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EU signals the end of single-use plastics As public awareness increases and the global war on plastic pollution continues, the EU has announced plans to ban ten single-use plastic products by 2021.

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oceans and seas. Europe is setting new and ambitious standards, paving the way for the rest of the world,” the European Commission's vice-president Frans Timmermans, who is responsible for sustainable development, said in a statement.

The ban would also take effect in the UK in the event of an extended Brexit transition period.

EU member states will now also have to introduce measures to reduce the use of plastic food containers and plastic lids for hot drinks. By 2025, all plastic bottles should be made of 25% recycled content, and by the end of the decade 90% of them should be recycled.

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ast year, after outlawing single-use plastic bags from major retailers, the government announced plans to ban dozens of other single-use plastic items, with the stated aim of having “zero plastic thrown in the oceans by 2025”. This move has now been accelerated after the European Parliament approved a law banning a wide-range of single-use plastic items, such as straws, cotton buds and cutlery, by 2021.

The law, which was carried by 560 votes to 35, stipulates that 10 singleuse plastic items will be banned in order to curb ocean pollution. “Today we have taken an important step to reduce littering and plastic pollution in our

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I grew up in quite a traditional meat-and-two-veg household that was sceptical of vegetarians and for a long time I maintained that there was no dish in the world that couldn't be improved by placing a pork chop on top! Fortunately, I have become somewhat more enlightened over the years and it suddenly occurred to me the other day that I had made three consecutive evening meals for the family that didn't have any meat in them.

It wasn't a conscious choice and would have been anathema to me a decade or so ago. I've just added a few dishes to the meal rotation that aren't built around meat and happened to cook them in the same week. Vegetarianism and veganism have become much more mainstream options these days and the food certainly doesn't need to be bland. I realised while writing the article on local meat-free restaurants (see page 5) that, without realising it, I have become broadly flexitarian - a word I only learned this month.

I don't think I could ever give

up meat altogether, I enjoy it too much, but these days I would rather eat a higher quality piece of meat, but half as often. I am conscious of animal welfare concerns and the environmental impact of mass-produced meat, but equally our bodies have evolved to be omnivorous and meat can be part of a healthy diet.

Thinking about this reminded me of a conversation I heard a while back related to intensive farming and the environment. The two participants agreed that the meat industry had a negative environmental impact, but had very different opinions as to the solution. One took the “all meat is murder” approach, blaming anyone who so much as considered eating an egg for the death of the planet, but the other was far more pragmatic, saying something along the lines of: “The problem won't be solved by hundreds of thousands of people giving up meat, but hundreds of millions of people eating ten per cent less meat would be a good start.”

Why should it have to be binary?

You don't need to pick a camp and be either a militant vegan or an outspoken carnivore. It's broadly fine to take either stance, but I imagine that 95% of the population sit somewhere in between.

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Remaining and how most people are somewhere in between the two extremes, but I have promised myself I wouldn't mention the B-word!

You could see the binary attitude in action when Extinction Rebellion took to the streets of London to protest climate change. Now, I don't want to get into an argument about the science, but broadly speaking, the overwhelming majority of informed voices believe that climate change is a problem and that we as a species are at least partially responsible. Following the money behind prominent climate change deniers will usually lead to a powerful lobby group with vested interests, but that is one for another day.

The protesters in London were a million miles away from the Swampy stereotype of the vegan hippy. There were people from across the spectrum, young and old, who simply believe that something, anything, should be done. One of my favourite pastimes now is listening to talk radio and it was amazing the number of people who, angry at having their lives disrupted, were trying to dismiss the protesters using the binary logic: If you are not one, then you must be the other.

The argument broadly goes that unless you are doing everything possible, then you are a hypocrite and your voice means nothing.

“Look at them all there on their mobile phones. If they really cared, they wouldn't buy them.” “And how do you reckon they all got there..? I bet they didn't walk.”

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Me switching off my television at night instead of putting it on standby, despite being eminently sensible, won't save the planet, but it is still the right thing to do.

The protesters that I heard speak did not appear to take the holierthan-thou attitude that turns off so many people, they were just urging politicians to engage in debate and face up to the problem.

I remember when England won the Rugby World Cup and much of the success was put down to Clive Woodward's policy of aggregating incremental gains, which argues that while you can't improve any one aspect of your game by 100%, you can improve one hundred aspects by 1%.

I think that I am going to try and start living my life along these lines and find a whole bunch of tiny things I can do a bit better, rather than beating myself up for not doing any one thing perfectly.

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Vandalism hastens next-gen radar roll-out

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n the wake of last year's reduction of the national speed limit to 80 km/h, motorists began targeting the country's army of speed cameras as a way to express their anger.

Then, as the gilets jaunes protests took hold, the cameras were again a favourite target, which has led the government to admit that 75% nationwide have been damaged at a cost of around €660 million to the state.

The Limousin has been no exception in this regard and in the New Year, two thirds of the speed cameras were out of action in the Creuse department. Authorities are remaining tightlipped about the damage, fearing that it will lead to an increase in speed on the roads and further vandalism. A recent report by Le Populaire, however, revealed that half of all radars in the Haute-Vienne were still offline in April.

Whilst those who believe that the cameras - and the reduction of the speed limit - are cynical attempts to collect cash from the public, the result of the infrastructure attacks may end up costing people more than they bargained for.

Already successfully tested in Marseille, the government is now planning to roll out thousands of next-generation “tower radars” across the country in the coming months. The cameras, perched on posts of 2.6 metres, are

capable of not only measuring your speed but also tracking a variety of other misdemeanours, such as phoning while driving, sudden swerving, not wearing a seatbelt, or overtaking on the right, which is illegal in France.

Their 36 Megapixel cameras can simultaneously monitor up to eight lanes of traffic over a 200 metre stretch of road and can capture multiple infractions at the same time, for example speeding whilst on the phone.

In the short term the cameras, officially called the “Mesta Fusion 2”, will only be used to monitor speeding, but the technology to enforce other infractions is there and can be switched on at any time. Furthermore, in a tactic that will be familiar to British drivers, for every active radar, there will be four nearby decoy towers that will share the high-tech equipment and which can switch places without drivers realising.

Learning lessons from the recent protests, the radars have also been designed to be much harder to vandalise.

According to reports, four hundred will be installed in the coming months, with 6,000 planned by the end of next year, according to Le Parisien. “All the radars which are currently out of service will be replaced in the coming months by 'new-generation' models,” confirmed the Haute-Vienne prefecture.

After reaching record lows, road deaths have been on the rise recently and after a small increase in January, there was a 17% leap in fatalities in February, according to official figures.

Responding to one mayor who said he was “shocked” by the increase, President Emmanuel Macron drew a direct line between the speed camera damage and the rise in roads deaths: “I would thank you for denouncing this unacceptable behaviour, the results of which are immediately clear when we look at the latest figures.”

In a statement, the French road safety agency said: “The effect of the sig-

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nificant damage to these fixed speed cameras is growing, and seems to be showing up as a ‘relaxation’ in behaviour on all roads. There appears to be a ‘carnival atmosphere’: the rules have been suspended. These are not huge excesses of speed - the French are reasonable people. It is just that they are no longer paying attention.”

Others have argued that the unseasonably sunny weather in February may have contributed to the rise in the number of accidents, and critics of the speed limit reduction point to the statistics as proof that it has not worked and should be reversed. ■

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ycling is big business in France and the best cyclists are household names. One of the greatest French cyclists of all time is the local hero, Raymond Poulidor, from Masbaraud-Mérignat just outside Bourganeuf, and proving that talent often runs in the family, the legendary cyclist's grandson is now making a name for himself.

In April, 24-year-old Mathieu Van der Poel, the grandson of Poulidor and son of another famous cyclist, Adri Van der Poel, stunned the world number one, French rider Julian Alaphilippe to win the Flèche Brabançonne classic. Four days later he won the Amstel Gold Race, 29 years to the day after his father won the same race, to cap a stunning month for the young rider.

Nicknamed “Pou-Pou”, Raymond Poulidor was one of cycling's biggest names, although his career coincided with those of Jacques Anquetil and Eddy Merckx - two of the greatest

riders to ever take to the roads.

As a result, Poulidor never won the Tour de France, finishing as runner-up on three occasions and coming third an impressive five times. This led to him acquiring his other nickname of “The Eternal Second” - in fact, in 14 Tours, 12 of which he completed, he never once even pulled on the prestigious yellow jersey for a

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Poulidor was born in the Creuse into a farming family and left school at 14 to help out working the land. His poor farming background often led to jokes from his competitors in later life, but he once himself famously quipped, “No race, however difficult, goes on as long as a harvest”. ■

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Limoges celebrates Renoir

A celebration of the works of Auguste Renoir will take place in Limoges in July to mark the one hundredth anniversary of the death of the artist who was born in the City of Porcelain. Born in a house on boulevard Gambetta in 1841, Renoir would move to Paris as a child and go on to become one of the greatest Impressionist painters.

As part of the celebrations, which will run from 19th to 29th July, images from the painter's life will be projected onto the walls of the Musée des Beaux-Arts.

Renoir was a celebrator of beauty - especially female beauty - and his paintings are notable for their vibrant light.

He once famously said, “There are too many boring things in this world!” ■

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Vegetarianism comes Guéret cinema 5th best in France to the Limousin

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rance has not always been an easy country for vegetarians and finding a meat-free meal in a restaurant, let alone a choice of meals, can be a challenge. However, as public opinion gradually shifts, this situation is changing, predominantly in bigger cities with larger populations where more and more people are turning to a vegetarianism and veganism.

The Limousin has slowly been catching up and last year the first two meat-free restaurants opened up in Limoges, one vegetarian (végétarien), the other vegan (végétalien). One year on, has the gamble paid off and is there really a French market for vegetarian food?

The short answer would appear to be yes, but the success of both restaurants is not down to the number of vegetarians in the Haute-Vienne, but rather to the growing number of “flexitarians” - people who see the benefits of a plant-based diet and reducing their meat consumption, but without necessarily cutting meat out altogether. There are a number of reasons to eliminate meat from your diet, be they health, animal welfare or environmental concerns, but the choice is becoming less binary and you no longer need to pick a side between staunch vegan and avid carnivore.

“Around 60% of our customers are flexitarian,” explained Kader Zitouni, one of the owners of La Petite Graine on rue Dalesme.

Loïc Sellas from the Greenville Boutique has seen a similar thing at his épicerie-restaurant on rue Darnet, where he has relatively few vegan customers. Other areas that have proved to be lucrative at his eatery are catering for those with food intolerances such as gluten and lactose and those who want to eat organically.

Whether vegan or vegetarian, everything on the menu comes from organic farming. “Plenty of people come here, not necessarily because they are vegetarian or even flexitarian, but because they want to eat organically.” ■

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s anyone who has taken part in the monthly Bugle Film Club will no doubt attest, Guéret is blessed with a very good cinema. This is now official, however, after a nationwide survey declared the Sénéchal cinema the fifth best in the country!

“Cinemas in large towns don't always have the same close relationship with the public that we have here,” explained Christophe Bréchard, the cinema's director. “We have very close ties with the public, who always respond very well to our initiatives. I think that is where we are different.

This was a wonderful surprise!!”

The survey was carried out by Médiamétrie, a nationwide body that measures audience numbers across a number of media platforms, who conducted more than 80,000 interviews with cinema-goers to gather feedback across a wide range of categories.

One of the biggest positives for the Sénéchal is the price. Whilst a family trip to the cinema can become prohibitively expensive at many of the larger multiplexes, the most expensive tickets at Guéret's cinema are just €9 with reduced-price tickets for children and the numerous themed evenings. Bugle Film Club members, for example, get to see a new release, in English, for just €4... not bad for a night out!!

“It is a conscious choice to adopt this kind of pricing strategy,” explained Christophe Bréchard.

“We want to make the cinema accessible to everyone.”

While it was hard to find anyone who disagreed with the survey's results, one young film fan who was at the cinema with her grandmother did have some constructive criticism: “I prefer the cinema at Limoges... they have more sweets!”

If you have not been to the Sénéchal cinema in the heart of Guéret, why not come along to one of our English-language Film Club nights, held at 7 pm on the second Thursday of each month (see back page for more details). Entry is just €4 for Bugle readers (simply mention the paper when buying your ticket). To be added to our distribution list and kept up to date about future screenings, send an email to editor@thebugle.eu with the subject “Film Club”.

The cinema shows a number of VO (version originale) films each month – see www.cinemasenechal.com for more information. ■

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Monsanto guilty over French farmer's illness

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French farmer has won a landmark case against US biotech giant Monsanto, which has been ruled legally responsible for his ill health. An appeals court ruled in favour of 55-year-old Paul François, who has fought a decade-long legal battle against the firm after becoming ill following exposure to Lasso, a now banned herbicide, in 2004.

Bayer AG, the German pharmaceutical company that acquired Monsanto in 2018, confirmed the ruling and said it was considering its legal options, including further appeals. Previous rulings in 2012 and 2015 had also found Monsanto legally responsible for the poisoning of Mr François, but these judgements were overturned in 2017

by France's top court, which ordered the new hearing.

The farmer claims he fell ill in 2004 after being exposed to Lasso, a weedkiller containing

monochlorobenzene, that was legal in France until 2007 but had already been banned in 1985 in Canada and in 1992 in Belgium and Britain. Mr François argued that Monsanto was well aware of Lasso’s dangers long before it was finally withdrawn from the French market and sought damages of more than €1 million for chronic neurological damage that led to long hospital stays.

A spokeswoman for Bayer AG said the company was “committed to a fair understanding of each personal case” but suggested Mr François' case was an “exception”. “Plant protection products are among the products whose evaluation and authorisation are the most strictly regulated in the world. They are safe when used as directed,” she added.

The court in Lyon did not rule on how much Monsanto might have to pay, which will be determined separately, but did order the company to immediately pay

Spending power to rise by €880 Despite the strike action, the gilets jaunes protests and the confusion surrounding Brexit, people in France will be an average €850 better off this year compared with 2018. A combination of wage increases, low inflation and civil unrest has seen a significant projected boost in spending power, according to a study by the French Economic Observatory (OFCE).

The increase is the largest recorded since 2007. €440 of the rise in spending power is due to the emergency fiscal measures President Emmanuel Macron announced at the end of last year in a bid to stem the growing violence at the weekly yellow vest protests.

The remainder of the increase has been put down to an average 2.6% pay increase across the country which has far outstripped inflation.

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€50,000 towards Mr François’ legal fees.

The ruling in France is the latest blow against Monsanto involving its weedkillers and pesticides. Last year, the company lost a landmark case in the US, after a jury ruled that the company was liable for a terminally ill man’s cancer, awarding him $289 million in damages. That case centred on its Roundup brand which contains the controversial chemical glyphosate, the world’s most widely used herbicide.

Dewayne Johnson was the first person to take Monsanto to trial over allegations that the chemical sold under the brand Roundup causes cancer and his lawyers argued that the company had “fought science” for years and

targeted academics who spoke up about possible health risks of the herbicide product.

During the lengthy trial, lawyers produced internal emails from Monsanto executives which they claimed demonstrated how the corporation repeatedly ignored experts’ warnings, sought favourable scientific analyses and helped to “ghostwrite” research that encouraged continued usage. “We were finally able to show the jury the secret, internal Monsanto documents proving that Monsanto has known for decades that ...

Roundup could cause cancer,” Johnson’s lawyer, Brent Wisner, said in a statement following the trial. Monsanto faces thousands of similar legal battles in the US. In 2015, the World Health

Organization’s international agency for research on cancer (IARC) classified glyphosate as “probably carcinogenic to humans”, triggering a wave of legal and legislative challenges.

When the European Commission voted to re-approve the use of glyphosate for a further five years in 2017, French President Emmanuel Macron rejected the decision and pledged to ban the product within three years. Macron subsequently backed down on that pledge after pressure from farmers, who claim that there is not yet a viable alternative, but it remains government policy to phase out the controversial weedkiller. Earlier this year, a court removed market approval for the Roundup Pro 360 brand over safety concerns. ■

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harmacies in France have long enjoyed an effective monopoly on non-prescription drugs, but despite much opposition, there are increasing calls for this market to opened up to competition. In April, the Competition Authority released a report which recommended extending the sale of non-prescription drugs such as common painkillers, hay fever remedies and cold and flu medication to parapharmacies and supermarkets.

British expats moving to France are often shocked to find that you can not buy a packet of own-brand Ibuprofen from the supermarket, but must instead go to your local pharmacy where the prices can often seem eye-watering for those fresh off the plane.

Opening up the non-prescription drug market would inevitably lead to more competition, higher availability and lower prices, but for many people, this is not necessarily a good thing. Pharmacists in France are very highly trained and many people, especially in rural areas, often head to their local pharmacy for medical advice before making an appointment with their GP. There are a huge number of pharmacies in France - around 23,000 - and every mid-sized town, along with a large number of small villages, will have one.

Opponents fear that allowing large retailers to enter the lucrative non-prescription medicine market will result in pharmacy closures and ultimately do more harm than

good. Among these opponents is the country's Health Minister, Agnes Buzyn, who immediately voiced her concerns. “I am not in favour of it,” explained the minister, herself a doctor by profession. “When we talk about this, it implies weakening small pharmacies in rural areas, which are often the first resort for sick people. I think that would be a very bad idea and a very bad signal to give. We must support small local community industries. That drugs can be bought like any other food consumption product, I find that problematic. There are always side effects when you take medication, it always requires advice and pharmacists are there to give advice, to guide people.”

The president of the National Order of Pharmacists agrees: “The public have access to safe, quality medicines and medical knowledge. Let us be careful not to jeopardize an organisation that has always known how to adapt and meet the expectations of the population! Our organisation guarantees a connection and expertise that we need more than ever if we are to respond to the difficulties of accessing healthcare services.”

For their part, the Competition Authority are keen to point out that they are not suggesting painkillers should be bought like baguettes.

The Authority stressed that any sales should take place in dedicated spaces within supermarkets, with the “mandatory and continuous presence of a responsible pharmacist” ■

also taking steps to tackle the scourge of wet wipes, which play a major role in the formation of sewer-clogging “fatbergs”.

In the future, wet wipes, sanitary towels, tobacco filters and cups must be correctly labelled if they are made with plastics and packaging will be required to warn consumers of the environmental damage caused by disposing of these items incorrectly.

Also covered by the ban will be oxodegradable plastics, which are often mistakenly classified as biodegradable; oxo-degradable plastics do not biodegrade, they simply break down into smaller plastic pieces.

The new laws will have mixed results for two French companies. On the one hand, the decline of plastics is providing challenges for French-based Soyez, Europe's largest straw manufacturer. “The problem isn't new and it is serious, so we obviously need to find alternatives. We've been working on this for several months,” said the company's director Pierre Soyez, adding that it was “really complicated” to try to make the shift overnight.

Conversely, one French business that has seen opportunity in the changing political and consumer attitudes to plastics is the Breton-based manufacturer

Algopack, which is one of the first in France to use algae technology. Described as an “almost infinite resource”, algae can be used to create a completely natural material that looks and behaves similarly to “normal” plastic, and can also be made for a similar price. While traditional plastic will take centuries to degrade in nature, algae-based equivalents will decompose in 12 weeks on land, and just four hours at sea.

Every year, Europeans generate 25 million tonnes of plastic waste, but less than 30% is collected for recycling. More than 80% of marine litter is plastic and the World Economic Forum estimates that there are already more than 150 million tonnes in the world's seas. Research shows that if action is not taken, there will be more plastic than fish by weight in the world's oceans by 2050. ■ The following products will be banned in the EU by 2021: • Single-use plastic cutlery (forks, knives, spoons and chopsticks) • Single-use plastic plates • Plastic straws • Cotton bud sticks made of plastic • Plastic balloon sticks • Oxo-degradable plastics and food containers • Expanded polystyrene cups

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Sharp rise in supermarket prices

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f you have noticed a rise in the price you pay at the supermarket checkout in recent months, it will in large part be due to the loi Alimentation, which was introduced in February. Under the new food law, large retailers are banned from selling products with less than a 10% profit margin, so an item bought by the supermarket for €1 must be sold for at least €1.10.

The loi Alimentation is a flagship government measure aimed at preventing price wars among competing supermarket chains and at ensuring better pay for French farmers and small-scale food producers, many of whom are struggling to stay in business.

Recent analysis by research firm Niel-

son has found that the changes have been felt most harshly in the booze aisle! According to the data, the price of alcohol has risen by an average of 3.2 per cent since the new law came into effect, with gin (8.8%) and rum (8.6%) the hardest hit. The price of beer has rocketed by 7.3% and even that most Gallic of apéritif tipples, Pastis, has not escaped the price hikes, with the 6.8% increase adding around a euro to the price of a standard bottle.

The changes have not just affected drinks, however, and the price of a wheel of President Camembert has gone up by more than 8 per cent, as has the price of a jar of the country's favourite breakfast spread, Nutella.

The Nielsen report came in the same month that it was revealed supermarket chain Intermarché had been fined €375,000 for its January 2018 Nutella flash sale that saw 70% slashed off the price of 750g pots of the chocolate spread. Whilst the chain ultimately sold as many jars of Nutella in one day as they would expect to sell in three months, the promotion led to ugly scenes of fighting shoppers that were at the time dubbed as the “Nutella Riots”.

French law restricts sales periods and bans retailers from selling products at a loss. Intermarché was found to have broken these rules and the fine represents the maximum that could be applied for the offence under existing laws. ■

Black box recorders for all EU cars

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ig Brother intrusion by the nanny state, or sensible safety measures to further protect the public? Whatever your opinion, in-car driver assistance technology, including black-box crash recorders, could become mandatory in Europe within three years.

The European Parliament’s committee on internal market and consumer protection (IMCO) has voted to make a number of technologies compulsory - automated emergency braking, pedestrian and cyclist detection, intelligent speed assistance and emergency lane keeping - but it is the inclusion of aviation-style black-box recorders that has grabbed the headlines.

If the legislation is passed into law, all new cars sold in European Union member states would need to be fitted with the technology by 2022 at the very latest. Although

politicians are still deciding on exactly what data would be collected by the black boxes, it is hoped that the telemetry data stored would allow accident investigators to access information on speed, steering input and other details for the period immediately prior to a crash.

The speed limiting technology, a version of which is already installed as standard by a number of car manufacturers, would use a combination of GPS data and traffic sign recognition tech to limit how fast a car could drive on public roads. Though the legislation would make it impossible to fully switch off the speed limiter, drivers would still be able to break the speed limit if they so choose, as the system can be overridden through “normal operation of the accelerator pedal”.

“This legislation represents a major step forward for road safety in Europe, and

could save 25,000 lives within 15 years of coming into force,” European Transport Safety Council executive director Antonio Avenoso said. “But it will only apply to new vehicles. So it’s incredibly important that a final deal is reached as soon as possible, so cars with these new safety features fitted as standard start driving off production lines sooner rather than later.”

Some supporters of the move fear that it could lose overall support when the makeup of the European Parliament changes following this year's elections and that the legislation could be blocked. “Final negotiations between the parliament, member states and the European Commission should now begin as soon as possible,” Antonio Avenoso continued. “We urge policymakers to do their utmost to achieve a final agreement before the European Parliamentary elections in May.” ■

Brexit Portaloos on French roads With all things Brexit, fact is often stranger than fiction, and this was the case when, in the build-up to the already-extended 12th April Brexit Day, France 3 ran a news report on the dozens of Portaloos being installed in northern France to cope with the traffic tailbacks!

The portable toilets were set up along the A16 motorway between Calais and Dunkirk as a result of the lengthy traffic jams caused by customs worker protests and in anticipation of further queues of motorists struggling to get through the Channel ports after Brexit.

“The different state services have been getting organised to manage the risk of traffic jams as well as possible,” highway officials told local radio. “The size of the jams will depend on how well haulage companies can anticipate the need for customs formalities. As always happens when people are obliged to change their habits, there will no doubt be a certain period needed for road users to adapt their behaviour when making cross-Channel journeys.”

France is not alone in its planning for being caught short in long tailbacks. A new contract for toilets has been issued in the UK as part of Operation Stack, the procedure used

by Kent Police to park lorries when services into the Port of Dover are disrupted. Perhaps fearing the inevitable toilet-based headlines, nondisclosure agreements have been signed with the logistics companies contracted to supply the portable toilets to try to keep the arrangements secret. ■

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Brexit family told they can stay

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British family, who were told they had just 30 days to leave the country after their application for a carte de séjour was rejected, have now been told that they can stay. The case came to prominence after Emma Lawrence posted an emotional video on Facebook which was viewed well over 100,000 times, detailing how the family of four had received a letter ordering them to pack their bags.

Mrs Lawrence, an IT expert who earned a good living in the UK as a technical writer, explained that she and her husband moved to France two years ago and planned to buy land for a house and to build up their self-employment work. They have one small child in school and another in a crèche.

However, due to the logistics of their move, months of house seeking, putting the children into school and registering businesses, etc., they had been living mostly on savings and had not yet built up regular incomes. When they followed the British Embassy's advice to apply for a carte de séjour, they were told they had insufficient resources and must leave in 30 days.

It appeared that the family had fallen foul of a strict application of EU law surrounding self-sufficiency. European citizens have free movement to live and work in other EU countries for up to three months and to stay longer if they are working or self-sufficient. After five years of such residency and with no long absences, they gain a right of permanent residency and can only then be asked to leave if they pose a serious security threat.

Many countries, including the UK and France, made applying for residency cards after three months optional; most people in France do not do so and the rules are rarely applied.

EU directives list self-employment as one of the cases where someone can live in another EU country beyond three months, but there is significant leeway as to how officials define self-employment. Rules simply state that

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the work should be of a genuine and effective nature and not merely marginal or ancillary - in other words it should be “a proper job”. EU law also allows those who do not work to stay more than three months, so long as they “have sufficient resources for themselves and their family members not to become a burden on the social security system”, i.e. they must have savings or a pension.

In reality, you should always be OK if you earn more than the threshold below which you qualify for RSA income support: €513 per month for a single person, rising to €1,080 per month for a couple with two children.

After the family's plight became headline news, and following the intervention of the British Embassy, authorities said it appeared a mistake had been made. The immigration service at the prefecture had indeed instructed officials to refuse the cards on income grounds, but had apparently not intended to ask them to also issue an OQTF (Obligation de Quitter la France) order to leave the country - the two are not automatically linked.

“After investigating, we have realised that there were irregularities in the refusal notice that was issued; it was a mixture between a card refusal and an OQTF. The head of the immigration service has therefore been invited to review his position,” a statement from the Direction générale des étrangers en France (DGEF) read. “In the coming days the couple will surely be issued with their cards, whether under the ‘inactive’ criteria, as they appear to have substantial savings so that should not pose a problem, or as self-employed workers, as a business activity can be considered ‘real and effective’ even if it doesn’t bring in a lot.”

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High heel marathon record

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French woman has set a new world record for running the marathon in high heels. Christelle Doyhambehere crossed the finish line of the recent Paris marathon in 6 hours, 4 minutes, and 7 seconds, smashing the previous record, set by the American Irene Sewell at the 2017 Tennessee marathon, by almost an hour and a half.

As is often the case with such stories, the news was met with a mixture of admiration and disbelief that anyone had thought to set a record in the first place!

The 34-year-old mother of two from the city of Pau in south-west France came up with the idea after leaving a cinema and running through the rain to her car, in spite of the three-inch heels she was wearing. When her partner, with whom she had recently signed up to the Paris marathon, joked that she should run in them, a brief internet search uncovered the previous record and the challenge was laid down.

Aware that the sight of someone in full running gear and high heels is somewhat unusual, Christelle trained in classic trainers during the day, but took to the streets at night in her three-inch running heels with a head lamp to “avoid finding pictures of herself on social media”!

In the end, the race went off without a hitch and the runner surprised even herself with the impressive time. “I hoped

to beat the record, but not by that much!” she said. “It went well from the beginning, up to about the 23rd kilometre. I stopped at every refuelling point to avoid cramps. After that, I saw that I had some breathing room for the second part, so I took my time.”

Christelle dedicated her world record attempt to raising funds for the charity Koala, which provides entertainment to children being cared for in the paediatrics department at the hospital in Pau, where she works as a nursing assistant.

The record is pending official approval by Guinness. ■

Ambassador blasts Trump

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ne of the country's top diplomats has launched a scathing attack on Donald Trump. French ambassador to the US Gérard Araud, who retired in April after a 37-year career that included some of the top jobs in French diplomacy, called Donald Trump a “whimsical, unpredictable, uninformed” leader and compared the Trump administration to the court of King Louis XIV, filled with courtiers desperately trying to interpret their leader's whims and wishes.

“When they say ‘America first’, it’s America alone,” Araud said in an interview with the Guardian newspaper. “Basically, this president and this administration don’t have allies, don’t have friends. It’s really about bilateral relationships on the basis of the balance of power and the defence of narrow American interest.”

The outgoing diplomat also had a warning for British politicians, cautioning the UK against expecting any special treatment from Washington in

post-Brexit trade talks and predicting that the Trump administration would force London to accept US imports on US terms, such as looser standards for genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

“They are not thinking in terms of multilateral cooperation first. And secondly, they don’t have any affection towards the Europeans. They treat Europeans the way they treat the Chinese,” Araud said. “And when the British come for a free-trade agreement, there will be blood on the walls and it will be British blood. It will be GMOs breakfast, lunch and dinner.”

After serving as the country’s envoy to the UN, Araud had been France’s ambassador to Washington since 2014, and was a well-known figure in the diplomatic scene. At a time when the US administration has been heavily influenced by conservative evangelical Christians hostile to gay marriage, Araud lived with his partner, the photographer Pascal Blondeau, and often threw lavish parties at their

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Araud was also noted for his blunt and acerbic language and at 2 am on the night Trump was elected, the ambassador tweeted: “It is the end of an era, the era of neoliberalism. We don’t yet know what will succeed it… After Brexit and this election, anything is possible. A world is collapsing before our eyes. Vertigo.”

Although he deleted the tweet two minutes later, damage had already been done on both sides of the Atlantic. “I had a lot of trouble with my own capital. Unfortunately, to be right early is to be wrong,” he observed. “I had deleted it after two minutes but the sin had been committed. But looking at it in retrospect, of course I was right. My world, our world of certainties, really was collapsing and we were facing a real, substantial, dangerous crisis, which could basically really overwhelm my own country. I believe we are entering a new era. I just don’t know what this era will be.” ■

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Caterpillar threat to pétanque jacks The country's only manufacturer of pétanque jacks has warned that it is under threat from an invasive caterpillar that is attacking the trees the small balls are made from. The family company Monneret, based in Jeurre in the Jura department, produces around one million cochonnets each year, representing 35% of its annual business.

The company sells the jacks on to larger companies, official boules competitions, and is also the supplier to the national pétanque association - la Fédération Française de Pétanque.

The pest in question is the box tree caterpillar, which along with the box tree moth, munches on the leaves, damaging the tree and in some cases causing it to die by completely defoliating it. “There will be no more of these trees in France within five to seven years,” explained the company's boss, Jean-Yves Monneret.

In order to beat the threat, the company has been busy felling more than twice the usual amount of wood in an attempt to build up a stock for future years and give them time to find a reliable importer of the timber.

Box tree caterpillars and moths are native to East Asia, but were first spotted in Europe in 2007. ■

Notre-Dame bees survive Following the devastating fire that ripped through the roof of the iconic Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, the nation was in a sombre mood, but as it emerged that the structure would be saved and billions of euros were pledged to pay for the restoration work, a renewed sense of optimism took hold.

This was further boosted by the news that the 180,000 bees which live in the roof also somehow escaped the fire. “Thank goodness the flames didn’t touch them,” said Nicolas Géant, the hives’ 51-yearold beekeeper. “It’s a miracle!”

The three hives, that are home to an estimated 60,000 bees each, are located on a lower roof above the cathedral’s first floor, around thirty metres below the main roof. Despite the heat of the fire, the smoke generated may have saved the bees as the carbon dioxide produced makes them drowsy.

“I was incredibly sad about Notre-Dame because it’s such a beautiful building, and as a Catholic it means a lot to me,” Géant said. “But to hear there is life when it comes to the bees, that’s just wonderful.”

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Victory in Europe Day - 8th May

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ater this year, Britain will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings that marked the beginning of the end of the war in Europe. Most people in the UK do not need to be reminded that the Normandy landings took place on 6th June 1944, a date that has become one of the most important in recent history, along with the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, when we remember those that fell in WWI. Whilst D-Day was a huge turning point in WWII, fighting in Europe did not actually end until 8th May 1945, known as VE Day - Victory in Europe Day. This date is a public holiday of huge significance in France and travelling around the country you will often find yourself driving down “avenue du 8 mai 1945”.

Conversely, VE Day has grown to have far less significance in Britain today. A survey carried out to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of WWII showed that not only did very few people know the date, more than half of young people in Britain did not even know what VE Day was.

This was not always the case.

When the war finally ended a national holiday was declared and more than one million people took to the streets across the UK to celebrate.

Huge crowds gathered in Trafalgar Square and outside Buckingham Palace, where King George VI and Prime Minister Winston Churchill appeared on the balcony of the palace to greet the cheering public.

Princess Elizabeth (the future Queen Elizabeth II) even wandered in disguise among the crowds to take part in the celebrations.

When Germany was finally defeated, it was not Adolf Hitler that signed the surrender. With Berlin surrounded, Adolf Hitler committed suicide in his bunker on 30 April 1945. His successor was Grand Admiral Karl Dönitz who quickly negotiated an end to the war with the Allies during his brief spell as Germany’s president.

Although the unconditional surrender was accepted by Allied Commander General Eisenhower on 7th May, the symbolic document was not signed in Berlin until the following day and it is this date that officially marks the end of the war in Europe for many countries.

The World War was not over, however: Germany did not surrender to Russia until the following day and Japan would continue to fight until August when the nuclear bombs dropped on Nagasaki and Hiroshima brought an end to hostilities. British troops also continued to fight in south east Asia until later that year. ■

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ette année, la Grande Bretagne va célébrer le 75ème anniversaire du débarquement du jour J qui marqua le commencement de la fin de la guerre en Europe.

Il n’est pas nécessaire de rappeler à la plupart des habitants du Royaume Uni que le débarquement en Normandie a eu lieu le 6 juin 1944, une date qui est devenue l’une des plus importantes de l’histoire contemporaine, au même titre que la onzième heure du onzième jour du onzième mois, lorsque nous célébrons la mémoire de ceux qui tombèrent durant la première guerre mondiale.

Bien que le jour J ait été un énorme tournant dans la seconde guerre mondiale, les combats en Europe ne cessèrent réellement que le 8 mai 1945, connu sous le nom de « VE Day », jour de la victoire en Europe. Cette date correspond à un jour férié d’une portée énorme en France, et si vous voyagez à travers le pays, vous vous retrouverez souvent à rouler sur une « avenue du 8 mai 1945 ».

En revanche, le jour de la victoire en Europe revêt beaucoup moins d’importance en Grande-Bretagne de nos jours. Une étude menée à l’occasion du 70ème anniversaire de la fin de la seconde guerre mondiale a montré que non seulement très peu de gens connaissent la date, mais encore que plus de la moitié des jeunes Britanniques ne savent même pas ce qu’est le jour de la victoire.

Ce ne fut pas toujours le cas. Lorsque la guerre fut enfin terminée, un jour férié fut instauré et plus d’un million de personnes à travers tout le Royaume Uni descendirent dans les rues pour célébrer l’événement. D’immenses foules se rassemblèrent à Trafalgar Square et devant le Palais de Buckingham, du balcon duquel le roi George VI et le premier ministre Winston Churchill apparurent pour saluer le public qui les acclamait. La princesse Elisabeth (la future reine Elisabeth II) se promena même incognito parmi la foule pour prendre part aux festivités.

Lorsque l’Allemagne fut finalement battue, ce ne fut pas Adolf Hitler qui signa la reddition. Berlin assiégé, il se suicida dans son bunker le 30 avril 1945.

C’est son successeur, le grand amiral Karl Dönitz, qui négocia rapidement la fin de la guerre avec les Alliés durant son bref intérim à la présidence allemande.

Bien que la capitulation inconditionnelle ait été acceptée par le général Eisenhower commandant en chef des forces alliées le 7 mai, le document symbolique ne fut signé à Berlin que le lendemain et c’est cette date qui marque officiellement la fin de la guerre en Europe pour de nombreux pays.

La guerre mondiale n’était pas terminée pour autant : l’Allemagne ne se rendit à la Russie que le lendemain et le Japon continua à combattre jusqu’au mois d’août, quand les bombes atomiques lancées sur Nagasaki et Hiroshima mirent fin aux hostilités. Les troupes britanniques continuèrent encore à se battre en Asie du Sud-Est plus avant dans l’année. ■

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The best time of year for radishes

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by Julia Watson

adishes gleam on supermarket displays all year round. But despite their annual availability, for me they are only to be eaten in the spring and summer. They somehow seem out of season at any other time and hold no appeal. Their pearl-shine skins fading from white to rosy herald the end of the chill time of year and the beginning of the heat, to match the heat they bring to the mouth.

They have many more culinary uses than dipped in salt and crunched raw, though that is probably one of the most satisfying ways to attack them, particularly when there’s a crusty baguette and a cube of cold butter to eat along with them - an unlikely pairing but one which delivers joy.

For a good number of British children, radishes are an early introduction to gardening. Seeds sprinkled on damp flannels or paper towels (no-one knows what blotting paper is any more…) will sprout in under a week and turn in the garden into edible vegetables in only a month. These days, those hair-thin greens are sprinkled over all manner of dishes as radically (radishly?) minimal and contemporary decoration.

A member of the Brassicaceae family that includes cauliflower, cabbage and broccoli with horseradish bringing the heat connection, they’re an ancient vegetable, found in Europe well before the Romans - although there are limited records to establish their origin and passage of their domestication. Only in the first century AD do Greek and Roman records mention varieties of the radish. Scientists have settled on South-East Asia as the most likely source of the original Raphanus sativus, since it’s the only region in the world in which to find the radish in its pure wild form. However, different varieties of the root vegetable have been found in India, central Asia, and central China which was the area to develop the large white and

mild variation of the radish, most familiar to Europeans as the daikon. Other records indicate it as one of the first European crops to have been introduced to the Americas with the earliest adventurers.

A versatile crop, they can be grown as companion plants to deter aphids and other pests and diseases. They also make a good cover crop to protect the soil during the winter, the green leaves being dug in to create a compost in early spring. Some varieties of radish, such as the daikon popular in Japan, are grown to produce oil.

While we tend to eat only the root, without its leaves, and to eat it whole and raw, the radish is a vegetable with more possibilities than you might think. It responds to the same treatment you would give to a turnip, having much the same flavour - only a little bit milder - when baked in a little liquid and butter or oil, or roasted. Radishes pickled are a good addition to the charcuterie platter. Don’t discard their leaves - they can be treated like spinach and stewed in the water that clings to their leaves once you’ve washed and drained them well with a little oil and some finely chopped garlic and red pepper flakes, or dressed as for a salad.

A refreshing salad of the radish root uses a mandolin to create paper-thin slices of radish that are turned with a very large quantity of the leaves of flat-leaf parsley.

Adding a crushed anchovy fillet or more to taste to the vinaigrette dressing makes for a richer flavour. It’s a salad that responds to invention. Very thin slices of spring onion can be threaded through, along with fine slices of fennel or celery for extra crunch.

Whatever takes your fancy…

The recipe below, with or without the cheese, can be embellished in any way and is a vibrant salute to spring. ■ Julia Watson has been a long-time Food Writer for newspapers and magazines in the US and the UK.

Radish, goats cheese & parsley salad Ingredients (serves 4): 1 bunch French breakfast radishes, approx 500g 2 tablespoon medium shallots, peeled and finely minced 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 3 tablespoons hazelnut or walnut oil A good handful flat-leaf parsley leaves 55g Cabécou or other goat cheese, crumbled Wash and dry the radishes. Trim the greens to within 2 cm of the radish, then thinly slice the radishes. Transfer to a medium bowl along with the shallots and salt, toss to combine, and let stand for 5 minutes.

In a bowl, whisk the vinegar and drizzle in the oil, whisking until emulsified. Add the parsley and half the dressing to the radishes and toss gently to combine. Transfer to a platter, top with the goat cheese, and serve the remaining dressing on the side.

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It’s tax return time – are you correctly declaring your worldwide income? - Blevins Franks

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t’s that time of year again, when we need to complete and submit our French income tax returns.

The introduction of the new payas-you-earn (PAYE) system changes the payment of tax this year, but you need to declare all your income as usual.

As always, take care to include all your worldwide income as required

by French law. This is more important than ever with automatic exchange of information now taking place under the Common Reporting Standard.

Tax return deadlines Departments 01-19: 21 May Departments 20-49: 28 May Departments 50-976: 4 June

Paper returns (for those without internet access) need to be received by 16 May. Income tax rates Income tax is payable on earnings, pensions and rental income, and you are taxed as a household.

The 2019 income tax rates (payable on 2018 income) are as follows:

Income

Tax Rate

Up to €9,964

Nil

€9,964 to €27,519

14%

€27,519 to €73,779

30%

€73,779 to €156,244

41%

Over €156,244

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, reduced to 3% for a family (up to a limit).

Various deductions are available, so make sure you are using all the ones you are entitled to.

New PAYE system Under the previous system, French taxpayers would this year be paying their 2018 tax (in three or ten instalments). However, the implementation

of PAYE from January means that they are paying tax on 2019 income.

To prevent taxpayers from paying two years’ worth of tax in one year, 2018 income will be neutralised by the CIMR tax credit – “Crédit d’impôt de modernisation du recouvrement”.

Exceptional income and excessive increases in current income, however, will not be neutralised by the CIMR and will be taxed.

PAYE only applies to certain income, such as employment, retirement (pensions, lifetime annuities) and rental income; non-French income taxable in France and business profits.

Tax on investment income Investment income – interest, dividends, capital gains and gains from life insurance policies/non-French assurance-vie – is excluded from PAYE, so tax is payable this year for 2018 income.

Investment income earned from January 2018 onwards is taxed at a special fixed rate of 30% (prélèvement forfaitaire unique/PFU) instead of the normal income tax rates. Lower earners can however opt to apply the scale income tax rates, plus social charges.

Income to be declared Although the CIMR credit means you may escape tax on some 2018 income, you are still obliged to submit your tax return and a full tax assessment will be carried out as normal.

Many British expatriates with UK source income get confused over where they should pay tax. Note that you need to declare all your UK source income in France, even if you pay tax in the UK. Thanks to the Common Reporting Standard, French tax authorities now receive information on taxpayers’ overseas assets and income. We are seeing evidence of French tax offices calling British expatriates in for interviews to ask why they have not declared foreign income.

UK government service income – This remains taxable in the UK. Although not taxed directly in France, you must still include it as part of your taxable income and a credit equal to French income tax and social charges is given.

UK rental income – Again, this is

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taxed in the UK, not France, but must be included on your French declaration.

Capital gains on UK assets – French residents need to declare and pay tax on gains made on the sale of UK property and moveable assets (shares, etc.) Real estate gains are liable to tax in both countries with a credit in France for UK tax paid. Moveable assets are generally taxed in the country where the seller is resident.

ISAs and Premium Bonds – ISAs are fully taxable in France in the hands of French residents. Premium Bond winnings also need to be declared and taxed in France.

Interest and dividends – Interest or dividends from the UK must be declared within 15 days of month end and 30% tax paid. This is then offset against the tax due on your tax return.

Make sure you get all this right, as you will be penalised for failing to declare income.

Where the omission was in “good faith” (not deliberate), late payment interest at a rate of 0.38% per month is charged on the underpaid tax. For “bad faith” (deliberate) omissions, besides

the interest, a penalty of 40% of the tax is added. This increases to 80% if the taxpayer is found to have acted fraudulently. There can be additional very high fines and prison sentences in some circumstances.

This article is a brief summary covering the basic elements of income tax in France. It is important to seek personalised advice. For questions about completing your tax return, speak to a tax accountant. For advice on effective tax planning in France, to lower liabilities on savings, investments and pensions, speak to a cross-border tax and wealth management specialist. ■ All advice received from Blevins Franks is personalised and provided in writing. This article, however, should not be construed as providing any personalised taxation or investment advice. Keep up to date on the financial issues that may affect you on the Blevins Franks news page at www.blevinsfranks.com Tel: 05 53 63 49 19 Email: bergerac@blevinsfranks.com

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY Champlong Chatterie

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Caring, quiet accommodation just for cats

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Antiques/ Brocantes

Small, friendly English-run kennels in Bétête (23270) Open 365 days a year Call Leanne on:

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Building Services Architects/Surveyors

Tel: 07 80 00 46 23 UK: +44 (0)7902 838 776

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Tel: 05 53 52 36 05 SIRET: 493 770 358 00015

Auto Services ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES: Plans, elevations, RT calculations, photo-realisations & all paperwork for planning applications (<150m2)

MOTOR PARTS

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

ACCOUNTING SERVICES: Accounts, taxreturns, annual submissions, book-keeping, etc. for small businesses & MEs

JOHN SOWERSBY

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES: Help with French system admin, translations, letter writing, etc.

Siret: 792 142 341 00017

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+44 (0)7830 170761

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based Bessines (87)

siret: 814 486 213 00014

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

06 45 82 34 03 Siret 798 692 778 00011

CHARTERED STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

Pre-purchase & Structural Surveys.

Verbal & written reports.

Structural calculations & drawings.

Redevelopment ideas & solutions.

QUALITY WORKMANSHIP SINCE 1986 Building • Roofing • Kitchens • Joinery

Portfolio available to view at

FR: 0033 (0)6 05 56 42 81 UK: 0044 (0)7448 466 662

www.jonesentreprise.com

Web: www.versineer.com Email: enquiries@versineer.com

Jeff Jones: 05 55 62 46 21 Mob: 06 38 25 74 62 email: jones23entreprise@orange.fr

Siret: 498 843 051 00018

siret: 810 322 123 00011

Building Services Carpenters/Joiners A. Wright

Your advert here

see main ad - pg 4

06 04 17 80 93

Carpenter & Joiner 06 35 12 10 66

Mini Digger

DAVID CARDWELL

Landscaping, Ditching, Land Clearance etc.

Hedge Removal and Stone Wall Construction

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

John Bonella

05 55 53 03 56

siret no. 523 183 580 00019

CARPENTER AND BUILDER

Tim Haw B.Eng C.Eng M.I.Struct.E

87440 Marval

(contrôle technique)

SIRET: 494 617 798 00017

Siret: 790 016 984 00011

with Driver for Hire

Registered Car Mechanic

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

Email: info@masterplans.eu www.masterplans.eu

New build?

PORTES OUVERTES THUR 9TH MAY - 10AM

CHARENTE

Tel: 05 55 80 72 83 Mob: 06 33 07 29 72

Renovating your French property?

Call Jane:

05 55 00 34 79/06 18 58 93 88 or Emily: 06 71 15 15 65

At Masterplans.eu we can help guide you through your planning application in France.

From initial feasibility to completed dossiers.

We will compile all the relevant drawings and complete the necessary paperwork to ensure your application proceeds smoothly.

We are equally at home working with clients here in France or those living abroad.

Architectural DRAWING SERVICE Dossiers prepared Permis de Construire Déclarations Préalables

siret: 803 910 942 00025

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john.bonella@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL

BUILDER

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

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Furniture Repair, Restoration & Upholstery (Modern and Antique) Snooker/Pool/Billiard Table Specialist General Carpentry & Cabinet Making also undertaken

www.psandifer.fr

Tel: 05 44 30 16 78 Siret: 811 511 278 00020

Services Fosses Septiques

électricité Keith SLOPER

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

Neuvialle Menuiserie

Mike Christie 05 55 64 35 11 / 07 61 76 97 41 see main ad below

Classical Carpentry

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

sales@thebugle.eu 06 04 17 80 93

Lumiere Service et Energie Steven Rofe 28 Years' experience

• UK NICEIC approved Electrician • Rewiring • External & garden lighting • All aspects of electrical works • Fully insured - (10 year Decennale) • Satellite Installation • Departments covered 87, 23 & 19 05.55.69.75.67 / 06.89.47.69.71 email: rofesteven@yahoo.co.uk

www.roferenovation.com

See full list of works carried out on the website Siret No. 501.792.386.00010

Carlos

05 55 62 63 82 see main ad below

SHAUN BARWICK QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN

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

www.masters-energies.com

87800 Jourgnac

Fosse Septique Specialists

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

Tel: 09 72 35 74 73

05.55.64.11.73 06.70.47.52.96

siret: 794 282 368 00016

siret: 824 706 444 00018

Email: barwick.shaun@gmail.com

Ruth & Geoff Kowalczyk Project management. All electrical work, home automation & security. Please see our website for more information. French qualified and insured.

30+ years worldwide experience.

Departments covered: 23, 36, 87.

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

Email: pink-electrique@laposte.net www.pink-electrique.fr SIRET: 788 709 871 00016

INSTALLATION23 - Electricity - Plumbing - Small renovations (bathrooms, kitchens, etc.)

- Fully Insured Dutch and English spoken Creuse / Puy-de-Dôme

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

SAS Masters

06 49 66 44 25

Max Huggett

Experienced and fully registered builder with 10 year Décennale Insurance Offering a broad selection of building services in depts. 87, 19 & 23.

From one off installations to complete renovations, construction, decorating, landscaping and ground works.

E: info@maxhuggett.com

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

www.maxhuggett.com

English & French spoken - Siret: 518 511 340 00011

BARWICK Fosse Septique 23 Davis & Davis years' Experience in Construction, ÉLECTRICITÉ Steve. JOHNS. SARL 30Renovation & Project Management

E-mail: installation23@gmail.com

Electrician/Plumber

LVL

Les Vidanges Limousines ▪ Emptying septic tanks ▪ Unblocking pipes ▪ Cleaning wells ▪ Group rates available between neighbours Call David - 24/24 7/7 Siret N° 750 725 780 00019

Pink Electrique

Building Services Electricians

05 55 78 66 35 see main ad - pg 9

SALAMANDRE Building

Please mention The Bugle when responding to adverts

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

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

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

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

Barlow Bâtiment

All Facade Work Undertaken

Pointing Sandblasting Rendering Interior painting & decorating Green Oak and Douglas beams cut to order

Tel: 04 73 52 14 43 Email barlowbatiment@icloud.com siret: 843 900 838 00015

Masonry & More

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

05 55 61 93 07

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Siret: 498 203 652 00017

La Noneix WASTE REMOVAL Construction SERVICES & Property Services

Building Services General Au Savoir Faire Renovations & New Builds www.au-savoir-faire.com 06 38 10 71 78 - see main ad pg 9

Stephen Cullinane & Son

• house/barn clearance (pre sale / post sale) • garden/land clearance • dechetterie runs • rubbish removal Specialist equipment available: • tractor with flail mower, rotavator, etc.

• vehicle with 1.5 tonne crane

05 55 37 45 35

From the foundations to the roof Established 13 years in France 05 55 81 00 53 - see pg 15

wasteremovalmultiservices@gmail.com www.facebook.com/willwhiting87/

Entreprise Hines

Paul Jones Renovation

Building & Renovation ● Roofing - New & Repairs ● Masonry ● Plastering ● Dry Lining ● Sand Blasting ● Scaffold Hire ● ... and much, much more

40 years qualified experience

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

siret 532 981 198 00015

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

Tel: 05 55 69 28 12 Mob: 06 73 18 63 47 Email: pauljones@orange.fr www.pauljonesrenovation.com

SIRET: 503 169 237 00016

siret no: 495 067 829 00020

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

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

Large or small projects undertaken - please view our website.

Contact: Paul or Joanne Rands

05.55.66.44.06 www.lanoneix.com Paul.rands@orange.fr SIRET: 501 144 596 00019

HANDYMAN/DIY Can I help you with those jobs you don't want to do?

• Painting/Decorating • Labouring • Pressure Washing • General DIY No job too small, just give me a call!!

All areas covered - Based nr Aubusson (23)

05 55 83 02 77 / 06 30 90 58 90 jonathanpiddock@orange.fr Siret: 523 955 151 00015

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ELECTRICIAN/PLUMBER

lorrainemquintana@gmail.com

05 55 62 63 82

siret: 829 638 741 00019

Keith Brown Roofs, stairs, shutters, decking, gazebos...

30 years’ experience.

Full décennale insurance guarantee. keith@classicalcarpentry.fr

T: 05 55 65 15 31

M: 06 02 25 41 58

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

Siret: 802 265 728

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

Visit our website

www.classicalcarpentry.fr

NEUVIALLE MENUISERIE JOINERY

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Constructions & Renovations Traditional Carpentry & Roofing.

Experienced, fully registered artisan.

Plasterboarding. Full house/barn renovation.

From start to finish.

Contact Gareth:

07 61 28 87 34

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MUMFORD TOITURE Harlequin ANGLO CHRIS Roofing & Plastering/ Developments SCAFFOLDING THE PLASTERER Plasterboarding Service 25+ years roofing experience All aspects of renovation A genuine plasterer HIRE All aspects of roofing, large or small and refurbishment, big or est. 2007

small, undertaken.

Kitchens fitted and tiled Replacement doors and windows Parquet flooring Oak framed porches Plasterboard and Insulation

05.55.68.67.56 06.06.60.46.97

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

French and English spoken Traditional Plastering Rendering, Stud partition dry lining Lime mortar stone pointing

CALL FOR A FREE QUOTATION

or see

05 55 63 53 06 06 23 29 48 19 Le Bourg, 23360 Nouzerolles

06 34 24 64 11

www.lakesidebandb.net

christopher.willis@orange.fr

Email: lepicepeiche@outlook.fr

harlequindevelopments@live.com www.harlequindevelopments.com

SIRET : 829.920.248.00012

Email: akbrunnstrom@yahoo.co.uk

SIRET: 494.501.067.00016

SIRET: 799 067 939 00014

SIRET: 504 612 441 00015

Building Services Painters/Decorators

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

upvc-solutions uPVC windows, doors, porches & conservatories

Available in white, beige & oak woodgrain.

We now offer a supply only service on our made to measure windows.

Visit our website for more information.

www.upvc-solutions.webs.com email: upvc-solutions@orange.fr siret: 503 133 159 00015

Dave Cardwell - Builder

05 55 98 24 12

See our Display Ad pg 16

GODSON

Travaux Publics www.fossepro.com 06 33 78 24 23 - pg 3

STEVE'S PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Roofing, Building, Renovations, Plastering & stud walls, ... and more!

Fully insured. e: lowe.steven@orange.fr

t: 05 55 50 52 02 m: 07 66 52 33 47 siret: 842 233 108 00013

A. Wright

Carpenter & Joiner 06 35 12 10 66 see main ad - pg 4

sales@thebugle.eu 06 04 17 80 93

Building Services Groundworks RSW Entreprises

Fosse Septiques/Micro stations

05.55.80.00.57

See our Display Ad - pg 6

Simon Carter

Painter & Decorator Qualified craftsman with over 25 years UK

M&M EXCAVATION SERVICES

experience, now based in Haute-Vienne.

Specialist services: Interior & exterior painting & decorating, wallpapering, plastering.

See main ad - pg 8

FREE QUOTES

05 55 63 58 85 / 06 42 23 38 57

High Ground Development

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

see main ad - pg 11

siret: 792.130.932.00017

andy@hgdev.co.uk www.hgdev.co.uk

Mini-Digger with driver

05.55.53.03.56

john.bonella@gmail.com See Main Ad pg 16

Please mention The Bugle when responding to adverts

Building Services Lifts & Scaffolding

Cherry Picker Services

14.5 metres on a van lasout@live.com

Tel: 09 66 03 52 89 Call for a quote

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

sales@thebugle.eu 06 04 17 80 93 Building Services Plasterers

Able Plastering

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

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

sales@thebugle.eu

06 04 17 80 93 Building Services Plumbing & Heating Carlos

Electrician/Plumber 05 55 62 63 82 see main ad - pg 17

15+ years experience plastering/boarding Fully registered and insured Trading in France since 2007 Call Mark for a free quotation

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

Building Services Sandblasting M&M SANDBLASTING SERVICES

05 55 63 58 85 / 06 42 23 38 57 See main ad - pg 8

Sand and Blast We provide a fully operated

sandblasting

service for wood, stone and metal.

Perfect for stripping away years of grime or paint.

Contact us for a free quote, or see our website:

www.sandandblast.com

05 55 76 31 59 / 06 77 40 95 92 bobby@sandandblast.com steve@sandandblast.com SIRET: 812 727 253 00013

Chimney Sweeps LA RAMONEUSE

THE LADY SWEEP Established since 1986

Building Services Roofing

Brush & Vacuum All types of chimney Fully Insured

Eurl Réno-Gén

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

Contact Phil Andrews:

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

Call Ruth Clear

02 54 31 48 50 06 25 61 84 95 (SMS only) siret 504 218 454 00016

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

www.stovesellers.com

05 55 63 78 72 Siren: 502 409 949

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

Purple Solutions Garden Maintenance Do you have a garden? Home, cottage or holiday home?

Call us on 06 72 87 87 14 or contact us via Facebook or email.

Leave your details and an idea of the job description.

Covering 40 km from Cussac (87150)

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

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ADVERTORIAL

New Bistro-style Café in Eymoutiers Experienced restaurateur, Karen, has realised her dream of opening her bistro-style café, maison d'hôte, VIENS VIENNE on her riverside terrace.

This 350-year-old house was once part of the tanneries and is of a bygone era. Oodles of charm, ambiance and good homemade fare, including lunches and traditional afternoon teas.

Thursday to Sunday, 11h00 - 18h00 web: www.viensvienne.com tel: 05 44 23 08 87 Eymoutiers (87120)

Computers, Satellites & Web Design Experienced, Registered & Fully Insured No mess, no fuss Email: cinderssweep@gmail.com

T: 07 68 76 39 99 siret: 484 768 700 00029

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

Call Patrice:

06.79.07.91.56

sales@thebugle.eu 06 04 17 80 93

libre.antenne87@gmail.com Fast dependable service

Cleaning Services

WEBSITE No6 DESIGN

Based Séreilhac (87) siret: 353 613 227 00035

www.lepetitcafeanglais.net

COUNSELLING

Try Something Different

& PSYCHOTHERAPY Lesley Kidd MSc & Martin Simpson MSc

• Meet in person or via skype • Borders 87/19/23 (87130) • Individuals & Couples lesleykidd@hotmail.co.uk simpson.mj@hotmail.co.uk SIREN: 818 604 654

Food & Drink

Nicky... à la maison A cleaning business tailored to your needs Weekly/fornightly or gîte changeover

from €12 ph Call Nicola: 06 04 14 29 25 E: nickyminton1@gmail.com Based in central Creuse (23) Siret 841 476 526 00014

MIMI HOME CARE Bilingual home care near Guéret (23) - Cleaning & Ironing - Grocery shopping - Tutoring (for children under 11) - Baby-sitting (for children over 3) - Pet-sitting - Help for elderly or impaired people (walks, meals, conviviality...)

- English and French lessons - House maintenance during absence (watering the plants, emptying mailbox, looking after pets...)

Tel: 06 21 33 60 99 Email: mimihomecare23@yahoo.fr siret: 818 225 526 00016

during

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

- Update your own site if you like!

- Enjoy a fully maintained site - Enjoy full website support contact@no6.co

06 38 75 32 97

www.no6.co Siret: 80493524500014

GOODWIN SATELLITE

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

Tel: 05 55 62 05 61 Mob: 06 52 38 67 65 Email: garygoodwin@wanadoo.fr siret: 453 067 910 00019

Please mention The Bugle when responding to adverts

05 55 54 93 05 see main ad - pg 6

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

05 87 40 02 83

Allo Allo

1 rue Saint-Roch, Le Grand Bourg

Rés: 06 73 37 45 01 see main ad - pg 4

Your advert here 06 04 17 80 93 Garden Services

closed Wednesdays

before

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

Le Petit Cafe Anglais

Counselling & Support Services

Le Creusois Bar/Restaurant

Les Genêts, Azerables

High quality British & French food at reasonable prices.

Menu du Jour €12, Traditional Pub Food, Vegetarian dishes, Childrens & Snack menus also available

05.55.63.90.79

ViensVienne

Maintenance gardener

Tel: 05 44 23 08 87 - see main ad, pg 9

Need some advice?

Too much like hard-work?

30 years of experience

Bistro in Eymoutiers www.viensvienne.com

British Market Stall facebook.com/britishmarketstall

www.lecreusoisbistro.com

+33 (0)6 79 23 57 09 +33 (0)7 69 14 49 73 see main ad - pg 11

26, Ecurat 23150

Mandys-curry-2-go

SIREN: 483 988 853

Le Restaurant Ecurat Atelier d'Art du Jardin

Mobile Curry Take Away For menus and venues:

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:

www.mandyscurry2go.com

email: ecurat123@hotmail.com

Bénévent-l'Abbaye

2km from Chénérailles and the Chateau Villemonteix.

see main ad - pg 8

tel: 05 55 81 31 85

Follow us on facebook e : mandyscurry2go@gmail.com

Stephen Grendon

TEL: 06 72 11 62 15 stengrendon1@gmail.com Based in St-Julien-le-Petit (87460), covering St. Léonard, Peyrat, Eymoutiers, Bujaleuf. siret: 839 102 415 00016

GARDEN SERVICES Paul Brown

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

m : 07 70 39 12 23

Tel: 05 55 89 57 40

siret: 498 199 306 00016

Siret: 483 059 242 00030

Parties 20+ & events catered for

Les Remparts Tel: 0811 381 511

brownpaul006@gmail.com

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ADVERTORIAL

New Forest Wood Burning Centre

W

e have been selling the finest wood burning stoves for over forty years, and the groundbreaking Clearview Stoves since they first came to market thirty year ago.

Over that time, we have sold hundreds of stoves to discriminating customers in France and all over Europe, and in fact, our stoves have ended up in some of the furthest corners of the world!

Clearview Stoves have a hard-earned reputation as the most versatile, cleanburning and user-friendly stoves on the

market. They come in a variety of sizes to fit your heating requirements, and can all be fitted with boilers if required.

We also carry excellent stoves from Chesney’s, Chilli Penguin, Contura and Barbas, which in our opinion represent the best offerings on the market, including the latest models achieving Ecodesign 2022 standards.

If you would like one of our excellent stoves for your home in France, you have three options:

• Buy and collect direct from our showroom in Lymington in the New Forest, conveniently close to many major ferry ports • Buy from us by phone and arrange collection by Jon Davis, who makes regular collections from the UK and delivers to the door: jon@safehandshaulage.com 05.53.79.26.48 • For a full collection & fitting service, contact Wayne Fairbrass, HETAS and NACS-qualified: wayne.fairbrass@ orange.fr 06.10.79.48.01

Like everyone without a reliable crystal ball, we have no idea what the eventual repercussions of any eventual Brexit will be for cross-Channel trade, but for the moment, it’s business as usual, a situation that is likely to persist at least until the end of a transition period, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or orders.

nickb@woodburners.com

www.woodburners.com 0044 (0)1590 683585 New Forest Wood Burning Centre, 280 Ricardo Way Lymingron SO41 8JU

ADVERTORIAL

“SolarVenti”- the solar solution to damp and humidity

A

simple solar energy system that runs on its own, even when you are not there! – And provides a free heat supplement in winter.

The Solarventi air panel was invented more than 20 years ago by Hans Jørgen Christensen, from Aidt Miljø, with the backing of the Danish government. He wanted to use the sun’s energy for airing and ventilation of the thousands of holiday homes on the West coast of Jutland, - houses that were left empty and unheated for long periods - houses with damp problems, mould and bad odours - houses that left their owners with discomfort, lots of work and expense. He wanted a system that would be safe, simple, without the need for radiators, water and/or mains electricity. Slowly but surely, the first Solarventi model came

together.

How it works The principle behind Solarventi is simple: a small, builtin, solar cell powers a 12V fan that is connected to an air vent, a control unit and an on/ off switch.

Whenever the sun shines, the air in the solar panel is heated and the fan, receiving power from the solar cell, introduces warm, dry air into your home at the rate of 20 to 100 cubic metres per hour.

The initial models were more than capable of keeping the cottages dry (and ventilated), even with the limited sunshine hours available in Denmark during the winter season. Since that time, the technology has really come along in leaps and bounds. Now, more than 20 years later, the 3rd and 4th generation Solarventi have exceed-

ed all expectations.

In Southern Europe, Solarventi is not only used for ventilation/dehumidification purposes; with far more winter sunshine hours, it also provides a substantial heating supplement. Several technical and governmental studies show that incoming air temperature can be increased by as much as 40°C. A DIY Solution?

The installation process is very straightforward and should only take two or three hours. All that is needed is a drill, hammer and chisel to make a hole in the wall. Roof installations are also possible. In fact, the Solarventi was originally designed to be a DIY product - in Scandinavia it still is.

There are no electrical or water connections and it can be safely left running, even when

the property is empty. Solarventi requires no maintenance - if the property is unoccupied during the hot summer months, then it can be left running at low speeds for ventilation and dehumidification purposes or simply switched off.

With a range of panel sizes, and the option for wall or roof mounting, Solarventi is suitable for all types of buildings, caravans or even boats!! Following the patenting of its design in 2001, Solarventi has only recently been actively commercialized. Over the last six years, Solarventi units have been installed in more than 24 countries and demand is increasing rapidly. From Greenland to Australia, Solarventi is finally getting the recognition it deserves. ■ Units start from €490 TTC.

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

Advertising in The Bugle Business Directory Advertising your business couldn’t be easier. Text only, boxed listings are available in our Business Directory from just €12.50/month.

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Advertising is payable on publication. All prices are HT.

Large Directory Ad 46mm x 71mm (Actual Size) 45 words max Small Directory Ad 46mm x 46mm (Actual Size)

30 words max

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ADVERTORIAL

Independent Financial Advice: Investing in volatile times

Garden Services Team Jardin www.teamjardin.fr

Reliable, professional and friendly garden services.

Garden Maintenance. Land Clearance.

Garden Construction.

Bespoke long-term maintenance plans.

Tel: 05 55 37 18 03 Mob: 06 33 66 17 45 e-mail: darren@teamjardin.fr

Your advert here 06 04 17 80 93 Gifts & Crafts

Joseph and Samantha Geer

Handmade Gifts

Grass, hedge and tree cutting Fences, gates and stone walls Gite cleaning and changeovers ... and much more

Hand painted silk accessories, candles, jewellery & more.

joe.geer@orange.fr

www.nsandifer.com

Tel: 06 86 95 46 51 Champsac 87230 Siret: 841 617 491 00011

Purple Solutions Garden Maintenance

06 72 87 87 14 see main ad - pg 18

Jardinerie & Café St-Légér-Magnazeix (87190) Tel: 05 55 68 73 76 see main ad - pg 12

sales@thebugle.eu 06 04 17 80 93

The above information was correct at the time of preparation and does not constitute investment advice and you should seek advice from a professional adviser before embarking on any financial planning activity.

Blacktower Financial Management Ltd is authorised and regulated in the

Ivan Petley

3D Puzzle Maker Handmade, fully interlocking, multi-layered 3D puzzles from just €9.

Keyrings €2 plus other unique gift ideas.

Customisation and personalisation possible.

Come and visit the workshop by appointment.

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

Très Jolie

Ladies fashion accessories 05 55 53 03 56 / 06 04 08 29 53 see main ad pg 22

Siret No. 752 549 907 00018

Garden & Property Services

For an independent, professional and impartial consultation please contact me by phone or email: rosemary.sheppard@blacktowerfm.com, 06 38 86 99 70

Available to buy online Siret: 811 512 094 00020

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

UK by the Financial Conduct Authority.

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

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

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

Chez Boutique

Formerly La Petite Place

05.55.60.08.46

See our Display Ad - pg 11

Osteopathy & Acupuncture Linda & Paul Bodimeade

Back, Neck, Joint Pain, Arthritic conditions?

Anxiety, Headaches, Sports Injuries?

Insomnia, Stress, Sinus, Hayfever?

Based in Châteauneuf-la-Forêt (87130)

siret: 792 285 025 00013

Sophie Arsac

French lessons & handholding services 05 55 89 15 74 - pg 13

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

lindabodimeade@eircom.net paulbodimeade@eircom.net

Handholding Services

Insurance & Finance

Gaitway Help

Blevins Franks International tax and wealth

Professional and efficient service, confidentiality guaranteed Providing assistance with: • Small business registration • CAF • Healthcare cover • Emails and letter writing • Translation, interpretation and negotiation for all your needs

06.43.83.62.33 nickygait@hotmail.com

management advisers

www.blevinsfranks.com See our main ad - pg 15

The Spectrum IFA Group

Tony Farrell

International Financial Adviser

05 55 89 57 94 - see pg 11

Health & Beauty

siren: 515 187 151

sales@thebugle.eu 06 04 17 80 93

siret: 791 847 429 00010

1. Have a plan and stick to it – keep your focus on your long-term aims. Don’t

In these testing times, getting advice from a financial advice company that has weathered more than one or two financial downturns is essential for your financial well-being and peace of mind.

Blacktower Financial Management has been established for over 32 years and has worked with its clients through the good and the bad times, offering sound financial advice. ■

siret: 793 539 826 00016

A

t the end of 2018 and the beginning of 2019, we saw renewed volatility in the world’s stock markets. This volatility (markets going up and down) seems to have abated slightly in the last month, but investors shouldn’t become complacent as this could return at any time.

Naturally some investors get twitchy, which can make the situation worse and even less predictable. So here are six principles to follow to ease the ride:

let the current market conditions dictate what you do.

2. Don’t keep all your eggs in one basket – this may be a cliché but it is so true.

Diversification is key, spreading your risk across asset types, sectors, etc.

3. It’s time in the market that counts, not timing the markets - the sooner you start investing and the longer you invest, the more likely you are to have the potential for healthy returns, regardless of short-term downturns.

4. No Risk, No Reward - leaving your money in cash isn’t an option if you want at least the potential to outperform inflation.

5. Take advantage of advice – the role of a financial adviser is to go through the various investment options with you and to tailor your investment to meet your needs and attitude to risk, and to manage your investments and expectations.

6. Don’t get greedy and fall for a scam - if something sounds too good to be true, it usually is.

Mobile hairdresser Grand-Bourg & surrounding area

Call Teddy:

06 15 78 18 04- pg 12

Blacktower

Financial Managment Group

Rosemary Sheppard 06 38 86 99 70 - pg 11

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ADVERTORIAL

Language Services Jenny Homer BA hons, PGCE

French classes held in Eymoutiers

In these uncertain times, 1 thing is certain...

THERE IS NO BETTER TIME TO UP THE LEVEL OF YOUR FRENCH TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR LIFE IN LIMOUSIN & EVEN OBTAIN FRENCH CITIZENSHIP!!

• feel confident socially, cope at the doctor's or vet's • deal with emergencies, chat over the garden wall and make friends • help with phone calls and paperwork • abandon toddler talk (!) to feel more comfortable in conversing with French people and understanding better • help keep Alzheimer's at bay!!

Small groups with a level to suit yours.

Free 3 hours as taster to include coffee & cake.

Everyone CAN improve!!

Email: homer.jennifer@gmail.com If you have French friends who would like to improve their English, maybe they would like to join my TEFL classes. All levels.

Pest Control Central France Pest Control

02 48 60 83 72 see main ad below

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:

sales@thebugle.eu 06 04 17 80 93

www. fibreglass-lining.com

Pools & Spas

Property Maintenance

Limousin Spas

Creuse Property Care

+44 (0)1903 893 451 +44 (0)7825 916 573

siret: 490 323 243 00025

Sophie Arsac

French lessons & handholding services 05 55 89 15 74 - pg 13

Your advert here 06 04 17 80 93

The region's leading distributor of Spas, Swim spas, Saunas & Hot tubs

New for 2019

We are pleased to announce our new range of over 80 Spas, Swim spas, Hot tubs & Saunas from top European and U.S. manufacturers. *Platinum Spas* *Superior Spas* *Tuff Spas* *Zen Spas* *BeSpa* *Durasport* *Superior Saunas* *Baltic Hot tubs* *Baltic Saunas*

Prices from €2,000

Caring for your home in France when you can’t be there

Garden & Pool Maintenance General Maintenance & Small Renovation work including plasterboarding, tiling, painting, etc.

Changeovers/House Cleaning Ad-hoc Assistance References available Contact Mark or Trudy...

Inside Out Property Services Offering a wide range of building/joinery/fencing services We pride ourselves on the quality of our workmanship, providing the client with a high quality finish at competitive prices.

Servicing 23 and surrounding areas.

Ring Dave: 05 55 64 22 98 Email: insideout288@googlemail.com

Please mention The Bugle when responding to adverts

Property Sales

Siret No. 821 348 323 00014

'Gite and Tidy'

Property management All properties looked after, main residences, holiday homes & gîtes.

Changeovers, cleaning, tidy ups, maintenance, gardening, swimming pools, etc.

Single or regular visits.

Fully insured.

Oradour-sur-Vayres (87150).

References available.

Beaux Villages Immobilier www.beauxvillages.com

Freephone: 08 05 69 23 23 see main ad - pg 8

Houses on Internet www.housesoninternet.com

+31 (0)6 41 20 73 69

See our Display Ad - pg 3

Leggett Immobilier

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

Creuse Gardien

Landscaping, Gardening Gîte Maintenance Property Clearance Environmental Construction

www.leggettfrance.com

05 53 56 62 54 see main ad - pg 5

Retail & Commerce

50km radius from Boussac Richard Charlie Collier

Web: www.limousin-spas.com Email: sales@limousin-spas.com Tel: 05 55 63 26 20

T: 05 55 67 90 47 / P: 06 40 75 74 47 E: marktrudy0506@gmail.com W: www.creusepropertycare.com

creusegardien@gmail.com

Siret: 752 157 610 00011

Siret: 479 965 758 00028

siret: 838 728 145 00015

06 43 92 28 37

Naturalis Pools

www.naturalispools.com

06 31 17 25 60 see main ad - pg 2

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Très Jolie

Ladies Italian clothes and fashion accessoires Beautiful scarves, purses, handbags, jewellery & gifts

(See Notice Board for where to find me)

Paula Bonella

05 55 53 03 56 06 04 08 29 53

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

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ADVERTORIAL

What's next for Open Door?

A

fter the successful opening of the branch of their English-language library in Bourganeuf on April 3rd, what other events are planned for the Association Open Door?

Firstly, something that’s now become an annual event and one that contributes to our knowledge of the environment in the Creuse and the country in general – the annual Ornithological walk around the commune of St. Pardoux-Morterolles conducted

by Max Richer of the LPO (Ligue pour la Protection des Oiseaux) and Alastair Riley of the RSPB. The walk is conducted in French and English and the results posted on the official LPO website. For those who might have difficulty with the 3-4 km walk, there will be a small exhibition of Alastair’s silkscreen paintings and a bilingual bird-identification quiz in the

Moulin de Tintin Furniture, interiors & gifts

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

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

8 rue Principale, St Mathieu, 87440

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

Stove Sellers www.stovesellers.com 05.55.63.78.72

See our Display Ad - pg 12

GARDE Smart Moves SAFE Secure self storage For a fully insured, careful service

Whether you are a business or a household, we are here to make your storage a worry free experience at affordable prices.

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

Why not take a look at our website or give us a call... we are here to help you!

www.safe-garde.com

smartmovers@hotmail.co.uk

05 55 63 58 85

+44 (0)1253 725 414

www.smartmovesremovals.co.uk

0044 121 353 7263

Central France Storage

www.centralfrancestorage.com Dry, safe & secure storage Brexit Busting Prices!!

Vehicle storage options We also do internal moves!

14.5m cherry picker available

Tel: 09 66 03 52 89 Email: lasout@live.com

Man & Van Transport

Genuine/Reliable/Honest Local + Europe + UK runs Now also available for House/Barn clearances!

14m3 capacity 4.2m load length English & French Spoken

09 82 12 69 73 87150 Oradour-sur-Vayres

www.frenchvanman.eu

siret: 494 123 847 00019

Siret 530 213 644 00012

Tel: 05 55 37 45 35 Mob: 06 74 21 47 71 siret 532 981 198 00015

see main ad - front page

Transition Removals

www.watsoneuropean.co.uk

All Limousin covered Anything considered Any quantity

www.facebook.com/willwhiting87/

www.buggscarhire.com

see main ad - pg 11

Cash paid for scrap

siret: 821 846 318 00011

Bergerac & Limoges Airports

www.franklinsremovals.co.uk

see main ad - pg 5

General

safegardegueret@gmail.com

Buggs Car Hire

Franklins Removals

International Removals

www.opendoor23.com

units in Guéret

Watson European

Transport, Removals & Storage

Salle Polyvalente at St. Pardoux. The walk commences at 08.00 from the Mairie.

The following event, on June 22nd, will be the annual Afternoon Tea. For details see the website:

(+33) 05 55 34 19 46

Please mention The Bugle when responding to adverts

• Alimentation Générale • Tabac • Lotto/FDJ

FOR SALE: Commercial Lease

05 55 63 72 45 - see below

For a shop (all types of commerce) on main street in Limoges. Easy parking.

60m2. 2 large commercial spaces of 20m2 and 25m2 with a room to the rear kitchenette, WC. Very good condition.

Contact for more information.

BABY/INFANT EQUIPMENT FOR HIRE

(+33) 07.61.21.85.15

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

Carrefour du Bois Limousin

VAN ROUGE

www.themanwithavan.info vanrouge@mail.com

Proxi Supermarket

For more information call:

www.chauffagebois-limousin.com

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

FOR SALE:

sales@thebugle.eu 06 04 17 80 93

www.transitionremovals.com see main ad below

Businesses for Sale

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

High chair, buggy, travel cot (plus mattress/bedding), changing mat, etc.

Each item will incur a hire charge of 10 euros, plus a refundable 10 euros deposit.

For more INFO or to HIRE Call Vanessa: 05 55 64 32 08 or email: eq6763@gmail.com

06 38 39 33 99

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

A VENDRE: Pas-de-porte, boutique tous commerces.

Immeuble de style dans avenue principale de Limoges. Parking facile. 60 m².

2 grandes salles 20 m2 & 25 m2.

Une arrière salle, mini coin kitchenette, wc.

Très bon état.

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

Family run business based in France which prides itself on a personal professional service 7.5 tonne truck to and from the UK and Europe, with a highly experienced staff. We provide a door-to-door service with packing and dry, secure storage.

We are a professional furniture removal company and NOT a man and a van.

Granulés du Limousin

TRANSITION REMOVALS

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

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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 Saint-Sulpice-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.

Church Notices English-speaking Christian meeting in La Souterraine All are welcome to our meetings every Sunday at 10.30 am at La Souterraine. A talk will be given each week in English lasting 30 minutes on a variety of subjects. The purpose is to build up our spirituality and help us with day-to-day living. Our Kingdom Hall is located at 31 l’Age aux Roux, 23300 La Souterraine.

Also please see our website: JW.ORG English-speaking church services Guéret "Come as you are" - This is an invitation to join us at our SERVICE IN ENGLISH. Whether you have a faith or would just like to attend a church service, you are welcome at 3 pm on the 2nd Sunday of each month at Église Évangélique, 9b Place Bonnyaud, 23000 Guéret.

We welcome all who want to share in our fellowship and children are very welcome. For more details please visit www.serviceinenglish.com Eglise Protestante Unie de France English Language services We look forward to giving a warm welcome to everyone from whatever Christian tradition (or none) on the 3rd SUNDAY of the MONTH at 3 pm. (Two exceptions - August and December - second Sunday) Where?

At the “Temple” in Thiat (in the north of the Haute-Vienne) – the chapel is on the main road close to the Mairie.

After worship there is tea/coffee and cake – and a chance to chat. (Services in French every Sunday morning). If you want to know more contact Rev Stephen Sawyer on 05 49 84 33 86 or Zoë Horlock on 05 55 68 59 95.

Fitness & Fun Bridge Club St. Junien Regular tournaments. Bridge lessons for beginners and intermediate levels (English-speaking teacher). Friendly welcome guaranteed.

For further information don't hesitate to contact Mireille Drouet, President 06 30 20 45 13 / 05 44 24 10 92 / mireillemartin@orange.fr or John Slade 05 45 71 50 44 / johnslade@ aliceadsl.fr Zumba Dept 18 & 36. Contact: Coralie tel 07 78 66 52 01 Web: fun-life-attitude. webnode.fr Facebook: Coco Zumba Email: coralie.pouille@hotmail.fr Yoga Aubusson Classes at the Maison Sport et Danse, Dojo: Mon 15:45 Hatha 50+; Tue 17:30 Yin, 18:30 Hatha; Fri 14:30 Yoga for breast cancer or also very gentle yoga. 5 euro per class plus

10 euro adhesion. More info: Abbey 06 83 24 62 72 www.amovingspa. wixsite.com/equilibreyoga Cussac Bowls Club - Short mat indoor bowls If you’re a beginner or seasoned player come and join in with a friendly club.

Weekly meetings starting Wednesdays 19:45 and Thursdays 9:45.

Please call Peter on 05 55 78 66 45 for more info, email cussacbowlsclub@ gmail.com or come along to one of our meetings at Cussac gymnasium.

Indoor Bowling at Oradour-surVayres If you already play or have never tried indoor bowling then come along to a meeting. It's great fun and easy to play. If you have never played it before we will show you how. We meet every Monday evening starting at 18.30 hrs at La Chapelle, avenue des Chapelles, 87150 Oradour-surVayres. Come and try it - it's free.

For further info tel 05 55 78 45 24 or email oradourbowlingclub@outlook. 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 8 pm 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.

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.

Chabanais Bowls Club As we roll into 2019, one thing you can rely on is the fact that short mat bowling at Chabanais Bowls Club is alive and well and all set to provide exercise and entertainment throughout the coming year.

Our new mats are now in use, allowing the Club to carry out training and coaching sessions along with the normal members' games.

Chabanais Bowls Club meets on Tuesday mornings, 10h-13h, and Thursday afternoons, 14h-17h, at the salle des fêtes in the centre of Chabanais.

For further information ring Mike on 05 55 03 27 67 or Jane 05 45 30 63 10.

Photo Club La Meteorite (87) Rochechouart All welcome, all levels; we meet fortnightly at 3-5 pm on Sundays.

Field trips, friendly critique, conversation and competitions (to contact and more details go to photoclubmeteorite.org).

La Chance de Danser (Adults) St-Léger-Magnazeix – Salle des fêtes: Tue 9.15-10 Beginners Tap; 10-11 Stretch & Tone; Thu eve 5-6 Advanced Tap; 6-7 Dancersize. La Souterraine - 29 bd Mestadier, Gymnasium: Mon eve 6.30-7.30 Dancersize; Wed morning 10.30-11.30 Ballet. Email lachancesdedanser23@gmail.com tel 09 66 96 44 85.

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 thomassusan.neill@hotmail.com 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.

Contact: inspirations.droux@gmail. com Dordogne Short Mat Bowls Association Learn to play Indoor Short Mat Bowls in the heart of the Dordogne at Eyzerac, just off the N21, south of Thiviers.

We are a small friendly inclusive club who meet every Thursday afternoon

throughout the year at the Complex Sportif in Eyzerac 24300. We are looking forward to welcoming new members, both novices or experienced players. We have all the equipment you need to play, so why not join us any Thursday at 2 pm until 5 pm.

To arrange a taster session or simply for more details contact Paul Boswell (Secretary) at boswellmoore@ hotmail.com or call 05 53 56 99 75.

Walking Football, Dun-le-Palestel If you think your footballing days are over, then think again! Our association, Entente Cordiale, is trying out a new venture – Walking Football, a slower version of the beautiful game! And it's for all adults over the age of 50. We meet every Monday from 16h-17h in the Gymnasium, just opposite The Apollo. Walking football is designed to give you the chance to play the game you love, but at a much slower pace. It's a great way to keep fit, learn skills, have fun, and socialise at the same time, so why not come along? If you used to play football, but now find the pace a bit too much, or if you’ve never had the chance to be involved before, Walking Football is the perfect introduction to playing football for you – no running allowed! At the moment, all sessions are indoors, so please wear appropriate clothing and footwear.

Also now – Badminton! Playing Badminton helps to improve your fitness, and is great fun too! Come and join in with us every Tuesday afternoon from 16h-17h in the Gymnasium. Everyone welcome.

For more information email eccreuse@yahoo.com Laurière Carpet Bowls Club Registered & insured. For some gentle exercise with a friendly social club, learn to play Indoor Bowls at Lauriere, 87370, in the HauteVienne. No experience required.

Come and take a look. It is great fun and easy to play. Join us any Monday at 2 pm until 5.30 pm at La Maison des Jeunes (Community Centre), on the route de St Goussaud (D28) just off the D914 at Lauriere. Parking available. Session includes short refreshment break with home-made cakes (€2.50 per person). For info, please call 05 55 71 23 83. Currently, we have British, French, and Dutch members. We look forward to seeing you.

American Line Dancing (French Style) The Phénix Country Club welcomes new members - men & women, beginners & experienced dancers - to the salle des fêtes at LACS, near LA CHÂTRE, dept 36.

Learn French & learn to dance in a friendly environment every Tues & Fri evening from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. 1st 2 sessions are free. Annual subscription is 80 euros per person.

For more information in English contact Annette on 06 85 39 83 41 or email our French Présidente at phenixcountryclub@gmail.com Art Classes in Bujaleuf in French and English Caroline welcomes you at her workshop in Bujaleuf for drawing and watercolour painting. 2 courses weekly: Tue and Wed afternoons, 10 euros per person for a two-and-ahalf-hour session. The classes are in both French and English, a good way to share languages and cultures in a friendly atmosphere. New students welcome.

For further information please contact Caroline on 06 72 08 26 15 or at carolineplatter87@gmail.com.

Gardening Les petits jardiniers du Limousin Meet Thursday afternoons, dates below. 2.30 pm in the Mairie at StAmand-lePetit. Everyone welcome.

Contact: pjlimousin@gmail.com.

2019 Programme: Jan 17th - Bird and song identification; Feb - No meeting; Mar 21st - Drought: sedums, sempervivums and succulents; Apr 18th - Soil testing - knowing what to plant; May 16th - Gardening for the bees; Jun 20th - Car rally and lunch; Jul 18th - Fragrant plants for all year; Aug 15th - Very Berry shrubs; Sep 1st - Annual Show; Oct 17th - AGM followed by Plant Name Origins; Nov 21st - Natural dyeing using plants; Dec 12th - Christmas Party.

Integration Learning Together – Apprenons Ensemble We offer an easy-going and relaxing range of social functions to bring members of the French and English communities together, and a range of language courses for different levels of experience in English and French in Rochechouart (87) and Brigueil (16), as well as a Life & Culture in France course in Rochechouart. All lessons are in small groups with qualified teachers for just 7€ per hour; membership costs only 15€ per year. Visit www. learningtogether.moonfruit.com or email apprenonsensemble@orange. fr for more information. For help and advice on choosing the right course telephone 05 55 58 02 88 or email frenchlessons.learningtogether@ gmail.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 wellbeing of expatriate citizens. We organise a range of events, workshops and seminars throughout the year, plus social activities including coach trips, activity days, charity events and regular lunches - all activities to help members make new expatriate and French friends. If you already live in the Poitou-Charentes or Limousin regions of France or are thinking of moving here, CLE is your key to unlocking the secrets to a happy and comfortable lifestyle.

Web: www.cle-france.com Email: contact@cle-france.com 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 Association Rencontres FrancoBritanniques The association of 120 members, based in Bourganeuf, aims to help British people become integrated in their communes and local life.

We organise a range of cultural and social activities for our members. A list of our activities is on our website www.francobrit.com Our fortnightly conversation groups give the opportunity for British members to improve their spoken French, and our French colleagues their English.

We would very much like to welcome new people, both French and English, into the association.

The annual subscription for membership is €12 per person or €22 for a couple.

Contact: Christine Gee 05 55 64 22 25 Email: cgeeinfrance@gmail.com

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French Conversation Group at Les Billanges (87340) We are a small group who meet fortnightly for an hour and a half on Tuesday evenings during term time in Les Billanges, 87340, close to the Creuse/Haute-Vienne 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.rc@gmail.com Familles Rurales in Peyrat-leChâteau 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 Peyrat-le-Château and surrounding communes. We will try to provide information and help you find your way in social and administrative matters, as well as with practical matters where language is a problem.

Find Heleen Tichler-Botermans at the AFR office in Peyrat-le-Château on Mondays from 9 am to 12 pm and Wednesdays from 9 am to 1 pm. You are welcome to drop in or make an appointment. www.famillesrurales.org/peyrat-lechateau E-mail: familles-rurales.infopeyrat@ orange.fr Telephone: 06 41 20 06 83 Office address: 19 avenue de la Tour, 87470 Peyrat-le-Château Familles Rurales 2 in St-Yrieix-laPerche Weekly courses in French for foreigners (mainly English and Dutch) living in the area. Four levels taught: Level 1 Beginners - Mon 10h30 - 12h; Level 2 - Thu 10h30 12h; Intermediate - Tue 10h30 - 12h; Advanced – Wed 14h30 - 16h30. All courses are held at our premises 1, rue de la Piscine, St-Yrieix-la-Perche 87500. For more info tel 05 55 09 30 86, email afr2.styrieix@wanadoo. fr or visit www.famillesrurales.org/ styrieix 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 ten 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.

Bessines-Accueil Bessines-Accueil is a group based in Bessines-sur-Gartempe (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-surGartempe, 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.

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MAY 2019 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.eu Café Franglais Organised by the Amitiés Internationales du Pays de Boussac (AIPB). Every Wednesday evening at 18h30 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. From 9th January until 24th April without stopping for Easter. Break for the summer, then recommence 4th September until 11th December. For more info please email angela.dave@icloud.com.

Open Door Association – English Language Library & Cultural Exchange Group The Association organises a range of activities throughout the year aimed at bringing together French and Englishspeaking residents through cultural exchange.

Our range of activities for 2019 include a Burns’ Supper, an Occitan Musical Evening, a bilingual guided bird-walk, Beaujolais Nouveau Evening, a Pub-Style Singalong and selected readings from the works of JRR Tolkien. See our website for a full list: www.opendoor23.com.

In addition, Open Door operates an English-language library service with outlets in St-Pardoux-Morterolles and Bourganeuf, with a choice of around 5,000 fiction, non-fiction and children’s books as well as DVDs and jigsaw puzzles. See our website for opening hours.

We welcome new members of all nationalities and offer individual and family membership as well as temporary membership for holiday visitors. Contact the Secretary on heathernorman99@ gmail.com for details.

Tea Time Cultural exchange workshop designed to bring together those who want to practise their French or their English in a friendly and fun environment. Held at the old school in Sussac (87) every Tuesday morning, 10 am till 11.30 am, except school holidays, the session includes group discussion/chat, structured role play and games for grammar practice, specific weekly topics, a small library of English/ French books, CDs and DVDs and an exchange of recipes, thoughts and ideas, followed by tea/coffee and cake. Cost: €144 for the year, plus €25 annual membership fee to the Foyer Rural. Contact: Jasmine (en français or in English) on 06 41 36 05 03.

Bilingual Montessori Workshops At the Foyer Rural in Saint-Léonard-deNoblat for children aged 3 to 8 years old, run by Catherine Hutchinson and Sue Greenbank. The children are immersed in an atmosphere where both French and English are spoken. The workshops take place on Wednesdays from 13h30 to 15h30 and on Saturdays from 10h to 12h.

The workshops take place without the parents. For further information please contact Catherine on 07 70 46 57 70 or Sue on 06 52 26 54 79.

Libraries & Books Sale of Second-hand Books, La Croisille-sur-Briance On the 18th of every month, during the monthly market at La Croisillesur-Briance (87130), there is a sale of second-hand books (both English and French) from 9 am to 12 noon, at the former restaurant in La Place, opposite the bar/tabac. All proceeds go towards the local school funds (for La Croisille-surBriance 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 4,000 books and media available to borrow. We have an attractive cafe which serves tea, coffee and a range of homemade 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 Anglo-French conversation groups in association with the municipal library in La Souterraine. There are also a number of thriving special interest groups, such as the Gardening Group, Camera Club, Singing 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, email info@ lasouterraineenglishlibrary.fr or visit www.lasouterraineenglishlibrary.fr The English Library – La Bibliothèque Anglophone, Dun-le-Palestel The English Library, which has now been established for over 12 years, is part of the Anglo-French Association Entente

CANCER SUPPORT FRANCE Charente Plus Free confidential support for Englishspeaking people touched by cancer

CSF 24 HOUR HELPLINE - 0800 24 02 00 email: csfcharenteplus@gmail.com

Facebook : Cancer Support France - Charente-Plus Cordiale and is situated in the route des Ratteries, adjacent to the Bibliothèque Municipale, Parc Benjamin Bord. The Library is a very welcoming meeting place, where you can come and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, whilst browsing through our extensive collection of around 10,000 books, talking books and DVDs. Thanks to donations and an active purchasing policy we are able to offer something for everyone. For our new acquisitions we concentrate on recent publications, as well as member requests for older books.

Open Thu 10h-13h & Sat 10h-12h30.

Entente Cordiale hosts a wide range of other groups and activities too, including English lessons, French lessons, Traditional Dance Group, Art Group, Theatre group, Les Troubadours, Traditional Embroidery Group, Walking Football and Badminton. For more information email eccreuse@yahoo.com Music OuiRock Choir Do you enjoy singing? Fancy being part of a great group of people who come together once a week? If you do, why not come along to a taster session. We meet every Monday at Le Bar Central in StSulpice-les-Feuilles (87160) from 18h30.

For further details contact us on Facebook @ouirock87 or via email on: ouirock87@ gmail.com We look forward to welcoming you!

L'Orchestre Philharmonique de La Souterraine If you or one of your family are interested in playing in an orchestra and think your standard might be adequate do get in contact with us. We meet weekly on Friday evenings in La Souterraine (apart from the summer holidays) to rehearse.

Most of our concerts are around Xmas or May-July. Our members come from all over Limousin so lifts to and fro may be possible if necessary. Contacts: French language Marie-France Martinie 05 55 30 76 23 / English language Alan Kerr 05 55 56 34 52.

Le Chambard du jeudi Organised by the association Nessgig this takes place every 2nd Thursday of the month, from 19h to 23h at “La Maison des Associations", place du 8 mai 1945, Château-Chervix (87). All music lovers who would like to share and exchange information and stories around songs and singing, 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.

JJ's Music Club Hosted by L'Authentique Restaurant, 25 rue Principale 23360 Lourdoueix-SaintPierre. Singers and musicians of all styles and levels will be warmly welcomed on the last Friday of the month. Free entry.

Please reserve food in advance (05 55 80 21 67) - 17 euros for 3 courses.

For more information email Jacky at jjsclubdemusique@gmail.com Live music sessions, Rochechouart Our acoustic music sessions take place every second Friday of each month at the Salle Jacques Brel in Rochechouart where singers and musicians can come along to sing or play their own compositions or covers. All styles are welcome... celtic, classical, comedy, country, folk, jazz, music hall, pop, swing, etc. Why not join us? Alternatively, just come along and listen along with the ever-growing enthusiastic audience. Doors open at 7.30 pm. Join our Facebook Group - FolkGalerie - for more information or contact folk.galerie@gmail.com if you would like to take part.

Support

ROXY

My name is Roxy, I am a 2-year-old Labrador cross and despite my name, I am a boy!

I was found wandering when I was just a year old and I have been at the refuge for 12 months now. I arrived untrained and extremely excitable, having been given no direction in my early life.

At the refuge I have learnt to walk well on a lead and have come to love cuddles and understand more of what is expected of me.

I still have some way to go, but I am keen to learn and I know with the right person, I can become someone's 'special boy', all I need is a chance.

I am castrated and get on with most other dogs, especially females.

If you think you you can help Roxy then please contact the SPA de Creuse (Guéret), 21 Le Clocher, 23000 Saint-Sulpice-le-Guérétois www.spa-creuse.com tel 05 55 81 99 31 (answering machine) or send an email in English to spa.gueret@orange.fr 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 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 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 website at www.aafrance.net Cancer Support France, Charente Plus Free confidential support for Englishspeaking 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 – we are on the 1st floor upstairs) Tue & Wed 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

Cancer Support Haute-Vienne would like to thank everybody who came to the Quiz Night at Videix.

Thank you to Sue for organising a very enjoyable evening.

Sue Ware, President Association France Alzheimer in Dordogne We offer English-speaking support as a part of the national French charity supporting families affected by dementia. Our network of English speaking volunteers works across Dordogne. A support group meets near Bergerac on the first Tuesday of each month. Website: www.francealzheimer. org/dordogne Email address: alzheimer. dordogne@orange.fr Telephone: 05 53 27 30 34

Rusty - American bull dog

free to a loving home

Rusty is looking for a forever loving home, and is free to a good one. Rusty is 2 years old, in good health and is mainly white with a bit of red.

He is very good with children but not good with other animals, however he could be trained by someone with time, patience and experience. He's an American "standard" Johnson bulldog and he has National Kennel Club papers for his pedigree breed. (This breed is not classed as dangerous in France, people confuse it with the American pitbull).

He has a passport, is vaccinated and chipped and weighs around 40 kg. He is not castrated and requires walking every day as he is energetic. He has a health book from puppy and would make a great companion for the right person. Please look up American bulldog standard type on the internet to get information on the breed first as this may not be the right dog for you.

Please no time wasters, as it is sad to see him go and only genuine people please enquire.

Call Leanne: 06 23 56 11 89

Peyrat Film Club The CINEMA in Peyrat-le-Château, run by the volunteers of the Association Bande Originale, regularly shows VOST films (original version with French subtitles), especially for all the non-French speakers in our region.

In May we will be showing: Dumbo – Saturday 4 May, 17h00 King of Thieves – Saturday 11 May, 17h00 Vice - Friday 17 May, 20h30 Ticket price €5, but just €3.50 for members of the Association.

See our website for dates & times, etc: http://bandeoriginale.jimdo.com

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: Tuesday & Wednesday 10 am – 4 pm Sorry – no books or electrical goods

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Sessions on 4, 12, 21 May and 4, 12, 25 June (later dates also available).

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Curry & Side Dish of the month: Chicken Padhina (similar to a spicy massala) & Tarka Dhal Ste-Sévère-sur-Indre, Boussac, Gouzon and Guéret, Chilled pre-orders only! ... Wednesday 1st (3.15pm, 4pm, 4.30pm & 5.15pm) Marsac, (Chez Jacques) - Friday 3rd (6.30pm) Peyrat-le-Château & St-Léonard-de-Noblat Chilled pre-orders only! ... Thursday 9th (12.30pm & 1.30pm) Le Dorat, Bellac & Limoges, Chilled pre-orders only! ... Friday 10th (1pm, 1.30pm & 3pm) Bourganeuf, St-Dizier-Leyrenne, Le Grand-Bourg, Dun-le-Palestel & La Souterraine... Chilled pre-orders only!

Thursday 16th (1.15pm, 1.30pm, 2pm, 2.30pm & 3.30pm) Sardent, (Auberge du lac, Masmangeas) - Friday 17th (6pm)

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

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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

Sat 4th May BÉTÊTE Éphémère Bétête On Saturday 4th May, 25 local craftsmen and women will be at the Abbey of Prébenoit to show, demonstrate and sell a large variety of articles: leather, ceramics, wood, wool, photographs, jewellery, etc.

At 11 am there will be a conference by Alain Freytet (landscape architect in the Creuse), at 2.30 pm the association Carduelis will show a wildlife movie and there is a concert by the group “Fromage et Dessert” at 5 pm.

Snacks and drinks will be available.

It's the first time this event, organised by the association “Arts Croisés en Marche” and “l'Amicale des Associations de Bétête”, will take place and we hope to organise similar events in the future.

Sat 4th May CAMPSEGRET - DORDOGNE The Great Phoenix Book Fair A NOTE FOR YOUR DIARY.... Saturday 4TH MAY 2019 - the Great Phoenix Book Fair at Campsegret on the N21 just north of Bergerac.

We have over 20,000 used books in excellent condition - fiction, non-fiction, children’s, French, antiquarian, cookery, history, war and many more.

You’ll also find thousands of DVDs and CDs, jigsaws, children’s games,

Bugle Notice Board Très Jolie Fashion Accessories

Unfortunately, we have been given notice to leave our shop at the end of February, so after 28th February we will no longer be there.

We will let you all know as soon as we have located another outlet, but if you should need anything in the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Piégut Market - every Wednesday, weather permitting.

05 55 53 03 56 / 06 04 08 29 53 tres.jolie1@orange.fr

Vide-maisons

Several houses in the hamlet of Chez Limousin, 16310 Cherves-Châtelars will be selling the contents of their attics on 1st May between 9 am and 5 pm.

Further details, tel: 05 45 65 08 77

26, Ecurat 23150

Le Restaurant Ecurat Atelier d'Art du Jardin

We are open serving our Plat du Jour every Monday to Friday.

Friday is fish day!

Vendredi c'est poisson!

Call for more information: tel: 05 55 81 31 85 email: ecurat123@hotmail.com

Fundraiser for Guide Dogs for the Blind Sunday 21st July from 1-5 pm Bric-a-brac, books, clothes, DVDs, CDs, home decor, cakes, teas/coffee/juice, greetings cards, plants, tombola, artist Diana Dabinett.

If you have any saleable items you can donate we would be very grateful.

Contact Roger and Christine Thomas: 05 55 78 83 05 17 avenue du 8 Mai 1945, 87150, Oradour-sur-Vayres

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bric-a-brac, plants and cards. Many items for just one euro!

The Phoenix Catering Team will be serving their usual, delicious homemade goodies, both sweet and savoury.

There will also be a chance to see some of the dogs which are up for adoption.

Doors open at 9.30 am (9.00 am for those with limited mobility) and close at 3.00 pm. Free parking. Children and dogs are very welcome. All donations of money, food, books, plants, etc. welcome on the day.

All the proceeds will go to the Phoenix Association to continue the work of caring, healing and rehoming abandoned, abused and unwanted animals.

Please come and join us! www.phoenixasso.com www.facebook.com/PhoenixAssociationFrance Sat 11th May BOUSSAC AIPB: Rock n' Fish and Chips Put on your dancing shoes for our rock n' roll, fish and chip evening in the salle polyvalente, 23600 Boussac, starting at 19h30. Tickets €15 or €8 for under 12s. 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 5th May on 06 25 25 37 02 (français) or 05 55 65 03 69 (English).

See our website: aipbboussac.org or Facebook page: amitiés internationales du pays de boussac for more information about our association.

Sun 12th May SAINT-LÉGER-BRIDEREIX 10ème 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...); artisan market; exhibitions; workshops; conferences... Last year welcomed over 90 exhibitors and 3,500 visitors!

9h-19h. Free entry.

For more information visit http://lesprintanieres.wordpress.com/ Thu 16th May LIMOGES British Embassy Paris - Citizens Outreach Meeting Meeting organised by the British Embassy in Paris to update British citizens working and living in the country and answer their questions regarding Britain’s departure from the European Union Salle des Fêtes de Landouge, 3 rue du Mas Bilier, 87100 Limoges.

12:30 pm-2 pm.

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Fri 24th to Sun 26th May GUÉRET Amis de l'Orgue de Guéret - Weekend to celebrate 40 years of the association Friday 24th May – 20h30 Organ recital (J.S. BACH) by Georges LARTIGAU (A “verre de l’amitié” will be served after the concert) Saturday 25th May 10h30-12h: Guided visit of the organ by Jean-Loup BOISSEAU with musical illustrations by Odile AURENGO 12h30: Meal for members of the association (reservation necessary as places are limited) 20h30: Concert by Nathalie LIESS (traverso, recorder) and Odile AURENGO (organ) Renaissance and Baroque music Sunday 26th May - 16h Recital by organ students from the Conservatoire E. Goué with the participation of students studying singing, flute.

Cécile BALLIN, organ teacher Events take place at the Eglise Saint Pierre - Saint Paul de Guéret Thu 30th May to Sat 1st Jun Dances and Delights Music by Monteverdi, Tallis and Victoria forms part of Cantique's choral programme for 2019.

Come with us to Venice, Spain and England before visiting the Opera Russe for Borodin's Polovtsian Dances, whose famous melodies were transformed by Hollywood into the musical Kismet.

We are pleased to welcome Voci Chamber Choir from Windsor who will perform in Cussac on Thursday 30th May at the Eglise Saint-Pierre at 17h, and with us in Rochechouart on Saturday 1st June at the Eglise SaintSauveur at 19h30.

Both events are entrée libre and will be followed by a vin d'honneur.

Other venues later in the year will be at St-Junien and Solignac.

For more information visit www.cantique87.org

Reading in Limoges Festival – 3-5 May 2019 Lire à Limoges is a festival featuring over 300 authors of general, regional and children's literature as well as comics. Book signings and conferences will punctuate a weekend full of literary discoveries.

Esplanade du Champ de Juillet. Free entry.

MEETING CYBER CRIME The Gendarmerie Nationale invite you to a meeting on internet fraud and how to protect yourself.

Topics to be discussed: Credit/debit card fraud Cloning Phishing Identity theft Paedophilia The meeting, in English, will be held at: Marie de Rochechouart Place du Château, Rochechouart SALLE LEON PAGNOUX

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The Bugle Film Club Thursday 9th May

What? Mary Queen of Scots Where? Cinéma Sénéchal, 1 rue du Sénéchal, 23000 Guéret When? 19h00, Thursday 9th May How much? JUST €4 (mention The Bugle when purchasing your ticket)

For details of the Cinéma Sénéchal, visit www.cinema-senechal.com Details of each month's screening will be included in The Bugle, but to receive emails about upcoming Film Club nights, please send an email to editor@thebugle.eu quoting “Film Club” in the subject line, and we will add you to our contact list.

(We promise not to send you any spam!!)

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