The Bugle Limousin - October 2020

British banks begin closing expat accounts Barclaycard have already moved to close accounts held by expats, with a number of banks likely to follow post-Brexit >> Page 4

book direct book

buggs www.buggscarhire.com the best French Car Hire but with Great British Customer Service

November 2016 - Issue #85

Limousin

Your local newspaper for life in France

October 2020 - Issue 132 - FREE!

Further delays for residency website Initially postponed by three months from July to 1st October, the website allowing expats to apply for a residency permit will not now open for "a few weeks".

A

fter months of waiting, the launch of the muchanticipated website allowing British residents in France to apply for residency permits has again been delayed, this time by at least a fortnight.

Originally planned for July, the launch of the portal was pushed back until 1st October, but the British Embassy in Paris has now confirmed that it will not now go live for “a few weeks”.

“I have received a note from the French government explaining that the opening is going to be delayed by a few weeks,” announced the British Ambassador, Edward Llewellyn in a Facebook video post. “The French government tell us we are now looking at a launch in the middle of October.”

With heated Brexit negotiations currently faltering, many were quick to claim that the delay was a political one, but the ambassador moved to quell such worries, explaining that the situation was simply a bureaucratic hurdle. “I know that this is going to be a disappointment for many of you who are keen to get your administrative affairs in order as soon as possible,” he said.

“I really want to reassure you, therefore, that the delay isn't for political reasons, but because the decree setting out the exact guidance is still with ministers in the State Council.

I think clearly it is better that the policy and the guidance are in place before your applications start rolling in.”

It is believed that the delay is due to scheduling

>> continued on page 8

INSIDE > > > Banksy boat migrants welcome in France - pg 6

Is it time to accept that wolves now live in the Limousin? - pg 3

The human hair cleaning the sea - pg 9

Eye make-up sales soar post lockdown - pg 11

The Bugle Business Directory - pg 14-20

2 ♦ IN THIS EDITION

Welcome to

The Bugle

A

lthough we had some unbelievably warm weather in September, I have been brought down to earth with a bump these last few days. A chill has set in, persistent drizzle has made trips down the garden a muddy affair and the falling of the first leaves has reminded me what a mountainous task of raking and bagging awaits me over the course of the next month. Combined with the threat of Covid once again looming large, it can sometimes be hard to keep your spirits up.

Which is why I have been trying to look at things differently and turn a chore into, if not exactly a pleasure, certainly less of a chore.

I actually quite enjoy doing the gardening if I do not feel under time pressure. It's once it gets on top of me that the task can feel overwhelming and a huge effort. So I have broken my garden down into sections which I'm going to tackle in short sharp bursts in between the usual daily tasks, rather than trying to clear an entire weekend to do it in one blast.

My job is a largely sedentary one and it can be refreshing to take a half hour break from the office,

get outside for some air and get the blood flowing. In actual fact, I would probably get more done if I took more short breaks and came back to my computer with renewed energy. The amount of time I spend a day “just checking the headlines” or watching “suggested for you” videos served up to me on my Facebook feed that I am neither interested in, nor want to watch yet can't seem to stop looking at! If I converted all that time into raking leaves, I would be fitter and the “chore” would get done without me realising... that and my brain would also be marginally less rotten.

It is often how you approach something, and not the thing itself, which is the problem, and this applies to all walks of life. My eldest was convinced she hates courgettes.

She is not a fussy eater and will try almost anything, so I have always let her have her courgette phobia and would never put any on her plate. This summer, we were given some fine looking green and yellow, homegrown courgettes by a friend and my wife turned some of them into soup which I convinced my daughter to try a tiny sip of. Turns out, she only hates the big chunks of over-boiled, bland courgette that she got served once at school

www.thebugle.eu ○ THE BUGLE ○ OCTOBER 2020

and absolutely loves it in its soup form (although I'm sure the copious amounts of cream and Parmesan went some way to improving the experience!)

The same was true for me on one of my very first visits to my motherin-law's house. She is an excellent cook and I had very much been looking forward to some hot dinner on our arrival, so my heart sank when it was revealed we would be tucking into a hearty bowl of sprout soup! Up until that moment, my lifetime's experience of sprouts was as a bitter, soggy accompaniment to Christmas dinner, and once a year we were expected to eat several of these abominations “because it's tradition”. Again, it turns out I do like sprouts, I had just been going about it the wrong way, i.e. without the cream and bacon!

I have also recently realised that celery is not always the devil's food - although in its raw form it undeniably is and you will fail to ever convince me otherwise - and is

in fact quite pleasant when cooked down in a sauce or stock. And so it is that, along with tackling my autumnal raking (why do we have so many deciduous trees in our garden!), I am also going to get to grips with celeriac (see page 12).

Julia's passion for food is contagious and she makes almost anything sound delicious. So while I think I might have had celeriac mash once and hated it, I was probably doing it wrong and am now going to try some of her suggestions.

Unfortunately, I don't think that there is a positive way to deal with the fact that most of us will soon need residency permits to continue to live in France. That is just one chore that will need to be dealt with through gritted teeth.

I know that plenty of people have already applied for a carte de séjour in one form or another, but these will all need to be converted before July next year. Those who already have their paperwork submitted may not have many more hoops to jump

CONTACT us Tel: 06 04 17 80 93

INSIDE this edition

General: editor@thebugle.eu Advertising (EN): sales@thebugle.eu Publicité (FR): publicite@thebugle.eu Subscriptions: subscriptions@thebugle.eu

3-11 French News

through, but those of us waiting for the new website to open still have it all to do. The most recent delay is not ideal (see our front page story), but it does seem likely that the site will go live at some point in October and there are indications that the French government are doing their best to ensure that the process is a straightforward one. The feedback from the application system that was put in place last year in case of a no-deal - and which it is thought this new one will mirror - was overwhelmingly positive, which feels like a good note to end on!

Until next month!

Steve Martindale, Editor www.thebugle.eu articles.thebugle.eu facebook.com/The BugleFrance

12 French Life 13 Practical 14-20 Directory 21-22 Community 23-24 What's On

Find us on Facebook...

Copy deadline

15th October for November's edition

www.facebook.com/TheBugleFrance

FRENCH NEWS ♦ 3

OCTOBER 2020 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.eu

Godson Travaux Publics Civil Engineering Contractors INSTALLATION OF SEPTIC TANKS, SEWER CONNECTIONS, MICRO STATIONS, REED BEDS, HIRE AND SALE OF DIGGERS... www.fossepro.com / tel: 06 33 78 24 23 email - fossepro@orange.fr

30+ years experience

Est. in France since 2004

Evidence suggests wolves are now native to the Limousin

T

he city of Guéret, capital of the Creuse, is home to several packs of wolves at the famous Loups des Chabrières wolf park attraction. An increasing number of reports are now suggesting, however, that soon you may not necessarily have to buy a ticket to see a wolf up close!

The Réseau Loup-lynx are currently investigating thirty potential wolf sightings across the former Limousin region, ten of which are in the Creuse; they are taking three of these very seriously indeed.

After several years of speculation and after a gap of a hundred years, it can now probably be stated with a degree of confidence that the wolf has made it back to the department.

In the three cases being examined, the animals have either been seen first hand, or there is photographic evidence being studied. Whilst physically the animals certainly resemble the native wolf, a lack of DNA evidence has thus far made a positive confirmation possible, leading the prefecture to state that “the presence of the wolf can not be ruled out”.

Authorities have confirmed that there have not yet been any reports of attacks on livestock and environmental agents are actively on the lookout for the animals across the department. There has been increasing evidence of wolf activity in the Haute-Vienne and their pres-

ence has been positively confirmed in the neighbouring Indre department.

It would appear that, whether DNA evidence confirms that wolves are indeed roaming the hills and forests of the Creuse or not, it is only a matter of time before those of us who call the Limousin home will have to learn to live alongside packs of wolves.

Wolves were virtually extinct in France until a handful crossed the border from

Advertise here from just €36 HT / month

06 04 17 80 93 sales@thebugle.eu

Italy and recolonised the French Alps around 1993; they then rapidly spread across much of the southeastern part of the country and have long been considered “indigenous” to the Massif Central. Over the past decade they have successfully colonised large areas of the country and one recent survey from 2018 estimates that at the time there were as many as 430 animals living in France, an increase of 20% on the previous year. ■

First permanent vide-greniers opens in the Haute-Vienne If you are a fan of a brocante or a vide-greniers, but less keen on the unpredictable weather and the early starts, you may be interested to know that the Haute-Vienne's first “vide-greniers permanent” has recently opened in Verneuilsur-Vienne, 5 minutes from Limoges.

Called “Le Dépôt”, the 1,000 m² premises contains 230 individual stands which can be rented by members of the public to sell their wares. Sellers bring and arrange their own displays and can rent the individual spaces for between one week and a month at a time. With prices ranging from €10 to €30, it is a cheap way to empty your attic and make a few euros.

Obviously, nothing comes for free in this world and in exchange for maintaining the premises and handling the sales, Le Dépôt takes a 35% commission on any sales.

Alternatively, if you are on the hunt for a bargain without having to fight the crowds, the short rentals mean there is a constant turnover of sellers. The concept is proving to be a popular one and although recently opened, the stands are already over 60 per cent filled through word of mouth alone. Similar outlets have opened with equal success in Angoulême and Brive. ■ For more information, visit www.ledepot87.com

Houses on Internet is a marketing service that allows private owners of French property to sell their house without using an estate agent. A method that has proven to be very successful.

How does it work?

1. We make a website for your property in English, French and Dutch. The main website is available in Russian too.

2. We connect that website to our main site which gets over 130,000 visitors from 40+ countries per month.

3. We advertise your property on several international French-property websites. This way we reach 1.5 million people a month worldwide.

What does it cost?

We ask a contribution to the advertising cost up front and after the sale a fee of 2.5%, which is included in the selling price.

Houses on Internet operates throughout France with a staff of 7 professionals and 89 local photographers who visit our clients to take photos and gather all information.

For more information, visit our website or give us call us at +31 (0)6 41 20 73 69.

WWW.HOUSESONINTERNET.COM Plus Vite!

Moins Cher!

4 ♦ FRENCH NEWS

www.thebugle.eu ○ THE BUGLE ○ OCTOBER 2020

Stephen Cullinane & son

• Small repairs to complete renovations • Stone & brick work • Partition walls • Plastering • Flooring • External and internal colour rendering finishes • Stone pointing • Decorating • Replacement of windows & doors • Roofing & roof construction • Covering Creuse, NE Haute-Vienne & S Indre

Tel: 05 55 81 00 53 - Mob: 06 74 33 97 79 - Email: sdc700@msn.com

Siret: 485 349 518

From the foundations to the roof - Established 13 years in France

New regional alert levels for Covid-19

A

s the Covid-19 situation worsened in September, France's health minister unveiled a new alert system and map that sees the areas with the highest level of Covid-19 infections subject to new restrictions including the closure of bars. The system has four colours: pink - alerte (alert), red - alerte renforcée (heightened alert), dark red - alerte maximale (maximum alert) and dark grey état d'urgence sanitaire (state of emergency).

Those departments in light grey are not subject to any restrictions.

Certain areas can be placed on the red or dark red alert without the whole department being affected. For example, people living in the Aix-Marseille metropolitan area are on alerte maximale, but the remainder of the Bouches-du-Rhône department remains pink.

“Let’s be clear, the situation is continuing to deteriorate,” the health minister, Olivier Véran, said during a live speech to the nation where he updated the population on the latest on the Covid-19 virus development in France. “There is still time to act. If we don't take steps quickly, we risk reaching critical thresholds in certain regions and huge stress on hospitals.”

Speaking later on television, Prime Minister Jean Castex refused to rule out a second lockdown, but insisted that the current tougher measures were being introduced to avoid such a situation. “We are not playing around with an epidemic; we have decided to take stronger measures. It is a race against the clock to avoid situations that we saw last spring. What I do not want is a return to the month of March; these stronger measures are about avoiding overwhelming our hospital establishments. If we do not act, we could

find ourselves in a situation like that of last spring. That could mean reconfinement, and we must avoid it.”

The four levels of alert Pink: departments with a high level of spread, defined as an incidence rate of more than 50 positive cases per 100,000 inhabitants, however in these areas the virus has had little impact on intensive care units and on the elderly. Local authorities in these areas

may take extra measures to curb the spread, although they are not obligated to do so, but must limit weddings, parties and social events to 30 people maximum.

Red: cities or departments with a rate above 150 cases per 100,000 inhabitants and a high level of spread among the elderly (above 50 cases per 100,000 inhabitants), but with moderate pressure on hospitals. Bars must close by 10 pm, gatherings are limited to 10 people and community halls must close.

Dark Red: an incidence rate above 250 cases per 100,000 inhabitants and a very high level of spread among the elderly (above 100 cases per 100,000 inhabitants), plus a pressure hospitals implying that intensive care units have filled up over 30 per cent of their beds with Covid-19 patients. Bars and restaurants must close completely for at least two weeks, and public spaces without strict health protocols in place must also close.

Dark Grey: no details have yet been given on what this status represents and no areas have been placed on this level of alert. In the first lockdown, the whole country was placed under a state of emergency and it is believed that this level may eventually be used to implement local or national lockdowns. ■

UK banks begin closing expat accounts

W

ith the end of the transition period fast approaching, and with no deal on the horizon, an increasing number of expats are reporting that their banks have said they will be closing their UK bank accounts. As members of the EU, British banks were able to operate within Europe under so-called “passporting” rules. Having failed to negotiate continued access to the passporting scheme, UK banks will need to apply for new banking licences to provide certain services in each of the 27 different EU countries.

Each of the EU member states has different rules for cross-border bank accounts which will therefore start to apply immedi-

ately after the UK's transition period ends on 31st December 2020. It would appear that many banks have decided that the effort is not worth the reward. “In some cases, continuing to serve customers would be incredibly complex, extremely expensive and very time-consuming, and simply would not make economic sense,” a source at one British bank told The Times newspaper. “This is passporting, this is the reality of Brexit.”

Lloyds is understood to be closing business accounts - not personal accounts - of customers living in the Netherlands, Germany, Ireland, Italy and Portugal. However, the bank said it had no current plans to discontinue any services for customers in France.

Barclaycard has told cardholders whose accounts are linked to a foreign address that their credit card will stop working in a few weeks' time. People using PO box or “care of” addresses will be similarly affected.

“Customers whose Barclaycard is not linked to a UK residential address will have their account closed on 16th November, 2020 if they don’t provide us with a UK residential address before then,” the company confirmed in a statement. “If a customer’s account is closed, we will carry on sending statements until they’ve paid off their outstanding balance and they will still be able to access their account via Barclaycard online servicing.”

Barclays and Coutts have also started

contacting customers. “In light of the UK leaving the EU at the end of 2020, we continue to review the services we offer to customers within the European Economic Area (EEA), and any impacted customers will be contacted directly,” Barclays said in a statement. “The timings for account closure will depend on the type of product that a customer holds, but we will always give notice to customers.”

“In the event that no alternative to the European Economic Area passporting regime for financial services is agreed between the UK and EU, we have taken the difficult decision to withdraw from offering our services to clients who reside in the EEA,” Coutts said. ■

Advertise here from just €36 HT / month

06 04 17 80 93 sales@thebugle.eu

British Market Stall For the tastes you miss from the UK We are open 10am - 4pm, Mon-Fri 12 lieu-dit Marsat (23140) and can deliver in the Creuse britishmarketstall@gmail.com facebook.com/britishmarketstall

Call Andy & Cris...

+33 (0)6 79 23 57 09 +33 (0)7 69 14 49 73 siret: 824 386 551 00017

The Spectrum IFA Group International Financial Advisers

TONY FARRELL

INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL ADVISER The Spectrum IFA Group - with over 20 years' experience advising expatriates throughout Europe on all aspects of financial planning.

t: 05 55 89 57 94 - m: 06 15 28 54 82 e: tony.farrell@spectrum-ifa.com

TSG Insurance Services S.A.R.L. Siège Social: 34 Bd des Italiens, 75009 Paris R.C.S. Paris B 447 609 108 (2003B04384) « Société de Courtage d’assurances » « Intermédiaire en opération de Banque et Services de Paiement » Numéro d’immatriculation 07 025 332 –www.orias.fr « Conseiller en investissements financiers », référencé sous le numéro E002440 par ANACOFI-CIF, association agréée par l’Autorité des Marchés Financiers »

FRENCH NEWS ♦ 5

OCTOBER 2020 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.eu

Renovations New Builds Roofing

Trust in us for the realisation of your dream home

paul.rands@orange.fr | 05.55.66.44.06 | Visit our website for more information: www.lanoneix.com

Creuse property boom as buyers look to rural France

W

hile many businesses have suffered hugely this year as a result of the coronavirus crisis, one area that has seen a boom, especially in rural parts of the country, is the property sector. This is certainly true in the Creuse, which has seen a significant increase in the volume of sales since the end of lockdown.

“It's been quite a few years since we have seen this many sales,” explained Emmanuel Marcon, the owner of Marcon Immobilier which has three agencies in the department based in Guéret, Aubusson and La Souterraine, adding that he has never worked as hard as since the end of lockdown. “We have plenty of people buying from outside the department, but also many moving locally. For me, lockdown has spurred people into action. They are worried that prices will begin to rise as buyers move into the region and hoover up any good property for sale.”

During lockdown, many within the industry predicted that after spending months trapped in small apartments and houses and with little or no outside space, professionals living in the country's cities would migrate towards rural areas looking for cheaper prices, bigger properties and more land.

Whilst the predicted flood has yet to materialise nationally, the Creuse appears to be one area proving attractive to house buyers.

“Real estate outside the large metropolitan areas has experienced tremendous growth in recent months,” confirmed Marc Deschamps from Cendrillon Immobilier, which has an office in Bourganeuf and deals

Marc Deschamps from Cendrillon Immobilier in Bourganeuf has seen a sharp rise in sales

with both the British and domestic market.

“It seems that since confinement, the city dwellers have come to realise the importance of outdoor space. In the south-western part of the Creuse where we operate, we have really felt this shift. Most of the current demand is for low-cost properties with a garden and many of our properties under €100,000 have already found a buyer. The main criteria are a detached house with land in a quiet setting, and around half of our current sales are for primary residences.”

Safety also appears to an important consideration; the low population density of the department is attracting buyers who feel that it would be good to have a home in the countryside, somewhere to go to in times of trouble. ■

Facebook accepts €106 million tax bill

I

n the latest victory against the world's largest tech companies, Facebook has agreed to pay France €106 million in back taxes to settle a dispute over revenues earned in this country. The amount settles its tax liabilities between 2009-2018 and includes €22 million in penalties.

Other industry giants like Google, Apple and Amazon have also reached similar agreements with the French tax authorities in recent years.

“We pay the taxes we owe in every market we operate,” said a Facebook spokeswoman. “We take our tax obligations seriously and work closely with tax authorities around the world to ensure compliance with all applicable tax laws and to resolve any disputes, as we have done with the French tax authorities.”

Facebook said that since 2018, it had changed its sales structure so that “income from advertisers supported by our teams in France is registered in this country”. Under this agreement, the social networking giant has also now agreed

to pay €8.46 million in taxes on revenues in France for 2020, a 50% increase on 2019 and which means it nows pays a rate of tax on its profits of more than 30%.

Until recently, most of the largest tech companies funnelled the vast majority of their European income through companies based in areas with low corporation tax rates, such as the Republic of Ireland, often paying tax rates of less than 1% in countries where they generate hundreds of millions in revenue. In response, many European governments have been chasing these digital companies for back taxes.

France is in the process of introducing a new digital services tax on multinational technology firms which would see them pay a flat rate of 3% tax on income generated - not profit made - in this country. Initially due to come into affect in January, the tax has been delayed until the end of the year after the US threatened to impose retaliatory tariffs on $2.4 billon of French goods, including champagne and cheese. ■

6 ♦ FRENCH NEWS

www.thebugle.eu ○ THE BUGLE ○ OCTOBER 2020

Marseille opens its port to Banksy migrants

M

igrants rescued on a ship funded by elusive artist Banksy have been welcomed by the port city of Marseille after several other countries refused entry to the vessel. The MV Louise Michel was carrying over 250 refugees rescued from the Mediterranean Sea when it encountered difficulties in August. The majority were transferred to a larger rescue ship and, after an international appeal, the deputy mayor of Marseille announced the city would open its doors to all those who were on board.

The MV Louise Michel, named after a 19th century French anarchist, is painted in hot pink and white and features a Banksy artwork depicting a girl in a life vest holding a heart-shaped safety buoy, reminiscent of one of the artist's most famous works, Balloon Girl. In an Instagram post unveiling the boat, Banksy stated satirically: “Like most people in the art world, I bought a yacht to cruise the Med.” The boat was bought with proceeds from some of the Bristol street artist's works

and is captained by a professional crew with “a flat hierarchy and a vegan diet”.

The vessel's mission statement is “to uphold maritime law and rescue anyone in peril without prejudice”. “We on board the Louise Michel believe we are all individuals, nationality should not make a difference to what rights one has and how we treat each other. We answer the SOS call of all those in distress, not just to save their souls - but our own.”

During its maiden voyage, the former French coastguard boat, which is smaller but much faster than many similar rescue ships operating in the Mediterranean, quickly picked up 250 migrants after responding to a number of distress calls. With the boat at full capacity and unable to sail safely - and with many on board dangerously dehydrated - the Italian coastguard evacuated 49 of the most vulnerable passengers, before the remainder were later transferred to the larger German rescue ship Sea Watch 4.

Despite numerous appeals to the Maltese and Italian governments - the two nearest countries -

the rescue ships were left stranded at sea without permission to dock at any port, until the city of Marseille stepped in. “These are refugees; these are people who are risking death,” said the city's deputy mayor, Benoît Payan. “They are at sea in a critical situation.

Maritime law, maritime history, the history of our city - they all call on our responsibility. Women

and children are dying. In this situation, we don’t ask for papers or the legal status of these people.

We save them.”

The charity Médecins Sans Frontières subsequently accused Italy and Malta of ignoring distress calls at sea, in breach of maritime law and described the situation in the Mediterranean Sea as “dire”. According to the UN,

more than 43,000 migrants have arrived in Europe via the Mediterranean since January and while this number is far lower than at the peak of Europe's migrant crisis in 2015, the crossing remains dangerous: an estimated 554 people have died so far this year attempting the journey, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). ■

FRENCH NEWS ♦ 7

OCTOBER 2020 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.eu

Thé Bonbons Cadeaux

MR PIANO MAN Complete piano renovations

Tearoom / Gifts / Jewellery Clothes / Accessories English Cards / Sweets

(Grands Specialist)

Piano Tuning and repairs - Worked for BBC LONDON

Tuesday to Saturday 10h00 - 16h00

Also PIANO FINDERS For all types of Grands including Baby and modern uprights Sold in very good condition and delivered

06 72 38 82 20

05 45 21 16 13

email: mr-piano-man@hotmail.com

7 ave Jules Courivaud 87190 MAGNAC-LAVAL

Siren: 510 312 341 or 849 657 135

Gilets jaunes protests Petition for ban on junk back with a whimper food adverts aimed at kids

A

© Thomas Bresson (WikiCommons)

A

fter a break for the national lockdown and the summer holidays, the gilets jaunes took to the streets once again in September. The protests, which began in response to planned green fuel taxes has gradually morphed into a broader anti-establishment movement. As the size of the protests began to shrink, however, it is predominantly those from the hard left that remain active and the movement appears to now have limited wider public support.

Authorities faced significant headaches in the build-up to September's much hyped comeback. Police came under criticism for some of the heavy-handed tactics used in the early days of the protests, but were determined to meet any resurgence with a show of force. The current health crisis also posed its own problems: the government did not want to appear to be using the situation to ban the protests, but at the same time, Paris was on a high level of alert during the planned marches with coronavirus cases rising sharply.

In the end, the government authorised two march routes in the capital and de-

ployed large numbers of security forces at key sites, such as the Champs-Elysées and the Eiffel Tower, both as a show of force and an attempt to prevent the violent looting that became a common theme in 2019.

In the end, although authorities had prepared for as many as 5,000 protesters, it is believed that no more than half this number turned up, with most now agreeing that the movement is all but dead and no longer represents the hundreds of thousands who initially supported it. Many of those who did make it to Paris appeared intent on violence and police made over 250 arrests during the course of the day.

“The movement is dead, I'll say that clearly, but we're here because we have nothing to lose. This is a kind of last stand,” said Michael, a 43-year-old protester in the crowd at Place de Wagram, before the march began. Not everyone agrees that the movement is on its last legs, however, with veteran protesters Pascale and Patrick saying defiantly: “Today is kind of a test for what comes next, but the movement isn't running out of steam!” ■

s child obesity levels rise steadily, the consumer group UFC-Que Choisir has launched a petition demanding a ban on advertising the most unhealthy foods aimed at children.

The organisation believes that the ban should apply to foods with a score of D or E on the Nutri-Score food labelling system unveiled in 2017. Unlike other systems, which show individual ratings for certain ingredients such as salt, fat or calories, the Nutri-Score label gives a single, overall rating based on a variety of healthy and unhealthy markers, ranging from A (green) to E (red).

were shocked to find that 88 per cent of products that are being promoted are in the two worst Nutri-Score classes,” said Alain Bazot, president of the consumer group.

“The links between alarming levels of childhood obesity, unbalanced eating and marketing are well established and it is urgent that we take ambitious preventative steps. The commitments by the food industry and lauded by authorities are a failure, and childhood obesity is alarming. It has never been more urgent to act to impose limits on adverts that are intended to be seen by children, by banning on-screen promo-

In a study, UFC-Que Choisir analysed “448 hours of televised programmes” and “7,150 adverts”, finding that almost 90 per cent of adverts aimed at children were for foods high in fat, sugar or salt - such as sweets, chocolate, fast food, sugary cereal and biscuits - and classed as D or E . “We

tion of foods of which consumption must be limited.”

The association also highlighted that the minister for the economy recently estimated that the social cost of people being overweight and obese is €22 billion per year - a similar cost to that of alcohol and tobacco use. ■

Ian Scott

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

English Hairdresser

7 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.

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

Advertise here from just €36 HT / month

06 04 17 80 93 sales@thebugle.eu

Rue Chez Boutique 87330 Saint-Barbant

Tel: 00 33 (0)5 55 60 08 46

S.M.C. SERVICES

3 TONNE 360 EXCAVATOR WITH DRIVER HYDRAULIC BREAKER HYDRAULIC THUMB/GRAB BOOM MOUNTED LASER LEVEL BASED IN HAUTE-VIENNE (87130) CONTACT STEVE - EMAIL: SNILLOC62@HOTMAIL.CO.UK MOB: 06 47 08 13 45 - UK: +44 (0)7831 121 019

SIRET: 880 273 222 00013

TRANSITION REMOVALS

8 ♦ FRENCH NEWS

SAS L’Orée du bois

(Andrew Wright - Carpenter & Joiner)

38 years in the Trade in France and England

Roofing - Renovation - Kitchens Bespoke Joinery - General Building Email: loreedubois60@gmail.com

Mob: 06 35 12 10 66

L’Orée du Bois, Chouviat, 87120 Eymoutiers

>> continued from pg 1 difficulties at the Conseil d’État, France's top administrative authority, to validate the decree on the details of the application process for the new residency cards, such as exactly what documents will be required and any other qualifying conditions. A draft of the decree had been prepared by government officials in July, and it had been hoped that it would be validated over the summer holiday period by the Council, but this appears to have not been possible.

The delay also places the current timeframes in doubt as British nationals will now have even less time to compile their applications. The Embassy has asked the French government if it is possible to also extend the final deadline for residency card applications, which is currently set at 30th June, to account for the late opening of the application process.

Although Britons will no longer be EU citizens from January next year, the government has previously confirmed that a grace period means it will not be compulsory to have a titre de séjour until 1st July 2021. On this date, unless it is also moved in the coming weeks, you will need to be either carrying a valid residency permit, or have proof of an ongoing application.

From next year, anyone arriving in the country with a British passport, and without a residency permit, will be considered as a tourist, meaning you can not stay in the country for more than 90 days out of every 180. If you currently live in France and are planning to travel overseas in the first six months of next year, bear in mind that you may be affected by this rule if

when re-entering the country you do not have either a titre de séjour, proof that you have applied for one, or proof that you are usually resident in France, such as an attestation de domicile signed by your local mairie.

The government initially launched a bilingual residency permit website last year allowing British people living in France to apply in advance in the event of a no-deal Brexit. This site allowed people to apply online and upload the majority of their supporting documents electronically.

Feedback was overwhelmingly positive and it is widely believed that the new website will be largely based on this previous version. Furthermore, anyone who has already applied via the “no-deal” site will have their application dealt with automatically and will not have to go through the process a second time.

Although yet to be confirmed, it is widely expected that there will be two kinds of card: one for people who can prove they have lived in France for at least five years and a second for those who arrived more recently. This second card will be valid for up to five years and will be exchangeable for a permanent one after five years of residency. The application process will be simplest for those who already hold a 10-year “carte de séjour séjour permanent”, which it is believed can simply be converted to the new type of residency permit via the new website.

The website will be accessed by clicking on the Brexit link at the bottom of the following page: http://invite.contacts-demarches.interieur. gouv.fr ■

Set In Stone

France mourns loss of the voice of Asterix and Mickey Mouse

L

egendary French actor, comedian and voice-over artist Roger Carel has died at the age of 93.

He was arguably the most famous voice-over artist in French cinema history and will be well remembered as the voice of Asterix the Gaul and Mickey Mouse as well as Star Wars’ C-3PO, Winnie the Pooh, Kermit the Frog and Kaa from the Jungle Book. For those of a certain age, he was also the French voice of Benny Hill.

While most English speakers will watch relatively few films or programmes in a foreign language, dubbing remains a huge part of the industry internationally. The top voice-over artists will typically be used to voice the same actor in different films and can build a following in their own right and achieve significant popularity.

Carel began his career in theatre and radio dramas, where his unique voice and mischievous tone quickly led to success.

His talents opened the door to the business of dubbing, the work he became best known for and he would go on to work as a voice-over artist well into his eighties. “My magic potion recipe for staying young is this marvellous job that has kept me going... marvellously,” he said when finally retiring in 2013 after receiving the prestigious Henri-Langlois Award. “I had the chance to play a lot: theatre, TV, dubbing. When you're happy, you don't age so quickly.”

“Being a voice actor is the opposite of acting. You have to forget what you can do. There is no question, unlike in the theatre or the cinema, of adapting a role to your measure. You must honestly reproduce the work of another. I have always treated it like a game.”

Carel was undoubtedly the biggest name in French dubbing history and with the

credit: Stéphane Cardinale / Corbis

Further two-week delay for residency card website

rise of streaming platforms and changing viewing habits, many believe his fame will never be eclipsed. Following a change in the law in 1949 which required any film released in French cinemas to be dubbed in studios located in France, an industry was born. In the modern world, however, many people watch films online and the rise of streaming services such as Netflix has led to a significant move towards subtitling rather than dubbing.

The sheer volume of international content now available online makes dubbing a slow and expensive option compared to subtitling, and evidence appears to suggest that the public, particularly the younger generations, are becoming more and more used to watching subtitled programmes and films. While the country may never again see another Roger Carel, his voice will remain iconic to legions of French film fans. ■

TEDDY

Mobile Ladies and Gents Hairdresser

Garden Ornaments

Covering the whole of La Creuse

Ornements de Jardin

Large selection of handmade garden ornaments for sale

Cut and blow dry - €25 Colour cut and blow dry - €45 High lights/low lights, cut and blow dry - €55 Gents cut - €10

Siret: 848 781 720 00018

Call Teddy: T: 06 15 78 18 04 Email: sidhardy27@gmail.com Web: set-in-stones.weebly.com Tel: 05 55 64 55 70

siret: 832 486 948 R.C.S. Limoges

www.thebugle.eu ○ THE BUGLE ○ OCTOBER 2020

E: edwardberridge@outlook.com @teddyhairdressing

TED

DY

k

o Bo

or f w no

C

s! a m

t

s hri

siret: 831 941 232 00017

FRENCH NEWS ♦ 9

OCTOBER 2020 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.eu

Fosse-Septique23.com

Steve. JOHNS. SARL

Domestic sewage treatment specialists.

Planning permission arranged. Inspections.

Design. Supply. Full/Part installations.

10-year decennial insurance cover.

A cleaner future today

05.55.64.11.73

• Micro stations • Traditional Fosse septique systems • Compact filter systems • Filter bed systems • Drainage problems • Design / supply / installation service • DIY and Trade kits now available.

info@fosse-septique23.com

Siret: 824 706 444 00018

25 years experience. Free quotations.

06.70.47.52.96 (English Technician) 06.49.48.39.62 (French Technician)

Growing anger over The human hair cleaning the oceans empty food packaging

coiffeurs-justes.fr

O

ne enterprising hairdresser in southern France is hoping to put the country's leftover locks to work in the fight against sea pollution. The innovative recycling scheme is the work of Thierry Gras, founder of Coiffeurs Justes - Fair Hairdressers - which now has 40 tonnes of human hair at its warehouse in Brignoles, near Marseille, waiting to be processed.

The hair is stuffed into nylon stockings which are then floated in the sea to mop up oil pollution. “Hair is lipophilic, which means it absorbs fats and hydrocarbons,” explained Gras.

After a successful trial in the nearby port of Cavalaire-sur-Mer, the foundation is now waiting for the green light from labour inspectors and anti-pollution officials before beginning large-scale production of the tubes later this year.

Despite the fact that hair can also be used as fertiliser, insulation material, concrete reinforcement or in water filtration, Gras was shocked to discover when he became a hairdresser that there was no established recycling facility for hair waste. He subsequently came up with the idea of creating hair-filled oil absorbers, and in 2015 founded his association.

Today he has 3,300 hair

salons contributing to the scheme.

At the Brignoles warehouse thousands of paper bags, each containing two kilograms of clippings, have been collected from participating hairdressers from all over France, Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg. The bags are then sent to another site a few streets away, where formerly unemployed people and school dropouts are paid to make the absorbent tubes. Gras plans to reinvest half of the sale price of the tubes in the employment centre.

The forearm-length tubes will be sold for €9 each and can absorb up to eight times their own weight in oil. With the average hairdresser generating 29 kilograms of hair a year - most of which currently ends up in the bin - the scheme is a cheap and efficient way of turning a natural waste product into one that can help fight pollution.

“The tubes can be used in case of a serious oil spill, such as the one in Mauritius recently, but the idea here is to remove micro-pollution on a continuous basis,” Gras explained.

In Cavalaire, a dozen tubes are already in use, serving as a pilot for the project, and Philippe Leonelli, the mayor of the seaside town and CEO of its port, is happy to have a new method for soaking up the oil leaked from the engines of some 1,100 boats docked in the port. “The traditional method uses large sponges made from polymer, products that are not reusable and which we discard after use,” the mayor said. The hair tubes are washable and can be reused as many as ten times. “We are all in search of reusable methods so as not to overburden our territory and our land.”

Several river and ocean ports in France have already shown an interest in purchasing the tubes. ■

A

consumer group has accused seven major brands of “food fraud” over the amount of empty space within their packaging. The European NGO Foodwatch said products made by Lipton, Léa Nature, Sojasun, Monoprix, Barilla, Carrefour and Leclerc were “full of nothing” and intended to dupe customers into thinking they were buying more food than was actually there.

Monoprix came under specific fire for its spice jars, which use a large label at the top to hide the fact that they are more than one quarter empty. “It’s all about the judicious positioning of the label and the opacity of the cap,” Foodwatch said in its report, which also highlights packets of cereals and quinoa only 40% filled, or diced salmon whose packaging contained just 32% fish.

“As a consumer, you can imagine yourself in the salmon section. You have all these slices of salmon that do not go to the end of the packaging, but as it is mostly cardboard, you do not see too much,” explained Camille Dorioz, campaign manager of the NGO. “It’s a competition for who can have the largest packaging on the shelf to show his product to the consumer.”

“After complaints from several consumers, we went to check supermarkets and compared

products between them. Almost all the shelves were affected by this excess packaging and these products sold ‘full of emptiness’. Offering useless packaging is not illegal, but it’s time to end these abusive practices.”

The NGO says companies are exploiting a “grey area of regulation”, adding that European law clearly states that packaging and marketing practices must not be deliberately misleading. “We consider oversized packaging to be illegitimate because it is deliberately intended to mislead the consumer.”

In order to highlight the problem and put more pressure on the industry to change their ways, Foodwatch have launched an online petition which will be sent to the CEOs of the companies highlighted in the study. “We're launching this petition not only to force these companies to change their practices, but to alert the manufacturers of all brands that consumers have had enough. It’s not just about misleading customers – who feel they’ve been had after buying a large product with very little contents – but the environmental repercussions are also unacceptable,” Dorioz said.

According to Forbes Insight, as much as 25% of all international freight is empty space inside packaging. That is the equivalent of 60 million empty containers being shipped around the world each year. ■

FRANKLINS REMOVALS

We have ECMT permits to allow us to operate to and from France in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

A family business offering a quality, professional service since 1985

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

Call us on 06 72 87 87 14 or contact us via Facebook or email - Leave details and job description.

Recently re-located to Confolens and looking for customers purplesolutionsgardenmaintenance email: sryanhill@rocketmail.com siret: 825 351 836 00010

Advertise here from just €36 HT / month

06 04 17 80 93 sales@thebugle.eu

● Packing services ● Full/part loads to & from the UK ● Vehicles transported ● Containerised storage ● Competitive prices ● Transit/storage insurance

Contact Stephen or Ben Franklin:

0044 121 353 7263

sales@franklinsremovals.co.uk www.franklinsremovals.co.uk

10 ♦ FRENCH NEWS

05 55 80 00 57 RSW ENTREPRISES

ZA LES BOIS VERTS 23240 LE GRAND BOURG rsw.entreprises@orange.fr

Russell Waite T.P. • Fosse Septique specialist LOCATION et VENTE de matériel T.P.

• COMPACT’O MICRO STATIONS • Rock wool Filter • • • • • DISTRIBUTOR OF

Lockdown leads to SPA kitten boom

A

nother unfortunate side effect of the ongoing coronavirus crisis is a boom in the number of cats needing to be re-homed. Releasing figures on International Cat Day, the national charity Société Protectrice des Animaux (SPA) said it had taken in more than 8,000 animals over the summer.

The reason would appear to be down to lower levels of sterilisation during March and April when the country was first locked down. According to the Confédération Nationale - Défense de l'Animal a pair of unsterilised cats can lead to the birth of 20,000 kittens within 4 years!

“We have more animals in our shelters than other years,” said JacquesCharles Fombonne, president of the SPA. The organisation currently has 7,600 animals in its care, one-third of which are dogs and two-thirds cats. “The only explanation is a lack of sterilisations in March and April. We have not been actively catching cats, but we have had a lot of kit-

Traditional systems Micro stations All to new 64.1 regulations Planning arranged Axa France decennial insurance In stock - Factory supplier Free on-site quotation

Hire and Sale of mini excavators and other small machinery wide range of mini excavators dumpers compactors micro tractors plant trailers Rubber tracks / Buckets and parts supplier

New Caledonia heads to polls for independence vote

T tens brought in. As there are relatively few cat abandonments, it is mostly young litters that people find in their gardens and bring us.”

The current crisis has also led to fewer adoptions; the SPA would usually expect to re-home 3,500 animals each month across the summer, but this year, July and August saw just 1,200 adoptions.”

“We are open, people are welcome to come and adopt. People can choose a kitten that is at least three months old and that has its first vaccinations. You will have the choice between small cats, young or old... unfortunately there is something for everyone!"

Abandoning an animal in France, including cats, is a crime punishable by up to two years in prison and a fine of €30,000. ■

Is it about time you put that door or window in...?

Call us... the easy access opening specialists For a rapid response and a job well done, call

Martin: 05 55 61 93 07 Windows, Doors & Dormers.

Structural & load bearing work.

All types of structure... stone, block, timber, etc.

New, old, or adjustment to existing openings.

Structural concrete specialists. siret: 531 768 182 00010

he people of the South Pacific archipelago of New Caledonia will head to the polls this month in a referendum to decide whether or not to remain part of France or seek independence. The first referendum two years ago saw independence rejected by 56.4 per cent of voters, but the contest was much closer than polls had predicted, raising the stakes for the next vote on October 4.

As a “special collectivity of France”, New Caledonia currently enjoys a large degree of autonomy, but depends heavily on France for matters such as defence and education and receives billions from the central government each year. In return, the islands' position gives France a strategic foothold in the Indo-Pacific region where China is expanding its presence, as well as access to significant natural resources: Nouvelle-Calédonie has 25% of the world's nickel deposits.

It is the country's mining facility, however, which is central to the regional economy, that has found itself at the centre of the upcoming vote.

The island's huge nickel extraction site is owned by the Brazilian mining giant Vale, which says it can no longer afford to invest in the lossmaking factory and has threatened its closure, with the loss of thousands of jobs and millions in tax revenues.

“With the referendum just three weeks away, we are following this matter very closely and are indeed worried about the 3,000 jobs under threat,” an official in the office of France's overseas minister Sébastien Lecornu told AFP. “It would be an economic tsunami if the factory closed,” said Pierre Tuiteala, an official with the main Soenc-Nickel union. “This decision would lead to a complete collapse

© Bananaflo (WikiCommons)

RSW

www.thebugle.eu ○ THE BUGLE ○ OCTOBER 2020

of New Caledonia's economy and its social security systems,” said Sonia Backes, president of the territory's southern province and an opponent of separating from France.

Advocates for remaining part of France worry that separatist parties could capitalise on a shutdown to press their case for taking back control of the strategic archipelago and its key industries.

First discovered by the British explorer James Cook, Nouvelle-Calédonie is located 1,210 kilometres to the east of Australia and is home to just over a quarter of a million people. Colonised by France in 1853, today around 40 per cent of the population are indigenous Kanaks and a further 27 per cent are of European origin. The remainder of the islanders come from across Polynesia and south-east Asia.

Under colonial rule the Kanaks were confined to reserves and excluded from much of the island’s economy. In the 1980s there were deadly clashes between French forc-

Advertise here from just €36 HT / month

06 04 17 80 93 sales@thebugle.eu

es and indigenous Kanaks, which culminated in an incident that saw separatists kill four French gendarmes and take another 23 hostage in a cave. The subsequent French assault cost the lives of 19 Kanaks and two soldiers. In the aftermath, France agreed a deal allowing for a referendum on independence to be held by the end of 2018. The subsequent “No” vote outcome was well below predictions, which has encouraged nationalists to try for a new referendum this year.

Over the past decade, relations between the two groups have improved markedly. During a visit to the archipelago at the start of his presidency, Macron acknowledged the “pains of colonisation” and saluted the “dignified” campaign for autonomy led by the Kanaks. He and his administration had sought to strike a neutral tone on the first independence vote.

A “Yes” vote would make New Caledonia the first French territory to break away since Djibouti in 1977 and Vanuatu in 1980. ■

FRENCH NEWS ♦ 11

OCTOBER 2020 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.eu

The eyes have it post lockdown

C

T

credit: Brett Freedman / brettfreedman.com

osmetics companies in France have had the smile wiped off their faces this year as a result of confinement and the rules surrounding face masks, with lipstick sales taking a particular hit.

Despite recently being crowned as the country’s favourite beauty accessory, lipstick has been shunned since France went into confinement in March, with sales plummeting 75 per cent during lockdown and a further 26 per cent since.

The term “lipstick effect” was coined in 2001 by Leonard Lauder, chairman of Estée Lauder, who first spotted that lipstick sales were inversely related to economic health. When the chips are down, the theory goes, women are more likely to buy lipstick as an affordable luxury to make themselves look and feel better. In 2020, however, the reverse has proved to be true with first confinement and then face masks leading many women to kiss goodbye to their red lips.

“Sales collapsed and haven’t come back again since the reopening of stores,” explained Mathilde Lion, beauty analyst for NPD.

Overall, it has been estimated that make-up sales are down 17 per cent since the start of the year in France.

The one winner in the cosmetics industry has been the eye makeup sector, which has seen a rise in sales over recent months. “The popularity of eye make-up can be attributed to increased experimentation at home and wearing makeup whilst socialising with family and friends virtually or during conference calls with colleagues,” said Emma Fishwick, an account manager at NPD. Another factor has been social media-led trends encouraging people to experiment with makeup while wearing face coverings

in public. “As consumers are required to wear face coverings in shops, on public transport and other public spaces, the lip segment has declined in share, driven largely by a decline in demand of lip colour as the lip area is no longer visible when wearing a mask.”

The trend has not been limited to France. In the UK, there has been an even bigger rise in sales of eye make-up. My Beauty Brand recently reported a 480 per cent increase in sales of their eye paint since lockdown, while Tweezerman has seen a 331 per cent rise in orders for eyelash curlers compared to the same period last year. ■

MP left red-faced after parked car blocks train

© Antoine Lamielle (WikiCommons)

A

French politician was left redfaced recently after accidentally holding up a passenger train by parking his car on a level crossing that he himself had unveiled just two years previously. Jean Lassalle, an independent MP, made the faux pas when he was running late to watch his son’s rugby match in Bedous, south-west France.

“When I arrived, there were already many people there and I was running late.

I saw this magnificent place and I parked there,” he told France Bleu. His embarrassing mistake became apparent during the match, however, when police approached the MP and explained that his car was blocking a passenger train. “The train was indeed at a standstill,” Lassalle told newspaper Sud Ouest. “I apologised to the passengers. Everyone was very nice. Back in the day, before the train line, we used to park there all the time. I have no excuse: it's been two years since the line opened and it was me who inaugurated it. It's a big mistake.”

The 65-year-old has served as an Independent

Government unveils €100 billion stimulus

member of the National Assembly since 2002 and was briefly part of the presidential race in 2017. The politician did have a solution as to how a similar situation could be avoided in the future, joking: “If I had a driver like many of my peers, this would not have happened!“ Fortunately for all concerned, visibility was good on the day in question, the passenger train was able to safely come to a controlled

stop and the MP escaped without a fine.

It is not the first time Lassalle has been in the news.

In 2016, he went on a 39day hunger strike in protest against a threat to 150 jobs in his constituency when a paint firm planned to close its factory and relocate. The strike ended when the closure was scrapped, but not before the MP was admitted to hospital having lost 18 kilograms in weight over the course of the protest. ■

he government has unveiled a massive €100 billion plan to rescue the economy from the coronavirus crisis, with big investments in green energy and transport as well as industrial innovation.

Announcing the “France Relance” (France Reboot) plan, Prime Minister Jean Castex hailed its “historic ambition and size”, stressing the package is almost four times as large as the rescue plan introduced in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis.

At around four per cent of GDP, the stimulus package is the largest plan unveiled in Europe so far relative to the size of the economy, the prime minister said. “The time for a relaunch has come,” President Emmanuel Macron tweeted.

Under the plan, €30 billion will be spent on “ecological transition” projects, including €9 billion on the development of a hydrogen industry and other green technologies, €4.7 billion for the state railways and €6.7 billion on improving insulation in homes and public buildings.

A further €35 billion will go towards industrial competitiveness and innovation, including €20 billion in reduced taxes for industry over the next two years. The final €35 billion has been put aside for “social and regional cohesion”, including employment projects and skills training for the young.

The government expects the economy to shrink up to 11 per cent this year as a result of the pandemic. The prime minister and Bruno Le Maire, the finance minister, both said they expected the economy to recover to its pre-crisis level by 2022 as a result of the huge investments contained in the plan, of which €40 billion will come from EU grants. The EU is currently distributing a massive €750 billion recovery programme brokered in July

by French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel. The UK will not have access to this fund.

Mr Castex said the government would not repeat the mistakes made in past crises of increasing tax rates to pay for the spending, but would instead generate growth to bolster the government’s overall tax revenues.

“There will be no tax rises,” he said. ■

12 ♦ FRENCH LIFE

www.thebugle.eu ○ THE BUGLE ○ OCTOBER 2020

Would you like to receive your copy of The Bugle by post each month?

We can deliver a copy to your door, hot off the press

France €25 pa; UK and Europe €40 pa

Email us for more details - subscriptions@thebugle.eu or visit www.thebugle.eu

A

Don't be afraid, it's only celeriac

by Julia Watson

ren’t you just tickled pink!

Extolling the virtues this time last year of celery, I explained the difference between celery stalks and celeriac - of which root I promised, “more, another time”. Well, guess what. It’s such a suitable autumnal vegetable, that time is now.

It may be because of how it looks a ball that’s been severely kicked then put through the hot wash bleach cycle, or because it can be dauntingly large but celeriac doesn’t seem to be much revered. The French make the most of it in céleri rémoulade, which is surely on no-one’s Hate List. But celeriac can give so much more.

It’s the same plant as celery, but is cultivated for its root, not its stalks.

You can’t swap celery for celeriac and vice versa in recipes that call for them by name. Like celery, it can be eaten raw or cooked, and while it has the same flavour as the stalks, that flavour is sweetened and mellowed when exposed to heat.

You may have assumed it was a cold region vegetable exclusive to the northern hemisphere where it’s grown across Northern Europe, Siberia and North America. But it’s also cultivated in North Africa and South-West Asia, albeit in their cooler high regions. And a close relation, cepa de apio criollo (Creole celery root), is a tuber with a similar flavour to celeriac, common in farmers markets from Dominica and Puerto Rico, where it is used to make traditional soups, to Venezuela and other Latin American countries, again, grown in highland regions.

I dare to propose that along with potato, celeriac is the most versatile vegetable we cultivate in the West.

You can boil it, steam it, roast it, mash it, grate it, fry it, and turn it into the most soothing of winter soups. All that’s required for that, at its most simple, is a base of finely chopped leek and onion stewed in butter till soft, chunks of peeled celeriac thrown in and everything softened in milk or stock, then blitzed and a generous pour of cream added. Crumble crisp cooked bacon over to serve.

But that’s just the start of it. Look up a latkes recipe and swap the potato for celeriac. Fry the latkes not in the traditional chicken schmaltz (chicken fat) but in duck fat for a Périgord take, and dab each golden disc with a blob of crème fraîche to serve, possibly with a teaspoon of horseradish mixed into it.

Celeriac roasted whole has been on hip restaurant menus for a year or two.

Scrub the celeriac thoroughly and rub it well with olive oil and the leaves from 6 sprigs of thyme or a spice like finely ground cumin or coriander, or simply salt it well. Wrap it tightly in foil, set in a pan and roast for 2 hours until soft. Spread the foil open and roast 30 minutes more to crisp up the skin. Cut into wedges, drizzle hazelnut oil and lemon juice over it, sprinkle with sea salt and serve with a seared steak, a roast of meat, or just by itself with a vinegary salad.

For a comforting gratin, slice equal quantities of peeled potatoes and celeriac and layer them with thin slices of one onion in a gratin dish. Season, cover with cream and dot with butter.

Bake in 180C oven for about an hour or until bubbling and gold.

Julia Watson has been a long-time Food Writer for newspapers and magazines in the US and the UK.

Roasted celeriac wedges with sage and walnuts

1 tablespoon olive oil 135ml maple syrup or honey 1kg celeriac, scrubbed clean then peeled 15g fresh sage leaves, shredded 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes 175g walnuts Preheat oven 400F/200°C. Beat the oil and syrup together in a jug. Cut the celeriac into 2.5cm wide wedges, and spread over a roasting pan. Drizzle half the maple syrup and oil over the wedges and toss them with clean hands to coat thoroughly.

Roast for 20-25 minutes till the wedges begin to soften, turning them halfway through.

Add the sage, salt and walnuts to the remaining maple syrup and oil, whisk then spoon over the celeriac. Continue to roast for 10-12 minutes more, or until the celeriac just begins to caramelise.

These wedges marry well with any meat dish - from roast to braise.

ADVERTS FROM €12.50 HT / MONTH SALES@THEBUGLE.EU

06 04 17 80 93

PRACTICAL ♦ 13

OCTOBER 2020 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.eu

Buying or selling small items...?

Check out our online Classifieds... updated daily!

www.thebugle.eu/classifieds.php

To place a Classified, simply email details of your item for sale to notices@thebugle.eu

Will UK assets invite a bigger tax bill after Brexit? - Blevins Franks

I

n preparation for Brexit, most UK expatriates in France have secured residence or put plans in place to settle before the transition period ends in December. While that’s entirely appropriate, the planning shouldn’t end there, especially if you still have assets and investments in the UK. Brexit itself will not affect the double tax agreements that determine which country has the right to tax expatriates. However, two key changes are set to happen from 2021 that may change your tax treatment.

First, UK assets will no longer be EU/ European Economic Area (EEA) assets.

In some cases, this means they may stop receiving favourable tax treatment in France. Second, the UK government will no longer be bound by EU freedom of movement rules for capital, potentially giving them more scope to tax non-residents.

Even without Brexit, once you are living abroad it is a good idea to review whether holding on to UK assets is still in your best interests.

UK property The UK has gradually increased the tax burden on property for overseas residents. For example, after years without capital gains tax liability, ‘non-resident capital gains tax’ (NRCGT) started applying to non-UK residents selling UK residential property from 2015, and most commercial UK property and land from 2019.

If you are French resident, you may also attract capital gains tax there (but can usually receive a credit for UK tax paid).

Beware that from April 2021, nonUK residents face a new 2% stamp duty surcharge when buying property in England and Northern Ireland. If you are resident in France and already own a home, even outside the UK, this means you could face up to 17% UK stamp duty costs on UK purchases.

When considering UK property as an investment, also remember that worldwide property counts towards wealth

tax liability for French residents.

Note that non-UK residents remain liable to UK income tax on all rental income earned there. Although not taxed directly in France, you must declare it as part of your taxable income, which could potentially push you into a higher income tax bracket.

UK investments While the tax rules that apply to British expatriates today should not change after Brexit, watch out for situations where non-EU/EEA assets are taxed differently to domestic/EU assets.

For example, under French rules some key tax advantages only apply to EU life assurance/assurance-vie policies, so UK equivalents may incur a higher tax bill post-Brexit.

Remember too that once you are nonUK resident, UK investment products such as ISAs become taxable in France.

If you cash-in these investments, local capital gains tax can also apply.

Explore alternative investment vehicles available for France residents that may offer better tax-efficiency as well as potential estate planning and currency benefits.

UK personal tax allowances Currently, non-UK residents receive the same allowances for income and capital gains tax as UK residents, so long as they hold a British passport or are an EEA citizen. However, a few years ago the government seriously considered restricting the personal income tax allowance for non-residents.

It is possible these allowances could again become a target for the government to increase tax revenue from nonresidents after Brexit.

UK pensions Of course, most retired British expatriates have pension funds in the UK, and benefit from leaving them there and drawing income as needed. But, depending on the type of pension and

Buying or Selling French Property?

Legal advice from English-speaking lawyers Also the #1 portal for property auctions

www.frenchpropertylawyer.fr

05 55 82 18 99

your circumstances, it may be worth weighing the pros and cons of transferring it out of the UK. Transferring into a Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme can provide various advantages for France residents. Transfers to EU/EEA-based QROPS are currently tax-free for EU residents, but there is a 25% ‘overseas transfer charge’ for other transfers. The UK government could easily extend this to EU transfers once no longer bound by the bloc’s rules. If you are considering this, take personalised advice now – pensions paperwork is a lengthy process and there is limited time before the transition period ends.

Another option may be to use the pensions freedom to take your fund as cash and re-invest in a tax-efficient arrangement in France. Again, seek regulated advice and take care not to jeopardise your retirement savings.

Financial planning should be based around your circumstances, objectives and risk profile, and the decision wheth-

er to retain UK assets is no exception.

There are various issues to weigh up, taxation being just one of them, but it is worth considering if moving assets out of the UK may be beneficial. Do your research and take personalised specialist advice to establish what would work best for you today and your family in future. ■ The tax rates, scope and reliefs may change.

Any statements concerning taxation are based upon our understanding of current taxation laws and practices which are subject to change. Tax information has been summarised; individuals should seek personalised advice.

Keep up to date on the financial issues that may affect you on the Blevins Franks news page: www.blevinsfranks.com Tel: 05 53 63 49 19 Email: bergerac@blevinsfranks.com

14 ♦ DIRECTORY

www.thebugle.eu ○ THE BUGLE ○ OCTOBER 2020

BUSINESS DIRECTORY Champlong Chatterie

Animals & Pets

Caring, quiet accommodation just for cats

Animals & Pets >> pg 14 Antiques/Brocantes >> pg 14 Auto & Bike Services >> pg 14 Building Services >> pg 14-17 Chimney Sweeps >> pg 17 Computers, TV & Satellite >> pg 17 Food & Drink >> pg 18 Garden Services >> pg 18 General >> pg 18 Gifts & Crafts >> pg 18

Auto & Bike Services

Building Services Architects/Surveyors

JUNCT 22 off A20, Arnac la Poste

Dog Guest Home (NOT KENNELS)

Your dog(s) looked after indoors at our country home with a safe enclosed garden area.

Walked twice a day in our woods and surrounding fields.

Must be able to socialise with other dogs.

Free introductory trial: morning or afternoon.

Nr. Châteauneuf-La-Foret, Linards.

30 mins from Limoges airport.

20€ / night 10 € / half day Call Jane:

05 55 00 34 79/06 18 58 93 88 or Emily: 06 71 15 15 65 waggingtails87@hotmail.com Siret: 792 142 341 00017

Valhalla dog holidays

Alison & Ray

Tel: 05 55 60 27 83

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

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

Open 365 days a year Call Leanne on:

05 55 80 42 47 or email

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

sales@thebugle.eu 06 04 17 80 93

Siret: 498 843 051 00018

05.55.81.31.85

JOHN SOWERSBY

Siret: 790 016 984 00011

Building Services Carpenters/Joiners

CALL: 06 80 58 06 08 Siret: 492 869 649 00011

Architectural Entreprise Maeva DRAWING Qualified French SERVICE Artisan / Carpenter Renovating your French property?

+44 (0)7830 170761

motorptscharente@aol.com www.motorpartscharente.com

sales@thebugle.eu 06 04 17 80 93

New build?

Dossiers prepared Permis de Construire Déclarations Préalables

Tel: 05 53 52 36 05

07 69 34 75 02

Email: entreprisemaeva@gmail.com

SIRET: 493 770 358 00015

Siret: 831 957 691 00023

Organic Hay For Sale

Creuse 23 - Harvest 2020 Rich in vegetables, perfectly suitable for feeding cattle and horses.

Size: 130x120 round bales of about 270kg

■ Services ■ Brakes ■ MOT Prep

Size: Rectangular bales 13kg - please request

Contact - 06 77 52 07 74 The farm has been certified Organic since November 2000

Specialist in woodwork, painting, window / door fitting as well as all maintenance, renovation & upkeep of your house and garden.

50km radius of Bénénvent-l'Abbaye (23210).

English spoken.

Call Aymerick (Rick):

lavieilleabbaye@orange.fr

05 55 81 31 85

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

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

•Stairs (can custom build) •Doors •Windows •Fitted Kitchens •Floors (wooden, laminate, etc.)

•Fitted Wardrobes & Cupboards Over 40 years experience

SIRET: 878 836 170 00018

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

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

Will Fit For You:

fergusonvelo@gmail.com facebook@fergusonvelo

CHARENTE

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.

SKILLED JOINER

Tel: 05 55 80 22 64 Mob: 07 86 31 98 25

MOTOR PARTS

Le Bourg, Chavanat 23250 Crossroads D3 & D10

(contrôle technique)

SIRET: 494 617 798 00017

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

RING BILL!

LA BRAUDERIE BROCANTE

Registered Car Mechanic

FR: 0033 (0)6 52 06 22 79 UK: 0044 (0)7448 466 662

30 years experience Servicing from €35 Based in Chenerailles (23130)

See Display Ad Below

RING BILL!

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

€50 grants as part of government 'coupdepoucevelo' bike boost

06 04 17 80 93

siret: 803 910 942 00025

Pre-purchase & Structural Surveys.

Verbal & written reports.

Structural calculations & drawings.

Redevelopment ideas & solutions.

All makes & models of cycles repaired & serviced incl. E-bikes Mobile service available, I can come to you

Registered Car Mechanic

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

CHARTERED STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

Ferguson's Bicycle Repairs and Servicing

sales@thebugle.eu

Antiques/ Brocantes

Small, friendly English-run kennels in Bétête (23270)

Handholding & Language >> pg 18-19 Health & Beauty >> pg 19 Insurance & Finance >> pg 19 Pools & Spas >> pg 19 Property Sales & Maintenance >> pg 19 Retail & Commerce >> pg 19-20 Scrap & Clearance >> pg 20 Support & Counselling >> pg 20 Transport/Removals/Storage >> pg 20

DIRECTORY ♦ 15

OCTOBER 2020 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.eu

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

Lumiere Service et Energie Steven Rofe 28 Years' experience

A. Wright

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

see main ad - pg 8

See full list of works carried out on the website

06 45 82 34 03 Siret 798 692 778 00011

Carpenter & Joiner 06 35 12 10 66

www.roferenovation.com Siret No. 501.792.386.00010

CARPENTER AND BUILDER

QUALITY WORKMANSHIP SINCE 1986 €120 per day

Portfolio available to view at

www.jonesentreprise.com Jeff Jones: 05 55 62 46 21 Mob: 06 38 25 74 62 email: jones23entreprise@orange.fr siret: 810 322 123 00011

Neuvialle Menuiserie

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

Building Services Electricians & Plumbers

INSTALLATION23 Qualified & specialising in: • Electricity • Plumbing • Small renovations (bathrooms, kitchens, etc.)

Fully registered & insured English & Dutch spoken Based in the east of Creuse E: installation23@gmail.com

M: 06 40 56 96 12 Siret: 753 054 030 00014

Pink Electrique

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

30+ years worldwide experience.

Departments covered: 23, 36, 87.

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

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

Carlos

Electrician/Plumber 05 55 62 63 82 see main ad below

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 06 04 17 80 93 Maurice Baynes

PLUMBING & HEATING

Domestic and commercial Bathroom design and installation Heating systems Tiling and full fit out Fully Insured All areas covered mauricepbaynes@gmail.com

Tel: 07 87 01 70 30 siret: 887 841 088 00016

Max Huggett

Building Services General Entreprise Electricité Générale All aspects of electrical works undertaken Departments 36, 23 and 87 UK / French Satellite and TV Aerial installations

06 16 91 64 67

contact@reactive-resource.com www.reactive-resource.com Siren: 808 481 170

Building Services Fosses Septiques

LVL

Les Vidanges Limousines ▪ Emptying septic tanks ▪ Unblocking pipes ▪ Cleaning wells ▪ Group rates available between neighbours Call David - 24/24 7/7

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

Fosse Septique 23 Steve. JOHNS. SARL

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

05.55.64.11.73 06.70.47.52.96 siret: 824 706 444 00018

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

06 04 17 80 93

Entreprise Hines

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

40 years qualified experience

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

GODSON

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

WASTE REMOVAL SERVICES

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

• vehicle with 1.5 tonne crane

05 55 37 45 35

wasteremovalmultiservices@gmail.com www.facebook.com/willwhiting87/ siret 532 981 198 00015

Stephen Cullinane & Son From the foundations to the roof Established 13 years in France 05 55 81 00 53 - see pg 4

SVH CONSTRUCTION

All building work undertaken No job too small City & Guilds and NVQ Qualified tradesman Over 35 years experience in the construction industry Based in dept. 23

Mob: 07 85 51 42 66 Tel: 05 55 83 04 11

stevehow101@googlemail.com Siret: 848 602 934 00012

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

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

E: info@maxhuggett.com

T: 05 55 69 37 64 M: 06 86 62 59 37

www.maxhuggett.com

English & French spoken - Siret: 518 511 340 00011

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

POINTING FOR ALL YOUR REPOINTING WORK

Email: repointfr@icloud.com Tel: 04 73 52 14 43

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

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

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

CONTINUED NEXT PAGE...

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

no job too small - very competitive rates

ELECTRICIAN/PLUMBER

lorrainemquintana@gmail.com

05 55 62 63 82

siret: 829 638 741 00019

Granulés du Limousin

Mike Christie 05 55 64 35 11 (Home) 07 61 76 97 41 (Mobile) mgchristie2013@gmail.com

Siret: 802 265 728

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

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

16 ♦ DIRECTORY

www.thebugle.eu ○ THE BUGLE ○ OCTOBER 2020

ADVERTORIAL

Are your current Wealth Management and Pension plans fit for purpose? – Rosemary Sheppard, International Financial Adviser

W

ith the c u r r e n t CV19 crisis and Brexit looming it has never been more important for UK expatriates and those who are considering moving to France to ensure that their wealth is invested in the right places and products.

We have seen the impact that the “Lockdowns” have had on world economies and the financial markets over the last 6 months. Whilst markets have stabilised, autumn is approaching and

CV19 infections will rise again, regional lockdowns in countries will occur with more regularity, tighter restrictions on movement within countries and between countries will/ could be put in place.

All countries around the world are looking at raising taxes to pay for the costs of the “pandemic” and they have workers, pensioners, savers and investors in their sights. They are looking at various options to fill this black hole of debt, various ways to do this have been mooted, including, but not exclusively limited to: increasing inheritance tax rates above the tax free threshold; increasing capital gains tax; scrapping the triple lock on UK state pensions,

financial advisers have stopped offering their services to non-UK based individuals and many small financial advice firms are finding the current economic climate challenging and are either closing down, cutting back or merging with larger companies that are well established and have the financial means to continue through the bad times.

Blacktower have been advising clients for over 30 years now, through both the good and bad times and our role is to utilise that experience in dealing with different types of market conditions, to make sense of the current situation and to be there to reassure clients.

Blacktower will be by your side both now and

Dave Cardwell - Builder

05 55 98 24 12

See our Display Ad below RON’S SERVICES A reliable comprehensive range of DIY services inside and out.

Based in Gorre No job too small

Tel: 09 72 91 51 28 solwayservices@yahoo.co.uk Siret: 850 034 653 00020

Paul Jones Renovation

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

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

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

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

Large or small projects undertaken - please view our website.

Contact: Paul or Joanne Rands

05.55.66.44.06 www.lanoneix.com Paul.rands@orange.fr

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

The Reclamation Yard Confolens

05 45 30 72 04

semm main ad - pg 10

CORE CUT 87

Your advert here

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

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

05 55 61 93 07

martin_sprague_1@ hotmail.com SIRET: 531 768 182 00010

SIRET: 494.501.067.00016

SIRET: 501 144 596 00019

in the future, we are here to help you weather the stormy waters ahead. If you would like to arrange an independent, professional and impartial consultation, please contact me by email: R o s e m a r y. s h e p p a r d @ blacktowerfm.com, visit our website www.blacktowerfm. com or call me on 06 38 86 99 70. Blacktower Financial Management has over 32 years’ experience helping expats to make sure that their money works for them.

Masonry & More

Harlequin Construction Developments & Property Services La Noneix

Building Services General

siret no: 495 067 829 00020

taxing investments; scrapping the 25% tax free lump sum on pensions.

On top of this the UK has Brexit looming. If it exits with a “no deal”, as now seems likely, Sterling will weaken even further, impacting the value of UK expats' Sterling denominated pensions even more, decreasing their buying power and possibly negatively impacting their standard of living.

In addition, Brexit could mean that for investors located outside the UK, access to UK based investments and products will be limited or impossible unless you have taken the right advice and restructured your investment and pension portfolios. Many UK based

Building Services Groundworks RSW Entreprises

Fosse Septiques/Micro stations

Precision diamond drilling and sawing Stone and reinforced concrete Small and large diameter holes Any wall thickness If you need a hole, we can drill it

06 04 17 80 93

Call: 07 78 40 93 83

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

Excavator with Driver

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

All areas covered - Based nr Aubusson (23)

see main ad - pg 7

Email: corecut87@outlook.com Siret: 829 857 184 00016

A. Wright

Carpenter & Joiner 06 35 12 10 66 see main ad - pg 8

05.55.80.00.57

See our Display Ad - pg 10

HANDYMAN/DIY

05 55 83 02 77 / 06 30 90 58 90 jonathanpiddock@orange.fr

S.M.C SERVICES 0044 (0)7831 121 019

Mini-Digger with driver

05.55.53.03.56

john.bonella@gmail.com

Siret: 523 955 151 00015

See Main Ad below

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

Building Services Lifts & Scaffolding

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

06 34 24 64 11 or see

www.lakesidebandb.net

Email: akbrunnstrom@yahoo.co.uk SIRET: 799 067 939 00014

Cherry Picker Services

14.5 metres on a van lasout@live.com

Tel: 09 66 03 52 89 Call for a quote

sales@thebugle.eu 06 04 17 80 93

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

with Driver for Hire

Landscaping, Ditching, Land Clearance etc.

Hedge Removal and Stone Wall Construction John Bonella

87440 Marval

05 55 53 03 56

siret no. 523 183 580 00019

john.bonella@gmail.com

Advertise here from just €36 HT / month

06 04 17 80 93 sales@thebugle.eu

DAVID CARDWELL PROFESSIONAL

BUILDER

Home renovations / Ground works Block works / Verandas, Abris & Terraces Barn doors & Shutters Also available: digger & driver Planning permission assistance and design available HNC and ONC qualified, 15 years experience & 7 in France Based near Lubersac (dept 19) Tel: 05 55 98 24 12 - Mob: 07 82 78 01 31 Email: dave.cardwell@yahoo.co.uk

DIRECTORY ♦ 17

OCTOBER 2020 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.eu

ADVERTORIAL

La Noneix Construction and Property Services Limousin residents Paul and Joanne Rands moved to France with their two young children over 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.

H

ere at La Noneix Construction we are into our 14th 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.

We are still finding that there are people arriving from the UK even with the threat of Brexit. We have found a demand for property inspection services from house purchasers who live overseas and do not want to incur the additional cost of repeated visits.

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

Building Services Painters/Decorators Nicholas Collyer All aspects of Interior and Exterior decorating 30+ years' experience Spraying service available for large areas Small tractor service cutting & clearance

T: 09 88 19 14 05 M: +44 (0)7885 694 313 collyer23360@gmail.com siret: 883 596 157 00015

Building Services Plasterers CHRIS

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

CALL FOR A FREE QUOTATION

05 55 63 53 06 06 23 29 48 19 christopher.willis@orange.fr Le Bourg, 23360 Nouzerolles SIRET: 504 612 441 00015

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

Able Plastering

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

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

Your advert here 06 04 17 80 93 Building Services Roofing

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: “Something of a makeover it certainly is, in short we are both blown away with what you have achieved, it quite simply looks stunning. Whilst

Before

sales@thebugle.eu 06 04 17 80 93

La Petite Ramoneur

Computers, TV & Satellite

THE LADY SWEEP Established since 1986

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

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

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

www.stovesellers.com

05 55 63 78 72 Siren: 502 409 949

Roofing & Plastering/ Plasterboarding Service

Experienced, Registered & Fully Insured No mess, no fuss

05 55 44 71 44 / 06 78 60 96 16

Email: cinderssweep@gmail.com

Siret No. 493 159 412 00011

siret: 484 768 700 00029

mumford.toiture@gmail.com

La Noneix Construction & Property Services Tel: 05.55.66.44.06 Email: paul.rands@orange.fr Find more information on: www.lanoneix.com /LaNoneixConstruction

Chimney Sweeps

MUMFORD TOITURE 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

we appreciate it's always the case to some extent, I think we would all agree there has necessarily been a lot of trust in both directions with regards to this project, but it really makes us so happy that you have been so true to your word and produced such a fantastic end product.” - Adrian & Alison

T: 07 68 76 39 99

After

Weblova

L'homme de l'ecosse

www.weblova.com

06 37 82 56 67 / 05 55 60 62 36

logo / branding / web design / social media see main ad - pg 7

Web Design / eCommerce / hosting see main ad - pg 9

GOODWIN WiFi Anglais SATELLITE Stephen Wisedale

Solve your Internet, Wi-Fi and computer problems

Wi-Fi networks for homes, gîtes and small businesses. Outdoor Wi-Fi 4G Internet. Windows and MacOS.

www.wifianglais.com Email: hello@wifianglais.com Tel: 05 53 30 23 96 Mob: 07 78 52 20 46 Siret: 800 525 040 00013

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

Call Patrice:

06.79.07.91.56

libre.antenne87@gmail.com Fast dependable service Based Séreilhac (87) siret: 353 613 227 00035

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

Tel: 05 55 62 05 61 Mob: 06 52 38 67 65

Email: garygoodwin121@gmail.com siret: 453 067 910 00019

Your advert here 06 04 17 80 93 CONTINUED NEXT PAGE...

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

18 ♦ DIRECTORY

www.thebugle.eu ○ THE BUGLE ○ OCTOBER 2020

ADVERTORIAL

“SolarVenti”- the solar solution to damp and humidity

A

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

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

together.

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

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

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

Food & Drink 26, Ecurat 23150

Le Restaurant Ecurat

Open Wed, Thu & Fri New fast food menu Lunchtime 'menu ouvrier' 11am-2pm & 7pm-9.30pm Fish & chips and Curry nights, Salon de Thé and Diner le soir * Reservation in advance please *

ed all expectations.

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

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

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

Try Something Different

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

05 87 40 02 83 closed Wednesdays

For more information:

tel: 05 55 81 31 85

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

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

Thé Bonbons Cadeaux

m : 07 70 39 12 23

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

British Market Stall facebook.com/britishmarketstall +33 (0)6 79 23 57 09 +33 (0)7 69 14 49 73 see main ad - pg 4

Le Creusois Bar/Restaurant

Les Genêts, Azerables

Units start from €490 TTC.

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

Garden & Property Services

‘Chou Chou’

Joseph and Samantha Geer

RHS qualified horticulturalists

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

Tel: 06 86 95 46 51 joe.geer@orange.fr Champsac 87230

Magnat-l’Etrange, Creuse (23)

Siret: 841 617 491 00011

siret: 877 702 696 00015

GARDEN SERVICES

Maintenance gardener

Grass Cutting Strimming General Maintenance Based La Souterraine (23)

Need some advice?

Too much like hard-work?

30 years of experience

Paul Brown

Stephen Grendon

TEL: 06 72 11 62 15 stengrendon1@gmail.com

Tel: 05 55 89 57 40 brownpaul006@gmail.com

Based in St-Julien-le-Petit (87460), covering St. Léonard, Peyrat, Eymoutiers, Bujaleuf.

Siret: 483 059 242 00030

siret: 839 102 415 00016

Garden Services

Purple Solutions Garden Maintenance

06 72 87 87 14 see main ad - pg 9

Team Jardin www.teamjardin.fr

Reliable, professional and friendly garden services.

Garden Maintenance. Land Clearance.

Garden Construction.

Bespoke long-term maintenance plans.

Tel: 05 55 37 18 03 Mob: 06 33 66 17 45 e-mail: darren@teamjardin.fr Siret No. 752 549 907 00018

DMS gardening & cleaning services

High quality British & French food at reasonable prices.

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

Now taking on new clients for 2020 for all your cleaning and gardening needs, including changeovers and key holding.

Reliable, trustworthy and experienced.

Areas 16/87/86/24 covered

www.lecreusoisbistro.com

06 42 14 26 56

05.55.63.90.79

janinedisney@aol.com

SIREN: 483 988 853

siret: 827 791 054 00014

Please mention The Bugle when responding to adverts

GARDEN AND PROPERTY SERVICES 87 Garden maintenance including grass cutting and hedge trimming.

Gîte changeovers, cleaning and jet washing.

Areas covered: 45 minutes around Lussac-les-Eglises, 87360 (Departments 87, 23 and 36) Contact Glen:

05 44 25 55 04

or UK mobile: 07955 488 194 glenchell2003.wixsite.com/gardenservices87 Siret No. 884 266 305

Gifts & Crafts

Clearance, weeding, pruning, topiary, planting, maintenance, design.

Day or half day rates.

Excellent references. All work by hand.

Mob: +44 (0)7979 745 861 chouchouhorticulture@hotmail.com

7 ave Jules Courivaud, Magnac-Laval Tearoom / Gifts / Clothes 06 72 38 82 20 - See main ad, pg 7

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

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

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

Entreprise Maeva

Garden Maintenance

Strimming, hedge cutting, lawn mowing, general upkeep.

Daily rates and/or monthly contracts.

40 km radius - Bénévent-l'Abbaye (23210)

07 69 34 75 02

entreprisemaeva@gmail.com Siret: 831 957 691 00023

sales@thebugle.eu 06 04 17 80 93 General

MR PIANO MAN

Piano Tuning and Repairs

05 45 21 16 13 see main ad - pg 7

Handholding & Language Services Jenny Homer BA Hons, PGCE

Online French Tuition

Qualified Teacher of French, formerly teaching in my classroom in Eymoutiers, but now online! If I have been able to improve my IT skills, I can guarantee you can improve your French.

More information on my website.

Now offering small group tuition online at levels to suit your needs. My priority is on speaking and understanding French in daily life.

Get in touch asap to ensure your place in a class suited to your ability.

The Brexit clock is still ticking! Since 1 April 2020 those applying for citizenship must pass an exam to prove B1 level French, both spoken and written, no exemptions for age! For more information...

Email: homer.jennifer@gmail.com https://homerjennifer.wixsite.com/website siret: 490 323 243 00025

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

05 55 62 50 38 Jonathan Critchley jcritch.7@gmail.com siret: 792 285 025 00013

To advertise in The Bugle Business Directory, call 06 04 17 80 93 or email sales@thebugle.eu

DIRECTORY ♦ 19

OCTOBER 2020 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.eu

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

Alternatively, why not spotlight your business with an Advertorial, available from 1/6 Page (€50 HT) up to Full Page (€300 HT).

Both Directory Adverts and Advertorials represent a cost effective way to put your brand in front of more than 30,000 pairs of eyes each month!!

For more information on any of our advertising options, please feel free to give us a call on 06 04 17 80 93 or send an email to sales@thebugle.eu

6-Month Contract

12-Month Contract

Small b&w Directory Ad

€100

€150

Large b&w Directory Ad

€130

€195

Small Colour Directory Ad

€140

€210

Large Colour Directory Ad

€180

€270

All prices exclude TVA (20%)

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

30 words max

Directory Advertising is available either in black and white or colour, and in either small (30 words max) or large (45 words max) format.

Directory adverts may only contain text (small logos may be allowed when supplied). The minimum contract length is 6 months.

Advertising is payable on publication. All prices are HT.

Health & Beauty

Blacktower

Financial Managment Group

Rosemary Sheppard 06 38 86 99 70 - pg 11

The Spectrum IFA Group

Tony Farrell

International Financial Adviser

05 55 89 57 94 - see pg 4

Pools & Spas

Tranquillity Bien-Être

14 Place de l'eglise, 87470 Peyrat-le-Château Reflexology - €30 to €40 Indian Head Massage - €30 Indian Face Massage - €50 Simple Face Massage - €30 Gel Nail Polish - €20 to €35 Manicure/Pedicure - €15 to €25 Ear piercing - €30 to €35 Spray Tan - €15 to €20 Massage from €10 upwards.

Pamper days for up to 5 people (Ideal for get togethers!!)

Also, gifts, cards and more available to buy!!

20 % off first visit, 10% off second with this advert

French lessons & handholding services 06 61 56 47 17 - pg 11

06 31 17 25 60 see main ad - pg 2

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

New for 2020

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

Mobile hairdresser

Prices from €2,200

Covering all of La Creuse!

Call Teddy:

06 15 78 18 04- pg 8

Chez Boutique

Formerly La Petite Place

05.55.60.08.46

See our Display Ad - pg 7

Insurance & Finance Blevins Franks International tax and wealth

www.limousin-spas.com enquiries@limousin-spas.com Tel: 05 55 63 26 20 Siret: 752 157 610 00011

Property Sales & Maintenance Houses on Internet

Creuse Property Care

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

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

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

T: 05 55 67 90 47 / P: 06 40 75 74 47 E: marktrudy0506@gmail.com W: www.creusepropertycare.com Siret: 479 965 758 00028

All Property Diagnostics for Sales/Rentals Energy Performance (DPE), Asbestos, Lead, Electricity, Gas, Termites, Risks/Pollution, Measurements Fluent English speaking.

Technical comments and advice possible Contact : 06 28 94 24 00 or philippe.andre@diagamter.com See our references on:

www.diagamter.com

Cendrillon 06 83 66 83 09

www.marcdeschamps.com see main ad - pg 4

Leggett

Your advert here

07 88 40 82 34

06 04 17 80 93

www.housesoninternet.com

+31 (0)6 41 20 73 69

See our Display Ad - pg 3

management advisers

rebecca.meiner@leggett.fr

See our main ad - pg 13

see main ad - pg 9

www.blevinsfranks.com

see main ad - pg 2

Limousin Spas

E: tranquillitypeyrat@gmail.com W: www.facebook.com/tranquillitypeyrat/

T: 06 51 20 26 37

Sophie Arsac

Naturalis Pools

www.naturalispools.com

Service Maison

Property Maintenance Services Tel : 06 95 21 88 83

'Gite and Tidy'

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

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

Single or regular visits.

Fully insured.

Oradour-sur-Vayres (87150).

References available.

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

Beaux Villages Immobilier www.beauxvillages.com

Freephone: 08 05 69 23 23 see main ad - pg 6

Retail & Commerce Bruno Sablé

9, St. Louis Pasteur 87150 Oradour-sur-Vayres

Sewing Machine Repairs ... all makes and models Also repairs and maintenance of small electrical appliances M: 06 38 92 61 24 T: 09 51 59 31 43 E: brunosable9@gmail.com

Moulin de Tintin Furniture, interiors & gifts

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

CONTINUED NEXT PAGE...

20 ♦ DIRECTORY Retail & Commerce

www.thebugle.eu ○ THE BUGLE ○ OCTOBER 2020

Très Jolie

Ladies fashion accessories 05 55 53 03 56 / 06 04 08 29 53

Support & Counselling

Transport, Removals & Storage

COUNSELLING

Watson European

Lesley Kidd MSc & Martin Simpson MSc

www.watsoneuropean.co.uk

see main ad pg 15

Atelier d'Art du Jardin

Artisan art for your garden

2km from Chénérailles and the Chateau Villemonteix

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

Stove Sellers www.stovesellers.com 05.55.63.78.72

See our Display Ad - pg 6

Carrefour du Bois Limousin

www.chauffagebois-limousin.com 05 55 63 72 45 - see ad pg 15

Set in Stone

Hand made garden ornaments

https://set-in-stones.weebly.com/

05 55 64 55 70 - see ad pg 8

Scrap & Clearance

& PSYCHOTHERAPY

Cash paid for scrap

All Limousin covered Anything considered Any quantity

Tel: 05 55 37 45 35 Mob: 06 74 21 47 71 www.facebook.com/willwhiting87/ siret 532 981 198 00015

• Meet in person & online • 8 week MBSR courses • Individuals & Couples • Borders 87/19/23 (87130) www.bienetretherapy.com lesleykidd@hotmail.co.uk simpson.mj@hotmail.co.uk

Communicology Consultancy For Speech, Language, Voice, Stammering Needs (adults & children)

Antiquités agricoles

Support following Stroke/ Parkinsons Online & Home Visits

I will buy just about anything in your barn: agricultural machinery, cars, motorbikes, lorries, pushbikes, old wrought ironwork, oil cans, signs, timberwork and doors... in fact, anything!!

Just think, that rubbish could earn you cash!!

Contact Ruth: E: communicology@mail.com M: 06 66 46 32 43 W: communicology.co.uk W: speechtherapyconsultancy.com

CALL: 0633 847 699 siret: 511 127 763 00015

Buggs Car Hire Bergerac & Limoges Airports

www.buggscarhire.com see main ad - front page

Man & Van Transport

Genuine/Reliable/Honest Local + Europe + UK runs House/Barn clearances!

15m3 capacity 4m load length English & French Spoken

Confident Communication - Specialist coaching for anxious communicators Advice/ Guidance Coaching/ Programmes Workshops Mindfulness/ Relaxation

OLD'S HEIGHT

International Removals see main ad - pg 6

SIREN: 818 604 654

26, Ecurat 23150

09 82 12 69 73 06 06 40 81 07 87150 Oradour-sur-Vayres

www.frenchvanman.eu Siret 530 213 644 00012

sales@thebugle.eu 06 04 17 80 93

Franklins Removals

Central France Storage

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

Vehicle storage options We also do internal moves!

14.5m cherry picker available

Tel: 09 66 03 52 89 Email: lasout@live.com siret: 494 123 847 00019

Transition Removals (+33) 05 55 34 19 46

www.transitionremovals.net see main ad - pg 7

Smart Moves For a fully insured, careful service

FORTNIGHTLY SERVICES TO FRANCE FULL OR PART LOADS WELCOME WE COLLECT FROM ALL AREAS OF THE UK AND DELIVER TO ALL AREAS OF FRANCE Find us on Facebook: @smartmovesukfrance Please CALL or EMAIL Stephen

0044 121 353 7263

smartmovers@hotmail.co.uk

see main ad - pg 9

www.smartmovesremovals.com

www.franklinsremovals.co.uk

+44 (0)7966 287 430

To advertise in The Bugle Business Directory, call 06 04 17 80 93 or email sales@thebugle.eu Would you like to receive an electronic copy of The Bugle each month?

We can deliver a copy to your inbox, hot off the press

Visit www.thebugle.eu to subscribe online

ADVERTS FROM €12.50 HT / MONTH SALES@THEBUGLE.EU

06 04 17 80 93

COMMUNITY ♦ 21

OCTOBER 2020 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.eu

CLUBS, CHARITIES & ASSOCIATIONS For the latest updates to these listings, please visit our website : www.thebugle.eu/associations.php Charities The Hope Association Charity Shop 87 2 rue de la Vieille Tour, 87120 Eymoutiers. The shop is run by a group of volunteers with the sole aim of raising funds for abused & abandoned animals.

Opening hours: Sat 10h-13h, Wed & Fri 14h-17h, 1st & 3rd Thu morning 10h-12h.

We offer a selection of items including pre-loved clothes, jewellery, greeting cards and much more.

We are happy to accept anything in good sale condition either directly to the shop or email shopeightyseven4hope@gmail. com SPA Creuse The SPA Creuse dog refuge centre is based in Saint-Sulpice-le-Guérétois near Guéret and provides an invaluable service to the community by rescuing dogs that otherwise would have nowhere to go.

Each year we re-home over 100 dogs which find themselves at the SPA though no fault of their own. We have dedicated staff who work alongside a network of French and British volunteers, all of whom have one aim in life, which is to do the best they can for the dogs until they find their forever homes.

In order to do this they need to raise funds; along with walking the dogs every day, volunteers also organise fund-raising events and vide-greniers throughout the year.

We are a friendly bunch and always on the lookout for more like-minded people and so if you are interested in becoming a volunteer, making a donation, or adopting one of our lovely dogs, then please visit our website www.spacreuse.com.

Church Notices English-speaking Christian meeting in La Souterraine All are welcome to our meetings every Sunday at 10.30 am at La Souterraine.

A talk will be given each week in English lasting 30 minutes on a variety of subjects. The purpose is to build up our spirituality and help us with dayto-day living. Our Kingdom Hall is located at 31 l’Age aux Roux, 23300 La Souterraine. Also please see our website: JW.ORG English-speaking church services Guéret "Come as you are" - This is an invitation to join us at our SERVICE IN ENGLISH. Whether you have a faith or would just like to attend a church service, you are welcome at 3 pm on the 2nd Sunday of each month at Église Évangélique, 9b Place Bonnyaud, 23000 Guéret.

We welcome all who want to share in our fellowship and children are very welcome. For more details please visit www.serviceinenglish.com Eglise Protestante Unie de France English Language services We look forward to giving a warm welcome to everyone from whatever Christian tradition (or none) on the 3rd SUNDAY of the MONTH at 3 pm. (Two exceptions - August and December second Sunday) Where? At the “Temple” in Thiat (in the north of the HauteVienne) – the chapel is on the main road close to the Mairie. After worship there is tea/coffee and cake – and a chance to chat. (Services in French every Sunday morning). If you want to know more contact Rev Stephen Sawyer on 05 49 84 33 86 or Zoë Horlock on 05 55 68 59 95.

Fitness & Fun Club D'Art, Châteauponsac Got the lockdown blues? And the reds and the yellows, along with greens and the purples? Why not bring them all

along to our art class? We meet at the Salle Jules Ferry, Châteauponsac at 9.30 until 12.00 every Thursday morning. All abilities welcome. We have a teacher available or you can do your own thing.

Contact: Margaret Hardwick at dbhardwick@gmail.com or 05 55 47 33 35 or Marite Touroude at m-touroude@ orange.fr or 06 11 64 09 96.

La Chance de Danser New times for classes as follows: St-Léger-Magnazeix - Salle des fêtes (Adults): Tue 5-6 pm Stretch & Tone; 6-7 pm Beginners Tap; Thu 5-6 pm Elementary Tap; 6-7 pm Dancersize.

La Souterraine - Batiment St Joseph (opp la mairie) (Adults): Sat 9-10 am Ballet.

For more info please email lachancededanser2019@outlook.com or tel 06 99 95 43 00.

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

For further information don't hesitate to contact Mireille Drouet, President 06 30 20 45 13 / 05 44 24 10 92 / mireillemartin@orange.fr or John Slade 05 45 71 50 44 / johnslade@aliceadsl.fr Yoga Aubusson Classes at the Maison Sport et Danse, Dojo: Mon 15:45 Gentle Hatha; Tue 17:30 Yin, 18:30 Hatha.

Valliere Salle Polyvalente: Wed 18:30 Hatha.

Felletin Espace Tibord: Fri/Sat 10:00 Hatha.

5 euro per class plus 10 euro adhesion.

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

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

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

Indoor Bowling at Oradour-surVayres If you already play or have never tried indoor bowling then come along to a meeting. It's great fun and easy to play.

If you have never played it before we will show you how. We meet every Monday evening starting at 18.30 hrs at La Chapelle, avenue des Chapelles, 87150 Oradour-sur-Vayres. Come and try it - it's free.

For further info tel 05 55 78 45 24 or email oradourbowlingclub@outlook. com Keep Fit Amazing abs, breathtaking buttocks!

Come and join our group at the CAPE in Pontarion. We are all ages, all sizes, men & women, but are serious about keeping fit. We meet every Thursday at 8 pm in Pontarion Town Hall, for a onehour workout. Come for a free trial, or call 05 55 64 98 87 or 06 32 42 95 68 for more details.

Drawing and painting classes At Saint-Junien with the CAPCC (art club). All levels welcome, every Monday and Thursday, English and French spoken, friendly atmosphere, materials provided by the club. 45€ / half-term.

Contact: lindsaycox@club-internet.fr for brochure with full details.

Chabanais Bowls Club Indoor Short Mat Bowling Whether you wish to start, improve or just enjoy indoor bowls, we offer a friendly atmosphere with regular competitive and social events. We meet on Tue 10h-13h and Thu 14h-17h.

All equipment supplied, only €2 pp/ week. Regular gentle exercise for all ages and nationalities. If interested, join us for a free taster session at the salle des fêtes, Chabanais, or email: chabanaisbowlsclub@gmail.com

Peyrat Film Club

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

In October we will be showing: Tenet – Saturday 10th, 17h Lust For Life (1956) – Saturday 17th, 17h Camino Skies – Saturday 24th, 17h Remember Me – Saturday 31st, 17h Blackbird – Saturday 7th November, 17h Tickets just €5! See our website for dates & times, etc: http://bandeoriginale.jimdo.com

INSPIRATIONS – Art & Craft Group We are a small group of artists and crafters who meet every Friday from 2 pm until 5 pm at the Salle Barbara, Droux 87. There is no formal tuition but we all help, advise and encourage each other to perfect our skills and learn new ones. New members welcome, from absolute beginners to experts. Materials can be supplied for try-outs.

Contact: inspirations.droux@gmail.com 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 Zumba Dept 18 & 36. Contact: Coralie tel 07 78 66 52 01 Web: fun-life-attitude. webnode.fr Facebook: Coco Zumba Email: coralie.pouille@hotmail.fr Dordogne Short Mat Bowls Association Learn to play Indoor Short Mat Bowls in the heart of the Dordogne at Eyzerac, just off the N21, south of Thiviers.

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

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

Walking Football, Dun-le-Palestel If you think your footballing days are over, then think again! Our association, Entente Cordiale, is trying out a new venture – Walking Football, a slower version of the beautiful game! And it's for all adults over the age of 50. We meet every Monday from 16h-17h in the Gymnasium, just opposite The Apollo.

Walking football is designed to give you the chance to play the game you love, but at a much slower pace. It's a great way to keep fit, learn skills, have fun, and socialise at the same time, so why not come along? At the moment, all sessions are indoors, so please wear appropriate clothing and footwear.

If you are interested in coming along please contact Steve Coram by email at: scoramcoram69@gmail.com Also now – Badminton! Playing Badminton helps to improve your fitness, and is great fun too! Come and join in with us every Tuesday afternoon from 16h-17h in the Gymnasium. Everyone welcome.

Laurière Carpet Bowls Club Registered & insured. For some gentle exercise with a friendly social club, learn to play Indoor Bowls at Lauriere, 87370, in the Haute-Vienne. No experience required. Come and take a look. It is great fun and easy to play. Join us any Monday at 2 pm until 5.30 pm at La Maison des Jeunes (Community Centre), on the route de St Goussaud (D28) just off the D914 at Lauriere. Parking available. Session includes short refreshment break with home-made cakes (€2.50 per person).

For info, please call 05 55 71 23 83.

Currently, we have British, French, and Dutch members.

We look forward to seeing you.

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

Learn French & learn to dance in a friendly environment every Tues & Fri evening from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm.

1st 2 sessions are free. Annual subscription is 80 euros per person.

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

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

Gardening

Les petits jardiniers du Limousin

We are a gardening association based in the Mairie at St. Amand le Petit, between Eymoutiers and Peyrat le Château. We hold monthly meetings, normally on the third Thursday of the month, starting at 2.30 pm.

Meetings are held in English, but we can also present topics in French. We have lots of different nationalities amongst our members. Our aim is to provide and promote opportunities for people to develop their interest and knowledge in horticulture and gardening and related topics in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Inhouse workshop meetings, external speakers and visits are on our agenda.

During Covid-19, in common with other associations, we have not been able to have meetings and have kept in touch with members via our Facebook page, Les petits jardiniers du Limousin. We are looking forward to starting meetings again respecting all Covid-19 regulations and to seeing old friends as well as new faces at the meetings. For any further information or to join our mailing list to receive all future notifications contact Carolyn at pjlimousin@gmail.com

The agenda for future meetings is as follows, subject to no restrictions being in place.

Nov 19th Dec 9th Jan 21st Feb Mar 18th Apr 15th May 20th

- Car rally - Christmas party and 10th Anniversary - Presentation: 'Plant name origins' - No meeting - Presentation: 'All about Grafting' - Garden visit and presentation - Visit to Jardin botanique, Limoges Integration

Learning Together – Apprenons Ensemble We offer an easy-going and relaxing range of social functions to bring members of the French and English communities together, and a range of language courses for different levels of experience in English and French in Rochechouart (87) and Brigueil (16), as well as a Life & Culture in France course in Rochechouart. All lessons are in small groups with qualified teachers for just 7€ per hour; membership costs only 16€ per year. Visit www.learningtogether87. com or email apprenonsensemble@ orange.fr for more information. For help and advice on choosing the right course telephone 05 55 58 02 88 or email frenchlessons.learningtogether@gmail. com CLE – (Charente Limousine Exchange) Founded in 2003 The Charente Limousine Exchange (CLE) are a group of enthusiastic members who form a valuable resource for the exchange of information, ideas and experiences. Run by a small volunteer committee they provide help and support with many varied issues associated with living in France.

CLE organise many social activities and regular trips, including monthly lunches, quizzes and (usually) friendly boules games. Forums on French tax and other relevant issues provide crucial membership support. Visit the website for more information and calendar of activities. President: Dave Brown.

Web: www.cle-france.com Tel: 05 49 87 05 85 Email: contact@cle-france.com Association Rencontres FrancoBritanniques The association of 120 members, based in Bourganeuf, aims to help British people become integrated in their communes and local life.

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

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

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

Contact: Christine Gee 05 55 64 22 25 Email: cgeeinfrance@gmail.com 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 Managing Editor: Steve Martindale Editor-in-Chief: Steve Martindale Registered Address: 19, route de Champagnac

17500 MEUX SIRET: 514 989 748 00025 Printed by: Charente Libre

16340, L’Isle d’Espagnac Monthly circulation: 13,000 copies All copyright, unless stated otherwise, is reserved to The Bugle. Reproduction in whole or part of any text without permission is prohibited. Dépôt légal à parution.

Jun 17th Jul 15th Aug 19th Sep 16th Oct 21st Nov 18th Dec 9th

- Visit to Custos Apium - Presentation: 'Edible plants & flowers' - tba - Annual Show - AGM + presentation: 'Mushrooms' - Workshop: 'Diverse ways of seed prep' - Christmas party

schoolteacher and a current French teacher of English. Discussion is informal, loosely based on everyday topics, including some grammar plus general discussion. We need a few more people to help keep it vibrant and to cater for inevitable absences. The only cost is yearly membership of the local Association, about €16, which brings with it other social opportunities. To find out more please contact Chrissy Smith at chrissysmith.rc@gmail.com Familles Rurales in Peyrat-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, as well as with practical matters where language is a problem.

Find Heleen Tichler-Botermans at the AFR office in Peyrat-le-Château on Mon/Wed/Thu from 9am to 12pm. You are welcome to drop in or make an appointment. www.famillesrurales.org/peyrat-lechateau E-mail: familles-rurales.infopeyrat@ orange.fr Telephone: 06 41 20 06 83 Office address: 19 avenue de la Tour, 87470 Peyrat-le-Château Familles Rurales 2 in St-Yrieix-laPerche Weekly courses in French for foreigners (mainly English and Dutch) living in the area. Four levels taught: Level 1 Beginners - Mon 10h30 - 12h; Level 2 - Thu 10h30 - 12h; Intermediate - Tue 10h30 - 12h; Advanced – Tue 14h - 16h.

All courses are held at our premises 1, rue de la Piscine, St-Yrieix-la-Perche 87500. For more info tel 05 55 09 30 86, email afr2.styrieix@wanadoo.fr or visit www.famillesrurales.org/styrieix Les Franglais de Banize (23120) French and English people meet every Wednesday at 2-3 pm in the mairie in Banize to share English and French language and lots of laughter.

We all learn from each other, in both languages and about aspects of both cultures. In general the English try to speak in French and vice versa. As far as possible!

The meetings have been going on for ten years now but new arrivals are always welcome. For more information please contact Anne Chadwick at lesfranglaisdebanize@orange.fr or tel 05 55 67 53 60.

Bessines-Accueil Bessines-Accueil is a group based in Bessines-sur-Gartempe (87250) which seeks to welcome new arrivals both to the town and to the surrounding region and to assist them with integration in the community.

The group is comprised both of Directeur: Steve Martindale Rédacteur-en-chef: Steve Martindale Siège: 19, route de Champagnac

17500 MEUX SIRET: 514 989 748 00025 Imprimé par: Charente Libre

16340, L’Isle d’Espagnac Tirage mensuel: 13,000 exemplaires Tous droits réservés. Toute reproduction, totale ou partielle, des articles et illustrations du présent numéro est strictement interdite. Dépôt légal à parution.

The Bugle cannot accept responsibility for the claims of advertisers or their professionalism. We strongly advise readers to verify that the company you are dealing with is a registered trading company in France or elsewhere in the world.

22 ♦ COMMUNITY 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.

Café Franglais Organised by the Amitiés Internationales du Pays de Boussac (AIPB). Every Wednesday evening at 18h30 in la Maison des Associations, Quartier Pasteur, 23600 Boussac. Come and join us for an informal chat to improve your French or English with native speakers in a café atmosphere whilst enjoying a drink and nibbles. From 9th January until 24th April without stopping for Easter. Break for the summer, then recommence 4th September until 11th December. For more info please email angela.dave@icloud.com.

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

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

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

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

Tea Time Cultural exchange workshop designed to bring together those who want to practise their French or their English in a friendly and fun environment. Held at the old school in Sussac (87) every Tuesday morning, 10 am till 11.30 am, except school holidays, the session includes group discussion/chat, structured role play and games for grammar practice, specific weekly topics, a small library of English/ French books, CDs and DVDs and an exchange of recipes, thoughts and ideas, followed by tea/coffee and cake.

Cost: €144 for the year, plus €25 annual membership fee to the Foyer Rural. Contact: Jasmine (en français or in English) on 06 41 36 05 03.

Bilingual Montessori Workshops At the Foyer Rural in Saint-Léonard-deNoblat for children aged 3 to 8 years old, run

by Catherine Hutchinson and Sue Greenbank.

The children are immersed in an atmosphere where both French and English are spoken.

The workshops take place on Wednesdays from 13h30 to 15h30 and on Saturdays from 10h to 12h. The workshops take place without the parents. For further information please contact Catherine on 07 70 46 57 70 or Sue on 06 52 26 54 79.

Libraries & Books La Souterraine English Library and Information Centre Located in the historic Porte de Puy Charruad, at 10 rue de Portal, la Souterraine, we are a lively, well-stocked English language library with almost 4,000 books and DVDs available to borrow. We have an attractive cafe which serves tea, coffee and a range of home-made cakes when available. The library hosts a lively mixed conversation group for French and English speakers plus a more traditional French language class. There are a number of thriving and popular special interest groups such as the Art Group and Camera Club who regularly display their work in our cafe. We also have a Writers Group and hold a collection of their published books in the library. Whatever your interests don’t hesitate to pay us a visit and you will be made most welcome.

We are currently open Wed and Fri from 10h-13h.

For more info tel 05 55 89 57 62 during opening hours, email info@ lasouterraineenglishlibrary.fr or visit www. lasouterraineenglishlibrary.fr Sale of Second-hand Books, La Croisillesur-Briance 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 9 am to 12 noon, at the former restaurant in La Place, opposite the bar/tabac. All proceeds go towards the local school funds (for La Croisille-sur-Briance and St-Méard RPI).

www.thebugle.eu ○ THE BUGLE ○ OCTOBER 2020

CANCER SUPPORT FRANCE Charente Plus

Manouk

Free confidential support for Englishspeaking people touched by cancer Volunteers & Active Listeners needed (full training will be given) If you are interested please email: bloomdenis@outlook.com

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

Facebook : Cancer Support France - Charente-Plus The English Library – La Bibliothèque Anglophone, Dun-le-Palestel The English Library, which has now been established for over 12 years, is part of the Anglo-French Association Entente Cordiale and is situated in the route des Ratteries, adjacent to the Bibliothèque Municipale, Parc Benjamin Bord. The Library is a very welcoming meeting place, where you can come and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, whilst browsing through our extensive collection of around 10,000 books, talking books and DVDs. Thanks to donations and an active purchasing policy we are able to offer something for everyone. For our new acquisitions we concentrate on recent publications, as well as member requests for older books.

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

Entente Cordiale hosts a wide range of other groups and activities too, including English lessons, French lessons, Traditional Dance Group, Art Group, Theatre group, Les Troubadours, Traditional Embroidery Group, Walking Football and Badminton.

For more information email eccreuse@ yahoo.com Music OuiRock Choir Do you enjoy singing? Fancy being part of a great group of people who come together once a week? If you do, why not come along to a taster session. We meet every Wednesday evening at 18h at the salle des fêtes in St-Sulpice-les-Feuilles (87160).

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

L'Orchestre Philharmonique de La Souterraine If you or one of your family are interested in playing in an orchestra and think your standard might be adequate do get in contact with us. We meet weekly on Friday evenings in La Souterraine (apart from the summer holidays) to rehearse. Most of our concerts are around Xmas or May-July. Our members come from all over Limousin so lifts to and fro may be possible if necessary. Contacts: French language Marie-France Martinie 05 55 30 76 23 / English language Alan Kerr 05 55 56 34 52.

Le Chambard du jeudi Organised by the association Nessgig this takes place every 2nd Thursday of the month, from 19h to 23h at “La Maison des Associations", place du 8 mai 1945, ChâteauChervix (87). All music lovers who would like to share and exchange information and stories around songs and singing, in French AND in English, or who might like to jam a little, are welcome. Free admission! For more information email nessgig87@gmail. com or tel 05 55 09 99 34.

JJ's Music Club Hosted by L'Authentique Restaurant, 25 rue Principale 23360 Lourdoueix-Saint-Pierre.

Singers and musicians of all styles and levels will be warmly welcomed on the last Friday of the month. Free entry.

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

For more information email Jacky at jjsclubdemusique@gmail.com Live music sessions, Rochechouart Our monthly acoustic music sessions are on hold until further notice. Members will be kept up to date via email and through our Facebook group “Folk-Galerie”.

In the meantime, for your delectation, we will add videos from past sessions onto the Facebook page which will show the huge variety of music which can be enjoyed when we are up and running again.

If you would like to perform or just come along to listen, join the Facebook Group now or contact folk.galerie@gmail.com for

more information.

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 Civray.

Alcoholics Anonymous is a Fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership and A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

For details of the meetings or other information contact Ewen 05 53 05 76 62 (Périgueux) or Angela 05 49 87 79 09 (Civray). Other meetings in South-West France can be located on our website at www.aafrance.net Cancer Support France, Charente Plus Free confidential support for Englishspeaking people touched by cancer in departments 16, 17 & 86.

CSF 24 hour helpline: 06 45 35 32 30, Email csfcharenteplus@gmail.com, Facebook: Cancer Support France - Charente Plus Volunteers & Active Listeners needed (full training will be given). If you are interested please email: bloomdenis@outlook.com CSF Charity Shop open at 3 rue Nationale, 16150 Chabanais (entrance opposite the mairie – we are on the 1st floor upstairs) Tue & Wed from 10 am – 4 pm.

Cancer Support France Haute-Vienne We offer free and confidential support to English speakers affected by Cancer in the Haute-Vienne (87), Creuse (23), Corrèze (19) & Indre (36). Our helpline number is 0800 240 200.

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 Association France Alzheimer in Dordogne The national French charity supporting families affected by dementia. A network of English-speaking volunteers works across Dordogne to help expats and their families.

English language support groups meet near Bergerac on the first Tuesday of each month and in Eymet on the third Wednesday of each month.

Website: www.francealzheimer.org/dordogne Email: alzheimer.dordogne@orange.fr Tel: 05 53 27 30 34

Cancer Support Haute-Vienne

affiliated to

Your local Association supporting English speakers touched by cancer in departments 87, 23, 19 & 36

HELPLINE 0800 240 200 www.cshautevienne.org

This is lovely Manouk who is 4 years old and a Husky/ Malamute cross.

Manouk came to the refuge 6 months ago after his owners realised that he was unhappy and that they just couldn't give him the life that he needed.

Now at the refuge, he is beginning to learn that life can be good and with the right family, one who knows the breed, this dog will flourish.

The SPA are looking for a home that can give this kind and sociable dog plenty of exercise, as he needs to run and play and also, whilst Manouk knows the basic commands, he will need to continue with his education.

He is a strong character and can sometimes be a bit stubborn, which is typical of his breed but he is also very affectionate, loving the company of children and other dogs.

If you think you can help Manouk then please contact the SPA de Creuse (Guéret), 21 Le Clocher, 23000 Saint-Sulpice-le-Guérétois www.spa-creuse.com tel 05 55 81 99 31 (answering machine) or send an email to spa.gueret@orange.fr

Something for these pages? notices@thebugle.eu

CHARITY SHOP

Do please come in and visit us.

We are located at: 3 rue Nationale, 16150 Chabanais (entrance opposite the mairie, directly behind Petticoat Lane – we are on the first floor upstairs)

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

OCTOBER 2020 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.eu

WHAT’S ON ♦ 23

Find us on Facebook... www.facebook.com/TheBugleFrance

24 ♦ WHAT’S ON

www.thebugle.eu ○ THE BUGLE ○ OCTOBER 2020

The Bugle Film Club Thursday 8th October

THE FILM CLUB IS BACK!! ... email editor@thebugle.eu to join the mailing list What? Knives Out Where? Cinéma Sénéchal, 1 rue du Sénéchal, 23000 Guéret When? 19h00, 2nd Thursday of the month How much? JUST €4 (if you mention The Bugle when purchasing your ticket)

For details of the Cinéma Sénéchal, visit www.cinema-senechal.com Details of each month's screening will be included in The Bugle, but to receive emails about upcoming Film Club nights, please send an email to editor@thebugle.eu quoting “Film Club” in the subject line, and we will add you to our contact list - (We promise not to send you any spam!!)

Plant and Garden fair St-Junien Sunday 25 October 2020 9 AM – 6.30 PM Salle des Congrès, Chatelard, 87200 St-Junien Free entry

Refreshments available

The 4th plant and garden fair is back with 120 exhibitors.

There will be orchid growers as well as roses, shrubs, perennials, cacti, bulbs, climbers, etc.

Also producers of plant-related products for eating, well-being and others for decorating and maintaining your garden, not forgetting works in earthenware, glass, metal and wood. There will also be floral exhibitions, a conference on “How to economise the use of water in the garden” and a pottery demonstration.

Latest news throughout the month: www.thebugle.eu