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The House of Lords has passed a series of amendments to the EU Withrawal Bill, increasing the possibility of a "soft" Brexit. Most significant is a change pledging to keep the UK in the EEA.

in the Commons just before Christmas and now the Lords have fundamentally transformed it once again. Most significantly, an amendment tabled by Labour’s Lord Alli to keep the UK in the European Economic Area (EEA) was passed by 245 votes to 218, against the advice of both major parties. This soft Brexit option would see Britain leave the EU, but stay within the wider EEA in a similar way to several other countries such as Norway. Under the Norway model, the UK would retain full access to the EU's internal market of 300 million consumers in return for making financial contributions and accepting most EU laws. Remaining in the EEA would have certain

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ot long ago, the Brexit debate was seemingly focussed on how “hard” Britain's exit from the EU would be. Would any deals be put in place or would we be looking at a “cliff edge” withdrawal, with World Trade Organisation rules applying to future relationships with the EU? In recent months, however, whispers of a return to a “soft” Brexit have emerged, despite opposition from the Conservative government and the Labour leadership. The EU Withdrawal Bill, first released by the government last September, is a very different document today compared to the one David Davis initially unveiled before Parliament. It was significantly amended

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s the saying goes, “One swallow does not a summer make”. That may be true, but one Henry Blofeld does! Sadly, Blowers retired from the airwaves in September of last year, but when the Test Match Special theme music kicks in for the first time, that signals the start of summer for me. You can take your average temperatures, your equinox and your solstice and tell your story walking. Even if there's snow on the outfield, the first home Test Match of the year is the official start of my summer. OK, so the first Test Match was a thoroughly depressing affair, following on from an equally indifferent Ashes and winter tour of New Zealand, but hey ho, you can't have it all. I try to be philosophical and for me there is a direct correlation between the highs of winning and the lows of losing. If you don't well up when your team is beaten in the last minute of the game, you will never know the allconsuming joy that comes from a dramatic late victory. Sadly, as an England supporter, I have a bit more practice enduring the lows than enjoying the highs in recent times! Over the years, the pressures of life have left me with increasingly

little time to invest in watching sport. As a younger, more carefree man, I would literally watch anything that was competitive. These days, I have to pick my battles and have found that I will usually choose rugby and cricket over anything else. I suspect this is in large part due to the way those particular sports are played. I think at some point I became fed up at getting angry with pampered footballers throwing themselves around and snarling at the officials and I can't now remember the last time I watched ninety minutes of football. With a World Cup on the horizon maybe I will give it one more go, but I can't say that I am counting down the minutes. Rugby and cricket have always appealed because of the way they are played and the respect shown to opponents and officials. Sledging has always been part of cricket (Glenn McGrath: “How come you're so fat, mate?”... Marcus Trescothick: “Because every time I sleep with your wife she gives me a biscuit!”), but traditionally the umpire would check with a fielder if a catch had carried and believe the answer. Batsmen would walk if they knew they'd nicked it. If a rugby player referred to a referee as anything other than “Sir” he'd be in as

much trouble with his teammates as with anyone else. Unfortunately, that seems to be changing, especially in cricket. I can't remember the last time I saw someone walk, there was another spot-fixing scandal recently in the English leagues and there were very ugly scenes during Australia's recent tour of South Africa when Quinton de Kock and David Warner had to be held back by teammates following some (alleged) comments made on the field about the Australian's wife. Not nice to see and hopefully not the way the sport is heading. The other reason I have always loved both sports is that they are incredibly technical. To the casual observer, rugby is just a bunch of men fighting over a ball and cricket is simply trying to whack a ball with a bat. But to someone who has invested too much of their life watching these sports, there is so much more involved. Test Match cricket in particular is all about the ebb and flow, the building of pressure and the varying skills required to cope with an ever-changing ball. Googlies, doosras, wrong'uns, arm balls, flippers, reverse swing... I love it all! I am faced with something of a dilemma during this cricketing summer, however, as I explained briefly in a previous column. During a French wedding last year, guests were invited to write down a pledge of something unusual that they would do for the happy couple in the next 12 months and I went for “teaching them the rules of cricket”. Unfortunately for me, but perhaps worse for them, my pledge was one of those selected and so it was that I recently found

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uring a recent visit to Limoges, the mayor of the town presented British ambassador Lord Edward Llewellyn with a birthday gift for the newest British royal baby, Prince Louis of Cambridge. The set of traditional Limoges porcelain was created by local, family-run specialists Bernardaud and was presented by Mayor Émile-Roger Lombertie. The personalised set of white porcelain - which includes a plate, bowl and cup - features a green leaf design plus a cartoon drawing of a white rabbit eating apples. The name “Louis” is written in cursive script at the bottom of each piece, which also have the text “For his Royal Highness, Prince Louis Arthur Charles of Cambridge” on the back. “This range was created last year, and this particular set was one of the very first made,” explained marketing and manufacturing director, Frédéric Bernardaud. As the youngest son of William and Kate - the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge - Prince Louis is fifth in line to the throne. He was born on April 23, and is younger brother to Prince George and Princess Charlotte. “It is with great pride that we

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give a gift that represents a skill that we do so well and so beautifully here in Limoges,” the mayor told the British ambassador, who called the gift “a very friendly gesture” and promised it would be delivered to the royal household as soon as possible. As long ago as the 12th century, Limoges was already the most famous European centre of vitreous enamel production, but it was the discovery in the mid-18th century of a rich seam of kaolin near St-Yrieix-la-Perche that led to its reputation for porcelain. The kaolin, specific to the region, was used to produce hard-paste porcelain similar to Chinese porcelain and the area soon became the country's

foremost producer, a position it holds to this day. Last year, after a long battle, Limoges porcelain was finally granted the prestigious IGP (Indication géographique protégée) label, a protected status that applies across the European Union. The IGP guarantees that any product described as “porcelaine de Limoges” will have been made by certain manufacturers, based in a designated geographical area and to strict, predefined methods and standards. Limoges porcelain was favoured by the court of Louis XVI for its delicate, decorative nature and the King even bought a factory in the city in 1784, with a view to creating his own porcelain statues. ■

ne of the principal transport links through central France is the A20 motorway, but there are real fears in the region that large portions could become toll roads in the near future. Of the 428 kilometres of the A20, which runs from Vierzon in the Cher department down to Montauban in Tarn-et-Garonne, only the last 158 km are not free to use, between Gignac in southern Corrèze and Montauban. Following the announcement by transport minister Elisabeth Borne of major changes under the “l’orientation sur les mobilités” law (LOM), however, it is believed that much of the country's motorway network will be converted into privately run toll roads in order to pay for infrastructure work on smaller roads. The LOM envisages the promotion of toll roads in order to finance works on the routes nationales road network and the 75% of the country's motorway network that remains State-run and not yet been privatised - as is currently the case for the A20. “The plan relies on solid and long-term financing, which, whenever possible, will see funding come from those that use, or benefit from, the improvements,” the minister explained to journalists. “This programming will

have to rely on solid and longterm financial resources, favouring, whenever possible, the payment by the user or by the final beneficiary of the projects.” Although many local politicians have taken this to mean a significant increase in the number of toll roads, nothing is yet set in stone and the government is also believed to be looking at a second option: a permit paid for by HGV drivers who cross the country. It is estimated that this solution could raise €550 million per year, but following the huge protests - and subsequent government backdown - over the planned Ecotax in 2013, this may not prove to be an attractive option for politicians. It is believed that any changes would see spending on the country's road network increase to €1 billion per year, compared to a current annual investment of €800 million. ■

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ollowing last year’s successful exhibition, five British artists living and working in the Creuse - Lynne Bolton, Margaret Grainger, Sarah Latham and Neil Parkyn, with wood turner Jeremy Watson - are preparing for their forthcoming show at the AM’carta Gallery in Aubusson from 3rd to 17th July. This event has become a regular feature of the art scene in our department and is further evidence of the growing partnership between French and British communities.

younger models. Founded in February 2017, Poule House has been working with four organic breeders in Normandy, Picardy and the Loiret. The scheme has been a huge success and the entrepreneurs recently said that a further 20 farms are on a waiting list to retire their laying hens to the farm in Haute-Vienne. Further afield, the model has generated interest in Belgium, Germany and Italy where similar schemes are in development. In France, the eggs are available from major retailers such as Monoprix, Franprix, Biocoop, Naturalia and some Carrefour supermarkets. ■

As in 2017, there will be a range of artworks for sale to suit all budgets, from original paintings through print reproductions to greeting cards. Since many of the paintings show Creuse scenes they make excellent souvenirs or gifts and are often available framed or unframed. The exhibiting artists will be in attendance to provide information and advice. As the la Terrade quarter of Aubusson has developed, with artists and craft persons in residence as well as an excellent café by the Gallery and the Tapestry Cartoon Museum, it has become a lively meeting place for friends and visitors to the area. All the more reason to explore this fascinating part of town and take in the art show en route. Exhibition details: Open 3-6 pm 3-17 July (not Mon and Sun) AM’carta Gallery, Pont de la Terrade, Aubusson. Admission free. ■ by Neil Parkyn © Margaret Grainger

to lay and we will sell their eggs,” explained Fabien Sauleman, one of the three behind the project. Simple when you think about it! “Male chicks are killed at birth and only the future laying hens are kept. These then have their beaks cut off and are killed at 18 months. We are trying to change all that.” Although the number of eggs hens produce does begin to gradually decline after they reach 18 months of age, many would happily live on until an average age of six, sometimes reaching as old as 10. It is simply cheaper for the poultry farms to replace them with

s consumers become increasingly aware of the provenance and ethics of the food they consume, one group of enterprising locals has found a way to provide healthy, local eggs, whilst also saving the hens that lay them from a premature end. Under the tag line “l'oeuf qui ne tue pas la poule” - the egg that doesn't kill the chicken Poule House offers a home to retired chickens from partner organic egg suppliers across the country. The ageing hens in turn earn their rent through the sale of their eggs, which are sold in the shops. Based in Coussac-Bonneval, Haute-Vienne, the Poule House welcomed its first feathered retirees earlier this year after successfully raising €25,000 on crowdfunding site Kisskissbankbank. The money allowed them to fund the work necessary to accept their first chickens at the former cattle farm in central France. Several months mater, the gamble has paid off and the public appears to have an appetite for ethical eggs: despite being priced at almost €1 each, the group have already sold nearly half a million eggs. “Our project is rather simple: laying hens are typically removed after 18 months and sent to the slaughterhouse. We will provide them with a home. They will continue

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or many expats living in central France - and their friends and families - Limoges Airport provides a vital transport link. The area is already well served by the low-cost carriers with Ryanair an Flybe operating a number of long-standing, year-round routes to and from the UK, but when British Airways announced a London Gatwick service in late 2016, it represented a huge coup for the regional airport. The new route to London Gatwick was a significant boost, as it not only created a partnership with one of Europe's most respected international airlines, but also opens up the rest of the world via connections at the major London hub. “It's a real sign of confidence from British Airways. It's great news and will help hugely in the opening up of the region to the wider world,” explained Laurent Le Mercier, director of Limoges Airport, when the flights were initially unveiled. “The British Airways desk will add to the image and standing of the airport.” The airport had ambitious targets to carry 15,000 passengers on this new route in 2017. Although falling slightly short, 13,500 people

F did make the trip to and from the airport just south of London and the route was renewed for 2018, with the first British Airways plane touching down at the end of May. There will be 4 return trips every week until 2nd September (Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays), with single tickets available from as little as €40. The airline will use an Airbus A319, which can carry 144 passengers, 23 of whom can travel in business class. The success helped the airport to break the symbolic 300,000

passenger mark last year; in total 309,641 people flew through Limoges Airport, a rise of 6.2% compared to 2016. “British Airways also opened flights to Nantes and Montpellier, but the Limoges route saw the highest percentage of tickets sold per plane,” explained Pierre Massy, president of the CCI of Limoges and Haute-Vienne. “To give a comparison, a similar number of people now travel between London and Limoges as they do between London and Vienna, Austria!” ■

ranck Linol is the local French author of the popular Meurtres en Limousin – Murder in the Limousin – series, which chronicles the adventures of Inspector Franck Dumontel as he travels the region solving crimes. The author himself says he is heavily influenced by the recently departed Henning Mankell and the series has proved incredibly popular with French readers, selling more than 40,000 copies to date. Born in Limoges, Franck Linol is Limousin through and through and for expats who speak fluent French, his books will contain many familiar locations and landmarks. Now, to bring the world of Inspector Dumontel to a wider audience, Franck has teamed up with local expat Jim Fisher to publish an English translation of the first in the series – The Fifth Victim. The pair hope to eventually translate all the books in the series, but The Fifth Victim is already available from a number of outlets across the region. Next month's edition of The Bugle will also carry a review of the murder mystery which this editor is already very much looking forward to reading! More outlets are being added all the time, but copies are currently available at: Ahun and Bourganeuf tourist offices Les Cornadis restaurant in Moissannes Le Marais restaurant in Moutier d'Ahun The 'tabac' at Limoges Airport or via Martine Linol in France - linolmartine@gmail.com or Jim Fisher in the UK - jimst102pq@yahoo.fr ■

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Fears over summer Upfront car repair costs ruling rosé shortage

on't panic just yet, but if some of the recent headlines are to be believed, France could be about to run out of rosé! The country produces over 25 million hectolitres of pink plonk every year - 10% of the world's production - but a poor yield in 2017, combined with a sharp increase in demand, have led to fears of shortages. Despite being decidedly unfashionable just a few decades ago, the world's thirst for rosé has been steadily increasing in recent times - production levels have risen by 35% in the past seven years alone - and today, one in every three bottles of wine sold in France is a rosé. The US is also acquiring a growing taste for rosé and almost half of all the wine exported from Provence heads across the Atlantic. The result is good news for producers, but the industry could be about to become a victim of its own success. Before fears of a repeat of the “butter crisis” of late 2017 take hold, however, experts have been quick to reassure the general public that the aisles will not be empty any time soon! “The situation has been highly exaggerated,” assured Brice Eymard

from the Inter-professional Council of Provence Wines (CIVP). “Yes, we had a weak harvest in 2017, but to say there is a 'shortage' is over the top.” Not only did this year's rosé season start later due to a longer winter, a situation which, according to Eymard “should go some way towards making up the shortfall”, vineyards also hold large reserve wine stocks that can help compensate for any short-term drop in production. “Professionals in the wine sector have never spoken of a shortage. We are not worried at all. This is the beginning of the season and it's far too early to talk of any possible shortfall,” he said. “We are of course vigilant and will follow the amount of rosé consumed very closely, but for the moment, even in spite of the poor harvest last year, all the lights are green!” One result of the “shortages” is that market forces will almost certainly come into effect: increasing demand and lower production will lead to higher prices this summer. Although, at an average high street price of €4.44 a bottle, the now-popular summertime tipple remains well within the budget of most enthusiasts. ■

n a landmark case France's highest court, la Cour de cassation (supreme court) has ruled that any mechanical work on your car - and the final cost must be expressly agreed between the garage and the customer in advance, and no further charges will be allowed. The ruling comes in the wake of a legal battle between a builder and his local garage after the former refused to pay a €3,200 bill to fix an oil leak. The builder had taken his digger to a local garage with the issue, but whilst fixing the oil leak, the mechanic uncovered a series of other problems with the engine and bodywork. He proceeded to fix all the issues, as well as the oil leak, and sent two invoices for the work totalling over €3,200. Whilst the man was happy to pay for the oil leak repair, he refused to pay the second invoice as he claimed that he had not authorised the extra work. A local court originally upheld the garage's in-

voices, saying in their ruling that, by asking a professional mechanic to look over the vehicle, the artisan had implicitly agreed that any necessary work could be carried out, “even if the two purchase orders establishing the nature of the work had not been signed beforehand”. The case was subsequently taken to the supreme court, who disagreed and overturned the ruling, citing article 1134 of the civil code, which states that “the person claiming payment for work on an object entrusted for this purpose must prove the consent of the other person”. The decision establishes a legal precedent, suggesting that in the future, any mechanical work on your vehicle must be expressly agreed beforehand - including the final cost and exactly what will be carried out - and that no further work or invoices should be issued, accepted or paid. ■

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presidential bid in 2017, during which she only used her first name on campaign material. Once the youngest elected MP in France, Marion Maréchal officially stepped down from politics last year, but many observers suspect she is simply biding her time while the dust settles on the FN's election defeat, before returning to politics, perhaps to succeed her aunt. Indeed, many on the right see her as the one person who can galvanise the various factions and create a party palatable enough with the French public to have a chance of entering the Elysée Palace. Whether ditching the Le Pen brand and renaming the FN will be enough to achieve this goal, only time will tell. ■

For decades the Le Pen name has been associated with divisive, anti-immigration and often racist politics and has now become so toxic that one of the leading members of the country’s far-right family has abandoned it. Marion Maréchal-Le Pen, grand-daughter of Jean-Marie Le Pen, the nationalist patriarch who co-founded France’s National Front (FN) party in 1972, has changed her handle on her social media accounts to simply Marion Maréchal and announced that this is how she intends to be known from now on. Marine Le Pen, another notable Le Pen and Marion's aunt, lost to Emmanuel Macron in her

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n recent years there has been an unprecedented movement of people as millions have become displaced following a series of regional conflicts across Africa and the Middle East. The influx of economic migrants and asylum seekers into Europe has seen both a sharp rise in nationalism and the term “immigrant” becoming something of a dirty word. All of which made the story of the 22-yearold Malian immigrant Mamoudou Gassama a ray of sunshine in a sea of often depressing headlines. The undocumented migrant became a worldwide sensation in May when cameraphone footage caught the moment he scaled four floors of an apartment block to rescue a toddler dangling precariously from a balcony. The 30-second clip shows Gassama acrobatically leaping from balcony to balcony as he climbs towards the four-year-old boy who had apparently fallen from an even higher balcony before grabbing the railings and hanging on for dear life. On reaching the fourth floor, Mamoudou can be seen throwing one leg over the balcony before reaching out and pulling the child up and over the railings, to the cheers of the crowd below. Fire crews arrived shortly afterwards and were able to bring the pair down safely from within the building. The boy's father, who had left the child alone while he went shopping before becoming distracted playing Pokemon Go, faces charges of “failing in one's legal duty as a parent”, which can be punished by two years in prison and a fine of €30,000. Tracked down by reporters 24 hours af-

ter the heroic rescue, Gassama said he had acted without thinking. “I saw all these people shouting and cars sounding their horns. I climbed up like that and, thank God, I saved the child,” he said. “I felt afraid after I'd saved the child... when we went into the living room, I started to shake, I could hardly stand up, I had to sit down.” Not only did his brave actions gain attention from the world's media, news of the rescue soon reached the president's office, who called the illegal immigrant in to the Elysée Palace... not to deport him, but to offer him French citizenship. “You have become an example because millions of people have seen you. It is only right that the nation be grateful,” Macron told the 22-year-old, adding that his immigration status would be “put in order” and he would be made a French citizen. “Even if you did not think about what you were doing, it was an act of courage and strength that won the admiration of all.” During the meeting, Macron also proposed that Gassama, who received a medal and certificate for bravery, join the Parisian fire service. The act of heroism came as French lawmakers debate a controversial bill that would speed up the deportation of economic migrants and failed asylum-seekers, and President Macron also made it clear that had it not been for his chance encounter with a badly supervised child on a hot day, Mr Gassama himself would have been on a deportation list. But things turned out differently. Article 21-19 of the Civil Code states that a fasttrack naturalisation procedure is possible for a foreign national who has “performed

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or a long time, France has been one of the largest consumers of medicines in Europe and it is not uncommon to see people leaving their local pharmacy with carrier bags full of bottles and pills. Awareness around this subject has been raised in recent years, particularly following the 2017 release of a book - “Self-medication - the expert guide” - which suggested that as many as half of all non-prescription drugs have no therapeutic affect... and may even do more harm than good. “Not only are we being sold hot air, but what is more serious is that, unfortunately, all drugs, even ineffective ones, are likely to cause some side effects,” Professor JeanPaul Giroud told France 2 at the time. “For example, there are no effective sore throat medications for the simple reason that they contain antiseptic, and a sore throat is an irritation and not linked to either a virus or bacteria. Yet the throat medications can cause digestive problems and allergic reactions.” In addition to this consumption, huge quantities of medications sit unused in drawers and cupboards up and down the country, a situation which led to a law being passed in 2009 requiring pharmacies to collect any unused drugs brought in by members of the public for recycling, whether they are in or out of date. The recycling of these unused medicines

is a problem that one not-for-profit organisation, Cyclamed, has been battling for over 20 years and recent “disappointing” figures released by the company suggest they may be winning the fight. Last year, 11,083 tonnes of unused medicines were collected in France - a drop of 6.7% compared to 2016. A typical household today has an average of 614g of unused medicines, down from 878g in 2010, a study by the Consumer Science and Analytics institute (CSA) recently revealed. When the Cyclamed scheme first started, many believed that they were performing a humanitarian service, i.e. that the unused drugs would be used in third world countries. In reality, the types of medicines handed in tend to not be in demand in poorer nations, and in practice the amount being reused overseas was never above 10%. Furthermore, since the law change in 2009, all drugs and medicines collected must be disposed of or converted into energy by Cyclamed. This process is performed using 52 incinerators which recover the energy contained in the medicines as heat and/or electricity, producing enough to power 7,000 homes each year. More information on what can be recycled, as well as where to take medicines, is available in English on the Cyclamed website: http://www.cyclamed.org/en ■

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When the bill initially passed through the Commons last autumn, relatively few issues faced significant rebellion. MPs will now have to vote again, however, not just on the EEA question, but on almost all the pivotal issues that would make the difference between a hard Brexit and a soft one. For soft Brexiteers to win, they will have to defeat the two largest parties, if Labour maintains its opposition to the amendment in the Commons. Labour had urged its peers to abstain from the recent vote on EEA membership, but more than 80 defied the party whip by voting for the amendment, while among numerous Conservative rebels were former party chairman Lord Patten and former deputy prime minister Lord Heseltine. According to Martin Kettle, writing in The Guardian: “Labour’s caution on Brexit shows little sign of changing, but there are enormous temptations for Jeremy Corbyn to overcome his antiEU instincts in order to humiliate the government on at least some of the Lords amendments.” If enough support is garnered, or if Labour does “soften” its own stance, Theresa May could be in for a very tricky summer. ■

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Single emergency number hopes

n the wake of the tragic death of a young woman just hours after her distress call to emergency services was mocked by the operator, France could finally be on course to introducing one single emergency number. After telling the operator “It hurts all over... I'm going to die...” she is told on the recording, “You're going to die one day, for sure, just like everyone else”, before being advised to call a local GP. The victim had initially called the police (emergency number 17) before being transferred to the pompiers (18) who then forwarded her call to the SAMU (15). On the recording, the operators can be heard mocking the woman as they transfer the call. French Health Minister Agnès Buyzn subsequently said she was “deeply outraged” and ordered an inquiry into the “serious failures” by the emergency services, whilst the incident provoked a wider public debate about the sheer number of emergency numbers in France. Most people only

know a few by heart although French children learn them at school: 15 will get you through to the 'SAMU', the French emergency medical services, 17 to the police and 18 to the fire department which, confusingly, can also deal with medical emergencies. According to reports the government has said it is considering bringing health, social and first aid emergency services under one number and security and police under another. The move is likely to get the support of the country's firefighters, who have previously voted for 112 - the emergency number that functions throughout the EU - to be introduced as the single number to dial in an emergency.

“The emergency numbers are blooming and the citizens don't understand anymore,” Eric Faure, president of the national federation of firefighters (FNSPF), told his members. As well as making it easier for the public, estimates by the federation suggest centralising the emergency numbers could save as much as €100 million each year in operating expenses. “Earlier this year the new number 196 was created for maritime rescues. It annoyed us. When we should have one common number they are creating more. The FNSPF believes that the proliferation of emergency numbers in France is confusing for the public and is counterproductive.” ■

15: Medical emergency ('SAMU') 17: Police 18: Firefighters/Medical emergencies 112: EU emergency number, which will redirect you to the firefighters or the SAMU 114: For the deaf or people with hearing difficulties 115: Emergency shelter ('SAMU social') 119: Childline 196: Maritime emergencies

Legal battle over france.com

rance is being sued for millions of dollars in the US after it seized the website “France.com” from an American citizen who had owned the domain name for more than 20 years. Jean-Noël Frydman, a French-born American, bought the rights for France.com in 1994, and has been using it ever since as a “digital kiosk” for France-lovers based in the US, often in conjunction with French tourist organisations. The domain name, supplied by domain provider Web.com, was seized from Frydman in March, however, with the site now redirecting to www.france.fr, a tourism site published by French agency Atout France. Web.com had initially blocked the domain transfer request, but French authorities did not back down and in 2017, France's Court of Appeals ruled that France.com was violating French trademark law. In March this year, Web.com caved in and abruptly handed over ownership of France.com to the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, apparently with-

out formally notifying Frydman, nor compensating him for the loss of property. “I've been with Web.com for 24 years, I'm probably one of their oldest clients!” Frydman told tech news site Ars Technica. “There's never been any cases against France.com, and they just did that without any notice.” Now, lawyers for Frydman have filed a federal lawsuit in the US against the French Republic itself, accusing it of “abusing the French judicial system to seize the plaintiff's estate without compensation, under the erroneous theory that the defendants inherently had the right to take the estate because it included the word France”. Cybersquatting conflicts - in which one group believes itself to be the legitimate owner of a web domain - have resulted in a number of high-profile and protracted legal battles over the years. Swiss fashion house Armani famously lost a 2001 legal battle against Anand Ramnath Mani, who had previously registered the domain www.armani.com for his business. ■

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May saw another month of extreme weather in France with days of 30-degree heat interspersed with violent storms across the country and giant hail stones that devastated 2,000 hectares of prized Bordeaux vineyards. Elsewhere, lightning storms illuminated the horizon, leading one photographer to snap this stunning image of the Eiffel Tower being struck. “It was an electric day, the weather was apocalyptic,” explained Bertrand Kulik, who captured the exact moment the bolt hit the iconic landmark. “I was in my flat with my window open when the storm started and I grabbed my camera hoping to catch a glimpse of the lightning. The wind and the rain were so strong that I felt like I was inside the storm. It was amazing to see the lightning and I was amazed to see the lightning strike hit the top of the Eiffel Tower and then fall in front of it!” According to Méteo France, May saw the most lightning strikes make contact with the earth since the year 2000. ■

MPs to debate pain au chocolat vs chocolatine the working title and the reputation of products”. “For example, this would be the case for the chocolate pastry whose name has historically been rooted in the Gascon region, and which is the pride of all of southern France: the chocolatine,” argued Aurélien Pradié, an MP from the south-west Lot department, who is backing the amendment. “This is not just a chocolatine amendment. It's an amendment that aims to protect popular expressions that give value to culinary expertise.” A website created in 2017 surveyed the country in an attempt to settle the age-old debate once and for all: of the 110,000 people surveyed 59.8% say pain au chocolat and 40.2% say chocolatine, but the results highlighted the regional disparity. Those in the south-west

of France almost all use chocolatine, with the remainder of the country opting for pain au chocolat. With linguistic battle lines drawn up, Bugle readers find themselves on the front line. In the Creuse and Haute-Vienne, the vast majority favour the term pain au chocolat, but in Corrèze and Dordogne, well over 90% of those surveyed prefer a chocolatine. Where the name itself comes from has also been the source of much debate. One enjoyable (but probably false) theory is that it originated from the period of English rule over France's Aquitaine region in the 15th century. The English would walk into bakeries and ask for “chocolate in bread” which the French understood as, simply, “chocolate in”. This theory has been disputed, however, mostly due to the fact that chocolate did not arrive in Europe until 1528! ■

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Around half of secondary schools in France have already banned mobiles from playgrounds, as well as in class, but it is hoped that the new law will bring the rest of the educational system in line. Philippe Vincent, secretary general of a teachers' union, said mobile phones were still the cause of “significant” disruptions in class, whether that be through ring tones, vibrations, pupils texting each other or just browsing the web while the teacher is not looking. Another worry for schools is the issue of bullying, which experts agree has developed a more sinister edge since the advent of social media. Currently, most schools enforcing a ban will confiscate the pupils' phones if they are caught and their parents are required to come to the school to pick them up. How any future ban will be implemented is not yet known. ■

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developed from an ovary in the base of the flower. Still, there’s one reliably delicious use for the less promising mass-produced vegetable/fruit. Namely, gazpacho. It goes without saying the recipe will be vastly improved with sun-warmed farmers’ market tomatoes. But the soup won’t suffer too much if you keep the very best, juicy, and heirloom tomatoes for showing off in simple salads with nothing but a dressing of good olive oil (the acid will be provided by the juice of the tomato), seasoned to taste, with some ripped leaves of basil or lovage. This classic Spanish chilled raw vegetable soup, so good on a hot summer’s day, can be made with the more common, less seductive, commercially-grown tomatoes or with canned tomatoes. Gazpacho changes ingredients and therefore taste depending on where on the Iberian peninsular it is made. The original comes from Andalusia in the south. But other versions are made in Castilla-La Mancha, Extramadura, and Portugal, and some versions include surprising elements, like manchego cheese. ■ Julia Watson has been a long-time Food Writer for newspapers and magazines in the US and the UK.

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It pays to think beyond residency when preparing for Brexit - Blevins Franks While the Brexit countdown may be on to secure French residency, do not underestimate the importance of tax and financial planning.

uite rightly, Brexit has encouraged many Britons to bring forward their plans to move to France to secure residency ahead of the expected transition deadline of 31st December 2020. The emphasis is usually on getting into the French system as quickly as possible. However, without careful planning in advance, changing residency can have serious financial pitfalls. Taking expert, cross-border advice is a crucial step towards ensuring your financial affairs are suitable for your new life in France. The importance of early financial planning Anyone moving to France needs to prepare for a completely different tax regime to the UK. While there can be tax benefits in both countries, some opportunities may be lost if you wait until you have changed residency. An adviser who fully understands both the UK and French systems can help you take advantage of the most tax-efficient investment, pensions and estate planning solutions for your individual circumstances and goals. Even if you are already resident in France, there are usually steps you can take to improve your tax situation. However, getting it right from the outset makes things a lot easier – and cheaper.

UK assets Understanding when and where to liquidate your UK assets could significantly lower your tax liabilities. Here are some examples: • While pension lump sums are free of UK taxes for expatriates in France, they attract French taxes. However, if you cash in your entire pension, under certain conditions French tax rates can be as low as 7.5%. • Once you leave Britain, UK investment products such as ISAs lose their tax benefits, with interest or dividends taxable in France. If you cash in these investments as a French resident, capital gains tax can also apply. Alternative investment vehicles are available to French residents that offer better tax efficiency as well as estate planning and currency benefits. • Timing is crucial when disposing of UK property. If you sell your main home when in the UK it escapes French tax, but if sold after a year of living in France it will be taxed as a second home. Selling a second home in the UK will always attract UK capital gains tax, but it can be tax-free in France if you have owned it for 30 years or more. Estate planning French succession law and taxes differ greatly from the UK’s. ‘Forced heirship’ rules, for example, will automatically distribute up to 75% of your

Buying or Selling French Property? Legal advice from English-speaking lawyers Also the #1 portal for property auctions

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& Café (87190)

Open Monday - Saturday 10.00 - 17.00 Sunday 10.00 - 13.00

Tel: 05 55 68 73 76

Siret 490 922 309 00011

estate to your children. While you can elect for the relevant UK law to apply to your estate instead, this can be complex so should be considered carefully. Note that doing this will not affect your liability for French succession taxes, which can be as high as 60% if you leave assets to step-children or non-relatives. Good estate planning can provide peace of mind that your legacy will end up in the right hands at the right time, without attracting more tax than necessary. Along with a review of your tax and financial affairs, estate planning should be a key part of your strategy to become French resident – taking advice at an early stage can significantly reduce your tax bill. A cross-border specialist can provide advice on the best time to sell your UK assets to maximise tax savings, and recommend tax-efficient investment structures that also provide succession tax benefits for your chosen heirs. Planning ahead Although the possibility of returning to live in the UK might seem remote when embarking on a new life in France, in reality this happens quite often. The pull of grandchildren, bereavement or illness can all be reasons to return to the UK. Again, early planning is the key to ensure your investments remain tax efficient and your

financial affairs are structured appropriately for your new home. In any event, you should undertake regular reviews to check everything is still set up in the best way for your unique circumstances and to take advantage of any new opportunities. Ultimately, you need personalised, professional guidance to make the most of tax planning, pension and wealth management opportunities in France to suit you. Note, however, that UK financial advisers are unlikely to be up-to-date with the intricacies of French taxation and the frequent changes to the tax regime. Speak to an adviser based in France who has specific cross-border experience with British expatriates. Although the Brexit countdown is on to secure French residency, take the time now to make sure that your finances are also in the best possible position for your life in France. ■ Tel: 05 53 63 49 19 Email: bergerac@blevinsfranks.com Web: www.blevinsfranks.com Tax rates, scope and reliefs may change. Any statements concerning taxation are based upon our understanding of current taxation laws and practices which are subject to change. Tax information has been summarised; an individual is advised to seek personalised advice.

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY Dog Guest Home (NOT KENNELS)

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

Your dog(s) looked after in our country home, safe enclosed garden area. Walked twice a day in our woods and surrounding fields. Introductory acclimatisation offer: 1 day, 1 night stay Nr. Châteauneuf-La-Foret, Linards. 30 mins from Limoges airport.

15€ / night

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

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www.latourdeschats.fr

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

siret: 818 954 669 00013

Siret: 792 142 341 00017

Valhalla dog holidays

Champlong Chatterie

Caring, quiet accommodation just for cats Alison & Ray

Tel: 05 55 60 27 83

champlongchatterie@me.com www.champlongchatterie.com

Open 365 days a year Call Leanne on: or email

leaberry24@yahoo.co.uk

Antiques/ Brocantes

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Dog grooming in your own home

'New' old treasures available regularly

Fully trained and qualified in Knightsbridge London dog salon. 40 years full-time experience.

3, Valette 23110 CHAMBONCHARD ROUTE D915 Open most days during our campsite season: March 30th - September 30th

email: petit-shambhala@orange.fr https://petit-shambhala.blogspot.fr

RING BILL! Registered Car Mechanic 05 55 81 31 85 ■ Services ■ Brakes ■ MOT Prep

(contrôle technique)

SIRET: 494 617 798 00017

Tel: 07 80 00 46 23 UK Mob: +44 (0)7902 838 776 siret: 803 910 942 00017

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

>> pg 15 >> pg 15 >> pg 15 >> pg 15-18 >> pg 18 >> pg 18 >> pg 18 >> pg 18-19 >> pg 19 >> pg 19 >> pg 19-20 >> pg 20

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Building Services Architects/Surveyors

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

Tel: 05 53 52 36 05

lavieilleabbaye@orange.fr SIRET: 493 770 358 00015

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

Tel: 05 55 80 72 83 Mob: 06 33 07 29 72 Email: info@masterplans.eu www.masterplans.eu Siret: 790 016 984 00011

Building Services Carpenters/Joiners

CARPENTER AND BUILDER

QUALITY WORKMANSHIP SINCE 1986 Building • Roofing • Kitchens • Joinery

CHARTERED STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

Auto Services RING BILL! Registered Car Mechanic

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Based near Marval (87440) covering ~30km radius

LA BRAUDERIE BROCANTE

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Tel: 05 55 78 62 28

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

MOTOR PARTS CHARENTE

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

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

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Web: www.versineer.com Email: enquiries@versineer.com Siret: 498 843 051 00018

(experienced)

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for all information visit:

Portfolio available to view at

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Menuiserie23 Made to measure joinery

Oak barn doors from €1,700 Oak stairs from €1,900 Oak windows from €395 Oak shutters from €245 All prices fitted... Hard/softwood available Covering Limousin and surrounding regions Call Matthew:

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

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16 ♦ DIRECTORY Classical Carpentry

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

Neuvialle Menuiserie

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INSTALLATION23 - Electricity - Plumbing - Small renovations (bathrooms, kitchens, etc.) - Fully Insured Dutch and English spoken Creuse / Puy-de-Dôme

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

Carpenter All types Best Rates Available Immediately References available Call Mark:

06 45 82 34 03 Siret 798 692 778 00011

A. Wright

Carlos

see main ad - pg 11

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

Tel: 09 72 35 74 73

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

Building Services Fosses Septiques

06 49 66 44 25 87800 Jourgnac Siret N° 750 725 780 00019

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

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SAS Masters

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05 55 62 63 82

www.masters-energies.com 05 55 78 66 35 see main ad - pg 2

Carpets and Flooring France

Tel: 05 55 64 94 20 Mob: 07 86 38 09 61 * Qualified electrician * All types of electrical works carried out * Free estimates * Fault finding * Consuel certification arranged * Temporary and permanent EDF supplies arranged * Departments 23 and 87

électricité Keith SLOPER

No Siret: 494 916 760 00015

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Steve. JOHNS. SARL

Fosse Septique Specialists

SALAMANDRE

siret: 484 058 466 00018

SHAUN BARWICK QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN

sales@thebugle.eu

Electrician/Plumber

Building Services Carpets & Flooring

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

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

Steve Johns Assainissement

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Carpenter & Joiner 06 35 12 10 66

LVL

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Building Services Electricians

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

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Building Services General

WASTE REMOVAL SERVICES • house/barn clearance (pre sale / post sale) • garden/land clearance • dechetterie runs • rubbish removal

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

05 55 37 45 35

wasteremovalmultiservices@gmail.com siret 532 981 198 00015

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

La Noneix

Construction & Property Services

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

●Renovations ●New builds ●Roofing ●Stonework ●Carpentry ●Ground works

Large or small projects undertaken - please view our website. Contact: Paul or Joanne Rands

05.55.66.44.06 www.lanoneix.com Paul.rands@orange.fr

Dave Cardwell - Builder

05 55 98 24 12

See our Display Ad below

Le Pic épeiche

Constructions & Renovations Traditional Carpentry & Roofing. Experienced, fully registered artisan. Plasterboarding. Full house/barn renovation. From start to finish. Contact Gareth:

07 61 28 87 34

Email: lepicepeiche@outlook.fr SIRET : 829.920.248.00012

SIRET: 501 144 596 00019

06 04 17 80 93

A. Wright

Carpenter & Joiner 06 35 12 10 66 see main ad - pg 11

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

ELECTRICIAN/PLUMBER

05 55 62 63 82

siret: 829 638 741 00019

DAVID CARDWELL PROFESSIONAL

BUILDER

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

T: 05 55 65 15 31

M: 06 02 25 41 58

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

debarrasser87

House Clearance Specialists

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

We are able to offer a wide range of specialist house clearances including hoarded property clearance and clearances where there are unsanitary conditions.

Tel: 05 55 98 24 12 - Mob: 07 82 78 01 31 Email: dave.cardwell@yahoo.co.uk

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We offer an efficient, affordable and honest service.

Siret: 802 265 728

FROM SMALL REPAIRS TO COMPLETE INSTALLATIONS BOILER SERVICING OVER 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE FULLY INSURED - BASED DEPT 23 lorrainemquintana@gmail.com

www.classicalcarpentry.fr

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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-

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

upvc-solutions Davis & Davis uPVC windows, doors, porches & conservatories

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Max Huggett

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

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

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Harlequin Developments est. 2007

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

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

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

06 34 24 64 11 or see

www.lakesidebandb.net

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

Stephen Cullinane & Son From the foundations to the roof Established 9 years in France 05 55 81 00 53 - see pg 13

GODSON

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

Paul Jones Renovation

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

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

Masonry & More

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05 55 61 93 07

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Building Services Groundworks High Ground Development andy@hgdev.co.uk www.hgdev.co.uk see main ad - pg 8

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

sales@thebugle.eu 06 04 17 80 93

Building Services Painters/Decorators

MINI DIGGER

Simon Carter

With driver for hire

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

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

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

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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

CALL KATH Painting and Decorating Interior and Exterior

Barlow Groundworks Tel: 04 73 52 14 43 Email: barlowgroundworks@icloud.com

Colour Consultations

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RSW Entreprises

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See our Display Ad - pg 12

Room Re-designs Kathleen Willis

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18 ♦ DIRECTORY Building Services Plasterers Steve Silverton

Plasterer

and painter

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

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

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Building Services Roofing Eurl Réno-Gén

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

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

MUMFORD TOITURE Roofing & Plastering/ Plasterboarding Service

Plastering Rendering Screeding Dry-lining Covering depts. 36, 23 & 18 Contact for a FREE no obligation quote Chris Andrews +33 (0)7 85 49 16 55

chrisandrews331@hotmail.com siret: 830 316 485 00010

CHRIS

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

05 55 44 71 44 / 06 78 60 96 16 mumford.toiture@gmail.com Siret No. 493 159 412 00011

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Building Services Plumbing & Heating Carlos

Electrician/Plumber 05 55 62 63 82 see main ad - pg 16

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Brush & Vacuum All types of chimney Fully Insured Call Ruth Clear

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06.79.07.91.56

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

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

siret: 484 768 700 00011

siret: 453 067 910 00019

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

m : 07 70 39 12 23

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

Try Something Different

Chez Jacques Marsac (23) • Cosy atmosphere • Speciality Crêpes • Large burger menu • Around 115 single malt whiskies • Selection of bottled British ales • Book corner, pool table • "Mouclade" nights • Curry nights

Email: garygoodwin@wanadoo.fr

05 87 40 02 83

Big Dish Satellite

Le Creusois

05 55 78 72 98

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www.bigdishsat.com see main ad - pg 8

Windows Conservatories Garden maintenance Offices

Food & Drink

Mobile Curry Take Away

Email: cinderssweep@gmail.com

Professional Cleaning Services

06 04 17 80 93

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Tel: 05 55 62 05 61 Mob: 06 52 38 67 65

T: 05 53 62 48 44

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siret: 818 225 526 00016

GOODWIN SATELLITE

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www.sandandblast.com

Tel: 06 21 33 60 99

Siren: 502 409 949

Sand and Blast sandblasting

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

Email: mimihomecare23@yahoo.fr

Cleaning Services

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:

Bilingual home care near Guéret (23)

05 55 63 78 72

Building Services Sandblasting We provide a fully operated

MIMI HOME CARE

WEBSITE No6 DESIGN before

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

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

- Update your own site if you like! - Enjoy a fully maintained site - Enjoy full website support contact@no6.co

07 81 39 21 49

06 38 75 32 97

www.no6.co Siret: 80493524500014

closed Wednesdays

Bar/Restaurant

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

05.55.63.90.79

www.lecreusoisbistro.com SIREN: 483 988 853

Allo Allo

1 rue Saint-Roch, Le Grand Bourg

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

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

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

purplesolutionsgardenmaintenance email: sryanhill@rocketmail.com siret: 825 351 836 00010

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ADVERTORIAL

20 questions you should ask when taking financial advice

hen I think about what’s important in my business, it´s all about getting to the heart of the most important issues and understanding what concerns you most, be it now or in the future, to do this it’s important to ask the right questions, both of yourself and your adviser. Here’s my list of my top 20, there are lots more I am sure, but at least these are something to start with: 1. Do you know your income after tax per year and what you spend and save (if anything)? 2. What is your current net worth (Liquid and illiquid assets)?

Restaurant AUX CEPES LA veytiZoU, 87130

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

3. If you have debts what are they, what interest rate are you paying and are there ways you can borrow more efficiently? 4. Will I have/or do I have enough to retire when I want to at the standard of living I want? 5. Is there anything you want to do / accomplish in your life? 6. Do I have a contingency fund? 7. If anything happens to me will my family know what to do - have a copy of your Will; make a list of key contacts; list of bank accounts; investments; pensions etc. etc. 8. What about IHT in UK and country you are tax resident in, do you know what you or your beneficiaries are liable to pay in each country? 9. Do you have a current Will? 10. Are the people named as beneficiaries in your Will still the ones you want? 11. Do you want to name beneficiaries under your investments; these can be different to your beneficiaries in your Will. 12. Is there a legitimate way to reduce

GARDEN SERVICES

Garden Services

Paul Brown

Sherrie et Steve Jardiniers All general

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

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

Le Restaurant Ecurat Atelier d'Art du Jardin

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

tel: 05 55 81 31 85

email: ecurat123@hotmail.com 2km from Chénérailles and the Chateau Villemonteix.

Your advert here 06 04 17 80 93

All gardening work: Grass Cutting Strimming Hedge Trimming General Maintenance

Team Jardin www.teamjardin.fr

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

Purple Solutions Garden Maintenance

06 72 87 87 14 see main ad - pg 18

Jardinerie & Café St-Légér-Magnazeix (87190) Tel: 05 55 68 73 76 see main ad - pg 14

Cross Cut Tree Surgeons

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

see main ad below

consider a savings plan 18. If you have investments and or private pensions do you understand them and how they work etc. 19. Have you provisions in place if you need care when you get older so not to burden your family? 20. Make sure you enjoy yourself life is too short, health can be a fragile thing, so don’t put off things for the future that you can do now. I am here to help you. To arrange an independent, professional and impartial consultation, please contact me by email: Rosemary.sheppard@ blacktowerfm.com or call me on 06 38 86 99 70. Blacktower Financial Management has over 32 years’ experience helping expats to make sure that their money works for them. The above information was correct at the time of preparation and does not constitute investment advice and you should seek advice from a professional adviser before embarking on any financial planning activity.

Gifts & Crafts Ivan Petley

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

26, Ecurat 23150

Atelier d'Art du Jardin

Artisan art for your garden

Dept 23 & Surrounding Areas

3D Puzzle Maker

brownpaul006@gmail.com

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.

2km from Chénérailles and the Chateau Villemonteix

Tel: 05.55.80.29.98

tel: 05 55 81 31 85

Tel: 05 55 89 57 40 Siret: 483 059 242 00030

Undertaken

26, Ecurat 23150

your income tax and or IHT liabilities? 13. What is your risk tolerance - how much risk are you taking right now? Risk is not your enemy it can be beneficial to you but it needs to be managed as much as possible. 14. What is your current asset allocation, with all the things you own? 15. With regards to investments, be that financial or property what has been your rate of return over the years, easier for financial investments but with a house e.g. taking into consideration all expenses not just appreciation of the value of a property, improvements, mortgage repayments, insurance payments, taxes etc. 16. If under State retirement age what State pension will you be entitled to and when - can you pay extra to top it up and receive more and is that worthwhile doing? 17. If you have children/Grandchildren would you like when they are older to be able to help them with university costs or give them money towards a car or a house deposit –

T.A.D. 23

(Travaux d'Accès Difficiles)

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

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

Your advert here 06 04 17 80 93 sales@thebugle.eu 06 04 17 80 93

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

Mon Chic Cottage

email: ecurat123@hotmail.com

Handholding Services

Tea Room

Le Dorat 87210 www.monchiccottage.com Chalk Paint, Little Greene Paint, Fat Quarters, Annie Sloan Paint Workshops Wed-Fri 10h-16h

Tel: 05 87 77 95 59

The Advice Service Tel: 05 55 68 76 46 see main ad - pg 2

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

sales@thebugle.eu 06 04 17 80 93

05 55 62 50 38

Très Jolie

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Ladies fashion accessories 05 55 78 62 29 / 06 04 08 29 53 see main ad pg 20

Jonathan Critchley jcritch.7@gmail.com siret: 792 285 025 00013

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Cross Cut Tree Surgeons

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

05.55.60.62.14 / 06.78.38.42.44

siret: 530 840 958 00017

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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

Summer Offer: Durasport G2L 2018, 36 jet, 5 person spa available for €6495 inc. delivery. Contact us for details. Other models available.

Osteopathy & Acupuncture

Handholding Services

Linda & Paul Bodimeade

05 55 89 15 74 - pg 6

Health & Beauty

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

lindabodimeade@eircom.net paulbodimeade@eircom.net

siret: 791 847 429 00010

French lessons & handholding services

siret: 793 539 826 00016

Sophie Arsac

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

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

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

Insurance & Finance Blevins Franks International tax and wealth management advisers

www.blevinsfranks.com See our main ad - pg 14

sales@thebugle.eu 06 04 17 80 93

The Spectrum IFA Group

KZEN

Mobile hairdresser Grand-Bourg & surrounding area

Blacktower Financial Managment Group

06 82 48 63 94

http://www.kzen.fr

06 11 96 19 78- pg 9

06 38 86 99 70 - pg 11

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

sales@thebugle.eu 06 04 17 80 93

Language Services

House Clearance

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

Karine Hénaut - REFLEXOLOGIST

Call Teddy:

Tony Farrell

Independent Financial Adviser

05 55 89 57 94 - see pg 8

Rosemary Sheppard

Sophie Arsac

French lessons & handholding services 05 55 89 15 74 - pg 6

Your advert here 06 04 17 80 93 Pest Control

Pools & Spas

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

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

(website in French and English)

COUNSELLING Lesley Kidd MSc

UK Reg. Counsellor & Psychotherapist Senior Accred. MBACP 548379

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

05 55 38 33 35

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

debarrasser87

House Clearance Specialists www.ferraille87.com see main ad - pg 16

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

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

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

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

see main ad - pg 4

Your advert here 06 04 17 80 93

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Très Jolie

Mini Digger

Beautiful scarves, purses, handbags, jewellery & gifts

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

Ladies fashion accessories

with Driver for Hire

(See Notice Board for where to ﬁnd me)

Paula Bonella Granulés du Limousin

05 55 78 62 29 06 04 08 29 53

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

John Bonella

87440 Marval

05 55 78 62 29

siret no. 523 183 580 00019

john.bonella@gmail.com

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ADVERTORIAL

Did you know French lawyers can act as estate agents?

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

Dave Roberts

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

www. fibreglass-lining.com

Property Maintenance Derek Mason

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

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

Creuse Gardien

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

creusegardien@gmail.com

06 43 92 28 37 siret: 838 728 145 00015

'Gite and Tidy'

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

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

Land & Property Maintenance M: 06 43 20 93 48 T: 05 55 10 17 44 E: derekmason27@gmail.com

Property Sales

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

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

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

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

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

Live in Limousin www.liveinlimousin.com liveinlimousin@orange.fr see main ad - pg 8

Beaux Villages Immobilier www.beauxvillages.com

Freephone: 08 05 69 23 23 see main ad - pg 5

Retail & Commerce R.S.M.DISTRIBUTION

Beds Mattresses Furniture in stock

DISCOUNT WAREHOUSE SHOP Joussé (86350) - By appointment only

email: ray.mole@wanadoo.fr

Tel: 05 49 87 67 34 Siret 531 167 443 00013

Moulin de Tintin

05 53 56 62 54

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

see main ad - pg 5

Transaxia

Agencies across Central France www.transaxia-bourganeuf.fr see main ad - pg 7

Houses on Internet www.housesoninternet.com

+31 (0)6 41 20 73 69

See our Display Ad - pg 3

www.frenchpropertylawyer.fr 36, Avenue Pierre Leroux - 23600 Boussac Tel: 05 55 82 18 99 Email: l.chaveron@avocatline.fr

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

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

Stove Sellers www.stovesellers.com 05.55.63.78.72

See our Display Ad - pg 6

Leggett Immobilier www.leggettfrance.com

- many of your day-to-day needs may be better dealt with by other professionals - but above all to help you begin your life in France free from legal and administrative worries. If you have even preliminary questions, you are welcome to contact the site for an initial chat without obligation. ■

Furniture, interiors & gifts

Eco Entrepot Get down The Shed

87230 Bussière-Poitevine

05.55.68.74.73 - see pg 13

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

Central France Storage

Your advert here

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

06 04 17 80 93

Email: lasout@live.com

Tel: 09 66 03 52 89 siret: 494 123 847 00019

Man & Van Transport

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

09 82 12 69 73 87150 Oradour-sur-Vayres

www.frenchvanman.eu Siret 530 213 644 00012

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

www.themanwithavan.info vanrouge@mail.com

(+33) 07.61.21.85.15

Smart Moves For a fully insured, careful service

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

smartmovers@hotmail.co.uk

+44 (0)1253 725 414

www.smartmovesremovals.co.uk

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

Advertise here from just €36 HT / month

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

06 04 17 80 93 sales@thebugle.eu

TRANSITION REMOVALS

siret: 482 524 907 00011

Bonner Prestige • Man with a van service • Friendly, Mature Service, Ex-Police • Living in Limousin, specialising in moves between UK and France • Competitive Rates • Fully Insured Please call Mick for further info

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

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

MICHAELS MOVERS Removals

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

0800 840 3058 Mob: +44 (0)7808 338 386 www.michaelsmovers.freeindex.co.uk

Your advert here 06 04 17 80 93

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

Classic and high value vehicle transport throughout the UK and Europe

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

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

sales@thebugle.eu 06 04 17 80 93 Watson European International Removals

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

SAFE GARDE Secure self storage units in Guéret

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

www.safe-garde.com

05 55 63 58 85

Buggs Car Hire Bergerac & Limoges Airports

www.buggscarhire.com see pg 2 Transition Removals (+33) 05 55 34 19 46

www.transitionremovals.com see main ad above

Your advert here 06 04 17 80 93 Please mention The Bugle when responding to adverts

BABY/INFANT EQUIPMENT FOR HIRE

FOR SALE: Commercial Lease

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

Carrefour du Bois Limousin

Businesses for Sale

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

Cash paid for scrap

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

All Limousin covered Anything considered Any quantity

• Alimentation Générale • Tabac • Lotto/FDJ

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

siret: 821 846 318 00011

siret 532 981 198 00015

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

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

Proxi Supermarket

safegardegueret@gmail.com

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

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

FOR SALE:

General

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

For more information call:

06 38 39 33 99

Tel 09 62 53 75 40

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

Curry & Side Dish of the month: Balti & Tarka dhal Guéret, Gouzon and Boussac, Chilled pre-orders only! ... Wednesday 6th (2.50pm, 3.30pm & 4.30pm) Aubusson, Chilled only! (place de la gare routière) - Thursday 7th (4pm-5pm) Marsac, (Chez Jacques) - Friday 8th (6.30pm) Peyrat-le-Château & St-Léonard-de-Noblat Chilled pre-orders only! ... Thursday 14th (12.30pm & 1.30pm) Le Dorat, Bellac & Limoges, Chilled pre-orders only! ... Friday 15th (1pm, 2pm & 3pm) Sardent, (Auberge du lac, Masmangeas) - Saturday 16th (6pm) Bourganeuf, Le Grand-Bourg, Dun-le-Palestel & La Souterraine, ... Chilled pre-orders only! Thursday 21st (1.15pm, 2pm, 2.30pm & 3.30pm) Please contact me if you would like a chilled pre-order to anywhere that is not listed above!

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

Tel: 07 70 39 12 23

Email: mandyscurry2go@gmail.com

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

WANTED: 2 Apprentices

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Atelier d'Art du Jardin

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

The shop is closed due to a death in the family... But it will be open for a closing down sale from Tue 22nd May to Fri 8th June sales@petticoatlaneshop.com http://www.petticoatlaneshop.com/ 5 Rue Nationale – 16150 Chabanais

Tel: 05 45 29 03 99

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

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

Un Matin d'Avril

WANTED:

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

Très Jolie Fashion Accessories

Call Dan for more information:

Petticoat Lane

WANTED: 26, Ecurat 23150

Positions can be live-in if needs be.

06 73 37 45 01

05 55 60 62 14 / 06 78 38 42 44

Le Restaurant Ecurat

Allo Allo (Le Grand Bourg) and Les Remparts (Bénévent-l'Abbaye) are looking for two motivated school leaving apprentices, one to train as a cook and one to train as a waitress/customer service/hotel reception.

Ladies Fashion 10% discount

for all new customers! 74bis Avenue Garibaldi, Limoges Loyalty Card Scheme

Mon Chic Cottage

21 Place Charles de Gaulle, Le Dorat

www.monchiccottage.com

Tea Room serving home-made scones / cakes Official Stockist for Chalk PaintTM by Annie Sloan & Little Greene Taking bookings now for our New Year Annie Sloan Chalk PaintTM Workshops. To learn the basis of using Chalk PaintTM & ask questions, join us on a workshop. All materials included. To book contact Jay. Opening hours: Wed-Fri - 10h-16h

05 87 77 95 59

info@monchiccottage.com

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AUX CEPES La Veytizou

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

MENU DU JOUR: MON-FRI FISH & CHIPS AND A LA CARTE ~~~~~~~~~ WE ARE OPEN AS USUAL THROUGHOUT MAY: Lunchtimes: Mon to Fri until 14h Sat & Sun by reservation Evenings: Wed & Thu 18h-20h30 Fri & Sat 18h-21h ~~~~~~~~~

For more information, contact Sue: email: auxcepes87@gmail.com or Tel: 09 64 00 14 51

Agnes looks forward to introducing you to her new urban and sportswear collections Tue-Sat: 10h00-12h00 & 14h30-18h45

Where to find me:

Sunday 24th June - So British Market, Brantôme Every Wednesday - Piégut Market Please see my facebook page... search 'Tres Jolie Milhaguet' to see what's new. Mail order available, email for more details.

Now stocking the new Gift Shop next door to the 1-4 Euro Store in Piégut 24360

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

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

WANTED:

Landscaper/gardener For a manor house in 87430 Verneuil. Please call: 07 88 27 83 01

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

3rd SUNDAY of the MONTH at 3pm. Where? At the Temple in Thiat (in the north of the Haute-Vienne) – we are part of the Parish of the Basse-Marche of the Eglise Protestante Unie de France. The Temple is on the main road close to the Mairie. After worship there is tea/coffee and cake – and a chance to chat. If you want to know more contact Rev Derek Lawson on 05 55 68 53 03 or Rev Stephen Sawyer on 05 49 84 33 86. English-speaking church services Guéret Come as you are... This is an invitation to join us at our CHURCH SERVICE IN ENGLISH. Whether you have a faith or would just like to attend a church service you are welcome at 3pm on the 2nd Sunday of each month at the Eglise Evangélique, 9b Place Bonnyaud, Guéret, 23000. We welcome all who want to join a group of English-speaking Christians for a time of worship and learning together. Children are very welcome. For more details visit www.serviceinenglish.com The International Free Church in Creuse The church presently meets at 10, La Chaudronnière, a small hamlet mid-way between Crozant and Eguzon. Sunday worship meetings are held on the first and third Sundays of the month at 10.30am. Fellowship meetings, for mid-week prayer, bible study and discussion are at the same venue every Thursday at 7.30pm. For further information contact Eric Sutton tel 05 55 89 26 62 Fitness & Fun NEW!! - Walking Football, Dun-le-Palestel If you think your footballing days are over, then think again! Our association, "Entente Cordiale", is trying out a new venture – Walking Football, a slower version of the beautiful game! And it's for all adults over the age of 50. We meet every Monday 16h – 17h in the Gymnasium in Dun-le-Palestel, just opposite "The Apollo". Walking football is designed to give you the chance to play the game you love, but at a much slower pace. It's a great way to keep fit, learn skills, have fun, and socialise at the same time, so why not come along? If you used to play football, but now find the pace a bit too much, or if you’ve never had the chance to be involved before, Walking Football is the perfect introduction to playing football for you – no running allowed! At the moment, all sessions are indoors, so please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Just come along and enjoy the fun! For more information email eccreuse@yahoo.com Dordogne Short Mat Bowls Association Learn to play Indoor Short Mat Bowls in the heart of the Dordogne at Eyzerac, just off the N21, south of Thiviers. We are a small friendly inclusive club who meet every Thursday afternoon throughout the year at the Complex Sportif in Eyzerac 24300. We are looking forward to welcoming new members, both novices or experienced players. We have all the equipment you need to play, so why not join us any Thursday at 2 pm until 5 pm. To arrange a taster session or simply for more details contact Paul Boswell (Secretary) at boswellmoore@hotmail.com or call 05 53 56 99 75. NEW in St-Léonard-de-Noblat The Foyer Rural proposes drawing and watercolour courses in English and French: a good way to share knowledge and languages! Courses are delivered by a professional artist, to adults of any artistic level. Every Wed from 18h to 19h30 (except during school holidays). For more details, please tel Caroline Platter on 06 72 08 26 15. Address: Foyer Rural, rue Roger Salengro, 87 400 St Leonard de Noblat INSPIRATIONS – Art & Craft Group We are a small group of artists and crafters who meet every Friday from 2 pm until 5 pm at the Salle Barbara, Droux 87. There is no formal tuition but we all help, advise and encourage each other to perfect our skills and learn new ones. New members welcome, from absolute beginners to experts. Materials can be supplied for try-outs. Please contact: inspirations.droux@gmail.com Art Classes Mainsat The class runs every Thurs (term time) at the Salle du temps libre in Mainsat from 14h-16h. We do a little bit of everything: pencil, charcoal, watercolour, pastel, acrylics, oils and sculpture, etc. Contact Susan Neill for more info: Tel 05 55 83 12 18 / Mob 06 87 99 31 37 / Email thomas-susan.

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neill@hotmail.com La chance de danser Dance classes for adults in La Souterraine. Tue Bums & Tums - Stretch & Tone 10:00-11:00. Salle des fêtes Saint-Léger-Magnazeix; Tue Tap from 19:00-20:00. Salle des fêtes La Souterraine; Wed Beginners ballet from 10:30-11:30. Salle de danse La Souterraine. €5 per class. For more info contact Jan Pitwell on 09 66 96 44 85 or at lachancededanser23@gmail.com. Photo Club La Meteorite (87) Rochechouart All welcome, all levels; we meet fortnightly at 3-5pm on Sundays. Field trips, friendly critique, conversation and competitions (to contact and more details go to photoclubmeteorite.org). Chabanais Bowls Club Do you want to take up the sport again, meet likeminded folk, or just try something new? Why not come to the Chabanais Bowls Club. All are welcome at our short mat bowling club, held in the Salle des Fêtes at Chabanais every week on a regular basis, with just a few days off around the end of the year. The Salle also allows us to lay out up to 5 mats so there is lots of room for both all current members and to be able to warmly welcome any new ones that want to join our friendly, but competitive Club. Sessions last 3 hours and take place every Tuesday at 10 am and every Thursday at 2 pm with a 30 minute tea/coffee break during each session. The Club has all the equipment that new bowlers require to get started or old hands can use their own indoor or outdoor bowls. And it's not expensive! There is a one-off joining fee of €10 euros, followed by a yearly subscription of €25 euros. The weekly rink fee is then just €2, but the first two ‘sampler’ sessions are free, with only the €2 rink fee to be paid. Currently all our members are English (French are welcome!), most being senior citizens, and many bringing over their skills from the UK. For more information, just pop down when our sessions are on, or contact Brian on 05 45 71 14 06 or Terry on 05 45 89 14 05. Drawing and painting classes At Saint-Junien with the CAPCC (art club). All levels welcome, every Monday and Thursday, English and French spoken, friendly atmosphere, materials provided by the club. 45€ / half-term. Contact: lindsaycox@club-internet.fr for brochure with full details. Keepfit (Bonjour La Forme) Held at Saint-Sulpice-les-Champs in the Salle Polyvalente: Mon evening at 19.45-20.45 for cardiac and muscle exercises; Thurs afternoon at 15.00-16.00 for gentle exersises. All are welcome to join us. Contact Jeanette 09 62 58 49 03 (Eng) or Catherine 05 55 66 67 30 (Fr) for more info. Tai Chi, Pakua & Qigong Tai Chi, Pakua & Qigong classes organised by the ACAMIES (association culturelle d'arts martiaux internes et d'exercices de santé). Wed: Jarnages, 18h30-20h, Salle Polyvalente. Thu: Bétête, 19h-20h30, Domaine de Tournessac. Individual classes, courses, massage & treatments also available. Contact: 06 48 00 02 07 http://acamies.e-monsite.com Keep Fit Amazing abs, breathtaking buttocks! Come and join our group at the CAPE in Pontarion. We are all ages, all sizes, men & women, but are serious about keeping fit. Our “monitrice” is English and will happily provide bilingual instructions. We meet every Thursday at 8p.m. in Pontarion Town Hall, for a one-hour workout. Come for a free trial, or call 05 55 64 98 87 or 06 32 42 95 68 for more details. Indoor Bowling at Oradour-sur-Vayres 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 Oradoursur-Vayres. Come and try it - it's free. For further info tel 05 55 78 45 24. 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

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us out'. Our reputation as a "very friendly and welcoming club" goes before us. If you've never tried the game, just come along and take a look; there is far more to it than first appears! We are a formally registered association within the French system and benefit from assistance from our local commune by use of a wonderful indoor venue. AND NOW...the use of a synthetic outdoor court where Flat-green, Crown and Short-mat can be played. Just imagine the summer evenings with a drink in your hand, watching fellow bowlers enjoying the quiet of village, interrupted only by the 'click' or 'tunk' of bowl against bowl! Our regular sessions indoors are Wednesday evening at 8pm and Thursday Mornings at 10am. Outdoor sessions will be arranged as the spring arrives so keep in touch. Serious bowlers and beginners are welcome - club bowls are available for use. For further information contact cussacbowlsclub@gmail.com or telephone 05 55 78 66 45. Association Equilibre, le mouvement du corps Yoga for all levels: Tue 18:30 Aubusson, Pied au plancher (Espace Philips); Wed 18:30 Vallière, salle polyvalante. Pregnancy/Post Natal: Tue 17:00 Aubusson, Pied au Plancher (Espace Philips) For further information tel 06 83 24 62 72 or visit www.spaequilibre.yolasite.com Chinese Gym & Karate Mondays & Thursdays at the DOJO, Allée JeanMarie Couturier, Aubusson. For more info tel 06 08 92 30 53. Tai Chi at Boussac and La Châtre Tai Chi classes in Boussac (Tue 18.15 - 19.45) and La Châtre (Thu 18.15 - 19.45). The first two lessons are free, the subscriptions are 36 euros per month and members can go to both venues having paid this fee. The style is that of Yang. All ages and abilities welcome, but folk must bear in mind that they will be on their feet, doing the equivalent of what one might classify as light exercise, for about an hour and a half. For more information contact 05 55 65 08 20. Gym Bien-être Would you like to be more supple? Come to our gym class on Thursday mornings from 10.30 to 11.30 am, where we do gentle exercises to help all our muscles and joints. The classes are held in Rochechouart in the Capitole building, upstairs. Our group is part of a National Federation of Gymnastics (EPVG www.sport-santé.fr) For information contact 07 83 22 38 63 or gymvolontaire-087168@epgv.fr Learn to Meditate Learn to meditate and meet other like-minded people. Simple mindfulness technique. Dechen Choling, Le Mas Marvent, St-Yrieix-sous-Aixe, 87700. Also, ongoing regular group meetings and events. Contact tel Christina 05 55 03 82 01 www. dechencholing.org Gardening Les petits jardiniers du Limousin L'association des petits jardiniers du Limousin started in 2010 with the aim 'to provide and promote opportunities for local people to develop their interest and knowledge in horticulture and gardening and any related topics'. Since that time we've held monthly meetings on many different subjects, visited gardens and garden related industries such as a distillery, a paper mill and a commercial vegetable grower to name but a few. It's about meeting people with like-minded interests, sharing plants and seeds, learning more about growing plants, flowers, fruit, vegetables and trees in our region and having some fun along the way. We meet on the third Thursday of each month (excluding February) in the Mairie at St-Amandle-Petit (between Eymoutiers and Peyrat-leChâteau). Meetings start at 2.30 pm and visit timings will be advised. Do come and join us, we're a friendly group and our meetings are open to everyone. For more information contact us at pjlimousin@gmail.com. Agenda for 2018: 21 Jun - 'Birds of the Limousin' a talk by Alastair Riley; 19 Jul - Pond life: how to make and maintain a pond; 16 Aug - Visit to Al Gaulia arboretum with picnic and lotus tasting session; 2 Sep - 6th Annual Show; 18 Oct - AGM followed by Pumpkins: edible and decorative; 15 Nov - Spring bulbs plus sale of bulbs; 13 Dec - Christmas party Club Liseron – Gardening Club Meets on the 2nd Mon evening of the month at 19.30 at the Salle des Fêtes in Massignac. We're a mixed bunch of English & French, who are united by a passion for gardens and gardening, sharing plants, seeds and information. For further information contact: veronique.granet@sfr.fr Aux Plantes, etc. We are an association of independent, ethicallyminded and passionate plant producers. Our aim is to encourage consumers to know more about the plants they buy, how they were produced and their needs, thereby avoiding the disappointments that so often come with mass produced plants. It’s not just about us selling you plants - we want them to thrive and do well for you! Current members include plantspeople specialising in unusual shrubs & trees, butterfly plants, heritage vegetables and flowers, irises, perennials and drought-tolerant plants.

For more info contact Michelle Pierce 05 45 89 36 54 or visit: www.auxplantesetc.jimdo.com Les Jardins de Sirius Based in Pressignac, Charente, we are a small association of people who are keen on gardening. As well as finding plants an endless source of interest, we believe that the simple fact of gardening has numerous positive benefits for health, stress, social interaction - in other words, our daily lives - and we'd like to encourage this aspect. If you'd like to get involved, have more info on the association or become a member, please contact Michelle Pierce on 05 45 89 36 54 or at unjardinenfrance@gmail. com Integration Open Door Association – English Language Library & Cultural Exchange Group The association organises a variety of cultural activities throughout the year. These have included events such as a Burns' Supper, Afternoon Tea and Art Exhibition as well as visits to vineyards, sites of historic and artistic interest and sites of natural beauty. Our programme is constantly being updated. We also run an English-language library based in the Old Mairie at Morterolles, commune of St. Pardoux-Morterolles where we have a selection of around 5,000 books, DVDs, jigsaws, etc. The library is open Mondays and Saturdays from 2-4 pm. Feel free to drop in and browse, borrow, chat, enjoy a free tea/coffee or join in the jigsaw that's always in progress! We welcome new members of all nationalities. For further information, visit our website at www.opendoor23.com or contact the President, Peter Edmondson, on 06 47 54 20 09 or peter. edmondson@orange.fr Café Franglais Organised by the Amitiés Internationales du Pays de Boussac (AIPB). Every Wednesday starting at 18h30 until 20h00 in la Maison des Associations, Quartier Pasteur, 23600 Boussac. Come and join us for an informal chat to improve your French or English with native speakers in a café atmosphere whilst enjoying a drink and nibbles. Last evening of the winter season will be 21st March. It will reopen on 11th April until 4th July for the Spring/Summer and from 5th September until 12th December during the Autumn. For more info please call 05 55 65 03 69. Association Rencontres Franco-Britanniques The Association Rencontres Franco-Britanniques, based in Bourganeuf, was created in January 2012 and aims to help British people, resident in the Communautés de Communes surrounding Bourganeuf, to become integrated in their communes and local life. We organize a range of cultural and social activities for our members. The fortnightly conversation groups are an important part of our association. At these meetings British members can improve their spoken French, and our French colleagues may improve their English. We would very much like to welcome new people, both French and English, into the association. Our meetings and events are fun and take place in a happy and friendly atmosphere. We currently have 90 members. The annual subscription for membership is €12 per person. For further information on the association's activities contact: Christine Gee 05 55 64 22 25 email: geeinfrance@gmail.com - www.francobrit. com Bessines-Accueil Bessines-Accueil is a group based in Bessines-surGartempe (87250) which seeks to welcome new arrivals both to the town and to the surrounding region and to assist them with integration in the community. The group is comprised both of French and English members and meets weekly, generally on Thursday afternoons, in Bessines-sur-Gartempe, when various activities take place, all aimed at promoting a friendly and welcoming ambiance. Through these activities, which include visits, talks, entertainment and much more, the group aims to discover and promote an appreciation of the life, the history and the heritage of the area and to help new arrivals settle. For more details or to join please contact the President, Bernadette Ruffenach, on 05 55 76 11 19. Les Franglais de Banize (23120) French and English people meet every Wednesday at 2-3 pm in the mairie in Banize to share English and French language and lots of laughter. We all learn from each other, in both languages and about aspects of both cultures. In general the English try to speak in French and vice versa. As far as possible! The meetings have been going on for seven years now but new arrivals are always welcome. For more information please contact Anne Chadwick at lesfranglaisdebanize@orange.fr or tel 05 55 67 53 60. Connect87 CONNECT is a group for English speakers of any nationality in the area of St-Yrieix-la-Perche. Our Objective is to help people make friends and exchange information. We hold fun events and a Monthly Coffee Morning on the First Friday of every month at Espace Ferraud, rue du Docteur Lemoyne, St-Yrieix-la-Perche. We are a non profit

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JUNE 2018 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.eu making group and we are run by volunteers, there are no membership fees. For Further information visit our website www. connect87.info or contact Nikki Evans at nikkifleurie@ gmail.com or on 05 53 55 09 83. French Conversation Group at Les Billanges (87340) We are a small group who meet fortnightly for an hour and a half on Tuesday evenings during term time in Les Billanges, 87340, close to the Creuse/HauteVienne border. We are accompanied by a retired French schoolteacher and a current French teacher of English. Discussion is informal, loosely based on everyday topics, including some grammar plus general discussion. We need a few more people to help keep it vibrant and to cater for inevitable absences. The only cost is yearly membership of the local Association, about €16, which brings with it other social opportunities. To find out more please contact Chrissy Smith at chrissysmith@talk21.com Familles Rurales in Peyrat-le-Château Association Familles Rurales now offer assistance in English and Dutch to all non-French speaking people (British, Dutch, German, etc.) concerning all kinds of administrative steps. The service is available in Peyratle-Château and surrounding communes. We will try to provide information and help you find your way in social and administrative matters. We will also do our best to help you with practical matters such as language problems, payment of bills, hiring workmen, etc. Find Heleen Tichler-Botermans at the AFR office in Peyrat-le-Château on Mondays from 9 am to 12 pm and Wednesdays from 9 am to 1 pm. You are welcome to drop in or make an appointment. www.famillesrurales.org/peyrat-le-chateau E-mail: familles-rurales.infopeyrat@orange.fr Telephone: 06 41 20 06 83 Office address: 19 avenue de la Tour, 87470 Peyrat-leChâteau Familles Rurales 2 in St-Yrieix-la-Perche Weekly courses in French for foreigners (mainly English and Dutch) living in the area. Held at five different levels, all with the same native French teacher, so it is easy to move from one class to another if you feel out of place. Level 1 (beginners) - Mon 10h30-12h; Level 2 - Thur 10h30-12h; Level 3 - Tue 10h30-12h; Level 4 - Sat 10h-12h; Level 5 (top) - Weds 14h30-16h30. All courses are held in Familles Rurales' premises at 1 rue de la Piscine (former swimming pool), 87500 St-Yrieixla-Perche. For more info tel 05 55 09 30 86, or Mark GRIEVES (English-speaking president) tel 06 76 64 89 94 will be pleased to answer any questions you may have. Aubusson’s Network Each week, for 5 years now, we meet between 11.30 am and 1 pm every Saturday at the café "Aux Baladins" opposite Aubusson’s Gare Routière car park. We are a friendly group of French and English who enjoy conversation in both languages. We like to exchange views, make new friends, help and advise one another and help integrate newcomers. You can contact us by phone: Viviane 06 32 96 54 2 - Jo 09 72 41 40 47 - Catherine 06 86 17 80 88 - Jan 00 44 74 68 20 66 12 - John 05 55 67 37 60 Learning Together – Apprenons Ensemble We are a friendly club based in Rochechouart and our aim is to promote good relations amongst the local French-speaking and English-speaking community. We offer courses of tuition in English and French as well as organising social and cultural events including visits to places of interest. For further information please visit our website www.learningtogether.moonfruit.com, email us at learningtogether87@gmail.com or telephone our President Alan Bretman on 05 55 49 08 75. We look forward to hearing from you. The Melting Pot We are a group of about 50 people who meet regularly to discuss and propose different ideas and activities with the aim of integrating more fully with the French community. Our meetings are held at the Ancienne Ecole in Darnac every Wednesday morning from 10h-12h, except on the first Wednesday of the month when we meet at 19h30. Our meetings are varied and include curry evenings, quizzes, plant swops, table tennis, pétanque tournaments, BBQs and more. Newcomers are very welcome. For more info visit: www. meltingpot-limousin.com CLE – (Charente Limousine Exchange) CLE is a not-for-profit organisation whose members form a valuable resource for the exchange of news, views, ideas and information. We lobby and work with key organisations to help protect our members' best interests, particularly when Government or other proposals threaten to impact the well-being of expatriate citizens. We organise a range of events, workshops and seminars throughout the year, plus social activities including coach trips, activity days and charity events. Our special interest groups include a Fishing Group, a Pudding Club and Gourmet Club which holds regular lunches at some of the region's better restaurants where we negotiate set menus a cut above the typical 'plat du jour' but still reasonably priced – all activities to help members make new expatriate and French friends. www.cle-france.com Email: contact@cle-france.com Tel: Barry Leech 05 49 87 19 85 Libraries & Books Sale of Second-hand Books, La Croisille-sur-Briance On the 18th of every month, during the monthly market at La Croisille-sur-Briance (87130), there is a sale of second-hand books (both English and French) from 9am to 12 noon, at the former restaurant in La Place, opposite the bar/tabac. All proceeds go towards the local school funds (for La Croisille-sur-Briance and St-Méard RPI). La Souterraine English Library and Information Centre Located in the historic Porte de Puy Charraud, at 10 rue de Portail, La Souterraine, we are a lively, well-stocked English language library with almost 10,000 books and media available to borrow. We have an attractive cafe

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Facebook : Cancer Support France - Charente-Plus which serves tea, coffee and a range of home-made cakes. There is also a regularly changing display of works by local artists. The library hosts a lively mixed conversation group for French and English speakers and also organises AngloFrench conversation groups in association with the Municipal library in La Souterraine. There are also a number of thriving special interest groups, such as the Gardening Group, Camera Club, Friendship Group, etc. We also provide support & assistance in bureaucratic and administrative matters for both existing British residents as well as newcomers to the area. Whatever your interests don’t hesitate to pay us a visit and you will be made most welcome. We are open from 9.30 am until 12.30 pm, Mon, Fri & Sat and 2 pm until 4.30 pm on Thurs. For more info tel 05 55 89 57 62 during opening hours or visit www.englishlibrary.fr The English Library – La Bibliothèque Anglophone, Dunle-Palestel The English Library, which has been established for over 10 yrs, is a part of the Anglo-French Association "Entente Cordiale" and is situated in the route des Ratteries, adjacent to the Bibliothèque Municipale, Parc Benjamin Bord. The Library is a very welcoming meeting place, where you can come and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, whilst browsing through our extensive collection of around 10,000 books, talking books and DVDs. Thanks to donations and an active purchasing policy we are able to offer something for everyone. For our new acquisitions we concentrate on recent publications, as well as member requests for older books. Open every Thursday from 10h – 13h, and Saturdays from 10h - 12h30. “Entente Cordiale" hosts a wide range of other groups and activities too, including English lessons, French lessons, Traditional Dance Group, Art Group, Theatre group, “Les Troubadours" Traditional embroidery group, and Walking Football. For more information email: library.ententecordiale@ yahoo.com Music Le Petit Tralala Le Petit Tralala was founded seven years ago by Sylviane Cahannier in Cluis (Indre). Until now, Sylviane has created the shows (music hall parodies) and the costumes. The troupe is always looking for new members. There is absolutely no need to sing perfectly or dance, as most importantly we have fun. Rehearsals are programmed in line with the date of the show and the availability of the troupe members. There is no obligation to speak French for the songs (playback performance), but it will be a relief for Sylviane who does not speak English. However, that must not discourage you from calling her for further information! Tel: 06 09 13 46 15. “Le Jeudi Meta Blues” Organised by the association Nessgig this takes place every 4th Thursday of the month, from 19h30 to 22h at “La Petite Charrue” pub, Le Bournazeau, Château-Chervix (87). All music lovers who would like to share and exchange information and stories around blues, folk and rock, in French AND in English, or who might like to jam a little, are welcome. Free admission! For more information email nessgig87@ gmail.com or tel 05 55 09 99 34. Open Mic Night If you like music and have ever fancied getting up and having a go, why not come along to our Open Mic Night at “Le Loch Ness” in La Souterraine town centre every Friday around 8.30pm. L'Orchestre Philharmonique de La Souterraine If you or one of your family are interested in playing in an orchestra and think your standard might be adequate do get in contact with us. We meet weekly on Friday evenings in La Souterraine (apart from the summer holidays) to rehearse. Most of our concerts are around Xmas or May-July. Our members come from all over Limousin so lifts to and fro may be possible if necessary. Contacts: French language Marie-France Martinie 05 55 30 76 23 / English language Alan Kerr 05 55 56 34 52 The Harmonics This is our 6th season of singing as a group. Our music is varied classical, madrigals, spiritual, songs from the shows etc and we sing in French, English, Swahili, Latin - whatever the music demands. Our concerts are

in support of a variety of charities including the British Legion, L'Oregon at Civray and Retina and thus non profit making. We meet Wed 14h – 16h in the Salle d'Annexe behind the Mairie in Civray. Interested? We'd love to see you so contact: David Lee tel 05 49 87 53 93 email dave.lee@cegetel.net or Dolly Ait Boualou email sylvia.murray@wanadoo.fr Support

These little lovelies are called Beethoven and Belle and are Bichon crosses and have been at the refuge for a few months now after being rescued from appalling living conditions. Unfortunately their mistress died and none of the family wanted them and they were very badly neglected. After arriving at the refuge they were in desperate need of a bath and had to be shaved as their coats were so badly matted. But, underneath all that hair was a lovely surprise and two delightful little dogs emerged full of love and fun. They have adapted to life at the refuge very well and their eyes are bright and filled with kindness and their tails wag when they see you. They love cuddles and really enjoy their walks and are easily managed together on a lead. They love to roll around in the grass and take in all the lovely smells and there is a lot of life left in them despite the fact that their age is estimated to be around 10 years old. The SPA are looking for a home where they can remain together as this is all they have known and this could be a permanent foster home where the SPA could cover some of the medical fees. The details will be discussed with any interested party.

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

If you think you you can help Beethoven and Belle then please contact the SPA de Creuse (Guéret), 21 Le Clocher, 23000 Saint-Sulpice-le-Guérétois, tel 05 55 81 99 31 (www.spa-creuse.com) or if you would like to speak to an English-speaking volunteer about Beethoven and Belle or indeed any of our other lovely dogs at the refuge then please email Faye at faye.jones23600@gmail.com

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Weekend Musical et Gourmand Saturday 30th June and Sunday 1st July Two well-known associations in south-west Creuse are joining forces to raise money for a charity.

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.fr or contact your local tourist office for more information.

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

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

www.stamandjartoudeix.com www.francobrit.com

Amitiés Internationales du Pays de Boussac (AIPB) AIPB will be hosting the Fête de la Musique again this year in the place de l'Hôtel de Ville, Boussac (23600) on Saturday 23rd June, starting at 19h30 until late. This year we are in partnership with the very popular 50s and 60s rock group “Let's Go”, who performed at our super successful fish and chips event on 19th May. In case of bad weather we have reserved the salle polyvalente but we are keeping our fingers crossed for a sunny and rain free day like last year. This year, as usual, we have a great line-up of popular local talent for your entertainment so please come along and join in the fun. Alexius Mudde (aka Robert Floate) the guitarist and blues singer will be kicking off the evening. Sylvain Bouard, the music teacher from the Boussac collège will be playing the clavier and singing accompanied by Jordan Gamire on guitar. Laurent Labastie who plays acoustic guitar and sings typical French and also international songs will be joining us plus Geoff Haagman, all the way from the UK, will entertain us with pop music on his guitar. We are going to invite people from the audience to come up onto the stage during an open mike session to show us their talent too. Already we have a request from a French lady singer, Annette Carcaud, who would like to participate and Patrick Skraban will be playing nostalgic music from the 60/70/80s on his keyboard. To end the evening the excellent Let's Go will have everyone on their feet dancing to their rock music. A bar and food, including fish and chips and chilli con carne, will be available throughout the evening. For more info please contact mervynjw@aol.com, see our website: www.aipbboussac.org or Facebook page: Amitiés Internationales du Pays de Boussac.

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Fri 9th Mar to Sun 17th Jun ROCHECHOUART Exhibitions at the Museum of Contemporary Art Inland Voyages in An Inland Voyage is the first solo exhibition of works in a French museum by Mira Sanders (b. 1973), a Belgian artist known for her interest in maps, territories or environments as well as in architecture. Yona Friedman: Imaginary Cities. Born in Hungary in 1923, Friedman has spent over 60 years reconsidering architecture and specifically the way we live together as a society. His holistic thinking resonates today with many major concerns such as dwindling natural resources, overpopulation, poverty, ecological issues and remodelling of homes and landscapes. Because the Night (until 26/09):This new hanging of works from Rochechouart's permanent collection is an open invitation to explore night time from the first prick of stars at dusk to the dawn of a new day. Inaugurated in 1985, the Rochechouart Museum of Contemporary Art currently houses a remarkable collection of 300 works by internationally renowned artists. Since its beginnings, the museum has thrived on the originality of showing contemporary art in a protected historic monument. Open every day except Tuesdays from 10h-12h30 & 13h30-18h. Entrance: €4.60 (free for Under 18s). Sat 2nd Jun to Sat 29th Sep CONFOLENS Beekeeping

Try beekeeping in Confolens this summer! Lots of dates for afternoon taster sessions and longer training programmes available. All equipment provided, check website for details www.13bees.co.uk/beekeeping-experiences or call 05 45 71 22 90. Tue 5th to Sat 30th Jun GUÉRET Alastair Riley Exhibition Alastair Riley is holding an exhibition of his original hand printed silkscreens at L'Imprimerie, salon de thé boutique, 9, place du Marché. L'Imprimerie, which translates as 'The Print Works', is a new salon de thé run by Magali Marcicaud who will make you very welcome and is open to the public from Monday to Friday 12 noon to 6.30 pm (closed Saturday and Sunday). The premises have been finished to the highest standard and Magali serves wonderful teas and home-made cakes. It is a boutique selling an excellent selection of items that would make good presents. It regularly hosts exhibitions making it a great place to meet friends or relax when in Guéret. The building is called the print works because historically it was used as such during the time of the French Revolution. It is therefore the perfect place for a print maker to show his art works. A selection of blank greetings cards and postcards will be available. As well as the general exhibition Alastair will

Organised by the Association Pionnat Vents Libres. All welcome, drinks served after the meeting, Sat 23rd Jun SAINT-LÉGER-MAGNAZEIX Fête de la Saint Jean 18h30. Stade Yves Caurat (D63 marked Arnac/ StHilaire). Repas champêtre - meal adults €10 / children €5. Bar - Disco - Inflatable. Bonfire & fireworks. For further details tel 05 55 60 75 93. Sun 24th Jun NEUVY-SAINT-SÉPULCHRE Concert: Thierry Escaich With Gabriel Tchalik, Dania Tchalik and the Quatuor Tchalik. Chamber music by Thierry Escaich: Scènes de Bal pour quatuor à cordes; Nun Komm... pour violon seul; Après l'Aurore pour quatuor à cordes; Sonate pour violon et piano (création mondiale, commande des Milliaires); La Ronde pour quintette avec piano. Donations appreciated. For more information tel 06 71 43 37 56.

demonstrate his silkscreen technique which dates back to the 12th and 13th century in China and Japan on Friday 8th June at 4 pm. His method of varying the mix of inks each time he prints making each work different and original is a rare way of working the medium. This will be immediately followed by the preview of the exhibition at 5.30 pm when a delicious selection of food made on the premises will be available together with apéritifs. Entry to this event is free and all are welcome. Please visit Alastair's newly updated website to see examples of his current works in the online shop at http://www.alastair-riley.com We hope you can join us. Sun 17th Jun ORADOUR-SUR-VAYRES 8th Annual Fund-raiser The annual fund-raiser in aid of the Guide Dogs for the Blind School in Landouge, Limoges will be held this year on Sunday 17th June from 1 pm to 5 pm at 17 ave du 8 mai 1945, Oradour-sur-Vayres. All donations of saleable items will be gratefully received. For more information, please contact Roger & Christine Thomas: 05 55 78 83 05. Sat 23rd Jun CHATEAUNEUF-SUR-CHER Concert: Thierry Escaich With Gabriel Tchalik, Dania Tchalik and the Quatuor Tchalik. Basilique de Châteauneuf-sur-Cher. 9 pm. Programme: Viktor Volochinov - Concerto for violin and organ; J S Bach - Toccata and Fuguein D Minor; César Franck - Choral n°1 en mi Majeur; Thierry Escaich - Tryptique improvisé. Donations appreciated. For more information tel 06 71 43 37 56. Sat 23rd Jun PIONNAT Information meeting Information meeting open to all who are interested in learning more about wind turbines and the projects which are being looked at for the installation of giant, industrial wind turbines in the Creuse. Salle des fêtes, Pionnat at 4 pm.

Something to sing about! We invite you to join with CANTIQUE in musical celebration. To mark our tenth season “EN LIMOUSIN” we present a special programme of works by Vivaldi, Leonarda and Mozart. 10th June Eglise de Manot (16), 17h 8th July Abbaye de Solignac, 17h

Fri 29th Jun BOUSSAC Inauguration of Exhibitions at the Château de Boussac To open the tourist season at the Château, the Blondeau family would like to invite readers to the inauguration of their exhibitions: Tapestries of Lurçat and Dom Robert; the forgework and metalwork of Adam Varley. 6 pm. Free entry. Followed at 7 pm by a New Orleans jazz concert organised by Les Amis du Château de Boussac. Donations welcome. For reservations contact Pascale on 06 25 25 37 02 or at dagard23@outlook.fr Sat 30th Jun LUSSAC-LES-EGLISES Barn Sale Books, bric-a-brac, clothes and all sorts! 14h to 17h at Tina and Jane's barn, 5 La Trigalle, 87360 Lussac-les-Eglises. Any items, or prizes to donate for the tombola or further information please contact Tina or Jane on 05 55 60 69 23. Proceeds will go to our three charities: Twilight Old Dogs Home, Noah's Ark and Cancer Support Haute-Vienne. Please come along and support these worthy causes. Sat 7th Jul GUÉRET Organ recital Recital of sonatas by J S Bach by Georges Lartigau (organ) and Léonard Zandstra (violin). Eglise St-Pierre St-Paul de Guéret (rue Jules Sandeau) at 9 pm. Tickets: €10; Concessions €6. Organised by the Association "Les Amis de l'Orgue de Guéret" (AOG), founded almost 40 years ago, which seeks to maintain and make use of the only organ in Creuse with 3 keyboards. For information and reservations email: lesamisdelorgue.23@orange.fr Sat 14th Jul GOUZON Brocante - vide-greniers Annual stall held by the Secours Catholique by the church in Gouzon. We will be selling scones with jam and cream plus a cup of coffee or tea for 2 euros each. Come along and enjoy the day. We look forward to seeing you there!

8th Annual Fund-raiser in aid of the Guide Dogs for the Blind School in Landouge, Limoges The annual fund-raiser will be held this year on Sunday 17th June from 1 pm to 5 pm at 17 ave du 8 mai 1945, Oradour-sur-Vayres.

For the July venue in Solignac we will be joined by a professional chamber orchestra and students from the Guildhall School of Music in London under the direction of their professor, Alison Teale of the BBC Symphony Orchestra.

For more information, please contact Roger & Christine Thomas:

For more information visit: www.cantique87.org

tel 05 55 78 83 05

All donations of saleable items will be gratefully received.

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The Bugle Film Club Thursday 14th June

What? Solo: A Star Wars Story Where? Cinéma Sénéchal, 1 rue du Sénéchal, 23000 Guéret When? 19h00, Thursday 14th June How much? JUST €4 (mention The Bugle when purchasing your ticket)

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