The Bugle Limousin - May 2014 by The Bugle

M&S unveils plans for European expansion Following the success of its flagship Champs-Elysées store, Marks and Spencer announces plans to create more stores across France and Europe

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Limousin May 2014 - Issue #55

France gets a new Prime Minister

France has a new look government following a major cabinet reshuffle. The shake-up comes in the wake of a poor performance by the governing Socialist party in the recent local elections and continued stagnation of the French economy.

ollowing the recent municipal elections and the beating taken by François Hollande’s Socialist government, the political landscape has changed significantly. First to go was the prime minister, Jean-Marc Ayrault, replaced by the former interior minister, Manuel Valls. The new prime minister then caused a degree of surprise and shock with the subsequent cabinet reshuffle and his choice of ministers to form the country’s “combat government”. Back to front-line politics came Ségolène Royal, the 2007 presidential candidate and one-time partner of the president, François Hollande, with whom she has four children. Ms Royal was given the ecology, energy and sustainable develop-

ment portfolio. Perhaps the most surprising announcement, however, was the naming of the left-wing Arnaud Montebourg, from the opposite side of the Socialist party to Valls, as economics minister. Montebourg and Valls had previously fought bitterly in a bid to become the socialist candidate in the 2012 presidential elections in the end they both lost out to Hollande. The appointment of Montebourg has caused some concern in other European capitals. “Monsieur Made in France”, as he is known after urging economic patriotism, has previously voiced antiglobalisation views when serving as France’s minister for industrial renewal, and he leans towards protectionism. Many will now worry if

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INSIDE > > > NEWS - Julie Gayet wins Closer damages Gossip magazine Closer has been ordered to pay €15k in damages to actress Julie Gayet following publicity of her alleged affair with President Hollande >>Page 7

NEWS - First rabies death in 11 years

A man has died in France of rabies for the first time in over a decade, although it is believed the disease was contracted abroad >> Page 8

PRACTICAL - Tax return guide

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can tell that Spring is well and truly here as I spend most of my days suffering from an overwhelming feeling of guilt. Every time I go outside, or even look out of my window, all I can see everywhere in the garden are jobs to be done. I’m sure it’s not just my garden that goes mad at this time of year, but it does sometimes feel like somebody has been spraying it with steroids. I can look at a growing lawn or a new patch of nettles and think, “Hmm, I’m going to need to cut that in the next few days” and seemingly only hours later I no longer possess the necessary industrial equipment to even get close to taming the jungle that it has become. “It’s like watching paint dry” is often used as shorthand for something that is boring or slow moving, but at this time of year, “It’s like watching grass grow” could be used to describe something that is dynamic and exciting.

I swear that I can literally see it growing! Needless to say, it is a perennial battle that I lose. I’m not the biggest fan of the stifling heat of midsummer, but I’m already looking forward to it as it’s the only thing that can stem the tide of my garden. One advantage of the warm days we had in mid-April was the beginning of BBQ season! I had family over for a week and I think we managed five in that time. I have always been a traditionalist when it comes to BBQs: there should be far too much meat and it should be cooked on coal. For the first time, I questioned that logic recently when someone pointed out how much charcoal costs, and how many bags you can get through in a “season”. I know I should think about things like that more, but I always just throw a bag of charcoal in the trolley on my way to the meat counter without a second thought. In actual fact, when you crunch the numbers, a gas

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BBQ is perhaps a far better option. I must confess I’ve never actually cooked on a gas BBQ, but it has always felt like sunbathing at Christmas... just wrong somehow. Anyway, I was lucky enough to have a BBQ cooked for me recently on gas and hot diggity dang if it wasn’t one of the nicest meals I’ve had in a long time - it is true, isn’t it, that meals are always nicer when they are cooked for you! I may have to reconsider my whole world view!! I believe I have mentioned this before, but I am a big fan of the various superstitions and “old wives’ tales” that exist in rural France. One of my favourites - and one which I take very seriously - involves the cuckoo. According to my elderly neighbours, if you have any money in your pocket when you hear your first cuckoo, it will be a good year financially. I’m sure most people will have heard their first cuckoo long before they read this, but I often hear mine when I am making my first futile efforts to battle the jungle out back... usually in old clothes and rarely with any money in the pockets. This year, however, I stepped outside my front door on my way to town and heard that distinctive call. Onlookers would have thought that I’d

accidentally locked myself out as I frantically patted myself down... 17 centimes, front right pocket... Result!! I’ve been saying for years that this will be the year that the economy turns around, but now you can forget what the IMF or Standard and Poor’s think... the cuckoo has spoken!! I hope you enjoy this edition of The Bugle. As ever, if you have any feedback, I’d be delighted to hear it. And don’t forget, if you do contact one of our advertisers, please do mention that you saw them in The Bugle as this helps everybody and means we can keep bringing you our unique brand of local and national news FOR FREE each and every month! Until next month! Steve Martindale, Editor

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very year, national broadcaster France 2 chooses one commune from every region to compete in the programme “Le village préféré des Français” France’s favourite village. This year, it was the turn of Chambon-sur-Voueize, in the east of the Creuse department, to represent the Limousin in front of the nation. The pretty town, not far from the famous thermals of Evaux-les-Bains, first learned it was to represent the Limousin on 21st March, which did not give residents long to plan for the filming, which took place on 12th and 13th April. An initial meeting was organised by mayor, Cécile Creuzon and the president of the local Tourist Office, Joël Souchal. “Nearly 120 people made the effort to turn out,” explained mayor Creuzon at the time. “There has been a real commitment by the Chambonnais, who are rightfully proud of their village and wish to represent it.” Residents were encouraged to plant flowers on their balconies, put a temporary hold on any building work they had planned and to open up the shutters of uninhabited buildings. “We want to show the reality of living here in its best light, because it is a great place to live!” enthused the mayor. The president of the Tourist Office was also looking forward to a busy few months: “We are

expecting some good media coverage, so we have to be prepared for a rise in the number of tourists visiting. But most of all, we hope that this programme will remind the Chambonnais of just how beautiful their village is!” When the cameras arrived, they were greeted by blue skies and the village looking its beautiful best. A Spring market had been arranged at very short notice and almost 500 people gathered in the centre of the village to release balloons carrying the message “Vote

Chambon”; because now that Chambon-sur-Voueize has been selected for the competition, the next step is to win! Voting is open on the France 2 website until 22nd May and the show will be aired during June, with the villages selected being shown in reverse order, culminating in a feature on the country’s favourite. Also to be featured in the programme is the town of Saint-Benoît-du-Sault, just over the border of the Limousin and representing the Centre region. ■

French clampdown on illegal businesses

resh plans have been unveiled to tackle the recurring problem of businesses working illegally on the black in the Limousin. As part of a three-yearly programme, the State is again mobilising its resources: workplace inspectors, customs officials, the URSSAF, the Gendarmerie and the Police. “An army is on the march,” as one member of the regional steering committee against illegal work described it at a recent meeting in Limoges. Nationally, between 2011 and 2012, it is estimated that 60 billion euros were lost by France to illegal labour, which represents 4% of the country’s GDP! On a local level, the URSSAF recovered €2.1 million last year alone, “as well as €400,000 in the removal of exemptions”, explained Benoît Bost, departmental director for Haute-Vienne. “We have to tackle this fraud.” With European elections looming, the problem of illegal labour is a hot topic. “It’s the Polish Plumber,” explained another member of the committee, referring to an expression coined 10 years ago during the debate on opening up the EU labour markets. The expression came to mean foreign workers being legally permitted to work in France, but governed by the business structure and tax rules from their home of origin. This complex, cross-border labour is much harder to police. “The shift in the nature of our labour markets also changes the task at hand,” said Jean-Pierre Dartenset, vice-procureur in Limoges. “From the basic fraud of a business not declaring their employees, we have evolved into more complex situations.” “Nowadays, illegal activity concerns organised groups,” added Patrick Nouaillas, lieutenant colonel with the Gendarmerie. “It is interesting, but complex.” As the financial crisis continues, it appears that more and more businesses are turning to the black market to survive. In 2013, 225 businesses in the Limousin were charged with working illegally, compared to just 172 in 2012. Authorities have put this down in part to an increase in fraud, but also an increase in their efficiency at detecting illegal working practices. ■

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Open Gardens/Jardins Ouverts 2014

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n early 2013, a small group of keen gardeners initiated an idea called Open Gardens/Jardins Ouverts, based loosely on the NGS Yellow Book Scheme, which has been a huge success in the UK since its introduction in 1927. The concept is to encourage owners to open their gardens to the public who pay a small fee, the proceeds from which are donated to charitable causes. It was apparent that no similar scheme exists in France and the group wondered whether such a project would work here. In order to gauge the response, the organising group ran a trial with 4 gardens, which opened for one day, attracted over 50 visitors and, in the process, raised €300 towards a French charity which organises activities for children with cancer or leukaemia (À chacun son Everest). Encouraged by the feedback received from the visitors, the same group set itself a more ambitious target of 12 gardens for 2014, which would open to the public for two days, over the weekend of

28/29 June, with a view to raise €1,000. It was also agreed that the adopted charity would remain the same as 2013. The idea is simple: visitors pay €5 which entitles them to visit as many gardens in the scheme as they wish during the open weekend and these are advertised by leaflet, website and posters in prominent locations. The initial target of 12 for the current year has not only been achieved but surpassed; there are now 23 gardens in the scheme and more are joining on a regular basis. Moreover, the geographical spread has broadened considerably and there are now gardens in the Creuse, the Haute-Vienne and the Vienne. It has been particularly encouraging to witness the enthusiasm with which French people have embraced the scheme; whereas in 2013 all of the gardens were British-owned, in 2014 over 40% of the proprietors are French. Despite this success, the association is still looking for additional gardens and would love to hear from owners from any areas who may be interested in participating.

Our experience so far is that owners are either a) unsure whether their garden has sufficient interest to warrant inclusion or b) concerned about the idea of opening their garden to the public. Members of our association visit every garden offered for inclusion in order to help the owner decide if they wish to proceed and to ensure that there is enough in the garden to interest visitors. Gardens close by can ‘team up’ to make up this interest but owners need to be able to devote the whole weekend to showing visitors around, cordon off hazardous or dangerous areas and write a resumé of their garden to provide to visitors. It is worth noting that gardens can be ‘work in progress’, as many of them are. If you think that your garden has interesting features or, just simply, is lovely to look at and you are prepared to have members of the public sharing these treasures, please get in touch. Our motto is “Gardening & Giving in Partnership” and the experience is intended to be enjoyable for all concerned and current members have found this to be the

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ollowing a political bust-up in the wake of the recent municipal elections, this year’s edition of Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne’s famous Fête de la fraise has been cancelled. The annual event, which attracts ten thousand visitors to the small town in south Corrèze, had originally been planed for Sunday 11th May. “Everything was ready, it’s just a shame that no one wanted to carry the flame forward,” explained Yves Lavergne, former president of the organising committee, who resigned from his post, along with 2 other key members, the day after the recent local elections. “I quit the committee because I took a bit of a beating in the local elections, it was clearly political,” said Mr Lavergne, who was until recently a deputy to the also now ex-mayor Jacques Descargues. “All that was needed was to elect a new president, but the producers and local business owners didn’t seem to want to make that effort. It’s clear to me that there is something personal here.” Whilst a new committee was being formed, remaining organisers released a succinct statement, simply stating that the 24th edition of the incredibly popular strawberry festival was being cancelled. One member did comment further, however, telling La Montagne: “We do not want to cause an argument. It is simply a case of organisation. We judged that it was prudent not to rush things and do them badly for a festival that already needed a new lease of life. We are going to begin preparations now for the 25th anniversary festival next year.” The town’s incoming mayor, Dominique Cayre, couldn’t hide his disappointment, but conceded that the organising committee was compromised by the sudden resignations so soon before the event, adding that “the planning, notably financial, was in a bad state”. ■

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France will remain committed to meeting EU economic targets, given Montebourg’s outspoken views on the damage he believes is being caused by the EU’s demands for lower public deficits. Montebourg will work alongside Michel Sapin, the former labour minister and new finance minister, who has replaced Pierre Moscovici in the new government. Sapin will formally have oversight over France’s public finances, which last year showed a deficit at 4.3 per cent of output - well above the EU target of three per cent. The defence minister, Jean-Yves Le Drian, foreign affairs minister, Laurent Fabius, justice minister, Christine Taubira, agriculture minister, Stéphane le Foll, and culture minister, Aurélie Filippetti, all kept their jobs. Of the 15 top cabinet posts, seven are now held by women. France’s far right Front national party, led by the charismatic Marine le Pen, again gained ground in the recent elections with its anti-immigration message and is expected to poll well in the upcoming European elections. Staunch supporters of the FN will no doubt be frustrated, however, by the fact that France’s new prime minister was in fact born in Spain. So too was the new mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo. The Spanish edition of the Huffington Post celebrated this fact by running the headline: “Manuel Valls and Anne Hidalgo, two Spaniards at the peak of French power”. Others poked fun at the news, with one online user pointing out that in these times of crisis, “even Spanish politicians have had to leave to find work in other countries”. With Le Pen’s Front national battling to join mainstream politics, not unlike the UKIP in the UK, Le Pen offered an olive branch to UKIP leader, Nigel Farage, by

Manuel Valls - France's new PM suggesting the two parties join forces on a European level, saying she would welcome collaboration with UKIP with “open arms”. Le Pen told BBC Newsnight that she believes many of the ideas Nigel Farage defends are “very similar” to those of her party. Farage rejected the suggestions, however, and caused a cross-Channel spat when he said a coalition with the FN was out of the question because of “prejudice and anti-Semitism” in the party - although he also said Le Pen had “got some good qualities” and was “achieving remarkable things”. Le Pen subsequently used an interview with the Sunday Times to hit back at the UKIP leader, saying Farage had made “defamatory” and “extremely disagreeable declarations” in an attempt to boost his popularity. The FN leader said Farage was not in a position to cast aspersions on others. “He is often reproached for the behaviour and comments of a certain number of his party members,” she said. “Slandering your neighbour to try to make yourself look whiter than white, it’s not correct. He’s doing it simply for electoral purposes.” ■

French court has ordered gossip magazine Closer to pay French actress Julie Gayet €15,000 in damages over breach of privacy for revealing her ‘affair’ with President François Hollande. Closer caused a political storm in France on 10 January this year when it published images allegedly showing François Hollande and Ms Gayet meeting up at a Paris flat. The 7-page photo spread showed the comings and goings outside a Parisian apartment rented by Gayet. It included the nighttime arrival and morning departure of Gayet and, separately, that of a man wearing a black helmet and said to be the president. Neither party has denied the affair, but Gayet filed a lawsuit alleging breach of privacy and had been seeking €50,000 in damages. Hollande chose not to sue. During court proceedings, Ms Gayet’s lawyer said she had been “hunted” by journalists, adding that “She was assaulted by swarms of photographers... it was like the hunt of a wild animal”. Closer’s lawyer maintained that the magazine was justified in publishing the photographs, saying

they were in the public interest because they raised questions about Mr Hollande’s security and also his “duty of transparency”. As well as awarding Ms Gayet the damages, the judge also ordered Closer to print the ruling on the front page of its next issue and banned it from selling or reprinting the photographs involved. In reality, the pictures were taken by a paparazzo and Closer does not even own them. As well as the civil suit, Gayet has filed two other criminal complaints: one for breach of privacy over separate photos published by Closer of her taken inside a car, which under French law qualifies as a private space; and another accusing paparazzi of “endangering others” by allegedly hounding her. The revelations by Closer brought to an end President Hollande’s relationship with his long-term partner Valérie Trierweiler, leaving France without a First Lady, or indeed a First Girlfriend as she had been called by some in the press - the couple had been together for 8 years, but never married. In a separate case, Ms Trieweiler also won an invasion of privacy lawsuit earlier this year against Closer af-

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ter they ran pictures taken in February while she was on holiday in Mauritius. This latest ruling again shines a light on the differences between France and the UK when it comes to handing down punishment to gossip magazines. France has very strict privacy laws, stricter than in the UK, but the relatively light punishments do little to dissuade publishers from breaking the rules. Closer had to print a further 150,000 copies of the edition carrying the Hollande affair scoop to meet demand and Closer’s editor, Laurence Pieau, has estimated that the magazine made about €2 million from running the story. In contrast, the €15,000 fine is unlikely to have her fearing for her job. ■

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First rabies death in Mouton Rothschild sues winemaker named Mouton France for 11 years

he famous Bordeaux estate of Château Mouton Rothschild has again been throwing its considerable weight around the wine world by pursuing a small Burgundy vineyard for €410,000 in damages for “usurping” its name. The dispute is the latest in a string of complaints by top wine estates against smaller producers over trademark infringement. The accused in this instance is Laurent Mouton, a fourth-generation winemaker whose family estate has 12 hectares of vines in Burgundy. The small domaine currently produces around 60,000 bottles of wine every year under the name “Domaine Mouton”. The best bottles fetch up to €17.50 each, a far cry from the €540 currently being charged for a bottle of Château Mouton Rothschild's Premier cru classé 2011. The Bordeaux behemoth owns 207 acres of vines and produces half a million bottles every year. The Rothschild winemakers are staunchly protective of their brand, and lawyers representing the vine-

yard sent Mr Mouton a warning letter, which said: “This unauthorised reproduction amounts to counterfeiting of pre-existing brands belonging to Rothschild companies,” adding that wine-lovers, “might think that the Domaine Mouton label is linked to the Chateau Mouton Rothschild or Mouton Cadet brands”. This, they claim, displays a “clearly parasitic desire to ride on the great Mouton’s coat-tails”. The Rothschild group is asking for €410,000 for “damages and interest” over three years, an amount that Mr Mouton says will finish his modest operation, which has an annual turnover of around €700,000. “I’m not going to change my name to please them,” he said. “They are treating me like a common criminal.” His father, Gérard, 65, who still works on the domaine, said: “Châteaux like this shouldn’t attack a domain that has carried the Mouton name for four generations. I find this approach imperialist.” “They say that I am a usurper,” Laurent Mouton told wine website Decanter.com. “I wish to preserve the name Domaine Mouton. I do

not see why I should justify myself or my name. Their family name is Rothschild, not Mouton.” A spokesperson for Baron Philippe de Rothschild declined to comment. In November 2012, Mouton Rothschild lost a similar dispute with New Zealand's Osawa Wines. New Zealand's intellectual property office backed Osawa's “Flying Mouton” brand name, ruling that “mouton”, French for sheep, was simply a nod to the vineyard’s origins as a sheep farm. ■

man has died in a Paris hospital in France's first confirmed case of rabies since 2003. The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health announced in April that the man, who contracted the disease in Mali before travelling to France, died after being admitted to intensive care. Since 1970, there have been 20 cases of human rabies in France. In all these cases the disease was contracted outside of France; the last time the disease was contracted within France was in 1924. Rabies is a viral disease that causes acute inflammation of the brain in humans and other warmblooded animals. The time period between contracting the disease and the start of symptoms is usually one to three months and early symptoms include fever and tingling at the site of exposure, followed by violent movements, uncontrolled excitement and a fear of water. Once symptoms develop, the disease is nearly always fatal. France is effectively rabies-free

and last year the EU moved to loosen the restrictions on pet travel within Europe; the changes are due to come into effect later this year. There is currently only an average of one case of rabies in the EU every year. Worldwide, however, there are an estimated 55,000 rabies deaths each year, the vast majority coming from dog and bat bites in Asia and Africa. Following the recent case in Paris, authorities moved to offer “appropriate treatment” to the victim's immediate family. Human to human transmission of the disease is rare, but cases have been reported. There have been several rabies scares in France in recent years, usually involving illegally imported animals. A dog imported from Morocco in 2008 infected other animals and in August 2013, two children were vaccinated as a precautionary measure after playing with a dead bat that was later found to have the disease. In November 2013 five people were vaccinated when a 2-month-old cat died of the disease. ■

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news item which will be a favourite with pun-lovers everywhere is France's new men's food magazine: BEEF! It will not, however, be a favourite among feminists who have been quick to identify the beef they have with the magazine.

BEEF! food magazine was released in France this March and is 70% translated from the original German publication. The other 30% of articles are

French - and it would appear something was lost in translation. While the German version celebrates the role of women in the home, its French cousin, for 'men with taste', denigrates the fairer sex. An editorial leader made the magazine's stance on cooking and the sexes clear: women are unnecessary clutter, lacking the “strength, vigour and physical power” to bring real food to the table. Other articles in a section on “boys' toys” include a good knife guide, listing a different knife for every vegetable. The pièce de résistance, found on the centre page

but presented more as a page 3 splash, is a leg of lamb. “We want to attract men with attractive photos of food,” claimed the magazine's editor, Alexandre Zalewski. “We want to engage with something men really feel.” Indeed, this comment was supported by sociologist Daniel WelzerLang. He noted that men and women don't have the same tastes: “We all know that when it comes to cooki ng, men are more like machines; just think of the way they go at a piece of meat.” However, even WelzerLang suggested the magazine's focus was slightly

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a phone call and a visit from Bricq as she attempted to make amends and eat a little humble pie. Gomez, who is in charge of the 4.4 million euro budget for Elysée cuisine, was seemingly indifferent to the remarks. He posted on the official Facebook page: “We will continue to do our job with the same passion and dedication.” Several days later, another Franco-Chinese state meal was served - although the menu was kept secret. A variety of French foods were served in small portions, à la chinoise, in the private quarters of Versailles in a symbol of the growing relations between France and China. No women were invited to the event, meaning that a special triangular seating arrangement was required. Foreign trade minister Bricq was not invited back, leading some to note that she “had eaten her last” in the company of Elysée chefs. Significantly, the party of Chinese dignitaries who visited France avoided Britain on their European tour. According to commentators, this is a snub to Cameron who welcomed the Dalai Lama to St Paul's Cathedral in 2012. ■ Amaryllis Barton

earing the word 'revolt' in relation to French politics might ordinarily stir up images of Marie Antoinette and the 18th century - not Elysée palace food. However, a menu that included foie gras with truffles, roasted poultry with mushrooms, and a chocolate and caramel dessert served at a Franco-Chinese state dinner were recently described as just that: “revolting”! Nicole Bricq, the foreign trade minister, was caught on camera bad-mouthing the presidential haute cuisine to then prime minister Jean-Marc Ayrault. Bricq, who subsequently lost her cabinet position following a reshuffle after the local elections, was unaware her microphone was still switched on. She was heard to say: “At the Elysée, it wasn’t (up to scratch) at all... it was revolting. It has to be said.” To add insult to injury, the video clip is freely available on BFMTV. Bricq has been labelled as “spoilt” by commentators, a not unreasonable remark considering that Elysée cooking is presided over by a team of France's most prestigious chefs, many of whom are Michelin starred. Guillaume Gomez, the head chef, received

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ollowing the success of its flagship store on the Champs-Elysées, Marks and Spencer has announced plans to open 250 new overseas outlets. The British retailer made a humiliating exit from Europe in 2001, closing or selling shops in countries including France, Germany, Belgium, Spain, the Netherlands and Portugal. Its latest expansion will see more stores in Paris and other major French cities as well as in Brussels and Amsterdam. There are also plans to find suitable sites in Italy and Spain. M&S are hoping that the expansion will increase international profits by 40% over the next three years. The move is being described as a “bricks and clicks” strategy: flagship stores backed by an online offering. “We need to build a brand internationally and be dotcom ready. That is where our future is,” chief executive Marc Bolland told an investor seminar in Paris. “Our strategy of becoming an international, multi-channel retailer is more relevant than ever before because of the strong growth potential of international

markets.” Steve Rowe, M&S executive director of food, said: “M&S Food is in much demand globally. From toasted crumpets in The Hague to red wine in China, our international customers are very quick to tell us what their favourite M&S products are.” Bolland told investors that leaving Europe had been a mistake and he set a new target to increase international sales by 25% and profits by 40%, although he did not specify exactly where these new stores would be located. Last year, M&S's international arm made profits of £120m on sales of £1.1bn. M&S made a triumphant return to Paris in 2011 when it reopened on the Champs-Élysées. Bolland said the store had been a massive success so far and gave details of franchise partnerships that will see 30 more food stores open in the city over the next three years. France may be famed for its food, but M&S says that British specialities such as Scottish pancakes and Devon scones sell in greater volumes in Paris than they do in some of the company's biggest UK

stores. Andrew Crooks, the head of retail in France, said that while French shoppers liked to buy their fruit and vegetables in markets, the M&S brand had “kudos”. “Our customers use the word exotic,” he said. “It makes them feel like they are going on a little voyage and are in England. We are bringing a little bit of England to Paris.” ■

Scandal over Parisian council flats

e earns €108,000 a year, is president of the French Tennis Federation and lives in one of Paris' smartest districts. But Alain Riou lives in a council flat - and he's not alone. He is one of many wealthy journalists, celebrities, architects, councillors - and even the son of a former culture minister - to be granted a flat in a social housing project. The fact that high wage earners such as Riou have been allowed to live in tax-payer funded housing is a peculiarity of the Parisian system. Both candidates for the mayor of Paris, NKM and eventual winner Anne Hidalgo, promised to scrap the scheme which allows high fliers to work the system in order to secure chic apartments in the centre of Paris for a fraction of the normal price. The flat rented by Riou was first leased in 2004 for €1,360 a month (including charges) and now costs him a mere €1,680, less than half the rate of a private apartment in the area. However, Mr Riou denied any allegations of wrongdoing or string pulling in his application for his council flat. Indeed, local councillors claimed to be oblivious to fact that the system was being abused in such a way. This was supported by Pierre Aidenbaum, mayor of the third arrondissement since 1995. In a furious statement to Le Figaro, he said “I would never had

given [the flat] to Riou if I'd known he was earning €9,000 a month!” The problem arises from the fact that in Paris, social housing is not intended for the poorest sectors of society alone - as it is in Britain. Instead, struggling middle income families are also entitled to benefit from council flat provision. However, critics of the Parisian system claim nepotism is rife, with the most prized properties being dished out to supporters of the mayor. The revelation has sparked a blame game, with Aidenbaum pointing the finger at Yves Contassot, deputy mayor of Paris responsible for the environment between 2001 and 2008, who in turn has denied any involvement in bad practice. Each has accused the other of favouritism in an affair which has unmasked the farcical nature of the Parisian housing system. Indeed, one comedian, Frigide Barjot (real name Virginie Merle), was forced to leave her 173 square metre penthouse with a view of the Eiffel Tower; the situation had caused such furore that the authorities took the decision to make Merle, 50, and her husband, Bruno Tellenne, leave the property. Since the couple had technically done no wrong, apart from renting a sought-after property at a steal of a price, a novel reason for their eviction had to be found. In a comment reflective of this whole disastrous affair, it was claimed that the flat served as the unofficial headquarters for Merle's band of stand-up comics. However, with the embarrassment and scandal that this affair has caused, a laughing matter it is not. ■ Amaryllis Barton

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Couple awarded damages Pooch takes to for mayor's noisy peacock the witness stand

French couple have been awarded a €4,000 payout after being left as “depressed insomniacs” by the constant noise made by their local mayor's peacock. According to local newspaper La Provence, the trouble started in the 10th arrondissement of Marseille when the mayor was given a peacock as a gift in 2008. Before long, the bird began escaping from its pen and would find its way to the couple’s home, where it would display its feathers and emit earsplitting squawks. After many complaints from residents and repeated, failed attempts by the local council to contain the bird, the pair decided to sue the town hall. Although they finally won in 2012, and documents produced in court showed that they had indeed been suffering from insomnia and depression, they were awarded just €100 in compensation. The couple also claimed that they had needed regular visits to a psychotherapist because of their problems.

Outraged, they continued their fight and the case was this year brought to the Administrative Court of Appeal, which has now ruled that the city of Marseille failed to take the necessary measures to keep the peacock from causing a disturbance and ordered the city to pay the couple €4,000 in compensation. The peacock itself has since been captured and relocated to a farm well outside the city. Despite their spectacular plumage, peacocks can be a regular cause of disruption when they are

kept near people's homes. The UK RSPCA's website has an entry under its Frequently Answered Questions dedicated to “Noisy Peacocks”, which says: “Peacock calls are best described as shrill raucous shrieks. They can be extremely noisy and annoying to some people. However, other people will put food out to encourage peafowl into their area so that they can admire these beautiful birds. If the matter cannot be sorted out in a friendly way, you are advised to complain to your local authority about the peacock causing noise pollution.” ■

French judge has hit the headlines after calling a very unusual witness to the stand in a murder trial - the victim's dog! In bizarre scenes at the pre-trial hearing in Tours, the judge summoned 9-year-old labrador Tango to the courtroom and ordered the suspect to pretend to attack him with a bat. The dog's reactions were then studied. In the interests of good science, however, the experiment was repeated with a second dog of the same age and breed... it is believed that the results were inconclusive. Unsurprisingly, the suspect’s lawyer, Grégoire Lafarge, said the whole affair was completely absurd. “So if Tango lifted his right paw, moved his mouth or his tail, is he recognizing my client or not?” Lafarge asked, speaking to RTL radio. “I find it very troubling for the French legal system. If a judge ignores the demands of reason and surrounds himself with experts who are unreasonable... well the system becomes very dangerous.” Although this may sound barking mad, it is not the first time that a prosecutor has subpoenaed a pooch in a

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When la merde hits the pan

by Brian Hinchcliffe

ardon my French, but the English paraphrase in the title nicely sums up the conclusions of a recent book by Pierre Weill. For those of us not avid listeners of French radio, Monsieur Weill is a long-established contributor to Radio Monte Carlo, Radio France, France Inter and a host on the long-running phone-in Le téléphone sonne. He also runs a public opinion survey company. Pierre Weill has his ear, and presumably, his nose to the ground in his latest book “Mangez, on s’occupe du reste”. A roughly translated title might be “Eat up, just trust us”. Pierre Weill’s new book is concerned with what the French are coming to recognize as “la malbouffe”, those food items that fail to provide essential nutrients, are high in fat or sugar or both, are intensely manufactured and processed and which often fail to please as much as they ought. Fast food springs to mind but malbouffe in French signifies more than that. Fast food has its place but malbouffe not at all. Malbouffe is unredeemable, bad food. The food industry, its marketeers and the big supermarkets are Pierre Weill’s target. He has been working for over 20 years on this unholy trinity, publishing top-selling books in 2007 and 2010. “Eat up” is just out and presents a new line of attack on behalf of French consumers. Oddly enough his first target is the supermarkets’ war on prices. The ordinary man on the Billancourt bus might suppose that low prices are what everyone wants. “Yes, indeed,” agrees Weill, “but not at the cost of prices driving down quality and driving out wholesomeness”. Weill points out that excessive industrial processing of healthy foods to extend, modify, and create a spurious added value is to the detriment of the health of the general population. He claims there is an ever widening gulf between producers

and consumers. He cites the recent Findus scandal in France, with Romanian horse meat masquerading as beef in supermarket ready-made lasagne. And you thought that only happened in Britain! Professor of toxicology and biology at Bordeaux University, JeanFrançois Narbonne, is convinced that this insistence on cheaper and cheaper food will inevitably and continually produce this type of adulteration. Traceability was lost in that price war fought by Leclerc, Findus, Carrefour, Comigel and Spanghero. The whistle was blown by an inspector in Ireland investigating suspect beefburger meat. Without this intervention French consumers would still be tucking into lasagne au Shergar. Worse than this kind of cornercutting is the nutritional failure of some foods, says Weill. The micronutrients, once abundant in fresh food have virtually disappeared. Products retain the calories, and some of the protein content but little else. Over the last 50 years, intensive agricultural practices have resulted in the wide variety of fresh vegetables once available in the shops disappearing from France’s fields, to be replaced by sunflower, maize and soya monocultures. The result, says Weill, is an approaching epidemic of general loss of well-being in France, producing a rising toll of heart disease, obesity, cholesterol, diabetes and cancer. Weill writes of scientists seriously suggesting that statin drugs should be distributed free with the fat and sugar-saturated foods in supermarkets. Poison and antidote on the same shelf! Whilst pharmaceutical giants prosper it is the monsieur and madame in the street who pay for it all through social charges and taxes, and the health mutuals’ funds are forever in deficit.

Weill regrets the French consumer’s obsession with provenance. The supermarket sign “élevé en France” has nothing to say about quality, only geography. To know that your beef came from a cow 15 km away tells you no more than that you and your steak may have met previously. He points to the AOP and IGP designations: Appellation d’Origine Protégée, which replaced the previous AOC scheme, and Indication Géographique Protégée. Backed by the EC, they mean no more than what they say, “Place of origin guaranteed”. REAL does not mean the same as GOOD. We have all come across indifferent cheese and nasty wine, both with impeccable geography. The Red Label (Label Rouge) has the same weakness, insists Weill, in its lack of ability to guarantee taste and quality. Mainly found on the poultry and fish counters, the label embraces the very best but also some of the worst products within the production standards certified by a private certifier. The certificate is a tick-box arrangement which cannot cover the essential, but highly subjective matter of taste. For Weill, the boast of provenance or certification by a label scheme is often just a part of the marketing strategy, rather than any serious indication of gastronomic quality and wholesomeness. The future, and the remedy, suggests Weill, lie with the peasantry of France. José Bové, leader of the peasants’ alliance against globalization is the fiery champion of the peasants, the small producers, with jail time for guerrilla warfare against OGM (genetic modification). He currently holds a seat in the EC parliament in the Europe-Écologie alliance. Under George W Bush, Bové was refused entry to the USA in 2006 for his “moral crimes”. Bové’s slogan is “Un paysan

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Labels don’t tell you anything about the taste or nutritional value of a product pour l’Europe”. of affairs in itself. Small growers, There is a big difference between squeezed by agribusiness and the the English word “peasant” and its supermarkets are in despair. The French equivalent, “paysan”. In peasant farmer’s status, prestige Britain, to be called a peasant is a and confidence must be restored, term of abuse. In France, to be “un says Weill. Only they are able to paysan” is a matter of pride. It gathreverse this national disgrace by ers together notions of independdoing what they always used to do, ence, solidarity, honesty, sincerity, which is to produce the right food an unbreakable work ethic, all feroin a proper manner. ciously rooted in the land. And if you think about it, it is The “paysan” is more often rethese small, independent producferred to these days as an “agriculers who, over the centuries, creteur”. This new title unfortunately ated France as the epicentre of fails to communicate the idea of the world’s finest foods in the first “le pays”. This word, “le pays” in place. its full sense, is the fundamental The Republic, however, is fielement missing in large-scale agrinally on the case, spurred on by business. the frightening growth in nutrition The words, “le pays”, carry a real associated health costs. identity, not just a place on a map. French Agriculture Minister, “Le pays” has a sub-text referring to Stéphane Le Foll, is in the process the people who live there, how they of launching an initiative which live, what they grow, the topogralinks producers’ profitability to phy, geology, climate, history. ecology and respect for the envi According to Weill, it is in “le ronment. That sounds about right and not a pays” that France’s malbouffe crimoment too soon. sis can be ended. Writing in Marianne magazine, He calls for the levels of qualPérico Lagasse, Basque writer on ity assurance provided in the moenvironmental issues with a deep tor industry, for example, by the passion for gastronomy and real Mercedes Benz brand. With a Merfood, welcomes Weill’s book, quotcedes Benz you know exactly the ing Churchill, “This is not the end. kind of quality you are getting. This It is not the beginning of the end, quality-related branding should be but it is perhaps the end of the beextended to food. Weill claims that ginning.” France’s peasant farmers can still Give that pan a good scrub, you be the salvation of the country’s may be needing it again soon! ■ reputation as a gastronomic world power. Rural suicides are peaking at 800 per year, a tragic state

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In the garden - jobs for May

here is a magical moment when everything changes, somehow both imperceptibly and very concretely. What is it down to? ‘Simply’ the appearance of the leaves on the trees in late April! Suddenly landscapes and gardens change completely. Perspective and depth appears, with hidden corners, winding paths, field boundaries (when you are still lucky enough to have hedges and copses). My lime trees spring into electric green almost overnight, and their dappled shade completely redefines their corner of the garden and heralds the promise of cool shade in hot hazy afternoons. Gorgeous! So it is with gardens in this part of France - more so than in the UK, where the run up is a longer drawn out affair. And in the rest of the garden, this frenzied burst is felt, too. Suddenly the quiet of Sunday afternoons is disturbed by people mowing and rotavating, strimming, planting and weeding their gardens, which appear to be magically planted, almost overnight, since fewer and fewer people seem to actually sow seeds, and prefer to go out and buy their plants from garden centres or supermarkets. What a pity. If this is really the route you choose to go down, try and resist temptation to buy very tender plants too early (the shops have had geraniums and tomatoes available since mid April), and harden plants off well before final planting out. Sowing seed is so much more satisfying, and so much more economical! Now is the time to go totally crazy and sow anything you fancy, so off you go to the potting shed...! France still has an excellent range of heritage

by Michelle Pierce

veg varieties commonly available in the shops, which are not too expensive, so try these out instead of the F1 hybrids. The earliest crops may soon be finishing - the winter mizuna and rocket sown last year has gone to seed in the tunnel and this is just about ready for collection for next year (or later this year), thus leaving space for another sowing. Self-sown seedlings have sprung up everywhere - lettuces, chard, spinach, etc. where a few plants were left to go to seed in situ. Great... crops with no work or effort whatsoever! Try and get on top of the weeds compost as many as you can (but not pernicious things like convolvulus or couch grass, which will just propagate themselves through your compost heap), and try not to clip back hedges or shrubs, to avoid disturbing nesting birds. Sow green manures on bare

earth, or fast growing crops like radish, which will form a carpet around other plantings, and so suppress weeds. Mulch newly planted shrubs and trees, in advance of the summer dryness. Keep on top of the grass, but ideally leave some areas longer, to encourage wildflowers, insects and wildlife. There are now lots of images available showing how beautiful this contrast of manicured with shaggy grass can be, so get creative. It costs absolutely nothing. However, try and leave naturalised tulip, narcissus or daffodil foliage to dry off before you cut it down, so feeding the bulbs for a good show in forthcoming years. Check out Le Jardin Plume http://www.lejardinplume.com/ and see how they use this to great effect. Put bedding plants, annuals and tender species outside after the risk

of frost has gone - usually around the middle of the month. Sow more! Keep an eye on your fruit trees. Make sure there are no small branches growing in the wrong places - towards the centre of the tree. Cut or pull these off when they are small, and you save yourself lots of pruning a few years later. If there is a very heavy crop of fruit forming, gird your loins and get rid of some. It goes against the grain but the quality of the rest will be the better for it. Prune off any dead wood. Get the garden furniture out of the shed, give it a good clean, and then dream of sitting lazily on it in balmy, warm summer weather. But of course you won’t have time because you’ll be too busy pottering around the garden...! Good gardening! ■

Le muguet - Lily of the valley by Michelle Pierce

Some things are poisonous, and we worry about them in our gardens, or think them hideous... and then there is the Lily of the Valley, or le muguet as it is known in France. And faced with such beauty, such heady perfume, who gives a monkey’s that it’s toxic?!! The etymology of its various European names shows that it’s a very ancient plant, known, grown and loved for centuries. In France, it has been sold by amateurs, free of tax, on Labour Day (May 1st) since the 19th century, as a symbol of spring. It is traditionally used in bridal bouquets - including that of Kate Middleton, and Grace Kelly. It is also the national flower, or national emblem of some countries. But, all in all, who cares? It’s just gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous... so easy to grow in a shady spot in the garden!! There is a pink form, but it’s much less attractive than the white one. So if an old boy comes round peddling some muguet at the start of May, you know he’s perpetuating a centuries old tradition.

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Could snails soon be off the menu...?

Recipe provided by Brett from Le Moulin du Breuil (23140 Pionnat) www.lemoulindubreuil.com - 05 55 80 37 70

Ingredients

550g dark brown sugar (cassonade) 9 whole eggs 375g unsalted butter (softened) 675g flour 675g dates (pitted) 600ml boiling water 3 tbsp baking powder

nails, a signature dish across France, could soon be off the menu if warnings from scientists about a flatworm invasion prove to be true. The invader in question is the New Guinea flatworm, which has an insatiable appetite for the humble snail and is already on a list of the 100 most dangerous invasive species in the world. Workers at a botanical gardens in Caen, Normandy, called for expert scientific help after they spotted a strange, dark, flat worm living among their greenhouse plants. Reporting their findings in the journal PeerJ, the team of French experts said DNA tests had confirmed their worst fears: Platydemus manokwari has indeed arrived in Europe. “This species is extraordinarily invasive,” said Jean-Lou Justine of the National Museum of Natural History. “I really hope it can be stopped at the earliest stages. All snails in Europe could be wiped out. It may seem ironic, but it’s worth pointing out the effect that this will have on French cooking.” “Platydemus manokwari represents a new and significant threat to biodiversity in France and Europe, which hosts hundreds of species of snails, some of which are endangered and protected,” wrote scientists in PeerJ. “It is therefore important to consider the implementation of eradication and control of this flatworm.” The New Guinea flatworm measures about five centimetres long by five millimetres wide, its back is black olive in co-

Sticky toffee pudding with butterscotch sauce

For the butterscotch sauce:

500ml full fat cream 35% 3 tbsp of black treacle

lour and it has a pale white belly, where its mouth is located. The head is elongated, with two prominent black eyes. The flatworm feasts on snails and can even pursue them up tree trunks. When supplies of snails run out, it can tuck into other soil species, including slugs and earthworms, which are essential for aerating and fertilising soil. The New Guinea flatworm has a distant cousin, the New Zealand flatworm (Arthurdendyus triangulatus), which has already triggered an invasive species scare in western Europe. It has invaded the whole northern British Isles and has been blamed for reductions in earthworms. Other European countries have put in place monitoring processes in a bid to prevent it being imported through plants and agricultural products. ■

Just for laughs.....

Method for the pudding

Firstly you need to make a bain-marie (a water bath) to bake the pudding, so the tray you are going to bake the pudding in needs to fit inside the tray you are going to use for the bain-marie. A deep sided roasting tray is ideal for the job. Half fill the roasting tray with hot water and place into a pre-heated oven at 200ºC. Now line your deep sided baking tray with greaseproof paper ready to put your pudding mixture into - make sure it’s deep enough so the water in the bainmarie does not overflow into the mixture. Remove all the stones from the dates, then place them into a bowl or container and cover with the boiling water. Leave to soak whilst you prepare the other ingredients. Cream the butter and sugar together using a whisk, or a mixing machine if you have one, until the mixture is pale and fluffy.

“Why on earth would you want an ‘S’ on the doors and roof of a sports car?”, asks the dealer.

Add the eggs one at a time - if the mixture looks like it’s starting to curdle add a little of the flour, this will bring it back together. Once all of the eggs are incorporated, gradually add the flour and baking powder, mixing well to combine all the ingredients.

The snail replies: “So that when I zoom past, people will look at me and say ‘Wow! Look at that S car go!’ ”

Now place the soaked dates and water into a blender and pulse until the dates start to

A snail walks into a car dealership and asks to buy their fastest, most expensive car, but only if they agree to paint a large ‘S’ on the doors and roof.

break down - you could puree the dates but I prefer to leave them quite chunky. Now add the date mixture to the other ingredients mixing it all together well. Place the mixture into the lined baking tray and place into the bain-marie in the oven. The water in the bain-marie should come half way up the side of the baking tray - if it does not, just boil the kettle and top it up to the required level. Bake for 20 mins (at 200ºC), then check the consistency by inserting a wooden skewer or small knife. There should be some residue of the mixture on the skewer - the centre of the cake should still be gooey or the cake will become too dry. Once you are happy with the consistency, remove the pudding from the oven and from the bain-marie and leave to cool. Serve straight away or portion and re-heat later.

Method for the sauce

Pour the cream into a thick bottomed pan, add the treacle and bring to the boil, whisking continuously until all the treacle has dissolved. Pour over the pudding... and don’t be shy!!

Windows XP - R.I.P.

fter 14 years, Microsoft has announced the end of their support of Windows XP. The day had to come, as it did for earlier versions of their operating system, but what does this mean for all of you who still have systems running Windows XP? First of all, it has to be said that you will notice no difference, your system will not stop or fail to deliver the service it currently delivers. But some changes need to be made in order to maintain stability and security. If you run Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) you will need to make alternative arrangements for the provision of an Anti-Virus solution, as support for MSE is at an end. And next, you will need to install an alter-

native web browser to Internet Explorer (IE). IE 8 was the last browser released by Microsoft that was supported by Windows XP, and that meant moving to Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox in order to access or view certain websites. However, Google Chrome has stated that support for Windows XP will end in around a year, and as yet Mozilla have to make a statement regarding future support. A quick summary: no worries, make a couple of changes and it’s carry on as normal and no need to spend any money in the immediate future! However, you will probably need to start thinking about an investment in new technology within the next 12 months. It may be that your hardware is capable of supporting Windows

8 (the latest Windows Operating System), and that you can purchase a new licence. However, in most cases that will not be possible, as the hardware of your desktop or laptop will likely be underpowered or incompatible with Windows 8. Technology, unfortunately for the user, is galloping along at a phenomenal pace and that

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La vente par démarchage - Door to door selling The Bugle's resident lawyer, Laure CHAVERON, looks at the strict rules that apply when a salesperson visits your house or place of work and tries to sell you something.

a vente par démarchage is when a seller comes to the home of the consumer. This type of selling has been on the increase in recent years. French law offers particular protection when a seller comes to your home, considering that this is potentially a very vulnerable situation due to the potential for aggressive selling tactics. In effect, the consumer is solicited unexpectedly in a location (their home) that is not typically a commercial environment. The law therefore gives the consumer 7 days to withdraw from and cancel any contract. This possibility of withdrawal is specific to door to door sales; in other cases where an agreement is reached (for example by signing a contract), it is binding. What is considered door to door selling?

(furniture, kitchen utensils, solar panels, water heaters, books...) It also covers any credit agreement or financial services offered in conjunction with these sales. What must happen for this law to apply? The seller goes to meet the customer (as opposed to a “classic” sale, where it is the customer who goes to meet the seller). For the law to apply, the customer must make any agreements during this visit, i.e. sign a contract. If no contract is signed, there is no sale and so this particular type of protection does not apply. Common law then applies. What contracts are covered?

It is when a seller comes directly to the house of the buyer, or to their place of work, and also at groups or meetings (for example Avon or Tupperware parties), i.e. without the buyer going into a shop.

The law covers a number of types of contract, not limited to just sales. Rentals or hire purchase are also covered as are buying contracts, for example if a seller comes to your house to buy your furniture. It is necessary for the seller to be a professional and the buyer a consumer.

What goods are concerned?

What does the law impose?

It covers all types of goods or services

The contract must be in writing.

Under common contract law, there is no valid consent if the person does not understand the language in which the contract is written. The contract must be legible, which means for example that the contract should not be printed on paper which is too light or written in too small a font. A copy of the contract must be provided to the client and must include a cancellation form, which is a form that can be filled in by the client. This must be completed and returned to the seller within 7 days of the sale in order for it to be cancelled. The customer does not need to give a reason for their cancellation. This cancellation form must be detachable from the contract provided. This form is not always easily visible, sometimes it is on the reverse of the contract and the seller rarely points it out to the consumer during the sale. The client, therefore, does not always know that he was 7 days to withdraw and cancel the sale, regardless of the amount and reason. It is best to keep a copy of the cancellation form and to send it by recorded delivery (recommandé avec accusé de réception). What are the compulsory elements of the contact? The contract must following information:

contain

the

1. Name of the supplier and seller 2. Address of the supplier 3. Address where the contract was completed 4. Detailed description of the nature and characteristics of the goods or services being offered 5. Conditions of the contract (for example, terms, delivery time...) 6. The total price to be paid and any payment conditions 7. Method of cancellation If the contract does not include the above it is considered null and void. On the day of the sale, can the seller require the customer to pay something? No, it is illegal for the seller to request any payment from the customer when the contract is agreed. Note that signature of a direct debit authorisation is also considered a payment. ■ For more information on this or any other topic, contact: Laure CHAVERON, Avocat 36 avenue Pierre Leroux, 23600 Boussac Téléphone: 05 55 82 18 99 E: laure.chaveron@wanadoo.fr http://avocats.fr/space/laure.chaveron

Quick guide: 2014 Tax Declarations

ll residents in France have an obligation to file a tax return at their local tax office “Centre des Impôts”. When must you declare?

The deadline for returning your completed declaration of income earned in 2013 is earlier this year i.e. midnight on 20th May 2014. Those of you already in the system should have received your partially completed declaration (or “préremplie”) in April. Additional time is granted for those who prefer to make their declarations online at www.impots.gouv. fr, with the online declaration deadlines dependent on the number of the department you live in. So, if you live in the Corrèze you must file no later than 27th May, 3rd June for the Creuse and 10th June for Haute-Vienne residents. The online facility has been available since 16th April. The government has improved this year’s online service by creating a few new features. These include offering an im-

mediate estimation of the tax bill and the ability to amend the declaration, at any moment, before the given deadline dates. Those of you declaring for the first time, however, will have to collect a tax declaration from your local tax office, or download one from the website above. If you have moved to France part way through the year, you will only declare income earned since the date you became resident. A tax assessment is normally then issued at the end of August 2014. Once you have completed your first tax return, you can complete subsequent returns online at www.impots.gouv.fr What forms will you need? Whilst there are a variety of declarations the following are some of the main forms applicable: Form 2042 The “Déclaration des revenus” is the main tax form on which you should declare your worldwide income and gains.

Form 2042C (“Complémentaire”) This is an additional form which is required for a number of situations, including where you have received income from furnished letting or “chambres d’hôtes”, or where you have paid tax in the UK that needs to be offset against French tax. Form 2047 This is an additional form for any income received from outside of France. Foreign income must, therefore, be declared on this form, as well as on Form 2042. Form 3916 This asks for details of any bank accounts situated outside of France. Alternatively, the information can be supplied on a separate piece paper. What to declare?

As a French resident, all of your worldwide income and gains should be declared on your French tax return. Any income which is normally taxed out with of France, e.g. UK public sector pensions or UK

rental income, will still be used to calculate your overall tax liability. The Double Tax Treaty will ensure, however, that you do not pay tax twice on this income, but these figures are needed to calculate the rate at which your other income should be taxed. What exchange rate to use? Some tax offices tell people to use the £/€ exchange rate at the end of the year. In theory, you should have kept a note of the exchange rates applicable to your Sterling based income as you received it. However, for income which is received regularly such as a pension, for instance, the authorities will accept the use of the average exchange rate for the year; details of which are made public from various sources, including the official French revenue website noted earlier.

Wealth Tax (“Impôt de Solidarité sur la Fortune”, ISF)

Those

you

with

taxable assets of between €1,300,000 and €2,570,000, as at 1st January 2014, will declare the asset figure on their income tax return. Only those with more than €2,570,000 of taxable assets will have to continue making a separate wealth tax return in June.

David Hardy is Regional Manager of Siddalls France, Independent Financial Adviser, specialised in tax, inheritance, pension and investment planning for the British community in the Dordogne since 1996. Telephone 05 56 34 75 51 - Email bordeaux.office@ siddalls.net www.siddalls.fr

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House Contents Sale Masléon 87130 HauteVienne. Saturday 10th May. Please contact me by e-mail for list of items and directions. Email: pugsley. homer@gmail.com FOR SALE: One Samick Universal Recurve archery bow In excellent condition. Draw weight 32lbs. Comes with fabric carrying case & quiver. Cartel sight, Cartel carbon stabilizing system. Other accessories including new string/wrist support/thumb guard and a few carbon composite arrows. €250.00 Tel: 02 54 24 41 73 FOR SALE: Ornamental White Steel Gate Fits a 2 metre opening.

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100 cm x 98 cm deep 75 euros FOOTSTOOL, width 65 cm, 46 cm deep 25 euros Matching lined curtains, with tiebacks. Please ring for sizes and price. Tel: 05 55 81 15 19 FOR SALE: Mahogany extending oval dining table In good condition. €30.00 Tel: 05 87 77 20 82 FOR SALE: 2 antique wingback armchairs, his and hers Very

White with wood top. €40. (Possibility of a matching pedestal, extendable, table. €40). €40.00 Text 06 41 99 57 40 Email: hopgoods@gmail.com FOR SALE: 2 Settees, 1 Chair and 1 Footstool in light green floral pattern material Top

quality and in good condition. LARGE 4 seater settee, 210 cm long x deep 175 euros MEDIUM 3 seater settee, 180 cm long x 98 deep 125 euros CHAIR, width

FOR SALE: Benassi 6 gang rotovator with end discs Little

used (approx. 30 hrs) hence good cond. €325.00 Tel: 02 54 25 67 38 (Lignac dept 36) FOR SALE: Garden implements McCulloch petrol strimmer 75 euro. 20” Petrol Chain Saw 150 euro. Tel: 02 54 62 01 87 Email: Mike.crevant@hotmail.com FOR SALE: Tractor mower

Westwood with Biggs and Stratton engine. It mows, picks up and rolls but needs a new gear box. €80.00 Text 06 41 99 57 40 Email: hopgoods@gmail.com FOR SALE: Electric Lawnmower 1700W (German Brand) Height Adjustable – Full

Height at centre 1.3 metres. Buyer collects. €35.00 Tel: 0555 787902 (near Rochechouart) FOR SALE: Various Modern double steel radiator - excellent condition 95 x 90 €30.00 (new €150.00). 4 white plastic garden chairs (as new) €10.00. Reclaimed terracotta tiles 16cm x 16cm x 2cm approx 12 m square, 36 euros per square metre (36 tiles). Sovereign motor mower with Briggs and Stratton engine, used but in working order €50.00. Stihl d18 chain saw, for spares or repair €25.00. Tel: 05 55 63 43 35 (La Souterraine) FOR SALE: Various Garden cart: 95 x 50 cm, drop-down sides, hand pull or attach to situpon mower - €60; Patio bricks: pinkish hue, 10 x 10 x 4 cm, qty 440 - €10; Elnapress: fast press iron - €50; Twin-headed halogen work spotlight on tripod - €15; Decorators platform: platform size 120 x 36 cm, can be 108 or 142 cm above ground - €25; Floor-mounted sander: (not floor sander), for cleaning up rough wood, various spare belts - €80; Quechua tent: T4.1 ie sleeps 4 in one sleeping area, good condition, all poles and pegs €25; Pillar drill stand - €10; Four bicycles: all in need of TLC but all potential goers. Offers for one or all. Tel: 05 55 68 39 57 Email: coljendawson@gmail.com FOR SALE: Plumbing Fittings New English indirect cylinder, lagged. 1050mm x 450mm. with immersion heater. €98. 75 gallon water tank. 900mm x 550mm x 600 mm. €48. 7 thermostatic radiator valves. €45 the lot. Regent electric water heater. €48. Matt black steel super flue. 900mm x 150mm. €29. Tel: 05 53 52 03 02 (Sarlande) FOR SALE: 2 Folding Bikes With Bags Approx. 800mm long, 750mm high, 240mm wide (folded). Ideal for camping van or large boot car. € 240 for the pair. Excellent condition. €240.00 Tel: 05 53 52 03 02 (Sarlande) FOR SALE: Double Yoke/Oak

Light Fitting On chain. 4 light fittings. 1180mm long. Good condition. €188.00 Tel: 05 53 52 03 02 (Sarlande) FOR SALE: Yamaha Electone Dual Keyboard Organ Multi menus. Superb condition. €375.00 Tel: 05 53 52 03 02 (Sarlande) FOR SALE: White Painted Cot with drop down rail and mattress, and an easy assembly playpen Photos available. €35.00 Tel: 05 55 80 70 93 Email: dannyandshaz@orange.fr FOR SALE: Sky TV. Pace Minibox (12 Volt) Size 27 x 18 x 3 cm . Complete with viewing card, Roadpro Remote Eye, Remote Control & instruction book. €60.00 Tel: 05 55 78 22 89 FOR SALE: Ideal for Camper or Caravan - CB Radio, Midland 38 UK (12 volt) 80 Channel. 40 UK – 40 EU Model. Complete with Handset /Mic Control, Extra Speaker & Ariel, Boxed. €40.00 Tel: 05 55 78 22 89 FOR SALE: Ladies Golf Clubs Full set hardly used. Golf bag & trolley plus shoulder bag. All in excellent condition. €150.00ono Tel: 05 55 68 48 02 (evenings) Email: anneash@orange.fr FOR SALE: Windows - White Aluminium, Sliding, Double Glazed In good condition. 4 @

174 cm Wide x 136 cm high 2 @ 122 cm Wide x 136 cm high As above but hinged on left. (Viewed from inside) Patterned glass. 1 @ 94 cm Wide x. 68 cm high 1 @ 84 cm Wide x 93 cm high 100 euros each or near offer. Tel: 05 55 78 22 89 FOR SALE: Wood turning equipment The following items, all hardly used, are for sale, genuine reason for sale: RECORD LATHE dml365h mk2 speeds up to 2000 rpm, large bowl rest 250 euros; chuck set Rex 3000 for bowl turning etc 50 euros; set of 6 gouges with long handles brand new in wooden case 50 euros; collection of wood for turning including zebrano olive wood, deal and iroka 40 euros. Everything you need to start an exciting hobby. Tel: 02 54 62 01 87 Email: Mike. crevant@hotmail.com FOR SALE: Rocking chair €100.00 Tel: 02 54 24 29 76 Email: sablage@mail.com FOR SALE: Vintage log burner €300.00 Tel: 02 54 24 29 76 Email: sablage@mail.com FOR SALE: Singer sewing machine with treadle table (Egyption sphinx design). Complete with instruction book. €200.00 Tel: 02 54 24 29 76 Email: sablage@mail.com FOR SALE: Franco-Belge Oil Burner With new pump and

tank and accessories. Very good condition. €480.00 Tel: 02 54 24 29 76 Email: sablage@mail.com FOR SALE: Godin Chatelaine “’Fioul” Wood burner with back boiler Central heating system runs 6 -8 radiators. Been used for 3 full winters. Very efficient. Black and with brass fittings. In Excellent condition. If interested, can see it working until the end of April. €2,500.00ono Tel: 02 54 30 78 14 Email: Juliet. stringer@btinternet.com FOR SALE: 4 berth tent with central porch A PROACTION 4 person 2 room tent. Size: 210x140+120+140x140 CM. Mint Condition { used only 3 times } Cost 159.99 GBP, only 60.00 Euros, situated @ St. Dizier Leyrenne. €60.00 Tel: Bob 05 55 64 48 35 Email: bigbob.bb@wanadoo.fr

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x D20cm. V.G.C. Most fittings still attached. Ideal for kitchen renovation project. Buyer Collects. €150.00ono Tel: Tony or Marie on 02 54 25 39 79 FOR SALE: Highland waterproof boots (Cotton Traders) Male/Female generous size 7. Wine colour with cozy faux fur lining. Worn once. Great for dog walking. New £50, accept £25 (30 euros). €30.00 Tel: 05 55 81 38 06 (23210 Azat Chatenet) FOR SALE: 12Kw Supra Wood Burner Good condition (750mm x 440mm x 720mm high), single aspect, s/s flue liner. Buyer collects (St Laurent sur Gorre). €400.00ono Tel: 06 48 05 26 67 FOR SALE: Ronseal Wood Paint 2.5lt pure brilliant white gloss. 13 available. £24.95 in Homebase. 18 euros per can, price negotiable. Tel: 05 55 62 04 64 FOR SALE: SUNTEC M125 Compact mixer desk for microphones/instruments 4 mono and 4 stereo inputs plus many other features. As new - only 4 months old. Photos available. Cash only and buyer to collect. €65.00 Tel: 05 55 64 22 25 Email: geeinfrance@ gmail.com FOR SALE: 150+ Old roof slates Buyer collects. €35.00 Tel: 0555 787902 (near Rochechouart) FOR SALE: Super king size duvet Unused. €10.00 Text 06 41 99 57 40 Email: hopgoods@ gmail.com FOR SALE: Ice cream maker Philips. Little used. €25.00 Text 06 41 99 57 40 Email: hopgoods@gmail.com FOR SALE: Mirror (80 by 65cm) Painted wood - yellow with small decoration - with matching wall lights, toilet roll holder, towel holder, soap dish holder and shelf. Very French! €45.00 Text 06 41 99 57 40 Email: hopgoods@gmail.com FOR SALE: Apollo Transition aluminium folding camping bike Colour silver and black. 6 speed. Like new. Will accept 80 euros. €80.00 Tel: 05 55 56 21 99 Gary FOR SALE: Ornate Log Burner

Very good condition. €280.00 Tel: 02 54 24 29 76 Email: sablage@mail.com FOR SALE: Mobility Scooter

New Battery €480.00 Tel: 02 54 24 29 76 Email: sablage@mail. com FOR SALE: Graco Highchairs 2

highchairs - one spot, one yellow. Can be folded for easy storage – complete with Detachable Tray - Lovely Clean Condition BARGAIN 16 euro (each). Tel: 05 55 64 46 27 (23400 St Dizier Leyrenne) Email: tiony_48@

hotmail.com FOR SALE: SELECTION of jigsaw puzzles free to good home A folding jigsaw mat 5 euros. Tel: 02 54 30 67 86 (SteSevere area) FOR SALE: TETRO petrol space heater Only used a couple of times, complete with instruction book. €50.00 Tel: 02 54 30 67 86 (Ste-Severe area) FOR SALE: Stable door Second hand 2ft 6in x 6ft 6in complete with frame, installed for 10 months, good condition. €50.00 Tel: 05 55 61 19 81 FOR SALE: Hotelware (Limoges) Excellent for tea room or chambre d’hôtes use: 10 teapots (3cup); 5 sugar bowls; 10 small milk jugs (150cl); 2 large milk jugs (300 cl); 18 teacups and saucers; 20 tea plates; 14 coffee cups (demi-tasse) and saucers. White with flower and leaf border. To be sold as a lot for 250€. €250.00 Tel: 05 55 69 21 98 (near St-Léonard-de-Noblat 87400) FOR SALE: Guinea pig/hamster cage 87 by 50 by 45cm. As new. €15.00 Text 06 41 99 57 40 Email: hopgoods@gmail.com FOR SALE: Two Unique Table Lamp Bases Manufactured from hand-thrown Arabic pots complete with turned mahogany tops and brass lampholders. Already fitted with long flexes. Please ask for photo. Euros 40 the two. Tel: 05 55 63 43 69

VEHICLES / PARTS FOR SALE: French L.H.D.

Citroën C5 break, diesel, 110 FAP, 6HP (5,4 L/100), only 104000 km, 01/2005. Perfect condition, as new, closed parking, regularly serviced by Citroën, new exhaust filter. Metallic grey, computer, cruise control, radars, etc. €6,500.00 Tel: 06 14 86 61 11 / 02 38 41 04 29 Email: jc.baubron@cegetel. net FOR SALE: Mercedes C180 Kompressor Elegance Estate 2003, 162,000km, 2

owners, automatic, all extras. Immaculate. LHD. French registration. €5,995.00ono Tel: 05 55 71 79 31 Email: john. martin@netcourrier.com FOR SALE: ‘Autosleeper’ camping car Renault Trafic 1.6

vintage 1985 with rare 5 gears. Quality original conversion and includes elevating hi roof, four berths, kitchen, fridge, electric hookup, etc. and rear and side door. Contrôle expired and needs registering (have documentation). Illness problem so versatile and useful camper for only E2950. €2,950.00 Tel: 05 55 68 41 17 Email: clive. green@wanadoo.fr FOR SALE: ERIBA PanFam3 2005 caravan Excellent

condition. French registered. €9,000.00 Tel: 05 55 48 81 36 (Chéronnac 87) FOR SALE: Eurocka scooter GTR-C 49cc 1st registered 19/06/2013. Registered in France. Excellent condition. Cash sale only. Price offers around €475.00. Contact by email. Photos available on request. Email: bridger.nigel@ orange.fr FOR SALE: Various French headlights for Ford Mondeo MK2 1997-2002. Very good condition - 80 euros. A set of 2 Gislaved 195 x 60 x 15 all weather tyres, brand new - 65 euros. A set of 2 Michelin 155R x 13 all weather tyres, nearly new - 30 euros. One Pirelli 195 x 60 x 15 tyre, nearly new - 25 euros. Tel: 05 55 62 33 86 FOR SALE: Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 CDTI 5 doors. First registration

Jan 06. Right hand drive. Last Control Technique 07/2013. Interior: air con, front electric windows, CD player, electric mirrors, adjustable steering wheel, speed regulator, ABS, reversing sensor, 6 gears, front and side airbags. Mileage: 99878 miles (160738 Kms). Fully converted to French regulations; headlights, plates, Carte Grise... Excellent condition, the only reason I’m selling is because I no longer have a need for it. €3,700.00 Tel: 09 79 72 04 41 Email: dutch38@live.com FOR SALE: Rover 75 Connoisseur CDT SE A 2000 Diesel This vehicle is the delux

Email: sablage@mail.com FOR SALE: Ford Mustang 3.8 V6 Convertible 1999, automatic,

LHD, electric roof, beige leather interior, 4 new tyres, 130,000 miles, 6 CD changer + radio (Sony), sport wheels & exhaust, dark metallic green. All in excellent condition & collectable. €7,500.00 Tel: 02 54 01 05 74 FOR SALE: 2002 PEUGEOT 206 LX Automatic Five door

hatchback, right hand drive, petrol, full UK MOT 29/07/2014, Tax until 10/14. Odometer reading and History for 4 years, mileage to date 59,525. Genuine, two lady owners. Must be seen to appreciate condition. €3,100.00 Tel: 05 45 66 14 62 FOR SALE: Metallic Silver BMW 118D This is a 2007

October 1.8 diesel and has done 106,000 km from new. LHD and French registered. The condition

both inside and out is pristine. Bought at 30,000km from BMW in Limoges it has been serviced in accordance with the schedule. Drives like new and will achieve in excess of 50mpg on the motorway. Priced 10% below garage pricing for a quick sale. €8,500.00 Please call to view - 05 55 68 47 33 FOR SALE: 1994 Ford Escort Van (ex-GPO) for spares or restore. Still on English plates { Sorn Declaration } but fitted with French headlights, 2 new front tyres. Only 94,000 miles, engine has running time clock. Before bringing this van to France, it was fitted with re-con cylinder head, new fuel pump and filter, new brakes and shocks. Just needs a battery and she will run. €350.00 Phone Bob 0555-64-48-35 Email: bigbob.bb@wanadoo.fr FOR SALE: VOLVO V50 2.0D FEELING LHD. 2006 - CT

OK. Abs. On board computer. Cruise control. Climate control. Electric windows. 6 speed. Cd player / radio. Airbags. Alloys 16”. 2 new tyres, serviced and cam belt changed March 2014. Vgc interior & exterior. Please email for more info & pictures. €6,000.00 Tel: 02 54 36 71 96 Email: trishbaxter11@yahoo. com FOR SALE: 4 brand new tyres Still in wrapping. Ordered wrong size for my Audi. Landsail 225/ 45z / r17. 94 w xl. Cost 270 euros will accept 190 euros. €190.00 Tel: 05 55 56 21 99 Gary FOR SALE: Hyundai Santa Fe lhd headlights Used for one year. €100.00 Tel: 05 55 61 19 81

FOR SALE: 1995 Kawasaki GPZ 1100 { the fast 1. 175 MPH } Still on English plates. Sorn Declaration. Only 24,000 miles, only run during summer months. Mint condition, fully serviced summer 2013. Comes with pair of Givi rear panniers. €3,500.00 Tel: Bob 05 55 64 48 35 Email: bigbob.bb@wanadoo.fr FOR SALE: Towbars Citroen Xsara Picasso & Peugeot 406 towbars - both complete with wiring. €60 and €40. Towbar, make unsure, complete with wiring. €25. Tel: 02 48 56 74 73

WANTED WANTED: Second hand tractor mower Preferably one which picks up the grass. Must be in good working order. Tel: 06 41 99 57 40 Email: hopgoods@ gmail.com WANTED: Machinery Machinery wanted to buy: ride on mowers, rotovators, small plant, engines... anything considered, any condition. Tel: 06 52 26 54 79 WANTED: Seeking an assistant to help me with training and competing my 2 Merens (large) ponies Location: La Creuse. Male or female, full or parttime, live in or out. Salary commensurate with knowledge and experience in both driving and riding. Tel: 05 55 41 69 93 Email: lulufrance23@yahoo.com WANTED: Wood Cutting Help Do you have a band-saw? From time to time I need to cut long, narrow, laminations in various woods. Could you, for a fee, cut them for me or let me use your band-saw (I know how to use one, I just don’t have room for one)? Tel: 05 55 54 95 77 Email: johnminnitt2003@hotmail.com

BMW version of the Rover 75. One owner. A real classic. First reg 2001, 163 thousand miles on clock. French registered. Control Technique to June 2015. Regularly serviced, new gearbox fitted March 2013, new alternator, new steering pump, new starter motor, new tyres. Fuel consumption: round town 40 circa mpg; on motorways circa 54 mpg. Aircon, radio, 6 Disk CD, TV, cruise control, heated seats, owners handbook, service manuals and some spares, etc. Set of UK lights if required to re-import to UK. €2,950.00 Tel: 05 55 03 47 41 Email: raymond.barber@tiscali. co.uk FOR SALE: Nissan Primera 2.2 DCI Turbo Diesel Hatchback 2004 Tax and MOT. Cruise control, air conditioning, central locking, fold-down rear seats, towbar, twin electrics, reversing camera. Very good condition. Economical. Low mileage. €1,200.00 Tel: 02 48 56 74 73 FOR SALE: Suzuki Jimny

2008. 4wd only 32000 miles, 1.3 petrol, Auto gearbox, top of the range dark blue paint with black leather seats. French reg, RHD, CT until 04/2016, 4 new tyres, a/c, electric windows. Just been main dealer serviced (April). Great condition as little use. Only used as second car and no longer required. Please contact me for more pictures and info. €6,295.00ono Tel: 05 55 66 55 47 evenings Email: chris. moody42@gmail.com FOR SALE: Honda CBR motorbike Beautiful bike. €2,000.00 Tel: 02 54 24 29 76

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05 55 89 15 74 - scarolinea@yahoo.fr The Bugle thanks French teacher, Sophie Arsac, for the translation of this month's bithe country in which they dance. lingual article on a topical aspect of FrancoThey are often dressed in white, British culture. with coloured belts across their

Morris dancing Sophie Arsac -

orris dancing is a traditional folk dance performed at festivals across England by groups of men and women, especially on May Day. May Day falls on the first Monday of May each year and is a public holiday in the UK – it is the equivalent of Labour Day in France. Morris dancing is over 500 years old, but still exists to this day as the dances are passed down

xécutée par des groupes d’hommes et de femmes, notamment lors du «May Day», la «Morris dance» est une danse traditionnelle folklorique présentée lors de festivals dans toute l’Angleterre. Le «May Day» (Le Jour de Mai) est célébré chaque premier lundi du mois de mai et est un jour férié au Royaume-Uni ; c’est l’équivalent de la «Fête du Travail» en France. Ancienne de plus de 500 ans, la danse existe toujours de nos jours

from generation to generation. Regions of England, and even individual villages, will have their own dances that are unique to that area. There is a friendly rivalry between dancers from different areas, but morris dancing is rarely competitive. A typical morris dance is performed by a group of 8 men and women, usually in two lines of 4 people facing each other. Morris dancers wear different clothes depending on the part of

car elle se transmet de génération en génération. Chaque danse est spécifique à chaque région, voire à certains villages. S’il existe une rivalité amicale entre les danseurs selon leur provenance, la «Morris dance» est rarement compétitive. Une “Morris dance” typique est exécutée par un groupe de 8 hommes et femmes : habituellement, deux rangées de quatre personnes se font face. Les danseurs portent des costumes différents, selon la région dans laquelle ils dansent.

chests. Flags, handkerchiefs and sticks are used during the dance that is accompanied by a musician playing a melodeon (a type of accordion). The dancers also have bells tied to their knees. Morris dancing is unique to England. There are morris ‘teams’ elsewhere in the world, but these are composed, almost exclusively, of English expatriates. ■

Ils sont généralement habillés de blanc et portent des écharpes de couleur sur le torse. Les danseurs utilisent des drapeaux, des mouchoirs et des bâtons et sont accompagnés par un joueur de mélodéon (sorte d’accordéon). Ils portent également des grelots aux genoux. La “Morris dance” est une danse typiquement anglaise. Les groupes de danseurs qui se sont constitués dans le monde entier sont presque tous exclusivement composés d’expatriés anglais. ■

Muguet - Lily of the valley

n the first of May, there is a tradition in France to give and receive small bouquets of muguets, or lily of the valley. You will see them on sale all across the country around this time. Today the flower has become associated with Labour Day, which is the official status of the May 1st public holiday in France, as well as across much of the world. However, the flower was first given on this date by Charles IX, nearly 500 years ago, long before Labour Day existed. Muguets flower in the month of May, a time that symbolises the rebirth of spring and the promise of a prosperous season ahead.

Charles IX gave muguets to those around him to bring them good luck for the coming year and the tradition soon became popular across France. The modern tradition is to give your friends and loved ones bouquets of these fragrant flowers on this date to wish them luck and happiness. This custom has become so popular that the flower is widely farmed, especially in the region around Nantes, specifically for this date. There is even a law in France that allows any member of the public to sell the flower commercially, free of taxation and without a licence. The only rule is that they must sell the flowers more than 100 metres away from the nearest florist. ■

Bilingual Crossword Clues in English - answers in French

Across:

5. bag (3) 6. friendships (7) 8. tortoises (7) 9. meadow (3) 11. feather duster (7) 14. here (3) 15. baskets (7) 17. textbooks (7) 18. street (3)

Down:

1. radius (5) 2. raincoat (11) 3. summer (3) 4. subway (5) 7. pen (5) 10. sailor (5) 12. ocean (5) 13. organ (5) 16. hard (3)

Bilingual crossword solution can be found on page 29

n France, le 1er mai, il est de tradition d’offrir de petits bouquets de muguet. A ce moment de l’année, ils sont en vente dans tout le pays. Aujourd’hui, la fleur est associée à «la Fête du travail», statut officiel du jour férié qui tombe le 1er mai en France, comme dans beaucoup d’autres pays. Cependant, il y a environ 500 ans, Charles IX offrait déjà cette fleur, bien avant que la fête du travail n’existe. Le muguet fleurit au mois de mai, une époque de l’année qui symbolise la renaissance au moment du printemps et la promesse d’une saison florissante. Charles IX offrait des brins de muguet à ses proches, comme porte-

bonheur pour l’année à venir. La tradition est rapidement devenue populaire dans toute la France. La tradition moderne est d’offrir à ceux qui vous sont proches des bouquets de cette fleur parfumée afin de leur souhaiter du bonheur et de la chance. Cette coutume est devenue tellement populaire que le muguet est cultivé à grande échelle, notamment dans la région de Nantes et spécifiquement pour le 1er mai. Il existe même une loi en France qui autorise les particuliers à vendre le muguet, sans imposition ni licence obligatoire. La seule réglementation impose qu’ils vendent leurs bouquets à plus de 100 mètres du fleuriste le plus proche. ■

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Your indispensable guide to finding local businesses & artisans Activities & Leisure Animals & Pets Antiques/Brocantes Auto Services Building Services Architects Carpenters/Joiners Electricians Fosses Septiques General Groundworks

Activities & Leisure

Painters/Decorators Plasterers Plumbers Chimney Sweeps Computers/Satellites >> pg 20-21 Food & Drink Garden Services >> pg 21 Gifts & Crafts >> pg 21 >> pg 21-22 Handholding Services >> pg 22-23 Health & Beauty Insurance & Finance >> pg 23 >> pg 20 >> pg 20 >> pg 20 >> pg 20

Animals & Pets

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The Orchard Kennels & Cattery (Farges, nr. Aubusson)

Small & friendly, English run. Viewings welcome. Certificat de capacité. Also available: Pet foods, treats & accessories.

Mon - Sat: 9.00 - 7.00

Contact Dave Grant: 05 55 67 58 87

www.the-orchard.eu siret: 504 584 228 00010

VALROFF Bateaux bois

Small sailing boats, canoes & fishing boats • Handmade from wood • Strip planking and traditional • Custom-made oars and paddles

www.valroffbateauxbois.com

Tel: 05-55-67-28-98 Email: marc.valroff@hotmail.fr 23700 MAINSAT

BikeHireDirect Haute-Vienne Bike Hire www.bikehiredirect.com see main ad - pg 3

Les Dryades

Hotel / Golf / Spa www.les-dryades.fr see main ad - pg 13

DAY TICKET FISHING Enjoy a day's fishing at Lake Brillac, situated in Brillac, 16500. Carp, Roach, Zander and Perch. Sport fishing only - no kill policy.

Full day ticket - €10 pp

Open daily. Night fishing available on request. Equipment hire/bait available at extra cost. etangbrillac@yahoo.com

The Caring Cattery Rochechouart

05 55 03 76 87 / 06 30 02 35 73 Only 30 mins from Limoges airport. Established, purpose built secure cattery. Large individual/family units, tiled floors, shelving, adjoining outside areas. Heated, individual needs catered for. NEW - purpose built isolation unit. Certificate of Capacity. Contact Barbara:

bdowning77@wanadoo.fr

Family, cage-free boarding for dogs and cats. Positive dog training and counseling. We make sure that “Ze Dog (& Cat) House” is a real home from home for your companions so that they, as well as you, spend a great time on holiday! June Altman, Le Puytren, 87800 Meilhac

Certificat de capacité n° 87-203 RCS Limoges 750 912 057

Animal communication

Antiques/ Brocantes

Gentle healing for people and pets. Complementing conventional treatments by easing the side effects. Helping to identify the causes of allergic reactions and behavioural problems. More information at:

English, French, German - and Animal spoken! Katharina Maiss

Caring, quiet accommodation just for cats JUNCT 22 off A20, Arnac la Poste

Alison & Ray

Tel: 05 55 60 27 83

Tel: 09 74 76 76 62 Siret No. 511 322 554 00011

SIRET: 520 896 671 00010

05 55 41 17 76 Auto Services

Le Mécanique Anglais 30 years’ experience

Email: lemeca24@gmail.com

La Grange Brocante TEL: 05 53 62 50 46 Seillant, 36310 Chaillac

We sell a range of quality new and second-hand goods to suit a variety of tastes and budgets. Second hand furniture, clothing, books, CDs/DVDs, toys, new items, gifts & English greetings cards. We also purchase items. Friday-Sunday, 14h00-17h30

lagrangebrocante@yahoo.fr www.lagrangebrocante.com

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RING BILL! Registered Car Mechanic

05.55.81.31.85

See Display Ad pg 22

MOTOR PARTS CHARENTE

Suppliers of Car & Van Spares & LHD headlights

Direct to France at big savings! also Mower Batteries and drive belts!

www.motorpartscharente.com Delivery via Parcelforce Worldwide to your door in France

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Building Services

● All Makes & Models ● Repairs ● Servicing ● CT’s ● Specialist in: Vehicle Diagnostics and Auto Electrics Covering 87/24/16 I can come to you

www.ame-et-corps.com Tel: 06.66.24.85.49

Champlong Chatterie

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Tel: 05 55 58 87 94 / Mob: 06 61 01 12 21 Email: zdh@ze-dog-house.fr

SIRET: 494 125 016 00019

champlongchatterie@me.com www.champlongchatterie.com

http://www.lakebrillac.co.uk

ZE DOG (& CAT) HOUSE

Language Services Online Shopping Pest Control Property Maintenance Property Sales Retail & Commerce Transport/Removals /Storage General

SIREN: 514 423 532

The English Mechanic

Car Breakers - C.R.A.L. Buy/Sell/Scrap Spare Parts for Sale 05.55.48.21.33 - see pg 14

Architectural Services CHARTERED STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

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

05 53 56 72 59 / 06 05 56 42 81 +44 (0)7448 466 662 Web: www.versineer.com Email: enquiries@versineer.com Siret: 498 843 051 00018

sales@thebugle.eu 05 55 41 17 76

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ADVERTORIAL

Limousin Spas

ere at Limousin Spas we endeavour to offer our clients a comprehensive sales, installation and after-sales package that is second to none. We are able to offer our potential customers a great choice of spas to suit all requirements, from a 2 person spa right up to a commercial installation with filtration and chemical control that complies with the latest regulations. The majority of our spas incorporate the very latest energy saving technologies to make them highly efficient and cost effective in use. Full specifications and details on all of our spas are available on our website www.limousin-spas.com New for 2014 alongside our existing “Rotospa” range we have added the “Durasport” and “Strong

www.masterplans.eu We offer a comprehensive Architectural Drawing Service for your projects.

Supplying all the necessary drawings, elevations & photo realisations for your application. We also offer a floor plan service. Dossiers compiled for: ● Certificat d'urbanisme ● Déclaration préalable ● Permis de construire

05 55 80 72 83 / 06 33 07 29 72 info@masterplans.eu siret: 790 016 984 00011

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

Building Services Carpenters/ Joiners Nicholas Hemming Wood Craft www.nicholashemming.co.uk

02 48 63 15 09 - see main ad pg 12

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Spas” ranges of luxury leisure spas. The “Durasport” range of rotationally moulded spas are lightweight, durable and very easy to set up. Installation of these spas is as easy as 1-2-3. First, place the spa on a flat, level surface. Second, fill it up with water from a garden hose. Third, plug it in and enjoy. Most other spas have to be placed on a prepared concrete base to provide structural support and special electrics have to be hardwired by an electrician, both of which can be very costly. Not “Durasport”, just 1-2-3 and ENJOY!! “Strong Spas” are one of the world’s largest spa manufacturers and all of their spas are made in the U.S.A. to the highest standards. The “Strong Spas” patented

sales@thebugle.eu 05 55 41 17 76 Le Charme De Chêne Handmade solid oak joinery and furniture Our joinery expertise includes barn doors, barn door frame openings, staircases, kitchens, windows & doors. We also make handmade furniture. Every item is bespoke and made to measure. Please visit our website for recent installations and references.

www.lecharmedechene.com contactus@lecharmedechene.com

02 54 25 65 08 06 16 91 64 67 SIRET: 510 156 763 00011

sales@thebugle.eu 05 55 41 17 76 WOODWORK MADE TO MEASURE

DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, STAIRCASES, OAK FRAMES... FROM LOCAL HARD AND SOFT WOODS. SHUTTERS FROM 35 EUROS. Please explore our website for more information:

www.scrollart.co.uk scrollartfrance@gmail.com

05 55 14 12 43

Oradour Sur Vayres (87150) - siren: 752 051 482

Your advert here 05 55 41 17 76

DURA-LAST cabinet design and groundbreaking ENERGY-LOK insulation system offer an unprecedented level of strength and efficiency, while preserving easy access to all spa components. All “Strong Spas” use the TRIBRID synergy heating system, incorporating “ThermoCELL” friction technology which means the pumped water is actually contributing to the heating process, thus keeping running costs as low as possible. With a large range to choose from there’s something for all. ■

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

Building Services

SALAMANDRE

électricité

Building Services

Keith SLOPER

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

Electricians INSTALLATION23

- Electricity - Plumbing - Air conditioning and heat pump - Small renovations (bathrooms, kitchens, etc.) Dutch and English spoken Creuse / Puy-de-Dôme

No Siret: 494 916 760 00015

Lumiere Service et Energie Steven Rofe 20+ Years experience

• NICEIC approved Electrician for 8 years in the UK • Wiring of new installations (including liaising with EDF) • Rewiring existing houses/barns • External & garden lighting • All aspects of electrical works • Fully insured - (10 year Decennale) • Departments covered 19,23 & 87 05.55.69.75.67 / 06.89.47.69.71 email: rofesteven@yahoo.co.uk

E-mail: installation23@gmail.com

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

Pink Electrique Ruth & Geoff Kowalczyk All electrical work, home automation & security. Project management. See our website for more information. French qualified and insured. 30+ years worldwide experience. Departments covered: 23, 36, 87.

Siret No. 501.792.386.00010

BARWICK ÉLECTRICITÉ

Tel: 05 55 63 10 68 Mob: 06 64 59 48 64

Email: info@pink-electrique.fr www.pink-electrique.fr

SHAUN BARWICK QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN

SIRET: 788 709 871 00016

Leigh Dodd

ELECTRICIAN O5.55.48.95.86

www.saraleigh.com

Rewires, renovations and all other electrical needs Fully insured, 25+ Years experience Based near St-Yrieix-la-Perche Depts covered: 87, 24 & 19

contact@saraleigh.com Siret: 507 643 336 00013

sales@thebugle.eu

Available for all types of electrical work Small jobs, new builds, renovations, rewires Consuel assistance and certification service available Fully insured with 10 year workmanship guarantee Based near Châlus (87230) Covering departments 87 and north 24

Tel: 09 72 35 74 73

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

Fosses Septiques Steve Johns

Fosse Septique Specialist 20+ years experience All aspects covered: Paperwork and permissions arranged Installations (full/part) Upgrades (to current regs) Inspections

Digger and dumper hire

Groundworks, foundations, driveways, etc.

Building & Renovation services Free devis and site visit

05.55.64.11.73

We guarantee to beat any like for like quote ! siret: 514 556 208 00015

LES VIDANGES LIMOUSINES ▪ Emptying septic tanks ▪ Unblocking pipes ▪ Cleaning wells ▪ Group rates available between neighbours Call David - 24/24 7/7

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

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Septic tanks

systems designed with permissions & paperwork included and independent approval with certiﬁcation.

Building Services

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

General

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

WASTE REMOVAL SERVICES

• house and barn clearances • dechetterie runs • rubbish removal • cash paid for scrap • general labouring service • 7.5 tonne tipper for hire • mini digger - with/without driver

web: www.builderinthecreuse.co.uk Siret: 750 068 116 00011

A. Robins Construction Roofing Specialist www.robinsbuilders.com 05 45 61 40 15 - see pg 10

French Lily

3kw Solar PV Installation

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

Siret no 507 516 748 00013

● Roofing - New & Repairs ● Masonry ● Plastering ● Dry Lining ● Sand Blasting ● Equestrian Buildings ● Digger/Scaffold Hire ● ... and much, much more

SIRET: 503 169 237 00016

House Renovations

Tel: 05 55 63 88 70 Mob: 06 21 34 18 20

Entreprise Hines Building & Renovation

www.entreprisehines.com robert.hines@orange.fr

Monte Sarginson Inside & Out

Renovations & Home Improvements 05 55 65 00 29 - pg 3

05.55.89.69.46

05 55 41 17 76

Eurl Réno-Gén 02 54 30 11 20 / 06 42 38 54 22 see main ad - pg 9

Property Maintenance Services

Qualified Tradesman 20+ years experience Offering extensive handyman and general maintenance services Small jobs a speciality, able to work with you on your renovation projects Affordable & reliable, a quality job every time Servicing 23 and surrounding areas. Call Jim:

05 55 66 23 97 06 27 25 07 78 Siret: 792 049 025 00010

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

(contrôle technique)

SIRET: 494 617 798 00017

Tel: 05 55 89 00 89 Mob: 06 04 06 55 28 Siret: 533 577 128 00010

28 years qualified experience

Your advert here

All internal & external building, electrical and plumbing works from start to high quality finish.

email: anthonytsmith15@gmail.com

T J Renovations

Email: tjrenovations96@yahoo.fr

Established, Qualified Builder/Electrician 30 years experience

SIRET: 503 169 237 00016

Double D

05 55 61 08 02 / 06 52 23 89 54

05 55 89 69 46

ENTREPRISE SMITH BUILDING SERVICES

SIRET: 501 144 596 00019

Paul.rands@orange.fr

siret 532 981 198 00015

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

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

bathrooms & kitchens from design to completion; ceilings; partition walls; drylining.

05.55.66.44.06 www.lanoneix.com

Kitchens & Interiors 05 55 80 92 91 - see pg 8

Full refurbishments undertaken

KWIKSTAGE Scaffold Hire

Renovation

www.entreprisehines.com robert.hines@orange.fr

05 55 37 45 35 06 74 21 47 71

30 years experience in building trade

Electrics

diagnostic report and remedial works – consuel approvals - liaison with ERDF for changes. full re-wires, new-build, additions, modiﬁcations.

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

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

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

05.55.68.67.56 06.06.60.46.97

Old Style Creativity Rural Renovations

Multi-skilled Professional Workmanship for every aspect of your build. Please see our portfolio at :

www.oldstylecreativity.weebly.com Contact Kristian Woodgate on: kristianwoodgate@icloud.com

05-55-62-24-27 / 06-48-77-79-19 siret: 511 277 527 00012

Eurl Réno-Gén

harlequindevelopments@live.com www.harlequindevelopments.com SIRET: 494.501.067.00016

Lovejoy’s Scaffolding Hire Strong, fully adjustable cup-lock scaffolding Collect and erect yourself to save costs or delivery and erection included Tel: 05 55 68 22 04 www.limousin-builders.com

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R & B Construction ALL ASPECTS OF RENOVATION & CONSTRUCTION * Spring Discounts * • House & barn renovations • Garage/loft conversions • Bathroom/shower rooms • Doors/windows • Roofing • Patios/decking • Plumbing & Electrical

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

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

sales@thebugle.eu

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

Email: philip.andrews@orange.fr

05 55 41 17 76

Davis & Davis Max Huggett

30 years' Experience in Construction, Renovation & Project Management Quality Workmanship Guaranteed Internal/ External Developments

No job too big (or small). Give us a call for a free competitive quote.

05 55 41 17 76

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

Barn conversions, loft conversions, new-build, drylining, plastering, rendering, spray rendering, tiling, installation of kitchens/ bathrooms, painting, carpentry, replacement doors & windows, velux installation, groundworks, landscaping, decking & much more...

Your advert here

ROOFING SPECIALISTS

siret: 509 180 410 00011

Siret 789 209 236 00015

Tel: 05.55.80.83.30 Email: sales@LCE23.com Web: LCE23.com

05 55 60 29 50 / 06 04 13 30 57 email: davis-davis@sfr.fr

Experienced and fully registered builder

Offering a broad selection of building services in depts. 87, 19 & 23. From one off installations to complete renovations, construction, landscaping and ground works. E: info@maxhuggett.com

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

www.maxhuggett.com

Based Arnac-la-Poste - Covering depts 87, 23 & 19

English & French spoken

Siret: 498 203 652 00017

Siret: 518 511 340 00011

50,000 sq ft of covered showrooms & 2 large external display areas - All reclamation bought & sold - Demolition undertaken - Specialists in oak beams - Metalwork & stonework - Indian stone flooring - Plywood, all in 8x4 sheets: internal, external and marine grade Open Mon-Sat 8.30am to 6pm - www.reclamation-yard.com Only 1km from Confolens on the D952 Ansac-sur-Vienne road

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ADVERTORIAL

John Price - your local butcher

have had an increase in the number of enquiries from the Limousin area so we are looking to start delivering there soon as well.” Taking his products directly to the consumers is certainly paying dividends: “We recently did a Christmas fair in Béziers and cooked up loads of samples... now we have a few hundred clients in that area! Customers can see for themselves that what we offer is of the highest quality at a good price”. Word of their personal refrigerated delivery service has spread and a film crew from France 3 recently made a short programme about them which was aired during the coverage of this year’s Six Nations Rugby Tournament.

ohn Price, a butcher with more than 30 years’ experience, initially came to France to ‘retire’... “But I started making a few pork pies and sausages for my mates and it just snowballed,” he laughs. He and his wife Sally began selling to expat communities around Toulouse, Carcassonne and the area surrounding Eymet. “We introduced a whole range of British recipe sausages to our repertoire, as well as home cured bacon, gammons and traditional home-made pies and the butcher shop soon became more like a pie factory,” he jokes. “We currently offer a personal refrigerated van delivery service which covers most areas of South West France. Recently we

A lot of clients have expressed their disappointment with the beef available at many outlets, so John has addressed the demand for traditional butchered meats. “I can’t command the same discounts as the big supermarket chains but I buy direct from the abattoirs and can match most supermarket prices with a superior quality product, even beating some of the big UK chains. My monthly specials are top value and have my personal guarantee of satisfaction.” John matures the beef for a minimum of 28 days for maximum flavour and tenderness, and butchers to the exact requirements of each client. “I am now supplying all the traditional roasting joints, premium sirloins, fil-

let, T-bone steaks and rib, both on and off the bone, as well as pork with skin on for lovely crackling and top quality lamb.” His wife Sally also hand-makes a variety of ready meals, authentic curries, bhajis, samosas, stir-fries and spring rolls, which are wickedly tasty and incredibly popular, so demand quite often outstrips supply, “and we have a large range of Barbecue meats and marinades ready to hit the charcoal,” adds John. If you have a summer event, John and Sally are currently offering a free ‘tasting’ of their products. “Providing you have a group of around 20–30 people, we will cook some samples of our products on site for you to taste, try and

John being filmed at work for France 3 If you are interested in picking up any of John’s products locally to you in the Limousin, please email or give us a call for more information.

to buy. In fact, if you provide the wine and the salad, we will come and cook your barbecue for you,” says John, who started his working life as a chef. “Many village communities, clubs and associations have taken advantage of this opportunity which is how we establish our delivery rounds.” ■

John Price - Master Butcher

05 65 27 29 48

www.johnpricethebutcher.com johnprice.butcher@yahoo.co.uk

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Your advert here

Building Services

Graham Carter Plastering

Travaux Publics www.pilgrim23.com 05.55.62.61.12 - pg 3

Groundworks

Plasterers

Tel: 05 55 76 69 32 Mob: 06 43 11 95 87

Need a pair of hands?

Mini-Digger with driver

« LE PLATRIER »

Le Plâtrier du Limousin

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

Registered in France. Fully insured offering 10 year guarantee. Call Stuart on:

Fosse Septique Specialist

05.55.80.00.57

See our Display Ad - pg 12

GODSON

05 55 41 17 76 M.J.Quigley Scaffolding TEL: 05 49 48 84 03 See main ad pg 3

House/Barn Clearance

Building Renovations & Small Jobs • Velux Windows • Roof Repairs • Tiling • Plumbing • Plaster boarding • Garden Projects & Maintenance For more info please call Barrie

• Complete clearance service (just moved in?/just moving out?) • All types of household and garden rubbish and waste removal. Including stone, metal, rubble, etc. • Landscaping, clearing and tree work (qualified tree surgeon). • Pre-sale/Post-purchase house clearing and cleaning. Contact Kristian on: kristianwoodgate@icloud.com

05-55-62-24-27 / 06-48-77-79-19 Siret: 511 277 527 00012

Please mention The Bugle when responding to adverts

Dave Cardwell - Builder

05 55 98 24 12

See our Display Ad - pg 7

La Coterie Entreprise Approved septic tank installer

05.55.80.83.30

Building Services

RSW Entreprises

www.lce23.com See our main ad opposite

05.55.02.66.58 / 06.76.09.68.37 Or visit my website

www.bw-renovations.co.uk

05.55.78.62.29

john.bonella@gmail.com See Main Ad - pg 24

Building Services

SIRET: 501 338 230 00011

Masonry & More

General building Renovation & maintenance Reliable, good quality work 30 years exp Based central 23 - will travel Martin Sprague

05 55 61 93 07

martin_sprague_1@ hotmail.com SIRET: 531 768 182 00010

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Painters/ Decorators Simon Carter

Montluc Painting & Decorating Qualified craftsman with over 25 years UK experience, now based in Haute-Vienne Specialist services: Interior & exterior painting, wallpapering, plastering & boarding, floor restoration, tiling.

Chris the Plasterer

FOR A QUOTATION CALL

Siret No. 513 415 091 00018

The friendly and reliable plasterer

05 55 80 92 91

info@platrierlimousin.fr Siret: 534 396 908 00012

Building Services

christopher.willis@orange.fr Le Bourg, 23360 Nouzerolles SIRET: 504 612 441 00015

sales@thebugle.eu 05 55 41 17 76 GLEN VINEY

PLASTERER Quality Plasterwork, Internal & External

Tel: 05 87 19 91 50 Mob: 07 81 26 88 65 siret: 792.130.932.00017

(18 Years Experience) Email: glenviney1@btinternet.com

Web: www.sjcmontluc.fr Email: sjcmontluc@yahoo.fr

• Plastering • Rendering • Stud Walling • Tiling and associated works • Bespoke polished concrete surfaces for Window Sills, Shelves, Fire Surrounds etc. • General Renovation interior and exterior of buildings to customer's specification.

05 55 63 53 06 06 23 29 48 19

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

FREE QUOTES

Multiskilled Artisan

Tel: 06 45 18 86 10 Siret: 527 736 326 00010

Plumbers H20 CREUSE

Heating & Plumbing engineer

05 55 63 89 23 see pg 11

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Entreprise Hines Building Services All Internal & External Works, completed to a high standard.

We also supply KWIKSTAGE scaffold for hire - either DIY or full scaffold service provided. siret: 503 169 237 00016

See website for more info - www.entreprisehines.com - 05 55 89 69 46 - robert.hines@orange.fr

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sales@thebugle.eu Building Services

TOUTE SWEEP Chimney Sweep Service

Plumbers Rick Fife

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

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

Tel: 05 55 62 34 66

Email: amanda.rick@tiscali.co.uk

Please give us a call to discuss your requirements. If you get the answer machine we WILL return your call the same day. siret: 494 380 264 00015

Martin Walters

Plumber

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

Contact Barry Manning

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

barry@toutesweep.com

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

Your advert here 05 55 41 17 76 Computers & Satellites

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

Tel: 05 55 62 05 61 Mob: 06 06 47 89 66 Email: garygoodwin@wanadoo.fr siret: 453 067 910 00019

Creusetec

Satellite Systems 05 55 66 60 21

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

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

www.stovesellers.com

05 55 63 78 72

We provide a fast and friendly service either at the client's home, via remote software or computers can be left with us and collected when the work is complete. ● Ordering/Installing wireless & broadband ● Fixing results of a virus attack ● PC healthchecks ● Virus , trojan , worm removal and protection ● Backups/Disaster recovery ● Hardware/software upgrades. ● Website and graphic design. ● Printer/scanner assistance.

see main ad - pg 5

Le Creusois Bar/Restaurant

Les Genêts, Azerables

05 55 78 72 98

www.lecreusoisbistro.com

Formerly Electrosat

Chimney Sweeping

Tel: 05 55 69 33 38

Big Dish Satellite

UK & French Satellite TV

02.54.25.65.08 06.16.91.64.67

LA veytiZoU, 87130

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

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

TOOWAY BROADBAND Approved Supplier

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

06 30 28 81 43

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

Mayday

computer services - pc • mac • network

05 55 68 47 33 / 06 82 26 31 54 see pg 14

8 rue Ledru-Rollin 36200 Argenton-sur-Creuse

02 54 24 01 06

● Italian Specialities ● Traditional Cuisine ● Home-made Desserts Moules de bouchot AOC available from July to December High Quality Food, a Warm Welcome and a Friendly Atmosphere await Closed Sundays & Mondays

JJ’s Cafe Bar

Some customer quotes: ‘...more than just a bar’ ‘....a bit like Allo Allo and Cheers!’

Come and see for yourself - Open all week.

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

36170 SACIERGES-ST-MARTIN

Restaurant AUX CEPES

see main ad - pg 13

www.indre-it.com

Pizzas to eat in or take away

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

www.bigdishsat.com

IT Support for Creuse, HauteVienne, Indre and Vienne

Bar - Restaurant Pizzeria

02 54 47 56 74

SIRET: 510 117 328 00011

siret: 353 613 227 00035

NO FIX... NO FEE !!

Le Relais de l'Abloux

martin@creusetec.com http://www.creusetec.com

Based Séreilhac (87)

Chimney Sweeps

05.55.63.90.79

02 54 06 30 77

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

Petticoat Lane 5 Rue Nationale – 16150 Chabanais

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

SIREN: 483 988 853

C’est cheese

Find us at local markets selling a small and tasty selection of excellent quality english cheeses.

business - FOR SALE Also available online. Forcontact more information, seedetails our website: us for

www.cestcheese.fr 09.66.87.02.74 cest.cheese@orange.fr SIREN: 409 679 578

sales@thebugle.eu 05 55 41 17 76 Oh My Cod Fish and Chips www.ohmycod.fr

05 55 80 34 26 - see pg 16

Please mention The Bugle when responding to adverts

“Amy’s”

Traditional Tea Rooms

17 Rue Grande, 36340 Cluis (opp. Chez Noëlle!)

“Come along inside... We’ll see if tea and buns can make the world a better place.” Breakfast, Light Lunches & Pâtisseries. Large Selection of Teas, Coffees and soft drinks! NOW OPEN!!

www.amystearooms.com amystearooms@outlook.com Siret: 800 770 349 00010

Mini Digger

Très Jolie

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

Mail order available or ﬁnd me at a local market

with Driver for Hire

John Bonella

87440 Marval

05 55 78 62 29

siret no. 523 183 580 00019

Dept 23 & surrounding areas

RIVE DROITE Restaurant - Pizzeria

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

libre.antenne87@gmail.com Fast dependable service

Siret 522 804 723 00016

Food & Drink

GOODWIN SATELLITE

06.79.07.91.56

Tel 02 54 24 84 62

Siren: 502 409 949

ZESTUX

SPECIALIST CMS WEB DESIGN www.zestux.com 06 79 26 75 65 - See main ad pg 7

05.55.41.17.76

john.bonella@gmail.com

Ladies fashion accessories (see Notice Board for more details) Paula Robinson

05 55 78 62 29 06 04 08 29 53

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

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ADVERTORIAL

Osteopathy & Osteoarthritis

steoarthritis is one of the most common forms of arthritis and for many people, the diagnosis of Osteoarthritis is a scary one. Often referred to by practitioners as ‘wear and tear’, Osteoarthritis occurs in shoulders, hips, knees and ankle joints. Other causes, aside from wear and tear, include obesity, injury, surgery and diabetes. Do not miss early osteoarthritis diagnosis as plenty can be done by an Osteopath to prevent it from getting worse. Osteopaths are highly skilled practitioners who work with such conditions on a daily basis. Arthritis responds to gentle mobilisation, articulation and soft tissue massage which an Osteopath can do for you. Furthermore, he or she can give advice on the best exercises to

do to improve the condition, help you be pain-free and not exacerbate symptoms. Strengthening exercises will be prescribed to suit the individual. If you have any questions regarding this condition do not hesitate to contact me: email: paulbodimeade@eircom.net Tel: 05 87 41 07 93 Mob: 06 18 74 05 08 Paul Bodimeade is a Registered Osteopath and is recognised by the Agence Regional Santé, Limousin. Treatments are reimbursed should you have mutuelle insurance - check with your insurance company. Paul Bodimeade, BSc (Hons) Registered Structural & Cranial Osteopath in France and the United Kingdom. ADELI Number: 870000908

ADVERTORIAL

DIY WORKSHOPS & BESPOKE WOODWORK: MADE HERE IN THE LIMOUSIN

DIY WORKSHOPS (new!) Over the years, we have noticed that although many DIY-ers are keen, they often lack the knowledge or skill to get the finish they really desire, which can often leave them disappointed. Although this is sometimes a problem, with some basic tuition, the DIY-er can have the foundations necesary to improve

their skills. To this end, we have developed a series of workshops which cover most woodworking needs. Classes will cover novice to intermediate ability, from basic tool and machine use to constructing a door, including the proper care and maintenance of each tool in use. Workshops can be modified to suit the individual’s needs.

BESPOKE JOINERY We are now coming up to our fourth year here in the Limousin working in our joinery shop making bespoke Internal & External Doors, Kitchens, Windows, Shutters, Staircases and other wooden items. We understand the potential high costs of renovation and the lack of real wooden products in the Bricos, so we offer handmade architectural products that are not only a pleasure to look at but suit your home, all at affordable prices. Prices and examples are available on our website. For more information, give us a call or visit us online: Website: www.scrollart.co.uk Tel: 05 55 14 12 43 Email: scrollartfrance@gmail.com Oradour-sur-Vayres (87150)

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

Salon de Thé - 06 72 38 82 20 Tue-Sat 10.00am-5.30pm All Day Frothy Coffees - Hot Choc - Cakes English Greeting Cards 1€ & 1,50€ Traditional Sweets 1,10€ 100g Fabrics - Jewellery - Homewares Toiletries - Mugs - Candles - Aprons Bags - Purses - Glassware - Mirrors Cushions - Pot Pourri - Foliage

MAGNAC LAVAL 87190 Two Floors Serving French & English Tastes since 2011 26, Ecurat 23150

Atelier d'Art du Jardin Open Fri, Sat, Sun and Bank Hols 11h00 to 18h00

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02.54.60.02.14 - see pg 6

Your advert here 05 55 41 17 76 Garden Services

tel: 05 55 81 31 85

email: artdejardin@gmail.com www.atelierdartdujardin.net

The Codfather British Fish & Chips in France www.thecodfather.eu See main ad pg 14

Le Moulin du Breuil BAR, RESTAURANT, TERRASSE 23140 PIONNAT

05 55 80 37 70 - see pg12

FREE DELIVERY ON ALL ORDERS OVER €10 WORLDWIDE siret: 751 978 917 00019

Très Jolie

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see main ad pg 24

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

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

Tel: 06 86 89 81 02 siret 528 539 448

Cross Cut Tree Surgeons

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

see main ad below

Gardening & Property Services Stuart Fieldhouse All aspects of garden maintenance: hedge cutting, mowing, fencing, etc as well as property maintenance. References provided. Coussac-Bonneval - 05 55 70 59 75 email: smincky@yahoo.com

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Artisan art for your garden.

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Gifts & Crafts

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Vera Laine Gift Shop & Salon de Thé Candles, mugs, shabby chic homeware, cards, leather goods, jewellery... all at affordable prices! Neal's Yard Remedies Consultant. Fresh homemade cakes and free WiFi now available! Open Tue-Fri: 9h30-17h30 Sat: 10h00-13h00 Contact Jay:

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Your advert here 05 55 41 17 76 Ivan Petley

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

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

26, Ecurat 23150 THÉ BONBONS Atelier d'Art du Jardin CADEAUX

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Open Fri, Sat, Sun and Bank Hols 11h00 to 18h00 Artisan art for your garden.

Cream teas on the terrasse. RDV for weekday visits SVP. 2km from Chénérailles and the Chateau Villemonteix

tel: 05 55 81 31 85

Two Floors Serving French & English Tastes since 2011

email: artdejardin@gmail.com www.atelierdartdujardin.net

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Cross Cut Tree Surgeons

for all your tree requirements 27 years experience Free quotes and advice We will not be beaten on price or standard of work Reliability guaranteed Fully qualified arborist - Fully insured Covering depts: 87, 23, 86, 36, 19 & 16

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siret: 530 840 958 00017

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Advertising in The Bugle Business Directory Advertising your business couldn’t be easier. Text only, boxed listings are available in our Business Directory from just €11.20/month. Alternatively, why not spotlight your business with an Advertorial, available from 1/6 Page (€50 HT) up to Full Page (€300 HT). Both Directory Adverts and Advertorials represent a cost effective way to put your brand in front of more than 25,000 pairs of eyes each month!!

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Handholding Services

TAILORED FITNESS Individual or Group Personal Training

06 23 90 45 82 - see pg 10

Language Services

Pest Control

Property Sales

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A HELPING HAND Translation/interpretation Dealing with utilities/banks Permis de construire Sourcing/supervising artisans 1-2-1 conversation classes

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Sophie Arsac

French lessons & handholding services 05.55.89.15.74 - pg 18

Health & Beauty

Meditation class held by Association ame et corps in Limoges each Wednesday at 8pm. First session free of charge, then 4 evenings at a total fee of €35. New group in St. Junien is planned. Beginners and advanced participants welcome! For more information see: www.ame-et-corps.com or call Katharina on:

06.66.24.85.49

06 37 08 92 09 - see pg 10

OSTEOPATHY & ACUPUNCTURE

Beginner's French

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05 87 41 07 93 - see pg 10

Your advert here 05 55 41 17 76 Insurance & Finance

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Call Alex, your English nail technician now Gel nails starting from €40 a set

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I specialise in helping beginners to communicate confidently & fluently in French. Made-to-measure French lessons with an English speaking, qualified language teacher. Based near Magnac-Laval (87190)

Mob: 07 81 90 61 04 Tel: 05 19 23 00 00 martininledognon@gmail.com www.beginners-french.com

International money transfer

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see pg 10

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02 48 60 83 72 / 06 74 33 02 38 www.applicateur3d.com Email: info@applicateur3d.com Curative and preventative

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Property Maintenance

Retail & Commerce

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See main ad pg 4

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

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

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Prices start from €3,750. Models seat 2 to 7 people. For more information on our range check out our website: www.limousin-spas.com or telephone: 05 55 63 26 20 Numéro Siret: 752 157 610 00011

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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, builtin, 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

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generation Solarventi have exceeded all expectations. In Southern Europe, Solarventi 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

Stove Sellers www.stovesellers.com 05.55.63.78.72

See our Display Ad - pg 9

water connections and it can be safely left running, even when the property is empty. Solarventi requires no maintenance - 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. ■

Man & Van Transport

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FABRICA

Everhot stoves supplied & installed across France

www.fabricadesign.com - see pg 11

www.buggscarhire.com see pg 7

General

Affordable Moves/ Single Items Regular UK runs - check website Europewide/ Limousin based 18m3 van / 4.5m load area E: pancentral@hotmail.com W: www.themanwithavan.info

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VAN SERVICES

Collections / Deliveries Removals / Brico Runs All over France. Competitve hourly rate incl fuel. Please ring or e-mail for a quote. Based nr Aubusson Dept 23 SIRET: 523 955 151 00015

Parking For Limoges Airport Efficient parking for all types of vehicles Book now!!

offers compassionate care for children, elderly people and sick people. I can also help with household chores and look after your pets when you are away.

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Siret 530 213 644 00012

The Man With A Van

Experienced home help nurse

Please contact Ms Angelika Knauer:

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

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Buggs Car Hire

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

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See main ad pg 3

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Call Mark on 07 80 36 38 27

All Limousin covered Anything considered Any quantity

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Contact Dave or Richard:

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siret 532 981 198 00015

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05 55 63 72 45 - see pg 7

SUDOKU - MEDIUM

The solutions to this month’s sudokus can be found on page 29

02 54 24 29 76 07 85 26 95 71

To raise funds for the SPA dog rescue centre in Guéret.

High chair, buggy, play pen, travel cot, fire guard, stair gate etc. Each item will incur a hire charge of 7 euros, plus a refundable 8 euros deposit.

For more INFO or to HIRE Call Jean: 05 55 54 96 36 jeanwhitham@orange.fr

SUDOKU - HARD

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CLUBS, CHARITIES & ASSOCIATIONS Church Notices Monthly Worship in English If your journey of life has brought you here to France, why neglect your journey of faith? We look forward to giving a warm welcome to everyone from whatever Christian tradition (or none) on the 3rd SUNDAY of the MONTH at 3pm. Where? At the Temple in Thiat (in the north of the Haute-Vienne) – we are part of the Parish of the Basse-Marche of the Eglise Protestante Unie de France. The Temple is on the main road close to the Mairie. After worship there is tea/ coffee and cake – and a chance to chat. If you want to know more contact Rev Derek Lawson on 05 55 68 53 03 or Rev Stephen Sawyer on 05 49 84 33 86. English-speaking church services Guéret Come as you are... This is an invitation to join us at our CHURCH SERVICE IN ENGLISH. Whether you have a faith or would just like to attend a church service you are welcome at 3pm on the 2nd Sunday of each month at the Eglise Evangélique, 9b Place Bonnyaud, Guéret, 23000. We welcome all who want to join a group of English-speaking Christians for a time of worship and learning together. Children are very welcome. For more details contact Jim & Pat Scott on 05 55 67 54 78 / email scott.james@neuf.fr or Ian & Becky Jefferies on 05 55 61 10 23 / email mail@otiumsanctus.com Christians together in Limousin La Souterraine Area We hold a time of fellowship and Bible study every Tuesday afternoon. Barbara and Cedric look forward to welcoming you. Tel: 05 55 71 09 04 The International Free Church in Creuse The church presently meets at 10, La Chaudronnière, a small hamlet 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 midweek 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 PENSOL Indoor Carpet Bowls We meet on Wednesdays at 2.30pm5.00pm. Come along for a fun afternoon, a warm welcome in a warm hall, refreshments and equipment provided. Ladies and Gents welcome. The venue is the salle polyvalente at PENSOL 87440 on the D67 between Marval and Dournazac, clearly indicated from the village, or from Piégut-Pluviers take the D91. Come and have a free trial, with our slightly smaller Bowls and 33` carpet. NO heavy lifting. Established club and club Leader. Registered and insured. Please phone Hilary for any enquiries on 09 72 23 13 20 or r.h.brayshaw@gmx. com Tai Chi, Pakua & Qigong Tai Chi, Pakua & Qigong classes organised by the ACAMIES (association culturelle d'arts martiaux internes et d'exercices de santé). Wed: Jarnages, 18h30-20h, Salle Polyvalente. Thu: Bétête, 19h-20h30, Domaine de Tournessac. OPEN DAY Sun 6th Oct at the salle de la mairie, Jarnages from 9h-12h. Individual classes, courses, massage & treatments also available. Contact: 06 48 00 02 07 http://acamies.e-monsite.com Keep Fit Amazing abs, breathtaking buttocks! Come and join our group at the CAPE in Pontarion. We are all ages, all sizes, men & women, but are serious about keeping fit. Our “monitrice” is English and will happily provide bilingual instructions.

We meet every Thursday at 8p.m. in Pontarion Town Hall, for a one-hour workout. Come for a free trial, or call 05 55 64 98 87 or 06 32 42 95 68 for more details. Indoor Bowling at Oradour-surVayres If you already play or have never tried indoor bowling then come along to a meeting. It's great fun and easy to play. If you have never played it before we will show you how. We meet every Monday evening starting at 18.30 hrs at La Chapelle, avenue des Chapelles, 87150 Oradour-sur-Vayres. Come and try it - it's free. If you require further information or directions to our venue please contact me - Email: OradourBowling@gmx.com or telephone: 05 55 08 41 75 Zumba! Regular zumba classes across depts 36, 18 & northern 23. For more info tel 06 58 37 17 04 - email evezumba36@ gmail.com and for details of classes visit www.zumbazumba.fr Indoor Short-mat Bowling at Cussac 87150....and now Outdoor too! As the premier bowls club in the HauteVienne, we are going from strength to strength with members seeking us out and travelling great distances to continue their love of bowls or simply to 'try us out'. Our reputation as a "very friendly and welcoming club" goes before us. If you've never tried the game, just come along and take a look; there is far more to it than first appears! We are a formally registered association within the French system and benefit from assistance from our local commune by use of a wonderful indoor venue. AND NOW...the use of a synthetic outdoor court where Flat-green, Crown and Short-mat can be played. Just imagine the summer evenings with a drink in your hand, watching fellow bowlers enjoying the quiet of village, interrupted only by the 'click' or 'tunk' of bowl against bowl! Our regular sessions indoors are Wednesday evening at 8pm and Thursday Mornings at 10am. Outdoor sessions will be arranged as the spring arrives so keep in touch. Serious bowlers and beginners are welcome - club bowls are available for use. For further information contact cussacbowls-club@live.co.uk or telephone 05 55 50 40 89. Association Equilibre, le mouvement du corps Yoga for all levels: Tue 18:30 Aubusson, Pied au plancher (Espace Philips); Wed 18:30 Vallière, salle polyvalante. Pregnancy/Post Natal: Tue 17:00 Aubusson, Pied au Plancher (Espace Philips) For further information tel 06 83 24 62 72 or visit www.spaequilibre. yolasite.com Chinese Gym & Karate Mondays & Thursdays 19h30-21h at the DOJO, Allée Jean-Marie Couturier, Aubusson. Warm and friendly atmosphere. For more info tel 06 08 92 30 53 Tai Chi at Boussac and La Châtre Tai Chi classes in Boussac (Tue 18.15 - 19.45) and La Châtre (Thu 18.15 19.45). The first two lessons are free, the subscriptions are 36 euros per month and members can go to both venues having paid this fee. The style is that of Yang. All ages and abilities welcome, but folk must bear in mind that they will be on their feet, doing the equivalent of what one might classify as light exercise, for about an hour and a half. For more information contact 05 55 65 08 20. Gym Bien-être Would you enjoy an afternoon of gentle exercise with a cheerful, lighthearted group? Each week we exercise a different group of muscles, do a little country dancing & some floor

WE NEED HELP FOR FRITZY

Fritzy had a terrible past - which is long ago. He was picked up by the SPA in a group of 100 dogs in bad condition... At that time he was still a puppy. For the first weeks, he was at the home of a volunteer who took care of him where he had a really good time but couldn't stay. He is a little handicapped because he is blind in his left eye but this doesn't affect him in any way. He is a bit of a miracle. He has been living at the SPA for 2 1/2 years and still loves people and has not given up hope of finding his new home. He will make a good guardian and is absolutely adorable with people. At the SPA he is getting too fat and we hope so much that at last he can live the happy dog's life that he deserves. His breed is a hunting dog, so he will chase your rabbits in the garden. He is castrated and his birthday is 15th April! Any questions, contact either the SPA on 05.55.48.06.75 or Katharina (volunteer) for information in English on 06.66.24.95.49. Thank you!

exercise and laugh a lot. The aim of the activities is to increase suppleness and mental agility. We meet every Tuesday afternoon upstairs at the Capitole in Rochechouart between 2pm and 3.30pm. It isn’t necessary to speak French because you can copy but you will learn some. Come for 2 weeks’ free trial. For details contact: pauline.maskell@sfr.fr Learn to Meditate Learn to meditate and meet other likeminded people. Simple mindfulness technique. Dechen Choling, Le Mas Marvent, St-Yrieix-sous-Aixe, 87700. Also, ongoing regular group meetings and events. Contact tel Christina 05 55 03 82 01 www.dechencholing.org Gardening Les petits jardiniers du Limousin http://jardiniers-du-limousin.webs. com Do you love gardening or are you keen to learn more about it? Then why not come along and join Les Petits Jardiniers? We’re a friendly group of English, French and Dutch residents and normally meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 2.30pm in the salle de fêtes in St-Amand-le-Petit, between Peyrat-le-Château and Eymoutiers. Our meetings are held mostly in English and we have guest speakers, organise garden visits and swap plants and seeds. Annual membership is 15 euros pp or 20 euros per couple or pay as you go for 3 euros per meeting. For more information or to be put on our mailing list for our quarterly newsletter or monthly agenda contact Carolyn at Carolyn@cnlees.eu or Gill at gillinfrance@orange.fr Agenda for 2014: 15th May Invasive plants - Friends or Foes?; 19th Jun Visit to two gardens 'From field to fantastic garden'; 17th Jul Demonstration - flower arranging; 21st Aug Summer lunch; 7th Sep Annual Show; 16th Oct AGM and Splitting perennials to double your plants; 20th Nov Visit to the Musée des distilleries, Limoges; Tba Dec Gardeners' Question Time and Christmas party.. Club Liseron – Gardening Club Meets on the 2nd Mon evening of the month at 19.30 at the Salle des Fêtes in Massignac. We're a mixed bunch of English & French, who are united by a passion for gardens and gardening, sharing plants, seeds and information. More info from Sally on 05 45 21 30 20 or Craig on 05 45 89 33 50 or mccolville@orange.fr ** The Club has a new president, Véronique Granet, a very dynamic and enthusiastic person. ** Aux Plantes, etc. We are an association of independent, ethically-minded and passionate plant producers. Our aim is to encourage consumers to know more about the plants they buy, how they were produced and their needs, thereby avoiding the disappointments that so often come with mass produced plants. It’s not just about us selling you plants - we want them to thrive and do well for you! Current members include plantspeople specialising in unusual shrubs & trees, butterfly plants, heritage vegetables and flowers, irises, perennials and droughttolerant plants. For more info contact Michelle Pierce 05 45 89 36 54 or visit: www.auxplantesetc.jimdo.com Les Jardins de Sirius Based in Pressignac, Charente, we are a small association of people who are keen on gardening. As well as finding plants an endless source of interest, we believe that the simple fact of gardening has numerous positive benefits for health, stress, social interaction - in other words, our daily lives - and we’d like to encourage this aspect. We run flower workshops on the first Saturday afternoon of the month. If you’d like to get involved, have more info on the

association or become a member, please contact Michelle Pierce on 05 45 89 36 54 or at unjardinenfrance@gmail.com Integration International Apero Reseau We meet each Saturday from 11.30am1pm at Baileys Bar/Restaurant, 5 Rue de L'Abreuvoir, Aubusson. These meetings offer the opportunity to: exchange views - make new friends - share experiences - have fun together - help and advise one another - help intergrate newcomers. Discussions in English (all nationalities welcome). For more information please contact Catherine 06 86 17 80 88 or Liz 05 55 66 22 92. Learning Together – Apprenons Ensemble Our main aim is to foster understanding and good relations amongst the local French-speaking and English-speaking populations. To this end we are offering courses of tuition in English and in French, and organising social and cultural events and visits. LANGUAGE CLASSES (take place at the Maison des Associations, Rochechouart) Beginners and Intermediate - Mon am; French/English Conversation – Tues am; Advanced and Children’s – Wed am; Conversation (St-Junien) - Thur. SOCIAL EVENTS Games Night (Rochechouart) 1st Thur; Games Night (St-Junien) 2nd Thur; Lunch Club – Last Thur. FORTHCOMING EVENTS - More details in Association Newsletter. For more details visit www. learningtogether.me or contact Sue Ratcliffe 05 45 31 50 86 The Melting Pot Members of the Ambassador's Club of the Welcome en Limousin Association. We are a group of around 70 members, both French and British, who meet with the aim of sharing things and trying to integrate with the French community. We meet every week at the Ancienne Ecole in Darnac, on a Wednesday morning from 10am - 12noon, except for the first Wednesday, when we meet in the evening at 8pm. We hold information meetings, plant swaps, BBQ's, games nights, visits and have guest speakers about topics relevant to living in France. Contact: www.meltingpot-limousin. com Charente Limousine Exchange The Charente-Limousine-Exchange (CLE), founded in 2003, aims to improve the provision of French language courses and to share experiences and skills among members who live in Charente, Vienne and Haute-Vienne. CLE provides information to members living and/or working in France and works with local communities and organisations to tackle practical issues through forums and workshops, as well as organising a wide range of cultural and social events throughout the year. The recent launch of English lessons has been well attended by Confolentais. If you would like to know more about this group of volunteers, please look on our new website www.charentelimousine-exchange.com or contact the Chairman, Barry Leech, on 06 35 96 77 46. Libraries & Books Baileys Book Exchange Baileys Bar/Restaurant, 5 Rue de L'Abreuvoir, Aubusson. Large selection of English books, plus a few French books and DVDs. Swap (for each swapped book a small charge of 20cts applies) or buy books from as little as 50cts. ALL money received donated to S.P.A. de la Creuse Dog Refuge Guéret. Books available during opening hours, please check Baileys Restaurant Ad for details.

Is there somebody out there for Phoenix’s ALEX?! 2 year-old Belgian Shepherd X Beauceron

Alex has been at Phoenix for too long now. We’re worried people might be starting to think there is something wrong with him, but the truth is, only two people have ever asked about him! He requires a home where he receives plenty of exercise and discipline and a nice big, fenced garden, but surely there is someone out there who fits the bill?! Alex ADORES people, and LOVES to play (with people and other dogs). He’s a bit too bouncy for cats, though. He didn’t have a good start in life, so now he deserves to have a really loving home with a committed and energetic family. Please contact us if you are interested on 05 53 54 94 81 (leave a message) or email sheerik@wanadoo.fr (Alex is, of course, chipped, vaccinated and neutered).

www.phoenixasso.com

Sale of Second-hand Books, La Croisille-sur-Briance On the 18th of every month, during the monthly market at La Croisillesur-Briance (87130), there is a sale of second-hand books (both English and French) from 9am to 12 noon, at the old garage in La Place - next door to the pharmacy. All proceeds towards the restoration of the church. St Jean English Library, La Souterraine The St Jean English Library and Information Centre is now wellestablished in the beautiful medieval building of the Porte de Puy Charraud, 10 Rue de Portail, La Souterraine. We now have just under 10,000 books, catering for a wide range of tastes, both fiction & non-fiction, plus a large collection of DVDs and CDs, and you can enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, together with a selection of delicious home-made cakes, in our cafe, Caxtons, where we also have regular exhibitions of work by local artists, both French & English. The Library runs classes in French, for English speakers, with a professional teacher, and also organises AngloFrench conversation groups in association with the Municipal Library in La Souterraine. We have a number of thriving special interest groups, such as the Gardening Club, Photographic Society, Friendship Group, etc. and we have an ever-changing selection of interesting items for sale in our Brocante on the ground floor. We also provide support & assistance in bureaucratic and administrative matters for both existing British residents as well as newcomers to the area, so whatever your interests, don’t hesitate to pay us a visit, when you will be assured of a warm welcome. The library is open from 9.30 -12.30 on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Contact tel 06 06 43 47 64 or email bibliostjean@yahoo.co.uk Our website is www.frenchweb.eu/biblio The English Library, Dun-le-Palestel The English Library, which has now been established for over 5 yrs, is situated in the Route des Rateries, beside the Bibliothèque Municipale, Parc Benjamin Bord. The library is a very welcoming meeting place, where you can come and enjoy a cup of tea, or coffee, whilst you browse through our collection of around 7,500 books, DVDs and talking books. Our opening hours are Thursdays, 10h00 – 16h00 and Saturdays 10h00 – 12h30. Also, on the first Tuesday of every month, 10h00 – 12h00, you are invited to join us for our Club Franglais, which welcomes people from all nationalities, to chat in French, English or any language you wish(!) whilst enjoying a cup of tea, and a piece of home-made cake. We host a range of other activities too, including the Café Philo, and Club Scrabble, More information can be found on the Entente Cordiale website at www.ententecordiale-creuse.org or email us at library.ententecordiale@ yahoo.com Music Music Club Boussac 3rd Saturday of the month at the Grand Café des Sports, 26 place de l'Hôtel de Ville. All musicians and singers wishing to join in an evening of free fun and entertainment are most welcome, as are those who simply enjoy listening to live music. A PA system and drum kit is available, so all you need to do is bring along your own instrument to have a good time. "Oh My Cod" fish and chips is available in the square or Philippe, the bar owner, provides a charcuterie. All food can be eaten in the café.

You are invited to meet and join the members of CASTAWAYS DRAMA Friday 6th June - 7ish to 10 ish The Old Mairie in La Souterraine - look for direction signs This friendly association needs to get back to work after a first and successful production. So if you have time on your hands, enjoy meeting people and want to do something new or a little different, come and meet us over a sandwich and a glass and reveal a talent, discover a new you! Do you enjoy singing and dancing? Are you good with a needle and thread, screwdriver and wires, hammer and nails? Do you know where the kettle is? Can you be bossy with a clipboard? Good at organising or a good memory for learning lines? Do come and join us, we will look daft by ourselves! Find out more:www.castawaysdrama.wix.com or email – gynfreeman@free.fr

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WEEKLY MARKETS MONDAY

Evaux-les-Bains

TUESDAY

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

WEDNESDAY

Ahun Bourganeuf Chambon-sur-Voueize Cognac-la-Forêt Clugnat Le Dorat Isle Limoges (pont St Martial) Nantiat Séreilhac

THURSDAY

Boussac Coussac-Bonneval Dun-le-Palestel Guéret Limoges Bastide et Cor-

gnac Magnac-Laval Oradour-sur-Vayres (except 3rd Thu) Peyrat-le-Château Saint-Sulpice-lesChamps Saint-Victurnien La Souterraine

FRIDAY

Aigurande Aixe-sur-Vienne Ambazac Bessines-sur-Gartempe Bosmie l’Aiguille (16h - 19h30) Bujaleuf Châlus (except 2nd Fri) Châteauponsac Châtelus-Malvaleix Couzeix (16h30 19h30) Le Dorat Felletin Limoges (place des Bancs et Beaubreuil) Nexon Pierre-Buffière Rochechouart St-Etienne-de-Fursac Saint-Sulpice-Laurière Ve r n e u i l - s u r Vienne(15h-18h30)

SATURDAY

Aixe-sur-Vienne

Contact: Bev or Dave Calladine at gemsandcrystalsmail@gmail.com or Mervyn or Rosie Wood at mervynjw@aol. com for more info. 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

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

SUNDAY

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

MONTHLY FOIRES BY DATE

Aixe-sur-Vienne: 1st Fri Ambazac: 1st Wed Auzances: 2nd Tue Bourganeuf: 1st & 3rd Wed Boussac: 1st & 3rd Thu Bujaleuf: Last Mona Châlus: 2nd Thu Châteauneuf-la-Forêt: 2nd Sun Cognac-la-Forêt: 1st Tue Cussac: 4th Sun Domps: 2nd Tue Dun-le-Palestel: 1st Thu Evaux-les-Bains: 1st Mon Eymoutiers: 1st & 3rd Thu Feytiat: 1st Sat La Souterraine 2nd & 4th Sat Magnac-Bourg: 2nd Sat Meuzac: 4th Mon Mézières-sur-Issoire: 2nd & 4th Mon Nexon: 3rd Fri Oradour-sur-Vayres: 3rd Thu Peyrat-le-Château: 3rd Mon Peyrilhac: 3rd Sun Pierre-Buffière: 1st Fri Royère-de-Vassivière: 2nd Tue Saint-Germain-les-Belles: last Sat Saint-Jouvent: 1st Sun Saint-Junien: 3rd Sat Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat: 1st Mon Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche: 2nd & 4th Fri Sauviat-sur-Vige: 2nd Mon Veyrac: 2nd Sun

For details of the meetings or other information contact Roger 05 55 76 22 65 (Limoges), Ewen 05 53 05 76 62 (Périgueux) or Angela 05 49 87 79 09 (Civray). Other meetings in South-West France can be located on our web-site at aafrancesud-ouest. com

English speaking Council surgery for residents of the commune of St-Léger-Magnazeix Commencing Wednesday 14 May 2014, then every 2nd Weds in the month, an Englishspeaking council surgery with councillors Manuela Stroescu and Patrick Johnson will take place at the Mairie between 11am and 12pm. Cancer Support France, Charente Plus Offers free and confidential support to English speakers affected by cancer in departments 16, 17 & 86. Our helpline number is 06 45 35 32 30. If you need any more information, please get in touch via csf. charenteplus@gmail.com Cancer Support France, Haute-Vienne (supporting Creuse, too)

BY DAY

1 (day before if public holiday): Bellac 3: Bellegarde-en-Marche 3: Châteauponsac 5: Bussière-Poitevine 5: Chénérailles 6: Bussière-Boffy 8: Compreignac 9: Saint-Sulpice-Laurière 11 (Sat if 11 is a Sun): Bessines-surGartempe 13 (Sat if 13 is a Sun): Le Dorat 15: Oradour-sur-Glane 17: Mortemart 18: La Croisille-sur-Briance; La Jonchère-Saint-Maurice 20: Chénérailles 21: Ambazac; Saint-Sulpice-lesFeuilles 22 (Mon if 22 is a Sun): Magnac-Laval 23: Razès; St Laurent sur Gorre 24: Nantiat 25: Blond - St Paul 26: Nouic; Rochechouart 28: Cieux 29: Laurière

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would like more information or would like to become a member or help in any other way, please contact Sue Ware 05 55 00 31 15, csfhv@frangle.fr Elizabeth Finn Care Registered charity Elizabeth Finn Care is able to offer direct financial assistance to British and Irish nationals or residents who live overseas. We ensure that our help does not affect any means-tested payments. For more information contact: Mary Hughes - Case worker France, Elizabeth Finn Care - tel 04 68 23 43 79 or visit www. elizabethfinncare.org.uk and www.turn2us. org.uk L’Association France Alzheimer Dordogne Charitable organisation offering Englishspeaking support and guidance to anyone dealing with the day-to-day difficulties affecting those with dementia, their families and their carers and assistance with how to access the best provisions of care. English Helpline (available on Tuesday mornings between 10am and midday): 09 64 21 40 86. For more information email alzheimer. dordogne@orange.fr or visit www. francealzheimer-dordogne.org

Cancer Support France Haute-Vienne Lunch at the Lake

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

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

EASY

MEDIUM

OPEN MIC NIGHT Every Friday 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 Lock Ness” in La Souterraine town centre every Friday around 8.30pm. Our Open Mic Night is a non-profit making event and its aim is to bring pleasure and fun to people of all ages, nationality, creed, etc. who have always fancied getting up to play their guitar, tambourine, triangle or even the spoons if you'd like. You can sing, play or even read a poem, the choice is yours. No pressure! You might like to just come along and support, sit and have a drink... So get out that guitar or penny whistle that's been lurking in the attic for the last twenty years, dust it down and join in for an evening of fun!! Look forward to seeing you there.

Chorale Philomèle

The choir Philomèle of Rochechouart and St-Junien give several concerts locally and further afield. Their repertoire, which changes often, comprises songs, both serious and rousing in a variety of languages.

Upcoming concerts: Monday June 9th at The Cultural Centre, Place de la Gare Rochechouart in honour of the Town Twinning groups of Rochehouart and Oettingen at 6pm Sunday June 22nd Summer Fete on the banks of the river Glane, Site Corot in St-Junien 87200 from 11.30am Monday July 14th at St-Junien at 10am to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the liberation of St-Junien. For information please tel 05 55 03 69 70 or 06 32 66 80 35, email pmthemaskells35@gmail.com or visit http://choralephilomele.wordpress.com/

An Appeal for Volunteers

Le Puy Batard, a non-profit organisation which welcomes the disabled for their holidays at their house in Sainte-Feyre, Creuse, is looking for helpers from 7th June to 25th July. Accommodation can be provided if necessary and it is possible to help out for just a part of this period. To find out more about Le Puy Batard visit

www.puy-batard.org

and if you think you can help please contact Jean-Pierre Déchoz: Tel: 05 55 81 12 05 or Email: accueil@puy-batard.org There are no special skills required and it is a great way to meet French people and speak French. Don't worry if your language skills are not perfect, Jean-Pierre speaks excellent English!

CSF Haute-Vienne are holding their fund-raising lunch at the lake at Videix (87600) on Sunday 15th June at 12 noon. Menu: Kir, duo of pates, BBQ pork and pommes boulangères, selection of cheeses and salad, strawberry tartlet, wine and coffee – all for 18 euros a head. Please phone: 05 55 00 31 15 for reservations and more information.

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Petticoat Lane

Easter Eggs & Easter Cards in Stock In May, find us at the following markets: Every Tuesday – Civray Sat 10th May – Aigre Sun 11th & 25th May – Panazol Sat 17th May – Confolens Please note - we will be closed Mon 1st June

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

Tel: 05 45 29 03 99

Cartes de Christine

Hand-crafted cards for all occasions Find us every week at Piégut market (Wed) and Brantôme (Fri)... and at Aigre, Chasseneuil & Confolens (monthly). We will have an extended range at Magazin Artisanat, Confolens email: ellinghamroam764@yahoo.com

Très Jolie

Fashion Accessories Where to find me this month: Every Wednesday - Piégut Market 20th April at Papillons Tea Shop Oradour-sur-Vayres New Spring and Summer items arriving on a daily basis New stunning Jewellery Scarf designs, a great affordable gift. Great little gifts starting from €3. Most items now stocked at the 'Coeur et Etoile', St-Mathieu Postage available, please email or call for details.

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

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AUX CEPES La Veytizou

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

~~~~~~~~~ Sat 10th May - Music Night ~~~~~~~~~ Sat 17th May - Carl Port ~~~~~~~~~ FISH & CHIPS ANY DAY

For more information & reservations call Sue on 05 55 69 33 38

Atelier d'Art du Jardin The tea room is now open

2km from Chénérailles and the Chateau Villemonteix - 26, Ecurat 23150

tel: 05 55 81 31 85 email: artdejardin@gmail.com www.atelierdartdujardin.net

Le Moulin du Breuil

La Grange Brocante

23140 PIONNAT

Sadly, La Grange Brocante will be closing its doors at the end of July, so...

Restaurant, Bar, Terrasse

Saturday 17 May - Soirée Limousine Celebrate the very best of the Region! 4 courses for 19.50€ Sunday 25 May - Fête des Mères 4 courses, apero and coffee 26€ per person Friday 6 June - Gourmet tasting menu 8 courses with wines - limited numbers Please contact us for any information re: events, weddings, parties and christenings.

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

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

Seillant, 36310 Chaillac

all stock must be sold!!

lagrangebrocante@yahoo.fr www.lagrangebrocante.com

Le Bellerive

Hotel - Restaurant - Café-Bar 29 Avenue de la Tour, 87470 Peyrat-le-Château

Fri 2nd May - Fun Quiz Night Thu 8th to Sat 10th May - Rally du Limousin Thu 15th May - La Maison delivery & Book Club (DVDs as well as books) Sat 17th May - Live Music with Tom Harker Sat 24th May - Fish & Chip Night + Disco

For details of all our events, go to: www.facebook.com/hotellebellerive Email: bonjour@lebellerive.net

Phone: 05 55 36 20 63

JJ’s Café Bar Aigurande Music Club

2nd Sat of every month. 8.30 pm. Next event: 10th May

JJ's Music club is for musicians of all levels and genres entry is free, there is no membership and is open to everyone who loves music. You can also buy fish and chips from ‘The Codfather’ in the market square (from 6.30 - 8.30) and eat them in the comfort of JJ's. The club starts from 8:30, but we are open for all those who want to come earlier to eat. In fact we hardly ever shut !!!!

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

Tel: 02 54 06 30 77

www.frenchweb.eu/jjscafebar/ Email: cafebarjj@yahoo.co.uk

ABRIS BOIS LV

Natural Stone paving on SALE! Blue grey limestone 25mm thick Tumbled finish 20x20cm: €21/m2 TTC 30x30cm: €23/m2 TTC Antique finish 20x20cm: €32/m2 TTC 40x40cm: €36/m2 TTC All deals on: www.abrisfrance.fr ABRIS BOIS LV - Z.A. Sirvenon - 87190 MAGNAC-LAVAL

Tel: 05 87 77 95 57

4th Annual Fund-raiser in aid of the Guide Dogs for the Blind School in Landouge, Limoges

After the huge success last year of our Third Annual Fund-raiser to raise money for the Guide Dogs for the Blind School in Landouge, Limoges Christine and myself, with the help of Guide Dog Etoile, and our wonderful band of volunteers will be holding our Fourth Fund-raiser on Sunday 29th June from 13h-17h. The venue once again will be in our large garden come rain or shine, at 17 avenue du 8 Mai 1945, 87150 Oradour-Sur-Vayres.

New puppy class starting soon at Les Grands Chézeaux

Included in the event will be: a table from the Guide Dog School highlighting the very good work they do, with various items for sale; the presence of some working Guide Dogs and Student Guide Dogs; delicious homemade cakes, teas/coffee, soft drinks and ice-cream; clothes, shoes and handbags; bric-a-brac; books, CDs and DVDs; various artisans; plants; and a tombola. If anyone has any saleable items they can donate to this very worthy cause, please contact Roger and Christine Thomas on 05 55 78 83 05.

For more details contact Elaine on:

Thank you again to everyone who helped and supported our event last year.

Limousin Dog Training

05 55 68 67 56 or 06 04 47 35 19

Vera Laine Gift Shop & Salon de Thé LE DORAT (Pl. Charles de Gaulle)

Candles, mugs, shabby chic homeware, cards, leather goods, jewellery... all at affordable prices! Neal's Yard Remedies Consultant. HOMEMADE CAKES and FREE WIFI now available!

Knitting Group

Knitters, expert or beginners, meet every Wednesday at 2pm for a little knit and natter. All welcome, please feel free to drop in or call Jay for more details. Alternatively, follow "Veralaine" on Facebook. Open Tue-Fri: 9h30-17h30 & Sat: 10h00-13h00 Contact Jay: 05 87 77 95 veralaine19@gmail.com

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Sat 31st May BOURGANEUF Concert: Oboe and Organ

Concert performed by Christophe Thepin and Guy Marissal. Eglise St Jean. 16h30. Participation libre.

For more information and reservations visit www. stamandjartoudeix.com or tel 05 55 64 22 25 (French) or 05 87 54 60 30 (English).

Sat 31st May SAINTE-FEYRE Journée Médiévale

Sat 31st May CHABANAIS Theatre Chabanois presents “1914”

Medieval festival with jousting, juggling, magicians, jesters, etc. Artisanal & produce market. Parc Animalier Les Loups de Chabrières. Adults: €9.50; Children: €7. 10h - 20h. Contact: Tel 05 55 81 23 23.

Société Philharmonique de la Souterraine 2014 Concert Programme

Fri 23rd May to Sun 1st Jun LIMOGES The Limoges Exhibition-Fair

Variety will be the watchword at this year's Limoges Fair. In fact, no fewer than 400 exhibitors will be taking part! There are lots of different stands to visit including food displays, house and home exhibits, interior decorating, furniture, cars and DIY, to name just a few. The Limoges Fair sets the benchmark for national exhibitions. In addition to being the most important home event in the Central/Western part of France, its historical exhibitions mean that it is also a culturally significant occasion. This year's theme is the 1960s. Palais des Expositions, boulevard Robert-Schuman, 87000 Limoges. 10h-22h. Entry €4 (free for Under 12s). Ladies Day on 27th (entry €1.50). Contact: tel 05 55 37 20 20 or visit www.foire-limoges.com/

Fri 30th May ROCHECHOUART Concert: Flossie Malavialle

Le Son de la Source presents Songs from Here and There: an evening with Flossie Malavialle. Salle Jacques Brel, place de la

A commemorative tribute with a collection of drama, prose and song in both English and French (with translations). Salle des Fêtes, Chabanais. Adults €6 & Children €4 (-16's). Seating in tables of 6. Reservations:-05 45 94 10 71 or facebook.com/theatrechabanois (Book your table early). Theatre Chabanois is a bilingual community theatre group formed in 2009 with about 30 members so far. A cast and crew of all ages (10 yrs to over 80), abilities and talents. We are always looking for new members, not only those with thespian tendencies but those that are willing to help back stage and front of house. Everyone is welcome to join us. Whatever you bring to the group you will be sure of a warm welcome and much fun on a Monday evening at the Salle des Fêtes in Chabanais at 7pm.

Sat 31st May SAINT-AMAND-JARTOUDEIX Concert: Flossie Malavialle

Concert organised by Mieux Vivre à St-Amand featuring French singer Flossie Malavialle. Flossie currently lives in England and sings in both French and English and communicates brilliantly with a mixed language audience. She works internationally and we are delighted that she is coming, for the second year running, to support us. Eglise de St-Amand-Jartoudeix. 20h. Tickets €10. Refreshments available.

Sunday 11th May: Annual Festival of Creuse Orchestras 9h30-18h. La Souterraine. Performances in the town centre from 10h30. 14h-18h Concert Centre Cultural Yves Furet Saturday 24th May: Concert 21h. Salle Polyvalente, Saint-Germain-Beaupré Saturday 14th June: Annual Concert of the Harmonie de Guéret 21h. Espace Fayolle, Esplanade Nelson Mandela, Guéret Saturday 21st June: Fête de la Musique 18h. Jardin Publique La Souterraine 20h. Location to be confirmed, Guéret The orchestra will be accompanied by L’Harmonie de Guéret at all concerts. The concerts are normally free but contributions for the programmes are appreciated. Further info contact Alan Kerr on 05 55 56 34 52.

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UPCOMING EVENTS ACROSS THE REGION Fri 11th Apr to Thu 14th Aug SAINT-JUSTLE-MARTEL Exhibition: The Auld Acquaintance

The Auld Acquaintance is a new exhibition that gathers together artwork not only by the team at the Scottish Cartoon Art Studio but also our friends from the Scottish and UK press as well as cartoonists across the globe. Caricatures, editorial cartoons and comic strips are featured, many never before exhibited. All contributors have been asked to think about the same question that will be put to Scottish voters on the 18th of September: “Should Scotland be an independent country?” Espace Loup, Centre Permanent de la Caricature, du Dessin de Presse et d’Humour. For more info visit http://scottishcartoons.com/

Fri 25th Apr to Sun 22nd Jun 'Regards sur Images' 2ème Festival de la Photographie Amateur

Amateur photography festival organised by the association Creusographie, with exhibitions taking place all over the Creuse. Visit www.creusographie.fr for more information.

Thu 1st May AUBUSSON Brocante du général Espagne

of us are now thinking about our gardens. I am madly potting up for our Annual Plant Sale which we will be holding on 4th May this year. It's a little earlier than previous years, but actually if we continue to get this beautiful warm and drier weather all the plants are going to romp away so we need to get them in early before the hot season is upon us. We are having the same format as last year with tea, coffee, cakes and a tombola on behalf of Bansang Hospital Appeal. The Plant Sale takes place at from 2-5pm at Seguinaud 24360 (near to Nontron 24 and 5 mins outside Piégut). For more information tel Linda Nicholson on 05 53 56 73 86. For more information about Bansang Hospital please take a look at our website: www.bansanghospitalappeal.org

Sat 10th to Sun 11th May CROZANT Journées des plantes de printemps

Sale of plants, guided tours of the arboretum, exhibition & conferences. Arboretum de la Sedelle. 10h - 19h. Entry: €6; free for Under 15s. For more info visit http://arbosedelle.free.fr/

Sun 11th May SAINT-LÉGER-BRIDEREIX 5ème Fête des jardins et de la nature

Every year the businesses of the Place Espagne organise a vide-grenier & brocante on the place in honour of the celebrations that were traditionally held on 1st May in Aubusson.

Sun 4th May SAINT-PRIEST-SOUS-AIXE Concert: Harp and Voice

Concert performed by Amaëlle Savary. Eglise de SaintPriest-sous-Aixe. 16h. Participation libre.

Sun 4th May SEGUINAUD 8th Annual Plant Sale in aid of Bansang Hospital Appeal

Well, it has stopped raining, for a while at least, and some

Organised each spring by garden and nature enthusiasts

this year's Garden and Nature Festival will include: sale of plants, seeds, vegetables, herbs; troc jardin; artisanal stands (sculptor, wood turner, basket maker); produce market (bio bread, cheese, apple juice, medicinal plants, chocolate, wine); children's area... Free entry from 9h-18h. Over 90 stands and 4000 visitors. For more information visit http://lesprintanieres.wordpress. com/

Sat 17th May European Night of Museums

Since 2005, selected European museums have exceptionally opened for a night, free of charge, as part of the European Night of Museums. Over 1200 French museums take part, and 98% of them open to the public free of charge between 6pm and 1am. Most museums offer special activities for this original night, aimed at all audiences: storytelling tours, torch-lit tours, concerts, workshops for children, screenings, fireworks... Children and adults all gather for a unique night. For more information visit www.nuitdesmusees.culture. fr/ or contact your local tourist office for participating museums.

Sun 18th May SAINT-DIZIER-LEYRENNE Fête du Pain

This annual celebration of one of our staple foods, organised each year by the Société Leyrenne Patrimoine, will be held this year in the village of Jalinoux, just to the west of StDizier-Leyrenne, on Sunday 18th May starting from 8h30. Bread for sale will be baked in a restored traditional oven, pizzas prepared on site and cooked in a wood fired pizza oven, and there will be traditional lunches of andouillette, merguez, saucisses, and of course frites. Various artisanal stands will also be present throughout the day. There is no admission charge. The weather of course plays a major part in the success or otherwise of such an event, but whatever the weather you can expect a warm welcome from all the participants; there will be a bar, and covered seating should the smell of frites and merguez, etc. get too much for you to resist.

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