from Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah grapes. “Being recognised yet again for the quality of our wine is a testament to the hard work our talented buying team put in to deliver exceptional products at unbeatable prices,” said

or as long as mobile phones have existed, drivers have been using them to make calls whilst driving. The introduction of the smartphone, however, has brought a whole new range of hazardous habits for today's dangerous driver - texting, checking emails or even surfing the web! A 3-month survey conducted by Le Parisien newspaper at traffic junctions across 80 communes has revealed the scale of the problem: a motorcyclist taking a glove off to send a text message; a driver with a mobile phone in one hand... and a beer in the other; and a woman who rolled straight through a red light whilst staring at her phone. The conclusion of the study was that 7% of all drivers were using their phone in some way, with 40% of those holding it in their hand. In response to this and a number of other studies, which indicate that 1 in 10 accidents involve the use of a mobile phone, authorities are now looking at the possibility of more severe penalties for using your phone at the wheel.

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Famous Spanish bullfighter Eurozone economies dies in French arena join global recovery

enowned Spanish bullfighter Ivan Fandiño has died after being gored by a bull during a fight in south-west France. The last time a bullfighter was killed while performing was in July 2016 when Spanish matador Victor Barrio was gored in the chest live on television, but the fatality is the first in France since 1921 when Isidoro Mari Fernando died in an arena in Béziers. Performing in front of a crowd in Aire-sur-l’Adour, Fandiño tripped on his cape and fell to the floor, before being thrown in the air by the half-tonne bull and gored in the chest. The Basque bullfighter, from Orduña near Bilbao, was rushed out of the arena by his fellow fighters, but suffered two heart attacks whilst en route to hospital and was pronounced dead on arrival. Fandiño was well known for his daring, never hesitating to fight bulls that his colleagues had declined to take on. In Bilbao in 2012 he single-handedly took on six bulls put forward by six different breeders.

The incident has once again raised the wider controversy over the sport of bullfighting, known as la corrida in France. Bullfighting is still permitted in areas where it has a long-established tradition, mostly in the south-west around towns such as Nîmes and Béziers where the sport still enjoys a strong following. The centuriesold tradition remains popular in Spain, with around 1,800 shows a year before a total audience of some six million “aficionados”, who see the sport as an art integral to Spanish culture.

In 2015, the French Corrida was removed from a UNESCO list of “intangible heritage”, much to the delight of animal rights campaigners, but the government has thus far shown no desire to introduce an outright ban. At the time, Guillaume François, a lawyer for the French bullfighters’ union, said the court's decision would have “absolutely no impact on bullfighting in France”. A fatality on French soil, however, may further increase the pressure on this ancient tradition. ■

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with a 0.8 per cent rise in GDP in the first quarter, followed by Germany (0.6 per cent), France and Italy (which both managed 0.4 per cent). The figures for France were upgraded from an initial estimate of 0.3 per cent. Finance leaders across the bloc were also quick to point out that during the same period Britain’s GDP growth was downgraded from 0.3 to 0.2 per cent. French consumer confidence also climbed to its highest level for a decade according to national statistics agency INSEE. Its index hit 102 in May, up from 100 in April and the strongest reading since August 2007. “The strong start to 2017 sets the eurozone economy up for a decent expansion this year as a whole,” said Jessica Hinds at Capital Economics. “We think annual GDP growth will rise from 1.7 per cent in 2016 to around 2 per cent.” The encouraging numbers are not restricted to the continent's big economies – in fact, the opposite is true. The fastest-growing eurozone country was Latvia which expanded by 1.6 per cent in the quarter, while the strongest growth across the EU as a whole came in Romania which saw a 1.7 per cent expansion. In total, 9 countries in the EU posted growth of 1 per cent or more. ■

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The mystery of wobbly suitcases finally solved!

t might not be the biggest issue facing humanity today, but anyone who has run across an airport or train station will be familiar with the phenomenon of the wobbly rolling suitcase! Luckily, scientists in France, experimenting with model suitcases on treadmills, have analysed the “problem” and come up with a surprising solution... run faster! French researchers from the University of Paris Diderot undertook a study looking into the mechanics of what exactly makes these kinds of suitcases so unstable. “The problem is the interaction - the clash, in other words - of rotational and translational motion,” explained Dr Sylvain Courrech du Pont, a researcher involved in the project. “It may seem paradoxical, but it is precisely because the suitcase is designed to roll in a straight line that it moves sideways.” “Lifting a wheel forces the rolling suitcase to shift sideways. This coupling follows that wheels roll without slip-

ping and that the tilt rotation axis of the suitcase, going from the handling point to a rolling wheel, is not perpendicular to the rotation axis of the wheel,” the study assures us, somewhat confusingly! During their experiments, the researchers tested a twowheeled aluminium suitcase on a treadmill rolling at between 1 and 16 kilometres per hour. They analysed how the motion

depended on how weight was distributed on the suitcase and on the speed at which it was pulled. The scientists found that when one wheel of the model suitcase got lifted off the floor - mimicking what would happen if a real suitcase hit a bump or a pit - the model began rocking from side to side with each wheel taking turns to lift off the ground in a pendulum motion. In real life, the typical reac-

tion of the tardy traveller is to slow down, but scientists have now revealed that the best course of action is actually to pick up the pace; the faster the suitcase travels, the more energy is required (i.e. bigger bumps) to start the case rocking backwards and forwards. “It is a very extensive study, covering experiments and theory, on a problem experienced daily by anyone who has car-

ried luggage,” said physicist François Petrelis. “It shows that many problems, even of daily interest, are still waiting for a solution. Young scientists sometimes have the feeling that most progress was made a long time ago. This may be true in some fields of physics, but in most areas there are many problems that remain unsolved!” Next month: why does toast always land butter-side down?! ■

Short cut down from the Eiffel Tower!

What goes up, must come down. But at the Eiffel Tower recently, getting down was an awful lot quicker when a 90 kph zip line was installed from the second floor of the iconic landmark. The minute-long rides were a publicity stunt organised by Perrier, the French sparkling water brand, as a tie-in to the recent French Open tennis tournament. The company said the idea was to give participants a taste of what a smash serve might feel like, where speeds regularly exceed 200 kph.

Adrenaline junkies were able to leap off the platform 115 metres above the ground, before travelling 800 metres to the other end of the Champs de Mars. The 100 “lucky” winners were selected in an online draw, with the high-speed trips taking place throughout the 2-week clay court tournament, which was eventually won for a tenth time by Spanish great Rafael Nadal. ■

Confused cyclist fined A bemused Russian cyclist, travelling across Europe on her way to Spain, got herself into hot water recently when she tried to pay at a toll booth on one of the busiest days of the year for traffic. Gendarmes, who had been following her on CCTV, had to intervene as the woman, in her 50s, stopped at the Chatuzange-le-Goubet péage on the A49 between Grenoble and Valence in southeastern France. Cyclists are not allowed on motorways in France and the woman was travelling at significantly less than the 130 kph speed limit as she trundled down the hard shoulder. The Russian did not have to pay the toll fee, but she was forced to hand over a €22 fine for breaking the law, before being escorted by gendarmes to the nearest public road. ■

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ensions are complex, yet often the cornerstone of a comfortable retirement. Today, with Brexit looming and more options than ever for what you can do with your funds, it is difficult to establish the best approach – there is no ‘one size fits all’ solution. Here, we take a look at current pension issues that could affect you. While there may be some cause for concern, expatriates could find opportunities ahead.

ample, if you had a final salary of £30,000 per year, you may have been offered £600,000 two years ago – but £1.2 million today. Although this example is unusual, even more modest sums could provide a retirement income that well exceeds the original annual payment. Today’s unusually high transfer values can outweigh the benefits of drawing a guaranteed pension for life, but professional advice is essential.

Around 15 million Britons have ‘final salary’ company pensions, where an employer guarantees to pay a fixed amount for the whole of retirement. Widely considered ‘golden’ pensions, the income provided depends on salary and length of service, but is usually quite generous. The biggest issue facing these pensions is how they are financed. The cost of providing them has soared as returns from the assets underpinning them – mostly UK bonds – have shrunk. With historically low interest rates and increased life expectancy, many companies face significant shortfalls in funding payments promised to members. Like BHS, with its £571 million pension deficit, companies with insurmountable deficits can fail alongside their pension schemes.

Many expatriates in France benefit from reinvesting their UK pension funds into a taxefficient ‘assurance-vie’. Alternatively, you could transfer to a Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme (QROPS) to unlock French-compliant tax benefits. This can also offer estate planning advantages. While most final salary pensions are payable to your spouse on death, QROPS and other arrangements offer the flexibility to include additional heirs and roll your wealth across generations. These options can be advantageous, but tax benefits vary greatly between providers and jurisdictions. Taking regulated advice is crucial to determine if this approach is suitable for you, navigate your options and avoid pension scams.

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over £30,000, the Financial Conduct Authority makes it compulsory to take regulated financial advice before transferring. You should at least confirm your current transfer value and check if your scheme is at risk. The government’s Pension Protection Fund offers some protection but only compensates up to £33,678 a year at age 65, so if your pension offers more and your scheme is vulnerable, consider transferring. A lower pension allowance could catch you out If your total UK pension savings (excluding the State Pension) are close to £1 million, you could breach the UK lifetime pension allowance. Anything you access over the limit is liable to 55% UK taxation when taken as a lump sum or 25% as income, even if you are resident in France. Calculating your lifetime allowance is complex and you could go over without realising it, for example through investment growth. Those close to or over the limit should consider HMRC ‘protection’ options or transferring to a QROPS before attracting further tax penalties. Once in a QROPS, funds are out of reach of lifetime allowance charges.

outside the European Economic Area (EEA) attract 25% taxation unless you live in the same jurisdiction. While liability lingers for five tax years after the transfer date, transfers made before 9th March 2017 are exempt. Currently, this tax will not affect expatriates in France transferring to a QROPS based within the EEA, such as Malta. But by eliminating Britain’s EU commitments, Brexit offers the UK government more scope to recoup revenue from Britons living in Europe. Many speculate this could prompt further penalties on pension transfers, or trigger rule changes to make withdrawals more difficult. As such, there may be a limited time to transfer without penalties. With so much uncertainty ahead, there has never been a better time to review your pension arrangements. Take personalised, professional advice to establish what makes financial sense for your individual circumstances and objectives. A locally-based adviser can keep you upto-date with any developments that may affect you as an expatriate so you can enjoy the retirement lifestyle you want in France. ■

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In the garden - jobs for July by Michelle Pierce

’ve always rather (unfairly) pooh-poohed people who have garden notebooks to record rainfall, temperatures, daybreak and dusk times, etc. But that’s where I now realise that I’ve been completely wrong. Such a document would be a gem when read in the winter or spring, because it’s all very well saying to yourself 'Oh, it was hot last summer', but the reality of what that means to the gardener can easily get lost during cooler months. With the first of the summer’s heatwave warnings just behind us, and temperatures which climbed to the late 30s in the region, we’re seeing a very similar pattern to the last couple of years, only we’re having August weather in June!! So lots and lots of extra work is required: watering most days; things suffering in pots; things with scorched leaves; things going to seed more

quickly than usual. Mulch if you can, and just try and keep things reasonably hydrated. The bracken growing by the side of the road can be collected and will do a really good job. With hot temperatures, the primary function of mulch is not so much weed control as it is creating an insulating buffer that cools the soil surface. If you have lots of weed, you can also hoe this out and leave them directly in situ to dry out, be killed, and then you pile them round the plants you want to protect. If you have a greenhouse or polytunnel, think about putting up some kind of shading, to deflect the midday sun’s burning rays. You can buy it from a garden centre, often by the metre but it can be a bit pricy. You can also use an old sheet, which will do the job but look less pro. Keep ponds, water features, etc. topped up, and leave

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out the side shoots. Don’t bin these. Use them as cuttings, and try growing new plants from them. One easy trick is to pile fresh nettle stalks round the base of your plants, which both acts as a mulch and feeds the plants. But make sure you don’t use the stalks that have seeds on them! Or you could cut your comfrey leaves and do the same. Traditionally, we sow lots of things in July, to be ready for winter crops. However, with the weather conditions at the moment, maybe it’s more prudent to wait a while and hope for some rain. Or sow into modules or pots. So, lots to do, but rather difficult in the heat! The solution is to go out early in the day - or late - and don't forget to be careful of your skin. Good gardening! ■

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BBQ Paella

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bout this time of summer, barbecuing starts to look appealing again - until you lift the lid on your kettle barbecue to discover a scuzzy grill uncleaned from your last summer’s cook-out. Don’t let that put you off. Just take a length of aluminium foil, crumple it up, and use it to scrub off the gunk. It will fall like autumn leaves from a tree. Barbecue is not just a grilling technique, it's a whole philosophy. (Some women might say it’s also a way to get your man to cook supper.) Just as with the origins of pasta, there are arguments over where barbecue comes from. The word is thought to be a corruption of ‘barbacoa’, the term Spanish explorers gave to the wooden platforms people in the Caribbean used to slow cook meat over fire. In the US, where grilling is a national sport, there are further arguments - over what meats are used, what flavourings,

what methods. For Texans, barbecue means beef. In Memphis, it’s pig in a tomato-based sauce. And the meat must be pulled, not shredded or minced, as they do in North Carolina where the sauce is vinegar-based. In Kansas City, barbecue means ribs. In Europe, barbecuing is less inspired. It tends to be limited to hamburgers, made to each man’s secret recipe of his own exclusive version. But while the eye-watering smoke and curses over burnt fingers frequently result in the presentation of a blackened puck of exhausted mince, the barbecue itself can produce one of the best paellas you’ve ever eaten. It’s certainly one to knock the socks off those that have been stewing all morning in markets throughout the region. A good paella doesn’t have to be infused with saffron - for me a musty flavouring that makes everything taste like it's been cooked in the corduroy section of a fabric department. Nor does it have to include traffic light

colours. Chunks of yellow pepper? Out. Ditto red and green capsicums. This is a dish about rice, not about a disproportionate quantity of extras, from chorizo and chicken to squid, shrimp and peas. And you don't have to have conniptions about the exact ratio of rice to protein and vegetables. Keep it simple. This is rustic food. In a 30cms paella pan brown some chunks of bone-in chicken thighs in vegetable oil. Next, pour in a quantity of water to flood the chicken pieces with liquid. Once the chicken has released its flavour into a rich stock, add short-grain rice calasparra if you can find it, arborio risotto rice if not. Just before the rice comes to the al dente point that concludes the cooking of the dish, add chopped garlic, and chunks of seasonal vegetables. You really don’t want them mushy. More precisely, opposite is a recipe for a barbecue grill version of chicken and vegetable paella... ■ Julia Watson has been a long-time Food Writer for newspapers and magazines in the US and the UK.

Chicken and vegetable paella 60ml Spanish olive oil 450g seasonal vegetables such as green beans, peas, chopped courgettes, and cauliflower florets 200g mushrooms 1kg chicken legs and thighs cut into chunks 1 tbs roughly chopped fresh garlic 175g grated fresh tomato Pinch of saffron (optional) 900ml water 120ml dry white wine 1 tsp piment d’Espelette (from the markets) 340g Spanish calasparra or bomba rice, or Italian arborio risotto rice Lay a 30cms pan on a charcoal grill filled with red hot and evenly spread coals. If you don't make a good fire, you won't make good paella. Add the olive oil to the pan. Once hot, sear the vegetables until they get a nice brown colour. Remove vegetables from the pan and reserve. Add a little more oil to the pan if necessary, then add the chicken in small batches, and sear until the skin is golden and crisp, removing the chicken to a warm dish and reserving. Add the chopped garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the grated tomato and cook for 1 minute, making sure to scrape up all the browned bits from the chicken. Pour in the wine and let it reduce by half, about 2 minutes. Check the heat and if necessary remove the paella pan from the grill and add more coals to increase the temperature. Return the vegetables and chicken to the pan and pour in the water. Allow the mixture to boil for 2 minutes to flavour the liquid. Then stir in the rice. Season to taste with salt and boil for 10 minutes. Do not stir the rice again, as this can cause the rice to cook unevenly. The intense charcoal heat will create a crust or socorrat. (Don't worry. You haven't ruined the paella. For many the socorrat - the caramelised crust at the bottom of the pan - is the best part of the paella.) Remove the paella pan from the grill and check the coals again. Spread them out to reduce the heat. Return the pan to the grill. Crumble the saffron across the top of the paella if using and sprinkle over the pimenton evenly. Do not stir the rice. Cook for another 5 minutes. Remove the paella from the heat, cover with a clean kitchen towel and let the paella rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY Champlong Chatterie

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JUNCT 22 off A20, Arnac la Poste

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Family home in the countryside, between Linards/Châteauneuf-la-Forêt & Limoges (87) Walked twice a day plus enclosed garden

15€ / night Feel free to visit! Contact Jane:

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CHARENTE

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

LA BRAUDERIE BROCANTE

Antiques Vintage Retro Lovely French finds from the Limousin Open most days on D15 4 La Brauderie, 23160 St-Germain-Beaupré

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

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05 55 41 17 76 MOTOR PARTS

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

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siret: 503 169 237 00016

Building Services Carpenters/Joiners

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Building Services Electricians

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

Lumiere Service et Energie Steven Rofe 20+ Years experience

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Home renovations / Ground works Block works / Verandas, Abris & Terraces Barn doors & Shutters Also available: digger & driver Planning permission assistance and design available HNC and ONC qualified, 15 years experience & 7 in France Based near Lubersac (dept 19)

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Decking screws 63mm PLYWOOD All in 8ft x 4ft sheets External grade suitable for construction uses with high quality finish on both sides. Held in 5.5mm, 9mm, 12mm, 15mm,18mm and 25mm all Malaysian WBP BB/CC Marine ply 18mm 8ftx4ft MDF 18 mm held 8ftx4ft OSB 9mm and 18mm held 8ftx4ft Hardboard 8ftx4ft Happy to quote for all soft wood requirements SKIRTING BOARD & ARCHITRAVE IN STOCK ---------------------------British gypsum multi finish plaster 25kg

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

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05 55 61 93 07

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

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05 55 89 69 46

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

Stephen Cullinane & Son From the foundations to the roof Established 9 years in France 05 55 81 00 53 - see pg 6

Scaffolding Hire

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

06 42 73 83 37 siret: 795 207 067 00013

Harlequin Developments est. 2007

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

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

06 34 24 64 11 or see

www.lakesidebandb.net

Email: akbrunnstrom@yahoo.co.uk SIRET: 799 067 939 00014

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

MINI DIGGER With driver for hire

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

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

RSW Entreprises

e: lasout@live.com

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t: 09 66 03 52 89 A. Wright

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Building Services Painters/Decorators Simon Carter

Painter & Decorator Qualified craftsman with over 25 years UK

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

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• Fosse installation • Ground clearance • Hedge & stump removal • Landscaping • Patios & driveways • House & barn clearances • Rubbish removal

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

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email: lozm23@gmail.com

mobile: 06 04 67 40 81 tel: 05 55 66 24 35 siret : 819 984 774 00011

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siret: 509 180 410 00011

Roofing Specialists

PMC BATIMENT

SIRET: 504 612 441 00015

Call Andrew on:

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

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

Repairs & Renewal

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

06 78 60 96 16 Siret No. 493 159 412 00011

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

www.stovesellers.com

05 55 63 78 72

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

Siren: 502 409 949

Your advert here 05 55 41 17 76

CONTACT : PAUL CHARLESWORTH TEL : 06 28 28 04 63

pmcbatiment@yahoo.fr www.pmcbatiment.fr

ROOFING SPECIALISTS

Insurance guarantee on all work. 15 years’ experience.

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Limousin Spas H

ere at Limousin Spas we aim to offer our clients a comprehensive sales, installation and continuing advice and support package. This means that you can truly relax and enjoy your experience of choosing and owning a spa... whether it is for a holiday home or all year round. We set up our business after finding it difficult to obtain reliable advice or choice when trying to buy a spa for our own home. Most of the widely available models demand a high power supply and are thus unsuitable for the majority of rural properties (unless you can

manage without using any other electric appliances at any time!) After many meetings with suppliers we decided to stock 3 full ranges of spas which we found particularly sturdy and reliable... this gives a choice of models for 2 to 8 people and from basic to luxury. We run our business from home so we don't have to pass on the cost of running a huge showroom and can keep prices reasonable. There is always at least 1 model on display to inspect and wet test to truly appreciate the features. We welcome any enquiries and visits (although we suggest you phone first to check

we are not out delivering a spa). Many of our previous customers have offered to discuss or show the tubs they have bought so we can probably put you in touch with someone local. We are happy to visit and advise on siting your spa and advise on items such as decking and bespoke gazebos to enhance the surroundings. Full specifications and details on all our spa ranges are available on our website www.limousin-spas.com We are further developing our website, so please contact us if you would like any more information in French or English. ■

Summer Offer: Durasport G2L 2017, 36 jet, 5 person spa available for €5995 inc. delivery and installation. Contact us for details. Other models available.

Cleaning Services

Big Dish Satellite Snack de Jack

Computers, Satellites & Web Design

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

Tel: 06 21 33 60 99

www.bigdishsat.com

before

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

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

06 38 75 32 97

www.no6.co

siret: 818 225 526 00016

05 55 80 00 07

GOODWIN SATELLITE

Tuesdays: 12pm-6pm Wednesdays/Thursdays: 10am-6pm Fridays/Saturdays: 12pm-8pm Sundays (July/August): 12pm-5pm English Breakfast: Wednesdays/Thursdays Fish and Chips: Fridays/Saturdays

SALES & INSTALLATION OF ALL SATELLITE SYSTEMS & AERIALS. FAULT FINDING. Dept 23 & surrounding areas

Tel: 05 55 62 05 61 Mob: 06 52 38 67 65 Email: garygoodwin@wanadoo.fr

Food & Drink

Siret: 80493524500014

Nettoitout

Professional Cleaning Services Windows Conservatories Garden maintenance Offices

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

07 81 39 21 49

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

06.79.07.91.56

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

sales@thebugle.eu 05 55 41 17 76

Tercillat, 23350

see main ad - pg 9

siret: 453 067 910 00019

- Update your own site if you like! - Enjoy a fully maintained site - Enjoy full website support

Email: mimihomecare23@yahoo.fr

Tea Room

05 55 78 72 98

WEBSITE No6 DESIGN

contact@no6.co

www.limousin-spas.com Tel: 05.55.63.26.20 Email: sales@limousin-spas.com

CAFE - GALERIE Open for tea, cakes, scones, and full cream teas, on the terrace or in the garden Wed - Sun, 3 - 6pm throughout the summer

Tel: 05 87 56 13 78 49, rue du pont de la Gartempe 23240 Le Grand Bourg

26, Ecurat 23150

Le Restaurant Ecurat Atelier d'Art du Jardin

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

tel: 05 55 81 31 85

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

Tel: 09 64 00 14 51 see main ad - pg 4

Creusois Petticoat Lane LeBar/Restaurant LES CERISIERS Tel: 05 45 29 03 99 Les Genêts, Azerables 5 Rue Nationale – 16150 Chabanais

33 Rte Nationale, 36300 Ciron

Restaurant/Tea Room Brocante/Books Open : Wed - Sun, 12 - 6pm Monday & Tuesday closed

Closing times may vary according to season. Please see our Facebook page to confirm times for September to June

email for more info: lescerisiers36@gmail.com Facebook: Les Cerisiers 36

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

English groceries, Fresh 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: Tue - Sat, 10am- 6pm Visit us and compare our prices

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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Granulés du Limousin

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Online radio station for English-speaking expats Ex-patradio.com is an online internet radio station, which launched live on 21st March 2016. The station is designed for English-speaking expats around the world. The aim is to have a variety of shows, ranging from chat shows through to music programming, covering a full spectrum of musical tastes. Our shows include: • ‘The Golden Oldies’ with Mick Hennell, featuring tracks from the 50s and 60s • ‘The Beat Goes On’ with Steve Bell, showcasing new expat bands, musicians and singers • ‘The Blend’ with Ira, our American presenter, with the best of Creole and Swamp music through to rare blues cuts • ‘The All Day Special’ with station founder, Dave Hailwood • ‘The Roast Beef’ with Wayne Allen, also “Nashville Calling” • ‘The Retro Chart Show’ with Dave Mac • ‘In Bed with the French’ Talk Show with Christine Caldi • ‘Country Classics’ & ‘The Nostolgia Club’ with David Sibbald • ‘Bridget’s Mix’ with Bridget Waterhouse • ‘Classical Gems’ with Bridget Waterhouse • ‘Digital Blues’ with Ashwyn Smyth • ‘The Culture Gap’ with Vincent • ‘Soul Time’ with Max Morrison • ‘Essential Rhythms’ with Peter Simmons

Food & Drink

• • • • •

Le Repos

GARDEN SERVICES

www.lerepos.fr

All gardening work: Grass Cutting Strimming Hedge Trimming General Maintenance

see main ad - pg 9

Mobile Curry Take Away For menus and venues:

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

m : 07 70 39 12 23

Parties 20+ & events catered for

Allo Allo

1 rue Saint-Roch, Le Grand Bourg

Rés: 06 73 37 45 01 see main ad - pg 6

Bar Bistro

4 rue des Tanneries, 23210 Bénévent-l'Abbaye Open: Mon/Tue/Wed - lunch and dinner Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun - dinner Themed nights (French specialities) Large beer garden - Groups welcome Homemade burgers - Eat in or take away For more info, see our website:

www.bistrot-lebonappetit.com

or find us on Facebook: @BBBonAppetit23

Try Something Different

Chez Jacques Marsac (23) • Cosy atmosphere • Speciality Crêpes • Large burger menu • Over 80 single malt whiskeys • Selection of bottled British ales • Book corner, pool table • "Mouclade" nights • Curry nights

05 87 40 02 83 closed Wednesdays

Paul Brown

Gifts & Crafts

Handmade Gifts

brownpaul006@gmail.com

Hand painted silk accessories, jewellery & much more.

Tel: 05 55 89 57 40

Sherrie et Steve Jardiniers

Garden Services

Coming soon: "Treasure Hunting with Charles Hanson" If you have any treasures you would like valued send us in details and photos of your items to expatradio.request@gmail.com and Charles will value for you. We will also have a page on our website. If any valuable items are found, we can arrange to have them shipped to the UK to be auctioned off at Hanson's Auction house.

Dept 23 & Surrounding Areas

Siret: 483 059 242 00030

All general

Gardening

siret: 498 199 306 00016

Le Bon Appétit

www.ex-patradio.com

Our live “Coffee Morning” chat shows with station founder, Dave Hailwood (an expat from the UK) and our regular guests from around Europe. We feature regular topics such as women’s issues, gardening, sport, travel, cooking and schooling... in fact anything that affects expats. Our audience is encouraged to join in via email or phone with comments, questions and requests. Ex-pat Radio aims to be an international station, with an approachable local feel to it. To our surprise we also won “Best Foreign Radio Station” in France as voted by the readers of Paris publication “Expatriates Magazine”, which we won with 75% of the vote.

Lac de Mondon

Mandys-curry-2-go

Email us with requests, stories, jokes, local events in your area, sports groups, and anything else. We want to hear it all... So get typing to: expatradio.request@gmail.com Like us on Facebook: "expatradiofrance" Tweet us: @ExpatRadioCom And listen live now!

‘Musicial Memories’ with Sir Owen Gee ‘Sunday Bandstand’ with Chris Helme ‘Writers Salon’ with Hazel Manuel ‘The Message Kids’ with Expat Kids And lots more new shows coming soon!

T.A.D. 23 (Travaux d'Accès Difficiles) All aspects of garden maintenance

E: sherrieetstevejardiniers@gmail.com

• Tree Surgery • Garden Clearance • Strimming • Pruning

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

M: 06 58 72 03 43 Siret No: 811 161 835 00001

Team Jardin www.teamjardin.fr

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

Jardinerie & Café

Cross Cut Tree Surgeons

Your advert here

see main ad below

05 55 41 17 76

St-Légér-Magnazeix (87190) Tel: 05 55 68 73 76 see main ad - pg 13

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

All products made in France. Cards also available at Carole's Hair Stylist at Le Buisson, near Saint-Bazile.

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

Tel: 06 86 89 81 02 siret 528 539 448

See website for market locations and dates

www.nsandifer.com Siret: 811 512 094 00020

Undertaken

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

'ROUSSIS MAID'

HAND-CRAFTED CARDS AND APRONS

Mon Chic Cottage

Tea Room

26, Ecurat 23150

Le Dorat 87210

Atelier d'Art du Jardin

www.monchiccottage.com

Artisan art for your garden

2km from Chénérailles and the Chateau Villemonteix

tel: 05 55 81 31 85 email: ecurat123@hotmail.com Ivan Petley

3D Puzzle Maker Handmade, fully interlocking, multi-layered 3D puzzles from just €9. Keyrings €2 plus other unique gift ideas. Customisation and personalisation possible. Come and visit the workshop by appointment.

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

Chalk Paint, Little Greene Paint, Fat Quarters, Annie Sloan Paint Workshops Wed-Fri 10h-16h

Tel: 05 87 77 95 59

Très Jolie

Ladies fashion accessories 05 55 78 62 29 / 06 04 08 29 53 see main ad pg 15

Handholding Services

Sophie Arsac

French lessons & handholding services 05 55 89 15 74 - pg 13

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Cross Cut Tree Surgeons

unt o for all your tree requirements c dis ly !! % 30+ years experience Free quotes and advice We will not be beaten on price or standard of work 20 is Ju th Reliability guaranteed Fully qualified arborist - Fully insured Covering depts: 87, 23, 86, 36, 19 & 16 pawsonbeverley4@gmail.com

05.55.60.62.14 / 06.78.38.42.44

siret: 530 840 958 00017

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“SolarVenti”- the solar solution to damp and humidity

simple solar energy system that runs on its own, even when you are not there! – And provides a free heat supplement in winter. The Solarventi air panel was invented more than 20 years ago by Hans Jørgen Christensen, from Aidt Miljø, with the backing of the Danish government. He wanted to use the sun’s energy for airing and ventilation of the thousands of holiday homes on the West coast of Jutland, - houses that were left empty and unheated for long periods - houses with damp problems, mould and bad odours - houses that left their owners with discomfort, lots of work and expense. He wanted a system that would be safe, simple, without the need for radiators, water and/ or mains electricity. Slowly but surely, the first Solarventi model came together.

How it works The principle behind Solarventi is simple: a small, built-in, solar cell powers a 12V fan that is connected to an air vent, a control unit and an on/ off switch. Whenever the sun shines, the air in the solar panel is heated and the fan, receiving power from the solar cell, introduces warm, dry air into your home at the rate of 20 to 100 cubic metres per hour. The initial models were more than capable of keeping the cottages dry (and ventilated), even with the limited sunshine hours available in Denmark during the winter season. Since that time, the technology has really come along in leaps and bounds. Now, more than 20 years later, the 3rd and 4th generation Solarventi have exceeded all expectations. In Southern Europe, Solar-

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

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

Health & Beauty

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

Insurance & Finance

Lesley Kidd MSc

UK Reg. Counsellor & Psychotherapist Senior Accred. MBACP 548379

• French Reg. Conseille de Vie & Coach • Based on borders of 87-19-23 • Meet in person or via skype

05 55 38 33 35

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

Chez Boutique

Formerly La Petite Place

05.55.60.08.46

debarrasser87

House Clearance Specialists www.ferraille87.com see main ad - pg 8

French lessons & handholding services 05 55 89 15 74 - pg 13

www.blevinsfranks.com

New term to start 11/09/2017

management advisers

See our main ad - pg 12

Jenny Homer BA hons, PGCE 87120 Eymoutiers

HiFX

• Speaking and Understanding for life in France • Relaxed but purposeful • Confidence-building • 4 levels Beginners to Advanced. Email me asap to be sure of a place in the best group to suit your needs. Free taster class (3hrs)

www.hifx.co.uk

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

International money transfer

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

homer.jennifer@gmail.com

Pest Control

Dératisation, Déinsectisation, Désinfection

02 48 60 83 72 / 06 74 33 02 38

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

Email: info@applicateur3d.com

86, Rue Nationale, 36400 La Châtre

All your language needs under one roof!

02 54 31 12 55

www.ecole-de-langue.net

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

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

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

see main ad - pg 2

Property Maintenance

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

Mind My Maison

Limousin Property Maintenance Services

www.mindmymaison.com

05 87 19 58 99 - see main ad pg 2

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05 55 41 17 76

Curative and preventative rats, mice, moles, flies, woodworm, bed bugs, fleas, wasps, hornets

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

Ecole de Langue

Pools & Spas

Install Pools Central France Self naturalispools.com Pest Control 06 31 17 25 60

www.applicateur3d.com

Language Services

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

Numéro Siret: 752 157 610 00011

Email: tony.farrell@spectrum-ifa.com

See our Display Ad - pg 2

House Clearance

Sophie Arsac

Sympathetic French Tuition

lindabodimeade@eircom.net paulbodimeade@eircom.net

COUNSELLING

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

Blevins Franks International tax and wealth

OSTEOPATHY & ACUPUNCTURE 09 52 32 34 87 - see pg 2

- 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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G.C.M. SERVICES Gite care / Property & garden maintenance Competitive prices

Tel: 05 55 61 05 17 Mob: 06 40 56 24 71 g.c.mservices683@gmail.com Reliable friendly service. High pressure jet wash patios, walls, etc. Portable log splitter. Fully insured.

Property Sales Transaxia

Bourganeuf-Creuse-Limousin www.transaxia-bourganeuf.fr 0033 (0)6 83 66 83 09 - see ad pg 5

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05 53 56 62 54 see main ad - pg 6

Beaux Villages Immobilier www.beauxvillages.com

Freephone: 08 05 69 23 23 see main ad - pg 12

Houses on Internet www.housesoninternet.com

+31 (0)6 41 20 73 69

See our Display Ad - pg 3

Cendrillon - Bourganeuf Bilingual Estate Agent in Creuse

www.limousin-bilingual.com

05 55 54 95 85 - see pg 3

Retail & Commerce

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Moulin de Tintin

Watson European

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

www.watsoneuropean.co.uk

Furniture, interiors & gifts

Transport, Removals & Storage

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

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

Eco Entrepot Get down The Shed

87230 Bussière-Poitevine

05.55.68.74.73 - see pg 9

Stove Sellers www.stovesellers.com 05.55.63.78.72

See our Display Ad - pg 10

see main ad - pg 10

VAN ROUGE

Smart Moves For a fully insured, careful service

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

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

smartmovers@hotmail.co.uk

+44 (0)1253 725 414

www.smartmovesremovals.co.uk

Man & Van Transport

MICHAELS MOVERS

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

Buggs Car Hire Bergerac & Limoges Airports

www.buggscarhire.com see pg 7

SAFE GARDE

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

Secure self storage units in Guéret

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

www.frenchvanman.eu

safegardegueret@gmail.com

Siret 530 213 644 00012

siret: 821 846 318 00011

UK ↔ France ↔ UK

www.michaelsmovers.freeindex.co.uk

• 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

Your advert here

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

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

05 55 41 17 76

06 23 29 24 70 - see pg 8

General

In the heart of the market town of Ahun (23150) • Alimentation Générale • Tabac • Lotto/FDJ For more information call:

06 38 39 33 99

Cash paid for scrap

Transition Removals www.transitionremovals.com

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

see main ad - pg 2

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

Proxi Supermarket

All Limousin covered Anything considered Any quantity

(+33) 05 55 34 19 46

BABY/INFANT EQUIPMENT FOR HIRE

FOR SALE:

European Vehicle Transport

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

www.chauffagebois-limousin.com

05 55 63 72 45 - see pg 19

Businesses for Sale

05 55 63 58 85

87150 Oradour-sur-Vayres

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

Carrefour du Bois Limousin

www.safe-garde.com

09 82 12 69 73

Removals

Chez Amanda Depot Vente des Vêtements

International Removals

Central France Storage

siret 532 981 198 00015

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

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

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Le Bon Appetit 4 rue des Tanneries, 23210 Bénévent-l'Abbaye Saturday 8th July - Indian Night In partnership with "Spice it up" Phone to book a table

Friday 14th July - Steak and Chips Night with an evening concert - €12pp Friday 4th August - BBQ Come and celebrate our one year anniversary! 12€pp - Free cocktail - Mark West live! Open 7/7 throughout July & August, lunch and dinner! Come and enjoy our food and beers on tap in our new beer garden! Concerts throughout the summer. For more details, see our website: bistrot-lebonappetit.com or Facebook page: @BBBonAppetit23 Reservations: 06 80 43 83 51

Mon Chic Cottage

21 Place Charles de Gaulle, Le Dorat

www.monchiccottage.com

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Official Stockist for Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan & Little Greene Taking bookings now for our Spring Annie Sloan Chalk PaintTM Workshops. To learn the basis of using Chalk PaintTM & ask questions, join us on a workshop. All materials included. To book contact Jay. Opening hours: Wed-Fri - 10h-16h

05 87 77 95 59

info@monchiccottage.com

Très Jolie Fashion Accessories Where to find me:

Every Wednesday - Piégut Market Please see my facebook page... search 'Tres Jolie Milhaguet' to see what's new. Mail order available, email for more details. Most items now stocked at the 'Coeur et Etoile', St-Mathieu

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

RESTAURANT

AUX CEPES La Veytizou

On the main road (D979), Between Limoges & Eymoutiers ~~~~~~~~~ SAT 1ST JULY - MUSIC NIGHT WITH JOHN MARTIN ~~~~~~~~~ SAT 8TH JULY - OPEN MIC NIGHT ~~~~~~~~~ SAT 22ND JULY - QUIZ NIGHT ~~~~~~~~~ SAT 29TH JULY - MUSIC NIGHT WITH JOHN MARTIN

~~~~~~~~~ For more info on any of the above, contact Sue: email: auxcepes87@gmail.com or Tel: 09 64 00 14 51

Le Restaurant Ecurat Atelier d'Art du Jardin

2km from Chénérailles & the Château Villemonteix Open Monday to Saturday for: English Breakfast Lunches Salon de Thé Restaurant du Soir Fish, chips & mushy peas €11.50 All by advance reservation please For more information

LES CERISIERS

33 RTE NATIONALE, 36300 CIRON Food and refreshment served all day. Shaded terrace area/Dogs welcome The Brocante Shop may have just what you're looking for, come and see for yourself. Craft books & crafting material - womens clothing/shoes/bags etc. - jewellery - bric-a-brac - and lots more.

tel: 05 55 81 31 85 email: ecurat123@hotmail.com

Roussis Maid

Find us at the following markets:

10% discount on all purchases over 5€ every Thursday during July.

Piégut - Every Wednesday Brantôme - Every Friday Thursday 20th July Charity Tea Party at Le Château, St-Laurent-de-Céris (16450)

Books of all types, sales go to Animal Charities.

Chasseneuil - Saturday 22nd July

See main directory ad for opening times and contact details

If you require any cards contact us either by e-mail or mobile ellinghamroam764@yahoo.com

Tea Room serving home-made scones / cakes TM

26, Ecurat 23150

Mandys-curry-2-go www.mandyscurry2go.com

Dates for July Please note some areas are chilled pre-orders only

06 86 89 81 02

Petticoat Lane

Find us at the following markets:

Saturday 1st July – Aigre Guéret, Chilled orders only! - Wednesday 5th (2.50pm) th Gouzon, Chilled orders only! (place de l'Eglise) - Wednesday 5th (3.30pm) Sunday 9 July – Montmorillon British Market Boussac, Chilled orders only! (place de l'Hôtel de Ville) - Wednesday 5th (4.30pm) Saturday 5th August – Aigre Aubusson, (Now at place de la gare routière) - Thursday 6th (6pm) Tue-Sat: 10am to 6pm Le Grand-Bourg, (place du marché) - Friday 7th (5.45pm-7.15pm only) Marsac, (Chez Jacques) - Friday 7th (8.15pm) sales@petticoatlaneshop.com La Souterraine Market - Saturday 8th (8.30am - 12.30pm) Exceptional - Sardent, (Auberge du lac, Masmangeas) - Saturday 8th (5.30pm) http://www.petticoatlaneshop.com/ Bourganeuf Market - Wednesday 12th (9am - 12.30pm) 5 Rue Nationale – 16150 Chabanais Bourganeuf, (place Martin Nadaud) - Wednesday 12th (5.45pm) Peyrat-le-Château, Chilled orders only! Thursday 13th (12.30pm) Tel: 05 45 29 03 99 CHILLED DELIVERIES, Thursday 13th & Friday 14th - various areas, contact us for details Please check website & facebook for updates. Tel: 07 70 39 12 23

Email: mandyscurry2go@gmail.com

Work Offered! We are looking for a skilled worker for concreting a barn, building up a pony stable and fences in private shelter 87400 Moissannes / St. Noblat Please contact : 06 27 62 55 73 Work is paid.

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CLUBS, CHARITIES & ASSOCIATIONS 7th Annual Fund-raiser in aid of the Guide Dogs for the Blind School in Landouge, Limoges The annual fund-raiser will be held this year on Sunday 16th July from 1 pm to 5 pm, at 17 ave du 8 mai 1945, Oradour-sur-Vayres. All donations of saleable items will be gratefully received. Please contact Roger & Christine Thomas, tel 05 55 78 83 05. Many thanks for your continued support for this worthwhile charity! Charities The Hope Association Charity Shop 87 11 ave de la Paix, 87120 Eymoutiers. The shop is run by a group of volunteers with the sole aim of raising funds for abused & abandoned animals. Opening hours: Sat 10h-16h, Wed afternoon 14h-17h, 1st & 3rd Thu morning 10h-12h. We offer a selection of items including pre-loved clothes, jewellery, greeting cards and much more. We are happy to accept anything in good sale condition either directly to the shop or email shopeightyseven4hope@gmail.com Please do come along, support Hope, have a rummage through some lovely things, then enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and delicious home-made cake. SPA Creuse The SPA Creuse dog refuge centre is based in SaintSulpice-le-Guérétois near Guéret and provides an invaluable service to the community by rescuing dogs that otherwise would have nowhere to go. Each year we re-home over 100 dogs which find themselves at the SPA though no fault of their own. We have dedicated staff who work alongside a network of French and British volunteers, all of whom have one aim in life, which is to do the best they can for the dogs until they find their forever homes. In order to do this they need to raise funds; along with walking the dogs every day, volunteers also organise fund-raising events and vide-greniers throughout the year. We are a friendly bunch and always on the lookout for more like-minded people and so if you are interested in becoming a volunteer, making a donation, or adopting one of our lovely dogs, then please visit our website www.spa-creuse.com. Noah's Ark Noah’s Ark is a French registered charity run by Cindy and Lauren Maasik who have spent the last five years rescuing animals and caring for them on their farm near Saint-Mathieu. A warm welcome awaits you at their shop and tea rooms in Rochechouart, with home-made cakes, tarts, and quiches followed by plenty of tea or coffee. For more info visit www.noahsark.fr or Facebook: Noah's Ark Tea Rooms and Brocante, 6, Rue de Poitevin, Rochechuart. Open Tues - Sat 10h-17h. Tel: 05 87 41 26 16. Farm visits for animal adoption are welcome at La Ferme, Les Dognons, 87440 Maisonnais-sur-Tardoire. Tel: 05 55 70 64 76. Email info@noahsark.com Phoenix Association Phoenix Association is a registered charity that has existed since 2001 to deal with the sad plight of the ever-increasing number of abused and abandoned animals in France. Phoenix does not have a 'rescue centre' as such. Sadly, many of the animals it saves have only ever known confinement and isolation, so instead, the animals are placed in foster homes all over South-West France while they wait for their loving and permanent forever homes. This gives Phoenix a better chance of assessing the animal in the normality and comfort of a home which

leads to the virtually 100% successful adoption rate. Phoenix is not state funded and so relies on 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 St. Martin's Anglican Church, built 1096 (FCE, founded 1844, in France) in the hamlet of Moussacsur-Gartempe, near Montmorillon 86500. Just off the D117 - route from Montmorillon to Bourg Archambault - on the Domaine de Moussac. All services from 1st May onwards begin at 3:00 pm, except for Christmas. Holy Communion on the 1st Sunday of each month, plus some Holy Days. Non-liturgical, congregation-led service on the 2nd Sunday of some months - specifically October and November. Weddings, funerals, baptisms and other services provided on request. Contact: 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 Englishspeaking 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 The International Free Church in Creuse The church presently meets at 10, La Chaudronnière, a small hamlet mid-way between Crozant and Eguzon. Sunday worship meetings are held on the first and third Sundays of the month at 10.30am. Fellowship meetings, for mid-week prayer, bible study and discussion are at the same venue every Thursday at 7.30pm. For further information contact Eric Sutton tel 05 55 89 26 62 Fitness & Fun Art Classes Mainsat The class runs every Thurs (term time) at the Salle du

temps libre in Mainsat from 14h-16h. We do a little bit of everything: pencil, charcoal, watercolour, pastel, acrylics, oils and sculpture, etc. Contact Susan Neill for more info: Tel 05 55 83 12 18 / Mob 06 87 99 31 37 / Email thomas-susan.neill@hotmail.com La chance de danser Starting in September dance classes for adults in La Souterraine. Tue Bums & Tums - Stretch & Tone 10:00-11:00. Salle des fêtes Saint-Léger-Magnazeix; Tue Tap from 19:0020:00. Salle des fêtes La Souterraine; Wed Beginners ballet from 10:30-11:30. Salle de danse La Souterraine. €5 per class. For more info contact Jan Pitwell on 09 66 96 44 85 or at lachancededanser23@gmail.com. Photo Club La Meteorite (87) Rochechouart All welcome, all levels; we meet fortnightly at 3-5pm on Sundays. Field trips, friendly critique, conversation and competitions (to contact and more details go to photoclubmeteorite.org). Chabanais Bowls Club With summer fast approaching, we hope, it would be nice to spend some time during the week in the open air relaxing in a game of short mat bowls. And if the weather does not come up to expectations, there is always our under floor heating. Due to the unique construction of the Salle des Fêtes at Chabanais, the home of our short mat bowling club, is it possible to slide back an entire wall to let in the light and the air, without compromising on our flat playing surface. The Salle also allows us to lay out up to 5 mats so there is lots of room for all current members and to be able to warmly welcome any new ones that want to join our friendly, but competitive club. Sessions of 3 hours duration take place every Tuesday, starting at 10 am and every Thursday commencing at 2 pm with a 30 minute tea/coffee break during each session. The club has all the equipment that new bowlers require to get started or old hands can use their own indoor or outdoor bowls to enjoy a relaxing and enjoyable game. And it’s not expensive, with a one-off joining fee of 10 euros, a yearly fee of 25 euros and a rink fee of just 2 euros. The first two ‘sampler’ sessions are free, only the rink fee to be paid. Currently all our members are English (it is difficult to encourage the French to roll a ball) most being senior citizens, many bringing over their skills from the UK. If you are considering taking up the sport again, trying your hand at something new or simply coming along for a closer look, just pop down when our sessions are on or contact Brian on 05 45 29 05 73 or Terry on 05 45 89 14 05. Drawing and painting classes At Saint-Junien with the CAPCC (art club). All levels welcome, every Monday and Thursday, English and French spoken, friendly atmosphere, materials provided by the club. 45€ / half-term. Contact: lindsaycox@club-internet.fr for brochure with full details. Keepfit (Bonjour La Forme) Held at Saint-Sulpice-les-Champs in the Salle Polyvalente: Mon evening at 19.45-20.45 for cardiac and muscle exercises; Thurs afternoon at 15.00-16.00 for gentle exersises. All are welcome to join us. Contact Jeanette 09 62 58 49 03 (Eng) or Catherine 05 55 66 67 30 (Fr) for more info. Tai Chi, Pakua & Qigong Tai Chi, Pakua & Qigong classes organised by the ACAMIES (association culturelle d'arts martiaux internes et d'exercices de santé). Wed: Jarnages, 18h30-20h, Salle Polyvalente. Thu: Bétête, 19h-20h30, Domaine de Tournessac. Individual classes, courses, massage & treatments also available. Contact: 06 48 00 02 07 http://acamies.e-monsite.com

Short mat bowling... for FRANCE!

Roger Hammond moved to the Limousin 11 years ago as he approached retirement age. He had always been a sportsman and to satisfy his competitive spirit, he considered what might fit the bill now his activity levels were diminishing. Roger had been a 'some-time bowler' during his life and started to look around at the possibilities. Crown green was really the only discipline he had played, but he realised it would be extremely difficult to lay a lawn for bowling! After finding a bar where carpet bowls took place, he took quite a liking to indoor bowls, but still missed his fix of competition! Roger soon discovered that short mat bowls was an established sport across Britain and had now started to spread into mainland Europe. Within months, the Cussac Bowls Club was up and running... well, rolling actually! Today there are 6 clubs in the Limousin alone and Roger has been keen to raise skill levels by encouraging local clubs to invite UK-based teams over to France for more competitive matches, with mixed success. Although Roger has been invited to represent the “Rest of the World” team in this summer's Short Mat Players Tour (SMPT) World Cup competition, he would love to see enough players step forward to form a French team. Roger believes that if the clubs themselves prefer to operate on a more social level, then an approach directly to individual bowlers should be made to reveal if the competitive spirit exists out there. As part of this ethos, Roger has made provision to play independently in his local salle polyvalante and now encourages players of all levels, but who have a desire to improve, to make contact with him. The bowling sessions are currently held midweek during the daytime, but there is flexibility. Whatever your age and present level of bowling, you will be welcome so long as you have the intent to seriously improve! ...and if you want to think about representing France in bowling, this is your route! Roger Hammond is located at Champagnac-la-Rivière, 87150 Please contact him by email at roger.hammond45@gmail.com or telephone 05 55 50 40 89 or 07936 551 011

Help in bereavement All of us at one time or another will lose someone close to us. Coping with bereavement in any society can be a lonely and bewildering experience. The rituals and social customs of the past, the formal funerals and fixed periods of mourning that once helped to guide us through grief are gone. It can be that friends and relatives become paralysed by embarrassment often because they are not sure what to say or do. In today’s society grief and bereavement are still taboo subjects, something which many people find very difficult to deal with. Very often after a period of time people expect you to have recovered but unfortunately a death takes time to come to terms with, which takes the time that it takes. There is no magic number of days, months or years after which you will feel better. It is a very gradual process. It is important to note that you really do need to acknowledge the bereavement process, and not just carry on as if nothing has happened. There is a need for closure for your own well-being. There is a risk that otherwise the loss will never truly go away, and therefore come back and haunt you when you least expect it. Here in France, Cancer Support Haute-Vienne is an association which supports anglophones affected by cancer. Sadly, very often the person who has cancer dies and the family, partner or friends are left. If CSH-V has been supporting a carer we will continue to support them in bereavement for as long as they need us. And recently we have been asked to support people who find, some time after the death of a loved one to cancer, that they are still struggling and could do with someone to talk to. We provide specialist training to our Active Listeners enabling them to understand the various stages involved in bereavement, which include denial and isolation, anger, guilt, depression and acceptance and which the bereaved feel bewildered by and may feel ashamed of. But these stages are perfectly normal reactions to the death of someone you love. If you find yourself in this situation and feel you would like to talk with someone in complete confidence please contact our helpline 06 04 43 39 87. It is always good to talk. Sue Ware, President Cancer Support Haute-Vienne Keep Fit Amazing abs, breathtaking buttocks! Come and join our group at the CAPE in Pontarion. We are all ages, all sizes, men & women, but are serious about keeping fit. Our “monitrice” is English and will happily provide bilingual instructions. We meet every Thursday at 8p.m. in Pontarion Town Hall, for a one-hour workout. Come for a free trial, or call 05 55 64 98 87 or 06 32 42 95 68 for more details. Indoor Bowling at Oradour-sur-Vayres If you already play or have never tried indoor bowling then come along to a meeting. It's great fun and easy to play. If you have never played it before we will show you how. We meet every Monday evening starting at 18.30 hrs at La Chapelle, avenue des Chapelles, 87150 Oradour-sur-Vayres. Come and try it - it's free. If you require further information or directions to our venue please contact me - Email: Oradour-Bowling@gmx.com or telephone: 05 55 08 41 75 Zumba! Regular zumba classes across depts 36, 18 & northern 23. For more info tel 06 58 37 17 04 - email evezumba36@gmail.com and for details of classes visit www.zumbazumba.fr Indoor Short-mat Bowling at Cussac 87150....and now Outdoor too! As the premier bowls club in the Haute-Vienne, we are going from strength to strength with members seeking us out and travelling great distances to continue their love of bowls or simply to 'try us out'. Our reputation as a "very friendly and welcoming club" goes before us. If you've never tried the game, just come along and take a look; there is far more to it than first appears! We are a formally registered association within the French system and benefit from assistance from our local commune by use of a wonderful indoor venue. AND NOW...the use of a synthetic outdoor court where Flat-green, Crown and Short-mat can be played. Just imagine the summer evenings with a drink in your hand, watching fellow bowlers enjoying the quiet of village, interrupted only by the 'click' or 'tunk' of bowl against bowl! Our regular sessions indoors are Wednesday evening at 8pm and Thursday Mornings at 10am. Outdoor sessions will be arranged as the spring arrives so keep in touch. Serious bowlers and beginners are welcome - club bowls are available for use. For further information contact cussacbowlsclub@gmail.com or telephone 05 55 78 66 45. Association Equilibre, le mouvement du corps Yoga for all levels: Tue 18:30 Aubusson, Pied au plancher (Espace Philips); Wed 18:30 Vallière, salle polyvalante. Pregnancy/Post Natal: Tue 17:00 Aubusson, Pied au Plancher (Espace Philips) For further information tel 06 83 24 62 72 or visit www.spaequilibre.yolasite.com Chinese Gym & Karate Mondays & Thursdays at the DOJO, Allée Jean-Marie Couturier, Aubusson. Chinese gym 17h-18h15 & 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 like-minded people. Simple mindfulness technique. Dechen Choling, Le Mas Marvent, St-Yrieix-sous-Aixe, 87700. Also, ongoing regular group meetings and events. Contact tel Christina 05 55 03 82 01 www.dechencholing.org Gardening Les petits jardiniers du Limousin 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-le-Château). Meetings start at 2.30 pm and visit timings will be advised. For more information contact Carolyn or Antonia at pjlimousin@gmail.com http://jardiniers-du-limousin.webs.com Agenda for 2017: 20 Jul Gardening to save the planet; 17 Aug Summer lunch; 3 Sep (Sunday) 5th Fruit, Flower and Vegetable Annual Show; 19 Oct AGM followed by House Plants; 16 Nov DIY Christmas decorations; 14 Dec (2nd Thur) 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. For further information contact: veronique.granet@sfr.fr Aux Plantes, etc. We are an association of independent, ethically-minded and passionate plant producers. Our aim is to encourage consumers to know more about the plants they buy, how they were produced and their needs, thereby avoiding the disappointments that so often come with mass produced plants. It’s not just about us selling you plants - we want them to thrive and do well for you! Current members include plantspeople specialising in unusual shrubs & trees, butterfly plants, heritage vegetables and flowers, irises, perennials and droughttolerant plants. For more info contact Michelle Pierce 05 45 89 36 54 or visit: www.auxplantesetc.jimdo.com Les Jardins de Sirius Based in Pressignac, Charente, we are a small association of people who are keen on gardening. As well as finding plants an endless source of interest, we believe that the simple fact of gardening has numerous positive benefits for health, stress, social interaction - in other words, our daily lives - and we'd like to encourage this aspect. 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 Café Franglais Organised by the Amitiés Internationales du Pays de Boussac (AIPB). Every Wednesday starting at 18h30 until 20h00 in la Maison des Associations, Quartier Pasteur, 23600 Boussac. Come and join us for an informal chat to improve your French or English with native speakers in a café atmosphere whilst enjoying a drink and nibbles. Last evening before the summer holidays will be on 5th July. For more info please call 05 55 65 03 69. Association Rencontres Franco-Britanniques The Association Rencontres Franco-Britanniques, based in Bourganeuf, was created in January 2012 and aims to help British people, resident in the Communautés de Communes surrounding Bourganeuf, to become integrated in their communes and local life. We organize a range of cultural and social activities for our members. The fortnightly conversation groups are an important part of our association. At these meetings British members can improve their spoken French, and our French colleagues may improve their English. We would very much like to welcome new people, both French and English, into the association. Our meetings and events are fun and take place in a happy and friendly atmosphere. We currently have 90 members. The annual subscription for membership is €12 per person. For further information on the association's activities contact: Christine Gee 05 55 64 22 25 - email: geeinfrance@gmail.com - www.francobrit.com Bessines-Accueil Bessines-Accueil is a group based in Bessines-surGartempe (87250) which seeks to welcome new arrivals both to the town and to the surrounding region and to assist them with integration in the community. The group is comprised both of French and English members and meets weekly, generally on Thursday afternoons, in Bessines-sur-Gartempe, when various activities take place, all aimed at promoting a friendly

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JULY 2017 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.eu and welcoming ambiance. Through these activities, which include visits, talks, entertainment and much more, the group aims to discover and promote an appreciation of the life, the history and the heritage of the area and to help new arrivals settle. For more details or to join please contact the President, Bernadette Ruffenach, on 05 55 76 11 19. Les Franglais de Banize (23120) French and English people meet every Wednesday at 2-3 pm in the mairie in Banize to share English and French language and lots of laughter. We all learn from each other, in both languages and about aspects of both cultures. In general the English try to speak in French and vice versa. As far as possible! The meetings have been going on for seven years now but new arrivals are always welcome. For more information please contact Anne Chadwick at lesfranglaisdebanize@orange.fr or tel 05 55 67 53 60. Connect87 CONNECT is a group for English speakers of any nationality in the area of St-Yrieix-la-Perche. Our Objective is to help people make friends and exchange information. We hold fun events and a Monthly Coffee Morning on the First Friday of every month at Espace Ferraud, rue du Docteur Lemoyne, St-Yrieixla-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-le-Château Association Familles Rurales now offer assistance in English and Dutch to all non-French speaking people (British, Dutch, German, etc.) concerning all kinds of administrative steps. The service is available in Peyrat-le-Château and surrounding communes. We will try to provide information and help you find your way in social and administrative matters. We will also do our best to help you with practical matters such as language problems, payment of bills, hiring workmen, etc. Find Heleen Tichler-Botermans at the AFR office in Peyrat-le-Château on Mondays from 9 am to 12 pm and Wednesdays from 9 am to 1 pm. You are welcome to drop in or make an appointment. www.famillesrurales.org/peyrat-le-chateau E-mail: familles-rurales.infopeyrat@orange.fr Telephone: 06 41 20 06 83 Office address: 19 avenue de la Tour, 87470 Peyrat-le-Château Familles Rurales 2 in St-Yrieix-la-Perche Weekly courses in French for foreigners (mainly English and Dutch) living in the area. Held at five different levels, all with the same native French teacher, so it is easy to move from one class to another if you feel out of place. Level 1 (beginners) - Mon 10h30-12h; Level 2 - Thur 10h3012h; Level 3 - Tue 10h30-12h; Level 4 - Sat 10h-12h; Level 5 (top) - Weds 14h30-16h30. All courses are held in Familles Rurales' premises at 1 rue de la Piscine (former swimming pool), 87500 St-Yrieix-la-Perche. For more info tel 05 55 09 30 86, or Mark GRIEVES (Englishspeaking president) tel 06 76 64 89 94 will be pleased to answer any questions you may have. Aubusson’s Network - International Apero Reseau We have changed our name to “Aubusson’s Network” and are now meeting at the cafe “ Les Balladins” opposite Aubusson’s Gare Routière car park. We continue to meet between 11.30 am and 1pm every Saturday. You can contact us by phone, Catherine on 06 86 17 80 88 or email jan.senior@yahoo.co.uk We continue to meet to exchange views, make new friends, help and advise one another and help integrate newcomers. We are a friendly group of French and English who enjoy conversation in both languages. Learning Together – Apprenons Ensemble We are a friendly club based in Rochechouart and our aim is to promote good relations amongst the local French-speaking and English-speaking community. We offer courses of tuition in English and French as well as organising social and cultural events including visits to places of interest. For further information please visit our website www.learningtogether.moonfruit.com, email us at learningtogether87@gmail.com or telephone our President Alan Bretman on 05 55 49 08 75. We look forward to hearing from you. The Melting Pot We are a group of about 50 people who meet regularly to discuss and propose different ideas and activities with the aim of integrating more fully with the French community. Our meetings are held at the Ancienne Ecole in Darnac every Wednesday morning from 10h-12h, except on the first Wednesday of the month when we meet at 19h30. Our meetings are varied and include curry evenings, quizzes, plant swops, table tennis, pétanque tournaments, BBQs and more. Newcomers are very welcome. For more info visit: www. meltingpot-limousin.com CLE – (Charente Limousine Exchange) CLE is a not-for-profit organisation whose members form a valuable resource for the exchange of news, views, ideas and information. We lobby and work with key organisations to help protect our members' best interests, particularly when

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Facebook : Cancer Support France - Charente-Plus Government or other proposals threaten to impact the wellbeing of expatriate citizens. We organise a range of events, workshops and seminars throughout the year, plus social activities including coach trips, activity days and charity events. Our special interest groups include a Fishing Group, a Pudding Club and Gourmet Club which holds regular lunches at some of the region's better restaurants where we negotiate set menus a cut above the typical 'plat du jour' but still reasonably priced – all activities to help members make new expatriate and French friends. www.cle-france.com Email: contact@cle-france.com Tel: Barry Leech 05 49 87 19 85 Libraries & Books Sale of Second-hand Books, La Croisille-sur-Briance On the 18th of every month, during the monthly market at La Croisille-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-surBriance and St-Méard RPI). La Souterraine English Library and Information Centre Located in the historic Porte de Puy Charraud, at 10 rue de Portail, La Souterraine, we are a lively, well-stocked English language library with almost 10,000 books and media available to borrow. We have an attractive cafe which serves tea, coffee and a range of home-made cakes. There is also a regularly changing display of works by local artists and an interesting brocante area on the ground floor. The Library offers classes in French for English speakers with a professional teacher and also organises Anglo-French conversation groups in association with the Municipal Library in La Souterraine. There are also a number of thriving special interest groups, such as the Gardening Group, Camera Club, Friendship Group, etc. We also provide support & assistance in bureaucratic and administrative matters for both existing British residents as well as newcomers to the area. Whatever your interests don’t hesitate to pay us a visit and you will be made most welcome. We are open from 09.30 until 12.30, Mon, Thu, Fri & Sat. For more info tel 05 55 89 57 62 during opening hours or visit www.englishlibrary.fr The English Library, Dun-le-Palestel The English Library, which has now been established for over 5 yrs, is situated in the Route des Rateries, beside the Bibliothèque Municipale, Parc Benjamin Bord. The library is a very welcoming meeting place, where you can come and enjoy a cup of tea, or coffee, whilst you browse through our collection of around 7,500 books, DVDs and talking books. Our opening hours are Thursdays, 10h00 – 16h00 and Saturdays 10h00 – 12h30. Also, on the first Tuesday of every month, 10h00 – 12h00, you are invited to join us for our Club Franglais, which welcomes people from all nationalities, to chat in French, English or any language you wish(!) whilst enjoying a cup of tea, and a piece of home-made cake. We host a range of other activities too, including the Café Philo, and Club Scrabble. More information can be found on the Entente Cordiale website at www.ententecordiale-creuse.org or email us at 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, Château-Chervix (87). All music lovers who would like to share and exchange information and stories around blues, folk and rock, in French AND in English, or who might like to jam a little, are welcome. Free admission! For more information email nessgig87@gmail. com or tel 05 55 09 99 34. Open Mic Night If you like music and have ever fancied getting up and having a go, why not come along to our Open Mic Night at “Le Loch Ness” in La Souterraine town centre every Friday around 8.30pm. L'Orchestre Philharmonique de La Souterraine If you or one of your family are interested in playing in an orchestra and think your standard might be adequate do get in contact with us. We meet weekly on Friday evenings in La Souterraine (apart from the summer holidays) to rehearse. Most of our concerts are around Xmas or May-July. Our members come from all over Limousin so lifts to and fro may be possible if necessary. Contacts: French language MarieFrance 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

Lorindol Lorindol is a lovely cross Bruno du Jura around two years old. As with so many of the dogs that find themselves at the SPA he was found wandering with no microchip and never claimed. He has been at the refuge since the beginning of the year and at first it was evident that he had received no training, as even walking on the lead was alien to him. Since then, the staff and volunteers have been walking him and teaching him basic commands and he now walks very nicely on a lead with a harness and will sit when asked to. He still needs to be educated but he is keen to learn especially if there is a treat or two on offer. Lorindol is an extremely loving dog, sweet and affectionate and is always poking his nose and paw through the grill of his pen just in case someone passes by and stops to fuss him. He is, however, a very high energy dog and so needs lots of exercise which is only normal for a dog of his age and breed. He would make an ideal family pet and gets on with most other dogs, especially females. He is microchipped, vaccinated, wormed and just can't wait to go to his forever home. If you think you can offer Lorindol a loving home then please contact the SPA de Creuse (Guéret), 21 Le Clocher 23000 Saint-Sulpice-le-Guérétois, tel 05 55 81 99 31 (www. spa-creuse.com) or if you would like to speak to an Englishspeaking volunteer about Lorindol or indeed any of our other lovely dogs at the refuge then please email Faye at faye.jones23600@gmail.com

Golden Girls Pet Rescue Center Alcoholics Anonymous If you or someone you know has a drinking problem, there are now English-speaking meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous at Limoges, Périgueux and the recently opened meeting at Civray. Alcoholics Anonymous is a Fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership and A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. For details of the meetings or other information contact Roger 05 55 76 22 65 (Limoges), Ewen 05 53 05 76 62 (Périgueux) or Angela 05 49 87 79 09 (Civray). Other meetings in South-West France can be located on our web-site at www.aafrance.net English-speaking council surgery ...for residents of the commune of St-Léger-Magnazeix. Every 2nd Weds in the month, an English-speaking council surgery with councillors Manuela Stroescu and Patrick Johnson will take place at the Mairie between 11am and 12pm. 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 English-speaking 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 Free confidential support for English-speaking people touched by cancer in departments 16, 17 & 86. CSF 24 hour helpline: 06 45 35 32 30, Email csfcharenteplus@gmail.com, Facebook: Cancer Support France - Charente Plus Cancer Support Haute-Vienne We offer free and confidential support to English speakers affected by Cancer in the Haute-Vienne (87) and Creuse (23). Our helpline number is 06 04 43 39 87. If you would like more information or would like to become a member or help in any other way, please contact Sue Ware 05 55 00 31 15, helpline@ cshautevienne.org or visit www.cshautevienne.org

On a beautiful estate in Moissannes on the Haute-Vienne/Creuse border 5 retired German ladies have moved to France and established a one-of-a-kind pet shelter serving as a peaceful haven for severely handicapped dogs and pet cancer patients – the Golden Girls Pet Rescue Center. Over the last few years the project, which started with an elderly lady living with elderly dogs and cats, has developed into an international operating centre that takes on cats and dogs from all parts of the world.

What makes this centre unique is the ladies' devotion to care for these pets regardless of their age or level of handicap. Angela, one of The Golden Girls, explains: “Our peaceful location is surrounded by woodland and water. We also cook organic meals, give supplements and holistic treatments like acupuncture. The dogs here are mostly from 3 categories: heavily handicapped and/or using wheelchairs; cancer patients; and dogs with special needs who are blind, deaf or epileptic. All these are seen as normal conditions here and all our four-legged residents are equally loved. When a new resident arrives, we promise them they can live with us for as long as their heart is beating and that we will provide for them with love and care until the end. Because of its huge success and unique holistic approach to animal welfare, the shelter is expanding... and so is the work! They need helping hands for concreting, fencing and daily walks for all dogs. There is a large cat villa being built and a barn to be converted to suit a lot more wheelchair dogs that are arriving. With this thought in mind, the Golden Girls Pet Rescue Center is reaching out to The Bugle's readers with the hope that by letting people know what they are doing, animal loving expats will lend them a helping hand and would be grateful to anyone who can help them to help a lot more special animals in need. For more information contact: Golden Girls Pet Rescue Center La Tuilerie 87400 Moissannes Phone: 07 81 31 45 47 https://protection-animal-la-tuilerie.jimdo.com/

EXPLORING HISTORIC AUBUSSON!

AM'Carta, the Museum of Cartons in the ancient weavers’ quartier of La Terrade, Aubusson, now offers guided visits in English for a minimum of four people (duration one hour; cost €6 per person).

After the visit, you can enjoy coffee and an ice cream or a lunchtime snack by the river at the Café à Côté next door. Come along with your friends or visitors. Information from Carol Parkyn (05 55 66 75 53 or carol.neil@orange.fr)

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FESTIVAL DU HAUT LIMOUSIN 26th July - 13th August 2017 perfumed improvisations and energetic rhythms. We are very privileged to have the 23-year-old international star, Korean pianist Seong-Jin Cho, to play Chopin’s Four Ballades as well as two of Beethoven’s sonatas and two works from Debussy. The crystalline voice of soprano Hasnaa Bennani, and deep tones of contralto Mélodie Ruvio with baroque ensemble “Les Accents”, perform two versions of “Stabat Mater” from Italian composers Pergolesi and Vivaldi in the majestic Collégiale du Dorat . String quartets Danel and Van Kuijk play Shostakovich and Janacek. These two acclaimed quartets then combine their talents to play Mendelssohn’s beautiful octet in E flat major. Exceptional cellist, Edgar Moreau, with the Forces Majeures orchestra, play Friedrich Gulda’s concerto for wind and cello. Gulda greatly admired Mozart’s Gran Partita, composed for evenings outdoors, maybe we should hope for a warm evening concert in the Villefavard courtyard! For the final Festival concert Edgar Moreau and the Forces Majeures open with Mozart’s “La Flute Enchainée” followed by Schubert’s “Unfinished Symphony”. The concert ends with a rousing performance of the “Military” concerto, composed by Offenbach, himself a virtuoso cellist. For further information visit: www. festivalduhautlimousin.com Telephone: 05 55 60 39 32 from 10h-12h and 15h-18h Fiona Campbell, Vice-President Festival du Haut Limousin 2017

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his year the Festival offers a banquet of new interpretations from the works of classical composers, a fun musical excursion for families and two concerts where borders between musical traditions are enthusiastically blurred. There are three free Saturday events: seven professional lyrical singers sing major operatic arias, lieder and other melodies; visit the park and Chateau de Las-Croux, ending up in the stables for a concert of “art music”; finally, a walk in the Hauts de Blond where Gipsy, Yiddish, Balkan traditional music and local products will pop out to surprise you on the way! Stay on for the concert, equestrian display and marché des producteurs. There is also a free lecture by Fabrice Planchat revealing the secrets behind music recording. Jazz violinist Didier Lockwood and Gipsy jazz guitarist Adrien Moignard kick off this year’s Festival with swing from Stephane Grapelli and Django Reinhardt’s days as “Quintette du Hot Club de France”. Violinists Giuliano Carmignola and Amandine Beyer, backed by her ensemble Gli Incogniti, play Antonio Vivaldi’s concertos for two violins, with an emotional interpretation of the slow movements and a fiery rendering of the presto movements. The clarinet quintette “Les Bons Becs” with producer Caroline Loeb, have created an entertaining show, mixing music from Tchaikovsky, Bernstein, Rossini, James Brown, Vivaldi… Giving an oriental touch to works from Scarlatti, Purcell and Dowland, the Jasmin Toccata trio delicately ornament the embellishments of baroque music with “Jasmin”

Singing courses - vocal technique and interpretation (all styles) - led by Isabelle Charles at her home in Saint-Dizier-Leyrenne, will take place from 9th to 14th July and 27th August to 1st September. Packages available: * 6 individual sessions of 45 mins for €270 or possibility of choosing the number of sessions (minimum 3) for €45 per session. * 6 individual sessions of 1 hour for €360 or possibility of choosing the number of sessions (minimum 3) at €60 per session. * 6 individual sessions of 1h30 for €540 or possibility of choosing the number of sessions (minimum 3) at €90 per session. For more information tel 06 89 15 80 37

Programme July 26th 20h Ferme de Villefavard Hommage à Stephane Grapelli: Didier Lockwood & Adrien Moignard July 28th 20h Eglise de Mortemart Vivaldi: Concerti Per Due Violoni: Giuliano Carmignola, Amandine Beyer, Gli Incogniti July 29th 18h Ferme de Villefavard Audition Chanteurs Lyriques (Free) July 30th 18h Ferme de Villefavard Big Bang: Les Bons Becs August 2nd 20h Ferme de Villefavard Beethoven, Chopin, Debussy: Seong-Jin Cho August 4th 20h Eglise de Compreignac Baroque & oriental: Trio Jasmin Toccata August 5th 15h Chateau de Las-Croux, Cromac Visit park and chateau, “art music” concert: Pauline Chevalier & Kimrise Winds (Free) August 6th 18h Collégiale - Le Dorat Vivaldi, Pergolesi: Stabat Mater: Hasnaa Bennani, Mélodie Ruvio & Les Accents ensemble August 9th 20h Chapelle N-D du Châteauponsac Mendelssohn, Shostakovich, Janacek: Danel & Van Kuijk quartets August 10th 17h Ferme de Villefavard Behind the scenes of a recording: Fabrice Planchat (Free) August 11th 20h Ferme de Villefavard Mozart, Gulda: Edgar Moreau & Les Forces Majeures August 12th 15h Centre Equestre des Hauts de Blond Music and nibbles hike, marché des producteurs, equestrian performance, Concert: Ej-ce Horo (Free) August 13th 18h Ferme de Villefavard Mozart, Schubert, Offenbach: Edgar Moreau & Les Forces Majeures For further information please visit: www.festivalduhautlimousin.com Telephone: 05 55 60 39 32 from 10h-12h and 15h-18h

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Thu 29th Jun to Wed 12th Jul POUSSANGES Exhibition Exhibition at the mairie in Poussanges by British, French and Dutch artists, sculptors and artisans, from the association Lez'arts Sud 23. Open from 3 pm to 6 pm. On show will be work by a mixture of professional and amateur artists who are inspired by the landscape, flora, fauna and life of the Creuse. You will find a range of prices to suit all pockets and there will be small to large items for sale. All are welcome and we welcome new members to join this international association. Fri 30th Jun to Fri 15th Sep BOUSSAC Exhibition

Wed 5th to Sun 30th Jul CONFOLENS Beekeeping Taster Sessions

Ever fancied trying beekeeping or just want to learn more about honeybees? We run 3-hour afternoon taster sessions and have dates available this summer: July 5, 12, 22, 30. Sessions run at our base in Confolens (16500) and include all equipment and refreshments. 25€ per person, 45€ per couple. Get in touch to book your place www.13bees. co.uk, kevin@13bees.co.uk to enjoy a truly unique afternoon. Sat 8th to Sun 9th Jul CIEUX Festival du Bois de la Pierre et de l’Eau

Exhibition at the Château of the tapestries of Dom Robert and sculptures of Eric Dubois. 9h-12h & 14h-17h30. Sat 1st to Sat 15th Jul AUBUSSON Exhibition As you may have read in last month’s BUGLE silkscreen printmaker Alastair Riley has a current exhibition running in Aubusson until Saturday 15th July.

His colourful and gentle pictures can be seen at the AM’Carta Gallery beside the old bridge. The lovely gallery is open from Tuesday until Saturday in the afternoons only from 3 pm until 6 pm. Just as they did in Alderney, Somerset and Ventnor Alastair’s works are already gaining a following in France despite his studio only being in operation again for nine months since his recent permanent re-location to the Creuse. E-mail Alastair and Louise to have more information: Louise-barnard@sky.com www.alastair-riley.com

The 6th Festival of Wood, Stone and Water takes place on Sat 8th July from 15h and Sun 9th July from 9h-19h, featuring: Artisans, artists, creators working with or handling wood, basketry, ceramics, porcelain, enamel, leather, stone, soaps, cosmetics, jewellery, furniture, cane, wool, saffron, honey... 50 exhibitors - no resellers: 100% producers, artisans and craftsmen and women. So much to see and do with stalls, demonstrations, entertainment, children's games and workshops, refreshments and tombola! Free entry. For more information visit www.festival-boispierre-eau.fr Fri 14th to Sat 15th Jul Concert: Kaléis This summer, Kaléis - choeur de jeunes en Limousin (a non-profit organization with young singers)

Sat 15th Jul BOUSSAC Grande brocante de l’été Place de l'Hôtel de Ville from 8h-17h. Sat 15th to Sun 16th Jul SAINT-LAURENT Festival El Clandestino Open air music festival featuring 30 groups over two days. Headlining Saturday: Manu Chao, Morcheeba Ludwig Von 88, The Noface (ex Skip The Use) Sunday: Chinese Man, Israel Vibration, Biga Ranx, Keny Arkana, L'entourloop St-Laurent Aerodrome. Daily rate: €26; 2-day pass: €41. By reservation at the Guéret tourist office For more info tel 05 55 52 14 29 Sun 16th Jul ORADOUR-SUR-VAYRES 7th Annual Fund-raiser The annual fund-raiser in aid of the Guide Dogs for the Blind School in Landouge, Limoges will be held this year on Sunday 16th July from 1 pm to 5 pm. The venue once again will be in our large garden, come rain or shine, at 17 avenue du 8 mai 1945, Oradour-sur-Vayres. The event will include the presence of members representing the Guide Dog School, highlighting the very good work they do, with various items for sale and some working Guide Dogs and student Guide Dogs. Delicious home-made cakes, tea, coffee, soft drinks, clothes, books, bric-a-brac, CDs, DVDs, a variety of plants and a tombola. If anyone has any saleable items they can donate to this very worthy cause we would be very grateful. Please contact Roger and Christine Thomas on 05 55 78 83 05. Mon 17th Jul to Sun 20th Aug FELLETIN Exhibition Exhibition of paintings and sculptures by the association Lez'Arts Sud 23. Espace Tibord du Chalard, from 3 pm to 6 pm. Sun 30th Jul CHÉNIERS Concert: La Voie Mélodieuse Concert of varied choral works performed by La Voie Mélodieuse Vocal Ensemble in the church of Chéniers, 23220, at 4 pm. Composers will include Bach, Handel, SaintSaens, Poulenc, and Billy Joel. Entry is free, with a collection at the conclusion of the concert to cover expenses. Find us on Facebook and www.lavoiemelodieuse. com.

Wed 5th to Sun 9th Jul BELLAC 64e Festival National de Bellac

EASY The Bellac Theatre Festival is a mixture of theatre and music in equal measure. 30 performances will take place all over town; many of them are free of charge. For more information and to download the full programme visit www.theatre-du-cloitre.fr/

will present a new show titled « Ensemble - Together ». Based on themes of fraternity and solidarity, the songs come from a Broadway musical repertoire (Gershwin, Sondheim, Bernstein, Joplin, Edenroth, Herman...) The first of the concerts takes place at the Chélidoine Theatre in Saint Angel (19) on 14th July at 20h30 and the second at the salle des fêtes in Eymoutiers on 15th July at 20h30. Much of the show is performed in English. For more information visit: https://kaleis-choeur-limousin.tumblr.com

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The Bugle Film Club Thursday 20th July

What? Baby Driver - in English Where? Cinéma Sénéchal, 1 rue du Sénéchal, 23000 Guéret When? 19h00, Thursday 20th July

(Please note: this month, our screening is on the 3rd Thursday instead of the usual 2nd Thursday)

How much? JUST €4

(mention The Bugle when purchasing your ticket) For details of the Cinéma Sénéchal, visit www.cinema-senechal.com Details of each month's screening will be included in The Bugle, but to receive emails about upcoming Film Club nights, please send an email to editor@thebugle.eu quoting “Film Club” in the subject line, and we will add you to our contact list. (We promise not to send you any spam!!)