DECEMBER 2012 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.euB8 ♦ DIRECTORYEvery month 13,000+copies of <strong>The</strong> <strong>Bugle</strong> areprinted and distributedacross the region. Thanks toour targeted distribution w<strong>here</strong>we 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. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Bugle</strong> 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 <strong>The</strong><strong>Bugle</strong> when respondingto <strong>advert</strong>sLa Petite PlaceHair salon, Le Dorat<strong>05</strong>.<strong>55</strong>.60.87.37See our Display Ad - pg 12MobileHairdressermeche-highlighting,tinting, cuttingand weddingsContact Debra on<strong>05</strong> <strong>55</strong> 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:<strong>05</strong> <strong>55</strong> 89 31 7906 62 32 <strong>41</strong> <strong>76</strong>Location, 23800 Maison-FeyneSiret: 750 721 581 00015<strong>Your</strong><strong>advert</strong><strong>here</strong><strong>05</strong> <strong>55</strong> <strong>41</strong> <strong>17</strong> <strong>76</strong>As our newspaper hasgrown in popularity and <strong>The</strong><strong>Bugle</strong> has established itselfas the primary source of freelocal and national news inthe region, our <strong>advert</strong>isinghas also become increasinglyeffective. Advertorials are justone of the <strong>advert</strong>ising 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 Advice<strong>05</strong>.56.34.75.51See our Display Ad - pg 14• full page - €300.HiFXInternational money transferwww.hifx.co.ukBlevins FranksIntegrated Tax Planning &Wealth Management<strong>05</strong> 53 63 49 19 - see pg 5LanguageServicesFRENCH CLASSChénéraillesNative qualified teacher- Small groups- 1 to 1Elisabeth Sicard<strong>05</strong> <strong>55</strong> 80 44 83japprendslefrancais@sfr.frFree trial lesson!If you would like to findout more about our Advertorials,or any of our other <strong>advert</strong>isingoptions, please feelfree to get in touch with us on<strong>05</strong>.<strong>55</strong>.<strong>41</strong>.<strong>17</strong>.<strong>76</strong> or drop us aline at sales@thebugle.eu ■OnlineShoppingADVERTORIALFrom low-cost shutters to beautiful handmadestaircases - made right <strong>here</strong> 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 door<strong>05</strong> <strong>55</strong> <strong>41</strong> 46 88 - pg 9Please mention <strong>The</strong><strong>Bugle</strong> when respondingto <strong>advert</strong>sPest 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 7<strong>41</strong> 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:ADVERTORIAL<strong>Your</strong><strong>advert</strong><strong>here</strong><strong>05</strong> <strong>55</strong> <strong>41</strong> <strong>17</strong> <strong>76</strong>PropertyMaintenanceDOVE HOME CARECare and maintenancefor your homeKey Holding, Security Checks,Cleaning, Change-overs,General Gardening.References availableTel: 09 66 <strong>41</strong> 66 95Mob: 06 62 95 78 43Email: dovehomecare@hotmail.comStress FreeProperty ServicesSecurity and Storm Damage ChecksHousekeeping & Winter CareKey-holding & ChangeoversCare & MaintenancePost Collection & Bill PayingReferences available<strong>05</strong> <strong>55</strong> 81 35 95 / 06 74 03 07 <strong>05</strong>stressfreepropertyservices@hotmail.com<strong>05</strong>.<strong>55</strong>.<strong>41</strong>.<strong>17</strong>.<strong>76</strong>sales@thebugle.eusales@thebugle.eu <strong>05</strong>.<strong>55</strong>.<strong>41</strong>.<strong>17</strong>.<strong>76</strong>www.scrollart.co.ukor call us on:<strong>05</strong> <strong>55</strong> 14 12 43E: info@scrollart.co.ukSiret: 752 <strong>05</strong>1 482 00012Oradour-sur-Vayres(87150) ■PropertySalesHouses on Internetwww.housesoninternet.com<strong>05</strong>.<strong>55</strong>.65.12.19See our Display Ad - pg 3SubmissionsDeadline15th of the monthRetail &CommerceStove Sellerswww.stovesellers.com<strong>05</strong>.<strong>55</strong>.63.78.72See our Display Ad - pg 8Eco EntrepotGet down <strong>The</strong> Shed87230 Bussière-Poitevine<strong>05</strong>.<strong>55</strong>.68.74.73 - see pg 11SubmissionsDeadline15th of the month
AlinéaMeuble & Déco<strong>05</strong>.<strong>55</strong>.57.09.34see <strong>advert</strong> 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: <strong>05</strong>.<strong>55</strong> 48.28.89SIRET: 510 995 681 00010Moulin de TintinFurniture, interiors & giftswww.moulin-de-tintin.com<strong>05</strong>.<strong>55</strong>.79.57.60 - see pg 3<strong>Your</strong><strong>advert</strong><strong>here</strong><strong>05</strong> <strong>55</strong> <strong>41</strong> <strong>17</strong> <strong>76</strong>Transport,Removals& StorageParking ForLimoges AirportCheaper parking for alltypes of vehiclesBook now!!www.parkinglimoges.com<strong>05</strong> <strong>55</strong> 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 23<strong>05</strong> <strong>55</strong> 83 02 77 / 06 81 33 07 15jonathanpiddock@orange.frSIRET: 523 9<strong>55</strong> 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. <strong>The</strong> 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 t<strong>here</strong> 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. <strong>The</strong> 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. <strong>The</strong>y 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 <strong>76</strong> 240033 (0)6 87 66 31 <strong>41</strong>a2b.removals@hotmail.comPlease mention <strong>The</strong><strong>Bugle</strong> when respondingto <strong>advert</strong>s<strong>The</strong> 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. “<strong>The</strong>y 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 exactlyw<strong>here</strong> they went in the house. Honestly,I couldn’t be happier with the windowsbecause they’re excellent.”In fact, Mark was so impressed bythe quality of Albo’s windows and theirprofessional service, he contacted thecompany to express his satisfaction andenquire if Albo windows and doors wereGeneralEbénisterie HemmingQuality handmade wood furniture02 48 63 15 09See our main ad - pg 20Carrefour dubois Limousinwww.chauffagebois-limousin.com<strong>05</strong> <strong>55</strong> 63 72 45 - see pg 5FIRE LOGSFOR SALE45cm Oak - €40/m345cm Mixed Hardwood - €35/m3(poplar/cherry/hornbeam)Buyer collects from 36160 Lignerolles02 54 30 51 95(evenings best)siret 508 166 642 00019DIRECTORY ♦B9available in France through an Agent.After numerous discussions with Albo,Mark was invited to visit their state-ofthe-artfactory in the Czech Republic andwas then offered the chance to becometheir sole agent in France for Sales andDistribution because they’d been wonover by his enthusiasm for their qualitywindows and doors.It’s an opportunity he’s relishing,along with the chance to bring an excitingrange of high-quality, innovative, madeto-measurewindows and doors to fellowBrits abroad! ■ by Des Sampson, ahappy Albo customer!If you would like to know moreabout Albo’s products please visit theirwebsite or give Mark a call - he wouldbe happy to provide you with furtherinformation and a no obligation quote:Web: www.albo.cz/englishTel: +33 (0) 786 95 18 90<strong>Your</strong><strong>advert</strong><strong>here</strong><strong>05</strong> <strong>55</strong> <strong>41</strong> <strong>17</strong> <strong>76</strong>BABY/INFANTEQUIPMENT FOR HIRETo raise funds for the SPA dog rescuecentre in Guéret.High chair, buggy, play pen,travel cot, fire guard,stair gate etc.Each item will incur a hire chargeof 7 euros, plus a refundable8 euros deposit.For more INFO or to HIRECall Jean: <strong>05</strong> <strong>55</strong> 54 96 36jeanwhitham@orange.frSubmissionsDeadline15th of the monthTo <strong>advert</strong>ise in the<strong>Bugle</strong> Business Directory<strong>05</strong>.<strong>55</strong>.<strong>41</strong>.<strong>17</strong>.<strong>76</strong> / sales@thebugle.eu