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Eiffel Tower closes over pickpockets

The Eiffel Tower closed last month after angry staff went on strike over the gangs of pickpockets operating around the monument >> Page 12

Limousin June 2015 - Issue #68

Supermarkets told to give away food

INSIDE > > > NEWS - Country's largest tyre pile to go

3.5 million tyres are finally being removed from a site on the borders of the Limousin, 10 years after the company that put them there went bust >> Page 5

Legislation is being introduced to ban supermarkets from spoiling and throwing away food that is still edible, requiring them instead to donate unsold produce to food charities. The move is part of the government's efforts to halve food waste by 2025. perfectly edible food being thrown out by supermarkets, and “dumpster diving” has become so popular that many chains now pour bleach or other chemicals into their bins to prevent the food being taken. Other supermarkets deliberately dispose of food in locked warehouses for collection by refuse trucks in a bid to stop scavengers. “It’s scandalous to see bleach being poured into supermarket dustbins along with edible foods,” said the Socialist deputy Guillaume Garot, a former food minister who proposed the bill. “There’s an absolute urgency - charities are desperate for food,” said another MP, Yves Jégo. “The most moving part of this law is that it opens us up to

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The Eurotunnel owned ferry company can continue to operate its crossChannel route after successfully overturning a previous ban >> Page 8

NEWS - French economy grows by 0.6%

The French economy surged in the first quarter with growth outpacing both the UK and the US, beating all expectations >> Page 10

n a rare example of cross-party unity, France's National Assembly has voted unanimously to ban supermarkets from spoiling and throwing away unsold food. Instead, they will now have to donate it to charities or make it available for use as animal feed. The move is part of the government's commitment to reduce food waste by 50% in the next decade. The new law will affect supermarkets with a surface area of more than 400 square metres; failing to agree contracts with charities and organisations to make provision for the food could result in fines of up to €75,000. Campaigners have long highlighted the amount of

NEWS - MyFerryLink wins appeal hearing

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ollowing the surprise majority won by the Conservatives in last month's UK General Election, we know one thing for sure: the UK will in the near future hold a referendum on membership of the EU. Whatever your politics and irrespective of how you feel about the EU, if the United Kingdom votes to leave, that will have a very real impact on expats living in countries such as France. As citizens of a non-EU country, the British would technically no longer be automatically entitled to live and work in France and could even have to apply for a visa to stay. It seems unthinkable that this would actually happen and if a “Brexit” did occur, I expect agreements would be signed to make exceptions as is currently

done for Swiss citizens across Europe. It does throw up some interesting questions, however. One solution that has been suggested to anyone worried about what will happen should the UK public vote to leave the EU, is to naturalise and take French citizenship. This is relatively simple (for France!), although the usual hoops have to be jumped through and any potential French citizens need to also pass a language test. It is not something I have looked into in any detail, but I know people who have done this and it seems no trickier than births and marriages currently are here for “foreigners”. The situation raises even more questions for those of us with “French” children. My children were born in France to two British parents, which makes

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them British. They can opt to take on French citizenship (as well keeping their British nationality) when they are 18, if they have lived here for a sufficient number of years before that time. But until then they remain British and travel on a British passport. As they grow older and become increasingly French - which they are bound to do as they have French friends and go to French schools - certain doors will remain closed to them as “foreigners”, a situation that would undoubtedly be exacerbated by any UK withdrawal from the EU. I believe, for example, that they would not be able to join the army or police force. That is until they are 18, of course. There also remains the potential for them to have to apply to university in France as foreign students, if they were to choose that educational path. Were my wife or I to take French citizenship, then our children would automatically also inherit it, making their lives much easier (and their passports much cheaper!!) So on a purely practical level, the only thing stopping me is the paperwork... but is this a good reason to change nationality? I am fiercely proud to be British and if I took on French nationality, I imagine I would always identify

myself as British. So would that make me a hypocrite if I applied to become a citizen of the Republic? It is a question I'm sure I will spend a good deal of time contemplating over the next few years. Personally I hope that the UK stays in Europe, but I know that there is significant support for “going it alone”... only time will tell. On a separate note, many thanks to all who made donations to my brother in his fund-raising efforts for the Alzheimer's Society – the money will be going to a good cause and is much appreciated! Until next month! Steve Martindale, Editor

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he Limousin is rightly famed for its wildlife, but those heading down to the woods in May were in for a big surprise... a zebra! The animal became a news sensation after spending more than 5 days wandering around the rolling hills of northern Creuse having escaped from a circus in nearby Aigurande. The zebra, usually more at home in Africa than Aigurande, made its bid for freedom as the circus was setting up camp in the town on the Creuse-Indre border. With handlers busy putting up the big top, the stripy escapologist, aged between five and six, left its trailer and made its way into the nearby countryside. Unsurprisingly, confused locals were soon reporting the strange sight of a zebra grazing alongside the region's famous brown cows. A resident of the commune of Lourdoueix-Saint-Pierre came across the animal on a country lane: “What a shock to see a zebra! We carried on driving and it ran ahead in front of the car. Eventually it went into a field, so we closed the gate and told the owner, who was a bit surprised when I said there was a zebra in his field!” The eagle-eyed local alerted the

search party from the circus, but by the time they arrived the zebra had again moved on, a pattern that was to repeat itself as the week went by. “He was spotted in a nearby field and we have been looking for him ever since,” explained one of the organisers of the circus. “At the end of the day, we are looking for an animal, not a needle in a haystack!” Several days later, however, the zebra was still on the loose, despite numerous sightings across the north of the Creuse. With the circus due to move elsewhere in France, the animal's owners were becoming increasingly worried. “We're still looking and we can't find her. We

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have been searching day and night for several days now. When people see her, they are trying to capture her themselves, and by the time they call us, she is gone. When she doesn't know someone, she will run away.” The bizarre story finally came to an end after almost a week when the zebra joined a herd of cows and local farmers were able to contain it until the owners arrived, accompanied by her male companion for reassurance. “We can't thank them enough,” said Roger Falck from the circus, who said that the animal had a very gentle nature, similar to that of a donkey. ■

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ampaigners calling for the widening of the RN147 that runs through northern HauteVienne have said that they are ready to “go to war”. In a meeting organised by the group “Avenir 147-149”, local politicians were forthright in their assessment of the situation. “If we do not get this road, we are dead!” explained Bernard Chevalier an elected official from Bellac. “We have to revolt.” A representative for local MP Catherine Beaubatie was at the meeting and tried to convince those present that the MP backs the widening of the road. In fact, the creation of a dual carriageway along the route of the RN147, which runs between

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“We need to go to war because the politicians are not listening to us,” declared another campaigner, adding that the association La gauche populaire sociale et citoyenne was planning to block the RN147 on 5th June in both directions at Berneuil from 17h30-18h00 in protest. Despite the ongoing protests, meetings and apparent political will, it is still not known when, or indeed if, the capitals of the Limousin and Poitou-Charentes regions will finally be linked by a dual carriageway. ■

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Local firm creates prosthetic ankle A local medical company hit the international headlines recently when it was revealed that its revolutionary new prosthetic ankle had been successfully implanted into a patient at a London hospital. The “Akile” prosthetic is the work of the Limoges-based company I.Ceram, which designed and tested the joint in collaboration with the CHU hospital in Bordeaux. The operation was performed by surgeon Pinak Ray at the Barnet and Chase Farm Hospital in London and I.Ceram now hopes that its success will give them access to a huge international market. The joint has been described as a “third generation” prosthetic and has a double ceramic coating that gives it the highest levels of biocompatibility. The prosthetic, which has passed five years of clinical trials, is now listed by the French Society of Foot Surgery and according to the manufacturers, it offers perfect stability and will give patients better mobility than current alternatives. Of the 5 prosthetic ankles available throughout the world, the joint developed in Limoges is the only one to have a ceramic coating. André Kérisit, CEO of I.Ceram, said: “This operation shows the quality of French expertise in the field of orthopaedics and highlights once again the potential for the use of ceramics in the health industry.” ■

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n February 2011 Christine Thomas was the first English person to be given a Guide Dog, Etoile, by the Guide Dog School near Limoges. This had such an impact on the quality of her life that she set about raising money for the school and on 21st June this year she will be holding her 5th annual fund-raising event. Last year's event raised 3,000 euros for the school. The school has three full-time dog trainers and one apprentice, plus admin staff and lots and lots of volunteers and I would like to highlight the work of the “Familles d'accueil”, the ones who do the day-to-day rearing of the puppies; starting with the all important house training and progressing on to all aspects of raising a happy puppy into an ultra responsible adult dog. This involves taking them on buses and trains, getting them used to all aspects of a pet's life, plus all the extra things that a dog who accompanies its master everywhere will encounter. They do a brilliant and invaluable job. There are currently two English familles d'accueil, Andrew and Lisa Murray, who have recently seen their first dog go to her new master, and Peter and Christine Turner, who were inspired to volunteer by Christine's story. They will be receiving their third puppy in June. Here is what Peter has to say about being a host family: “From a personal point of view, to bring up and work with the young dogs is pleasure

and reward in itself but I have to say that it also served me personally as a very good way to improve my French and learn more about the culture of this lovely part of the world we live in, whether it be on the streets of Limoges, my home town or indeed at the école itself. And, of course, the end result speaks for itself.” Etoile has been a faithful Guide Dog for more than four years now, as well as a lovely

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France's largest tyre Lawrence of Arabia Festival mountain removed in Châlus - 1/2 August 2015

ork has begun on the borders of the Limousin to remove France's largest tyre mound. The 7-hectare site at Lachapelle-Auzac in the Lot contains 25,000 tonnes of old tyres, abandoned since the site's owners went into administration a decade ago. In total, 3.5 million tyres are scheduled to be removed and eventually recycled. Work has already begun, much to the relief of locals, with 75 tonnes of tyres due to be removed each day until the site is finally cleared towards the end of next year. “It is a massive draw for mosquitoes and we live in fear that it might one day catch fire,” said Véronique, a local who is also a member of a nearby environmental group, calling the arrival of the first trucks “a huge relief”. The massive operation is the latest to be undertaken by Recyvalor, a company funded by 27 members of the country's tyre industry. “Our goal was to remove 60 to 70,000 tonnes of used tyres

from 61 locations across France,” said Bénédicte Barbry, president of Recyvalor. “This site is the largest and also one of the last.” The tyres that are removed will be recycled for various uses, depending on their quality, in a project that is estimated will cost up to €4 million. In order to speed things and reduce the volume of tyres being transported, a mobile incinerator is being installed on site to destroy those tyres not fit for recycling. “If they are of a high enough quality, they will become the surface for a sports pitch or children's play area. If they are not so good they can be used as an alternative fuel source for cement plants,” explained Lionel Le Bianec, in charge of the recycling operation. Local dignitaries, with barely contained smiles, were on hand to witness the start of the operation. Despite the obvious joy at the removal of this eyesore, they were keen to call for patience: “This tyre pile was built up over 40 years... it will not be gone in three days”. ■

homas Edward Lawrence, better known as Lawrence of Arabia, was born in Tremadog, Caernarfonshire, North Wales on 16th August 1888 and died near Wareham, Dorset, on 19th May 1935, after a motorcycle accident. 2015 will be the 80th anniversary of his death. During the summers of 1907 and 1908 he toured France on a bicycle to study the castles of the Middle Ages. During the tour of 1908, he spent his 20th birthday in Châlus while staying at the former Grand Hotel du Midi, having come specially to visit the castle where, in 1199, Richard the Lionheart was mortally wounded. The municipality of Châlus, supported by the Richard en Occitanie Association, which organises the Rando-Festival Richard the Lionheart, has plans to mark the anniversary of the death of this legendary hero with a number of events on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd August 2015. Appeal for traders and exhibitors On Sunday 2nd August, from 2 pm to 9 pm, there will be an English Market in the Rue Nationale in Châlus. The organizers are inviting all traders in the following areas:

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France begins removal of tyre reefs

ontroversial plans to create artificial coral reefs off the coast of France have ended in failure after authorities admitted defeat and have begun the task of removing tens of thousands of used tyres from the sea off the Côte d’Azur. The old tyres were dumped in the sea in the 1980s in piles or rows to a depth of around 30 metres as part of a project to restock the waters with marine life by giving fish and coral a new home. Thirty years later, the experiment has been declared a complete failure. Not only did fish and coral shun the rubber reefs, preferring natural reefs or concrete ones created for the same purpose, the tyres may actually have caused environmental damage in the meantime. Undersea currents and storms dispersed the tyre reefs, with thousands piling up, crushing coral and plant life and blighting the seabed. “Things didn’t work as we had imagined at the time,” said Elodie Garidou of the protected marine areas unit

(AMP), speaking to Le Monde. There have also been concerns by environmental groups that the “inert” tyres in fact leech toxic hydrocarbons into the sea. “If colonisation never took place, it's because the used tyres are covered with hydrocarbons. When they break up over time, they release heavy metals into the environment that are toxic for marine life,” explained Jacky Bonnemains, from the Robin Hood environmental pressure group. The long process of removing the tyres from the sea has now begun, with the first 2,500 successfully removed from the south coast of France just in time for the start of the recent Cannes Film Festival. Ten times this number still remain on the seabed at various locations along the south coast of France, however. Although the failure has left the project's founders red faced and the clean-up job looks set to be lengthy and expensive, France is far from

alone. According to scientists, around 200 artificial reefs made of tyres are in existence worldwide, notably in waters off the United States, Japan, Malaysia and Israel. While France has an estimated 90,000 m³ of tyre reefs, Japan has 20 million m³! The United States has more than 1,000 artificial reefs

along its coastline and around two million tyres were sunk in one location off the coast of Florida in 1972 in an attempt to promote marine life. It was an idea that originally came from tyre giant Goodyear. “Goodyear came along and said 'that will be useful to fishermen and the sea.' They were trying to give a veneer

of usefulness to the deliberate dumping of waste in the environment,” claims Mr Bonnemains. Florida's state environmental agency has described the reefs as a “serious” threat and launched its own programme to begin their removal in 2007. ■

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he day after the deadline for posting 2014's tax returns, the government announced plans to move towards a system where income tax is collected at source, something that will be familiar to those who have worked in the UK. Under the current system, workers must put their income tax to one side until September of the following year when tax returns have been submitted and the amount due calculated. No timetable has been set for the changes and this is not the first time that a government has said it would change the income tax system. As recently as 2013, former prime minister JeanMarc Ayrault admitted the current system was “almost unreadable and very complex”. At the time, polls showed that just over half of those surveyed supported deducting taxes at source.

“The idea is to move towards a simplification of tax collection, with gradual implementation through the simplifying of payslips and taking [taxes] at source,” said the government's spokesperson Stephane Le Foll. He added that the government would take its time to make sure everything runs smoothly. Although there appears to be political and public desire for the changes to the system, it may not be that simple to implement. “The practicality of changing the way taxes are paid in France means it would be extremely difficult to do,” explained tax expert Patrick Delas, from Russell-Cooke. “It would also be extremely expensive for a government that doesn’t have any leeway in terms of budget. It will also mean much more work for businesses, who already have the complicated job of working

out social security contributions. There will also be the people who work in the revenue offices for the government, who will fear job losses if this change is made.” Other potential problems may arise from the transitional period when workers will be asked to pay for the previous year's tax whilst simultaneously having tax deducted from their pay checks for the current year. “To stop people from paying twice, you will have to skip a year,” explained Michel Taly from Parisian firm Arsene Taxand. “How can this be implemented without causing injustice to anyone? For anyone whose income is stable, there won’t be a problem, but for the others? It will naturally be better for them if we skipped the year in which they earned the most. Smoothing things out will require complex solutions.” ■

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At the same time, the finance minister also announced plans to create an independent price comparison website to help consumers untangle the huge numbers of commission, charges and penalties imposed by the country's banks. There is currently no standard model which means that banks charge different types of commissions and fees, often with generic, meaningless

value. This has led many retailers to refuse to take card payments for small amounts, where the fixed commission forms a large percentage of the transaction. “I don't want any more obstacles when it comes to paying by card,” said the minister, who is to ask banks to change the way they operate. Sapin indicated that if the banks did not comply then he would tackle the issue with legislation.

names and comparing one bank to another is a difficult task. Finance experts have long joked that someone is more likely to divorce in France than to change their bank, but this could also soon be changing after senators voted in amendments to the loi Macron that will require banks to seamlessly transfer direct debits and standing orders for migrating customers, free of charge. ■

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Police cleared over Paris youth deaths

French court has cleared two police officers over the deaths of two youths in 2005 that led to some of the worst rioting seen in France for decades. The judge threw out the charge of “nonassistance of a person in danger” against Sébastien Gaillemin, 41, and Stéphanie Klein, 38, who were accused of not raising the alarm or warning the emergency services when a group of youths ran into an electricity substation. The trial dates to an incident on 27th October 2005 in Clichysous-Bois, a notorious Parisian suburb, when police were called to a construction site to investigate a possible break-in. Three teenagers, who were on their way back from a football match, saw the police and ran, hoping to avoid the lengthy questioning that youths in the housing projects said they often faced from the police. An inquiry concluded that they had not committed any crime, but that they had fled simply because they had seen the police. After climbing a wall, the youths hid in a power substation, but while hid-

ing, two of the boys, Zyed Benna and Bouna Traoré, suffered fatal electric shocks. The third, Muhittin Altun, received serious burns but survived. The deaths triggered the biggest wave of civil unrest France had witnessed since 1968. That first night, 15 cars were set alight in Clichy-sous-Bois, an area home to 30,000 residents, mostly second and third-generation immigrant families living in poor conditions in high-rise apartment blocks. The violence quickly spread and over the next 20 days reached as far as Rennes, Bordeaux, Strasbourg and Marseilles. Nearly 3,000 people - half of them minors - were arrested, more than 9,000 cars were set on fire and 126 policemen and firefighters were injured. Following the acquittal, JeanPierre Mignard, lawyer for the civil plaintiffs, called the verdict “shocking”, saying: “There is nothing in this verdict, not a single line or word that takes into account the arguments of the civil plaintiffs. The prime minister recently spoke about the existence of a social apartheid in France’s

banlieues (suburbs). Today, one gets the impression of a judicial apartheid.” At the heart of the trial was a sentence Mr Gaillemin transmitted over police radio during the chase in which he can be heard saying that if they had climbed into the EDF substation, “Je ne donne pas cher de leur peau” (I wouldn’t bank on them coming out alive). During the trial, a tear-

ful Mr Gaillemin told the court that he had checked twice to see whether the teenagers were still in the substation and only left once he was satisfied this was not the case. There had been fears that the verdict could spark more unrest, but community leaders reacted angrily to these suggestions. “I heard earlier someone say: ‘Zyed and Bouna died for nothing.’ I

sincerely hope not. But we will have to break yet more bad news for our suburb,” said Samir Mihi, from the Clichy-sous-Bois residents’ association Au-delà des mots. “Nothing will happen in Clichy-sous-Bois. Stop taking our district hostage and claiming that there will be rioting. I invite you to come to Clichy-sous-Bois outside such circumstances and you'll see we live pretty well.” ■

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French economy shows strong signs of growth

n a rare piece of good news, the French economy beat all expectations to grow by 0.6 per cent in the first quarter of 2015, a faster rate of growth than both Germany and the UK and the highest rate seen for more than two years. As recently as April, France's statistics gathering body, INSEE, had predicted growth of 0.4 per cent and the strong figures surprised almost everybody. One person that was certainly pleased by the growth was Finance Minister Michel Sapin, who has previously been forced to defend the government's prediction of 1% growth for 2015. “This first figure is very encouraging,” Sapin told reporters. “Our growth perspectives for 2015 are today clearly comforting.” He said that many saw the one per cent growth target as “unrealistic a few months ago”, but that it “now looks like the minimum”. Elsewhere, Italy's economy returned to growth, expanding by 0.3 per cent and Spain's

grew by an impressive 0.9 per cent in the first quarter. Growth in the Eurozone as a whole was strong at 0.4 per cent, outpacing both the UK and US economies. In more disappointing news for the Eurozone, the German economy, the biggest in Europe, grew by just 0.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2015, slightly slower than the 0.5 per cent expected. German analysts were disappointed as they had been hoping to build on the 0.7 per cent growth seen in the fourth quarter of last year. Peter Vanden Houte, an economist at ING, said the figures suggested the Eurozone’s recovery was becoming more widespread. “Growth is clearly broadening across the Eurozone. That said, the jury is still out on whether Eurozone growth has reached enough escape velocity to see a self-sustained recovery. A resolution for the Greek problems will also be needed to lift the uncertainty that still prevents businesses from increasing investment.” ■

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France failing on recycling

rance's consumer watchdog has described as “disastrous” a report that shows less than a quarter of household waste is recycled, a figure that puts it well behind its European neighbours. The European average is 28% and Germany recycles 47% of its waste. According to the report by the consumer watchdog UFC-Que Choisir, despite increasing investment in recycling from €5.25 billion to €6.5 billion between 2008 and 2012, the amount of waste being recycled has only risen from 17% to 23%. In the report, the watchdog warns that France is very unlikely to hit the 50% recycling target rate before 2020 set by the EU. This European target is rising to 70% by 2030. UFC-Que Choisir president Alain Bazot said: “This situation cannot

Do you know the difference between these two symbols...? get any worse, or rubbish will continue to increase, as well as the cost. It’s an economic and ecological urgency.” The report lays the blame at the feet of the country's waste disposal companies, which it says are not doing enough to meet targets, a fact that the watchdog puts down to a lack of regulation

France is most visited country in the world

Official figures have once again confirmed that France was the most visited country in 2014, meaning it holds on to the coveted crown. A whopping 83.7 million people visited these shores last year, far ahead of the second placed US, which attracted just under 70 million tourist visitors. Spain (61 million), China (56 million) and Italy (48 million) round out the top 5 with the 31 million tourists that visited the UK proving enough for eighth place on the global chart. Asia still represents a lucrative and growing tourist market for France. The new fast-track 48-hour visa for Chinese travellers was introduced in January last year, a move that saw a 61

and poorly enforced rules. The report also says that these companies have no interest in increasing the amount of waste they recycle as this only cuts into their profits. There is also a lack of education within the wider public. A recent survey revealed that 59% of those questioned believed that the “Point vert” logo

(the interlocking, green, curved arrows) signified that a product could be recycled. In fact, this symbol simply means that the producer adheres to legislation that requires it to contribute to recycling costs. Furthermore, only one in three surveyed said that they had been given information on recycling rules in France. ■

per cent increase in visas given to Chinese nationals in 2014. The government has previously announced ambitious plans to boost visitor numbers beyond the 100 million mark. ■

Visi-vests for bikers Since 2008, drivers in France have been required to have a high visibility vest in their car at all times, along with other compulsory items such as an emergency warning triangle. If found without a “visi-vest” during a check, drivers face a fine of €11, but this becomes €135 if you fail to use one following a breakdown or emergency stop. Now, following a decree published in the Journal Officiel drivers of motorbikes and scooters will also have to comply with this rule from 1st January 2016 or face similar fines. ■

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France came top in the study of all 34 countries that make up the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), with a significant increase in drinking among educated women. “In France, women with high education are twice as likely to be hazardous drinkers as less educated women, while men with a low and intermediate level of education are more likely to drink at risk,” the study said. Despite the fall in overall drinking levels, the report warned that this statistic masked the trend towards binge drinking: the top 20% of drinkers in France account for 50% of all the alcohol consumed. The report also noted that France had lower levels of taxation for alcohol, and especially wine, than most other OECD countries. “The cost to society and the economy of excessive alcohol consumption around the world is massive,” said OECD secretary-general Angel Gurría. “This report provides clear evidence that even expensive alcohol abuse prevention policies are cost-effective in the long run and underlines the need for urgent action by governments.” Worldwide, the harmful consumption of alcohol has risen from the eighth to the fifth leading cause of death and disability over the last 25 years. ■

others who are suffering.” According to official estimates, the average French person throws away 20kg-30kg of food a year, around a third of which has never been opened! The value of this wasted food is estimated to be as much as €20 billion. Of the 7.1m tonnes of food thrown away in France each year, 67% is binned by consumers, 15% by restaurants and only 11% by shops. The Fédération du Commerce et de la Distribution, which represents big supermarkets, criticised the plan. “The law is wrong in both target and intent, given the big stores represent only 5% of food waste but have these new obligations,” said Jacques Creyssel, head of the organisation. “They are already the pre-eminent food donors, with more than 4,500 stores having signed agreements with aid groups.” When the new laws were first announced, food charities were cautiously optimistic. “Donations already work very well in France thanks to tax break incentives, but this text is a good thing as it will enable us to gather even more unsold produce,” said Gaëtan Lassale, head of the French federation of food banks. He did, however, raise the question of who would pay for the increased infrastructure required. Speaking to Le Journal du Dimanche, he said that the proposed law could put charities under financial strain as

they would be forced to invest in “cold storage, refrigerated lorries or hangars” to store the food. The EU is already looking into changes to “best before” and “use

by” dates on certain products in a bid to cut down on food wastage. Many foods, such as dried pasta for example, carry best before dates but are perfectly safe to eat long after this date has expired. ■

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Eiffel Tower closes over pickpockets

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Baby born on Air France flight A plane touched down in Paris last month carrying one extra passenger after a woman gave birth in the air. It was not revealed how pregnant the woman was when she boarded the plane in Dakar, but her baby was clearly impatient to arrive and chose a headline-grabbing way to enter the world. Most amazingly of all, the majority of those on board the plane did not realise that their number had grown by one. “About an hour after take-off, the pilot sent a message over the intercom in a very calm voice, asking if there was a doctor on board,” one passenger told L'Express newspaper. A short while later, a doctor made his way to the back of the plane where the baby was successfully delivered, apparently without complications. This stroke of “luck” to have a doctor was on board may actually be more likely than you would imagine, with figures produced by Le Figaro suggesting that there is an 80% chance of having a medical professional on any given flight. Shortly before landing, the captain announced the baby's arrival, news that was met with applause from passengers. The woman and her newborn were greeted in Paris by a medical crew, who later confirmed that both were doing well. Air France were quick to scotch the urban myth that babies born on their planes received free flights for life, but did say that they would be sending the family a gift. ■

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ell, where do we go from May - the loveliest of months in the Limousin, when everything just shoots up and bursts into being?! This year is a pretty strange thing, with May's weather (normally the signal to the start of the summer weather) being unseasonably 'cold', so things that like the heat have had a setback in the garden. All we can do is keep an eye on them and, if in the beginning of the month the weather hasn't perked up, maybe construct a temporary cover for the tomatoes and peppers, etc. whilst at the same time giving each plant a good mulch, since it has been quite windy, which has helped dehydrate plants. Put things back in the tunnel or greenhouse if you have one, if the really low night time temperatures persist. Otherwise, the relatively long daylight hours have helped plant growth significantly, and the perennials are rampaging away in the borders. Keep an eye on them and if they get too big for their neighbours, prune them back. Use the prunings as mulch round your shrubs, roses, etc. Also remove the spring wildflowers before they set too much seed and keep an eye on the grass lengths. A super healthy garden has long, medium and short grass, to accommodate the insects and then the birds that feed off them. You've pruned off the seed heads of your lilacs, you are keeping an eye on your fruit trees so that they don't set too much fruit (you plan to be hard-hearted and remove some of the immature fruit) and you're looking after the soft fruit garden. The veg is growing well (since the majority is mulched, you don't need to do that much watering) and you have a good idea what you are going to sow in July or August for the next half of the year. This is really a little lull in the year with May having been all action-packed, June is a tiny interface between the later sowings of July & August for the tail end of the year. But get an idea of what you want to grow for the winter and start thinking about either growing it from seed or from plug plants. At the same time you need to be look-

ing after the summer harvests, like leaf veg, lettuces, salad leaves, radishes, carrots, etc. which don't really need work per se, but you need to thin out the rows (replant the thinnings), keep on top of watering, earth up the early potatoes, harvest the things that are good to go, harvest the early seeds, replant the selfsown babies.... lots to do. The first crop of nettles is ready for harvesting. They can be made into nettle tea (purin d'ortie) - so easy to do! Shove stems in a bucket of water, leave til it stops bubbling, at which time you know the fermentation has ceased. Then you can either choose to use it immediately, filtered, diluted 1:10 with water, or put it in containers out of the light for later use. Also, comfrey should be able to give you a first crop now – either as a mulch or as a compost heap activator. Even if you are pretty late in sowing this year, the majority of things will catch up if you sow them NOW. Keep on top of weeds, but leave some of the most beautiful ones alone - the campions, the umbellifers and the stitchworts, etc. They embellish the more relaxed areas of the garden and help attract

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Annuals in pots can suffer quite a lot in the Limousin summer, and so require a lot of watering. Reduce this by mulching the surface of your compost. There are endless possibilities, many of which you don't need to buy in; you could use a layer of leaves, dried lawn clippings, stones, remnants of bark from sweeping out the woodshed, wine corks! And remember to feed them from time to time with liquid fertiliser, purin d'ortie, or put slow release fertiliser in the compost. Pot up self-sown plants which have put themselves in the wrong place and once potted up, leave them in a semi-shaded place for a couple of days to recover before moving them somewhere sunny. Reduce the vigour of thugs like mint or marjoram by pruning them back and drying the stems for winter use. Go visit gardens to support Open Gardens. Enjoy the first harvests from your garden and the sheer pleasure of going down to your patch with a trug or basket and coming back with it laden with flowers, veg, fruit and herbs! Bliss!! Good gardening!!! ■

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have compiled a list of tricks to try and reduce the amount of unwanted creatures that might wish to invade your house this summer. Logs are full of creatures which like to eat wood. All unused firewood should be taken outside and not left in the house. If you are in a high risk termite area, wood should be stored at least 20m from the house. An easy way to check for termites is to tap wood along the wall every few inches with a screwdriver handle. Damaged wood will sound hollow and, if the area is extremely damaged, the handle may break the wood’s surface.

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the freezer. If you should develop a bull's-eye mark on your skin, a fever, muscle aches or joint pain, take the saved tick to your doctor so that it can be used in the diagnosis. Photograph any insect or trace you find, it makes it easier to identify and therefore treat the problem without the detective work. All insects need food, water, air and shelter to survive. Remove one or all of them and they will go elsewhere. There is no silver bullet to insect control, no one wants to have to invest elbow grease; but that’s the underlying trick to long-term pest suppression

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Father's Day - 21st June Rendez-vous aux jardins 2015 The 13th edition of the “Rendez-vous aux jardins” event will take place on 5th, 6th and 7th June. This annual event, organised by the French Ministry of Culture and Communication, discovers gardens through a theme. This year it's about walking in gardens. Throughout France, more than 2,000 private and public gardens will offer countless events: guided tours, demonstrations, knowledge sharing, exhibitions, games, contests, openings until sunset, walks, music, readings, poetry, theatre, films, etc. For more information on events taking place across the region visit rendezvousauxjardins.fr or contact your local tourist office.

"Hello, I’m from Microsoft and we notice that you are having some problems on your computer.” At this point it’s time to hang up the phone! Microsoft will never, ever make unsolicited calls. Remember never! However convincing you feel the call is, just hang up. It appears that this scam has become one of the most popular. Teams are accessing the “Pages Blanches” (French phone book online) and targeting Englishsounding names. Let’s face it, there are approaching one million to go for, so no shortage of opportunities. The objective of the call is to gain access to your credit card details and then to go shopping! During this process they will attempt to install software on your computer that allows them control of your system. This will then allow them to demonstrate to you that there are severe security issues on the computer that require remedial action. It is at this point that you will be asked to pay for the service. The charge varies depending on how gullible they believe you are. I know of several people paying over 100 euros! There is some good news. Normally, after the call, your computer is left with only some new software that has been installed to allow remote access. But you must get the system checked thoroughly. However, if you get taken in by the scam and pay them using your credit card, call your bank and cancel this card immediately! They may have already gone shopping! This may also be the time for that “Computer Health

Check”. As the use of social networking and other free services increases, so does the inundation of your system with adware and malware. These small pieces of code will act subversively to cause your system problems: slowness, landing on websites you haven’t chosen, redirections, displaying of false alarms. A good example is a message telling you that a “click” can speed up your system when it is actually the presence of that code slowing the system in the first place. If you have any concerns whatsoever, or you would like a computer health check, we are only a phone call away. Mayday - Here to help. 05 55 68 47 33

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any people who dream of buying property and living in France have to wait until they retire. Another option may be to live in France but continue working in the UK. But what would be the tax implications? First of all you need to determine if you will become tax resident in France or not. Under French domestic rules, you will be deemed to be resident in France for tax purposes if you fulfil any of these tests: • France is your main residence or home. This is the place where your close family (spouse and minor children) live, regardless of where you yourself spend most of the time. • France is your principal place of abode, normally spending more than 183 days in France a year. • Your principal activity is in France. • France is the country of your most substantial assets. However you also need to be aware of the UK domestic residency rules, as spending time in the UK could mean you are tax resident there, especially if you have other ties like property. In this case the double tax treaty will determine where you are resident for tax purposes. If you are tax resident in France, you are liable for French tax on your worldwide income, gains and wealth. However, the UK/France double tax treaty provides that generally French residents working in the UK pay UK tax on the income derived from the work done in

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Rural broadband Mike Rogers By Email Hi Steve,

ust been reading the article on 4G and Orange (May edition). They make a thing about introduc-

ing 4G to an area when most haven't even got 3G. Why they ignore services to rural areas I don't know. They won't put the infrastructure in because there isn't enough profit in it for them. The same applies to hi-speed broadband; all these services are advertised but we can't take them up. My phone

the UK. The income is not taxed directly in France, but must be added to your other income to determine your overall tax rate. You then receive a credit equal to the French tax and social charges that would have been due meaning you do not pay tax in France on your UK income, but it does increase the rate of tax you pay on your other taxable income. Social security (national insurance) contributions are more complicated. If you only work in one EU country, you are usually liable to pay social security in that country. If you work in more than one EU country, and if a substantial part of your activity is carried out in the country you are resident in, then you pay social security in that country. So, if most of your activity is carried out in France you will need to pay French social security contributions, entitling you to French state health care. You also need to be aware that if you are a French resident, all your other income - bank interest, investment income, etc. - will be liable for French income tax at your marginal rate plus social charges of 15.5%. If the wealth of your household exceeds €1,300,000 you will also be liable to the annual wealth tax on assets over €800,000. You would need to review your savings and investment structures as what is tax efficient in the UK is usually not tax efficient in France. With specialist advice and careful planning, you can use French compliant opportunities to reduce tax on your investments and wealth, and could end up paying less tax in France than you did in the UK. Your situation will be unique, so you need to seek personalised advice. ■ line is an ancient copper wire job and won't support basic broadband, let alone hi-speed (fibre optic). When there is a problem all they do is put more joints in, not renew the cables. My only option was to get broadband via a satellite dish at more than double the price of that by a box and with a limit on use. The government should subsidize the installation of new cables if they want the country to keep up with the technological world. Some parts of Africa and the Far East have better internet than we have. Yours, Mike Rogers in the Creuse

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How beating cancer made me a novelist Chris Calder By Email

ave you ever heard anyone say, “I’m glad I had cancer”? Probably not, but I can truly say that if I had not been diagnosed with an aggressive cancer, it is unlikely that my life would have taken the course that it did. My wife and I moved to the Limousin area of central France after we retired and we bought an old stone house with an adjacent derelict cottage. Modernising the house and renovating the cottage to make it suitable for holiday renting was the aim, and we achieved it within the first year. As we settled into an active and healthy lifestyle, augmenting our pensions with income from renting the cottage, we believed that we could look forward to enjoying our tranquil rural idyll for years to come. But just when we thought that life could not be better, the bombshell dropped. I was diagnosed with cancer. My doctor confirmed that test results had indicated a problem and I was given an early appointment with a consultant surgeon. He explained that I would need an

exploratory operation to establish the size and location of the tumour, followed by a course of chemotherapy. If the tumour had seeded, I would need a second operation to remove the infected organ entirely. In that event it would be carried out after completion of the chemotherapy. The consultant was commendably frank; exactly what I preferred. “It is cancer,” he said, “a very aggressive type.” While I was still reeling inwardly from this, he added, “But we will beat it, together.” After a few moments’ thought, I asked, “What will happen if I don’t have the chemo?” He shrugged. “You’ll die.” I wanted the truth, so I had no problem with his candour. “OK,” I said, “let’s get on with it.” Following the first operation eight days later, I was recuperating in my room in a French hospital, spending my time reading and thinking. Watching television wasn’t an option because at the time my command of the French language was, frankly, awful. During my idle thinking time I had the germ of an idea for a novel, based loosely on some of the more interesting and

arguably bizarre incidents that I had experienced in my working life. During the next few months the structure of the story began to take shape. My chemotherapy sessions were carried out in the outpatients department of a Limoges hospital and getting there, having the treatment and getting home again took up a whole day. Much of that involved hanging around, so I had plenty of time to keep working on the story. A week after my final chemotherapy session I was back in the hospital for the major operation and spent two weeks in recovery. I had the time and the motivation to flesh out the story and a few months later my novel Payback was published. Since then I have written two more; not bad for a septuagenarian, you may agree! I have to say that from start to finish the attention I received from the French health system was of the highest order. Thanks to their dedicated professionals I am now completely clear of cancer and enjoying life pursuing my new career. Chris Calder Limousin, France www.chriscalder.com

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Painters/Decorators Plasterers Plumbers Roofing Sandblasting >> pg 17-18 Chimney Sweeps Computers/Satellites >> pg 18 Food & Drink >> pg 18 Garden Services >> pg 18 >> pg 19-20 Gifts & Crafts Handholding Services >> pg 20

>> pg 17 >> pg 17 >> pg 17 >> pg 17

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registered and insured for all work we do

Scaffolding Hire

Building Services All Renovations and Constructions

General Monte Sarginson

House Renovations Inside & Out

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

Tel: 05 55 63 88 70 Mob: 06 21 34 18 20 Siret no 507 516 748 00013

Paul Goldsmith Interior Renovations Registered for 8 years in France

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

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

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

Siret No: 524 866 621 00013

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

05 55 89 69 46

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

Steve Johns Assainissement

fosse-septique23.com

05.55.64.11.73 - see pg 8

JONES ENTREPRISE Quality Workmanship

Carpenter Builder Portfolio available to view at www.jonesentreprise.com email: jones23entreprise@orange.fr Jeff Jones: 06 38 25 74 62 siret: 810 322 123 00011

Paul Jones Renovation

R & B Construction

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

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

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

harlequindevelopments@live.com www.harlequindevelopments.com

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

Your advert here

www.lce23.com See our main ad above

E-mail : sdscouverture@gmail.com

Harlequin Developments

SIRET: 494.501.067.00016

Siret No: 804 568 020 00015

05.55.80.83.30

SIRET 494 123 847 00019

05.55.68.67.56 06.06.60.46.97

Groundworks

or call 06 02 67 72 19

Approved septic tank installer

Kitchens & Interiors 05 55 80 92 91 - see pg 5

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

www.cpals.eu

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

La Coterie Entreprise

Please mention The Bugle when responding to adverts

t: 09 66 03 52 89

Building Services

siret: 795 207 067 00013

French Lily

e: lasout@live.com

Creuse Property & Lake Services

06 42 73 83 37

TEL : 05 55 69 24 82

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

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

sales@LCE23.com

05 55 41 17 76 T J Renovations

30 years experience in building trade

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

05 55 61 16 30 / 06 85 37 04 35 web: www.builderinthecreuse.co.uk

Email: tjrenovations96@yahoo.fr

Mini-Digger with driver

05.55.78.62.29

john.bonella@gmail.com See Main Ad below

High Ground Development www.hgdev.co.uk andy@hgdev.co.uk

05 55 65 86 94 - see pg 8

sales@thebugle.eu 05 55 41 17 76

Building Services

Siret: 750 068 116 00011

GODSON

Travaux Publics www.pilgrim23.com 05.55.62.61.12 - pg 3

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

05 55 41 17 76

Painters/ Decorators Simon Carter

Painter & Decorator Qualified craftsman with over 25 years UK experience, now based in Haute-Vienne. Specialist services: Interior & exterior painting & decorating, wallpapering, plastering. FREE QUOTES

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

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

with Driver for Hire

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

87440 Marval

05 55 78 62 29

siret no. 523 183 580 00019

john.bonella@gmail.com

RING BILL!

Advertise your business here

Registered Car Mechanic

05.55.41.17.76

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

sales@thebugle.eu

(contrôle technique)

SIRET: 494 617 798 00017

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

DIRECTORY ♦ 21

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ADVERTORIAL

Limousin Spas H

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

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

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

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

The current strong pound/euro rate means our spas are at their lowest prices for many years!

CALL KATH Painting and Decorating Interior and Exterior Colour Consultations Room Re-designs Kathleen Willis

05 55 63 53 06

kathleen.willis@orange.fr siret 802 262 35200015

Building Services

GLEN VINEY

PLASTERER Quality Plasterwork, Internal & External

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

Tel: 06 45 18 86 10

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

Building Services

Le Plâtrier du Limousin The friendly & reliable plasterer 10 year guarantee. Covering depts. 23 & 87. Call Stuart on:

05 55 80 92 91

info@platrierlimousin.fr Siret: 534 396 908 00012

Chris

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

CALL FOR A FREE QUOTATION

05 55 63 53 06 06 23 29 48 19 christopher.willis@orange.fr Le Bourg, 23360 Nouzerolles SIRET: 504 612 441 00015

Plumber

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

Tel 02 54 24 84 62

Your advert here Building Services

Dennis Ward

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

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

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

Plumbing and heating / boiler repairs. Oil and gas. 28 years experience. Gas Safe registered in UK. Reliable and efficient service.

M: 06 05 71 57 68 E: plomberieconfolens@gmail.com Siret 803 784 818 00012

H20 CREUSE

www.pmcbatiment.fr

steve@sandandblast.com SIRET: 534 759 337 00015

see main ad - pg 3

MUMFORD TOITURE Roofing & Plastering/ Plasterboarding Service

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

mumford.toiture@orange.fr Eurl Réno-Gén

ROOFING SPECIALISTS

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

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

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

sales@thebugle.eu

m: 06 29 97 50 16

05 55 41 17 76

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

siret: 517 848 826 00023

www.sandandblast.com

Chimney Sweeps

Roofing Specialists

siret: 494 380 264 00015

Plumber/Electrician

sandblasting

service for wood, stone and metal. Perfect for stripping away years of grime or paint. Contact us for a free quote, or see our website:

PMC BATIMENT

see pg 6

Benjamin Jourdan

We provide a fully operated

05 67 77 83 05

Heating & Plumbing engineer

05 55 63 89 23

Sand and Blast

Roofing

Email: amanda.rick@tiscali.co.uk

Please give us a call to discuss your requirements. If you get the answer machine we WILL return your call the same day.

Building Services

05 55 41 17 76 Sandblasting

Siret 522 804 723 00016

Rick Fife

Plasterers

Martin Walters

05 55 71 49 13 - 06 78 60 96 16 Siret No. 493 159 412 00011

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

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

TOUTE SWEEP Chimney Sweep Service

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

Contact Barry Manning

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

barry@toutesweep.com

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

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ADVERTORIAL

Big Dish Satellite announces new VoIP Service

e are very pleased to announce the launch of Europasat’s new telephone service specifically aimed at satellite broadband customers. We are conducting a trial with several of our customers who have kindly agreed to beta test this new telephone system and put it through its paces before the official launch next month. This new telephone system works with a special router that simply plugs into the satellite modem. A conventional telephone, either hard wired or cordless, then plugs into the router so you can make and receive calls with a normal telephone over the satellite broadband system. Presently, this system allocates a British telephone number and several packages are available but the top package includes unlimited calls

to British and European fixed lines plus half an hour to British mobile phones. So, who are Europasat? Well, they are one of the leading Satellite Internet Service Providers in the UK providing both the Tooway system and the rival Astra Connect system and we are Europasat’s biggest reseller in France … we carry large stocks of both Astra Connect and Tooway equipment for collection or dispatch from our workshop and office on the Limousin/Dordogne border. Every satellite broadband system that we supply will give you a British IP address by default, so no more messing around with fiddles to get access to UK only services like the BBC iPlayer. Europasat offer a 7 day service hotline and this, combined with the proven Big Dish Satellite after sales ser-

Chimney Sweeps

Computers & Satellites

vice, makes for a potent and effective combination … that means if things go wrong, you won’t have to wait several days for replacement parts to be sent out from the UK. We have the spare parts right here within easy reach of the Limousin and the Dordogne. We also have the diagnostic tools at our fingertips to test your connection … if your dish has moved out of alignment, we can monitor that from the workshop and we can arrange a fix for you. Many of you will know that Big Dish Satellite is one of the longest established satellite installation businesses in France, having moved here in the late 90’s just as Sky was migrating to the brand new Astra 2 satellite. We got involved in satellite broadband seven years ago working with French service providers but switched over to a British provider when

Sue and Rob Manning GOODWIN SATELLITE BEEF and LAMB

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

Mayday

05 55 68 47 33 / 06 82 26 31 54 see pg 15

10 Route de Vilenne, 36200 Celon

Tel: 05 55 62 05 61 Mob: 06 23 40 18 64 Email: garygoodwin@wanadoo.fr siret: 453 067 910 00019

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

www.stovesellers.com

05 55 63 78 72 Siren: 502 409 949

CLEAR CHIMNEYS

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

02 54 06 40 80

sootylesweep@gmail.com siren 535 199 483

Your advert here 05 55 41 17 76

Sat-Elec Formerly Electrosat

UK & French Satellite TV

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

TOOWAY BROADBAND Approved Supplier

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

05 55 09 15 73

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

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

EARL Les Fromentaux

Excellent beef and lamb available from our farm direct to you. All are bred feed and finished here in Vilenne. All the lamb is free range and naturally finished off grass. A box of beef is 14-18 kg at €10.90 per kg

Dept 23 & surrounding areas

Chimney Sweeping

the new Tooway service launched in 2011. Satellite broadband is very much designed for DIY but not everybody wants to do that so we have a small team covering the Limousin and the Dordogne. Between us, we are a highly experienced unit, having installed many Tooway and Astra Connect systems. Gary Goodwin covers

computer services - pc • mac • network

Tel: 02 54 25 34 73

Cafe Bar Big Dish Satellite JJ’s Some customer quotes: www.bigdishsat.com

05 55 78 72 98 see main ad - pg 2

sales@thebugle.eu 05 55 41 17 76

Food & Drink

06.79.07.91.56

‘...more than just a bar’ ‘....a bit like Allo Allo and Cheers!’

Come and see for yourself - Open all week.

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

02 54 06 30 77

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

Le Moulin du Breuil BAR, RESTAURANT, TERRASSE 23140 PIONNAT

05 55 80 37 70 - see pg 12

Allo Allo

libre.antenne87@gmail.com Fast dependable service

Traditional French Brasserie

siret: 353 613 227 00035

St Gaulthier - see pg 6

Based Séreilhac (87)

Creusetec

Satellite Systems 05 55 66 60 21

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

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

Mandys-curry-2-go For menus and venues:

Please mention The Bugle when responding to adverts

Restaurant AUX CEPES

Mobile Curry Take Away

www.mandyscurry2go.com

m : 07 70 39 12 23

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

sales@thebugle.eu

LA veytiZoU, 87130

Tel: 05 55 69 33 38 see main ad - pg 12

the Creuse and the Haute-Vienne, meanwhile John Hetherington installs in the Dordogne and beyond. Details of all Europasat’s satellite broadband packages are on our new look website:

www.bigdishsat.com John Sidwell 05 55 78 72 98

Time for Tea

49 Rue du Pont de la Gartempe 23240 Le Grand-Bourg

05 55 80 84 65

email: timefortea@orange.fr

English teas, exotic teas, coffee, soft drinks, ice cream Home made cakes, scones, cup cakes, crumpets, tea cakes, malt loaf Daily light lunch: soup, salads, quiche, home baked breads Vegetarian options always available Retro 50's decor and music Outside terrace overlooking the garden Free WiFi On parle français Wednesday to Sunday 12 noon to 18.00 Closed Monday and Tuesday

Carraciola Sardo

Italian restaurant in St-Etienne-de-Fursac

Tel: 05 55 63 86 05

Bar/café open: 10am - 2pm, Wed - Sun Restaurant open: 6pm - 10pm, Wed - Sun €10, €12 & €14 menus now available Lunch time specials Regular music and entertainment each month See our web site, or visit us on Facebook for more information:

www.carraciola.com see you soon, Steve and Elena

Try Something Different

Chez Jacques Marsac (23)

• Cosy atmosphere • Speciality Crêpes • Large burger menu • Over 20 whiskeys • Book corner, pool table • Fish & chip night (2nd Fri each month) • Curry nights (by reservation)

05 87 40 02 83 closed Wednesdays

05.55.41.17.76

DIRECTORY ♦ 23

JUNE 2015 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.eu

ADVERTORIAL

Houses on Internet: A Global Property Network

ouses on Internet – Global Property Services (hereafter referred to as “HOIGPS”) is the internet/marketing company that helps people sell their French property to buyers worldwide. Richard Kroon, founder and director of the company says: “The number of responses from prospective buyers and sales keeps rising. No doubt one of the reasons is that we have been able to increase our worldwide advertising budget and reach more prospective buyers than ever.” Last year HOI-GPS sold to people from 15 different countries including Australia, Belgium, Holland, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Germany, Norway and of course France. Richard continues: “Our continuous global marketing is

definitely paying off and guarantees a worldwide exposure of your property to buyers wherever they live.” The actual work all starts with the presentation of a property - if that’s not good enough, all other marketing efforts are useless. Our photographers usually take 150 to 200 photos of a house and in addition copy any good (summer) photos our clients may have themselves. About 50 to 60 of those photos are selected, enhanced and presented on the dedicated website we make for each property. The text doesn't just describe the house, garden and outbuildings, but also contains information about shopping, schools, airports and local leisure activities. When the website for the house is online, we first con-

nect it to our main HOI-GPS websites which attract over 135,000 visitors from 40+ countries each month. Most of these people find us through Google and our additional Google advertising. To reach an even larger audience, a summary of the presentation of the house is also placed on several other leading property websites. These adverts are also connected to the dedicated website of the house, making it all one big global property network. As the property market has become a global one, a prospective buyer can be on the other side of the world while the owner is in bed sleeping. With our approach, the buyer does not have to wait and can see the entire property whenever he wants, at the moment

he is interested in it. For more information on HOI-GPS or to market your property through them, visit their website. ■

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

05 55 65 12 19

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

Le Creusois

Your advert here

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

Sherrie et Steve Jardiniers All general

Gardening Undertaken

05 55 41 17 76

M: 06 58 72 03 43

Petticoat Lane

Gardening Services

Fagg & Fils

SIREN: 483 988 853

5 Rue Nationale – 16150 Chabanais

Tel: 05 45 29 03 99 Visit: www.petticoatlaneshop.com E-mail: sales@petticoatlaneshop.com English groceries, Fresh British Beef & Steaks (to order only), Gammon Steak, Bacon, Sausage & Cheddar Cheese. Wide range of frozen items including vegetarian. Traditional English beers, Sherries & Wine. Cards for all occasions. Opening hours: Mon - Sat 10am – 6pm

Grass Cutting Strimming Pruning Hedge Cutting Also other General Jobs, i.e. Painting & Woodworking Contact Joachim

Tel: 05 55 66 54 43 Mob: 06 82 59 38 13 English, French & German spoken

Visit us and compare our prices

Garden Services

Les Jardins d'Olivier

100% French eco-friendly pools www.les-jardins-d-olivier.com 05 55 68 67 21 - see pg 14

Siret: 810 730 630 00011

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

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

All aspects of garden maintenance

www.penstemonsandherbs.com

• Tree Surgery • Garden Clearance • Strimming • Pruning

La Jardinerie St-Léger-Magnazeix 05 55 68 73 76 - see pg 14

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

t oun c s i d !! 20% June this

siret: 788 438 562 00019

Siret No. 490 041 183 00016

Cross Cut Tree Surgeons

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

see main ad below

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

Tel: 06siret86 89 81 02 528 539 448

Siret No: 811 161 835 00001

Tel: 05 55 67 76 15 Mob: 06 26 89 11 19

APRONS HAND-CRAFTED CARDS FOR ALL OCCASIONS

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

E: sherrieetstevejardiniers@gmail.com

Gardening & Garden Stoneworks Garden, Garage & Barn Clearances Paths, Drives & Patios

'ROUSSIS MAID' (formerly Cartes de Christine)

Email: ellinghamroam764@yahoo.com

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

www.lecreusoisbistro.com

05.55.63.90.79

Gifts & Crafts

The Exchange Rochechouart

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

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

05 55 78 19 24

www.theexchangerochechouart.com 9 rue Dr Charles Poitevin SIRET 484 479 480 00010

Très Jolie

Ladies fashion accessories 05 55 78 62 29 / 06 04 08 29 53 see main ad pg 12

Ivan Petley

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

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

Handholding Services

LE DORAT (Pl. Charles de Gaulle)

Mon Chic Cottage Home Decor & Gifts

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

Open Tue-Fri 10h00 -17h00 Contact Jay:

05 87 77 95 59

www.monchiccottage.com info@monchiccottage.com

Sophie Arsac

French lessons & handholding services 05.55.89.15.74 - pg 16

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Cross Cut Tree Surgeons

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

beverley.pawson@yahoo.co.uk

05.55.60.62.14 / 06.78.38.42.44

siret: 530 840 958 00017

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ADVERTORIAL

Advertising with The Bugle Poor or no Broadband? Then

the Satellite solution is for you!

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

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

Petite Place Handholding La Hair salon, Le Dorat Services 05.55.60.87.37

See our Display Ad - pg 7

House Clearance

05 55 62 50 38 Jonathan Critchley jcritch.7@gmail.com

Foremost Currency Group +44 (0)1442 892060

siret: 792 285 025 00013

Health & Beauty

Insurance & Finance

See our Display Ad - pg 16

Gel nails starting from €40 a set

Tel: 06 22 93 14 57 ammara.onglerie@gmail.com siret: en cours

Learning to meditate

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

06.66.24.85.49

TONY FARRELL INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL ADVISOR

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

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

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

on Internet Central France Houses www.housesoninternet.com Pest Control 05.55.65.12.19

rats, mice, moles, flies, woodworm, bed bugs, fleas, wasps, hornets

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

See our Display Ad - pg 3

Your advert here 05 55 41 17 76

Property Sales

Retail & Commerce

02 54 31 12 55

ALBION BUILDING SURVEYORS

Limousin Spas

Easyfrench

35+ years experience, fully insured - pre-purchase house surveys - digital floor plans - project monitoring

Email: contact@english-today.fr

05.56.34.75.51

see main ad - pg 2

Curative and preventative

Tel: 05 55 77 53 35

Call Alex, your English nail technician now

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Centre de formation

Leggett Immobilier see main ad - pg 4

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Call Mike G: 05 55 09 15 73 - 06 38 16 01 61 or Mike T: 03 66 88 06 29 or email: info@sat-elec.co.uk

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The two Mikes are happy to prepare a custom package for you on all or any of the above.

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CCTV - four cameras and a DVR fitted from €800.00 and you can view it from a laptop anywhere. Ideal for checking if the gardner, cleaner, etc. has come, or for just projecting

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Language Services

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here are two main providers in Europe. Rent or buy, the choice is yours. DIY or we can install it for you, again the choice is yours. The equipment is delivered to your door. TOOWAY offers speeds of up to 22M down and 6M up and the monthly rental (dependent on package) starts from €19.95. SES offers speeds of up to 20M down and 2M up and the monthly rental (dependent on package) starts from €10.95. Is UK TV reception a problem? We have many years' experience in the satellite world and Mike G is here to help you. Call him on 05 55 09 15 73 or on his mobile 06 38 16 01 61.

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

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

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

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ADVERTORIAL

“SolarVenti”- the solar solution to damp and humidity

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

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

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Kitchens & Interiors 05 55 80 92 91 - see pg 5

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

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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.

Units start from €630 TTC. Several ex-demonstration models available at reduced prices, call for details.

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Chez Amanda Depot Vente des Vêtements

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

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General

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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

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The Bugle CLASSIFIEDS are brought to you in association with WWW.HOUSESONINTERNET.COM ANIMALS & PETS 3 LOVING KITTIES NEED NEW HOMES 1 female, speyed, 5 years old. Extremely loving and affectionate. White and tortoiseshell. 2 male brothers. 8 months old. Grey and white tabbies. 1 long hair and 3 legs. The other short haired. Both loving cats and I would prefer they go together. Need to go due to child’s allergies. Free to a good home. Contact for more information and photos. Tel: 05 53 24 21 07 BEAUTIFUL SAINT BERNARD NEEDS LOVING NEW HOME Unfortunately our lovely Lucy needs a new forever home, due to child’s allergies. She will be 4 years old in August, is good with children and is fully up to date with vaccines.Contact for more information and photos. Tel: 05 53 24 21 07 SOS Rita – Breton Spaniel

Rita, a beautiful Breton Spaniel (speyed and identified) with a very sad history, urgently needs a chance of happiness in a new home. She will be a loving and gentle companion. If you could take her on as a foster carer or give her a permanent home for life please call for more information. Tel: 02 54 38 81 76

BUILDING MATERIALS FOR SALE: Pillar drill stand €10.00 Tel: 05 55 68 39 57 FOR SALE: Twin-headed halogen work spotlight on tripod €10.00 Tel: 05 55 68 39 57

FURNITURE FOR SALE: RECLINING CHAIR (Not leather).

Reasonable condition - colour cream. 23480 (near St. Sulpice les Champs). €90.00 Tel: 05 55 66 03 77

FOR SALE: TABLE SEWING MACHINE SINGER

ELECTRIC (Booklet in English). Dimensions 45 x 65 x 80 cm (very good condition). 23480 (near St. Sulpice les Champs). €250.00 Tel: 05 55 66 03 77 FOR SALE: Cream 3 seater sofa Approx 190cm long, 88cm deep and 75cm high. Ideal for gite. Covers need a wash but otherwise in good condition. Buyer to collect from Coussac Bonneval area. €50.00 Tel 05 55 09 20 63 FOR SALE: Various Two pine single beds with mattresses (IKEA style) €90 for both, goldeffect nest of three tables €10, glass fronted dark wood cabinet €15, small oval coffee table €10, extending oval dining table and matching chairs (4 + 2 carvers) with re-upholstered seats €175, 3-seater settee and two matching armchairs, dark wood with green patterned cushions (some fading) €150, Everstyl automated reclining chair, free. All collection only from Confolens. Tel: 07 83 46 88 81 FOR SALE: CLIC CLAC DOUBLE SOFA BED A sofa

SIDEBOARD and 8 DINING CHAIRS (including 2 CARVERS). Also nest of 3 TABLES and a WINE TABLE. (Table 168 x 103cm, extending to 213 x 103cm, sideboard 173 x 44cm with height 87cm). €325.00 Text or tel 06 41 99 57 40. (St-Yrieix-la-Perche) FOR SALE: Pine headboard 5ft - medium stain. €20.00 Text 06 41 99 57 40 (St Yrieix la Perche) FOR SALE: Dark wood (not oak) dining table in very good order Square 120 x 120 cm extending by 40 cm. Detachable legs. €50.00 Tel: 05 55 03 87 56 FOR SALE: Dining table and four chairs Good condition,

ideal for dining room or conservatory. Buyer collects. €50.00 Tel: 06 70 10 88 80 FOR SALE: Directors chair Cream. €25.00 Tel: 05 55 89 24 71

trolly with under storage shelf. €30.00 Tel 05 55 76 70 51 FOR SALE: Trimmer Flymo Sabre Trimmer powered by 24 volt portable power pack. Ideal for small garden. Replacement battery required. €30.00 Tel: 05 55 76 70 51 FOR SALE: Surface-mounted swimming pool About 6m diameter, no pump. €75.00 Tel: 05 55 68 39 57 Free hay!! I have a field of 1043m2, which needs cutting, and I can't do it myself. If you need hay, and can cut an overgrown field, you can have the hay for free. In any case, if you have a machine which can do it, please contact me. St Yrieix la Perche. Tel Tricia 06 89 06 38 52 FOR SALE: Garden cart 95 x 50cm, drop-down sides, hand pull or attach to sit-upon mower. €25.00 Tel: 05 55 68 39 57 FOR SALE: TORO Wheel Horse 16-44 HLX for spares Complete machine minus engine and battery. Wheels and tyres in excellent condition as is body and chassis. Wonderful mower until it threw its rod. Buyer to collect. Gargilesse. €30.00 Tel: 02 54 47 20 87 FOR SALE: Various Portable gas fire 13 Kg self-ignite - 10 euros. Small cast iron BBQ charcoal burning stove - 9 euros. Terracotta planters: 4 large (one

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lawnmower Colombia PM520 TBM Briggs & Stratton 625 E series 190 cc. 1 year old. New price Euro 399, asking price Euro 250. €250.00 Tel: 05 55 66 27 69 (Saint-Georges-laPouge) FOR SALE: Traditional farmhouse gates With posts

and all fittings. All brand new, bespoke, unused. Gates are 3.73m long. Tel: 07 61 21 85 15 (French mob)

GENERAL House Contents Sale

31/05 - 02/06

Furniture, crockery, cutlery, garden tools, bikes, etc. Sun 31st May for 3 days to Tue 2nd June. The address is: 4 La Tuillery, LD Heyrat Moutier D’Ahun (on the D16 between the villages of Heyrat and Moutier D’Ahun). Come along and pick up a bargain! FOR SALE: Mobility scooter CTM model HS-580 Very good

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with quilted fabric cover and matching cushions that easily folds down into a double bed. Good condition €100 ono. Also 3 cast iron radiators for sale sizes large 120cm (L) x 90cm (H) €75; medium 95cm (L) x 75 cm (H) €60; small 70cm (L) x 60cm (H) €40. Buyers to collect. Please note radiators are extremely heavy. We are in department 23 near Auzances Tel. 06 58 17 09 82 (French mob) FOR SALE: Bed settee and 2 matching arm chairs Good condition. €65.00 Tel: 02 48 56 74 73 FOR SALE: Beige leather three piece suite Three seater sofa with one recliner and two armchairs, one with recliner. Top quality, stylish but elderly and well used. St Yrieix la Perche. €150.00 Tel: 06 41 99 57 40 FOR SALE: Dining Furniture DUCAL PINE DINING TABLE, MATCHING

FOR SALE: Fish and chip van I am selling my van and all equipment for

10,000€ O.N.O

with established round free of charge.

E:- kenvesty@gmail.com Tel:- 05 55 80 34 26 www.ohmycod.net

BY THE 20th with the details you would like include. Your advert will appear online and in the next print edition of The Bugle. Classified adverts are currently free for all small items (less than €500). For more expensive items and photos a small fee applies: ● Items more than €500 are charged at €5 per month ● Photos are charged at €2.50 per month FOR SALE: Wooden Cot With mattress, can be flat packed. (Gouzon) €25.00 Tel: 05 55 62 25 18 FOR SALE: Various Beautiful solid oak dining/kitchen table, 84cm wide by 150cm long, 75 euros. Also dark wood dresser with glass fronted top cabinets, 45 euros. 2 pine single beds with mattresses, hardly used, 25 euros each. Buyer collects from Coussac Bonneval area. Tel: 05 55 09 20 63

GARDEN FOR SALE: Garden Sweeper 38” ideal for clearing leaves and grass cuttings. Purchased from Castorama. Attaches to the back of garden tractor/mower. Fully assembled, hardly used. Purchaser to collect. €100.00 Tel: 05 55 76 70 51 FOR SALE: Barbecue Metal charcoal barbecue mounted on

glazed) and 2 medium sized - 8 and 5 euros ono’s. Tel: 05 55 03 87 56 FOR SALE: HONDA Mower motor in very good working order Excellent starter. (No oil burn, etc.) Result of damaging mower traction unit. 160cc OHC to suit 500 mm cut width mower. All other parts except tract. unit drive box and main drive boss available. Who will give me 45 euros? Tel: 05 55 03 87 56 FOR SALE: 4m x 6m GALA TENT (Marquee) Immaculate condition. Used only once for two sunny dry days and repacked in its original boxes. Includes 1. an unused ground bar set 2. 4 pairs of weights for inclement weather 3. All instructions and care advice. Price £450 or €600. Tel: 05 53 07 45 10 / 0044 (0) 7781 126930 FOR SALE: Aluminium deck mulching self propelling

Small cosy 2 bed house to let in Le Grand Bourg, Creuse Recently refurbished with log burner! Garden 20 metres away. Ideally situated in middle of town with mains drainage! Rent €295 per month. Long term let available.

Tel: 06 73 37 45 01

condition, new batteries and grey in colour. €450.00 Tel: 02 54 24 29 76 FOR SALE: Nexus 7 tablet (New version bought December 2014) 32GO and running latest Lollipop software. In perfect condition and with case. €120.00 Tel: 05 55 64 22 25 Email: geeinfrance@gmail.com FOR SALE: "DRIZA-BONE" RIDING COATS (2) Two Genuine Australian "DRIZABONE" brown long wax riding coats - one size Medium (5) length 105cm, and other size XL (7) length 115cm. They

have been worn just three times (for walking!)... after which they have been stored away in a dry place in our barn. 95 euros each. Tel: 05 55 78 79 02 FOR SALE: Wii games and accessories Wii Rock Band kit, including games, guitar, drums, microphone, all controllers, hardly used. Also Wii Guitar Hero including solo guitar, game and wireless guitar controller. MarioKart and Beatles games included - a bargain at €75 the lot. Collection from Confolens. €75.00 Tel: 07 83 46 88 81 FOR SALE: Laptop computer & carry case ACER ASP 5733Z. 500GB hard drive, 4GB DDR3 memory, Windows7. In good condition and 3 years old. €120 and buyer to collect. Carry case for the computer €15. Nr Bourganeuf. Buyer to collect. Cash sale. Tel: 05 55 64 22 25 Email: geeinfrance@ gmail.com FOR SALE: 12 large boxes of boys clothes Age 0-13. Good condition. Offers. Tel: 02 48 56 74 73 FOR SALE: Beige chandelier 8 bulbs, 70cm drop, 70cm diameter. St Yrieix. €45.00 Tel: 06 41 99 57 40 FOR SALE: Two Decathlon Forclas Air 40 litre rucksacks Very little used. 20€ each. Text or call 06 41 99 57 40 (St Yrieix la Perche) FOR SALE: Various Mirror 80 x 65 cm. Painted wood yellow with small decoration. Matching wall lights, toilet roll holder, shelf and soap dish holder. 40€. Ice cream maker Philips. Little used. 20€. Text 06 41 99 57 40 (St Yrieix la Perche) FOR SALE: Elnapress fastpress iron €25.00 Tel: 05 55 68 39 57 FOR SALE: Various Electric radiator 20 euro; Bread maker 25 euro; Electric oven with rotisier 40 euro; Fishing rod, box, reel and nets 60 euro. Tel: 05 55 89 24 71 FOR SALE: Leisure range cream & black gas cooker Very good condition, bought in the UK with 6 months use only. Selling due to LPG incompatible and we don't have mains gas. (Nr Gouzon 23) €250.00 Tel: 05 55 61 19 10 FOR SALE: Various New plastic bath 25 euros. New solid wood doors 211 x 77 three panel 50 euros, 218 x 77 solid panel at bottom with 8 panels for glass above 50 euros. Plasterboard

WINTER LET - 7KM FROM SARLAT €950 pcm AVAILABLE OCTOBER 2015 – MARCh 2016

Two bedroom house (sous-sol) with a self-contained one bedroom studio in Sainte-Nathalène (24200). Main house is fully furnished and includes eat-in kitchen, lounge, family bathroom, separate w.c., satellite TV, wifi, double LUG, central heating (oil), washing machine and tumble dryer. The furnished one bed studio includes a double bedroom, kitchenette, lounge, w.c. and shower. The house has a fully enclosed low-maintenance garden (1620sqm). For further details, contact Natalie & Patrick on +33 (0) 6 03 85 82 69 or email: mathevies@me.com For photos visit www.mathevies.com and follow the links to Gîte Le Point de Vue.

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The Bugle CLASSIFIEDS are brought to you in association with WWW.HOUSESONINTERNET.COM hoist as new 100 euros. Large inflatable swimming pool, steps but no filter pump 50 euros. Small chop saw 10 euros. Small tile disc cutter 10 euros. Large electric scroll saw vgc 50 euros. 6 old cast iron radiators various sizes vgc 100 euros. Electric tile disc cutter large 50 euros. Tel after 6pm 05 87 77 20 82 FOR SALE: Superb Pram Very practical, olive green, folding base large under basket, suspension. Interchange cot/ push chair. Winter covers and hoods + parasol, etc. €130.00ono Tel: 05 55 62 25 18 FOR SALE: Bottle top pressure wire cages For champagne type wine or beer. 900 in packets 50. 35 euros the lot. Tel: 05 55 62 25 18 FOR SALE: Tent and Tent Parts 2 separate 2-3 man suspended inner tents, cotton enclose sown to water proof groundsheets. Hooks for suspension, pockets etc VGC. 1 complete 2-3man tent- metal poles for outer tent, suspended cotton inner tent and groundsheet. Small porch. Extra Tent pegs. 30euros the lot. (Gouzon) Tel: 05 55 62 25 18 FOR SALE: Leather Briefcase Brown leather, never used. Expands. A4. (Gouzon) Tel: 05 55 62 25 18 FOR SALE: Full Safety Harness With maillons and ropes, bought for tree climbing and pruning, hardly used. (Gouzon) €150.00 Tel: 05 55 62 25 18 FOR SALE: China Animal Ornaments etc 9 various china animal ornaments VGC 35euros. China pooh bear honey pot music box ltd edition with box and certificate 15euros. Wooden carved lizard approx 20cm long, 5euros. Large metal cow ornament as new, silver coloured approx 50cm long 30cm high 10euros. 2 china table lamp bases non-matching, 3euros each. (Gouzon) Tel: 05 55 62 25 18 FOR SALE: 200 Books (approx) free to good home or library Mixture of adult and children's books, mainly English some French, mixed fiction and non fiction. Collector takes all. (Gouzon) Tel: 05 55 62 25 18 FOR SALE: 2 Windows from chateau chapel Quite rotten but

very pretty. Maybe for your future hen house? Price to be debated. Money goes to animal shelter. Tel: 06 66 24 85 49 FOR SALE: Kodak Hero 5.1 printer Needs a new print head and has UK plug. 10 euros. Plus, 15 colour and black ink cartridges 30XL. 15 euros or 20 euros for both. Buyer must collect. Chateauneuf-la-Forêt (87). Tel: 05 55 57 28 74 Email: rynn.sandra@orange.fr FOR SALE: Wood panel Approx. 5m long, 1.20m height. Oak. Near Bellegarde. Call for

€20.00 Tel: 05 55 64 46 27 Email: tiony_48@hotmail.com FOR SALE: Hundreds of secondhand books Fiction and non fiction. Here most of the time. Les Sauvelles on RN941. Tel: 05 55 66 10 34 FOR SALE: Royal Albert Bone China Tea Set Consisting of more information. Price to be debated. Money goes to animal shelter. Tel: 06 66 24 85 49 FOR SALE: 16 ft green Canadian canoe Plus 2 paddles and buoyancy aids. As new, been in water twice. €450.00 Tel: 02 54 06 96 88 Email: rngreenwell@gmail.com FOR SALE: Various Huge old wooden wheelbarrow, solid rubber tyre - some enthusiast will enjoy restoring it' – 30 Euros; OAK PARQUET - still shop-wrapped, 70mm wide x 23mm thick - 18 packs @ 1.12 metres squared - 35 Euros per pack; LIMOUSIN OX-CART huge and magnificent example - probably always kept under cover wheels 1m62 diameter body 3m x 1m plus 2m70 shaft 8 pointed staves to support hay extant, each 1m40 – 195 Euros; HOME GYM POWERSTACK 200LB BENCH PRESS good condition – 185 Euros; WASHING MACHINE scarcely used - PRO-LINE from DARTY - Economy Level A, washing efficiency level B - 99 Euros; SMALL FRIDGE - fits under worktop - PRO-LINE A CLASS - 48cm x 60cm x 84cm high - freezer compartment 70 Euros; BROYEUR to chip garden branches - 55 Euros; CARAVAN TOILET - PORTA POTTI ELEGANCE - top of the range - little used - 49 Euros; OLD 2-WHEEL CART - useful in the garden or for fun with the children or grandchildren - wheels 60cm diameter, body 63cm x 90cm x 36cm deep shafts almost 1metre - priceless historic gem - a snip - 50 Euros; CORRUGATED PLASTIC TRANSLUCENT SHEETING - 2m00 x 66cm - 9 pieces @ 10 Euros each or the lot for - 75 Euros; 1930's (?) OAK DRAWLEAF DINING TABLE, ENGLISH with diagonal cross-members 91cm x 91cm, extending to maximum 91cm x 1m50 - as solid as Nelson's 'Victory' - 60 Euros; FRENCH DINING TABLE - chestnut? - 1.03m x 1.25m - very solid - rounded corners - much admired by visitors - 70 Euros. (Near St-Laurent-sur-Gorre) Email: tonybigglesworth@ hotmail.co.uk FOR SALE: Motorcycle apparel Hein Gericke: Ladies Goretex cold weather suit (UK size 12) 100 Euros; Gents Goretex cold weather suit (UK size 42 chest 33 waist) 100 Euros; Gents leather bike jacket with Harley Davidson Eagle on back (UK size 44) 50 Euros; Frank Thomas Ladies leather sports bike jacket (size 12) 50 Euros; Boots (size 4) 20 Euros. Tel: 02 54 06 96 88 Email: rngreenwell@gmail.com FOR SALE: TV Unit 2 Shelves. Beech. 31”W x 22”H x 15”D. Excellent Clean Condition. (23400 St Dizier Leyrenne)

6 cups/saucers, 6 tea plates, 1 milk jug, sugar bowl and cake plate. All pieces are in mint condition. We are near Chénérailles in dept 23. €50.00 Tel: 05 55 62 77 41 FOR SALE: Royal Vale Bone China tea set Consisting of 6

collects. €350.00 Tel: 05 55 89 24 71 FOR SALE: Wood burning Fire SUPRA, Colmar 5 - 7 Kw. Flu Size 125 mm (rear). 61cm H, 56cm W, 36cm Dp. (Cash deal, buyer collects) €250.00 Tel: 09 72 31 69 61 Email: pbrslr@ hotmail.com FOR SALE: SOLAVOX PR25 Speakers SOLAVOX PR25

speakers (2). 25w. RMS. Teak finish. 4cm x 37cm. Good working order. 25 euros the pair. €25.00 Tel: 0555 787902 (near Rochechouart)

VEHICLES / PARTS FOR SALE: Vintage MGB GT

cups/sauces, 6 tea plates. In mint condition. We are near Chénérailles in dept 23. €35.00 Tel: 05 55 62 77 41 FOR SALE: Lowry framed prints (3) In excellent condition.

40 euros for the three framed prints. Tel: 05 55 78 79 02 FOR SALE: Porcelain for tea room/ B and B (Limoges hotel ware) white with flower border: 10 individual 2-cup teapots; 18 teacups and scrs; 18 tea plates; 6 sugar bowls; 10 milk jugs (150cl); 2 milk jugs (300cl); 12 coffee cups and scrs. Sold as a lot. €200.00 Tel: 05 55 69 21 98 FOR SALE: LCD TV 20” TFT

LCD TV (Firstline). Overall size: 24” (61cm) wide X 18.5” (47cm) height on removable base. Multiple inputs including SCART, S-Video and PC. Not HD. Full working order and in good condition. Complete with remote control, power supply and manual in English. €35.00 Tel: 05 55 78 79 02 (near Rochechouart) FOR SALE: Godin Log Burner

Excellent

condition.

Buyer

Registered in France. Good condition. For further details contact: Paul Bodimeade. €3,000.00ono Tel: 06 18 74 05 08 Email: paulbodimeade@ eircom.net FOR SALE: Boat and trailer

French Registered Falcon 18, 115hp, morse hydraulic steering, electric tilt and trim, stainless steel propeller, 2 anchors and usual equipment. €5,000.00 Tel: 05 55 60 64 03 FOR SALE: Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 7 seats, 1.6 VTR+,

Petrol, RHD, Dec 2009, Blue, French Registered, CT July 2016, Only 28000 kilometres, Excellent condition. €6,250.00 T: 05 55 60 26 90 FOR SALE: Toyota Prius 2010 Dark grey, Good condition, Full Toyota service history,155,000kms. 7995.00 Euros (Offers considered). €7,995.00 Tel: 05 53 24 21 07 CARAVAN FREE Early 1980s caravan stored in barn in usable condition. Available end of June. I can deliver locally [near Ahun]. Tel Norman: 00 44 79 79 84 81 98 or 05 55 64 07 65 FOR SALE: Caravan 2006, (Rarely available) Compass Rallye 634, twin axle caravan. Four-berth, including fixed double bed. End bathroom/ dressing room with: wardrobe, airing cupboard, separate

shower cubicle, electric flush toilet.All-round fly screens and insulating blinds. Roof extractor fan and Heki roof lights.Threeenergy fridge freezer (separate compartments). Microwave oven, full gas oven and hob. Radio with 6 CD changer. Fitted electric motor mover with remote-control. Crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils. Ten litre water heater using gas or 230v electricity. On-board, 50 litre fresh water tank. 50 litre carriers for fresh and waste water.Fully approved and registered for use in France. (We still have the UK rear light clusters should you wish to keep the caravan in UK.) Only one non-smoking couple owners from new with no pets or smoking allowed in caravan. Photographs available if required. Price (negotiable): £8000 or equivalent in euros. Email: synandglue@orange.fr FOR SALE: Peugeot 307 2.0 HDI. Black. Right Hand Drive.

French Registered. Year: 2002. 132,560 miles. 3 owners from new and full service history from previous owners. I've had the car since 2012 and have replaced the timing belt, alternator, tyres (17inch alloys) rear brakes and brake pipes. The battery is under guarantee until December 2015. CT until June 2016. €750.00 Tel: 02 54 06 44 87 / 06 80 95 27 33 Email: wandareece2@orange.fr FOR SALE: Much cherished Ducati 916 biposta 1998 model

With just over 21,000 miles on the clock. I have had the bike for nearly 13 years and will be sad to see her go. She has not been used in ernest since we moved to France 4 years ago and as any biker knows bikes need to be ridden! The bike is fitted with a single seat and the paintwork is as a Carl Foggerty replica with tarmigoni exhausts although the bike does come with original exhausts and a dual seat plus other bits and bobs. The bike is still on English plates so would make a good holiday home bike. Please contact for further details and photos. €7,000.00ono Tel: 05 55 79 39 22 Email: ian.crawley@ hotmail.co.uk FOR SALE: 2003 Mazda 6 TS2 Estate Metallic silver, 2.0i petrol,

manual, 5 speed. RHD drive. First registered in UK in 2003. French registered. CT until 10/2016. 92,687 miles (148,300 kms). Full service history. Excellent mechanically & bodywork. Two owners, current owner since 2006. Full black

leather seats. Air conditioning. ABS. Cruise control. Front fogs. Alloy wheels. Full colour coded bumpers. Bose CD audio system with sub-woofer. Electric windows (F&R), door mirrors & driver’s seat. Original UK lights and snow chains included. Genuine reason for sale. Further info, please contact John. €2,950.00ono Tel: 05 55 78 20 14 Email: dawnwatcher@ hotmail.com FOR SALE: Tow a Van Box Trailer with roller shutter door Very good condition. Contact for more information. €900.00 Tel: 05 55 69 75 67 Email: rofesteven@yahoo.co.uk FOR SALE: 1987 White Citroen 1.0 AX 210,000 kilometres on

the clock. Bodywork generally good, few scratches /dints but what you would expect for the age of the vehicle. Inside tired but serviceable. Used daily, runs well (typical 50mpg), CT 05/16. Good little run-a-round. Tel: 06 70 10 88 80

WANTED WANTED: Digger or Excavator Cash buyer, anything considered. Tel: 02 48 56 74 73 WANTED: Garden furniture Do any readers have a garden table and chairs, and benches, which they would sell for a reasonable price - ours are 10 years old, 'tired' and worn, and in need of replacing! Tel: 05 55 78 79 02 WANTED: Pokemon cards Any quantity, any age, any type. Tel: 02 48 56 74 73 WANTED: Gas convection oven for light commercial use (Not domestic size). Good working condition. Will collect. Tel: 05 55 00 99 18 Email: deannaandkeith@gmail.com WANTED: Carpet UK style, good quality, second hand, e.g. Axminster/ Wilton) for three or more average size rooms. Anything considered, but needed in Chambon-sur-Voueize (23). Tel: 07 89 93 28 68 Email: barry.blundell@yahoo.com WANTED: Piano Piano wanted by serious student, also older sheet music. Also need to find somebody able to move a piano to Chambon-sur-Vouieze (23) (no stairs)! Tel: 07 89 93 28 68 Email: barry.blundell@yahoo. com WANTED: Caravan Cash purchaser. Tel: 02 48 56 74 73 WANTED: Trailer - any age or condition Tel: 02 48 56 74 73 WANTED: OLD MOTOR CYCLES Barn clearance, garage clearance. Pre 1966 motor cycles hidden away in barns and garages wanted for cash, any condition, even the rusty ones and non runners. Everything considered. Friendly buyer will call round. Pls tel Martin on 05 55 89 12 96

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CLUBS, CHARITIES & ASSOCIATIONS Charities Phoenix Association Phoenix Association is a registered charity that has existed since 2001 to deal with the sad plight of the 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 fund-raising and donations to cover the very high re-homing and veterinary costs. Phoenix is formed of a committed but fun and positive team of volunteers, and is always on the lookout for more, so if you are interested in adopting an animal, foster caring or becoming a Member, please visit the Contact page of the website at www.phoenixasso. com and www.facebook.com/ PhoenixAssociationFrance Church Notices

Anglican Holy Communion services are now being conducted by Rev Robert Leone at 2:30 pm on the 1st Sunday of each month at the French Protestant Church, Place du Temple, Thiat (87) near Le Dorat (87) and Montmorillon (86) until the Anglican church is ready for use. For more information email: revrobertleone@gmail.com Monthly Worship in English If your journey of life has brought you here to France, why neglect your journey of faith? We look forward to giving a warm welcome to everyone from whatever Christian tradition (or none) on the 3rd SUNDAY of the MONTH at 3pm. Where? At the Temple in Thiat (in the north of the HauteVienne) – we are part of the Parish of the Basse-Marche of the Eglise Protestante Unie de France. The Temple is on the main road close to the Mairie. After worship there is tea/coffee and cake – and a chance to chat. If you want to know more contact Rev Derek Lawson on 05 55 68 53 03 or Rev Stephen Sawyer on 05 49 84 33 86. English-speaking church services Guéret Come as you are... This is an invitation to join us at our CHURCH SERVICE IN ENGLISH. Whether you have a faith or would just like to attend a church service you are welcome at 3pm on the 2nd Sunday of each month at the Eglise Evangélique, 9b Place Bonnyaud, Guéret, 23000. We welcome all who want to join a group of English-speaking Christians for a time of worship and learning together. Children are very welcome. For more details contact Jim & Pat Scott on 05 55 67 54 78 / email scott.james@ neuf.fr or Ian & Becky Jefferies on 05 55 61 10 23 / email mail@ otiumsanctus.com Christians together in Limousin La Souterraine Area We hold a time of fellowship and Bible study every Tuesday afternoon. Barbara and Cedric look forward to welcoming you. Tel: 05 55 71 09 04

The International Free Church in Creuse The church presently meets at 10, La Chaudronnière, a small hamlet mid-way between Crozant and Eguzon. Sunday worship meetings are held on the first and third Sundays of the month at 10.30am. Fellowship meetings, for 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 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. PENSOL Indoor Carpet Bowls We meet on Wednesdays at 2.30pm-5.00pm. Come along for a fun afternoon, a warm welcome in a warm hall, refreshments and equipment provided. Ladies and Gents welcome. The venue is the salle polyvalente at PENSOL 87440 on the D67 between Marval and Dournazac, clearly indicated from the village, or from PiégutPluviers take the D91. Come and have a free trial, with our slightly smaller Bowls and 33` carpet. NO heavy lifting. Established club and club Leader. Registered and insured. Please phone Hilary for any enquiries on 09 72 23 13 20 or r.h.brayshaw@gmx.com Tai Chi, Pakua & Qigong Tai Chi, Pakua & Qigong classes organised by the ACAMIES (association culturelle d'arts martiaux internes et d'exercices de santé). Wed: Jarnages, 18h3020h, Salle Polyvalente. Thu: Bétête, 19h-20h30, Domaine de Tournessac. Individual classes, courses, massage & treatments also available. Contact: 06 48 00 02 07 http://acamies.e-monsite.com Keep Fit Amazing abs, breathtaking buttocks! Come and join our group at the CAPE in Pontarion. We are all ages, all sizes, men & women, but are serious about keeping fit. Our “monitrice” is English and will happily provide bilingual instructions. We meet every Thursday at 8p.m. in Pontarion Town Hall, for a one-hour workout. Come for a free trial, or call 05 55 64 98 87 or 06 32 42 95 68 for more details. Indoor Bowling at Oradour-surVayres If you already play or have never tried indoor bowling then come along to a meeting. It's great fun and easy to play. If you have never played it before we will show you how. We meet every Monday evening starting at 18.30 hrs at La Chapelle, avenue des Chapelles, 87150 Oradour-sur-Vayres. Come and try it - it's free. If you require further information or directions to our venue please contact me Email: Oradour-Bowling@gmx. com or telephone: 05 55 08 41 75 Zumba! Regular zumba classes across depts 36, 18 & northern 23. For more info tel 06 58 37 17 04 - email evezumba36@gmail.com and for details of classes visit www. zumbazumba.fr Indoor Short-mat Bowling at Cussac 87150....and now Outdoor too! As the premier bowls club in the Haute-Vienne, we are going from strength to strength with members

seeking us out and travelling great distances to continue their love of bowls or simply to 'try us out'. Our reputation as a "very friendly and welcoming club" goes before us. If you've never tried the game, just come along and take a look; there is far more to it than first appears! We are a formally registered association within the French system and benefit from assistance from our local commune by use of a wonderful indoor venue. AND NOW...the use of a synthetic outdoor court where Flat-green, Crown and Short-mat can be played. Just imagine the summer evenings with a drink in your hand, watching fellow bowlers enjoying the quiet of village, interrupted only by the 'click' or 'tunk' of bowl against bowl! Our regular sessions indoors are Wednesday evening at 8pm and Thursday Mornings at 10am. Outdoor sessions will be arranged as the spring arrives so keep in touch. Serious bowlers and beginners are welcome - club bowls are available for use. For further information contact cussac-bowls-club@live.co.uk or telephone 05 45 29 05 73. Association Equilibre, le mouvement du corps Yoga for all levels: Tue 18:30 Aubusson, Pied au plancher (Espace Philips); Wed 18:30 Vallière, salle polyvalante. Pregnancy/Post Natal: Tue 17:00 Aubusson, Pied au Plancher (Espace Philips) For further information tel 06 83 24 62 72 or visit www.spaequilibre. yolasite.com Chinese Gym & Karate Mondays & Thursdays 19h30-21h at the DOJO, Allée Jean-Marie Couturier, Aubusson. Warm and friendly atmosphere. For more info tel 06 08 92 30 53 Tai Chi at Boussac and La Châtre Tai Chi classes in Boussac (Tue 18.15 - 19.45) and La Châtre (Thu 18.15 - 19.45). The first two lessons are free, the subscriptions are 36 euros per month and members can go to both venues having paid this fee. The style is that of Yang. All ages and abilities welcome, but folk must bear in mind that they will be on their feet, doing the equivalent of what one might classify as light exercise, for about an hour and a half. For more information contact 05 55 65 08 20. Gym Bien-être Would you like to be more supple? Come to our gym class on Thursday mornings from 10.30am to 11.30am, where we do gentle exercises to help all our muscles and joints. The classes are held in Rochechouart in the Capitole building, upstairs. Our group is part of a National Federation of Gymnastics. For information contact Pauline at pauline. maskell@sfr.fr Learn to Meditate Learn to meditate and meet other like-minded people. Simple mindfulness technique. Dechen Choling, Le Mas Marvent, StYrieix-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 http://jardiniers-du-limousin. webs.com Do you have a love of gardening and a desire to learn more about growing plants, flowers, fruit, vegetables and trees in this region? If you do, then come and join our friendly group to meet like-minded people. With a different topic or visit each month there's something for everyone.

We meet on the third Thursday of each month (excluding February) in the Mairie at St-Amand-le-Petit (between Eymoutiers and Peyratle-Château). Meetings start at 2.30pm and everyone is made very welcome. For more information contact Carolyn at carolyn@cnlees. eu or Gerda at g_hoogenboom@ yahoo.ca Agenda for 2015: 18 Jun Talk by Andrew Williams on permaculture; 13 Jul (MON) Picnic and visit to commercial bio-vegetable grower, including companion planting; 20 Aug Summer lunch at the home of Carolyn Lees; 6 Sep (SUN) 3rd Annual Show at St-Amand-lePetit; 15 Oct AGM followed by 'Preparing the garden for winter'; 19 Nov Slide show presentation by Michel Peyrat; 17 Dec Gardeners' Question Time and Christmas Party. All meetings (unless stated otherwise) are held on the third Thursday of the month. Meetings start at 2.30pm and are held in the Mairie, St-Amand-le-Petit. Starting times and venues of visits tba. Club Liseron – Gardening Club Meets on the 2nd Mon evening of the month at 19.30 at the Salle des Fêtes in Massignac. We're a mixed bunch of English & French, who are united by a passion for gardens and gardening, sharing plants, seeds and information. This year the President is Véronique Granet and the Vice President is Michelle Pierce. For further information contact Michelle on 05 45 89 36 54 / unjardinenfrance@ gmail.com Aux Plantes, etc. We are an association of independent, ethically-minded and passionate plant producers. Our aim is to encourage consumers to know more about the plants they buy, how they were produced and their needs, thereby avoiding the disappointments that so often come with mass produced plants. It’s not just about us selling you plants - we want them to thrive and do well for you! Current members include plantspeople specialising in unusual shrubs & trees, butterfly plants, heritage vegetables and flowers, irises, perennials and drought-tolerant plants. For more info contact Michelle Pierce 05 45 89 36 54 or visit: www.auxplantesetc.jimdo.com Les Jardins de Sirius Based in Pressignac, Charente, we are a small association of people who are keen on gardening. As well as finding plants an endless source of interest, we believe that the simple fact of gardening has numerous positive benefits for health, stress, social interaction - in other words, our daily lives - and we’d like to encourage this aspect. We run flower workshops on the first Saturday afternoon of the month. If you’d like to get involved, have more info on the association or become a member, please contact Michelle Pierce on 05 45 89 36 54 or at unjardinenfrance@ gmail.com Integration International Apero Reseau We are a group of French and English people who meet each Saturday from 11.30am-1pm at Les Picards Restaurant (formerly Bailey’s), 5 rue de l’Abreuvoir, Aubusson. These meetings offer the opportunity to: exchange views - make new friends - share experiences - have fun together help and advise one another - help intergrate newcomers. Discussions

in English (all nationalities welcome). For more information please contact Catherine 06 86 17 80 88, Francois 07 86 29 97 98, Olivia 05 55 83 30 82 or jan.senior@yahoo. co.uk. English and French spoken. Learning Together – Apprenons Ensemble 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 Sue Ratcliffe on 05 45 31 50 86. We look forward to hearing from you. The Melting Pot Members of the Ambassador's Club of the Welcome en Limousin Association. We are a group of around 70 members, both French and British, who meet with the aim of sharing things and trying to integrate with the French community. We meet every week at the Ancienne Ecole in Darnac, on a Wednesday morning from 10am - 12noon, except for the first Wednesday, when we meet in the evening at 8pm. We hold information meetings, plant swaps, BBQ's, games nights, visits and have guest speakers about topics relevant to living in France. Contact: www.meltingpotlimousin.com Charente Limousine Exchange The Charente-LimousineExchange (CLE), founded in 2003, aims to improve the provision of French language courses and to share experiences and skills among members who live in Charente, Vienne and HauteVienne. CLE provides information to members living and/or working in France and works with local communities and organisations to tackle practical issues through forums and workshops, as well as organising a wide range of cultural and social events throughout the year. The recent launch of English lessons has been well attended by Confolentais. If you would like to know more about this group of volunteers, please look on our new website www.charente-limousineexchange.com or contact the Chairman, Barry Leech, on 06 35 96 77 46. Libraries & Books Sale of Second-hand Books, La Croisille-sur-Briance On the 18th of every month, during the monthly market at La Croisillesur-Briance (87130), there is a sale of second-hand books (both English and French) from 9am to 12 noon, at the old garage in La Place - next door to the pharmacy. All proceeds towards the restoration of the church. La Souterraine English Library and Information Centre Located in the historic Porte de Puy Charraud, at 10 rue de Portail, La Souterraine, we are a lively, well-stocked English language library with almost 10,000 books and media available to borrow. We have an attractive cafe which serves tea, coffee and a range of home-made cakes. There is also a regularly changing display of works by local artists and an interesting brocante area on the ground floor. The Library offers classes in French for English speakers with a professional teacher and also

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organises Anglo-French conversation groups in association with the Municipal Library in La Souterraine. There are also a number of thriving special interest groups, such as the Gardening Group, Camera Club, Friendship Group, etc. We also provide support & assistance in bureaucratic and administrative matters for both existing British residents as well as newcomers to the area. Whatever your interests don’t hesitate to pay us a visit and you will be made most welcome. We are open from 09.30 until 12.30, Mon, Thu, Fri & Sat. For more info tel 05 55 89 57 62 during opening hours or visit www.englishlibrary.fr The English Library, Dun-le-Palestel The English Library, which has now been established for over 5 yrs, is situated in the Route des Rateries, beside the Bibliothèque Municipale, Parc Benjamin Bord. The library is a very welcoming meeting place, where you can come and enjoy a cup of tea, or coffee, whilst you browse through our collection of around 7,500 books, DVDs and talking books. Our opening hours are Thursdays, 10h00 – 16h00 and Saturdays 10h00 – 12h30. Also, on the first Tuesday of every month, 10h00 – 12h00, you are invited to join us for our Club Franglais, which welcomes people from all nationalities, to chat in French, English or any language you wish(!) whilst enjoying a cup of tea, and a piece of home-made cake. We host a range of other activities too, including the Café Philo, and Club Scrabble, More information can be found on the Entente Cordiale website at www.ententecordiale-creuse.org or email us at library.ententecordiale@ yahoo.com Music Music Club Boussac The venue of the Club de Musique & Music in Boussac "open mic" night has changed. We welcome musicians of all levels and styles, spectators and all music lovers to join us for an evening of musical entertainment and fun at L'Origan restaurant, 34 rue Vincent, Boussac 23600 from 20h until midnight on the last Saturday of each month. Upcoming events: 30 May, 27 June, 25 July, 29 Aug, 26 Sept, 31 Oct, 28 Nov, 19 Dec. A PA system will be available. For only 8€ Christophe, the chef and proprietor, will be offering a special formule of Fish & Chips or a small pizza of choice from a Reine, Campagnarde, 4 fromages or Creusoise plus a drink. His normal extensive menu is also available. Food will be served until 22h. For more info please email Dave and Bev at gemsandcrystalsmail@ gmail.com or phone 05 55 65 19 24 or Rosie and Mervyn 05 55 65 70 06

mervynjw@aol.com. We look forward to greeting you all at this new venue. Open Mic Night If you like music and have ever fancied getting up and having a go, why not come along to our Open Mic Night at “Le Loch Ness” in La Souterraine town centre every Friday around 8.30pm. L'Orchestre Philharmonique de La Souterraine If you or one of your family are interested in playing in an orchestra and think your standard might be adequate do get in contact with us. We meet weekly on Friday evenings in La Souterraine (apart from the summer holidays) to rehearse. Most of our concerts are around Xmas or MayJuly. Our members come from all over Limousin so lifts to and fro may be possible if necessary. Contacts: French language Marie-France Martinie 05 55 30 76 23 / English language Alan Kerr 05 55 56 34 52 The Harmonics This is our 6th season of singing as a group. Our music is varied classical, madrigals, spiritual, songs from the shows etc and we sing in French, English, Swahili, Latin - whatever the music demands. Our concerts are in support of a variety of charities including the British Legion, L'Oregon at Civray and Retina and thus non profit making. We meet Wed 14h – 16h in the Salle d'Annexe behind the Mairie in Civray. Interested? We'd love to see you so contact: David Lee tel 05 49 87 53 93 email dave.lee@cegetel. net or Dolly Ait Boualou email sylvia. murray@wanadoo.fr Support

Alcoholics Anonymous If you or someone you know has a drinking problem, there are now English-speaking meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous at Limoges, Périgueux and the recently opened meeting at Civray. Alcoholics Anonymous is a Fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with

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each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership and A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. For details of the meetings or other information contact Roger 05 55 76 22 65 (Limoges), Ewen 05 53 05 76 62 (Périgueux) or Angela 05 49 87 79 09 (Civray). Other meetings in South-West France can be located on our web-site at aafrancesud-ouest.com English-speaking council surgery ...for residents of the commune of StLéger-Magnazeix. Every 2nd Weds in the month, an English-speaking council surgery with councillors Manuela Stroescu and Patrick Johnson will take place at the Mairie between 11am and 12pm. Cancer Support France, Charente Plus Offers free and confidential support to English speakers affected by cancer in departments 16, 17 & 86. Our helpline number is 06 45 35 32 30. If you need any more information, please get in touch via csf.charenteplus@gmail.com Cancer Support France, HauteVienne (supporting Creuse, too) We offer free and confidential support to English speakers affected by Cancer in the Haute-Vienne (87) and Creuse (23). Our helpline number is 06 04 43 39 87. If you would like more information or would like to become a member or help in any other way, please contact Sue Ware 05 55 00 31 15, csfhv@frangle.fr Elizabeth Finn Care Registered charity Elizabeth Finn Care is able to offer direct financial assistance to British and Irish nationals or residents who live overseas. We ensure that our help does not affect any means-tested payments. For more information contact: Mary Hughes - Case worker France, Elizabeth Finn Care - tel 04 68 23 43 79 or visit www.elizabethfinncare.org. uk and www.turn2us.org.uk L’Association France Alzheimer Dordogne Charitable organisation offering English-speaking support and guidance to anyone dealing with the day-to-day difficulties affecting those with dementia, their families and their carers and assistance with how to access the best provisions of care. English Helpline (available on Tuesday mornings between 10am and midday): 09 64 21 40 86. For more information email alzheimer. dordogne@orange.fr or visit www. francealzheimer-dordogne.org

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VIKING

Can anyone offer this poor chap a comfy home for the final years of his life? Viking, a pure breed German Shepherd, was with his master from the age of 3 months. Sadly, his master was hospitalised with a serious illness and Viking, now aged nearly 11, is abandoned at the SPA in Limoges. Viking is not castrated and is not good with other males, small dogs or cats so, like all large breeds, he needs a confident owner. He is OK with female dogs and is gentle and well behaved at the refuge, in fact he is a favourite with the volunteers and loves to play with a football. If you could look after this lovely but sad and confused boy in his twilight years he comes with a donation of 30 euros a month to help with his upkeep and any future vet bills. Please contact Katharina on 06 66 24 85 49.

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Next Date: June 27th with a range of traders from the English speaking community. Open 9h-12h30 inside the main market hall in the centre of town. More traders are always welcome, please contact: mark.austin@orange.fr

Mon Chic Cottage

LE DORAT (Pl. Charles de Gaulle) Home Decor & Gifts Tea, coffee & home-made scones / cakes Official Stockist & Workshop for Chalk Paint™ by Annie Sloan & Neal’s Yard Remedies Organic Decorative Paint Workshops To learn the basis of using Chalk Paint™ & ask questions, join us on a workshop. All materials included. To book contact Jay. Opening hours: Tue-Fri, 10h00-17h00. Workshops on Mon by appointment only.

05 87 77 95 59

info@monchiccottage.com www.monchiccottage.com

THE DOUBLE DECKER FLEA MARKET

2nd Sunday of every month

By the Double Decker Bus Argenton sur creuse, Z.I. Les Narrons (Near Total Access petrol station)

Next Date: 14th June Tel: 06 08 50 36 26

Petticoat Lane

This month we will be at the following markets: Saturday 6th June - Aigre Sunday 7th & 21st June – Panazol

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

Tel: 05 45 29 03 99

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Le Moulin du Breuil Restaurant, Bar, Terrasse

23140 PIONNAT

Sun 14 June - Father's Day Come and celebrate 'Father's Day' lunch at Le Moulin du Breuil Sat 20 June - Mediterranean Soirée 7pm onwards

Roussis Maid

Join us on facebook: www.facebook.com/lemoulindubreuil and follow us on twitter: @lmdb_pionnat

(formerly Cartes de Christine) Find us at the following weekly markets: Piégut and Brantôme and at the following monthly markets: Chasseneuil, Aigre and Confolens.

Tel: 05 55 80 37 70 Mail: info@lemoulindubreuil.com Web: www.lemoulindubreuil.com

We will also be at Civray market on the 2nd and 16th June Still selling cards and aprons made by ourselves.

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AUX CEPES

All enquires can be made via e-mail to: ellinghamroam764@yahoo.com

La Veytizou

On the main road (D979), Between Limoges & Eymoutiers ~~~~~~~~~ Sat 6th JUNE - Line dancing Please phone to book +++++++++++ SAT 13TH JUNE - open mic night +++++++++++ Sat 20TH JUNE - Karaoke with Jill & Dave +++++++++++ SAT 27TH JUNE - Cabaret with Iris Katarina 3 course meal, 25cl of wine - 18€

Très Jolie

Fashion Accessories Where to find me this month:

Every Wednesday - Piegut Market 24th May - Fête du Village de Lageyrat 87230 (nr Châlus) Items arriving daily, please see my facebook page 'Tres Jolie Milhaguet' to see what's new.

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

Mail order available, email for more details. Most items now stocked at the 'Coeur et Etoile', St-Mathieu

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

JJ’s Café Bar Aigurande

Carraciola Sardo

Music Club

Italian restaurant in St-Etienne-de-Fursac

20th June - Live Music, 19h30

Sat 13th June - 7pm. "GENERATION" - An experienced French father and son duo, Raul & Thomas, playing accordion mouth organ and guitar, singing medleys from the 70s and 80s. Sat 26th June - 7pm. "SUJO" - A fantastic husband & wife duo playing keyboard banjo and guitar, singing, pop/rock/county music in French and English.

2nd Sat of every month. 8.30 pm. Next event: 13th June Mild Sri Lankan Chicken curry - €8 pp (by pre-order before 12th June)

We have a double bill of entertainment in the month of June for you music lovers.

A free concert by Les Trefles (trad irish). This is a fund raiser for the orphans in Togo (in association with reg. charity Nouku.org) so I will be passing round the hat! This is also part of the Aigurande Fête de Musique, so there are other things to see as well. JJ's Music Club is for music lovers and is now a members only club with FREE MEMBERSHIP. This is to safeguard the respect of musicians and those who appreciate music. The first visit is open to non-members. It is easy to become a member, you just need to sign the membership form to agree to respect and adhere to the conditions of membership which will be explained on your first visit.

Both performances not to be missed, so book your seat now for a night of entertainment and a friendly warm welcome.

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

We look forward to seeing you soon, Steve and Elena

www.carraciola.com Tel: 05 55 63 86 05 ristorante@carraciola.com See our web site or find us on Facebook for more info

Tel: 02 54 06 30 77

Email: cafebarjj@yahoo.co.uk

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

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

Solution on page 29

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JUNE 2015 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.eu

MONTHLY FOIRES BY DATE

Aixe-sur-Vienne: 1st Fri Ambazac: 1st Wed Auzances: 2nd Tue Bourganeuf: 1st & 3rd Wed Boussac: 1st & 3rd Thu Bujaleuf: Last Mona Châlus: 2nd Thu Châteauneuf-la-Forêt: 2nd Sun Cognac-la-Forêt: 1st Tue Confolens (English Market): 4th Sat Cussac: 4th Sun Domps: 2nd Tue Dun-le-Palestel: 1st Thu Evaux-les-Bains: 1st Mon Eymoutiers: 1st & 3rd Thu Feytiat: 1st Sat La Souterraine 2nd & 4th Sat Magnac-Bourg: 2nd Sat Meuzac: 4th Mon Mézières-sur-Issoire: 2nd & 4th Mon Nexon: 3rd Fri Oradour-sur-Vayres: 3rd Thu Peyrat-le-Château: 3rd Mon Peyrilhac: 3rd Sun Pierre-Buffière: 1st Fri Royère-de-Vassivière: 2nd Tue Saint-Germain-les-Belles: last Sat Saint-Jouvent: 1st Sun Saint-Junien: 3rd Sat Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat: 1st Mon Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche: 2nd & 4th Fri takes place on Sat 4th July from 14h and Sun 5th July from 9h-19h, featuring: Artisans, artists, creators working with or handling wood, basketry, ceramics, porcelain, enamel, earthenware, earth, leather, stone, mosaics, jewellery, furniture, cane, cardboard and natural materials... Over 60 exhibitors - no resellers: 100% producers, artisans and craftsmen and women. So much to see and do with stalls, workshops, demonstrations, entertainment, children's games and workshops, refreshments and tombola! For more information visit www.festival-boispierre-eau.fr Sat 11th Jul CUSSAC Concert CSF Haute-Vienne is hosting a concert jointly with La Ligue for four hands on the piano to be held at the Chapiteau de la Fonteunelle in Cussac (87150) on Saturday 11th July at 8 pm. Programme includes Debussy, Faure, Bach, Rachmaninoff. Tickets are 13 euors each to be booked in advance please on 05 55 30 47 90.

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

BY DAY 1: (prev day if public holiday): Bellac 3: Bellegarde-en-Marche 3: Châteauponsac 5: Bussière-Poitevine 5: Chénérailles 6: Bussière-Boffy 8: Compreignac 9: Saint-Sulpice-Laurière 11 (Sat if 11 is a Sun): Bessines-sur-Gartempe 13 (Sat if 13 is a Sun): Le Dorat 15: Oradour-sur-Glane 17: Mortemart 18: La Croisille-sur-Briance; La Jonchère-SaintMaurice 20: Chénérailles 21: Ambazac; Saint-Sulpice-les-Feuilles 22 (Mon if 22 is a Sun): Magnac-Laval 23: Razès; St Laurent sur Gorre 24: Nantiat 25: Blond - St Paul 26: Nouic; Rochechouart 28: Cieux 29: Laurière All Markets & Foires are in the morning unless stated otherwise. If your local market is not listed, please let us know - editor@thebugle.eu Sun 26th Jul BOUSSAC Family Summer Fête Held by the Parish of Sainte Anne: 10.30 am Mass in the church with music and song (Sylvain Bouard piano - Amélie Soghomonian soprano - La Brande des Tailles Sonneurs hunting music and the Choeur de l'Amitié Chorale). Then come and share in the square a homemade buffet (salad, pizza, English cakes....) After lunch there will be games for the children, stands, tombola, buvette.... There will also be a presentation of a musical drama. Sun 9th Aug VERNEUIL Charity Summer Fayre In aid of Elephant Haven, The Laminitis Site and Twilight. 12h-17h at Le Soleil Couchant, 16310 Verneuil. Hobby horse racing, dog agility, bar, live music, teas, raffle, games, many stalls including cakes, crafts, plants, books, artwork, jewellery... Full details at https://www. facebook.com/charitysummerfayre2015 or email thelaminitissite@hotmail.com

Launched in 1982 by the French Ministry for culture, the Fête de la Musique, also known as World Music Day, is a music festival held all over the world that takes place every 21st June, the day of the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere. Musicians (amateurs and professionals alike) are asked to perform for free, and all the concerts are free for the public. Performances & concerts take place in open air areas such as streets and parks or in public buildings like museums, train stations, castles, etc. The Fête de la Musique is a way of encouraging the major music institutions (orchestras, operas, choirs, etc.) to perform outside their usual locations and promotes encounters and exchanges between young musicians and well-known talents. To find out more about the free concerts taking place near you visit fetedelamusique.culture.fr or contact your local tourist office for more information.

WEEKLY MARKETS MONDAY Evaux-les-Bains

TUESDAY

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

WEDNESDAY

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

THURSDAY

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

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

FRIDAY

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

SATURDAY

Aixe-sur-Vienne Aubusson Bellac Bonnat Bussière-Poitevine

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

SUNDAY

Bessines-sur-Gartempe Blond Crocq (1st and 3rd Sun) Jarnages Panazol Peyrat-le-Château Saint-Paul St-Sulpice-le-Guéretois (3rd Sun) Saint-Vaury (2nd Sun) Veyrac (2nd Sun)

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32 ♦ WHAT’S ON Fri 5th to Sun 7th Jun CSF Charente-Plus - Rendez-vous aux jardins Two beautiful gardens open to the public over the weekend with proceeds going to CSF Charente-Plus and other good causes. Rhiannon and Richard Beech will be opening their gardens at 16450 Beaulieu-sur-Sonnette on Sat 6th & Sun 7th, 9h-12h & 14h-18h. Entrance is €2 per adult, children under 14 free. New for 2015 (Saturday only) - between 10h-12h we will be selling freshly cooked bacon rolls. There will also be home-made cakes and tea, plant stalls and a book stall. All funds will be divided between CSF and The Chaplaincy. Caroline Matthews will be opening her garden, Le Jardin de la Renaissance, 16460 Ventouse, only 10 mins away from The Beeches' garden on Friday afternoon and all day Saturday and Sunday. This year funds raised will be divided between CSF and Hope Association for abandoned animals. Fri 5th to Sun 7th Jun LIMOGES 2ème Biennale de la photographie de danse Building on its success in May 2013, the Pedro Pauwels Company is organising the second edition of the Biennial of Dance Photography from 5-7 June 2015: 3 days dedicated to photography and dance aimed at highlighting the complementarity of these two arts, with exhibitions, conferences and dance performances. For more info visit: www.cie-pedropauwels.fr Sat 6th to Sun 7th Jun CHAMBERET (19) 3rd Annual Household Items Clear-out/ Vide Grenier/Vide Placards Opportunity to decorate/furnish your gîte, new holiday or French home with genuine French items from our house, attic, outhouses: Small furniture, kitchenalia, ornaments (bibelots), pictures, fabric, gorgeous linen/cotton sheets (for patchwork/cushion covers), fabric, mirrors, vintage sewing items & French

www.thebugle.eu ○ THE BUGLE ○ JUNE 2015 hairdressing salon items, vintage French clothes, playing cards, books, brass door fittings. Also English household items including ornaments and ceramics (Denby, Wedgwood, Poole, Hornsea, etc.), clothes (mainly size 14), books, jewellery. Other French and English bibelots, bricabrac or niffnaffs! Also postcards and maps. 10.00 - 18.00. 19, boulevard Jean Lair, 19370 Chamberet (100 metres from the Salle des Fêtes). Also visit Chamberet's 10th Fête de la Cerise (Cherry Festival) and free Chamb'ART exhibition (work of Chamberet and area artists). Plenty of parking in the village. Please email for further info (marie.t@virgin. net) Sun 7th Jun SAINT-MICHEL-DE-VEISSE Margaret’s Open Garden and Tea Party Free entry, tea, coffee and cakes, with a voluntary collection for Les Artistes de Moutier Rozeille Handicap Group. Artists drawing in the garden if the weather is fine, feel free to bring your sketch book and camera too. Plant exchange, so pot up your seedlings and label them and see what you can find in exchange. 10 Treichazeix, 23480 St-Michel-de-Veisse. 14h-17h. Fri 12th Jun BOUSSAC 50 ans du Château On 12th June the owners of the Château de Boussac will be celebrating 50 years at the Château: 17h45 Free entry to the parc, then (following the inauguration of the tourist season by the Prefect) a visit of the 2 exhibition halls and the guard room to admire the mosaic sculptures of Alain Gribet and the tapestries of Dom Robert and Lurçat. 19h30 Concert in the Orangerie by the RIVE GAUCHE TRIO (French song) - Elisabeth Leclair (vocalist), Thierry Bourguignon (percussionist) and Thomas Ezekiel (organist).

Free entry (collection for local charities). For more info tel 06 25 25 37 02. Sun 14th Jun VIDEIX Cancer Support France Haute-Vienne fund-raising lunch Annual fund-raising lunch at the lake at Videix (87600) on Sunday 14 June at 12 noon. The menu will be kir, pate, bbq pork with pommes boulangères, cheese and strawberry tart, wine and coffee included at 18 euros per person. Please book your place for this delicious meal in a beautiful setting on 05 55 00 31 15. We look forward to seeing you there. Fri 19th Jun GUÉRET Annual Concert by l'Harmonie de Guéret In collaboration with the Société Philharmonique de La Souterraine, fifty musicians will take the audience on a discovery of Celtic and Anglo-Saxon music. Espace Fayolle. 21h. For further information contact Alan Kerr on 05 55 56 34 52. Sat 20th Jun BOUSSAC AIPB - Fête de la Musique La Fête de la Musique will be held in la Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, Boussac (23600) from 19h until late. For your enjoyment we have lined up a fantastic evening of music which includes blues, rock, pop, 80s music and punk. A bar will be available all evening plus BBQ food. For more info please contact mervynjw@ aol.com, see our website: www.aipbboussac. fr or visit our Facebook page: Amitiés Internationales du Pays de Boussac. Sat 20th Jun RANCON Fête Médiévale Medieval Fete from 10h with medieval camps, acrobats, artisanal stalls, books, games, dancing, musicians, archery, food & drink... Free entry. For more information tel 05 55 68 34 22.

Sun 21st Jun LUSSAC-LES-EGLISES Charity Barn Sale at Tina and Jane's Barn At 5, La Trigalle, 87360 Lussac-les-Eglises from 1-5 pm. Second hand clothes and bric a brac. Come and support your local charities. All proceeds to Twilight Chiens and CSF. Any donations beforehand welcome. Contact tel 05 55 60 69 23. Sun 21st Jun ORADOUR-SUR-VAYRES 5th Annual Fund-Raiser The annual fund-raiser in aid of the Guide Dogs for the Blind School in Landouge, Limoges will be held on Sun 21st June from 1pm to 5pm. The venue once again will be in our large garden, come rain or shine, at 17 avenue du 8 mai 1945, 87150 Oradour-sur-Vayres. The event will include: the presence of the Guide Dog School President and volunteers, highlighting the very good work they do, with various items for sale and some working Guide Dogs and student Guide Dogs, delicious home-made cakes, tea, coffee, soft drinks, ice cream, clothes, shoes, books, bric-a-brac, CDs, DVDs, a variety of artisans, plants and tombola. If anyone has any saleable items they can donate to this very worthy cause we would be very grateful. Please contact Roger and Christine Thomas tel 05 55 78 83 05. Sat 27th Jun CROZON-SUR-VAUVRE Chant-o-Château Everybody who likes to sing, experienced or not, is welcome on the 27th of June at Château de La Lande in Crozon-sur-Vauvre (36). This year's theme is European folk music. 9.30-17.00. €35 - Coffee, lunch and verre d'amitié incl. By reservation only: Christianne Braspenning 05 55 81 31 26, opus.inconnu@yahoo.com, www.opus-inconnu.fr Sat 4th to Sun 5th Jul CIEUX Festival du Bois de la Pierre et de l’Eau The 4th Festival of Wood, Stone and Water

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