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www.thebugle.eu ○ THE BUGLE ○ OCTOBER 2011LOCAL NEWS ♦3Man crash lands Mustang aircraft on A89Following a technicalfailure in his replicaMustang aircraft, a pilothas managed to successfullycrash-land his plane justafter midday on the A89.Unbelievably, Jérôme Hulotwalked away without a scratchand not a single car wasinvolved – although the planewas not so lucky.What saved the pilot, and nodoubt members of the public,was the pilot’s experience: hewas a retired general from theFrench Air Force who had alsoflown in its formation flyingteam.The 52-year-old man, whohad 3,000 flight hours to hisname, had been retired for just2 days. He set off from Dijonin his replica Second WorldWar aircraft in the morning,aiming to stop off at Bergeracbefore heading for Bordeaux.During the flight, a problemwith the fuel system led to anengine failing and the pilot toattempted to land in a field. “Atthat moment, the motor firedup again, before cutting outonce more shortly afterwards,”explained the pilot. “Bythen I had no choice but themotorway. It would have beenbetter for me to try and land inthe field, but in aviation, whenyou have made a decision, younever go back on it.”Although he was able towalk away from the accident,the same could not be said forthe plane, which had severelydamaged landing gear andhad also lost half of onewing following a collisionwith the central reservationcrash barriers. The plane hadonly recently been servicedand exactly what caused thefailure was not immediatelyapparent.Fortunately for allinvolved, there was littletraffic at 12h47 when theMustang made its impromptulanding, although themotorway was closed in theClermont-Ferrand directionfor several hours before thepilot, the debris and the planecould be removed. ■New TGV line proposed linking Guéret to ParisThere has been muchdebate, and a gooddeal of controversy,surrounding the new ligne àgrande vitesse (LGV) betweenLimoges and Poitiers, due tobe finished in 2017. But whilstall the focus has been in theHaute-Vienne, there are plansfor another high-speed line forthe Limousin that have slippedsomewhat under the radar: theso-called POCL line linkingParis, Orléans, Clermont-Ferrand and Limoges.Altro, the organisationlobbying for this newhigh-speed line, has beencampaigning since 2000 forthe Transline project, whichaims to create a high-speed raillink from the Atlantic coast tothe Alps and forms the Frenchpart of a wider European-wideproject aimed at linking Lisbonwith Kiev by one continuoushigh-speed network.The argument for the newPOCL line is helped by the factthat it could re-use much ofthe route currently being usedfor the Paris-Lyon-MarseillesTGV, greatly reducing boththe cost and the environmentalimpact.“A public debate will belaunched in October about reusingthe Paris-Lyon route,”explained Michel Caniaux,representative for Altro, at arecent meeting in Guéret toback the proposed new line.“We are supporting a routefor the POCL line that passesthrough Montluçon, andwould put Guéret 2h30 fromParis and 2h15 from Lyon.This route would be a valuabletool for the development ofthe Creuse. A TGV link is nota magic wand, but it does nothurt!”Politicians from the Creusehave long supported the LGVLimoges-Poitiers line, despitethe fact that the departmentstands to gain very littlefrom it, and support is nowalso strong for the proposedMontluçon link. MichelVergnier, MP for Creuse andGilles Pailler, vice president ofthe Conseil régional have bothpublicly offered their backing.With almost unanimoussupport for the project, theremaining hurdles will befinancing, opposition fromenvironmental groups andprotests from those withproperties near any new highspeedrail line. ■

OCTOBER 2011 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.eu4 ♦ LOCAL NEWSLimoges porcelainmaker helps createChampagne firstChampagne and fineLimoges porcelainare two Frenchproducts of the highestquality, but not necessarilyones that you would expectto see together. All that isset to change, however,thanks to the Asscociationdes amis limousins duchampagne (Alac) who setthemselves the challengeof creating a capsule fromLimoges porcelain suitablefor a bottle of Champagne.Capsules are traditionallymade from metal with 4grooves to hold the wireswhich keep the cork in thebottle.“It wasn’t easy,” saidChristian Mourany,president of Alac. “Butthanks to the talent ofthe porcelain artist whoaccepted the challenge,and the ingenuity of theChampagne vintner we havesucceeded in this project.”The only precedent for thenew porcelain capsule wasone previously made fromThe capsule covers the cork and is usually made of metalterracotta, although this wasbrittle and broke easily andthe project was eventuallyabandoned.This world first willbe officially unveiled onSaturday 8 th October at Saint-Priest-Taurion (87). Witha total of only 500 bottlesstyled with the new capsule,they are sure to quicklybecome collectors' items. ■Free range rare breed porklocally produced by Steve and Moira ColemanTravel anywhere in Creuse for €2From September, it is now possible totravel by bus anywhere in the Creusefor just €2. So whereas one year ago,a bus journey from Guéret to Saint-Sébastienwould have cost €20, it will now cost just onetenth of that price. The new tariff applies to allregular routes and all age groups.In such a rural department, the 21 routesthat carry 370,000 passengers a year between360 stops are essential for many people,a fact not lost on local authorities. “It is amatter of cost,” explained Philippe Bayol,vice-president in charge of transport for thedepartment, “because getting around bycar is becoming increasingly expensive aspetrol prices rise, not forgetting the cost ofmaintaining a vehicle.”The icing on the cake is that abonnementswill also be available, making the pricecheaper still - for example an annual pass forpassengers travelling to and from work willcost just €240.In the first instance, the project will requirean investment of €100,000, although it ishoped that increased usage at the lower €2journey rate will offset some of this cost.There will also be a ‘balancing’ of frequencyon the various routes, with those showing thehighest usage being given a higher frequencyand those being used less seeing fewer buses.From 2012, buses will carry the coloursof the Conseil général, making them morewww.creuse.fr/rubrique149.htmlBesides the delivery in December 2010 of a new 1,300m²hangar, Limoges International Airport has undertakenextensive work, since March 2011, with the repair andresurfacing of its parking space dedicated to light aircraft, thebuilding of a new Avgas fuelling station (for light aircraft) byAir BP and the creation of a new heavy aircraft parking space forcommercial traffic.In addition to the points welcoming the ATR aircraft assignedto domestic routes, Limoges Airport will now also be able tosimultaneously welcome three Boeing 737-800 or three Airbusfrom the A320 family.By the end of August 2011, this work will have mobilized aninvestment of nearly 2.5 million euros, thus improving comfortand security for both airlines and passengers. ■recognisable to passengers not currentlyfamiliar with Creuse’s bus network.Authorities hope that the new initiative willsee the network build on the 4% increase inpassengers already seen this year and that totaljourneys will exceed 400,000 in 2011.Residents of Creuse should have receiveda magazine in the post from the Conseilgénéral entitled “Guide des transports de laCreuse” which contains full details of thenew prices as well as the various routes &timetables. ■Press Release: Limoges airport extends its apronFIND US AT THE FOLLOWINGLOCAL MARKETSSaint-Sevère-sur-Indre - WednesdaysBoussac - Thursdays (by Tourist Office)Châteaumeillant - Fridays (centre of market)La Châtre - Saturdays (top end, near florist)web: www.ducnoir.comemail: info@ducnoir.comFor more information or to reserve your order.Tel: 02.54.30.51.95(evenings are best)La Tuilerie, 36160 LIGNEROLLES (at the crossroads)Our breeding stock are pedigree Saddleback and Berkshire pigs, registeredwith the British Rare Breeds Society. SIRET: 508 166 642 00019

www.thebugle.eu ○ THE BUGLE ○ OCTOBER 2011LOCAL NEWS ♦5New warning radars installed in the LimousinAn e w although there are onlygeneration of currently 14 speed cameras.speed radars The system is thereforehas arrived in more like in the UK, wherethe Limousin. speed camera warning signsThe new radars measure do not always mean thatyour current speed and there is an actual speeddisplay a message on an camera ahead.attached panel telling your “The motives behindspeed and whether you arerespecting the speed limit.The radars do not have abuilt-in camera, so willnot be used for catchingspeeding motorists.The first two radars ofthis move are preventionand information. So wewill not only be usingthem to replace the currentwarning signs, but alsoplacing them in locationsthat are considered accidenttheir kind in the Limousin hotspots,” said Nathaliewere installed this monthin the Corrèze, in locationsValleix, head of the Prefect'scabinet in Corrèze.that had previously The new radars willheld warning panels forupcoming speed cameras.These warning panels arebeing phased out over thebe rolled out across theLimousin, although thereare currently no fixed datesor locations. “Dependingcoming months and years on the availability ofand are being replaced by the company installingthe new speed-measuring the technology, which speed limit and red if you targets. France is currently mobile speed detection “a few beers” and decidedpanels. Following recent works across a number are speeding. The panels squarely in the middle of the system that can be operated to take out his vengeancelaw changes, there is nolonger a requirement toof departments, the datesof installation are oftenwill not display the speedof motorists exceeding thepack in terms of road safetyacross Europe. The toughfrom a moving unmarkedvehicle. There were 4.6on the camera. He smashedit up before collecting allwarn drivers of upcoming decided at the last minute.” speed limit by more than new laws were introduced million speeding fines the paperwork in his car,speed cameras, although inmany cases, these warningradars will replace them.The new radars will notbe installed in 110kph or130pkh zones as drivers are20kph for fears that thiscould lead to irresponsibledrivers attempting to setearlier this year followingseveral months of increasedroad deaths compared to thegenerated by speed camerasin 2010 and this numberlooks set to rise.dousing the lot in petrol andsetting a fire beneath thecamera. He then made hisUnlike before, however, not able to read the warning ‘records’.previous year.The new measures seem way home. Investigatingthe presence of one of these panel at that speed (meaning The move is all part of the Furthermore, the public to be working, and one gendarmes did not have anew panels is no guarantee that speed cameras on government’s crackdown cannot only look forward young Limousin man who difficult task on their handsthat there is a speed camera motorways will probably on road deaths in France. to an extra 1,000 speed recently lost the remaining in finding the perpetratorahead – they can be placed no longer have any form of In 2010 there were more cameras being installed points on his licence took of the crime, however, ason the roadside on their warning sign). The panels than 4,000 road deaths and before the end of 2012 - his anger a bit too far. He the man had failed to burnown. For example, in will display your speed although this is down from adding to the 1,740 already parked up next to a speed all the paperwork, theCorrèze, 40 of these newradars will be installed,in green or orange if youare below, or close to, thea peak of 9,000 in 2002, it isstill above the government’sin use – but also to theupcoming trial of a newcamera on the RD79, nearIsle, south of Limoges, afterremainder of which carriedhis name and address. ■sales@thebugle.eu05.55.41.17.76Cafe le Pont de la Pierre - BellacOpen every day except Tue & Wed!!Join us on the terrace for great food, drinks and the best views in the area!Tel: 05 55 60 20 79 www.cafepontdelapierre.com15 Faubourg du Pont de la Pierre, 87300 Bellac

OCTOBER 2011 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.eu6 ♦ NATIONAL NEWSChicken Coops & Animal BuildingsFrom 2 nesting box coopsto bespoke housing.All handmade and stainprotected (at no extra cost!)Delivery possible, pleasecontact us for more details.E: decachou@yahoo.co.ukT: 05 55 98 24 12www.petandgardenbuildings.webs.comPraying in the streets bannedPraying publicly in thestreets of Paris has beenbanned under a new lawbrought in by interiorminister Claude Guéant. France isa secular country and Mr Guéantwarned that police will use forceif Muslims, or those of any otherfaith, disobey the new rule, sayingthat the “street is for driving in, notpraying”.Paris’ mosques are overcrowdedand Muslims have taken tospreading their prayer mats on thefootpaths outside, leading the cityauthorities, mindful of France'saversion to public displays of faith,to impose the ban.In an attempt at a compromise,a disused fire brigade buildingwas made available to worshipersin the Goutte d’Or area of Parisfollowing the introduction ofthe ban. This area has been thefocus of frustrations, with 1,000worshippers regularly blocking thestreets on Friday afternoons.Public funding of places ofreligious worship is banned undera 1905 law separating church andstate, but there are not currentlyenough mosques to cater for theestimated 5 million Muslims inFrance – Europe’s largest Muslimpopulation. Mr Guéant said thatthere were 2,000 mosques inFrance with half being built in thepast ten years, but figures estimatethat a further 1,800 are needed.“My vigilance will be unflinchingfor the law to be applied. Prayingin the street is not dignified forreligious practice and violatesthe principles of secularism,” theminister told Le Figaro newspaper.“All Muslim leaders are inagreement,” he insisted.As a rule, militant Muslim voicesin France are rare, but followingthe introduction of the ban theFriday Prayer in northern Parisdrew a small but angry protest. Anhour before the first prayer, youngmen with beards, green headbandsand banners gathered on RueMyrha to discourage worshipersfrom moving to the new site. “Nosystem in the universe can controlus aside from Allah!” shouted oneyoung man.Far-Right leader, Marine LePen, caused outrage last year,when she compared the issue ofpublic praying to Nazi occupation.“For those who want to talk a lotabout World War II, if it's aboutoccupation, then we could alsotalk about it [Muslim prayersin the streets], because that isoccupation of territory,” she saidat that time to a gathering in Lyon.“It is an occupation of sectionsof the territory, of districts inwhich religious laws apply. It's anoccupation. There are of course notanks, there are no soldiers, but itis nevertheless an occupation and itweighs heavily on local residents.”Nicolas Sarkozy’s ruling UMPparty denounced the comments atthe time, but following a nationaldebate on Islam and secularism,government policies have beenmoving further to the right inrecent months and the new ban onpublic praying follows hot on theheels of the burka ban. ■Wife sues husband for lack of sexFrance has long helda reputation as acountry of suaveseducers, but followinga court ruling in Aix-en-Provence, it now appearsthat l’amour is enshrinedin law. According toarticle 215 of France’scivil code, marriedcouples have to agreeto a “shared communallife”. As a consequence,a Frenchman – identifiedonly as Jean-Louis B –has been ordered to paya €10,000 fine for nothaving enough sex withhis wife during their 21-year marriage.The rare legal decisioncame after the wife filedfor divorce two yearsago, blaming the break-upon her husband’s lack ofactivity in the bedroom.This in itself is apparentlynot so uncommon; whatis less common is that theman did not contest thecharge, instead claimingthat his lack of ‘attention’was due to health problemsand chronic fatiguestemming from his longwork hours. The accusedpartner will usually denythe charge, which then© 2003 - xrichx (Flickr)becomes very difficult, ifnot impossible, to prove.The judge awardedthe divorce, putting thebreak-up as entirely thefault of the husband. Thewife then pursued Jean-Louis B for damages andan appeal court awardedthe €10,000 payout,stating that “A sexualrelationship betweenhusband and wife is theexpression of affectionthey have for each other,and in this case it wasabsent”. The judge added:“By getting married,couples agree to sharetheir life and this clearlyimplies they will have sexwith each other.”The story has beenreported in a light-heartedmanner, but the fine willbe no laughing matterfor Jean-Louis B. It isalso hard to imagine theruling being passed inreverse, especially giventhe current backlashagainst French malemachismo in the wake ofrecent scandals. It seemsimpossible that a mancould successfully sue hiswife for failing to satisfyhim in the bedroom.France is not by its naturea litigious country, butcould we soon see legalprecedents setting a‘minimum level of sex’ ina marriage?A survey by the FrenchInstitute of Public Opinionrecently questioned 1,000adults and found that 76per cent of them sufferedrelationship problems dueto a poor sex life, withhalf of those polled sayingthey have no desire tomake love to their partner.Does that mean they areguilty of a crime? ■Breath testmachinesfitted to carsIn the continued fight againstdrink driving, the governmenthas revealed plans to roll out thefitting of breath test machinesin the cars of repeat offenders.When fitted, drivers must breathinto the machine, which isconnected to the ignition system,before the car can be started. Ifan illegal amount of alcohol isdetected in the driver’s breath,the ignition is disabled.The technology for theseéthylotests anti-démarrage(EAD machines), has beenunder test with significantsuccess since 2004 in Haute-Savoie, where re-offending rateswere cut to just 25%, althoughan increase was noted once thedevice was removed.Local magistrates will havethe power to offer a reducedsentence in return for thefitting of an EAD machine for aperiod of between 6-36 months.Currently, drivers found with ablood-alcohol level greater than1g/litre will face on averagean €800 fine, 6 points off theirlicence and a 4-5 month drivingban. With the fitting of an EADmachine, this would be reducedto just a 15-day ban, therewould be no loss of points andno offence on their criminalrecord. Penalties for abusing thesystem are strict, however, witha €1,500 fine for anyone foundtampering with or misusing thedevice.The €1,300 cost of installingthe machine would be met bythe offender, or as one officialdescribed it, “the cost of acognac every day” when boughtat a bar in central Paris!It is currently illegal to drivein France with an alcohol-bloodlevel greater than 0.5 g/litre, or0.25 mg/litre of expired breath.Alcohol-related accidents arethe number one cause of deathson the road in France, beingresponsible for 1,200 deaths in2009, or 25% of the total. ■SAINT-JUNIENSalle des Congrès du Châtelard4-5-6 November 201113th gourmet wineand food fairFor more information see The Bugle What’s On section

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As many© 2006 - planetlove (Flickr)as half of these are minors,believed to be the foot soldiersof a well-organised mafianetwork.Anyone caught beggingwill be punishable by a €38fine and will also be requiredto produce identity papers. MrGuéant said he would thenpush for the return of suchdelinquents “to their countryYou click... we do the trip!YOUR SHOPPING... 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OCTOBER 2011 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.eu8 ♦ NATIONAL NEWSSarkozy popularity on the riseWith the 2012presidential electionlooming ever closer,Nicolas Sarkozy willhave welcomed the recent news thathis popularity has risen to its highestrating in 12 months. Following an alltimelow in April of this year whenit hit just 30%, according to an IFOPpoll conducted in September, hispopularity has now risen to 37%.President Sarkozy has not officiallydeclared his intention to run in nextyear’s elections, but most expect himto seek a second term in office andhis campaign has received severalunexpected boosts in recent months.Pictures of him holidaying on thebeach with his pregnant wife, CarlaBruni-Sarkozy, have softened hisimage. At the same time there wasthe DSK affair in New York, whereDominique Strauss-Kahn, his majoropponent from the left, saw hischallenge effectively end followingallegations of sexual assault in a NewYork hotel.The biggest boost to Sarkozy,however, came in Libya, whereFrance was one of the first countriesto act and led the way in supportingthe Libyan rebels.Largely as a result of this, manymore French now approve ofSarkozy’s foreign policy, believingthat he is doing a good job of lookingafter French interests abroad. Thepoll, based on interviews with1,100 people of voting age, found72 per cent of those questioned saidthe president is defending Frenchinterests abroad well, up from 69 percent in July.President Sarkozy, accompaniedby Prime Minister David Cameron,recently visited Libya and thepair were given a hero’s welcome.Images of Sarkozy and Cameron beingmobbed by jubilant rebels in Benghaziwere broadcast heavily across Franceand around the world. To a chorusof “Sarkozy! Sarkozy!” the Frenchpresident told the crowds, “We believein a united, not divided Libya. France,Great Britain, Europe, will alwaysstand by the side of the Libyan people.”“Your city was an inspiration tothe world as you threw off a dictatorand chose freedom,” Cameron said.“Colonel Gaddafi said he would huntyou down like rats but you showed thecourage of lions.”Many Libyans credit France withtaking a decisive gamble by callingin air strikes to halt Gaddafi’s tanksas they closed in to crush Benghazi.This in turn pulled in a hesitant UnitedStates and secured U.N. backing forthe NATO-led attacks and ultimatelyled to the rebels' victory. Before hisarrival one local told AFP: “The Libyanpeople will never forget what Sarkozyhas done for us. To us, he is a hero andwe intend to welcome him as one.”Although on the rise, the poll doesmean that 63% of the French people donot approve of the current president,but after a year in which he has taken abeating from opinion polls, this slice ofpositive news will be a welcome reliefto Sarkozy and his campaign team. ■Woman receives 60-year-old tax bill... for €13American PresidentBenjamin Franklin oncesaid, “In this world nothingcan be said to be certain,except death and taxes”.One French woman canattest to this maxim aftershe received a €13 tax billfor her grandfather… whodied in 1949!“I didn’t think I’dhear any more about mygrandfather, whom I neverknew,” Martine Courtoistold AFP, after reading the13-euro land inheritancetax bill addressed toher grandfather, PierreBarotte.“Everything was donelegally at the time, wedidn’t get any demandsfrom the tax office,” saidCourtois, who lives inthe small eastern town ofBruyères.The situation isapparently not thatuncommon, as overduetax bills stay on recordand reminders are onlysent out once the total dueexceeds €12. “The day themoney due goes over thisthreshold, the machinegets going,” said a taxspokesman, who askednot to be named. “Thefamily probably didn’tsettle everything up for theinheritance.”Martine Courtois has notpaid the bill and insteadsent a letter to the tax officereading: “My grandfatherdied in 1949, please dowhat’s necessary.” ■Lacoste attemptsto distance itsbrand fromNorwegian killerLacoste, the Frenchfashion labelidentified by its smallgreen crocodile logo, hasreportedly sent a request toNorwegian authorities toprevent Anders Breivik fromwearing its clothes in public.Breivik, who has admittedkilling 77 people in 2 separatebomb and gun attacks on 22 ndJuly this year, has a penchantfor Lacoste. He has beenphotographed several timessince his arrest wearing thebrand’s clothing, both onjourneys to court and a tripto revisit the island wherehe gunned down 69 people,mostly teenagers.He also mentions Lacosteseveral times in the rambling‘manifesto’ that has emergedsince his arrest. In it he statesthat wearing the luxury brand“makes it possible to act asan educated European of theconservative character”. Inanother section, he advisedwould-be followers to wear“Lacoste etc, conservativecolours” in order not toarouse suspicion.Lacoste are understandablyworried about anyassociation betweentheir brand and the massmurderer and Norwegianpolice revealed that thecompany had contactedthem. “The companyevidently feels that sucha man sporting its clothescould do considerable harmto its reputation,” a policespokesman told newspaperDagbladet.But it may be pointless,writes Dagbladet. 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Ionce had a friend who statedthat she’d “kill for a curry!”and while I think that’s a bitextreme, I know where shewas coming from. Probably theonly thing that we have ever trulymissed about living in the U.K. hasbeen a good curry. No matter whatyou try there is no substitute for aproper restaurant Indian meal, butyou couldn’t get that in Creuse.After talking to our friends werealised that we weren’t the onlyones longing for a good curry.Fortunately for the curry seekers,we’re back following time spentmanaging restaurants in the U.K.and our Bistro is open servingauthentic curry sauces made usingfamily recipes handed down throughthe generations, alongside the bestof British pub grub.There are five standard currysauces to choose from ranging fromKorma, which is mild and creamy,to Madras, for those preferringsomething hot and spicy. Chickenis cooked with the sauces (orvegetables if you prefer) and theyare served with rice or chips and achapatti. Every Friday is “CurryNight” with 3 courses for € 15,00.Speciality side dishes and “guest”sauces are also available on Fridayswith these changing each week.Our pub grub menu includessomething for everyone andcombines the best of British withfine ingredients from France, suchas Limousin beef. A Kids Menuis also available and most of ourdesserts are home-made.The second Saturday of everyADVERTORIALwww.thebugle.eu ○ THE BUGLE ○ OCTOBER 2011DIRECTORY ♦A spicy welcome awaits you at Le Chardon Ecossais BistroBuildingServicesCarpenters/JoinersSHUTTERS / VOLETSMade to Measure WoodworkPine Window Shutters from €35Pine Ledge and Brace Doors from €60Bespoke items made05 55 14 12 43 www.scrollart.co.uk-------------------------------------------Nettoyage.......Cleaning/Washing & Ironing Services.Carpet, Mattress and Upholstery Cleaning.05 55 14 12 43Oradour-sur-Vayres (87150)Siren 527 854 749Le CharmeDe ChêneHandmade solid oakjoinery and furnitureOur joinery expertise includes barndoors, barn door frame openings, staircases,kitchens, windows & doors.We also make handmade furniture.Every item is bespoke andmade to measure.Please visit our website for recentinstallations and references.www.lecharmedechene.comcontactus@lecharmedechene.com02 54 25 65 0806 16 91 64 67SIRET: 510 156 763 00011BuildingServicesElectriciansH J MarshElectricité• Simple jobs• Complete renovations• New builds• Conformity checks• Emergency Call outs• Fully insured 10yr guaranteeI offer free & friendly adviceso please don’t hesitate tocontact me.05 49 48 35 4906 45 74 25 36hedleymarsh@orange.frsiret: 511 904 559 00016Salamandre électricitéKeith SloperTel: 05 55 64 94 20Mob: 07 86 38 09 61* Qualified electrician* All types of electrical works carried out* Free estimates* Departments 23 and 87No Siret: 494 916 760 00015month is International Night wherewe will provide food and drinksfrom countries around the worldbeginning with Spain on Saturday15th October. Come and enjoyPaella, Tapas, Sangria and otherdelights. We will also have a fullcalendar of events over the winterincluding quiz nights, theme nightsand special occasions (book earlyfor St Andrews Night). Keep upto date with us on Facebook andTwitter. We are open every day(except Sunday), lunchtimes andevenings, but contact us if yourequire a different time or wish tobook for a Sunday.Four rooms also available, all ensuite,for €50 per night, breakfastincluded.Find us in Fourneaux, on theD942 between Aubusson and Guéret- we look forward to welcoming youall soon.Lynne HunterLe Chardon Ecossais BistroADVERTORIALRobert JohnsonELECTRICIANSIRET: 493 084 974 00010Registered in France since 2007AXA Décennale InsuranceAll works to normes NF C15-100● Fault finding ● Small Works● Complete rewires● Consuel certification arranged● Temporary EDF supplies arranged● Permanent EDF supplies arranged● Free quotationsMobile No: 06 50 63 65 29Email: robrjhnsn@aol.comWebsite: www.robjohnson.bizPlease mention TheBugle when respondingto advertsB3Le Chardon Ecossais Bistro - Tel: 05.55.66.60.35www.lechardonecossais.combistro@lechardonecossais.comWe’re easy to find in Fourneaux, on the D942 between Aubusson andGuéret and we look forward to welcoming you all. See you soon!PIERCEÉLECTRICITÉWE COVER ALL TYPES OF ELECTRICALWORK INCLUDING :● 3 PHASE ● AGRICULTURAL● SOLAR PANELS & GEOTHERMICS● ALARM SYSTEMS AND SATELLITESSUPPLIED AND FITTEDWE ALSO SUPPLY SKY BOXES. ALL WORKUNDERTAKEN BY QUALIFIED TRADESMEN.CALL OUT SERVICE AVAILABLE05 55 60 81 6706 79 43 03 43pierceelectricite@hotmail.frSIRET: 504 253 048 00012SubmissionsDeadline15th of the monthLumiere Serviceet EnergieSteven Rofe - 20 Years experience• NICEIC approved Electrician for8 years in the UK• Wiring of new installations(including liaising with EDF)• Rewiring existing houses/barns• External & garden lighting• All aspects of electrical works• Fully insured - (10 year Decennale)• Departments covered 19,23 & 8705.55.69.75.67 / 06.89.47.69.71email: lsetenergie@yahoo.co.ukwww.lumiereserviceetenergie.euSiret No. 501.792.386.00010Michel GernezQualifiedFrenchElectrician& Plumber21 years' experienceFully qualified & insured05 55 89 26 78Siret 533 292 173 0001005.55.41.17.76sales@thebugle.euROGER & SONin CreuseEnglish Speaking, French ArtisansQualified ElectricianRepairs, Full Re-Wires, New BuildAutomated Systems InstallationExperienced BuilderAll Masonry WorksPlasterboardingAssistance with Architects, othertrades and Permis de ConstruireEnglish References Available05 55 41 43 5606 50 27 87 54the-poulpe@orange.frNo job too small - give us a callSIRET: 498 672 708 00019CONTINUEDNEXT PAGE...Advertisements in The Bugle Business Directory are available in two sizes: small (50mm x 43mm) and large (50mm x 66.5mm). They are available in black & white or colour.For more information about taking out a Directory Advert, please contact us at sales@thebugle.eu or phone us on 05.55.41.17.76.SkyTVISky TVInstallationsSatellite EngineerINSTALLATION, DISH, CABLEAND QUAD LNB - just €180Sky Subscriptions Available - no UK address necessaryAll needs, advice, help catered for. All depts covered06 60 85 93 41 admin@sky-tv-installations.com05.55.66.33.33 www.sky-tv-installations.comSIRET: 428 620 595 00010

ADVERTORIALWhen the going gets tough…Nearly three years Reaching a larger With non-stop Google seems to pay off.”ago, Dutch audienceadvertising, plus putting each Putting your property one n t r e p r e n e u rhouse on the other leading the market with ‘HousesRichard Kroon With economies struggling, property websites too, the on Internet’ is easy: justcame up with a new way to many potential buyers are ‘Houses on Internet’ website visit their website at www.sell French property: better, uncertain of how much they reaches over 100,000 visitors housesoninternet.com and gofaster and cheaper than the can spend on a house, which per month from over 25 to the page called “Selling amethods that were used tillthen.in a lot of cases increases theaverage time a property is ondifferent countries worldwide.Richard Kroon says: “Afterproperty”. On this page youwill find all the information youHis now well-known the market.the traditionally slow summer need and at the bottom of thatcompany ‘Houses on Internet’ The concept behind ‘Houses period, sales really have been page is a form you can fill inwas born a few months on Internet’ is exactly the same going up again since early and submit to sign up.later and the rest is history. as the one Richard developed September, as usual. The only Richard personally callsToday four people work 13 years ago for these European difference is that the buyer is everyone that sends such a form.full-time and nearly 70 local companies, now using today’s not the same we saw one or two He says: “Some people mightrepresentatives work parttimemodern techniques of course. years ago, when the majority still have questions or just wantto help sell their clients’ Mr Kroon explains: “It were French, British, Belgian to share their experiences withFrench properties.basically is the same thing: or Dutch. This majority is me, so I believe it is importantThe now 50-year-old as an owner (seller) you are rapidly shrinking and we have to have that personal talk.”marketing and internet pioneerRichard Kroon was one oflooking for clients (potentialproperty buyers). In the oldbeen selling properties now topeople from countries like theFrom then on, the welloiledmachine starts workingthe first in 1998 to recognise days, this buyer used to walk USA, Canada, Africa, Asia, for the client: the localthe power of the internet and by an estate agent’s window, Russia, Finland, Australia representative calls them tooffered online solutions to saw a photo he or she liked and and New Zealand. Our policy make an appointment to takeEuropean businesses that walked in. Unfortunately those to think global and advertise photos, a questionnaire in theirwanted to attract new markets. days are over.”literally worldwide definitely own language is sent to themHarlequinDevelopmentsAll aspects of renovationand refurbishment, big orsmall, undertaken.Harlequin Developments are aDistributor and Installer forSolarventi, solar dehumidifying andwater heating products, as well as arange of other renewable energies05.55.68.67.5606.06.60.46.97harlequindevelopments@live.comwww.harlequindevelopments.comSIRET: 494.501.067.00016TILE HOISTFOR RENTCMS ROOFINGSERVICES** from €40 per day **Tel: 09 79 73 32 00Mob: 06 60 20 22 38Email: cmsroofs@gmail.comNo Siret: 444 916 084 00015ACORN PAINTSTRIPPING SERVICENEW 10FT HEATED DIPPING TANKSHUTTERS, DOORS, FURNITURESTRIPPED BACK TO WOODTEL: 05.55.68.31.810R 09.61.56.68.79acornstrip@yahoo.co.ukSIRET 512 997 925 00015Paul GoldsmithRenovationswww.centralfrancestorage.comAll aspects of interior renovations.Loft conversions, Windows,Bathrooms & Kitchens, FlooringPlastering, Plaster Boarding,Plumbing & Electrics.lasout@live.com/05.55.63.13.28Established 6 years - references availableSIRET: 494 123 847 00019GODSONTravaux Publicswww.pilgrim23.com05.55.62.61.12 - pg 3WASTE REMOVALSERVICES• house and barn clearances• dechetterie runs• rubbish removal• cash paid for scrap• general labouring service• mini digger hire - with/without driver05 55 37 45 3506 74 21 47 71siret 532 981 198 00015UnicornRenovationMinor works to full renovationsincluding plumbing, electrics,fosse septiques.Professional friendly team.Free devis - References availableTel: 05 55 63 23 75raymond.leahy@orange.frADVERTORIAL05.55.41.17.76sales@thebugle.euRSW EntreprisesFosse Septique Specialist05.55.80.00.57See our Display Ad - pg 8Dennis Fry Timber ServicesDave Cardwell - Builder05.55.08.40.67/06.06.44.35.28See our Display Ad - pg 8Chez VousFosse Septique installationand building renovations05.55.63.44.43 - pg 4La Coterie EntrepriseApproved septic tank installer05.55.80.83.30www.lce23.comSee our main ad - pg 7Builder40yrs Experience in quality work,available for all yourHouse Maintenance/Projectsincluding Plumbing, Carpentry,Masonry, Structural Work, Decorating.Plus Key Holding service.Good References. Dept. 23/3605.55.80.72.60email: chris.coxon@orange.frwww.thebugle.eu ○ THE BUGLE ○ OCTOBER 2011DIRECTORY ♦to gather all details about thehouse, texts are written andtranslated, many photos areedited and the end result of itall is presented on a website,specially made to sell thatparticular property.Monte SarginsonHouse RenovationsInside & OutExperience in Roofing, TilingFloors & Walls, Plumbing,Fitting Kitchens & Bathrooms,Stonework & Rendering,Painting & DecoratingTel: 05 55 63 88 70Mob: 06 21 34 18 20Siret no 507 516 748 00013BuildingServicesGroundworksMini Diggerwith OperatorAll types of groundworks undertaken.Full or half day hire.Covering dept 23 (Creuse).Drainage, Landscaping,Fosse Septiques (permissions arranged),Swimming Pools etc…Call today for a no obligation quotationTel: 07 86 95 18 90E: enquiries@creuseexcavation.comW: www.creuseexcavation.comSiret: 529 623 100 00011Mini-Digger with driver05.55.78.62.29john.bonella@gmail.comSee Main Ad - Pull-out pg B3B5So when the going getstough, do not stop going, butstart thinking outside the box! ■Houses on Internetwww.housesoninternet.comTel. 05 55 65 12 19BuildingServicesPainters/DecoratorsChris RingguthPainter & DecoratorInterior & ExteriorAll round Decorator, Paperhanging and Tiling. Over 35 years inthe trade. Free estimates given.Based Dept 86 - Call Chris:05.49.48.27.91 / 06.04.44.32.12leseffes@hotmail.co.uksiret: 528 599 459 00013This advertonly€16/monthCONTINUEDNEXT PAGE...Advertisements in The Bugle Business Directory are available in two sizes: small (50mm x 43mm) and large (50mm x 66.5mm). They are available in black & white or colour.For more information about taking out a Directory Advert, please contact us at sales@thebugle.eu or phone us on 05.55.41.17.76.Advertise your business herefor only €35/month05.55.41.17.76sales@thebugle.eu

OCTOBER 2011 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.euB6 ♦ DIRECTORYBuildingServicesPlasterers« LE PLATRIER »Chris the PlastererA genuine plastererFrench and English spokenTraditional PlasteringRendering, Floor ScreedingStud partition dry liningLime mortar stone pointingFOR A QUOTATIONCALL05 55 63 53 0606 23 29 48 19christopher.willis@orange.frLe Bourg, 23360 NouzerollesSIRET: 504 612 441 00015GLEN VINEYPLASTERERQuality Plasterwork,Internal & ExternalPlasterboarding, Partitioning, Skiming,Solid Plastering, Floor Screeding,Rendering: Mono Couche/Coloured RenderWaterproofing Render SystemsTel: 06 45 18 86 10(18 Years Experience)Email: glenviney1@btinternet.comSiret: 527 736 326 00010Pro-Point FacadesRe-pointing - Rendering - Plastering05 55 78 80 31See our Display Ad - pg 12BuildingServicesPlumbersMARTIN WALTERSPLUMBER(City & Guilds Advanced)All Types of PlumbingWork Undertaken:● Small jobs ● Repairs● Kitchens/BathroomsFree Quotes - Based 36170covering depts: 23,36,86,87 (up to 50km)Tel: 02 54 24 84 62Siret: 522 804 723 00016THE BUGLEDIRECTORYThis colour advertcosts just €24per month05.55.41.17.76sales@thebugle.euPLUMBERKitchensBathroomsDomestic RepairsGeneral Home MaintenanceG & S Plumbing05.45.30.69.94Rick FifePlumbing &Heating EngineerAll aspects of Plumbing andHeating work undertaken.23 Years Qualified(Previously UK CORGI registered– Oil / Natural Gas / LPG)Established and registered inFrance for 7 years.Areas Covered: North Creuse (23)& South Indre (36)Tel: 05 55 62 34 66Email: amanda.rick@tiscali.co.ukOffice Hours: 8:30 – 21:00Please give us a call to discuss yourrequirements. If you get the answer machinewe WILL return your call the same day.siret: 494 380 264 00015THE BUGLEDIRECTORYThis largeb&w advertcosts just€21.50 / month05.55.41.17.76sales@thebugle.euBuildingServicesPropertyManagementLimousin Property CareProperty Maintenance & Building05.55.81.19.61See Main Ad - pg 11Dragon AideProviding assistance forexpats new and old!Primary Homes - Secondary HomesHomes for Sale to be kept in orderIf you have a project for us pleasevisit our website:www.dragonfarmaides.webs.comdragonfarmaides@gmail.comPhone: 06 43 90 32 13Siret: 524 977 790 0001205.55.41.17.76sales@thebugle.euBuildingServicesSandblastingSand and BlastSandblasting &Floor Sander hireWe provide a fully operated sandblastingservice for wood, stone and metal.Perfect for stripping away years of grimeor paint. Contact us for a free quote orsee our website.www.sandandblast.com05.55.78.43.71 / 06.67.81.63.46steve@sandandblast.comSIRET: 488 522 921 0002905.55.41.17.76sales@thebugle.euChimneySweepsChimney Sweeping• Flue ways cleared• Birds nests, vermin & debrisremoved• Smoke evacuation & gastightness tests• Official certificates of cleaningissued (Certificat de Ramonage)www.stovesellers.com05 55 63 78 72Siren: 502 409 949CLEAR CHIMNEY SERVICESSWEEPsince 1986All types of chimneys cleanedFast and EfficientCertificate de Ramonage issuedwith every chimney swept(obligatory for home insurance)Bird guards supplied and fittedChimney repairs and maintenanceSafety surveysTEL. 02 54 06 40 80sootylesweep@orange.frsiren 504 218 454This advertonly€16/monthComputers &SatellitesNO FIX... 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Sky/Freesat/TNT/FTA.Most of depts 23,03,63,87,36 covered.martin@creusetec.comhttp://www.creusetec.comSIRET: 510 117 328 00011For all your TVand satelliteinstallations and repairs(Sky TV, Internet etc.)Call Patrice:06.79.07.91.56libre.antenne87@gmail.comFast dependable serviceBased Séreilhac (87)siret: 353 613 227 00035Connect-FrançaisComputer Problems?Limousin & CharentePC & Mac Internet AssistanceWiFi, ADSL, Dial-upHelpdesk, Data retrievalCall Dave05.55.53.37.06david.paver@wanadoo.frSIRET: 479 095 705 00014GOODWINSATELLITESALES AND INSTALLATIONOF ALL SATELLITESYSTEMS AND AERIALS.FAULT FINDING.Dept 23 & surrounding areasTel: 05 55 62 05 61Email: garygoodwin@wanadoo.frsiret: 453 067 910 00019THE BUGLEDIRECTORYThis largeb&w advertcosts just€21.50 / month05.55.41.17.76sales@thebugle.euCourses& ClassesJewelleryMaking CoursesLearn how to make stunningjewellery and stay atour beautiful B&Bwww.hiddenfrance.co.uk05.55.81.30.39SIRET: 479 965 758 00010This advertonly€16/monthSubmissionsDeadline15th of the monthsales@thebugle.eu 05.55.41.17.76

Every month 12,000+copies of The Bugle areprinted and distributedacross the region. Thanks toour targeted distribution wherewe personally visit each ofour 300+ distributors everymonth, and adjust the numberof papers left accordingly,we make sure that the rightnumber of copies go in theright places. The Bugle has anestimated monthly readershipof over 25,000 people!!That means as many as25,000 pairs of eyes willbe reading this text in thecoming few weeks… and theycould be reading about yourbusiness! An Advertorial likethis one costs just €50, that’s500 potential new customersor clients for your business forevery euro spent!ADVERTORIALSpotlight your business toan estimated 25,000 readersPressingAubusson5 Rue Vaveix, AubussonTel: 05 55 66 18 97Mon-Fri 9h-12h /14h-19hSat 9h-12h/14-18hAll types of cleaning services:• Dry Cleaning• Upholstery• Laundry• Specialists in leather andcarpets• Wash, dry & fold service• Hire of professional cleaningequipmentThe Reclamation Yard05.45.30.72.04www.reclamation-yard.comSee our main ad - pg 4Stove Sellerswww.stovesellers.com05.55.63.78.72See our Display Ad - pg 10Please mention TheBugle when respondingto advertsSubmissionsDeadline15th of the monthEco EntrepotGet down The Shed87230 Bussière-Poitevine05.55.68.74.73 - see pg 5Soie et BoisDepot Vente des VêtementsDress agency and gallery, specialisingin designer and high quality pre-ownedclothes for women and children, togetherwith accessories, footwear, jewellery, giftitems, and hand made furniture.4 rue Principale, St Mathieu, 87440turneramandajane@gmail.comwww.soiebois.comTel: 05.55 48.28.89SIRET: 510 995 681 00010As our newspaper hasgrown in popularity and TheBugle has established itselfas the primary source of freelocal and national news inthe region, our advertisinghas also become increasinglyeffective. Advertorials are justone of the advertising optionswe offer, but they have becomea very cost-effective way ofattracting new customers andraising the profile of yourbusiness. Because we onlyfeature a handful of businesseseach month, we highlightthose businesses prominentlyand deliver your message in atargeted manner.Advertorials are nowavailable in 4 sizes:• 1/6 page - €50 (this one)• 1/3 page - €100• 2/3 page - €200ADVERTORIALTransport,Removals& StorageMAN + VANFiat Ducato with 11m² load capacityCollections / DeliveriesRemovals / Brico RunsAll over France.Competitve hourly rate incl fuel.Please ring or e-mail for a quote.Based nr Aubusson Dept 2305 55 83 02 77 / 06 81 33 07 15jonathanpiddock@orange.frSIRET: 523 955 151 00015Central FranceStoragewww.centralfrancestorage.comAll your storage needsboth long & short term.Fully insured through Axa andalarmed.Call Karen or email for a quote:lasout@live.com/05.55.63.13.28SIRET: 494 123 847 00019The ManWith A VanWho CanRemovals / Brico runs.Collections / Deliveries.Based in the Limousin.Regular trips to the UK.Tel: 07.61.21.85.15Siret : 532 526 001 00013Mike & VanDeliveries and collectionsAvailable for house and garden clearancerubbish taken to dechetterie. All types of jobsconsidered such as labouring jobs and van andman jobs. Daily, half daily, and hourly rates.Those mucky little jobs that you want sortingout at competitive rates and reliable service.Live in 87 but can work further afield.Contact Mike on 05 55 60 22 28or email: mlfripley@hotmail.co.uksiret 52226733500019• full page - €300.If you would like to findout more about our Advertorials,or any of our other advertisingoptions, please feelfree to get in touch with us on05.55.41.17.76 or drop us aline at sales@thebugle.eu ■GeneralThe Bugle Business Directoryis the perfect way forsmall businesses to reacha large number of households ata reasonable price, with advertsstarting from as little as €16 permonth.Directory contracts are for 4,6 or 12 months, with increasingdiscount for the 6 and 12-monthoptions.To place a Directory Advert,simply email us at sales@thebugle.euwith the text that you wouldlike to include. As a guide:• Small Ads can comfortablycontain around 30 words• Large Ads can comfortablycontain around 45 wordsFor more information or to requesta copy of our Media Pack,please Email: sales@thebugle.euor Tel: 05.55.41.17.76Château GonflableBouncy Castle HireBouncy castle hire for allevents and private parties.Castles for adults and children.From 50 € per day.Fully insured.05 55 60 06 10 / 06 15 25 11 88info@chateaugonflable.netwww.chateaugonflable.netSIRET: 503 214 991 00013THE BUGLEDIRECTORYThis largeb&w advertcosts just€21.50 / month05.55.41.17.76sales@thebugle.euJon the Carpet ManCarpets & Flooring05.55.73.63.16See Display Ad - pg 12Houses on Internetwww.housesoninternet.com05.55.65.12.19See our Display Ad - pg 3Outils (Tools) de FranceFor more information or a free catalogue:05 55 813 974 (Carl)05 55 624 027 (Lloyd)see ad pg 8www.thebugle.eu ○ THE BUGLE ○ OCTOBER 2011DIRECTORY ♦BUSINESS DIRECTORYSmall Directory Ad50mm x 43mm(Actual Size)BUSINESS DIRECTORYB9Your advert in the BusinessDirectory - how it works!All prices below are per month and no TVA/VAT is applicable:Black & White ColourSmall Directory Ad €16/month €24/monthLarge Directory Ad €21.50/month €32/monthsales@thebugle.eu05.55.41.17.76SIGNS& Vehicle letteringCall now for a brochure05 55 69 20 46sjcheslop@orange.frDragon FarmPublishingPublishing all types of work:ebooks, traditional print, audio,screen play, drama, film.Selling on Amazon and own bookstoreDragon Farm Book StorePlease contact:dragonfarmpub@gmail.com06 43 90 32 13Please mention TheBugle when respondingto advertsFIRE LOGSFOR SALE45cm Oak - €40/m345cm Mixed Hardwood - €35/m3(poplar/cherry/hornbeam)Buyer collects from 36160 Lignerolles02 54 30 51 95(evenings best)siret 508 166 642 00019Please mention TheBugle when respondingto advertsVélimCycling, but without the hassle.A range of electronic bicyclesadapted for the Limousin.Le Daumail87700 St Priest sous Aixe,Between the Pont de la Gabieand Chez Roger05 55 70 07 03www.velim.frLarge Directory Ad50mm x 66.5mm(Actual Size)THE BUGLEDIRECTORYThis largeb&w advertcosts just€21.50 / month05.55.41.17.76sales@thebugle.euQualifiedCounsellorfor support duringlife's painful momentscomplete confidentiality assuredtel 05 53 56 48 86THE BUGLEDIRECTORYThis colour advertcosts just €24per month05.55.41.17.76sales@thebugle.euBABY/INFANTEQUIPMENT FOR HIRETo raise funds for the SPA dog rescuecentre in Guéret.High chair, buggy, play pen,travel cot, fire guard,stair gate etc.Each item will incur a hire chargeof 5 euros, plus a refundable 10euros deposit.For more INFO or to HIRECall Jean: 05 55 54 96 36jeanwhitham@orange.fr

OCTOBER 2011 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.euB10 ♦ DIRECTORYThe Bugle CLASSIFIEDS are brought to you in association withBugle Properties• Properties for sale• Businesses for sale• Properties for long-term andshort-term rentProperties or Businesses for rent or sale are charged at€12.50 for a (max) 75 word advert, with an extra €5 for anaccompanying photo.05.55.41.17.76 or email notices@thebugle.euwith the details you would like included in youradvert, together with a photo if applicable.BUSINESSESFOR SALEFarmhouse & Auberge for Sale18th Century Farmhouse with 3 large bedrooms,Living room, Kitchen & Bathroom.Auberge with 26 covers & professional kitchen.5 separate rooms available forChambres/Tables d'Hotes.Private swimming Pool, Large barn,Private parking area.Good location in Alleyrat, nr Aubusson off D942.Genuine reason for sale.Sale price €350,000Contact Stephen for informationMobile +44 (0)7581 519 480PROPERTIESTO LETWANTEDLONG-TERM LETHaute–Vienne or Charente areaSINGLE BUSINESS MAN(no dependents)Would like to rent unfurnished 2bedroom house with somestorage space (min 2 years).Must have telephone & internet.Substantial advance paymentavailable.Please contact Jo WebbTel: 05 55 91 27 89French mob: 06 10 52 09 11UK mob: +44 (0)7771 525 355Email: jowebb.co@hotmail.com3 bed fully furnished 3 bed barn conversionfarm house fully furnishedOpen plan lounge Open plan lounge,and dining room, dining room andshower room with kitchen, bathroomseparate toilet, with shower andfully equipped bath, fully equippedkitchen, log burner, kitchen, log burner,private garden, storage available,storage available, outside seating area,access to 2 acre access to 2 acre field,field, satellite tv, satellite tv, wifi,wifi, access to shared swimming pool. access to shared swimming pool€530 / month + electric €550 / month + electricContact Pauline: 05 55 81 39 74 - pauline2602@yahoo.co.ukBoth properties are located in dept 23 near Cressat and are set in stunning countryside, ruralbut not isolated and are 5 minutes away from the N145. Both are available for winter letOct - May with the possibility to extend (6 month renewable contract)WWW.HOUSESONINTERNET.COMVillage House10 mins from Chalus, 872303 bed, lounge, fitted kitchen, diningroom, office, sous sol, large enclosedgarden mainly lawn with fruit trees,outbuildings, adsl, oil heating, nowork to do. Grenier would convertto 4th bedroom. Priced to sell:€198,000Email: carolandnigel@gmail.comTel: 05 55 78 83 38MORTEMART 87(historic village 40 kms fromLimoges, golf)In front of the castle, charmingrenovated stone house.110m2, living room with fireplace,3 bedrooms, new kitchen, small sunnygarden on the back with annexe.107 000 euros(to be discussed)call 06 80 02 71 49Beautiful Stone Barn…part renovated€48,000Re-roofed ready for Bob the Builder.Lovely stone features, water & electricnearby. Overlooking adjoining meadow,orchard close. Certificat d’Urbanisme (CU)issued. On two levels. Beautiful location,genuine reason for sale. Azerables.. 3 milesoff A20 exit 21 motorway. Limoges airport40 minutes. Easy access to lakes, Limoges,Argenton, Chateauroux.Tel 0044 7760428180frenchhousesale@aol.comPROPERTIES FOR SALEBarn for Conversion5 mins from AubussonBarn on outskirts of village. Approx13.5m x 9m. Brand new roof.Currently on 2 levels (possibility toconvert to 3). Certificat d'urbanisme.1,000 m2 adjoining land. Seller ableto assist with renovation.€49,500Tel: 06 03 07 82 10Stone House15 mins from AubussonProperty to renovate. 5 rooms withsmall attached garden. Possibility tobuy land opposite (2,000 m2). In ahamlet of 3 houses. Beautiful locationand stunning views. Seller ableto assist with renovation.€49,500Tel: 06 03 07 82 10Former SchoolStone-built former schoolfor renovation121 m² living space plus outbuildings.1345m² land.4 rooms, 2 bedrooms€132,000For more information contact the Mairie ofSaint-Yrieix-les-Bois - 05.55.80.03.09House for sale - 10km from BoussacGround floor: kitchen,living/dining room with fireplace,1 bedroom, bathroom, WC.First floor: 1 bedroom, 2 convertibleloft areas.Ready to move into. Garage and stable.Garden to the rear, another parcel ofland opposite - 994m2 in totalTel: 06 76 29 62 19€67,000BUY or LET Argenton/AblouxFully renovated 2bedroom cottagein the friendlyhamlet of Ablouxbetween Argento n - s u r- C r e u s eand St-Benoît-du-Sault. Dept 36.Beautiful garden,enclosed paddockand storage shed.Redecorated, new kitchen, shower roomand low outgoings.For sale at €85,000Option to purchase large convertiblebarn with planning permission€125,000Would consider letting at €320/monthTel. 0044 28 97542634or 0044 7760 428 180frenchhousesale@aol.com5 Building Plotsin Les Grands-Chézeaux (87)5 plots of building land from 929m² to 1425 m², with all servicesand mains drainage. Situated in LesGrands-Chézeaux at a short walk fromthe village centre with all shops andamenities. The area is quiet and tranquilwith far reaching views over thecountryside. Easy access to Limogesand Chateauroux (A20 exit 21).Price € 7.50 per sq metre.E-mail: mairie-les-grandschezeaux@wanadoo.frPhone 05 55 76 73 25Buildingplots for salein Budelière(Creuse) forecologicalhouses foronly € 18 persquare metre.Exclusivechateauxforsalein themostbeautifullocations.HOUSES ON INTERNETAll properties for sale directlyby the private owners.Full details of over 325houses on:www.housesoninternet.comTel: 05 55 65 12 19HotelsandrestaurantsforsalethroughoutFrance.From simplebarns togorgeousvillas withswimmingpools, all forsale in allcorners of thecountry.

www.thebugle.eu ○ THE BUGLE ○ OCTOBER 2011DIRECTORY ♦ B11The Bugle CLASSIFIEDS are brought to you in association withWWW.HOUSESONINTERNET.COMClassified AdvertsClassified adverts are currently free for all small items (less than €500). For other types of classified adverts a small fee does apply:● Items more than €500 are charged at €5 per month● Accompanying photos are charged at €2.50 per monthTo place a classified advert, please phone 05.55.41.17.76, or email notices@thebugle.eu with the details you would like included in youradvert.FOR SALEANIMALS & PETSFOR SALE: Wood Dog House &Pet Barrier for Auto Wood doghouse in excellent condition formed-large dog (height 90 cm): 60euros. Pet barrier for auto, neverused: 12 euros. Please contact:05.55.38.37.73FOR SALE: Piglets for saleSaddleback/wild boar cross. 35euros each. Tel: 0044 7951 407 005(UK Mobile)FOR SALE: DOG BASKET INWILLOW Large dog basket 1metre x 80cms - our dog refusesto go anywhere near it! Hencetotally unused. €45.00 Email:sermur2002@yahoo.co.ukBUILDING MATERIALS& EQUIPMENTFOR SALE: Building materials- roof tiles/ stone Approx 200 m2roof tiles. 45 m3 stone. Call for moreinformation. Tel: 06 03 07 82 10FOR SALE: Quarry Tiles -150mm Square Approx 550 (13m2). Brand new. €350.00ono Tel:06.42.82.92.42FOR SALE: Large quantitymechanique roof tiles (around1000) Offers invited. Tel: 05 55 6064 92FOR SALE: Scaffold tower,cement mixer, builders trestles,acrows 1 Scaffold tower inaluminium. Working platform 3.8m.Good condition and easy to erectby one person...150 eu2 Cementmixer. Electric. 145 litres. Verygood condition...125 eu3 Builderstrestles. Very strong and heavy.50mm steel construction. Adjustablefrom 1m to 2.3m with 2 x 3.8mscaffold boards...125 eu4 Acrows...or the French version. 8 from 1.6 to2.6m...60 eu the lot Tel 04 73 52 1407...15 mins east of AuzancesFOR SALE: A Somatherm kitfor central heating systems Pump,expansion tank, pipes, valves etc.Approx 2 years old but only usedfor 2 months. €100.00 ContactGraham on 04 70 06 37 99FOR SALE: RECLAIMEDTOMMETTES 160MM X 160MMX 20MM, APPROX 20 SQ/M,€36 PER SQ/M. FOR FURTHERINFORMATION CONTACT 0555 63 43 35FOR SALE: OLD RECLAIMEDROOF SLATES 100s! Only €95!Buyer collects. €95.00 Tel: 05 5578 79 02FOR SALE: RECLAIMEDFRENCH INTERLOCKINGNATURAL RED CLAY ROOFTILES Approx 350. (Frenchmanufactured). Only €95! Buyercollects (Nr Rochechouart). €95.00Tel: 05 55 78 79 02FOR SALE: Reclaimed handmade Roman tiles Suitable forrenovation or conservation. Approx.8,000. Buyer collects. Offers invited.Tel. 05 55 60 06 19FOR SALE: Lifter LG160 PetrolGenerator - New 50Hz 115/230Volts. 2.5 kVA. 2 output plugs, willrun lighting etc. €145.00 Tel: MrAllitt - 05.55.61.90.08FURNITUREFOR SALE: 2 Futons 1 Double50 Euros, 1 Single EUR 25 Euros.Tel: 02.54.25.38.97 (Dept 36) Mob:06.89.22.69.00FOR SALE: Various 1. Brandnew ( Reference Bali) single sprunghypoallergenic mattress 200cm x90cm x 18 cm. Eu 100.002. Singlesprung mattress, hardly used 190cmx 90cm. Eu 30.003. Solid pine round(1.25m) pedestal table. Eu 150.004.Sofa bed red colour converts todouble bed with built in storage in asnew condition. Eu 275.00Deliverypossible locally. Phone Geoff on05 55 81 08 77 Email: geoffrey.sowler@orange.frFOR SALE: Solid Oak Chest Ageunknown (at least 100 years).Been in family but now too largeto keep. Contact for more photos.Dimensions: 150cm(w) x 54cm(d)x x 70cm(h). Depth of inside34cm. €300.00ono Tel: 05 55 4117 76FOR SALE: Recliner chair Floraldraylon, in excellent condition. Willdeliver locally. Email for photos.€150.00 Email: janemcmullin@gmail.comFOR SALE: ROUND STURDYFARMHOUSE KITCHENSTYLE TABLE 1.1 Diameter. Darkoak finish. Very good condition.€50.00 Tel: 0555784524FOR SALE: FARMHOUSESTYLE WOODEN ROCKINGCHAIR In good condition andcomfy. €85.00 Tel 05 55 78 79 02(near Rochechouart)FOR SALE: Single bed, pineframe with 2 single mattresses€50.00 Phone: 05 55 81 16 05Email: les.poulets@live.co.ukFOR SALE: Two Dutch OakDouble Wardrobes Each havetwo bottom drawers. Each hasthree solid oak shelves for use asa storage cupboard (removable foruse as wardrobe). Very large andheavy. The largest comes in threeparts, the other slightly smaller allin one. Must collect Busserolles NrLimoges. Good condition €400 and€350 for quick sale. Tel: 05 53 60 3110 Email: hazelstuart11@hotmail.comFOR SALE: Brown leather, large3 seater sofa Some wear hence 85euros. E-mail for info and photo.€85.00 Email: carol.roach@hotmail.co.ukFOR 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. Buyercollects from between St Yrieix andPayzac. €200.00 Tel: 05 53 55 21 85FOR SALE: LOW SOLIDWOOD TABLE (120 X 50 cm) &MATCHING ROCKING CHAIRPriced EUR 35 each. Both in 1stclass cond. Might suit conservatory.Tel 05 55 03 87 56 CieuxFOR SALE: Set of 4 70’s styledining chairs In fair to goodcondition, the seats have beenrecovered in brown velor typematerial. The chairs would benefitfrom a quick coat of varnish as oneof them was always left near thecentral heating radiator. €30.00 Tel:05 55 03 28 18FOR SALE: ROUND WOODENTABLE Wooden table painted white- diameter 110cms €45.00 Email:sermur2002@yahoo.co.ukFOR SALE: RATTAN CHAIRSAND TABLE Two rattan chairs anda rattan table. The chairs are folding,have foot-rests and can be reclined.Table: 80cms diameter €90.00Email: sermur2002@yahoo.co.ukFOR SALE: Souffle d’Ocre bySiguier dining table and 4 chairs110cm round x 75cm high tablewith extra leaf 110cm x 40cm with 4chairs. €500.00ono Call Mike 09 5049 33 04 Email: walsh515@gmail.comClassifiedSubmissionDeadline15th of themonth for nexteditionGARDENFOR SALE: ORAMAELECTRONIC INSECTKILLER 6 WATTS, INDOOR/OUTDOOR. Seller located 87320Bussiere Poitevine. €25.00ono Tel:05 55 68 08 42 Email: christopher.Jones@club-internet.frFOR SALE: ECHO GrassTrimmer/Brushcutter Petrol 21.5CC, with all accessoires. Hardlyused due to moving to Spain.€125.00 Phone 05 55 81 32 20FOR SALE: Two Hay Carts 100euros each. Buyer collects. Tel: 0555 48 81 98FOR SALE: Weber Spirit E-210Gas BBQ (10 person) Brand new- never used. Bought 2 by accidentfor family celebration. 25-yearguarantee included. Propane gas.Based near Azerables (23). €389.00Tel 05.55.63.56.23 (French spoken)FOR SALE: TIMEMISTMICROSPRAY AUTOMATICMETERED DISPENSERS FORINSECTICIDES OR PERFUMEINDOOR/OUTDOOR, 6 UNITS,25 EUROS EACH.ALSO, 3"PIRETRIN 100" INSECTICIDESPRAYS TO FIT ABOVE, 5EUROS EACH. Buyer collects(from 87320 Bussiere Poitevine)or post and package extra. Tel: 0555 68 08 42 Email: christopher.Jones@club-internet.frFOR SALE: Above groundVOGUE PISCINE Excellentcondition with many extras. Hardlyused hence sale! 4.5m diameterround x 1.4m deep. White solidsides (+ complete new pack ofsides still in box), blue mosaicpatterned liner. Full filtration system& pump, substantial steps, wintercover, summer cover - BARGAIN!!Dismantled and ready to take away,full instructions included. We usedthis as a salt water pool and it hasthe electrolys kit included, it couldeasily be converted to chlorine ifyou prefer. Any questions pleasejust ask. Located nr Rochechouart,87600. €950.00ono Tel: 05 55 4862 98FOR SALE: Florabest ElectricHedge Cutter 610mm blade.230v 550W. Hardly used. Area87330. €40.00ono Email:maureendogdom@hotmail.frFOR SALE: Pair of Limousinox-cart wheels on axle Diameter1.60m (5ft 3in) - good condition.€135.00 Tel Nick: 05 55 48 13 22GENERALFOR SALE: Antique French castiron fire dogs with iron basketHeight: 59cms, Overall Width: 90cms, Basket Width: 63 cms, Depth:57 cms. €300.00 Phone: 05 55 65 0004 Email: pc.cullen@yahoo.co.ukFOR SALE: 1 MORSO F MITREMACHINE With spare blades andsprings.Near Droux. €950.00 tel05 55 68 14 87 or 06 70 36 66 11Email: tobybonnie1@hotmail.co.ukFOR SALE: 1 Butterfly footoperated underpinner Near Droux.€250.00 tel 05 55 68 14 87 or 0670 36 66 11 Email: tobybonnie1@hotmail.co.ukFOR SALE: Completephotographic dark room Anyoffers considered. Tel: 05 55 02 9301 (Saint Junien-87)FOR SALE: Scanner EpsonPerfection 1240U Photo. Any offersconsidered. Tel: 05 55 02 93 01(Saint Junien-87)FOR SALE: AMD Tower and PCComplete with DVD, CD rewriterand floppy disk drives, IIYAMAmonitor, 2 keyboards (French andqwerty), speakers and mouse. Needshard disk. Any offers considered.Tel: 05 55 02 93 01 (SaintJunien-87)FOR SALE: Various Small pinebedside cupbard with drawer20 Euro2 Electric Panel Heaters10 Euro eachMahogany cornerbathroom cabinet, mirrored doorwith matching toothbrush, toiletroll and towel holder 40 Euro thelotShower rail, chromium platedround 10 EuroParaffin heater, needsnew wick 25 EuroAll items inexcellent clean condition. Contact05 55 69 39 04 (Peyrat le Chateau)after 3rd OctoberFOR SALE: Old Woodburner/Cooker Body in terracota marble. 4burners on top and numerous ovensof different sizes. €200.00ono Tel:02.54.25.38.97 (Dept 36) Mob:06.89.22.69.00FOR SALE: Inflatable MattressDark blue velour. Double size.Complete with pump. €20.00 Tel:02.54.25.38.97 (Dept 36) Mob:06.89.22.69.00FOR SALE: THOMSONDIGITAL SATELLITERECEIVER DSI 2010 Bi-Viaccess.Access Free to air channels fromAstra, Hotbird, Atlantic Bird andother satellites. Little used. Boxed.Complete with remote and manual.€60.00 05 55 78 79 02 (nearrochechouart-87)FOR SALE: Johnson 4hp ‘Ultra4’ Outboard Motor New andunused, with full Operating Manualand mobile petrol filling tank. Readyto run. Suggested price: 325€ 5kmsfrom Aubusson. €325.00 Contact:Parkyn tel 05 55 66 75 53 mobile06 48 28 07 29 Email: carol.neil@orange.frFOR SALE: SONY MINI HI-FI COMPONENT SYSTEMModel MHC-S3. Amplifier, Tuner,CD Player (3 disc), Twin CassetteDeck and Speakers 80 + 80 watts.Excellent condition. Demo possible- St Yrieix la Perche area. €60.00Phone 06 31 91 70 03FOR SALE: Caste Iron fire grate45cm (16ins) X 74cm (29ins). Firedogs and back plate. Hardly used.Price 350 Euros. With free fire guardto match. €350.00 Call Linda on 0555 75 27 01FOR SALE: Solid Pine DoubleBedhead €30.00 Tel: 05 55 78 79 02FOR SALE: Entronic electricsteamer 3 tiers plus rice cooker,brand new, never used. Sellerlocated 87320 Bussiere Poitevine.€20.00ono Tel: 05 55 68 08 42Email: christopher.Jones@clubinternet.frFOR SALE: King Size blow upbed €50.00ono Tel: 05 55 68 08 42Email: christopher.Jones@clubinternet.frFOR SALE: 100 English BooksBoth Hard and Paperback. In goodcondition. All for 20 euros. €20.00Tel: 0962 58 49 03FOR SALE: Large number ofbargain books Adventure, Mystery,Crime and family sagas. All ingood condition, 3 for 1 euro, NorthCreuse. Contact 05 55 80 75 78FOR SALE: Lovely old tapestryTo hang on wall. Complete withrail. €85.00 Tel: 05 55 78 79 02 (NrRochechouart)FOR SALE: Red Diesel heaterIncluding 700 ltr tank and electricpump. Excellent condition.Lignerolles 36160 €450.00ono Tel:02 54 06 02 37FOR SALE: Straw bales 50-60 hundred weight bales of strawavailable Sept 2011. May be ableto deliver: offers. Evaux-les-Bainsarea. Email: rockhouseno3@hotmail.comFOR SALE: Insert Log BurnerIn a modern design with insulatedstainless steel flue pipe & chimneyhousing. The flue Pipe and housingis around 6mtrs & the log burneris glass fronted. All in very goodcondition. €390.00 Please phone oremail for pictures: 0555 98 57 62Email: pip505@hotmail.co.ukFOR SALE: Nordnet satelliteinternet kit HIGH SPEEDINTERNET Nordnet satelliteinternet kit:- dish, head, modem& cable ready to install. €50.00Contact 06 31 91 70 03. Location87500.FOR SALE: Various Log saw,free standing, 1.8KW 230V, 480mmblade. 400 euros.New generator2KW. 200 euros.Window - new,white, double-glazed. Act size 1600x 1250 inc. sill. 100 euros.Tent newvango colorado 600 DLX 6 man+.200 euros.Corner display unit,oak, leaded glass. 75 euros.Coppercompression fittings, 22mm elbowsx 10 & 22mm straight connectors x10. 25 euros.Tasco telescope/tripod/various lenses. 50 euros.Table saw230V. 30 euros.All new:Shutterhooks 300mm 6 prs - 6 euros thepair.Shutter hinges complete 400mm4 prs - 12 euros pr.Shutter hingescomplete 500mm 12 prs - 12 eurospr.Coach bolts/washers/nuts m8,75mm, 6 pks x 25. 3 euros pk.Coachbolts/washers/nuts m8, 65mm, 6pks 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 finephotogravure prints of famouspaintings. Only €5 each. Tel: 05 55

OCTOBER 2011 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.euB12 ♦ DIRECTORYThe Bugle CLASSIFIEDS are brought to you in association withWWW.HOUSESONINTERNET.COM51 91 47FOR SALE: 2 x VELUX & 1 xWINDOW Velux 1 - 98cm x 78cm.25 eurosVelux 2 - 78cm x 55cm.20 eurosLapeyre 2 wings, doubleglazed, white finish, 115cm x 90cm.60 euros.The above items (twice theprice at Bricodepot) are new, stillwrapped, and available for collectionfrom just outside Aubusson. Phone05 55 66 75 53FOR SALE: ORIGINALFACTORY CAR MANUALSJAGUAR XJ5.3 Series 2, 1976,Driver's handbook, 35Eu.JAGUAR3.4/3.8 "S" TYPE, 1966, Operating,Maintenance and Service Handbook,25Eu.JAGUAR 3.4 MK.II, 1964,Operating, Maintenance and ServiceHandbook, 35Eu.JAGUAR 3.4/3.8"S" TYPE, 1972, Service Manual,70Eu.JAGUAR MK. VII + XK120,circa 1950's, Service Manual,(outerhardback covers missing), 70Eu.MGB, Series 3(circa 1967), ServiceManual, 50Eu.MGB "SpecialTuning" manual, 1971, 50Eu. ChrisJones, 05 55 68 08 42 (BussierePoitevine) Email: buryfrogman@gmail.comFOR SALE: Enamelled cast ironwoodburning stove (1930s) Darkgreen colour. Bound with 3 brasscircles. Double door for oven,single side door for firebox, both inwrought metal.Dimensions: height75 cm, width 48 cm, depth 37.5 cm.Flue diameter 10 cm.Based in Saint-Savin (86310) €400.00 Email:petitguil@orange.frFOR SALE: 100 EdwardianEnglish Books Many with gold leafcovers. Ideal for bookcase display.€300.00 Tel: 05.55.63.46.69FOR SALE: Shower tray(porcelaine) 70 x 70 cms, singlepivoting shower door and basin(to be inset or posed). Unused, inpristine condition. €80.00 Email:sermur2002@yahoo.co.ukFOR SALE: National GeographicMagazines 11 years - 1989 to2006. 22 volumes (2 per year)plus 2 volumes of maps. All in slipcases and in very good condition.Reason for sale: downsizing froma very large house to a small flat.€265.00ono Contact: 05 55 80 4820FOR SALE: Christmas Cards115 packs of 12 different cards/envelopes. €50 the lot. Will splitinto smaller bundles if required.Buyer collects from 87320 BussierePotevine or P+P extra. Tel: 05 55 6808 42 Email: christopher.Jones@club-internet.frFOR SALE: BABY ITEMSCHILDS BUGGY. XTS 3WHEELED, OFF-ROAD/JOGGING BUGGY. EXCELLENTCONDITION, NEW TYRES,CARRY CASE, RAIN COVER,COSY-TOES SNUGGLE BAG.€100 CHILDRENS PADDLINGPOOL/SAND PIT. BLUE'STARFISH' DESIGN. HARDPLASTIC, WITH LID, 80CMX 80CM X 18CM, GOODCONDITION €10 CHILD CARSEAT. BRITAX RENAISSANCE.FOR 9 MONTHS TO 4 YEAR OLDAPPROX, HEAD RESTRAINT,PADDED HARNESS, VERY SAFEMODEL €45 CHILD CAR SEAT.BRITAX BEBE CONFORT. FOR4 TO 11 YEAR OLD APPROX,FULLY PADDED, ADJUSTABLEWINGS,ARMRESTS,REMOVEABLE BACK TOCREATE BOOSTER SEAT €30CHILDS BIKE SEAT. WILL FITMOST BIKES, HARNESS, FOOTPLATES AND ANKLES STRAPS,AS NEW. €25 FOR FURTHERINFORMATION CONTACT 0555 63 43 35FOR SALE: BASS GUITAR -IBANEZ SR305DX 5 STRINGACTIVE, VERY GOODCONDITION, PROFESSIONALLYSET UP, NEW STRINGS.€225.00ono FOR FURTHERINFORMATION CONTACT 0555 63 43 35FOR SALE: Computer MonitorExcellent condition and perfectworking order. 40cm (16 inches) andon a swivel/tilt base. €15.00 Tel: 0555 78 79 02FOR SALE: 100 Novels /Autobiographies All goodcondition. €100.00 Please ring 0555 78 45 24FOR SALE: New Oak DoorFrame 900 x 2100mm (exterior)€35.00 Tel: 05 55 81 30 39FOR SALE: Long black leatherriding boots Size 7. Length 19"49.5cm. Calf 14" 35.5cm. Knee 13"35cm. La Souterraine area. €90.00Call Judy 05.55.89.12.96 (eve)Email: wildlifegardens@orange.frFOR SALE: Sony PlaystationOne Complete with two controllers,steering wheel and pedals, memorycard and six games. Excellentcondition and can be seen working.€75.00 Telephone 02 54 30 00 79(near Guéret)FOR SALE: Various GarminOregon 300 GPS complete with topomaps for SW France, City navigatormaps for Europe, rechargeablebatteries, carrying case and fixingkit for car windscreen. This GPSis primarily designed for walkingand cycling, but can also be usedfor driving. Cost 680 euros new,will accept 400 euros.Fish kettle,20 euros.FAIP NHP 145 pressurewasher, 50 euros.Philips SBC HC8445 wireless rechargeable headsets,20 euros.HDMI selector box 4 in 1out, 10 euros.Techwood 19” LCDTV used twice as new, 100 euros.FTE twin universal satellite receiverhead LNC 54 US, 30 euros.3 ultrasonic cordless pest repellents, new,30 euros each. Linksys wireless Gbroadband router WRT54GL, 50euros.French TV satellite receiver,15 euros.Bush Freesat HD satellitereceiver box, as new, 50 euros. Sonyblu ray disc player BDPS350, 150euros. Logitech Z5500 5 speaker +sub woofer surround sound system.100 euros.TACX cycle trainer, asnew, 150 euros. Panasonic portablestereo CD system, 50 euros. Tel. 0980 08 68 72FOR SALE: Various Half moon halltable with drawer 50 eurosD’Longhioil filled electric radiator unused30 eurosModern square sink whiteunused 18 eurosM&S tall cherrydisplay cabinet 4 shelves, 4 drawers300 eurosModern white sideboard 2cupboards, 2 drawers 6 months old90 eurosBoots sidestepper unused15 eurosRound coffee black/clearglass 50 eurosMoulinex bread makerused once 15 eurosBlack & goldhall runner excellent quality unused80 eurosBlack glass TV stand with3 shelves 40 eurosDulux tradeWeathershield brilliant white paint5 litres undercoat 7 and half litres40 eurosAll in excellent condition.Phone 05 55 67 15 08FOR SALE: Temporary EDFconnection box Only used for 5months. Purchased new in Feb 2010.Creuse area. €140.00 Tel: 06 04 4297 73FOR SALE: Baby Items Galtbaby inflatable play ring in box. 15euros.Miscellaneous small babygirl toys. 1 or 2 euros each.EarlyLearning Centre boys garage. 10euros.Green push ride on tractor andtrailer up to approx age 3 or 4. 10euros.Seller based nr Aubusson. Tel:05.55.66.44.06FOR SALE: Philips CD/Tape/Radio Player New. Battery mains,mp3 socket. €30.00 Tel: Mr Allitt -05.55.61.90.08FOR SALE: Rosieres woodburner 1920's? Art Deco style. Blueenamel finish. Works but a couple ofparts need replacing. Front loading,rear flue. 55 cm high, 50 cm wide,40 cm deep. €60.00 Telephone 0555 65 67 24 (near Auzances)FOR SALE: 1930's WestminsterChimes Clock Chimes on thequarter hour and hour. €45.00 Tel:05.55.51.91.47FOR SALE: New InsinkeratorFood Waste Disposal UnitModel 55 Features: 1-stage grindtechnology; High-torque Dura-Drive induction motor; Stainlesssteel grind elements; Continuousfeed; Overload protection; QuickLock® mounting assembly for fastereasier installation.Brand New and inthe box. €150.00 Telephone 05 5548 92 84FOR SALE: Garage trolley jack 21/4 tonne. Heavy duty. Hardly used.€60.00 Tel: 05.55.03.08.19 Mob:06.02.32.46.31 (Daniel McNally)FOR SALE: EPSON PICTUREMATE Excellent condition. Only55 Euros. We are in dept 23. €55.0005 55 62 77 41FOR SALE: Motorcycle helmet'TNT' open face with visor, size XL(61-62cm), black and orange, hardlyworn. €30.00 Contact 05 55 68 5816FOR SALE: Black mesh firescreen 120cm wide, with 3 hingedsections 30 cm-60 cm-30 cm widex 65cm high. Excellent condition,as new. €80.00ono Contact 05 5568 58 16FOR SALE: TV stand 3 shelf blackglass TV stand. Size: 110 cm long,40 cm wide, 50 cm high. €60.00 Tel05.45.85.97.27FOR SALE: Two Canon Pixmaink cartridges 510 Black and511 Colour cartridges, suitable forPixma seriesMP240/MP260/MP480/MX320/MX330. Bought in error. €15.00Tel: 05 55 03 28 18FOR SALE: Various lamp bases2 celadon crackle effect bases. 46cH x 22c W. 35 euros ea.Green lampbase. 43c H x 26c W. 20 euros.Bluelamp base. 43c H x 23c W. 20 euros.Call Mike 09 50 49 33 04 Email:walsh515@gmail.comVEHICLES/PARTSFOR SALE: Tractor Ford 30001966-7 Good runner. €400.00onoTel: 06 78 38 42 44 or 05 55 6062 14 Email: beverley.pawson@yahoo.co.ukFOR SALE: WOLFRACEALLOYS 5 SPOKE, 5 STUD, 17INCH, NEW, WITH CHROMENUTS AND SPACERS IFREQUIRED. FITTED WITH NEWSN3800, 225/45ZR17 94W XLHIGH PERFORMANCE TYRES.€900.00ono Chris Jones, Tel: 05 5568 08 42 Email: buryfrogman@gmail.comFOR SALE: MAYPOLE MP715TIPPING TRAILER Used one triponly – as new condition. Externaldimensions 150 x 100 x 35cm(146/95 internal). Includes heavyduty cover. Located near Sauviat surVige. €485.00ono Tel: 05 55 64 0587 Email: petergmetcalfe@sky.comFOR SALE: Mitsubishi LancerSport 2.0, Estate Reg. 2006, RHD64,000 miles. Petrol. CT to 07/2013.Fully french registered. Excellentcondition throughout. Large boot,folds down flat. Very practical.Multi CD player.Sold with roof barsand separate RHD front lights ifrequired. For sale due to change ofcircumstances. €3,990.00 Tel 05 5562 25 18 or 0640 308617FOR SALE: Ford Transit ShortWheel Base Van, 1997, LHDFrench registered, 2 year CT,White no stickers, good all round.€1,800.00 call 05 45 31 59 34FOR SALE: Citroen Relay(Jumper) Hi-Top Long WheelBase. 2003 model. New battery,alternator and fuel pump. CT untilApril 2011. Headlights changes. UKplates. €2,500.00ono Tel: 05 55 6119 81FOR SALE: JEEP CJ5 Frenchregistered. 1960 CG Collection.CONTROLE TECHNIQUE OKJUNE 2016. Good condition.€5,400.00 TEL: 05 87 36 00 86FOR SALE: VW Golf MK2 GTI1.8 8v 1987 Over €400 spent in newparts all with 0 miles including 4new tyres, RHD, UK reg, absolutebargain! €550.00 05 45 31 59 34FOR SALE: Truckman Hi-Top Cab (white) with rear glassdoor Fitted with rotavent in roof.Originally fitted to a 2005 MitsubishiL200 double cab. €350.00 Tel: 05 5568 71 22 (after 6pm)FOR SALE: Pleasure boat - 4.4mx 1.77m With road trailer and 40hpJohnson outboard. Rarely used infresh water on Lake Vassiviere.€2,950.00 Tel: 05 55 54 94 91 or0044 7924 815 203 (mob) Email:timothypearson@sfr.frFOR SALE: Car Hydraulic Jack1.5 tons, small wheelbase, €10.2.5 ton heavy duty jack €25. Sellerlocated 87320 Bussiere Poitevine.Tel: 05 55 68 08 42 Email:christopher.Jones@club-internet.frFOR SALE: Halfords Car RoofBox (Half width). 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www.thebugle.eu ○ THE BUGLE ○ OCTOBER 2011FRENCH LIFE ♦13SIREN: 453 573 388controversial cuisine© 2005 - Luigi Anzivino (WikiCommons)damaging of the oesophagusand injury due to being keptin small cages, have beenwell documented and proven,there is a lack of empiricaldata and evidence of theanimals’ suffering. As a resultthe arguments of activists canlack some credibility. Aboveall, those against Foie Grasoften choose to ignore the factthat the fattening of a duckor goose’s liver is a naturalprocess that also occurs in thewild. The producers of FoieGras, therefore, claim that theyare simply maximising thebenefits of a naturally occurringprocess.It’s not just Trish Deseinewho has been vocal about herboycott of Foie Gras. OtherBritish celebrities such as KateWinslet and Sir Roger Moorehave headed up PETA (Peoplefor the Ethical Treatment ofAnimals) campaigns, narratingvideos and urging people tojoin them in their boycott ofthe “inhumane” production thathas already been banned in 15countries. One article on thesubject on PETA's website goesa step further and urges peopleto join PETA activists and tolive as a vegan for a month. Thismay be a step too far and notonly is veganism a laughableconcept within the majorityof French social circles, butothers have also asked whetherit is a coincidence that so manycelebrities are becoming vegans;do they choose veganism due totheir beliefs on animal rights, oris it a convenient side effect ofeating habits which enable thosein the limelight to stay slim and‘attractive’?The PETA website isfull of articles on variousfarming techniques whichare deemed inhumane andcruel; Foie Gras is just onedrop in a seemingly neverendingocean. One Frenchchef interviewed in response toTrish’s boycott simply claimedthat the production of FoieGras is no worse than batteryhen farms. Whilst it is easyto avoid the issue by offeringother situations that are just asbad, there is certainly a can ofworms ready and waiting to beopened.With so many badly treatedanimals in this world, why areactivists choosing to championthis cause over others? Perhapsit has something to do withthe image of the duck. Duringchildhood most Brits weremore likely to share their bathor bedtime with a duck thanthey were to eat one. Amongstothers, popular characterssuch as Jemima Puddle Duck,Donald Duck and MotherGoose endeared the duck tothe masses. Does the image wehold of a duck mean that forcefeedingand the production ofFoie Gras appears more cruel tous than battery hen farms? Howabout Kobe-style beef fromcattle fed on beer, which surelycan’t be good for the animal’sliver, or indeed any animalraised on a ‘factory farm’? Notto mention that the famousFrench snail is starved beforedeath in preparation for humanconsumption. Unless you intendto go vegan or boycott allfactory farmed foods, perhaps itwould be a little hypocritical toget up on your high horse aboutFoie Gras?It is true that the productionof Foie Gras is illegal in theUK, but with 80% of thedelicacy being produced inFrance it is far from beingeradicated. Perhaps if Foie Graswasn’t an expensive delicacythere wouldn’t be such a fightto stop people from eating it.It costs to change from buyingfactory farmed meat to organic,but Foie Gras is already anexpensive delicacy. Sir RogerMoore has certainly targetedhis fight towards those whobuy the product as an indulgenttreat, choosing the clienteleof Selfridges in London ashis audience; one particularChristmas-time campaignposter shows him holding up asign with the message “Force-Feeding Birds is Cruel, NotYule”. His fight with Selfridgesto stop selling the productcontinues.It’s not just the British whoare turning against this iconicfood, other countries are inon the act too. It was recentlyannounced that Foie Gras willbe banned at October’s Anugafood fair in Cologne. Muchto the displeasure of Frenchpoliticians, the fair’s organisersfinally gave in to the pressuresof animal rights activists, adecision which has reportedlyprovoked rising politicaltensions between Germany andFrance.As for Trish Deseine, perhapsshe feels a duty to open theeyes of the public to farmingmethods, following in thefootsteps of the likes of JamieOliver and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall. But whether youagree with the activists or not,the protected product will notbe disappearing off the shelvesanytime soon. Anyone who hasspent a reasonable amount oftime in France will know howfond the French are of FoieGras and that they don’t let goof traditions easily! ■Television, the rain and a little depressedThis month Bugle reader Andrew Wignall considers the vagueriesof the weather and what to do when it rains...Who was itthat said“ N o b o d y .Not eventhe rain has such smallhands”? Whoever it washas obviously not spentmuch time in France! Therain here comes with thosepolystyrene baseball andhockey mitts for the fans.Those with the extendedfinger and a gap for thewrist big enough to camp in.That’s the rain here. Whenit hits it’s like an industrialshedding and what abeautiful thing to see. If itwasn’t for the fear that yourhouse might be blown awaythen we might even find itenjoyable.My wife is obsessed withthe weather. She’ll arguethat she’s not but she is. Notas much as my Dad who livesin England. He can’t begina conversation withoutasking what the weather islike and if I didn’t answerhim or the phone went deadthen I swear he’d havean aneurism. My missuschecks the internet for theforecast. What’s the point?It changes by the minute.“Rain tomorrow” she’llsay. Then the sun bakes mein my waterproofs. It’s awaste of time tapping theweb address into your PCbut Janine still does it andtakes the time to tell me herdiscoveries. God bless herbut she may as well crackopen a fortune cookie.When we first moved herevarious people told us thatour little hamlet had its own‘micro climate’. I assumedthat they were talking out ofan orifice seldom used forspeech. Now I’m certain.When it rains it rains. Whenthe sun is out it’s out. Whenthe lightning strikes then itstrikes and when the thundersounds we’re close enoughto hear it. Who cares aboutthe ‘micro climate’ and thefact that a field a mile awayis staying dry when Godhimself is taking a dumpon your roof and your tilesare being blown into thewindscreen of your car?France really has someweather doesn’t it?! There’sno compromise. No middle.The storms are incredibleand the sunny days areunbearable at over 40degrees. What should wedo? Wish for winter? Waituntil it’s here and feel likethe world has never beenwarm or wish for a heatwave and a swimming poolyou can’t afford?For me sitting in front ofthe TV is the ideal way tostay out of the rain or avoidthe unbearable heat. Butthat can have its problems,too. When it rains, evenspeckles, then I can losemy picture. I Have ‘FreeView’ (I guess most of youhave the same). It’s a greatservice but there is a ‘but’. Ireally miss my football. It’slike I’ve lost a limb. I try andstream games through onthe internet but sometimesit’s so stop and start that Ifeel like throwing the laptopinto the fire.And what about the restof the TV available to us?The programme controllerof Channel 4/E4 must be theluckiest man in the world.He (or she) has bought the“Friends” box set and hasplayed them at randomfor the last 16 years. “TheGilmore Girls”, “Frasier”,“Everwood” and “One TreeHill” just start all over againwhen the final episode isbroadcast. I feel like allmembers of the cast are partof my family because I knowtheir characters so well. I’minviting them around forChristmas Dinner.Speaking of repeats...There’s only so manytimes a person can watch“Groundhog Day”, brilliantas it is. And if I hear Kevintell me that they need to getthe roof on “before the rainscome” on “Grand Designs”one more time then I thinkinsanity is a closer optionthan this keyboard.I must be that way outthis month. There’s nothingon TV and the weather hasbeen crap for ages. I missmy football but it couldbe worse, couldn’t it? Wecould live in England afterall. ■

OCTOBER 2011 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.eu14 ♦ FRENCH LIFEEstablishing the boundaries of yourproperty – an invaluable precautionThe Bugle's resident lawyer, Laure CHAVERON, looksat the steps required to legally establish the borders of yourproperty and avoid land disputes with your neighbours.If you’ve recently bought aproperty with a plot of land,whether large or small, moreoften than not the boundariesof that property will be marked outeither by a fence or a hedgerow.In order to avoid potentialproblems and disputes further downthe line, it is highly recommendedto officially define the borders ofyour property (borner le terrain).One common occurrence is thata neighbour will contest ownershipof a certain part of a boundaryarea by, for example, removingor trimming a hedge or tree thatthey believe is on their land. If alarge tree is involved, for example,which infringes on a neighbour'sproperty and you cannot prove thatthe tree is on your land, you cannotcontest it being pulled down.What is ‘bornage’?Bornage is the French term forestablishing the borders of a plotof land and refers to definitivelyestablishing the border betweentwo or more private properties.If your property borders publiclyowned land, i.e. a public footpathor forest, then the rules aredifferent: you would then need toask the local authority concernedto perform the bornage andestablish the exact boundary area.Is it compulsory to legallyestablish the borders of yourproperty?No, bornage is not compulsory,but is strongly advised becausethe exact borders rarely featurein the deeds of the property,which will usually just refer toindividual parcels in the cadastralplan and what they contain.Furthermore, the cadastral planis not proof of ownership. In thecase of a dispute, you cannotuse the images on the cadastralplan to contest ownership with aneighbour.Who can request bornage?Only the owner may make arequest to establish the borders ofa property. A tenant, for examplea farmer who rents a field foragricultural purposes, cannotinstigate a request.All parties concerned must bein agreement in order to establishthe borders of two properties.If a property has joint owners,for example, both must be inagreement.Two types of bornage: amicableand judicialAmicable bornage:If you acquire a property andare not 100% sure of the exactboundaries, it is strongly advisedthat you draw up an amicablebornage with your neighbour. Youmust first ask your neighbour orneighbours if they are happy todo so. A document is then writtendetailing the agreement reachedby the property owners involved.The law does not require thisdocument to have a specificformat. In reality, this will usuallyinvolve the visit of a land surveyorwho will examine the deeds ofthe various properties and thecadastral plan. The surveyor willthen establish a verbal agreementbetween the parties and placeboundary markers into the ground.This agreement is then signed byall parties and sent to a notairewho will register the documentwith the relevant authorities, i.e.the conservation des hyptohèques.Judicial bornage:If one party refuses to enter intoan amicable bornage or refusesto sign, then the only remainingoption is a judicial bornage.In short, the law allows for allproperty owners to request theirneighbours to legally establish theborders of their properties. Thejudge will assign a land surveyorto the case, and if one neighbourstill refuses to sign the subsequentagreement, then the judge willmake an independent and bindingruling. The agreement is againsent to the relevant authorities.Who pays what?The costs come in 2 parts: thefees of the land surveyor (whois independent) and those of thenotaire (who is regulated). In thecase of an amicable bornage, thecharges are shared. In practice,the costs are usually shared,either 50:50 or proportional to thesize of the parcels of land.In the case of a judicialbornage, the judge is free toallocate the costs, for example he/she can assign all the costs to theneighbour who refused to sign theagreement. ■For more information on this topic,contact:Laure CHAVERON, Avocat10, rue Martin Nadaud, BoussacTéléphone: 05 55 82 18 99Email: laure.chaveron@wanadoo.frhttp://avocats.fr/space/laure.chaveronLoi de Finances Rectificative 2011 –Personal Taxation ChangesIn last month’s issuewe discussed how therecent ‘Loi de FinancesRectificative pour 2011’ hasmade changes to Wealth Tax. Atthe same time, however, the lawannounced further measures thataffect other aspects of personalfinance and taxation and, aspromised, we will now look atthese changes.So what has changed?1. INHERITANCE TAXThe rates for the two highestbands of inheritance tax, betweenparents and children only, havenow increased from 35% to 40%for taxable assets worth between€902,838 and €1,805,677 andfrom 40% to 45% for assets worthgreater than €1,805,677.Lifetime gift allowances,which were previously renewableevery six years, have their timelimit now extended to every 10years.2. LIFE ASSURANCEINVESTMENTS (Contratsd’Assurance Vie)This type of investment isa well established method ofreducing French inheritance taxand, while still offering significantinheritance advantages, the newlaw now makes several changesto it.PreviouslyThe beneficiaries of theseinvestments, that were taken outby policyholders who were bothunder age 70 and non-Frenchresident, were totally exemptfrom tax.From now onThis exemption has nowbeen abolished and appliesretrospectively to all existingpolicies. This means that if thepolicyholder dies while Frenchresident then the beneficiaries(wherever they may live) willnow be subject to tax on theirshare of the investment deathbenefits, after an allowance of€152,500 per beneficiary.PreviouslyFor French residentpolicyholders, there was taxationat 20% on benefits receivedabove the €152,500 allowance perbeneficiary.From now onThere are now two tax ratesapplying to policy benefitsreceived above the €152,500allowance per beneficiary. Thefirst is 20% up to €1,053,338 and25% thereafter.PreviouslyIf set up correctly, apolicyholder could leave theinvestment death benefits to thesurviving spouse or PACS’dpartner, to use for the rest of his orher lifetime, and then ultimatelypass to the children (or otherbeneficiaries) on the death of thesurvivor. By doing this, there wasno tax liability for the ultimatebeneficiaries on the proceeds ofthe policy.From now onThe surviving partner will stillreceive the life interest withouta tax liability, but tax may bedue on the children’s acquiredrights. The amount of tax duewill vary according to the age ofthe surviving partner at the dateof death of the policyholder, thevalue of the investment and thenumber of children sharing thebenefits.3. PENSIONSAfter an earlier decision by theFrench tax authorities to tax thelump sums from pension funds,including UK pension schemes,a new tax rule applies to lumpsum withdrawals from pensionschemes received by Frenchresidents. After an allowance of10% of the lump sum, the capitalwill now be subject to a standard7.5% tax charge.4. TRUSTSThe new legislation includesmeasures to tax benefitsarising from trusts which haveFrench resident settlors and/orbeneficiaries.The aim appears to be to ensurethat the French resident settlor/beneficiary will have to pay taxon the Trust assets and income.However, as the taxation oftrusts is “new ground” for theFrench authorities it may be thatthe new rules will take some timeto be fully interpreted and applied.David Hardy,Siddalls Francewww.siddalls.fr

www.thebugle.eu ○ THE BUGLE ○ OCTOBER 2011FRENCH LIFE ♦15The Bugle thanks local French teacher, Sophie Arsac, for the translation of thefollowing article on a topical aspect of culture from the other side of the Channel.William Webb Ellis andthe history of rugbyRugby is a game playedacross the world, butis especially popular inEurope. France currentlyhas over 350,000 registered players,although the sport is played far morein the south of the country than in thenorth.The story of how rugby was createdbegins in England. According to thelegend, a schoolboy invented the gameof rugby in 1823. William Webb Elliswas a pupil at Rugby School wherefootball was a popular sport at thetime. He became bored by the slownature of the game and one day “witha fine disregard for the rules of footballas played in his time, first took the ballRugby School - where themodern game was inventedin his arms and ran with it”.This variation of football, whichallowed players to run with the ballin their arms, became increasinglypopular. It spread, first across Englandand soon into neighbouring countries.Although the truth of the Webb Ellisstory is disputed, his school soon gaveits name to this new sport. Later inhis life, Webb Ellis moved to France,where he died on 24th January 1872- he is buried in the town of Menton,near the Italian border. His story wasfirst documented after his death by aschool friend and could therefore notbe verified, which is why many believeit to be false.The new game of rugby started togrow in popularity around the world.The first international rugby match wasplayed between England and Scotlandin Edinburgh in 1871, a match that waswon by the Scottish. France played itsfirst official international match in 1906against the All Blacks of New Zealand.They lost, but the national team hasgrown to become an important team inworld rugby. Les Bleus have won theSix Nations (in its various formats) 25times and have reached the World Cupfinal twice, in 1987 and 1999. Theyhave never won (not yet anyway!) andso have never lifted the famous prizein rugby - the Webb Ellis Cup - namedafter the boy who invented the game. ■Anne Marie BonenfantAubusson AcceuilBy PostMr Martindale,Iam Vice-President of “AubussonAcceuil” and I thoughtthat, perhaps, some of yourcompatriots, who want to get to knowthe Creuse better, to become part ofour region and participate in its life,might like to join us.The first objective of ourAssociation is to welcome newcomersto the area, to help them to integrateand to show them local customs andthe best sites to visit in the area.To be convivial is the best word fordescribing every meeting.Of course we chatter but we alsoLetters toTheEditordo activities such as sewing, knitting,painting and scrabble. In fact,everybody brings their own ideas.The afternoon ends with tea or coffeeand cakes, sometimes made by one ofus.We meet every Tuesday from2pm to 5 pm, at 50 Grande Rue inAubusson, behind the town hall, firstfloor.For more information call:• either the President, Mrs PETITMonique, on 05 55 66 14 69• or myself on 05 55 66 11 82The Association would be happy towelcome anyone who wants to join us.Regards,Anne Marie BONENFANTVice-President, Aubusson AcceuilLe rugby, sport pratiqué dansle monde entier, est toutparticulièrement populaireen Europe. En France, lejeu remporte beaucoup plus de succèsdans le sud du pays et compte plus de350 000 joueurs licenciés au niveaunational.Selon la légende, le rugby seraitoriginaire d’Angleterre et daterait de1823. William Webb Ellis était écolierau collège de Rugby où le football étaitun sport très populaire à cette époque.Trouvant le jeu trop lent à son goût,“lors d’un match, il dérogea légèrementaux règles en vigueur, prit le ballon dansses bras et se mit à courir».Cette entorse aux règles du football,autorisant ainsi les joueurs à courir avecle ballon dans les bras, connut d’abordun succès phénoménal en Angleterrepuis rapidement dans les pays voisins.Bien que la véracité de l’histoire soitcontestable, l’école de Webb Ellis, lecollège de Rugby, donna son proprenom à ce nouveau sport. Plus tard, WebbEllis partit pour la France où il mourutle 24 janvier 1872. Il fut enterré dansla ville de Menton, près de la frontièreitalienne. Après sa mort, c’est l’un deses camarades d’école qui raconta lepremier son histoire. Sa version n’ayantjamais pu être vérifiée, beaucoup lajugent peu crédible.La popularité de ce nouveau jeugagna peu à peu le monde entier. Lepremier match international de rugbyfut joué entre l’Angleterre et l’Ecosse àEdimbourg en 1871 et les Ecossais enfurent les vainqueurs.La France joua son premier matchinternational en 1906 contre l’équipenéo-zélandaise les All Blacks. LesFrançais perdirent mais l’équipenationale occupe désormais une placeimportante sur la scène du rugby.Les Bleus ont gagné le tournoi desSix Nations 25 fois et sont arrivés deuxfois en finale de la Coupe du Monde,en 1987 et 1999. Ils n’ont jamais gagné(pas encore!) et n’ont donc jamaisobtenu le célèbre trophée «Webb Ellis»qui porte le nom de l’inventeur durugby. ■Julia SezerBy EmailDear Editor,On Tuesday 6th Septemberwe made another visit tothe SPA Guéret, to handover blankets and quilts etc thatkind people had donated andaltered to more suitable sizes.The money raised from the saleof people's donated items, whichwere on sale at the Bar and 2 videgreniers,came to the grand total of665€. From that, 255€ was spent onfood and flea/tick treatment and theremaining 410€ was handed overas cash for which a receipt will beon display at the bar. Many thanksto everyone for their donations,their help, for purchasing itemsand for contributions. The Bar willcontinue collecting money, but theremainder of the items on sale havebeen given to a local charity inFelletin called Ressourcerie CourtCircuit at 47 Grande Rue. Clothingand shoes went to Les Petites Mainsin Aubusson.Regards,JuliaEASY MEDIUM HARD

OCTOBER 2011 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.eu16 ♦ GAMESCrosswordClues and answers in EnglishCaption Competition - OctoberSend your entries for this month's Caption Competition to:editor@thebugle.eu Winner receives a modicum of kudos.Last Month's WinnersAcross:1. Informal gathering (6)4. Intolerant person (5)8. Bloodsucking worm (5)9. Part time policeman (7)10. Funeral procession (7)11. Pantomime Jack (4)12. Tipster's best (3)14. Inhabitant of Jellystone Park (4)15. Give praise (4)18. Winner's trophy (3)21. Exaggerated publicity (4)23. Most supple (7)25. Female thespian (7)26. Sibling's daughter (5)27. Large wading bird (5)28. Smouldering pieces of wood (6)Down:1. Join two ends (6)2. Farewell greeting (7)3. e.g Charlton,Wigan (sport) (8)4. Prepare a drink (4)5. Society (5)6. Old dancing girl (6)7. Poplar tree (5)13. Metalic element (8)16. Four stringed instrument (7)17. Sword case (6)19. A velvety fabric (5)20. Emphasize (6)22. Humorous father (5)24. A long period of time (4)Please be aware that the deadline for allsubmissions for content andadvertising is the 15th of the month for thefollowing month’s print edition.WINNER:"I’m sick of this litter on the beach, an oeuf is an oeuf,time to make an eggsample of someone" - Stephen LoftHONOURABLE MENTIONS:"It's no 'yoke' if one lands on you!!" - John Martin"Sunny side up anyone?"" - Terence Walsh"Fancy a dip? Then get the sandwiches out!" - Jan Ramage"Wow! That's un oeuf for all of us" - Alan Board"So... OK... sometimes even the Almighty 'lays an egg' " - Gillian WebsterSUDOKU - EASY SUDOKU - MEDIUM SUDOKU - HARDThe solutions to this month’s puzzles can be found on page 15

www.thebugle.eu ○ THE BUGLE ○ OCTOBER 2011WHAT’S ON ♦17Looking for a Englishspeakingspeech therapist.Can you help?If so, please call:05.55.41.17.76Music Events @La Petite FontaineM L C Band - Friday 14th Oct, 8pmM L C Band - Friday 11th Nov, 8pmCasino Night with Jack Law Friday 25th Nov, 8pm(James Bond Theme, Cocktails and great music)Christmas Quiz 16th Dec with Quiz master Mat, 8pm15 Grande Rue, Le Dorat www.lapetitefontaine.comTel: 05.55.60.29.74LEFT HAND DRIVE HEADLIGHTSSUPPLIED FOR MOST CARS:EMAIL YOUR REQUIREMENTS TO:headlightshop@gmail.comLe Chardon EcossaisFourneaux (23)Every Friday Night is Curry Night3 courses for €15, specials and sides.Saturday 15th October, Spanish Night,food, drinks and music from Espagne!Book early, tel:0555 666035www.lechardonecossais.comBugleNoticeBoardAu Bon Vivre, ParnacAll winter - fish and chips everyTue evening, just €7.50Sunday Roast with dessert for €10, or €8for children and OAPSWe are able to take special requests for 4 ormore people with 48 hours notice, i.e. steak &kidney pudding, bacon roly-poly etc...Tel: 02 54 24 83 31aubonvivrerestaurant@hotmail.comThe ExchangeRochechouartA huge increase in book numbers plus 300+ Dvd'snow in stock ready for those long winter nights.Read/Watch and exchange at 'The Exchange'.I don't like to mention the 'C' word but we dohave all the Christmas goodies in stock at thebeginning of November - cards, crackers,gift wrap, candles etc.Call Phil and Jane:06 62 84 16 14 or 05 55 78 19 24www.theexchangerochechouart.comJJ’s Café BarAigurandeFriday October 28thA truly great night: 'Guitar Fest' with a free concertby Steve (ex Max Headroom) and Greta Curtis. Stevehas been hauled over from England to demonstrateVIZY Guitar Amps at the Issoudun Guitare Festival -so all you guitar freaks, make sure you get to see hisconcert here as it is his only one and he is RED HOT.Concert (Country Rock and Blues) starts at 9 pm.Meal from 7.30 - 9 pm: Blanquette de Veau - veal,humanely raised, in white wine sauce + dessert €12 ppBooking strongly advised for this one, but optional.Music Club2nd Sat of every month. 8.30 pm.Next event: 8th OctoberAll musicians, singers, listeners welcomeJJ's Cafe Bar, 39 Place du Champ de Foire,36140 AigurandeTel: 02 54 06 30 77www.frenchweb.eu/jjscafebar/Email: cafebarjj@yahoo.co.ukEnglish Library and InformationCentre, La SouterraineOn Saturday 8th October at 9.30 am French time it islikely that England will be playing France in the WorldCup Rugby quarter-finals being held in New Zealand.To celebrate this, La Souterraine Rugby Club are organisingan event outside the cinema in the centre of LaSouterraine. The match will be shown on a giant screenand supporters from both sides are welcome.Rodney Sabine, Library President said 'This should begreat fun. The Rugby Club hope lots of English supporterswill come to balance the numerous French supporterswho will be there.'There are several bars in the area and the Rugby Cluband the English Library will have stalls.All Enquiries to Rodney Sabine on 05 55 63 03 87e-mail stjeanbiblio@yahoo.comSanté et BeautéSaint-MathieuWe will be closed for a week from Tuesday 25thOctober, reopening Wednesday 2nd Novemberwww.limousinbeautysalon.com05 55 00 92 97The Living RoomUpcoming events1st – 23rd Oct Coverage of The Rugby World Cup13th & 27th Oct Quiz NightFri 14th Oct Music Night (Tamla Motown/Soul)Fri 21st Oct Race Night “A Night At The Dogs”Fri 18th Nov Murder Mystery ExperienceSat 10th Dec Christmas PartySat 31st Dec New Years Eve Partywww.thelivingroomfrance.com Tel: 05 55 48 92 37Route de St Laurent, 87310 Saint-CyrAtelier d'Art du Jardin(Ecurat 23150 - near Chénérailles)Will be open every Saturday &Sunday from 10 am to 5 pmAlma and Bill welcome you to tour the garden,view our decorative garden items, quality plantsand hanging baskets, browse in our garden artshop or even take tea on the terrasse.www.atelierdartdujardin.net - 05.55.81.31.85DOG TRAINING has now resumed atMézières-sur-Issoire after the Augustbreak. Tuesdays p.m. Ring Maureen foran answer to all your doggie problems.05 55 60 46 37Artist Christine FONTENELLE is lookingfor somewhere to exhibit her paintingsand decorative pieces in the Limousin.To view some of her work or to contactChristine visit:www.artmajeur.com/fontenelleFrench/English Language ExchangeWould anybody be interested in a French/English languageexchange? I have a degree in foreign languages(English and German) and I would like to be more at easewhen speaking English. In exchange, I propose Frenchcourses. You may contact me at 05 55 50 91 02or delphine.riffaud@laposte.netAuberge du GolfBar & Restaurant - GouzonMenu du Jour3 Courses 12,50€ or 4 Courses 15€Including ¼ lt wine pp (wine not incl. at weekends)La Carte3 Courses 16,50€ or 4 Courses, Coffee or Tea 20€Including ¼ lt wine per person7th October - Fish & Chips DayFrom noon - 3 Courses: 12,50€ and Enfants 8€Reservation OnlySat 15th Oct - Spanish Day, 12-6pmBread & Aoili, Tapas, Paella, Cheese & Dessert3 Courses 15€, 4 Courses 17€ incl. Sangria ¼ lt ppand enfants 8€ - Reservation PreferredFri 28th October - Fish & Chips Night, 6-9pm3 Courses 15€ Including ¼ lt wine pp - Enfants 8€Reservation OnlyTel : 05 55 61 99 14Email: aubergedugolf@orange.frThe Orchard/Corner Shop(Farges, nr Aubusson)The Corner Shop and Kennels will be closedfrom 5.00pm Friday 2nd December until 9.00amThursday 8th December.Please remember to place any Christmas specialorders by 30th November.Tel: 05.55.67.58.87Donna's Beauty TreatmentsBook a pamper day for you andyour friends and the host receivesa free treatment!06 35 92 77 83 / 02 54 06 07 48meadowsdonna@hotmail.co.ukBased La Châtre. Covering 36 and surrounding.La Récré - AhunNew Opening Hours10.00 -14.00and 16.00 - 21.00* (*variable)Closed all day ThursdayLa Récré now has available a Games Room:Billiards (pool table), Babyfoot, Flipper (pinball)and Dart BoardFrom 9th Oct, Sunday Lunch 3 courses - €14.95Chatterbox Club coffee mornings have moved toFridays. Pop in for a coffee & a slice of home-madecake. Open to ALL for ideas, discussion, trips, artsand crafts, hobbies...Book Exchange – open daily, no annual fee. Bring one,swap one or buy one for €1. Also videos €1, DVDs €2.05.55.62.56.44 - www.larecre-ahun.com

OCTOBER 2011 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.eu18 ♦ WHAT’S ONCLUBS, CHARITIES & ASSOCIATIONSAgenda for 2012: 19th January Film Show – Flowers of Madeira; 9thFebruary Pond and bog garden care; 15th March Vegetables & SeedTrial; 16th April Private visit to Garden Centre & talk by Proprietor;17th May Drought resistant planting & water conservation; 21st JuneGuided Tour of Private Garden; 19th July Growing Herbs for culinary/medicinal use; 16th August Annual BBQ; 20th September Plants forfree – splitting perennials; 18th October AGM plus ‘All about apples’;15th November Gardeners Question Time; 6th December NaturalChristmas Decorations & party.If you would like to receive more information about our associationor be put on our mailing list for our quarterly newsletter or monthlyagenda then please contact Carolyn at Carolyn@cnlees.eu or Gill atgillinfrance@orange.frChurch NoticesEnglish-speaking church services GuéretCome as you are……This is an invitation to join us at our CHURCHSERVICE IN ENGLISH. Whether you have a faith, or would just liketo attend a church service you are welcome at 5pm on the 2nd Sundayof each month at the Eglise Evangélique, 9b Place Bonnyaud, Guéret,23000.We welcome all who want to join a group of English-speaking Christiansfor 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.frEnglish-speaking church services Limoges@ 2pm, 4th Sunday each month. 126 Rue Armand Dutreix, 87100Limoges.Contact Pat Reid Tel: 05 55 84 00 64 Email clanreid@googlemail.comIs this all there is? Is there more to life than this? Why am I here?If you would like to explore the meaning of life and find the answersto these questions or any others you might have, then why not considerattending our Alpha course in Limoges this autumn!Over 15 million people worldwide and 1.5 million in UK, from every walkof life, have already been on an Alpha course. So if you have often wishedthere was a place where questions and issues around the Christian faithcould be spoken about in a safe, non-judgemental space and where you canmeet others with similar questions and concerns, then why not come along,join us for afternoon tea, find out what others think, join the discussion,maybe make some new friends.Venue: L'Eglise Evangélique Baptiste, 126 Rue Armand Dutreix, 87000LIMOGES. The course will run on Sun afternoons at 2pm.Want to know more? Got a question? http://uk.alpha.org/who-alpha-courseor call Pat Reid on 05 55 84 00 64 or e-m to clanreid@googlemail.com, orjust turn up. A warm welcome awaits you!Still not sure it's for you? Come to the first one or two and check it outbefore deciding whether or not to continue - no pressure!Christians together in Limousin La Souterraine AreaWe hold a time of fellowship and Bible study every Tuesday afternoon.Barbara and Cedric look forward to welcoming you. 05 55 71 09 04Fitness & Fun!! NEW !! Dansez la Salsa!Beginners Salsa classes. Come and join in the fun at the St-Priest-la-Feuille (23) community hall, Thursdays at 19h30 – 21h. Next classes:6, 13, 20, 27 October.Open to all age groups, 4 euro per person/ 7euro per couple includingfree soft drink.Private dance lessons also available... Future dance venues with liveSalsa band and special guest appearance to be arranged. ZUMBACLASS AVAILABLE SOON!!!Contact: Ellie or Debs tel 05 55 63 86 05 / email spaddy@hotmail.co.ukAssociation Equilibre, le mouvement du corpsYoga for all levels: Tue 18:30 Aubusson, Pied au plancher (EspacePhilips); Wed 18:30 Vallière, salle polyvalante.Pregnancy/Post Natal: Tue 17:00 Aubusson, Pied au Plancher (EspacePhilips)For further information tel 06 83 24 62 72 or visit www.spaequilibre.yolasite.comClasses coming soon to Felletin on Fridays.!! NEW !! Chinese Gym & KarateMondays & Thursdays at the DOJO, Allée Jean-Marie Couturier,Aubusson. Warm and friendly atmosphere.For more info tel 06 08 92 30 53Tai Chi at Boussac and La ChâtreTai Chi classes in Boussac (Tue 18.15-19.45) and in La Châtre (Thu18.15-19.45).The first two lessons are free, the subscriptions are 36 euros permonth, and folks can go to both venues having paid this fee. The styleis that of Yang. All ages and abilities welcome, but folk must bear inmind that they will be on their feet, doing the equivalent of what onemight classify as light exercise, for about an hour and a half. For moreinformation, contact 05 55 65 08 20.Learn how to jive at Lussac-les-Eglises in an exciting, fun, friendlygroup that meet every Mon at 8pm, at the Salle Polyvalente, Lussacles-Eglises.Everyone welcome whether you’re on your own or part ofa couple, young or young at heart. This is a great way to keep fit, havesome good laughs and meet new people. For more info contact Alwynon 05.55.60.27.05 or Hank on 05.55.68.42.09. See you there!Gym Bien-êtreWould you enjoy an afternoon of gentle exercise with a cheerful,light-hearted group? Each week we exercise a different group ofmuscles, do a little country dancing & some floor exercise and laugha lot .The aim of the activities is to increase suppleness and mentalagility. We meet every Tuesday afternoon upstairs at the Capitolein Rochechouart between 2.00 and 3.30 pm. It isn’t necessary tospeak French because you can copy but you will learn some. Comefor 2 weeks’ free trial. For details contact: pauline.maskell@sfr.fr -Secretary Gym Bien-être.Learn to MeditateLearn to meditate and meet other like-minded people. Simplemindfulness technique. Dechen Choling, Le Mas Marvent, St-Yrieixsous-Aixe,87700. Also, ongoing regular group meetings and events.Contact tel Christina 05 55 03 82 01www.dechencholing.org.GardeningLes petits jardiniers du LimousinHttp://jardiniers-du-limousin.webs.comDo you love gardening or are you keen to learn more about it? Thenwhy not come along and join Les Petits Jardiniers? We’re a friendlygroup of English, French and Dutch residents and normally meet onthe 3rd Thursday of each month at 2.30pm in the salle de fêtes in St-Amand-le-Petit, between Peyrat-le-Château and Eymoutiers. Ourmeetings are held mostly in English and we have guest speakers,organise garden visits and swap plants and seeds. You can take out anannual membership of 15 euros per person or 20 euros per couple orpay as you go for 3 euros per meeting.Club Liseron – Gardening Club meets on the second Monday eveningof the month at 19.30 at the Salle des Fêtes in Massignac. We're a mixedbunch of English & French, who are united by a passion for gardens andgardening, sharing plants, seeds and information. More info contactMichelle Pierce on 05 45 89 36 54 or at unjardinenfrance@gmail.com2011 Programme: 10 October Pumpkins etc & Apples, 14 NovemberTrees and hedges; 12 December Gardening by the moon & partyAux Plantes etcWe are a new association of independent, ethically minded andpassionate plant producers. Our aim is to encourage consumers toknow more about the plants they buy, how they were produced andtheir needs, thereby avoiding the disappointments that so often comewith mass produced plants. It's not just about us selling you plants- wewant them to thrive and do well for you!Current members include plantspeople specialising in unusual shrubs& trees, butterfly plants, heritage vegetables and flowers, irises,perennials and drought-tolerant plants.We are working on our website (www.auxplantesetc.jimdo.com) anda common plant list but for now contact us via: Michelle Pierce 05 4589 36 54IntegrationCordiale Assistance, Peyrat-le-ChâteauJust arrived in the Limousin? Or maybe you have lived here a while,but need help negotiating French bureaucracy and learning thelanguage? From enrolling your children in school to completing taxreturns, Cordiale Assistance can help you. Cordiale Assistance is anon-profit-making organisation that helps English-speaking peopleliving in the Creuse, Corrèze and Haute-Vienne departments integratemore effectively into their local communities and the French way oflife. A range of services is offered both on an individual and groupbasis, including free information meetings for members on key topics,individual advice and language lessons that will help you make the mostof your life in the Limousin. For more information contact Isabelle on05 55 69 47 81 during office hours or email info@cordiale-assistance.net. Also available Book/DVD/Video exchange in the same office. Openevery Wednesday morning between 10 am and midday. Membership isfree if you are already a member of Cordiale Assistance, but if not, thenmembership is 5 euros per annum. We have a wide variety of fictionand non-fiction, children’s books, DVD’s, videos, magazines, jigsawpuzzles and even sewing patterns. If anyone has old books etc they nolonger need we will be happy to take them off their hands too. Folkcan drop in, have a coffee or tea and a chat and choose a few books orDVD’s at the same time.Faceaface is an association founded to facilitate and encourageinteraction between all members of the local community. As our firstventure we have created a library.Where? In the Mairie of St Priest which is just off the D4 betweenMainsat and Chenerailles.When? The first and third Mon afternoon in every month between2-5pm.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 contactus at: faceaface23@gmail.com or just come by and see us. Everyoneis welcome!Learning Together – Apprenons EnsembleOur main aim is to foster understanding and good relations amongstthe local French-speaking and English-speaking populations. To thisend we are offering courses of tuition in English and in French, andorganising social and cultural events and visits.Language Classes (take place at the Maison des Associations,Rochechouart)Monday morning - Levels 1 and 2; Monday evening - French/Englishconversation; Tuesday morning - Level 3; Wednesday morning -Children’s classesLunch Club Last Thursday in the monthGames Night First Thursday in the monthFor more details visit www.learningtogether.me or contact Mike orChristine ELLINGHAM 05 55 03 27 67The Melting PotMembers of the Ambassador's Club of the Welcome en Limousinassociation.We are a group of around 70 members, both French and British, whomeet each week with the aim of sharing things and trying to integratewith the French community. We meet every week at the Ancienne Ecolein Darnac, on a Wednesday morning from 10am-12noon, except forthe first Wednesday, when we meet in the evening at 8pm. We holdinformation meetings, plant swaps, BBQ's, games nights, visits, andhave guest speakers about topics relevant to living in France.Contact: info@meltingpot-limousin.com We look forward to seeingyou!Charente Limousine ExchangeCLE is a non-profit organization which helps people to settle into thearea and integrate with their local communities. CLE organizes regulardiscussions on aspects of living and working in France, together witha variety of social activities. Members are sent a regular newsletterkeeping them up to date with group news and upcoming events.Membership costs EUR 15 per family per calendar year. For moreinformation visit www.charente-limousine-exchange.comLibrariesSt Jean English Library, La SouterraineThe La Souterraine Library and Information Centre – the friendlylibrary – is now firmly installed in a beautiful medieval building atthe Porte de Puy Charraud, Route de Portail, La Souterraine. Thelibrary has over 5,000 books, DVDs and other items, as well as itscafé, Caxtons, which serves English cakes. The Library also providesFrench lessons and organises Anglo-French conversation groups. TheInformation Centre provides support and assistance with bureaucratic,family and legal problems to British residents and new arrivals. Thelibrary 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/biblioThe English Library, Dun-le-PalestelLocated in the Route des Rateries, just behind the BiblithèqueMunicipale, you will find the Anglophone Library, which offers awide 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. Fordetails of activities or general information, go to www.ententecordialecreuse.orgor email library@ententecordiale-creuse.org. We lookforward to seeing you there soon.MusicClub de MusiqueTakes 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 drumkit available. Bring your instrument, mic and join in a great French /English musical and social evening. Bar, hot and cold snacks. Mealsavailable if reserved – see website for contact details of La Grange.For more info email: geoff@clubdemusique.fr http://www.clubdemusique.fr!! NEW !! Club de Musique , Le Vieux Soldat, 7 rue de La Fontaine,87250 FromentalIf you like music and have ever fancied getting up and having a go,please come and join in. This monthly evening (first Friday in everymonth) is designed mainly for amateurs who would like to play or singor just to meet some likeminded people with similar interests. There isno 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 whatit's about, dust down that instrument and bring it along. Hope to see youon the 7th October at 8pm!! jacqueline.grant@sfr.frThe HarmonicsThis is our 6th season of singing as a group. Our music is variedclassical, madrigals, spiritual, songs from the shows etc. and we singin French, English, Swahili, Latin - whatever the music demands. Ourconcerts are in support of a variety of charities including the BritishLegion, L'Oregon at Civray and Retina and thus non profit making. Wemeet 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 8753 93 email dave.lee@cegetel.net or Dolly Ait Boualou email sylvia.murray@wanadoo.frAmateur open mic night @ Vautredeix(Just outside Gouzon, next to Saint-Sylvain-sous-Toulx). Poets,musicians, whatever you may be.... Everyone welcome to perform orjust enjoy the company. Every Friday night 7pm onwards. Free. Bring abottle. For more info contact stonryop269@hotmail.comSupportAlcoholics AnonymousIf you or someone you know has a drinking problem, there is now anEnglish-speaking meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous at 2 Avenue PierreTraversat, Limoges. Thu 7.30pm-9.00pm.Alcoholics Anonymous is a Fellowship of men and women who sharetheir experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solvetheir common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. Theonly requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There areno dues or fees for A.A. membership and A.A. is not allied with anysect, denomination, politics, organization or institution. Our primarypurpose 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.comCancer Support France, Creuse branchIf you or anyone close to you has been diagnosed with cancer andwould like help or support, we are here for you. If you need someoneto talk to we have a helpline available and if we are not there we willcall 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 runfundraising events) please get in touch with Mike Walsh on 09 50 4933 04.Cancer Support France, Charente PlusOffers free and confidential support to English speakers affected bycancer in departments 16, 17, 86 & 87. Our helpline number is 06 4535 32 30.The association is looking for Active Listeners. Support and trainingprovided. If you are interested please contact AL co-ordinator VivMilne at csf.charenteplus@gmail.comNew Service at the Maison des Usagers (MDU) at Limoges CHUFor those of you living near Limoges, or have had cause to use thisexcellent hospital, this will be welcoming news to hear that fromOctober of this year, we are being allowed to use the MDU on aregular basis on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 9.30 – 12.30.There will be 2 trained Active Listeners available to you if you havebeen affected by cancer in some way and have questions or needinformation about CSF Charente Plus and the service we provide.We are entering into a contract with Limoges hospital which isvery thorough on their part. They do not take it lightly, allowingassociations onto their premises, so be assured the service isconfidential and that we are fulfilling the requirements of the hospital.The hospital informs all departments of our existence, it informs otherassociations and those in the community of the service we provide, sothis is another way of promoting our services and getting to those whomay need us.2011 dates: Tuesday Oct 11th; Tuesday November 8th; TuesdayDecember 13thIf you need any more information, please get in touch via csf.charenteplus@gmail.com

www.thebugle.eu ○ THE BUGLE ○ OCTOBER 2011WHAT’S ON ♦19WEEKLY MARKETSMONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAYEvaux-les-BainsAuzancesBénévant-l’AbbayeBussière-PoitevineChampagnac-la-RivièreGenouillacGouzonLaurièreLimoges (Le Vigenal)Peyrat-le-ChâteauRochechouartRoyère-de-VassivièreSaint-Sulpice-les-FeuillesAll markets are in the morning unless stated otherwise.AhunBourganeufChambon-sur-VoueizeCognac-la-ForêtClugnatLe DoratIsleLimoges (pont St Martial)NantiatSéreilhacBoussacCoussac-BonnevalDun-le-PalestelGuéretLimoges Bastide et CorgnacMagnac-LavalOradour-sur-Vayres (except3rd Thu)Peyrat-le-ChâteauSaint-Sulpice-les-ChampsSaint-VicturnienLa SouterraineSt-Etienne-de-Fursac(Friday - cont.....)Saint-Sulpice-LaurièreVerneuil-sur-Vienne(15h-18h30)AigurandeAixe-sur-VienneAmbazacBessines-sur-GartempeBosmie l’Aiguille (16h - 19h30)BujaleufChâlus (except 2nd Fri)ChâteauponsacChâtelus-MalvaleixCouzeix (16h30 - 19h30)Le DoratFelletinLimoges (place des Bancs etBeaubreuil)NexonPierre-BuffièreRochechouartAixe-sur-VienneAubussonBellacBonnatBussière-PoitevineChâteauponsacCondat-sur-VienneEymoutiersFeytiatFlavignacGuéretLa Jonchère-Saint-MauriceLa SouterraineLimoges (place des Bancs etplace Marceau)Le Palais-sur-VienneNantiatBessines-sur-GartempeBlondCrocq (1st and 3rd Sun)PanazolPeyrat-le-ChâteauSaint-PaulSt-Sulpice-le-Guéretois (3rd Sun)Saint-Vaury (2nd Sun)Veyrac (2nd Sun)(Saturday - cont.....)Peyrat-le-ChâteauRochechouartSaint-JunienSt-Léonard-de-NoblatSaint-MathieuSaint-Yrieix-la-PercheMONTHLY FOIRESBY DAYAixe-sur-Vienne: 1st FriAmbazac: 1st WedAuzances: 2nd TueBourganeuf: 1st & 3rd WedBoussac: 1st & 3rd ThuBujaleuf: Last MonaChâlus: 2nd ThuChâteauneuf-la-Forêt: 2nd SunCognac-la-Forêt: 1st TueCussac: 4th SunDomps: 2nd TueDun-le-Palestel: 1st ThuEvaux-les-Bains: 1st MonEymoutiers: 1st & 3rd ThuFeytiat: 1st SatLa Souterraine 2nd & 4th SatMagnac-Bourg: 2nd SatMeuzac: 4th MonMézières-sur-Issoire: 2nd & 4th MonNexon: 3rd FriOradour-sur-Vayres: 3rd ThuPeyrat-le-Château: 3rd MonPeyrilhac: 3rd SunPierre-Buffière: 1st FriRoyère-de-Vassivière: 2nd TueSaint-Germain-les-Belles: last SatSaint-Jouvent: 1st SunSaint-Junien: 3rd SatSaint-Léonard-de-Noblat: 1st MonSaint-Yrieix-la-Perche: 2nd & 4th FriSauviat-sur-Vige: 2nd MonVeyrac: 2nd SunBY DATE1 (day before if public holiday): Bellac3: Bellegarde-en-Marche3: Châteauponsac5: Bussière-Poitevine5: Chénérailles6: Bussière-Boffy8: Compreignac9: Saint-Sulpice-Laurière11 (Sat if 11 is a Sun): Bessines-sur-Gartempe13 (Sat if 13 is a Sun): Le Dorat15: Oradour-sur-Glane17: Mortemart18: La Croisille-sur-Briance; LaJonchère-Saint-Maurice20: Chénérailles21: Ambazac; Saint-Sulpice-les-Feuilles22 (Mon if 22 is a Sun): Magnac-Laval23: Razès; St Laurent sur Gorre24: Nantiat25: Blond - St Paul26: Nouic; Rochechouart28: Cieux29: LaurièreSat 22nd Oct MORTEMARTGarage SaleGarage Sale - DIY & Gardening - between 10am & 5pm5, rue des Petits Bois, 87330 MortemartRing for directions 0555-604637Sun 23rd Oct ARRENESFête du Cidre, du Boudin et de la ChâtaigneCider, black pudding & chestnut fair.Sun 23rd Oct BOUSSACConcertConcert at the Eglise by the Ensemble Vocal et Instrumental deVallon en Sully - Mozart, Bizet (Carmen), Offenbach, Ave Maria,Le Poinçonneur des Lilas. Free entry.Fri 28th to Sun 30th Oct FELLETINJournées nationales de la laine"Days of Wool" celebrating Felletin's long heritage of wool.Fri - visits of local businessesSalon des Créateurs with workshops & over 80 exhibitors. Sat10h-19h; Sun 10h-18h. Salle du gymnase. Free entry.For more information contact the Felletin tourist office www.felletin-tourisme.frFri 28th to Sun 30th Oct ISSOUDUNGuitar FestivalThis annual event is a must for guitar fans. Featuring concerts,master classes, workshops & 'salon de la lutherie' & covering allstyles - classical, jazz, bluegrass, rock, blues, folk etc.For more info visit www.issoudun-guitare.comSat 29th Oct PEYRAT-DE-BELLACFête de l'huître et de la moule2nd Oyster & Mussel festival.Sat 29th Oct SAINT-VAURYMarché d'AntanArtisinal market - sale of cider, boudins (sausage), pâtés de tête,potato pie. 15h - 19h. Salle des fêtes carpark.Sat 29th Oct LIMOGESLes Flammes de Paris 1789A real historical extravaganza, "The Flames of Paris 1789" is ashow event featuring over 60 artists not to be missed!This breathtaking musical show will be a chance to take part inone of the most important events of the year 1789, the march ofthe Marseillais towards Paris, the storming of the Bastille, theadvent of the Republic.Zenith, Limoges. 15h & 20h30. Tickets €40.www.zenithlimoges.comSat 29th to Sun 30th Oct NEUVY-SAINT-SÉPULCHREJournées de la Pomme et des Fruits du PaysApple and Regional Fruits Days.Parc de la salle des fêtes. Entry 3 euros (children - free)Contact: Maison de la Pomme Neuvy-Saint-Sépulchre Tel 02 5430 94 35 http://societe.pomologique.berry.pagesperso-orange.fr/Sun 30th Oct BUJALEUFGrande fête pommes-châtaignesApple & chestnut festival. Places de la mairie et de l'église from9h-18h.Sun 30th Oct LA ROCHETTERando/Walk10 am start 12 o'clock finish. Easy 7kms walk around La Rochette,16110. It is close to La Rochefoucauld. Bring and share lunch afterthe walk. RDV Church opposite the Chateau for 10 a.m.Sat 5th Nov BOUSSACAIPB Battle of the BandsSix bands have signed up for what promises to be an evening offabulous entertainment at the Salle Polyvalente in Boussac onSaturday 5th November when the second Battle of the Bandstakes place. Organised by the AIPB of Boussac, this is a nightnot to miss. The evening begins at 7pm when the warm-up bandtakes to the stage and the actual contest between the bands startsat 8pm. Entry is only €3, free for AIPB members and there willbe a bar, refreshments and a tombola. The AIPB will be makinga donation to charity out of the proceeds, so that’s another goodreason to support this enjoyable and exciting event.For further details, see the AIPB website (www.aipbboussac.fr) orcontact Mervyn on 05 55 65 70 06.13 th GOURMET FOOD ANDWINE FAIR04/05/06 November 2011Salle des Congrès du Châtelard, St JunienFriday 4th 16.00 - 20.30Saturday 5th 9.30 - 19.00Sunday 6th 10.00 -18.00The fair features wine producers and gourmet food makers fromall over France and also a brewery.Come to eat, drink and buy! On Saturday and Sunday, you caneat food prepared by students from the local catering college.During the 3 days, specialists will be giving talks on differentwines and the methods of their production. The talks which willinclude tastings of the wines featured in the fair, will last aboutone hour and need to be pre-booked as space is limited. Thetalks are free – you just need to book your place by ringing 0555 03 00 59. At the end of each session there will be a tastingcompetition with prizes donated by the exhibitors.Proceeds from the fair are used to fund the work of the variouslocal, national or international charities that the Lions Club of St-Junien supports.Tue 8th Nov CIVRAYThe Harmonics ConcertThe Harmonics annual concert takes place at the Salle deSpectacles de Civray on Tuesday November 8th. Doors open17.15pm and the concert starts 17.30pm. Tickets 6 Euros,children under 12 years free, includes a coupe d'amitié. Guestsinclude Symphonia choir, Jamie Henderson Tenor and NikkiIngram Violin.Reservations: Contact David Lee 05 49 87 53 93 / dave.lee@cegetel.net or Dolly Ait Boualou 05 45 22 89 32 / sylvia.murray@wanadoo.frHave you got anevent for The Bugle?editor@thebugle.eu05.55.41.17.76

OCTOBER 2011 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.eu20 ♦ WHAT’S ONSat 24th Sep to Tue 1st Nov TOULX SAINTE CROIXVisit La SafranièreCatherine and Frank invote you to visit their saffron farm atChaumes de Pradeaux, open every day from 9h30-14h.For more info tel 06 83 31 23 56Fri 30th Sep SEREILHACMacmillan coffee morningFor information please e-mail alison.chandler@orange.fr orphone 05.55.35.83.15Sat 1st to Sun 2nd Oct BUJALEUFFête de la bière2nd edition of this beer festival organised by the twinningcommittee of Bujaleuf-Burgoberbach. Muscical entertainment byGerman group "Blafmusik".Sat 1st to Sun 2nd Oct CHABANAISJournées de la QuintiniePlant fair organised by Les Amis de la Quintinie. Visit www.lesamisdelaquintinie.com for more info.Sat 1st Oct SAINT-JUNIENConcertExceptional concert by soprano Magali Léger.La Collégiale. 17h. Tickets €15.Sat 1st Oct SAINT-PIERRE-CHÉRIGNATThe Memory BoxConcert by Jacques Cassyan at the Salle des loisirs at 18h.Repertoire of Jean Ferrat, Serge Reggiani, Serge Lama, HuguesAufray many others...Entry €6, free for Under 12s.Contact: Bourganeuf tourist office tel 05 55 64 12 20Sun 2nd Oct SEREILHAC8e Fête de l'âne et de l'automneDonkey festival & vide-greniers.Salle polyvalente de Maison Neuve from 8h-18h.Sun 9th Oct TRANZAULT25e Foire aux Potirons et Légumes raresPumpkins and rare vegetables fair, held each year on the 2ndSunday of October & organised by the Club Jardins d'Antan inOctober events across the regionTranzault, Indre.The event attracts thousands (up to 11,000) of visitors each yearand centers on the least known, strangest and tastiest products ofthe garden.This year's fair includes: a giant pumpkin contest (the currentrecord - 2010 - is 504kg!); stands displaying produce; the townin decorated according to the theme of the festival with streetanimations; tastings including the famous citrouillat (Berrypumpkin pie) and beer made with Sucrine du Berry (a localancient variety of winter squash).For more info visit http://www.foireauxpotirons.new.fr/Sun 9th Oct LE VIGEANT1ère Journée des plantesPlant fair organised by Les Planthousiastes. Visit http://www.planthousiastes.com/ for more info.Sun 9th Oct SAINT-PARDOUXGrande Fête d'Automne avec vide-greniersAutumn fair with vide-greniers. All day.Sun 9th Oct CHÉNÉRAILLESFoire aux ChevauxHorse fair.Wed 12th Oct DARNACCoffee Morning10am-12 noon at the Ancienne Ecole, Darnac near Le Dorat, 87320.Rosemarie & Kath are your hosts. This is a part of NationalRaising Awareness Week for CSF. Please bring your friends andcome and support CSF.Fri 14th to Sun 30th Oct TULLEFestival Ô les ChoeursÔ les Choeurs is a two-week festival of music, cinema, theatre& exhibitions which takes place each year in Corrèze. Thefestival includes a two-day Barathon (21/22 Oct) - a series of freeconcerts taking place in bars around Tulle.For more info visit www.elizabethmydear.orgSat 15th Oct BELLACFête de la bièreBeer festival. Gymnase des Rochettes. 10h - 1h the next morning.Sat 15th to Sun 16th Oct MÉRINCHALFête du ChampignonMushroom festival at the Château de la Mothe plus producemarket & vide-greniers.Sun 16th Oct CHAMPSACBook Sale2.30pm – 5pm at the Champsac Bar. This is a part of NationalRaising Awareness Week for CSF. This is your opportunity to getstocked up for the winter months in addition to finding out a littlemore about CSF Charente Plus.Sun 16th Oct FLAVIGNAC17ème Fête du Cidre et vide-greniersCider festival & vide-greniers. Salle des fêtes.Sun 16th Oct RANCONFête du cidre et de la châtaigneCider & Chestnut festival & vide-greniers. 10h - 18h.Sun 16th Oct ROZIERS SAINT GEORGESFête de la pomme ancienneApple fair: pressing, tasting, sale of apple juice, exhibition ofold varieties of apple, sale of fruit trees, demonstration of barrelmaking, vide-greniers. Starts 9h.Sun 16th Oct SAINT-LAURENTFête de la Citrouille et des cucurbitacéesPumpkin fair.14 th Edition of “Jazz à la Sout”12th October – 6th November 20114 week Jazz Festival with events organised all over the Creuse.2011 Festival programme as follows:• Expo: Un air de jazz – 12th Oct – 4th Nov, La Souterraine• Woody Wood Swing Gum - Wed 12th Oct, La Souterraine• Fabrice Eulry - Wed 12th Oct, La Souterraine• Triocéphale - Fri 14th Oct, Boussac• Soul Generation - Sat 15th Oct, La Souterraine• Trio André Garnier - Sun 16th Oct, Saint-Sulpice-le-Dunois• Le Quartet Improbable - Sun 16th Oct, Gentioux• Jean Jamin & Patrick Williams - Thu 20th Oct, Guéret• Géraldine Laurent Time Out Trio - Thu 20th Oct, Guéret• Patrick Vanhee Quartet - Fri 21st Oct, Bourganeuf• The New Washboard Band - Sat 22nd Oct, Mérinchal• The New Washboard Band - Sun 23rd Oct, Saint-Vaury• CadiJo Vagabond Blues Project - Fri 28th Oct, Saint-Maurice-la-Souterraine• Swing ad Lib - Sat 29th Oct, Chéniers• Chico & Rita - Sun 30th Oct, La Souterraine• Drew Davies Rhythm Combo - Mon 31st Oct, LaSouterraine• Michel Petrucciani - Tue 1st Nov, Guéret• Xavier Richardeau Trio – Fri 4th Nov, Gouzon• Saxophone masterclass with Xavier Richardeau - Sat 5thNov, La Souterraine• Courir les rues et sa Band’ – Sun 6th Nov, GuéretFor information & bookings contact:Office de tourisme du Pays SostranienPlace de la Gare 23300 La SouterraineMon-Sat 10h-12h & 14h-18hTel 05.55.63.10.06Sun 16th Oct SAINT-YRIEIX-LA-PERCHEFoire aux ChevauxHorse fair.Sat 22nd to Sun 23rd Oct CROZANTJournées des plantes d'automneAutumn plant fair at the Arboretum de la Sédelle.Conferences, sale of plants, exhibition of botanical watercolours,guided visits of the Arboretum.10h - 18h. Adults 6 euros. Under 15s free.For more information visit: arbosedelle.free.frSat 22nd Oct to Tue 1st Nov GLÉNICExhibition: Nos ancêtres paysans et bâtisseursExhibition organised by the FRJEP de Glénic, together with theassociation Masons of the Creuse tracing as closely as possible thelife and work of Creusois masons, plasterers and carpenters and theextent of their seasonal migration during the 18th and 19th centuries.There were roughly 1,300 residents in the commune of Glenic in1840 and each year, in March, 200 left Creuse to work and earn theirliving in the towns.There will be 25 panels displaying around 200 documents: texts,passports, working books, old postcards, prints, original documentssuch as quotes and bills. Also on display will be a large numberof objects such as tools used by masons, stone cutters, plasterers,carpenters etcThere will also be a chance to see the construction of a dry stone walland a stone cutter will carve a lintel.Finally census data about the masons of Glénic in the eighteenthcentury and second half of the nineteenth century should enablethose who wish to find the identity and possibly the migration areasof their ancestors.14h-17h. Salle polyvalente. Free entry.CONTINUED ON PAGE 19 >>