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www.thebugle.eu ○ THE BUGLE ○ DECEMBER 2012LOCAL NEWS ♦5Remembrance Daycelebrations bringtwo commmunitiestogetherThis month, expats across the region joined their Frenchcompatriots to remember those who died fighting duringthe First World War. Every commune in France has a warmemorial for those who have died in the ine of duty.Pictured above is retired Colonel J P Wright, along withMonsieur Eric Loubeyre, mayor of the commune of Saint-Martin-le-Mault, taken at the village war memorial. Thelocals were not only appreciative of the participation of an exservicemanfrom across the Channel, but were apparently alsoquite taken with his kilt! ■Limoges shopkeepers threaten togo 'the full monty' in fight againstChristmas Sunday trade restrictionAgroup of businessowners from Limogesare preparing torun naked throughthe streets of the region's capitalin protest against a rule thatis stopping them from openingtheir shops on Sunday 23rd December.The mayor of Limogeshas stipulated that Sundaytrading will only be allowedon 16th December and not theSunday before Christmas.Jean-Marc Renaudie, a jewelleryshop owner and one of73 signatories of a petitionagainst the ruling, summed upthe mood amongst the group.“In the end, I said to myselfthat only being allowed to openon Sunday 16th December wasno more ridiculous than runningnaked through Limoges.”“Besides the commercial aspect,”continued the irate shopkeeper,“there is also the needto have a vibrant city centre.What on earth are people whocome to Limoges for the holidaysgoing to think?!”But will they really followthrough with their threat to runnaked through the streets? “Iam not a unionist, nor am I anudist, but I think somethinghas got to be done,” said MrRenaudie.Jean-Michel Gillot, whoruns a bookshop in Limoges,said that while he was happyto sign the petition, he wouldpersonally be keeping his t-shirt on. “The Sunday beforeChristmas is a huge day for us.The image of the town centreis also at stake. Besides that,I have 18 employees who activelywant to work that daybecause they get paid double.”At the time of going to press,the mayor's office was stillinsisting that there will be notrading on Sunday 23rd December.■La Creuse is unimpressed by European woesThe Limousin is one of the poorer regions of France, and La Creuse is the poorest department in that region. For an area beset byproblems of unemployment and depopulation for more than just the last few years, do its residents really care about the wider Europeanfinancial crisis?If a recent protest in Guéret is any indication... then no.In November, a series of protests took place in towns and cities across the country against the current austerity measures being pushedthrough by European governments in response to expanding budget deficits. A call to arms was raised by all the major French unions tolet the government know that the beleaguered population had endured enough.In Guéret, the capital of a department with over 120,000 residents, this call was answered by a mere 80 people!! It would appear thatthe Creusois have enough problems of their own, without worrying about the European economy. ■CARREFOUR BOIS LIMOUSINOrder your winter firewood todayAll wood is stored under cover and cleaned before deliveryOak, Beech, Hornbeam - Logs of 50, 33 & 25 cmHome delivery loose or palleted - depts 23/87www.chauffagebois-limousin.com05 55 63 72 45 / 06 76 05 81 38(8h30-12h & 14h-18h)20211438CC1243WOODEN WINDOWS AND DOORSTop quality productsat veryaffordable prices !Wooden windows and doorsAluminium clad windowsSliding glass and Bi-fold doorsSolar windowsFrench doors and garage doorsInternal and external doorsFor an electronic brochure, please email: aston@albo.czORFor a free quotation, contact Mark on: 07 86 95 18 90 (French mob)www.albo.cz/english

DECEMBER 2012 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.eu6 ♦ NATIONAL NEWSA Christmas to remember at Le Pub58, rue d’Orjon, Argenton-sur-CreuseSaturday1st DecemberSoiréeFlamencoandSpanishTapasSaturday8th DecemberIrish Night with liveIrish & celtic musicSaturday15th DecemberAndy’s BigChristmas Karaokeand DiscoFriday21st DecemberEND OF THEWORLDParty NightSaturday22nd DecemberChristmas FancyDress with €150clothing gift voucherfor So British atChâteaurouxTHEME: CHRISTMASWednesday26th DecemberWhat else butturkey currynight!!Monday24th DecemberCHRISTMAS EVEAn Evening withDan et François !Normal menuwith special dinnerof 400gFRESH RUMPSTEAKand all the trimmingsfor just €13,95Friday28th DecemberBAR PROMO PARTY!Enormous Offersto leave you plentyof cash left for theNew YearRe-open as usualThursday 3rd JanuarySunday30th DecemberSunday lunchTWO FOR THE PRICE OF ONE!!!Yes, that’s 2 Sunday lunchesfor just €9,95CHRISTMAS DAYChristmas Dinner to include aperitifs, Christmascocktail, wine and digestif, starter of Salmon andPrawn Mousse or Hot Brie, Onion and CranberryTarte, Roast Turkey and all its Trimmings, 5 Veg(alternative possible), Christmas Pudding,Coffee, Mints - nobody will leavehungry or thirsty!All this for just€29,95...ALL INCLUDED!Monday31st DecemberGOODBYE 2012 - Yousee it didn’t end did it!Super buffet withenough for everyone andmore... Only a tenner!Why so cheap...?It’s our way of sayingthank you for all yoursupport during the year.So a great buffet, superambiance, good music.Open from 7pm throughtill approx 4am.Daniel and everyone at Le Pub would like to wish all our customersa very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!Opening hours: Thu 12-2pm & 6pm-midnight, Fri 12-2pm & 6pm-2am, Sat 6pm-2am, Sun 12pm-11pm58, rue d’Orjon, Argenton-sur-Creuse - 02 54 60 02 14

www.thebugle.eu ○ THE BUGLE ○ DECEMBER 2012NATIONAL NEWS ♦7Septic tanks Electrics Renovationsystems designed with permissions &paperwork included and independentapproval with certification.New campaigntargets mobile phoneusage while drivingA campaign has been launched in France to try andreduce the number of road accidents caused by mobilephones. Statistics released recently have shown thatmobile phone usage while driving is behind 10% of allaccidents on French roads.L'Association Prévention Routière has providedstatistics showing that 58% of drivers admitted to havingused a mobile phone at the wheel in 2011 - up from 23%in 2004 and 19% in 1999.The focus of the campaign will be on younger drivers:76% of those questioned aged between 18 and 24 say theyhad used their phone whilst driving.If you are caught driving while using a mobile phonethen you face a fine of €135 and three points off yourlicence. ■Eurozone in doubledip recession as Francereturns to growthThe Eurozone has slipped into a double-dip recessionafter posting negative growth of 0.1% in the third quarterof 2012.Many Eurozone economies such as Greece and Italy havebeen in recession for a while now but this is the first timesince 2009 that the zone has collectively posted consecutivequarters of economic contraction.France and Germany managed to buck the trend, withboth managing 0.2% growth in the same period, but thiswas not sufficient to save the 17-country bloc from overallrecession.Millions of people across Europe have protested againstthe government spending cuts that EU policymakers sayare crucial to ending the debt crisis, but which others blamefor the economic contraction. “We are now getting into adouble dip recession which is entirely self-made,” saidPaul De Grauwe, an economist with the London School ofEconomics. “It is a result of excessive austerity in southerncountries and unwillingness in the north to do anythingelse.”The European Commission is predicting a 0.4%contraction for the Eurozone as a whole in 2012. 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Tothe disappointment of someleft-wing politicians andgay campaigners, however,it does not give lesbiancouples the legal right tohave “medically assisted”children - i.e. the state willnot fund IVF treatment forgay married couples.France already allows civilunions between same-sexcouples, through the PACS(pacte civil de solidarité),although this does not grantthe same rights as marriage.The legislation followsthrough on an electionpledge by François Hollandewho had promised to legalisesame-sex marriage duringhis presidential campaign.The president called the bill“progress for all of society”.Before becoming law, itwill have to be passed byboth houses of the Frenchparliament when it isdebated in January; since theSocialists hold a majorityin both houses, this shouldproceed with relative ease.Although opinion pollsindicate that a majority ofthe French public supportgay marriage, only halfapprove of allowing gaycouples to adopt and theproposals have proved tobe controversial. SergeDassault, an influentialsenator from the centrerightUMP party, said thebill represented “the endof the family, the end ofchildren’s development, theend of education.” He calledit “an enormous danger tothe nation”.More than 1,000 mayorshave signed a petitionagainst the proposedchanges and there have beenprotests in 75 towns andcities. 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DECEMBER 2012 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.eu8 ♦ NATIONAL NEWSTax break for auto-entrepreneursThe government hasannounced that thoseregistered under theauto-entrepreneursystem will not have to paythe cotisation foncière desentreprises - CFE tax - in 2012.The previous government, whichintroduced the auto-entrepreneurstatus, granted an exonerationfrom CFE tax for a maximumof three years. After this time,all individual traders were tobecome subject to the tax, soauto-entrepreneurs who firstdeclared their activity back in2009 should in theory be requiredto pay the CFE contribution forthe first time in 2012 - indeed,many will have received bills.According to the Frenchfinance ministry, those whoreceive or have already receiveda tax bill for the CFE paymentthis year should request taxrelief either in person or inwriting from the business taxservice (SIE). They will thenautomatically be granted taxexemption, provided that theyfulfill all other conditions.François Hollande hasbeen a vocal critic of theauto-entrepreneur system andhas declared his intention tointroduce reforms, so the newsof further tax breaks has comeas a surprise. Many establishedbusinesses registered under otherlegal structures complain that theauto-entrepreneur status grantsan unfair competitive advantage,and Hollande would appearto agree with them. It wouldseem that the latest tax breakis down more to the outgoinggovernment failing to makeany provision for how the taxwould be imposed, rather thana tax break to small businesses.According to the financeminister, Pierre Moscovici: “Itappears the levying of CFEon auto-entrepreneurs was notprepared or discussed by theprevious government.”Despite the good news, allis not looking rosy for autoentrepreneurs.Ministers arecurrently awaiting the conclusionsof a report on the taxation of thesystem, due in December. Basedon this report, it is widely believedthat the government will changethe rules for auto-entrepreneurs.The CFE tax is calculatedbased on the value of the businesspremises, which for autoentrepreneursis often their home.Combined with the fact that manywork part-time or declare verysmall turnovers, the CFE taxcan become a significant portionof their turnover. Supporters ofthe scheme are looking for theCFE tax to be linked to turnover,keeping with the original principleof “no turnover, no tax”.According to IGAS, thebody preparing the report, thereare more than 800,000 autoentrepreneurs,but less than halfhave declared a turnover. AnInsee study found that out of thosewhich do produce an income, only10% declare a turnover equivalentto more than the minimum wage.Someone declaring no turnoverfor 24 months loses their right tothe status. ■Hollande uses one Englishword in letter to Obama...and gets it wrong!It was a case of “lost in translation” for President François Hollande this month as France'sleader continued the great Gallic tradition of murdering the English language. Following BarackObama's re-election for a second four-year term of office in the US, Hollande's office thought itwould be good diplomacy to send a letter of congratulations to America's top man.The printed letter, written in French, contained just four hand-written words: “Cher Barack” -“Dear Barack”... no problem there. However, Mr Hollande attempted to sign off the letter in English,writing “Friendly, Hollande” - a direct translation of “Amicalement, Hollande”, but unfortunately onewith no discernible meaning in English.Showing a distinct lack of any English-speaking expertise amongst his staff, the letter was cleared,sent and even put up on the Elysée Palace's official Twitter feed... and within hours was doing therounds on the internet.The gaffe raised a few laughs at the time amongst bloggers and the press, but it is very unlikely tohave any impact on the Franco-American relationship. It does, however, highlight the dangers ofworking in someone else's language. “Ich bin ein Berliner”...?This lesson was also recently learned the hard way by France's prime minister, Jean-Marc Ayrault,while addressing a group of businessmen in Germany in their own language. Attempting to patchup an increasingly frosty relationship between Hollande and Angela Merkel, Mr Ayrault wanted todescribe their relationship as fruchtbaren, or 'fruitful'. Despite being a former German teacher, theword he instead used was furchtbaren, or 'dreadful'!! ■Christmas & New Year@ Le Moulin Du Breuil23140 PIONNATTel: 05 55 80 37 70Email: info@lemoulindubreuil.comWeb: www.lemoulindubreuil.comChristmas Menu du JourMonday 10th December - Friday 14th December12h00-14h00 (Evening on request)Come and get into the festive spirit and enjoy aChristmas meal with friends and family4 courses and a Christmas drink - €14.95For any further information, please get in touchNew Year’s Day MenuCome and enjoy a New Year’s Day lunchat Le Moulin du Breuil12h00 - 14h30€28.00Contact us for more detailsor to make a reservation

www.thebugle.eu ○ THE BUGLE ○ DECEMBER 2012NATIONAL NEWS ♦9New efforts to clean up Paris FatherChristmasUnder plans tocut pollutionin Paris, 'oldbangers', lorriesand classic cars will bebanned from the streets ofthe nation's capital within2 years. Socialist mayorBertrand Delanoë intendsto outlaw cars more than17 years old as well aslorries and buses more than18 years old by September2014.Motorbikes built before2004, which the mayor saidwere the “most pollutingand noisiest”, will also beoutlawed from all areasinside the A86 ring road.Along with the classic 2CV,the archetypal image of ayoung couple sputteringaround Paris' cobbledstreets on a Vespa couldsoon become a thing of thepast.The ban has plenty ofopposition, however, withclaims it is “anti-social,anti-suburban and antimotorist”.One classic carowner told Le Parisiennewspaper the move would“exclude the poorest peoplefrom driving in the capital”and turn Paris into an“island for the rich”.To counter this argument,authorities said that theywould introduce “social”measures to help familiesand businesses updatevehicles, including statesubsidies to scrap old carsfor new ones. ExpertsDAVIDimmediately called thispromise unrealistic, giventhe huge cost of such ameasure at a time of budgetcuts and austerity.The ban is the latestin Mr Delanoë's war on“the hegemony of theautomobile”. In recentyears he has introduceda raft of changes aimedat dissuading, or in somecases stopping, motoristsfrom using the roads of thecapital. He has introducedtrams, bike and bus lanes, aswell as the popular bicyclerental scheme. In the pastyear he has also launchedAutolib', the electric carrental system and begunpedestrianising stretches ofroad along the banks of theSeine.Those who do not own acar - a population that todayaccounts for the majorityof people living in centralParis - are delighted, butthose drivers who remainclaim that the congestiontoday is worse than ever.Other changes introducedas part of the mayor's pledgeto “progressively and in aconcerted manner” ban allheavy goods vehicles fromusing the capital's roadnetwork include creatingtoll barriers for lorries oncross-city motorways andeco taxes for those using lepériphérique (Paris' innerring road). Heavy goodsvehicles will be tracked viasatellite or number plateCARDWELLPROFESSIONAL BUILDERHome renovations / Ground worksBlock works / Verandas, Abris & TerracesBarn doors & ShuttersAlso available: digger & driverPlanning permission assistance and design availableHNC and ONC qualified, 15 years experience & 5 in FranceTel: 05 55 98 24 12Email: dave.cardwell@yahoo.co.ukrecognition.The measures requireapproval at ministerial leveland the Paris Préfecture dePolice before becominglaw.Air pollution isresponsible for 43,000deaths per year in Franceand is estimated to take sixmonths off Parisians' livescompared to those outsidethe capital.Elsewhere, the mayorhas also announced aclampdown on cigarettebutts. The number of peoplesmoking has fallen in recentyears, but since smokerswere forced outdoors 5years ago, the number ofcigarette butts being thrownon the ground has exploded.“At the entrance tometros, at the entrances tocafés and restaurants... thesituation isn't acceptable...the pavements are carpetedwith cigarette butts,” saidFrançois Dagnaud, thedeputy mayor of Paris incharge of cleanliness. “Ourgoal is of course not to put apolice officer behind everysmoker, but to encouragethem to change theirbehaviour.”The city will provide10,000 public ashtraysPhoto credit: http://www.lefestivalduvent.com/** NEW WEEKLY SERVICE **BUILDING MATERIALS25kg THISTLEMULTIFINISHPLASTER€9.99/bagsituated on a third of streetbins throughout the city. Aspart of the campaign, whichuses the slogan “Don't throwyour cigarette butt, becomea hero”, the mayor hasRESTAURANTS / CASH & CARRY SUPPLIERSNEW!!also asked the governmentto increase the fine forthrowing cigarette butts onthe streets from €35 to €68- a fine which is currentlylargely un-enforced. ■******* APPROVED DISTRIBUTORS FOR FRANCE *******opens hisonline postofficeFather Christmas, orrather Père Noël, isexpecting a busy time inthe coming month afteropening the doors to hisonline post office on LaPoste's website: www.laposte.fr/pere-noel/His 60 staff, based inthe Gironde department,will be working flat outthis year as they celebrate50 years handling Santa'scorrespondence. It isestimated that 1.4 millionchildren will get in touchwith Père Noël thisChristmas, a significantincrease on the 5,000letters he received whenthe service started in1962.Father Christmas firstwent online in 1996.Visitors to his websitecan complete a short formand send a message toSanta - by entering postaldetails, children will alsoreceive a personalisedresponse from the manhimself. ■Celotex Rigid Insulation BoardB-Grade - all sizes availableDelivery can be arrangedTel: 05.55.78.57.60dawn-2665@hotmail.com******* ATP CERTIFIED *******

DECEMBER 2012 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.eu10 ♦ NATIONAL NEWSH 0 Creuse2HEATING & PLUMBING ENGINEERAll forms of heating work undertaken: gas, oil & woodQualigaz certificates arrangedWinterising of heating & plumbing systemsKitchens & bathrooms fitted and tiledSwimming pool maintenance. Advice givenJason Green: 05.55.63.89.23Email: h2ocreuse@orange.frSiret no: 487 425 639 00027 TVA No: FR86487425639International online goods scam exposedAn internetscam hasbeen unveiledinvolvinga popularwebsite, a fraudulentemployment contract, afake UK-based company,fake PayPal accounts and agang from Ghana. Dozensof people fell into the trap,run through website www.leboncoin.fr, which revolvedaround the buying and sellingof electronic equipment.It began in the Vardepartment in October whena lady complained to thesite, which specialises in theprivate sale of items betweenindividuals. Having senta touch-screen device to abuyer in Brest on the westerntip of France, she received anemail receipt, apparently fromPayPal, saying that the moneyhad been sent... but she neverreceived it.Following the complaint,the police quickly establishedthat 30 parcels had beensent to this same address, allelectronic goods and all withthe same problem of nonpayment.The net soon closedin on a 29-year-old lady inBrest, but when the policeswooped, it transpired that thewoman was herself also thevictim of a con, this time aninternational one.Two weeks previously,she had been recruited overthe internet by a UK-basedcompany - she even had asigned employment contractto prove it. Her job was toreceive parcels and to redirectthem to an address inGhana and for this she wouldreceive a salary of €1,400per month. However, the UKcompany did not exist and thecontract was as fake as thePayPal account.Fortunately for allconcerned, the authoritiesmoved before most of thegoods had been shipped outto the fraudsters in Ghana- €20,000 worth of hightechequipment was foundat the address, and is nowbeing returned to the rightfulowners. Officials said thatthey had little to no hope oftracking down the gang behindthe fraud as co-operationwith Ghanaian authorities isvirtually non-existent.There have also beenwarnings that the address inBrest is probably only oneof a number set up across thecountry for this kind of fraudand the police have againadvised people of the dangersof PayPal related scams onpopular buying and sellingwebsites such as leboncoin.fr.PayPal has a section on itswebsite to help users avoidbeing defrauded and saysthat real PayPal emails “willalways use your first andlast name, or your businessname”. ■ENGLISH SPOKENGuéretAsk at the receptiondesk for ErikKeep warm this winter with one of our range of wood burning stovesRef: 560242Supra «Gotham» - €790Ref: 477671Invicta «Mandor» - €849Ref: 532299Invicta «Antaya» - €1,299Mr Bricolage, Rue Alexandre Guillon, 23000 Guéret - Tel: 05 55 52 10 01Monday to Friday 9h00 - 12h15 & 14h00 - 19h00. Saturday 9h00 - 19h00 non-stop

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DECEMBER 2012 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.euB4 ♦ DIRECTORYEleganceHome ImprovementsFull, Comprehensive Building Service05.55.64.18.33 - see pg 7BATIMENT SERVICES ROCHETailored solutions for yourprojects - big or small.Can do part or all of your jobs.• Painting (inside/outside)• Plaster boarding and insulation• Floor coverings (laminated floors, carpet, etc.)• Wall coverings (wallpaper, paper to paint, etc.)• Handyman jobsPhone Seán: 06-77-21-24-5487800 Meilhac - Free quotations.SIRET: 788 841 021 00017AlboWindows & Doorswww.albo.cz/english07 86 95 18 90 - see pg 5Kitchen &Bathroom FittingIncluding Tilingand PlasterboardingRoom construction tofinishing touchesT: Ian 05 55 53 37 10E: ian@zanado.co.ukwww.zanado.co.ukSiret. 484 206 624 00014Youradverthere05 55 41 17 76Masonry& MoreGeneral buildingRenovation & maintenanceReliable, good quality work30 years expBased central 23 - will travelMartin Sprague05 55 61 93 07martin_sprague_1@ hotmail.comSIRET: 531 768 182 00010Septic tanks Electrics Renovationsystems designed with permissions &paperwork included and independentapproval with certification.Mini Diggerand dumper hirewith driverFrom €120 per day06.43.40.58.85diggerhire@mail.comT J Renovations30 years experience in building tradeFull refurbishments undertaken• Stone/Brickwork • Patios• Repointing • Studwork• General Repairs & MaintenanceAll areas in the Limousin coveredContact Tim05 55 61 08 02 / 06 52 23 89 54web: www.builderinthecreuse.co.ukEmail: tjrenovations96@yahoo.frSiret: 750 068 116 00011LES VIDANGESLIMOUSINES▪ Emptying septic tanks▪ Unblocking pipes▪ Cleaning wells▪ Group rates availablebetween neighboursCall David - 24/24 7/706 49 66 44 2587800 JourgnacSiret N° 750 725 780 00019Builder40yrs 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.fr497 962 001 00010CelotexInsulation Specialists05.55.78.57.60 - see pg 9GODSONTravaux Publicswww.pilgrim23.com05.55.62.61.12 - pg 3RSW EntreprisesFosse Septique Specialist05.55.80.00.57See our Display Ad - pg 4Please mention TheBugle when respondingto advertsdiagnostic report and remedial works – consuelapprovals - liaison with ERDF for changes. fullre-wires, new-build, additions, modifications.Dave Cardwell - Builder05 55 98 24 12See our Display Ad - pg 9Please mention TheBugle when respondingto advertsHarlequinDevelopmentsAll 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: 494.501.067.00016Michael CourtinFrench Stonemason with20 years Experience in● Masonry ● Stonework● Brickwork ● Pointing● Structural RepairsMajor & Minor works undertakenthroughout the Limousin10% discount for new clientsFree Devis/EstimatesReferences AvailableCall: 09 78 23 38 59Siret: 522 076 546 0001205.55.41.17.76sales@thebugle.euLa Coterie EntrepriseApproved septic tank installer05.55.80.83.30www.lce23.comSee our main ad - pg 7WASTE 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 00015Magnetic Double Glazinginfo@magneticglazing.eu05.55.60.62.97 - see ad pg B3bathrooms & kitchensfrom design to completion; ceilings;partition walls; drylining.Youradverthere05 55 41 17 76BuildingServicesGroundworksMini-Digger with driver05.55.78.62.29john.bonella@gmail.comSee Main Ad - Pull-out pg B3BuildingServicesPlasterersMultiskilled ArtisanGraham Carter Plastering• Plastering • Rendering • Stud Walling• Tiling and associated works• Bespoke polished concrete surfaces forWindow Sills, Shelves, Fire Surrounds etc.• General Renovation interior and exteriorof buildings to customer's specification.Tel: 05 55 76 69 32Mob: 06 43 11 95 87Siret No. 513 415 091 00018« 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 00015Tel: 05.55.80.83.30Email: sales@LCE23.comWeb: LCE23.comPlease mention TheBugle when respondingto advertsGLEN 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 00010Le Plâtrier du LimousinThe friendly and reliable plastererRegistered in France.Fully insured offering 10 yearguarantee.Call Stuart on:05 55 80 92 9106 87 92 83 63info@platrierlimousin.frSiret: 534 396 908 00012MARK COLYERLIMOUSIN PLASTERINGLIMOUSIN STUKADOORS19 years experience in:● Solid plastering ● Skimming● Dry Lining ● Rendering● Plasterboard StudworkSpecialising in bothFrench lime plastering andEnglish plastering techniques.10 years tiling experience.Covering Creuse (23), Haute-Vienne (87),Northern Corrèze (19) & Southern Indre (36)For a free quotation & friendly advicecall Mark or Mareike on05 55 54 95 63mcolyerplasteringandtiling@orange.frsiret: 539 941 450 00014Pro-Point FacadesRe-pointing - Rendering - Plastering05 55 78 80 31See our Display Ad - pg 1105.55.41.17.76sales@thebugle.euYouradverthere05 55 41 17 76sales@thebugle.eu 05.55.41.17.76

BuildingServicesPlumbersRick 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 – 18:00Please give us a call to discuss yourrequirements. If you get the answer machinewe WILL return your call the same day.siret: 494 380 264 00015Youradverthere05 55 41 17 76FRENCH REGISTEREDCERTIFIED PLUMBER(29 years experience)ALL PLUMBING &HEATING INSTALLATIONSOR ALTERATIONSEMERGENCY WORKUNDERTAKENANDY IVES - 06 02 37 62 57SIRET 538 689 530 00011Martin WaltersPlumberCaught out last winter?Don't worry!We can now offerwinter checks, draindowns, caretaking,general DIY, key holding,as well as our usualfriendly plumbing services.Tel 02 54 24 84 62Siret 522 804 723 00016H20 CREUSEHeating & Plumbing engineer05 55 63 89 23 - see pg 10Please mention TheBugle when respondingto advertsADVERTORIALYouradverthere05 55 41 17 76BuildingServicesSandblastingSand 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 00037Advertise your business here05.55.41.17.76sales@thebugle.euwww.thebugle.eu ○ THE BUGLE ○ DECEMBER 2012ChimneySweepsDIRECTORY ♦Dave Cardwell - professional builder/designerExperienced builderDave Cardwell hasbeen based in theLimousin for over 5 yearsand is able to offer a completebuilding package fromplanning right through to thefinishing touches.With an HNC and ONC inbuilding and engineering andover 20 years’ experience as aprofessional builder in Franceand the UK, Dave Cardwellis able to oversee buildingprojects from the design phaseall the way to completion.As part of his day-todaywork, Dave regularlyundertakes groundworks,block and brick work, roofing,plastering, stud work and tilingto name but a few. He can assistwith arranging the necessarybuilding permits and can evenhelp to set up appointmentswith your local Mairie.As well as covering all thetraditional aspects of building,Dave also regularly works withwood to produce high qualitydoors and shutters, amongstother things. He produces arange of hand-made chickencoops that are custom-built toorder and which can be yoursfor as little as €160, as well askennels and sheds!Dave has satisfiedcustomers all over the regionand is always happy to givereferences or show examplesof his previous work. Here iswhat one happy customer hadto say recently:This year (2012) DaveCardwell designed and builtfor us a combined carport/shed/woodstore (see right),dealing with all the paperwork.He worked cheerfully andconscientiously through somevery hot weather, consultingwith us whenever necessary,showing a high level ofskill and a true craftsman'sattitude. We are very happywith the finished productwhich is both of the highestquality and very stylish.We would both unreservedlyrecommend Dave. It is rare toADVERTORIALSubmissionsDeadline15th of the monthfind someone who takes suchobvious interest and care inhis work.Mr and Mrs Chambers,Milhac-de-Nontron, DordogneTo find out more about theCLEAR CHIMNEY SERVICESAll types of chimneys cleanedClean and EfficientCertificat de Ramonage issuedwith every chimney sweptWoodburner repairs/installationAccredited Flue liner InstallerChimney repairs/maintenanceFabrication & welding to E.N. 287TEL. 02 54 06 40 80sootylesweep@orange.frsiren 535 199 483Chimney 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 949SkyTVIB5services on offer by DaveCardwell, feel free to get intouch or check out his website:Dave Cardwellwww.limousinbuilder.webs.comdave.cardwell@yahoo.co.uk05 55 98 24 12 - 06 45 99 42 09TOUTE SWEEPChimney Sweep Service* All types of chimneys cleaned* Brush & Vacuum* Smoke Tested * Fully Insured* HETAS Approved andmember of NACS* Official certificates of cleaningissued (Certificat de Ramonage)* Clean, tidy, professional& friendly serviceContact Barry ManningTel: 05 55 66 14 11Mob: 06 31 59 81 08barry@toutesweep.comREMEMBER - BLOCKED FLUES ANDCHIMNEY FIRES CAN BE FATAL...DON'T TAKE THAT RISK!SIRET: 534 351 754 00013Computers &SatellitesBig Dish Satellitewww.bigdishsat.com05 55 78 72 98see main ad - pg 9CONTINUEDNEXT PAGE...Sky 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.com05.55.67.01.04 www.sky-tv-installations.comSIRET: 534 352 802 00019

Le Relaisdel'AblouxBar - RestaurantPizzeriaPizzas to eat inor take away36170 SACIERGES-ST-MARTIN02 54 47 56 74Le Snack Shackwww.lesnackshack.com05.55.68.24.19see main ad - pg 13Le Moulin du BreuilBAR, RESTAURANT, TERRASSE23140 PIONNAT05 55 80 37 70 - see pg 8RIVE DROITE8 rue Ledru-Rollin36200 Argenton-sur-Creuse02 54 24 01 06Restaurant - Pizzeria● Italian Specialities● Traditional Cuisine● Home-made DessertsMoules de bouchot availablefrom July to DecemberHigh Quality Food, a WarmWelcome and a FriendlyAtmosphere awaitClosed Sundays & MondaysPetticoat Lane5 Rue Nationale – 16150 ChabanaisTel: 05 45 29 03 99Visit: www.petticoatlaneshop.comE-mail: sales@petticoatlaneshop.comEnglish groceries, Fresh British Beef &Steaks (to order only), Gammon Steak, Bacon,Sausage & Cheddar Cheese.Wide range of frozen items including vegetarian.Traditional English beers, Sherries & Wine.Cards for all occasions.We still have Christmas Stock available - You canpick up a Christmas price list / Order form from the shopNote: We will be at Panazol Sunday Market2nd & 9th DecemberOpening hours: Mon - Thur 10am – 6pmFri 10am – 7pm, Sat 9am – 6pmVisit us and compare our pricesLe CreusoisBar/RestaurantLes Genêts, AzerablesHigh quality British & French foodat reasonable prices.Menu du Jour €12, Traditional PubFood, Vegetarian dishes, Childrens &Snack menus also available05.55.63.90.79www.lecreusoisbistro.comSIREN: 483 988 853Daniel welcomes you atLe Pub58, rue d'OrjonArgenton-sur-Creuse02 54 60 02 14Open Late!!Sunday roast & puddingONLY A TENNER (€)Fish + Chips + Mushy Peas,every Fri + Sat nightOpening hours:Thu 12-2pm & 6pm-midnightFri 12-2pm & 6pm-2amSat 6pm-2am, Sun 12pm-11pmADVERTORIALJJ’s Café BarA Comfortable Coffee Lounge !!!!!!At last a comfortable place to sit and have coffee/tea/other....... and cakes - yes cakes too ! - in Aigurande.'Le Salon de l'Amitié' opening upstairs,chez JJ's Café Bar from Dec 1st.39 Place du Champ de Foire, 36140 Aigurande02 54 06 30 77www.frenchweb.eu/jjscafebar/cafebarjj@yahoo.co.ukSIRET: 508 754 314 00013Please mention TheBugle when respondingto advertsGarden ServicesGrimpereau ElagageQualified Tree Surgeon Climber02.54.25.66.58See ad pg B6 (opposite)Cross Cut Tree Surgeonsfor all your tree requirementsbeverley.pawson@yahoo.co.uk05.55.60.62.14 / 06.78.38.42.44see main ad belowPlease mention TheBugle when respondingto advertswww.thebugle.eu ○ THE BUGLE ○ DECEMBER 2012Youradverthere05 55 41 17 76Gifts & CraftsIvan Petley3D Puzzle MakerHandmade, fully interlocking,multi-layered 3D puzzles from just €9.Keyrings €2 plus other unique gift ideas.Customisation and personalisation possible.Come and visit the workshop by appointment.Tel: 05.55.80.29.88Les Bregères, 23150 St-Martial-le-Montalison.petley@wanadoo.frThe ExchangeRochechouartSECOND HAND BOOK SHOP. GREATSELECTION OF GIFTS, CARDS, CANDLESAND HAND-CRAFTED PRODUCTS500+ DVD's now in stockTue 2.30pm - 5pmThu, Fri 9:15-12 & 2:30-5pmSat 9 - 1205 55 78 19 24www.theexchangerochechouart.com9 rue Dr Charles PoitevinSIRET 484 479 480 00010DIRECTORY ♦THE MODERN WAY TO SELL FRENCH PROPERTYLife used to be soeasy and simple.You bought ahouse in Franceand enjoyed it for a numberof years, either permanentlyor just for the holidays. Thenyou decided to it was time tosell it and you put up a sign,and asked the local agent tohang up a photo of the housein their window.Prospective buyers whohappened to pass by showedtheir interest, and usually itwas sold soon, so you couldmove on.As you know, times havechanged.The French propertymarket has become muchmore complex now and oldschool advertising simplydoes not do the job anymore.Today’s buyers do nothave time to visit the regionof their choice regularlyfor a week to go windowshopping or spotting houseswhile driving through thecountryside all day.The country roads havenow been replaced withthe digital highway we allknow as “the internetˮ andfor over 98% of propertybuyers, the internet is theonly medium they use whensearching for their dreamhouse. And they search fromwhatever location they want,whenever they want.Another thing that haschanged is that these peopleare not just the “traditional”buyers like the French,British, Belgians or Dutch.Today’s market is truly aglobal one, with over 25nationalities buying. Aworldwide coverage whentrying to sell your house inFrance is therefore crucial.Houses on Internet hasbeen successful in sellingFrench properties for over4 years now, to people frommost parts of Europe, butalso from other continents:The Americas, Australia,Africa and Asia.Richard Kroon, directorof the company says: “Wewould never have achievedthese results if we had notfully used the possibilitiesthe internet has to offer. Thisyear, in spite of the ongoingcrisis, has even been our bestsales year ever and our mainwebsite is visited by over115,000 people from all overthe world... each month.”Google ranking is keyReaching today’s buyerssimply cannot be donewithout a top ranking inGoogle. The Houses onInternet websites have had apage 1 ranking for more thana year now. Something thatnot many other companiescan say.Richard: “Maintainingthis level is hard work, butdefinitely worth it. It requiresconstant knowledge of thelatest techniques, frequentupdates of the websites anda lot of Google advertising.For example, just to give youan idea of what we are talkingabout: Our online advertswere shown over 3.1 milliontimes last month on over10,000 websites worldwide.”This means that anyonelooking for French property,whether far away or living inthe next village, is just oneclick away from looking atyour house. Imagine that.ADVERTORIALVisit our website to getyour house online as this isthe time prospective buyerswill be planning their earlyspring viewing trips.Cross Cut Tree Surgeonsfor all your tree requirements27 years experience Free quotes and advice We will not be beaten on price or standard of workFully qualified arborist - Fully insured Covering depts: 87, 23, 86, 36, 19 & 16 Reliability guaranteedbeverley.pawson@yahoo.co.uk 05.55.60.62.14 / 06.78.38.42.44siret: 530 840 958 00017B7Richard KroonHouses on Internetwww.housesoninternet.com05 55 65 12 19HandholdingServicesSophie ArsacFrench lessons& handholding services05.55.89.15.74 - pg 15Health& BeautyEnglishHairdresserAll aspects ofhairdressing, in yourhome or mineCall Jane:05 49 91 02 2306 47 94 95 75Based La Trimouille (86290)siret: 502 867 211 00018CONTINUEDNEXT PAGE...

DECEMBER 2012 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.euB8 ♦ DIRECTORYEvery month 13,000+copies of The Bugle areprinted and distributedacross the region. Thanks toour targeted distribution wherewe personally visit each ofour 350+ 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 30,000 people!!That means as many as30,000 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’s600 potential new customersor clients for your business forevery euro spent!ADVERTORIALSpotlight your business toan estimated 30,000 readersPlease mention TheBugle when respondingto advertsLa Petite PlaceHair salon, Le Dorat05.55.60.87.37See our Display Ad - pg 12MobileHairdressermeche-highlighting,tinting, cuttingand weddingsContact Debra on05 55 53 37 1006 15 63 70 22debra@zanado.co.ukwww.zanado.co.ukSiret. 482 420 114 00019UTOPIAcoiffure à domicile mixteMobile Hairdresser for all the family,in the comfort of your home or mine.Call UTOPIA today:05 55 89 31 7906 62 32 41 76Location, 23800 Maison-FeyneSiret: 750 721 581 00015Youradverthere05 55 41 17 76As 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 - €200ADVERTORIALInsurance& FinanceSiddallsFinancial Solutions & Expert Advice05.56.34.75.51See our Display Ad - pg 14• full page - €300.HiFXInternational money transferwww.hifx.co.ukBlevins FranksIntegrated Tax Planning &Wealth Management05 53 63 49 19 - see pg 5LanguageServicesFRENCH CLASSChénéraillesNative qualified teacher- Small groups- 1 to 1Elisabeth Sicard05 55 80 44 83japprendslefrancais@sfr.frFree trial lesson!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 ■OnlineShoppingADVERTORIALFrom low-cost shutters to beautiful handmadestaircases - made right here in the LimousinFrance is knownfor its colourfulblend of shuttersand doors, but likemany external productsthey do deteriorate overtime. Sometimes thecost of replacement isprohibitive, so we havedeveloped a range oflow-cost shutters (startingfrom only €35 each) tocomplement our standardrange of Douglas Firand Oak shutters. Ourshutters are made tomeasure, so little or NOtrimming is required.This makes fitting mucheasier than standard‘brico’ kits that oftenrequire severe alterationand customisation.Although we useelectrical machinery,we try our utmost toLa Maison ShoppingUK shopping deliveredto your door05 55 41 46 88 - pg 9Please mention TheBugle when respondingto advertsPest ControlCentral FrancePest ControlDératisation, Déinsectisation,Désinfection02 48 60 83 72 / 06 74 33 02 38www.applicateur3d.comEmail: info@applicateur3d.comCurative and preventativerats, mice, moles, flies, woodworm,bed bugs, fleas, wasps, hornetsLa Petite Barre, 18210 Bessais Le FromentalSIRET No. 498 544 741 00024work within sustainableboundaries and ourworkshop is still poweredusing wind and solar -as a result our carbonfootprint is minimal.Much of the Oak we useis sourced from retiredFrench joiners and otherold hardwood stocks- this makes it moresustainable than fellingadditional mature Oaktrees and also has thebenefit of being nicelyseasoned, so the qualityand figure is unmatchedcompared to some sawmills. If you have a drystock of timber we arehappy to purchase or useit for your commission.We love to buildcrafted items and we arekeen to be asked to createbespoke pieces suchas staircases, shutters,windows and doors fornew or old properties.If you would like toknow more about ourservices, please visit ourwebsite:ADVERTORIALYouradverthere05 55 41 17 76PropertyMaintenanceDOVE HOME CARECare and maintenancefor your homeKey Holding, Security Checks,Cleaning, Change-overs,General Gardening.References availableTel: 09 66 41 66 95Mob: 06 62 95 78 43Email: dovehomecare@hotmail.comStress FreeProperty ServicesSecurity and Storm Damage ChecksHousekeeping & Winter CareKey-holding & ChangeoversCare & MaintenancePost Collection & Bill PayingReferences available05 55 81 35 95 / 06 74 03 07 05stressfreepropertyservices@hotmail.com05.55.41.17.76sales@thebugle.eusales@thebugle.eu 05.55.41.17.76www.scrollart.co.ukor call us on:05 55 14 12 43E: info@scrollart.co.ukSiret: 752 051 482 00012Oradour-sur-Vayres(87150) ■PropertySalesHouses on Internetwww.housesoninternet.com05.55.65.12.19See our Display Ad - pg 3SubmissionsDeadline15th of the monthRetail &CommerceStove Sellerswww.stovesellers.com05.55.63.78.72See our Display Ad - pg 8Eco EntrepotGet down The Shed87230 Bussière-Poitevine05.55.68.74.73 - see pg 11SubmissionsDeadline15th of the month

AlinéaMeuble & Déco05.55.57.09.34see advert on pg 2Soie 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.comTel: 05.55 48.28.89SIRET: 510 995 681 00010Moulin de TintinFurniture, interiors & giftswww.moulin-de-tintin.com05.55.79.57.60 - see pg 3Youradverthere05 55 41 17 76Transport,Removals& StorageParking ForLimoges AirportCheaper parking for alltypes of vehiclesBook now!!www.parkinglimoges.com05 55 03 37 96MAN + 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 00015ADVERTORIALA Window of Opportunity!How an enlightening experience ledto a bright new opportunity for MarkAston - by Des Sampson.In 2008, Mark Aston, his wifeAndrea, and their four-year-olddaughter Aimee, left the UK andmoved to France in search of abetter life. Like many Brits, they boughta rundown house with an attached barnto renovate. The house had been emptyfor over 45 years and consequentlyneeded everything doing to it, includingthe roof and windows.Determined to restore their granitefarmhouse to its original glory, theyvisited local builder’s merchants forsuitable materials but were surprised todiscover just how expensive renovating aCreusoise house could be. Consequently,Mark searched the Internet to see if hecould secure a better deal online andwas amazed to discover they could buytraditional, French-manufactured rooftiles, at a fraction of their price, fromtheir UK distributor, saving himself£2,500 in the process!When it came to sourcing thewindows for their house, the Astonswere equally ingenious – this timediscovering a Czech manufacturer,Albo, who would happily deliver madeto-measurewindows, in either wood orUPVC, direct to the door in France - at avery competitive price.“We wanted nice, natural oakwindows for the house but were toldthat there were some restrictions onour property, including any woodenwindows having to be painted in aregional colour,” explains Mark. “Iwasn’t looking forward to painting 15windows, so I searched for a companythat could pre-paint the windows in oneof the few colours we were allowed.That’s when I stumbled across Albo.Not only do they manufacture highquality windows and doors, but they canalso paint them virtually any colour youwant. We could even choose the colourof the sealant they used to glaze themwith!“Not only did I want to maintain theoriginal look of the windows, but alsoto have highly-efficient windows thatutilised modern-day technology. Albo’swindows offered us that and so muchmore,” adds Mark enthusiastically. “Wewanted ‘tilt and turn’ windows whichhad glazing bars like the house’s originalwindows, and they were able to do thatno problem. Being made to measuremeant we could get a really good fit anddidn’t have to make do with stock sizes.Also, because they are pre-painted in thefactory before any glazing or hinges arefitted, the finish is superb. The time savednot painting them is a real bonus too!”In fact, Albo has been offering highquality,made-to-measure windows anddoors for over 20 years, including theirinnovative triple-glazed wood-carbonand wood-aluminum Euro windows,Sliding Glass, French Doors and Bi-FoldDoors which meet current EU efficiencystandards, in a vast range of traditionalor contemporary designs. They can alsofactory-paint them in any RAL colourADVERTORIALA2B Removals(Sussex) LtdFrance/UK UK/FranceWe move, collect and deliveranything. Vehicles and plant toa maximum of 2 tons.We operate 3 vehicles with aload space of 16m² and tail lift.We will match or beat anygenuine printed quote.Our rates are the best.0033 (0)2 54 37 76 240033 (0)6 87 66 31 41a2b.removals@hotmail.comPlease mention TheBugle when respondingto advertsThe ManWith A VanWho CanAffordable Moves/ Single ItemsRegular UK runs - check websiteEuropewide/ limousin basedE: pancentral@hotmail.comW: www.themanwithavan.infoTel: (+33) 07.61.21.85.15Siret : 532 526 001 00013www.thebugle.eu ○ THE BUGLE ○ DECEMBER 2012you could desire.Not only is the quality of Albo’swindows spotless, says Mark, but theordering and delivery has been hasslefreetoo. “They arrived the day theypromised and were so well-packed,housed between chipboard sheets, thatit took two of us over three hours tounpack all the windows,” he laughs. “Iwas even able to re-use the chipboard tomake temporary kitchen cabinets and asturdy workbench in my barn!“Fitting the windows was really easytoo because they were clearly labeledfrom our original order, to say exactlywhere they went in the house. 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Mr Desseigne hasrefused, claiming that at the timeher daughter was conceived,he was one of many who hadan 'adventure' with Ms Dati.Mr Desseigne, 68, says hedoes not know who the fatheris, and is refusing to cooperatewith Miss Dati’s demand for apaternity test.“I won’t give in on anything,because I have behavedcorrectly, and done nothingwrong,” he told friends,according to Le Monde. Theexplosive article went on toclaim that the eight lovers sheallegedly had around the timeshe fell pregnant includeda television broadcaster, aminister, the Spanish PrimeMinister, one of Mr Sarkozy’sbrothers and a Qatari attorneygeneral.Others have evenalleged that Sarkozy himselfcould be on the shortlist.Ms Dati, who comes froma North African immigrantbackground, shot to famein 2007 as one of PresidentSarkozy's ethnically diverse'rainbow cabinet', but wasunceremoniously sacked in2009 when it was claimed shewas not up to the job.The paternity of her childhas long been a topic of debatein France's gossip pages. MsDati, a notorious self-publicist,© 2007 - Simon Kirby (WikiCommons)has herself encouraged thespeculation in a range ofinterviews in magazines likeParis Match, in which she alsoappeared in glamorous photoshoots.Mr Desseigne is well withinhis rights to refuse to take aDNA test. According to Frenchlaw, anybody approached fora test can say no, although MsDati is said to have other proof,including sworn statementsfrom her staff that Mr Desseigneconstantly visited 'their' childsoon after she was born.The latest revelations will nothelp the tarnished reputation ofFrance's political elite as a groupof philandering adulterers whonever stop having illicit sex. Thisreputation has been fueled inrecent years by scandals such asthose that have engulfed formerhead of the IMF, DominiqueStrauss-Kahn and effectivelyended his political career. Justlast month it emerged that ValérieTrierweiler, the current first lady,was at one stage the mistress ofboth François Hollande, the newSocialist president, and PatrickDevedjian, the then Conservativeminister. At the time, all threeinvolved were married or inlong-term relationships withother people. ■Ateenager from Monaco has had a surprisehit with a song he wrote pleading forthe return of former president NicolasSarkozy. Despite being much malignedduring his time in office and comprehensivelybeaten in this year's elections, it would appear thata certain nostalgia is starting to emerge for France's23rd president.The song, released on YouTube, was pennedby 16-year-old Josh Stanley from his bedroom,but has now been listened to by over 1.3 millionpeople worldwide since its release at the beginningof October. Entitled “Sarko”, the lyrics beg NicolasSarkozy to come back and save France.The teenager, the son of a British man, has claimedthat he is not a member of the UMP party, nor doeshe have any political leaning. Speaking to Nice-Matin, he said he had simply listened to radio newsabout the French elections and the new government“and I thought it was an opportunity for a song”.The viral success of this novelty internet flashin the pan is indicative of a growing discontentin France with the new Socialist government.Six months after he defeated Mr Sarkozy,www.thebugle.eu ○ THE BUGLE ○ DECEMBER 2012NATIONAL NEWS ♦3000m² of great products incl. Toiletries, DIY, Housewares, Furniture plus loads more at great prices & we are even open on SUNDAYS!!YOUR ONE STOP SHOP FOR ALL THE FAMILYLeyland & Johnstones paint in stock incl.The bargains don’t stop at THE SHED - we have 1000’semulsion, undercoat etc. etc.of value for money products in our 3000m² store Our British food aisle may be second to none, but atTHE SHED we are about more than just groceries.including the best Ambient British Grocery selectionWe regularly restock our range ofavailable anywhere in the Limousin. 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Thequestion is not whether I return, but whether I havea choice morally in regards to France not to return.Morally I can not discard the French.” ■“Nicolas Sarkozy, reviens je t’en prie, viens nous sauver la vie.M. le Président, les français sont pas contents,faut changer de gouvernement.Tout ce que t’as juré, tu n’y arriveras jamais,il est temps de dégager.”(Translation)“Nicolas Sarkozy, please come back, come back and save our lives.Mr President, the French are not happy,it’s time to change the government.All that you have promised, you will never deliver,it's time to get out.”40Kg sacks ofbuilding sandand gravel instock now only2.99€ (ask fora deal on bulkorders)Route de l’Isle Jourdain 87320 Bussière-PoitevineOpp. the Gendarmerie, just off RN147 Tel: 05 55 68 74 73Open Tuesday - Saturday 09h00 - 12h00 & 14h00 - 18h00(closed Mondays) Sunday 09h30 - 12h00 & 14h30 - 18h00GPS co-ordinates: Long: 0° 53’ 33’’ 40 E Lat: 46° 13’ 45’’ 10 N

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The country's expandingwaistline, especially amongst theyounger generation, has also ledmany to look inward towards thechanges in French culture that arecausing so many to put on weight.Ten years ago, the average lengthof a French meal was 1 hour and22 minutes. Today, it is around halfan hour. Many young professionalsand students are these days optingto have fast food or a sandwich astheir meal of choice at lunchtime -a phenomenon known as le snacking- rather than eat a cooked mealwith friends or family. A recent Ipsosstudy found that six out of tenyoung French people say they eat atleast half of their meals in front of ascreen of some description.The disappearance of the sitdownfamily meal has not only hada social impact on families, but alsoon the nation's diet... and its waistline.Another factor is the rise of fastfood. In a country that prides itselfon its haute cuisine and that isfor the most part vehemently anti-American and resistant to culturalimperialism, the success of Mc-Donald’s has been a phenomenon.France is today the largest per capitaconsumer of McDonald’s in theworld and the company’s secondbiggest market outside of the US.A key factor in McDo’s successhas been its acceptance by France’snotoriously protective agriculturalindustry. By sourcing 80% of itsproduce locally, it has brought theFrench farmers onside and avoidedany protests from that sector. It hascontinued to push healthier optionsin an attempt to shed its 'unhealthy'image and has even trialled a McBaguettein order to appeal to moreFrench diners.Despite salad on the McMenu, thefact still remains that repeated visitsto McDonald's are going to haveyou loosening your belt faster thansubsisting on home-cooked meals.The government is trying to actto save us from our own gluttony,however, with France’s food ministerGuillaume Garot proposingtraffic light-style warnings on foodlabels to indicate high sugar, salt orfat content. Adverts are already runon television and radio encouragingpeople to eat well and avoid snacking,vending machines have beentaken out of schools and the governmenthas raised taxes on sugarydrinks.The latest move in the battle ofthe bulge is to quadruple the taxpayable on palm oil. The “NutellaTax”, so called because palm oil isone of the principle ingredients ofthe popular chocolate and hazelnutspread, is expected to raise €40 millionper year for France.Nutella is Europe's favourite breakfastchocolate spread, with some235,000 tonnes produced annually byItalian company Ferrero of FerreroRocher fame. In France alone, it is believedthat 100 million jars of Nutellaare consumed annually.Not only do many consider palmoil to be bad for health, it is also acontroversial ingredient for ecologicalreasons (see Arthur Smith's articleon the opposite page).Malaysia is one of the world's toptwo palm oil exporters and alongsideIndonesia, accounts for 85 percent of global production. The MalaysianPalm Oil Council hit back atFrench claims that its product wasdetrimental to the environment andfuelling obesity. “Malaysia is deeplyconcerned with French SenatorYves Daudigny's proposed 300% taxincrease on palm oil,” the council'schief executive said in a statement.“Palm oil is a healthy, natural andimportant product, which 240,000small farmers in Malaysia are proudto produce. Contrary to SenatorDaudigny's comments, every nutritionaland food expert concludesthat palm oil is in fact free of dangeroustrans fats, free of GMOs andcontains valuable vitamins.”The makers of Nutella said theywould not change the recipe evenif France, its biggest market, endorsesproposals to quadruple thetax on palm oil. Frédéric Thil,French director for Ferrero told LeParisien: “The arguments are unfairand the repercussions wouldbe catastrophic.” ■French town set to escape apocalypseIf you believe the Mayancalendar, the next big datefor the end of the world isDecember 21, 2012. All is notlost, however, for those of us wholive in France, as many believe thatthe sleepy town of Bugarach, nearCarcassonne, will be the one placeon earth to be saved.Bugarach, with a population ofjust 200, has long been consideredmagical, partly due to whatlocals claim is an “upside-downmountain” where the top layersof rock are older than the lowerones and the internet is awash withmyths about the place: its mountainis surrounded by a magneticforce; it is the site of a concealedalien base; or even that it containsunderground access to anotherworld. Some online rumoursclaim that on December 21 themountain will burst open to revealan alien spaceship that will rescuethose nearby from the apocalypse.As the date predicted by theMayan calendar as the end ofhumanity approaches, a Frenchgovernment body set up to monitorsects and cults has turned its focuson Bugarach. The watchdog,Miviludes, was set up in 2002 totrack the activity of sects, after a lawpassed the previous year made it anoffence to abuse vulnerable peopleusing heavy pressure techniques,meaning cults can be outlawed ifthere is evidence of fraud or abuse.The influx of New Age visitorsin recent years has pushed upproperty prices in the area, but alsoraised the threat of financial scamsand psychological manipulation,Miviludes said in its report. “I thinkwe need to be careful. We shouldn'tget paranoid, but when you seewhat happened at Waco in theUnited States, we know this kind ofthinking can influence vulnerablepeople,” Miviludes presidentGeorges Fenech told Reuters.During a visit in 2011, Miviludesfound six settlements in thesurrounding countryside, set upby members of the AmericanRamtha School of Enlightenmentand a number of other “gurus”and messianic groups have beenorganising fee-paying conferences© 2008 - Rainer Zenz (WikiCommons)The new "Nutella Tax" is one move aimed at tackling France's obesity problemat local hotels.Those looking to join one of thesecults and dodge the apocalypse willbe disappointed, however, as Frenchofficials have now banned access tothe Pic de Bugarach to avoid a rushof New Age fanatics, sightseers andabove all... journalists.Eric Freysselinard, France's topofficial in the area, told AFP: “Weare expecting a few visionaries,a few people who believe in thisend of the world, but in extremelylimited numbers. We are expectinggreater numbers of people who arejust curious, but in numbers wecannot determine. Above all, weare expecting lots of journalists.”A hundred police and firefighterswill control approaches to the tinyvillage of the same name at the footof the mountain, and if too manypeople turn up, they will blockaccess there too.Over the years, films,documentaries and websites havepromoted the idea that the ancientMayan calendar, which is madeup of 394-year periods calledbaktuns, predicts that doomsdayis on December 21 2012. 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LIMOUSIN PLASTERINGMARK COLYER - LIMOUSIN STUKADOORSFor a free quotation & friendly advice call Mark or Mareike onTel: 05 55 54 95 63 - Mob: +44 (0)7867 983 751mcolyerplasteringandtiling@orange.frwww.thebugle.eu ○ THE BUGLE ○ DECEMBER 2012FRENCH LIFE ♦19 years experience in:● Solid plastering ● Skimming ● Dry Lining● Rendering ● Plasterboard StudworkSpecialist in French lime & English plastering techniquesCovering depts 23, 87, Northern 19 & Southern 36Oil palm plantations vs orang-utans13Siret: 539 941 450 00014Regular environment contributor, Arthur Smith from Harlequin Developments,takes a look at the palm oil industry and its effect on nature and also turns hiseye towards Christmas.Several Sumatranorang-utans,including threemother and babypairs, were recentlysaved from a tiny patch of forestthat was being bulldozed. Theirhome was being destroyed tomake way for another oil palmplantation, and it was beingdone by a company which is amember of an industry groupresponsible (supposedly) forprotecting their habitat.Palm oil is an ingredientfound in up to half ofprocessed foods, and is alsoincreasingly being used asa biofuel in petrol tanks andpower stations. The expansionof oil palm plantations intohigh conservation value forestsis recognised as a leadingthreat to critically endangeredspecies including orang-utans,elephants and tigers.Palm oil is everywhereyou look these days and it'sin so many food products.The reason for its popularity?It's not only versatile,but very, very cheap.Palm oil is a wonderfulproduct, but it's how we obtainit and its widespread overusethat should be of concern.Palm oil can only be sourcedin large quantities from severalregions, the major producersbeing Indonesia and Malaysia.The demand for the productis furthering the destructionof tropical rainforest habitatsthat are cleared to be usedas plantations. While manyspecies are threatenedthrough such clearing, thecreature that gains the mostattention is the associatedplight of the orang-utan.I'm a big supporter ofrenewable energy andcurrently work in the industry,but when I hear the words“palm oil” and “electricity”in the same sentence, itsends a chill down my spine.It seems that severalcompanies in Europe havesecured planning permissionto burn palm oil to generateelectricity. Usually it wouldn'tbe financially viable to doso, but biofuels gain greensubsidies that triple the valueof the electricity produced.Its supporters say that evengrowing, processing andtransporting the oil to Europestill provides substantialreductions in greenhousegases when measured againstcomparable fossil fuel oils.Greenpeace have labelledsuch power stations as“orang-utan incinerators”.Deforestation aside, usingfood as fuel is just not onin my opinion. A few yearsago, a UN food expert wentso far as to say that usingfood crops as fuel was a“crime against humanity”.In my modest opinion,people need to connectmore with how their food isgrown, and to connect morewith their energy sources.With that connection oftencomes a greater appreciation.Destroying forests thousandsof miles away removes thatconnection, a case of out ofsight, out of mind.-------------------------On the subject of fuel…It seems that, in the UK atleast, the high cost of fuel isencouraging people to live onbenefits because driving towork makes it uneconomicalto get a job.Travel-to-work costs reducethe extra income gained fromgetting a job by 40 per centsays a recent report by theInstitute of Economic Affairsthink tank.Crucially they say the costsinvolved in filling a tank makeit less likely that people willabandon benefits and get a job.The report concludes,“Motoring taxes may increasewelfare dependency by raisingtravel-to-work costs, meaningmany potential workers may bebetter off on welfare benefitsthan entering employment”.Don’t you just love thinktanks? Could it be that peoplehave to travel further to get ajob than was the case in thepast, and that in itself increasesthe cost of commuting?Perhaps a better, moreaffordable, and reliable publictransport system would help.Not only would it enablepeople to travel to workeconomically, but it might helpstop some of the associatedpollution that is becoming evermore noticeable in big townsand cities.-------------------------It may be a storm in a teacup (sorry), but some majorEuropean high street storeshave slammed 'Brussels' over adecision to impose a 'CrockeryTax' on cheap cups, plates andbowls imported from China.A new duty is soon to comeinto force, and it will add up to60% to the wholesale price ofthe cheap imports.Some 80 per cent of allEuropean imports of crockerycome from China, whichbenefits from low wages andproduction costs. Presumablymost go to Greece which has along tradition of not doing thewashing up!The move by the EuropeanCommission is the latestin a number of trademeasures designed to protectmanufacturers in Europeagainst competition from cheapChinese imports.So it seems that ‘food miles’ hasnow escalated into ‘plate miles’.On that note, and withChristmas approaching, ifyou’re thinking about a gift forAunt Agatha, what about a nicepiece of Limoges porcelain?Support your local industry…I’d like to wish all the readersa Merry Christmas and a HappyNew Year, and remember,when someone asks you whatyou want for Christmas, thinkabout what you actually need.PS. I am assuming that ifyou are reading this, theChestnut Soup with Bacon and Thyme CroutonsThis is a cheery and warming soup for Christmas, and if you do not want to preparefresh chestnuts, tinned or jarred work just as well.Ingredients (Serves 4):225g Peeled and drained chestnuts (450g Unpeeled if using fresh chestnuts)1 Small chopped onion 1 Small chopped carrot1 Stick of celery, chopped 1.2l Pork stock, or vegetable stockSalt and pepper to seasonFor the Croutons:110g Stale white bead, cubed 4 tbsp Olive oil2 Rashers smoked bacon, finely chopped½ tsp Fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped1. For the soup, place all the soup ingredients into a large saucepanon a medium heat. Bring up to a simmer, season, place a lid on thepan and simmer on a low heat for 30 minutes if using tinned or jarred chestnuts, 45 minutes for fresh.2. While the soup is simmering, heat the oil in a large frying pan, cook the bacon for 3 minutes ona medium heat, then add the bread and thyme. Turn up the heat, stirring until the bread is goldenbrown and the bacon is crunchy.3. Turn the contents of the pan onto kitchen paper and dab to remove the oil. Then when your soupis ready, blitz with a blender until it is smooth. Adjust the seasoning if necessary. Pour into bowls,sprinkle with bacon, croutons and thyme and serve.Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year from George & MildredRecipes provided by Chef George. Written and compiled by Francesof La Grande Maison (Table et Chambres d'Hôte), Chénérailleswww.grandemaison-chenerailles.comworld hasn’t ended on 21stDecember, as the Mayancalendar predicted. It makesme smile to think that someCentral American Indian livedand died not knowing howmuch concern he would causeto future generations, nevermind the books, newsprint,and films his calendarspawned.■Arthur SmithHarlequin Developmentswww.harlequindevelopments.comTel: 05.55.68.67.56Mob: 06.06.60.46.97Fish and Chipswww.lesnackshack.comTel: 05.55.68.24.19 Mob: 06.76.69.43.63Dates for DecemberWE WISH EVERYONEMonday 3rd Champsac“A HAPPY CHRISTMAS”Wednesday 5thBussiere PoitevineANDFriday 7th St. Sebastien - take away 6-8pm “A VERY PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR”Saturday 8th AigurandeTuesday 11th Chateauponsac** PLEASE NOTE **Thursday 13th PersacWE ARE CLOSED THROUGHOUTFriday 14th FromentalJANUARY AND FEBRUARY** We will be serving from 6pm to 8.30pm at all of ourvenues unless stated otherwise.AND RE-OPEN IN MARCH 2013Le Snack Shack is a traditional British ‘Fish and Chip Takeaway’, offering a varied menu direct from the U.K.We serve the best Icelandic Cod, cooked in a crispy, golden batter accompanied by chips and mushy peas or curry sauce.Our full menu can be found on our website - www.lesnackshack.comTake away and eat in the comfort of your own home or feel free to have a drink alongside your meal at the bar.Siret: 517 841 839 00015

DECEMBER 2012 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.eu14 ♦ FRENCH LIFEIn the garden - jobs for DecemberWho on earthknows whatto do inthe gardenin December? So muchdepends on your soil, theposition of the garden, thetrees in it, the altitude,the weather of course… Iwouldn't presume to giveyou any hard and fast piecesof advice, so the followingare just suggestions.Grass: When to stopmowing depends so verymuch on the weather. Someyears the grass carries ongrowing right the waythrough the winter, and otheryears it stops. Be prudentabout mowing, and, if youmust, choose a dry afternoonand make sure the mowerblade is set on a high settingor else you are liable to pullclumps out and end up witha shorn, muddy patch! Leavesome areas on the fringes ofyour garden longer, to shelterthe littler members of thewildlife world.Garden waste: A healthygarden naturally producesa lot of waste: mowings,weeds, leaves, unwantedseedlings, clumps whichneed dividing up every fewyears, old potting compost,etc. Though I hate to admitit in public, I'm a terribleAppealone for leaving clumps ofprunings & weeds in untidypiles 'to be collected later',which can stretch rather along time! In the meantime,things can find these pilesa great place to hibernate,thus forcing me to waituntil the hibernation periodis over. My resolution thisyear is to move any suchpiles into places where theywon't be problematic. Thenthe hedgehogs and othercharmers can sleep in safety.Be prudent also aboutlighting bonfires where thematerial has hung around fora while, for the same reason.Most other things can goon the compost heap, and ifit's not ready for use, this isa good time of year to turnthe heap. This speeds updecomposition and helpsreactivate it. There shouldbe a good layer of veg plants(tomatoes, courgettes,etc) and annuals fromthe flower borders. Don'tforget to add some chickenmanure from your hens, ora kindly neighbour. This isreally quite concentrated,so a little goes a long way- ideal for those of us witha bad back who don't fancyhumping barrow loads ofhorse manure around.Protect the soil surfacein advance of it gettingI'm more and more concerned by the disappearance of oldvarieties of fruit trees. In the area where I live there seem to beno initiatives to preserve species for posterity. We can not allpersonally help save the polar bear, but we can do something thatmay stop a local variety of fruit tree disappearing for good.If you are interested, know of anything that is specific to yourarea, or has a particular history, or is just plain interesting, pleasecontact me. Apples, pears and other types may need grafting, butplums can be grown perfectly well from suckers.cold, with a layer of mulch,bracken, compost or manure.You can also just prunedown perennials to about afoot high, and put the stemsdirectly around the baseof the plants. This gives ahabitat to invertebrates andinsects, and helps insulatethe plants from the effectof cold. It can, of course,be composted in the latespring, when the weatherhas warmed up.Brambles are such lovelyrogues - beautiful flowers,fruit, great for wildlife -but like all their ilk, theyneed to be controlled, andthe winter is a good time tostop new canes touching theground and rooting to formnew plants. The new rootsare quite fragile, and can bepulled up easily by hand, sojust mosey on out into thegarden with a pair of goodgardening gloves and seewhere they are encroaching.Same with nettles.Weeding: So far, roundhere, it has been really quitewarm and humid, so the newcrop of weed seedling aregerminating & growing likecrazy. Save yourself somework by hoeing them outsmall, or stifling them witha good mulch. Otherwisethey'll have the advantageover you come the spring.In the next few weeks,more typical winter weathershould arrive, leavinggardeners to admire thewinter flowering shrubs,those with good stem colouror those with good berries.These include hollies,willows and dogwoods,amongst others.My personal favouritesare Lonicera fragrantissima,a shrubby honeysuckle thatis in flower by my front doorfrom November to March,usually, and Viburnumbodnantense «Dawn».Candy pink girlie flowerson bare stems on a winter'sday when the light is low.Lovely!Planning: Winter is alsoa very good moment tolook at your garden witha critical eye. If you can'tfind anything of interestin it over the winter, thensomething needs changing!Browse seed, bulb andplant catalogues, lookthrough your wish list ofplants… and dream on! ■Michelle PierceUn Jardin en France plantnurseryunjardinenfrance@gmail.com05 45 89 36 54Forest GardeningThis is the time of yearwhere re-evaluatingyour garden can beadvantageous, oncethe hustle of growing hasslowed down. If you find thatthings are gradually gettingtoo much, or that there is toomuch maintenance, then youmay like to consider planting a'forest garden'. This has becomesomething of a buzz word thisyear in the gardening press, butwhat does it actually mean, whostarted it, and why do it?Wikipedia describesforest gardening as “a lowmaintenancesustainable plantbasedfood production andagroforestry system, basedon woodland ecosystemsincorporating fruit and nuttrees, shrubs, herbs, vines andperennial vegetables, which© 2006 - Graham Burnett (WikiCommons)Managing Editor: Steve MartindaleEditor-in-Chief: Steve MartindaleRegistered Address: Les Quatre Chemins23150 St-Yrieix-les-BoisFranceSIRET: 514 989 748 00017Printed by: Rotocentre348, rue Marcel Paul45770 SaranFranceMonthly circulation: 13,000 copiesAll copyright, unless stated otherwise, is reservedto The Bugle. Reproduction in whole or part of anytext without permission is prohibited.have yields directly usefulto humans. Making use ofcompanion planting, thesecan be intermixed to grow in asuccession of layers, to build awoodland habitat”.Basically, you plant yourground in such a way that youcreate, eventually, a woodland,where all the species have someuse to you.The pioneer was Robert Hart,in Shropshire, in the sixties, whohad started up a smallholdingbut found that it was too labourintensive. He realised thatsome things just took care ofthemselves, and so graduallyreplaced his animals with trees.He did a lot of research intogardening systems in othercountries, and realised that intropical countries gardens werevery differently created. This ledto his tier system.Does this sound daunting?Well a little, until you realisethat young trees growreasonably quickly, and cropscan be gained in three or fouryears for some species. Anyoneplanting an apple tree wouldexpect to get some fruit in thatkind of time frame. Since thewhole idea is that you have aconstantly evolving ecosystem,then currants and other fruitingshrubs will do the job muchmore quickly and with lesseffort on your part, hopefully,than a standard veg patch. ■Michelle PierceUn Jardin en France plantnurseryunjardinenfrance@gmail.com05 45 89 36 54Directeur: Steve MartindaleRédacteur-en-chef: Steve MartindaleSiègeLes Quatre Chemins23150 St-Yrieix-les-BoisFranceSIRET: 514 989 748 00017Imprimé par: Rotocentre348, rue Marcel Paul45770 SaranFranceTirage mensuel: 13,000 copiesTous droits réservés. Toute reproduction, totaleou partielle, des articles et illustrations du présentnuméro est strictement interdite.Dépôt légal à parution.The Bugle cannot accept responsibility for the claims of advertisers or their professionalism. We strongly advise readers to verify that the companyyou are dealing with is a registered trading company in France or elsewhere in the world.

DECEMBER 2012 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.eu16 ♦ COMMUNITYL'EscaleRestaurant & Bar5 Rue Andre Jouhannaud, CompreignacFreshly home cooked English and French foodThroughout December:Daily Plat du Jour plus our ever popularFish and Chip night every FridaySunday lunch as normal except16th and 23rd December - TraditonalEnglish Xmas Sunday LunchClosed Xmas DayOpen Boxing Day and the rest of DecemberNew Year's Eve - Live Entertainmentwith Jack Law. Book Now!!New à la carte Menu and Xmas Party Menu - pleasecontact us for further informationWe will open on any evening for party bookingsof 10 and over except Sunday nightSee main ad for more information and opening hoursTel: 05 55 12 99 45email: L_escale@yahoo.frOr see us on Facebook for more details.Balance on Purpose** SPECIAL OFFER **I am offering FREE discovery sessionsto the first 20 people who contact me.07 87 68 51 44 and 02 54 24 56 98www.balanceonpurpose.comPetticoat LaneTo all customers, new & old, we wish you aMerry Christmas & Happy New Year!Please Note...On 24th December we will only be open until 2pm.We will be closed from 25th December to8th January, re-opening on 9th January 2013.5 Rue Nationale – 16150 ChabanaisTel: 05 45 29 03 99CreusetecWINTER OFFER - "tooway" satellite internet.18 Mb DL speed, 26 Gb monthly data allowance,FREE equipment. Only €49.95 / month!!Tel: Martin - 05.55.66.60.21Web: http://www.creusetec.comEmail: tooway@creusetec.comPianist/ vocalist available forevents/ gigs/ private parties etc...New Orleans old time jazz n blues n boogie...Call: 07.61.21.85.15@ La Petite Fontaine15 Grande Rue, Le DoratDecemberFri 14th December, 8pm - Jack Law entertains uswith a Christmas Special and DiscoFri 21st December, 8.30pm - Punk it up Christmaswith C.P.R.Sat 22nd December - 'Allo 'Allo it's Panto time!(phone for more details)Mon 31st December - Hogmanay Party with M.L.C.providing some rocking tunes to blast in the NewYear. Ticket only - booking essential!Tel Lynn or Jonathan: 05 55 60 29 74Web: www.lapetitefontaine.comBugleNoticeBoardJJ’sJJ’sCaféCaféBarBarAigurandeAigurandeSaturday 25th AugustA Comfortable Coffee Lounge !!!!!!Soirée Chilli n Blues with 'Taurus Blues'At last a comfortable place in Aigurande to sit and(In have aid coffee/tea/other....... the Association Sapeurs-Pompiers, and cakes - yes cakes Aigurande) too!!This is going to be a fab evening and will be supporting avery good 'Le cause. Salon €1 de from l'Amitié' each meal opening will be upstairs, donated to theAssociation. chez We JJ's will also Café be Bar passing - December round a collection 1st. boxto relieve you of your small change!!!!A Very Merry Xmas and a Hugely Joyful New YearConcert (free entry) 9pmMeal To Starts You All 7.30 - From - 9 pm Jon (Chilli and Con Jacky Carne + and Tiramisu) team €12 JJ. ppReservations optional but advisableMusic Club2nd Sat of Music every month. Club 8.30 pm.2nd Next Sat of event: every 8th month. December 8.30 pm.JJ's Music club is Next for musicians event: 11th of all August levels and genres. Entry isJJ'sfree,Musicthereclubis noismembershipfor musiciansandofisallopenlevelsto everyoneand genreswhoentrylovesisfree,music.thereYou canis noalsomembershipbuy fish andandchipsis openfromtotheeveryonevan in thewhomarketlovessquare music. (from You can 6.30 also - 8.30) buy fish and and eat chips them from in the the comfort van in of the the marketsquare JJ's (from Cafe 6.30 Bar, - 39 8.30) Place and eat du them Champ in the de comfort Foire, ofbar.JJ's. The club starts 36140 from 8:30, Aigurande but we are open for all thosewho want to come Tel: earlier 02 to eat. 54 In 06 fact 30 we 77 hardly ever shut !!!!JJ's www.frenchweb.eu/jjscafebar/Cafe Bar, 39 Place du Champ de Foire,Email: 36140 cafebarjj@yahoo.co.ukAigurandeTel: 02 54 06 30 77www.frenchweb.eu/jjscafebar/Email: cafebarjj@yahoo.co.ukBAILEYS Bar RestaurantWe will be holding our Annual Christmas Dinner on theevening of Saturday 22nd December from 7pm.Traditional 4 course Christmas Dinner for €25 pp.StarterPrawn Cocktail: Succulent prawns in a cocktail saucelaced with Whiskey on a bed of crisp lettuce0rA warming homemade Carrot and Coriander SoupMain CourseTraditional Turkey Roast with all the trimmingsCheese courseDessert: A choice of homemade desserts, ChristmasPudding with brandy cream, Trifle or CheesecakeWill be a fun evening with Traditional Christmas carols.Reservations before 15th December.5 Rue de L'Abreuvoir 23200 AubussonTel: 05 55 66 37 10or 05 55 66 22 92The Comité des Fêtes in Chéniers is organising anart exhibition called RENC'ARTS 2013 on May 1st2013 in the salle polyvalente Pierre Laurent.Anyone interested in exhibiting is welcome. Allkinds of art will be represented (painting, drawing,photography, caricatures, sculpture, floral art...)For further information and to sign up emails.franz@live.frLe BelleriveHotel - Restaurant - Café-Bar1st Dec - Christmas decorating partywith carols sung by Tom Harker24th Dec - Christmas Eve Party31st Dec - New Year's Eve Party(limited places - booking recommended)Happy hours, quiz nights and more!!See www.facebook.com/hotellebellerivefor details of all events!Email: bonjour@lebellerive.netPhone: 05 55 36 20 6329 Avenue de la Tour87470 Peyrat-le-ChâteauRESTAURANTAUX CEPESLa VeytizouOn the main road (D979)Between Limoges & EymoutiersOpen Mic Night - Sat 8th Decemberand every 2nd Saturday of the month*******************Bookings taken for Christmas lunch29€ a head - phone for details*******************New Year's EveBuffet from 8pmFor more information, please ring Sue:05 55 69 33 38Ivan Petley - 3D PuzzlesFind Ivan's puzzles in the following locations:La Vitrine des Artisans, 23 Grande Rue, GuéretOffice de Tourisme, 12 Pl. Defumade, AhunOr find Ivan at the following markets:1-2nd December 23800 La Celle-Dunoise2nd December 87370 Saint-Sulpice-Laurière8-9th December 19250 Meymac9th December 23200 Néoux14-15th December 23500 Felletin14-16th December 63804 Cournon-d'Auvergne21st December 23210 Marsac23rd December 23200 AubussonTel: 05 55 80 29 98La Coterie EntrepriseWe are EPARCO approved septic tank installers.These are compact systems that can be installedfor use intermittently - perfect for holiday homes!!Tel: 05.55.80.83.30Email: sales@LCE23.comWeb: LCE23.comLe Moulin du Breuil23140 PIONNATSaturday 1st December08h45-11h00 English Breakfast ClubCome and enjoy a superb value 'Full EnglishBreakfast' with tea, coffee and fruit juicesChristmas Menu du Jour10th to 14th December - €14.95 pp** Closed Wed 26th & Thur 27th December **New Year's Day Menu - 12h00-14h30Come and enjoy a New Year's Day lunchat Le Moulin du Breuil - €28.00Contact us for more details or to make a reservationTel: 05 55 80 37 70Mail: lemoulindubreuil@gmail.comWeb: www.lemoulindubreuil.comThe ExchangeRochechouartChristmas at 'The Exchange'Christmas Goodies now in stock:Christmas cards, crackers, gift wrap,gift bags, gift tags, candles, stockings,decorations, calendars and much much more.Plus a new range of gorgeous gifts and cards.Why not pop in and enter our Christmas Draw forthe chance to win a super duper prize!!Hope to see you soonJane & Phil Nicholson05 55 78 19 24www.theexchangerochechouart.com

DECEMBER 2012 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.eu18 ♦ COMMUNITYIwould like to say a very public thank you to friendsand family who have rallied around me during thedifficult time due to the death of my father. I havealways said that my French has improved with everynew situation I have had to deal with and this is anotherone of those occasions; I have now added words likecoffin and grave to my repetoire.I would like to say a special thank you to my husbandRob who went above and beyond the call of duty,helping to get my brother and sisters out to France forthe funeral, finding accommodation and cooking foreveryone over the week. He accompanied me to thefuneral directors and Mairie asking important questionsI would not even have thought of. My friends and familyare very important to me and I would like to let themknow how much I appreciate them through your paper.Many thanks,Vanda JohnsonAnnouncement from theCancer Support France - Creuse BranchIt is with great regret from the volunteers that we have had to cease theabove association from the 1st of November due to lack of volunteers tohelp with administration and fund-raising. Many people have offeredtheir assistance for which we have been very grateful but we needed fulltimevolunteers to help with websites, distribution and hospital visiting.We have assisted many people, those with cancer, family members andalso friends of cancer patients. We hope we have been helpful to thosewho needed translation, useful to those who wanted information and acomfort to those who needed someone to listen.The telephone number and email address (below) are going to continueas they are on the posters around the Creuse. The telephone support givenby volunteers who are continuing in the Creuse area will be assisted bythe Haute-Vienne branch of CSF.Thank you to all who have helped out and supported us in thepast especially Steve from The Bugle.MONDAYEvaux-les-BainsTUESDAYAuzancesBénévant-l’AbbayeBussière-PoitevineChampagnac-la-RivièreGenouillacGouzonLaurièreLimoges (Le Vigenal)Peyrat-le-ChâteauRochechouartRoyère-de-VassivièreSaint-Sulpice-les-FeuillesWEDNESDAYAhunBourganeufChambon-sur-VoueizeCognac-la-ForêtClugnatLe DoratIsleLimoges (pont StMartial)NantiatSéreilhacTHURSDAYBoussacCoussac-BonnevalDun-le-PalestelGuéretLimoges Bastide etHelpline number: 06 06 47 18 60Email address: csf.creuse@yahoo.comWEEKLY MARKETSCorgnacMagnac-LavalOradour-sur-Vayres(except 3rd Thu)Peyrat-le-ChâteauSaint-Sulpice-les-ChampsSaint-VicturnienLa SouterraineFRIDAYAigurandeAixe-sur-VienneAmbazacBessines-sur-GartempeBosmie l’Aiguille (16h- 19h30)BujaleufChâlus (except 2nd Fri)ChâteauponsacChâtelus-MalvaleixCouzeix (16h30 -19h30)Le DoratFelletinLimoges (place desBancs et Beaubreuil)NexonPierre-BuffièreRochechouartSt-Etienne-de-FursacSaint-Sulpice-LaurièreVerneuil-sur-Vienne(15h-18h30)SATURDAYAixe-sur-VienneAubussonBellacBonnatBussière-PoitevineChâteauponsacCondat-sur-VienneEymoutiersFeytiatFlavignacGuéretLa ChâtreLa Jonchère-St-MauriceLa SouterraineLimoges (place desBancs et place Marceau)Le Palais-sur-VienneMainsat (4th Sat only)NantiatPeyrat-le-ChâteauRochechouartSaint-JunienSt-Léonard-de-NoblatSaint-MathieuSaint-Yrieix-la-PercheSUNDAYBessines-sur-GartempeBlondCrocq (1st and 3rd Sun)PanazolPeyrat-le-ChâteauSaint-PaulSt-Sulpice-le-Guéretois(3rd Sun)Saint-Vaury (2nd Sun)Veyrac (2nd Sun)Rick Lee will be signing copiesof his new book,A Ripple of Lies,at The English Library, La Souterraineon Saturday December 8th 2012,10h-12h30www.attheedge.euJune1981.A young girl is on the run after assaulting a teacher.An Italian ‘businessman’ and his bodyguards are killed ina violent shoot-out.Meanwhile DI Mick Fletcher is surprised to be invited toa society wedding only to find out it’s a cover for SpecialBranch to send him to Barrow-in-Furness – the ‘longestcul-de-sac in the world’.A new submarine is to be launched there on the 1stof July and undercover contacts have got wind that aterrorist attack is planned.Fletcher insists on taking newly promoted DS IreneGarner along for the ride – but neither of them is readyfor the mayhem which spirals out of their control as theday of the launch approaches.Too many players in a never-ending game of blindman’s bluff which reaches an unexpected and shockingconclusion.About the author: Rick Lee was bornin North Yorkshire in 1948, went tostudy History in London in the late60’s, but spent most of his time goingto Jimi Hendrix and Cream concerts,whilst squatting in a series of elegantbut condemned Edwardian mansions.He became a drama teacher in1974 and later studied for a MEd inEducation through Drama with DorothyHeathcote.He worked in a variety of secondaryMONTHLY FOIRESBY DATEAixe-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 Sunschools, colleges, special needsdepartments and residential homes,after which he returned up northto be a Head of an Expressive ArtsDepartment in Barrow-in-Furness,followed by 5 years working for theBarrow Education Action Zone and asan education consultant.As well as classroom drama, he wasalso writing and directing plays withstudents including several successfulEdinburgh Fringe productions.BY DAY1 (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: LaurièreAll Markets & Foires are inthe morning unless statedotherwise. If your local marketis not listed, please let usknow - editor@thebugle.euHe has an MA in Writing Studiesfrom Lancaster University and writtenmany short stories and has publishedtwo volumes of poems.He moved to France in 2006 to enjoyretirement - although serious bouts ofDIY and gardening have kept him busy!He began writing the Mick Fletchersuspense thrillers two years ago andhas not been able to stop since!His first book Daughter of the Rosewas published in April 2012. ■EASY MEDIUM HARD

www.thebugle.eu ○ THE BUGLE ○ DECEMBER 2012WHAT’S ON ♦19Democratic Republic of Congo.The service will be followed by a 'verre d’amitié' -sherry, mince pies and other festive refreshments.Sun 9th Dec LUSSAC-LES-EGLISESMarché de NoëlNear Lussac-les-Eglises, Tina and Jane's barn, 5 LaTrigalle, 87360. From 2p.m. Admission free. Specialappearance at 3p.m. by Kevin Walker the Storyteller.Come along and enjoy mulled wine with mincepies. Christmas Carols. Stalls to fund-raise mainlyfor various charities in France. Cards, jewellery,tombola.Contact Karen 05 55 68 64 43 for further details.Sun 9th Dec NÉOUXChristmas MarketSun 9th Dec ROYERE-DE-VASSIVIÈREChristmas Market10h-16h place Pierre Ferrand (under marquee)Sun 9th Dec SAINT-LÉGER-MAGNAZEIXMarché de NoëlFrom 10h in the salle socio éducative and underheated marquees.Exhibitors: Food, Pâtisserie, Chocolate, Wine etc...Jewellery, Toys, Floral compositions etc...13h30 at the library: Drawing competition forchildren (3+).Restauration: Crêpes, Fish & Chips and drinks.Arrival of Father Christmas at 16h!!Sun 9th Dec SAINT-SULPICE-LES-FEUILLESChristmas MarketSun 9th Dec SAINT-VAURYChristmas MarketGymnase de Saint-Vaury.Sun 9th Dec SAINT-VICTURNIENChristmas MarketWed 12th to Fri 14th Dec BOURGANEUFChristmas MarketFri 14th Dec BOUSSACAnglo-French Christmas Carol ServiceThe annual Chants de Noël Carol Service, held inEnglish and French, with a Scottish piper joiningin too, takes place on Friday 14th December atBoussac's Eglise Ste Anne. It starts at 19h30 and isfollowed by free traditional Christmas refreshmentsin la Maison Paroissiale offered by the AIPB.There’ll be mulled wine, mince pies, cupcakes and soon. Everyone is welcome. Donations will be given toa charity for severely handicapped children, CAMSPCreuse, based in Guéret, to enable them to go on anouting and to a show. For more info tel Wendy 05 5565 03 69.Fri 14th Dec CONFOLENSChristmas MarketHalle du marché from 17h-21h. Music with Smith &Jones.Fri 14th to Sat 15th Dec FELLETINChristmas Market40 local producers & artisans.Salle polyvalente from 10h-18h.Ice rink - place de la République. Free skating &skate hire.Fri 14th to Sat 15th Dec SAINT-YRIEIX-LA-PERCHEChristmas MarketFri eve & Sat.Sat 15th Dec AIXE-SUR-VIENNEConcertConcert by male choir "Ahoz". 13 artists will singtraditional and contemporary Basque songs acappella.Chapelle d'Arliquet. 20h30. Tickets: 7€ / 4€(concessions) / 2 € (6-12s).Sat 15th Dec BELLACChristmas MarketIn the streets of Bellac from 16h-22h.Sat 15th Dec BUJALEUFChristmas MarketLocal producers & artisans. Mulled wine and Germanbeer.Sat 15th Dec COMPREIGNACChristmas MarketSat 15th Dec MÉRINCHALChristmas MarketSalle des fêtes du château de la Mothe from 9h-18h.Sat 15th Dec SAINT-JUNIENChristmas MarketSat 15th Dec SAINT-JUNIENBalade gourmandeBalade gourmande IN ENGLISH on the day of theChristmas market - RDV 16h30 at the tourist office.The visit will consist of sampling Christmas foodsfrom the market and Christmas produce from thepatisserie in Saint-Junien.To reserve please email rebekah.gash@hotmail.fr ortel 06 88 91 80 63.Sun 16th Dec ARNAC-LA-POSTEChristmas MarketSun 16th Dec CHÂTEAUPONSACChristmas MarketSun 16th Dec DOMPIERRE-LES-EGLISESChristmas MarketSun 16th Dec GOUZONChristmas MarketSalle polyvalente from 9h-17h. Christmas storytellingthroughout the day.Sun 16th Dec NEXONChristmas MarketWed 19th to Sun 23rd Dec SOUS-PARSATLa Maison du Père NoëlAs night falls in an enchanted setting meet FatherChristmas with his sleigh and visit his house (18h15-19h).Children are invited to write a letter to FatherChristmas at the tourist office in Sous-Parsat and postit through the letterbox of Father Christmas' house.Sat 22nd Dec ARGENTON-SUR-CREUSEChristmas MarketSat 22nd Dec AUZANCESChristmas MarketSat 22nd Dec CHÂLUSChristmas MarketFrom 14h.Sat 22nd Dec DUN-LE-PALESTELChristmas MarketSat 22nd Dec FLAVIGNACChristmas MarketPlace du Général de Gaulle from 8h-13h.Sat 22nd Dec SAINT-LÉONARD-DE-NOBLATChristmas MarketTown centre & Halle Marchande from 17h.Sun 23rd Dec AUBUSSONChristmas MarketSun 23rd Dec CHASSENON21e Foire de NoëlGourmet produce & crafts. 9h-18h.Sun 23rd Dec EYMOUTIERSChristmas MarketSun 23rd Dec LA SOUTERRAINEChristmas MarketChristmas market with over 150 exhibitors, theperfect opportunity to find those last-minuteChristmas gifts.Sun 23rd Dec MAINSATChristmas MarketSun 23rd Dec PIERRE-BUFFIÈREChristmas MarketMon 24th Dec LA CHÂTREChristmas MarketMon 31st Dec SAINT-LÉGER-MAGNAZEIXRéveillonCelebrate New Year's Eve at the salle socio éducativefrom 20h.Menu Gastronomique (includes apéritif, wine &coffee).With music and dancing.For more information and to book please call 05 5568 32 88 / 06 76 61 45 11.Sat 12th to Sun 13th Jan SAINT-MATHIEULove Letters in the Haute VienneCulture en Tête will be presenting Love Letters, aplay by the American Playwright A. R. Gurney, onSaturday the 12th and on Sunday the 13th of Januaryat Saint-Mathieu (87) in the Salle des Fêtes. Bothperformances will be at 15h30.The performance on the 12th will be in Englishand the performance on the 13th will be in French.Tickets are €8 (€6 for members of Culture en Tête).The two performers are Melinda Mullins and JoshuaBryant who before coming to live in France acted ina range of popular American TV shows and theatricalproductions.Tickets can be reserved by phoning Pat or Peter on05 55 78 40 65.Fri 14th to Mon 24th Dec LIMOGESChristmas MarketArtisans & producers will be exhibiting in littlewooden chalets around the ice rink installed at theplace de la République.Fri 14th to Wed 19th Dec LIMOGESChristmas Market70 exhibitors. Place de la Motte.Fri 14th Dec to Sun 6th Jan LIMOGESLa patinoire de NoëlThu 20th to Sun 23rd Dec GUÉRETAtelier de NoëlArtisinal gifts. 10h-17h. Chambre des métiers.Fri 21st Dec CHÂTEAUNEUF-LA-FORÊTChristmas MarketSalle Bartholdi from 18h.Fri 21st to Mon 24th Dec GUÉRETMarché de Noël gastronomiquePlace du Conventionnel Huguet.

DECEMBER 2012 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.eu20 ♦ WHAT’S ONUPCOMING EVENTS ACROSS THE REGIONSat 1st to Sun 2nd DecThéâtre du CloîtreThéâtre du Cloître is celebrating its 10th birthday with10 shows across 10 communes in Haut-Limousin: aprogramme of song, storytelling, theatre, music &dance. Choose which shows you would like to see orget a Pass'anniversaire to see them all (!) - a free buswill be put on to take you from show to show.For the full programme and info on tickets visitwww.theatre-du-cloitre.frSat 1st Dec EYMOUTIERSGerman Christmas MarketAll morning in the halle.Sat 1st Dec JUMILHAC-LE-GRANDMarché de NoëlPuygers, Jumilhac-Le-Grand 24630. 10.30-17.30.Come and see some original arts and crafts:Woodturnings, Jewellery, Sculpture, Porcelain,Bespoke furniture, Textiles and lots more.Support Twilight dogs home and the local gardenclub.Hot food and drinks available.Contact Mandy at mandy@livesley.org for moreinformation.Sat 1st to Sun 2nd Dec LA CELLE-DUNOISEChristmas MarketL’association "Et au milieu coule la Creuse"organises a Christmas Market on 1 and 2 December(both days from 10.00 to 18.00) in the Salle desloisirs in La Celle-Dunoise.More than 20 French, English, Swiss and Dutchartists and crafts(wo)men will offer ideas for originalChristmas gifts and decorations: personalisedembroidery, oil paintings, watercolours, books,Christmas cards and decorations, decorated woodenand leather articles, dream catchers, costumejewellery, sculptures and many other surprises.Several exhibitors will give demonstrations of theirknow-how during the two days. We look forward toseeing you there!Sat 1st to Sun 2nd Dec SAINTE-FEYREMarché de Noël - Parc Animalier Les Loups deChabrièresChristmas market at the wolf park. Come and do aspot of Christmas shopping: games & toys, crafts,regional produce... Free entry to the park. From 10h.Contact: Tel 05.55.81.23.23 - www.loups-chabrieres.comSun 2nd Dec CHAILLAC-SUR-VIENNEMarché de la Saint-NicolasSun 2nd Dec LE DORATChristmas MarketSun 2nd Dec LUSSAC-LES-EGLISESChristmas MarketSalle des fêtes from 9h30.Sun 2nd Dec SAINT-LAURENT-SUR-GORREChristmas MarketFri 7th Dec BESSINES-SUR-GARTEMPEChristmas MarketNight market from 17h in and around the salle desfêtes.Fri 7th to Sat 8th Dec CHABANAISChristmas PantoTheatre Chabanois presents a traditional BritishPanto "Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs" on Friday7th December at 20.00 & Saturday 8th December at15.00 at the Salle des Fêtes Chabanais.Adults 6€, Children 4€ (under 4yrs free).Reserve your seats in advance and grab a chanceto win 2 free tickets - call 05 45 94 10 71 or emailpgorridge@orange.frTheatre Chabanois is a bilingual community theatregroup formed in 2009 with about 30 members so farand a cast and crew of all ages (10yrs to over 80),abilities and talents. We are always looking for newmembers, not only those with thespian tendenciesbut those that are willing to help backstage and frontof house. Everyone is welcome to join us. Whateveryou bring to the group you will be sure of a warmwelcome and much fun on a Monday evening at theSalle des Fêtes in Chabanais at 7pm.Sat 8th Dec BOUSSACAIPB Cake StallIn the square opposite Simply Market, from 9am,the AIPB will be manning their cake stall as part ofthe Téléthon. There will be all the usual delicioushomemade cakes, marmalade etc, plus tea andcoffee. Come and enjoy the fare and cake donationswill be welcome. Info phone Wendy 05 55 65 03 69.Sat 8th Dec BOUSSACChristmas MarketSat 8th Dec FRESSELINESMarché de NoëlFrom 10h at La Belardière. Toys, books, jewellery,wood turning, paintings, sculpture, chocolate,cheese, wine and more!Sat 8th to Sun 9th Dec NOUZERINESChristmas MarketSat from 14h-19h; Sun from 10h-19h. Sallepolyvalente.Sat 8th Dec RANCONChristmas MarketSun 9th Dec BOSMIE L'AIGUILLEMarché de Noël et Foire à l'OrangeOrganised by the Comité des fêtes et le Comité deJumelage de Bosmie-l'Aiguille. Gourmet produce,crafts, sales of Spanish produce from the region ofPédralba (oranges, clementines, olive oil...) Paëllato take away. Salle Georges Bizet from 9h-19h. Freeentry.Sun 9th Dec GUÉRETCome as you are... Christmas Carol Service inEnglishAs part of our regular services we will be holding ourChristmas Carol Service on Sunday 9th Decemberat 3pm at the ADD Church, 9b Place Bonnyaud,Guéret.We offer a warm welcome to you, whether you havea faith or just want to come and share in the joy andcelebration of Christmas. All ages are welcome. Hotdrinks and mince pies will be served following ourtime together.Contacts for further details:Ian and Becky Jefferies – tel: 05 55 61 10 23 ore-mail: mail@otiumsanctus.comJim and Pat Scott- tel: 05 55 67 54 78 or e-mail:scott.james@neuf.frSun 9th Dec LA SOUTERRAINEAnglo-French Christmas Carol Concert15h30 at Chapelle du Sauveur, rue Lavaud, LaSouterraine. St Jacques Parish Christmas choirsinging English and French carols, plus organ,and other instrumental pieces, Christmas readingsand poetry. The Choir is composed of English andFrench members of the Parish and surrounding areas,conducted by Marie-Jo Sapelier, 'Animatrice' at N.Dame de la Souterraine. The organ accompanimentwill be Mr. Georges Lartigau, recently retiredProfesseur at the Conservatoire de Guéret.There is no entrance charge, instead we are askingfor donations in aid of a Health Centre Project inCONTINUED ON PAGE 19 >>Handmade joinery and woodwork at prices you can affordDoors, Stairs, Shutters,Gates & Furniture...We can beat anylike-for-like quoteQualified furniture restorerTrade enquiries welcomeNo job too small - Call us today for a FREE QUOTEFrançais parlé - English spokenFind us on Facebook - search for “Ebenisterie Hemming”Covering central France - call for more information02 48 63 15 09n.hemming@orange.frNicholas HemmingSIRET: 533 607 115 00011Montgenoux18170, Maisonnais