The Echo Week 6

ISSUE 1406 | DEC 28, 2018

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COVER ART

By Yolanda Winston Interview: Page 10

PROUDLY PRESENTED BY THE FOLIE DOUCE ART PROJECT Each week, the front cover of The Echo is going to be a different artwork produced by mostly local artists, but also several from further afield. This project is being very generously supported by La Folie Douce, whose contribution is allowing the artists to be paid ahead of time for their work, as both Folie and The Echo firmly believe in paying people for their skills.

If you’re interested in drawing/painting/ collaging/ creating something in whatever medium takes your fancy, please get in touch by emailing contact@valecho.co.uk and we can discuss. Equally, if you’re interested in writing for the magazine or have ideas for a feature, drop us a line.

At the end of the season, the plan is to

We want to encourage a community of creators and give people a space to use their talents, even if whilst out here, many are taking a break from “regular life”.

Prints of the artwork are available to purchase on The Echo website, www. valecho.co.uk/shop, with profits going to the artists.

hold an exhibition of all The Echo covers from the winter, and again Folie Douce is supporting this endeavour, as it fits with their creative vision.

We can’t wait to see what the artists come up with each week and look forward to talking to them about their work and life in or out of the mountains.

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Contributors: Sam Box, Ben Pryor, Caitlin Kennedy, Yolanda Winston.

We sit down with the woman at the helm of Val d’Isère’s newest Physio business

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RESORT GUIDE

EVENT GUIDE

What’s on this week: - Town events - Bar nights - Sporting competitions

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PRO GEAR TIPS

NYE MADNESS

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SPOTLIGHT ON THE ARTIST Artist: Yolanda Winston

Does what you make tend to be more influenced by what is inside your head or outside it?

The contents of my head are so complex that if I was to translate it onto paper it would resemble cat sick.

What kind of ideas do you find yourself regularly drawn towards in art?

I don’t follow art. I follow rivers. I do find myself inexplicably drawn to bright lights, however. I could be part moth.

What kinds of things did you draw when you were little and what did you want to be when you grew up?

I drew my angst. At age 4, I channelled my pain into my finger painting and used macaroni collages to interrogate the trauma of being born. There is no growing up, there is only the next life and in the next life I will be a sea slug.

How is the process of collaging different to drawing?

10 Through my exploratory practice I have come to understand that MS Paint is the only medium bold enough to handle my expressions. Collaging??? Drawing??? Haha, please! They are dead.

If you could live in a painting (Harry Potter style), which would it be?

The Mr. Men books.

Tell us about the first time you went to Folie...

I fell off the balcony trying to get into VIP. I thought this peng, up-and-coming DJ in a Moncler jacket and moonboots was beckoning me to come hither and drink from his magnum. He was just fist pumping.

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OUT OF THE BUBBLE

By Ben Pryor With Parliament in recess causing the kind of relief usually associated with having ended a stricken animal’s misery, we were subjected only to the main protagonists’ Christmas messages. Theresa gonebyMay complimented those in the Armed Forces, for ‘continuing to demonstrate why you are the finest in the world’; not sure they’ll feel a compliment from someone who couldn’t win an argument with a drunk, unelected Eurocrat who was forced to resign as Luxembourg PM and couldn’t tell the difference between his wife and Angela Merkel is one worth receiving. The Jeremy

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paid tribute to those who emulate the Good Samaritan; putting a beaten man on a donkey, ferrying him to an inn to ‘take care of him’ and then giving him money sounds more like Kevin Spacey’s average Saturday but it’s certainly analogous with Labour’s current economic policy.

The Donald, fancying some winter sun and an escape from the government shutdown, surprised US troops in Iraq with a Christmas visit and confirmed that, unlike Syria (350 thousand barrels per day) and Afghanistan (0 barrels per day), the US will not be pulling out of Iraq (4.4 million barrels per day), declaring ‘we’re no longer the suckers, folks’. If, like me, that made you wonder what a solk is, it’s Swedish for filth; who knew he had such covfefe of language.

When asked if he had any concerns about the

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visit, the Donald said his only concern was for the First Lady; with 5,000 US troops over there, that’s understandable.

A mum bought her daughter a cat’s advent calendar by mistake, only realising after she had eaten the first four ‘yoghurt and catnip’ treats. The English literature graduate said she’d take her lawn specialist fiancé with her to choose a replacement; bet those two would clean up on Who Wants to be a Millionaire. Two walkers claim to have spotted a cougar on the loose near Stroud in Gloucestershire; it’s not far from Highgrove and Camilla does have needs. Alan Sugar replied to a Tweet of him mocked-up on a Sugar Puffs box with, ‘I have enough puff s who come through my boardroom’, facing a tabloid backlash for homophobia and forcing

him to clarify he meant ‘people full of hot air’; you’d hope they have better bandwagons to jump on than Tweets with a word both written and pronounced differently to a homophobic slur, but if you’ve suffered through their analysis of the Duchesses of Cambridge and Sussex body language (which may as well have been their analysis of Stephen Hawking’s body language) this Christmas, you’d be entirely unsurprised.

And finally, an Indian woman chopped off her neighbour’s genitals, after he allegedly stalked her and pestered her for sexual favours, by luring him to the railway tracks with two men and tying him to a tree. Police recovered the knife and genitals and all three are in police custody; would have thought getting them reattached should be the priority. Until next week, I’m off to resolve to be less cunctatious in 2019.

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LEGENDS OF VAL

We sat down with the outrageous, yet so pure, Annabel from Concencio who is on her third season in Val.

Bad habits?

Repeatedly buying toffee vodka.

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Biggest turn on/off?

On = Banter, also guys who rock out.

Off = First season seasonaires.

Prized possession?

My hoodie with bears on. Actually, on my third season, my sister sent me a Christmas card with a lock of my dog’s hair. I made everyone stroke it. I have it with me right now.

What is your going out tune?

Devilman Ft Badness - Drum And Bass Father *Just listened, this is utter filth - I rocked out.*

Hey Annabel, are you excited?

No, I am such a loser I don’t know why you chose me.

What’s your sign?

This one (see above picture) I just love rocking out.

What makes you cry?

Acts of kindness - once we were stuck in a snowstorm and my dad helped push someone’s car out. They waved as they drove away and I burst out into tears. LOOK AT THAT COMMUNITY! What is your first memory?

This question was unexpected. My toe almost fell off you know? Dad sewed it back on! (He didn’t actually although as a feet man he did know what to do)

What is your mum ashamed of you for?

My mum is proud of me for everything, I am Biggest wipeout? ashamed of her for something very specific that I was going down that black on the way to may or may not have featured in the magazine. Tignes cuisine, super hanging and super hungry. Stacked it and tore my inner meniscus Season goals?

(RIP). Got my Tignes Cuisine though didn’t I! I want to do Le Face as many times as I can, but at the same time I do not want to do that.

How did you enjoy school?

I got ACDC at A level, probably why I like What do you do the rest of the year? rocking out so much. In human biology guess I work on yachts. what I got? THE D. I ACTUALLY DID! Anyone we would know?

Not unless you are Spanish.

Enrique Iglesias?

Oops, I let it slip.

What is your finest achievement This evening I fed 17 (very highly esteemed) Finnish guests. That or getting a silver skiing badge, one more lesson and I could have got the gold but you don’t want to be an overachiever.

Quote to live by?

Don’t hate the playa, hate the game but also don’t drop a bottle of wine behind the fridge.

Are you in love?

No actually, unless you want to see something beautiful. *Annabel gets her phone out and shows me ‘King Oscar’ her gorgeous sausage dog. I will do a shameless plug for Oscar BB (@oscarthesausageman on insta) Tell us a joke Knock knock. Who’s there?

Cash. Cash who?

Actually I prefer peanuts. *Even though I got it, Annabel repeats and explains the joke* Do you have anything to add?

Don’t print it. Also, just rock out.

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PRO GEAR TIPS Ski Age – Why Does It Matter?

Out of the packet, skis are full of life and rebound, edges are smooth, sharp and clean and the base is flawless with perfect structure. However, over the course of time, the materials inside the ski start to break down becoming sloppier and less responsive until eventually they reach the end of their life (the technical term is ‘a piece of wet spaghetti’).

The edge picks up nicks and blemishes and even with regular servicing it becomes more difficult to get a clean, smooth, sharp finish. Therefore the edge does not run as perfectly as it once did and grip on firm snow is greatly reduced. Additionally, the inevitable base damage over time becomes progressively harder to repair to a perfect state.

As the binding gets older; the springs which determine the delicate balance between release and retention (and therefore prevent serious injury in the event of a fall) lose their tension and can no longer be relied on for accuracy.

At the same time, there’s also the issue that the core of the ski over time simply becomes rotten and can no longer hold the binding screws – leading to the binding ripping out of the ski as you hurtle down the slopes.

The long and the short of it is that whether you are in Val for the season or on holiday for a week, your main reason for coming is to SKI, so you need to make sure you have the right tools to be able to make the most of your skiing.

Always ski on the newest equipment you can get hold of or afford and watch out for shops which try to fob you off with skis that are regularly 4 or 5 seasons old.

If you hired a car, you wouldn’t accept one that was totally unsafe and falling apart: Regardless of a skier’s ability level, they’ll skis should be no different. Even if you are always get much more response and looking for a bargain price, you have the performance from a newer ski. So for right to expect – and demand – skis that anyone whose priority is improving and are fit for purpose and safe to use. Tour having the most possible fun (isn’t that Operators who pre-sell ski hire and online everyone?): you should always aim to ski on agency websites are often guilty of not the newest equipment possible. making it clear what you are going to get for your money. So if you’re in any doubt It’s not just a question of the skis about the skis you’re being offered, either themselves – the bindings on older skis can at the time of booking or when you collect be downright dangerous in a number of in the shop, make sure you ask. ways.

OFF PISTE SNOW REPORT Brought to you by Henry’s Avalanche Talk www.henrysavalanchetalk.com Looks like a sunny start to the new year! After a spate of gloomy mild weather with a rain/snow limit around 2500 m, the sun has made a welcome reappearance over the last few days. We could see some cloud over the weekend, but then it should turn sunny again from Monday.

Photo: Wayne Watson

Off Piste Snow & Weather Report We’ve been finding some very nice quality snow above 2400/2500m. That’s definitely where the best skiing is currently to be found. We’ve sometimes chanced upon sprinklings of fresh snow up there, or snow which has been blown around but is a bit powdery.

At altitudes below 2400m, the snow’s been heavily humidified by recent rain, then refrozen and solidified. Needless to say, that can make for some tricky off-piste skiing conditions (with the potential for some nasty knee-twisting injuries).

The very complicated conditions of last week mainly due to raised temperatures

24 and rain, have now contributed to creating a more stable situation at altitudes below the rain/snow limit of around 2500 m. The avalanche risk is currently around a 3/5 above 2400 m (the recent rain/snow limit), and down to 1/5 below 2400 m. See our descriptions of what all the avalanche danger ratings mean on the website.

There is continued instability in the snowpack at altitudes above 2400 m.

Snow accumulations and windslab have been forming, particularly on high East to North to West facing slopes. Be particularly cautious of steep North’ish facing slopes and steep cold slopes shaded from the sun. When avalanches have occurred, they have not so far generally been very big (usually no more than 30 to 40 metres in size, although with some exceptions), and they’ve tended to involve just parts of slopes, rather than being widespread.

There continues to be a lot more written about natural avalanche activity, especially talking about altitudes below 2500 m.

However, during the last week, despite the rain and high temperatures warming the snowpack below 2400m there have been no accidental avalanches (avalanches triggered by human beings) due to snowpack warming. All the accidental avalanches have occurred at higher altitudes, and mainly on North’ish facing slopes or slopes shaded from the sun.

There certainly have been some skiertriggered avalanches.

Earlier this week, off-piste skiers triggered a slab avalanche on a steep North East facing slope at around 2500 m in the back of Cugnai above Val d’Isère. This happened in a well-frequented off-piste area on a blue sky day following previous snowfall and high winds. A victim was dug out alive from under a metre of snow. The risk at the

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time was 3/5. See the report on Dataavalanche.org.

Another big avalanche accident, 500 m wide x 800 m long, occurred in La Plagne on Boxing Day. According to reports, a family group were skiing on a closed piste on a steep (>30°) North’ish facing slope above 2400 m. (Just the sort of slope that we’ve been warning about). Not only were they on a closed piste, but they weren’t carrying any avalanche safety equipment.

A child triggered a huge avalanche, got carried about 400m, and was miraculously found alive by rescue dogs after being buried for an hour. See a full report from LeDauphine.com.

Off-piste weather forecast 29 Dec - 5 Jan Sunny all week! Few clouds on Saturday.

Maybe a few snowflakes then.

SATURDAY 29 A cloudy sky overcast with some gusts of Foehn or wind from east to 40-60 km / h.

Some cloud overflows from Italy possible (flakes). 0 ° C down to 2300 meters.

Improvement in the afternoon after 12-13h with return of the sun.

SUNDAY 30 AND MONDAY 31 DECEMBER Good weather despite some cloudy periods. Weak wind, variable.

Natural avalanche onto a closed piste.

Photo: Chris Radford

TUESDAY 1 AND WEDNESDAY, 2 JAN Please stay off closed pistes. They’re closed Generous sun. Wind variable, weak. for a very good reason. We sadly recall the fatal accident in the Combe du Géant THURSDAY 3 AND FRIDAY 4 JANUARY near the Pissaillas glacier last year. A father Sunny weather. Weak wind, variable. and daughter were killed by a naturally releasing avalanche while they were skiing Tip of the week on a closed piste. It was closed because In Savoie alone, the last 2 and a half weeks of avalanche risk from the steep slope have produced at least 6 victims of big, above. This picture shows an avalanche potentially deadly, avalanches that were that crossed a closed piste. This avalanche accidentally triggered by the victims or released at 2800m and crossed the piste someone in their group. Luckily, there at 2500m. The release was on a NW facing have been no fatalities – only injuries. slope.

These accidents were due to cold dry slab avalanches that occurred on steep shaded slopes and/or North’ish facing slopes above 2400 metres.

Localised natural avalanche onto a closed piste in Val d’Isere. Chris Radford photo

As avalanche experts say “Recent avalanche activity is the mountain screaming at you”. Watch out for this and take heed! There has been plenty of evidence of recent avalanche activity throughout this week. Please pay attention to it.

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JO POLLARD PHYSIO

We sat down with Jo Pollard of Jo Pollard Physio to talk about taking the leap and starting her own physiotherapy company.

How long have you been in Val as a physio?

I’ve been in Val for seven seasons and worked as a physio for 11 years. After training in Cardiff, I worked in the NHS for four years and then came out to do a ski season and somehow I’m still here!

The last two years I’ve been working with the GB ski and snowboard para-teams and actually I’m continuing with that this year. Come February I’ll be heading off to where they are training for two weeks. Last year I was with them for a couple of months so I travelled to America, Finland, Switzerland and Germany, which was really cool.

How does your work with Para athletes differ from your everyday work?

It doesn’t really. A lot of the work I do is with the blind athletes, so physically, they are very similar, it’s just that their one sense is taken away, so I end up doing more work on balance, proprioception and awareness. But other than that, there’s little difference. With the para-snowboarders I work with, some have amputations, so that changes things a little, but it just requires you to think slightly differently about their movement. So for example, when the guys were training in Switzerland, they were having to use a poma and you have to factor in how fatiguing that is for them, especially when their race training is so intense. But it’s really interesting and I love the work. They are very inspiring people to be around.

28 registered both in the UK and in France. It’s been very important for me to be on the Ordre des Masseurs-Kinésithérapeutes register in france (OMK) and then in the UK I’m on the CSP (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy). This year in Val, I’m the only physio that’s registered in the UK and has my Carte Pro, meaning I can treat anyone that has a Carte Vitale (the French health insurance card) and they can get reimbursed by the government. That’s been the hardest part, setting all that up. But it’s vital that people check that their physio is fully registered so that they know they’re getting the proper care and can claim the expense back from their insurance.

What was it that got you into physio in the first place?

At school, I was super sporty and I used to compete in gymnastics, training pretty intensely.

So I decided I wanted to be a physio for a sports team. But then physio is so different to what people initially think of, so when I came to study it, I discovered areas of the field I’d never thought about, like intensive care and care of the elderly.

I ended up doing rotations in my placements, so I worked in every sector and at the time, it was really tough, but actually the amount I learnt from care in the community, or the intensive care unit that I’ve applied to my current work, is amazing.

It’s definitely made me the physio I am today.

I now feel really confident with ski and snowboard injuries. But working in Chamonix this summer, I got to treat runners and other sporting injuries too, whilst back in the UK I’ve worked with rugby players and the Cardiff climbing team as I worked at a climbing wall for a while. And I teach a lot of pilates back in the UK.

That must be quite popular here as well?

You’ve done some great videos with SkiBro which bring in pilates and ski fitness.

Yeah, I’m trying to build on that. The videos have gone down really well (you can find them on youtube; they’re called SkiBro Mountain-Ready Workouts) and I’ve got a lot And how has setting up your business in France of requests for pilates classes been? including from several Guides It’s been tricky. There’s the complexity of being who have lower back pain:

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pilates can really help strengthen them up.

Likewise for seasonaires doing manual or repetitive jobs, like chalet work, it’s really good to be doing that kind of strengthening work to keep your back and core strong and prevent injury. For the office workers, a lot of the pilates I teach is good for posture and core strengthening, which can really help with back and neck problems.

These issues can be a real issue if you’re sat down for a lot of the day. Watch this space for lessons which will be coming soon.

And with all of this work, do you ever get any time on the mountain?

Yes, I definitely do. My main reason for being out here is because I love to ride, on skis or board. The goal this season is to get some of the longer tours under my belt, and get more into mountaineering and alpinism. Also, I’d like to steer clear of accidents. I have had a lot of injuries, which I actually think has helped with my knowledge of the physio for those problems. After a broken back, broken, fractured and dislocated lower ankle and leg, broken wrist, broken collarbone, broken knuckle, lacerated elbow and several carpal tunnel releases, I can say I know your pain!

Oh my days, you’re fully patchwork! What can people get help with from you this season and where can they find you?

I can do physio, massage and as previously mentioned, pilates. Also bio-mechanical assessment, so if anyone is struggling with their ski technique or is having restrictions with their skiing, I can help with that. You can find me in the Portillo building just past SkiBro on the left.

I’ve got a new little office there with everything necessary for treatment. Chalet visits are also possible, including in Tignes and further afield, although I’m hoping to mostly work from the office, especially as many people are happy to make the trip up the valley to get whatever help they need.

Seasonaires get 50% off all treatments and if any workers in town refer more than 6 people to me, they get a free treatment in return. Ski Club of Great Britain members get discounts as well.

Thanks Jo and well done on setting up the business.

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Le Hibou - Curry Night - Curry & A Pint/Glass of wine for only €15. Served 14.30 - 21.30

Victors - Seasonaire Saturdays. Tacos & Tequila.

Cocorico - Après Ski Live Music: Hobo Chic

Dick’s Tea Bar- Industry Saturday (Glitter Box - Resident DJ Megan (Tinta)

Fall Line - Prosecco Night

Le Lodge - DJ K2 11:30pm-1:30am

Dick’s Tea Bar - Dirty Sunday (Hip Hop and RnB - Resident DJ Alex Marshall)

2ND La Folie Douce - WTF Party Cocorico - Après Ski Live Music: De La Funk Hibou - Wings Wednesday IN TOWN - Farm visit, including cheese tasting. Sign up at the Tourist Office.

Dick’s Tea Bar - After Dinner Club with Pocket

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Petit Danois - Live music - Kyle Lake 5pm Bananas - Jungle, Drum & Bass night. B2B DJs

from 20.00-1.30. Happy Hour from 22.30

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COCORICO - 2-4pm Happy Hour, Live Music every day from BLUE NOTE - Happy Hour with Hot Gin and Nibbles from 3 to 6pm FALL LINE - Happy Hour 3-5pm PETIT DANOIS - Happy Hour 2 for 1 on Beers and Drinks 4-5pm & 9-10pm. Food served all day. DJ Jack Igglesden every day from 10pm.

BANANAS- Seasonaire Menu: 3 Courses and a beer/wine/soft drink for €20

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HAPPY NEW YEAR! Check out our in depth article on What’s on Where for New Year’s Eve on Page 38

1ST Cocorico - CLOSED! Folie Douce - New Year’s Party

Dicks Tea Bar - Resident DJ’s Megan (Tinta) and Alex Marshall Petit Danois - Live music - Mullit & the Ma-

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IN TOWN - ESF Snow Show. Freestyle show by the Valpark Team, torchlight descent of the Face, Firework display and vin chaud.

6pm on the Savonnette nursery slope

Saloon - Pyjama Party

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4TH Cocorico - Après Ski Live Music: Silver Souled IN TOWN - Off-the-wall live music on the stage in the high street from La Fanfara 25D. Free vin chaud Petit Danois - Live Music - Karen & Andreas 5pm Dicks Tea Bar - After Dinner Club with Pocket Sized Dave, Sax and Violin IN TOWN: Dynastar Floodlit knockout Slalom competition. Free entry but limited places. Sign up at the Club des Sports from Monday. Dynastar skis to be won.

UNDERGROUND - Après Ski Tapas from 5pm LE PETIT CUISINE - Daily 12 - 3pm - Seasonaire Meal Deal VICTORS - Happy Hour 9-11pm & DJ Samvice Mon, Weds, Thurs, Fri LE LODGE - Happy Hour 4:30-7:30pm €4 large beer SALOON: 3-6pm Happy Hour 2 for 1 on beer wine and more.

NEW YEAR’S MADNESS New Year in Val is a glorious occasion with plenty of wholesome fun happening in town and on the snow-front. However, to prevent overcrowding and utter mayhem, many bars put on a ticketed event and you’ll get the most out of the night if you choose your bar and stick there for the night.

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It’s great.

HIBOU Bubbles will be plentiful at Hibou where bottles of Prosecco will be 40€ and a glass just 4€. Come and get sparkled up. Glitter not included, but is encouraged.

LE LODGE Free Entry and DJ K2 on the Decks til 5am BLUE NOTE DJ Jez will be busting out the tunes, all vinyl of course, 10pm until the bar staff can’t stand it any longer! Cash on the door going to Centrepoint charity (which helps homeless children).

LA FOLIE DOUCE NYE Party - If they party every day up at Folie, then NY calls for partying even harder.

BANANAS Head to Bananas Bar for Great Music and Great Drinks at Great Prices. Finish the famous flavoured shooters bottles off and drink the bar dry. #letsdrinkthebardry. Music by resident DJ Max Leaver NEXT BAR DJ ORDOEUVRE (3 time French champion DME electro scratch rockabilly) and ANTON X (techno underground). 10€ entry DOUDOUNE Spend the dying day of 2018 at Doudoune with Kevin Delmix, Phil Garner, a crazy elephant and their fabulous bar staff for one hell of a good night. Opens at 23.00.

Reservations and tables +33784223653.

Tickets 30€

DICKS TEA BAR Dicks always pull out all the stops on NY and put on a classy affair. This year is no different. Come and join Dick’s Tea Bar and party like it’s 1920... Resident DJ’s Megan (Tinta) and Alex Marshall accompanied by live Sax and Violin all evening long. Tickets are 40€ each, which includes entry, cloak room and a glass of champagne on arrival.

Tickets are 50€ on the door, but booking in advance is recommended. To find out more and to inquire about VIP tables, email info@ dicksteabar.com. Book on their website.

SALOON Tickets now available. Ask the Bar Staff for details. Glass of Champagne with ticket which cost €10 on the door. Special New Years Deals. Open from 10pm til late.

FALL LINE New Year’s Eve Party UNDERGROUND Party the embers of the year away underground with drink flowing and music

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From 10.30pm til the end (ie late). Entry €10, reservation by the 31st.

VICTORS Spend a classy final soirée of 2018 at Victors, with a delicious dinner menu and Cocktail Hours from 9-11pm. DJ Samvice will be spinning the decks all night to take you dancing into 2019.

TOWN EVENTS The main street is to be transformed into a snow covered pedestrian zone, where the many twinkling AIRSTAR lights conjure up a dreamlike world with jugglers, musicians, DJ’s, ice sculptors … On the programme: – Illuminations by Airstar – Live music with DJ ORDOEUVRE – Giant snow sculptures along the main street – Sound and light show with LES ELEGANTS – Street entertainment with RÊVE DE NEIGE – Fire show by dancers from the ELIXIR

company – Complimentary hot chocolate and mulled wine There are also fireworks aplenty to bring the New Year in with a bang (and some sparkles on the side): – 7.30pm : Barmes de l`Ours hotel display (visible from the Snowfront) – 11.30pm : Club Med display (visible from the Snowfront) – 12.30am: Etincelle restaurant display (visible from the Snowfront)

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TALK OF THE TOWN

His roommate returned home one night this week to find the apartment without power. On switching the fusebox on he discovered the room was full of smoke. The horrific, overpowering It’s All In The Presentation smell then suddenly became apparent.

Ross from Snowberry was lucky enough The roommate hurriedly checked the to be invited to a very special Christmas radiator but nothing was amiss. When party. The only requirement was to bring he tried to wake Will up to ask what the along a dish of your own creation. There hell was going on he was greeted by were all manner of beautiful dishes that two grunts before Will drifted back into people had meticulously crafted: it was unconsciousness. With no sign of fire in an absolute feast. Ross decided to go the living room, the roommate checked all out for his the kitchen to dish - Haribou discover the cause prawns. He did, of the thick, starchy at least, presmoke - Will had skewer them left a pan of rice with cocktail on the hob. sticks. We do appreciate After his life was comedy value in somehow saved a pot-luck dish by the fusebox, though.

Will has agreed his new years resolution will be to seek counselling for his drunk cooking addiction.

Quote Of The Week When Annabel was asked what her New Year’s resolutions were, she quickly replied “I want to go to Cocos and have a go on Victor’s big blower. ... ... ...

You know the C02 gun thingy.”

New Years Resolutions

The Echo has previously highlighted Will Roderick’s arsonist tendencies. Will has made huge improvements and has not left any hobs on or noisettes in the oven overnight but just when he seemed to be recovering, Will had a dangerous relapse.

Branching Out

Usually the angel goes on top of the tree, not inside it. Mairi’s Christmas attire went above and beyond what we thought was possible.

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SPORT Shown at Le Petit Danois: Saturday 29th Dec: Liverpool vs Arsenal 18.30pm

Wednesday 2nd Jan: Newcastle vs Man Utd 9pm

Sunday 30th Dec: Crystal Palace vs Chelsea 1pm Southampton vs Man City 3.15pm Man Utd vs Bournemouth 5.30pm

Shown At Le Petit Danois and Blue Note:

Tuesday 1st Jan: Everton vs Leicester 1.30pm Cardiff vs Spurs 6.30pm Watford vs Chelsea 8.30pm

Thursday 3rd Jan: Man City vs Liverpool 9pm More live sport also shown at The Fall Line, Blue Note and Le Hibou.

SEPARATED AT BIRTH

Sam - Bananas

Buzz Lightyear - Space Ranger

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