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In the face of national protests and widespread anger, the government has pressed ahead with plans to reduce the speed limit on the country's secondary road network from 90 to 80 km/h.

force on 1st July and will apply to all secondary roads with no central reservation. An estimated 400,000 kilometres of road will be affected. Compared to other road safety measures, the reduction in the speed limit is relatively inexpensive; the cost to replace the relevant 20,000 road signs across the country is estimated at between €5-10 million. Much more may need to be spent on public awareness campaigns, however. According to the road safety department of the interior ministry, the measure should save between 300 and 400 lives every year - principally because braking times will be shorter and any accidents that do occur will be less deadly. From the early 1970s, the number of road

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espite vocal, widespread opposition, the government is following through on plans to reduce the speed limit on the country's secondary road network from 90 km/h to 80 km/h. The new rules, which come into effect from 1st July, have proved wildly unpopular with the general public, but the government has resisted calls to back down. The move is a signature policy of Prime Minister Edouard Philippe, who believes the change will help to further reduce the number of road deaths on the country's roads. “If I have to be unpopular to save lives, then I accept that,” conceded the prime minister when the plans were initially announced. The new rules come into

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warfare. I like to think that I was brought up to respect my elders, but I always railed against absolute unquestioned authority, and you soon learn that older doesn't always mean wiser. “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely”. I can't remember who said that, but if I run a totalitarian regime at home, I'm pretty sure it will eventually bring about a revolution! There was a prominent story this month of the teenager who got well and truly dressed down by President Macron for a perceived lack of respect (see page 11). “Hé, je te connais, ça va Manu?” is rude and the kid knew exactly what he was doing. It's the equivalent of saying “Alright mate?” to the Queen and whatever your view on the monarchy, I don't think that's ever acceptable-. I do think our leaders need to earn our respect, but a certain amount should be afforded and it's OK to call out rudeness when you come across it. When I read the story and saw the YouTube clip, my initial reaction was that Macron was perfectly entitled

to calmly and respectfully let the boy know exactly why he was being a massive idiot. He could have ignored him, but he called him on it. The teenager very quickly backed down and apologised; I suspect he was just showing off in front of his mates and took it too far. I subsequently read about the impact the video going viral had apparently had on him. If you're the guy at school that got humiliated by the president on the evening news, your classmates are not going to let you forget about it any time soon. What's more, in this day and age, it follows you forever. For every job interview you ever have, you're going to be paranoid about what the internet will throw up when your name is Googled. Anyone who has read Jon Ronson's “So You've Been Publicly Shamed” (and if you haven't, you should!) will be well aware of the devastation that viral, collective outrage can have on a person's life. Does this boy deserve to be haunted by that one terribly illjudged decision for the rest of his life? Absolutely not. Crikey, if every bad decision I've ever made was saved online for eternity in video format, I'd never leave the house! But does that mean Macron should have let it go? No, the kid was being incredibly disrespectful (in my humble opinion) and needed dressing down. It's the fact that it's now there forever on the internet that bothers me. These days,

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s reported in last month's edition of The Bugle, May saw a record 155,000 lightning strikes in France and there were a staggering 35,000 on 28th May alone! Not only are lightning strikes a frightening reminder of the power of nature, but they can also be incredibly dangerous for buildings and other man-made structures. There were impressive images taken of lightning hitting the Eiffel Tower during the recent storms, but fortunately no one was injured and there was no structural damage to the iconic monument. This was due in large part to the cutting edge technology of one Limousinbased business. France Paratonnerres, based in Limoges for the last decade, is a world leader in lightning protection systems and today its systems are installed at 35,000 locations around the globe, including the Eiffel Tower and Beijing's Forbidden City. A lightning protection system is designed to protect a structure from damage by intercepting the strikes and passing their extremely high currents safely to the ground. The system typically includes a network of air terminals, conductor cables that carry the electrical current safely through or around the building, and ground rods, buried deeply in the earth and helping to discharge the current. “We abandoned the classic lightning rod solution and developed so-called PDA systems: rods with priming devices,” explained André Mottin, the company's technical director. “These concentrate the electrical energy within the atmosphere, up to a radius of a hundred metres, and bring the lightning back to the rod conductor. This means we do not have to exclusively use high points and can also protect open spaces such as golf courses.” The lightning protection industry is highly competitive and has been dominated by American companies

since Benjamin Franklin first created the lightning rod in the mid-18th century. Powerful lobby groups protect these American interests, blocking much competition, but France Paratonnerres have been able to grow their business by sticking to basic principles of high quality and local production. “If we don't make the parts ourselves in-house, then we make one hundred per cent sure that they are made in France,” explained the technical director. “We absolutely guarantee reliability, but also advanced technology with a low carbon impact.” So the next time you find yourself caught in a lightning storm, hopefully you will be under the protection of a high-tech company from the Limousin. ■

he government's decision to cut the speed limit on secondary roads from 90 km/h to 80 km/h has proved deeply unpopular, but authorities across the country have been busy preparing for the big switch on 1st July, when approximately 20,000 “90” signs will be taken down and replaced (see page 7). One place that will not see any visible signs of this major shakeup, however, will be the Creuse department, which is refusing to comply with government demands in protest. As one of the most rural departments in France, local politicians have long complained of the increased isolation of the Creuse and have campaigned for infrastructure projects to increase transport access to the department. As such, many in the Creuse believe that the changes will be a step back for people living and working in and visiting the area. “Around here, the car is the only way to get round, we don't have any train lines, we have nothing!” explained Valérie Simonet, president of the Conseil départemental de la Creuse. Simonet has previously lobbied the government to make exceptions for a few principle roads across the department, which have low accident rates and in which they have invested heavily in safety features. With no concessions in sight, Simonet has now said that the department “will not be changing any speed signs”, adding: “It's a question of principle. Let the State do it!” Confusingly, the new rules will still apply and officials have said that they “will not oppose the implementation of the new speed limits by the services of the State”. For a department with limited resources, there is much anger that many recent road safety projects might be made redundant by the speed limit change. Simonet has complained that she has “broken the piggy bank to create a €1 million overtaking lane on the route de Felletin at the exit of Aubusson. That is now wasted money and what's more they want us to fund the sign changes. We've had enough!” Some have played down the significance of the protest in a department that has very few affected signs, but local officials are clearly angry and resistance to the lower speed limit remains high across the country. ■

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ncreasingly across Europe, countries are investing heavily in renewable energy sources. France is no exception and one consequence has been the proliferation of wind turbines, with central and western parts of France bearing much of the burden. As well as those already in service, huge numbers of projects have been approved, or are awaiting approval, in northern Haute-Vienne and along the Vienne/Charente border in particular. Construction has now begun on the latest of these, a 24-turbine wind farm centred on the commune of Azat-leRis, but encompassing seven communes in total: Azat-leRis, Verneuil-Moustiers, Dinsac, Oradour-Saint-Genest, Tersannes, Le Dorat and Saint-Sornin-La-Marche. Azat-le-Ris will become home to the bulk of the éoliennes - 11 in total - and local mayor Jacques Benot sees the project as an opportunity for his commune: “In order to get the equipment onto the site, all of our local access roads will be completely overhauled, thanks in part to an income of €15,000 euros a year for the commune.” Rural communities often operate on tight budgets, making wind farms an attractive financial option for some, but opponents claim that the relatively small incomes generated do not compensate for the loss of habitat, the noise and light pollution caused by the éoliennes - which can be as tall as 180 metres - and the potential effect on house prices. In total, it is estimated that the wind farm will generate €420,000 per year over a minimum period of 20 years, but it is not known how this will be allocated. The initial agreement was signed fourteen years ago by the mayors of the seven communes that formed the communauté de communes de la Basse Marche, but this com-com today forms part of the much larger CDC du Haut Limousin en Marche which will itself receive any income. Gilles Reynaud, the mayor of Oradour-Saint-Genest and vice-president in charge of sustainable development for

the CDC Haut Limousin en Marche, said that any revenue would be allocated for “community solidarity” projects, implying that those communes which didn't have wind turbines installed on their territory would also still benefit from the income generated. For the time being, work is well and truly underway. Geological studies have already begun to ensure the stability of the turbines, which will themselves be constructed over the course of 2019, with all 24 becoming operational in 2020. ED – Whilst the majority of people tend to be in favour of renewable energy in general, not everyone is happy to see wind turbines erected in their communes and the debate around these projects always generates much passion on both sides. We receive quite a lot of correspondence on the subject and try to stay as impartial as possible on these pages, but numerous campaign groups do exist to block the various wind farm projects being studied across the region. These campaigns are often successful, but tend to operate at relatively local levels compared to the area covered by this newspaper, so if you are worried about any planned projects near to you, ask around locally or at your mairie to see how to get involved. ■

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olicing in the Limousin is about to take a step backwards – in a good way – following a recent announcement by Raphaël Le Méhauté, the prefect of the Haute-Vienne and the department's most senior civil servant. Many readers may well fondly remember their local “beat bobby”, but these days you are more likely to see a policeman speeding past in a car or sat behind a computer screen. Under the title “Police de sécurité du quotidien” the prefect, along with senior officers from the Police and Gendarmerie, have unveiled plans to put more feet on the beat in order to re-engage with the public and improve the relationship between the police and the people they protect. The plan is similar to one introduced twenty years ago by the government of Lionel Jospin before it was later abandoned by Nicolas Sarkozy. “We have reorganised ourselves and will be performing many more foot patrols. By spending more time with local people, we will be able

to better understand their problems,” assured police commissioner, Paul Agostini, who added that technology would also play an increased role in local policing. “The area chief will give out his mobile number to the public, who will be able to contact him directly, without having to go through the switchboard. Tablets, issued to all officers, will allow us to remotely access any files and records required.” “We can now effectively have a mobile office,” agreed Vincent Soumagnas, representing the Gendarmerie at the scheme's launch. “We can work from the field, allowing us to spend more time with the public. The idea is to have a better mutual understanding between the Gendarmerie and the public.” Whilst those present were quick to stress that the scheme will first be trialled in several areas, it is hoped that it will be rolled out across the department at a later stage. If the trial is a success, seeing your local bobby walking the streets could once again become a common sight. ■

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ernard Hinault, the cycling legend who won the Tour de France five times, has called on riders in this year’s race to strike in protest at the presence of Chris Froome, who is awaiting the outcome of an “adverse analytical finding” for Salbutamol. Froome was found to have twice the permissible amount of the asthma drug in his system at last September's Vuelta a España, which he won. He has subsequently also won the Giro d'Italia in May, becoming the first man to hold all three Grand Tours at once since Hinault himself in 1983. Salbutamol is a “specified” substance and not a “banned” one, which means Froome is free to continue racing while the drawn-out case continues. Froome maintains his innocence and believes he will ultimately be cleared of any wrongdoing. Speaking to the Ouest-France newspaper, however, Hinault said the riders should refuse to start when this year's race begins in the Vendée on 7th July. “The peloton should put its feet to the ground and say, if he is starting the race, we won’t start. The peloton is too nice. Others have been sanctioned with everyone in agree-

ment, but they will not sanction him because it is an 'adverse finding'...” Hinault added: “Ventolin [Salbutamol], perhaps it’s not a big thing, perhaps that’s not what won him the Vuelta. We don’t know. But it’s banned at those levels and that’s it. The rules are the same for everybody.” Team Sky said in a statement: “It is disappointing that Bernard Hinault has, once again, repeated factually incorrect comments about a case he clearly does not understand. His comments are irresponsible and illinformed. Chris has not had a positive test, rather an adverse analytical finding for a prescribed asthma medication. As an ex-rider himself, Bernard will appreciate the need for fairness for each and every athlete. And at the current time, Chris is entitled to race.” Froome's defenders have accused Hinault of whipping up public anger to a level that places the rider - and his support team - at risk of physical harm during the 23-day race. Froome has had a bodyguard for some time but Team Sky has admitted that staff and riders are steeling themselves for a potentially hostile reception when the Tour begins. “We have been talking for a long

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time about safety and security and we had a couple of BSkyB’s security team come to spend time with us, just to advise us on how we operate and can improve our safety and security at races,” explained Tim Kerrison, Team Sky's coaching guru. “Our experience of riding in France and our experience of the public has been fantastic. But we

also know there will be a small part of the crowd who will be hostile and a few people who are haters and are particularly hostile.” Froome will start this year's Tour de France as Team Sky's leader and favourite to secure a third straight win and fifth in total, which would put him alongside Hinault, Eddy Merckx, Jacques Anquetil and

Miguel Indurain for the most wins in the history of cycling's most prestigious race. The Tour starts in Noirmoutier on 7th July with a 201 km stage in the Vendée, before travelling through the north of France, crossing the Alps and Pyrenees, and then heading to Paris on 29th July for a finish on the Champs-Elysées after 3,351 km of racing. ■

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French landlord has received widespread support after dumping a lorry full of rubbish outside his former tenants' new house. Thomas Ravaux finally regained access to his property after the family living there left suddenly, after refusing to take any phone calls - or pay any rent - for 14 months. When Mr Ravaux entered his property, he described what he found on

toys, old magazines, papers, plastic buckets, white goods, old computers, towels, clothes and pieces of broken furniture. Loading all the rubbish into a tipper truck, Thomas decided to “return it all to them”. The video of him dumping the rubbish at the front door of his former tenants' new house has since been viewed almost one million times, and despite the act being illegal and risking a fine

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social media as “carnage”. “Everything was completely destroyed. The floor is a mess, there are holes in the walls, every room needs repainting and we need to disinfect and deep clean throughout. The smell is unbearable. We had a to get bailiff to verify the state of it before we could begin the clean-up, which will cost €10,000.” As well as rotten food in the fridge, the homeowner cleared out a lorryworth of debris, rubbish, children’s

of €450, the landlord was unfazed. “I have had such a response, all in my favour. Everyone has supported me. I have spoken to the Gendarmerie, and it went OK. I am not worried.” The rubbish was subsequently cleared away, with the former tenants believed to have finally cleared up their own mess and taken it to the déchetterie: “The old tenants had to take everything to the rubbish tip themselves. Everything has now gone!” ■

deaths in France has fallen by more than 80%, but the last significant drop was seen in the early 2000s when President Jacques Chirac brought in radars and a zero-tolerance policy on speeding. In recent years, the number of road deaths has been either static or risen slightly. For his critics, pushing through the reform against public opinion re-enforces their view of Macron being out of touch with the population and far from the cool, young breath of fresh air that many believed he would be. “The outcry is strong because it is such a tangible issue for ordinary people. Around 70% of the population is opposed, and there is no sign of that abating,” said Jérôme Fourquet of the Ifop polling agency. “Prime Minister Edouard Philippe is the personality most identified with the reform, because it was his idea from the start. But there is a technocratic aspect to it all - the way it's been applied from on high and universally across the whole of the country - that aggravates Macron's image as a 'president of the city'.”

There have even been rare signs of dissent from within Macron's La République en March! (LRM) party, with several MPs calling for the law to be adapted so that there is local discretion, and only those roads that are deemed dangerous are subject to the change. Macron himself appears to be putting loyalty to his prime minister above the impact the issue is having on his approval ratings. The law change is hurting his popularity most in rural France, where he is already seen as a city slicker. According to Christophe Jerretie, LRM deputy for the Corrèze department, the measure will inevitably result in more drivers getting fines and losing their licences. “And in my constituency, no licence means no job”. In the neighbouring Creuse department, local officials are refusing to take down the 90 km/h signs in protest (see page 3), although they do insist that the new speed limits will be enforced. One concession, made by the president in a recent TV interview, is that the 80 km/h rule needs to prove its worth and will be re-evaluated after two years. “If it hasn't worked, we won't keep it.” ■

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ans of expensive bubbly and cheap pubs may be disappointed to hear that soon they will no longer be able to buy Champagne from their local Wetherspoons. Tim Martin, the outspoken founder of the popular pub chain JD Wetherspoon, is also a staunch supporter of Brexit and has said his pubs will stop selling French Champagne in favour of sparkling wines that aren't made in the European Union. The chain, known for its cheap beer and food, currently sells fewer than 100,000 bottles of Champagne each year from its 900 pubs nationwide. This is a drop in the ocean compared to the 3 million pints sold every week, so it is fair to say the decision has created few tremors this side of the Channel. “It seems to be economically driven, combined with Mr Martin's strong expressed feeling about European products,” explained Françoise Peretti, director of the Champagne Bureau UK. “UK consumers have clearly voted Champagne their sparkling wine of choice,

making the UK the leading export market.” As part of his anti-EU stance, Mr Martin has also announced that Prosecco will be phased off the menu over the coming months, replaced by sparkling wines from the UK, Australia and New Zealand. Wetherspoons' range of German beers will also be axed, re-

placed by beers brewed in the UK, with Martin saying that its new selection of non-EU alcohols would be cheaper: “There will be an inevitable transfer of trade post-Brexit to countries outside the EU, which will reduce prices in shops and pubs.” Predictably, there was more shock online that

Wetherspoons stocked Moët & Chandon in the first place, than the fact it would be taken off the drinks board, with many taking to Twitter to express their surprise. “They sold Champagne in Spoons?!” exclaimed one Twitter user, with another adding “... whatever it takes to get trains to run on time!” ■

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French teen received a very public dressing down from President Emmanuel Macron after trying to cheekily address him by the nickname “Manu”. The youngster was among a group of schoolchildren at the ceremony commemorating General Charles de Gaulle’s call for resistance against the Nazis during World War II. After appearing to sing a line from the socialist anthem “The Internationale”, the boy can be heard saying “Hé, je te connais, ça va Manu?” - “Hey, I know you, how's it going Manu?”, using not only the shortened version of the president's first name, but also the informal version of “you”, both potentially disrespectful. Stopping in his tracks outside the Fort Mont-Valérien in western Paris, where more than 1,000 members of the French Resistance were executed by the Nazis, President Macron scolded the boy, saying “No. No, no, no, no, no. You are here at an official ceremony. You should behave properly,” before referring to the song the boy had been singing. “You can play the fool but today it’s

La Marseillaise or Le Chant des Partisans,” - the French national anthem or the song sung by the French Resistance - “So you call me monsieur le Président, or monsieur.” The boy appears to immediately apologise in the video, but Macron continues: “You do things in the right order. The day you want to start a revolution, you study first in order to obtain qualifications and put food on the table, OK? And then you can lecture others.” The exchange, which was captured on camera, was widely shared on social me-

dia and also posted on the president's own Twitter feed along with the message: “Respect is the minimum in the Republic, especially on June 18, especially in the presence of the companions of the Liberation.” Whilst some praised the president for dressing down the teen, others claimed it amounted to bullying. The boy, whose name and school have not been revealed, is reported to have shut himself off from classmates who have been mocking him over the incident since it went viral. One reporter who tracked him down tweeted the presi-

dent, saying: “You know that I just saw the boy at his college and he is in a bad way because everyone is laughing at him? He is afraid that it will hurt him for the rest of high school. He looks totally overwhelmed and depressed, he has locked himself up. Well done!” Not everyone feels sorry for the teenager, however, and one supporter of the president took to the internet to say: “This isn’t a young man, as the journalist makes out, but a disrespectful adolescent. It is quite understandable that he should be put back in his place.” ■

Lucky gambler hits EuroMillions jackpot... twice!

hey say that lightning doesn't strike twice, but it did recently for one lucky Frenchman who scooped €1 million through the EuroMillions “My Million” game... again! The unnamed player, from the eastern Haute-Savoie region, held winning tickets on both 11th November 2016 and 18th May of this year. My Million is a supplementary game available to French EuroMillions players. For every line of numbers purchased for the main EuroMillions draw (for which jackpots can rise to more than €100 million), French players receive one free entry into the My Million draw. They can not choose their numbers, but rather a randomly assigned code is included on their tickets, with a guaranteed winner on each draw. According to mathematicians at Le Parisien, the chance of winning My Million once are about 19 million to one and EuroMillions 140 million to one. Repeating the feat twice in 18 months apparently carries the unbelievable odds of one

in 16 trillion! Despite hitting the jackpot in 2016, the man continued to play the EuroMillions each week and, according to the newsagent in the HauteSavoie region where the ticket was bought, the winner barely reacted when he won it a second time, adding: “I guess he is used to winning”. The gambler obviously believes in the old adage jamais deux sans trois - literally “never two without three”, but loosely translated as good things come in threes - as he insists that he will continue to play in the hope of a third win. Oh and for the record, the chances of being struck by lightning twice in your lifetime, according to bookmakers Paddy Power, are one in 20 million! ■

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he French are famous for their bread, and one of their favorite things to eat at lunchtime is the jambon-beurre sandwich (baguette with butter and ham). More than one billion of these sandwiches are sold each year in this country, but not everyone in France is aware that the “inventor” of this practical, portable meal was in fact an Englishman. According to the myth, the sandwich was invented in 1762 by John Montagu, the fourth Earl of Sandwich, a town in Kent, southern England. The Earl of Sandwich was a keen gambler and during one epic game of cards that lasted more than 24 hours, he refused to leave the table. He demanded that his servants serve his meat between two slices of bread so that he could eat with one hand whilst holding his cards in the other. Whether this story was true, or a mali-

cious rumour created by his rivals, the idea quickly became popular and before long people were ordering “the same as Sandwich”. Montagu was obviously not a terrible gambler as he was also a major financial backer of Captain James Cook, the famous British explorer. When Cook became the first European to explore the islands we now know as Hawaii, he initially named them the Sandwich Isles after his supporter. In reality, John Montagu did not invent the sandwich, although he did popularise it in Europe. Bread has existed for around 30,000 years and during that time, someone must have wrapped it around something! More than 2,000 years ago, the Jewish Rabbi, Hillel the Elder, is reported to have started the Passover tradition of putting lamb, mixed nuts and herbs between two pieces of unleavened bread and in the Middle Ages, slices of

stale bread were often used as plates. Today, sandwiches are eaten the world over... and even in space! In 1965, Astronaut John Young famously smuggled a corned beef sandwich into space to see if it would taste the same. As a result NASA introduced strict checks on astronauts before lift-off to prevent them from repeating the experiment! ■

es Français sont connus pour leur pain et pour le déjeuner, le sandwich jambonbeurre (baguette beurrée au jambon) est l’un de leurs aliments préférés. Plus d’un milliard de sandwichs sont vendus chaque année en France. Pourtant tout le monde ne sait pas que l’inventeur de ce repas pratique et transportable était anglais. Selon la légende, le sandwich

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fut inventé en 1762 par John Montagu, quatrième Comte de Sandwich (ville du Kent dans le sud de l’Angleterre). Le Comte de Sandwich était un joueur invétéré et lors d’une partie de cartes interminable de plus de 24 heures, il refusa de quitter la table. Il demanda à l’un de ses serviteurs de lui apporter de la viande disposée entre deux tranches de pain afin de pouvoir manger d’une main et tenir ses cartes de l’autre. S’agissait-il d’une histoire vraie ou bien d’une fausse rumeur malveillante colportée par ses rivaux, peu importe mais l’idée devint rapidement populaire et les gens commandèrent « la même chose que Sandwich ». De toute évidence, Montagu n’était pas trop mauvais joueur car c’était également un important bailleur de fonds du Capitaine James Cook, le fameux explorateur britannique. Lorsque Cook devint le premier Européen à explorer les îles aujourd’hui connues sous le nom d’Hawaï, il les baptisa « Les Iles Sandwich » en hon-

neur à son supporter. En réalité, si John Montagu rendit populaire le sandwich en Europe, il n’en fut cependant pas l’inventeur. Le pain existe depuis environ 30 000 années et quelqu’un a bien dû avoir l’idée de le garnir avec un ingrédient quelconque ! Il y a plus de 2 000 ans, le rabbin juif Hillel l’Ancien aurait initié une tradition lors de la Pâque juive : un mélange d’agneau, de fruits à coque et d’herbes diverses était disposé entre deux tranches de pain sans levain. Au Moyen-Age, les tranches de pain rassis servaient d’assiettes. De nos jours, le monde entier mange des sandwichs… même dans l’espace ! En 1965, l’histoire est connue, l’astronaute John Young introduisit clandestinement un sandwich au corned-beef dans l’espace pour savoir s’il conserverait son goût. Suite à cela, la NASA a instauré des vérifications strictes avant le décollage afin d’éviter que les astronautes ne renouvellent l’expérience ! ■

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by Julia Watson ike fresh coriander, beetroot is a love-it- with your beetroot consumption or you would risk or-hate-it ingredient. It tastes like soil, is mangelwurzel disease as did thousands of beetusually the complaint of its detractors. eating Europeans with the food shortages that folThat it tastes earthy is precisely the qual- lowed the First World War. ity cited by its enthusiasts. This distinct flavour All this info to try and persuade its detractors is caused by geosmin, an organic compound pro- to give the beetroot another chance. There are so duced by microbes in the soil. Apples added to any many ways it can be used, from Russia’s comfortdish containing beetroot will help counter that fla- ing winter borscht soup to the refreshing jewelvour. The Germans, who, like the Slavs, are avid beautiful cold beetroot soup of summer and a salad fans of the beetroot, have a popular salad that in- contrived with slices of different varieties and colvolves grating a whole washed, unpeeled beetroot ours of beetroot such as the interior-striped Chiogwith a whole washed, unpeeled but cored apple, gia originally from Italy and golden beetroots. then dressing it with vinegar, seasoned to taste. Here is a summer lunch recipe that includes a We should be more respectful of this colourful classic Dordogne ingredient - walnuts - and should root. Not only is every part of it edible - the green persuade any doubters just how an apple can comleaves can be given the same treatment as spinach plement beetroot. ■ or added raw to salads when young - but it is good for our health. The beetroot is high in immune- Julia Watson has been a long-time Food Writer boosting vitamin C, fibre, and minerals like po- for newspapers and magazines in the US and the tassium (essential for healthy nerve and muscle UK. function) and manganese (good for your bones, liver, kidneys, and pancreas). It also contains the B vitamin folate, believed to help reduce the risk of birth defects. In the Middle Ages, it was used to treat illnesses relating to digestion and the blood, 125g blue cheese, pulled or crumbled into small Serves 4: and was recommended for eating to eliminate the nuggets 8 small to medium beets, washed well effects of garlic on the breath. 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar It’s probably less well known for the use of its 45g chopped walnuts 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard betanin content as a food colourant, to intensify 1 head butter lettuce, cored and separated into the colour of tomato paste, sauces, desserts, jams 1 teaspoon honey individual leaves and jellies, ice cream, sweets, and breakfast cere1/2 small to medium red apple, cut into small 5 tablespoons olive oil als. In the 19th century, its juice was even used cubes to colour red wine. In fact, I’ve drunk a quaffable Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste wine made only from beetroot. They’re a versatile vegetable. Fans eat them Make the salad dressing by placing the last five ingredients in a small jar. Put the lid on the jar and shake it boiled, steamed, roasted, with butter or sour cream to blend the dressing. Refrigerate salad dressing until needed. - a popular solo dish in Russia - or pickled in vinegar and eaten cold as a condiment. In Australia, Place the beetroots in a pot and cover with about 10 centimetres of cold water. Set over medium-high heat a slice of pickled beetroot is served on hamburgand bring to a boil. Reduce the heat until the water is gently simmering. Simmer them until tender, about 30 minutes. ers, a popular variation on the tomato. The Dutch marinate boiled eggs in pickled beet juice, to turn When cooked, drain the beetroots well. Fill the pot with ice-cold water to cool the beetroots. When cooled, them a vivid crimson. In Russia, Ukraine and Podrain the water away and then peel them. Thinly slice each beetroot and place the slices in a bowl. Cover land, horseradish is folded into beetroot to make and refrigerate beetroot slices until ready to serve the salad. ćwikła (cvekla in Serbia), a condiment seasoned with vinegar and salt to add to sandwiches or serve When ready to serve the salad, place a heavy dry frying pan over medium heat. When hot, add the walnuts with meat and cold cuts. When we lived in Soviet to the pan and cook and stir until they are lightly toasted, about two to three minutes. Remove the walnuts Moscow, jars of a horseradish flavoured and colfrom the heat. oured with beetroot added a certain zing to our repetitive, bland meals of deprivation. This ‘xhrain’ Divide and mound butter lettuce in the centre of each of four plates, tearing the larger leaves into smaller is popular in Hungarian, Polish, Ashkenazi Jewish, pieces as needed. Divide and top the lettuce and beets with the apples, walnuts and cheese. Drizzle each salad with some of the salad dressing and serve. Lithuanian, Russian and Ukrainian cuisine. Of course, you wouldn’t want to go overboard

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Home bias vs diversification: Some home truths about investing

hink about where you hold your savings and investments. Is there one area that stands out in terms of geographical region and asset type? For many expatriates, it is common to have a skew towards UK assets and investments. Britons also tend to favour property as an approach to invest and grow capital. Home may be where the heart is, but is it where the savvy expatriate investor should focus? Here, we explore the tax implications of two types of ‘home bias’ – UK-based investments and a concentration in property – and look at why diversification is so important. Home bias #1: UK investments With familiar rules and benefits, it is understandable that many expatriates keep savings and investments in UK structures. However, once you no longer live in the UK, this approach becomes less beneficial. ISAs, UK life assurance policies and pooled vehicles such as unit trusts and Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs), for example, lose UK tax relief once you are resident elsewhere, and interest or dividends received will become liable to taxes in France. Brexit may complicate things further. When the UK leaves the bloc and investments like UK bonds and life policies become non-EU/EEA assets, they may not qualify for the tax benefits available today in France. If you are non-UK resident, take time to explore alternative investment options that may be more tax-efficient where you live, and that may provide estate planning or other advantages. For example, many expatriates in France benefit from wrapping investments in a form of life policy that provides income tax benefits and potentially mitigates capital gains and inheritance taxes. Some investment structures also offer flexible income options, including the freedom to take income in Euros instead of Sterling

to minimise currency conversion risk. Even if you remain UK resident, being overly weighted in UK investments is ill-advised, especially amidst Brexit uncertainty. To minimise risk, it is important to spread your interests across various geographical areas as well as across different sectors, markets and asset types in line with your risk profile. More on this later. Home bias #2: Property While investing in real estate has advantages, it can carry a heavy tax burden. Wherever you own property, you are likely to face some sort of council tax, stamp duty and capital gains tax charges. In France, owning property valued over €1.3 million also attracts an annual wealth tax. For French residents, this applies to worldwide property, otherwise only French real estate is liable. Taxes on UK properties have surged in recent years. This includes new liability for expatriates on capital gains since April 2015, a stamp duty surcharge on second and subsequent homes, increased council taxes on vacant properties and the gradual elimination of buyto-let tax relief. Since 2017, UK residential property owned through certain offshore structures – including trusts – has also become subject to UK inheritance tax. You need to calculate the overall tax burden of investment property alongside other expenses – such as management fees and maintenance costs, plus inflation – to establish the real returns. There is also the issue of liquidity – being able to access your capital when you need it. With property, it can take many months to retrieve your initial investment and you could invite a loss by selling at the wrong time. Why diversification matters Having a home bias – in either

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sense – does not just present concerns regarding tax efficiency and liquidity. When you concentrate your money in one or just a few areas, it becomes exposed to much more investment risk. By spreading across different regions, market sectors and asset types – including equities, gilts, corporate bonds and cash, as well as property – your capital has the chance to produce positive returns over time without being vulnerable to any single area under-performing. Investment funds offer a way of combining a suite of different assets across a variety of countries and markets. While most private banks and wealth managers will offer this strategy, often a significant part of their portfolios is placed in their own in-house funds. You can better enhance your diversification with a provider who uses a multimanager approach to blend several different fund managers; reducing your reliance on any one manager making the right decisions in all market conditions. Ultimately, successful investing

is about having a strategy specifically based around your personal circumstances, time horizon, needs, aims and risk tolerance. British expatriates in France can benefit from professional guidance from an adviser with in-depth knowledge of the tax regimes and investment opportunities in both countries. With personalised, cross-border advice, you can reduce your exposure to risk at the same time as ensuring you hold all of your assets – home and away – in the most tax-efficient way possible. ■ Tel: 05 53 63 49 19 Email: bergerac@blevinsfranks.com Web: www.blevinsfranks.com Tax rates, scope and reliefs may change. Any statements concerning taxation are based upon our understanding of current taxation laws and practices which are subject to change. Tax information has been summarised; an individual is advised to seek personalised advice.

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Animals & Pets

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

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waggingtails87@hotmail.com We also produce custom-made carved garden signs, including memorials for loved pets.

Open 365 days a year Call Leanne on:

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Dog grooming in your own home Fully trained and qualified in Knightsbridge London dog salon. 40 years full-time experience.

Tel: 05 55 78 62 28 Based near Marval (87440) covering ~30km radius

Luxury holiday home for cats Château-Chervix (87380) 12 € / day Spacious rooms, outside space, video surveillance. Payment: CB, cheque and cash. Contact Jessica 06 31 94 63 87 / 05 55 58 86 52

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Auto Services

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

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CHARTERED STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

RING BILL! Registered Car Mechanic

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MOTOR PARTS CHARENTE

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

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Carpenter

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All types Best Rates Available Immediately References available Call Mark:

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

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Electrician/Plumber

05 55 62 28 70 / 06 88 96 09 14 menuiserie23@yahoo.com siret: 793 679 440 00016

CARPENTER AND BUILDER

QUALITY WORKMANSHIP SINCE 1986 Building • Roofing • Kitchens • Joinery

Portfolio available to view at

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

Classical Carpentry

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

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

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A. Wright

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électricité Keith SLOPER

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

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Fosse Septique Specialists

E-mail: installation23@gmail.com

Mob. 06 40 56 96 12 Tel. 05 55 67 57 64

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

We install carpets, vinyl, laminate & woods. Floor sanding & finishing. Specialists in sisal & seagrass. 23 years experience. T: 05 87 79 21 95 / M: 06 10 64 48 39 E: carpetsandflooringfrance@yahoo.com

Email: barwick.shaun@gmail.com

siret: 484 058 466 00018

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

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siret: 824 706 444 00018

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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

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

Paul Jones Renovation

Experienced and fully registered artisan, offering a high quality finish and service

06 04 17 80 93

• 10yr Décennale Assurance • Full house/barn renovation • Plasterboarding walls and ceilings • Tape and Jointing • Kitchen Installation • Roofing works • Carpentry • Patios/Decking

Building Services General

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

Max Huggett

A. Wright

Carpenter & Joiner 06 35 12 10 66

Experienced and fully registered builder with 10 year Décennale Insurance Offering a broad selection of building services in depts. 87, 19 & 23. From one off installations to complete renovations, construction, decorating, landscaping and ground works. E: info@maxhuggett.com

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

see main ad - pg 4

sales@thebugle.eu 06 04 17 80 93

upvc-solutions

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Dave Cardwell - Builder

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

06 04 17 80 93

See our Display Ad below

English & French spoken - Siret: 518 511 340 00011

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

ELECTRICIAN/PLUMBER

lorrainemquintana@gmail.com

05 55 62 63 82

siret: 829 638 741 00019

DAVID CARDWELL PROFESSIONAL

BUILDER

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

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

T: 05 55 65 15 31

M: 06 02 25 41 58

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

Mini Digger

Advertise here from just €36 HT / month

with Driver for Hire

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

06 04 17 80 93 sales@thebugle.eu

Siret: 802 265 728

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

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NEUVIALLE MENUISERIE JOINERY

John Bonella

87440 Marval

05 55 78 62 29

siret no. 523 183 580 00019

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ADVERTORIAL

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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.

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Masonry & More

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

05 55 61 93 07

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

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- if the property is unoccupied during the hot summer months, then it can be left running at low speeds for ventilation and dehumidification purposes or simply switched off. With a range of panel sizes, and the option for wall or roof mounting, Solarventi is suitable for all types of buildings, caravans or even boats!! Following the patenting of its design in 2001, Solarventi has only recently been actively commercialized. Over the last six years, Solarventi units have been installed in more than 24 countries and demand is increasing rapidly. From Greenland to Australia, Solarventi is finally getting the recognition it deserves. ■ Units start from €490 TTC. Several ex-demonstration models available at reduced prices, call for details.

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07 61 28 87 34

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Building Services Painters/Decorators

High Ground Development

CALL KATH

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

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

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

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Building Services Plasterers

Able Plastering

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

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

CHRIS

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

CALL FOR A FREE QUOTATION

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We provide a fully operated

sandblasting

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siret: 830 316 485 00010

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Building Services Plumbing & Heating

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

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MUMFORD TOITURE Roofing & Plastering/ Plasterboarding Service

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Food & Drink Try Something Different

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Le Creusois Bar/Restaurant

Les Genêts, Azerables

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

05.55.63.90.79

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Allo Allo

1 rue Saint-Roch, Le Grand Bourg

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

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T: 05 53 62 48 44

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see main ad - pg 13

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

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

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A quick guide to retirement saving...

ow much will I need in retirement? There are a couple of essential things to consider when thinking about how much you will need in retirement. The general consensus is that your outgoings are likely to be lower, as by the time you retire you will be mortgagefree, not supporting children and no longer spending as much on things such as commuting and other costs involved in going to work each day. However, my experience of giving financial advice and wealth management to expats over 60, is that this is in many cases incorrect because as you get older you need to factor the cost of care later in life

Restaurant AUX CEPES LA veytiZoU, 87130

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

(should you need it). Remember, though, you need to consider your State pension. Under the new UK flat-rate State pension scheme this is £164.35 per week, which is £8,546 per year. Allowing for a full State pension, someone targeting retirement income of £23,000 would need other pension income of about £14,500. The pension pot needed to deliver that income based on taking a 4 per cent income from funds that stayed invested in retirement would be £365,000. Other pensions In addition to your State pension there are Defined Benefit pensions (final salary), Defined contributions and Private pensions.

How much will my pensions pay me at retirement?

With a Defined Benefit pension this is easy to answer as your employer promises to deliver you an income in

GARDEN SERVICES Paul Brown

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

Tel: 05 55 89 57 40 brownpaul006@gmail.com Siret: 483 059 242 00030

2km from Chénérailles and the Chateau Villemonteix.

St-Légér-Magnazeix (87190) see main ad - pg 13

Cross Cut Tree Surgeons

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

see main ad below

Sherrie et Steve Jardiniers All general

Gardening Undertaken

For menus and venues:

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

m : 07 70 39 12 23

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

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

M: 06 58 72 03 43 E: sherrieetstevejardiniers@gmail.com Siret No: 811 161 835 00001

Purple Solutions Garden Maintenance

06 72 87 87 14 see main ad - pg 18

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

Tel: 05 55 68 73 76

Mobile Curry Take Away

Remember that you can’t access your pensions until you are at least 55 years old, and for a State pension you need to be considerably older - the current age is 67, but most governments are looking to increase this to 70. So if you want to retire prior to this

www.teamjardin.fr

Jardinerie & Café

Mandys-curry-2-go

Investing for retirement doesn't have to be into a pension

Team Jardin

Garden Services

tel: 05 55 81 31 85

email: ecurat123@hotmail.com

retirement and is responsible for doing so (as long as the company doesn’t go bankrupt and the pension fund doesn’t collapse). With Defined contributions it’s a little trickier - you save into this and get contributions from your employer too. The money is invested to build up a pot, which will then fund your retirement. The value of this pot, whilst invested, is subject to market volatility, meaning it can increase or decrease in value in line with the way the investments perform. For Private pensions, you pay money in, invest it and build up a pot, but similar to Defined contributions the value can fluctuate.

T.A.D. 23 (Travaux d'Accès Difficiles) All aspects of garden maintenance • Tree Surgery • Garden Clearance • Strimming • Pruning

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

date, or have retired and have a lump sum sitting in the bank (earning little to no growth, with its value being eroded by inflation) and are not receiving enough income from your pensions there are ways to make your money work for you. If you are working you can set up a regular savings plan, or if you have a lump sum you can invest it , tax efficiently and when required take the growth as an annual income. How to balance a pension against other investments comes down to personal choice, but with an investment you don’t have the age restriction. ■ I am here to help you. To arrange an independent, professional and impartial consultation, please contact me by email: Rosemary.sheppard@ blacktowerfm.com or call me on 06 38 86 99 70. Blacktower Financial Management has over 32 years’ experience helping expats to make sure that their money works for them.

The above information was correct at the time of preparation and does

Gifts & Crafts

Handmade Gifts Available to buy online

Mon Chic Cottage

Tea Room

Le Dorat 87210 www.monchiccottage.com 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 20

Your advert here

26, Ecurat 23150

sales@thebugle.eu 06 04 17 80 93

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

Hand painted silk accessories, candles, jewellery & more.

siret: 788 438 562 00019

06 04 17 80 93

not constitute investment advice and you should seek advice from a professional adviser before embarking on any financial planning activity.

Atelier d'Art du Jardin

Artisan art for your garden

2km from Chénérailles and the Chateau Villemonteix

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

www.nsandifer.com Siret: 811 512 094 00020

Ivan Petley

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

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

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

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

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Cross Cut Tree Surgeons

unt o for all your tree requirements c s i y !! d 30+ years experience Free quotes and advice We will not be beaten on price or standard of work 20% is Jul 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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Advertising in The Bugle Business Directory Advertising your business couldn’t be easier. Text only, boxed listings are available in our Business Directory from just €12.50/month. Alternatively, why not spotlight your business with an Advertorial, available from 1/6 Page (€50 HT) up to Full Page (€300 HT). Both Directory Adverts and Advertorials represent a cost effective way to put your brand in front of more than 30,000 pairs of eyes each month!!

For more information on any of our advertising options, please feel free to give us a call on 06 04 17 80 93 or send an email to sales@thebugle.eu

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

KZEN

Handholding Services

Karine Hénaut - REFLEXOLOGIST

06 82 48 63 94

Insurance & Finance

http://www.kzen.fr

Sophie Arsac

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

Pools & Spas

(website in French and English)

Sophie Arsac

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

sales@thebugle.eu 06 04 17 80 93 Health & Beauty

Chez Boutique

Blevins Franks International tax and wealth

Formerly La Petite Place

Linda & Paul Bodimeade

lindabodimeade@eircom.net paulbodimeade@eircom.net

siret: 791 847 429 00010

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

sales@thebugle.eu 06 04 17 80 93

Rosemary Sheppard 06 38 86 99 70 - pg 9

management advisers

05.55.60.08.46

www.blevinsfranks.com

Mobile hairdresser

The Spectrum IFA Group

Call Teddy:

Independent Financial Adviser

See our Display Ad - pg 4

06 11 96 19 78- pg 12

Back, Neck, Joint Pain, Arthritic conditions? Anxiety, Headaches, Sports Injuries? Insomnia, Stress, Sinus, Hayfever? Based in Châteauneuf-la-Forêt (87130) siret: 793 539 826 00016

Financial Managment Group

Grand-Bourg & surrounding area

Osteopathy & Acupuncture

Blacktower

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

sales@thebugle.eu 06 04 17 80 93

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See our main ad - pg 14

Tony Farrell

05 55 89 57 94 - see pg 4

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

My lessons, held in Eymoutiers: • help you to speak and understand better • focus on real life, at the vet's, dinner invites, emergencies, over the garden wall chat • help keep Alzheimer's at bay! Small groups with a level to suit yours. Free taster class: 3 hours and includes coffee and cake. Email: homer.jennifer@gmail.com If you have French friends who would like to improve their English, maybe they would like to join my TEFL classes. All levels.

Your advert here 06 04 17 80 93 Pest Control

Dave Roberts

Fibreglass Specialist Fibreglass swimming pool linings that can be applied over all finishes: tiles, marbelite, concrete, etc. Perfect for new pools, old pools, or pools leaking water Laminated on site, one piece and seam free For more information or a quote, contact Dave: +44 (0)1903 893 451 +44 (0)7825 916 573

www. fibreglass-lining.com

Install Pools Central France Self naturalispools.com Pest Control 06 31 17 25 60 Dératisation, Déinsectisation, Désinfection

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

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

see main ad - pg 7

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Très Jolie

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

(See Notice Board for where to ﬁnd me)

Paula Bonella Granulés du Limousin

05 55 78 62 29 06 04 08 29 53

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

Advertise here from just €36 HT / month

06 04 17 80 93 sales@thebugle.eu

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Did you know French lawyers can act as estate agents?

id you know that French lawyers (avocats) can act as agents for property sales? Few lawyers offer this service, which can give sellers and buyers the best of all worlds in that the agency service includes legal advice and assistance normally paid for separately. This is particularly interesting for those unfamiliar with the French legal system. Although good quality advice is available on the market for English-speaking clients, it comes at a cost and many clients end up relying on informal, and more or less reliable, advice. For sellers, the cost of a legal/agency service is no more than where a traditional agent is used. The service is similar to that offered by estate agents but the legal services offered mean that the seller is accompanied by a lawyer throughout the process and that legal issues are anticipated, in particular where sales occur in the context of family cases or business transactions. Frenchpropertylawyer.fr is a website created at the initiative of Maître Laure Chaveron, a former Parisian lawyer now practising at the Bar of the Creuse. Two other lawyers have

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

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

Property Maintenance Creuse Gardien

Landscaping, Gardening Gîte Maintenance Property Clearance Environmental Construction 50km radius from Boussac Richard Charlie Collier

creusegardien@gmail.com

06 43 92 28 37

joined the venture: Maître Richard Ryde, who is a member of the Paris Bar and a Barrister at the Bar of England and Wales and Maître Christophe Martin-Laviolette, a member of the Metz Bar. The site provides a one-stop shop for English-speaking clients, covering residential, investment and commercial transactions. The site's lawyers also deal with property and construction litigation throughout France. For property buyers, the site offers a property search service. Foreign-based purchasers do not necessarily have the time or expertise to sift through the mass of property advertisements, which are often lacking in essential detail. As Laure Chaveron observes, "It is important to spend time to understand exactly what the potential buyer needs and to ensure that potential properties in fact correspond to those needs. Buyers often travel to France specifically to view properties for a limited period and may even wish to buy without visiting. Time spent working with clients at a distance avoids wasting a potential buyer's time at a later stage." The site's lawyers also assist buyers in the purchasing process where they have not been

'Gite and Tidy'

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

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

Property Sales

siret: 838 728 145 00015

Derek Mason

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

Beaux Villages Immobilier www.beauxvillages.com

Freephone: 08 05 69 23 23 see main ad Mason - pg 6 Derek Land & Property Maintenance M: 06 43 20 93 48 T: 05 55 10 17 44 E: derekmason27@gmail.com

Houses on Internet

35 years’ experience No job too tricky... there‛s always a way! • Landscaping & maintenance ofContact grounds: me for a free & friendly, no obligation quote www.housesoninternet.com 35 years‛ experience & qualifications - UK & France layouts, patios, fencing, planting, lawns... ▪ Landscaping & maintenance of grounds: layouts, patios, fencing, planting, lawns... 73 69 +31 (0)6 41 20 ▪ Property interior & exterior work - build new, renovate & maintenance of: • Property interior & exterior work: Floors, walls, doors, windows, roof repair, fireplace renovation, Ad - pg 3 See our Display drainage, kitchens, bathrooms, woodwork Floors, walls, doors, windows, Caring for your property as if it were my own! roof repair, fireplace renovation, drainage, Ask about a Land & Property Maintenance Package with weekly checks! siret: 834 451 718 00011 kitchens, bathrooms, woodwork

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

E: derekmason27@gmail.com siret: 834 451 718 00011

Live in Limousin www.liveinlimousin.com liveinlimousin@orange.fr see main ad - pg 9

instructed on a property search, advising throughout the process, from the preliminary sales contract to the final conveyance. Although a notary (notaire) will always be involved in the preparation of the conveyance (because they have a conveyancing monopoly), the site's lawyers assist and advise at all stages. This service allows buyers to spot difficulties (rights of way, other third party rights, problems of access, planning issues) before committing to buy and to understand the process for obtaining mortgage finance. Part of the site is devoted to purchase at auction. An interesting option if you understand the process, most auctions being conducted at special hearings of the courts. Prices can be attractive but deceptive, as there are hidden costs. The site also provides additional legal services you may need if you intend to use the property as a business (hotel or leisure business, rentals, chambres d'hôtes or gîtes) or if your purchase includes an existing business. The site also helps you source suitable other, local professionals such as accountants, as the aim of the site is not necessarily to provide everything

Transaxia

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

Leggett Immobilier www.leggettfrance.com

05 53 56 62 54 see main ad - pg 5

Retail & Commerce

- many of your day-to-day needs may be better dealt with by other professionals - but above all to help you begin your life in France free from legal and administrative worries. If you have even preliminary questions, you are welcome to contact the site for an initial chat without obligation. ■ www.frenchpropertylawyer.fr 36, Avenue Pierre Leroux - 23600 Boussac Tel: 05 55 82 18 99 Email: l.chaveron@avocatline.fr

Stove Sellers Bonner Prestige www.stovesellers.com 05.55.63.78.72

See our Display Ad - pg 14

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

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

Moulin de Tintin

Eco Entrepot

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

87230 Bussière-Poitevine

Furniture, interiors & gifts

R.S.M.DISTRIBUTION

Beds Mattresses Furniture in stock

DISCOUNT WAREHOUSE SHOP

Get down The Shed

05.55.68.74.73 - see pg 12

sales@thebugle.eu 06 04 17 80 93 Transport, Removals & Storage

Joussé (86350) - By appointment only

Siret 531 167 443 00013

Your advert here 06 04 17 80 93

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

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

SAFE GARDE Secure self storage units in Guéret

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

www.safe-garde.com

05 55 63 58 85

safegardegueret@gmail.com siret: 821 846 318 00011

Buggs Car Hire

email: ray.mole@wanadoo.fr

Tel: 05 49 87 67 34

Classic and high value vehicle transport throughout the UK and Europe

Bergerac & Limoges Airports

• Man with a van service • Friendly, Mature Service, Ex-Police • Living in Limousin, specialising in moves between UK and France • Competitive Rates • Fully Insured

www.buggscarhire.com see pg 2

Watson European International Removals

www.watsoneuropean.co.uk see main ad - pg 9

Please call Mick for further info

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

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

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

Advertise here from just €36 HT / month

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

06 04 17 80 93 sales@thebugle.eu

MICHAELS MOVERS Removals

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

Mob: +44 (0)7808 338 386

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

Central France Storage

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

Tel: 09 66 03 52 89 Email: lasout@live.com siret: 494 123 847 00019

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TRANSITION REMOVALS

Phone: (+33) 05 55 34 19 46 - Mobile: (+33) 06 80 75 87 14 Email: p.evans@orange.fr - www.transitionremovals.com siret: 482 524 907 00011

Transition Removals

VAN ROUGE

www.transitionremovals.com

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

(+33) 05 55 34 19 46 see main ad above

Smart Moves For a fully insured, careful service

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

www.themanwithavan.info vanrouge@mail.com

(+33) 07.61.21.85.15

Your advert here

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www.smartmovesremovals.co.uk

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Man & Van Transport

Please mention The Bugle when responding to adverts

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

09 82 12 69 73 87150 Oradour-sur-Vayres

www.frenchvanman.eu Siret 530 213 644 00012

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General

BABY/INFANT EQUIPMENT FOR HIRE

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

Carrefour du Bois Limousin

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

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

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

Businesses for Sale

FOR SALE Established & Profitable Gift & Home Interior Shop in the heart of Le Dorat, 87210. For sale enquiries contact Jay:

FOR SALE:

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

All Limousin covered Anything considered Any quantity

• Alimentation Générale • Tabac • Lotto/FDJ

siret 532 981 198 00015

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

www.chauffagebois-limousin.com 05 55 63 72 45 - see pg 20

Cash paid for scrap Tel: 05 55 37 45 35 Mob: 06 74 21 47 71

FOR SALE: Commercial Lease

For more information call:

06 38 39 33 99

Tel 09 62 53 75 40

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Mandys-curry-2-go

WANTED: 2 Apprentices

www.mandyscurry2go.com

Curry & Side Dish of the month: Saag Gosht (Lamb & spinach) and mushroom pilau *New* Ste-Sévère-sur-Indre, Chilled pre-orders only! Wednesday 4th (3.15pm) Boussac, Gouzon and Guéret, Chilled pre-orders only! ... Wednesday 4th (4pm, 4.30pm & 5.15pm) Aubusson, Chilled only! (place de la gare routière) - Thursday 5th (4pm-5pm) Marsac, (Chez Jacques) - Friday 6th (6.30pm) Peyrat-le-Château & St-Léonard-de-Noblat Chilled pre-orders only! ... Thursday 12th (12.30pm & 1.30pm) Le Dorat, Bellac & Limoges, Chilled pre-orders only! ... Friday 13th (1pm, 1.30pm & 3pm) Bourganeuf, Le Grand-Bourg, Dun-le-Palestel & La Souterraine, ... Chilled pre-orders only! Thursday 19th (1.15pm, 2pm, 2.30pm & 3.30pm) Sardent, (Auberge du lac, Masmangeas) - Saturday 21st (6pm)

Bugle Notice Board WANTED:

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

Bookkeeper for small business Haute-Vienne. Must have working knowledge of French and be comfortable with computer applications. Most of the work can be done remotely, online, but for occasional visits own transport is needed. Must be self-registered as an entrepreneur or small company.

Email: mandyscurry2go@gmail.com

Cross Cut Tree Surgeons 20% discount for work booked and completed in July 2018

Please apply by email: leschenes@mallety.com or telephone: 05 55 56 62 75

05 55 60 62 14 / 06 78 38 42 44

26, Ecurat 23150

Le Restaurant Ecurat Atelier d'Art du Jardin

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

Cleaner/housekeeper For an upscale manor house in 87430 Verneuil. Work References needed. Please call: 07 88 27 83 01

Très Jolie Fashion Accessories

Call Dan for more information:

Mon Chic Cottage

21 Place Charles de Gaulle, Le Dorat

www.monchiccottage.com

Tea Room serving home-made scones / cakes Official Stockist for Chalk PaintTM by Annie Sloan & Little Greene Taking bookings now for our New Year 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

Help Wanted Our small, private animal shelter "Les doux museaux" in Moissannes needs friendly volunteers to help us with outdoor and indoor work, such as cutting bushes and various handicrafts such as painting and repairing ramps for pony stables.

05 87 77 95 59

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CLUBS, CHARITIES & ASSOCIATIONS Charities The Hope Association Charity Shop 87 2 rue de la Vieille Tour, 87120 Eymoutiers The shop is run by a group of volunteers with the sole aim of raising funds for abused & abandoned animals. Opening hours: Sat 10h-13h, Wed & Fri 14h-17h, 1st & 3rd Thu morning 10h-12h. We offer a selection of items including pre-loved clothes, jewellery, greeting cards and much more. We are happy to accept anything in good sale condition either directly to the shop or email shopeightyseven4hope@gmail.com. SPA Creuse The SPA Creuse dog refuge centre is based in SaintSulpice-le-Guérétois near Guéret and provides an invaluable service to the community by rescuing dogs that otherwise would have nowhere to go. Each year we re-home over 100 dogs which find themselves at the SPA though no fault of their own. We have dedicated staff who work alongside a network of French and British volunteers, all of whom have one aim in life, which is to do the best they can for the dogs until they find their forever homes. In order to do this they need to raise funds; along with walking the dogs every day, volunteers also organise fund-raising events and vide-greniers throughout the year. We are a friendly bunch and always on the lookout for more like-minded people and so if you are interested in becoming a volunteer, making a donation, or adopting one of our lovely dogs, then please visit our website www.spa-creuse.com. Noah's Ark Noah’s Ark is a French registered charity run by Cindy and Lauren Maasik who have spent the last five years rescuing animals and caring for them on their farm near Saint-Mathieu. A warm welcome awaits you at their shop and tea rooms in Rochechouart, with home-made cakes, tarts, and quiches followed by plenty of tea or coffee. For more info visit www.noahsark.fr or Facebook: Noah's Ark Tea Rooms and Brocante, 6, Rue de Poitevin, Rochechuart. Open Tues - Sat 10h-17h. Tel: 05 87 41 26 16. Farm visits for animal adoption are welcome at La Ferme, Les Dognons, 87440 Maisonnais-sur-Tardoire. Tel: 05 55 70 64 76. Email info@noahsark.com Phoenix Association Phoenix Association is a registered charity that has existed since 2001 to deal with the sad plight of the ever-increasing number of abused and abandoned animals in France. Phoenix does not have a 'rescue centre' as such. Sadly, many of the animals it saves have only ever known confinement and isolation, so instead, the animals are placed in foster homes all over SouthWest France while they wait for their loving and permanent forever homes. This gives Phoenix a better chance of assessing the animal in the normality and comfort of a home which leads to the virtually 100% successful adoption rate. Phoenix is not state funded and so relies on fundraising and donations to cover the very high rehoming and veterinary costs. Phoenix is formed of a committed but fun and positive team of volunteers, and is always on the lookout for more, so if you are interested in adopting an animal, foster caring or becoming a Member, please visit the Contact page of the website at www.phoenixasso.com and www.facebook.com/PhoenixAssociationFrance Church Notices Anglican Church Servives Anglican Congregation of St. Martin, in France – FCE, founded 1844. The FCE is a member church of GAFCON and is recognised as validly and lawfully Anglican by the C of E. We are pleased to announce the resumption of regular services at the RC Parish Church of St. Laurent, Bourg Archambault 86390 Vienne, on the D117 from Montmorillon. Holy Communion at 3 pm on the first Sunday of each month. Special services on certain Holy Days, as announced. Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals provided. No service Sunday 3rd June due to FCE National Convocation. Contact: revrobertleone@gmail.com or Mrs Leone tel 06 78 36 19 54. Monthly Worship in English If your journey of life has brought you here to France, why neglect your journey of faith? We look forward to giving a warm welcome to everyone from whatever Christian tradition (or none) on the 3rd SUNDAY of the MONTH at 3pm. Where? At the Temple in Thiat (in the north of the Haute-Vienne) – we are part of the Parish of the Basse-Marche of the Eglise Protestante Unie de France. The Temple is on the main road close to the Mairie. After worship there is tea/coffee and cake – and a chance to chat. If you want to know more contact Rev Derek Lawson on 05 55 68 53 03 or Rev Stephen Sawyer

on 05 49 84 33 86. English-speaking church services Guéret Come as you are... This is an invitation to join us at our CHURCH SERVICE IN ENGLISH. Whether you have a faith or would just like to attend a church service you are welcome at 3pm on the 2nd Sunday of each month at the Eglise Evangélique, 9b Place Bonnyaud, Guéret, 23000. We welcome all who want to join a group of English-speaking Christians for a time of worship and learning together. Children are very welcome. For more details visit www.serviceinenglish.com The International Free Church in Creuse The church presently meets at 10, La Chaudronnière, a small hamlet mid-way between Crozant and Eguzon. Sunday worship meetings are held on the first and third Sundays of the month at 10.30am. Fellowship meetings, for mid-week prayer, bible study and discussion are at the same venue every Thursday at 7.30pm. For further information contact Eric Sutton tel 05 55 89 26 62 Fitness & Fun NEW!! - Walking Football, Dun-le-Palestel If you think your footballing days are over, then think again! Our association, "Entente Cordiale", is trying out a new venture – Walking Football, a slower version of the beautiful game! And it's for all adults over the age of 50. We meet every Monday 16h – 17h in the Gymnasium in Dun-le-Palestel, just opposite "The Apollo". Walking football is designed to give you the chance to play the game you love, but at a much slower pace. It's a great way to keep fit, learn skills, have fun, and socialise at the same time, so why not come along? If you used to play football, but now find the pace a bit too much, or if you’ve never had the chance to be involved before, Walking Football is the perfect introduction to playing football for you – no running allowed! At the moment, all sessions are indoors, so please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Just come along and enjoy the fun! For more information email eccreuse@yahoo.com Dordogne Short Mat Bowls Association Learn to play Indoor Short Mat Bowls in the heart of the Dordogne at Eyzerac, just off the N21, south of Thiviers. We are a small friendly inclusive club who meet every Thursday afternoon throughout the year at the Complex Sportif in Eyzerac 24300. We are looking forward to welcoming new members, both novices or experienced players. We have all the equipment you need to play, so why not join us any Thursday at 2 pm until 5 pm. To arrange a taster session or simply for more details contact Paul Boswell (Secretary) at boswellmoore@ hotmail.com or call 05 53 56 99 75. NEW in St-Léonard-de-Noblat The Foyer Rural proposes drawing and watercolour courses in English and French: a good way to share knowledge and languages! Courses are delivered by a professional artist, to adults of any artistic level. Every Wed from 18h to 19h30 (except during school holidays). For more details, please tel Caroline Platter on 06 72 08 26 15. Address: Foyer Rural, rue Roger Salengro, 87 400 St Leonard de Noblat INSPIRATIONS – Art & Craft Group We are a small group of artists and crafters who meet every Friday from 2 pm until 5 pm at the Salle Barbara, Droux 87. There is no formal tuition but we all help, advise and encourage each other to perfect our skills and learn new ones. New members welcome, from absolute beginners to experts. Materials can be supplied for try-outs. Please contact: inspirations.droux@gmail.com Art Classes Mainsat The class runs every Thurs (term time) at the Salle du temps libre in Mainsat from 14h-16h. We do a little bit of everything: pencil, charcoal, watercolour, pastel, acrylics, oils and sculpture, etc. Contact Susan Neill for more info: Tel 05 55 83 12 18 / Mob 06 87 99 31 37 / Email thomas-susan.neill@ hotmail.com La chance de danser Dance classes for adults in La Souterraine. Tue Bums & Tums - Stretch & Tone 10:00-11:00. Salle des fêtes Saint-Léger-Magnazeix; Tue Tap from 19:00-20:00. Salle des fêtes La Souterraine; Wed Beginners ballet from 10:30-11:30. Salle de danse La Souterraine. €5 per class. For more info contact Jan Pitwell on 09 66 96 44 85 or at lachancededanser23@gmail.com. Photo Club La Meteorite (87) Rochechouart All welcome, all levels; we meet fortnightly at 3-5pm on Sundays. Field trips, friendly critique, conversation and competitions (to contact and more details go to photoclubmeteorite.org).

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Chabanais Bowls Club Do you want to take up the sport again, meet likeminded folk, or just try something new? Why not come to the Chabanais Bowls Club. All are welcome at our short mat bowling club, held in the Salle des Fêtes at Chabanais every week on a regular basis, with just a few days off around the end of the year. The Salle also allows us to lay out up to 5 mats so there is lots of room for both all current members and to be able to warmly welcome any new ones that want to join our friendly, but competitive Club. Sessions last 3 hours and take place every Tuesday at 10 am and every Thursday at 2 pm with a 30 minute tea/coffee break during each session. The Club has all the equipment that new bowlers require to get started or old hands can use their own indoor or outdoor bowls. And it's not expensive! There is a one-off joining fee of €10 euros, followed by a yearly subscription of €25 euros. The weekly rink fee is then just €2, but the first two ‘sampler’ sessions are free, with only the €2 rink fee to be paid. Currently all our members are English (French are welcome!), most being senior citizens, and many bringing over their skills from the UK. For more information, just pop down when our sessions are on, or contact Brian on 05 45 29 05 73 or Terry on 05 45 89 14 05. Drawing and painting classes At Saint-Junien with the CAPCC (art club). All levels welcome, every Monday and Thursday, English and French spoken, friendly atmosphere, materials provided by the club. 45€ / half-term. Contact: lindsaycox@club-internet.fr for brochure with full details. Keepfit (Bonjour La Forme) Held at Saint-Sulpice-les-Champs in the Salle Polyvalente: Mon evening at 19.45-20.45 for cardiac and muscle exercises; Thurs afternoon at 15.00-16.00 for gentle exersises. All are welcome to join us. Contact Jeanette 09 62 58 49 03 (Eng) or Catherine 05 55 66 67 30 (Fr) for more info. Tai Chi, Pakua & Qigong Tai Chi, Pakua & Qigong classes organised by the ACAMIES (association culturelle d'arts martiaux internes et d'exercices de santé). Wed: Jarnages, 18h30-20h, Salle Polyvalente. Thu: Bétête, 19h-20h30, Domaine de Tournessac. Individual classes, courses, massage & treatments also available. Contact: 06 48 00 02 07 http://acamies.e-monsite.com Keep Fit Amazing abs, breathtaking buttocks! Come and join our group at the CAPE in Pontarion. We are all ages, all sizes, men & women, but are serious about keeping fit. Our “monitrice” is English and will happily provide bilingual instructions. We meet every Thursday at 8p.m. in Pontarion Town Hall, for a one-hour workout. Come for a free trial, or call 05 55 64 98 87 or 06 32 42 95 68 for more details. Indoor Bowling at Oradour-sur-Vayres ** Hello to everyone who has tried contacting the club in recent times via the email previously shown in this listing. We have recently discovered an error which meant that emails and telephone calls from interested parties have not been reaching us! This problem has now been rectified and for anyone interested in joining us or coming along to try the game please use the new address and telephone number as shown below and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you once again and please accept our sincere apologies. We look forward to seeing you... ** If you already play or have never tried indoor bowling then come along to a meeting. It's great fun and easy to play. If you have never played it before we will show you how. We meet every Monday evening starting at 18.30 hrs at La Chapelle, avenue des Chapelles, 87150 Oradour-sur-Vayres. Come and try it - it's free. For further info tel 05 55 78 45 24 or email oradourbowlingclub@outlook.com Zumba! Regular zumba classes across depts 36, 18 & northern 23. For more info tel 06 58 37 17 04 email evezumba36@gmail.com and for details of classes visit www.zumbazumba.fr Indoor Short-mat Bowling at Cussac 87150....and now Outdoor too! As the premier bowls club in the Haute-Vienne, we are going from strength to strength with members seeking us out and travelling great distances to continue their love of bowls or simply to 'try us out'. Our reputation as a "very friendly and welcoming club" goes before us. If you've never tried the game, just come along and take a look; there is far more to it than first appears! We are a formally registered association within the French system and benefit from assistance from our local commune by use of a wonderful indoor venue. AND NOW...the use of a synthetic outdoor

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court where Flat-green, Crown and Short-mat can be played. Just imagine the summer evenings with a drink in your hand, watching fellow bowlers enjoying the quiet of village, interrupted only by the 'click' or 'tunk' of bowl against bowl! Our regular sessions indoors are Wednesday evening at 8pm and Thursday Mornings at 10am. Outdoor sessions will be arranged as the spring arrives so keep in touch. Serious bowlers and beginners are welcome - club bowls are available for use. For further information contact cussacbowlsclub@gmail.com or telephone 05 55 78 66 45. Association Equilibre, le mouvement du corps Yoga for all levels: Tue 18:30 Aubusson, Pied au plancher (Espace Philips); Wed 18:30 Vallière, salle polyvalante. Pregnancy/Post Natal: Tue 17:00 Aubusson, Pied au Plancher (Espace Philips) For further information tel 06 83 24 62 72 or visit www.spaequilibre.yolasite.com Chinese Gym & Karate Mondays & Thursdays at the DOJO, Allée JeanMarie Couturier, Aubusson. For more info tel 06 08 92 30 53. Tai Chi at Boussac and La Châtre Tai Chi classes in Boussac (Tue 18.15 - 19.45) and La Châtre (Thu 18.15 - 19.45). The first two lessons are free, the subscriptions are 36 euros per month and members can go to both venues having paid this fee. The style is that of Yang. All ages and abilities welcome, but folk must bear in mind that they will be on their feet, doing the equivalent of what one might classify as light exercise, for about an hour and a half. For more information contact 05 55 65 08 20. Gym Bien-être Would you like to be more supple? Come to our gym class on Thursday mornings from 10.30 to 11.30 am, where we do gentle exercises to help all our muscles and joints. The classes are held in Rochechouart in the Capitole building, upstairs. Our group is part of a National Federation of Gymnastics (EPVG www.sport-santé.fr) For information contact 07 83 22 38 63 or gymvolontaire-087168@epgv.fr Learn to Meditate Learn to meditate and meet other like-minded people. Simple mindfulness technique. Dechen Choling, Le Mas Marvent, St-Yrieix-sous-Aixe, 87700. Also, ongoing regular group meetings and events. Contact tel Christina 05 55 03 82 01 www. dechencholing.org Gardening Les petits jardiniers du Limousin L'association des petits jardiniers du Limousin started in 2010 with the aim 'to provide and promote opportunities for local people to develop their interest and knowledge in horticulture and gardening and any related topics'. Since that time we've held monthly meetings on many different subjects, visited gardens and garden related industries such as a distillery, a paper mill and a commercial vegetable grower to name but a few. It's about meeting people with like-minded interests, sharing plants and seeds, learning more about growing plants, flowers, fruit, vegetables and trees in our region and having some fun along the way. We meet on the third Thursday of each month (excluding February) in the Mairie at St-Amand-lePetit (between Eymoutiers and Peyrat-le-Château). Meetings start at 2.30 pm and visit timings will be advised. Do come and join us, we're a friendly group and our meetings are open to everyone. For more information contact us at pjlimousin@gmail.com. Agenda for 2018: 19 Jul - Pond life: how to make and maintain a pond; 16 Aug - Visit to Al Gaulia arboretum with picnic and lotus tasting session; 2 Sep - 6th Annual Show; 18 Oct - AGM followed by Pumpkins: edible and decorative; 15 Nov - Spring bulbs plus sale of bulbs; 13 Dec - Christmas party Club Liseron – Gardening Club Meets on the 2nd Mon evening of the month at 19.30 at the Salle des Fêtes in Massignac. We're a mixed bunch of English & French, who are united by a passion for gardens and gardening, sharing plants, seeds and information. For further information contact: veronique.granet@sfr.fr Aux Plantes, etc. We are an association of independent, ethicallyminded and passionate plant producers. Our aim is to encourage consumers to know more about the plants they buy, how they were produced and their

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

Peyrat Film Club The CINEMA in Peyrat-le-Château, run by the volunteers of the Association Bande Originale, regularly shows VOST films (original version with French subtitles), especially for all the non-French speakers in our region. In July these VOs are: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom - Friday 13th July, 6 pm The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society - Friday 27th July, 6 pm Ticket price €5, but just €3.50 for members of the Association. See our website for more information and the full programme (most other films are in French): http://bandeoriginale.jimdo.com Also in July: Football matches from the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia shown on the cinema screen! The last 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals and final. FREE ENTRY! Doors open 15 minutes before kick-off. Check the programme on our website for dates and kick-off times. We hope to see you soon in our cinema !

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JULY 2018 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.eu the history and the heritage of the area and to help new arrivals settle. For more details or to join please contact the President, Bernadette Ruffenach, on 05 55 76 11 19. Les Franglais de Banize (23120) French and English people meet every Wednesday at 2-3 pm in the mairie in Banize to share English and French language and lots of laughter. We all learn from each other, in both languages and about aspects of both cultures. In general the English try to speak in French and vice versa. As far as possible! The meetings have been going on for seven years now but new arrivals are always welcome. For more information please contact Anne Chadwick at lesfranglaisdebanize@orange.fr or tel 05 55 67 53 60. Connect87 CONNECT is a group for English speakers of any nationality in the area of St-Yrieix-la-Perche. Our Objective is to help people make friends and exchange information. We hold fun events and a Monthly Coffee Morning on the First Friday of every month at Espace Ferraud, rue du Docteur Lemoyne, St-Yrieix-la-Perche. We are a non profit making group and we are run by volunteers, there are no membership fees. For Further information visit our website www. connect87.info or contact Nikki Evans at nikkifleurie@ gmail.com or on 05 53 55 09 83. French Conversation Group at Les Billanges (87340) We are a small group who meet fortnightly for an hour and a half on Tuesday evenings during term time in Les Billanges, 87340, close to the Creuse/HauteVienne border. We are accompanied by a retired French schoolteacher and a current French teacher of English. Discussion is informal, loosely based on everyday topics, including some grammar plus general discussion. We need a few more people to help keep it vibrant and to cater for inevitable absences. The only cost is yearly membership of the local Association, about €16, which brings with it other social opportunities. To find out more please contact Chrissy Smith at chrissysmith@talk21.com Familles Rurales in Peyrat-le-Château Association Familles Rurales now offer assistance in English and Dutch to all non-French speaking people (British, Dutch, German, etc.) concerning all kinds of administrative steps. The service is available in Peyratle-Château and surrounding communes. We will try to provide information and help you find your way in social and administrative matters. We will also do our best to help you with practical matters such as language problems, payment of bills, hiring workmen, etc. Find Heleen Tichler-Botermans at the AFR office in Peyrat-le-Château on Mondays from 9 am to 12 pm and Wednesdays from 9 am to 1 pm. You are welcome to drop in or make an appointment. www.famillesrurales.org/peyrat-le-chateau E-mail: familles-rurales.infopeyrat@orange.fr Telephone: 06 41 20 06 83 Office address: 19 avenue de la Tour, 87470 Peyrat-leChâteau Familles Rurales 2 in St-Yrieix-la-Perche Weekly courses in French for foreigners (mainly English and Dutch) living in the area. Held at five different levels, all with the same native French teacher, so it is easy to move from one class to another if you feel out of place. Level 1 (beginners) - Mon 10h30-12h; Level 2 - Thur 10h30-12h; Level 3 - Tue 10h30-12h; Level 4 - Sat 10h-12h; Level 5 (top) - Weds 14h30-16h30. All courses are held in Familles Rurales' premises at 1 rue de la Piscine (former swimming pool), 87500 St-Yrieixla-Perche. For more info tel 05 55 09 30 86, or Mark GRIEVES (English-speaking president) tel 06 76 64 89 94 will be pleased to answer any questions you may have. Aubusson’s Network Each week, for 5 years now, we meet between 11.30 am and 1 pm every Saturday at the café "Aux Baladins" opposite Aubusson’s Gare Routière car park. We are a friendly group of French and English who enjoy conversation in both languages. We like to exchange views, make new friends, help and advise one another and help integrate newcomers. You can contact us by phone: Viviane 06 32 96 54 2 - Jo 09 72 41 40 47 - Catherine 06 86 17 80 88 - Jan 00 44 74 68 20 66 12 - John 05 55 67 37 60 Learning Together – Apprenons Ensemble We are a friendly club based in Rochechouart and our aim is to promote good relations amongst the local French-speaking and English-speaking community. We offer courses of tuition in English and French as well as organising social and cultural events including visits to places of interest. For further information please visit our website www.learningtogether.moonfruit.com, email us at learningtogether87@gmail.com or telephone our President Alan Bretman on 05 55 49 08 75. We look forward to hearing from you. The Melting Pot We are a group of about 50 people who meet regularly to discuss and propose different ideas and activities with the aim of integrating more fully with the French community. Our meetings are held at the Ancienne Ecole in Darnac every Wednesday morning from 10h-12h, except on the first Wednesday of the month when we meet at 19h30. Our meetings are varied and include curry evenings, quizzes, plant swops, table tennis, pétanque tournaments, BBQs and more. Newcomers are very welcome. For more info visit: www. meltingpot-limousin.com CLE – (Charente Limousine Exchange) CLE is a not-for-profit organisation whose members form a valuable resource for the exchange of news, views, ideas and information. We lobby and work with key organisations to help protect our members' best interests, particularly when Government or other proposals threaten to impact the well-being of expatriate citizens. We organise a range of events, workshops and seminars throughout the year, plus social activities including coach trips, activity days and charity events. Our special interest groups include a Fishing Group, a Pudding Club and Gourmet Club which holds regular lunches at some of the region's better restaurants where we negotiate set menus a cut above the typical 'plat du jour' but still reasonably priced – all activities to help members make new expatriate and French friends. www. cle-france.com Email: contact@cle-france.com Tel: Barry Leech 05 49 87 19 85

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Facebook : Cancer Support France - Charente-Plus Libraries & Books Sale of Second-hand Books, La Croisille-sur-Briance On the 18th of every month, during the monthly market at La Croisille-sur-Briance (87130), there is a sale of second-hand books (both English and French) from 9am to 12 noon, at the former restaurant in La Place, opposite the bar/tabac. All proceeds go towards the local school funds (for La Croisille-sur-Briance and St-Méard RPI). La Souterraine English Library and Information Centre Located in the historic Porte de Puy Charraud, at 10 rue de Portail, La Souterraine, we are a lively, well-stocked English language library with almost 10,000 books and media available to borrow. We have an attractive cafe which serves tea, coffee and a range of home-made cakes. There is also a regularly changing display of works by local artists. The library hosts a lively mixed conversation group for French and English speakers and also organises AngloFrench conversation groups in association with the Municipal library in La Souterraine. There are also a number of thriving special interest groups, such as the Gardening Group, Camera Club, Friendship Group, etc. We also provide support & assistance in bureaucratic and administrative matters for both existing British residents as well as newcomers to the area. Whatever your interests don’t hesitate to pay us a visit and you will be made most welcome. We are open from 9.30 am until 12.30 pm, Mon, Fri & Sat and 2 pm until 4.30 pm on Thurs. For more info tel 05 55 89 57 62 during opening hours or visit www.englishlibrary.fr The English Library – La Bibliothèque Anglophone, Dunle-Palestel The English Library, which has been established for over 10 yrs, is a part of the Anglo-French Association "Entente Cordiale" and is situated in the route des Ratteries, adjacent to the Bibliothèque Municipale, Parc Benjamin Bord. The Library is a very welcoming meeting place, where you can come and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, whilst browsing through our extensive collection of around 10,000 books, talking books and DVDs. Thanks to donations and an active purchasing policy we are able to offer something for everyone. For our new acquisitions we concentrate on recent publications, as well as member requests for older books. Open every Thursday from 10h – 13h, and Saturdays from 10h - 12h30. “Entente Cordiale" hosts a wide range of other groups and activities too, including English lessons, French lessons, Traditional Dance Group, Art Group, Theatre group, “Les Troubadours" Traditional embroidery group, and Walking Football. For more information email: library.ententecordiale@ yahoo.com Music Le Petit Tralala Le Petit Tralala was founded seven years ago by Sylviane Cahannier in Cluis (Indre). Until now, Sylviane has created the shows (music hall parodies) and the costumes. The troupe is always looking for new members. There is absolutely no need to sing perfectly or dance, as most importantly we have fun. Rehearsals are programmed in line with the date of the show and the availability of the troupe members. There is no obligation to speak French for the songs (playback performance), but it will be a relief for Sylviane who does not speak English. However, that must not discourage you from calling her for further information! Tel: 06 09 13 46 15. “Le Jeudi Meta Blues” Organised by the association Nessgig this takes place every 4th Thursday of the month, from 19h30 to 22h at “La Petite Charrue” pub, Le Bournazeau, Château-Chervix (87). All music lovers who would like to share and exchange information and stories around blues, folk and rock, in French AND in English, or who might like to jam a little, are welcome. Free admission! For more information email nessgig87@ gmail.com or tel 05 55 09 99 34. Open Mic Night If you like music and have ever fancied getting up and having a go, why not come along to our Open Mic Night at “Le Loch Ness” in La Souterraine town centre every Friday around 8.30pm. L'Orchestre Philharmonique de La Souterraine If you or one of your family are interested in playing in an orchestra and think your standard might be adequate do get in contact with us. We meet weekly on Friday evenings in La Souterraine (apart from the summer holidays) to rehearse. Most of our concerts are around Xmas or May-July. Our members come from all over Limousin so lifts to and fro may be possible if necessary. Contacts: French language Marie-France Martinie 05 55

30 76 23 / English language Alan Kerr 05 55 56 34 52 The Harmonics This is our 6th season of singing as a group. Our music is varied classical, madrigals, spiritual, songs from the shows etc and we sing in French, English, Swahili, Latin - whatever the music demands. Our concerts are in support of a variety of charities including the British Legion, L'Oregon at Civray and Retina and thus non profit making. We meet Wed 14h – 16h in the Salle d'Annexe behind the Mairie in Civray. Interested? We'd love to see you so contact: David Lee tel 05 49 87 53 93 email dave.lee@cegetel.net or Dolly Ait Boualou email sylvia.murray@wanadoo.fr Support

This gorgeous girlie is Lilo, a Pointer (Braque) found on a rubbish dump with a younger male thought to be her pup. He is now happily rehomed but Lilo remains at the SPA refuge at Limoges. Lilo has clearly been used for breeding many times and probably outlived her usefulness and so was cruelly abandoned. She has sores on her pressure points and poorly skin. Currently the refuge are feeding her on hypoallergenic food in the hope that her skin will improve but being underweight and constantly sleeping on hard floors in a concrete cage is certainly not helping her - a warm soft bed may well be an answer. Lilo is about 8 years old and an absolute bundle of joy. Despite her dreadful past she is full of affection. On a walk she frequently stops to come back for a cuddle and she adores attention. She has shared her box at the refuge with several different dogs and there is no indication of any difficulties. The refuge staff and volunteers love her happy lively personality. Without help, Lilo is likely to remain at the refuge for some time due to her age and breed; hunting breeds tend not to be adopters' first choice. If you would like to meet Lilo she is currently at Limoges SPA: SPA de la Haute-Vienne, 156 avenue du Général René Chambe, 87270 Couzeix Or if you would like the help of an English-speaking volunteer you can email me at pamrob1@hotmail.com Lilo would leave chipped, vaccinated and neutered. All dogs over 8 years old have their adoption fee waived, although a donation is expected.

Dora Alcoholics Anonymous If you or someone you know has a drinking problem, there are now English-speaking meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous at Limoges, Périgueux and the recently opened meeting at Civray. Alcoholics Anonymous is a Fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership and A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. For details of the meetings or other information contact Roger 05 55 76 22 65 (Limoges), Ewen 05 53 05 76 62 (Périgueux) or Angela 05 49 87 79 09 (Civray). Other meetings in South-West France can be located on our web-site at www.aafrance.net English-speaking council surgery ...for residents of the commune of St-Léger-Magnazeix. Every 2nd Weds in the month, an English-speaking council surgery with councillors Manuela Stroescu and Patrick Johnson will take place at the Mairie between 11am and 12pm. L’Association France Alzheimer Dordogne Charitable organisation offering English-speaking support and guidance to anyone dealing with the dayto-day difficulties affecting those with dementia, their families and their carers and assistance with how to access the best provisions of care. English Helpline (available on Tuesday mornings between 10am and midday): 09 64 21 40 86. For more information email alzheimer.dordogne@ orange.fr or visit www.francealzheimer-dordogne.org Cancer Support France, Charente Plus Free confidential support for English-speaking people touched by cancer in departments 16, 17 & 86. CSF 24 hour helpline: 06 45 35 32 30, Email csfcharenteplus@gmail.com, Facebook: Cancer Support France - Charente Plus CSF Charity Shop open at 3 rue Nationale, 16150 Chabanais (entrance opposite the mairie, directly behind Petticoat Lane – we are on the 1st floor upstairs: Wed & Fri from 10 am – 4 pm. Cancer Support Haute-Vienne We offer free and confidential support to English speakers affected by Cancer in the Haute-Vienne (87) and Creuse (23). Our helpline number is 06 04 43 39 87. If you would like more information or would like to become a member or help in any other way, please contact Sue Ware 05 55 00 31 15, helpline@ cshautevienne.org or visit www.cshautevienne.org

Hello, my name is Dora and I have been at the refuge now for several weeks. I am around two years old, a Braque Français cross and so far have spent the whole of my life living in a car with my friends Bridget and Galaxy, who are also at the refuge, that is until a kind person from the SPA came along and rescued us. Overnight, my whole life changed and I can't believe how lucky I am to have a warm bed, lovely food and to have lots of cuddles, walks and playtime in the park. Whilst I am very happy at the refuge, I do so want to find my own family as I have so much love to give and can't wait to have that someone special of my own to love. I am a happy fun loving girl, obedient, love my walks, and very sociable and so can be homed with children and other dogs. Like most dogs, though, I do need to have an enclosed garden. If you think you you can help Dora then please contact please contact the SPA de Creuse (Guéret), 21 Le Clocher 23000 Saint-Sulpice-le-Guérétois, tel 05 55 81 99 31 (www.spacreuse.com) or if you would like to speak to an English-speaking volunteer about Dora or indeed any of our other lovely dogs at the refuge then please email Faye at faye.jones23600@gmail.com

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

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

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FESTIVAL DU HAUT LIMOUSIN 27th July - 12th August

his year the Festival du Haut Limousin celebrates its 20th birthday with a wonderful mix of chamber music and an eclectic programme of diverse approaches to classical music. The Festival prides itself on attracting young talents of international renown and this year is no exception, with performers coming from France, the UK and the USA.

Connect with your sense of humour while developing some great life skills!

In one of his rare visits to France, Kit Armstrong, superb pianist, composer and well-known to Festival goers for his Bach concert two years ago, returns with a new programme linking Liszt’s arrangements on the theme of fugues and fantasies together with preludes from the French composer Gabriel Fauré. Truly, a concert not to be missed. Quatuor Ebène, internationally acclaimed and always appreciated by Festival audiences, come back again to delight us with their interpretations of Beethoven and Fauré.

CastawaysDrama Presents

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"Tickle Your Funny Bone" A unique participatory workshop for non-actors based on the games, exercises and techniques used in improvisational comedy. Build your self-confidence, improve your communication skills, learn to solve problems more creatively – and be funny without trying! Created and presented by American award-winning actor and international communications consultant Paulette Lee. Saturday 7th July Two sessions: 10h-12h and 14h–16h

The celebrated “King Singers” open the Festival at Mortemart, one of the “most beautiful villages of France” with a virtuoso “a cappella” performance. Book early for this one, tickets are already being sold. Emma the Clown, a well-known character created by Miriem Menant, together with a trio comprising cello, violin and piano, has developed an extraordinary performance where a mix of classical music and clowning becomes the norm. Paul Lay, one of Europe’s most talented jazz performers, will take us back to the start of last century when live pianists would interpret silent movies to their audience. A great opportunity to revisit Buster Keaton in Sherlock Jr and Charlie Chaplin in The Emigrant accompanied by original “ragtime” compositions and improvisations from Paul Lay. An opportunity to hear some of the up and coming operatic singers currently training under Elène Golgevit at the Paris Conservatoire. She has put together a Carte Blanche of singers and songs for the Festival.

Venue: Ancienne Mairie, place Emile Parrain 23300 La Souterraine

A Soirée Celtique presents an unusual collaboration between the Quatuor Ebène and Irish folk musicians, Catriona McKay and Chris Stout. Taking inspiration from the Irish duo’s albums White Nights and Bare Knuckle we will be treated to an exceptional performance inspired by the musical traditions of Scotland and the Shetland Islands. The Festival closes with a joyous concert from the SR9 trio playing Bach on their marimbas followed by a performance called CORPORELS in which music, dance, theatre and percussion - using their own bodies - are combined. Come prepared to be delighted and amused. Fiona Campbell, Festival Administrative Council For further information and tickets: www.festivalduhautlimousin.com Tel: 05 55 60 29 32

Light refreshments served Admission: €10 on the door Space is limited so registration is essential – please email us at: info@castawaysdrama.org CastawaysDrama is an English-speaking community theatre group based in La Souterraine (Creuse) For further information, email info@castawaysdrama.org

Weekend Musical et Gourmand Saturday 30th June and Sunday 1st July Two well-known associations in south-west Creuse are joining forces to raise money for a charity. The Amis Chanteurs de St-Amand and the Association Rencontres Franco-Britanniques have come together to create two days of entertainment, held under marquees, at the Salle Associative at St-Amand-Jartoudeix (23400). If it is wet then events will be moved inside. Apart from providing great entertainment the aim is to raise money for the national charity Fondation Partage et Vie, which gives help and support to older people, the sick and the disabled. They have a large, local centre at Noth near La Souterraine. More information about their work can be found at www.fondationpartageetvie.org. The association will have a representative at the event to explain their work. On both days there will be a barbecue (sausages, merguez, bacon and vegetarian baguettes); products will be sourced directly from artisan farm producers working locally in the Limousin. And, of course, there will be a bar selling beer, wines and soft drinks. Entry to the events is free. Saturday 30th June Apéro Concert - 16h30 till 21h30 8 sets of different musicians (both English and French) are giving their services for free. The variety of music is vast: Rock, Blues, Country, Swing, Ballads... something for everybody! Sunday 1st July Salon de Thé Anglais - 15h till 17h30 The Association Rencontres Franco-Britanniques is organising its annual and hugely popular Salon de Thé Anglais. A range of teas will be available accompanied by a large selection of English cakes, including scones with strawberry jam and clotted cream. The Thé Classique costs €4 and includes both tea and cakes, while the Thé Gourmand at €6 supplements this with a glass of fizz and fresh fruit. Musical entertainment will be provided throughout. Last year 100 people came to the event and we fully expect to exceed that number in 2018. Concert by the Amis Chanteurs de St-Amand – 18h till 19h15 The concert will contain both modern and traditional songs. The group is noted for its repertoire of songs from various cultures and in a range of languages, its use of harmony and its musical accompaniment from guitar, percussion and keyboard. The Amis Chanteurs are truly European – their singers are French, English, Welsh and Dutch. And, somewhat uniquely, the group of 30 features the same number of women and men. Following the concert the barbecue and bar will be open until the end of the evening. ******************** The organisers are delighted by the support they have already had with organising the weekend. Particular thanks must go to Alastair Riley (www.alastair-riley.com) for his vivid and striking images for posters and fliers. Please come along and support this new venture. It will be fun and the proceeds will provide much needed support for an important charity in the Limousin whose work touches so many people. For more Information:

Les Amis Chanteurs de St-Amand Association Rencontres Franco-Britanniques Phone : 05 55 64 22 25

www.stamandjartoudeix.com www.francobrit.com

Welcome Noctambules What's a Noctambule? As far as the Association Open Door is concerned, it's a brocante with a difference for "night owls" (noctambules) in St. Pardoux-Morterolles, taking place on the evening of 13th July in the salle polyvalente. “We aimed it at people who don't want to just sit around waiting for the National Day to begin but, on the other hand, don't want to be tired out for the celebrations of the 14th,” explained Peter Edmondson. “So, we've gone for a small, relaxed, event rather like the famous French 'apero'. There are just 20 stalls, no professionals, every item less than 10 euros and we'll be running just from 4 pm to 8 pm. There will be refreshments but these will be simple too – popcorn, ice pops, hot dogs, pizza slices – and a bar selling just wine, beer and fruit drinks.” The stalls are free but less than a handful remain. Anyone wanting to enquire about availability should contact Peter direct at peter.edmondson@orange.fr.

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Fri 1st Jun to Sat 1st Sep LA CHÂTRE Summer Exhibition

Dance your way into the night with P-J and Alexandra (21h). Dance demonstrations by AMITIE DANS' beforehand (from 17h) - paso doble, waltz, reggae, line dancing... Sun 1st: Fun fair from 12h. SNAILS to eat 'sur place' or take away. Bags of entertainment, including snail racing, barrel rolling, country dancing demonstration and carriage rides... La Coquille (24450, Northern Dordogne). Sat 30th Jun LUSSAC-LES-EGLISES Barn Sale Books, bric-a-brac, clothes and all sorts! 14h to 17h at Tina and Jane's barn, 5 La Trigalle, 87360 Lussac-les-Eglises. Any items, or prizes to donate for the tombola or further information please contact Tina or Jane on 05 55 60 69 23. Proceeds will go to our three charities: Twilight Old Dogs Home, Noah's Ark and Cancer Support Haute-Vienne. Please come along and support these worthy causes.

12 artisans and artists present their works at the AtelierBoutique des Créateurs, 13 bis rue Venôse, 36400 La Châtre. Open Tue to Sat, 10 am to 1.30 pm and 2.30 pm to 6 pm. Lots of beautiful hand-crafted items and artworks on display – prices from €3 upwards. Paintings, jewellery, wooden toys, leather goods, sculptures, pure wool knitted items, stained glass and much more. Pottery workshops throughout the summer. Contact: info@atelier-boutique-createurs.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/boutiquefmr Sat 2nd Jun to Sat 29th Sep CONFOLENS Beekeeping

Try beekeeping in Confolens this summer! Lots of dates for afternoon taster sessions and longer training programmes available. All equipment provided, check website for details www.13bees.co.uk/beekeeping-experiences or call on 05 45 71 22 90. Fri 29th Jun BOUSSAC Inauguration of Exhibitions at the Château de Boussac To open the tourist season at the Château, the Blondeau family would like to invite readers to the inauguration of their exhibitions: Tapestries of Lurçat and Dom Robert; the forgework and metalwork of Adam Varley. 6 pm. Free entry. Followed at 7 pm by a New Orleans jazz concert organised by Les Amis du Château de Boussac. Donations welcome. For reservations contact Pascale on 06 25 25 37 02 or at dagard23@outlook.fr Sat 30th Jun to Sun 1st Jul LA COQUILLE Grande Fête de l'Escargot Sat 30th: 7h-20h. Vide-greniers. Fun fair from 14h. SNAILS to eat 'sur place' or take away (from 19h)

Wed 4th to Sun 8th Jul BELLAC 65e Festival National de Bellac The Bellac Festival, born in 1954 but initiated in 1951 by Louis Jouvet in tribute to his friend Jean Giraudoux, the native author of the city, and historically dedicated to theatre, has become over the years a multidisciplinary festival. Theatre, puppetry, circus and music will all be on the agenda of this 65th edition. Over 20 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/ Sat 7th to Sun 8th Jul CIEUX Festival du Bois de la Pierre et de l’Eau The 7th Festival of Wood, Stone and Water takes place on Sat 7th July from 15h-23h30 and Sun 8th July from 9h-19h, featuring: Artisans, artists, creators working with or handling wood, basketry, ceramics, porcelain, enamel, leather, stone, wool, textiles and much more... 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. Rock concert on the Sat evening at 21h30 featuring Dumont d'Urville. For more information visit www.festival-bois-pierre-eau.fr Sat 7th Jul GUÉRET Organ recital Recital of sonatas by J S Bach by Georges Lartigau (organ) and Léonard Zandstra (violin). Eglise St-Pierre St-Paul de Guéret (rue Jules Sandeau) at 9 pm. Tickets: €10; Concessions €6. Organised by the Association "Les Amis de l'Orgue de Guéret" (AOG), founded almost 40 years ago, which seeks to maintain and make use of the only organ in Creuse with 3 keyboards. For information and reservations email lesamisdelorgue.23@ orange.fr Sat 7th Jul LIMOGES Hot Vienne - Journée Bal swing For this Saturday dedicated to Jazz, the Jardins d l’Évêché are hosting a village of twenty exhibitors, vintage items, and demonstrations from 11h followed by a big Bal swing from 19h until 1 o'clock in the morning! Free entry. During the day, the association Lindy'Lim is giving FREE demonstrations and lessons of Lindy hop as part of the Hot Vienne programme of events. These will be taken by Léna et Guillaume, a couple from Poitiers, who take pleasure in the dance but also in the retro, good-natured and fun atmosphere. There will be three beginner Lindy hop and Jazz Roots dance

classes and two dance classes for people who have been practicing Lindy hop regularly for a year or more. Reservation necessary for the advanced classes: contact lindylim87@gmail.com or visit Facebook: Lindy'lim. The day finishes with the Bal swing featuring 3 jazz orchestras: - Tribute to Louis Jordan by the Drew Davies Combo (19h20h30) - Noé Reinhardt Quartet (21h-23h) - Jean Marc Lajudie Quintet (23h-1h) Sat 14th Jul GOUZON Brocante - vide-greniers Annual stall held by the Secours Catholique by the church in Gouzon. We will be selling scones with jam and cream plus a cup of coffee or tea for 2 euros each. Come along and enjoy the day. We look forward to seeing you there! Sun 15th to Sun 22nd Jul ARGENTON-SUR-CREUSE Les Estivales de l'Orgue 15/07 at 4 pm: Michel Louet, organist at Notre Dame de Châteauroux and the collégiale de Levroux with the Musical Society of Argenton. Donations welcome. 18/07 at 8:30 pm: Véra Nikitine, organist at Saint-Marcel (Paris). Childhood in music - Mozart, Bizet, Schumann, Franck. €10; free for Under 10s. 22/07 at 8:30 pm: Les Trompettes de Versailles, Organ and trumpet - Vivaldi, Frescobaldi, Lully, Bach, Delalande. €10; free for Under 10s. Eglise Saint Sauveur. For more information tel 06 87 50 63 05 or visit amisorgueargenton.over-blog.com Sat 25th to Sun 26th Aug BUSSIÈRE-GALANT EHEES Information Weekend

Elephant Haven will be organizing an information weekend on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th August from 10 am to 5 pm. Short guided tours will be held focusing on the recent infrastructure developments and the status of the project today. Guided visits: Sat 25th: 10:30 am (French) & 11:30 am (English); 2:30 pm (French) & 3:30 pm (English) Sun 26th: 10:30 am (English) & 11:30 am (French); 2:30 pm (English) & 3:30 pm (French) Stands, music, snacks and refreshments will be available throughout the weekend. Address: 5 Rétabout, St-Nicolas-Courbefy, 87230 BussièreGalant For more information email info@elephanthaven.com or visit www.elephanthaven.org

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The Bugle Film Club Thursday 12th July

What? Ocean's 8 Where? Cinéma Sénéchal, 1 rue du Sénéchal, 23000 Guéret When? 19h00, Thursday 12th July 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!!)