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Limousin October 2016 - Issue #84

Support for return of national service

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A local woman was shocked to recently discover that she was officially dead, beginning a fight to prove to authorities that she was still alive and well >> Page 5

After a series of terror attacks on French soil, there is increasing public support for the return of compulsory military service. Several presidential hopefuls have announced their backing, with one even taking the idea a step further. insisting that 6 or 12 months of national service should be compulsory for all those who leave school without qualifications and are out of work or training. “The 100,000 dropouts per year, aged between 18 and 25 years old, will have to undertake obligatory military service,” Sarkozy said during a recent TV interview. “From the age of 18, anyone who does not have their baccalaureate, who is not in an apprenticeship, training or an internship, will undertake an adapted military service where they relearn the rules of living together.” The former president added that benefit payments would be withheld from

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he idea of reintroducing national service is currently enjoying significant support among much of the public and has been a popular policy issue for a number of leading candidates in next year's presidential elections. A host of presidential hopefuls have called for the return of compulsory military service, which was suspended by Jacques Chirac in 1996 as part of his move to create fully professional armed forces. One supporter is former president Nicolas Sarkozy, who recently announced plans to take the idea one step further,

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for one have been enjoying this Indian summer immensely. The evenings and nights have been cooler, meaning everyone in my house is sleeping better and by everyone, I mean me - but the days have been lovely and warm and it's great to feel the sun on your skin. It's one of the reasons I love my part of France. Even in the depths of winter when the mercury really plummets, you still see quite a lot of the sun. In fact, the really cold spells we've had since living here have always coincided with clear nights and sunny days. I

seem to remember one of my old science teachers calling this the cotton wool effect. Winters can be long and occasionally hard, but the cold and snow don't bother me. Even the short days I can handle. What gets to me are low grey skies. I'm by no means a sun worshipper and I can't remember the last time I did any sunbathing, but I do like to feel it on my skin. The hardest times of the year for me are when we get multiple consecutive days of boring old cloud. I remember one May a few years back when I seem to recall it raining on 28 days of the month

and we barely glimpsed the sun at all in that time. Fortunately, that does not happen too often. I can completely understand how people might suffer from the condition Seasonal Affected Disorder that you often hear mentioned in relation to very northerly communities with long, dark winters. No thanks. An article this month got me to thinking how nice it would be to be able to jump on a plane for a week or two in January or February and seek out some winter sun! With transatlantic flight prices falling fast thanks to a host of new low-cost airlines (see page 7), it is becoming (financially) easier for more and more of us to do this. Unfortunately for me, with three children and monthly print deadlines to meet, it will be a while before I am sipping margaritas on a Caribbean beach on

Valentine's Day. I have the in-laws over at the moment and before you ask, yes it does just seem like only last month I was writing about them being here, doesn't it... perhaps because it was. Apparently my fatherin-law has recently been told that he is suffering from a slight vitamin D deficiency. I am originally from the south coast of England, but my wife's family come from the Manchester area... cue endless “grim up north” jokes. How do you know when it's summer in Manchester...? The rain's warmer! I keep trying to convince him that he really needs to get out into the sunshine (and leave me in peace) for medical reasons, but there he is, five minutes later, hogging the remote!!!! Ahh, it's good to rant... this column is certainly cheaper than therapy, if only it were slightly more confidential!

The weather may have been good for tourism, but it has been terrible for gardeners (see page 12). I had planned to make a big effort in the veggie garden this year, but ended up only planting out a few things. With the weather we've had, I'm now quite glad that I didn't bother. Hopefully we can avoid any extreme weather over the coming months and I can sing “The sun has got his hat on” on the way to school at least a couple of times each week. Until next month! Steve Martindale, Editor

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he trial of two members of the ETA separatist group has finally begun in Paris, more than 5 years after a dramatic shoot-out with local Limousin gendarmes. Oier Gomez Mielgo, known as OGM, and Itzia Moreno Martinez, known as Hodei, were eventually arrested the day after the shoot-out with a traffic patrol which left one gendarme lucky to be alive. The drama began on 9th April 2011 when a man and woman were pulled over for a routine traffic stop on a Saturday afternoon near Vallière. After refusing to comply, the couple took flight, beginning a high-speed chase across the country lanes of the Plateau des Millevaches. During the chase, the passenger in the fleeing vehicle fired on the gendarmes' car, piercing the windscreen and hitting Olivier Bonjean just inches above his heart. A manhunt was immediately established and within half an hour, the couple had run into a barricade near Meymac. A fresh chase ensued with gendarmes from the Corrèze, during which the pursuing officers shot at and hit the separatists' vehicle, but held fire when it was believed that further exchanges of gunfire could put the public at risk. The ETA separatists eventually abandoned their car and fled into woodlands. By this point, the authorities were convinced that they were dealing with

ollowing last month's news that Creuse is to finally become the country's last department to have more than one McDonald's, fast food fans may be interested to hear that the Limousin's first Burger King will soon be opening in Feytiat, to the east of Limoges.

members of ETA, who often ventured into the more remote parts of the Limousin looking for sparsely populated areas in which to hide out. The following morning, an elderly resident near Croze, 30 kilometres away from Meymac, saw movement in the woods and had the presence of mind to alert the local Gendarmerie, who were quickly on the scene before intercepting the couple on the road to Felletin. After warning shots were fired, the man was apprehended, but his partner preferred to take her chances and again fled, before being disarmed and arrested just outside Felletin. The drama was one of the last of the group's armed struggle. After broken ceasefires in 1989, 1996, 1998 and 2006, ETA had declared a final cease-

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The American burger giant previously had a large presence in France, including a restaurant in Limoges during the 1990s, but the company subsequently withdrew from the country, closing all its outlets. Burger King has been gradually creating a new foothold in France in recent years, and following its recent acquisition of the French-owned Quick chain of restaurants, is now rapidly re-establishing its brand. The new restaurant at Feytiat will be on the site of the former Quick outlet. Although the news has been rumoured for some time, an official announcement has yet to be made and the recent news was broken by the Pôle Emploi which let the cat out of the bag when it published job opportunities “as part of the opening of Burger King at Feytiat”! Despite the country's reputation for culinary excellence, fast food is big business in France. In fact, it is McDonald's largest market outside of the US! ■

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France, including HauteVienne. The lifting of the restriction zone follows the positive results of a surveillance programme that has been ongoing since May and will come as a relief to the department's struggling producers. Avian influenza, or bird flu, is an infectious virus affecting birds that is highly contagious. It can be introduced into a farm through vehicles, equipment, people, manure, livestock and waste, or via wild or domestic birds. The term bird flu covers a number of variants of the virus and they are not necessarily dangerous to people, although some strains can be transmitted to humans. According to the health and food safety agency (ANSES), the strain present in France during the recent outbreak does not have the combination of genes that would make it transmissible to humans. ■

t has been a brutal year for poultry farmers across the south-west of France following the outbreak of bird flu at the end of last year that effectively shut down the industry. Strict rules were put in place relating to the transport and sale of poultry, farms were emptied and disinfected and producers have been desperately seeking state aid to stay afloat - it has been estimated that the crisis could cost the industry up to €300 million in lost revenue. There appeared to be light at the end of the tunnel earlier in the summer when the first hatchlings began to return to farms and since mid-September, the restriction zone - a central part of the government's containment plan has finally been lifted. The zone, which put severe restrictions on the movement and transport of poultry, covered a number of departments across the south-west of

ince the Middle Ages, SaintJunien, in south-west Haute-Vienne, has been famous throughout France for its leather goods. Today, the town is most celebrated for its gloves, the production of which was recognised in 2008 as part of France's cultural heritage (see below). Once a year, however, Saint-Junien hits the headlines for a different reason - its increasingly popular Légend'Air air show. In September, more than 40 aircraft took part in the free, two-day event which attracted a record number of visitors. Greeted by music and ambience straight out of the 1940s and 1950s, air enthusiasts were treated to a wide range of classic aircraft including two that witnessed the First World War! One visitor to the event was Bugle reader and local photographer Philip Wood, who provided us with these images from the day. ■

Big investment in Cité du Cuir

At a recent meeting, leaders of the expanded Nouvelle Aquitaine region have voted to offer grants to a number of cultural projects across the Limousin, perhaps most notably for the planned Cité du cuir in Saint-Junien. The project is a similar, if smaller, version of the Cité internationale de la tapisserie which was recently opened in Aubusson by President Hollande, and aims to protect the skills and knowledge of the local leather industry. The “City of Leather” will include a museum, temporary exhibitions, educational and professional workshops, and an archive. The €400,000 being put forward by the region will be added to a €2.8 million grant from central European development funds. As well as creating indirect benefits for the local economy, the project will also directly create jobs: 10 in the running of the Cité, a further 5 or 6 jobs in the local hospitality industry, as well as 80 new jobs at the town's Hermès factory. ■

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Second suspect arrested in Local woman's fight to be Guéret murder investigation declared alive and well

fter two months on the run, the second suspect in the recent murder in central Guéret of Kevin Gentil has been arrested in Orléans. The shooting, which took place during the night of 14th-15th July on the town's main square, shocked a department that is not used to violent crime; the Creuse is famously one of the safest in France and has had the lowest crime rates in the country for a number of years. The drama took place at 1 o'clock in the morning, when a car pulled up beside a group of youths. The victim approached and a shot was fired from within the car before it sped off; Kevin subsequently died of an injury to his head.

The initial theory that the murder was a “hit” from a drug deal gone bad was quickly dismissed and a far more mundane motive emerged: a simple falling out. When police questioned other local youths, two suspects quickly emerged, both of whom had had a recent altercation with the victim; one was identified as the brother of the victim's girlfriend. Following triangulation of his mobile phone, the 19-year-old passenger in the car - and the presumed shooter - was soon arrested by police in Limoges and transferred back to Guéret. His accomplice, the driver, disappeared. Now, following his arrest in Orléans, it would appear that the second suspect fled the country

after the murder before a lack of money forced him to return. “He left Guéret with a little money,” explained one sympathetic witness, speaking to La Montagne. “He paid someone to drive him to Spain where he lived for a while. Then, when it ran out he made his way back up through France to Orléans. He's not a violent guy, people feel sorry for him. He realises what he's done - he told me he just wanted to scare Kevin... he just got overwhelmed by what happened.” Investigations have led police to believe that the pair spent several hours tracking down the victim before the tragic events transpired, and this “premeditation” has led to Kevin's death being classified as murder. ■

ave you ever received a tax or utility bill and wished that the authorities would just forget that you exist? Well, be careful what you wish for, because you just might get it. This was the lesson learned by former EDF employee Dominique Penot, who was recently shocked to learn of her own demise after enquiring about a pension payment which had failed to arrive in her account. “At first I did not understand why I was in the red, but looking through my bank statements, I realised that I had not been paid my pension,” explained the 63-year-old retiree,

who was then told that she would need to provide a certificat de vie to prove that she was still alive. “I know I have you on the phone, but nothing proves that you are alive,” was a phrase that Dominique was to hear regularly over the coming days. “Not knowing where to start, I went back to the beginning of my life, that is to say my birth. I went to the municipality of Limoges, where I was born. Confronted with my situation, I was told that I had to apply for a 'life certificate' from my local mairie at Condat.” Unsurprisingly, it was a situation that her local mayor was unfamiliar with. After consulting the most recently updated elec-

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toral role, the mayor was forced to concede that his commune had indeed shrunk by one. Eventually, after providing two witnesses willing to certify that she was still clinging to this mortal coil, a certificat de vie was finally obtained and Dominique was born again. “The most surprising thing for me is that all of this happened without a death certificate or any other proof of death!” For the time being, a prime suspect has yet to emerge in the curious case of Dominique's early demise, although authorities would like to question a certain “I. T. Errors”, who has been identified as the most likely culprit. ■

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those who refused. Sarkozy has previously said that those in military service will learn to “get up early, respect discipline and even speak French”. With increased fear among the general public following the series of recent terror attacks, the idea of national service certainly has plenty of popular support and is a also cornerstone of the Front National's election campaign, led by Marine le Pen. Not everyone agrees, however, and there are plenty of politicians who are against the idea, highlighting both the huge costs involved and the fact that France simply doesn't have the infrastructure to reintroduce a system that was disbanded twenty years ago. Opponents argue that France does not currently have the capacity amongst its armed forces to handle and train hundreds of thousands of youths for months at a time. Many of the country's army barracks have either been converted into other uses or knocked down over the course of the last decade. The cost of reintroducing compulsory military service is estimated to be well into the billions of euros, although Sarkozy has put the figure at €400 million. There is also a legal and constitutional con-

sideration to Sarkozy's plans. “To target just one part of the population for their supposed idleness or inadequate training is against our constitution and the European Convention of Human Rights,” legal expert Nicolas Hervieu said, speaking on the Europe1 radio station. Sarkozy will need to win his party's nomination if he is to even challenge for the presidency in 2017 and he is currently behind front runner Alain Juppé in the polls. Juppé, the former prime minister of France and current mayor of Bordeaux, is against the reintroduction of national service and has said that it is “inconceivable” that the armed forces could be asked to cope with the burden it would place on them. ■

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rom 20th November this year it will become compulsory for all drivers (and passengers) of motorbikes, mopeds, quad bikes and scooters to wear gloves when on public roads. Anyone caught without CEapproved gloves could face a fine of €68 and the loss of one point from their driving licence. According to the Sécurité Routière body, 12% of bike and scooter users do not currently wear gloves, despite the fact that a driver's first reflex in an accident is usually to put a hand out. Coming off a bike travelling at 50 kph is equivalent to falling off a 10-metre-high wall and hand

injuries are common, including severe abrasions, torn-off nails and even severed fingers. The move has been made on safety grounds and campaigners point to the fact that the cost of a pair of gloves is less than that of a fine, but this has not stopped complaints from some quarters. “It's not that we are against the gloves, the problem is that we're forced to wear them under the threat of fines and

losing points,” said a spokesperson for the FFMC motorcycle group. “There are no lives at stake here, and if we don't wear gloves then we aren't threatening other people's safety.” A recent study has shown that when wearing thick gloves, hand injuries are reduced or avoided in 95 per cent of cases for motorbike accidents and 87 per cent of cases for moped riders. ■

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ed up with motorists speeding past his front door, one graphic designer decided to turn to his professional skills to tackle the problem. With little more than a wheelie bin, a dash of paint and some black and yellow tape, Mark Gimferrer created his very own speed camera. The stunt gained him a surprising amount of press coverage... and a visit from the police!

“Speed is a big problem, many people have complained about it,” explained Mr Gimferrer. “I just wanted to stop the speeding. I walk along that pavement with my threeyear-old daughter and it's dangerous.” After lighting up social media, the press, radio and TV were soon reporting on the surprisingly realistic wheelie bin radar, attention which eventually led to a knock on the door of his house in Castelnau-le-Lez in the Hérault department. “I had a visit from the police who said 'you know why we're here, don't you?' I said yes... they were very nice about it, but said that I'd have to take it away. They explained that it could be a danger to traffic.” This common sense approach helped avoid a potential €135 fine. When questioned, local authorities claimed that the stretch of road was not particularly dangerous and that regular speed controls were performed in the area, although they conceded, that “it is possible that, when we are not there, vehicles may well travel faster than the speed limit”. After his 15 minutes of fame, Mark Gimferrer said that he will not be redeploying his speed camera, but did say that he will be campaigning to have sleeping policemen installed on the residential road. ■

Phone a random French person

onjour... is that France? What better way to get to know a country than by speaking to the people who live there? In the past, that would have required a costly combination of plane, train and automobile, but in today's connected world a real French person is just a phone call away, thanks to The French Number. The idea, launched on 15th September, lets people from all over the globe “dial France” using the general number +33 176 498 498 and get connected via a switchboard to a random French volunteer somewhere in the country - all for the price of an international call. “There's no better way to

talk about France than speaking with a French person,” said Marc Baillet, co-founder of the initiative. “The idea is to create a link between France and the world and tackle the decline in tourism which France has been experiencing in recent months, especially following the terrorist attacks.” Anyone living in France can sign up to be an “ambassador” and receive the calls, providing they can speak English. The group behind The French Number say that the best part of their idea is that the French people registered as ambassadors within their network will help the callers discover not only the clichéd France of the movies, but also their France, with everything that’s hidden from tour-

ists’ eyes, leading to a “more cordial experience with our homeland through direct contact with French people”. “Gone are the days of reading tourist guides or boring articles, now you can simply ask a true French,” insists a French presenter in a tonguein-cheek video released to promote the launch. “There's no better way to learn about France than to ask a French!”

The French Number follows a similar service launched in Sweden earlier this year. Organizers say they hope the initiative will catch on and expect to see 80,000 people calling by December. The group promises anonymity and says that private phone numbers are never shared with ambassadors. ■ For more information visit www.thefrenchnumber.fr

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utumn is here and colder weather is not too far round the corner. For many people, this is the time to begin planning a holiday and search for some winter sun. For others, the cost of travelling long haul is prohibitively expensive, but that is gradually changing as low-cost air travel goes global. The new French Blue airline has recently flown its first passengers to the Caribbean for the bargain price of just €199 each way, prices that have certainly generated a lot

of interest amongst holidaymakers. The flights are the latest in a transatlantic price war that has seen tickets from Paris to New York available for as little as €129 with WowAir this year. The French Blue flights operate from Paris' Orly airport and fly to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic; the company has plans to add routes to Réunion and Mauritius next year. The brand new Airbus A330-300 aircraft packs in an impressive 350 seats in economy in three rows of

three, with a further 28 premium seats that are seven abreast (at the slightly healthier price of €629). As you may expect for the budget price, little expense has been spent on comfort! Carry-on baggage is limited to 12kg and a meal is not included in the price, although you can buy a set menu for €30 euros. Wi-fi is available (for a fee), but every passenger does have access to a 25cm touchscreen for in-flight entertainment. ■ For more information visit www.frenchblue.com

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an't be bothered to cook... get a pizza. Can't be bothered to go to the pizza restaurant... get it delivered. Can't be bothered to walk to the front door and talk to the delivery guy... get a drone to drop it off and text you when dinner is served.

This could soon be a reality after US pizza giant Domino's announced it was planning to introduce drone pizza delivery to France, following the completion of tests in New Zealand. Despite huge investment in drone technology from tech giants such as Google and Amazon, Domino's looks to have beaten everyone else to market and has successfully delivered its first pizza via drone in the land of the long white cloud. “We've always said that it doesn't make sense to have a two-tonne machine delivering a two-kilo object,” said Domino's CEO Don Meij, who went on to explain that the drones would carry their cargo in “state-ofthe-art packaging that retained the temperature and taste” of the pizza. French fans of the Italian staple may have

to wait a short while for drone delivery, however, as it would not be possible under current laws, which restrict the use of drones in built-up areas. This form of delivery is certainly the very near future and many countries have already relaxed their laws to accommodate plans by delivery giants such

as Amazon. Drone deliveries have recently been made legal in Australia, providing they stay at least 30 metres away from houses, as they are in the US, although drones may not cross state lines or fly above members of the public. Last year New Zealand became one of the first countries to allow commercial drone deliveries, but the rules don't currently allow them to fly further than the drone's operator can see. Domino's said it is working with New Zealand authorities to remove these barriers. Once the New Zealand tests are complete, Domino's hopes to roll out the service across six other markets: France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Australia and Japan. ■

under way in Lyon

n what is being hailed as a world first, driverless buses have taken to the streets of Lyon in a year-long trial along a stretch of road in the Confluence quarter of the city. The electric buses, with a capacity of 15 passengers each, will travel along the 1.3 km route at a top speed of 20 kph. The 10-minute trip includes 5 stops and will be free for the duration of the 12-month trial. Although there have been numerous trials of driverless buses elsewhere in France and across the globe, this is the first time that a longterm daily service of driverless buses has operated with passengers anywhere in the world. The vehicles, which cost €200,000 each, are loaded with technology to ensure they avoid collisions, including cameras, laser sensors and GPS. The safety systems on the buses were put through three years of tests before being launched. “They’re equipped with a range of detectors that allow them to know exactly where

they are and to detect everything happening around them and to manage it intelligently to avoid collisions,” explained Christophe Sapet, chief executive of the Navya company which designed the buses. Despite this, the vehicles are not yet capable of manoeuvring around other traffic and the route being trialled in Lyon is alongside a tramway where other cars are not allowed. “Neither the current technology nor the legislation allow this type of vehicle to operate in the midst of cars or other traffic,” said Jean-Pierre Farandou of the Keolis transport group that operates the service.

Elsewhere, one the eve of the second “car-free” day in Paris, a Toulouse-made driverless EasyMile bus ran between the Berges de Seine and the Pont Neuf. A further test is scheduled to run in the capital between Gare de Lyon and Gare d'Austerlitz later this year. More than 650 km of roads in the city were closed to non-essential traffic for the “car-free” day on Sunday 25th September, with the usually busy Champs-Élysées becoming a huge pedestrian boulevard. Last year, approximately one third of the city was closed to traffic and it was reported that nitrogen dioxide levels dropped by as much as 40%. ■

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ozens of unlucky tourists experienced many people's worst nightmare when they spent a night trapped in a cable car, suspended high above the snowy Alps. At an altitude of 3,800m above the glaciers of Mont Blanc their cable cars ground to a halt when wires became tangled in high winds. Of the 110 people initially trapped, including a number of children, 65 were rescued when they were airlifted out by French and Italian rescue helicopters before darkness fell. Pilots had to carefully fly over the cables - in itself a dangerous manoeuvre - then lower a rescuer onto an area “not larger than a table”, before passengers were hooked up and removed one by one in a procedure that was described as “air surgery”. A further 12 were then rescued during the night by lowering them to the ground using ropes. “The cable car left about 2:30 in the afternoon and it was just before midnight when they finally brought us out of the gondolas,” US tourist Kathy Cook said after her ordeal. “The helicopter rescue failed because the fog moved in, so we had to just wait and then they decided they could bring us safely to the ground [by rope], and we walked up the glacier to the hut.” Not everyone was close enough to the ground to be removed in this way and

33 unlucky holidaymakers got to spend a night under the stars that they'll never forget. Rescuers stayed overnight in the cable cars with the stricken tourists, who were provided with blankets, food and water to help them endure the freezing mountain conditions. “They didn't get a lot of sleep, it was a strange experience, but they were warm under blankets and with their families,” said Colonel Frédéric Labrunye, commander of the Gendarmerie of Haute-Savoie. “The scale of this rescue operation was simply unbelievable. We rarely rescue 110 people at the same time in the high mountains... in the heart of one of the largest glaciers in Europe, over a distance of five kilometres of cable containing 36 cabins.” All 110 people were safely rescued with no significant injuries reported. ■

fter months of u n c e r t a i n t y, the UK government has finally approved plans for a new £18 billion nuclear power station at Hinkley Point in Somerset. The huge new reactor will be financed by the French and Chinese governments and will be built by French energy giant EDF. Approval for the project comes with some new conditions attached, including a provision that the UK government has to be consulted if EDF wants to sell its controlling stake. “The decision of the British Government to approve the construction of Hinkley Point C marks the relaunch of nuclear in Europe,” said Jean-Bernard Lévy, chief executive of EDF. The board of stateowned EDF had approved its involvement in the pro-

ject in July this year, only for Britain's newly formed government under Prime Minister Theresa May to announce hours later that it would be reviewing the project and would not be making a decision for several months. This led many to assume that the plans had been shelved. Analysts had warned, however, that if Britain cancelled the costly deal it risked harming its relations with China, which has a one-third stake in Hinkley Point. The French government has highlighted selling its nuclear technology as a key part of its plans and the project at Hinkley Point will offer it a valuable opportunity to showcase France's technical abilities on a global scale. There have been concerns that the technology being used by EDF to build reactors is complex and dif-

ficult to construct: EDF's Flamanville project in northern France is currently three times over budget and years behind schedule. Areva, which is also a majority state-owned French company, is supplying the EPR reactor technology that will be used in the new power station. Following years of losses, Areva's reactor unit is being merged with EDF as part of a rescue plan orchestrated by the French government. The upfront cost to EDF of building the reactor is over €20 million, but in return the energy giant has been guaranteed a fixed price for the electricity produced for 35 years. Construction of the facility will create 25,000 jobs which, when complete, will generate 7% of Britain's electricity as well as helping the UK to meet its emissions targets. ■

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In the garden - jobs for October

inally, thankfully, some rain, and a bit of respite for the poor garden. While tourists, apartment owners and others complain about the lack of sun, gardeners and farmers are doing a little victory dance, strongly coloured with relief. But, sadly, I was premature when writing the above. Who could have thought that September would continue to be so very dry! The occasional drop of rain has managed to start fields greening up again in my area, but going 5 km west of me yesterday I was struck by the completely straw-coloured land as far as I could see. Obviously no rain round there. Trees have gone into autumn mode early, in an attempt to reduce water consumption, and blackberries and other wild fruits have dried on the plants. A catastrophe for the wildlife. But what does this mean for gardeners? Well, more work watering, obviously, and bigger water bills, as well as a significant delay in the late season planting and sowing. This means that things sown now will have a much shorter growing period before the cold weather arrives. And will in turn be less resistant. So what’s to be done? Well, if you have the space in a greenhouse or windowsill, sow your winter varieties indoors and try to get them growing on as quickly as possible. Then hopefully, when the ground is softer because of the rain, you’ll be able to pop them out into place. If you’ve got empty vegetable beds, cover them with a thick layer of mulch, to help the life in the soil resist such hot dry conditions a bit better, and reduce the explosion of weed seedlings that will surely arrive when it finally rains. Cut down herbaceous perennials by half (as soon as they’ve finished flowering give the bees and other insects their chance) and spread the stems direct-

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ly round the bases of the plants as a mulch. All the fruit trees this year have suffered from the drought, and either produced smaller fruit, or not produced well. Leave some windfalls for the butterflies, other insects, birds. Make sure you have saucers of water around the garden for the wildlife. The things that have managed to grow in recent conditions are the most persistent - chez moi, that’s basically brambles, nettles and convolvulus. Make a mental note to go out and deal with them, because if they’ve managed to gain ground without water, we can expect them to just explode into action when they get some. That’s really all I have to say this month. There’s no point doing things that are bound to fail. Sowing seeds into rock hard earth, even if you can get a trowel into it to make a reasonable drill, seems nonsensical from my perspective, as someone who goes to work and doesn’t want to spend evenings trying to water even more! But if you have the time and the energy, give it a go. Warm days and soil will be likely to lead to good germination, as long as you can keep up with the watering. So spend this time looking at your seeds and making lists for next year, buying your spring bulbs (pot them up into containers as a holding strategy), sorting the greenhouse and shed, putting away tomato and bean stakes, collecting the fallen leaves as mulch, pruning, and generally waiting. Think also how you can use water more efficiently. This is two years running we’ve had the same weather pattern and unfortunately we may have the same next year. This has been the worst year I’ve had in my garden for many a year, so reflection is required. ■ Good gardening!

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What type of fosse septique do I need?

t some point, the vast majority of expats owning or buying a rural property here in France will encounter the need for a domestic sewage treatment system such as a “Fosse septique” (septic tank). In the UK, most of us just flush and forget as we are connected to mains sewage. Here in rural France you are more likely to require your own treatment system. Mains sewage connections do exist in some larger villages and most towns but for the rest of the properties this is often not available. There are a lot of misconceptions and confusing information regarding this subject and without being too technical, this article aims to shed a little light on the regulations covering such systems, the types of systems available and their individual advantages and disadvantages. Current French and European regulations require that all properties should process their sewage waste correctly before it is discharged into the environment and water table, although it is estimated that between 65-80% of properties do not currently conform to these regulations. This means that untreated sewage is being discharged illegally. The organization put it place by local and national government to control domestic sewage waste is often referred to as the S.P.A.N.C. (Service public d'assainissement non collectif) who are responsible for carrying out inspections of current systems and approving planning permission for new systems. The basic requirements are as follows: all solid sewage waste and all grey water, such as kitchen and bathroom waste water, must pass through a treatment system of a size that suits the size of the property, before being discharged back into the water table. The size of the system that is required is calculated relative to the number of bedrooms in the property, so the more bedrooms the bigger the system. There is a misconception that all you need is a tank

and some gravel drains to act as a soak-away. This is not the case; in fact the tank is only the beginning of the treatment process and the contaminated water leaving the tank needs further treatment before it enters the water table. This is the main reason for the high percentage of properties not conforming as they have a tank but the water discharges directly back into the water table. There are many factors that are taken into account when deciding what type of system will best suit the requirements of the property and subsequently be accepted by the SPANC. Some of these include the following: size of the property, whether the property is a holiday home or permanent residence, available land, soil type, soil permeability, local features such as drinking wells, etc. Another factor that you must consider is the cost, from initial installation costs to long-term running costs. Some properties are fortunate to only require some minor upgrades to the existing system to bring it up to regulations where others may require a completely new system. An experienced professional installer will be able to explain to you in detail all the required regulations as this article is aimed only as a basic overview. There are basically 3 different types of systems available: Traditional “Fosse septique” and filter bed systems, “Compact filter” systems and “Microstations”. Traditional “Fosse septique” and filter bed systems consist of a storage tank (primary treatment tank). This is where all your waste will enter, the solids begin to separate and sink to the bottom and bacteria living in the tank begin to digest the waste. The sewage liquid, once separated from the solid matter, then leaves the tank via the outflow. This liquid is still highly contaminated and full of pathogens and requires further treatment. This secondary treatment takes place in either an “Épandage” gravel trench system or a sand filter bed. The

sewage liquid passes through this secondary treatment where again bacteria digest the waste and finish treating the water which can then be safely discharged into the water table. The benefits of the traditional “Fosse septique” system are that it requires very little maintenance and does not require any electricity to operate. The disadvantage of this system is that it involves extensive groundworks and a large area of land is required for the installation. This can result in considerable disruption for the home owner as well as damage to gardens, etc. These systems are also prone to “Bio mat” problems which basically clog up the system until no waste water can pass through it. Sand filters have an expected lifespan of 10 years although gravel “Épandage” trenches are expected to last a little longer. “Compact filter” systems are a small all-inone treatment plant, usually consisting of two tanks. The first tank acts in the same way as a “Fosse septique” tank. The waste sewage from the property enters the tank where the solids begin to separate and sink to the bottom and the bacteria begin the digestion process. The sewage liquid, once separated from the solid matter, then leaves the primary tank via the outlet. The liquid then enters the second tank where the secondary treatment takes place. This is usually by means of passing through an organic matter such as coco shavings where bacteria carry out the secondary treatment process. This secondary tank replaces the need for a gravel “Épandage” or sand filter system. The water is then fully treated and can be discharged into the water table. The advantages of this type of system are that they are compact and only require a small area of land, they do not use electricity, they are permitted for holiday homes and they can be installed in a few days and with minimum disruption. The disadvantages are that as the filter media such as coco shavings are an organic material they will gradually decom-

pose, become clogged and will require replacing after 10 years at additional cost. The cost involved in replacing the media can vary from system to system, but your installer should be able to provide you with a cost on request. “Microstations” are a complete treatment system housed in one tank which has several sections. The first acts the same as a “Fosse septique” tank where the solids separate from the liquid and bacteria begin the digestion process. The liquid then enters the second section where bacteria, living on a plastic media and fed by air via a small air pump, carry out the secondary treatment process; again, this replaces the need for gravel “Épandage” or sand filter beds. The water is then fully treated and can be discharged into the water table. The advantages of these types of system are that they are compact and therefore require a very small area of land, they do not contain organic media that needs to be replaced and they can be installed in a few days and cause minimum disruption. The disadvantages are that they are not permitted for holiday homes and they use a small amount of electricity for the air pump. For a typical 4-bed system, the electricity consumption is around €3 per month. Whatever your situation or house size, there is a system to match your needs. You should consult with your local installer who should be approved by SPANC and hold all the relevant insurances to see which system is best for you. Not only will your property then meet the new requirements, but when the time comes to sell, prospective purchasers will be more confident to buy. ■ For more informtaion on your fosse installation, contact Steve Johns: Steve Johns Assainissement www.fosse-septique23.com 05 55 64 11 73 / 06 70 47 52 96

Investing in uncertain times - remember, it’s time in the markets, not timing the market, that counts - Blevins Franks

t has been three months since the UK’s Brexit referendum and while the surprise of the result has receded, we are still some way away from knowing when and how it will happen. This has left some expatriates feeling in limbo, which is affecting their investment decisions as they wait to see what happens instead of putting their capital to good use. Waiting can be a risky approach for those with capital to invest. After the initial shock reaction, markets have so far proved quite resilient to Brexit. If you keep sitting on the sidelines, you risk missing out on market rallies. To protect your savings from inflation for your financial security through retirement, it is generally better to be invested for the longterm rather than wait for a ‘right time’ to invest or trying to time the markets. This does not change with Brexit. Unpredictable events and investor sentiment can have an unexpected negative or positive impact on markets, and no-one can predict the future. To successfully time the markets you would need to accurately identify both the best time to buy and the best time to sell, and even experienced investors cannot get this right all the time. Trying to time the market has plenty of risks - but the biggest one may be the risk of missing out. It is surprising what a difference missing

the best days in a market cycle can make to investment returns. To illustrate this point, a hypothetical £10,000 investment in the FTSE All-Share index for the 10-year period to 31 December 2015 would have earned a profit of £7,197 if invested the whole time. If the five best days were missed, the profit would be much lower at £1,831. If the 10 best days were missed there would be a £607 loss. Being out of the market on the 20 and 30 best days would have resulted in losses of £3,555 and £5,269 respectively. (Figures do not include fees or charges. Source: Russell Investments.) Successful investors are marathon runners, not sprinters. Staying invested in the markets over the long term usually gives the best results. It can be tempting to buy and sell assets based on market movements or uncertainty, but this will rarely help you meet your long-term financial goals. Every market cycle has ups and downs, but short-term declines or uncertainty should not detract from the long-term potential of stock market investing. If we look at the FTSE All-Share index over the 20-year period 1996 to 2015, although there were average intra-year declines of 15.7%, annual returns were positive for 15 out of the 20 years. A hypothetical lump sum investment of

£100,000 at the start of 1996, with dividends reinvested, would have been worth £367,525 at the end of 2015 (Source: Russell Investments). It is important though to ensure that your portfolio is built around your risk profile, and with strategic asset allocation and diversification to reduce risk and meet your objectives. If Brexit is making you cautious, you could consider spreading the timing of your investment over a period, by investing in tranches. The ‘pound (or euro or dollar) cost averaging’ approach can help smooth out volatility and potentially improve average returns over longer time periods. Currency concerns British expatriate investors are also concerned about the Sterling exchange rate. Note that you do not have to invest in Euros, even if are investing in an EU investment arrangement; if your capital is in Sterling, you can invest in Sterling. What you need is an investment structure that has a multi-currency facility. This would allow you, for example, to invest in Sterling now and then switch to Euros (if you wish) at a later date. It would also give you flexibility in how you take withdrawals. This currency issue is important right now if

you are to avoid exchange rate losses, so ensure you have suitable currency diversification and flexibility. We believe the wisest investors are those who spend time up front to create a solid longterm strategy and then have the discipline to stay in the market, even if it feels uncomfortable. Statistically, they have the best chance of success. Take specialist advice to create a tailor-made investment strategy to meet your goals, based on your risk profile. Build up a good relationship with your financial adviser so they understand your needs and concerns and guide you through the Brexit years and into the future. ■ Tel: 05 53 63 49 19 Email: bergerac@blevinsfranks.com All advice received from any Blevins Franks firm is personalised and provided in writing; this article, however, should not be construed as providing any personalised investment advice. These views are put forward for consideration purposes only as the suitability of any investment is dependent on individual circumstances. The value of investments can fall as well as rise as can the income arising from them. Past performance should not be seen as an indication of future performance.

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with light wood plinths. €75.00 Tel: 05 55 76 70 51 FOR SALE: 3 PIECE SUITE 2 seater settee plus 2 winged armchairs. Hand-crafted (beige colour) by David Gundry. As new condition. Selling due to down-sizing. View suite – Montrose style - on www.davidgundry.com. €600.00ono Email: cazdel32@outlook.com FOR SALE: Anglo-Indian rosewood inlaid bureau €350.00 Tel: 05 55 66 92 44

FOR SALE: One three piece suite in green fabric

BUILDING MATERIALS FOR SALE: Various WINDOW new, classic chene style, double-glazed (from Lapeyre) 155cm x 120cm - 220 Euros; 2 DOORS - 27" x 6'6" in pressed MDF, white woodgrain finish (6 panels) - 35 Euros for the 2; 6 ADJUSTABLE STEEL BUILDER'S PROPS 2 of each size Acrow. 2 x 250cm (+extends), 2 x 170cm (+extends), 2 x 110cm (+extends) - 70 Euros the lot; 2 x 30l tins of XYLOPHENE (1 poutres et charpentes, 1 Xylamon traitement universel) - 150 Euros for the 2. 19120 postcode. Email: laura. palmer91@gmail.com FOR SALE: RECLAIMED ROOF TILES 400

FOR SALE: Hedge trimmer and electric strimmer CORDLESS ELECTRIC HEDGE TRIMMER with extendable reach. As new condition and in original box. 30 euros; ELECTRIC STIHL STRIMMER. As new condition. In original box with spare reel of cord. 30 euros. Dun-le-Palestel area. Email: cazdel32@ outlook.com

a scooter, basketball with stand and ball, child's dartboard, houses with accessories, stagecoach, painting set, dolls house furniture etc. Being sold as one lot. €45.00 Tel: 05 55 78 79 02 FOR SALE: Wood Burning Stove Clearview 650 (Flat Top). Used for approx 8 weeks total. 12 KW output. Takes up 18" logs. Air wash system. 2 Double glazed doors. For full spec go to Clearview stoves.com. €650 Inc delivery in the region. €650.00 Tel: 05 55 83 02 77 Email: jonathanpiddock@orange.fr FOR SALE: American Billiard Table Size: 58 x 98

GENERAL FOR SALE: Satellite dish 85 cm Strong Digital TV, inc. wall bracket, as new, inc. 12mts coaxial cable. Dept 87. €35.00 Tel: 07 81 19 47 86 FOR SALE: Various CLARKE CH4000B 400kg Electric Power Hoist (still in box) €100. (New £119.98 / €154 ) and Polyester Round Web Sling (SR1/4). New. 2 for €20 - Together €120; CLARKE CHS2E 2” Petrol Powered Semi-trash Waterpump (still in box) €350. (New £395 / €507); CLARKE 100+50m 2” diameter Layflat Delivery Hose + Couplings (still in box) €200. (New £235 / €301). Tel: 06 34 06 27 14 Email: smith.benevent.2016@gmail.com FOR SALE: Baby Items Graco Travel Cot 'bear and friends' with basinet (with soothing vibrations) changing table and napper (unisex). Also includes night light and music 60€; Fisher Price 'calming vibrations' musical baby bouncer unisex 20€; Mamas and Papas unisex baby walker 30€. Very good condition. Contact for photos and further information. Tel: 06 41 18 47 95 Email: michaelharlow21@ gmail.com FOR SALE: Tippitoes extending fireguard x 2 Black, boxed and unused. 30€ each. Contact for photos and further information. Tel: 06 41 18 47 95 Email: michaelharlow21@gmail.com FOR SALE: Baby Items Bumbo baby seat including safety harness and table. Aqua coloured. 25€; Mothercare 'Teddy' baby bath and changing mat 10€; Safety First swivel bath seat (pink) 10€; Chico Pocket Snack booster seat (orange) 15€; Baby Polar Gear portable booster seat 10€. Very good condition. Contact for photos and further information. Tel: 06 41 18 47 95 Email: michaelharlow21@gmail.com FOR SALE: NEW UKULELE Never used. 'Lanikai'

€200.00 Tel: 05 55 66 92 44 FOR SALE: Double Bed (frame and mattress)

“Epeda Multispire”. Very little used, excellent clean condition. 140 x 190 cm. Mattress has summer and winter faces, fire retardant, hypoallergenic and anti-bacterial treated. 250€ complete. 18370 St Priest la Marche. €250.00 Tel: 02 48 56 42 08 FOR SALE: PINE HEADBOARD Double €10.00

08 29 45 FOR SALE: Selecline Dual Fuel Kitchen Cooker Depth 65 Width 60 Height 90 (all approx). 3 gas burners 1 round electric plate on hob. Electric oven. Gas jets for town or bottled gas. Good working order, only used for approx. 10 months. €100.00 Tel: 02 48 56 41 60 FOR SALE: Invicta Chaumont wood burner

Concert Ukulele LU21C, rosewood. (An unused gift). Maybe for a first time player? PLUS a ukulele bag/case, a miniclip digital tuner, several plectrums, and a complete Basic Instruction Manual with accompanying CD. (All you need to start learning the ukulele). Maybe a Xmas gift? €95.00 Tel: 05 55 78 79 02 FOR SALE: Single 3ft freestyle mattress With allergenic to aid allergy sufferers. As new. St Julien le Petit -Bujaleuf area. €60.00 Tel: 05 55 69 49 28 FOR SALE: HIS AND HERS ADULT BIKES VERY

inches. Complete with 5 cues and rest, balls brushes and triangle, includes the stand for all accessories. In brand new condition - the base has not been in the sun and has been covered when not in use. (87360) €520.00 Tel 05 55 60 74 37 FOR SALE: TEX Baby car seat In very good

traditional interlocking tiles with moulded diamond shape – see photo. Overall size 24cm x 40cm. Batten spacing 36cm max. 21cm width without overlap. Palletised & ready to go. Postcode 36400. Could arrange delivery. €500.00 Tel: 02 54 31 17 01 FOR SALE: Various Scaffolding; Bosh 4in Grinder; Bench dwalt 1,10 with transformer and leads; Planer (BENCH) McCullough; Cement mixer; Large White marquee type tent (plastic). All for the sum of 350 euros. Tel: 05 55 73 17 60 / 0044 7919 971 603

FURNITURE FOR SALE: Futon Makes into double bed, 140cm x 190cm, loose cover, very clean, little

Tel: 05 55 78 79 02 FOR SALE: COMPUTER DESK Natural solid oak

computer desk. As new. Pull out keyboard shelf. Brushed steel handles. 2 filing drawers 1 cupboard with shelf. W141cm x H77cm x D55cm. Included high backed adjustable computer chair in black material. Good condition. €100.00ono lesley.hall@orange.fr

little use. (Dry stored in our barn for a few years). Good tyres, tubes, and brakes. 5 speed gears. Everything works! 70 euros for the pair. Tel: 05 55 78 79 02 FOR SALE: Two adjustable pedestal fans 45 cms diameter. Auto rotate. 10 euros the pair. €10.00 Email: yetype@yahoo.co.uk FOR SALE: Wooden stairgate ‘Europa’ €10.00 Email: yetype@yahoo.co.uk FOR SALE: Mamas and Papas Armadillo reclining pushchair Easy to fold up and carry. Very good condition. Contact for photos and further information. €150.00 Tel: 06 41 18 47 95 Email: michaelharlow21@gmail.com FOR SALE: Silver Cross Linear Freeway travel system With Ventura Plus car seat, including isofix base, black with chrome chassis. Very good condition. Includes rain cover, umbrella and foot muff. Contact for photos and further information. €200.00 Tel: 06 41 18 47 95 Email: michaelharlow21@gmail.com FOR SALE: CHILD'S SCOOTER AND OTHER TOYS (lot) Several children's toys, including

Nominal 8Kw. Very good condition. Cooking surface. Some ducting also. L'Isle Jourdain (86). €350.00 Tel: 05 16 11 00 32 Email: alectod@hotmail.com FOR SALE: Boys rockrider 5.0 bike from Decathlon 60cm wheels, 80cm max saddle height, 5 speed gears, condition as new. Probably suit 9 to 14 year age group. €40.00 Email: thompsonandrew722@gmail.com FOR SALE: Various Blue Velvet Rocking Chair mahogany finish €15; Rocking Chair & Stool Teak Finish €20; Elephant Foot (wine box) €15; BOSCH router (unused) €35; African Drum (zera skin) €15; Camel Stool €10; 2 x Antique Hall Chairs (Rosewood) €50; Oval Dining Table (extendable) - mid pine plus 4 x dining chairs and 2 carvers €150; Ice Skates Ladies size 4.5 Gents size 7 €10; Coffee Table (glass top) €5; Drawing instrument set €10; African Shield €20; Large Pilots Case (Leather) €15; Colobus Monkey Skin Rug €20; Dik Dik Skin Rug €20; 2 x Antique wood trays (mahogany/brass handles) €15; PENTAX KM camera, 400mm Tele Lens, 50mm Lens, 135mm Lens – Total €50; BOSCH hot air paint stripper €25. Tel: 05 55 63 73 90 FOR SALE: Beautifully embroidered peacock with flowers, old, framed €20.00 Tel: 05 55

78 79 02 FOR SALE: Celsius WF818 Air cooler/humidifier

caravan with awning for sale in Limousine region of France, in good condition, ideal for holidays from UK. Can arrange a pick up from Limoges Airport for viewing, regular cheap flights from many airports in UK. Please email for more info and I can telephone you to discuss any details as to specification and price, etc. Email: michael.valentine003@ gmail.com FOR SALE: Headlights for a Ford Escort 2001 MK5 LHD Buyer to collect from Aigurande. €50.00 Tel: 02 54 06 39 31 FOR SALE: Peugeot 205 LHD Diesel, 5dr, 5gear, White, CT, 1993, 286,000km (La Châtre). €1,100.00 Tel: 02 54 30 01 67 Email: carmelboris@yahoo.co.uk FOR SALE: Trailer Approx. 2m x 1m, good condition, 3 new tyres, good hitch. €125.00 Tel: 07 81 19 47 86 FOR SALE: Kia Carens CRDI LX diesel, manual, RHD. 77900miles. French registered. Extremely practical car. In very good condition, except soon needs a re-conditioned gearbox. Hence the price. Good opportunity. €1,400.00 Tel: 05 55 62 25 18 or 06 40 30 86 17 FOR SALE: LHD HEADLAMPS FOR FORD FIESTA 2004 + Buyer collects. Sannat, Creuse. €50.00 Tel: 05 55 82 16 79 FOR SALE: 1 new tyre for quad bike Size 23x7-10, make Shuang YI. €25.00 Email: thompsonandrew722@gmail.com FOR SALE: VAUXHALL CORSA CLUB 2001 16V 1.2 FOR SPARES - RHD I brought this car over from the UK intending to register it in France, however it developed engine trouble (coolant in oil - head gasket?) and I didn't go ahead with re-registration. It passed the CT just over 2 years ago - now expired. It was fitted with new LHD headlamps for the CT, and has decent tyres and Sony Radio/CD player with MP3. Please note that I am selling the car complete, and I will not sell parts individually. You will need a trailer to take it away. Chatelus Malvaleix area. €100.00 Email: glynn.parkin@ gmail.com

WANTED 3 speed fan, can be water fed. Size 35cm wide x 30cm deep x 65cm high. €20.00 Email: thompsonandrew722@gmail.com FOR SALE: MOBILE SPLIT AIRCONDITIONER

VIVALP Climline 3200. 1190 watt. Excellent condition. €80.00 Tel: 06 34 06 27 14 Email: smith.benevent.2016@gmail.com have 3 available, all in very good condition. 60€ each. 18370 St Priest la Marche. Tel: 02 48 56 42 08 FOR SALE: FIRE SCREEN Stainless Steel 1950s

VEHICLES / PARTS FOR SALE: Ford Courier White, low mileage, diesel, new alternator and timing belt, ladder rack, English reg. €750.00 Tel: 07 81 19 47 86 FOR SALE: Coachman Pastiche 540/4 UK

condition. €30.00 Tel: 05 55 78 79 02 FOR SALE: BLUE/WHITE REVERSIBLE RUG 1.4 x

2.0 m, clean and in good condition. 20 euros. €20.00 Tel: 05 55 78 79 02 FOR SALE: Various One double divan bed. 60 Euros; One kettle barbeque. 20 Euros; Various building tools; Two site lights. 20 Euros each; Two large wooden trestles. 15 Euros each. Tel: 05 55 66 92 44 FOR SALE: Motorway Crash Barriers Length 4.3m, 7 in total. Price if interested. Tel: 05 55 62 25 18 or 06 40 30 86 17 FOR SALE: Swimming Pool 12m3 capacity, 4.57m dia round, 1.07m high, inflatable top. With filter pump, cleaning eqpt, & ladder. Good condition. €150.00 Tel: 05 55 62 25 18 or 06 40 30 86 17 FOR SALE: Paraffin Heater “Tectro” 2.2KW We

Still in original crate. Weight: 90 kgs. New: €760. Selling price €500 €500.00 Tel: 06 34 06 27 14 Email: smith.benevent.2016@gmail. com

FOR SALE: DRIZA-BONE coat Genuine Australian 'DRIZA-BONE" brown long wax coat - size Medium -excellent condition - worn just three or four times (for walking)... and then stored away in a dry place in our barn. €85.00 Tel: 05 55 78 79 02 FOR SALE: BRASS SHEETS 3 sheets 2m x 1m x 1.2mm; 1 sheet 1.2m x .6m x 1.2mm. New.

Situation vacant Small fine-dining establishment is looking for a part-time chef’s assistant. Must be task versatile as there will be some front of house waiting involved. Mostly late afternoon and evening work with flexible hours required. French language at conversational level would be an advantage, Own transport is essential and ideally you will live in the Haute-Vienne 87340. Tel: 05 55 56 62 75 Email: leschenes@mallety.com WANTED: Terracotta barn roof tiles Cooperative francaise, ROUM AZIERS X 30. Email: lizzie862@btinternet.com WANTED: USED TILES Mechanical clay tiles. Any type - but all the same. Need to cover 60m2. Approx 800-plus tiles, depending on the size. Northern Creuse area pref, but will travel. Email: am.wood@live.com WANTED: Looking for native English-speaking babysitter in Felletin Email: evievrettou@ gmail.com WANTED: I want your unused bowls Cash paid for flat green, crown green, indoor and short mat bowls, from a single wood up to sets of four. Tel: 05 55 03 27 67 WANTED: URGENT Isolated house to rent or buy No near neighbours and no traffic. Consider anything in regions Centre or Limousin. Tel: 06 14 90 55 36

European Vehicle Transport

Fire Screen 50cm x 50 cm. €25.00 Tel: 05 55 78 79 02 FOR SALE: Cart In the area of St-Yrieix-la-

Perche, Haute-Vienne. €150.00ono Tel: 05 55

All vehicles / Tous véhicules Classic & Prestige cars / Véhicules Collection et Prestigieux Fully insured / Assurance tous risques

David 0044 (0)7480 216 395 / 0033 (0)6 23 29 24 70 Email: lcs@lcs23.com

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Business Directory

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

Animals & Pets

Plasterers Plumbing/Heating Roofing Sandblasting Chimney Sweeps >> pg 15 Computers/Satellites >> pg 16 Food & Drink >> pg 16 Garden Services >> pg 16 >> pg 16-18 Gifts & Crafts Handholding Services >> pg 18 Health & Beauty >> pg 18

>> pg 15 >> pg 15 >> pg 15

Champlong Chatterie

Caring, quiet accommodation just for cats

>> pg 18 >> pg 18 >> pg 18 >> pg 18 >> pg 18-19 >> pg 19 >> pg 19-20 >> pg 20 >> pg 20 >> pg 20 >> pg 21

Antiques/ Brocantes

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

RING BILL! Registered Car Mechanic

05.55.81.31.85

See Display Ad pg 16

JUNCT 22 off A20, Arnac la Poste

Alison & Ray

European Vehicle Transport

Tel: 05 55 60 27 83

champlongchatterie@me.com www.champlongchatterie.com

06 23 29 24 70 - see pg 14

SIRET: 520 896 671 00010

Valhalla dog holidays

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

05 55 80 42 47 or email

leaberry24@yahoo.co.uk siret: 810 192 807 00016

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

www.latourdeschats.fr siret: 818 954 669 00013

sales@thebugle.eu 05 55 41 17 76

UTOPIA

Cat & Dog boarding (23) Professional (CCAD) http://utopiagardedanimaux23.com Our services include, heated cottage for cats with gardens, boarding for dogs in a family environment, plus heated kennels. Pro 2m high secure garden, pet taxi, pro pet food. Contact Kelly

05.55.63.86.79 06.62.32.41.76

LA BRAUDERIE BROCANTE

Antiques Vintage Retro Lovely French finds from the Limousin Open most days on D15 4 La Brauderie, 23160 St-Germain-Beaupré

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

Auto Services

MOTOR PARTS CHARENTE

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

+44 (0)1377 538 639

motorptscharente@aol.com www.motorpartscharente.com

Building Services

Please mention The Bugle when responding to adverts

Kennels & Cattery (Farges, nr. Aubusson)

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

Mon - Sat: 9.00 - 7.00

Contact Dave Grant: 05 55 67 58 87

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

>> pg 22-23 >> pg 23

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

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

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

Tel: 05 53 52 36 05

lavieilleabbaye@orange.fr SIRET: 493 770 358 00015

Siret: 750 721 581 RM23

The Orchard

>> pg 21 >> pg 21 >> pg 21 >> pg 21 >> pg 21 >> pg 22 >> pg 22

Architects/ Surveyors

Vehicle Repairs and Repatriation

CHARTERED STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

Can, van & motorcycle repairs and servicing Vehicle transport undertaken, both locally and from the UK Tyre fitting/repairs/balancing

Pre-purchase & Structural Surveys. Verbal & written reports. Structural calculations & drawings. Redevelopment ideas & solutions.

06 17 49 11 72 siret: 815 114 772 00016

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

bennett63andrew@aol.com

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

FR: 0033 (0)6 05 56 42 81 UK: 0044 (0)7448 466 662 Siret: 498 843 051 00018

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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.

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

siret: 503 169 237 00016

Building Services Carpenters/ Joiners

Carpenter

Available immediately All types Best Rates References available

Pink Electrique

Building Services

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.

Electricians

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

Lumiere Service et Energie Steven Rofe 20+ Years experience

sales@thebugle.eu 05 55 41 17 76

Email: barwick.shaun@gmail.com

• 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 www.rb-first-construction.com

@iret: 794 282 368 00016

Siret No. 501.792.386.00010

A. Wright

INSTALLATION23

Call Mark:

06 45 82 34 03 Siret 798 692 778 00011

Carpenter & Joiner 06 35 12 10 66 see main ad - pg 2

Wood Work SHUTTERS/DOORS, STAIRCASES, etc. MADE TO MEASURE

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)

Tel: 09 72 35 74 73

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

IN SOFTWOODS OR LOCAL HARD WOODS SIMPLE ORDERING / 10 DAY TURNAROUND Please explore our website for more info: www.scrollart.co.uk

E-mail: installation23@gmail.com

Oradour Sur Vayres (87150) - siren 752 051 482

Siret: 753 054 030 00014

05 55 14 12 43

Neuvialle Menuiserie

Mike Christie 05 55 64 35 11 / 07 87 38 58 88 see main ad below

JONES ENTREPRISE

Quality Workmanship Since 1986

Carpenter Builder Portfolio available to view at www.jonesentreprise.com email: jones23entreprise@orange.fr

Jeff Jones: 05 55 62 46 21 Mob: 06 38 25 74 62 siret: 810 322 123 00011

Mob. 06 40 56 96 12 Tel. 05 55 67 57 64

05 55 41 17 76 Building Services

Fosse Septique Specialist 25 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

Building Services General 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

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 No Siret: 494 916 760 00015

Your advert here

Steve Johns

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

La Noneix

Construction & Property Services

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

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

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

06 49 66 44 25

05.55.66.44.06 www.lanoneix.com

Siret N° 750 725 780 00019

SIRET: 501 144 596 00019

87800 Jourgnac

Paul.rands@orange.fr

no job too small - very competitive rates

TRANSITION REMOVALS

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

Mike Christie 05 55 64 35 11 (Home) 07 87 38 58 88 (Mobile) mgchristie2013@gmail.com

All types of building work, groundwork, renovations, decorating and maintenance

05 55 65 00 29 / 06 33 19 99 64 email: double-d-23@live.fr siret: 510 357 155 00017

GODSON

Travaux Publics www.fossepro.com 05.55.62.61.12 - pg 3

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

RSW Entreprises

Fosse Septiques/Micro stations

05.55.80.00.57

See our Display Ad - pg 8

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

28 years qualified experience

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

Stephen Cullinane & Son From the foundations to the roof Established 9 years in France 05 55 81 00 53 - see pg 11

Registered Car Mechanic

30 Years’ Experience Joiner Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms Flooring & General 2nd Fix Finishing, Joinery & Decking Emergency Lock Services

05 55 81 31 85

Siret: 802 265 728

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

Renovations & Home Improvements

RING BILL!

NEUVIALLE MENUISERIE JOINERY

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

Double D

■ Services ■ Brakes ■ MOT Prep

(contrôle technique)

SIRET: 494 617 798 00017

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

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ADVERTORIAL

BREXIT - MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR HOUSE SALE Pioneer France ensures sellers and buyers maximise their funds

he last fifteen years have seen a huge volume of foreign buying and selling activity in France. In fact, the level of activity has almost tripled compared with the previous fifteen-year period. “The internet has obviously played a huge part in this change but so too have methods of financing,” says Harris Raphael, Managing partner of Francebased Pioneer France. “The biggest financing change has been the ability for those transferring funds when buying or selling properties to utilise the services of a specialist foreign exchange company to achieve exchange rates only available previously to large commercial organisations.”

Paul Goldsmith Interior Renovations Registered for 8 years in France

High quality work, excellent references available • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Tiling • Wood flooring • Loft conversions • Pointing • Windows • Plasterboarding Covering Creuse and Indre

e: lasout@live.com

t: 09 66 03 52 89

“What is odd is that buyers are almost twice as likely as sellers to use the services of such a specialist,” says Harris. “This is a real shame, as having tried so hard to achieve the best price for their house, many sellers then relinquish an unnecessary chunk of these funds by using old-fashioned and very expensive banking methods to repatriate their money back into sterling, dollars or whatever. This often loses the seller thousands which could have been so easily avoided. Our historic data shows that the average loss is around €3,500.” Harris believes that this is primarily because the profile of a typical seller is usually older than that of a buyer. Sellers are therefore

R & B Construction 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

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SIRET 494 123 847 00019

(Depts 23, 87 & 19) siret: 501 792 386 00010

Scaffolding Hire

Property Maintenance Services

Large stock Rapid response Good rates for long & short term hire Erected or self-erect Delivery or collection All areas covered Call Dave:

06 42 73 83 37 siret: 795 207 067 00013

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

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

S.J. GODBY ENTREPRISE

ALL ASPECTS OF RENOVATION WORK • All types of plastering • Plasterboarding, studwalling • Lime mortar pointing • Window and door openings • Stone work • Sand blasting Free and friendly quotations, no job too small Fully qualified and registered artisan for over 19 years Covering dept 23

Contact: 07 89 71 25 69 E-mail: stuart.godby@live.fr siret: 434 085 338 00037

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05.55.41.17.76 sales@thebugle.eu

more likely to have traditionally used a bank for their transfers and are reluctant and nervous about using ‘new methods’. “I understand this completely,” says Harris. “Anything new can be daunting, especially when it concerns one’s major asset! However, Pioneer France’s foreign exchange brokerage has been operating for over 35 years and is one of the very few that is fully authorised and regulated by the FCA, with the right of establishment in France. As such, we are able to provide our clients with full security of funds, and we can give expert currency exchange guidance to aid our client’s decision making, which the banks are not licensed to do.” Pioneer France was recently voted number one for foreign exchange rates and service, so contact Harris and his team to find out more about saving thousands. ■

The Pioneer France FX team: Harris, Simon, Tanya, Zoe, James and Steven

Tel: 05 53 07 06 27 Email: info@pioneerfrance.com Web: www.pioneerfrance.com

Dave Cardwell - Builder

05 55 98 24 12

See our Display Ad - pg 4 Steve Johns Assainissement

fosse-septique23.com

05.55.64.11.73 - see pg 13

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

05 55 37 45 35

wasteremovalmultiservices@gmail.com siret 532 981 198 00015

Barry Haggerty

Mason

Building & Property Services. Pointing. Patios laid. Brick/Stone & Blockwork. Daily rates available. Free estimates. 25yrs+ experience.

05 55 66 13 30 / 06 42 19 20 06 UK mob: 07778 156 754

A. Wright

Carpenter & Joiner 06 35 12 10 66 see main ad - pg 2

Neptune by French Lily Kitchens & Interiors 05 55 80 92 91 - see pg 5

est. 2007

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

05.55.68.67.56 06.06.60.46.97

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

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

siret: 807 664 263 00017

Harlequin Developments

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

KWIKSTAGE Scaffold Hire

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

05 55 89 69 46

All Renovations and Constructions

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

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

upvc-solutions uPVC windows, doors, porches & conservatories

Available in white, beige & oak woodgrain. Visit our website for more information.

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

siret no: 495 067 829 00020

Roofs constructed & repaired Attic conversions & velux fitted Chimney repairs Kitchen & Bathroom fitting Tiling Dry Lining All work fully insured Free Quotation

TEL : 05 55 69 24 82

E-mail : sdscouverture@gmail.com Siret No: 524 866 621 00013

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50,000 sq ft of covered showrooms & 2 large external display areas - P5 18mm tongue and grooved water repellent chipboard. Available in 8ft x 2ft sheets. - C.L.S. stud work: 2.4, 3 & 4.8m lengths. - OSB 8ft x 4ft sheets, 9mm and 18mm in stock. - Plywood all in 8ft x 4ft sheets. External grade, suitable for construction use. - Skirting board & Architrave in stock. - Insulation earthwool, 100 & 150mm. R value for 100mm - 2.25. - Rigid board insulation Xtratherm R: 40/75/80/90 &120 mm. R value for 40mm - 1.73. 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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Building Services General

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

Double D

Renovations & Home Improvements 05 55 65 00 29 - pg 4

Building Services Groundworks Mini-Digger with driver

05.55.78.62.29

john.bonella@gmail.com See Main Ad below

The Old Orchard Digger Company 3 ton digger & driver 1.8 ton digger & driver Dumper for hire Great rates General property maintenance undertaken Contact Daryn

m: 06 32 24 03 09 t: 05 55 76 16 40

e: theoldorchard01@gmail.com

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MINI DIGGER

Martin Walters

Le Plâtrier du Limousin

Plumber

The friendly & reliable plasterer

With driver for hire

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.

10 year guarantee. Covering depts. 23 & 87. Call Stuart on:

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

05 55 80 92 91

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

info@platrierlimousin.fr

Building Services

GLEN VINEY

Siret: 534 396 908 00012

PLASTERER Quality Plasterwork, Internal & External

Tel 02 54 24 84 62

Plasterboarding, Partitioning, Skiming, Solid Plastering, Floor Screeding,Rendering: Mono Couche/Coloured Render Waterproofing Render Systems (18 Years Experience) Email: glenviney1@btinternet.com

Simon Carter

Chris

Building Services

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

Roofing

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

Roofing Repairs & Renewal

CALL FOR A FREE QUOTATION

FREE QUOTES

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

05 55 63 53 06 06 23 29 48 19

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

Slate, tile, sheet, etc. Zinc work Velux and dormers 35 years in the trade

christopher.willis@orange.fr Le Bourg, 23360 Nouzerolles

siret: 792.130.932.00017

SIRET: 504 612 441 00015

CALL KATH

Building Services

Painting and Decorating

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

06 78 60 96 16

mumford.toiture@gmail.com Siret No. 493 159 412 00011

Building Services Sandblasting Sand and Blast

Painter & Decorator the Plasterer

experience, now based in Haute-Vienne. Specialist services: Interior & exterior painting & decorating, wallpapering, plastering.

Roofing & Plastering/ Plasterboarding Service

Siret 522 804 723 00016

Painters/ Decorators

Qualified craftsman with over 25 years UK

MUMFORD TOITURE

We provide a fully operated

sandblasting

service for wood, stone and metal. Perfect for stripping away years of grime or paint. Contact us for a free quote, or see our website:

www.sandandblast.com

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

Chimney Sweeps

Call Andrew on:

06 35 12 10 66 539 210 542 00012

Interior and Exterior Colour Consultations

Eurl Réno-Gén

ROOFING SPECIALISTS

Plumbing & Heating

Room Re-designs Kathleen Willis

05 55 63 53 06

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

ECOCHALEUR

kathleen.willis@orange.fr

Nathan Sherrard Sales and installation of all types of boilers, solar thermal panels, heat pumps and many more heating based products

siret 802 262 35200015

Building Services

THE LADY SWEEP Established since 1986

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

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

02 54 31 48 50

siret: 509 180 410 00011

siret 504 218 454 00016

Email: philip.andrews@orange.fr

FREE delivery to all of France

www.ecochaleur.fr 02.54.34.14.57

Plasterers

LA RAMONEUSE

PMC BATIMENT Roofing Specialists

www.pmcbatiment.fr

contact@ecochaleur.fr

see main ad below

theladysweep@orange.fr

sales@thebugle.eu 05 55 41 17 76

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

CONTACT : PAUL CHARLESWORTH TEL : 06 28 28 04 63

Email: contact@reactive-resource.com

with Driver for Hire

ROOFING SPECIALISTS

Insurance guarantee on all work. 15 years’ experience.

Experienced shopfitters required for installs all across France. Joiners, electricians and labourers also required.

Mini Digger

pmcbatiment@yahoo.fr www.pmcbatiment.fr

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Based St-Junien. Covering Depts 87-16-24. Siret : 531 655 231 00011

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

John Bonella

87440 Marval

05 55 78 62 29

siret no. 523 183 580 00019

john.bonella@gmail.com

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ADVERTORIAL

La Noneix Construction and Property Services Limousin residents Paul and Joanne Rands moved to France with their two young children a decade ago and established their successful construction company, La Noneix Construction and Property Services, offering a full range of building services, from a small job right through to a total renovation or complete new-build.

ere at La Noneix Construction we are into our 10th year of trading with an excellent reputation for our standard of work and the service provided. We are getting more and more repeat business from customers with whom we have built up an excellent relationship and new customers from word of mouth. The number of barn renovations, extensions and reroofing jobs we are doing on old properties can only be good for the region, with old properties being given new life. When carrying out a large renovation, the customer needs to be sure that the company they choose is fully qualified, insured, reliable and has a good track record. We pride ourselves on meeting these criteria and for the attention to detail and level of customer service that we provide. We are in constant contact with our clients; we effectively run a 24/7 business via phone and email. Often, our clients will be based offsite or overseas and we send weekly updates, with photos of how the work is progressing. They are able to get back from work in an evening and email us to find out how things are going we will always respond. We find that this service is essential to our customers

who do not live permanently in France, allowing them to remotely see exactly what has been happening in their absence. This not only provides peace of mind, but also avoids the need for constant, costly trips back and forth to make sure that the work is being carried out effectively and efficiently. Something that we unfortunately still see quite often are problems related to work undertaken by unregistered or improperly registered builders. This can lead to unsafe structures and if you are not careful, you can lose your money. When doing any kind of work, but especially when the work is structural, it is imperative that customers check that their builder is registered for the work they will be doing and that their insurance actually covers it. Just having a Siret number does not mean you are covered for all building work! La Noneix Construction and Property Services is a professional enterprise that is registered at the Chambre de Métiers. We operate under a full, mandatory 10-year insurance (décennale) and we have an excellent customer service record. Don’t take our word for it, though, just listen to what our customers have to say about our business in their own words: “After being led up the garden path for 18 months by our French contractor we finally found Paul & Joanne Rands and asked them to pick up the pieces of the renovation of our property. This they did on time, on budget, on spec and at

half the price of the previous 'artisan'. I have no hesitation in recommending Paul and Joanne Rands at La Noneix construction to other English buyers in the area especially if they are going to come up against the '+language barrier'as we did.” - Mark & Nicki

“We have used La Noneix Construction and Property Services twice and on both occasions have been delighted with the work carried out. Paul took a real pride in the jobs he was doing for us and with his attention to detail and the use of quality materials, the results certainly reflected that. From his initial preparatory visit to our property when he gave us good advice about how best the jobs might be done, until the work was finished, he always consulted with us and kept us fully informed. We were also impressed with his punctuality, as despite him living quite a distance from our property, he always arrived at a reasonable time in the morning and so was able to undertake a full day’s work. We found that Joanne was also very helpful with the essential paperwork and emails and telephone inquiries were always dealt with very quickly and efficiently.” - Derek & Sandra La Noneix Construction & Property Services Tel: 05.55.66.44.06 Email: paul.rands@orange.fr Find more information on: www.lanoneix.com

After

Before

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

Computers, Satellites & Web Design

06.79.07.91.56

libre.antenne87@gmail.com Fast dependable service

Contact Barry Manning

Tel: 05 55 66 48 55 Mob: 06 31 59 81 08

barry@toutesweep.com

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

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

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

Based Séreilhac (87)

05 55 41 17 76

Sat-Elec

Food & Drink

siret: 353 613 227 00035

GOODWIN SATELLITE

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

Tel: 05 55 62 05 61 Mob: 06 23 40 18 64 Email: garygoodwin@wanadoo.fr siret: 453 067 910 00019

www.stovesellers.com

05 55 63 78 72 Siren: 502 409 949

Satellite Television UK/FR Satellite Broadband Data Networks Videosurveillance/CCTV T: 05 55 09 15 73 M: +44 (0)7495 218 975 E: gengey72@gmail.com

Creusetec Satellite Systems

05 55 66 60 21

High speed internet via satellite from "tooway" & "SES Astra". TV Satellite Sales, Service & Installations. Dish alignments. Sky/Freesat/TNT/FTA. Most of depts 23,03,63,87,36 covered.

Big Dish Satellite

05 55 41 17 76

05 55 78 72 98

05.55.41.17.76 sales@thebugle.eu

martin@creusetec.com http://www.creusetec.com SIRET: 510 117 328 00011

www.bigdishsat.com see main ad - pg 4

Le Bon Appétit

Bénévent-L'Abbaye (23) Open: 16h - 22h (closed Thursdays) Home-made burgers, club sandwiches & toasties (with home-made bread and local Limousin meat)

Eat in or take away Artisanal beers on tap - Large beer garden Karaoke nights and other events... For more info call: 06 80 43 83 51

Petticoat Lane 5 Rue Nationale – 16150 Chabanais

Tel: 05 45 29 03 99 Visit: www.petticoatlaneshop.com E-mail: sales@petticoatlaneshop.com

siret no 798 364 600 00014

Your advert here

Advertise your business here

Your advert here

Bar Bistro

Try Something Different

Chez Jacques Marsac (23) • Cosy atmosphere • Speciality Crêpes • Large burger menu • Around 50 single malt whiskeys • Selection of bottled British ales • Book corner, pool table • Fish & chip night (2nd Fri each month) • Curry nights

05 87 40 02 83 closed Wednesdays

English groceries, Fresh 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

Château de la Cazine Hotel & Restaurant

www.chateaudelacazine.fr 05.55.63.97.10 - see pg 2

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Cross Cut Tree Surgeons

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

beverley.pawson@yahoo.co.uk

Food & Drink

Come to

Annie’s Bar Aigurande

Great atmosphere, refreshing drinks, and a good game of pool. Open 7 days a week. For details of our upcoming events visit:

www.facebook.com/cafebardannie 26, Ecurat 23150

Le Restaurant Ecurat Atelier d'Art du Jardin

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

tel: 05 55 81 31 85

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

Please mention The Bugle when responding to adverts

CAFE - GALERIE Open for tea, cakes, scones, and full cream teas, on the terracce or in the garden Thu - Sun, 3 - 6.30pm throughout the summer

Tel: 05 87 56 13 78

49, rue du pont de la Gartempe 23240 le Grand-Bourg

Mandys-curry-2-go Mobile Curry Take Away For menus and venues:

www.mandyscurry2go.com Follow us on facebook e : mandyscurry2go@gmail.com

m : 07 70 39 12 23

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

Restaurant AUX CEPES LA veytiZoU, 87130

Tel: 05 55 69 33 38 see main ad - pg 4

Your advert here 05 55 41 17 76 Sue and Rob Manning

BEEF and LAMB EARL Les Fromentaux

Excellent beef and lamb available from our farm direct to you. All are bred feed and finished here in Vilenne. All the lamb is free range and naturally finished off grass. A box of beef is 12-18 kg at €10.90 per kg

Tel: 02 54 25 34 73

10 Route de Vilenne, 36200 Celon

LES CERISIERS 33 Rte Nationale, 36300 Ciron

Restaurant/Brocante/ Book Room

Open : Wed - Sun, 11:30 - 6pm Monday & Tuesday closed Food served all day Licence 4 email for more info: lescerisiers36@gmail.com Don't pass us by... drop in and say Hi

Le Creusois Bar/Restaurant

Les Genêts, Azerables

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

05.55.63.90.79

www.lecreusoisbistro.com SIREN: 483 988 853

sales@thebugle.eu 05 55 41 17 76

Garden Services

05.55.60.62.14 / 06.78.38.42.44 La Jardinerie St-Léger-Magnazeix 05 55 68 73 76 - see pg 12

Gifts & Crafts

Undertaken

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

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

GARDEN SERVICES Paul Brown

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

Tel: 05 55 89 57 40 brownpaul006@gmail.com Siret: 483 059 242 00030

Your advert here 05 55 41 17 76

'ROUSSIS MAID'

HAND-CRAFTED CARDS AND APRONS All products made in France. Cards also available at Carole's Hair Stylist at Le Buisson, near Saint-Bazile. Same prices as 2015!

Email for more details: ellinghamroam764@yahoo.com See Notice Board for details of where you can find us at local markets. Send an email to sign up to the newsletter

Tel: 06 86 89 81 02 siret 528 539 448

Personalised Poems Give someone special a unique & personal gift

www.personalisedpoems4you.webs.com

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

Ladies fashion accessories 05 55 78 62 29 / 06 04 08 29 53 see main ad opposite Ivan Petley

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

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

Handholding Services

Hand painted silk accessories, jewellery & much more. Find me at Jarnages market every Sunday morning

www.nsandifer.com Siret: 811 512 094 00020

T.A.D. 23 • Tree Surgery • Garden Clearance • Strimming • Pruning

Très Jolie

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

05 55 62 50 38

(Travaux d'Accès Difficiles)

All aspects of garden maintenance

Artisan art for your garden

email: ecurat123@hotmail.com www.atelierdartdujardin.net

see main ad above

Gardening

Atelier d'Art du Jardin

tel: 05 55 81 31 85

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

All general

26, Ecurat 23150

2km from Chénérailles and the Chateau Villemonteix

Cross Cut Tree Surgeons

Sherrie et Steve Jardiniers

siret: 530 840 958 00017

Mon Chic Cottage Déco Intérieur Cadeaux / Café New for knitters! Limousin Wool!

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, Little Greene paint & wallpapers

Le Dorat, 87210 Book a Chalk Paint workshop

Contact jay@monchicccottage.com

Tue, Wed & Fri 10h-16h Thu 10h-17h

www.monchiccottage.com

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

Sophie Arsac

French lessons & handholding services 05 55 14 07 64 - pg 12

Holla!

It's our business to shout about yours

www.hollainfrance.com see main ad opposite

To advertise in The Bugle Business Directory, call 05 55 41 17 76 or email sales@thebugle.eu

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ADVERTORIAL

FREEZTEQ Frozen Dampcourse System is a unique and highly effective damp coursing system. It is based on siliconate solutions, which are inserted into holes drilled in the mortar line of the wall to be treated in the form of circular section, pre-frozen "ice sticks". The slow-melting system ensures a continuous water-repellent barrier because the system depends on diffusion, the most effective method for fluid distribution in masonry. Accurate dosages can be readily achieved and application costs are thus remarkably low.

The FREEZTEQ system is suitable for all types of walls, including brick, stone and rubble infill, and has shown itself to be particularly effective in the treatment of older properties. DIY or contractor; easy to use; 30 year guarantee available; most effective method; direct insertion; reduced costs; all wall thicknesses; all types of stone or brickwork; treatment from one side of wall only; no specialised equipment; no bulky equipment; correct dosage; no spillage of liquids; non-flammable; odourless. ■

FREEZTEQ Frozen Damp-course System is now available in France, all enquiries to Harlequin Developments. Tel: 05 55 68 67 56 or 06 06 60 46 97, e-mail: harlequindevelopments@live.com

Health & Beauty

COUNSELLING Lesley Kidd MSc

UK Reg. Counsellor & Psychotherapist Senior Accred. MBACP 548379 • French Reg. Conseille de Vie & Coach • Based on borders of 87-19-23 • Meet in person or via skype • Initial appointment without charge

05 55 38 33 35

Insurance & Finance

Blevins Franks International tax and wealth management advisers

www.blevinsfranks.com

HiFX

International money transfer

SIREN: 818 604 654

sales@thebugle.eu 05 55 41 17 76

Please mention The Bugle when responding to adverts

House Clearance

House Clearance Specialists www.ferraille87.com see main ad - pg 7

French lessons & handholding services

Ecole de Langue

Your advert here

86, Rue Nationale, 36400 La Châtre

All your language needs under one roof!

02 54 31 12 55

TONY FARRELL INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL ADVISER

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

Email: tony.farrell@spectrum-ifa.com

05.55.41.17.76 sales@thebugle.eu

05 55 14 07 64 - pg 12

Pest Control

Contact: Alan Rootham - 05 87 41 23 57 Email: shhs87500@gmail.com Siret: 821 426 046 00016

homer.jennifer@gmail.com

Want to learn French?

02 48 60 83 72 / 06 74 33 02 38

Vocabulary

French-English / English-French Cuisine, European Fauna and Flora, Birds, Gardening and Farming, Beauty and Cosmetics

Paper brochures and e-books aubert-edition-traduction.perso.sfr.fr/en/publishing.htm

www.applicateur3d.com Email: info@applicateur3d.com

aubert.edition@gmail.com

SIRET No. 498 544 741 00024

Beautiful scarves, purses, handbags, jewellery & gifts

(See Notice Board for where to ﬁnd me)

Paula Bonella

05 55 78 62 29 06 04 08 29 53

tres.jolie1@orange.fr Facebook: search for “Tres Jolie Milhaguet”

Your advert here 05 55 41 17 76

Curative and preventative rats, mice, moles, flies, woodworm, bed bugs, fleas, wasps, hornets

La Petite Barre, 18210 Bessais Le Fromental

Ladies fashion accessories

siret 753 125 061 00014

Dératisation, Déinsectisation, Désinfection

Aubert-Edition

Très Jolie

Safe Hands Home Services Including holiday home and gîte preparation. Key holding services. Southern Haute-Vienne & surrounding area.

Central France Pest Control

87120 Eymoutiers

Property Maintenance

Cleaning and Handyman Maintenance

Jenny Homer BA hons, PGCE - Speaking and Understanding for life in France - Relaxed but purposeful - Confidence-building Free taster class (3hrs) Funding possible if in/seeking work

sales@thebugle.eu 05 55 41 17 76

05 55 41 17 76

Sympathetic French Tuition

TSG Insurance Services S.A.R.L. Siège Social: 34 Bd des Italiens, 75009 PARIS "Société de Courtage d'assurances" R.C.S. Paris B 447 609 108 (2003B04384) Numéro d'immatriculation 07 025 332 - www.orias.fr SIRET No.: 500 064 183 00014

Advertise your business here

Sophie Arsac

www.ecole-de-langue.net

Tel: 09 73 13 62 10

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:

debarrasser87

Language Services

See our main ad - pg 12

www.hifx.co.uk

lesleykidd@hotmail.co.uk

Installers and distributors wanted for all regions of France.

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Advertising with The Bugle

ith 7 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.

Property Sales

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

Retail & Commerce

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CLUBS, CHARITIES & ASSOCIATIONS Charities SPA Creuse The SPA Creuse dog refuge centre is based in Saint-Sulpice-le-Guérétois near Guéret and provides an invaluable service to the community by rescuing dogs that otherwise would have nowhere to go. Each year we re-home over 100 dogs which find themselves at the SPA though no fault of their own. We have dedicated staff who work alongside a network of French and British volunteers, all of whom have one aim in life, which is to do the best they can for the dogs until they find their forever homes. In order to do this they need to raise funds; along with walking the dogs every day, volunteers also organise fund-raising events and vide-greniers throughout the year. We are a friendly bunch and always on the lookout for more like-minded people and so if you are interested in becoming a volunteer, making a donation, or adopting one of our lovely dogs, then please visit our website www.spacreuse.com. Noah's Ark Noah’s Ark is a French registered charity run by Cindy and Lauren Maasik who have spent the last five years rescuing animals and caring for them on their farm near Saint-Mathieu. A warm welcome awaits you at their shop and tea rooms in Rochechouart, with home-made cakes, tarts, and quiches followed by plenty of tea or coffee. For more info visit www.noahsark.fr or Facebook: Noah's Ark Tea Rooms and Brocante, 6, Rue de Poitevin, Rochechuart. Open Tues - Sat 10h-17h. Tel: 05 87 41 26 16. Farm visits for animal adoption are welcome at La Ferme, Les Dognons, 87440 Maisonnaissur-Tardoire. Tel: 05 55 70 64 76. Email info@ noahsark.com Phoenix Association Phoenix Association is a registered charity that has existed since 2001 to deal with the sad plight of the ever-increasing number of abused and abandoned animals in France. Phoenix does not have a 'rescue centre' as such. Sadly, many of the animals it saves have only ever known confinement and isolation, so instead, the animals are placed in foster homes all over SouthWest France while they wait for their loving and permanent forever homes. This gives Phoenix a better chance of assessing the animal in the normality and comfort of a home which leads to the virtually 100% successful adoption rate. Phoenix is not state funded and so relies on fund-raising and donations to cover the very high re-homing and veterinary costs. Phoenix is formed of a committed but fun and positive team of volunteers, and is always on the lookout for more, so if you are interested in adopting an animal, foster caring or becoming a Member, please visit the Contact page of the website at www.phoenixasso.com and www.facebook.com/ PhoenixAssociationFrance Church Notices Anglican Holy Communion Services are now being conducted by Rev Robert Leone at 2:30 pm on the 1st Sunday of each month at the French Protestant Church, Place du Temple, Thiat (87) near Le Dorat (87) and Montmorillon (86) until the Anglican church is ready for use. For more information email: revrobertleone@ gmail.com 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 HauteVienne) – we are part of the Parish of the BasseMarche 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 Christians together in Limousin La Souterraine Area We hold a time of fellowship and Bible study every Tuesday afternoon. Barbara and Cedric look forward to welcoming you. Tel: 05 55 71 09 04 The International Free Church in Creuse The church presently meets at 10, La Chaudronnière, a small hamlet mid-way between Crozant and Eguzon. Sunday worship meetings are held on the first and third Sundays of the month at 10.30am. Fellowship meetings, for 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 Art Classes Mainsat The class runs every Thurs (term time) at the Salle du temps libre in Mainsat from 14h-16h. We do a little bit of everything: pencil, charcoal, watercolour, pastel, acrylics, oils and sculpture, etc. Contact Susan Neill for more info: Tel 05 55 83 12 18 / Mob 06 87 99 31 37 / Email thomas-susan. neill@hotmail.com La chance de danser NEW!! Starting in September dance classes for adults in La Souterraine. Tue Bums & Tums - Stretch & Tone 10:00-11:00. Salle des fêtes Saint-Léger-Magnazeix; Tue Tap from 19:00-20:00. Salle des fêtes La Souterraine; Wed Beginners ballet from 10:30-11:30. Salle de danse La Souterraine. €5 per class. For more info contact Jan Pitwell on 09 66 96 44 85 or at lachancededanser23@gmail.com. Photo Club La Meteorite (87) Rochechouart All welcome, all levels; we meet fortnightly at 3-5pm on Sundays. Field trips, friendly critique, conversation and competitions (to contact and more details go to photoclubmeteorite.org). Chabanais Bowls Club New for 2016 - Short Mat Bowls (45ft) in the Charente. Now fully open with 3 mats incl. a brand new one provided by our sponsor - FBEYE, Singapore and Manila. 3-hour sessions: Tue 10 am & Thu 2 pm with tea/coffee breaks sponsored by Petticoat Lane. We welcome all ages and abilities. Use your own UK bowls or borrow ours. For more info ring 05 45 29 05 73. Drawing and painting classes At Saint-Junien with the CAPCC (art club). All levels welcome, every Monday and Thursday, English and French spoken, friendly atmosphere, materials provided by the club. 45€ / half-term. Contact: lindsaycox@club-internet.fr for brochure with full details. Keepfit (Bonjour La Forme) Held at Saint-Sulpice-les-Champs in the Salle Polyvalente: Mon evening at 19.45-20.45 for cardiac and muscle exercises; Thurs afternoon at 15.00-16.00 for gentle exersises. All are welcome to join us. Contact Jeanette 09 62 58 49 03 (Eng) or Catherine 05 55 66 67 30 (Fr) for more info. Tai Chi, Pakua & Qigong Tai Chi, Pakua & Qigong classes organised by the ACAMIES (association culturelle d'arts martiaux internes et d'exercices de santé). Wed: Jarnages, 18h30-20h, Salle Polyvalente. Thu: Bétête, 19h-20h30, Domaine de Tournessac. Individual classes, courses, massage & treatments also available. Contact: 06 48 00 02 07 http://acamies.e-monsite.com Keep Fit Amazing abs, breathtaking buttocks! Come and join our group at the CAPE in Pontarion. We are all ages, all sizes, men & women, but are serious about keeping fit. Our “monitrice” is English and will happily provide bilingual instructions. We meet every Thursday at 8p.m. in Pontarion Town Hall, for a one-hour workout. Come for a free trial, or call 05 55 64 98 87 or 06 32 42 95 68 for more details. Indoor Bowling at Oradour-sur-Vayres If you already play or have never tried indoor bowling then come along to a meeting. It's great fun and easy to play. If you have never played it before we will show you how. We meet every Monday evening starting at 18.30 hrs at La Chapelle, avenue des Chapelles, 87150 Oradoursur-Vayres. Come and try it - it's free. If you require further information or directions to our venue please contact me - Email: Oradour-Bowling@ gmx.com or telephone: 05 55 08 41 75 Zumba! Regular zumba classes across depts 36, 18 & northern 23. For more info tel 06 58 37 17 04 -

email evezumba36@gmail.com and for details of classes visit www.zumbazumba.fr Indoor Short-mat Bowling at Cussac 87150....and now Outdoor too! As the premier bowls club in the Haute-Vienne, we are going from strength to strength with members seeking us out and travelling great distances to continue their love of bowls or simply to 'try us out'. Our reputation as a "very friendly and welcoming club" goes before us. If you've never tried the game, just come along and take a look; there is far more to it than first appears! We are a formally registered association within the French system and benefit from assistance from our local commune by use of a wonderful indoor venue. AND NOW...the use of a synthetic outdoor court where Flat-green, Crown and Short-mat can be played. Just imagine the summer evenings with a drink in your hand, watching fellow bowlers enjoying the quiet of village, interrupted only by the 'click' or 'tunk' of bowl against bowl! Our regular sessions indoors are Wednesday evening at 8pm and Thursday Mornings at 10am. Outdoor sessions will be arranged as the spring arrives so keep in touch. Serious bowlers and beginners are welcome - club bowls are available for use. For further information contact cussacbowlsclub@ gmail.com or telephone 05 55 78 66 45. Association Equilibre, le mouvement du corps Yoga for all levels: Tue 18:30 Aubusson, Pied au plancher (Espace Philips); Wed 18:30 Vallière, salle polyvalante. Pregnancy/Post Natal: Tue 17:00 Aubusson, Pied au Plancher (Espace Philips) For further information tel 06 83 24 62 72 or visit www.spaequilibre.yolasite.com Chinese Gym & Karate Mondays & Thursdays at the DOJO, Allée JeanMarie Couturier, Aubusson. Chinese gym 17h-18h15 & 18h15-19h30 and karate 19h30-21h. For more info tel 06 08 92 30 53 Tai Chi at Boussac and La Châtre Tai Chi classes in Boussac (Tue 18.15 - 19.45) and La Châtre (Thu 18.15 - 19.45). The first two lessons are free, the subscriptions are 36 euros per month and members can go to both venues having paid this fee. The style is that of Yang. All ages and abilities welcome, but folk must bear in mind that they will be on their feet, doing the equivalent of what one might classify as light exercise, for about an hour and a half. For more information contact 05 55 65 08 20. Gym Bien-être Would you like to be more supple? Come to our gym class on Thursday mornings from 10.30am 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 like-minded people. Simple mindfulness technique. Dechen Choling, Le Mas Marvent, St-Yrieix-sous-Aixe, 87700. Also, ongoing regular group meetings and events. Contact tel Christina 05 55 03 82 01 www. dechencholing.org Gardening Les petits jardiniers du Limousin Getting out in the garden is one of life's pleasures for many people and there's a lot of satisfaction in seeing seeds and plants thrive and grow under your care. Our Association has a different, garden related topic each month and you are very welcome to come and join us in learning more about growing plants, flowers, fruit, vegetables and trees in this region. We also have visits to other gardens and an Annual Show in September. We meet on the third Thursday of each month (excl Feb) in the Mairie at St-Amand-le-Petit (between Eymoutiers and Peyrat-le-Château). Meetings start at 2.30 pm and visit timings will be advised. For more information contact Carolyn or Antonia at pjlimousin@gmail.com http://jardiniers-du-limousin.webs.com Agenda for 2016: 20 October - AGM followed by All about Pumpkins; 17 November - Visit to Moulin Got, paper manufacturers; 15 December - 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. This year the President is Véronique Granet and the Vice President is Michelle Pierce. For further information contact Michelle on 05 45 89 36 54 / unjardinenfrance@gmail.com

Agenda for 2016: 10/10 Helpful tips; 14/11 Forest gardens; 12/12 AGM. Aux Plantes, etc. We are an association of independent, ethicallyminded and passionate plant producers. Our aim is to encourage consumers to know more about the plants they buy, how they were produced and their needs, thereby avoiding the disappointments that so often come with mass produced plants. It’s not just about us selling you plants - we want them to thrive and do well for you! Current members include plantspeople specialising in unusual shrubs & trees, butterfly plants, heritage vegetables and flowers, irises, perennials and drought-tolerant plants. For more info contact Michelle Pierce 05 45 89 36 54 or visit: www.auxplantesetc.jimdo.com Les Jardins de Sirius Based in Pressignac, Charente, we are a small association of people who are keen on gardening. As well as finding plants an endless source of interest, we believe that the simple fact of gardening has numerous positive benefits for health, stress, social interaction - in other words, our daily lives - and we’d like to encourage this aspect. 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 Bessines-Accueil Bessines-Accueil is a group based in Bessines-surGartempe (87250) which seeks to welcome new arrivals both to the town and to the surrounding region and to assist them with integration in the community. The group is comprised both of French and English members and meets weekly, generally on Thursday afternoons, in Bessines-sur-Gartempe, when various activities take place, all aimed at promoting a friendly and welcoming ambiance. Through these activities, which include visits, talks, entertainment and much more, the group aims to discover and promote an appreciation of the life, the history and the heritage of the area and to help new arrivals settle. For more details or to join please contact the President, Bernadette Ruffenach, on 05 55 76 11 19. Les Franglais de Banize (23120) French and English people meet every Wednesday at 2-3 pm in the mairie in Banize to share English and French language and lots of laughter. We all learn from each other, in both languages and about aspects of both cultures. In general the English try to speak in French and vice versa. As far as possible! The meetings have been going on for seven years now but new arrivals are always welcome. For more information please contact Anne Chadwick at lesfranglaisdebanize@orange.fr or tel 05 55 67 53 60. Connect87 CONNECT is a group for English speakers of any nationality in the area of St-Yrieix-la-Perche. Our Objective is to help people make friends and exchange information. We hold fun events and a Monthly Coffee Morning on the First Friday of every month at Espace Ferraud, rue du Docteur Lemoyne, St-Yrieix-la-Perche. We are a non profit making group and we are run by volunteers, there are no membership fees. For Further information visit our website www.connect87.info or contact Nikki Evans at nikkifleurie@gmail.com or on 05 53 55 09 83. French Conversation Group at Les Billanges (87340) We are a small group who meet fortnightly for an hour and a half on Tuesday evenings during term time in Les Billanges, 87340, close to the Creuse/Haute-Vienne border. We are accompanied by a retired French schoolteacher and a current French teacher of English. Discussion is informal, loosely based on everyday topics, including some grammar plus general discussion. We need a few more people to help keep it vibrant and to cater for inevitable absences. The only cost is yearly membership of the local Association, about €20, which brings with it other social opportunities. To find out more please contact Peter Metcalfe at petergmet@gmail.com Familles Rurales in Peyrat-le-Château Association Familles Rurales now offer assistance in English and Dutch to all non-French speaking people (British, Dutch, German, etc.) concerning all kinds of administrative steps. The service is available in Peyrat-le-Château and surrounding

communes. We will try to provide information and help you find your way in social and administrative matters. We will also do our best to help you with practical matters such as language problems, payment of bills, hiring workmen, etc. Find Heleen Tichler-Botermans at the AFR office in Peyratle-Château on Mondays from 9 am to 12 pm and Wednesdays from 9 am to 1 pm. You are welcome to drop in or make an appointment. www.famillesrurales.org/peyrat-le-chateau E-mail: familles-rurales.infopeyrat@orange.fr Telephone: 06 41 20 06 83 Office address: 19 avenue de la Tour, 87470 Peyratle-Château Familles Rurales 2 in St-Yrieix-la-Perche Weekly courses in French for foreigners (mainly English and Dutch) living in the area. Held at five different levels, all with the same native French teacher, so it is easy to move from one class to another if you feel out of place. Level 1 (beginners) - Mon 10h30-12h; Level 2 Thur 10h30-12h; Level 3 - Tue 10h30-12h; Level 4 - Sat 10h-12h; Level 5 (top) - Weds 14h30-16h30. All courses are held in Familles Rurales' premises at 1 rue de la Piscine (former swimming pool), 87500 St-Yrieix-la-Perche. For more info tel 05 55 09 30 86, or Mark GRIEVES (English-speaking president) tel 06 76 64 89 94 will be pleased to answer any questions you may have. Aubusson’s Network - International Apero Reseau We have changed our name to “Aubusson’s Network” and are now meeting at the cafe “ Les Balladins” opposite Aubusson’s Gare Routière car park. We continue to meet between 11.30 am and 1pm every Saturday. You can contact us by phone, Catherine on 06 86 17 80 88 or email jan.senior@yahoo.co.uk We continue to meet to exchange views, make new friends, help and advise one another and help integrate newcomers. We are a friendly group of French and English who enjoy conversation in both languages. Learning Together – Apprenons Ensemble We are a friendly club based in Rochechouart and our aim is to promote good relations amongst the local French-speaking and English-speaking community. We offer courses of tuition in English and French as well as organising social and cultural events including visits to places of interest. For further information please visit our website www.learningtogether.moonfruit.com, email us at learningtogether87@gmail.com or telephone our President Alan Bretman on 05 55 49 08 75. We look forward to hearing from you. The Melting Pot We are a group of 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 10 am - 12 noon, except for the first Wednesday, when we meet in the evening at 8 pm. We hold information meetings, plant swaps, BBQs, games nights, visits and have guest speakers about topics relevant to living in France. Contact: www.meltingpot-limousin.com CLE – (Charente Limousine Exchange) CLE is a not-for-profit organisation whose members form a valuable resource for the exchange of news, views, ideas and information. We lobby and work with key organisations to help protect our members' best interests, particularly when Government or other proposals threaten to impact the well-being of expatriate citizens. We organise a range of events, workshops and seminars throughout the year, plus social activities including coach trips, activity days and charity events. Our special interest groups include a Fishing Group, a Pudding Club and Gourmet Club which holds regular lunches at some of the region's better restaurants where we negotiate set menus a cut above the typical 'plat du jour' but still reasonably priced – all activities to help members make new expatriate and French friends. www.cle-france.com Email: contact@cle-france.com Tel: Barry Leech 05 49 87 19 85 Libraries & Books Sale of Second-hand Books, La Croisille-surBriance On the 18th of every month, during the monthly market at La Croisille-sur-Briance (87130), there is a sale of second-hand books (both English and French) from 9am to 12 noon, at the former restaurant in La Place, opposite the bar/tabac. All proceeds go towards the local school funds (for La Croisille-sur-Briance and St-Méard RPI). La Souterraine English Library and Information Centre Located in the historic Porte de Puy Charraud, at

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Simply email - subscriptions@thebugle.eu For more details visit www.thebugle.eu 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 AngloFrench conversation groups in association with the Municipal Library in La Souterraine. There are also a number of thriving special interest groups, such as the Gardening Group, Camera Club, Friendship Group, etc. We also provide support & assistance in bureaucratic and administrative matters for both existing British residents as well as newcomers to the area. Whatever your interests don’t hesitate to pay us a visit and you will be made most welcome. We are open from 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 found on the Entente Cordiale website at www.ententecordiale-creuse.org or email us at library.ententecordiale@yahoo.com Music

“Le Jeudi Meta Blues” Organised by the association Nessgig this takes place every 4th Thursday of the month, from 19h30 to 22h at “La Petite Charrue” pub, Le Bournazeau, Château-Chervix (87). All music lovers who would like to share and exchange information and stories around blues, folk and rock, in French AND in English, or who might like to jam a little, are welcome. Free admission! For more information email nessgig87@ gmail.com or tel 05 55 09 99 34. Music Club Boussac The venue of the Club de Musique & Music in Boussac "open mic" night has changed. We welcome musicians of all levels and styles, spectators and all music lovers to join us for an evening of musical entertainment and fun at L'Origan restaurant, 34 rue Vincent, Boussac 23600 from 20h until midnight on the last Saturday of

each month. A PA system will be available. For only 8€ Christophe, the chef and proprietor, will be offering a special formule of Fish & Chips or a small pizza of choice from a Reine, Campagnarde, 4 fromages or Creusoise plus a drink. His normal extensive menu is also available. Food will be served until 22h. For more info please email Dave and Bev at gemsandcrystalsmail@gmail.com or phone 05 55 65 19 24 or Rosie and Mervyn 05 55 65 70 06 mervynjw@aol. com. We look forward to greeting you all at this new venue. 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 aafrancesud-ouest.com English-speaking council surgery ...for residents of the commune of St-Léger-Magnazeix. Every 2nd Weds in the month, an English-speaking

Lulu - born around 25th May - a white, brown and black girl

council surgery with councillors Manuela Stroescu and Patrick Johnson will take place at the Mairie between 11am and 12pm. 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 English-speaking support and guidance to anyone dealing with the dayto-day difficulties affecting those with dementia, their families and their carers and assistance with how to access the best provisions of care. English Helpline (available on Tuesday mornings between 10am and midday): 09 64 21 40 86. For more information email alzheimer.dordogne@ orange.fr or visit www.francealzheimer-dordogne.org Cancer Support France, Charente Plus Free confidential support for English-speaking people touched by cancer in departments 16, 17 & 86. CSF 24 hour helpline: 06 45 35 32 30, Email csfcharenteplus@ gmail.com, Facebook: Cancer Support France - Charente Plus Cancer Support Haute-Vienne We offer free and confidential support to English speakers affected by Cancer in the Haute-Vienne (87) and Creuse (23). Our helpline number is 06 04 43 39 87. If you would like more information or would like to become a member or help in any other way, please contact Sue Ware 05 55 00 31 15, helpline@cshautevienne.org or visit www. cshautevienne.org

Restos du Cœur The charity Restos du Cœur - literally Restaurants of the Heart distributes food packages and hot meals to the needy across France. You will quite likely have seen volunteers in the entrance of supermarkets up and down the country collecting food and other household goods. The association targets not only the homeless but also those with a low or very low income. Today, the non profit association also helps people to find housing and supports a range of other community projects. The Restos du Cœur was launched by the comedian and actor Coluche in 1985. “I have a little idea, a bit like this... If there are people who would be interested in sponsoring a free soup kitchen, we'd start first in Paris and then spread to France's big cities.” The first of the Restos opened that December and before long had spread across the whole country. The goal of the founders was to give away 2,000 to 3,000 meals per day... 8.5 million were distributed in the first winter alone. The initiative was supported by a song written by the singer-songwriter Jean-Jacques Goldman called “Les Restos du Cœur”, which included lyrics being sung or read out by a variety of celebrities. A televised show allowed the organization to collect several million francs. Coluche pleaded for the Restos' cause at the European Parliament in February 1986 after learning that surplus products cost more to store than to distribute for free to the poor; his plea was heard and the surplus was made available to four organizations. Coluche died in a motorbike accident less than one year after founding Restos du Cœur, but not only has his idea lived on, it has gone from strength to strength. Today the charity has some 66,000 volunteers, but is always looking for more help.

Lulu is a transformed kitten! When she first arrived she spent her time hiding under a cushion and wouldn't even look at us but, once her sister was adopted, we spent hours trying to coax her out of her shell and look at her now! Lulu loves to be loved and purrs every time she is stroked and just loves playing with her fluffy mice! All she needs now is her forever home so she can continue to blossom and flourish. Lulu is still a little shy so needs a committed home where she will receive a tender and loving touch and will return it in buckets! Lulu is chipped and vaccinated. For more information please contact her foster mum, Julie at: oldclockhouse@hotmail.com or on 05 55 50 40 39. www.phoenixasso.com www.facebook.com/PhoenixAssociationFrance

Limoges Homeless Project Let me start by thanking all of you who contributed to our collections of food and clothing for the homeless in Limoges last winter. I never believed it could be such a success - in fact, I was swamped! With my friends Natalie and Charles Hodencq from Bellac, we made trips to Limoges every few weeks, meeting with the charity Les Autres at Place de la République, where they gather every Friday night during the winter season. All summer I’ve been asking myself whether I could manage to do the same thing again this year. Obviously, it’s a lot of work, trying to get round to everyone to pick up donations, and then sorting, washing and packing them all… but most of all I was afraid I wouldn’t manage to collect enough this time round after everyone was so generous last year! But the thought of letting the guys down is just dreadful. So, what do you think... do you think we could achieve this again? Could you help us? We need : • Sleeping bags • Warm blankets • Bed rolls • Rucksacks and holdalls • Men’s gloves, scarves and hats • Men’s anoraks, fleeces and jumpers • Men’s trainers or walking shoes • Men’s socks and underwear (new please!) • Easy-open tins of food, sachets of instant soup, coffee or cocoa • And not forgetting that some of them have dogs, who are hungry too…

The Creuse branch of the charity has launched an appeal for volunteers from the expat community. If you would like more information about the charity, visit www.restosducoeur.org or to get involved in the Creuse, phone area president Gérard Rouchon on 06 85 76 12 71. If you can't get involved, then why not make a donation the next time you see Coluche's smiling face on a shopping trolley at your local supermarket.

If you have a donation, please give me a ring on 05 55 47 60 50 or email me at camilla@cix.co.uk Many thanks Camilla Pomeroy We have drop-off points in Magnac-Laval, Bellac and Mézières-sur-Issoire, or I will collect. If you would be able to act as a drop-off point please get in touch!

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www.eco-entrepot.fr New hours from 1st Sep

Tue-Sat: 9h–12h & 14h–18h Sun & Bank Hols*: 9h30–12h & 14h30–18h Monday: CLOSED * Exceptional Annual Closures: 1st May, 14th Jul, 25th Dec & 1st Jan NB: These are our new hours fixed for the year (no more winter/summer hour changes)

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Petticoat Lane

This month we will be at the following markets: Saturday 1st October - Aigre Sunday 2nd, 16th & 30th October – Panazol

If you would like us to bring anything for you at any of the markets, please let me have your order by telephone or e-mail

sales@petticoatlaneshop.com http://www.petticoatlaneshop.com/

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21 Place Charles de Gaulle, Le Dorat 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. Opening hours: Tue/Wed/Fri 10h-16h - Thu 10h-17h.

05 87 77 95 59

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5 Rue Nationale – 16150 Chabanais

Tel: 05 45 29 03 99

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and at the following event: Flavignac Cider Festival - Sunday 16th Oct

Get in touch today for more information and to book a free taster session!

Christmas cards now available in English & French Our cards can now be purchased from Carole's Hair Stylist at Le Buisson, near Saint-Bazile.

Jenny Homer BA hons, PGCE Email: homer.jennifer@gmail.com 87120 Eymoutiers

Fashion Accessories Where to find me:

Every Wednesday - Piégut Market Please see my facebook page... search 'Tres Jolie Milhaguet' to see what's new. Mail order available, email for more details. Most items now stocked at the 'Coeur et Etoile', St-Mathieu

05 55 78 62 29 / 06 04 08 29 53

Ivan Petley 3D Puzzle Maker

Find us at the following markets in Oct: 16th Oct SAINT-LAURENT (23000) 23rd Oct RAZES (87640) 29/30 Oct PREMILHAT (03410) Tel: 05.55.80.29.98 Les Bregères, 23150 St-Martial-le-Mont alison.petley@wanadoo.fr

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The Brocante - now has lots of card and scrapbooking material & crafting books. Plus lots more items... come and see for yourself. All book sales go to animal charities. The Restaurant - where you can get a meal or snack throughout the day, plus tea/coffee, soft drinks or something a little stronger. See main ad for details of how to contact us. Please email us if you are looking for a special item or book.

Email: lescerisiers36@gmail.com

RESTAURANT

AUX CEPES La Veytizou

On the main road (D979), Between Limoges & Eymoutiers ~~~~~~~~~ SAT 1st OCT - OPEN MIC NIGHT ~~~~~~~~~ MUSIC THIS MONTH TO BE ARRANGED ~~~~~~~~~ WE ARE HOPEFULLY STARTING THE LINE DANCING AGAIN - PLEASE RING FOR INFO

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DON'T FORGET TO BOOK FOR CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH

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Le Restaurant Ecurat Atelier d'Art du Jardin

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33 RTE NATIONALE, 36300 CIRON

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Sympathetic French Tuition It's not too late to join a class this Autumn Term!

Find us at the following weekly market: Piégut (Wednesdays)

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2km from Chénérailles & the Château Villemonteix Open Monday to Saturday for: English Breakfast Lunches Salon de Thé Restaurant du Soir Fish, chips & mushy peas €11.50 All by advance reservation please For more information

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

Mandys-curry-2-go www.mandyscurry2go.com Dates for October Gouzon, Chilled orders only! 3.30pm, (place de l'Eglise) - Wednesday 5th Boussac, (place de l'Hôtel de Ville) - Wednesday 5th (6pm) Aubusson, (place Maurice Dayras) - Thursday 6th (6pm) Le Grand-Bourg, (place du marché) - Friday 7th (5.45pm-7.15pm only) Marsac, (Chez Jacques) - Friday 7th (8.30pm) Bourganeuf, (place Martin Nadaud) - Wednesday 12th (5.45pm) Peyrat-le-Château, Thursday 13th (6pm) Dun-le-Palestel, Venue now finished, but you can order chilled collection, please contact us for details. Sardent, (Auberge du lac, Masmangeas) - Saturday 15th (5.30pm) Also chilled deliveries to various areas - please contact for details

Tel: 07 70 39 12 23

Email: mandyscurry2go@gmail.com

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"The Brotherhood of Small Bellies" - is one of Limoges' most popular events and takes place on the third Friday of October in rue de la Boucherie.

products, prepared by the city's tripe and offal butchers, galetous, potato pie, trépaïs, clafoutis. From 11h. Fri 28th to Sun 30th Oct FELLETIN Journées nationales de la laine "Days of Wool" celebrating Felletin's long heritage of wool. Salon des Créateurs with workshops & over 130 exhibitors. Fri 14h-19h; Sat 10h-19h; Sun 10h-18h. Pôle sportif. Free entry. For more information contact the Felletin tourist office or visit journeesdelalaine.wix.com/felletin Sun 30th Oct BUJALEUF Grande fête pommes-châtaignes Apple & Chestnut Fair. 9h-18h.

The Frairie des Petits Ventres was created in 1973 by Renaissance du Vieux Limoges, an association of preservationists and butchers who came together successfully to fight plans to demolish the old city centre. Sample Limousin specialities including the region's meat

Sun 4th Dec LUSSAC-LES-EGLISES Christmas Charity Sale At Tina and Jane's Barn - 5, La Trigalle, 87360 Lussacles-Eglises. There will be mulled wine and mince pies, a tombola and raffle and plenty of stalls selling bits for Christmas, and craft goods. All in aid of CSH-V (Cancer Support Haute-Vienne) and Twilight elderly dogs home. If anyone has any donations for the raffle or tombola these would be very welcome. For more information or to book a stall tel 05 55 60 69 23.

A Mega Adventure with Megabus Letters to

The Editor

Jay Norbury By Email

ollowing on from last month’s article on the Megabus service (flixbus. com), I thought I would share my first-hand experience of having chosen and taken this mode of travel a few weeks back, in the middle of August. Due to the significant number of events that took place during the Limoges to London journey, I feel I must prefix this adventure story with a very sincere thank you to the company for their outstanding customer service. It’s only the circumstances that transpire throughout the trip that may entertain, enlighten or indeed deter some would-be travellers! I took the journey to London via Megabus, after my regular airline decided to hike up their prices by 3000%, taking advantage of the seasonal migration around Europe. Enterprising! Their fares were too exorbitant for my pocket, so, in the end (after researching various modes of transport and hearing good reports about Megabus), I hopped online and purchased my ticket. It was a one-way trip, €49 from Limoges to London Victoria, with one connection at Paris, then up to the Port of Calais for the night Channel crossing. The journey time was just short of 15 hours with an hour and a half changeover in Paris between connections. I concluded that this

was not a bad journey considering the coaches have free Wi-fi and I could log in, email and read to my heart’s content. The price was reasonable too. So, my lovely dad and brother picked me up and took me to Limoges to catch Bus no. 1 to Paris. En route, I received a text message informing me that the bus was delayed by 40 minutes. No stress, Bus no. 2’s connection in Paris was still achievable. We stood and waited in Limoges coach station. Sadly the electronic notice board showed no signs of life, so we received no service updates. However, my mobile bleeped once more and I received a second message from the bus company to advise the coach would be delayed by a further hour. Argh! Stress levels rise dramatically! I will miss my connection. So, calmly and methodically, I checked the options (thank goodness I have wireless internet on my phone!) Fly? Not an option. Not only was there no flight from Limoges until 3 days later but the price had increased to over €250, one way! Lovely dad offered to drive me to Paris. “Really? No, it’s too far dad. I’ll wait for the bus and catch the next bus from Paris to London” (incidentally, this was at 4 am the following morning - the original connection was 10 pm, so that’s a lot of waiting around in an unknown suburb of wonderful Paris. Not for me!) After much debate and journey time calculations we decided to take the car to Paris. Upon leaving the bus station, my

coach arrived. “Stop the car!” I ran to the coach, bag, bro and dad in tow to discuss the new ETA at Paris with the driver. We were met by an extremely officious lady coach driver, who was in no rush to depart as she was en route from Toulouse and needed to take her TACO stop. During this period I explained my situation to her (by the way, thank you to the lovely English girl en route to Paris too, then onto Germany, who translated the complicated bits for me). I was offered 2 options. Race across to the rail station and catch the train to Paris leaving in 5 minutes or continue on the coach and they would put me up in a hotel in the capital until the next connection the following morning. Taking the train was not a good alternative for me. It would arrive at the opposite side of Paris to where I needed to be, so it was somewhat Hobson’s choice that existed. I had to reach the UK. To undo my other plans - car hire, training course, return flight - was complicated and costly. Not to mention my determination to get there now superseded anything else I could contemplate at the time. I took the second option, so now on the bus, taking the front seat, close to the driver, I resigned myself to staying overnight in Paris (wherever that maybe) and settled down and tried to relax. 21:00 - approaching Paris. The coach driver was on her mobile. She signalled and said to me that her colleague wished to talk to me (in English). Quizzing this in my mind, I took the phone and was greeted by a lovely Frenchman who spoke very clear English. He said they had been looking at options to help me make my connection in Paris. “Really, that’s very kind of you,” I replied. Essentially they had planned for a taxi to intercept the bus on the Paris approach and whizz me to the coach park to make the connection. They would reimburse me for the cost of the taxi fare. Great! Stress levels normalised. I was going to make my connec-

tion. 30 minutes outside of Paris we pulled over at a random spot. I anxiously waited for the taxi for almost 10 minutes. Time was passing and my connection time for London was drawing closer. Every green / red light I saw on the road approaching us was welcomed with eager anticipation. Then, at last it arrived. The taxi driver had the drop-off point. The coach driver checked with him. We were good to go. En route, I received a phone call from the nice Englishspeaking French chap that I spoke to earlier. He wanted to ask the taxi driver if he knew the exact location of the coach park. I cheated and put him on speaker phone, so that they could both converse in their native language. All good, dropoff location was understood by all (except me) and off we went. 22:00 - arrival at the Paris coach park, Porte Maillot. I dashed from the taxi and ran amongst the hustle and bustle of fellow travellers. I searched amongst 20 or so coaches looking for the 22:00 Paris to London coach. At last, it was at the end, I found it. It hadn’t departed and passengers were still embarking. The luggage holds were open and I threw in my little case and ran around to the front of the coach to embark. The driver, a young chap, very jovial, scanned my ticket and on I climbed. Exhausted, yet thankful, I found my seat midway through the bus and collapsed. Onward now to the Port of Calais. Having updated my family and friends in the UK that I was now bound for London via the original plan, I began to relax. As the rain poured and the bus continued its journey along the autoroute, I began to drift off, only to be woken by a couple of hurly burly English blokes on the back of the coach throwing obscenities and abuse at each other. The exchange began very loud and got louder and stronger, then very violent. Punches were thrown and then more obscenities. Oh my goodness, I thought, whatever next! Luckily the driver pulled in sharply to the

approaching rest stop and after being told to stop or they would be arrested by the police and thrown off, the men thankfully settled down. The coach started and we continued to the Port of Calais. Upon arrival I was asleep, stress levels having normalised for the second time. 03:00 - instruction to disembark and go through British Immigration. I travel light and the only warm item of clothing I had was in my case in the luggage hold, so I disembarked wearing what I embarked with; shorts, T-shirt and cardigan, into the wind and drizzling rain at Calais. Not pleasant. We proceeded through Immigration. No problems. As we went to climb back onto the coach we were instructed to move away and stand outside (in the wind and rain) about 150m from the bus. I went to seek shelter in front of a building and noticed many ‘Douaniers’ surrounding the coach. Then a dog barked relentlessly at the vehicle. Myself and a fellow passenger looked at other. Seconds later we heard a scream from the coach. “Zut alors! Je pense qu'il y a un passager clandestin sous le car!” she exclaimed. 40 minutes later we were instructed to board. The driver had been questioned by the officials and then we were given the all clear to proceed to the ferry terminal. The driver told us that yes, they had found an immigrant / would-be refugee in the luggage hold. He said he must have snuck in at Paris amidst all the travellers and hidden amongst the bags. Well, what can I say? Thankfully the rest of the journey continued without incident, but if it hadn’t I may not be here to tell my tale! In summary, I can only praise Megabus for their help and professional approach throughout the ordeal / experience. Would I take it again? I need to recover from this episode first. If you love adventure, then I totally recommend it! Oh, and also take a mobile phone and warm clothing. You never know..! ■

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Fri 30th Sep LA SOUTERRAINE The World's Biggest Coffee Morning In aid of Macmillan Cancer Support and hosted by the Library and Information Centre in La Souterraine. 10h-12h. A warm welcome awaits, with home-made cakes, bric-a-brac and plants for sale.

10h-18h. Adults 6 euros. Under 12s free. For more information visit: arbosedelle.free.fr

Sun 2nd Oct MÉZIÈRES-EN-BRENNE Concert: La Voie Mélodieuse Concert by vocal ensemble La Voie Mélodieuse at 16h in the church. Programme: Fauré, Debussy, Palestrina, Brahms, Schutz, etc. Free entry. For more information visit www.lavoiemelodieuse.com

Sun 16th Oct MAGNAC-LAVAL Meliades Choir Concert Meliades are becoming a premier vocal group and have been delighting audiences with their wonderful range of programmes since 2006. From a cappella favourites to the choral music of the new millennium, this young ensemble thrills audiences with powerfully rich voices, grace and musical skill. Renowned for their extraordinary vocal blend and brilliant ensemble singing, the four women of Meliades are contributing to the resurgence of the female vocal quartet.

Sun 2nd Oct SAINT-BARBANT Multi Randonnée Open to cyclists, walkers and horse riders. 12 km in the morning; 16 km after lunch (you are not obliged to do both). Parking and start behind the mairie in St-Barbant (87330). 9 am: Coffee, tea and orange are offered. Please leave your name and email at the desk and receive your map. 9:30 am: Start Bring your picnic for lunch back at the car park at 12:30 pm (you can leave your picnic with helpers at the car park in the morning). There is a short walk/ treasure hunt arranged for children (accompanied by an adult). COST: €5. Contact Yannick on 05 49 48 83 65 or Viv on 05 55 68 33 30 or email noschemins@aol.fr for more information. Sat 8th Oct BELLAC Lalala Napoli Musical evening with Lalala Napoli, a group of 7 musicians who reinvent Neopolitan song and tarantella dance. Théâtre du Cloître. 20h30. Tickets €12. For more information visit www.theatre-du-cloitre.fr Sat 15th to Sun 16th Oct CROZANT Journées des plantes d'automne Autumn plant fair at the Arboretum de la Sédelle. Conferences, sale of plants & guided visits of the Arboretum.

Sun 16th Oct FLAVIGNAC Fête du cidre et des produits naturels Cider festival & vide-greniers. From 8h.

Laval. The concert will start at 5 pm sharp. Information and bookings: Number of seats is limited. Ticket price: €10; free for Under 18s. Concert will be followed by a free cocktail party. Early bookings by phone (05 55 76 70 15) or by email (cazalibus@orange.fr) For more information visit www.cazalibus.jimdo.com Sun 16th Oct RANCON Fête du cidre et de la châtaigne Cider & Chestnut festival & vide-greniers. From 10h. Sun 16th Oct SAINT-LAURENT Fête de la Citrouille et des cucurbitacées

Pumpkin fair & vide-greniers. 9h-18h. The group, which takes its name from the nymphs of Greek mythology, has released three albums, and continues to collaborate with the Michrocosmos Choir. The Meliades performances are a delightful treasure, with their beautiful interpretations of spiritual and secular music from different ages. The programme is entitled “Les Malmariées (the unhappily married)” and is an anthology of traditional songs dealing with loveliness and humour of the sentimental education of girls, the plight of girls forcibly married, abandoned wives or young women who give in to all kinds of seducers. Please join us at 4.30 pm in the Salle des Spectacles (opposite the Escapade English restaurant) in Magnac-

Fri 21st to Sun 23rd Oct LIMOGES Salon Fête Mariage Réception Getting married? Need to organise an event for friends and family? Looking for inspiration? Why not pop along to this 3-day Fair taking place at the Zenith from 21st-23rd October! Over 70 stands. Entry €5.50. Free for Under 12s. Fri 14h-19h; Sat & Sun 10h-19h. For more information visit www.fetemariagereception.com Fri 21st Oct LIMOGES La frairie des petits ventres This gastronomic fair - "La frairie des petits ventres" or