Hello from our Queen Bee
We have had some lovely comments from our readers over the last couple of months. Thank you, we are grateful that you are enjoying both the magazine and website. As well as What’s On for each region we try to bring you topics that are of interest, wherever you work, visit or live in in our area. This issue is no exception as we take a look at archaeology, using architects, and inheritance tax. To avoid the latter too soon we also highlight different ways to stay fit and healthy with running, personal trainers, squash and lawn bowls. We even include a piece on how you can become a Knight in our local entrepreneur section! A change of season brings autumnal food and drink and La Flamme de l’Armagnac, whilst our guest chef provides some Vegan recipes. In the garden it’s time to trim back for future growth and find new ways to work with those pesky pests. For those quieter moments our bi-lingual puzzle awaits you and Seven Wonders of the Region takes you to more of our interesting villages. Also, don’t forget our Ask Katie life issue column and Buzz Words with our new professor. Finally, we have another fabulous prize in our competition and a great reader offer. See you next issue which, and we can’t believe it, will be our Christmas one. Enjoy!
Lesley Ashburner
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Faces behind the Buzz
JEANETTE HYDE, Director, moved to Duras in 2013 with her husband Richard, having had a career in management accountancy. Experienced in renovation, she established a very successful gite and B&B business, thanks to her knowledge of social media, and is well versed in French administration. A keen cook, she enjoys working with seasonal, regional produce and wines.
PAMELA LA FORGIA, Director, came to St Sernin in 2015 with her husband John. Born in New York she spent most of her life working in advertising and web media in Minnesota before moving to Honolulu. Having made the move, as an American, to France she has a different understanding of the legal aspects of living here. As lovers of opera they are often found in Bordeaux and Toulouse.
The Local Buzz • September & October 2019
LESLEY ASHBURNER, Managing Director, came to SW France in 2003 with her two children, her husband Peter and a hot air balloon. Having had her own PR and marketing agency in the UK for 30 years, she continued to work with major clients on PR and copywriting after the move. Now a widow, she has renovated two houses and her dream is to build her own home here in France.
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