The Bugle Limousin - May 2018 by The Bugle

Local charity receives massive donation The Elephant Haven sanctuary being built in Haute-Vienne has received €350,000 from the Brigitte Bardot Foundation

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After securing a deal to produce 14 tapestries for the estate of JRR Tolkien, the master weavers of Aubusson have unveiled the first in the presence of the writer's daughter-in-law. representing paintings made by the author for his children for Christmas, as well as illustrations from the iconic novels, and a fourteenth piece, a huge floor covering expected to measure between 12-15 m². The project has taken the town's industry back to its roots, when local artists would use their tapestries to illustrate stories of old, telling the tale of such literary classics as The Odyssey and Jerusalem Delivered. What makes the new works unique is that the weavers have been able to base their designs on the original illustrations that accompanied Tolkien's books. In April, the first tapestry was cut from the loom and presented to a

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ubusson tapestry has received m u c h interest and financial investment - since being inducted into UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage in 2009 (see issue #1 of The Bugle!) and it was hoped that the opening of the Cité internationale de la tapisserie in 2016 would further increase the town's reputation, as well as providing a welcome boost to the economy of south-east Creuse. So it proved, and last year the town's artisans secured a prestigious deal to produce more than a dozen tapestries featuring the illustrations of JRR Tolkien. In total, they will create thirteen wall-hanging tapestries

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Brigitte Bardot Foundation makes Local sites hoping benefit from huge donation to Elephant Haven to heritage lottery

urope's first retirement home for elephants, being built in the Limousin, has received a welcome boost from the Brigitte Bardot Foundation. A €350,000 donation has been gratefully received by the Elephant Haven sanctuary near BussièreGalant in southern Haute-Vienne and takes them one step closer to their goal of welcoming their first three pachyderms later this year. The money will be used to build a night shelter and care pen for the retired elephants - work on which has already now begun - but the benefits of the foundation's support are more than just financial. “The support of the Brigitte Bardot Foundation is financially important, of course, but it is also a huge psychological boost,” explained Sofie Goetghebeur, one of the two former zookeepers behind the venture. “They are a hugely respected organisation and their support will really help to inspire confidence in other backers. Our project can now really push forwards.” The Brigitte Bardot Foundation, which has been fighting animal cruelty and supporting charities around the world since 1992, have obviously seen something important in the Elephant Haven's work. “This is the largest single donation

to an individual project that we have made this year,” explained the foundation's spokesman Christophe Marie. The Elephant Haven sanctuary is the brainchild of Tony Verhulst and Sofie Goetghebeur, who each have 20 years' experience working with animals at Antwerp Zoo. Before embarking on this adventure to create a home for retired elephants, Tony had been a full-time carer for the zoo's pachyderms since 2001. As more and more zoos are choosing - or being forced - to phase out live animals from their shows, the aim of the project was always to offer a place for elephants to live out their days in peace, as sadly, the alternative is often euthanasia. The pair began their ambitious adventure back in 2014 and whilst

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the road has not always been smooth, late last year they received the official permission that will allow them to welcome their first three elephants this autumn. Whilst the Elephant Haven will be open to the public, its founders are keen to stress that they are not creating a zoo. There will be not be any other animals at the sanctuary, there will not be any breeding programmes and the public will remain separated from the elephants at all times. According to Tony, they will, however, be looking to provide educational opportunities by encouraging school trips and running workshops. To find out more about Tony and Sofie, their project and how you might be able to help, please visit their website: www.elephanthaven.org ■

inding enough money to maintain local heritage sites is a problem for towns and cities across the country, but nine locations in the Limousin could be about to benefit from an innovative new lottery that is due to take place later this year. Commissioned by President Macron, journalist and TV presenter Stéphane Bern was tasked with identifying heritage sites that are in financial danger. In association with the country's heritage foundation and lottery operator Française des jeux (FDJ), a list of 250 locations were then selected from a long list of over 2,000. A “loto du patrimoine” is now being organised by FDJ that will see scratch cards go on sale across the country, bearing images of the shortlisted sites. The project will culminate in a live draw on 14th September - timed to coincide with the European Heritage Days - where the winning projects will be drawn. Half of all the money raised by the scratch cards will go to the first 15 heritage sites out of the hat, with the remaining half of the money being shared amongst 100 other sites. Although all the projects involved are equally worthy, the result will be that a handful of sites will receive a significant injection of cash, with others receiving a more modest amount. The local sites hoping to benefit from the lottery are: - L'orangerie du Domaine du Vignau, La Jonchère-Saint-Maurice (Haute-Vienne) - Le château de Lavauguyon, Maisonnais-sur-Tardoire (HauteVienne) - Le théâtre à l'italienne, Guéret (Creuse) - L'église Saint-Sulpice, Banize (Creuse) - La chapelle Notre-Dame-du-Puy, Bourganeuf (Creuse) - Le pont de pierre de la Veyssade (Corrèze) - Les vestiges du prieuré et fresques, Soudaine-Lavinadière (Corrèze) - Les terrasses de la Bontat-Le Saillant, Voutezac (Corrèze) - Le manoir de Vassinhac, Collonges-la-Rouge (Corrèze)

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First of the Tolkien tapestries unveiled >> continued from pg 1 select group of invitees, in the presence of Tolkien's daughter-inlaw, Baillie Tolkien. The artwork was a representation of “Bilbo comes to the Huts of the RaftElves”, one of five watercolours Tolkien painted to illustrate the first edition of The Hobbit. “I am absolutely convinced that he would have loved this tapestry, it would have given him great pleasure,” said Baillie Tolkien. “It's a very emotional moment for me. This has been a very long project and we can finally see the results. Of all his paintings, this one was always my favourite. We are not in the digital world here. This is meticulous work that has produced something dazzling. It's

the perfect marriage of French craftsmanship and the very English work of my father-inlaw!” Among the VIPs were members of the Open Door association, based in Saint-PardouxMorterolles, who were invited to represent the British community. The association hopes to tap into the Cité's “Aubusson Weaves Tolkien” project to encourage people to read more often, as well as to promote awareness of the works of Tolkien and other 'mythological' writers such as CS Lewis, Philip Pullman, JK Rowling and George RR Martin. Eight members of the Open Door association attended the ceremony, six of whom are part of the flagship programme

“Open Door Reads Tolkien” in conjunction with the association “Partage de Lectures”. This programme will begin with readings of extracts from The Hobbit in both English and French at the library in Bourganeuf, backed up by a display of Tolkien's books provided by the Creuse library service and some of his illustrative works loaned by the Cité. Rehearsals are already underway for this - an exact date is to be confirmed - but there are early indications that the readings will be extended to other libraries and the Cité itself. Interested organisations can contact Peter for more information at peter.edmondson@orange.fr ■ with Peter Edmondson

Local bird numbers continue steady decline

oon, our countryside will be silent. That is the sobering warning coming from wildlife experts, alarmed at the sharp decline in the number of birds living in rural France. A recent study, conducted by the National Centre for Scientific Research and the National Museum of Natural History, appears to confirm these fears: in the last fifteen years, a third of bird populations across all species combined have disappeared in France. And the scale of the problem is increasing. In its most recent study carried out in the Limousin, Sepol - which has been observing the region's wildlife for 40 years - recorded a 21.9% decrease in bird populations in agricultural areas over the twelve years between 2002-2014. “It's not going well at a national level and

it's not going well at a local level, even if the effects are less marked,” explained Jérôme Roger, local representative for the Bird Protection League (LPO). “What we are seeing in general is that, whether in agricultural or other areas, whether for seed or insect eating species, bird populations are on the decline.” When we take a look what the birds eat, it becomes clear that the more specialised the diet, the sharper the decline. “Over the period 2002-2014, seed-eating bird populations declined by 30% in the Limousin and insectivores by 11%. Those that eat both were much more stable, with a 3% decline, because they are better equipped to adapt.” Although the fall in the number of insecteating birds appears less severe, it should be noted that this group of birds already lost huge numbers in the years before the latest

study began. “Fifteen years ago, when you drove around here in your car, you would constantly be cleaning your windscreen because of the thousands of insects you would hit,” explained Jérôme Roger. “Today, you can travel from one side of the Limousin to the other without cleaning it once.” The conservationist is referring to the overuse of insecticides, pesticides and herbicides in recent decades that has removed the food source for many species of wildlife. Other factors in declining numbers of birds - and other wildlife - are night-time light pollution, the homogenisation of the landscape by intensive farming techniques and the disappearance of nesting sites through land clearance. So what can be done? “It is going to take a lot of political courage in terms of coun-

tryside development, whether that be by individuals or farmers,” concludes Mr Roger, adding that ensuring the species of yesterday will still be here tomorrow means maintaining a healthy environment “not just for them, but also for us”. ■

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he feared tiger mosquito has gradually been colonising parts of southern France over the last decade and it was only a matter of time until it arrived in the Limousin. Numerous surveillance projects have taken place over recent years, and last year, for the first time, there were two confirmed sightings of tiger mosquitoes in the Haute-Vienne: one in Arnac-la-Poste and another in Saint-Sylvestre. Corrèze had already been placed on an orange alert in early 2017, with the mosquitoes known to be present in the neighbouring Dordogne and Lot departments. The recent heatwave brought about the start of this year's mosquito season and according to the website vigilence-moustique.com, the Limousin is now officially home to the tiger mosquito. Corrèze has been classified as a red zone, meaning that the insects are “present and active”. Although

the Haute-Vienne and Creuse are officially yellow (under surveillance), both the neighbouring Dordogne and Indre departments are also now classified as red zones. The tiger mosquito is one of the world's most invasive pests, and is easily recognised by its black and white striped legs, and small black and white striped body. It grows to between 2mm and 10mm. The primary concern is that tiger mosquitoes spread several tropical diseases such as dengue fever, chikungunya and zika. There have been numerous cases in recent years of “imported” dengue fever (where people contracted the disease abroad and brought it back to France) but, perhaps more worryingly, one case of “native” chikungunya was discovered last year, where a tiger mosquito bit a carrier in France before transferring the disease to a second person locally.

No El Clandestino in 2018

ast summer, 20,000 people came to Guéret for what became the largest music festival ever to take place in the Creuse. El Clandestino, headlined by Manu Chao and named after his debut album, took place under sunny skies and passed largely without incident, although the build-up was beset by protests from animal rights' activists and there was a 17-kilo-

metre tailback caused by so many revellers descending on this small corner of rural France. The huge success - organisers had originally hoped to sell 12,000 tickets - led many local music fans to hope the event would become an annual fixture every July. Unfortunately, organisers have announced that there will be no second edition this year, but there are high hopes for the return of El Clandestino in 2019.

In response, health authorities have launched an app that allows the public to “quickly highlight the presence of mosquitoes”. Called “i Moustique”, the free bilingual application is available to download on both Android and IOS and contains information about the insects and offers the opportunity to upload photos from your smartphone. Alternatively, you can alert the authorities about the presence of tiger mosquitoes via the website: www.signalement-moustique.fr The tiger mosquito is believed to have first entered Europe in the late 1970s via a goods shipment from China to Albania. A subsequent introduction in Italy in the 1990s, believed to have been from larvae in a delivery of car tyres from the USA, led to a population explosion in Italy which gradually spread. They were first seen in France in 2004 and today are “present and active” in 42 departments. ■

Eric Correia, the president of the Communauté d'Agglomération du Grand Guéret and one of the original organisers, hinted that there were a number of logistical issues surrounding last year's festival that they would prefer to iron out before rerunning the event, as well as sourcing different suppliers. “We need more professionalism,” Mr Correia admitted recently. “In reality, the huge tailbacks getting onto the site were just the tip of the iceberg.” When music fans eventually

made it to the aerodrome near SaintLaurent, the festival was a huge success as well as being a chance for Creuse to shine a light on itself, with many people coming to department 23 for the first time. “As Guéret is so centrally located it's four hours from everywhere, so you get to meet people from all over the country... it's great!” said one music fan at the time. At €26 for a day ticket and €42 for the weekend, it was also the cheapest festival that took place in France last year! ■

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ast year, France was voted top of the Soft Power list, an annual report that ranks countries on their global influence through international alliances and their perceived appeal to other nations. Much of this shift in “soft power” has come as a result of the election of Emmanuel Macron and his efforts to restore France's position internationally. While some may argue that the president should be focused on issues closer to home, his efforts on the international stage have been paying off. In the months after his election in May last year, Macron welcomed Russia’s Vladimir Putin at Versailles, dined with Donald Trump at the Eiffel Tower and also held talks with British Prime Minister Theresa May and German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Trump was clearly impressed by the pomp and ceremony of his visit to France, to the extent that on his return to the US, he ordered his military to organise a parade to match that which he had seen on the Champs-Elysées. “France's greatest strength lies in its vast diplomatic network,” the Soft Power 30 report explained at the time. “It is unrivalled in terms of membership to multilateral and international organisations, as well as in its diplomatic cultural missions. With Macron having long campaigned for cooperation and integration, it is not unreasonable to expect France's global engagement and influence to grow.” That prediction appears to now be coming true. In April, Macron became the first world leader to be afforded an official state visit to the US since President Donald Trump took office 15 months ago and many political commentators have agreed that the trip was a huge success for France. On paper, Trump and Macron are political chalk and cheese, but the French president appears to have realised that the key to success is a simple one: leaving his political baggage at home in the Élysée Palace. Macron clearly believes that it is in France’s national interest to put ideological differences aside, and concentrate on winning influence with the largest economy and the most powerful military on earth. The Americans elected Mr Trump, so Mr Macron deals

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Macron should be wary of the old saying, however, that a week is a long time in politics, and France's burgeoning international influence can just as quickly wane. The president has been accused by critics of being no stranger to vanity and guilty of self-satisfaction with his own handiwork. Macron has invested significant political capital in France's - and his own - international status and only time will tell if this gamble will pay off. ■

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End of grace period for Crit'Air pollution sticker scheme

ince last July, it has been compulsory to have a valid Crit'Air pollution sticker displayed in the windscreen of your car when driving on the streets of certain French cities. The six different coloured Crit’Air stickers indicate the age and cleanliness of a vehicle, ranging from a level 1 to a level 5 sticker for the most polluting - there is also a green sticker for electric or hydrogen vehicles - and allows local authorities to restrict certain vehicles from the roads at times of peak pollution. Whilst the scheme was met with much fanfare and the threat of fines, for a long time there was no official legislation making the stickers compulsory, so a driver with a sticker who was illegally driving in a zone where their car was currently prohibited would be fined, but a car without a sticker faced no sanction. Last July, this changed, and it became compulsory for all cars to carry a Crit'Air sticker in all anti-pollution zones across the country or face a fine of €68, rising to €138 for lorries. Again, however, authorities indicated that there would be a period of grace while the public became accustomed to the new rules and applied for their Crit'Air stickers. According to recent reports, this period of grace is now well and truly over. In the second half of last year, when the vignettes became compulsory, Parisian authorities handed out just 176 fines, but since the beginning of this year, that number has jumped to well over 3,000 and counting! Under Crit'Air rules, vehicles registered before 1997 and those bearing a Crit'Air 5 sticker, can no longer drive in an area of Paris inside the périphérique between 8 am and 8 pm Monday to Friday. Other vehicles can also be periodically banned from entering the controlled zone depending on air pollution levels at the time. It is not just Paris that has enforced the new rules either. Since its introduction, the Crit'Air system has been adopted by a number of other

cities, including Lille, Lyon, Toulouse, and Grenoble and further cities and departments are expected to adopt the scheme in the near future. To order a sticker, go to the official government Crit'Air website certificat-air.gouv.fr - and complete the online form. The website has an English-language section. ■ ED - The Bugle has been contacted numerous times by readers who have paid well over the odds for their pollution stickers. If you use the official website, the stickers should cost no more than a few euros. A sticker for a French registered car, delivered to France, currently costs €3.62. There are a host of unofficial sites also selling these certificates. Be aware that all they do is order it on your behalf through the government site, but will also charge a hefty “admin” fee of €25 or more on top. The official government website - certificat-air.gouv.fr - is available in 5 languages, including English.

School age reduced to three France has reduced the age at which school becomes compulsory to just three years old. School is currently obligatory for French children from the age of six, although since 1989 parents have had the legal right to a place for their child in an école maternelle (pre-school) from age three. This is a right most of them take up, in large part due to the fact the schools are free and childcare can be expensive. “This decision reflects the president's desire to make school the place of real equality and is recognition that the école maternelle should no longer be considered as just a form of day care or preparation for elementary school, but as a real school, focused on the acquisition of language and the development of the child,” the Elysée Palace explained. The lowering of the age is being seen as largely symbolic as almost 98 per cent of three-year-olds in France are currently at school regularly, although this rate does fall to 93 per cent in Paris, 87 per cent in Corsica and 70 per cent in France’s overseas territories. “I hope that with this obligation, from the start of the school year in 2019, we can correct this unacceptable differential,” Macron said at a conference to discuss pre-school education. ■

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Controversy over pétanque dress code

here are fewer sights more stereotypically French than a group of pétanque players, glass of Pastis in hand, arguing over who is nearest the cochon in the afternoon shade of the local park or village square. Boules has long been a favourite pastime and is regularly played up and down the country by men and women both young and old. There has been outrage from players of this famously informal game, however, after the national federation banned players from wearing jeans! With the 2024 Olympics due to be held in Paris, the federation is hoping for recognition of pétanque as an Olympic sport and has decided serious players need to smarten up and present a more dignified image in competitions. “We are simply applying a rule that has existed since 1990,” insisted a spokesperson from the

Fédération Française de Pétanque et Jeu Provençal (FFPJP) amid signs of rebellion from amateurs across the country. Jeans are already banned for the latter stages of the national championship, but the dress code has previously been largely ignored during the qualifying rounds. “Blue jeans are the item of clothing most subject to the effects of fashion, of being badly maintained, ripped, unwashed or not very clean,” the FFPJP official said. “For a long time pétanque was a leisure pursuit, everyone did as they wanted, but now it's a highlevel sport. It's a question of image. We feel we are being watched ahead of the 2024 Olympics and a federation that can't get people to respect its rules doesn't look good.” Being told what to wear has not gone down well at grass-roots level, however and several protests have already taken place. In the

southern city of Nîmes, the historic birthplace of denim (fabric from the town was originally described as coming “from Nîmes” or de Nîmes)

enthusiasts organised a jeans-only tournament. And one image doing the rounds on social media showed the president of a club in Gy in

Convictions over online posts

rance is a country that prides itself on the right to free speech, but there are also strict laws on when that freedom goes too far, particularly in cases such as holocaust denial and condoning acts of terrorism. It is on this latter exception that two separate cases have hit the headlines in recent weeks, both relating to social media posts and serving to highlight that you should not say anything online that you would not say in public. In the first instance, an animal rights activist was handed a 7-month suspended prison sentence for celebrating the death of a butcher at a supermarket in Trèbes during the recent killing spree by Islamic extremist Radouane Lakdim. As France mourned the four dead, the vegan cheesemaker took to Facebook to say: “So then, you are shocked that a murderer is killed by a terrorist. Not me. I've got zero com-

passion for him, there's justice in it.” The cheesemaker, identified only as Myriam, later said that she had deleted her comment within two hours and thought it was visible only to her friends, not to the public. Under French law, anyone suspected of approving terrorism or commenting on it favourably can be charged. Doing so on the internet carries a maximum seven-year jail term and a fine of up to €100,000. “I can understand that you can love and defend animals, but not to the point where you hate humans,” Franck Alberti, a lawyer who is close to the butcher's family, was quoted as saying by Le Parisien newspaper. The second case involved left-wing politician Stéphane Poussier, who was arrested at his home after posting a tweet appearing to celebrate the death of gendarme Lieutenant-Colonel Arnaud Beltrame, who was hailed as

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eastern France poking fun at the no-jeans policy by turning up to play dressed as a clown with spotty green trousers. ■

Decathlon finds reason behind rise in whip sales French sports retailer Decathlon has finally come up with an explanation for the surge in demand for horse riding whips... the success of the 50 Shades trilogy! The increase had taken the company by surprise until they undertook detailed analysis. “A few months ago we noticed an increase in the sales of whips. We analysed our numbers to try to see what might have sparked the increase. Then we realised it coincided exactly with the release of 50 Shades Darker,” explained the company in a tweet. The salacious story quickly went viral, with one user tweeting: “Those people buying whips at Decathlon even though there's no horse parked in the car park... we can see you!” Hardware store Leroy Merlin also got in on the act tweeting that they were “surprised” not to see a rise in the sales of hammers on the release of the film Thor. ■

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rance's ambassador to the European Union gave a resounding “Non!” as he stormed out of recent talks in Brussels in protest at a committee's decision to hold future meetings in English. Envoy Philippe Léglise-Costa left the meeting on the Multiannual Financial Framework after refusing to sign off on a decision that asked representatives of other EU countries to agree on using English for the group’s gatherings, according to several participants. Léglise-Costa raised his voice against the Council's decision, arguing that France was defending “multilingualism as well as Francophony,” particularly within a group that would be discussing billions of euros in revenues and spending, one European diplomat said. “France demanded that those who wish to speak in their language be provided interpretation. There was a bit of tension...” Along with English and German, French is one of the three official working languages of the EU and at formal meetings, a small army of translators and interpreters are present to translate into the many languages of member states. Officials said that the format proposed for future negotiations on a new seven-year EU budget was one where translators would not be present in order to ease the logistics of calling informal discussions. France deemed this unacceptable. There has been growing concern in France that its language is being increasingly marginalised at Europe's largest institutions. As more and more countries join the European Union, English is steadily becoming the lingua franca, especially amongst countries from the east of Europe, where English is commonly taught as a second language and French skills are rare. “You can have 29 people in a room who speak French and all you need is one person who doesn't and everyone switches to English,” complained Jean Quatremer, long-time EU correspondent for the daily Libération newspaper and defender of the French language. At a recent meeting with European steel workers, finance minister Bruno Le Maire spent several hours speaking English before telling a press conference, “Maybe one in French if possible, oth-

erwise I will run the risk of being criticised!” All hands gradually dropped away, leaving just one journalist, who asked the question in English anyway. Francophones have seen an opportunity for a comeback, however, following Britain's decision to leave the EU. Once Brexit is complete, the only member states with English as an official language will be the relative minnows of Ireland and Malta, and some French politicians have argued for English to be removed as an official working language altogether. “Slowly but surely, English is losing importance,” joked president of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker during a speech last year, before switching to French. The recent incident was not the first time a French politician has stormed out of a meeting over the use of English. Then president Jacques Chirac famously led the French delegation out of the annual EU Spring Summit after a native French speaker addressed the gathering in English. ■

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Man killed by exploding boule

A man has died in a freak accident after being hit by an exploding pétanque ball. The boule had been left inside a barbecue as the 31-year-old man cooked in the garden of his home in the town of Boulou, in the Pyrénées-Orientales department of south-west France. The ball heated up to a point when it became so hot it exploded, according to initial reports from firefighters who attended the scene. The resulting explosion sent metal fragments into the man's face and paramedics, who rushed to the scene via helicopter, were unable to save him. Firefighters said they had no idea that the metal pétanque balls could explode under extreme heat. Three young children and two other adults who were also in the garden at the time escaped injury. ■

France meets EU budget deficit rules Figures from the national statistics gathering agency, INSEE, have revealed that France had a budget deficit equivalent to 2.6 per cent of GDP in 2017, below the EU limit of three per cent for the first time in a decade and significantly down from the 2.9% previously forecast for the Eurozone's second largest economy. In 2016, the deficit stood at 3.4 per cent. “We have honoured our commitments,” Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire told France Info radio. “It is proof that the strategy laid out by the president of the Republic on reducing public spending, realigning our public accounts and growth is the right one.” The French economy expanded by 2.0 per cent in 2017, representing a marked pick-up from 2016, when GDP grew by just 1.1 per cent. France performed particularly well in the fourth quarter of last year, when the economy expanded by 0.7 per cent. ■ Before

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Simone Veil honoured

rance has decided to honour one of its greatest female politicians by naming a metro station after her. Simone Veil may not be a name that is well known in the UK, but the Auschwitz survivor and abortion campaigner was recently voted the most influential woman in the world by the French public, ahead of such luminaries as Michelle Obama and Aung San Suu Kyi. Following her death in June last year at the age of 89, Veil will be laid to rest in July at the Pantheon in Paris, an honour reserved for France's most iconic figures. She becomes only the fifth woman to be recognised in this way, following Sophie Berthelot, Marie Curie and Resistance fighters Germaine Tillionand and Geneviève de Gaulle-Anthonioz. Current president of the Île-de-France re-

gion, Valérie Pécresse, announced that Veil will also now be honoured with the symbolic gesture by transport authorities. “I have decided, in agreement with her family and the Paris Transport Association (RATP), to change the Europe metro station in Paris to 'Europe-Simone Veil', in tribute to the first woman president of the European Parliament,” Pécresse tweeted. Born in Nice in 1927 as Simone Jacob, her whole family was arrested by the Germans in 1944. Her father and brother were transported to eastern Europe and were never heard from again. The teenaged Simone was sent to Auschwitz-Birkenau and then BergenBelsen with her mother and oldest sister. Her other sister had joined the French Resistance and was eventually imprisoned at Ravensbrück concentration camp. Her mother died

Le doggy bag

ong seen as an affront to dining etiquette, doggy bags may soon become an established part of eating out in France, with restaurants across the country legally obliged to provide them. The proposals, which have yet to be signed into law, are part of a wider crackdown on food waste. A government study recently found that waste in restaurants is five times higher than in people’s homes. It would appear that the stigma attached to taking leftover food home with you will be the biggest hurdle for this legislation, however. Opinion polls have shown that while 75 per cent of French people are not against the idea of doggy bags, only 30 per cent have ever asked for one. “This is something that won’t catch on in France,” said food writer Franck Pinay-Rabaroust. “Taking leftovers home from a restaurant is unusual here and often frowned upon as an American custom. That may change a bit now that better designed bags are being made that look more chic, but there’s a cultural obstacle.” “Customers feel embarrassed because they’re afraid to look like cheapskates, like they can’t afford to pay for another meal,” agreed François Pasteau, a chef from Paris. “They feel guilty about asking for a doggy bag, even though it would prevent food waste and would

shortly before the concentration camps were liberated, but the three sisters survived the war. On her return to France, Veil earned a degree in law, but then left her chosen career to work as a politician, where she excelled when it came to fighting for women's rights. After becoming the country's minister for health in 1974, Veil campaigned to make access to contraception easier for women and fought a long battle to legalise abortion. The law doing so, the loi Veil, was eventually passed in 1975. Veil went on to become president of the European Parliament before returning to the French cabinet. She remained politically active all her life, campaigning on behalf of Holocaust survivors and fighting for a ban on smoking in public places. As well receiving the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, she was also recognised with an honorary damehood from the British government. ■

be smart to do so.” Even the government itself seems to agree where the problem will lie, with a government-commissioned report into food wastage released this year concluding: “In France, the obstacle is mostly cultural. The majority of diners don’t dare to ask for the leftovers of their meal, while the restaurateurs see it as a ‘degradation’ of their dishes.” Bocuse-trained chef Yoann Abecassis, of La Brasserie des Arcades in Lyon, is another who opposes the changes, but does still want to see more done to tackle food wastage. At his restaurant, diners are offered portion sizes in S, M, L and XL at corresponding prices, with clients able to choose how much food they want ahead of time, depending on how hungry they are. In this way, Abecassis says, the restaurant saves food and the customer saves money. MP Bérangère Abba, author of the original amendment, said: “It’s true that there is a psychological block in France about this, but it is also because consumers often do not dare to ask, for fear of being refused. Habits must evolve. The objective is to widen an already existing practice, and reduce food waste by half between now and 2025.” According to food sociologist Claude Fischler, there is also a linguistic issue: “The words ‘doggy bag’ suggest the extra food is for your dog, so it feels a little embarrassing to want to take the leftovers home for yourself!” As such, the hotel and restaurant industry union UMIH has been promoting the use of the term “le gourmet bag” to replace “le doggy bag” in an attempt to give the concept an image makeover in the eyes of customers. ■

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by Julia Watson astidious consumers seeking top-of-the-line In eating any processed foods - in which high levingredients often neglect one simple item els of salt are regularly used as a flavour enhancer for their discriminating scrutiny: salt. Even - you can consume up to two-thirds of your daily those on restricted budgets may discover dose. The shaker on the table will add a further 1½ that, like owning a decent bottle of olive oil, hav- grammes a day. ing good salt on hand can lift the taste of whatever Nevertheless, salt is a nutrient essential to vital they cook. Summer vegetables are coming into the body functions. Adults need 3.8 grammes daily to remarkets. Their flavour - of asparagus, young hari- place what is lost through sweat. 5.8 grammes a day cots verts and new season carrots, not to mention the is an acceptable upper level - though most people exsimple salad and more - is enhanced with a judicious ceed it. And not everyone has the same tolerance. So if you're going to pay attention to the quansprinkle of the condiment just before serving. Salt got a bad rap this March when a survey re- tity you consume, you may as well buy salt that has vealed that some Chinese dishes contained five more than one dimension of flavour. times more salt than a Big Mac. The top offender “Salarium argentum,” the prized ration of salt is ‘Beef with Black Bean Sauce’, with more than given to Roman soldiers as their salary, gives the 6 grammes of salt per serving, the equivalent of an condiment its name. An ancient flavouring, its abiladult’s total recommended daily allowance. (Go for ity through osmosis to absorb moisture in bacteria ‘Sweet and Sour Chicken’ instead, with a mere 2.3 cells and mould and so kill or neutralise them has grammes of salt per portion.) made it a valued preservative over the centuries. The persecuted condiment had already been tar- Citizens of the Périgord - and France more widely geted as the possible cause of high blood pressure or know copious salting of duck legs to draw off blood hypertension - though before salt is blamed, doctors and liquid is the first step in making confits. will home in on smoking, high alcohol intake, lack Common table salt is 98% sodium chloride with of exercise and obesity as more likely causes. about 2% added anti-caking agent. It is mined from

Wild salmon baked in salt Serves 6 2 kg salmon (wild not farmed) or wild sea bass 1 lemon, sliced thinly

2.75 to 3.65 kg sea salt 170 g flour Bunch fresh tarragon

Preheat oven to 200C. Stuff the fish cavity with the lemon slices and tarragon. Spread half the salt over the bottom of a roasting pan, lay the fish on top and cover with the rest of the salt, leaving no gaps. Mix the flour with water into a paste the consistency of thin cream, and drizzle it over the salt. Bake the fish for 20 minutes. Test to see if it is done by sticking a metal skewer into the fish. If it comes out hot, it's ready. Crack the salt crust with the handle of a heavy cooking knife and peel off the pieces, then put the fish on the serving dish and peel off its skin. Serve with melted butter, mayonnaise, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, or just plain lemon juice, boiled or steamed new potatoes, and a salad dressed with vinaigrette and pass a bowl of ‘finishing’ sea salt.

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old, evaporated bodies of sea water. Deposits are then washed with water to release the salt and form a solution which is dried under vacuum to form crystals. Sometimes potassium iodide is added. Kosher salt, popular in the US, is simply a coarser grain of common cooking salt. The name comes not because the salt conforms to Jewish food laws but because it is used to make meat kosher. Posh sea salt is created from the deposits that ring live bodies of sea water like inland marginal seas, lake beds, enclosed bays and estuaries, or marshlands such as Guérande. The deposits crystallise through open-air evaporation and are raked. It is sold as either refined or unrefined sea salt, sometimes grey in colour, like Sel de Guérande. The trace minerals, algae and even marine bacteria in which it’s coated all contribute to a more complex flavour. There are dozens of different salts out there, from the rose-pink salt of the Himalayas to the strongly sulfuric salt of Korea. But most readily available are Fleur de Sel de Guérande, an unrefined damp sea salt that some would say, with its glittery grain, wonderful crunch and intense flavour, is the champagne of salts, and Maldon Salt from Essex, England, a dry flaky crystal with a mellower taste. Both are good for cooking, but given they’re expensive, for the fullest experience, use them at table as a ‘finishing’ salt.. ■ Julia Watson has been a long-time Food Writer for newspapers and magazines in the US and the UK.

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Income tax time - Blevins Franks

t’s that time of year again, when we need to complete our French income tax returns, work out how much tax we owe, and submit them by the deadline. Paper returns are due by 17th May, for both residents and non-residents. The dates for online submission depend on where you live: Departments 01 to 19and non-residents: 22nd May Departments 20 to 49: 29th May Departments 50 to 976: 5th June Taxes are declared and paid a year in arrears, so your 2018 return covers income earned in 2017. The tax rates are: Income

Tax Rate

Up to €9,807

Nil

€9,807 to €27,086

14%

€27,086 to €72,617

30%

€72,618 to €153,783

41%

Over €153,784

45%

There is an additional 3% for a single person where income is between €250,000 and €500,000 per part (nothing is due from a family) and 4% for income exceeding €500,000 per part for an individual, 3% for a family (unless income exceeds €1 million per part). A quotient mechanism can reduce the effect of the high income tax if you exceptionally exceed the threshold, if certain conditions are met. Spouses/civil partners are not taxed separately in France, instead the total income of a household is assessed. A family is divided into a number of parts familiales, including children (half part for the first two children). The total income is divided by the number of parts, income tax scale rates are applied to this lower figure and, having computed the income tax due, it is multiplied back up by the number of parts. This helps avoid the higher rates of tax, though there is a maximum benefit that a household can receive. Income to be declared Your income tax return covers a

range of income in 2017: employment, pensions (including lump sums unless you can opt for the 7.5% fixed rate), investments (bank interest, dividends, capital gains), rental income, etc. This will change a little from 2018 income (payable in 2019), as investment income will instead be liable to one fixed tax rate of 30% (including social charges). This new rate will apply to investments over €150,000 per individual; households in lowincome brackets will keep the option for progressive income tax rates and so avoid paying more tax than this year. Residents need to declare all their worldwide income and gains, including income that is normally taxed outside France. UK government service pensions remain taxable in the UK and are not taxed directly in France. However, the income must be included as part of your taxable income and a credit equal to the French income tax and social charges that would have been payable is given. This applies even if no actual tax is paid in the UK. Deductions Individuals with a taxable income of up to €18,500 (€37,000 for couples) benefit from a 20% tax reduction. There is also scaled relief available for individuals earning up to €20,500, and €41,000 for couples. Individuals over the age of 65 (or who hold an invalidity card or receive a military pension) are entitled to a tax-free allowance of €2,376 where their total household income is up to €14,900 and €1,188 for income of between €14,900 and €24,000. If your taxable income is below €1,569 (€2,585 for a couple) a tax credit known as the décote will reduce your tax liability. Pension income benefits from a 10% deduction, with a minimum of €383 and maximum of €3,752 per household. There are deductions that can be made from your gross income before tax is calculated, such as social security contributions, pension contributions, a 10% deduction in lieu of employment related expenses (with minimum and

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maximum deductions), etc. Various tax credits are also available. Payment of income tax Payment is due the year after the income was earned. You can choose whether to pay in 10 monthly instalments from January to October, or in three instalments on 15th February, May and September. In February and May you pay the equivalent of a third of your previous year’s tax bill, then pay the balance in September based on the assessment sent by your local tax office. Social charges Social charges are paid on top of income tax, and for 2017 income range from 9.7% to 17.2% depending on the type of income. They are usually calculated based on the income declared on your income tax return and the authorities will send notification of the amount payable in the autumn. So you will receive your demand for 2017 social charges in autumn 2018, along with your income tax assessment.

For certain types of income/gain (assurance-vie under special rates, real estate capital gains, dividend/ interest advance payment, etc.), the charges are paid by the 15th of the month following the income/gain arising. This article is just a brief summary covering the basic elements of income tax in France. It is important to seek personalised, professional advice, particularly if you are looking to lower the tax liabilities on your savings, investments and pensions. French tax may be high, but it does present opportunities for effective tax planning if you work ahead and take specialist advice.. ■ Tel: 05 53 63 49 19 Email: bergerac@blevinsfranks.com Web: www.blevinsfranks.com The tax rates, scope and reliefs may change. Any statements concerning taxation are based upon our understanding of current taxation laws and practices which are subject to change. Tax information has been summarised; an individual is advised to seek personalised advice.

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Building Services Fosses Septiques

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Post BREXIT Trauma - By Paul Fisher, Chairman of LibDems in France

he dust is beginning to settle but we are still tripping over the debris. We now need clarity of vision; something that has not been evident from before the decision to call a referendum was made. There was no plan and there is still no plan other than to reboot. The difference now is that the roof has been pulled down and the edifice of the United Kingdom has not only fractured but has collapsed; this will become ever more evident over the forthcoming months as we emerge from the ruins. The challenge is both to recognise the new situation and resolve emerging conflicts sensibly and pragmatically. The catalyst of the referendum has surprised everyone. The political realignment now emerging, but not yet recognised by the two dominant UK political parties, needs to happen. The 20th century bipolar left/right Labour/Conservative divide has consumed itself in failure, infighting and egoism. They have failed to provide leadership and vision, and are at war with themselves and have promoted self interest to the point of incredibility. On the

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right, the dogmatic rhetoric of freedom has been sacrificed to the mantra of “control”. On the left, entrepreneurial spirit is to be crushed by inefficient and over bearing government. The Socialists have embraced capitalism and the Tories have abandoned the free market. The referendum spawned the protesting extremes consisting of both Corbynites and Kippers thus splitting both main political parties down the middle. Social cohesion in the UK is disintegrating now that the catalytic effects of the referendum coupled with austerity emerge - Rich versus poor, privileged versus impoverished, mansioned versus homeless, metropolitan versus regional, educated versus ignorant, articulate versus inarticulate, young versus old … the list is endless. However, the real confusion is nationality; what is the difference between being British and English? This fault line is reinforced when over lade with referendum voting patterns and the consequent constitutional crisis. Immigration is a toxic debate. London has over two hundred nationalities repre-

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sented in its population; small numbers but infinitely diverse and global. The nexus of the impact of globalisation is represented in London, not now only a national capital but in reality a global megalopolis, and growing. It has an infinite appetite for people. Germany is not concerned about any “immigration crisis” because their need is for half a million additional people this year. Taking back control to preserve indigenous low paid jobs will ensure that British workers keep these jobs for life whilst expertise is imported as required; that is called a low wage, third world economy! The real fault line in the UK post BREXIT is the constitutional crisis which awaits. This is not about nationalism; it is about rational governance which is fit for purpose. It is about consistent legal structures within the

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Nation State. The real problem is that there is no English Parliament and not the popular view that the smaller component nations do not have enough localised power. The lack of a consistent unified governance structure is at the heart of these divisions. In summary, unfortunately, BREXIT has focused upon the depth of Britain's bankruptcy; a country which cannot come to terms with globalisation and its impact upon itself and its position in the world. Too much time trying to punch above its weight, it has now over reached itself. Once BREXITEER euphoria has run its course, Britain will emerge as a further diminished place. Historians will see it as the equivalent of Suez! They say that pride comes before a fall; in this case total arrogance precedes disaster and oblivion. ■

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

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Limousin Spas H

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

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

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

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

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05 55 78 72 98 see main ad - pg 8

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26, Ecurat 23150

Le Restaurant Ecurat Atelier d'Art du Jardin

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

tel: 05 55 81 31 85

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

(See Notice Board for where to ﬁnd me)

Paula Bonella Granulés du Limousin

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

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ADVERTORIAL

The dreaded Tax Return – Are you struggling to protect your savings?

rior to the Brexit vote, expats who had their money in Sterling were laughing as the exchange rate favoured them and made their money go further. Since then things have changed dramatically and rates are shockingly poor with a subsequent effect on how far your money will stretch. The fluctuating rate is hard to predict and this risk is not going to go away. So what can you do to mitigate this? Recent reports suggest that changes in interest

Food & Drink

Le Creusois Bar/Restaurant

Les Genêts, Azerables

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

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rates that may help savers are as far away as late 2019. Meanwhile inflation is here and eating into your money and as a tax resident of France you will no longer benefit from the tax breaks given to savers in the UK unless you have moved your funds into a French tax-efficient wrapper. Interest rates are still low with not many deals around for the saver. We at Blacktower can offer you a product that has the potential to give you an income greater than inflation, is tax efficient both from a growth and income perspective and in addition you may get a modest growth on your capital. If it is a boost to your income that you need then this may be an ideal solution for you. Alternatively, you can leave the money, not take an income and have it grow tax-free in excess of the

Allo Allo

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Parties 20+ & events catered for

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Try Something Different

Cross Cut Tree Surgeons

05 87 40 02 83 closed Wednesdays

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see main ad - pg 6

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see main ad - pg 9

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

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siret: 498 199 306 00016

Chez Jacques

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rates you are likely to get at any bank, here or in the UK. The investment is with a global insurance company that you will all have heard of and is absolutely reputable. They serve around 25 million insurance customers and have £505 billion of assets under management. The investment is classed as low risk. You can access this investment if you have at least £20,000 or €25,000 and can commit your money for the medium term. If you want more money in your pocket and to make your hard earned savings work better for you then it would be sensible to come and have a no obligation chat. An hour of your time could help you achieve a much better standard of life now and in the future, so why delay? Contact me for a review and we will go from there.

Blacktower Financial Management Ltd is authorised and regulated in the UK by the Fi-

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see main ad below

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Reliable, professional and friendly garden services. Garden Maintenance. Land Clearance. Garden Construction. Bespoke long-term maintenance plans. Tel: 05 55 37 18 03 Mob: 06 33 66 17 45 e-mail: darren@teamjardin.fr

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

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Tea Room

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

Sherrie et Steve Jardiniers

siret: 788 438 562 00019

Gardening

Tel: 05 87 77 95 59

GARDEN SERVICES

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

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All general

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Gifts & Crafts

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• Tree Surgery • Garden Clearance • Strimming • Pruning

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26, Ecurat 23150

Atelier d'Art du Jardin

Artisan art for your garden

2km from Chénérailles and the Chateau Villemonteix

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

Wed-Fri 10h-16h

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.

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Très Jolie

Ladies fashion accessories 05 55 78 62 29 / 06 04 08 29 53 see main ad pg 19

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Cross Cut Tree Surgeons

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

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ADVERTORIAL

Houses on Internet: A Global Property Network

The Advice Service Tel: 05 55 68 76 46 see main ad - pg 11

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

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

Osteopathy & Acupuncture

The Spectrum IFA Group

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

lindabodimeade@eircom.net paulbodimeade@eircom.net

Chez Boutique

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Sophie Arsac

05 55 89 15 74 - pg 5

06 04 17 80 93

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French lessons & handholding services

Health & Beauty COUNSELLING Lesley Kidd MSc

UK Reg. Counsellor & Psychotherapist Senior Accred. MBACP 548379

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

05 55 38 33 35

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House Clearance debarrasser87

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

Insurance & Finance

SIREN: 818 604 654

Mobile hairdresser Grand-Bourg & surrounding area

Call Teddy:

06 11 96 19 78- pg 6

Independent Financial Adviser

Blacktower

Financial Managment Group

Rosemary Sheppard 06 38 86 99 70 - pg 6

Language Services

See our Display Ad - pg 4

Your advert here

05 55 62 50 38

Tony Farrell

05 55 89 57 94 - see pg 13

Back, Neck, Joint Pain, Arthritic conditions? Anxiety, Headaches, Sports Injuries? Insomnia, Stress, Sinus, Hayfever? Based in Châteauneuf-la-Forêt (87130) siret: 791 847 429 00010

Handholding Services

the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Canada and Denmark. “The actual work all starts with the presentation of a property. If that’s not good enough, all other marketing efforts are useless. Our photographers usually take 150 to 200 photos of a house and in addition copy any good (summer) photos our clients may have themselves. “About 50 to 60 of those photos are selected, enhanced and presented on the dedicated website we make for each property in English, French and Dutch. “The texts don’t just describe the house, garden and outbuildings, but information about shopping, schools, airports and leisure is given too. “When the website for the house is online, we first con-

siret: 793 539 826 00016

ouses on Internet – Global Property Services (hereafter referred to as “HOIGPS”) is the internet/marketing company that helps people sell their French property to buyers worldwide. Richard Kroon, founder and director of the company: “During the last few months we have seen a huge increase in viewings and sales. Most of the buyers don’t live in France, which is why our worldwide advertising is so important. Our marketing efforts are definitely paying off and guarantee a worldwide exposure of your property to buyers wherever they live. “Last year HOI-GPS sold properties to people from 11 different countries, like France, Australia, Belgium, Holland,

Blevins Franks International tax and wealth management advisers

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

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

Pest Control

Central France Pest Control Dératisation, Déinsectisation, Désinfection

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

Houses on Internet Global Property Services www.housesoninternet.com

+31 (0)6 41 20 73 69

Dave Roberts

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

www. fibreglass-lining.com

Curative and preventative

Sophie Arsac

French lessons & handholding services 05 55 89 15 74 - pg 5

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

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

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Pools & Spas

Jenny Homer BA hons, PGCE Proud or ashamed of your French? Make a real difference in 2018!

Limousin Spas

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

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

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Your advert here

Self Install Pools

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see main ad - pg 4

Numéro Siret: 752 157 610 00011

naturalispools.com 06 31 17 25 60

sales@thebugle.eu 06 04 17 80 93 Property Maintenance Derek Mason

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

Land & Prop

E: derekm 35 years’ experience No job too tricky... there’s alwa • Landscaping & maintenance ofContact grounds: me for a free & friendly, no o 35 years’ experience & qualifications layouts, patios, fencing, planting, lawns... ▪ Landscaping & maintenance of grounds: layouts, pat ▪ Property interior & exterior work - build new, renova • Property interior & exterior work: Floors, walls, doors, windows, roof repair, fir drainage, kitchens, bathrooms, woodwork Floors, walls, doors, windows, Caring for your property as if it roof repair, fireplace renovation, drainage, Ask about a Land & Property Maintenance Pac siret: 834 451 718 00011 kitchens, bathrooms, woodwork

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Property Maintenance

'Gite and Tidy'

R.S.M.DISTRIBUTION

Property Sales Leggett Immobilier

Property management

www.leggettfrance.com

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

see main ad - pg 8

05 53 56 62 54

Beaux Villages Immobilier www.beauxvillages.com

Beds Mattresses Furniture in stock

DISCOUNT WAREHOUSE SHOP Joussé (86350) - By appointment only

email: ray.mole@wanadoo.fr

Freephone: 08 05 69 23 23

Tel: 05 49 87 67 34

see main ad - pg 5

Siret 531 167 443 00013

Transaxia

Stove Sellers www.stovesellers.com

Central France Storage

Transport, Removals & Storage

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

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

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

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

See our Display Ad - pg 9

05.55.63.78.72

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

Inside Out Property Services Offering a wide range of building/joinery/fencing services

Houses on Internet

Eco Entrepot

Buggs Car Hire

87230 Bussière-Poitevine

www.buggscarhire.com see pg 2

We pride ourselves on the quality of our workmanship, providing the client with a high quality finish at competitive prices. Servicing 23 and surrounding areas. Ring Dave: 05 55 64 22 98 Email: insideout288@googlemail.com Siret No. 821 348 323 00014

Creuse Gardien

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

creusegardien@gmail.com

06 43 92 28 37 siret: 838 728 145 00015

www.housesoninternet.com

+31 (0)6 41 20 73 69

Get down The Shed

See our Display Ad - pg 3

05.55.68.74.73 - see pg 9

Live in Limousin

Chez Amanda Depot Vente des Vêtements

www.liveinlimousin.com liveinlimousin@orange.fr see main ad - pg 3

Retail & Commerce

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

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Moulin de Tintin Furniture, interiors & gifts

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Businesses for Sale

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

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• Alimentation Générale • Tabac • Lotto/FDJ

siret 532 981 198 00015

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

Temple in Thiat (in the north of the Haute-Vienne) – we are part of the Parish of the Basse-Marche of the Eglise Protestante Unie de France. The Temple is on the main road close to the Mairie. After worship there is tea/coffee and cake – and a chance to chat. If you want to know more contact Rev Derek Lawson on 05 55 68 53 03 or Rev Stephen Sawyer on 05 49 84 33 86. English-speaking church services Guéret Come as you are... This is an invitation to join us at our CHURCH SERVICE IN ENGLISH. Whether you have a faith or would just like to attend a church service you are welcome at 3pm on the 2nd Sunday of each month at the Eglise Evangélique, 9b Place Bonnyaud, Guéret, 23000. We welcome all who want to join a group of Englishspeaking Christians for a time of worship and learning together. Children are very welcome. For more details contact Jim & Pat Scott on 05 55 67 54 78 / email scott.james@neuf.fr The International Free Church in Creuse The church presently meets at 10, La Chaudronnière, a small hamlet mid-way between Crozant and Eguzon. Sunday worship meetings are held on the first and third Sundays of the month at 10.30am. Fellowship meetings, for mid-week prayer, bible study and discussion are at the same venue every Thursday at 7.30pm. For further information contact Eric Sutton tel 05 55 89 26 62 Fitness & Fun Dordogne Short Mat Bowls Association Learn to play Indoor Short Mat Bowls in the heart of the Dordogne at Eyzerac, just off the N21, south of Thiviers. We are a small friendly inclusive club who meet every Thursday afternoon throughout the year at the Complex Sportif in Eyzerac 24300. We are looking forward to welcoming new members, both novices or experienced players. We have all the equipment you need to play, so why not join us any Thursday at 2 pm until 5 pm. To arrange a taster session or simply for more details contact Paul Boswell (Secretary) at boswellmoore@ hotmail.com or call 05 53 56 99 75. NEW in St-Léonard-de-Noblat The Foyer Rural proposes drawing and watercolour courses in English and French: a good way to share knowledge and languages! Courses are delivered by a professional artist, to adults of any artistic level. Every Wed from 18h to 19h30 (except during school holidays). For more details, please tel Caroline Platter on 06 72 08 26 15. Address: Foyer Rural, rue Roger Salengro, 87 400 St Leonard de Noblat INSPIRATIONS – Art & Craft Group We are a small group of artists and crafters who meet every Friday from 2 pm until 5 pm at the Salle Barbara, Droux 87. There is no formal tuition but we all help, advise and encourage each other to perfect our skills and learn new ones. New members welcome, from absolute beginners to experts. Materials can be supplied for try-outs. Please contact: inspirations.droux@gmail.com Art Classes Mainsat The class runs every Thurs (term time) at the Salle du temps libre in Mainsat from 14h-16h. We do a little bit of everything: pencil, charcoal, watercolour, pastel, acrylics, oils and sculpture, etc. Contact Susan Neill for more info: Tel 05 55 83 12 18 / Mob 06 87 99 31 37 / Email thomas-susan.neill@hotmail.com La chance de danser Dance classes for adults in La Souterraine. Tue Bums & Tums - Stretch & Tone 10:00-11:00. Salle des fêtes Saint-Léger-Magnazeix; Tue Tap from 19:00-20:00. Salle des fêtes La Souterraine; Wed Beginners ballet from 10:30-11:30. Salle de danse La Souterraine. €5 per class. For more info contact Jan Pitwell on 09 66 96 44 85 or at lachancededanser23@gmail.com. Photo Club La Meteorite (87) Rochechouart All welcome, all levels; we meet fortnightly at 3-5pm on Sundays. Field trips, friendly critique, conversation and competitions (to contact and more details go to photoclubmeteorite.org). Chabanais Bowls Club Do you want to take up the sport again, meet likeminded folk, or just try something new? Why not come to the Chabanais Bowls Club. All are welcome at our short mat bowling club, held in the Salle des Fêtes at Chabanais every week on a regular basis, with just a few days off around the end of the year. The Salle also allows us to lay out up to 5 mats so there is lots of room for both all current members and to be able to warmly welcome any new ones

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that want to join our friendly, but competitive Club. Sessions last 3 hours and take place every Tuesday at 10 am and every Thursday at 2 pm with a 30 minute tea/coffee break during each session. The Club has all the equipment that new bowlers require to get started or old hands can use their own indoor or outdoor bowls. And it's not expensive! There is a one-off joining fee of €10 euros, followed by a yearly subscription of €25 euros. The weekly rink fee is then just €2, but the first two ‘sampler’ sessions are free, with only the €2 rink fee to be paid. Currently all our members are English (French are welcome!), most being senior citizens, and many bringing over their skills from the UK. For more information, just pop down when our sessions are on, or contact Brian on 05 45 71 14 06 or Terry on 05 45 89 14 05. Drawing and painting classes At Saint-Junien with the CAPCC (art club). All levels welcome, every Monday and Thursday, English and French spoken, friendly atmosphere, materials provided by the club. 45€ / half-term. Contact: lindsaycox@club-internet.fr for brochure with full details. Keepfit (Bonjour La Forme) Held at Saint-Sulpice-les-Champs in the Salle Polyvalente: Mon evening at 19.45-20.45 for cardiac and muscle exercises; Thurs afternoon at 15.0016.00 for gentle exersises. All are welcome to join us. Contact Jeanette 09 62 58 49 03 (Eng) or Catherine 05 55 66 67 30 (Fr) for more info. Tai Chi, Pakua & Qigong Tai Chi, Pakua & Qigong classes organised by the ACAMIES (association culturelle d'arts martiaux internes et d'exercices de santé). Wed: Jarnages, 18h30-20h, Salle Polyvalente. Thu: Bétête, 19h-20h30, Domaine de Tournessac. Individual classes, courses, massage & treatments also available. Contact: 06 48 00 02 07 http://acamies.e-monsite.com Keep Fit Amazing abs, breathtaking buttocks! Come and join our group at the CAPE in Pontarion. We are all ages, all sizes, men & women, but are serious about keeping fit. Our “monitrice” is English and will happily provide bilingual instructions. We meet every Thursday at 8p.m. in Pontarion Town Hall, for a one-hour workout. Come for a free trial, or call 05 55 64 98 87 or 06 32 42 95 68 for more details. Indoor Bowling at Oradour-sur-Vayres If you already play or have never tried indoor bowling then come along to a meeting. It's great fun and easy to play. If you have never played it before we will show you how. We meet every Monday evening starting at 18.30 hrs at La Chapelle, avenue des Chapelles, 87150 Oradour-sur-Vayres. Come and try it - it's free. If you require further information or directions to our venue please contact me - Email: Oradour-Bowling@gmx.com or telephone: 05 55 08 41 75 Zumba! Regular zumba classes across depts 36, 18 & northern 23. For more info tel 06 58 37 17 04 - email evezumba36@gmail.com and for details of classes visit www.zumbazumba.fr Indoor Short-mat Bowling at Cussac 87150....and now Outdoor too! As the premier bowls club in the Haute-Vienne, we are going from strength to strength with members seeking us out and travelling great distances to continue their love of bowls or simply to 'try us out'. Our reputation as a "very friendly and welcoming club" goes before us. If you've never tried the game, just come along and take a look; there is far more to it than first appears! We are a formally registered association within the French system and benefit from assistance from our local commune by use of a wonderful indoor venue. AND NOW...the use of a synthetic outdoor court where Flat-green, Crown and Short-mat can be played. Just imagine the summer evenings with a drink in your hand, watching fellow bowlers enjoying the quiet of village, interrupted only by the 'click' or 'tunk' of bowl against bowl! Our regular sessions indoors are Wednesday evening at 8pm and Thursday Mornings at 10am. Outdoor sessions will be arranged as the spring arrives so keep in touch. Serious bowlers and beginners are welcome - club bowls are available for use. For further information contact cussacbowlsclub@gmail.com or telephone 05 55 78 66 45. Association Equilibre, le mouvement du corps Yoga for all levels: Tue 18:30 Aubusson, Pied au plancher (Espace Philips); Wed 18:30 Vallière, salle

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polyvalante. Pregnancy/Post Natal: Tue 17:00 Aubusson, Pied au Plancher (Espace Philips) For further information tel 06 83 24 62 72 or visit www. spaequilibre.yolasite.com Chinese Gym & Karate Mondays & Thursdays at the DOJO, Allée Jean-Marie Couturier, Aubusson. For more info tel 06 08 92 30 53. Tai Chi at Boussac and La Châtre Tai Chi classes in Boussac (Tue 18.15 - 19.45) and La Châtre (Thu 18.15 - 19.45). The first two lessons are free, the subscriptions are 36 euros per month and members can go to both venues having paid this fee. The style is that of Yang. All ages and abilities welcome, but folk must bear in mind that they will be on their feet, doing the equivalent of what one might classify as light exercise, for about an hour and a half. For more information contact 05 55 65 08 20. Gym Bien-être Would you like to be more supple? Come to our gym class on Thursday mornings from 10.30 to 11.30 am, where we do gentle exercises to help all our muscles and joints. The classes are held in Rochechouart in the Capitole building, upstairs. Our group is part of a National Federation of Gymnastics (EPVG www. sport-santé.fr) For information contact 07 83 22 38 63 or gymvolontaire-087168@epgv.fr Learn to Meditate Learn to meditate and meet other like-minded people. Simple mindfulness technique. Dechen Choling, Le Mas Marvent, St-Yrieix-sous-Aixe, 87700. Also, ongoing regular group meetings and events. Contact tel Christina 05 55 03 82 01 www. dechencholing.org Gardening Les petits jardiniers du Limousin L'association des petits jardiniers du Limousin started in 2010 with the aim 'to provide and promote opportunities for local people to develop their interest and knowledge in horticulture and gardening and any related topics'. Since that time we've held monthly meetings on many different subjects, visited gardens and garden related industries such as a distillery, a paper mill and a commercial vegetable grower to name but a few. It's about meeting people with like-minded interests, sharing plants and seeds, learning more about growing plants, flowers, fruit, vegetables and trees in our region and having some fun along the way. We meet on the third Thursday of each month (excluding February) in the Mairie at St-Amand-lePetit (between Eymoutiers and Peyrat-le-Château). Meetings start at 2.30 pm and visit timings will be advised. Do come and join us, we're a friendly group and our meetings are open to everyone. For more information contact us at pjlimousin@gmail.com. Agenda for 2018: 17 May - Wildflower gardening; 21 Jun - Visit to The Potting Shed with a talk on planting in shady areas; 19 Jul - Pond life: how to make and maintain a pond; 16 Aug - Visit to Al Gaulia arboretum with picnic and lotus tasting session; 2 Sep - 6th Annual Show; 18 Oct - AGM followed by Pumpkins: edible and decorative; 15 Nov - Spring bulbs plus sale of bulbs; 13 Dec - Christmas party Club Liseron – Gardening Club Meets on the 2nd Mon evening of the month at 19.30 at the Salle des Fêtes in Massignac. We're a mixed bunch of English & French, who are united by a passion for gardens and gardening, sharing plants, seeds and information. For further information contact: veronique.granet@sfr.fr Aux Plantes, etc. We are an association of independent, ethicallyminded and passionate plant producers. Our aim is to encourage consumers to know more about the plants they buy, how they were produced and their needs, thereby avoiding the disappointments that so often come with mass produced plants. It’s not just about us selling you plants - we want them to thrive and do well for you! Current members include plantspeople specialising in unusual shrubs & trees, butterfly plants, heritage vegetables and flowers, irises, perennials and drought-tolerant plants. For more info contact Michelle Pierce 05 45 89 36 54 or visit: www.auxplantesetc.jimdo.com Les Jardins de Sirius Based in Pressignac, Charente, we are a small association of people who are keen on gardening. As

well as finding plants an endless source of interest, we believe that the simple fact of gardening has numerous positive benefits for health, stress, social interaction - in other words, our daily lives - and we'd like to encourage this aspect. If you'd like to get involved, have more info on the association or become a member, please contact Michelle Pierce on 05 45 89 36 54 or at unjardinenfrance@gmail. com Integration Café Franglais Organised by the Amitiés Internationales du Pays de Boussac (AIPB). Every Wednesday starting at 18h30 until 20h00 in la Maison des Associations, Quartier Pasteur, 23600 Boussac. Come and join us for an informal chat to improve your French or English with native speakers in a café atmosphere whilst enjoying a drink and nibbles. Last evening of the winter season will be 21st March. It will reopen on 11th April until 4th July for the Spring/Summer and from 5th September until 12th December during the Autumn. For more info please call 05 55 65 03 69. Association Rencontres Franco-Britanniques The Association Rencontres Franco-Britanniques, based in Bourganeuf, was created in January 2012 and aims to help British people, resident in the Communautés de Communes surrounding Bourganeuf, to become integrated in their communes and local life. We organize a range of cultural and social activities for our members. The fortnightly conversation groups are an important part of our association. At these meetings British members can improve their spoken French, and our French colleagues may improve their English. We would very much like to welcome new people, both French and English, into the association. Our meetings and events are fun and take place in a happy and friendly atmosphere. We currently have 90 members. The annual subscription for membership is €12 per person. For further information on the association's activities contact: Christine Gee 05 55 64 22 25 email: geeinfrance@gmail.com - www.francobrit. com Bessines-Accueil Bessines-Accueil is a group based in Bessines-surGartempe (87250) which seeks to welcome new arrivals both to the town and to the surrounding region and to assist them with integration in the community. The group is comprised both of French and English members and meets weekly, generally on Thursday afternoons, in Bessines-sur-Gartempe, when various activities take place, all aimed at promoting a friendly and welcoming ambiance. Through these activities, which include visits, talks, entertainment and much more, the group aims to discover and promote an appreciation of the life, the history and the heritage of the area and to help new arrivals settle. For more details or to join please contact the President, Bernadette Ruffenach, on 05 55 76 11 19. Les Franglais de Banize (23120) French and English people meet every Wednesday at 2-3 pm in the mairie in Banize to share English and French language and lots of laughter. We all learn from each other, in both languages and about aspects of both cultures. In general the English try to speak in French and vice versa. As far as possible! The meetings have been going on for seven years now but new arrivals are always welcome. For more information please contact Anne Chadwick at lesfranglaisdebanize@orange.fr or tel 05 55 67 53 60. Connect87 CONNECT is a group for English speakers of any nationality in the area of St-Yrieix-la-Perche. Our Objective is to help people make friends and exchange information. We hold fun events and a Monthly Coffee Morning on the First Friday of every month at Espace Ferraud, rue du Docteur Lemoyne, St-Yrieix-la-Perche. We are a non profit making group and we are run by volunteers, there are no membership fees. For Further information visit our website www.connect87.info or contact Nikki Evans at nikkifleurie@gmail.com or on 05 53 55 09 83. French Conversation Group at Les Billanges (87340) We are a small group who meet fortnightly for

8th Annual Fund-raiser in aid of the Guide Dogs for the Blind School in Landouge, Limoges The annual fund-raiser will be held this year on Sunday 17th June from 1 pm to 5 pm at 17 ave du 8 mai 1945, Oradour-sur-Vayres. All donations of saleable items will be gratefully received. For more information, please contact Roger & Christine Thomas:

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MAY 2018 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.eu an hour and a half on Tuesday evenings during term time in Les Billanges, 87340, close to the Creuse/HauteVienne border. We are accompanied by a retired French schoolteacher and a current French teacher of English. Discussion is informal, loosely based on everyday topics, including some grammar plus general discussion. We need a few more people to help keep it vibrant and to cater for inevitable absences. The only cost is yearly membership of the local Association, about €16, which brings with it other social opportunities. To find out more please contact Chrissy Smith at chrissysmith@talk21.com Familles Rurales in Peyrat-le-Château Association Familles Rurales now offer assistance in English and Dutch to all non-French speaking people (British, Dutch, German, etc.) concerning all kinds of administrative steps. The service is available in Peyratle-Château and surrounding communes. We will try to provide information and help you find your way in social and administrative matters. We will also do our best to help you with practical matters such as language problems, payment of bills, hiring workmen, etc. Find Heleen Tichler-Botermans at the AFR office in Peyrat-leChâteau on Mondays from 9 am to 12 pm and Wednesdays from 9 am to 1 pm. You are welcome to drop in or make an appointment. www.famillesrurales.org/peyrat-le-chateau E-mail: familles-rurales.infopeyrat@orange.fr Telephone: 06 41 20 06 83 Office address: 19 avenue de la Tour, 87470 Peyrat-leChâteau Familles Rurales 2 in St-Yrieix-la-Perche Weekly courses in French for foreigners (mainly English and Dutch) living in the area. Held at five different levels, all with the same native French teacher, so it is easy to move from one class to another if you feel out of place. Level 1 (beginners) - Mon 10h30-12h; Level 2 - Thur 10h30-12h; Level 3 - Tue 10h30-12h; Level 4 - Sat 10h-12h; Level 5 (top) - Weds 14h30-16h30. All courses are held in Familles Rurales' premises at 1 rue de la Piscine (former swimming pool), 87500 St-Yrieix-laPerche. For more info tel 05 55 09 30 86, or Mark GRIEVES (English-speaking president) tel 06 76 64 89 94 will be pleased to answer any questions you may have. Aubusson’s Network Each week, for 5 years now, we meet between 11.30 am and 1 pm every Saturday at the café "Aux Baladins" opposite Aubusson’s Gare Routière car park. We are a friendly group of French and English who enjoy conversation in both languages. We like to exchange views, make new friends, help and advise one another and help integrate newcomers. You can contact us by phone: Viviane 06 32 96 54 2 - Jo 09 72 41 40 47 - Catherine 06 86 17 80 88 - Jan 00 44 74 68 20 66 12 - John 05 55 67 37 60 Learning Together – Apprenons Ensemble We are a friendly club based in Rochechouart and our aim is to promote good relations amongst the local French-speaking and English-speaking community. We offer courses of tuition in English and French as well as organising social and cultural events including visits to places of interest. For further information please visit our website www.learningtogether.moonfruit.com, email us at learningtogether87@gmail.com or telephone our President Alan Bretman on 05 55 49 08 75. We look forward to hearing from you. The Melting Pot We are a group of about 50 people who meet regularly to discuss and propose different ideas and activities with the aim of integrating more fully with the French community. Our meetings are held at the Ancienne Ecole in Darnac every Wednesday morning from 10h-12h, except on the first Wednesday of the month when we meet at 19h30. Our meetings are varied and include curry evenings, quizzes, plant swops, table tennis, pétanque tournaments, BBQs and more. Newcomers are very welcome. For more info visit: www. meltingpot-limousin.com CLE – (Charente Limousine Exchange) CLE is a not-for-profit organisation whose members form a valuable resource for the exchange of news, views, ideas and information. We lobby and work with key organisations to help protect our members' best interests, particularly when Government or other proposals threaten to impact the well-being of expatriate citizens. We organise a range of events, workshops and seminars throughout the year, plus social activities including coach trips, activity days and charity events. Our special interest groups include a Fishing Group, a Pudding Club and Gourmet Club which holds regular lunches at some of the region's better restaurants where we negotiate set menus a cut above the typical 'plat du jour' but still reasonably priced – all activities to help members make new expatriate and French friends. www.cle-france.com Email: contact@cle-france.com Tel: Barry Leech 05 49 87 19 85 Libraries & Books Open Door Association – English Language Library & Cultural Exchange Group Based in the Old Mairie at Morterolles, commune of St. Pardoux-Morterolles, we have a selection of around 5,000 books, DVDs, etc. The library is open Mondays and Saturdays from 2-5 pm. Feel free to drop in and browse, borrow, chat or enjoy a free tea/coffee. The association organises a variety of activities throughout the year including a number of visits to places of cultural significance. In 2017 these have included vineyards, sites of historic and artistic interest and sites of natural beauty. A wider programme is currently being planned for 2018. We welcome new members of all nationalities. For further information, visit our website on www.opendoor23.com or contact the President, Peter Edmondson, on 06 47 54 20 09 or peter.edmondson2@orange.fr Sale of Second-hand Books, La Croisille-sur-Briance On the 18th of every month, during the monthly market at La Croisille-sur-Briance (87130), there is a sale of secondhand books (both English and French) from 9am to 12 noon, at the former restaurant in La Place, opposite the

CANCER SUPPORT FRANCE Charente Plus

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Free confidential support for Englishspeaking people touched by cancer

CSF 24 HOUR HELPLINE - 06 45 35 32 30 email: csfcharenteplus@gmail.com

Facebook : Cancer Support France - Charente-Plus bar/tabac. All proceeds go towards the local school funds (for La Croisille-sur-Briance and St-Méard RPI). La Souterraine English Library and Information Centre Located in the historic Porte de Puy Charraud, at 10 rue de Portail, La Souterraine, we are a lively, well-stocked English language library with almost 10,000 books and media available to borrow. We have an attractive cafe which serves tea, coffee and a range of home-made cakes. There is also a regularly changing display of works by local artists. The library hosts a lively mixed conversation group for French and English speakers and also organises AngloFrench conversation groups in association with the Municipal library in La Souterraine. There are also a number of thriving special interest groups, such as the Gardening Group, Camera Club, Friendship Group, etc. We also provide support & assistance in bureaucratic and administrative matters for both existing British residents as well as newcomers to the area. Whatever your interests don’t hesitate to pay us a visit and you will be made most welcome. We are open from 9.30 am until 12.30 pm, Mon, Fri & Sat and 2 pm until 4.30 pm on Thurs. For more info tel 05 55 89 57 62 during opening hours or visit www.englishlibrary.fr The English Library, 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.ententecordialecreuse.org or email us at library.ententecordiale@yahoo. com Music Le Petit Tralala Le Petit Tralala was founded seven years ago by Sylviane Cahannier in Cluis (Indre). Until now, Sylviane has created the shows (music hall parodies) and the costumes. The troupe is always looking for new members. There is absolutely no need to sing perfectly or dance, as most importantly we have fun. Rehearsals are programmed in line with the date of the show and the availability of the troupe members. There is no obligation to speak French for the songs (playback performance), but it will be a relief for Sylviane who does not speak English. However, that must not discourage you from calling her for further information! Tel: 06 09 13 46 15. “Le Jeudi Meta Blues” Organised by the association Nessgig this takes place every 4th Thursday of the month, from 19h30 to 22h at “La Petite Charrue” pub, Le Bournazeau, Château-Chervix (87). All music lovers who would like to share and exchange information and stories around blues, folk and rock, in French AND in English, or who might like to jam a little, are welcome. Free admission! For more information email nessgig87@ gmail.com or tel 05 55 09 99 34. Open Mic Night If you like music and have ever fancied getting up and having a go, why not come along to our Open Mic Night at “Le Loch Ness” in La Souterraine town centre every Friday around 8.30pm. L'Orchestre Philharmonique de La Souterraine If you or one of your family are interested in playing in an orchestra and think your standard might be adequate do get in contact with us. We meet weekly on Friday evenings in La Souterraine (apart from the summer holidays) to rehearse. Most of our concerts are around Xmas or MayJuly. Our members come from all over Limousin so lifts to and fro may be possible if necessary. Contacts: French language Marie-France Martinie 05 55 30 76 23 / English language Alan Kerr 05 55 56 34 52 The Harmonics This is our 6th season of singing as a group. Our music is varied classical, madrigals, spiritual, songs from the shows etc and we sing in French, English, Swahili, Latin -

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

My name is Lenwe, Len to my friends and I am a 2-year-old Braque français, a French pointing dog. I have been at the refuge now for a year and arrived in a very poor state, extremely thin, mistreated and covered in wounds including heavy scarring around my face, from being forced to wear a tight muzzle 24/7. Once you meet me, you will not forget me, as I am quite an impressive looking dog, strong and typical of my breed and when I see you, I just can't help myself and move my whole body with delight. I have not had the best start in life and because of the way I have been treated, starved at times, I have unfortunately developed a special relationship with food but with the right person, this can be managed just fine. However, as much as I would like to be part of a family, I would prefer a home without children and with experienced dog owners. I am very well looked after at the refuge and I am walked by both young and old volunteers and whilst lots of people come to see us all, despite my best efforts, no one has picked me. I understand that there are younger and more handsome dogs and I pretend it doesn't matter, but you know, I would just love to have that someone special, someone who will just love me for being me, something I have never known. I know I am not a cuddly dog but I am clever, know how to sit and wait, am affectionate once I know you, loyal and kind and will repay you a thousandfold, if you just give me a chance.

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

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

FROM 13TH TO 16TH JUNE WE WILL BE OPENING A SHOP TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE ALICE FOUNDATION W862002293

TO HELP THEM IN THEIR QUEST TO CATCH AND STERILISE STRAY CATS AND KITTENS

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CHARITY SHOP

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

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

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Mandys-curry-2-go www.mandyscurry2go.com Curry of the month: Rogan Josh Guéret, Gouzon and Boussac, Chilled pre-orders only! ... Wednesday 2nd (2.50pm, 3.30pm & 4.30pm) Aubusson, Chilled only! (place de la gare routière) - Thursday 3rd (from 4pm) Peyrat-le-Château, & St-Léonard-de-Noblat Chilled pre-orders only! ... Friday 4th (12.30pm & 1.30pm) Marsac, (Chez Jacques) - Friday 4th (6.30pm) Bourganeuf, Le Grand-Bourg, Dun-le-Palestel & La Souterraine, ... Chilled pre-orders only! Thursday 24th (1.15pm, 2pm, 2.30pm & 3pm) Le Dorat, Bellac & Limoges, Chilled pre-orders only! ... Friday 25th (1pm, 2pm & 3pm) Sardent, (Auberge du lac, Masmangeas) - Saturday 26th (6pm)

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26, Ecurat 23150

Le Restaurant Ecurat Atelier d'Art du Jardin

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

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Cleaner/housekeeper

Allo Allo (Le Grand Bourg) and Les Remparts (Bénévent-l'Abbaye) are looking for two motivated school leaving apprentices, one to train as a cook and one to train as a waitress/customer service/hotel reception. Positions can be live-in if needs be. Call Dan for more information:

06 73 37 45 01

Please contact me if you would like a chilled pre-order to anywhere that is not listed above!

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WANTED: 2 Apprentices

Petticoat Lane

The shop is closed due to a death in the family... But it will be open for a closing down sale from Tue 22nd May to Fri 8th June

Mon Chic Cottage

21 Place Charles de Gaulle, Le Dorat

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Tea Room serving home-made scones / cakes Official Stockist for Chalk PaintTM by Annie Sloan & Little Greene

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Taking bookings now for our New Year Annie Sloan Chalk PaintTM Workshops. To learn the basis of using Chalk PaintTM & ask questions, join us on a workshop. All materials included. To book contact Jay.

5 Rue Nationale – 16150 Chabanais

Opening hours: Wed-Fri - 10h-16h

Tel: 05 45 29 03 99

05 87 77 95 59

info@monchiccottage.com

WANTED:

Cleaning person needed for a chambre d’hôtes with holiday cottages Located 5 minutes from Ambazac. Most guests English speaking. We are looking for someone serious, who likes things to be perfect! The job is mainly during the summer months (although some hours will be required over the winter). We need someone who will be available up to seven days a week from mid July until the end of August and also during early summer and autumn for approximately two hours, three days a week. Must be able to work Saturdays for changeover day. Please contact Colette on 06 85 40 45 99 if you’re interested.

Un Matin d'Avril Ladies Fashion 10% discount

for all new customers! 74bis Avenue Garibaldi, Limoges Loyalty Card Scheme Agnes looks forward to introducing you to her new urban and sportswear collections Tue-Sat: 10h00-12h00 & 14h30-18h45

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

RESTAURANT

AUX CEPES La Veytizou

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

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

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

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

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MAY 2018 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.eu Fri 9th Mar to Sun 17th Jun ROCHECHOUART Exhibitions at the Museum of Contemporary Art Inland Voyages in An Inland Voyage is the first solo exhibition of works in a French museum by Mira Sanders (b. 1973), a Belgian artist known for her interest in maps, territories or environments as well as in architecture. Yona Friedman: Imaginary Cities. Born in Hungary in 1923, Friedman has spent over 60 years reconsidering architecture and specifically the way we live together as a society. His holistic thinking resonates today with many major concerns such as dwindling natural resources, overpopulation, poverty, ecological issues and remodelling of homes and landscapes. Because the Night (until 26/09): This new hanging of works from Rochechouart's permanent collection is an open invitation to explore night time from the first prick of stars at dusk to the dawn of a new day. Inaugurated in 1985, the Rochechouart Museum of Contemporary Art currently houses a remarkable collection of 300 works by internationally renowned artists. Since its beginnings, the museum has thrived on the originality of showing contemporary art in a protected historic monument. Open every day except Tuesdays from 10h-12h30 & 13h30-18h. Entrance: €4.60 (free for Under 18s). Sun 6th May LAVAUFRANCHE AIPB cake stall at the Marché Printanier As usual AIPB will be holding a cake stall selling our home-made cakes, marmalade and chutney at this popular brocante and videgreniers. Plants, flowers and vegetables are all available to buy plus a meal is available at midday with drinks all day. Look for us inside the gymnasium. We will be there from 9 am so come early to avoid disappointment. Thu 10th May to Sun 3rd Jun CHASSIGNOLLES Festival Pentecôte en Berry Cyril Huvé opens his piano barn for this festival celebrating Claude Debussy. For the detailed programme visit www.la-grange-aux-pianos.com or contact the La Châtre tourist office.

Sat 12th to Sun 13th May CROZANT Journées des plantes Sale of plants, guided tours of the arboretum, exhibition & conferences. Arboretum de la Sédelle. 10h-19h. Entry: €6; free for members/under 15s. For more info visit http://arbosedelle.free.fr/ Sat 12th May VERNEUIL-MOUSTIERS Vide-greniers Held by the Foyer Rural of Verneuil-Moustiers, 87360 Haute-Vienne from 7 am. 3-metre table is free. Please contact the Maire on 05 55 68 21 62 to book your place or for further information. Sun 13th May MAGNIERAS Dolly's Tea Party In aid of Dolly's rehabilitation and The Laminitis Site at Magnieras, 16150 Pressignac. Afternoon teas with home-made cakes and tarts, horsey car boot/table top sale, tombola, crafts & cards, plants & preserves, bric-a-brac & books. Free horse manure. 2 pm - 5 pm. Email info@thelaminitissite.org for more information. Sun 13th May SAINT-LÉGER-BRIDEREIX 9ème Fête de la nature et du jardin Organised each spring by garden and nature enthusiasts, this year's Les Printanières Garden and Nature Festival will include: sale of plants, seeds, vegetables, herbs; troc jardin; produce market (bio bread, cheese, apple juice, honey, saffron, jams...); exhibitions; workshops; demonstrations... Last year welcomed 95 exhibitors and 5,000 visitors! 9h-19h. Free entry. This year welcomes the associations ESCURO/CPIE and Larmandalys for this 9th edition. For more information visit http://lesprintanieres.wordpress.com/ Fri 18th to Mon 21st May LE VIGEN Yoga retreat Organised by the association Equilibre, le mouvement du corps at the Château Ligoure. 100 euros for 3 nights lodging, 5-6 yoga classes, 2-3 TRE sessions. Classes can be in French and English (food not included but we will cook together with menu suggestions on what to bring). For more information visit amovingspa.wixsite.com/trouvetonchien/ Sat 19th May BOUSSAC Rock n' Fish and Chips Put on your dancing shoes for our rock and roll, fish and chip evening in the salle polyvalente, 23600 Boussac. Starting at 19h30 we are providing for a low cost of €15 or €8 for under 12s, an apéro, fish and chip supper with a gâteau for dessert plus the popular 50s/60s group "Let's Go" will be entertaining us throughout the evening. A bar is available. Please phone to reserve your tickets before 17th May on 06 25 25 37 02 (français) or 05 55 65 70 06 (English) or you can book direct on our website: aipbboussac.org/tickets. See our website: aipbboussac.org or Facebook page: amitiés internationales du pays de boussac for more information about our association. All profits are donated to charity. Sat 19th May GUÉRET Organ recital Recital by organ students from the Conservatoire E. Goué. Eglise St-Pierre St-Paul de Guéret (rue Jules Sandeau) at 3 pm. Lasts 30 mins. Free entry. Organised by the Association "Les Amis de l'Orgue de Guéret" (AOG), founded almost 40 years ago, which seeks to maintain and make use of the only organ in Creuse with 3 keyboards. Sat 19th May LA CROISILLE-SUR-BRIANCE Fund-raising evening for Elephant Haven Fund-raising evening in aid of the Elephant Haven hosted by Chez Kevin. There will be a tombola and other fund-raising efforts. The restaurant will also donate 20% of profits on the night. The menu will be lovely fresh cod & hand-cut chips for €12. Entrée and a dessert for €5. Chez Kevin, 3 rue d'Offendorf, 87130 La Croisille-sur-Briance. 7:30 pm. For bookings tel 05 55 71 34 22. Please come and support the Elephant Haven. Sat 19th May ROYERE-DE-VASSIVIÈRE Alastair Riley Demonstrates Silkscreen Alastair Riley, silkscreen artist, visits De Tout Coeur Limousin, a centre for creative and well-being workshops and rural retreats. Jointly they will provide this interesting and sociable afternoon event. Alastair will demonstrate the technique of silkscreen printmaking by hand which dates to the 12th Century. His method of varying the mix of inks each time he prints making each work different and original is a rare way of working the medium.

Alastair will set up an exhibition of his works to include original silkscreens priced between 4 - 300 euros. A selection of blank greetings cards and postcards will also be available. There will be plenty of time to browse the collection. Visit Alastair's newly updated website to see examples of his current works in the online shop at www.alastair-riley.com/ A delicious afternoon tea will follow provided by De Tout Coeur Limousin consisting of teas, coffees, home-made cakes and savouries. Ema is an excellent cook. She is busy writing her first cook book and has had numerous articles and recipes published, and is regularly featured in The Guardian. The centre is in the Millevaches Regional National Park and a short walk from Lac de Vassivière. 14h-17h. 10 euros per person. To make a reservation please contact Ema and Peter on 05 55 64 41 05 or by email at de2coeur@gmail.com Sat 26th to Sun 27th May BOUSSAC Military Music in Boussac 1st National Meeting of Military Music organised by the Boussac Fire Brigade Marching Band to celebrate its 70th anniversary. This prestigious event will honour our armed forces, through their musical groups, and remind us that national security depends on men and women who have chosen to serve their country, their homeland and their fellow citizens. Esplanade du hall polyvalent. Sat 26th: 17h-19h Shows and military parades Sun 27th: 10h45 Official ceremony at the war memorial; 16h-18h Shows and military parades. With the participation of 200 musicians and singers and 25 gymnasts from the Fanfare de cavalerie de la Garde Républicaine, Musique de la Gendarmerie Mobile, Musique des Sapeurs-Pompiers de Paris and Le groupe de Gymnastique des Sapeurs-Pompiers de Paris. The military formations have an eclectic repertoire of traditional military music but also classical, variety, modern, contemporary and jazz. Tickets (€17) are available from Creuse Confluence tourist offices: Boussac - Chambon-sur-Voueize - Gouzon - Evaux-les-Bains – payment by cheque or cash (the exact amount please) or visit ticketmaster.fr. Early booking recommended. Sat 26th May LIMOGES 2ème Salon du Livre de Musique As part of the Lire à Limoges events, the Bibliothèque Francophone Multimédia is hosting the 2nd edition of this music book fair from 14h to 18h on Sat 26th May, in association with the City and University of Limoges, Anecdotes independent book shop and with the support of the ACIM (French Association of Music Librarians). 20 authors will be present and the 2018 edition will be supported by journalist and producer Yves Bigot. Free entry. For more info visit Facebook: Salon du Livre de Musique - Limoges Tue 29th May GUÉRET Concert: Vocals and Organ Concert with the vocal ensemble AZULIE, under the direction of Marion Delcourt, and Odile Aurengo-Boisseau on the organ. Programme: Brahms, Mendelssohn, Poulenc, Hindemith, Caplet, etc. Eglise St-Pierre St-Paul de Guéret (rue Jules Sandeau) at 8:30 pm. Tickets: €10; Concessions €6. Reduced ticket price for the 3 concerts organised in 2018: €15 (individuals)/ €25 (couples). Organised by the Association "Les Amis de l'Orgue de Guéret" (AOG), founded almost 40 years ago, which seeks to maintain and make use of the only organ in Creuse with 3 keyboards. For information and reservations email lesamisdelorgue.23@orange.fr

Something to sing about! We invite you to join with CANTIQUE in musical celebration. To mark our tenth season “EN LIMOUSIN” we present a special programme of works by Vivaldi, Leonarda and Mozart. 13th May Collégiale de St-Junien, 17h 10th June Eglise de Manot (16), 17h 8th July Abbaye de Solignac, 17h For this third venue in Solignac we will be joined by a professional chamber orchestra and students from the Guildhall School of Music in London under the direction of their professor, Alison Teale of the BBC Symphony Orchestra. For more information visit www.cantique87.org

The Bugle Film Club Thursday 10th May

What? Ready Player One Where? Cinéma Sénéchal, 1 rue du Sénéchal, 23000 Guéret When? 19h00, Thursday 10th May How much? JUST €4 (mention The Bugle when purchasing your ticket)

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