The Bugle Limousin - Nov 2014 by The Bugle

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Limousin November 2014 - Issue #61

France clashes with Europe over budget

NEWS - 4G signal arrives in Creuse

Despite price increases and spending cuts, France has fallen short of implementing further austerity measures and will now fail to bring its budget deficit within European limits. The decision may well be challenged by the European Commission.

NEWS - John Lewis boss sparks controversy

Sapin said that “very weak growth and very weak inflation” would make further austerity measures counter productive. In theory, since 2013, the European Commission has the power to force France to revise its budget if it deems it has overstepped public spending limits, but the finance minister believes that France has nothing to be worried about and has met all of its budgetary requirements. “France has never, ever made this much of an effort,” he said. “France has never cut this much and the tax cuts for businesses and households are exactly what we announced last spring.” The European Commission says it is waiting for France to formally sub-

While many may not yet have a 3G signal, 4G has finally arrived in Creuse... as long as you live in Guéret! >> Page 3

Andy Street, boss of John Lewis, caused a diplomatic incident in October when he described France as a "sclerotic" country where "nothing works". >> Page 12

Bilingual - The red telephone box

It is synonymous with Britain and the design remained the same for decades. But what does the future hold for the iconic British telephone box? >> Page 16 © François Mortier

rance risks getting into hot water with the European Commission after the 2015 budget was unveiled by Finance Minister Michel Sapin. Despite containing price rises and spending cuts, the budget stops short of introducing full-blown austerity measures, with the government admitting that it will not now meet the EU's demands that member countries' budget deficits do not exceed 3%. Under the figures revealed in the 2015 budget, France will reduce its deficit from the current rate of 4.4% to 4.3% next year and 3.8% in 2016; the country's budget deficit will not hit the 3% target until 2017. Unveiling the budget,

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Welcome to

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his month marks a significant milestone for The Bugle as the newspaper turns 5!! It is often said how time flies - and that it flies faster as you get older, although I'm hoping that bit is not true! and it does indeed seem like yesterday that I was nervously sending edition one to the printers, carrying the front page headline “2000-year-old sausage discovered in Creuse”. And yet it simultaneously feels like a lifetime ago. A lot has changed over the last five years, both personally (a seemingly endless conveyor-belt of babies!) and professionally, as my little venture has grown to encompass 2 editions with well over 50,000 readers each month. I am very proud of what this newspaper has become and that it has managed to grow and expand while the economy has been heading in the opposite direction. I'm fairly sure that this is due to the fact that I still run the paper pretty

much single-handedly. If I had employees who needed paying each month (and I'm usually very positive about France, but they make employing people almost impossible!) then I suspect I might have struggled. There are a number of volunteers and contributors, who I hope know how much they are appreciated, but at the end of the day, The Bugle is me, a computer in my spare room and several very wornout cars! I should probably say a special thank you to Bill (of Ring Bill fame), who has kept my poor cars running over the years as they drag a tonne and a half of newspapers on a 3,500km distribution run each month! Having launched the newspaper at the beginning of the worst recession for a generation, I am going to confidently predict that we will all be in better shape five years from now!! One thing that has changed drastically over the past five years is technology and I was particularly grateful for that in

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October. With just over a week to go before print, the phone line which carries my internet connection went down and I was without it for 5 days. On the whole, Orange have been great over the years and this is the first significant problem I have had, although that did not make it any less inconvenient. Fortunately, a year or so ago, I invested in a mobile phone made by a certain fruit-based company (other phones are available) that can receive a 3G signal and act as a wireless hotspot. Unfortunately, I live in the Creuse where 3G is not widely available (see page 3 opposite). There is one place on my property, however, where you can get a single bar of 3G reception: in the middle of my front garden, facing east and about 6 feet off the ground (I am not going to begin to describe the trial and error involved in discovering this!) Which is why, if you had driven past my house in midOctober, you would have seen a 25m cable running out of the house and across the lawn towards a set of ladders, atop which sat my mobile, angled towards the morning sun. It worked, however. Otherwise the five year anniversary edition of The Bugle might also have been the first to ever go out late. I was lucky that my internet problems coincided with one of the hottest mid-Octobers on record (see page 9). The man upstairs was not

smiling on my house, however, and seemed determined to test me further by sending medieval diseases my way. According to wikipedia.fr “L'incidence de la scarlatine est inconnue en France” - well, scarlet fever may not exist in France, but both my girls managed to catch it somehow. Even after the requisite course of antibiotics - prescribed by a GP who had to check the symptoms on the internet as he had rarely seen a case before we were treated like pariahs by the other parents from school. Now I know what it must have been like to be a leper! I should stress at this point that it transpired mine had caught it from someone else's child at school... we're not “unclean”, honest! Here's to the next five years! Steve Martindale, Editor

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ow often have you seen your local post van struggling through the worst of the winter wind and snow and not envied the postie their job? Well spare an extra thought for them in the coming months following the unveiling of an internal memo that states only one in 2 vans are to be fitted with winter tyres this festive season. The decision, which appears to be a budgetary one, concerns for the time being the postal vans of the Pays d’ouest, an area that encompasses more than 30,000 people around Aixe-surVienne, Oradour-sur-Vayres and Saint-Junien. Understandably, the move has been denounced by the CGT (Confédération générale du travail) union. “It is a huge step backwards,” said Jean-Yves Ségard, a regional representative of the CGT. “Four or five years ago, large numbers of vehicles were ending up in the ditch by the side of the road. Therefore, we took the decision to equip all vehicles [with winter tyres]. It is the safety of the postmen and women that is at stake here.” It is not only the cost-cutting on winter tyres that worries union leaders, but also other linked plans within the memo that appear to suggest that the

number of routes could be dropped during times of “bad weather”. The internal document refers to “twinning” of routes, whereby two workers will go out together in one van to complete two routes: it is presumably this “twinning” that has led to the decision to only equip half of the vehicles with winter tyres. “It is clear that, in order to compensate for the non-equipment of half the cars, they are planning to send us out in pairs,” said the CGT spokesperson. “On average, our routes take around 4 hours... more if there is snow. Two people to do two routes is just not practical!”

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Unless, of course, they complete the routes on alternate days, although it has not been made clear if this would be the case. For its part, La Poste was keen to stress the low probability that the weather would become bad enough to enact the plans, which it says are just proposals for now. The unions see a longer-term plan by the Post Office to introduce the idea to the public that their mail will not necessarily be delivered every day in the future. “There is a willingness to work to trivialize the fact that the postman will no longer pass every day,” says Jean-Yves Ségard. ■

espite more than twothirds of the country being covered by the next generation, highspeed 4G mobile network, it has until recently been impossible to receive a signal anywhere in Creuse. This all changed in October when Orange unveiled the latest addition to its 4G network in the department's capital. Along with Limoges (September 2013), Brive (November 2013) and Tulle (March 2014), Guéret becomes the fourth city in the Limousin to have access to 4G, adding to the 43 million people in France who now have access to this next generation technology. It was not that long ago that the idea of having the internet available on your phone was a futuristic concept, but now it is virtually the norm. In fact, under the 3G network, data speeds are often as fast, if not faster than home broadband and it was even suggested that 3G could be the answer to receiving broadband in isolated rural areas. As 4G was rolled out across the country, however, many rural parts of the Limousin still did not even have access to 3G. As is

often the case with these things, companies will target large population centres before introducing technology to the rural areas - if ever. It is not currently known when and if the other main mobile networks plan to expand their 4G networks in the Limousin. The 4G network uses the 20 MHz to 2.6 GHz frequency and allows for theoretical transfer speeds of up to 150 Mb/s. In reality, 4G is around 10 times faster than 3G which is itself faster than many fixed broadband lines. Under 4G a typical movie can be downloaded in around 3 minutes - a big leap forward from the days of dial-up when a single image would slowly appear on the screen in about the same amount of time! Online streaming services that allow customers to view video and movies on their TV, PC, tablet or mobile are becoming increasingly popular; Netflix recently launched in France to try and capitalise on this lucrative market. Access to high speed data networks makes these services more practical and according to Orange, there has been an increase of 38% in streaming activity for customers using 4G. ■

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fter plans were unveiled earlier this year to reduce the number of regions from 22 to 13, there was much political jostling as the new administrative make-up of France began to crystallise. When the dust had settled, it appeared that the Limousin would be joining with Poitou-Charentes and Aquitaine to form a new southwest super-region. A poll taken when the reforms were first announced showed that while 68 per cent of the French believed the changes were necessary, 77 per cent rejected the potential disappearance of their own region. Many residents from larger, richer or more powerful regions were reluctant to be joined by smaller ones. The reverse was typically true in the less powerful regions, and that was certainly the case in the Limousin. A survey published in early July showed that 69% of Limousin residents were in favour of joining Aquitaine, but that just 25% of those living in the Aquitaine wanted to see their region joined by their neighbours to the north east.

Now, after 6 months of deliberations, the Conseil économique et social du Limousin (CESER) has revealed its report on the planned shake-up and once again there seems to be considerable political will to merge with the Aquitaine region. One apparent major concern for the Limousin's leaders, however, is its geographic distance from Bordeaux, which will undoubtedly be the capital of the new super-region. Limoges would in fact become the second city in a combined Limousin/Aquitaine/Poitou-Charentes, with a larger population than Poitiers, but leaders are worried that too much power will shift to Bordeaux. “Large urban areas tend to concentrate decision making powers, wealth and employment, often at the risk of weakening those of outlying areas,” warned Jean-Pierre Limousin, president of the CESER. The report suggests that the solution to this potential problem would be to agree a minimum number of elected officials from each department and, more generally, to begin to proactively plan for policies aimed at balancing the power structure.

The reorganisation of the regions will also quite possibly result in the loss of local jobs, concludes the report. The Aquitaine, Limousin and Poitou-Charentes regions employ respectively 4,000, 1,500 and 2,700 people in administrative positions, but the smaller the region, the higher the proportion of employees; the Limousin employs 20 people per 10,000 compared to 15 in Poitou-Charentes and 12 in Aquitaine. Any cuts would therefore have a proportionally larger effect in the Limousin, but it is not yet known how many of these local jobs would be lost or relocated to the new regional capital of Bordeaux. Much will change over the coming years, but backers of the reforms are confident that the simplified structure will help to reduce the financial and administrative burden of France's current large, multi-layered and cumbersome system. Prime Minister Manuel Valls recently told journalists that the moves could save the country €25 billion in administration costs and efficiency savings. ■

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Leggett voted best estate agency in France... again!

n October, regular advertiser, Leggett Immobilier, was voted “best estate agency in France” at the European Property Awards for a second straight year. We got in touch with Chairman, Trevor Leggett, to find out the secret of their success. “The property market in France has held up surprisingly well, despite the crise financière that we have been suffering since 2008 - we have not seen the huge drop in prices suffered by some of our near neighbours. Readers of The Bugle will know that Central France offers some of the best value property in the country and we suspect that international buyers will start increasing again. “We have around 11,000 properties for sale across France, with around 1,000 of these spread out over the three departments of the

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Limousin. They range from a cracking barn to renovate for just a few thousand euros right up to country estates for €1 million and over. Vendors know that no other agency in France offers their property the kind of international exposure that we do. Our mixture of local knowledge and international marketing skill is why we now have a 10% market share of all UK buyers in France.

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France introduces law to ban plastic bags

rance looks set to become the latest country to ban single-use plastic bags after the proposal was included in an energy bill debated by parliament. The ban will come into force on 1st January 2016 if the bill is approved by the Senate, although it will not apply to re-usable or biodegradable bags. France’s ecology minister, Ségolène Royal, first outlined her plans to outlaw plastic bags from supermarket checkouts earlier this year. “It’s a very important step, which has been anticipated for a very long time by environmental associations. We don’t realize the extent to which non-biodegradable plastic bags lead to pollution and excessive waste, which can cause considerable harm, notably to fish,” said Royal at the time. France has already drastically reduced the number of plastic bags handed out by supermarkets over the past decade, thanks largely to a voluntary agreement; the number dropped from 10.5 billion in 2002 to 700 million in 2011. However, it is estimated that around five billion are still handed out at retail checkouts across the country each year and another 12 billion distributed at fruit and veg stalls. A number of countries around the world have already imposed outright bans on plastic bags, which are blamed for polluting countrysides and marine ecosystems. In 2012, Haiti outlawed all plastic bags and packaging in a bid to protect its coastal mangrove swamps, as did Bangladesh, where plastic bags are blamed for blocking sewage systems and exacerbating extreme flooding events. Other countries such as Ireland and Denmark

have imposed taxes on bags, which have dramatically reduced consumption. According to 2010 EU statistics, France is one of the more conscientious countries in Europe, with inhabitants using around 80 plastic bags each year on average. Bottom of the class came Estonia, where each resident gets through an impressive 450 single-use bags. As is so often the case with surveys, Scandinavian countries could be found at the top of the class: people in Denmark and Finland use only four plastic bags on average each year! Also included in the same bill are proposals to ban disposable plates and cutlery by 2020 as well as plans to promote the development of electric cars, recycling and moves to prevent “planned obsolescence" in consumer goods, in which products are given an artificially-limited life and become unusable after a given time. France's reliance on nuclear energy will also be gradually reduced from 75% to just 50% by 2025. ■

DVLA announces UK licence clampdown

he Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) in the UK has announced a crackdown on drivers who fail to update their photo-card driving licences. The plastic card licences were first introduced 15 years ago and it is believed that around 30 million are in circulation today. The licences are typically valid for 10 years, at which point they need to be renewed, with an updated photo. The address on the card must also be current. The DVLA estimates that as many as 2 million photo-card licences may currently be out of date or incorrect - something that the DVLA is keen to stress could result in a £1,000 fine if stopped by British traffic police. The old paper licences are due to be phased out in 2015, when photocard licences become mandatory. “Appearances can change and it is important that photo-card licences are updated every 10 years to ensure the police and other enforcement agencies have the best possible photograph to help them correctly identify whether a driving licence is being used fraudulently,” said Victoria Ford from the DVLA.

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mit its 2015 plan before it makes a decision on whether to ask for revisions. Prime Minister Manual Valls insists that France will stick to its budget plans and the stand-off is fast becoming a test of the Commission's new powers. The situation is made more complicated by the fact that its economic affairs commissioner, who will ultimately decide whether to throw out France's budget, is the former finance minister, Pierre Moscovici. When Moscovici was appointed to this role, his opponents on the right claimed he would be soft on his homeland, but he insisted that he would hold all member states, including France, to the same standards on public spending targets. Major changes in the budget are a 2 cent rise on diesel, a large increase in the cost of stamps and reduced parental leave following the birth of a

child. The price of a TV licence will also rise by €3 to €136. The 2 cent rise in diesel will be added to a 2 cent increase previously agreed last year, meaning that a litre of diesel will cost 4 cents more from the 1st January. The diesel price rise has also been passed on to lorry drivers following their recent victory in the ongoing battle with the government over the écotaxe (see below). As France's postal service struggles to cope with the drop in the amount of post it delivers, La Poste has implemented its largest ever price rises. The cost of a 20g timbre rouge, the equivalent of a first class stamp in the UK, will rise by 15%, going from 66 cents to 76 cents. Those of us regularly sending post across the Channel will also notice the difference from January when the standard 83 cent stamp to Europe will rise in price by 14% to 96 cents.

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The sweeping changes to France's income tax rules, featured in last month's edition of The Bugle, have also been confirmed. By removing the 5.5% tax band that applies to income between €6,011 - €11,991, as many as 9 million households will pay less tax, with 3 million of those paying none at all in 2015. The move will cost the government an estimated €3.2 billion, but is seen as vital to head off challenges from the within the left wing of the ruling Socialist Party. ■

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was slammed by the national secretary of the Europe Ecologie Les Verts (EELV) party, Emmanuelle Cosse, who told i-Télé: “I am scandalised that in this country, just as a new law on greener energy is being discussed, we are not capable of having measures strong enough to fight against air pollution and other matters when it comes to road use.” Ségolène Royal later said that the government would now seek to recoup the €320 million that the tax would have raised through new taxes on motorway toll companies. France's official competition watchdog recently judged that the 20-24 per cent return on investment being offered by these companies was excessive. However, Finance Minister Michel Sapin warned that taxing the toll companies would ultimately lead to either a rise in the price of tolls, or a lengthening of the time they are allowed to operate. A final blow to the government's coffers came with the news that the scrapping of the planned taxes will result in an €800 million compensation payout to Ecomouv', the consortium that had been given the contract to collect the new tax. ■

rance's HGV drivers have scored yet another victory over the government after Ecology Minister Ségolène Royal announced that the planned péage de transit poids-lourds would be scrapped. This tax was itself a watered down version of the original écotaxe proposals that were scrapped following violent protests last year in Brittany. The latest version of the ecotax was to be applied to lorries weighing more than 3.5 tonnes on 4,000km of the country's road network - a significant decrease on the 15,000km proposed as part of the original ecotax - with the money raised earmarked to maintain roads and divert lorries from urban areas. Transport unions had said the planned GPS system that would be used to track the distances travelled by a lorry was costly and that implementing the tax would cost companies an extra 10% a year. Drivers had been planning a series of roadblocks across the country in protest. Whilst drivers' unions were celebrating their latest victory, the scrapping of the tax

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As West Africa struggles to bring the Ebola crisis under control, France has begun to carry out checks on passengers arriving from Guinea, one of the worst affected countries. Since mid-October, travellers disembarking at Paris must have their temperature taken before being allowed to proceed through customs. Unions representing flight attendants and other staff have called for services between Paris and the Guinean capital Conakry to be suspended until the epidemic is brought under control, claiming that the daily flights “carry a serious risk of spreading the epidemic, particularly in our country”. Air France has already suspended flights to Sierra Leone after staff voiced similar concerns. The fight against the deadly disease will receive a boost after French scientists developed a device that can check for Ebola in just 15 minutes. Trials at a high-security lab have validated the technique and prototype kits, which work in a similar way to home pregnancy kits, should be available in Ebola-hit countries by November, France's Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) said in a statement. ■

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Indian summer boost to tourism There was a surprise boost for tourism in France during October when temperatures rocketed to an unseasonal high in parts of the country. The hottest place to be was Biarritz where the mercury topped 30°C over the weekend of 18/19 October, but temperatures also got as high as 25°C in Paris. According to France's meteorological agency, Météo France, these were the highest temperatures recorded for this time of year since 1954 - the average is typically 16°C in the north and 19°C in the south. As people across the country took advantage of the warm weather, many headed to the beach. One volunteer lifeguard group in Biarritz even reported for duty due to the large number of swimmers taking to the water. ■

Le Pen to go to driving school The leader of the far-right Front National, Marine Le Pen, will have to take a driving course to regain her licence after she failed to convince a judge that she should never have lost it. Although the news has only now been made public, Le Pen initially lost her licence in 2012 after a series of 8 offences, but has spent the last 2 years challenging that ruling, claiming that it was in fact her chauffeur who had been driving her car. “In reality, these offences were not committed by me. While using a chauffeur to drive my own car I suffered the loss of these points because I didn’t want to get the driver in trouble,” she said at a hearing in October. The judge at the court in Lille disagreed and Le Pen must now pay to take a driving course. Successfully completing this course will see four points returned to her licence and will allow her to drive again. ■

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he government presented a package of 50 health reforms in a draft bill to parliament in October. As part of the changes, patients would no longer have to pay up front to visit their GP and a doctor would be available 24 hours a day by phone. The bill would also like to see a new offence introduced for “encouraging binge drinking”. Under the current system, patients pay their GP for a consultation and then reclaim the cost from the healthcare system via a valid carte vitale. This is different to a visit to the pharmacy where pharmacists are able to check a patient's cover via their carte vitale and also whether they have mutuelle top-up cover. Provided they have full cover no money changes hands and the pharmacist is reimbursed directly by the State. If the proposals are adopted, then a visit to the doctor will follow this basis. “If the tiers-payant works at pharmacies, it should be able to work everywhere else,” said Health Minister Marisol Touraine, when first proposing the changes late last year. She admitted that there was “a considerable technical challenge” in linking doctors surgeries with the estimated 400 different mutuelles in France, but said “it will be a major advance for patients”. The other big change contained

in the reforms is the introduction of a specific offence for encouraging binge drinking; breaking this new law could land offenders with a €15,000 fine and a year in jail. Binge drinking amongst the young is still seen as a very British problem and “la beuverie express” is most often referred to in France using the English term "le binge drinking". It is now officially defined in France as “the massive intake of alcohol, generally in a group, aiming at causing drunkenness in the shortest possible time”. No details were given by the health minister as to how any law, if passed by parliament, would be enforced. It is hoped that the new law could put an end to “bizutages” – initiation ceremonies carried out at universities and higher education establishments, which often involve

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encouraging new students to get dangerously drunk. Touraine said combatting alcohol abuse among the country's youth was a “priority”. “It will be made illegal to sell products that make alcohol appear pleasant,” she told RTL radio, adding that these products included “telephone cases or T-shirts that show amusing scenes based on drunkenness”. Elsewhere in the bill are plans to introduce plain packaging for cigarettes, the banning of smoking in cars transporting under-12s and also a ban on e-cigarettes in some public places. Most controversially, the bill includes plans for the long-discussed “shooting galleries” - dedicated locations where intravenous drug users can inject with clean needles and under supervision from health workers. ■

Major child benefit changes One of the pillars of the French welfare system has always been universal child benefits: if you have 2 or more children, then you receive a fixed child benefit payment each month, whether you are the president or a plumber. This is all now set to change following the government's announcement that child benefit payments will be linked to income from July 2015. For households earning more than €6,000 per month the benefit payment will be halved and for those earning more than €8,000 the payment will be a quarter of the base figure. Government figures suggest that the changes could save €400 million in 2015, rising to €800 million in 2016 and each subsequent year. Despite these large savings, and the fact that only 13% of the wealthiest households would be affected, the fundamental changes to the child support system have come under widespread attack. François Fondard, president of the Union nationale des associations familiales (Unaf), said: “The principle of universality was already fragile. This reform signs its death certificate and transforms our family and social politics.” “It’s a measure of social justice,” said MP Marie-Françoise Clergeau, who is leading the family section of the 2015 budget, speaking to Les Echos. “We are letting families with modest means and middle incomes hold on to their spending power.” The MP went on to argue that the principle of universality had not been compromised, as “all families will [still] receive benefits”. ■

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aluminium, which are dangerous.” She added that their family had become wary of the “giants of the French pharmaceutical industry”. The couple have argued that the only vaccines on offer also combined vaccinations for other diseases, including whooping cough, hepatitis B and meningitis, which are recommended but not obligatory. They further claim that even the individual vaccines for polio, diphtheria and tetanus, sent to them directly by the Sanofi Pasteur laboratory, also contained “toxic products”. “This couple are not anti-vaccinations and they don't belong to a pressure group or sect,” said their lawyer, Emmanuel Ludot. “They are OK with vaccinations, but they are not OK with additives. I will do everything possible to have their case referred to the constitutional court to see if these vaccines must really be imposed on children.” All French children are obliged to be inoculated against diphtheria, tetanus and polio (DTP) along with Italy, France is the only western European country that

obliges parents to vaccinate their children for DTP. Until 2007, children were also required to be vaccinated against tuberculosis (BCG). While the BCG is no longer compulsory, many schools and nurseries will not accept children who have not had the jab. Mumps, measles and rubella (MMR) jabs are not compulsory either, although doctors will strongly recommend parents to have their children inoculated. Professor Daniel Floret, who heads France’s Technical Council for Vaccination, warned that failure to inoculate children could lead to the return of diseases once believed to be eradicated. “Polio has come back to countries where it no longer existed, in Syria for example,” he told French daily Le Figaro. “We know very well that if we stop inoculating children, these illnesses re-appear. Vaccination remains extremely useful.” French Health Minister Marisol Touraine told iTélé that France would not tolerate the Larère family’s refusal to inoculate their children, saying that, “Freedom stops where public health begins”. ■

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hristophe de Margerie, the chief executive of French oil company Total, has died in an air crash in Moscow after his corporate jet collided with a snowplough and was then engulfed in flames. All four people on board were killed. Mr de Margerie, 63, had been chief executive of Europe's third largest oil company since 2007 and was highly regarded within the oil industry. His trademark facial hair had earned him the affectionate nickname “Big Moustache” with staff at petroleum giant Total, where he worked for his entire 40-year career. The oil company said in a statement: “Total confirms with deep regret and great sadness that chairman and CEO Christophe de Margerie died just after 10pm (Paris time) on October 20 in a private plane crash at Vnukovo airport in Moscow, following a collision with a snow removal machine.” Vnukovo airport said that the Falcon Dassault business jet crashed as it prepared to take off for Paris. “During runup at 11.57pm there was a collision with the airport’s snowplough. As a result of the crash the passenger and all the crew members died.” Although there had been snow in

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here was a brief cross-Channel spat recently when Andy Street, the boss of British retailer John Lewis, branded France “sclerotic” and a nation where “nothing works and nobody cares”. Street’s tirade came at a John Lewis awards event shortly after a business trip to Paris, where his return journey to London by Eurostar was delayed at Paris' Gare du Nord, which he described as “the squalor pit of Europe”. He also advised investors with money in French firms to get their cash out as quickly as possible. The executive was in Paris to receive a retail award, but even the trophy did not escape his rage, which he said was “made of plastic and is frankly revolting”. He added: “If I needed any further evidence of a country in decline, here it is. Every time [I see the award] I shall think, ‘God help France!’” The comments quickly spread across the inter-

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did one hour of work each more a day, they'd be far more productive”. The storm in this particular teacup eventually subsided and, during his trip to promote the French economy, Valls told journalists in London: “He has presented excuses and apologised, and I would like to thank him for doing that, because he had forgotten that France was the fifth largest economy in the world and the second in Europe.” The French embassy in London had the last word, releasing a statement which read: “Everyone who has lived in France knows that it enjoys world-class public services. Public transport, for example, is excellent, and at a price that Mr Street is unlikely to find in many countries. People working in France enjoy one of the best healthcare systems in the world. And ultimately, workers' average productivity is higher in France than in many other developed countries.” ■

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n the current economic climate, and with unemployment running at well over 10%, there are usually a large number of applicants for every new job. Spare a thought, then, for the Human Resources department at one French hotel which is currently searching for someone to come and test their luxury hotel rooms. The successful applicant will be paid €2,000 for a 42-day contract to test the rooms and services at the Vertigo hotel after it opens in Dijon in mid-December. “Work” will involve testing out a different room each night in the 42-room hotel, all whilst making use of the complimentary electric BMW, spa, gym, restaurant, 24-hour room service and private cinema. The job will also require the applicant to sample the food at local restaurants and even try out the local tours round the historic city of Dijon - all complimentary of course! Applicants for the job, which is available to anyone who speaks both French and English, will need to have good communication skills, and a creative flair in keeping with the hotel’s innovative ethos,

according to the hotel's general manager Clémence Carminati. After each day's hard graft, the lucky person chosen for the job will need to provide feedback to the hotel's management and post their opinions and photos on a variety of social media platforms. To apply, contact Clémence Carminati at c.carminati@vertigohoteldijon.com Whilst this may sound like a dream job, it is also a savvy piece of marketing, with the value of the press generated far greater than the salary involved. It is not the first time this “dream job” tactic has been employed. In 2009, an Australian tourist board advertised the “best job in the world” when they sought a caretaker for a group of islands near the Great Barrier Reef, with free lodgings in a multimillion dollar villa and an attached salary of €75,000. It was estimated that for an overall investment of less than €1 million by Queensland Tourism, the “job” offer, which was eventually won by Brit Ben Southall, generated over €50 million of global publicity as well as winning several marketing industry awards! ■

hen searching for a place to live, one of the most important considerations is safety and local crime levels. So how about one “very secure” house available for rent until recently for €450 per week in Arles... inside a prison. Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, has one of the country's highest security prisons, housing 150 dangerous criminals in individual cells, and yet its deputy director was renting out his staff accommodation on internet site leboncoin.fr. All the short-term tenants needed to get into the house, located inside the prison walls at the foot of a watchtower and just metres away from the nearest cells, was a swipe card and a door code, according to Le Dauphiné Libéré daily newspaper. “Luxury house to rent. €75 a night, €450 a week. In a 'very secure' residence,” read the advert. According to the paper, the officer passed his tenants off as family members.

The house, one of several properties within the prison's walls housing prison staff, had been converted to allow the officer and his family to live in the garage while he rented out the upstairs accommodation. The game was up on the subletting scam when one of the tenants mistakenly tried to access one of the other properties within the prison and fellow guards reported the incident to prison authorities. No one from the Arles prison was available for comment on the affair, but local media said the officer, who had been working in the area for around a year, has not been seen on duty since the revelations and that he is the subject of an investigation by prison authorities. Prison unions told France Bleu Provence radio station they were annoyed by the story, particularly “in the context that working conditions for wardens are continuing to degrade”. ■

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epending on which old wives you meet, and the tales they tell you, it's either going to be a dramatically cold winter, or another unseasonably mild one. Whichever it is, October's Indian Summer has surely been really agreeable in our gardens! And hopefully it may last a bit into early November, but there's no escaping the fact that the days are so much shorter, the nights so much cooler than a while ago and, if you work, it's hard to find daylight hours in the garden outside the weekends. That said, the recent water has really helped rehydrate gardens that were starting to look really poor and thirsty, and has also helped the later flowering perennials to keep going for that bit longer. Brilliant show from the asters and the dahlias this year! Pumpkins and squash are appearing in profusion in the shops and, although you mainly see the same few varieties over and over again, they remind me yet again of the vast array that's available to the gardener. Why just plant one type when you could have two, or three, or four...? Better still, get organised with friends to

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each grow a couple of types, and then have a share out of the harvest. Maybe an opportunity for lunch, or a barbecue?! When you harvest them, remember to leave them in a cool, well aired place for storage, and check regularly for rodents. The leaves are coming down off the trees - an excellent free resource to collect. Either spread them in a thick layer on clean beds, or pop them on the compost heap. I put a thick layer in my polytunnel, and as a mulch round trees and shrubs. If they are very thick leaves, say like those of walnuts, it doesn't harm to run the lawnmower over them, to shred them up. Other things can be cut back now hedges, branches, herbaceous perennials - but remember that if you leave the debris in a pile something or other will try and shelter in it over the winter. It's best to decide straight away if you can leave it in a heap all winter, or if it's going to get on your nerves and end up being tidied away. If this is the case, do it immediately, to avoid disturbing wildlife. It makes a good addition to the compost heap - and acts as a less kitsch insect hotel. The weather has been mild up until re-

Le chrysanthème de la Toussaint Long ago, when I was first in France, I made the horrible faux pas of offering my neighbour a beautiful chrysanthemum at Toussaint (1st November), not knowing, as I do now of course, that all those glorious pots of chrysanthemums that suddenly find their way into the shops around this time are destined for your nearest and dearest in the cemeteries where they rest (hopefully in peace!) Sometimes it's hard to look at these fancy and made-up beauties and see that they could be nice in the garden. The poor devils seem so terribly far removed from real living things! However, that's to forget a large chunk of gardening history. When they were first brought back from China, they were a sensation. A flower that resisted cold temperatures?! And flowered at the end of the year when nothing else was in flower?! And had several colours?! And was single or double?! Wow!! We have rather lost this feeling of awe, but those artificial things that we see these days are the over-developed cousins of the first beauties. The old boys with their allotments in times past knew them fine, along with the asters and the dahlias. A rich show for the autumn. So maybe we should take a leaf out of their book, and go back to growing these lovely autumn flowers. Find varieties that are suitable for the garden. The pots in the shops have been grown quickly, under glass, for maximum flowering size. They can find it hard to adapt to real garden conditions, so may be better kept in big pots, but there are plenty of varieties of this large family, grown by nurseries as herbaceous perennials, that will be perfectly happy in the ground. Put them where you can see them, in the sun, and where they have a nice backdrop of other foliage to set them off. They are easy to grow, easy to propagate, and offer really good value. And the neighbours might understand if you offer them one, or more… ■

cently, so things may well be in the early stages of growth if you've been sowing winter veg recently. Have a fleece handy to pop over them when the nights seem cold, and keep them well watered if the temperatures drop. Things sown in September should have made good progress, and may need thinning out. Some may even be ready for harvesting soon, as young plants for salads, or baby greens. November is a good month to take a little time and wander round the garden thinking about any changes you might want to make. The majority of perennials still have their volume, so you can see whether they will be short of space or not next year. If they look as if they're going to be crowded, it's worth splitting up the clumps now and replanting the offshoots elsewhere. The same could be said for trees - branches that look as if they're going to go in the wrong direction, or crowd each other out need to be removed, preferably before the real frosts begin. So let's say the veg garden is under control, with some beds under cover waiting for the spring, and some planted up with winter veg, the blackcurrants were pruned back as needed, with the cuttings shoved into the ground to make new plants for next year. The raspberries and strawberries have been sorted out, the extra plants removed to new homes, and the beds thickly mulched. Old canes or plants have been removed or cut back. The tayberries & loganberries have been

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similarly dealt with, with the recent new growth tied up to the supporting structures so that they don't sucker, and the gooseberries have had growth cluttering up the centres of the plants taken out. The apples have been collected and stored in well ventilated areas, as have the squashes, walnuts and hazelnuts. The grass is under control, with some areas left a bit longer for the wildlife, and others kept shorter, for the spring bulbs. These have been bought and planted in various areas of the garden, at reasonable depths (roughly twice the depth of the bulb) and their location carefully recorded in your garden notebook. The Virginia creeper has been pruned back after its glorious autumn colour and any invasive things have been a little reduced in volume. The water features have had the extra oxygenating plants removed, especially things like water hyacinths which are not hardy, and been tidied up a bit. Water butts will be emptied as soon as the big freezes start happening. The bird tables and bird feeders are in place, well away from cats and other pests, as are shallow water dishes. There are some places for the small mammals, invertebrates and insects to overwinter. So, all is well in your garden and you're ready for the winter. Congratulations!! The rest of us have some serious catching up to do but... “c'est la vie!!” Good gardening. ■

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The joys of a wood burning stove In last month’s Bugle, we featured the joys of owning a wood burning stove. In this issue we are going to unlock some of the mysteries surrounding the claims that manufacturers make about the power of their wood burners. If you’ve ever wondered how stove manufacturers are able to measure the heat output of their stoves, or if you are thinking of buying a new stove, then you may be interested to learn some of the facts behind the workings of a wood burner. With so many manufacturers out there giving us confusing information and figures about kilowatts, Btu’s, nominal and maximum outputs, it’s small wonder that so many of us are confounded about what they really mean. Having designed, built and tested wood burners of their own to strict European standards, who better to unlock some of the secrets of the stove business than the StoveSellers themselves. Let them warm us with some fascinating facts!

he amount of energy that a wood burning stove gives off is usually quoted nowadays in kilowatts (kW). Manufacturers typically give a maximum output and a nominal output value for their stove products but what do these actually mean? Last month we explained how to estimate the amount of heat that you need to heat a room in your French property, but if you require around 10kW of heat, this does not necessarily mean that you need a 10kW wood burner. You may need an average of 10kW, continuously, and therefore you need to look more closely at the nominal output of the stove. Buying a stove with a maximum output of 10kW is pretty pointless if it only gives around 6kW to the

room when it is ticking over. In order for you to understand these different figures you need to know how stoves are tested. When a stove is sent for its CE approval testing it will normally be sent to a European laboratory approved for the testing of heating appliances. The stove is placed on a test rig and weighed. The manufacturers will tell the testing laboratory what output the stove is to be tested at, the air control settings which should be used in order to obtain these results and the type of fuel that should be burnt. With a wood burner, a manufacturer would usually specify beech, but birch or hornbeam are permitted if they are available. The wood is carefully selected and will have a moisture content of between 12% - 20%.

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The test engineer will start a chimney fan on the stove’s pipe to precisely control the updraft - this will again often be specified in advance by the manufacturer of the appliance. The engineer will then load the stove and weigh it on a platform scale that continuously monitors the stove’s weight as the fuel is burned through. He will use a quantity of wood with a calorific value equal to the stated output of the appliance. If the stove is to be a (nominal) 10kW model the engineer will put a fuel load equal to around 10kW in the stove – for example, around 3.5kg of beech. The manufacturers may want the stove to have a slightly higher or lower output than this in order to satisfy the demands of their individual markets. No problem! Just add or deduct more wood as necessary. As long as the wood burns through in its allotted time and gives the desired performance data to satisfy the EU then it will pass! As the wood burns, the stove quickly increases in temperature and the output will peak at around 14-15kW 20 minutes or so after the fuel has begun burning. Then the temperature will fall continuously for the remainder of the test period, which is usually around an hour, and the stove will be reweighed to ensure that all the wood is burnt through completely. The same test is repeated a second time and a third. When all the tests are complete the engineer chooses the test that gave the best results and all the associated data that was collated on the ‘data-loggers’ is used to determine the stove's efficiency and carbon monoxide outputs, etc. The stove must be able to reach a minimum efficiency of 70% in the UK and France and the carbon monoxide value must be less than 1.0% in the UK. In France, however, this figure must be 0.3% or less as France has stringent standards. If it does not meet these standards then customers buying the stove will not be able to qualify for some of the generous grants available, such as tax credits. Therefore, if you need to generate 10kW to heat your living space it can sometimes be prudent to buy a stove with a 14 or 15kW maximum output knowing that on ‘tick-over’ it will give you the desired output without the necessity to ‘over-fire’ the stove in order to generate its maximum quoted output. It

is important to be aware that the maximum outputs quoted by some manufacturers mean that this is the maximum that their stove should be used at, otherwise overheating conditions could occur. Other manufacturers claim that more heat generation is possible in their stoves provided that a bigger wood load is used and enough air can be drawn into the appliance for combustion purposes. For this reason it is always best that a smaller wood load is used in most stoves with only a small amount of air allowed into the firebox chamber for combustion rather than a big load of logs which are not able to burn sufficiently because of lack of air. You may have to refuel more frequently, but you will have a cleaner burning, more efficient appliance when it is used in this way. In order to ‘dampen’ down the stove to reduce the burn rate it is a good idea to use a flue damper device. A flue damper is a manual flap that is located in the pipe outlet spigot of the stove. You can control the draught, which is the air that is being drawn through into the stove, by adjusting the damper. You should only use a damper once the volatile materials in the wood have been burnt off and the wood is glowing orange/red, as this is the hottest part of the combustion process. Many people think that the fitting of flue dampers is illegal in France but they have been mis-informed. It is true that it is illegal to fit a device to the stove’s outlet pipe which partially or totally obstructs the flue but it is not illegal to fit one if the stove has been subject to CE approval and has the provision to have one fitted on the stove spigot by the manufacturer. If you have an appliance which fails to keep going overnight and burns all the wood away because of an excessive updraught then you are permitted to fit a barometric damper device to the stove pipe which allows air from the room to enter into the flue of the stove and negate the strength of the stove's updraught in this way. This is particularly true if you have a tall chimney which exhibits strong updraught characteristics. Never fit a damper if the stove is not approved to have one fitted. If you use the damper incorrectly and shut the stove down the products of combustion (including carbon monoxide) could leak back into the room through the appliance (especially if you have an extractor fan or hood fitted in the same room such as the kitchen). Getting your stove choice right is important if you do not want to be too hot or worse, too cold, but by understanding how they work you will be better armed to make the right choice before you buy incorrectly and make a costly mistake. Read carefully the specifications of your chosen stove before you buy and if you are unsure how much heat it will give out you should get some advice beforehand. It’s all too easy to buy the wrong stove for the wrong reasons but every year we meet many people who have done just that because they thought they knew better. Make sure that you are not next! ■ If you’d like to know more about the topics raised here, take a look at StoveSellers' website for more information on wood burning stoves and cookers, central heating systems, chimney installations and chimney sweeps at www.stovesellers.com or call 05.55.63.78.72

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Processionary caterpillars Property Capital M Gains Taxation any urban and forest trees seem to be in a state of decline; this could be down to disease, general decay, climate change... or perhaps the ravages of the processionary caterpillar, or chenille processionnaire as it is known in France. The two main species of processionary caterpillar are the Pine Processionary (Thaumetopoea pityocampa), and the Oak Processionary (Thaumetopoea processionea). For the sake of this article, I will refer only to the pine processionary caterpillar. The life cycle is similar but the obvious food source differs. Around this time of year, you might notice visible, white, candyfloss-like silk cocoons in pine trees. The cocoons are often positioned to benefit from the maximum amount of sunshine and they could contain thousands of caterpillars. The caterpillars gorge on the tree pines at night to avoid predators, returning to the cocoon during the day to digest food and for extra warmth.

In early spring, the fully developed caterpillars, having shed their skin 5 times, will climb down the

trees in large processions following the pheromone of the one in front, hence the name - some processions have been measured at over 50 metres long! They will dig themselves into the ground and then develop into adult moths. The caterpillars are not only bad for the health of the pine trees they feed on; dogs and children should be kept well away from them. The backs of these larvae are covered with up to 60,000 pointed defensive bristles (setae) which all contain a toxin. The setae break off readily, become airborne and can cause dermatitis, rash, severe itching, conjunctivitis and, if inhaled, severe damage to tongues, throat and lungs. Cats, fortunately for them, seem to have an inherent fear of the larvae so it is rare for a cat to be affected. There are several ways of treating the problem, for example cutting down and burning the cocoon. Be very careful, however, as the cocoons are full of hairs. You should wear a face mask and gloves, a disposable boiler suit is a good acquisition. This can be done any time from late summer to early spring the earlier the better to save damage to your trees. A naturally occurring biological insecticide Bacillus thuringiensiskurstaki (Btk) is used by professionals. Its spores are ingested by the caterpillars who stop feeding and die within a few days. It can be applied, via a spray, directly to the cocoon from autumn to spring. 25 years of testing have shown little or no effect on humans, soil, animals or pollenating insects (bees).

There are also a number of traps available on the internet, which use naturally occurring pheromones to attract either the moth in late spring/early summer, or the caterpillar in early spring. For more information on processionary caterpillars, or how to deal with them, please contact Robert Moon from Applicateur 3D: 02 48 60 83 72 06 74 33 02 38 www.applicateur3d.com

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he classic British red telephone box was designed by Giles Gilbert Scott and first came into use in 1926. The early version, made from cast iron, was originally known as the “K2” as it was the second generation of public telephone phone box design, replacing a previous unpopular concrete version. Over the next decade, several other designs were brought into service before the K6 was introduced in 1936. The design never changed again and it is the red K6 telephone box that has become the iconic symbol of Britain, recognised across the world, along with the red post box and the red London bus. By the end of the 1930s, there were 20,000 K6 telephone boxes in use and when production finally stopped in 1968, around 70,000 could be found across the country. Sadly, the phone boxes

were regularly vandalised and were often poorly maintained. When British Telecom was privatised in the early 1980s, the iconic K6 boxes were removed, to be replaced by a more modern version that were cheaper to build and easier to maintain. Thousands of the very popular telephone boxes were sold off to the public, although 2,000 were granted protected status and it is estimated that a total of 11,000 still remain in service today. With the arrival of the mobile phone, telephone boxes have become increasingly redundant, with fewer and fewer people using them to make calls. It is estimated that the majority of telephone boxes actually lose money and every year large numbers are removed from towns and

villages across the country. Just when it seemed that the future of the traditional red telephone box lay in a museum, a recent idea has potentially given it a new role in modern society... as a solar powered mobile phone charging station. The boxes are being painted green and fitted with solar panels and a variety of attachments for mobile phones and tablets. These “Solarboxes” are free to use and can charge up to 100 phones a day, boosting batteries by 20% in ten minutes. Other recent ideas for ways to use the country's K6 telephone boxes have seen them fitted with life-saving defibrillators, transformed into tiny public libraries and, in one case, become a pub for the night! ■

e modèle classique de la cabine téléphonique britannique rouge fut conçu par Giles Gilbert Scott et mis en service en 1926. Fabriquée en fonte, on lui attribua le nom de K2 car elle faisait suite à une première génération de cabines en béton au design peu populaire. Pendant une décennie, de nouveaux modèles se succédèrent jusqu’à l’introduction de la K6 en 1936. Dès lors, le design resta le même et la cabine téléphonique K6 devint un emblème de la Grande-Bretagne mondialement connu, au même titre que la boîte à lettres rouge ou le bus rouge londonien. A la fin des années 30, 20 000 cabines K6 étaient en service et lorsque leur production cessa en 1968, on pouvait en trouver 70 000 dispersées sur le territoire. Malheureusement, les cabines étaient régulièrement vandalisées et dans l’ensemble, mal entretenues. Quand British Télécom fut privatisé au début des années 80, les cabines emblématiques K6 furent remplacées par une version

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Bilingual Crossword Clues in English - answers in French

Across:

Down:

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

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

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plus moderne, à la fabrication moins onéreuse et à l’entretien plus aisé. Jouissant d’une grande popularité, elles furent vendues par milliers au public, à l’exception de 2 000 d’entre elles qui bénéficièrent d’un statut privilégié. A ce jour, il reste environ 11 000 cabines en service.

Après l’introduction sur le marché des téléphones portables, les cabines téléphoniques, de moins en fréquentées, firent double emploi. Financièrement déficitaires dans leur majorité, elles sont désormais retirées des villes et des villages d’année en année. Alors que la traditionnelle

cabine téléphonique semblait destinée à être exposée dans un musée, l’idée a récemment germé de lui attribuer un nouveau rôle dans la société moderne… celle d’une possible reconversion en station de recharge à énergie solaire des batteries de portables téléphoniques. Repeintes en vert, les cabines sont équipées de panneaux solaires et d’une grande variété d’accessoires pour les téléphones portables

et les tablettes. Baptisées « Solarbox », elles sont gratuites et peuvent recharger jusqu’à 100 téléphones par jour (une batterie se charge à hauteur de 20 % en 10 minutes). D’autres idées de reconversion des K6 du pays ont vu le jour récemment : les équiper de défibrillateurs cardiaques, les transformer en mini bibliothèques publiques et même en pub, le temps d’une nuit ! ■

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Crossword Clues and answers (page 29) in English

Across:

1. arachnid (6) 4. not a winner (5) 8. knocked over (5) 9. finished work (7) 10. lasts (7) 11. so be it (4) 12. peak (3) 14. by word of mouth (4) 15. a curved structure (4) 18. not me (3) 21. as well (4) 23. caused by nature (7) 25. natural sugar (7) 26. collection of links (5) 27. premium bond selector (5) 28. crown or family (6)

Down:

1. shallow fry (6) 2. person privy to a secret (7) 3. wholly (8) 4. allows (4) 5. go away (5) 6. competed again (6) 7. have faith in (5) 13. tiny part (8) 16. small bouquet (7) 17. bracelet (6) 19. beneath (5) 20. involuntary eye closings (6) 22. reject (5) 24. finished (4)

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

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

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SUDOKU - EASY

SUDOKU - MEDIUM

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

SUDOKU - HARD

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H. 80cm. D. 56cm. Bellac. €80.00 Tel: 05 55 68 17 65 FOR SALE: Large rattan & cane arm chair With upholstered cushions, made to order for us in Bali, Indonesia. Style is called Princess Chair. €90.00 Tel: 02 54 62 01 87 Email: Mike.crevant@ hotmail.com FOR SALE: Kitchen table Oval, extendable, beech or light wood colour. 4 matching chairs, upholstered with cream seat covers. Size length 106cm extends to 135cm. Good condition. €100.00 Tel. 05 55 64 87 91 after 6pm, or text 0044 7722 032348 FOR SALE: BATHROOM CABINET All stainless steel, lockable with key. Vgc. €30.00 Tel: 02 54 30 67 86 Ste Sévère area (36)

As new condition. €125.00 Tel: 02 54 30 67 86 Ste Sévère area (36) FOR SALE: Medium size dining table with 6 chairs Dark wood. Good

condition. Size H77cm x W76CM x L107cm will extend to L168cm. €100.00 Tel 02 54 06 39 31 (Aigurande) FOR SALE: Pair of Occasion Tables (Mahogany) 24” W x 21”H – 1 has small patch surface wear - 25 euro the pair. Based St-Dizier-Leyrenne, 23400. €25.00 Tel: 05 55 64 46 27 FOR SALE: Dining Table & Chairs Round dining table with four chairs together with glass topped coffee table to match. €100.00 Tel: 05 55 60 01 94 FOR SALE: Bedside cabinet €7.50 Tel: 05 55 81 08 77 FOR SALE: Furniture Black leather 3 seater and 2 seater sofas with metal frame legs - 250 euro; Green 5 wheel computer chair with adjustable back - 30 euro; Round pedestal 4 foot pine table - 40 euro;

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FOR SALE: Good quality dining room suite Comprising oval table (59 x 36 inches [194 x 90 cm], extending to 76 x 36 inches [194 x 90cm]), 4 chairs plus “carver” chair and sideboard on castors (length 48 inches, width 17 inches and height 31 inches [L 122cm, W 43cm

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H 79cm]) with 2 cupboards and 3 central drawers. Excellent condition. Tel/ email for more more details/photos. €220.00 Tel: Angus on 05 55 71 76 36 Email: gubrath44@ gmail.com FOR SALE: Oak sideboard with burr walnut panels and lovely bun fee L. 190cm.

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BY THE 20th with the details you would like include. Your advert will appear online and in the next print edition of The Bugle. Classified adverts are currently free for all small items (less than €500). For more expensive items and photos a small fee applies: ● Items more than €500 are charged at €5 per month ● Photos are charged at €2.50 per month FOR SALE: Beautiful old oak dresser Top cupboards glass fronted with lock and key. There is a mirror under the cupboards 40cms x 24cms. There are two drawers and underneath two cupboards with lock and key. All the front of the dresser has hand carvings on the doors and drawers. €90.00ono Tel: 02 54 25 38 97 Dept 36 – Orsennes FOR SALE: Adjustable office chair Black. €15.00 Tel: 02 54 30 67 86 Ste Sévère area (36) FOR SALE: Large wall hung mirror With decorative gilt frame. €15.00 Tel: 02 54 30 67 86 Ste Sévère area (36) FOR SALE: Small chest of drawers With 3 drawers. Pine top, white drawers. Ideal size for side of bed. Excellent condition. €30.00 Tel: 02 54 30 67 86 Ste Sévère area (36) FOR SALE: Two seater sofa with cream covers Good condition. €30.00 Tel: 02 54 30 67 86 Ste Sévère area (36) FOR SALE: Sofa bed settee Makes full size bed.

4 pine blue patterned upholstered dining chairs - 30 euro; 4 foot metal framed with wood inserted headboard with mattress - 60 euro; Red dralon covered double sofa bed with storage compartment - 195 euro. Tel: 05 55 81 08 77 FOR SALE: Mirrored glass display cabinets With lights and glass shelves, 1 large 68 cm wide, 1 small 37cm wide. Tel: 05 55 81 08 77 FOR SALE: 1x2 drawer and 2x3 drawer office units with locks in maple effect €30.00 Tel: 05 55 81 08 77 FOR SALE: 2 door teak storage cupboard Small scratch on top. €15.00 Tel: 05 55 81 08 77 FOR SALE: Chinese style black lacquer furniture With multiple cupboard and drawer space. Measurements as follows:184cm H, 61cm W, 47cm D. Located near Le Grand Bourg, 23240.

€85.00 Email: vanessa. fugler@orange.fr FOR SALE: Various Furniture Pine headboard - 4ft 6in - medium stain - 20€; Ikea pine effect kitchen doors, drawer fronts, side panels, etc. Reasonable offers. Text 06 41 99 57 40 (St Yrieix la Perche) FOR SALE: Pine Headboard for double bed Excellent condition.

€18.00 Tel: 05 55 78 79 02 FOR SALE: 2 nearly new single beds 30 euros each Tel: 05 55 60 01 94

GARDEN FOR SALE: 2 electric chain saws A MAKITA and a RED DEVIL (B&Q make). Both in good working order, but need new chains 16 inch (410cm). Both have long cables. Makita 40 euro, Red Devil 30 euro. Tel: 02 54 30 67 86 Ste Sévère area (36) FOR SALE: Greenhouse heater Petrol (paraffin) with two burners. Good working order. €15.00 Tel: 02 54 30 67 86 Ste Sévère area (36) FOR SALE: HZS280 In-line pool/pond pump Mono-phase pump, 50HZ and 280W, pumps 8000 litres/hour to a max height of 8m. Recommended for use with Polaris and similar pool robot cleaners. Only 6 weeks old and used for less than 10 hours. €80.00ono Tel Dave: 05 55 64 83 13 Email: dshawleycett@ hotmail.com FOR SALE: Grey heavy duty plastic hostess trolley Ideal for garden use, top and bottom shelves both removable for cleaning. Boussac area. €10.00 Tel: 04 70 06 37 99

GENERAL FOR SALE: Why take Victorian? 2 sinks like

on photo from French chateau, 1920s, brand Porcher. Good condition (80cm wide). Also flushing tank, toilet, bidets... buyer collects (near Limoges 87). Tel: 06 66 24 85 49 FOR SALE: Various Fullsize (board size 150cm x 100cm) floor standing engineering drawing board with professional engineering head & scale rules 150 euros; Cast iron fire surround (w 92cm, h 125cm) 80 euros; Swan's nest, fire dogs, and cast iron fireback (w 63cm) 150 euros; Black iron fire guard (70cm x 70cm) 25 euros;

Cast iron fire front (40cm wide) 15 euros; Portable oil-filled radiator 20 euros; Pair of bar stools 20 euros. Tel: 05 55 60 08 06 Email: iconnortyler@orange.fr FOR SALE: PVC white shutters Used for 6 months,

various sizes with brand new hinges. They were made to measure. Quatre de 1350mm de haut X 1380mm de large (2 vantaux). Un de 2160mm de haut X 1380mm de large (2 vantaux). Un de 1200mm de haut X 580 mm de large (1 vantail). Un de 1200mm de haut X 1200mm de large (2 vantaux). Un de 1150mm de haut X 890 mm de large (2 vantaux). Available for collection from Lubersac. €495.00 Tel: 0044 7747 851 971 Email: lutmarsa@ hotmail.com FOR SALE: Lord of the Rings Iron Rings, 1,60 in

diameter, for flower beds or other. 7-8 cm wide. €25 for one, €20 each from 2 onwards. 5 left. Buyer collects (southwest Limoges). Call Katharina 06 66 24 85 49 FOR SALE: Collection of Pewter Ingots In rosewood case, inaugural edition from 1975 marking the opening of the National Railway Museum in York in 1975 with certificate of authenticity. €200.00 Tel: 02 54 62 01 87 Email: Mike.crevant@hotmail. com FOR SALE: Old two wheel farm cart Great as garden decoration or large planter. €90.00ono Tel: 02 54 62 01 87 Email: Mike. crevant@hotmail.com FOR SALE: PAIR (2) 'SKYTEC' PA SYSTEM/ DISCO/KARAOKE SPEAKERS Suitable

parties, karaoke, and events. 150watt. 8 ohm. 44x26x28 cm. €30.00 Tel: 0555 787902 (near Rochechouart) FOR SALE: Various 15 inch flat screen computer minister (Dell) & English keyboard. VGC. €40; HP printer/ scanner/ copier including cartridges used 4 times needs Bluetooth €30; Brand new Prestige pressure cooker €25;

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The Bugle CLASSIFIEDS are brought to you in association with WWW.HOUSESONINTERNET.COM George Foreman grilling machine, never used, unwanted present as already have one, can cook whole meal including chicken - no fat used, very economical & healthy eating €40. Tel: 05 55 03 26 42 FOR SALE: Commercial Kitchen Equipment E500 Commercial Dishwasher 600€ ono; 900 x 300cm Falcon Grill with Shelving and S/S Splashback Plate 400€ ono; Large Hot Counter (approx 1,5 mtr. in length) 4 hot plates and hot cupboard underneath 600€ ono; 22" Firstline Colour TV with remote control 120€ ono; Convection Oven (needs attention) - offers. Various kitchen serving equipment, various items for the restaurant and for the bar (list available). No reasonable offer refused. Contact Mrs M Taylor 05 55 48 92 84 or 06 04 09 03 10 FOR SALE: In ground pool kit - 36ft x 18ft Includes: pump, filters, liner, roman end steps, lights, pipework, fittings, etc. Original cost £8000.00. Email for further information. €5,000.00ono Email: emmawheeler12@ hotmail.com FOR SALE: Nardi insert oven Good working condition and has smoked glass oven door. €70.00 Tel: 05 55 60 64 03 FOR SALE: Steel Flue 8 metre length of 150mm stainless steel flexible flue, type 316. Also top plate (for chimney capping), register plate with 3 pre-cut blanked off holes, stove to flue pipe adapter, and top insert. All brand new and in perfect condition. Cost £200. Will sell for £140 or 170 Euros. €170.00 Tel: 0545 89 08 46 (Montrollet) FOR SALE: Uplights Matching pair. Chrome effect colour. 1.8m high. Domed top. Lovely look. Euros 35.00 the pair. Tel. 05 55 64 87 91 after 6pm, or text 0044 7722 032348 FOR SALE: Floor and Wall tiles FLOOR TILES 13 x 13inch (33 x 33cm) greyish white colour, approx 40 tiles 25 euro the lot. WALL TILES 4 x 4inch (10 x 10cm), approx 600 tiles, mixed colours sand yellow, white, rouge, 45 euro the lot. Tel: 02 54 30 67 86 Ste Sévère area (36) FOR SALE: Electric Mincer With sausage making attachments. V. g. working order. €15.00 Tel: 02 54 30 67 86 Ste Sévère area (36) FOR SALE: BLACK LEATHER 3/4 length coat Size 16 vgc. €20.00 Tel: 02 54 30 67 86 Ste Sévère area (36) FOR SALE: HP printer and scanner Excellent working condition. Includes user guide and disc. €15.00 Tel:

02 54 30 67 86 Ste Sévère area (36) FOR SALE: Taps to fit on sink Black granite colour. Still boxed with all fittings plus instructions for fitting. Never used. €35.00 Tel: 02 54 25 38 97 Dept 36 – Orsennes FOR SALE: Cot and Travel Cot Graco travel cot approx 1m x 70cm. Folds to go in car, or store away, 20 euro. Wooden cot, 1.4m x 70cm. 25 euros. Tel. 05 55 62 25 18 FOR SALE: Pram/ Pushchair 2 in 1 'Elite'. Winter and summer covers, zip cosy, hoods, parasol, nets, very smart, practical, adaptable, very big basket tray under. All folding. Suitable from birth to 4 yrs. All detachable, suitable also for use as carry cot for new born. Olive green and cream. Matching bag. Excellent around town, garden and farm. €140.00 Tel: 05 55 62 25 18 FOR SALE: Portaloo 'Thetford' Virtually new, only used 2 days. With some chemicals. €50.00 Tel: 05 55 62 25 18 FOR SALE: Child's pedal tractor with trailer Suit up to 5 years old. Replica of Claas tractor. Excellent condition. €25.00 Tel: 02 54 30 67 86 Ste Sévère area (36) FOR SALE: Wii Sports Resort Pack Wii Sports Resort pack complete and hardly used - bargain price. €120.00 Tel: 02 54 62 01 87 Email: mike.crevant@ hotmail.com FOR SALE: Two vintage french wood burners (small) Both in good condition, one green one turquoise enamel cast iron. 85 euros each. Tel: 02 54 62 01 87 Email: mike. crevant@hotmail.com FOR SALE: Various Small table top freezer 20 euro; Under unit fridge with small freezer 30 euro; Honda 4 stroke lawn mower 90 euro; Art deco large pink glass mirror 250 euro; 1 vintage English bamboo cupboard 50 euro; Superb English octagonal table with inlaid top and bottom 225 euro. Fotos on request. Email: holiday4uinspain@gmail. com FOR SALE: Two Dutch gazelle bikes One with 6 gears and the other with 8 gears. Aluminum frames cost new 1300. Want 200 each. Email: holiday4uinspain@gmail. com FOR SALE: 2 Sleeping Bags Almost good as new and only used 3 times. 15 euros each. Tel: 0555 787902 (near Rochechouart) FOR SALE: Stratocaster type electric guitar and mini Marshall practice amp €70.00ono Tel: 05 55 71 79 31 Email: john.martin@

netcourrier.com FOR SALE: Green computer swivel chair In excellent condition. €20.00 Tel: 05 55 81 08 77 FOR SALE: Assorted cases Including 2 hard abs10 euro each, 1 briefcase10 euro, 1 Rimowa executive travelling office was 500 euro new, 50 euro. Others from 5 euro each. Tel: 05 55 81 08 77 FOR SALE: 700 x 450 Geo white basin with infinity plate Brand new, boxed. The

plate will elegantly cover up the waste outlet giving your basin a much tidier appearance, which can be removed for cleaning or used without. Cost approx €400, would like €235 (Basin & Infinity plate only). The picture shows our basin in situ, ordered two, now only require one. Located near Le Grand Bourg, 23240. €235.00 Email: vanessa.fugler@ orange.fr FOR SALE: Cast iron radiator Was in working order when removed from our house. It is very heavy so you will have to arrange moving and transporting the rad. Located near Le Grand Bourg, 23240. €70.00 Email: vanessa.fugler@ orange.fr FOR SALE: Various Super Kingsize duvet, unused. 10€. Also John Lewis duvet cover and matching sheet, unused. Pale blue. 15€. Mirror 80 x 65 cm. Painted wood - yellow with small decoration. Matching wall lights, toilet roll holder, shelf and soap dish holder. 40€. Guinea pig/hamster cage. 87 x 50 x 45 cm. As new. 15€. Ice cream maker - Philips. Little used. 20€. Text 06 41 99 57 40 (St Yrieix la Perche) FOR SALE: Fuel storage tank Above ground polyethylene tank. 1500 litres capacity. €75.00 Tel: 02 54 24 22 17 (Maillet, Indre) FOR SALE: 10 radiators for central heating system All used but in good condition. Includes 2 motorised valves, 7 thermostatically controlled valves plus other valves and brass fittings. Sizes as follows (in mms): 1 triple 1300 x 900 x 155; 9 doubles 1210 x 610 x 105, 910 x 900 x 105, 1500 x 400 x 100, 1000 x 600 x 100, 1000 x 400 x 100, 1200 x 400 x 100, 3 @ 800 x 550 x 100. Space needed so... bargain at €180 the lot! €180.00 Tel: 02 54 24 22

17 (Maillet, Indre) FOR SALE: Brother KH knitting machine With ribbing attachment and Garter Carriage. Offers invited. Tel: 05 55 60 01 94 FOR SALE: Floral Magic vases Flower arranging made easy with these clever multi-level vases. Large and small. €10 the two. Tel: Tricia 06 89 06 38 52 StYrieix (87) FOR SALE: Tall black wrought iron standard lamp To collect from Creuse/ Allier border near to Boussac. €15.00 Tel: 04 70 06 37 99 FOR SALE: 2 large plastic containers Only used for collecting rainwater, no lids 10€ each or both for 18€. To collect from Creuse/Allier border near to Boussac. Tel: 04 70 06 37 99 FOR SALE: Meat mincer New in box. €15.00 Tel: 05 55 62 49 65 Email: vickikevin23@gmail.com FOR SALE: Bread maker As new, used only once. €20.00 Tel: 05 55 62 49 65 Email: vickikevin23@ gmail.com FOR SALE: Rug Size 224

x 167 cm. Rose & cream coloured and in good condition. €25.00 Tel: 0555 787902 (near Rochechouart) FOR SALE: BIG OLD JERRY CAN US 1952. 16 litres. €15.00 Tel: 0555 787902 (near Rochechouart)

VEHICLES / PARTS FOR SALE: Nissan Terrano II 2005 2.7 TD LWB (7 Seater) Fully

French Registered RHD; Diesel; Manual Transmission; 7 Seats (5 fixed and 2 removable); CT until Oct 2015; Recent service in Jan 2014; New all season tyres (4 plus spare); New exhaust; Electric Windows, Remote Central Locking & Alarm; Tow Bar; Large boot space with privacy cover; Ideal vehicle for the coming winter. (Based in Janaillat, Creuse, 23250) €6,250.00ono Contact Bryan on 05 55 64 87 92 FOR SALE: Hydraulic motorbike lift 360kg lift, wheel clamp, locking

BIG SALE OF ENTIRE HOUSE CONTENTS - LA SOUTERRAINE We've sold our house - now we want to sell you the contents! Loads of stuff at good prices. Indoor and outdoor furniture, kitchen appliances and contents, beds, tools, TV ... and even a motor scooter. Many items in nearly new condition. For a full list of items with photos and prices, please go to

http://sites.google.com/site/lasoutsale/ If you have any queries, or want to buy something before the sale please email Chris at borders51@icloud.com or call 0044 7732 886 588 or just turn up... Saturday 1 November 1-4pm, Sunday 2 November 10am-4pm 27 Rue de la Font aux Moines, La Souterraine bar, foot pedal operation, removable rear ramp. New and unused. €200.00 Tel: 06 06 60 46 97 FOR SALE: Dog Guard to fit Jeep €60.00 Tel: 05 55 60 64 03 FOR SALE: Suzuki Carry Van - 2001 Mileage 75k

miles/ 1.3 Petrol. RHD (right hand drive) and CT until Sept 2016. Very good condition, and part boarded panels. 5 Door, with 2 sliding doors at each side (for easy access). All 4 tyres are in good condition. Remote Central locking & Alarm. Reliable little van, Very Economical and Very Cheap Insurance (we pay €10 per month with AXA.fr). Ideal for Builder, small business or anyone doing renovation work. €2,200.00 Call Bryan on 05 55 64 87 92 FOR SALE: To fit 1971 VW Beetle 1300, 4 wheels and tyres 2 Town and Country wheels and tyres with snow studs also numerous new spares. €175.00 Tel: 05 55 60 64 03 FOR SALE: Internation 454 tractor with heavy duty topper One owner from new 3600 hours. Recent full service with new oils and filters. Ideal for smallholder. €4,600.00 Tel: 05 55 68 22 04 FOR SALE: Trailer Enclosed timber trailer with sturdy tarp to roof to ensure watertight. Drop down rear door, spare tyre. Internal dimensions - length 3.6m, width 1.4m, height 1.15m. €250.00

Tel. 05 55 64 87 91 after 6pm, or text 0044 7722 032348 FOR SALE: Roof bars for Mitsubishi Lancer Adjustable, lockable. €20.00 Tel: 05 55 62 25 18 FOR SALE: 4 nearly new tyres - still with pimples on Only done 600km. Size 185/65 x 14n 6ply rated so therefore can be fitted to vans, trailers, or cars. Price new £270 now asking €130. Contact by email. €130.00 Email: thompsonandrew722@ gmail.com FOR SALE: Bermuda 950 Norauto top box with roof bars Used once, good condition. Easy and rapid to fit with anti-theft system. 200e roof bars and top box. €200.00 Tel: 06 95 32 63 79

WANTED WANTED: Marley Rouen roof tiles or similar Tel: 05 55 82 09 04 Email: rockhousefrance@ hotmail.co.uk WANTED: Piano Good price, preferably able to deliver to Chambon-surVoueize 23170. Anything considered. Email: barry. blundell@yahoo.com WANTED: 1200mm kitchen sink base unit with sink / with or without doors Please contact Gloria 05 55 80 43 87 WANTED: OLD MOTOR CYCLES Barn clearance, garage clearance. Pre 1966 motor cycles hidden away in barns and garages wanted for cash, any condition, even the rusty ones and non runners. Everything considered. Friendly buyer will call round. Pls tel Martin on 05 55 89 12 96

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Business Directory

Your indispensable guide to finding local businesses & artisans Animals & Pets Auto Services Building Services Architectural Services Carpenters/Joiners Electricians Fosses Septiques General Groundworks Painters/Decorators Plasterers

Animals & Pets

Plumbers Sandblasting Chimney Sweeps Computers/Satellites >> pg 20 >> pg 20-21 Engineering Food & Drink >> pg 21 Garden Services >> pg 21 >> pg 21 -23 Gifts & Crafts Handholding Services >> pg 23 Health & Beauty >> pg 23 >> pg 23-24 House Clearance >> pg 20 >> pg 20

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

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Auto Services

New build?

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

Kennels & Cattery (Farges, nr. Aubusson)

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

Mon - Sat: 9.00 - 7.00

ZE DOG (& CAT) HOUSE

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

Contact Dave Grant: 05 55 67 58 87

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

siret: 504 584 228 00010

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

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The Caring Cattery Rochechouart

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

bdowning77@wanadoo.fr SIRET: 494 125 016 00019

Champlong Chatterie

Caring, quiet accommodation just for cats

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05 55 41 17 76

JUNCT 22 off A20, Arnac la Poste

Alison & Ray

Tel: 05 55 60 27 83

champlongchatterie@me.com www.champlongchatterie.com SIRET: 520 896 671 00010

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Architectural DRAWING SERVICE Renovating your French property?

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

The Orchard

Insurance & Finance Language Services Pest Control Property Maintenance Property Sales Retail & Commerce Transport/Removals /Storage General

LCS23 AUTOS

Left Hand Drive Specialists Sales, Recovery and Transport www.lcs23.com - see pg 19

RING BILL! Registered Car Mechanic

05.55.81.31.85

See Display Ad pg 22

Building Services

Dossiers prepared Permis de Construire Déclarations Préalables

Tel: 05 53 52 36 05

lavieilleabbaye@orange.fr

Plans-on-line.com New on-line service for all planning applications. Reduce your costs with our unique semi-DIY service. You provide the data – we create the dossier – you print & deliver... Simples ! Web : www.plans-on-line.com Email : plans-on-line@live.fr Tel : 02 54 47 24 86 / 06 77 43 99 54 SIRET : 524 757 853 00014

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Your advert here 05 55 41 17 76 Building Services

SIRET: 493 770 358 00015

CHARTERED STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

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

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

Architectural Services

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Plans, Permissions & Photo-Realisations Comprehensive CAD drafting & design service for your planning application. Dossiers compiled and submitted, including all local & departmental liaison.

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

web: www.masterplans.eu email: info@masterplans.eu siret: 790 016 984 00011

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Carpenters/ Joiners WOODWORK MADE TO MEASURE

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

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

05 55 14 12 43

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

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ADVERTORIAL

Ivan Petley - 3D Puzzle Maker

xpat Ivan Petley is a traditional puzzle maker, but one with a difference. All his puzzles are handcrafted and one of a kind - nothing too unusual there - but Ivan’s puzzles are also three-dimensional, multi-layered and fully interlocking. That stands him apart from the crowd; in fact, it stands him alone - to the best of his knowledge, he is the only person in the world currently handmaking puzzles in this way. In essence, Ivan’s puzzles are incredible. Each one is handcut from a single piece of hardwood, typically beech, maple, yew or sycamore (frustratingly, with so much of it around, oak is not a great wood for the intricate cutting required). The individual pieces are then hand-finished by Ivan’s wife,

Find Ivan at the following markets: 2nd Nov 15/16th Nov 29th Nov 30th Nov 7th Dec 23rd Dec

Janailhac, 87800 Verneuil-sur-Vienne 87430 Rochechouart 87600 Les Artistes de la Rozeille, Hall Polyvalent Aubusson, 23200 Isle, 87170 Hôtel de Ville Aubusson, 23200

** We are adding new dates all the time - please phone and check

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

www.lecharmedechene.com contactus@lecharmedechene.com

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

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Building Services Electricians Leigh Dodd

Electrical Services Full house rewiring, renovations EDF/Consuel arrangements Fully qualified & Decennale insured Established in France since 2007 Based near St-Yrieix-la-Perche

O5.55.48.95.86 www.saraleigh.com contact@saraleigh.com Siret: 507 643 336 00013

Alison. No chemicals, varnishes or treatments are used on the wood at any time, just natural oils and beeswax, a process that maintains the natural colour and feel of the wood. These are puzzles that will last a lifetime… and far beyond! So, the puzzles are ‘simple’ to make and naturally treated… but are they simple to solve? Absolutely not!! Part of the challenge of assembling a three-dimensional puzzle is that not only do you have to fit the right piece in the correct place, but it must also be assembled in the correct order! Solving a simple one may take less than an hour, but for larger puzzles be prepared to set aside a good chunk of your day! Don’t be put off, however, if you are not a seasoned puzzle enthusiast. Although Ivan does make puzzles for connoisseurs around the world that he estimates could take months to solve, the vast majority are relatively simple. For example, a 2-layer, 12-piece puzzle was solved in The Bugle’s offices in around 15 minutes. And for such unique, complex and beautiful creations, Ivan’s puzzles are very reasonably priced. A small 12-piece yew log sells for a mere €9. Ivan also produces handmade key rings for just €2 so you are sure to find a gift to suit every budget. Ivan can turn absolutely anything into a puzzle - just tell him what you want and he can make it! A favourite car and the name of a loved one are just two of Ivan’s recent custom-

SALAMANDRE

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

Lumiere Service et Energie Steven Rofe 20+ Years experience

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

No Siret: 494 916 760 00015

Siret No. 501.792.386.00010

Pink Electrique

INSTALLATION23

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

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

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

BARWICK ÉLECTRICITÉ SHAUN BARWICK QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN

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

Tel: 09 72 35 74 73

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

Please mention The Bugle when responding to adverts

- Electricity - Plumbing - Air conditioning and heat pump - Small renovations (bathrooms, kitchens, etc.) Dutch and English spoken Creuse / Puy-de-Dôme E-mail: installation23@gmail.com

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

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

05 55 41 17 76

sales@thebugle.eu

made creations. The puzzles can also be pyrographed with a name or a date to mark any occasion. These handmade masterpieces make the perfect gift! ■

Ivan & Alison Petley 05 55 80 29 98 alison.petley@wanadoo.fr

Building Services

Fosses Septiques

General

Steve Johns

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

Digger and dumper hire

Groundworks, foundations, driveways, etc.

Building & Renovation services Free devis and site visit

05.55.64.11.73

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

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

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

Your advert here 05 55 41 17 76

RSW Entreprises

Fosse Septique Specialist

05.55.80.00.57

See our Display Ad - pg 15

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, 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

Old Style Creativity Rural Renovations Multi-skilled Professional Workmanship for every aspect of your build Please see our portfolio at : www.oldstylecreativity.weebly.com Contact Kristian Woodgate on:

kristianwoodgate@icloud.com

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

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

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

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

Building Services General

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

La Noneix

28 years qualified experience

& Property Services

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

Construction 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

05.55.89.69.46 SIRET: 503 169 237 00016

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

05.55.66.44.06 www.lanoneix.com

www.creusepropertyservices.eu

SIRET: 501 144 596 00019

Siret No: 804 568 020 00015

CHRIS STONE SERVICES

R & B Construction

Paul.rands@orange.fr

PLUMBING/ELECTRICITY INSTALLATIONS AND REPAIRS TEL: 05.55.06.05.69 MOB: 06.04.44.26.36 Covering Depts: 87 & 16 SIRET: 520 275 504 00022

French Lily

Kitchens & Interiors 05 55 80 92 91 - see pg 4

Masonry & More

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

05 55 61 93 07

martin_sprague_1@ hotmail.com SIRET: 531 768 182 00010

or call 06 02 67 72 19

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

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

A. Robins Construction Roofing Specialist www.robinsbuilders.com 05 45 61 40 15 - see pg 13

Property Maintenance Services

Dave Cardwell - Builder

05 55 98 24 12

See our Display Ad - pg 8

Davis & Davis

30 years' Experience in Construction, Renovation & Project Management 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 Siret: 498 203 652 00017

Please mention The Bugle when responding to adverts

Building & Property Services

Pointing. Brick, Stone, Blocks laid. Handyman/Gardening. Cleaning Services & Key Holding. Dept. 23 & surrounding areas. call Barry or Kim:

06 42 19 20 06

e: sussex.kim@orange.fr

T J Renovations

30 years experience in building trade

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

05 55 61 08 02 / 06 52 23 89 54 web: www.builderinthecreuse.co.uk

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

05 55 89 69 46

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

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

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

05.55.68.67.56 06.06.60.46.97

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

Courson Construction

Every aspect of building & renovation work, groundwork, fosses, etc…

Concrete & formwork specialist, including concrete stairs. Large scaffold stock. 25 years + experience. Honest & fair quotations. References available. Rapid response estimates and start dates. Insured & registered

Call Dave: 06 42 73 83 37

Email: tjrenovations96@yahoo.fr

Email: coursonbuild@gmail.com

WASTE REMOVAL SERVICES

Monte Sarginson

Siret: 750 068 116 00011

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

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

Siret: 792 049 025 00010

siret 532 981 198 00015

05 55 66 23 97 06 27 25 07 78

KWIKSTAGE Scaffold Hire

05 55 37 45 35 06 74 21 47 71

Siret: 795 207 067 00013

House Renovations Inside & Out

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

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

Your advert here 05 55 41 17 76 Paul Jones Renovation

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

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

La Maison

Building and woodwork info@la-maison.biz www.la-maison.biz 06 40 30 70 90 - see main ad, pg 6

Please mention The Bugle when responding to adverts Steve Johns Assainissement

fosse-septique23.com

05.55.64.11.73 - see pg 8 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

RING BILL!

Advertise your business here

Registered Car Mechanic

05.55.41.17.76

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

sales@thebugle.eu

(contrôle technique)

SIRET: 494 617 798 00017

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

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More and more property buyers to view houses during wintertime

ouses on Internet, the internet-marketing company that helps people sell their French property without using an agent, have seen their sales increase this year by 60% compared to the previous year. And the year is not over yet, says Richard Kroon, founder and director of the company. “We have a lot of viewings scheduled for December and even January. For some reason many people still think that most properties are sold in spring and summer. That might have been the case years ago, but an increasing number of buyers prefer viewing during wintertime, saying: 'If I like it in the winter, I will love it in the summer'”. Richard continues: “We see this trend in our sales statistics. Over

the last couple of years we have noted a significant rise in autumn and winter sales. Last year the number of property sales between November and February was almost the same as between March and June. “Especially prospective buyers who need to travel to France for viewings - our biggest target market, as we advertise each house worldwide - tend to avoid the busy summer period. So when a client asks me 'Should we perhaps wait till spring to put our property on the market?', I explain to them what the current market is like and that it is in fact better not to wait, as you might be missing out on prospective buyers who are actively searching and are ready to buy.” Throughout France, Houses on

Internet have over 90 photographers who visit their clients when they decide to sell their property through them. And, of course, any summer photos these clients already have themselves can be copied too, in order to make the best possible presentation. The key to their success is without doubt the extensive global advertising network which enables them to reach prospective buyers wherever they are. Another strong and unique quality of Houses on Internet is the way they present each property. The number of photos is usually between 50 and 60, everything is described in three languages, and the information given is not just about the house, but also about shopping facilities, schools, airports, leisure, etc.

Signing up to sell your house through ‘Houses on Internet’ is easy. Visit their website, which is available in four languages and contains all the information you need - everything is explained step by step. When you have decided to sell your property

through them, one of their staff will call you personally to start the process. ■

Houses on Internet www.housesoninternet.com 05 55 65 12 19

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

Travaux Publics www.pilgrim23.com 05.55.62.61.12 - pg 3

Building Services

Double D

Simon Carter

Your advert here

Renovations & Home Improvements 05 55 65 00 29 - pg 9

Groundworks 05 55 41 17 76

Lovejoy’s Scaffolding Hire

Mini-Digger with driver

Strong, fully adjustable cup-lock scaffolding Collect and erect yourself to save costs or delivery and erection included Tel: 05 55 68 22 04 www.limousin-builders.com Siret 789 209 236 00015

La Coterie Entreprise Approved septic tank installer

05.55.80.83.30

www.lce23.com See our main ad - pg 24

Your advert here 05 55 41 17 76

05.55.78.62.29

john.bonella@gmail.com See Main Ad Below

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

CALL KATH

Mini Digger

with Driver for Hire

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

87440 Marval

05 55 78 62 29

siret no. 523 183 580 00019

john.bonella@gmail.com

CALL FOR A FREE QUOTATION

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

christopher.willis@orange.fr

Building Services

Painters/ Decorators

05 55 41 17 76

FREE QUOTES

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

siret: 792.130.932.00017

Please mention The Bugle when responding to adverts

sales@thebugle.eu

the Plasterer

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

Building Services

Painting and Decorating Interior and Exterior

Plasterers PLASTERER Quality Plasterwork, Internal & External

Room Re-designs

05 55 63 53 06

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

siret 802 262 35200015

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

Kathleen Willis

kathleen.willis@orange.fr

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

05 55 63 53 06 06 23 29 48 19 Le Bourg, 23360 Nouzerolles SIRET: 504 612 441 00015

sales@thebugle.eu 05 55 41 17 76 Multiskilled Artisan

GLEN VINEY

Colour Consultations

Chris

Montluc Painting & Decorating

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

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

Tel: 05 55 76 69 32 Mob: 06 43 11 95 87 Siret No. 513 415 091 00018

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

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Septic tanks

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

Concrete

concrete ﬂoors, concrete terraces, concrete retaining walls, openings, underﬂoor heating, insulation, steps.

Renovation

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

trading 6 years

see our portfolio at www.LCE23.com

05.55.80.83.30

Building Services

registered and insured for all work we do

H20 CREUSE

Heating & Plumbing engineer

05 55 63 89 23

Chimney Sweeps

sales@LCE23.com

Computers & Satellites

see pg 12

Plasterers

sales@thebugle.eu 05 55 41 17 76

Le Plâtrier du Limousin

Martin Walters

The friendly and reliable plasterer Registered in France. Fully insured offering 10 year guarantee. Call Stuart on:

05 55 80 92 91

info@platrierlimousin.fr Siret: 534 396 908 00012

Building Services

Plumber

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

Tel 02 54 24 84 62 Siret 522 804 723 00016

Plumbers

Building Services

Plumber/Electrician

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

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

m: 06 42 65 83 44 t: 05 55 60 84 69 siret: 517 848 826 00023

Rick Fife

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

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

Tel: 05 55 62 34 66

Email: amanda.rick@tiscali.co.uk

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

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

TOUTE SWEEP Chimney Sweep Service

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

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

barry@toutesweep.com

Sat-Elec Formerly Electrosat

UK & French Satellite TV

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

TOOWAY BROADBAND Approved Supplier

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

05 55 09 15 73

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

Dept 23 & surrounding areas

Tel: 05 55 62 05 61 Mob: 06 23 40 18 64

CLEAR CHIMNEYS Big Dish Satellite

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 67 77 83 05 steve@sandandblast.com SIRET: 534 759 337 00015

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

05 55 41 17 76

Email: garygoodwin@wanadoo.fr siret: 453 067 910 00019

All types of chimneys cleaned

www.bigdishsat.com

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

see main ad - pg 10

05 55 78 72 98

Creusetec

Satellite Systems 05 55 66 60 21

02 54 06 40 80

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

siren 535 199 483

SIRET: 510 117 328 00011

sootylesweep@gmail.com

Your advert here 05 55 41 17 76

sales@thebugle.eu

Mayday

computer services - pc • mac • network

05 55 68 47 33 / 06 82 26 31 54 see pg 8

Engineering

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

Sand and Blast

SIRET: 534 351 754 00013

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

GOODWIN SATELLITE

REMEMBER - BLOCKED FLUES AND CHIMNEY FIRES CAN BE FATAL... DON'T TAKE THAT RISK!

sandblasting

www.indre-it.com

siret no 798 364 600 00014

Sandblasting We provide a fully operated

IT Support for Creuse, HauteVienne, Indre and Vienne

02.54.25.65.08 06.16.91.64.67

Contact Barry Manning

Benjamin Jourdan

NO FIX... NO FEE !!

MARSAC LIGHT ENGINEERING

Machining services Manual turning and milling Component manufacture and repair Also manual gearbox rebuilds Competition transmission specialist MARSAC 23210 John Richard Hoare

05 55 61 18 60 richardhoare1@orange.fr Siret no. 801 650 573 00018

Food & Drink

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

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

06.79.07.91.56

JJ’s Cafe Bar

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

Come and see for yourself - Open all week.

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

libre.antenne87@gmail.com Fast dependable service

www.frenchweb.eu/jjscafebar/

siret: 353 613 227 00035

SIRET: 508 754 314 00013

Based Séreilhac (87)

02 54 06 30 77 cafebarjj@yahoo.co.uk

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Advertising with The Bugle SAT-ELEC - Satellite & Broadband solutions

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

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

oor or No Broadband? Satellite is your answer. There are two main providers in Europe. Rent or buy, the choice is yours. DIY or we can install it for you, again the choice is yours. The equipment is delivered to your door. TOOWAY offers speeds of up to 22M down and 6M up and the monthly rental (dependent on package) starts from €19.95. SES offers speeds of up to 20M down and 2M up and the monthly rental (dependent on package) starts from €10.95. For very light users SES offer a pay as you go option at €7.75 per Gigabyte. Is UK TV reception a problem? We have over 25 years' experience in the satellite industry and Mike G is here to assist you. Call him on 05 55 09 15 73. CCTV - four cameras and a DVR fitted from €800.00 and you can view it from an iPhone or laptop anywhere. Ideal for checking if the gardner, cleaner, etc. has come, or for just projecting the view from your window in France on to the wall, as a screen saver to impress your friends in the UK. Now have you wanted a UK phone number

in France? We are able to provide you with a UK phone number with the rental starting from £5.00 per month. There is a wide range of phones to choose from and it will work over Broadband and Satellite Broadband. If you are interested please call Mike T on 03 66 88 06 29.

The two Mikes are happy to prepare a custom package for you on all or any of the above. Call Mike G on 05 55 09 15 73 or Mike T on 03 66 88 06 29 or email: info@sat-elec.co.uk SAT-ELEC where knowledge and experience provide the complete solution.

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

RIVE DROITE

Petticoat Lane

02 54 24 01 06

Tel: 05 45 29 03 99

8 rue Ledru-Rollin 36200 Argenton-sur-Creuse

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

5 Rue Nationale – 16150 Chabanais

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

Robert and Sue Manning

Oh My Cod Fish and Chips

Farm-raised Limousin Beef, Lamb and Poultry

05 55 80 34 26 - see pg 18

FARM TO FORK All the meat we sell is bred, fed and finished here on the farm Beef available as 1/16 or 1/8 side at just €10.90/kg Order your Goose or Turkey for Christmas Duck/Chicken available all year round Lamb available from 2015 EARL Les Fromentaux 10 Route de Vilenne, 36200 Celon

Tel: 02 54 25 34 73

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

www.ohmycod.fr

Restaurant AUX CEPES LA veytiZoU, 87130

Tel: 05 55 69 33 38 see main ad - pg 8

Le Champsac

B&B Restaurant Bar Tabac & Salle des Fêtes

good food! good company! good night out! open all year regular events private parties

Your advert here

BAR, RESTAURANT, TERRASSE 23140 PIONNAT

05 55 80 37 70 - see pg 13 58, rue d'Orjon, Argenton-sur-Creuse

02.54.60.02.14 - see pg 7

Carraciola Sardo

Garden Services

Italian restaurant in St-Etienne-de-Fursac

Tel: 05 55 63 86 05

Bar/café open: 10am - 2pm, Fri - Sun Restaurant open: 6pm - 10pm, Fri - Sun Full take away menu available Full English breakfast served 10am - 2pm Children's menu also available Function room available, special occasions catered for Visit our web site:

www.carraciola.com or visit us on Facebook see you soon, Steve and Elena

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

05.55.63.90.79

sales@thebugle.eu

lechampsac@orange.fr

SIREN: 483 988 853

12, Rue des Fontaines, 87230 Champsac

05 55 41 17 76

Gifts & Crafts

Le Pub

05 55 41 17 76

www.lechampsac.com

www.lecreusoisbistro.com

Le Moulin du Breuil

'CARTES DE CHRISTINE' HAND-CRAFTED CARDS FOR ALL OCCASIONS

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

Email: ellinghamroam764@yahoo.com VISIT ME AT THE FOLLOWING MARKETS: PIEGUT (Wed), Brantôme (Fri) AIGRE, CHASSENEUIL & CONFOLENS (Monthly) FIND OUR CARDS AT: Magazin Artisanat, Confolens Send an email to sign up to the newsletter

Tel: 06 86 89 81 02 siret 528 539 448

Cross Cut Tree Surgeons

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

see main ad below

An English Nursery in France English Fruit Trees

www.anenglishnurseryinfrance.com

05 46 33 66 17 - see pg 13

Your advert here 05 55 41 17 76

LE DORAT (Pl. Charles de Gaulle)

Mon Chic Cottage

(formerly Vera Laine Cadeaux)

Home Decor & Gifts

Tea, coffee & home-made scones / cakes Official Stockist & Workshop for Chalk Paint™ by Annie Sloan & Neal’s Yard Remedies Organic Open Tue-Fri: 10h00 -17h00 Sat: 10h00-13h00 Contact Jay:

05 87 77 95 59

www.monchiccottage.com info@monchiccottage.com

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Cross Cut Tree Surgeons

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

beverley.pawson@yahoo.co.uk

05.55.60.62.14 / 06.78.38.42.44

siret: 530 840 958 00017

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sales@thebugle.eu Gifts & Crafts

Health & Beauty

Helen Clarence Designs

Unique handmade gifts and jewellery for Christmas

05.55.41.17.76 Insurance & Finance

Pest Control

Christmas shopping weekend 5th, 6th & 7th December, 2pm-6pm 21 La Tour, 23130 St-Dizier-la-Tour

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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.

Learning to meditate

Handholding Services

Meditation class in Limoges for beginners and advanced participants Each Tue at 7pm at 7-9, Rampe du Pont Neuf, in the dojo of Ashtanga Yoga Limoges First session free of charge, then 4 evenings at a total fee of €35. Working in small groups in a beautiful space. ** Mediation class in St-Junien - starts 14/09 ** www.ame-et-corps.com or call Katharina Maiss on:

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

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05 55 41 17 76 The Exchange

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Help and advice with moving to and living in France (EDF, CPAM, RSI, Notaire) I can accompany you if required

05 55 08 06 71 / 06 26 83 77 97

French lessons & handholding services

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

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siret: 792 285 025 00013

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

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05 55 62 50 38

House Clearance

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see main ad pg 13

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E: ANGI@CARDBUBBLE.COM FREE DELIVERY ON ALL ORDERS OVER €10 WORLDWIDE siret: 751 978 917 00019

Ladies fashion accessories 05 55 78 62 29 / 06 04 08 29 53

Email: tony.farrell@spectrum-ifa.com

AMMARA Tel: 06 22 93 14 57

05.55.89.15.74 - pg 16

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

05 87 41 07 93 - see pg 8

Gel nails starting from €40 a set

Sophie Arsac

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

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TONY FARRELL INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL ADVISOR

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05.56.34.75.51

See our Display Ad - pg 15

www.ferraille87.com see main ad - pg 9

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

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

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Property Maintenance

Les Bons Voisins www.LBVfrance.com

Help with all property related issues

See main ad pg 7

Easyfrench

FREE FRENCH LESSONS Training institution in partnership with the State. Lessons in either of our premises or at your home. 12 rue Thiers, 87300 Bellac ... or 11 ave Cruveilhier, 87130 Châteauneuf-la-Forêt

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Dératisation, Déinsectisation, Désinfection

Language Services

06 75 56 99 06 – 05 87 77 90 39

House Clearance Specialists

Central France Pest Control

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05 55 41 17 76

French lessons & Language Services

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“SolarVenti”- the solar solution to damp and humidity

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

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

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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

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

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 €630 TTC

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

Cendrillon - Bourganeuf Bilingual Estate Agent in Creuse

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05 55 54 95 85 - see pg 5

Houses on Internet www.housesoninternet.com

05.55.65.12.19

See our Display Ad - pg 3

Leggett Immobilier www.leggettfrance.com

05 53 56 62 54 see main ad - pg 6

Retail & Commerce

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

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

Soie et Bois 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. 4 rue Principale, St Mathieu, 87440

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

French Lily

Kitchens & Interiors 05 55 80 92 91 - see pg 4

Alinéa

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05.55.57.09.34 see advert on pg 2

Moulin de Tintin Furniture, interiors & gifts

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

Stove Sellers www.stovesellers.com 05.55.63.78.72

See our Display Ad - pg 14

Van Rouge

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

www.themanwithavan.info vanrouge@mail.com

(+33) 07.61.21.85.15 Siret : 532 526 001 00013

Man & Van Transport

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

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05.55.68.74.73 - see pg 6

FABRICA

Everhot stoves supplied & installed across France

www.fabricadesign.com - see pg 10

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Eco Entrepot Get down The Shed

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

87150 Oradour-sur-Vayres Siret 530 213 644 00012

Parking For Limoges Airport

Transition Removals

Looking for help?

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Do you need help with housekeeping, searching for care for ill or older people, or do you want someone to look after your pet?

(+33) 05 55 34 19 46 see main ad - pg 3

MAN + VAN

Fiat Ducato with 11m² load capacity

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

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

Camion Removals Dedicated transport service -

part or full loads

UK - France - UK, or local removals. Maximum 46m3 capacity. Specialist horse / pet transport available. We offer a professional, reliable and competitive service.

Please phone Margret Holste:

06 95 02 52 43

BABY/INFANT EQUIPMENT FOR HIRE

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

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

Tel: Carl 05 55 81 39 74 or Colin 09 83 04 57 36

For more INFO or to HIRE Call Jean: 05 55 54 96 36

Siret: 533 893 327 00015

jeanwhitham@orange.fr

Email: Camionremovals23@gmail.com

Cash paid for scrap All Limousin covered Anything considered Any quantity

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Efficient parking for all types of vehicles Book now!!

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www.buggscarhire.com see pg 12

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

www.chauffagebois-limousin.com 05 55 63 72 45 - see pg 13

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CLUBS, CHARITIES & ASSOCIATIONS Church Notices Monthly Worship in English If your journey of life has brought you here to France, why neglect your journey of faith? We look forward to giving a warm welcome to everyone from whatever Christian tradition (or none) on the 3rd SUNDAY of the MONTH at 3pm. Where? At the Temple in Thiat (in the north of the Haute-Vienne) – we are part of the Parish of the Basse-Marche of the Eglise Protestante Unie de France. The Temple is on the main road close to the Mairie. After worship there is tea/ coffee and cake – and a chance to chat. If you want to know more contact Rev Derek Lawson on 05 55 68 53 03 or Rev Stephen Sawyer on 05 49 84 33 86. English-speaking church services Guéret Come as you are... This is an invitation to join us at our CHURCH SERVICE IN ENGLISH. Whether you have a faith or would just like to attend a church service you are welcome at 3pm on the 2nd Sunday of each month at the Eglise Evangélique, 9b Place Bonnyaud, Guéret, 23000. We welcome all who want to join a group of English-speaking Christians for a time of worship and learning together. Children are very welcome. For more details contact Jim & Pat Scott on 05 55 67 54 78 / email scott.james@neuf.fr or Ian & Becky Jefferies on 05 55 61 10 23 / email mail@otiumsanctus.com Christians together in Limousin La Souterraine Area We hold a time of fellowship and Bible study every Tuesday afternoon. Barbara and Cedric look forward to welcoming you. Tel: 05 55 71 09 04 The International Free Church in Creuse The church presently meets at 10, La Chaudronnière, a small hamlet midway between Crozant and Eguzon. Sunday worship meetings are held on the first and third Sundays of the month at 10.30am. Fellowship meetings, for mid-week prayer, bible study and discussion are at the same venue every Thursday at 7.30pm. For further information contact Eric Sutton tel 05 55 89 26 62 Fitness & Fun PENSOL Indoor Carpet Bowls We meet on Wednesdays at 2.30pm5.00pm. Come along for a fun afternoon, a warm welcome in a warm hall, refreshments and equipment provided. Ladies and Gents welcome. The venue is the salle polyvalente at PENSOL - 87440 on the D67 between Marval and Dournazac, clearly indicated from the village, or from Piégut-Pluviers take the D91. Come and have a free trial, with our slightly smaller Bowls and 33` carpet. NO heavy lifting. Established club and club Leader. Registered and insured. Please phone Hilary for any enquiries on 09 72 23 13 20 or r.h.brayshaw@ gmx.com Tai Chi, Pakua & Qigong Tai Chi, Pakua & Qigong classes organised by the ACAMIES (association culturelle d'arts martiaux internes et d'exercices de santé). Wed: Jarnages, 18h30-20h, Salle Polyvalente. Thu: Bétête, 19h-20h30, Domaine de Tournessac. OPEN DAY Sun 6th Oct at the salle de la mairie, Jarnages from 9h-12h. Individual classes, courses, massage & treatments also available. Contact: 06

48 00 02 07 http://acamies.e-monsite.com Keep Fit Amazing abs, breathtaking buttocks! Come and join our group at the CAPE in Pontarion. We are all ages, all sizes, men & women, but are serious about keeping fit. Our “monitrice” is English and will happily provide bilingual instructions. We meet every Thursday at 8p.m. in Pontarion Town Hall, for a one-hour workout. Come for a free trial, or call 05 55 64 98 87 or 06 32 42 95 68 for more details. Indoor Bowling at Oradour-surVayres If you already play or have never tried indoor bowling then come along to a meeting. It's great fun and easy to play. If you have never played it before we will show you how. We meet every Monday evening starting at 18.30 hrs at La Chapelle, avenue des Chapelles, 87150 Oradour-sur-Vayres. Come and try it - it's free. If you require further information or directions to our venue please contact me - Email: OradourBowling@gmx.com or telephone: 05 55 08 41 75 Zumba! Regular zumba classes across depts 36, 18 & northern 23. For more info tel 06 58 37 17 04 - email evezumba36@ gmail.com and for details of classes visit www.zumbazumba.fr Indoor Short-mat Bowling at Cussac 87150....and now Outdoor too! As the premier bowls club in the HauteVienne, we are going from strength to strength with members seeking us out and travelling great distances to continue their love of bowls or simply to 'try us out'. Our reputation as a "very friendly and welcoming club" goes before us. If you've never tried the game, just come along and take a look; there is far more to it than first appears! We are a formally registered association within the French system and benefit from assistance from our local commune by use of a wonderful indoor venue. AND NOW...the use of a synthetic outdoor court where Flat-green, Crown and Short-mat can be played. Just imagine the summer evenings with a drink in your hand, watching fellow bowlers enjoying the quiet of village, interrupted only by the 'click' or 'tunk' of bowl against bowl! Our regular sessions indoors are Wednesday evening at 8pm and Thursday Mornings at 10am. Outdoor sessions will be arranged as the spring arrives so keep in touch. Serious bowlers and beginners are welcome club bowls are available for use. For further information contact cussacbowls-club@live.co.uk or telephone 05 55 50 40 89. Association Equilibre, le mouvement du corps Yoga for all levels: Tue 18:30 Aubusson, Pied au plancher (Espace Philips); Wed 18:30 Vallière, salle polyvalante. Pregnancy/Post Natal: Tue 17:00 Aubusson, Pied au Plancher (Espace Philips) For further information tel 06 83 24 62 72 or visit www.spaequilibre.yolasite.com Chinese Gym & Karate Mondays & Thursdays 19h30-21h at the DOJO, Allée Jean-Marie Couturier, Aubusson. Warm and friendly atmosphere. For more info tel 06 08 92 30 53 Tai Chi at Boussac and La Châtre Tai Chi classes in Boussac (Tue 18.15 - 19.45) and La Châtre (Thu 18.15 -

MONTY - 7-month-old Golden Lab X Boy needs a home! This smiley face belongs to Monty who is already on his second home through no fault of his own. He loves, and I mean LOVES people, cats, and all other dogs. He is adorable and loving, bouncy, and so desperate to please, it is amazing. Monty will make a fantastic dog for anyone! Monty is chipped, vaccinated, wormed and de-flead.

19.45). The first two lessons are free, the subscriptions are 36 euros per month and members can go to both venues having paid this fee. The style is that of Yang. All ages and abilities welcome, but folk must bear in mind that they will be on their feet, doing the equivalent of what one might classify as light exercise, for about an hour and a half. For more information contact 05 55 65 08 20. Gym Bien-être Would you like to be more supple? Come to our gym class on Thursday mornings from 10.30am to 11.30am, where we do gentle exercises to help all our muscles and joints. The classes are held in Rochechouart in the Capitole building, upstairs. Our group is part of a National Federation of Gymnastics. For information contact Pauline at pauline.maskell@sfr.fr Learn to Meditate Learn to meditate and meet other likeminded people. Simple mindfulness technique. Dechen Choling, Le Mas Marvent, St-Yrieix-sous-Aixe, 87700. Also, ongoing regular group meetings and events. Contact tel Christina 05 55 03 82 01 www.dechencholing.org Gardening Les petits jardiniers du Limousin http://jardiniers-du-limousin.webs. com Do you love gardening or are you keen to learn more about it? Then why not come along and join Les Petits Jardiniers? We’re a friendly group of English, French and Dutch residents and normally meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 2.30pm in the salle de fêtes in St-Amand-le-Petit, between Peyrat-le-Château and Eymoutiers. Our meetings are held mostly in English and we have guest speakers, organise garden visits and swap plants and seeds. Annual membership is 15 euros pp or 20 euros per couple or pay as you go for 3 euros per meeting. For more information or to be put on our mailing list for our quarterly newsletter or monthly agenda contact Carolyn at Carolyn@cnlees.eu or Gill at gillinfrance@orange.fr Agenda for 2014: 20th Nov Visit to the Musée des distilleries, Limoges; Tba Dec Gardeners' Question Time and Christmas party.. Club Liseron – Gardening Club Meets on the 2nd Mon evening of the month at 19.30 at the Salle des Fêtes in Massignac. We're a mixed bunch of English & French, who are united by a passion for gardens and gardening, sharing plants, seeds and information. More info from Sally on 05 45 21 30 20 or Craig on 05 45 89 33 50 or mccolville@orange.fr ** The Club has a new president, Véronique Granet, a very dynamic and enthusiastic person. ** Aux Plantes, etc. We are an association of independent, ethically-minded and passionate plant producers. Our aim is to encourage consumers to know more about the plants they buy, how they were produced and their needs, thereby avoiding the disappointments that so often come with mass produced plants. It’s not just about us selling you plants - we want them to thrive and do well for you! Current members include plantspeople specialising in unusual shrubs & trees, butterfly plants, heritage vegetables and flowers, irises, perennials and drought-tolerant plants. For more info contact Michelle Pierce 05 45 89 36 54 or visit:

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www.auxplantesetc.jimdo.com Les Jardins de Sirius Based in Pressignac, Charente, we are a small association of people who are keen on gardening. As well as finding plants an endless source of interest, we believe that the simple fact of gardening has numerous positive benefits for health, stress, social interaction - in other words, our daily lives - and we’d like to encourage this aspect. We run flower workshops on the first Saturday afternoon of the month. If you’d like to get involved, have more info on the association or become a member, please contact Michelle Pierce on 05 45 89 36 54 or at unjardinenfrance@ gmail.com

Integration International Apero Reseau We meet each Saturday from 11.30am1pm at Baileys Bar/Restaurant, 5 Rue de L'Abreuvoir, Aubusson. These meetings offer the opportunity to: exchange views - make new friends - share experiences - have fun together - help and advise one another - help intergrate newcomers. Discussions in English (all nationalities welcome). For more information please contact Catherine 06 86 17 80 88 or Liz 05 55 66 22 92. Learning Together – Apprenons Ensemble Our main aim is to foster understanding and good relations amongst the local French-speaking and English-speaking populations. To this end we are offering courses of tuition in English and in French, and organising social and cultural events and visits. LANGUAGE CLASSES (take place at the Maison des Associations, Rochechouart) Beginners and Intermediate - Mon am; French/English Conversation – Tues am; Advanced and Children’s – Wed am; Conversation (St-Junien) - Thur. SOCIAL EVENTS Games Night (Rochechouart) 1st Thur; Games Night (St-Junien) 2nd Thur; Lunch Club – Last Thur. FORTHCOMING EVENTS - More details in Association Newsletter. For more details visit www.learningtogether.me or contact Sue Ratcliffe 05 45 31 50 86 The Melting Pot Members of the Ambassador's Club of the Welcome en Limousin Association. We are a group of around 70 members, both French and British, who meet with the aim of sharing things and trying to integrate with the French community. We meet every week at the Ancienne Ecole in Darnac, on a Wednesday morning from 10am - 12noon, except for the first Wednesday, when we meet in the evening at 8pm. We hold information meetings, plant swaps, BBQ's, games nights, visits and have guest speakers about topics relevant to living in France. Contact: www.meltingpot-limousin. com Charente Limousine Exchange The Charente-Limousine-Exchange (CLE), founded in 2003, aims to improve the provision of French language courses and to share experiences and skills among members who live in Charente, Vienne and Haute-Vienne. CLE provides information to members living and/ or working in France and works with local communities and organisations to tackle practical issues through forums and workshops, as well as organising a wide range of cultural and social events throughout the year. The

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recent launch of English lessons has been well attended by Confolentais. If you would like to know more about this group of volunteers, please look on our new website www.charentelimousine-exchange.com or contact the Chairman, Barry Leech, on 06 35 96 77 46.

The Book Exchange The Book Exchange, previously held at Baileys Bar/Restaurant, has closed due to the recent change of ownership. All books have been returned to Julia Sezer who originally started the Exchange. Libraries & Books Sale of Second-hand Books, La Croisille-sur-Briance On the 18th of every month, during the monthly market at La Croisillesur-Briance (87130), there is a sale of second-hand books (both English and French) from 9am to 12 noon, at the old garage in La Place - next door to the pharmacy. All proceeds towards the restoration of the church. La Souterraine English Library and Information Centre Located in the historic Porte de Puy Charraud, at 10 rue de Portail, La Souterraine, we are a lively, wellstocked English language library with almost 10,000 books and media available to borrow. We have an attractive cafe which serves tea, coffee and a range of home-made cakes. There is also a regularly changing display of works by local artists and an interesting brocante area on the ground floor. The Library offers classes in French for English speakers with a professional teacher and also organises Anglo-French conversation groups in association with the Municipal Library in La Souterraine. There are also a number of thriving special interest groups, such as the Gardening Group, Camera Club, Friendship Group, etc. We also provide support & assistance in bureaucratic and administrative matters for both existing British residents as well as newcomers to the area. Whatever your interests don’t hesitate to pay us a visit and you will be made most welcome. We are open from 09.30 until 12.30, Mon, Thu, Fri & Sat. For more info tel 05 55 89 57 62 during opening hours or visit www.englishlibrary.fr The English Library, Dun-le-Palestel The English Library, which has now been established for over 5 yrs, is situated in the Route des Rateries, beside the Bibliothèque Municipale, Parc Benjamin Bord. The library is a very welcoming meeting place, where you can come and enjoy a cup of tea, or coffee, whilst you browse through our collection of around 7,500 books, DVDs and talking books. Our opening hours are Thursdays, 10h00 – 16h00 and Saturdays 10h00 – 12h30. Also, on the first Tuesday of every month, 10h00 – 12h00, you are invited to join us for our Club Franglais, which welcomes people from all nationalities, to chat in French, English or any language you wish(!) whilst enjoying a cup of tea, and a piece of home-made cake. We host a range of other activities too, including the Café Philo, and Club Scrabble, More information can be

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WEEKLY MARKETS MONDAY

Evaux-les-Bains

TUESDAY

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

WEDNESDAY

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

THURSDAY

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

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

FRIDAY

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

SATURDAY

Aixe-sur-Vienne

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

SUNDAY

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

MONTHLY FOIRES BY DATE

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

found on the Entente Cordiale website at www.ententecordiale-creuse.org or email us at library.ententecordiale@yahoo.com Music Open Mic Night If you like music and have ever fancied getting up and having a go, why not come along to our Open Mic Night at “Le Loch Ness” in La Souterraine town centre every Friday around 8.30pm. L'Orchestre Philharmonique de La Souterraine If you or one of your family are interested in playing in an orchestra and think your standard might be adequate do get in contact with us. We meet weekly on Friday evenings in La Souterraine (apart from the summer holidays) to rehearse. Most of our concerts are around Xmas or May-July. Our members come from all over Limousin so lifts to and fro may be possible if necessary. Contacts: French language Marie-France Martinie 05 55 30 76 23 / English language Alan Kerr 05 55 56 34 52 The Harmonics This is our 6th season of singing as a group. Our music is varied classical, madrigals, spiritual, songs from the shows etc and we sing in French, English, Swahili, Latin whatever the music demands. Our concerts are in support of a variety of charities including the British Legion, L'Oregon at Civray and Retina and thus non profit making. We meet Wed 14h – 16h in the Salle d'Annexe behind the Mairie in Civray. Interested? We'd love to see you so contact: David Lee tel 05 49 87 53 93 email dave.lee@cegetel.net or Dolly Ait Boualou email sylvia.murray@wanadoo.fr Support Alcoholics Anonymous If you or someone you know has a drinking problem, there are now English-speaking meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous at Limoges, Périgueux and the recently opened meeting at Civray. Alcoholics Anonymous is a Fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues

or fees for A.A. membership and A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. For details of the meetings or other information contact Roger 05 55 76 22 65 (Limoges), Ewen 05 53 05 76 62 (Périgueux) or Angela 05 49 87 79 09 (Civray). Other meetings in South-West France can be located on our web-site at aafrancesudouest.com English-speaking council surgery ...for residents of the commune of StLéger-Magnazeix. Every 2nd Weds in the month, an English-speaking council surgery with councillors Manuela Stroescu and Patrick Johnson will take place at the Mairie between 11am and 12pm. Cancer Support France, Charente Plus Offers free and confidential support to English speakers affected by cancer in departments 16, 17 & 86. Our helpline number is 06 45 35 32 30. If you need any more information, please get in touch via csf.charenteplus@gmail.com Cancer Support France, Haute-Vienne (supporting Creuse, too) We offer free and confidential support to English speakers affected by Cancer in the Haute-Vienne (87) and Creuse (23). Our helpline number is 06 04 43 39 87. If you

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

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

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Many thanks!!

HARD

SOS Fritzy Three years prison is enough

Fritzy came as a puppy and has stayed at the SPA of Limoges for 3 years already. In spite of the circumstances he has become the most adorable dog, he loves to play with a ball, he is happy whenever someone picks him for a walk... He is blind in one eye which you won't see if you don't know. He is just adorable and we would so much love for him to at last have a happy life!

Since he has been at the SPA for such a long time he can leave for a free donation (instead of full adoption fee). He is castrated, vaccinated (also rabies and EU-passport) and has his microchip. Any questions, contact either the SPA Limoges on 05.55.48.06.75 or Katharina (volunteer) for information in English on 06.66.24.95.49. Thank you!

A Big Thank You

Thank you to all who supported the recent coffee morning in support of both Macmillan and CSF held on the 26th September. We managed to raise €238,87 at Café 1814 in Châteauponsac. This was only possible with everyone's support and generous donations, so thank you.

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Fashion Accessories Where to find me this month: Every Wednesday - Piegut Market Items arriving daily, please see my facebook page 'Tres Jolie Milhaguet' to see what's new. Mail order available, email for more details. Most items now stocked at the 'Coeur et Etoile', St-Mathieu

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

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** Christmas Stock now available ** This month we will be at the following markets/ fairs: Sun 2nd Nov - CLE Christmas Fair, Lessac Wed 5th Nov - Bourganeuf Britsh Fair (23) Sun 9th & Sun 23rd Nov - Panazol

Christmas Fairs: Civray - 2nd Dec Aigre - 6th & 7th Dec Please note that on 4th Nov we will close at 5pm and on 5th Nov we will be closed all day.

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

Tel: 05 45 29 03 99

Mon Chic Cottage

(formerly Vera Laine Gift Shop) LE DORAT (Pl. Charles de Gaulle)

Home Decor & Gifts Tea, coffee & home-made scones / cakes Official Stockist & Workshop for Chalk Paint™ by Annie Sloan & Neal’s Yard Remedies Organic Decorative Paint Workshops To learn the basis of using Chalk Paint™ & ask questions, join us on a workshop. All materials included. To book contact Jay. 05 87 77 95 59 info@monchiccottage.com www.monchiccottage.com

Limousin Dog Training We have new puppy training and beginners classes starting at Les Grands-Chézeaux & St-Barbant For more information, please contact Elaine on:

05 55 68 67 56 or 06 04 47 35 19

Hacks/Trail rides NE Creuse area (23140).

Le Champsac

1 Nov - Charity Halloween race night 3 Nov - Fish and Chip night 7 Nov - Quiz night 8 & 22 Nov - Pizza night 16 Nov - Indoor Christmas market 20 Nov - Beaujolais Nouveau 29 Nov - Themed menu weekend To find out more go to the “This Month” page on our website:

www.lechampsac.com

Wanted, bridge partner

Bridge in and around La Chatre, Indre… I am looking for a reasonably experienced partner. Please contact Ray Alston:

02 54 48 39 67

Time for Tea

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

AUX CEPES La Veytizou

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

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sat 8th NOV - FULLY BOOKED !!

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sat 15th NOV - Open mic NighT

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We are taking bookings for our home-cooked Christmas Feast and New Year's Eve party

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

Cartes de Christine

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

Pianist/ vocalist available for events/ gigs/ private parties etc... New Orleans old time jazz n blues n boogie... Call: 07.61.21.85.15

Oh My Cod

Please Note: there will be no service at Dun-le-Palestel or Ste-Sévère this month due to other commitments.

www.ohmycod.net 05 55 80 34 26

The tea room has closed for winter We would like to thank all our clients for their loyal support. See April's edition of The Bugle for full details of 2015's opening times.

email: toddcasson@yahoo.co.uk

05 55 80 84 65

Musicians wanted

to form Country Rock band We are looking for various instrumentalists to form a band in the area south of Limoges. The music will be in the Rock, Country and Blues style.

Wanted, experienced shopfitters Experienced shopfitters required for installs all across France. Joiners, electricians and labourers also required. Email: contact@reactive-resource.com

Carraciola Sardo

Italian restaurant in St-Etienne-de-Fursac

During November we will be open Fri, Sat & Sun, 10am-2pm & 6pm-10pm

FFE licence recommended.

Interested musicians please contact:

We will be closing for winter on 1st December & re-opening on 25th March 2015

To find out more contact Karen on:

email: john.martin@netcourrier.com Tel: 05 55 71 79 31

Tel: 05 55 63 86 05

Must be experienced in 3 gaits.

05 55 80 83 30

or email: holidays@la-coterie.com

JJ’s Café Bar Aigurande Music Club

2nd Sat of every month. 8.30 pm. Next event: 8th November Mild and Aromatic Lamb Rogan Josh - €8 pp (by pre-order before 7th Nov at the latest if possible) JJ's Music club is for musicians of all levels and genres entry is free, there is no membership and is open to everyone who loves music. The club starts from 8:30, but we are open for all those who want to come earlier. In fact we hardly ever shut !!!!

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

Tel: 02 54 06 30 77

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

Le Moulin du Breuil Restaurant, Bar, Terrasse

23140 PIONNAT

Sat 13th Dec - Christmas Quiz Come and enjoy a pre festive evening in the company of friends at Le Moulin du Breuil. Quiz entry and meal still only €10. Max 6 per team. (The quiz evenings are very popular so book your team early to avoid disappointment) ** Note ** We are open midday and evening on both the 1st and 11th November holidays Please reserve for all bookings in November Join us on facebook: www.facebook.com/lemoulindubreuil and follow us on twitter: @lmdb_pionnat

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

www.carraciola.com

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Bourganeuf - Semaine Britannique 2014: 3-8 November

ovember 3rd sees the opening of the “Semaine Britannique” in Bourganeuf. It is being organized by the Association Rencontres Franco-Britanniques, which was created in January 2012 and aims to help British people, resident in the Communautés de Communes surrounding Bourganeuf, to become integrated in their communes and local life. For the last two years the association has run a very successful “Semaine Franco-Britannique” but the Mairie of Bourganeuf, which supports the activities and culture of a different community each year, has asked the association to run a “British Week” in 2014. This year's “Semaine Britannique” will be jam-packed with events and activities: Monday 3rd Official Opening of the week at the Salle Maurice Cauvin at Bourganeuf, including a short theatrical performance and an aperitif with British delicacies. Tuesday 4th Sees the start of a series of workshops run by British association

members. These are open to the public and participants can come along and enjoy cookery, singing, theatre, painting and drawing, paper sculpture, enamelling, and felting. Each workshop has an entry fee of €5 per session. In the evening there will be the opportunity to see the film “Atonement” (subtitled in French) at the Salle Maurice Cauvin. The evening will be preceded by Fish and Chips and a British artisanal beer from Bières 23 will be on sale. Wednesday 5th From 8.30am a full English breakfast will be on sale at the Salle Polyvalente. It is being prepared by Sophie Hicks from “Boucherie à La Ferme” in the Corrèze (www. boucheriealaferme.com). The majority of the produce comes from Sophie’s farm so we can enjoy a traditional British event created from high quality products. After breakfast visitors can enjoy the vide-greniers and the British market stalls at the same venue. Wednesday is market day in Bourganeuf and a free navette will run between the traditional market and the Salle Polyvalente. Later in the day the association is or-

Charentes by skilled artisans. Come and enjoy the warm and seasonal ambience of this Christmas wonderland, with handmade decorations adorning the walls, soft candlelight and music and refreshments including tea, coffee, hot chocolate, mulled wine, a range of cakes and savouries and, of course, hot roasted chestnuts! Organised with care by The Association de Patrimoine and Les Dames de FER (www.lesdamedefer.fr). Information: Tel 05 45 30 68 31 or 05 45 30 77 32 (English and French spoken)

Sun 30th Nov LUSSAC-LES-EGLISES Charity Christmas Fayre

4th Charity Christmas Fayre at the barn of Tina and Jane, 5 La Trigalle 87360 Lussac-les-Eglises, from 2pm. Admission free, come along and enjoy mulled wine with mince pies. Anyone wanting a table, to reserve, please contact 05 55 60 69 23. Profits to be shared between Twilight old dogs home and Cancer Support France Haute-Vienne.

Sat 6th to Sun 7th Dec SAINTE-FEYRE Marché de Noël - Parc Animalier Les Loups de Chabrières

Christmas market at the wolf park. Come and do a spot of Christmas shopping: games & toys, crafts, regional produce... Free entry to the park. From 10h. Contact: Tel 05 55 81 23 23 - www.loups-chabrieres.com

Fri 5th to Sun 7th Dec SAINT-DIZIER-LA-TOUR Christmas shopping weekend

Unique handmade gifts and jewellery for Christmas by Helen Clarence Designs. There will be mince pies, shortbread and

ganizing an initiation to cricket for young people with the cooperation of the Centre de Loisirs. Thursday 6th More workshops occur throughout the day and in the evening there will be an exhibition at the Salle Maurice Cauvin where workshop participants will be able to show off what they made and created, while others will perform their theatrical piece, and still more will present a performance from their singing workshop. Friday 7th Once again this year the traditional English Tea Room runs from 3pm in the Salle Maurice Cauvin. This is always a very popular event giving visitors the chance to try a variety of teas, a range of cakes and, of course, scones and cream! Saturday 8th At 6pm there will be a free public talk given by John Finch BCL MA. It will take place in the Centre Alain Gouzes (opposite the Tourist Office). John's professional background is in the Law. He now lives in Limoges and is go-

mulled wine and a general Christmassy atmosphere! 2pm-6pm. 21 La Tour, 23130 St-Dizier-la-Tour. For more information tel 05 55 81 00 97 or visit www. helenclarence.com

Thu 11th to Sat 13th Dec LA SOUTERRAINE Pantomime - The Alternative Snow White

CastawaysDrama presents The Alternative Snow White, directed by Jan Pitwell at the Ancienne Mairie, La Souterraine from 11th-13th December. A hilariously funny adaptation of the well-known story "Snow White and the Seven Dwarves". Full of mischief, misunderstandings and plays on words. Doors open 7pm, curtain up 7:30pm. Sat 13th matinée 2pm for 2:30pm. There will be a bar and refreshments. Tickets: Adults €10, Children (Under 12) €8. To book email tickets@castawaysdrama.org or call 05 55 63 00 15. For more information visit www.castawaysdrama.org

ing to give a humourous talk about the relationships, past and present, between the English and the French. His talk will be in English with a simultaneous French translation. The week will finish in a blaze of energy at the Soirée dansante, starting at 8pm at the Salle Maurice Cauvin. Music will be provided by the group Slainte who will open the evening with a traditional Ceilidh before moving on to Rock n’Roll. It’s free but participants are asked to bring their own drinks and a dish of finger food that can be shared with others. For those who would like another chance to sample traditional English beer a bar will be available. Places for the final event on Saturday, the film and Fish and Chips, and the workshops are limited so booking in advance is a must. This can be done via the association’s website (www.francobrit.com) and the Office de Tourisme at Bourganeuf (tel 05 55 64 12 20). Further information can also be obtained by telephone on 05 55 64 22 25. Both English and French are spoken. ■

Theatre Chabanois is a bilingual community theatre group formed in 2009 with about 30 members so far. A cast and crew of all ages (10yrs to over 80), abilities and talents. We are always looking for new members, not only those with thespian tendencies but those that are willing to help back stage and front of house. Everyone is welcome to join us, so whatever you bring to the group you will be sure of a warm welcome and much fun on a Monday evening at the Salle des Fêtes in Chabanais at 7pm.

Fri 12th to Sat 13th Dec CHABANAIS Pantomime: “Cinderella” – A modern tale

Theatre Chabanois’ Pantomime. Join us for fun, music and some good old-fashioned romance, all with a modern twist on Friday 12th December at 20h (bar opens at 19h30) and Saturday 13th December at 15h. Salle des Fêtes, Chabanais. Adults €6 & Children €4 (- 16yrs, under 5’s Free). Reserve your seats now for a chance to win 2 Free Tickets. Reservations: 05 45 94 10 71 or facebook.com/theatrechabanois (book your table early).

Zany wordplay abounds in this crazy Victorian caper featuring ace detective Gridlock Spumes and his crossdressing sidekick, Doctor Phuckwytte Prunestone. The story begins with the bosomy Lady Bulimia Puke tearfully revealing all, as she recounts the blackmail demands she has been subjected to, since her sojourn in a French 'Sanatorium' (in La Creuse!) But all is not as it seems, as a series of disguised villains lead our gallant duo a merry dance across the Channel and back again. This dastardly two-step culminates in a discovery that threatens to tear apart the very fabric of British society, along with Doctor Prunestone's best ball gown.... If you have a penchant for humour of the absurd - e.g. Spike Milligan and the Goons, Monty Python, Round the Horne or League of Gentlemen you will find all these ingredients in our fast-moving romp. And at only £7.99 - a must for every Christmas list! Available to buy now through Amazon. The co-author and illustrator Bruce Veness has lived in the Creuse near Crozant with his wife Jill for the last 10 years. Residents in the La Souterraine area may remember 'Carry on Macbeth' last year at the Ancienne Marie which he designed and directed.

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UPCOMING EVENTS ACROSS THE REGION Sun 2nd Nov BOUSSAC Puces des couturières et des arts créatifs

Free entry. Contact: Tel 06.81.83.39.77

Sun 16th Nov SAINT-LÉONARDDE-NOBLAT Fête de la Quintaine

Dressmaking and creative arts fair. Sewing, embroidery, lace, buttons, wool, patchwork, fabric, linen, magazines and much more! Salle polyvalente. 9h-18h. Free entry. For more information tel 06 09 39 10 46 or 06 11 40 53 72.

Sat 22nd Nov BOUSSAC AIPB Battle of the Bands

Sun 2nd Nov SAINT-PRIEST-SOUSAIXE Journée de la Châtaigne, du cidre et de l'artisanat Chestnut, cider and craft fair & vide-greniers. All day. Free entry.

Sun 2nd Nov SAINTE-FEYRE Fête de la pomme et du boudin

Annual Apple Fair & vide-greniers. All day. The apple producers of the region invite you to come and taste local varieties of apple, discover how cider is made and nibble on such delights as boudins and apple crepes.

Mon 3rd to Sat BOURGANEUF Semaine Britannique

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See page 31 for the full programme.

Sun 9th Nov SAINT-GEORGESLES-LANDES Nat and her sweet guys

A sublime voice, harmonica, guitar and hot strings... Sometimes you just have to do what you love to do; Nat and her sweet guys have been busy over the last years doing just that. The trio consists of singer Nat Cagnon, virtuoso guitarist JeanFrançois Mazard and master of the harmonica, Laurent Cagnon. This modern trio capture both subtlety and intensity; their unique interplay evokes the exciting atmosphere for which they are so well known. Nat is a multi-genre singer/ songwriter combining folk, reggae, jazz and contemporary music. Jean-François has a unique

Menu: Charcuterie, hachis parmentier and salad, fromage and crumble aux pommes. Price will be €11 including a glass of Beaujolais. Vegetarian option available. To reserve your places please contact Clare on 05.55.63.05.36

style on acoustic guitar which is complemented by a strong and sensual voice, while Laurent on harmonica is renowned for his captivating style. Together exploring a rich musical variety of styles and moods, the trio blends the greatest hits from the sixties to the present day: Gainsbourg, Brel, Dylan, J. Baez, Aznavour, The Moody Blues... Concert 5pm at the Bantard Salle des Fêtes in St-Georges-les-Landes, which can be easily accessed from the A20 motorway: Take exit 22 and drive through St-Sulpice-les-Feuilles. In Mailhac, turn right on the D912, cross StGeorges-les-Landes and continue for 1 km. Information and Bookings: Tickets: Concert only €6pp – Floor Dance Drinks available Early bookings by phone (05 55 76 70 15) or by email cazalibus@orange.fr

Sun 9th to Tue 11th Nov SARDENT 34ème Foire aux huîtres

Sale of oysters and gourmet products. Terrain de l'Ouche (old football ground). 8h-19h.

The Fête de la Quintaine is an old tradition which honours Saint Leonard, founder of the city and the patron saint of prisoners. La Quintaine is a three-foot-high box painted to resemble a prison. After being blessed, it is carried in procession and then mounted on a pole on the place de la Libération. It is then struck and destroyed with mallets by riders on horseback. Spectators clamour for fragments of the smashed Quintaine as they are said to bring good luck and to make hens lay eggs. In the evening the crowd, armed with torches, run through the town crying "Vivo la sen Lionar ! En dau po ! En dau lar !" 10h30 Blessing of the Quintaine during Mass; 14h45 Procession (departs place Champ de Mars); 15h30 Quintaine tournament (place de la Libération); 18h torchlit procession, bonfire & mulled wine on the place de la République. Contact tel: 05 55 56 25 06

Fri 21st Nov SAINT-SÉBASTIEN Soirée Beaujolais Nouveau

The Beaujolais Nouveau is arriving Friday the 21st November in the Salle des Fêtes, StSébastien. Join us to taste the new wine, from 7pm.

This year's AIPB Battle of the Bands competition, the 5th edition, will held on Saturday 22nd November 2014 in the Salle Polyvalente in Boussac starting at 19h00. As usual all proceeds from this event will be donated to charity. This year we are supporting "Les Restos du Cœur", "Le Secours Catholique", the Tennis Club de Boussac and an animal charity. Entrance tickets cost only €4 - available on the door - plus a bar and fast food will be available throughout the evening. There will also be a tombola with fabulous prizes to win. The winning group will receive 400 euros plus a trophy sculpted by local well-known agrisculptor, Jean-Claude Aubailly. Last year's runners up, "Funky United", will be opening the evening and young singer Georgie Calladine will entertain us while the groups set up. 6 groups of varying genres will be fighting for the trophy and prize money: Blues Deluxe Band (blues), Unpinned Grenades (punk rock), Trio Tippi (pop rock), Oxymore (pop rock), Bears of War (heavy metal) and Hushin'Tones (pop/rock/blues). An impartial jury, headed by respected local musician Keith Wildman, will decide the winner. Come along to support your favourite group and dance the night away all for a good cause!

Sun 23rd Nov PARZAC Christmas Market

Make a start to the festive season at the Parzac Christmas Market (16450), held in the beautiful 16th century Roman church in the centre of the village, where all of the high quality products on sale are 100% made or produced in the Poitou-

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