May 2012 - The Bugle

Raymond Aubrac, the French 

Resistance hero, dies aged 97 

Raymond Aubrac, whose daring escape from the Gestapo in 

1943 remains one of the most famous Resistance stories to 

emerge from the Second World War, has died. >> Page 10 

May 2012 

Issue #31 

François Hollande wins first 

round of presidential elections 

♦ Hollande and Sarkozy make the 

May 6th run-off 

♦ Region votes overwhelmingly 

for Hollande 

♦ Nearly 1 in 5 people in France 

vote for the Far Right 

Corrèze MP François 

Hollande has scored 

a crucial victory in 

the first round of the 

presidential elections, 

beating the incumbent 

president Nicolas Sarkozy by 28.63%* 

to 27.18%. The Socialist Party are now 

hoping to return to the presidency for 

the first time since François Mitterrand's 

re-election in 1988. 

Locally, support was far higher for 

Hollande than the national average. In 

the Limousin, 38.03% voted for the 

Socialist candidate and only 20.85% 

voted for Sarkozy. Elsewhere, the 

figures by department were: Indre 

29.87% to 24.16%; Vienne 31.99% to 

24.50%; Charente 32.79% to 23.06%; 

Dordogne 32.09% to 22.93%… all in 

favour of Hollande. 

The centre-right Sarkozy entered the 

presidential race a long way behind left 

of centre Hollande in the polls, but his 

increasingly right-wing rhetoric saw 

him at one point briefly move ahead 

of the man dubbed “Mr Normal”. 

Analysts, as well as his own campaign 

team, had agreed that Sarkozy’s only 

chance of re-election was to win the 

first-round vote and build momentum 

going into the run-off. 

While most do now believe that 

Hollande will become France’s 

next president on the 6 th May, the 

performance of Marine Le Pen and the 

Far Right has thrown a spanner into the 

works. With 17.90% of the vote, Le 

Pen’s Front National party secured their 

best ever election results, eclipsing even 

2002 when her father Marie Le Pen 

shocked the political world by coming 

>> continued on page 8 

© 2012 - Matthieu Riegler (WikiCommons) 

François Hollande - one 

foot in the Elysée Palace...? 

INSIDE > > > 

NEWS - Unexploded 

WWII grenades found 

The remarkable memory 

of an 80-year-old lady 

has prevented a near 

disaster >> Page 3 

NEWS - English-speaking 

flight school opens 

The Cosmo 

Flight School 

has taken to the 

skies with Nearly 

Heaven and the 

late Sue Virr gone but not 

forgotten >> Page 4 

PRACTICAL - 2012 

tax returns 

The Bugle has teamed up 

with Siddalls to bring you a 

guide to filling out your tax 

returns >> Page 11 

Your indispensible guide to 

the region's Businesses 

>> Centre Pages

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2 ♦ IN THIS EDITION 

Welcome to 

The Bugle 

Since I was very young, I’ve 

always enjoyed pointless 

memory tests. I would learn 

or memorise things that had 

very little practical use or 

meaning... basically just to see if I could 

remember them. Stuff still comes back 

to me now, 20 years after I first buried 

it somewhere in my brain. Anyone need 

to know pi to 10 decimal places…? I’m 

your man! I’m not claiming to be clever 

in any way, shape or form, it’s just a 

habit, and it causes me more trouble than 

anything. Many are the conversations 

that have started with me saying, “Did 

you know…?” and ended with my 

wife asking in disbelief “What part of 

your brain thought anyone would be 

interested in that?!” 

Anyway, I tell you all this because 

my little habit actually came in ‘useful’ 

this month and then promptly landed 

me in an embarrassing situation – let me 

explain. 

Regular listeners to France Bleu 

Creuse will know that The Bugle joins 

up with the morning team once a month 

as part of their Assiette Anglaise show to 

talk about our headlines and generally 

have a light-hearted discussion with the 

hosts for half an hour (next show 2nd 

May at 10:30!) This month, however, 

the regular presenters were on holiday. 

In their place, the station has been 

running interviews with local bilingual 

Brits to ask them a series of questions: 

why France?; what do you miss from 

‘home’?; what do you dislike most about 

France etc etc? I was one of the guests 

and everything went roughly as expected 

(my wife had been featured 3 weeks 

previously, so I had a heads-up about 

what to expect). 

Allons, enfants de la Patrie, 

Le jour de gloire est arrivé! 

Contre nous de la tyrannie, 

L'étendard sanglant est levé, (bis) 

Entendez-vous dans les campagnes 

Mugir ces féroces soldats? 

Ils viennent jusque dans vos bras 

Égorger vos fils, vos compagnes! 

Aux armes, citoyens 

Formez vos bataillons 

Marchons, marchons! 

Qu'un sang impur 

Abreuve nos sillons! 

Then came the final question: “This 

is a bit of a naughty question, but can 

you sing the French national anthem?” 

I hadn’t listened to all the shows and I 

didn’t see this one coming. I think the 

idea was probably to see if I knew the 

tune and could hum it. Unfortunately 

for me, this had been one of my little 

memory tasks when I first came to 

France and I can actually sing the 

Marseillaise. Correction: I know the 

words to the Marseillaise - I am many 

things, but singer is not one of them. 

Tone-deaf people have been known to 

laugh at me. But unfortunately, of the 

many things that I am, idiot features 

prominently. 

A battle ensued in my brain, with 

the tiny part at the back in charge of 

pointless trivia leaping out of its chair 

and declaring “This is it, our chance to 

shine. You all laughed and poked fun. 

All those hours you said were wasted. 

Who’s laughing now?!” At which, the 

sane part of my brain that deals with the 

day-to-day running of being me made 

the perfectly valid point: “In order to 

show that you know the words, you 

will have to sing… on live radio… in 

French!! The correct response to this 

question is NO!” 

It must have been a late night the 

previous day, as the pointless bit at 

the back somehow tricked the control 

room in my skull into believing that this 

would end well. My mouth opened with 

a resounding, if sheepish, “Non” loaded 

into its barrel, but what actually came 

out was “Allons, enfants de la Patrie….” 

as I launched into the opening stanza of 

La Marseillaise. 

Fortunately for me, or more likely 

with his listeners in mind, the host cut 

me short four or five lines in. 

Truth be told, I am a little bit proud 

that I know the words to the French 

national anthem and the host was also a 

little bit impressed, pointing out that he 

did not expect me to actually sing it and 

adding that there are plenty of national 

footballers and politicians who do not 

know it. Those that were listening have 

not let me easily forget – my singing 

career definitely began and ended on that 

day. 

I think the bit at the back of my brain 

knows it's in trouble – he’s been keeping 

his head down recently! 

As an aside, if you are ever bored, 

look up the words to the Marseillaise 

and a translation. It’s quite a gruesome 

song! It’s all about mothers and sons 

having their throats cut and drowning 

the countryside in the blood of your 

enemies!! 

Anyway, if anyone needs to know the 

14 countries that border China, drop me 

a line. If not… 

Until next month 

Steve Martindale 

Editor 

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Region's drivers go online for car parts 

With the significant rise 

in the cost of spare car 

parts over the last 10 

years, and with prices 

in France ranking highest in Europe, 

more and more motorists in the region 

are looking online to buy their exhausts, 

brake pads and gearboxes, a trend that is 

being felt in the pocket by local garages. 

Online suppliers such as Oscaro, 

Cesaro and Yakarouler offer discounts of 

up to 60% on the price offered by more 

traditional retailers. For Michel Delpy, 

owner of Pene Auto in Limoges and EDC 

in Brive, these cheap online sites are not 

always as good value as they claim to be 

and he points out that retail outlets such as 

his also run regular promotions. Justifying 

the high prices, he told La Montagne that, 

“the car has evolved. Today’s spare parts 

are more complex”. 

Another thing to consider is that the 

price of a part bought online does not 

include fitting. “If you fit a part and forget 

to properly reconfigure the system, there 

is a very good chance that your car will 

not start!” warned Mr Delpy. 

Lastly is the question of who is fitting 

that part. Garages and mechanics argue 

that the trend in online purchasing is 

leading people to fit parts themselves 

or to get a friend who “knows a bit 

about cars” to do it for them. As well as 

encouraging unregulated work on the 

black, this also raises the issue of road 

safety. 

One way round this safety problem is 

to buy the part yourself online and have 

it fitted by a local garage or registered 

mechanic, something that is apparently 

becoming more and more commonplace. 

This cuts into the profits for garages, but 

there is worse: “We are seeing more and 

more that people are self-diagnosing 

their problem online”, laments Mr 

Delpy. “They come in and tell us what 

the problem is and what we should be 

charging to fix it!” 

In an industry worth €15 billion per 

year, and one that consumes 12% of the 

average family budget, savvy consumers 

are turning to the internet and making the 

garages work harder for their money. ■ 

Disaster avoided over WWII grenades 

Tragedy was narrowly avoided recently when an 

88-year-old Limousin lady suddenly remembered 

that two World War 2 hand grenades were hidden 

on her land. The wooded area in Sainte-Fortunade had 

been scheduled for clearance by local authorities when 

a distant memory came back to the octogenarian during 

the night. 

It was her father who had seen a local resistance fighter 

hide 2 grenades in the crook of a tree in 1945. “He said 

he would be back for them later”, explained Marie. “But 

one year later, they were still there. They wanted to clear 

the area and I said it was fine, but then the story about the 

grenades came back to me in the night. I was petrified that 

someone would get hurt.” 

The Gendarmerie called in a specialist bomb disposal 

unit from Bordeaux who were able to locate the 2 

grenades and identify them as Mills bombs, a type of 

British grenade. “Moving explosives is often difficult, so 

we decided to destroy them on the spot”, explained one 

of the bomb disposal experts. “The grenades are placed 

in a tube packed with a powerful explosive. Then we fit a 

remote controlled detonator.” 

Both grenades were successfully destroyed. 

“I must be the only person in the world who knew that 

those grenades were there, so I’m very glad that it has all 

ended well”, said a relieved Marie. ■ 

3 

RN141 widening 

nears completion 

The project to link the 2 main towns 

of the Haute-Vienne with a dual 

carriageway has entered its final 

stages. Transport chiefs have said 

that the widening of the RN141 

between Limoges and Saint-Junien 

will be completed by this time next 

year. 

Much of the dual carriageway 

is already open, and the final 7 km 

stretch has already been laid, but 

there is a further year’s work to 

apply the finishing touches along the 

route. 

“The project has gone according to 

plan”, assured Francis Buge, head of 

the body overseeing the work. “If all 

goes well, this last section will come 

into service in the first quarter of next 

year. We are being prudent with this 

timescale as meteorological factors 

can play a role and the finishing 

touches take time.” 

Much of the recent work has 

involved building huge 6-metrehigh 

banks of earth on either side 

of the road to help protect residents 

from traffic noise, some of whom 

are situated a mere 30 metres from 

the new route. 

The dual carriageway will put the 

department’s 2 major population 

centres a 20-minute drive from each 

other and will increase road safety 

for the 3,000 - 5,000 lorries that use 

this stretch each day. ■ 

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4 ♦ LOCAL NEWS 

An English-speaking 

flight school returns 

to the region 

As of the beginning of 

March there is once 

again an Englishspeaking 

flight training school at 

Limoges Airport. 

Based at the Aéroclub du 

Limousin, Cosmo Flight School 

is aiming to continue the tradition 

of having English-speaking flight 

instruction in the area, started 

over 8 years ago by well-known 

local pilot Sue Virr who sadly 

passed away last year. 

Stuart Morton (pictured), 

a former student of Sue’s has 

moved to the area and is aiming to 

continue her legacy, teaching both 

local residents and also inviting 

students from further afield in the 

UK for flying holidays; he even 

has students booked coming from 

as far as Japan! 

The school is set up to teach 

the UK/EASA pilot licence and 

anyone of any age who would 

like to try out flying is more than 

welcome for a trial flight or to 

continue from where they have 

left off if they have some previous 

flying experience. 

The school is very active in 

the local area with French and 

English pilots alike and has plenty 

of group away days planned with 

aircraft from the club down to the 

south of France, Spain, Corsica 

and the Channel Islands. 

Other courses are available to 

pilots holding a licence already 

with night flying in the autumn/ 

winter months. 

Any pilots or future pilots who 

are interested in flight training can 

find all of the information on the 

Cosmo Flight School website: 

www.cosmoflightschool.com ■ 

Airport manager investigation complete 

The media moves 

much faster than 

the law, and two 

months after the 

story first broke exposing 

the director in charge of 

Limoges International 

Airport as an imposter, 

authorities have finally 

submitted their report to 

the state prosecutor in 

Limoges, outlining the 

facts of the case. 

The story began in 

February when local 

press reported that Jean- 

Philippe Gaillard had 

suddenly been let go after 

his 3-month trial period 

as director at Limoges 

Airport. A former partner 

had seen his photo on 

the airport website and 

contacted the press. 

Jean-Philippe Gaillard 

had apparently falsified 

his CV and presented 

himself with a clean 

criminal record in 

order to secure the 

position. In reality, he 

had a string of criminal 

convictions behind him, 

for amongst other things 

impersonating a police 

officer, and is in fact now 

currently in jail serving a 

sentence in Périgueux for 

a previous offence. 

At the time the story 

broke, the CCI of Haute- 

Vienne (the body that 

runs the airport) had not 

lodged a formal complaint 

and the Procureur was 

still unaware of any 

wrongdoing. “The courts 

of Limoges were only 

made aware of this 

affair thanks to a press 

release, a situation that is 

regrettable”, lamented the 

Procureur at the time. 

Now, 2 months later, the 

investigation is complete 

and the Procureur will 

decide in the coming 

months what M. Gaillard 

will be charged with. 

All that has been said 

officially for the time 

being is that he “partially 

accepts the facts”. 

According to his lawyer, 

Gaillard did complete an 

aeronautical engineering 

course which allowed him 

to apply for the position. 

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However, his CV was 

written in such a way as to 

lead the reader to believe 

he had a qualification off 

the back of this, which 

was in fact not the case. 

“This is the story of 

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that respect, he is just 

like everyone else in the 

world.” 

More details are sure 

to emerge in the coming 

months as one of the most 

bizarre stories of recent 

times unfolds. ■ 

AIRPORT NEWS 

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5 

Hamlet for sale for 

€330,000 could be 

a 'gold mine' 

Courbefy, the 

Limousin village 

up for sale for 

€330,000, has 

been the centre of much 

attention over the last few 

months (see the front page 

of April’s edition). The 

abandoned village has again 

hit the headlines following 

archaeological research that 

suggests any new owners 

could be sitting on a literal 

gold mine. 

As well as the 10 hectares 

of land, 19 buildings, tennis 

court, swimming pool and 

stables, vast resources of 

Celtic gold could be buried 

beneath the small village! This 

is according to a document 

dated 1866, available on 

the internet, that describes 

the hamlet of Courbefy as 

a vital strategic area for 

the Celts. The document 

tells of an archaeological 

survey that took place in the 

hamlet in 1862 that found 

“entrenchments dating from 

before the Middle Ages and 

foundations that suggest the 

area was covered in buildings. 

The lack of monuments built 

using Roman apparatus leads 

us to conclude that these 

ruins are Celtic.” 

The Limousin and 

Dordogne were important 

mining regions and it is 

believed that the Celts 

extracted 70 tonnes of gold 

from the area. They also often 

buried their leaders with their 

gold, a combination of facts 

which has led many to believe 

that vast hordes of gold lie 

undiscovered beneath the 

ground. A long shot, perhaps, 

but one that could make the 

€330,000 investment a wise 

one! 

The local mayor, already 

inundated with media 

requests from around the 

world, is unimpressed 

with the revelations. “A 

bunch of scatterbrains have 

already been here with their 

metal detectors looking 

for treasure”, said mayor 

Bernard Guilhem. “We have 

been telling them to clear 

off!” ■ 

Limousin leads the country in 

drug and medicine recycling 

The Limousin has 

once again come 

out on top as 

the number one 

region for recycling unused 

medicines. The region 

was part of a pilot for the 

Cyclamed scheme in 1993 

and has been the number one 

recycler ever since. 

In 2011, an average of 

363 grams of drugs and 

medicines were recycled 

by each resident of the 

Limousin, a long way ahead 

of the second placed region, 

Picardy, which recycled 

299 grams per person. The 

figures represent a 23% 

increase on 2010. 

Under the scheme, every 

pharmacy is required by 

law to take back unused 

medicines brought in by 

members of the public, 

whether they are in or out 

of date. The only stipulation 

is that they are in their 

packaging. 

The system, run by notfor-profit 

organisation 

Cyclamed, has proved to be 

a massive success. This can 

be put down to two main 

factors: Firstly, since 2009 

pharmacies are required by 

law to collect any unused 

drugs brought in - it is 

very rare that one refuses; 

Secondly, a recent marketing 

campaign that targeted the 

mothers of young families 

has proved very successful. 

“Mothers have a 

tendency to stockpile from 

pharmacies, collecting 

medicines that they keep 

‘just in case’”, explained 

Thierry Moreau-Defarges, 

president of Cyclamed. 

“But often, this ‘case’ never 

arises.” 

When the organised 

recycling first started, many 

believed that they were 

performing a humanitarian 

service, i.e. that the unused 

drugs would be used in third 

world countries. In reality, 

the types of medicines 

handed in tend to not be in 

demand in poorer nations, 

and thus the amount being 

reused overseas was never 

above 10%. Since the law 

change in 2009, all drugs 

and medicines must be 

disposed of or converted 

into energy by Cyclamed. 

This process is performed 

using 52 incinerators 

which are selected for 

their compliance with 

environmental standards and 

which recover energy as heat 

and/or electricity. ■ 

Cyclamed - how it works 

Can a pharmacy refuse to take the drugs? No. Providing 

that the drugs are still in their original packaging (i.e. blister 

pack, sachet or bottle) then the law requires the pharmacist to 

take them. 

What is the environmental issue? Medicines form part of 

the 28 million tonnes of household waste produced every 

year. They contain active chemical ingredients that pollute the 

environment. 

Does Cyclamed make money from this? No, Cyclamed is a 

not-for-profit organisation responsible for the safe disposal of 

medicines and drugs. 

Is there anything that can’t be recycled? Veterinary 

products, cosmetics, X-rays, mercury thermometers, dressings 

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What about the box and other packaging? Anything that has 

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6 ♦ NATIONAL NEWS 

France takes tough stance on Islamic extremists 

Fo l l o w i n g 

March’s attacks 

in Toulouse 

by Mohamed 

Merah, an 

Islamist gunman who 

killed seven people in three 

separate attacks, France 

has toughened its stance 

on ‘radical Islamists’. In 

the days following Merah’s 

funeral, 19 suspected 

Islamist militants were 

rounded up in dawn raids 

across France. 

The raids were carried out 

by the domestic intelligence 

agency, the DCRI, with the 

help of the elite Raid police 

commando group. Several 

of the arrests were made in 

Toulouse, but others were 

carried out in Nantes, which 

is believed to be a centre for 

the Forsane Alizza (Knights 

of Pride) group, to which 

Merah had been linked by 

some French media. 

French security services 

came in for fierce criticism 

from much of the media for 

allowing Merah to commit 

his atrocities despite 

being known to them and 

having already been under 

investigation. The arrests 

were seen by many as an 

attempt to answer this 

criticism. 

Forsane Alizza is a 

Salafist group that was 

dissolved by the interior 

ministry following an 

earlier investigation. One 

of those arrested was the 

group’s suspected leader, 

Mohammed Achamlane. 

Police sources told AFP 

that three Kalashnikovs, a 

Glock pistol and a grenade 

were seized at his home. 

Other raids took place in 

Lyon, Marseille, Paris, Nice, 

Rouen and Le Mans. 

President Sarkozy told 

Europe 1 radio after the 

arrests: “It's our duty to 

guarantee the security of 

the French people. We have 

no choice. It's absolutely 

indispensable.” M. Sarkozy 

also said that arrests of 

suspected radical Islamists 

“would continue and that 

will allow us to expel from 

our national territory a 

certain number of people 

who have no reason to be 

here”. He added: “What 

must be understood is that 

the trauma of Montauban 

and Toulouse is profound 

for our country, a little - I 

don't want to compare the 

horrors - a little like the 

trauma that followed in the 

United States and in New 

York after the September 11, 

2001 attacks.” 

Days later, France expelled 

2 radical Islamists back to 

their home countries. French 

Interior Minister Claude 

Guéant said the two deported 

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were a Malian imam who had 

preached anti-Semitism and 

advocated wearing the full 

face veil - which is illegal in 

France - and Ali Belhadad, 

an Algerian who has already 

served a prison sentence for 

his role in a 1994 Marrakech 

attack. 

Two imams from Saudi 

Arabia and Turkey and a 

suspected Tunisian militant 

are also due to be expelled, 

Fans of France who like 

their fast food will be 

delighted to hear about 

the latest product to be 

unveiled by McDonald's… the 

McBaguette. 

The new sandwich will 

be available from 1,200 

restaurants nationwide for a 

6-week trial period until the 

end of May. Priced at €4.50, the 

McBaguette consists of a stonebaked 

baguette, 2 peppered 

ground beef patties, French 

Emmental cheese, a mustard 

sauce and crunchy lettuce. 

McDonald's has already 

been selling baguettes since 

2011 as part of its breakfast 

menu served from the McCafés 

situated in many McDonald’s 

restaurants. 

The very symbolic addition 

of the baguette to McDonald’s 

menu fits into a larger strategy 

of adapting to French eating 

habits while working with 

local suppliers. In 2009, the 

chain introduced a wholewheat 

Big Mac hamburger. It later 

launched the McCantal, 

with French cheese and the 

Charolais, with French meat. 

The Holder Group, which 

owns the Paul bakeries and 

the famous Ladurée stores, 

is supplying the bread. The 

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with more deportations to 

follow, officials said. 

“We do not accept Islamic 

extremism. This is not a 

new policy... but after what 

happened in Toulouse and 

Montauban we have to be 

more vigilant than ever,” M. 

Guéant told BFM TV. 

At an election rally 

following news of the 

expulsions, President 

Sarkozy said: “All those 

company already supplies 

pastries and other baked goods 

to France’s McCafé stores. 

“For the first 15 years, from 

1980, what we did above 

all was offer people a slice 

of America,” said Nawfal 

Trabelsi, senior vice president 

for McDonald's operations 

in France and southern 

Europe. “Nowadays, we are 

part of the everyday lives of 

French people. Our priority 

is to integrate locally and 

mix our traditional offer of 

hamburgers and ice-creams 

with French culture, all the 

while inventing new forms of 

sandwiches. The French are 

passionate about bread and 

crazy about baguettes. We 

who make remarks contrary 

to the values of the Republic 

will be instantly put outside 

the territory of the French 

Republic, there will no 

exception, there will be no 

leniency.” 

The tough stance was 

popular in France and was 

largely behind a rebound in 

the polls that saw Sarkozy 

overtake Hollande in the 

polls for the first time. ■ 

McDonald's introduces 

the McBaguette 

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are progressively responding 

to a demand which is already 

there.” 

McDonald’s success has 

been a cultural phenomenon in 

a country that prides itself on its 

cuisine and that is for the most 

part vehemently anti-American 

and resistant to cultural 

imperialism. A key factor in 

this has been its acceptance by 

France’s notoriously protective 

agricultural industry. By 

sourcing 80% of its produce 

locally, McDonald's has 

brought the French farmers 

onside and avoided protests 

from that sector. 

France is today the 

company’s second biggest 

market outside the US. ■ 

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voters have 

more sex 

French ‘top-shelf’ 

magazine Hot Video 

would not usually 

be the first place to look 

for insightful political 

commentary, but a survey 

conducted in the run-up to 

the presidential elections 

by the respected polling 

institute Ifop on behalf of 

the pornographic magazine 

has revealed some 

interesting facts about the 

sex lives of voters. 

The results show that 

right-of-centre Sarkozy 

voters have less sex and 

fewer partners than left-ofcentre 

Hollande voters. But 

extremists from both the 

right and the left have more 

sex than anyone else! 

According to the results, 

voters for Sarkozy's UMP 

make love on average 6.7 

times a month, slightly 

less often than supporters 

of his main challenger, 

the Socialist Party's 

François Hollande, on 

7.6. Supporters of the farright 

National Front led by 

Marine Le Pen are the most 

sexually active voters in 

France, averaging 8 sexual 

encounters a month and 10 

sexual partners over their 

lives. 

But does all that sex 

make extreme voters 

happy? Apparently not. 

Of the interviewees who 

support far-left leader Jean- 

Luc Mélenchon, 35 per cent 

said they were dissatisfied 

with their sex life and 31 

per cent of supporters of 

Marine Le Pen also said 

they don't get enough 

action between the sheets. 

François Kraus of Ifop 

told The Independent on 

Sunday: “Voters of the 

extreme parties may have 

more sex and more partners, 

but they seem to have less 

stable relationships – which 

may explain why they are 

also frustrated and angry in 

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France leads Europe in remembrance tourism 

Already the world's 

number one tourist 

destination, France 

is now setting its 

sights on becoming the world 

capital of war tourism. 

The government is hoping 

that the country's wealth of 

battlefields, memorial sites, 

trenches and war cemeteries will 

attract more tourists to France. 

Remembrance tourism 

attracted 20 million visitors to 

France last year and interest in 

the history of the battle sites 

and cemeteries is rising despite 

the passage of time. As the 

centenary of Word War 1 and 

the 70th anniversary of D-Day 

approaches, the expectation is 

that more people will come. 

The upcoming anniversaries 

have already triggered a round 

of renovations and new themed 

tours. 

At Vimy Ridge in the 

Nord-Pas-de-Calais region, 4 

divisions of the Canadian Corps 

fought a bloody battle against 

the German 6 th army, with many 

thousands killed, injured or 

captured. “When we travel to 

France, we want to make this 

part of our stop”, one Canadian 

tourist explained to the BBC. 

“We want to make sure we see 

some of the historical parts of 

France that pertain to Canada 

and the current freedoms we 

have today.” 

Gregory Salers is a local 

historian and tour guide whose 

grandfather fought and survived 

the Great War. He believes that 

interest is continuing to rise, 

a fact he puts at least in part 

down to the current popularity 

in online genealogy and family 

research. “A lot of people are 

doing their family trees and 

family histories”, he explains. 

“I have a lot of tourists and 

visitors who know of a great 

uncle who fought or died in 

one of the battles here and they 

want to pay respects to their 

relatives.” 

The French government 

recently broke the taboo 

surrounding the money to be 

made from war tours when 

it hosted its first national 

conference on remembrance 

tourism in 2011. France already 

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leads the way in Europe, in part 

because it was the setting for so 

much of the fighting in the First 

World War. 

“This is a tourism of 

memories, of pilgrimages, 

of remembrance, of 

commemorations,” said Serge 

Barcellini, archive director at 

the defence ministry. Last year, 

France's 155 war museums, 

memorials and historical 

sites which charge entry fees 

attracted 6.2 million people, 

with a turnover of €45m - 

around 45% of the visitors were 

foreign, many British. 

At the forefront of the push to 

actively encourage this aspect 

of tourism is the Museum 

of the Great War in Meaux, 

inaugurated by President 

Sarkozy at the end of 2011, 

which is already exceeding 

expected visitor numbers. It 

houses one of Europe's most 

varied collections, containing 

everything from taxis to 

uniforms. The collection was 

amassed over 40 years by a 

French amateur archeologist, 

Jean-Pierre Verney, who for 

many years kept it all in his 

home. 

Michel Rouger, the current 

museum director, said: “I 

wanted to spark such an 

interest among visitors that 

they went straight home to 

root in their attics and look 

for their grandparents' things. 

It's about the human aspect. 

Since the museum opened, 

we've received one or two 

parcels a day in the post from 

French people sending letters, 

postcards, bits of uniform that 

they've found.” ■


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themed tourist attraction 

France could soon 

have a brand new 

theme park, one 

that is hoped will 

rival Disneyland 

Paris, based on the life and 

times of Napoleon Bonaparte. 

Far from being the whim 

of a madcap entrepreneur, 

it is an entirely serious 

project with the backing of 

government and tourism 

officials, as well as the 

Bonaparte family. Assuming 

the money can be raised then 

the first stone of Napoleon's 

Bivouac - the likely name for 

the new park - will be laid on 

18 February 2014, the 200th 

anniversary of the battle of 

Montereau. 

Hang on, the battle of 

where? Montereau, 90km 

southeast of Paris, was not 

host to one of the most wellknown 

European battles – it 

is not even one of Napoleon’s 

most famous fracas. However, 

it was here that Napoleon 

scored a small but brilliant 

victory over the Austrians. 

Legend has it that it was 

during this battle, when loyal 

soldiers expressed fears for 

his safety, Napoleon uttered 

the much-quoted words: 

“Fear not my friends. The 

bullet that will kill me has yet 

to be cast!” The victory made 

little difference to the course 

of the war, and a few weeks 

later Napoleon was forced to 

abdicate. 

It was, however, one his 

few victories on French soil, 

a fact remembered locally 

to this day and is seen as 

the perfect location for a 

Napoleon-based attraction. 

Napoleon is a controversial 

figure in Europe; indeed, 

opinion is divided even within 

France. He was undoubtedly 

a brilliant military strategist 

who changed the face of 

France and introduced 

many important institutions: 

the Banque de France, 

departments, the Légion 

d'honneur and so on. But 

he also crowned himself 

Emperor and waged war 

on the rest of Europe and 

particularly troubling for 

the political left are the reestablishment 

of slavery and 

the subordination of women 

in his civil code. 

The Poles regard him as 

a saviour – he even gets a 

mention in their national 

anthem. For the Russians, 

he was a brutal invader. 

The Spanish rose up against 

him, and were ruthlessly 

suppressed. But many in 

Italy thanked him for freeing 

them from the Austrian yoke. 

As for the British, they have 

a particular relationship with 

the man who for so many 

years was their bitterest foe. 

So why chose such a 

divisive character for a 

tourist attraction? The 

answer is simple: the park 

is not primarily aimed at 

Europeans, but rather at the 

next generation of tourists 

who are already arriving 

in France in their tens of 

thousands but will soon be 

here in their millions: the 

Indians, the Russians, the 

Brazilians… but above all, 

the Chinese. 

“China is our most 

important potential market, 

and there Napoleon is a 

vital strategic asset,” says 

Christian Mantei, head of 

tourism development agency 

Atout France. “They love his 

image as a military genius, as 

an epic hero and a self-made 

man. He is a killer brand.” 

Charles Napoleon, a 

descendent of Napoleon’s 

younger brother and the 

man who currently heads 

the Bonaparte family, 

agrees. “The French have 

a difficult relationship with 

their history. It all moved 

so fast, so inevitably people 

are deeply divided over 

Napoleon's achievements. 

But go abroad - especially 

to China or India or Japan - 

and you immediately see that 

he is the best-known French 

man all over the world.” ■ 

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second in the first round to force 

a run-off with then president 

Jacques Chirac. 

Although coming third, and 

thus now out of the election, 

Le Pen gave what amounted 

to a victory speech to her 

supporters and is now being 

seen as the ‘king maker’ in the 

second round of voting. Pre-poll 

estimates were that 50-60% of 

her voters would turn to Sarkozy 

in a run-off, but the unusually 

high percentage of the electorate 

that voted for the Far Right has 

thrown many predictions into 

disarray. At the time of going to 

print, and as the dust settles, the 

vast majority of opinion is that 

Hollande will still win the runoff 

by around 54% - 46%, but 

it is clear that the key lies with 

the Far Right. How many of 

Le Pen’s voters turn to Sarkozy 

will probably now decide the 

election. 

Turnout for the first round 

of elections was around 80%, 

but there is traditionally a high 

abstention rate in the run-off. 

Le Pen, who campaigned on a 

nationalist, anti-immigration 

platform, said she would wait 

until May 1st to give her view 

on the second round. 

In a clear overture to Le 

Pen's voters, and the extremeright 

motto of loving France, 

Sarkozy declared: “I call on all 

French people who put love of 

their country above partisan 

considerations, to unite and join 

me.” He vowed to tighten border 

controls, stop manufacturers 

from leaving France, make 

work pay and defend law and 

order. 

As the first results came in, 

Hollande, speaking from his 

stronghold constituency of 

Corrèze, declared that he was 

“best placed to become the 

next president of the Republic” 

adding that Mr Sarkozy had 

been punished by voters. “The 

choice is simple: either continue 

policies that have failed with a 

divisive incumbent candidate 

or raise France up again with 

a new, unifying president,” Mr 

Hollande said. 

Although the candidates 

had previously agreed to hold 

one live television debate 

before the second round, 

Sarkozy immediately called 

on Hollande to meet him three 

times, a challenge that Hollande 

declined. “You don't change 

how things are organised 

just because there was a bad 

result,” he told reporters in his 

constituency in central France. 

Fierce campaigning will now 

take place for the next two weeks 

before voters return to the polls 

on May 6 th . Whilst Hollande has 

one foot in the Elysée Palace, 

few are writing President 

Sarkozy off completely. ■ 

* Results quoted in this article are 

according to the Interior Ministry at 

time of print (not yet verified by the 

Constitutional Council). 

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estimates. Under French law, however, these can only be made 

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France promotes South African beach 

A 

high-profile tourism 

campaign aimed at luring 

Brits across the Channel 

during the Olympics this 

summer has backfired as it emerged 

that the beach featured in one of the 

advertising images was in fact in South 

Africa. Embarrassing enough, but things 

soon got even worse. 

The “France, Come and Play” 

advertising blitz involves 23 different 

images, each featuring a photo of a French 

region paired with an Olympics-themed 

slogan. Thus, a picture of a woman 

flicking her hair as she emerges from the 

sea is captioned “Backflip in Corsica”. 

Another showing a family casually 

bicycling through flat countryside is 

captioned “Team Pursuit in Vendee”. 

As well as being high-profile, the 

Foul-mouthed road sign 

A 

speed camera in 

northern France has 

been causing quite a 

stir after it was caught 

telling speeding motorists exactly 

where to go. Those entering the 

town of Eaucourt-sur-Somme at 

more than the 50 km/h speed limit 

were met with the message “F*** 

You”. Those travelling more 

sedately were told “Bienvenue au 

Moulin” - “Welcome to Moulin”. 

The monitor was taken offline 

after a disgruntled motorist 

pointed out the message to the 

local mayor, Henri Sannier. “I 

have passed this radar many 

times on foot, by bike and also 

by car”, said the red-faced mayor. 

“But I have never seen anything 

untoward… I don’t drive very 

fast.” 

Axa, the insurance company 

campaign was also expensive. The 

French tourism industry spent €716,000 

on a campaign they claim “aims to attract 

the attention of Londoners and encourage 

their need to escape to France”. 

“The London public is sensitive to 

the quirky nature of this campaign”, said 

Christian Mantei, managing director 

of the French tourism marketing body 

Atout France. “It should help to attract 

many visitors to France this summer.” 

A total of 460 posters were plastered 

across the London Underground for 

3 weeks in March, during which time 

a London commuter recognised the 

beach in one photo from his home town. 

Unfortunately, the man in question was 

South African and the beach in “northern 

France” was in fact Llandudno beach in 

the suburbs of Cape Town, South Africa. 

who sponsor the radar and donated 

it to the small village of 400 

inhabitants, weren't impressed. 

“This is a joke! Everything is 

programmed by computer, and is 

partly customizable. It must have 

been hijacked”, claimed Eric 

Lemaire, Axa’s president. 

In fact, it was not a local 

computer whiz who had hijacked 

the system, but rather an employee 

at JCB, the radar’s manufacturer. 

“We have an employee who 

likes to play jokes,” confessed 

the company’s owner Jean- 

Claude Bouton. “The day of 

the inauguration, he changed 

the message to show me that he 

thought the writing was too small. 

I was not paying attention and, as 

he is not a technician, he did not 

properly delete the message and 

it stayed. I sincerely apologise, 

As news of the gaffe circulated on 

the internet, embarrassed tourism chiefs 

rushed to take the advert down from the 

www.gotofrancenow.com website and 

replace it with a new image of a French 

beach. 

An apology was issued and that should 

have been the end of that… 

Soon, however, other eagle-eyed 

members of the public noticed that rather 

than use a picture of a real French beach 

in the new, updated poster, they had 

instead used one of Clearwater Beach in 

Florida! This beach is slightly closer to 

France than the original one from South 

Africa, but still more than 7,000 km off 

the mark! 

The picture of six young people 

running towards a setting sun over what 

is claimed to be the Normandy coastline 

but that’s all I can do because the 

damage has been done.” 

Spare a thought for residents of 

a small Austrian village who have 

to deal with this kind of language 

on a daily basis. Residents of 

Fucking, or Fuckingers as they 

are known locally, were recently 

told that they could not switch 

their town’s name to Fugging 

to avoid ridicule and the theft of 

road signs (a dozen have been 

pinched). The town’s name is 

apparently derived from Focko, 

an old Bavarian nobleman. Bad 

news for the locals, but good 

news for the easily amused. ■ 

is available for sale from a website which 

specialises in providing generic “stock” 

photographs to the advertising industry 

and costs between £10 and £49. 

Suspicions should have been raised 

over the second gaffe as very little of 

northern France's rugged coastline faces 

west - the direction it would need to face 

in order for the sun to set directly over the 

sea as it does in the image. 

When the second error was pointed 

out, the embarrassed head of the 

advertising agency responsible claimed 

it was a deliberate move: “Thank you 

for pointing this out”, he said. “The 

picture was actually only being used as 

a temporary measure while we sourced 

a real one from Brittany. This has now 

been provided and will be used for the 

remainder of the campaign.” ■ 

Chickens 

used as 

recylcing 

units 

A 

village in northern France has 

come up with a novel way to 

reduce waste collection costs… 

by offering all its residents free chickens! 

Going one further than Henri IV’s 

promise to his people of putting “a 

chicken in every pot”, residents of Pince 

in north-west France will receive two 

chickens, although the local authorities 

are hoping they stay out of the oven. 

A single chicken can consume up to 

150kg of ‘waste’ a year, typically green 

and organic waste that would otherwise 

go on the compost, or more likely, in 

the bin. As well as the hungry chickens, 

those who sign up to the scheme can 

expect up to 200 eggs a year from each 

of their 2 new waste disposal units. 

“This is a way to not only reduce the 

amount of rubbish, but also to play an 

educational role for children and help 

families to save money, considering the 

rocketing price of eggs,” mayor Lydie 

Pasteau told news agency AFP. 

Pasteau said all homes that request 

the chickens would receive them in 

September of this year. “At eight to ten 

euros per chicken, the costs are limited 

for the village. In any case it will be a 

good investment because inevitably the 

cost of waste removal will increase over 

time.” ■


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cells, lacking the cohesion to be 

truly effective. De Gaulle tasked 

Moulin with bringing the various 

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occupied France, using the 

pseudonyms Rex then Max. 

Under his command, the 

Resistance melded into a unified 

structure with genuine fighting 

potential. 

Raymond Aubrac was 

born at Vesoul as Raymond 

Samuel in the eastern region 

of Franche-Comté (Aubrac 

was the Resistance pseudonym 

which he continued to use even 

after the war). He came from 

a middle-class French Jewish 

family, trained as an engineer at 

a prestigious Parisian academy 

and joined the French army 

when war broke out. Taken 

prisoner during the disastrous 

French campaign of June 1940 

and due for transfer to Germany, 

Aubrac escaped. 

By now married to Lucie 

Bernard, the pair became 

founding members of Libération- 

Sud, which was to become one 

of the three biggest Resistance 

movements of the non-occupied 

zone and which produced 

the underground newspaper, 

Libération. 

Meanwhile, Jean Moulin 

was busy organising crucial 

negotiations to unify the 

military forces of the different 

Resistance movements into a 

single secret army. Aubrac was 

part of these negotiations, but in 

June 1943 the Germans arrested 

General Charles Delestraint, the 

designated commander of this 

fledgling movement. 

And so it was that the fateful 

meeting in a doctor’s surgery in 

Caluire, a suburb of Lyon, was 

arranged. Invited were all the 

heads of the local Resistance 

groups and the intention was to 

find a new leader. Someone had 

tipped off the local Gestapo, run 

by the notorious Klaus Barbie, 

named the “butcher of Lyon”. 

The meeting was raided and 7 

Resistance leaders were arrested, 

Aubrac and Moulin among them. 

“What you have to remember is 

that when you are living your life 

on the run, as we were, you are 

constantly worrying about being 

arrested,” explained Aubrac. “So 

when the Gestapo burst into the 

house, it was a shock but not 

a surprise. I was sitting beside 

Moulin and when the Gestapo 

burst in, he told me: 'I have a 

piece of paper in my pocket. 

Make it disappear.' So I put my 

hand in his pocket and took out 

the paper and swallowed it - 

which is not easy. I have no idea 

what was written on it.” 

Over the coming months, 

the men were interrogated and 

tortured. Moulin later died while 

being transferred from Paris to 

Berlin – he never gave up any 

secrets. 

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recounted Barbie’s pleasure at 

making his victims suffer. “I had 

the impression that he wasn't 

really interested in the answers of 

the questions he was asking. His 

pleasure was to feel his power, 

his force, by torturing.” 

Aubrac’s story, however, was 

not over yet. “Luckily they did 

not shoot me straightaway”, he 

would later explain. “That was 

standard practice. They waited 

because they thought we could 

still be useful to them in some 

way.” 

The delay gave Aubrac's wife 

Lucie time to come up with an 

escape plan and what followed 

is today one of France's bestknown 

stories from the war 

- as uplifting for the French as 

Moulin’s capture was grim. 

Somehow, Lucie had managed 

to persuade the German 

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Raymond Aubrac: 1914 - 2012 

commander that she was both 

pregnant by the prisoner Aubrac 

(this was actually true), but also 

unmarried. By feigning horror 

at the prospect of her child 

being born out of wedlock, she 

succeeded in convincing the 

commander to agree to a preexecution 

marriage. 

So it was on 21st October 1943 

that the convoy taking Aubrac 

back to jail from his ‘wedding’ 

at a local police headquarters 

was attacked by a heavily armed 

Resistance gang. Three Germans 

were killed and 14 prisoners 

escaped. The heavily pregnant 

Lucie was part of the daring 

commando raid. 

Hunted by the Gestapo the 

couple hid in the countryside 

for 2 months before being flown 

to London - Lucie gave birth to 

their second child days later. 

Exactly who betrayed the 

meeting remains a mystery 

to this day. Aubrac was in no 

doubt that the most commonly 

accepted version is the correct 

one: that the culprit was a fellow 

Resistance member called René 

Hardy, a member of Combat - a 

rival organisation to Libération- 

Sud. 

“Hardy was not supposed to 

be at the meeting. He was too 

junior. And when it came to 

the handcuffs, he was the only 

person not to have them put on. 

That meant he could make a run 

for it. And from all the Germans 

with their sub-machine guns, 

there were only a couple of 

scattered shots.” 

Hardy escaped and it later 

transpired that in the weeks before 

the Caluire rendez-vous he had 

been detained by the Gestapo, 

giving rise to speculation he had 

been “turned”. However after the 

war he was twice put on trial and 

acquitted. 


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In 1976, the events of the 

war came back to haunt Aubrac 

and would cast doubts on his 

legacy. Extradited for trial in 

France in 1983, Klaus Barbie 

threatened to reveal proofs that 

it was actually the Aubracs who 

betrayed Moulin in 1943. These 

proofs were never produced, 

but they were followed by 

similar insinuations by a French 

journalist in 1997. A group 

of historians later found no 

evidence for Barbie’s claims, 

but did point out inconsistencies 

in the accounts given by the two 

Aubracs. 

Despite the shadow cast by 

this affair, and then the death 

of his indefatigable companion 

Lucie in 2007, Raymond 

remained combative until the 

very end. He saw it as his duty to 

keep the ideals of the Resistance 

alive for future generations. In an 

interview with French newspaper 

Le Monde, Aubrac said: 

“I have devoted hundreds 

of hours of my life to speaking 

about the Resistance in front of 

young people. Each time, I ask 

myself the same question: what 

is the purpose of these pretty 

words? The meaning is the 

following message. 

“The history of the Resistance 

was made up of many difficult 

moments. But starting on the 

very first day, June 18, 1940, 

when Charles de Gaulle called us 

to action, he explained that losing 

a battle didn’t mean that we had 

lost the war. Only one thing 

guided us: optimism and the 

conviction that when we engage, 

we can change things. 

“Here is what I say to young 

people: if you leave the fight 

beaten, you have achieved 

nothing; if you fight, you 

have a chance of achieving 

something.” ■ 

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Accommodation 

The Linden House 

Self-catering gîte in Creuse 

Sleeps 6-8 

Prices from €250/week 

06.04.17.80.93 

www.thelindenhouse.eu 

info@thelindenhouse.eu 

Activities 

& Leisure 

Animals & Pets 

Champlong 

Chatterie 

Caring, quiet accommodation 

just for cats 

JUNCT 22 off A20, Arnac la Poste 

Alison & Ray 

Tel: 05 55 60 27 83 

champlongchatterie@me.com 

www.champlongchatterie.com 

SIRET: 520 896 671 00010 

La Courede 

Bed and Breakfast 

Comfortable B&B. Two double 

rooms, en-suite. Guest lounge. 

Evening meal on request. 

20 minutes from Limoges airport. 

05 55 71 08 56 

06 75 79 28 71 

stevens.peter@wanadoo.fr 

www.lacourede.eu 

SIRET: 511 679 011 00011 

Hidden France 

Chambres d’hôtes 

Beautiful traditional old French 

farmhouse in the Creuse. 3 guest 

rooms incl a family room. 

Prices from €38/night 

Le Grand Villard 

23150, St-Hilaire-la-Plaine 

05.55.81.30.39 

www.hiddenfrance.co.uk 

SIRET: 479 965 758 00010 

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La Petite Maison 

Beautiful 2-person gîte in 

the heart of Creuse. 

Perfect for house-hunters & 

holidaymakers alike. 

05.55.80.04.31 

www.la-petite-maison.eu 

sue@la-petite-maison.eu 

SIRET: 518 135 009 00018 

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Le Chene de 

L'Age 

2 double bedroom gite for 

long term rental 

Central heating & satellite TV 

approx. 1h15 from Limoges Airport 

05 55 81 36 18 

jdavidson13@orange.fr 

DAY TICKET FISHING 

Enjoy a day's fishing at Lake Brillac, 

situated in Brillac, 16500. 

Carp, Roach, Zander and Perch. 

Sport fishing only - no kill policy. 

Full day ticket €10 pp 

Open daily 8am til late 

Night fishing available on request. 

Equipment hire/bait available at extra cost. 

lakebrillac@yahoo.co.uk 

Tel: 05 45 30 69 85 

www.etangbrillac.weebly.com 

Siret No. 511 322 554 00011 

Le Puy 

Clay pigeon shooting 

& deer stalking 

09 61 42 41 26 - see pg 6 

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Dog Holidays 

at Valhalla Farm 

5 Star Accommodation in 

our Home (Dept 23). 

4 Walks each day & lots of T.L.C. 

Contact Karen & Darren 

Tel: 05.55.80.95.18 

Mob: +44 (0)7700 045 517 

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www.valhallafarm.org 

SIRET: 511 629 610 00011 

Need help 

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or Dog? 

■ Pulls on lead 

■ Recall bad 

■ Jumps up at people 

■ Generally misbehaving 

Good Citizens Dog 

Training 

Call Elaine Smith: 

05 55 68 67 56 

www.limousindogtraining.fr 

Weekly classes 

and one to one 

PAWS & HEARTH 

Specialist Pet Minding Service 

Avoid the anguish of sending your pets 

away from the comfort of their home 

when you go away on holiday. 

I can mind your pets for you in their 

familiar surroundings, keeping them 

safe and contented until you return. 

05 55 50 19 16 

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Siret no. 538 488 578 00013 

PETS France 

Pet & Equine Total Supplies 

05.55.08.40.67 - see pg 10 

Les Petit Pattes 

Food & accessories for dogs & cats 

06 28 48 21 67 - see pg 12 

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Animals & Pets 

Building 

Services 

Architectural 

Services 

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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 

* Departments 23 and 87 

No Siret: 494 916 760 00015 

Mini Digger 

and dumper hire 

with driver 

From €120 per day 

06.43.40.58.85 

diggerhire@mail.com 

The Orchard 

Kennels & Cattery 

(Farges, nr. Aubusson) 

Small & friendly, English run. 

Viewings welcome. 

Certificat de capacité. 

Also available: Pet foods, treats 

& accessories. 

Mon - Sat: 9.00 - 7.00 

Contact Dave Grant: 05 55 67 58 87 

www.the-orchard.eu 

siret: 504 584 228 00010 

The Caring Cattery 

Rochechouart 

05 55 03 76 87 / 06 30 02 35 73 

Only 30 mins from Limoges airport. 

Established, purpose built secure 

cattery. Large individual/family units, tiled 

floors, shelving, adjoining outside areas. 

Heated, individual needs catered for. 

NEW - purpose built isolation unit. 

Certificate of Capacity. Contact Barbara: 

bdowning77@wanadoo.fr 

SIRET: 494 125 016 00019 

Holiday livery/pension 

for horses & ponies 

Stabling, grazing, excellent facilities. 

Parking for trailers or lorries, safe 

& secure with 24-hour supervision. 

€20 per day 

Call for more info: 

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Auto 

Services 

Le Mécanique 

Anglais 

30 years' experience 

All Makes/Models Catered for. 

Repairs, Servicing, CT's. 

Specialist in: Vehicle 

Diagnostics and Auto Electrics. 

Garden Machinery incl chain saws. 

Based 87/24 - I can come to you 

TEL: 05 53 62 50 46 

SIREN: 514 423 532 

RING BILL! 

Registered Car Mechanic 

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See Display Ad - pg B3 

Architectural 

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Building 

Services 

Carpenters/Joiners 

SHUTTERS / VOLETS 

Made to Measure 

Woodwork 

Pine Window Shutters from €35 

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Bespoke items made 

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Siren 527 854 749 

Le Charme 

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Handmade solid oak 

joinery and furniture 

Our joinery expertise includes barn 

doors, barn door frame openings, staircases, 

kitchens, windows & doors. 

We also make handmade furniture. 

Every item is bespoke and 

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Please visit our website for recent 

installations and references. 

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contactus@lecharmedechene.com 

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Building 

Services 

Electricians 

Lumiere Service 

et Energie 

Steven Rofe - 20 Years experience 

• NICEIC approved Electrician for 

8 years in the UK 

• Wiring of new installations 

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• Departments covered 19,23 & 87 

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Siret No. 501.792.386.00010 

ROGER & SON 

in Creuse 

English Speaking, French Artisans 

Qualified Electrician 

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English References Available 

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ELECTRICIAN 

Philip Evans 

Fully Qualified 

French Electrician 

All electrical work covered, from 

a light switch to a full rewire 

Limousin, Charente 

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Emergency Callouts 24/7 

Tel: 06 36 35 56 44 

or 05 55 78 16 28 

Email: philip.evans@live.fr 

Siret: 533 235 016 00011 

Robert Johnson 

ELECTRICIAN 

SIRET: 493 084 974 00010 

Registered in France since 2007 

Banque Populaire La Souterraine 

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● Consuel certification arranged 

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● Free quotations 

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Building 

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General 

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Experience in Roofing, Tiling 

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Fitting Kitchens & Bathrooms, 

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Mob: 06 21 34 18 20 

Siret no 507 516 748 00013 

CHERRY PICKER / 

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SIRET 538 982 414 00012 

Traditional 

Building Services 

All aspects of renovation/ 

restoration covered 

including bespoke joinery 

and lime plastering. 

All work is fully insured. 

References available. 

Ring Andy on 05 44 19 15 57 

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siret: 532 981 198 00015 

Lovejoy’s 

Scaffolding Hire 

Strong, fully adjustable 

cup-lock scaffolding 

Collect and erect yourself to 

save costs or delivery and 

erection included 

Tel: 05 55 68 22 04 

www.limousin-builders.com 

Siret 509 933 784 00027 

Harlequin 

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All aspects of renovation 

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small, undertaken. 

Harlequin Developments are a 

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water heating products, as well as a 

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SIRET: 494.501.067.00016 

Celotex 

Insulation Specialists 

05.55.78.57.60 - see pg 8 

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Renovation Specialist 

Unbeatable Price 

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References 

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Phone: 05 55 63 65 81 

Siret 511 127 763 00015 

La Noneix 

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Established, Professional and 

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●Renovations ●New builds 

●Roofing ●Stonework 

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Contact: Paul or Joanne Rands 

05.55.66.44.06 

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a complete package including raking 

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the joints, and then you do the finishing 

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There are around one hundred 

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house you’re unlikely to be permitted 

to use some of the wilder colours, but 

luckily the finish looks equally good 

inside a house, where your choice of 

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that repointing results in a very positive 

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siret: 493 766 430 00018 

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impact on the resale value of your 

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Expanding from this, La Coterie 

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siret: 501 792 386 00010 

Double D 

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05 87 96 02 44 - pg 8 

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of your renovation needs, including the 

important unseen stuff, such as septic 

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La Coterie Entreprise is a French 

registered Company with full Insurance 

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and we are one of the few qualified 

installers of Eparco compact Septic 

Tank systems in the Creuse. 

We are also a TVA registered 

company which benefits you if you are 

restoring an existing house, as we will 

only charge the lower rate of TVA at 

7% (subject to government criteria). 

Call us to discuss your requirements. ■ 

La Coterie Entreprise 

Contact: Steve or Paul 

Tel: 05.55.80.83.30 

Email: sales@LCE23.com 

Web: LCE23.com 

GODSON 

Travaux Publics 


05.55.62.61.12 - pg 3 

Scaffold 

and 

Plant Hire 

Please ring 

Robert 

05 55 89 69 46 

www.entreprisehines.com 

robert.hines@orange.fr 

SIRET: 503 169 237 00016 

T J Renovations 

30 years experience in building trade 

Full refurbishments undertaken 

• Stone/Brickwork • Patios 

• Repointing • Studwork 

• General Repairs & Maintenance 

All areas in the Limousin covered 

Contact Tim 

Tel: 05 55 61 08 02 

Mob: 06 52 23 89 54 

Email: tjrenovations96@yahoo.fr 

Siret: 750 068 116 00011 

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Sky TV 

Installations 

Satellite Engineer 

INSTALLATION, DISH, CABLE 

AND QUAD LNB - just €180 

Sky Subscriptions Available - no UK address necessary 

All needs, advice, help catered for. All depts covered 

06 60 85 93 41 admin@sky-tv-installations.com 

05.55.67.01.04 www.sky-tv-installations.com 

SIRET: 534 352 802 00019



Building 

Services 

General 

Tony Hall 

General Builders 

Renovations, Brickwork, 

Masonry 

We only undertake 

one job at a time! 

All areas covered 

Tél: 02.54.06.91.54 

hall.anthony@orange.fr 

Siret: 504 350 604 00014 

Skilled Workman 

Prices from €15/hour 

● Building Renovations & Small Jobs 

● Velux Windows ● Roof Repairs ● Tiling 

● Plumbing ● Plaster boarding 

● Garden Projects & Maintenance 

For more info please call Barrie 

Home: 05.55.02.66.58 

Mobile: 06.76.09.68.37 

Or visit my website 

www.bw-renovations.co.uk 

SIRET: 501 338 230 00011 

05.55.41.17.76 


Building 

Services 

Building 

Services 

Plasterers 

GLEN VINEY 

PLASTERER 

Quality Plasterwork, 

Internal & External 

Plasterboarding, Partitioning, Skiming, 

Solid Plastering, Floor Screeding, 

Rendering: Mono Couche/Coloured Render 

Waterproofing Render Systems 

Tel: 06 45 18 86 10 

(18 Years Experience) 

Email: glenviney1@btinternet.com 

Siret: 527 736 326 00010 

« LE PLATRIER » 

Chris the Plasterer 

A genuine plasterer 

French and English spoken 

Traditional Plastering 

Rendering, Floor Screeding 

Stud partition dry lining 

Lime mortar stone pointing 

FOR A QUOTATION 

CALL 

05 55 63 53 06 

06 23 29 48 19 

christopher.willis@orange.fr 

Le Bourg, 23360 Nouzerolles 

SIRET: 504 612 441 00015 

Building 

Services 

Building 

Services 

Sandblasting 

Sand and Blast 

Sandblasting & 

Floor Sander hire 

We provide a fully operated sandblasting 

service for wood, stone and metal. 

Perfect for stripping away years of grime 

or paint. Contact us for a free quote or 

see our website. 

www.sandandblast.com 

05.55.78.43.71 / 06.67.81.63.46 

steve@sandandblast.com 

SIRET: 488 522 921 00037 

Dennis Fry Timber Services 

Dave Cardwell - Builder 

05.55.08.40.67/06.06.44.35.28 

See our Display Ad - pg 12 

Groundworks 

Pro-Point Facades 

Re-pointing - Rendering - Plastering 

05 55 78 80 31 


Plumbers 

Chimney 

Sweeps 

Chez Vous 

Fosse Septique installation 

and building renovations 

05.55.63.44.43 - pg 6 

WASTE REMOVAL 

SERVICES 

• house and barn clearances 

• dechetterie runs 

• rubbish removal 

• cash paid for scrap 

• general labouring service 

• mini digger hire - with/without driver 

05 55 37 45 35 

06 74 21 47 71 

siret 532 981 198 00015 



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UK Paint Depot 

Quality UK Paints at the lowest prices 

www.ukpaintdepot.com 

see main ad - pg 9 

RSW Entreprises 

Fosse Septique Specialist 

05.55.80.00.57 


Mini-Digger with driver 

05.55.78.62.29 

john.bonella@gmail.com 

See Main Ad - Pull-out pg B3 

Creuse Excavation Services 

www.creuseexcavation.com 

+33 (0)786 95 18 90 

See ad pg 13 

Your 

advert 

here 

05 55 41 17 76 

Building 

Services 

Painters/ 

Decorators 

Your 

advert 

here 

05 55 41 17 76 

Multiskilled Artisan 

Graham Carter Plastering 

• Plastering • Rendering • Stud Walling 

• Tiling and associated works 

• Bespoke polished concrete surfaces for 

Window Sills, Shelves, Fire Surrounds etc. 

• General Renovation interior and exterior 

of buildings to customer's specification. 

Tel: 05 55 76 69 32 

Mob: 06 43 11 95 87 

Siret No. 513 415 091 00018 

Le Plâtrier du Limousin 

The friendly and reliable plasterer 

Registered in France. 

Fully insured offering 10 year 

guarantee. 

Call Stuart on: 

05 55 80 92 91 

06 87 92 83 63 

info@platrierlimousin.fr 

Siret: 534 396 908 00012 

H20 CREUSE 

Heating & Plumbing engineer 

05 55 63 89 23 - see pg 10 

FRENCH REGISTERED 

CERTIFIED PLUMBER 

(29 years experience) 

ALL PLUMBING & 

HEATING INSTALLATIONS 

OR ALTERATIONS 

EMERGENCY WORK 

UNDERTAKEN 

ANDY IVES - 06 02 37 62 57 

SIRET 538 689 530 00011 

Rick Fife 

Plumbing & 

Heating Engineer 

All aspects of Plumbing and 

Heating work undertaken. 

23 Years Qualified 

(Previously UK CORGI registered 

– Oil / Natural Gas / LPG) 

Established and registered in 

France for 7 years. 

Areas Covered: North Creuse (23) 

& South Indre (36) 

Tel: 05 55 62 34 66 

Email: amanda.rick@tiscali.co.uk 

Office Hours: 8:30 – 21:00 

Please give us a call to discuss your 

requirements. If you get the answer machine 

we WILL return your call the same day. 

siret: 494 380 264 00015 

CLEAR CHIMNEY SERVICES 

SWEEP 

since 1986 

All types of chimneys cleaned 

Fast and Efficient 

Certificate de Ramonage issued 

with every chimney swept 

(obligatory for home insurance) 

Bird guards supplied and fitted 

Chimney repairs and maintenance 

Safety surveys 

TEL. 02 54 06 40 80 

sootylesweep@orange.fr 

siren 504 218 454 

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 

Masonry 

& More 

General building 

Renovation & maintenance 

Reliable, good quality work 

30 years exp 

Based central 23 - will travel 

Martin Sprague 

05 55 61 93 07 

martin_sprague_1@ hotmail.com 

SIRET: 531 768 182 00010 

Ken Nickless 

Interior/Exterior 

Painter & Decorator 

with over 25 years experience 

Wall Papering - Tiling 

All Repairs Undertaken 

Tel: 05 55 60 05 26 

heather.nickles@orange.fr 

siret: 518 225 545 00012 



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MARK COLYER 

LIMOUSIN PLASTERING 

LIMOUSIN STUKADOORS 

19 years experience in: 

● Solid plastering ● Skimming 

● Dry Lining ● Rendering 

● Plasterboard Studwork 

Specialising in both 

French lime plastering and 

English plastering techniques. 

10 years tiling experience. 

Covering Creuse (23), Haute-Vienne (87), 

Northern Corrèze (19) & Southern Indre (36) 

For a free quotation & friendly advice 

call Mark or Mareike on 

05 55 54 95 63 

mcolyerplasteringandtiling@orange.fr 

siret: 539 941 450 00014 

Martin Walters 

Plumber 

All types of plumbing 

and general 

maintenance work 

undertaken 

Friendly, reliable, 

professional service 

Fully registered 

and insured 

Tel 02 54 24 84 62 

Siret 522 804 723 00016 

TOUTE SWEEP 

Chimney Sweep Service 

* All types of chimneys cleaned 

* Brush & Vacuum 

* Smoke Tested * Fully Insured 

* HETAS Approved and 

member of NACS 

* Official certificates of cleaning 

issued (Certificat de Ramonage) 

* Clean, tidy, professional 

& friendly service 

Contact Barry Manning 

Tel: 05 55 66 14 11 

Mob: 06 31 59 81 08 

barry@toutesweep.com 

REMEMBER - BLOCKED FLUES AND 

CHIMNEY FIRES CAN BE FATAL... 

DON'T TAKE THAT RISK! 

SIRET: 534 351 754 00013 


Harlequin 

Developments 

Established and registered in France since 2006, we specialise in all 

aspects of property renovation and refurbishment, along with barn 

conversions and extensions. No job is too big or too small and we 

will provide you with a detailed devis at a competitive rate. 

Our work includes full renovations, extensions, insulation and plaster 

boarding, tiling, replacement windows and doors, re-pointing walls, parquet 

flooring, staircases, kitchens and bathrooms fitted. 

We also undertake insurance work (floods, fires etc) and send regular 

update emails, together with photographs, to clients who may live outside 

France, to keep them fully up to date with their project. References are 

gladly given from previous/current clients. 

We now offer a wide range of renewable energy products from some of 

the world’s leading manufacturers. 

Our core products are: Solar Hot Water Systems, Underfloor Heating, 

Mechanical Ventilation and Heat Recovery Systems, SolarVenti 

Dehumidifiers and Water Heating Systems. 

Solar Hot Water kits are available from only €2400. Supply only or 

supplied and fitted. Wall ventilators offering heat recovery, humidity 

control, acoustic isolation, and anti-pollen filters from only €460. Phone for 

more details. 

For more information, a devis, or simply to discuss your project, please 

feel free to contact us. 

Tel: 05 55 68 67 56 - Mobile: 06 06 60 46 97 

Computers & 

Satellites 

GOODWIN 

SATELLITE 

SALES AND INSTALLATION 

OF ALL SATELLITE 

SYSTEMS AND AERIALS. 

FAULT FINDING. 

Dept 23 & surrounding areas 

Tel: 05 55 62 05 61 

Email: garygoodwin@wanadoo.fr 

siret: 453 067 910 00019 

NO FIX... NO FEE !! 

IT Support for Creuse, Haute- 

Vienne, Indre and Vienne 

www.indre-it.com 

02.54.25.65.08 

06.16.91.64.67 

We provide a fast and friendly service either 

at the client's home, via remote software or 

computers can be left with us and collected 

when the work is complete. 

● Ordering/Installing wireless & broadband 

● Fixing results of a virus attack 

● PC healthchecks ● Virus , trojan , worm 

removal and protection 

● Backups/Disaster recovery 

● Hardware/software upgrades. 

● Website and graphic design. 

● Printer/scanner assistance. 

Sky TV Installations 

Sky TV/Tous travaux satellite 

05.55.67.01.04 

See Main Ad - Pull-out pg B3 

Creusetec 

Satellite Systems 

05 55 66 60 21 

"Tooway" High speed internet via satellite 

TV Satellite Sales, Service & Installations. 

TV Receiver & Electronic Repairs. 

Dish alignments. Sky/Freesat/TNT/FTA. 

Most of depts 23,03,63,87,36 covered. 

martin@creusetec.com 

http://www.creusetec.com 

SIRET: 510 117 328 00011 

Your 

advert 

here 

05 55 41 17 76 

Dave Pilcher 

Call Me for PC Repairs 

06 34 96 63 58 

see pg 13 

05.55.41.17.76 


Advertise your business here 

for only €35/month 

05.55.41.17.76 


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 

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. 

How it works 

The principle behind SolarVenti 

is simple: a small, built-in solar cell 

powers a 12V fan that is connected 

to an air vent, a control unit and an 

on/off switch. 

Whenever the sun shines, the 

air in the solar panel is heated and 

the fan, receiving power from the 

collar cell, introduces warm, dry air 

ADVERTORIAL 

Your 

advert 

here 

05 55 41 17 76 

Submissions 

Deadline 

15th of the month 

Connect-Français 

Computer Problems? 

Limousin & Charente 

PC & Mac Internet Assistance 

WiFi, ADSL, Dial-up 

Helpdesk, Data retrieval 

Call Dave 

05.55.53.37.06 

david.paver@wanadoo.fr 

SIRET: 479 095 705 00014 

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 

into your home at the rate of 20 to 

100 cubic metres per hour. 

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. 

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. 

There are no electrical or water 

connections and it can be safely left 

running, even when the property is 

empty. 

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! 


Courses 

& Classes 

Reiki Training in France 

Levels 1, 2 and Master 

Kinesiology / TFH 

Alergy Testing for Foods, 

Candida, Dogs, Cats, 

Cosmetics etc 

Other treatments and Courses 

See website: 

www.therapiesinfrance.com 

Tel: 05 55 09 76 10 

Submissions 

Deadline 


Your 

advert 

here 

05 55 41 17 76 

DIRECTORY ♦ 

B5 

SOLARVENTI - Available in the Limousin 

From Harlequin Developments 

Tel: 05 55 68 67 56 

Mobile: 06 06 60 46 97 

Food & Drink 

Le Moulin du Breuil 

BAR, RESTAURANT, TERRASSE 

23140 PIONNAT 

05 55 80 37 70 - see pg 4 

26, Ecurat 23150 

Atelier d'Art du Jardin 

Jardin du Thé 

Gateaux, scones, sandwichs. 

Ouverture samedi et dimanche 

11h00 à 18h00, 

lundi à vendredi sur RDV svp. 

Du 1 mai au 30 septembre. 

2 km de Chénérailles et le Chateau 

Villemonteix 

tel: 05 55 81 31 85 

email: artdejardin@gmail.com 

www.atelierdartdujardin.net 

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Food & Drink 


Corner Shop 

Large range of British foods. 

Special orders can be catered for. 

Usually cheaper than the 

supermarkets!! 

5km west of Aubusson 

Tue-Sat 10.00 - 4.00 

05.55.67.58.87 

SIRET: 504 584 228 00010 

Restaurant 

AUX CEPES 

LA veytiZoU 

FISH & CHIPS 

€10 

4 Course 

Sunday Lunch 

€15 

For Further 

Information 

Tel: 05 55 69 33 38 

La Petite Fontaine 

15 Grande Rue, Le Dorat 

Café, Bar and Events Venue 

Lunch Menu 

Free WiFi 

05.55.60.29.74 

info@lapetitefontaine.com 

www.lapetitefontaine.com 

SIRET: 489 218 636 00012 

Microbrewery Bar 

Bières 23 

4 rue Tanneries 

Bénévent-l’Abbaye, 23210 

For further information 

Tel: 05 55 63 59 17 

Mob: 06 86 55 18 78 

The New 

BAILEYS 

Bar & Restaurant 

5 Rue de L’Abreuvoir Aubusson 

Traditional French and English dishes 

Menu du Jour 12€ Mini Menu 9€ week days 

Open Mon - Sat 12pm - 2pm 

Restaurant Menu 

Fri and Sat Eve from 7pm 

05.55.66.37.10 

Library Club Thursday mornings 10am - 2pm 

L’Escale 

Restaurant & Bar 

5 Rue Andre Jouhannaud, Compreignac 

Freshly home-cooked Food 

Daily Plat du Jour from €9 

2-course Sunday Lunch from €10 

with real Yorkshire puddings. 

Friday Night - Free Weekly Quiz 

Every Saturday night is Steak Night 

Two Rumpsteaks & Bottle of Wine 19.50€ 

(alternative menu available) 

Open: 11.30–2pm Mon–Fri, 

Fri & Sat eve 7–11pm, Sun 11.30–2pm 

Party bookings welcomed 

We will open on any evening that we are closed 

for parties of 10 and over. 

05 55 12 99 45 - 06 04 09 03 10 

Or email for a menu: L_escale@yahoo.fr 

Au Beau Rivage 

Hotel - Bar - Restaurant 

Busseau-sur-Creuse 

05.55.62.40.27 - pg 16 

Le Creusois 

Bar/Restaurant 

Les Genêts, Azerables 

High quality British & French food 

at reasonable prices. 

Menu du Jour €12, Traditional Pub 

Food, Vegetarian dishes, Childrens & 

Snack menus also available 

05.55.63.90.79 

www.lecreusoisbistro.com 

SIREN: 483 988 853 

JJ’s Cafe Bar 

Some customer quotes: 

‘...more than just a bar’ 

‘....a bit like Allo Allo and Cheers!’ 

Come and see for yourself - Open all week. 

See our Notice Board events listings 

39 Place du Champ de Foire 

36140, Aigurande 

02 54 06 30 77 

www.frenchweb.eu/jjscafebar/ 

cafebarjj@yahoo.co.uk 

SIRET: 508 754 314 00013 

LES PAPILLONS 

Salon de Thé 

Menu du jour. 

Teas, coffees, cream teas 

and gateaux. 

Tue - Fri 10:00 - 5:30 

Mon, Sat & Sun Closed 

Jackie Cawtheray 

1 rue Pierre Chambord, Oradour-sur-Vayres 

Tel: 05 44 00 03 24 

www.LesPapillons.beep.com 

SIRET: 510 986 490 00017 

C’est cheese 

Find us at local markets selling a 

small and tasty selection of excellent 

quality english cheeses. 

Also available online. 

For more information, see our website: 

www.cestcheese.fr 

09.66.87.02.74 

cest.cheese@orange.fr 

SIREN: 409 679 578 

La ferme du Duc noir 

Free range, rare breed pork 

02.54.30.51.95 



Le Pub 

58, rue d'Orjon 


02 54 60 02 14 

Open Late!! 

Sunday roast & pudding 

ONLY A TENNER (€) 

Fish + Chips + Mushy Peas, 

every Fri + Sat night 

Opening hours: 

Thu 12-2pm & 6pm-midnight 

Fri 12-2pm & 6pm-2am 

Sat 12pm-2am, Sun 12pm-11pm 

RIVE DROITE 

8 rue Ledru-Rollin 

36200 Argenton-sur-Creuse 

02 54 24 01 06 

Restaurant - Pizzeria 

● Italian Specialities 

● Traditional Cuisine 

● Home-made Desserts 

Moules de bouchot available 

from July to December 

High Quality Food, a Warm 

Welcome and a Friendly 

Atmosphere await 

Closed Sundays & Mondays 

Framptons Frozen Foods 

www.framptons-frozen-foods-france.com 

06.12.15.66.03 - see pg 8 

Garden Services 

Garden Mowers 

Multi Services for your 

Home and Garden 

Landscaping/Gardens/Lakes. 

All aspects of Garden Creation 

and Maintenance covered. 

Hourly or Daily rates. 

05.55.53.56.68 

www.garden-mowers.com 

info@ garden-mowers.com 

SIREN: 478 984 529 

Grimpereau Elagage 

Qualified Tree Surgeon Climber 

02.54.25.66.58 

See ad pg 9 

Cross Cut Tree Surgeons 

for all your tree requirements 

beverley.pawson@yahoo.co.uk 

05.55.60.62.14 / 06.78.38.42.44 

see main ad below 

TERRY 

DIMMOCK 

Renovation Specialist 

has now opened a 

fencing dept. 

All types of fencing 

supplied and erected. 

Stock fencing a speciality. 

Please call for a quote. 

Phone: 05 55 63 65 81 

Siret 511 127 763 00015 

Your 

advert 

here 

05 55 41 17 76 

Gifts & Crafts 

The Exchange 

Rochechouart 

SECOND HAND BOOK SHOP. GREAT 

SELECTION OF GIFTS, CARDS, CANDLES 

AND HAND-CRAFTED PRODUCTS 

500+ DVD's now in stock 

Tue 2.30pm - 5pm 

Thu, Fri 9:15-12 & 2:30-5pm 

Sat 9 - 12 

05 55 78 19 24 

www.theexchangerochechouart.com 

9 rue Dr Charles Poitevin 

SIRET 484 479 480 00010 

26, Ecurat 23150 


is open each Saturday and Sunday 

11h00 to 18h00 

from 1st May until 

the end of September. 

Artisan art for your garden. 

Cream teas on the terrasse. 

RDV for weekday visits SVP. 

2km from Chénérailles and the 

Chateau Villemonteix 

tel: 05 55 81 31 85 





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Cross Cut Tree Surgeons 

for all your tree requirements 

Handholding 

Services 

Are you having 

problems communicating 

with French administrations, 

notaires, banks...? 

I can help you either by going with 

you or writing for you. 

I am perfectly bilingual and I am an 

experienced translator and interpreter 

David Willshire 

Tel: 02 54 06 93 47 

siret: 539 484 238 00016 

Sophie Arsac 

French lessons 

& handholding services 

05.55.89.15.74 - pg 13 

Submissions 

Deadline 


Health 

& Beauty 

English 

Hairdresser 

All aspects of 

hairdressing, in your 

home or mine 

Call Jane: 

05 49 91 02 23 

06 47 94 95 75 

Based La Trimouille (86290) 

siret: 502 867 211 00018 

Donna’s 

Beauty Treatments 

A moment of luxury for your body, mind 

and spirit. The finest skincare, massage 

and wellness treatments await you. 

All in the comfort of your own home 

06 35 92 77 83 / 02 54 06 07 48 

meadowsdonna@hotmail.co.uk 

www.donnasbeautytreatments.com 

Based La Châtre. Covering 36 and surrounding. 

Siret No. 530 364 744 00017 

La Petite Place 

Hair salon, Le Dorat 

05.55.60.87.37 


27 years experience Grass & hedge cutting service We will not be beaten on price or standard of work 

Fully qualified arborist - Fully insured Covering depts: 87, 23, 86, 36, 19 & 16 Reliability guaranteed 

beverley.pawson@yahoo.co.uk 05.55.60.62.14 / 06.78.38.42.44 

siret: 530 840 958 00017


DIRECTORY ♦ 

B7 

The Aubgerge des Templiers in the heart of 

Jarnages has been given a fresh lease of life 

thanks to new owners Arnault and Sabine. The 

Bugle was invited along to sample the restored 

ambiance and more importantly… the food! 

From the moment we 

arrived at the Auberge 

des Templiers it felt 

as though we had been 

invited into someone’s home 

for dinner. Sabine has a wealth 

of experience running front of 

house in some of France’s best 

restaurants and it shows. 

The restaurant area has been 

very tastefully refurbished. The 

large, high-ceilinged dining 

room has been given a full 

makeover by Sabine; along 

with the open fire that burns at 

one end, this creates the perfect 

dining mood. 

Throughout the meal we 

received just the right balance 

of attention and privacy. Sabine 

talked us through their recent 

renovations and the history of 

ADVERTORIAL 

the hotel and Arnault regularly 

came out from the kitchen to 

check everything was OK and 

talk to us about food, while at 

the same time leaving us to enjoy 

what was an outstanding meal. 

I should not have been 

surprised given Arnault’s 

pedigree as a chef - he has spent 

a total of 9 years working in 

three different 3 Michelin star 

kitchens. For Arnault, cooking 

is not just a job, it is an entire 

way of life. A visit to the Ritz 

in Paris when he was just 16 

ignited his passion for food and 

soon after he began working as 

an apprentice in some of the 

toughest kitchens in France, 

rising to become one of three 

‘seconds’ under chef Guy Martin 

in his 3-star kitchen in Paris. “We 

used to serve 180 covers at every 

sitting”, remembers Arnault. 

“No other 3-star restaurant in the 

world was producing so many.” 

Arnault’s stellar career 

continued with stints in a 

number of kitchens around 

France, including a 3-star 

vegetarian restaurant! After a 

number of years working on the 

Côte d’Azur, Sabine and Arnault 

wanted a different kind of life and 

following an extensive search, 

they discovered the Auberge des 

Templiers in Jarnages. 

The restaurant is open year 

round, with the menu changing 

every 3 weeks. Options range 

from a simple 3-course midweek 

lunchtime menu for €12.50, 

through a variety of menus 

at €18, €24, €28 and €36 and 

on to the “Aux mille et une 

saveurs” menu at €58. This latter 

“thousand and one flavours” 

creation was our choice for the 

evening - a ‘surprise’ menu laid 

on by the chef and including 

wines with each course, water 

and coffee. Arnault first asked 

us what kind of food we did and 

didn’t like, but after that each of 

the numerous courses did indeed 

come as a surprise. 

The food was among the best 

I have ever eaten. It comes as no 

surprise, then, to hear whispers 

of a Michelin star down the line 

for the Auberge de Templiers, 

even if Arnault says this is not 

something he is chasing. Do 

not be put off if the thought of 

traditional Michelin starred food 

isn’t something that usually 

appeals. This is not pretentious 

dining. The food is varied, local 

and seasonal and the atmosphere 

is convivial and relaxed. 

Personally, I cannot recommend 

a meal here highly enough! 

The Auberge des Templiers is 

open for dining from 12h-14h 

and again from 19h30-21h (the 

last food order is taken at 21h) 

and is closed Sunday evenings 

and all day Monday. Booking 

is recommended. A vegetarian 

menu, based around seasonal 

vegetables, is available for €22 

and children are welcome to 

enjoy a menu designed for them 

at €8.50. 

The Auberge also offers hotel 

accommodation in its 7 stylishly 

refurbished rooms. ■ 

Mobile 

Hairdresser 

discount available 

for multiple bookings 

Contact Debra on 

05 55 53 37 10 

06 15 63 70 22 

debra@zanado.co.uk 

www.zanado.co.uk 

Siret. 482 420 114 00019 

Your 

advert 

here 

05 55 41 17 76 

Insurance 

& Finance 

Siddalls 

Financial Solutions & Expert Advice 

05.56.34.75.51 


HiFX 

International money transfer 

www.hifx.co.uk 

Submissions 

Deadline 


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advert 

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FRENCH LIFE ♦ 

11 

In the garden - May 

Tax Returns - 2012 

What a disastrous winter we had. 

Warm and dry, many things 

were really advanced when that 

patch of Siberian weather hit 

France and the Limousin was covered in snow. 

At my village we went down to minus 19°C 

for several days. And shortly after the snow 

had gone, we were back to higher than average 

temperatures. It's a wonder that anything 

survived at all! But in the miraculous way that 

gardens have, many have pulled through, even 

if they look a little worse for wear. However, 

if by now a plant has no signs of life, then 

it's almost certainly dead, so prune out any 

damaged or dead wood/stems and make sure 

you fell any larger trees safely. Replace any 

shrubs before the real heat sets in and mulch 

them. 

Mulch, mulch, mulch 

It was obvious we were in a drought year when 

the late spring rain didn't happen. No need 

to wait for the telly to tell you that! Nor to 

know that roughly 90% of France has water 

tables that are at low levels. We'll certainly 

have water restrictions, so get organised now 

and plan how you will deal with that. I'd be 

inclined to say “get some chickens”. I give 

mine all the green weeds I take out of the 

borders, to their great scratching pleasure, and 

when I clean them out, the litter goes straight 

on to the borders as a thick layer of mulch. 

It is absolutely blatant how effective this is 

– yesterday I was putting a few perennials 

into the ground - one lot into rich, hummus 

filled soil with loads of earthworms and the 

others into dry, hard earth. Guess which patch 

is waiting for me to clean out the chooks? 

Books tell you all sorts of things about how 

to mulch correctly. Don't listen – in the heat 

of the Limousin, nearly anything that insulates 

the soil surface from the heat of the sun helps 

plants a great deal. I prefer hemp, or chopped 

flax, but saw that last year, lots of things 

worked. Even thin branches of the ash trees 

cut and laid on the surface. Take care to sort 

something out for your soft fruit and newly 

planted shrubs or trees. 

Sowing & planting out 

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zillion tomato plants ready in March, while 

the frosts were still very present. I hope not 

too many died in the hands of optimistic 

gardeners! Wait until the end of the month to 

be sure the frosts have ended (the saints de 

glace are the 11 th , 12 th , 13 th of May). 

Make sure you harden off any shop-bought 

plants, as they often come out of warm 

environments. Sow all the sun-lovers, 

if you haven't already – cosmos, zinnias, 

dahlias, tithonia etc, chillies, aubergines, 

courgettes, peppers, basils, corianders and 

other herbs which like the heat, and carry on 

sowing at regular intervals the quick crops 

such as cut and come again salads, beet and 

salad leaves. It will probably become too hot 

soon for the mustards, but then again, who 

knows what the weather will do?! 

All types of bean can be sown - it pays 

to prepare a trench a few days in advance 

and fill it with lawn clippings , nettle tops 

or compost before backfilling and planting 

as this helps retain moisture. It's the same 

for large leaved plants like courgettes, 

squash, pumpkins etc. If you have old bean 

seed which you are not sure is viable, try 

sprouting it for a few days in the kitchen. If 

it won't then it's no good. 

Basically, it helps if you can be on all 

fronts all the time, now. 

Mowing 

When you cut off all those little daisies and 

germander speedwell in your lawn, you 

are removing the food source of numerous 

insects and butterflies and therefore of the 

birds that feed on them. Try and mow less, 

with the mower set on a higher setting. Your 

garden will be all the more beautiful for 

it, and you'll be doing good. The wildlife 

has had a catastrophic winter and needs to 

recover as much as it can. Leave more little 

corners a bit wild, and set out shallow water 

containers with pebbles so that insects, 

reptiles and birds have access to water. 

Pruning that's not pruning! 

Rub out any tiny shoots on trees that will 

grow into bigger branches in the wrong 

place. Why wait until you have branches the 

thickness of a wrestler's wrists to deal with? 

If you cut armfuls of lilac to scent your house 

and delight your senses, then you pruned the 

tree at the same time. Do similarly when it 

comes to your blackcurrants - cut off the 

fruiting branches and then take the fruit off 

then. Keep an eye on what's going where and 

make sure that nothing will cause problems 

later in the season. 

Go to Fêtes des Plantes 

Let yourself get tempted by something you 

haven't already got. The season starts in 

earnest now and there are bound to be some 

wherever you are. The following website lists 

plant fairs all across France and has a useful 

map so you can locate them geographically: 

www.iris-bulbeuses.org 

Good gardening !! 

Michelle Pierce 

Un Jardin en France plant nursery 

unjardinenfrance@gmail.com 

05 45 89 36 54 

“La Déclaration des Revenus” 

Yes, it is that time of 

year again when 

we have to turn 

our attention to 

completing our annual tax return! 

The French tax year is a 

straightforward, calendar year 

and the deadline for returning 

your completed declaration of 

income earned in 2011 is 31st 

May 2012. Those of you already 

in the system should receive your 

partially completed form (or 

“préremplie”) at the beginning of 

May. 

As in previous years, the tax 

authorities have granted extra 

time for those who make their 

declarations online at www. 

impots.gouv.fr, however, the 

amount of extra time given will 

actually depend on the number of 

the department you live in e.g. 75 

Paris, so please verify first. The 

online facility will be available 

from the beginning of May. 

For “first-timers” you must 

collect a tax declaration from 

your local tax office (“Centre 

des Impôts”) or download one 

from the website above. If you 

have moved to France part way 

through the year, you will only 

declare income earned since that 

date. Any tax due is normally 

collected in September. 

Once you have completed 

your first tax return, you can 

complete subsequent returns 

online at www.impots.gouv.fr 

What forms will you need? 

Whilst the “Déclaration des 

Revenus” comprise a variety 

of forms, according to your 

circumstances, here are some 

of the main forms that apply to 

expatriates: 

Form 2042 - This is the main 

tax form, which those of you 

already in the system will receive 

partially completed, where you 

should declare your worldwide 

income and gains. 

Form 2042C (“Complementary”) 

- This is an additional 

form which is required for a 

number of situations, including 

where you have received 

income from furnished letting 

or “chambres d’hôtes”, or where 

you have paid tax in the UK that 

needs to be offset against French 

tax. 

Form 2047 - This is an additional 

form for any income received 

from outside of France. Foreign 

income must be declared on this 

form, as well as on Form 2042. 

Form 3916 - This is for details 

of any bank accounts situated 

outside of France. 

What to declare? 

As a French resident, all of 

your worldwide income and 

gains should be declared on your 

French tax return. Any income 

which is normally taxed out of 

France e.g. on UK public sector 

pensions or UK rental income, 

will still be used to calculate your 

overall tax liability. The Double 

Tax Treaty will ensure, however, 

that you do not pay tax twice on 

this income, but these figures are 

needed to calculate the rate at 

which your other income should 

be taxed. 

What exchange rate to use? 

Some tax offices tell people 

to use the £/€ exchange rate 

at the end of the year i.e. £1 = 

€1.1972. In theory, you should 

have kept a note of the exchange 

rates applicable to your Sterling 

based income as you received 

it. However, for income which 

is received regularly such as 

a pension, for instance, the 

authorities will accept the use of 

the average exchange rate for the 

year, details of which are made 

public from various sources, 

including the official French 

revenue website noted earlier. 

Wealth Tax (“Impôt de 

Solidarité sur la Fortune” or 

“ISF”) 

Inheritance Solutions 

One major change that will 

affect some people is in respect 

of ‘Wealth Tax’ declaration. 

From this year, anyone 

with taxable assets of between 

€1,300,000 and €3,000,000, as at 

1 st January 2012, will declare the 

asset figure on their income tax 

return. 

Only those with more than 

€3,000,000 of taxable assets 

will have to continue making 

a separate wealth tax return in 

June. 

David Hardy is the Limousin 

Regional Manager of Siddalls 

France, Independent Financial 

Advisers, who have been 

advising the British national, 

resident of France on all aspects 

of financial planning, for over 

16 years. 

Tel 05 56 34 75 51 

www.siddalls.fr 

Siddalls France, RCS BX 498 800 

465, Société par Actions Simplifiée 

Unipersonnelle, Parc Innolin, 3 

Rue du Golf, 33700 Mérignac. VAT 

registration number FR 61 49 88 00 

465. 

Authorised as Conseil en 

Investissements Financiers (C.I.F.), 

registered number E001669 with 

ANACOFI-CIF, association 

agréée par l’Autorité des Marchés 

Financiers (AMF), and as Courtier 

d’Assurances, Category B, registered 

with the Organisme pour le Registre 

des Intermédiaires en Assurance 

(ORIAS) registered number 07 027 

475 Code NAF 6622Z 

Garantie Financière et Assurance 

de Responsabilité Civile 

Professionnelle conformes aux 

articles L 541-3 du Code Monétaire 

et Financier et L 512-6 et 512-7 du 

Code des Assurances. 

French inheritance rules may mean that your worldwide 

estate will not be distributed according to your wishes. 

Look after those that matter 

David Hardy, Regional Manager: 

Tel: 05 56 34 75 51 

Email: bordeaux.office@siddalls.net 

www.siddalls.fr 

French finance in plain English 

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12 ♦ FRENCH LIFE 

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An idyllic childhood...? 

Surrounded by the 

wonders of nature, as 

we are here in La France 

Profonde, I often think 

what a fantastic place 

this is for children to grow up. 

Wide, open spaces, clear skies and a 

wealth of wildlife to observe. What 

a wonderful place to spend your 

childhood. 

Some of my fondest memories 

of my childhood are of fishing with 

my dad. Just him, me, a couple of 

fishing rods and the river. No radio, 

no mobile phone, no iPod. 

If we didn't catch a fish, it 

wasn't a problem. Those trips were 

adventures for me and I believe 

they helped cultivate my fondness 

for nature. They are also among 

my earliest memories of being 

concerned about pollution, in the 

form of rubbish that would seen be 

along the river bank. 

I was also privileged to live in the 

country next to a forest for much of 

my childhood, and as far back as 

I can remember I was allowed to 

play there. Times were different, no 

doubt about that. 

It's a shame that so many children 

today don't get these learning 

opportunities and that most of their 

nature education occurs via a screen. 

TV – Nature’s Friend and Foe 

TV documentaries can be a great 

thing for many age groups, for 

example Sir David Attenborough's 

various series over the last few 

decades in which he lets the animals 

and stunning camera work do most 

of the talking. Sir David's “Life On 

Earth” series was one of my TV 

viewing highlights of the week. 

For children too young to venture 

out, TV can certainly be a positive 

influence, environmentally speaking. 

Unfortunately, 

nature 

documentaries and such these days 

are too often focused on computer 

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animations and the “wow” factor, 

more fluff than substance. Not 

everything has to be an adrenalin 

hit and I'm dubious as to whether 

the jaded kids of today actually 

respond to it, or even absorb it when 

delivered in this way. 

Regardless of programming 

quality the best way to learn about 

nature is hands-on, whether it's 

in a local park, or out the back of 

beyond. 

Nature Deficit Disorder 

A UK report released this year 

found that less than ten per cent 

of kids today play in wild places, 

down from 50 per cent a generation 

ago. The Natural Childhood report 

states that the UK's population 

is increasingly exhibiting the 

symptoms of a modern phenomenon 

called ‘Nature Deficit Disorder’. 

Richard Louv, the man who 

coined the phrase in his 2005 book 

Last child in the woods, provides the 

following definition: 

“Nature Deficit Disorder describes 

the human costs of alienation from 

nature, among them, diminished use 

of the senses, attention difficulties, 

and higher rates of physical and 

emotional illnesses.” 

The Natural Childhood report 

discusses the harm done by Nature 

Deficit Disorder and the many 

benefits of allowing children 

between the ages of seven and 12 

the freedom to explore the natural 

world. 

Connecting with nature - 

or destroying it? 

It's more than just allowing kids to 

explore the great outdoors, though; 

it's how it's done that counts too. 

Some time ago I spent 4 days in 

the UK, and for part of the time I had 

to endure the sound of kids and their 

incredibly clueless, inconsiderate 

parents running around and around 

some waste ground on noisy dirt 

bikes, basically burning petrol 

for the hell of it and making sure 

everyone and everything within 

a two mile radius knew about it. 


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Somehow they equate this activity 

with getting back to nature. 

Certainly, they may be outside, 

but they aren't only missing out 

on ‘really’ connecting with nature 

through their dirt bike riding, they 

are damaging it. They're churning 

up roads and tracks, creating tracks 

where none are meant to be, scaring 

the hell out of animals that have 

then run in a blind panic into fences, 

generating hours and hours of noise 

pollution, wasting fuel, spewing 

emissions and other pollutants etc. 

etc. etc., the list really does go on. 

I talked to some of these kids 

(and their parents), and attempted 

to convey to them the marvels 

of the creatures and plants in the 

area and more subtly (sometimes, 

not so), their sensitivity to human 

interference. In some cases they 

nod, smile and appear to get the 

idea, then get back on their bikes 

again to continue their destruction. 

While getting kids to properly 

connect with nature doesn't mean 

they should be forced to undertake 

a vow of silence, don sack-cloth and 

sleep under the stars using rocks 

as pillows, it shouldn't involve 

excessive noise and destruction, nor 

be heavily dependent on technology. 

It should be an engaging experience, 

one that forces the senses and body 

to be used in a way they often aren't 

in our lives. 

If the next generation only sees 

nature as something cool on a 

very fleeting and shallow level, 

as something easily trumped by 

or viewed via a noisy internal 

combustion engine or gadgets, then 

the planet is in even bigger trouble 

than we realise. 

I'll end this article with a quote 

included in the Natural Childhood 

report - well worth a read. 

“For a new generation, nature 

is more abstraction than reality. 

Increasingly, nature is something 

to watch, to consume, to wear – to 

ignore.” ■ 

Arthur Smith 

Harlequin Developments 

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The Canny Shopper 

- get involved... 

Myself and the Edtor are keen to get this part of the paper more interactive. 

I would very much like to create a section dealing with consumer 

issues and get everyone involved. Last month I asked about the times of 

years that stores run certain promotions. This month, I've been thinking 

about Store Cards... please do get in touch and let me know about this 

or any other consumer related topic that interests you! 

Email Arthur Smith at: 

cannyshopper@thebugle.eu 

A question of loyalty 

A 

subject that I am still trying 

to get my head round is 

supermarket loyalty cards. 

It seems that my wallet is fast 

filling up with these little cards, 

and I can see why it is that French 

men have to carry bags. 

Almost every retail outlet seems 

to have its own loyalty card, so 

the question is, are they worth the 

plastic that they are made out of ? 

Some cards accrue points, others 

cash. Some allow balances to roll 

Lilacs 

over at the year end, others zero 

your balance. There are some that 

you have to use a certain number of 

times a year in order to validate it. 

What I’d like to do is compile a 

list of the various cards and look at 

what is in it for the shopper. Please 

write or email in to the paper with 

your experiences (cannyshopper@ 

thebugle.eu), good and bad, of 

‘La Carte de Fidelité’, and we’ll 

share your experience with all our 

readers. ■ 

Perfect panicles of swoony, heady flowers in blues, mauves or whites: who can fail to 

love lilacs? Nor be impressed how a plant which originates from Persia and the Near 

East has made itself into an archetypal member of the French gardening landscape? 

That there are so many colours to choose from, and forms is really down to one man: 

Victor Lemoine - 1823-1911 

One of those Victorian nurserymen who just seemed to be able to do anything 

that took his interest, he was responsible for an extraordinary number of varieties, 

including potentillas, streptocarpus, fuchsias, spirea, hydrangea paniculata and the first 

zonal pelargoniums. From 1850 he was based in Nancy, where his output continued 

to be prodigious. However, from the 1870s it was lilacs that caught his interest and 

he and his descendants introduced over 200 cultivars. In 1876 he created the double 

French hybrids, including the pure white form 'Madame Lemoine'. He was the first 

foreigner ever to receive the Victorian Medal of Horticulture from the RHS. There are 

probably not that many gardens in France that do not owe something to his passion. 

Thank you, Monsieur Lemoine. 

Michelle Pierce - Un Jardin en France plant nursery 

unjardinenfrance@gmail.com - 05 45 89 36 54


FRENCH LIFE ♦ 

13 

The sound of leather on willow 

There are few things in Britain 

that conjure up the image of 

summer more than cricket. If 

you drive through England on 

a Sunday afternoon you will see games of 

cricket taking place on most village parks 

and greens. The game, considered by much 

of the world to be incredibly complicated 

and far too long, is part of British culture 

and is in fact the national sport. 

Explaining cricket to a French person is 

difficult. It is often a mystery to those who 

do not understand the game how you can 

play for 5 days and still have a draw! 

In France, the sight of 22 men dressed in 

white and standing around a field all day 

may be rare, but the game is still played 

here. In fact, cricket is becoming more and 

more popular. According to David Bordes 

from France Cricket, the national cricket 

association, today there are more than 

1,200 registered players – up from 500 

players just eight years ago. Mr Bordes 

says 40% of the members are French with 

the rest being expats from cricket-playing 

nations like England, Pakistan, India and 

Sri Lanka. 

“The internet and satellite TV are 

Au Royaume-Uni, peu 

de choses n’évoquent 

d’avantage la saison estivale 

que le cricket. Si vous 

circulez en Angleterre un dimanche 

après-midi, vous pouvez voir des matchs 

de cricket dans la plupart des espaces 

verts. Une bonne partie du monde 

considère que ce jeu est incroyablement 

compliqué et beaucoup trop long. Il fait 

partie intégrante de la culture britannique 

et est, de fait, le sport national. 

Il est difficile d’expliquer le 

fonctionnement de ce jeu à un Français 

et c’est souvent un mystère pour ceux 

qui ne comprennent pas les règles de 

voir qu’on peut jouer pendant 5 jours et 

trouver le moyen de faire match nul! 

En France, bien qu’il soit rare de voir 

22 hommes tout habillés de blanc qui 

passent leur journée debout autour d’un 

champ, ce jeu y est malgré tout pratiqué 

et il est de plus en plus populaire. Selon 

David Bordes, membre de l’association 

nationale de cricket «France Cricket», il 

y a plus de 1 200 licenciés contre 500 il 

y a exactement 8 ans. Selon lui, 40 % 

des membres sont français et le reste 

des joueurs sont des expatriés de nations 

joueuses de cricket comme l’Angleterre, 

le Pakistan, l’Inde et le Sri Lanka. 

helping to make cricket more popular,” 

said Mr Bordes, who himself learned to 

play while at school in France. One of his 

teachers had studied at Oxford University 

where he had learned the game and had 

brought his passion for cricket back to 

France with him. “I enjoyed the friendship 

and fun of cricket,” he said. “I discovered 

the tactical aspect, which I love, and I was 

lucky enough to play for France.” 

In fact David Bordes is featured in a list 

of the 100 best matches of the 20th century 

in the “Wisden Cricketers' Almanack”. 

During the match in question – when 

France beat Germany in the final of the 

1997 European Nations Cup - he scored 

the winning run despite having a fractured 

skull! 

Elsewhere in France, celebrity 

supporters have helped to increase the 

popularity of cricket. In Saumur, western 

France, the local team’s most famous 

supporter is Mick Jagger who owns a 

nearby château. Saumur club's manager, 

Vincent Buisson, is also a musician and 

was also introduced to cricket through 

watching TV in England when touring 

with his band. “The only thing we had to 

do in the afternoons was watch the cricket 

on the BBC. I thought to myself, 'that's my 

sport'. I saw Shane Warne for the first time 

and I said, ‘Anyone can do that. You don't 

have to be a super athlete. All you need is a 

good brain!’” ■ 

The Bugle on France Bleu Creuse 

The Bugle has teamed up with France Bleu 

Creuse to bring you a monthly bilingual radio 

slot as part of the station's regular show Assiette 

Anglaise, broadcast Monday to Friday every 

week at 10:45 am on 94.3 FM. 

English Plate, as it translates literally, offers 

a light-hearted look at elements of cross- 

Channel culture in a humorous yet informative 

way. Our slot is broadcast just before the 

Assiette Anglaise, in which we discuss a 

© 2008 - pj_in_oz (flickr) 

Toujours selon Monsieur Bordes, 

Internet et la télévision par satellite ont 

contribué à populariser ce jeu qu’il a luimême 

appris alors qu’il était dans une 

école française. L’un de ses professeurs, 

ancien étudiant à l’Université d’Oxford 

où il avait appris à jouer, avait rapporté 

cette passion avec lui en France. «J’ai 

aimé l’esprit de camaraderie et de 

rigolade» dit-il. «J’ai découvert l’aspect 

tactique que j’adore et j’ai eu la chance 

de pouvoir jouer pour la France». 

En fait, David Bordes figure sur la liste 

des joueurs des 100 meilleurs matchs 

du 20ème siècle dans «l’Almanach 

Wisden des joueurs de cricket». Pendant 

le match en question, lorsque la France 

vainquit l’Allemagne lors de la finale 

du championnat d’Europe en 1997, il 

marqua un point décisif lors d’une course 

selection of stories from the current edition 

of the paper with hosts Martial Portail and 

Jacques Cassyan. 

The Assiette Anglaise is a great way for 

English speakers to listen to some French in 

a very informal environment. France Bleu 

Creuse is keen to attract a wider audience from 

within the expatriate communities, so why not 

tune in and listen to the most popular radio 

station in the department for yourself? 

malgré une fracture du crâne! 

Ailleurs en France, des supporters 

célèbres ont contribué à augmenter la 

popularité du cricket. A Saumur, à l’ouest 

du pays, le supporter le plus célèbre 

de l’équipe locale est Mick Jagger qui 

possède un château dans le voisinage. 

Le secrétaire du Club de Saumur, 

Vincent Buisson, également musicien, 

a découvert le cricket alors qu’il 

regardait la télévision en Angleterre lors 

d’une tournée avec son groupe. « Nous 

n’avions rien à faire de l’après-midi, à 

part regarder le cricket sur la BBC. Alors 

je me suis dit «C’est mon sport ». J’ai 

vu Shane Warne pour la première fois et 

j’ai pensé: N’importe qui peut faire ça. Il 

n’y a pas besoin d’être un super athlète. 

Tout ce qu’il faut c’est un cerveau qui 

marche bien! » ■ 

Tune in to our next 

show: WEDNESDay 2ND 

MAY @ 10:30 am 

A BEGINNERS GUIDE 

TO CRICKET 

« …Alors il y a deux équipes, une qui est en dehors du 

pitch, l’autre qui est dedans. Chaque joueur de l’équipe 

qui est dedans va dehors, et quand tous les joueurs qui 

étaient dedans sont dehors, l’équipe qui était dehors va 

dedans et l’équipe qui était dedans essaye d’avoir les 

joueurs qui sont maintenant dedans dehors… » 

“…So, there are two teams, one which is out in the 

field and one which is in. Each player in the team that 

is in goes out, and when all the players that were in are 

out, the team that was out goes in, and the team that 

was in tries to get the players from the team that just 

came in out…” 

The Bugle thanks local French teacher, 

Sophie Arsac, for the translation of this 

month's bilingual article on another topical 

aspect of Franco-British culture. 

Please be aware that the submission deadline 

for all content is always the 15th of the month 

for the following month's print edition 

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trim, 6ft3 €45brown check travel rug, 6ft 

€30greenstable rug chill cheeta, 6ft €25sweat 

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over reach bts.All above in very good 

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FOR SALE: Horse rugs for Shetland size 

or foals Two indoor and two outdoor. Bridle 

with white rubber bit made for Shetland sized 

or foals. Buyer collects. €200.00 Telephone 

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months old. 2 are speckled sussex and 1 

maran. Email: juliet.stringer@btinternet. 

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Superior quality puppies from Champion 

parents. Father EL NINIO MOSQUITO 

French & Italian Show and Racing 

Champion and mother CASTAGNETTE 

DE CROQUE-SOLEIL (LOF 37388/9190) 

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Make wonderful family pets or can be shown 

or club raced. 4 Males & 3 Females born 13 

Nov 11. Available Mid January 2012. Price 

Males €650, Females €700. For more 

photos & information Tel. 05 53 56 49 38 

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FOR SALE: Jack Russell Puppies x 

3 males Born 28/12/2011. Ready end 

February. Mother's tat: 2EEZ603. Registered 

L.O.F. Will go to new homes micro-chipped 

and vaccinated. Exceptional pedigree as well 

as both parents having excellent characters. 

Royal Canine puppy starter kit offered with 

each puppy. €500.00 Tel: 02 54 24 07 76 

Mob: 06 78 29 32 61 

FOR SALE: Wood Dog House & Pet 

Barrier for Auto Wood dog house in 

excellent condition for med-large dog 

(height 90 cm): 60 euros. Pet barrier for 

auto, never used: 12 euros. Please contact: 

05.55.38.37.73 

FOR SALE: DOG BASKET IN 

WILLOW Large dog basket 1 metre x 

80cms - our dog refuses to go anywhere 

near it! Hence totally unused. €45.00 Email: 

sermur2002@yahoo.co.uk 

FOR SALE: Plaster boards 3 x 

250x120cm (approx 8x4ft) insulated plaster 

boards 35 euros. Buyer collects. €35.00 Tel: 

05 55 01 13 85 near Cieux 

FOR SALE: New RSJ girder Heavy 

section, 12.5 metres long x 25.5 x 27 cm. 

€1,000.00 Tel. 05 45 85 92 34 evenings 

FOR SALE: Dulux white gloss paint & 

white undercoat paint In 5 litre tins. 20 euro 

per tin. Tel. 05 45 85 92 34 evenings 

FOR SALE: Everything you need to 

supply electricity for a new build or 

renovation Includes nearly 50 metres of 

cable in gaine, main consumer unit plus 

chantier, extra cable for a road crossing plus 

telegraph pole. €300 the lot ono. Pictures on 

request. €300.00ono Call Andy 02 54 47 

77 02 

FOR SALE: A limited amount of 

ecological paint and varnish removing 

products The items listed below are a 

much safer alternative and really work. No 

hazardous skin burns, no solvents and no 

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FOR SALE: Mixture of corrugated and 

steel framed sheets 17' x 6' and 8' x 4'. Ideal 

for animal shelters and pens. Buyer collects. 

50 euros the lot. Please call 05 55 00 98 52 

FOR SALE: Building materials - roof 

tiles/ stone Approx 200 m2 roof tiles. 45 m3 

stone. Call for more information. Tel: 06 03 

07 82 10 

FOR SALE: Quarry Tiles - 150mm 

Square Approx 550 (13 m2). Brand new. 

€350.00ono Tel: 06.42.82.92.42 

FOR SALE: Large quantity mechanique 

roof tiles (around 1000) Offers invited. Tel: 

05 55 60 64 92 

FOR SALE: Scaffold tower, cement 

mixer, builders trestles, acrows 1 Scaffold 

tower in aluminium. Working platform 3.8m. 

Good condition and easy to erect by one 

person...150 eu2 Cement mixer. Electric. 145 

litres. Very good condition...125 eu3 Builders 

trestles. Very strong and heavy. 50mm steel 

construction. Adjustable from 1m to 2.3m 

with 2 x 3.8m scaffold boards...125 eu4 

Acrows...or the French version. 8 from 1.6 

to 2.6m...60 eu the lot Tel 04 73 52 14 07...15 

mins east of Auzances 

FOR SALE: OLD RECLAIMED ROOF 

SLATES 100s! Only €95! Buyer collects. 

€95.00 Tel: 05 55 78 79 02 

FOR SALE: RECLAIMED FRENCH 

INTERLOCKING NATURAL RED 

CLAY ROOF TILES Approx 350. (French 

manufactured). Only €95! Buyer collects (Nr 

Rochechouart). €95.00 Tel: 05 55 78 79 02 

FOR SALE: 3 & 2 Seater Sofas 214L & 

183L x 93W x 93H cms blue, additional 

covers green, cotton, washable. VGC. Buyer 

collects. €550.00ono Tel: 05 55 60 47 34 

FOR SALE: 4 x Single Beds 185cm x 

90cm - each with dusty pink headboard, 

as new. €70 each. Based near Ussel, dept. 

19. Can deliver within reasonable distance. 

€70.00 Tel: 05 55 95 80 09 

FOR SALE: Pine Table & Chairs / Bar 

stools Round extending Pine table plus 4 

chairs €50. Two pine kitchen/bar stools with 

backs €40. Tel: 0555 60 63 87 

FOR SALE: Wardrobe Probably about 

1910, mahogany, for sale in the Felletin area. 

Make an offer, more photos available. Tel: 

06 77 83 82 94 (Christine) 

FOR SALE: Computer Desk Oak finish. 

2 shelves on runners. Including office 

chair. Good condition. Email for photos. 

Dimensions: 80cm wide, 50cm deep 85cm 

high. €30.00 Tel: 05 55 69 79 71 Email: 

david.sekinger@sfr.fr 

FOR SALE: Large mirror 135cm X 

106cm. Gold leaf effect coloured frame. 

Excellent condition. Buyer collects. €400.00 

Telephone Nigel on 06 04 46 73 92 

FOR SALE: Farmhouse Table - 2 Carvers 

+ 4 other Chairs Rug also available if 

required. €100.00ono Tel: 05 53 56 90 87 

FOR SALE: Nathan furniture Display 

Cabinet Very good condition, approx 6ft 

long, two leaded glass illuminated displays 

and center drinks cupboard with draws and 

cupboards below. Plus matching corner unit. 

€120.00 Tel: 05 55 76 69 32 

FOR SALE: Welsh Dresser Good 

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FOR SALE 

ANIMALS & PETS 

BUILDING MATERIALS 

& EQUIPMENT 

FURNITURE 

condition. Cupboards in base with two glassfronted 

display cabinets on top . €100.00 Tel: 

05 55 76 69 32 

FOR SALE: Pine Double Bed €100.00 

Tel: 05 53 56 90 87 

FOR SALE: Meubles anciens Various 

pieces of furniture: armoires, bedhead, 

Chesterfield, St Hubert sideboard, 

candelabras etc. Call for more info. Tel: 06 

75 51 47 27 

FOR SALE: HABITAT round dining 

table 42"/ 107 cm in diameter. Handpainted 

and antique waxed in soft white. Very sturdy. 

A beautiful piece of furniture in very good 

condition. €75.00 TEL: 05 55 08 46 53 

FOR SALE: Two pine dressers One has a 

top unit with two cupboards and one centre 

glass cupboard with shelves below. The other 

one is a pine base unit with three cupboards 

wide 150 x 45 cm. 125 euros for the base 

cupboard and 200 for the dresser unit. Tel: 

05 55 67 58 87 

FOR SALE: Oak Corner Display Unit 2m 

H x 50cm. Leaded glass top. €40.00 Tel: 05 

55 51 91 79 

FOR SALE: Various 1. Brand new ( 

Reference Bali) single sprung hypoallergenic 

mattress 200cm x 90cm x 18 cm. Eu 

100.002. Single sprung mattress , hardly 

used 190cm x 90cm. Eu 30.003. Solid pine 

round (1.25m) pedestal table. Eu 150.004. 

Sofa bed red colour converts to double bed 

with built in storage in as new condition. 

Eu 275.00Delivery possible locally. Phone 

Geoff on 05 55 81 08 77 Email: geoffrey. 

sowler@orange.fr 

FOR SALE: Recliner chair Floral 

draylon, in excellent condition. Will deliver 

locally. Email for photos. €150.00 Email: 

janemcmullin@gmail.com 

FOR SALE: ROUND STURDY 

FARMHOUSE KITCHEN STYLE 

TABLE 1.1 Diameter. Dark oak finish. Very 

good condition. €50.00 Tel: 0555784524 

FOR SALE: Brown leather, large 3 seater 

sofa Some wear hence 85 euros. E-mail 

for info and photo. €85.00 Email: carol. 

roach@hotmail.co.uk 

FOR SALE: Single Beds + Almost 

new matress Bed - metal frame and 

dismountable. €35.00 Tel: 05.55.03.08.19 

Mob: 06.02.32.46.31 (Daniel McNally) 

FOR SALE: 3 piece lounge suite - 3 seater 

settee All covers removable & washable. 

Blue/grey colour. Available mid December. 

Buyer collects from between St Yrieix and 

Payzac. €200.00 Tel: 05 53 55 21 85 

FOR SALE: Set of 4 70’s style dining 

chairs In fair to good condition, the seats 

have been recovered in brown velor type 

material. The chairs would benefit from a 

quick coat of varnish as one of them was 

always left near the central heating radiator. 

€30.00 Tel: 05 55 03 28 18 

FOR SALE: ROUND WOODEN TABLE 

Wooden table painted white - diameter 

110cms €45.00 Email: sermur2002@ 

yahoo.co.uk 

GARDEN 

FOR SALE: Hexagonal tonnelle Bought 

for over €350 but never erected due to lack 

of paved space. Dimensions: width 3.43m, 

diameter 3.96m, height 2.7m; frame epoxycoated 

aluminium; with six curtains and six 

fly-nets with runners. Still in box. A real 

bargain at €250 and just in time for summer. 

€250.00 Tel: 09 50 76 37 75 

FOR SALE: Petrol Garden Rotavator 

Quite old, but in good condition and still 

running very well. €50.00 Tel: 05 55 53 52 

38 

FOR SALE: Log Saw Rocking bed type 

3 phase motor. €250.00 Tel: 05 46 33 18 75 

FOR SALE: Two Hay Carts 100 euros 

each. Buyer collects. Tel: 05 55 48 81 98 

FOR SALE: Log Saw Blade diameter 

500mm. Cutting depth 150mm. Motor 230V. 

1.8kW. Little used. Excellent condition. Cost 

new EUR 650. €325.00 Tel: 05 55 51 91 79 

GENERAL 

FOR SALE: National Geographic 

Magazines 11 years - 1989 to 2006. 22 

volumes (2 per year) plus 2 volumes of 

maps. All in slip cases and in very good 

condition. Reason for sale - downsizing from 

a very large house to a small flat. €265.00ono 

Contact: 05 55 80 48 20 

FOR SALE: Gaggia K111 Espresso 

Coffee Machine Comes with 30 Caffitaly 

capsules. You can see the machine by putting 

Gaggia K111 into Search. It's a good machine 

for making Espresso and Capaccino. The 

machine was bought for £99, for sale at 

€40 complete with 30 Caffitaly capsules. 

Bénévent-l'Abbaye - Dept. 23 €40.00 Tel: 05 

87 40 91 26 

FOR SALE: Large tent 2 bedrooms, 

shower tent, camping table, gas cooker 

& bottle etc. €50.00 Tel. 05 45 85 92 34 

evenings 

FOR SALE: A Stove log effect convector 

electric fire Black, on legs with 2 front 

doors. €100.00 Tel. 05 45 85 92 34 evenings 

FOR SALE: Shower enclosure 1/4 round, 

900mm, chrome, opening doors. Model 

SPIRIT from Lapeyre complete with all 

fittings and manual. Cost 600 Euros plus. 

Never fitted. €100.00 Tel: 05 55 69 79 71 

FOR SALE: 20 metres long mains 

electrical supply cable for camper/caravan 

Complete with blue 16 amp connectors, also 

including European and UK socket adaptors. 

€20.00ono Tel: 05 55 69 79 71 

FOR SALE: Golf Equipment Regretfully, 

ill health forces the sale of all my gear 

including: Clubs, Bags, Trolleys, Shoes etc. 

All top brands and in good condition. Offers 

accepted. Tel: 05 55 60 25 92 

FOR SALE: Mosquito Window Blind 

/ TV Cabinet New Lapeyre mosquito 

window blind size up to 140cms colour 

marron. 40 euros.TV cabinet, antique pine 

with one drawer. 40 euros Phone 06 31 91 

70 03 - St Yrieix la Perche area 

FOR SALE: To Rent - Large Garage/ 

Workshop Available Good for storage/work 

space. Multi-uses etc. Secure Environment. 

Tel: 04 70 51 79 29 

FOR SALE: Property Maintenance 

Business Regular monthly income. Area 

covered: CreuseAverage T/O €50,000 

(last 7 yrs)Asking Price €5000.00 Email: 

property.maintenance@aol.fr 

FOR SALE: A lovely old character 

French Pendulum Clock in oak case, with 

bevelled glass Strikes on the hour and half 

hour. Size approx 800 x 360. €110.00 Tel: 05 

55 787902 (Near Rochechouart) 

FOR SALE: Various - WC, Wash Basin, 

Steel Bath, Corner Bath, Cooker, Cement 

Mixer Unused items: White WC. Low flush 

30euro. White pedestal wash basin 30euro. 

White steel bath 40euro. Ivory 3 corner 

bath GRP. White LPG cooker s/h 35euro. 

Electric cement mixer in good order 75euro. 

Confolens 16500. Tel. 05 45 89 22 05 

FOR SALE: UPVC Door Lock Ferco 635 

multipoint sprung door lock. €40.00 Tel: 05 

55 68 37 58 

FOR SALE: A SELECTION OF 

ANTIQUE FURNITURE AND KNICK- 

KNACKS 1) Baby High Chair/Stroller 

Combination. Antique. Condition Excellent/ 

Good. Wood. Total height 3'8.5". width 

19.5". As low chair 2'6". 200€ or very near 

offer. 2) YOU REALLY NEED TO SEE 

THE PHOTOS OF THIS ONE. Vegetable 

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Serving Tureen. By removing the handle 

this can transform from a single Vegetable 

Warmer into two individual serving trays. 

Brilliant Idea. Made in Sheffield of Electo 

Plated Nickel Silver (EPNS) it dates between 

1890 - 1910. Measures approx 12" long x 

9.5" wide x 3" high (not including removable 

handle). Weighs approx 1kilo730g 

before packing. 130€ or very near offer. 

3) Antique Vase made by A J HARLEY 

JONES, FENTON, STAFFORDSHIRE, 

ENGLAND between 1907-1934. The 

principle colour is blue - called Bleu de Feu 

because of the type of firing the glaze. The 

picture on the side shows 2 peasant women in 

a woodland setting. Approx 10.25" tall x 16" 

round the body (not including the handles). 

This vase has been valued by two local 

Antique Dealers (in France) as being worth 

between 150€-200€. 150€. 4) Large Wall 

Clock with Westminster Chimes. Runs for 

20 days per wind-up. In very good over-all 

condition. Measures approx 28" high x 12" 

side to side x 6.5" front to back. 140€ or very 

near offer. 5) A set of 3 jugs. coloured green 

decorated with various fruits. Unmarked. 1) 

4.75" high x 4.5" handle to spout x 2.5" wide. 

2) 5.25"high x 5" handle to spout x 2.5" 

wide. 3) 6" high x 6.25" handle to spout x 

3.25" wide. 40€ 6) Very unusual Brass Lamp 

with 2 wicks. Marked DUPLEX. MADE IN 

ENGLAND on both wick handles. Patterned 

glass shade. Overall height 18.5". 150€ or 

near offer. Email for photos. Tel: Jannie 05 

55 89 98 47 Email: janniesjunkandjems@ 

gmail.com 

FOR SALE: 'Rosières' CORNER 

CHIMNEY COOKER HOOD Stainless 

Steel.4 Spot Lights. 4 Fan settings.Near 

Chabanais. €225.00ono Tel 0545 30 69 72 

FOR SALE: WOOD BURNER SUPRA 

NORVEGE 6.5kw. Cream and grey. H 

1040mm W 540mm. Near Chabanais. 

€325.00ono Tel 0545 30 69 72 

FOR SALE: MUSIC FOR THE 

GREATEST 100 LOVE SONGS EVER 

Arranged for piano, vocals and guitar. Large 

album in as new condition. €15.00 O5 55 89 

21 37 evenings only please 

FOR SALE: Large picture print by 

Beckindale Fine Arts (framers of quality 

pictures and mirrors) Name of picture 

"Spirit 1" in frame n° SM16 - of horse 

and man is only way of description. Buyer 

collects. €400.00 Telephone Nigel on 06 04 

46 73 92 

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY 

Property 

Maintenance 

Business for sale 

Regular monthly income 

Area covered: Creuse 

Average T/O €50,000 

(last 7 yrs) 

Asking Price €5000.00 

e-mail: 

property.maintenance@aol.fr 

FOR SALE: Fonds de commerce Fonds 

de commerce for sale due to ill health - 

for restaurant in Parnac area. Includes all 

equipment, cat IV licence, all stock & 4-yearold 

sign-written Kangoo van. Plus furniture 

& 2-bed apartment with the restaurant. 

€45,000.00 Tel: 02 54 24 83 31 

FOR SALE: CHILD'S BUGGY XTS 

3 WHEELED, OFF-ROAD/JOGGING 

BUGGY. EXCELLENT CONDITION, 

NEW TYRES, CARRY CASE. €60.00 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 

CONTACT 05 55 63 43 35 

FOR SALE: BASS GUITAR - IBANEZ 

SR305DX 5 STRING ACTIVE, VERY 

GOOD CONDITION, PROFESSIONALLY 

SET UP, NEW STRINGS. €195.00ono 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 

CONTACT 05 55 63 43 35 

FOR SALE: TV Thomson TV 52 cm with 

remote. €30.00 Tel 05 55 03 87 56 

FOR SALE: SUPRA WOODBURNING 

STOVE Cast iron. Model HF3932. 7 to 14 

KW. Rear venting. Almost as new, used little. 

Includes some chimney pipes. €350.00 Tel 

05 55 03 87 56 

FOR SALE: Various 2 x Free standing 

electric heaters. Different models/styles in 

very good/ excellent condition. Very little 

use. 20€ eachFlame effect electric fire. 

54cm x 44cm x 30cm. In good/excellent 

condition. Very little used. 50€Free standing 

Fire Grate with attached Back Plate. In good 

used condition. 45cm x 53cm x 29cm. 250€ 

or very near offer.Heavy dining table and 6 

chairs. Malaysian Oak. Not sure of the age 

but at least 10yrs old (possibly older). In 

very good/excellent condition. Table 96cm x 

152cm x 78cm. Chairs height to top of back 

115cm. Height to seat 47cm x 52cm x 47cm. 

300€ or very near offer.Email for photos. 

Tel: Linda 05 55 89 31 97 or Jannie 05 55 

89 98 47 Email: janniesjunkandjems@ 

gmail.com 

FOR SALE: Various - House Clearance 1) 

6 Chairs and a Dinning Room Table. Solid 

oak. Very good condition. €250 2) 2 Single 

Beds. €100 the pair. Metal framed. 3) 2 

Reclining Chairs. Cream leather. 4) Electric 

Bike. Needs new battery. EUR 50 ono. Tel: 

05 55 64 18 33 

FOR SALE: Hay Bales Small Bales 2.50 

per bale. Tel: 05 46 33 18 75 

FOR SALE: Various equipment for 

handicapped person Wheelchairs, stanner 

stair lift, 3 wheel electric scooter etc. Tel: 05 

55 42 75 92 

FOR SALE: Hot Tub Spa Lay-Z with 

digital control for 4 adults Unwanted 

present. As new, still in packaging. Sells on 

amazon.fr at €489. Area 87130. €399.00 Tel: 

05 55 56 62 84 Email: pugsley.homer@ 

gmail.com 

FOR SALE: Godin solid cast iron 

woodburner fire Size 660mm long - 

600mm high - 320mm wide. V.G.C. Buyer 

collects. Phone Patricia for details. €200.00 

Tel: 05 55 41 19 28 

FOR SALE: Ikea oven White. Used only 

few times. V.G.C. Buyer collects. Phone 

Patricia for details. €50.00 Tel: 05 55 41 19 

28 

FOR SALE: "PETIT GODIN" multi 

fuel circular stove 10kw output. Majolica 

enamel brown finish, with decorative ash 

tray and cast iron tool for opening door 

catches. £1600 new. In good condition. 

€300.00 TEL: 05 55 08 46 53 

FOR SALE: Antique woodburning stove 

dating from the 1900's Excellent condition 

with bread oven. Delivery possible. 

€450.00ono Tel: 0613363979 

FOR SALE: 2 off Shimano Baitrunner 

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY 

I own two retail outlets that are 

coming up for rent. If anyone has 

any business ideas they would like 

to pursue, I would be interested 

in backing any good ideas and 

contributing my retail experience. 

I would not want to be involved in 

the day to day running. 

One is in St Vaury and is currently 

a hairdressers (it could also suit dog 

grooming perhaps?) and the other is 

in Guéret and would suit Clothing/ 

Fashion and related activities (preloved 

clothing perhaps). 

For more information please email: 

cboniface@hotmail.com


CLASSIFIEDS ♦ 15 

The Bugle CLASSIFIEDS are brought to you in association with 

6000b GTE Carp reels C/w spare spools 

and boxes, instructions etc. Hardly used, as 

no time. In excellent condition. 75 Euro each 

or 140 Euro for the two.Also a tackle box 

trolley/barrow still in box never assembled. 

50 Euros. Phone Andy 0555-483062 (nr 

Rochechouart) 

FOR SALE: 5 pairs of original wooden 

windows Varying sizes, with original 

window furniture and fittings. All fitted with 

the original glass. 75,00 euros for the lot. 

€75.00 TEL: 05 55 08 46 53 

FOR SALE: Various PETMATE AIR 

TRAVEL and TRAINING KENNEL 

Through flow ventilation for safe air and 

auto travel. Safe way to help solve behaviour 

problems. For dog/cat up to 51 cms tall by 

61 cms long. Meets international air travel 

requirements. (IATA) Kennel bed-pad also 

included. Unused. Easy to carry. €50 3 

SINGLE PINE BEDS. TWO MATCHING, 

including mattresses for all three. Comprised 

of head and footboards and slatted base. 

€50 each. BATHROOM WASH-HAND 

BASIN AND MATCHING PEDESTAL. 

White. New and unused. Includes two taps. 

Basin measures 66 cms wide by 56 cms 

deep. €30. Ladies BICYCLES - Ladies 

Peugeot Mosaique. Pink. 15 gears. €50 - 

Ladies Ammaco Oasis. Purple. 15 gears. €50 

- Ladies Boulevade EMMELLE. Black. 12 

gears. €50 Telephone 05 55 14 28 09 

FOR SALE: Licence IV Enables sales of 

beverages and spirits in Bars/Restaurants etc 

Email: jsezer@yahoo.co.uk 

FOR SALE: SCHAUB LORENZ 

COMBO FLAT SCREEN LCD TV/DVD 

19" with TNT and HDMI, still boxed, as new. 

€50.00 Tel: 0555895605 (La Souterraine) 

Email: sellwood56@hotmail.com 

FOR SALE: Land Rover Discovery dog 

guard, mats & UK headlights TRAVAL 

dog guard for Land Rover Discovery, as 

new - 60 euros.Full set Land Rover mats 

for Discovery - 15 euros.UK Headlights for 

Land Rover Discovery - 60 euros. Tel: 05 55 

78 54 20 

FOR SALE: Rectangluar Hay Bales (87) 

Ideal for use as animal bedding. 6 euros a 

bale. Please call 05 55 00 98 52 

FOR SALE: Hot Water Cylinder 150 

litre hot water cylinder, brand new from 

Castorama, never been out of its box. €95.00 

Please call 05 55 00 98 52 

FOR SALE: Godin Circular Wood 

Burner Brown enamel, filigree finish. 

75cm high, 28cm diameter. €250.00ono Tel: 

05.55.60.46.33 

FOR SALE: Electric Sewing Machine 

- Lervia Almost new. Only used twice. 

Perfect condition. €70.00 Tel: 05 55 62 49 65 

FOR SALE: Vox Cambridge 30 twin 

guitar amplifier The amp has been upgraded 

to 50 watts and is in perfect working order. 

Features incl. footswitch for channel, reverb 

and tremelo. €199.00ono Tel: 05 55 71 79 

31 Email: john.martin@netcourrier.com 

FOR SALE: White kitchen sink ceramic 

single bowl With barge like flowers painted 

on (still in bricodept). €85.00 Please call 

05.55.67.58.87 

FOR SALE: French Linguaphone Course 

Complete course in boxed set (books, tapes 

& cd's). €30.00 Tel: 05 55 71 79 31 Email: 

john.martin@netcourrier.com 

FOR SALE: Ladies Mountain Bike 26" 

wheels, 18 gear twist grip change. Good 

condition. €40.00 Tel: 05 55 51 91 79 

FOR SALE: Bike trailer 20" wheels. Seats 

2 children. €30.00 Tel: 05 55 51 91 79 

FOR SALE: Bikes Ladies shopper bike, 

17" wheels. New tyres & tubes.Boys 

mountain bike, 24" wheels.EUR 30 for pair. 

Tel: 05 55 51 91 79 

FOR SALE: New White PVC D.G. 

Window 1600 x 1250 inc sill. €50.00 Tel: 

05 55 51 91 79 

FOR SALE: Large wooden storage chest/ 

coffee table 92cm x 94cm. €30.00 Tel: 

0555895605 Email: sellwood56@hotmail. 

com 

FOR SALE: TAKAI open face sports 

helmet Matt black, clear visor and retractable 

sun visor. XS 53-54cm. 5 months old, hardly 

worn. €65.00 Tel: 0555895605 Email: 

sellwood56@hotmail.com 

FOR SALE: Towable Altrad Cement 

Mixer With a 3.5 Briggs and Stratton 

engine, with a ball hitch. €450.00 Email: 

Managing Editor: Steve Martindale 

Editor-in-Chief: Steve Martindale 

Registered Address: Les Quatre Chemins 


France 

SIRET: 514 989 748 00017 

Printed by: Rotocentre 

348, rue Marcel Paul 

45770 Saran 

France 

Monthly circulation: 12,000 copies 

All copyright, unless stated otherwise, is reserved 

to The Bugle. Reproduction in whole or part of any 

text without permission is prohibited. 

sermur2002@yahoo.co.uk 

FOR SALE: Complete photographic 

dark room Any offers considered. Tel: 05 

55 02 93 01 (Saint Junien-87) 

FOR SALE: Scanner Epson Perfection 

1240U Photo. Any offers considered. Tel: 05 

55 02 93 01 (Saint Junien-87) 

FOR SALE: AMD Tower and PC 

Complete with DVD, CD rewriter and floppy 

disk drives, IIYAMA monitor, 2 keyboards 

(French and qwerty), speakers and mouse. 

Needs hard disk. Any offers considered. Tel: 

05 55 02 93 01 (Saint Junien-87) 

FOR SALE: Antique French cast iron 

fire dogs with iron basket Height: 59cms, 

Overall Width: 90 cms, Basket Width: 63 

cms, Depth: 57 cms. €300.00 Phone: 05 55 

65 00 04 Email: pc.cullen@yahoo.co.uk 

FOR SALE: 100 English Books Both Hard 

and Paperback. In good condition. All for 20 

euros. €20.00 Tel: 0962 58 49 03 

FOR SALE: Large number of bargain 

books Adventure, Mystery, Crime and 

family sagas. All in good condition, 3 for 1 

euro, North Creuse. Contact 05 55 80 75 78 

FOR SALE: Red Diesel heater Including 

700 ltr tank and electric pump.Excellent 

condition. Lignerolles 36160 €450.00ono 

Tel: 02 54 06 02 37 

FOR SALE: Various Log saw, free 

standing, 1.8KW 230V, 480mm blade. 

400 euros.New generator 2KW. 200 euros. 

Window - new, white, double-glazed. Act 

size 1600 x 1250 inc. sill. 100 euros.Tent 

new vango colorado 600 DLX 6 man+. 200 

euros.Corner display unit, oak, leaded glass. 

75 euros.Copper compression fittings, 22mm 

elbows x 10 & 22mm straight connectors x 

10. 25 euros.Tasco telescope/tripod/various 

lenses. 50 euros.Table saw 230V. 30 euros. 

All new:Shutter hooks 300mm 6 prs - 6 euros 

the pair.Shutter hinges complete 400mm 

4 prs - 12 euros pr.Shutter hinges complete 

500mm 12 prs - 12 euros pr.Coach bolts/ 

washers/nuts m8, 75mm, 6 pks x 25. 3 euros 

pk.Coach bolts/washers/nuts m8, 65mm, 6 

pks x 25. 2.75 euros pk.Glue screws (like no 

nails) 9 tubes x 350 ml + exp. foam 2 x 750 

ml. 20 euros. Tel: 05 55 51 91 79 (Marsac) 

FOR SALE: Large fine photogravure 

prints of famous paintings. Only €5 each. 

Tel: 05 55 51 91 47 

FOR SALE: 100 Edwardian English 

Books Many with gold leaf covers. 

Ideal for bookcase display. €300.00 Tel: 

05.55.63.46.69 

FOR SALE: 100 Novels / Autobiographies 

All good condition. €100.00 Please ring 05 

55 78 45 24 

FOR SALE: New Oak Door Frame 900 

x 2100mm (exterior) €35.00 Tel: 05 55 81 

30 39 

FOR SALE: Long black leather riding 

boots Size 7. Length 19" 49.5cm. Calf 14" 

35.5cm. Knee 13" 35cm. La Souterraine 

area. €90.00 Call Judy 05.55.89.12.96 (eve) 

Email: wildlifegardens@orange.fr 

FOR SALE: Sony Playstation One 

Complete with two controllers, steering 

wheel and pedals, memory card and six 

games. Excellent condition and can be seen 

working. €75.00 Telephone 02 54 30 00 79 

(near Guéret) 

FOR SALE: Various Garmin Oregon 

300 GPS complete with topo maps for SW 

France, City navigator maps for Europe, 

WWW.HOUSESONINTERNET.COM 

rechargeable batteries, carrying case and 

fixing kit for car windscreen. This GPS is 

primarily designed for walking and cycling, 

but can also be used for driving. Cost 680 

euros new, will accept 400 euros.Fish kettle, 

20 euros.FAIP NHP 145 pressure washer, 

50 euros.Philips SBC HC 8445 wireless 

rechargeable headsets, 20 euros.HDMI 

selector box 4 in 1 out, 10 euros.Techwood 

19” LCD TV used twice as new, 100 euros. 

FTE twin universal satellite receiver head 

LNC 54 US, 30 euros.3 ultra sonic cordless 

pest repellents, new, 30 euros each. Linksys 

wireless G broadband router WRT54GL, 50 

euros.French TV satellite receiver, 15 euros. 

Bush Freesat HD satellite receiver box, 

as new, 50 euros. Sony blu ray disc player 

BDPS350, 150 euros. Logitech Z5500 

5 speaker + sub woofer surround sound 

system. 100 euros.TACX cycle trainer, as 

new, 150 euros. Panasonic portable stereo 

CD system, 50 euros. Tel. 09 80 08 68 72 

FOR SALE: Temporary EDF connection 

box Only used for 5 months. Purchased new 

in Feb 2010. Creuse area. €140.00 Tel: 06 04 

42 97 73 

FOR SALE: Rosieres wood burner 

1920's? Art Deco style. Blue enamel finish. 

Works but a couple of parts need replacing. 

Front loading, rear flue. 55 cm high, 50 cm 

wide, 40 cm deep. €60.00 Telephone 05 55 

65 67 24 (near Auzances) 

FOR SALE: 1930's Westminster Chimes 

Clock Chimes on the quarter hour and hour. 

€45.00 Tel: 05.55.51.91.47 

FOR SALE: Garage trolley jack 2 1/4 

tonne. Heavy duty. Hardly used. €60.00 

Tel: 05.55.03.08.19 Mob: 06.02.32.46.31 

(Daniel McNally) 

FOR SALE: EPSON PICTURE MATE 

Excellent condition. Only 55 Euros. We are 

in dept 23. €55.00 05 55 62 77 41 

FOR SALE: Motorcycle helmet 'TNT' 

open face with visor, size XL (61-62cm), 

black and orange, hardly worn. €30.00 

Contact 05 55 68 58 16 

FOR SALE: Black mesh fire screen 

120cm wide, with 3 hinged sections 30 cm- 

60 cm-30 cm wide x 65cm high. Excellent 

condition, as new. €80.00ono Contact 05 55 

68 58 16 

FOR SALE: TV stand 3 shelf black glass 

TV stand. Size: 110 cm long, 40 cm wide, 50 

cm high. €60.00 Tel 05.45.85.97.27 

FOR SALE: Two Canon Pixma ink 

cartridges 510 Black and 511 Colour 

cartridges, suitable for Pixma series MP240/ 

MP260/MP480/MX320/MX330. Bought in 

error. €15.00 Tel: 05 55 03 28 18 

VEHICLES / PARTS 

FOR SALE: Skoda Octavia Elegance 

2.0TDi Corrida red First reg UK 1.01.2005. 

French reg 2009. Control Technique July 

2013. 93,000 miles. VGC. €4,100.00ono 

Contact 05 55 03 14 91 or 06 34 64 59 89 

FOR SALE: Toyota MR2 Soft top, 2000, 

56000 miles, French reg, CT until 01/14, 

FSH, A/C, silver with black leather seats, 

Sony CD, lovely condition. Ring for details. 

€4,500.00 Tel David: 05 55 94 38 35 

FOR SALE: CITROEN C5 1.6 HDi 

110 HATCHBACK 2005 Metallic 

black. Climate control and front electric 

windows. Careful owner, always serviced to 

manufacturers schedule, with FSH from new 

incl receipts. RHD on French plates and CT 

to 04/2013. Very spacious and comfortable, 

and has been very reliable and extremely 

economical - average 54mpg easily 

achieved. €3,500.00 Tel: 06 06 40 87 89 

FOR SALE: Renault Master T35D (ex 

ambulance with seats removed) Used to 

move down to France now selling. Good 

mechanical condition, lots of space, on 

French plates & part registered in France. 

Directeur: Steve Martindale 

Rédacteur-en-chef: Steve Martindale 

Siège 

Les Quatre Chemins 


France 

SIRET: 514 989 748 00017 

Imprimé par: Rotocentre 

348, rue Marcel Paul 

45770 Saran 

France 

Tirage mensuel: 12,000 copies 

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. 

Only needs new Controle Technique, and 

registration to complete. €1,000.00ono 

Email: stephenfoune212@msn.co.uk 

FOR SALE: Peugeot 807 First registered 

in the UK in April 2004.I have owned the 

car for 3 years and have done 26,000 miles 

in that time.All the tyres are good, it has a 

CT until 04/13 and has recently had all the 

brakes and discs replaced along with a full 

aircon service with many parts replaced.Any 

questions or for more photos please call. 

€4,750.00 Tel: 05 55 67 58 87 

FOR SALE: Mondeo 2L petrol 5 door 

hatchback 52 reg. Very reliable. Car 

surplus to requirements, so open to offers. 

€800.00ono Tel: 09 78 23 38 59 

FOR SALE: UK headlights for a 2001 

Ford Fiesta 25€ the pair. €25.00 Tel: 05 55 

61 00 13 (Near Guéret) 

FOR SALE: Caravan awning Suitable for 

5 mtr van, exc condition, must sell - bargain 

at 60E, area 87. €60.00 Tel 05 55 60 27 03 

FOR SALE: Nissan Terrano II 2.7 TD 

Blue with grey trim. Reg 1996. RHD. French 

registered. CT 6 months remaining. Diesel. 

4x4. Very reliable. 7 seater. All electrics. Tow 

bar. New clutch and radiator. €2,500.00ono 

Tel: 05 81 63 39 77 Email: desandkris@ 

viveole.net 

FOR SALE: DACIA Logan Estate 

French registered. LHD. 2009. 60,000 

kms. Regularly fully serviced. New tyres. 

Excellent condition. €11,000.00ono Call 

Nico - English speakers - 0254 07 55 19 / 

0658 12 47 73. French speakers - 06 15 42 

04 22 after 6pm 

FOR SALE: ISUZU TROOPER 3.2 

V6 PETROL MANUAL SWB English 

registered 1992. Needs new starter motor. 

Runs well when bump started. Clean for its 

age. Tow bar fitted with double socket. No 

C/T or MOT and needs to be registered in 

France. Hence only 500,00€. €500.00 Tel: 

06 04 46 73 92 

FOR SALE: Nissan Primera GX TD 

French reg. RHD. CT- Sept 12. VGC. 

A/C. Front electric windows. Hands free 

Connection. Kenwood CD/Radio (1999). 

168,000 miles. FSH. €1,500.00 Tel: 05 55 

81 07 13 

FOR SALE: MERCEDES SPRINTER 

308 CDI VAN RHD, FRENCH REG, 

PLY LINED, CD PLAYER, CT OK. 

€4,750.00ono Tel: 06 37 71 20 57 

FOR SALE: Classic Car 1961 Peugeot 

404. In good condition, drives regularly. 

Car on show at events organised by the 

VAHL (Volants Anciens du Haut Limousin) 

in Bellac.Price EUR 2,500 or exchange for 

2CV. €2,500.00 Tel: 06 20 79 79 34 

FOR SALE: FORD FOCUS 1.8TDi 

Sept 2004 French registered but RHD, 

with French headlights. 62,000miles. Alloy 

wheels. Pale blue metallic. CT until 07/13. 

All round good condition. €3,500.00 05 55 

29 39 15 - Correze (19) 

FOR SALE: Landrover 4x4 TD5 French 

green. Alcantara beige interior. 2001. 

60,000km. €15,000.00ono Tel: 06 75 51 

47 27 

FOR SALE: Peugeot 307 SW LHD. Met 

Grey. 122,000 km. Full service history. Just 

had Controle Technique. Good reliable car. 

Priced to sell. €6,500.00ono Tel: 05 55 61 99 

14 / 06 76 52 26 47 

FOR SALE: Peugeot 406 HDI man sal 

2002 RHD, on French plates, CT until Oct 

2013. Silver. VGC. High spec, climate 

control, computer, CD player, elec windows 

and mirrors. All good tyres, under 90000 

miles. €2,495.00ono Tel: +447779 406613 

Email: tony.prosser@live.co.uk 

FOR SALE: Renault Megane Cabriolet 

'Karmann' LHD - French registered. Petrol. 

89,000 km. Colour: champagne. Glass roof. 

Fully serviced, CT until 2012. Excellent 

condition. €5,200.00 Tel: 05.46.59.79.55 

FOR SALE: Peugeot 307 HDI Estate - 

2005 French registered. RHD. 22 months 

left on CT. High milleage, hence price. 

€2,300.00 Tel: 05 55 60 45 03 

FOR SALE: Ford Transit Short Wheel 

Base Van, 1997, LHD French registered, 2 

year CT, White no stickers, good all round. 

€1,800.00 call 05 45 31 59 34 

FOR SALE: Citroen Relay (Jumper) Hi- 

Top Long Wheel Base. 2003 model. New 

battery, alternator and fuel pump. CT until 

April 2011. Headlights changes. UK plates. 

€2,500.00ono Tel: 05 55 61 19 81 

FOR SALE: VW Golf MK2 GTI 1.8 8v 

1987 Over €400 spent in new parts all with 0 

miles including 4 new tyres, RHD, UK reg, 

absolute bargain! €550.00 05 45 31 59 34 

FOR SALE: Truckman Hi-Top Cab 

(white) with rear glass door Fitted with 

rotavent in roof. Originally fitted to a 2005 

Mitsubishi L200 double cab. €350.00 Tel: 05 

55 68 71 22 (after 6pm) 

FOR SALE: Halfords Car Roof Box 

(Half width). Approx 360ltr. Plus Roof Bars 

plus Clamps - complete €100. Used once. 

€100.00 Tel 05 53 52 41 34 

FOR SALE: Roof Bars and Headlamps 

Roof bars for Renault ClioII 3dr 35€; Thule 

KIT1297 roof bars for Renault Megane 

Hutchback96-02 5dr, Coupé97-02 3dr, or 

Classic 4dr Sedan97-02 40€; headlamps 

Megane RHD 96-02 40€. Tel: 05 55 78 73 

46 

FOR SALE: Engine and gearbox 1.9 diesel 

from Citroen Xsara (also suitable for other 

models of Citroen and Peugeot). Complete 

with all ancillaries except alternator. 

Delivery possible if fuel cost covered from 

87330. €450.00 Tel: 06.10.85.04.85 Email: 

baldiolgit55@gmail.com 

FOR SALE: Engine and Gearbox for 

Ford Transit, 2.5 Radiator and exhaust 

(complete) also available. €350.00 Tel: 

06.03.07.82.10 

FOR SALE: 50 cc scooter Peugeot 

buxy. Year 1996. Slight problem with it - 

sometimes loses power when riding, it then 

picks up again after a few seconds but could 

be fixed quite easily. Apart from that is fine. 

It also has a sports exhaust on it. €300.00 Tel: 

06 83 45 70 96 

FOR SALE: 2 x Right Hand Drive 

Renault Megane Headlights From a 2004 

Megane Hatch. Excellent Condition. Tel: 05 

55 65 02 31 

WHITE GOODS 

FOR SALE: FREE - Brandt Dishwasher 

In working order, needs door handle repair 

but still opens and top missing but supplied 

with one close to right size. Buyer collects 

from 03370. Email: ingle.graham@neuf.fr 

FOR SALE: Hoover Nextra Mega Load 

Washing Machine - white Large 7.5 kg 

load, max spin 1400rpm. Good working 

condition. Oradour-sur-Vayres area. €100.00 

Tel 09 64 43 80 25 

FOR SALE: FRIDGE, FREEZERS, 

FRIDGE/FREEZER 1 x Fridge/Freezer, 

LG Multi air flow.model GR349SQF. 80 

Euros ovno...67 1/2 inches high x 23 1/2 

inches wide x 24 inches deep..1 x Upright 

Freezer, DIVA Metro model MM5. 90 Euros 

ovno..76 inches high x 29 1/2 inches wide 

x 28 1/4 inches deep..1 x Fridge, Model 

Frigster BC135.. 45 Euros ovno..34 inches 

high x 21 1/2 inches wide x 22 1/2 inches 

deep..1 x Chest Freezer, Curliss model 

CC2001.. 60 Euros ovno..35 inches high 

x 31 1/2 inches wide x 28 inches deep..All 

in very good condition.Also an Electrulux 

Fridge model RF493.32 1/2 inches high 

x 19 1/2 wide x 22 1/2 inches deep..Plus a 

Chest Freezer Elmec..{ lid detached }34 

inches high x 21 1/2 inches wide x 23 inches 

deep.20 Euros each OR 35 Euros the pair. 

Both a bit untidy, but would make ideal 

freezer and fridge for Anglers bait... Phone 

0555 64 48 35 (St. Dizier Leyrenne) Email: 

bigbob.bb@wanadoo.fr 

FOR SALE: Fridges Large Bluesky 

fridge - 1450 high by 550 wide. 75 euros. 

Under counter fridge 50 euros. Please call 

05.55.67.58.87 

FOR SALE: Three-Way Fridge for a 

Caravan Electrolux 700 - 12V, 22OW, gas 

fridge. €220.00ono Tel: 05 55 64 27 86 

Email: hoppyholman@hotmail.com 

FOR SALE: Table Top Fridge with ice 

box Excellent condition - hardly used. Silver 

casing. Size: height 62cms, width 47cms, 

depth 44cms. Haute-Vienne. €65.00 Tel: 05 

55 03 08 19 Mob: 06 02 32 46 31 

WANTED 

WANTED: 16 Roumazieres Loubert 

II interlocking roof tiles Size 435mm 

x 255mm. Maximum 500 needed. 

Approx 150 to be exact match for an 

existing roof. South of Limoges - North 

of Thiviers - off N21. Please email to 

discuss further.Other building materials 

required - oak flooring - celotex 

insulation - window/door heads & cills 

Tel UK 0044 1848 841581 Email: 

paulhobby@msn.com 

WANTED: FOLDING SINGLE BED 

OR CHILD'S BED In good condition 

and suitable for a 4-7 year old. Tel: 05 

55 78 79 02 

WANTED: Small Trailer to sit 

behind ride-on mower Any conditions 

considered Tel: 05 55 51 19 67 Email: 

mazzer09@hotmail.com 

WANTED: ENGLISH teacher, 50s, 

divorced from French husband and 

living in the Haute-Vienne, would 

like to meet intelligent, humorous, 

affectionate non-smoking man, similar 

age. Please, no hang-ups and no 

complicated baggage! Contact by email. 

Email: fraises_des_bois@ymail.com 

WANTED: Property Wanted I am 

looking for a house, building or land 

to renovate. Quick cash purchase. Any 

area considered. Tel: 05 55 65 84 95 

WANTED: PEUGEOT 107 or 

CITROEN C1 Must be in good 

condition, low mileage, French 

registered and left hand drive. Tel: 05 

55 78 79 02 

WANTED: French and English 

people to meet I am 29 and would 

like to meet more young French and 

English people to socialise and improve 

my language skills. Email: dawm82@ 

hotmail.co.uk WANTED: Covered 

parking to store a car For approx. 12 

weeks a year in the region of Limoges 

or Bergerac airports. Tel: 0044 1748 

884526 Email: thiernswood@talk21. 

com 

WANTED: For compact tractor 

Transport box (bennette), rotovator, 

plough and snow plough all in usable 

condition. Tel: 05 55 64 33 71 

WANTED: Chain harrow /grass rake 

Approx 8' x 8'. Any age considered, for 

use on a small tractor. Tel Barbara 06 

30 02 35 73 

WANTED: Tea chests/ stong boxes 

for packing Tel: 05 55 51 91 79 

WANTED: Mobile home For use while 

restoring my house near Guéret (23). 

06.83.42.72.75. after 6 pm Email: 

marmuse@live.fr 

WANTED: Various ...Roof bars for 

124series Mercedes estate, engine for 

3ton mini digger or similar with pumps 

if possible, large log saw bench, PTO 

or engine driven. Tel: 05 55 60 64 92 

Email: c.nokes@free.fr 

WANTED: GAYTIME POTTERY 

SALT POT Wanted Gaytime salt pot, 

I have just broken mine and want to 

replace it. Please contact with price or I 

will exchange for a Gaytime vinegar/oil 

bottle. Tel 05 65 31 20 10 

WANTED: Land With or without 

buildings, with or without planning 

permission. All types of land 

considered: woods, fields, houses 

with attached land etc. Preferably in 

the Blessac/Ahun area of Creuse. Tel: 

06.03.07.82.10 

WANTED: Motor Vehicle Car, 

van, motorboke, moped. Anything 

considered. Tel: 05 55 65 84 95 

WANTED: Transit type pick-up Does 

not matter if it's got no mot or ct. Any 

condition as it's for a project. Cash paid. 

Tel: 05 55 68 31 81 

WANTED: Motor transport - scooter/ 

moped Will pay up to EUR 500 Tel: 06 

42 82 92 42 

WANTED: Moped/ Trail Bike Wanted 

by private buyer one or two cheap old 

road legal French reg mopeds or perhaps 

50cc trail bike. Nr A20 direction Bellac. 

Anything considered as long as they 

run. Email: ingm80@hotmail.com 

WANTED: Second Hand Washing 

Machine Tel: 06 42 82 92 42 

WANTED: Cooker and hob in good 

condition (not free standing unit). Will 

collect - we are near Rochechouart. 

Please call 05 55 77 66 61 Ruby 

Classified 

Submission 

Deadline 

15th of the 

month for next 

edition


16 ♦ LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 

Anonymous 

By Email 

Letters to 


Editor 

Beware leboncoin scams 

Dear Editor, 

Due to various personal reasons, 

the passing away of my 

wife late last year and to try 

and make ends meet, only receiving the 

RSA minimum benefit, I decided to try 

and sell a few things via the internet, 

namely “leboncoin.fr” - this having been 

recommended as the best website to use. 

This may be true but you have to be very 

careful as there are a lot of crooks who use 

these sites to rob you of your money. They 

all give you very good stories and will 

offer you sometimes over-the-top prices for 

your articles. When you agree a price they 

say they want to send you a money order 

“mandat” via Western Union or similar; 

they will say that YOUR SHARE of the 

taxes will be added to the mandat. When 

this happened to me on my first transaction I 

went to La Poste who are agents for Western 

Union. They told me that this was wrong 

and they confirmed with the head office of 

Western Union that the receivers of money 

do not pay any charges or taxes. This is 

confirmed by the Western Union website. 

You will then learn, as I did, that the vast 

number of enquires are from the Ivory Coast, 

or in my case one from Russia. They also say 

they will send a courier to collect the article. 

They even offer to send cheques and will 

wait for the cheque to clear (I heard that they 

use forged American Express cheques). 

This is a warning really. If you are selling 

anything via this website be very careful, 

because there will be only one loser. 

Leboncoin is a very good way of selling for 

the honest person in the street but is also a 

good way of conning people who are not 

careful. 

If someone does not visit you in order to 

buy, don't sell. And if it sounds too good to 

be true then it is too good to be true. 

Anonymous 

A little story of karma 

Debbie Standaloft 

Arfeuille Antiques 

By Email 

Hi Steve, 

I 

just wanted to share a little story of karma 

with you. Years ago, we made friends with an 

elderly French gent in the next village, who 

is a fabulous fount of knowledge for all things 

local and historic, from stories of his childhood 

during the war to the reign of the kings Louis. 

Out of the blue a few weeks ago, he bought 

us a copy of the locally produced book on the 

history of the villages around us. Not only that, 

but he'd had it specially bound for us! 

Quite touched by this, we decided to keep 

an eye out for a book of interest in return some 

time. Little did we think that we would be able 

to give him something far more precious! 

Last week at the antique market in Clermont- 

Ferrand, I spied a nice old wooden pencil case, 

Chantal and Jean-Pierre Déchoz 

By Email 

the sort that slides open at the top and then swings 

aside in the middle. Beautifully decorated and 

charmingly well-used, I decided to buy it. 

When we got home I had a better look at my 

little treasure and discovered the name Jean 

Tixier, carved in a childish style on the base 

- our generous friend's name! We didn't know 

whether his was a common name in France but 

there was obviously only one place it belonged 

now, so I went to see him. 

I showed him the case and told him where 

I'd found it. He was looking at it slightly 

curiously and then I turned it over. His face lit 

up immediately. “C'est mon plumier!”- “That's 

my pencil box!” I've never seen him so happy 

or excited; he laughed and turned it over and 

over in his hands, almost dancing a circle in his 

garden. He said it was “un miracle” and he was 

going to show it to all his friends. I think it was 

the best present I could have given him to return 

his kindness to us. 

Debbie Standaloft 

Le Puy Batard - an appeal for volunteers 

Hi Bugle, 

We run the house “Le Puy Batard”, in 

Sainte-Feyre, Creuse, which welcomes the 

disabled for their vacations. Our house is 

open for Christmas, June and July. There are around 

fifteen people at any one time, most of whom have a 

disability from birth, such as Cerebral Palsy. 

Le Puy Batard is a non-profit activity, fully 

benevolent. 

We are looking for volunteers to help out between 

11 th June and 27 th July. 

Are you willing… 

• To give up some of your spare time? 

• To discover the lives of disabled people? 

• To enable them to have a holiday too? 

There are no special skills required and you can 

choose your own dates. Volunteers coming from 

further afield can stay with us; those living locally may 

prefer to go home at night. If you have some spare time 

and would like to get involved please get in touch! 

To find our more about Le Puy Batard and how you 

can help, visit our website www.puy-batard.org or get 

in touch via email at accueil@puy-batard.org or phone 

on 05 55 81 12 05. 

Thank you! 

Chantal and Jean-Pierre Déchoz 

How was it for you? 

This is my first time tour of the Presidential Campaign start with François Hollande? 

- my first French of 2012. I feel a little reluctant to At times like these the label 

presidential election, predict who will win through. I 'étranger' is very useful. I smile 

that is. Is it yours? understand that there can only back and confidently say that 

They say you never forget your 

first. Yes, I admit, I remember the 

blur of the 2007 campaign, the 

odd fumble with half translated 

French newspaper articles I 

was not sure I understood. But 

I was a virgin Francophile way 

back then with my mind still 

immersed in a highly demanding 

job in England. I was a mildly 

be two candidates. However, the 

French remember well the shock 

of the 2002 election when the 

National Front candidate won 

through to stand against another 

right-wing candidate. They say 

this was because there were too 

many left-wing candidates who 

split their support. 

My French neighbours laugh 

as a foreigner it is not for me to 

comment on French politics, 

it is not for me to say. Phew! 

They smile, satisfied, and refill 

my glass. “Tout à fait”, they say 

to themselves; it is not for the 

Englishman to comment on how 

La France does things ….yet. 

But my friend, how has it been 

for you? Maybe you can vote 

interested bystander who when they tell me about this here which must add a greater 

checked out the latest opinion 

polls when I surfaced from the 

murky depths of work. 

By the time you read this it 

will be over. The first round, 

anyway. We will know which 

two candidates are in the second 

but it seems that for many of 

them the choice between a Right 

and Far Right candidate was a 

tortuous one. They look at me 

curiously and ask who I think 

will win this time. Another term 

for President Sarkozy or a new 

sense of importance to the 

campaign. I try to match up the 

frenzied few weeks of hustings 

and all pervasive media blitz in 

the UK with the marathon that 

is run here with some difficulty. 

Without doubt there is a passion 

about politics in France. I have 

watched the Meetings of both 

the Left and Right with interest. 

These are polished, orchestrated, 

highly influenced by American 

campaigns but strangely flat. 

No, the passion, the flame of 

conviction is in the voices of 

the French when you hear them 

discuss the issues on the street 

and in the café-bars. Even les 

ados appear to be engaged and 

have an opinion in a way that 

many young people in the UK 

find hard. 

I suppose the concerns of 

the French are no surprise: 

unemployment, lack of 

opportunities, especially for 

the young and especially here 

in the Limousin. The old are 

particularly sad to see their 

grandchildren forced to leave 

home and search for work in 

Paris or London. Immigration 

and the need for control is another 

SIREN: 453 573 388 

Reader's Contribution 

hot topic, and uncomfortable as 

it is for us to hear, some French 

people do not delineate between 

well-off British retirees who buy 

up the houses their children used 

to be able to afford and other 

Europeans who legally move 

here in search of work and new 

opportunities. 

The economy is often 

discussed; some smart still 

from the loss of Triple A rating, 

others shrug and point to the 

USA. I have heard a few heated 

discussions where French 

électeurs attempt to explain TVA 

sociale to each other, never mind 

whether it is a good idea or not! 

And of course there is 

terrorism, after Toulouse and 

Montauban. This is sensitive 

territory; suffice it to say the 

tragedy that unfolded revealed 

French attitudes to barbarism, 

extremism and racism that are 

bound to inform the outcome 

of the election. The actions and 

response of each candidate, 

despite the suspension of the 

campaign, were under the most 

intense scrutiny during this 

period. 

It has interested me too how 

much attention has been given to 

François Hollande's 'gaffe' about 

quoting the 'wrong' Shakespeare 

in his rallying speech at Bourget. 

It intrigues me that the 'Bard', 

understandably idolised in the 

English-speaking world, is held 

in such high regard in France. 

I have a feeling that the 

researcher who Googled to find 

an appropriate Shakespeare 

quote about the inspirational 

power of dreams for the speech 

was in quite a bit of hot water! He 

found the perfect Shakespearian 

quote to add emphasis to the 

point being made; unfortunately 

it was from the modern writer 

Nicholas Shakespeare who is 

distantly related to the great 

William. It was a good quote, 

so I ask myself does it matter 

that it is from a not particularly 

successful 1980s novel? It 

probably does! 

I, myself will end by quoting 

from one of the most celebrated 

French politicians in modern 

times: 

In order to become the 

master, the politician poses as 

the servant - Charles de Gaulle 

May the best candidate win! 

Eddie Malone 

You can read more of Eddie's 

thoughts on his blog: 

http://llama-glama.blogspot.com


COMMUNITY ♦ 

17 

Creusetec 

SPECIAL OFFER - "tooway" satellite broadband 

from €29.95 per month 

Creusetec is the supplier and installer of 

“tooway” satellite broadband at the 

Moulin Du Breuil 

We would like to wish Anne, Nick, Rachel 

and Brett success with their new venture 

Tel: Martin - 05.55.66.60.21 

Web: http://www.creusetec.com 

Email: tooway@creusetec.com 

@ La Petite Fontaine 

15 Grande Rue, Le Dorat 

May 

Friday 4th May, 8pm - C. P. R. punk band 

Friday 11th May, 8pm - Ian conner, country, rock, blues 

Friday 18th May, 8pm - M.L.C. band 

Friday 25th May, 7.30pm - Quiz night with quiz master Mat 

.................................... 

June 

Friday 15th June, 8pm - M.L.C. band 

Friday 29th June, 8pm - Sugeree 

Tel: 05 55 60 29 74 

Web: www.lapetitefontaine.com 

Dog/Puppy Training 

A new puppy training class is about to start 

as the last class have all graduated and gone 

on to the next level of training. 

Please get in touch for more details. 

Call Elaine Smith: 05 55 68 67 56 

www.limousindogtraining.fr 

The Rochechouart Vide grenier is on 

Saturday July 21st. 

Reservations taken from 2nd May. 

To reserve a place - Call 0981764451 

(non professionals only - no market traders) 

WANTED: AU PAIR 

We are looking for someone interested in an 

'au pair' position in our family. 

We have 3 children, some big dogs as well as 

other animals like sheep and donkeys. 

Please contact us in writing at: 

Ms Stellmacher 

Château de la Loge 

18190 Crézançay sur Cher 

Le Bellerive 

29 Ave de la Tour, 87470 Peyrat-le-Château 

Hotel – Restaurant – Café-Bar 

Under new management 

Opening 28th April 2012 

See website for more details www.lebellerive.net 

Further information: bonjour@lebellerive.net 


is open each Saturday and Sunday 

11h00 to 18h00 from 1st May until 

the end of September. 

Artisan art for your garden. 

Cream teas on the terrasse. 

RDV for weekday visits SVP. 

2km from Chénérailles and 

the Chateau Villemonteix 

26, Ecurat 23150 

tel: 05 55 81 31 85 



Bugle 

Notice 

Board 

RESTAURANT 

AUX CEPES 

La Veytizou 

Saturday 5th May 

JAZZ TRIO 


OPEN MIC NIGHT 


MEXICAN NIGHT 

For more information 

Tel: 05 55 69 33 38 

JJ’s Café Bar 

Aigurande 

Music Club 

2nd Sat of every month. 8.30 pm. 

Next event: 12th May 

JJ's Music club is for musicians of all levels and 

genres entry is free, there is no membership and is 

open to everyone who loves music. You can also buy 

fish and chips from the van in the market square 

(from 6.30 - 8.30) and eat them in the comfort of 

JJ's. The club starts from 8:30, but we are open for 

all those who want to come earlier to eat. In fact we 

hardly ever shut !!!! 

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

36140 Aigurande 

Tel: 02 54 06 30 77 

www.frenchweb.eu/jjscafebar/ 

Email: cafebarjj@yahoo.co.uk 

The Corner Shop 

It is with regret that I have to inform you all that 

The Corner Shop will be closing at the end of May. 

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank 

all of our customers for their support over the last 

4 years and offer an explanation for why I have 

decided to close the shop. 

As you are all no doubt aware, the cost of diesel has 

risen by over 50% since we started trading in spring 

2008 making the cost of ferry tickets rise by about 

the same amount. This coupled with the large number 

of couriers offering to bring supermarket orders 

here reducing the number of customers that we see 

each week, it is no longer cost effective to stay open 

as we have overheads to meet running the shop and 

cotisations to pay on all the products that we sell. 

This does not affect the running of the The Orchard 

kennels and cattery and I would like to advise any 

customers looking for places during the school summer 

holidays to please book as early as you can. 

Dave Grant 

Bières 23 

4 rue Tanneries, Bénévent-l’Abbaye 

Beers Available for May 

On pression: Blonde 4.2°, a light refreshing beer. 

Also, Ambre 4.5° an 'English-style bitter' full of 

hop flavour. 

A full range of bottled beers available: Blonde 6°, 

Ambre 6°, Chocolate Stout 6° and the special edition 

"10", a dark full-bodied rich beer, that has been 

matured for six months in an oak cognac barrel. 

Tel: 05 55 63 59 17 

Le Moulin du Breuil 

23140 PIONNAT 

Saturday May 26th 

SOIREE - MOULES FRITES 

Apéritif 

Baked Camembert avec crudités 

Moules Frites 

Dessert 

19€ 

Tel: 05 55 80 37 70 for reservations 

Mail: lemoulindubreuil@gmail.com 

Web: www.lemoulindubreuil.com 

Au Bon Vivre, Parnac 

Goodbye from Teresa and Dave at Au Bon 

Vivre restaurant. Thank you to all past and 

present customers for all your support. We 

very much hope that in the future you will 

continue to support the new owners, Kevin 

and Charline. 

The Exchange 

Rochechouart 

The Exchange Book and Gift Shop will be 

closed from Sunday 22nd April 

reopening on Thursday 3rd May at 9 am 

Call Phil and Jane: 

06 62 84 16 14 or 05 55 78 19 24 

www.theexchangerochechouart.com 

Godson Travaux Publics 

We are now local agents for 

® 

Klargester BioDisc Micro-Stations 

For more information call Chris Godson: 

05 55 62 61 12 / 06 33 78 24 23 


L'Escale 

Restaurant & Bar 

5 Rue Andre Jouhannaud, Compreignac 

Daily Plat du Jour from €9 

2-course Sunday Lunch from €10 

Every Saturday Night is Steak Night 

2 Rumpsteaks & Bottle of Wine 19,50€ 

Saturday 16th June 

An evening of entertainment with Jack Law 

Book your table now! 

Weekly Quiz Every Friday - €5 

Includes a hot meal. Prize for the Winner. 

See Business Directory for more information 

and opening hours 

Tel: 05 55 12 99 45 

email: L_escale@yahoo.fr 

Or see us on Facebook for further details. 


Le Pub 

58, rue d'Orjon, Argenton-sur-Creuse 

Irish Night - 19th May 

With live music and lots of giveaways. 

The night is sponsored by Murphys Irish beer. 

Diners must reserve their place. 

Thursday Night PROMO 

2 entrecotes (env.225g) and chips 

for only €20 (booking necessary) 

Sunday Roast + Pudding (just €10!!) 

Book in advance to avoid disappointment 

Jubilee weekend - 1 to 3 June 

We will be having a party all weekend - 

full details to follow in next month's edition. 

02 54 60 02 14 

le-pub@orange.fr


18 ♦ COMMUNITY 

CLUBS, CHARITIES & ASSOCIATIONS 

If you would like to receive more information about our association or be put on 

our mailing list for our quarterly newsletter or monthly agenda then please contact 

Carolyn at Carolyn@cnlees.eu or Gill at gillinfrance@orange.fr 

Church Notices 

English-speaking church services Guéret 

Come as you are……This is an invitation to join us at our CHURCH SERVICE 

IN ENGLISH. Whether you have a faith, or would just like to attend a church 

service you are welcome at 5pm on the 2nd Sunday of each month at the Eglise 

Evangélique, 9b Place Bonnyaud, Guéret, 23000. 

We welcome all who want to join a group of English-speaking Christians for a 

time of Worship and learning together. Children are very welcome. For more 

details contact Jim & Pat Scott on 05.55.67.54.78 or email: scott.james@neuf.fr 

English-speaking church services Limoges 

@ 2pm, 4th Sunday each month. 126 Rue Armand Dutreix, 87100 Limoges. 

Contact Pat Reid Tel: 05 55 84 00 64 Email clanreid@googlemail.com 

Interested in Alpha? 

An opportunity for those who don't regularly attend church to explore the 

Christian faith. More than 17 million people worldwide have done this course. 

In English @ L'Eglise Baptiste Evangélique, Limoges (contact details as above). 

Christians together in Limousin La Souterraine Area 

We hold a time of fellowship and Bible study every Tuesday afternoon. 

Barbara and Cedric look forward to welcoming you. 05 55 71 09 04 

Fitness & Fun 

SALSA! SALSA! SALSA! 

Learn to dance! Join the "Salsa Crazy". Every Monday, 7pm-8.30pm (Absolute 

Beginners) & every Thursday, 7pm-8.30pm (Improvers). 4 euros per person, 

7 euros per couple. No partner required. Any age welcome. Free soft drink 

included. Come and join in the fun get fit for 2012 at St-Priest-la-Feuille 

community hall. 

Coming soon: "The Sizzling Summer Salsa Ball" - watch this space for future 

details. 

NEW for this year. Why not try bachata or merengue? Private lessons also 

available. For more info contact Ellie on 05 55 63 86 05 / email elena.hampson@ 

hotmail.co.uk 

Association Equilibre, le mouvement du corps 

Yoga for all levels: Tue 18:30 Aubusson, Pied au plancher (Espace Philips); Wed 

18:30 Vallière, salle polyvalante. 

Pregnancy/Post Natal: Tue 17:00 Aubusson, Pied au Plancher (Espace Philips) 

For further information tel 06 83 24 62 72 or visit www.spaequilibre.yolasite. 

com 

Classes coming soon to Felletin on Fridays. 

Chinese Gym & Karate 

Mondays & Thursdays at the DOJO, Allée Jean-Marie Couturier, Aubusson. 

Warm and friendly atmosphere. 

For more info tel 06 08 92 30 53 

Tai Chi at Boussac and La Châtre 

Tai Chi classes in Boussac (Tue 18.15-19.45) and in La Châtre (Thu 18.15-19.45). 

The first two lessons are free, the subscriptions are 36 euros per month, and folks 

can go to both venues having paid this fee. The style is that of Yang. All ages and 

abilities welcome, but folk must bear in mind that they will be on their feet, doing 

the equivalent of what one might classify as light exercise, for about an hour and a 

half. For more information, contact 05 55 65 08 20. 

Gym Bien-être 

Would you enjoy an afternoon of gentle exercise with a cheerful, light-hearted 

group? Each week we exercise a different group of muscles, do a little country 

dancing & some floor exercise and laugh a lot .The aim of the activities is to 

increase suppleness and mental agility. We meet every Tuesday afternoon upstairs 

at the Capitole in Rochechouart between 2.00 and 3.30 pm. It isn’t necessary to 

speak French because you can copy but you will learn some. Come for 2 weeks’ 

free trial. For details contact: pauline.maskell@sfr.fr - Secretary Gym Bien-être. 

Learn to Meditate 

Learn to meditate and meet other like-minded people. Simple mindfulness 

technique. Dechen Choling, Le Mas Marvent, St-Yrieix-sous-Aixe, 87700. Also, 

ongoing regular group meetings and events. Contact tel Christina 05 55 03 82 01 

www.dechencholing.org. 

Gardening 

Les petits jardiniers du Limousin 

Http://jardiniers-du-limousin.webs.com 

Do you love gardening or are you keen to learn more about it? Then why not come 

along and join Les Petits Jardiniers? We’re a friendly group of English, French 

and Dutch residents and normally meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 

2.30pm in the salle de fêtes in St-Amand-le-Petit, between Peyrat-le-Château and 

Eymoutiers. Our meetings are held mostly in English and we have guest speakers, 

organise garden visits and swap plants and seeds. You can take out an annual 

membership of 15 euros per person or 20 euros per couple or pay as you go for 3 

euros per meeting. 

Agenda for 2012: 17th May Drought resistant planting & water conservation; 

21st June Guided Tour of Private Garden; 19th July Growing Herbs for culinary/ 

medicinal use; 16th August Annual BBQ; 20th September Plants for free – 

splitting perennials; 18th October AGM plus ‘All about apples’; 15th November 

Gardeners Question Time; 6th December Natural Christmas Decorations & party. 

Club Liseron – Gardening Club meets on the second Monday evening of the 

month at 19.30 at the Salle des Fêtes in Massignac. We're a mixed bunch of 

English & French, who are united by a passion for gardens and gardening, sharing 

plants, seeds and information. More info contact Michelle Pierce on 05 45 89 36 

54 or at unjardinenfrance@gmail.com 

Aux Plantes etc 

We are a new association of independent, ethically minded and passionate 

plant producers. Our aim is to encourage consumers to know more about the 

plants they buy, how they were produced and their needs, thereby avoiding the 

disappointments that so often come with mass produced plants. It's not just about 

us selling you plants- we want them to thrive and do well for you! 

Current members include plantspeople specialising in unusual shrubs & trees, 

butterfly plants, heritage vegetables and flowers, irises, perennials and droughttolerant 

plants. 

We are working on our website (www.auxplantesetc.jimdo.com) and a common 

plant list but for now contact us via: Michelle Pierce 05 45 89 36 54 

Integration 

Faceaface is an association founded to facilitate and encourage interaction 

between all members of the local community. As our first venture we have 

created a library. 

Where? In the Mairie of St Priest which is just off the D4 between Mainsat and 

Chenerailles. 

When? The first and third Mon afternoon in every month between 2-5pm. 

To join all you have to do is donate six books and pay €5 per person or €8 

per household. If you would like more information please contact us at: 

faceaface23@gmail.com or just come by and see us. Everyone is welcome! 

Learning Together – Apprenons Ensemble 

Our main aim is to foster understanding and good relations amongst the local 

French-speaking and English-speaking populations. To this end we are offering 

courses of tuition in English and in French, and organising social and cultural 

events and visits. 

Language Classes (take place at the Maison des Associations, Rochechouart) 

Beginners and intermediate classes - Monday am; French/English conversation 

– Tuesday am; Advanced and children’s classes – Wednesday am. 

Games Night (Rochechouart) 1st Thursday; Games Night (St Junien) 2nd 

Thursday; Lunch Club – Last Thursday. 

For your calendar: Race Night – Sat 19th May. An exciting night with wooden 

horses and sponge dice. Bet with Dick Turpin’s bookmakers or just enjoy the 

spectacle. Entry free, bring your own refreshments. Register your interest with 

Mike Ellingham on 05 55 03 27 67; Picnic & All American Hoedown Sun 17th 

Jun. 

For more details visit www.learningtogether.me or contact Mike or Christine 

ELLINGHAM 05 55 03 27 67 

The Melting Pot 

Members of the Ambassador's Club of the Welcome en Limousin association. 

We are a group of around 70 members, both French and British, who meet each 

week with the aim of sharing things and trying to integrate with the French 

community. We meet every week at the Ancienne Ecole in Darnac, on a Wednesday 

morning from 10am-12noon, except for the first Wednesday, when we meet in the 

evening at 8pm. We hold information meetings, plant swaps, BBQ's, games nights, 

visits, and have guest speakers about topics relevant to living in France. 

Contact: info@meltingpot-limousin.com We look forward to seeing you! 

Charente Limousine Exchange 

The Charente-Limousine-Exchange (CLE), founded in 2003, aims to improve 

the provision of French language courses and to share experiences and skills 

among members who live in Charente, Vienne and Haute-Vienne. CLE provides 

information to members living and/or working in France and works with local 

communities and organisations to tackle practical issues through forums and 

workshops, as well as organising a wide range of cultural and social events 

throughout the year. The recent launch of English lessons has been well attended 

by Confolentais. If you would like to know more about this group of volunteers, 

please look on our new website www.charente-limousine-exchange.com or contact 

the Chairman, Barry Leech, on 06 35 96 77 46. 

Libraries & Books 

Sale of Secondhand Books, La Croisille-sur-Briance 

On the 18th of every month, during the monthly market at La Croisille-sur-Briance 

(87130), there is a sale of secondhand books (both English and French) from 9am to 

12 noon, at the church. All proceeds towards the restoration of the church. 

St Jean English Library, La Souterraine 

The La Souterraine Library and Information Centre – the friendly library – is now 

firmly installed in a beautiful medieval building at the Porte de Puy Charraud, 

Route de Portail, La Souterraine. The library has over 5,000 books, DVDs and 

other items, as well as its café, Caxtons, which serves English cakes. The Library 

also provides French lessons and organises Anglo-French conversation groups. The 

Information Centre provides support and assistance with bureaucratic, family and 

legal problems to British residents and new arrivals. The library is open from 9.30 

-12.30 on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Contact Rodney Sabine on 05 55 

63 03 87 or at stjeanbiblio@yahoo.com. Our website is www.frenchweb.eu/biblio 

The English Library, Dun-le-Palestel 

Located in the Route des Rateries, just behind the Biblithèque Municipale, you 

will find the Anglophone Library, which offers a wide variety of reading material, 

DVDs, talking books and videos. It is also a meeting point and arranges a host 

of activities including: Café Franglais; Club Scrabble; Café Philo; Sewing Group; 

Art Group. Library opening hours: Thu 10am – 4pm & Sat 10am – 12.30pm. For 

details of activities or general information, go to www.ententecordiale-creuse.org 

or email library@ententecordiale-creuse.org. We look forward to seeing you there 

soon. 

Music 

Club de Musique 

Takes place on the last Friday of each month from 8pm at La Grange, Chassignolles 

(5mins from La Châtre) 

Open to all musicians, singers, groups and audience. PA and drum kit available. 

Bring your instrument, mic and join in a great French / English musical and social 

evening. Bar, hot and cold snacks. Meals available if reserved – see website for 

contact details of La Grange. For more info email: geoff@clubdemusique.fr http:// 

www.clubdemusique.fr 

Open Mic Night/Boeuf, Le Vieux Soldat, 7 rue de La Fontaine, 87250 

Fromental 

If you like music and have ever fancied getting up and having a go, please come 

and join in. This monthly evening (first Friday in every month @ 8pm) is designed 

mainly for amateurs who would like to play or sing or just to meet some likeminded 

people with similar interests. There is no age limit. So if it be guitar, violin, 

spoons, triangle etc (get the gist?) or maybe you might like to read a poem, then 

please come and see what it's about, dust down that instrument and bring it along. 

jacqueline.grant@sfr.fr 

The Harmonics 

This is our 6th season of singing as a group. Our music is varied classical, madrigals, 

spiritual, songs from the shows etc. and we sing in French, English, Swahili, Latin 

- whatever the music demands. Our concerts are in support of a variety of charities 

including the British Legion, L'Oregon at Civray and Retina and thus non profit 

making. We meet Wed 14h–16h in the Salle d'Annexe behind the Mairie in Civray. 

Interested? We'd love to see you so contact: David Lee tel 05 49 87 53 93 email 

dave.lee@cegetel.net or Dolly Ait Boualou email sylvia.murray@wanadoo.fr 

Amateur open mic night @ Vautredeix 

(Just outside Gouzon, next to Saint-Sylvain-sous-Toulx). Poets, musicians, 

whatever you may be.... Everyone welcome to perform or just enjoy the company. 

Every Friday night 7pm onwards. Free. Bring a bottle. For more info contact 

stonryop269@hotmail.com 

Support 

Alcoholics Anonymous 

If you or someone you know has a drinking problem, there is now an Englishspeaking 

meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous at 2 Avenue Pierre Traversat, 

Limoges. Thu 7.30pm-9.00pm. 

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. 

Contact tel Roger 05 55 76 22 65 or Nancy 02 54 24 09 74 or visit www. 

aafrancesud-ouest.com 

Cancer Support France, Creuse branch 

If you or anyone close to you has been diagnosed with cancer and would like help 

or support, we are here for you. If you need someone to talk to we have a helpline 

available and if we are not there we will call you back within 24 hours. Our helpline 

number is 06 06 47 18 60. 

If you would like to get involved with the work of CSF Creuse (perhaps you have 

some free time and can help to organise and run fundraising events) please get in 

touch with Mike Walsh on 09 50 49 33 04. 

Cancer Support France, Charente Plus 

Offers free and confidential support to English speakers affected by cancer in 

departments 16, 17, & 86. Our helpline number is 06 45 35 32 30. 

Drop-in Service at the Maison des Usagers (MDU) at Limoges CHU 

Held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 9.30 – 12.30. There will be 2 trained 

Active Listeners available to you if you have been affected by cancer in some way 

and have questions or need information about CSF Charente Plus and the service 

we provide. We are entering into a contract with Limoges hospital which is very 

thorough on their part. They do not take it lightly, allowing associations onto their 

premises, so be assured the service is confidential and that we are fulfilling the 

requirements of the hospital. The hospital informs all departments of our existence, 

it informs other associations and those in the community of the service we provide, 

so this is another way of promoting our services and getting to those who may need 

us. If you need any more information, please get in touch via csf.charenteplus@ 

gmail.com 

Caption Competition - May 

Send your entries for this month's Caption Competition to: 

editor@thebugle.eu Winner receives a modicum of kudos. 

Last Month's Winners 

WINNER: 

"Yes officer, 

that's right. I'm 

from Customs & 

Excise and I'm 

conducting a VAT 

investigation!" - 

Mike and Amanda 

Scott 

HONOURABLE MENTIONS: 

"Gee – who said NASA couldn’t organise an Apollo landing in a 

Brewery?" - Steve Sales 

"I've spent 6 months in here... what do you mean we never left the 

ground?!" - John Kingsley 

"Is this beer tasting job permanent...?" - John Martin 

"That's what you call a good pint - Full body with a good head" - 

Rob Southwell


WHAT’S ON ♦ 

19 

PRESS RELEASE 

A practical guide to Pays Combraille en Marche and calendar are 

now available in the tourist offices of the North East of the Creuse. 

Full of ideas for weekends or longer holidays 

This guide is a joint venture of the 6 tourist offices of the Pays de 

Combraille and is aimed at giving you as much information as 

possible to discover and enjoy our region, including the Pierres 

Jaumâtres, the Sainte-Valérie Abbey, the Spa of Evaux-les-Bains, 

the lake at La Naute, the golf course of La Jonchère (Gouzon) and 

local restaurants... Its 5 pages in English introduce the region to 

the many English-speaking tourists. 

Leaflets, which contain a calendar of all major events including 

music concerts, exhibitions, sporting events, walks, tea dances, 

village fairs and local markets are also available. 

A large distribution 

This project has been partly financed by the LEADER programme 

(a European Commission initiative to support the development of 

rural areas across the European Union) and the communauté de 

communes (Auzances/Bellegarde, Carrefour des Quatre Provinces, 

Chénérailles, Evaux-les-Bains/Chambon-sur-Voueize and Pays de 

Boussac). 

5,000 guides and calendars have been published and are available, 

free of charge, at tourist offices in Creuse and at certain tourist 

sites of the area. 

Plus grand raffle, refreshments, English fish & chips... and much more 

to enjoy. 

All money raised from this event will go to help animals in need and 

support other animal associations. 

If you have books to donate please email givebooks4hope@gmail.com 

Visit our website www.hopeassoc.org for more information. 

Sat 19th May MARVAL 

Cornish Cream Tea and Plant Sale 

For the third year in a row we will be holding a Cornish Cream Tea 

and Plant Sale at my house in the village of Marval (87440). 

Because like most people, I have lost family to Cancer and because 

I have been through the remarkable French health system with my 

own Cancer, I decided to open my house and garden to raise as much 

money as possible for the Ligue Contre le Cancer. With the help of the 

ladies in the L.D.C., our local Craft and Leisure Group, we also donate 

to a local French charity because we receive so much support from 

our local Mairie and villagers - this year we are raising money for the 

I.E.M. in Limoges who help handicapped children. 

It should be a fabulous day out and a little taste of home. We can also 

provide you with all your needs for the garden with vegetables, herbs 

and flowers grown this season ready to plant. 

2 pm - Chez Mme Sutcliffe, Marval - follow the balloons. 

Sat 19th May SAINTE-FEYRE 

Journée Médiévale 

Medieval fesitval with jousting, juggling, magicians, jesters etc. 

Artisanal & produce market. Parc Animalier Les Loups de Chabrières. 

Adults: 9€ Children: 7€ 10h - 20h. 

Contact: Tel 05 55 81 23 23 

Thu 24th to Mon 28th May 

Festival Pentecôte en Berry « Debussy en son temps » 

Under the artistic direction of Cyril Huvé, this Festival of concerts 

in the Berry commemorates the 150th anniversary of the birth of 

Debussy. 

For more information and tickets contact: 

Office de Tourisme de Châteauroux: 02 54 34 10 74 

Office de Tourisme de La Châtre: 02 54 48 55 64 

Fri 25th to Mon 28th May 

Pentecôte en Creuse 

A weekend of cycling, mountain biking, hiking, excursions across 

the department. Initiative organised by the departmental committee 

of the FFCT (the French Federation of Cyclotourism). Plenty of 

opportunities to take part - visit http://www.cyclotourismeencreuse.fr 

to view the full programme. 

A number of us are trying to launch an informal meet-up group, 

with a mixture of Expats and French people. 

For our next outing, we would like to propose a visit to the 

Ferme des Clautres, close to Gouzon, on Sunday May 6th in the 

afternoon. 

The farm is run by a very nice family. Fully organic and ecofriendly, 

it specializes in breeding “unique” animals such as very 

rare birds, tiny goats, pigs and cows etc. The visit includes an 

indoor explanation of what life was like here 100 years ago. The 

visit lasts 2 hours and costs 7 euros per person. 

If we have time, we can also have a look at fragments of frescoes 

dated before the year 1000, in Les Forges church, Gouzougnat. 

Please contact us if you are interest in coming - Jean-Pierre 

(jean-pierre.dechoz@orange.fr or 05 55 81 12 05) 

NEW OPENING HOURS – Guéret Tourist Office 

APRIL, MAY, JUNE & SEPTEMBER: 

Monday - Saturday 9h30 - 12h30 & 14h30 - 18h00 

Closed bank holidays 

JULY & AUGUST: 

Monday - Saturday 09h30 - 12h30 & 14h00 - 18h30 

Also open bank holiday & Sunday mornings between 14/07 & 15/08 

OCTOBER TO MARCH : 

Monday 14h - 18h 

Tuesday - Friday 9h30 - 12h & 14h - 18h 

Saturday 9h30 - 12h30 

Closed bank holidays 

Chénérailles Horse Fair - Sunday 13 th May 

Frances & Chef George will be at the the Horse Fair, 

outside their house opposite the Sporting Bar 

Serving food all day including 

Fish & Chips / Roast Chicken & Chips / Burgers 

Baguettes / Cornish Pasties / Pork Pies / Scotch Eggs 

Tables & Chairs available 

If you would like to reserve Fish & Chips or anything else 

Telephone 05 55 62 91 97 

Sat 26th to Mon 28th May AIGURANDE 

Fête de la Pentecôte 

The biggest event of Aigurande's calendar... Fun fair all weekend; 

Fireworks 22h30 on Saturday; Grand procession on Sunday; Large 

market on Monday. 

Sun 3rd Jun BOUSSAC 

Tea Party 

The AIPB (Amitiés Internationales du Pays de Boussac) would 

like to invite the local Boussac population to a Tea Party to join 

with us to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the French 

Fête des Voisins. We will be serving typical English sandwiches 

with, of course, our delicious home-made cakes and English tea. 

Coffee, soft drinks and wine will be available too. The event 

will be free of charge. Find us in the square in Boussac, 15h30 

until 18h30. A children's painting competition will be held with 

wonderful prizes for the winners and games to occupy the children 

will be organised. 

notices@thebugle.eu 

05.55.41.17.76


20 ♦ WHAT’S ON 

EVENTS ACROSS THE REGION IN MAY 

Mon 30th Apr GOUZOUGNAT 

Fête de la bière 

More than 50 different beers. 

Salle communale. 20h-3h. 

Contact: Tel 05.55.81.76.20. 

Tue 1st May SAINT-PRIEST-SOUS- 

AIXE 

Fête du pain et de la viande limousine 

Festival of bread and Limousin beef. 9h-19h. At Chez 

Roger. 

Tue 1st May LE GRAND BOURG 

The return of the 'Miroir du Temps' 

(see poster below) After a year off because of the 

scaffolding around the church in Grand Bourg the 

'Miroir du temps' returns in a slightly different format. 

It will take place on Tuesday May 1st during the 

afternoon between 3:00pm and 6:30pm. 

There will be 9 tableaux dotted around the square 

with the theme being village life after the Second 

World War up until 1958. They will be depicted 

by a marriage ceremony - masons working - a 

commeration ceremony - a card game outside a cafe 

- a 'guinguette' open-air dance - children playing - a 

priest and parishioners after mass - a postman - the 

end of a cycle race. A text will be read to explain the 

tableau while music is playing. 

This year there will be mannequins interspersed in 

each tableau, dressed in appropriate costume which 

will be left out all summer for an extra appeal for 

tourists and locals alike. 

There will also be something completely different 

going on during this exhibition of village life but that 

will be left as a surpise for those who come along! 

Entry: 5 euros for adults and lesser charges for 

children, etc. 

Sat 5th May CAMPSEGRET – 

DORDOGNE 

The Phoenix Book Sale 

The Phoenix Book Sale, the biggest Anglo-French 

charity event in the south of France, will once again 

be held on Saturday May 5th. Over 15,000 wellsorted 

English books, CDs, DVDs, refreshments 

and home-made cakes up for grabs for only one 

Euro each. It'll be money well spent; all proceeds 

will be used by the Phoenix Association to rescue, 

foster and re-home dogs, cats, horses and in fact all 

animals in dire need. So have fun, do good and grab 

a bargain between 10.00 am and 3.00 pm in the Salle 

Municipale, Campsegret - on the RN 21 between 

Périgueux and Bergerac. 

www.phoenixasso.com 

Sun 6th May LAVAUFRANCHE 

AIPB Cake Stall at the Marché Printanier 

The Amitiés Internationales du Pays de Boussac is 

holding an English cake stall at the spring market 

& brocante in Lavaufranche. We will be selling our 

famous home-made cakes and marmalade, starting at 

9 am until everything is gone! Our stall will be inside 

the gymnasium alongside other stalls - bric-a-brac, 

plants, arts and crafts plus numerous other items. 

Food and drink will also be available. All home-made 

donations for our stall will be gratefully received. For 

more info phone 05 55 65 70 06 

Tue 8th May to Mon 11th Jun 

1st Amateur Photography Festival - 

"Objectif Images" 

(see poster on page 19) The first festival of its kind 

in the Creuse including photographic exhibitions in 

17 communes for five consecutive weeks, a photodiscovery 

outing to the giant maze, live music, nature 

walks combining walking and photography, film 

projections on a photography theme culminating with 

the Festival finale at the Chapelle de la Sénatorerie in 

Guéret with prize givings in a variety of categories. 

Visit http://www.creusographie.fr for full listings of 

exhibitions and events. 

Tue 8th May BUDELIÈRE 

WWII Exhibition 

Exhibition of postcards, photographs, documents, 

letters, stories, journals, newspapers of the time... 

11h - 12h30. Maison du Peuple. 

Sat 12th May AHUN 

Saturdays in the Garden 

Part of a series of gardening courses held at the Lycée 

Agricole in Ahun. 

The next course teaches the medicinal and culinary 

properties of les mauvaises herbes - weeds. Depending 

on the season, you will learn to recognize, use and 

transform weeds to make the most of their virtues for 

your health and wellbeing. Teas, syrups, massage oils, 

wild salads ... will help you discover new tastes and 

new sensations. 

Courses cost EUR 27 (free for accompanying 

children) and are held from 8h30 - 12h at the CFPPA 

Ahun. 

For more information tel: 05.55.81.48.90 

Sat 12th May BÉNÉVENT-L'ABBAYE 

Concert 

Choir concert by choir 'Il Primo Voce' & ensemble 

'Harmonia Voce'. Église de Bénévent l'Abbaye. 21h. 

Sat 12th to Sun 13th May CROZANT 

Journées des plantes de printemps 

Sale of rare plants, guided tours of the arboretum, 

conferences & exhibition. 

Arboretum de la Sedelle. 10h - 19h. Entry: 6€, free 

for Under 15s. 

For more info visit http://arbosedelle.free.fr/ 

Sun 13th May BEAULIEU-SUR- 

DORDOGNE 

21st Fête de la fraise 

(see poster on page 19) Annual Strawberry Festival 

during which Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne is taken over by 

a huge strawberry market, music, fairground rides, art 

exhibition and boat trips along the Dordogne. A giant 

strawberry tart is cut up and dished out to everyone 

for free. It is 8m in diameter and contains over 700kg 

of fruit! 

Sun 13th May CHÉNÉRAILLES 

Foire aux Chevaux 

Horse Fair. 

Sun 13th May LA GENEYTOUSE 

Hommage à Brel 

Tribute to Brel with guitarist-singer Jean Claude 

Ribano. Auditorium de la Maison du berger. 17h. 

Reservations: 05 55 09 73 79 - emfdsp@gmail.com 

For more info visit www.lamaisonduberger.weebly. 

com 

Fri 18th to Sun 20th May CLUSSAIS- 

LA-POMMERAIE 

3-Day Book Sale 

3-day book sale to be held at the Salle des Fêtes, 

Clussais-la-Pommeraie, 79190 (D45 Sauzé to Lezay 

Road). 

10 am to 3 pm. Thousands of English and French 

books for just 1 euro each. 

CONTINUED ON PAGE 19 >> 

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