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Limousin residents protestagainst aircraft noiseOne group of local residents have had enough of theconstant noise pollution created by trainee militarypilots based nearby >> Page 5June 2013Issue #44New eurobanknotesintroduced♦ The new notes are part of the “Europa”series of banknotes♦ Just 0.0017% of all euro notes are believedto be fakes♦ The 5 euro note has been rolled outalready, with larger denominations to followINSIDE > > >NEWS - Bonfire bansstill in forceBefore you are tempted tolight a bonfire, make sureyou are aware of your localrules >> Page 3NEWS - Wind farmwindfallThe story of onevillage's effortsto find somethingto spend all itsmoney on! >> Page 7As of May this year,the EuropeanCentral Bank hasbegun the phasedintroduction of thesecond generationof euro banknotes. The new notes arebeing called the “Europa” series asthey feature an image of Europa – afigure from Greek mythology and theorigin of the name of the continent –which appears in the hologram andwatermark of the banknotes.The Europa series of banknotesincludes new and enhanced securityfeatures which the ECB hopeswill offer better protection againstcounterfeiting. Their durability hasalso been improved by virtue of anew coating which has been applied.Although the new notes are moresecure, counterfeiting has not provedto be a huge problem for the eurozone.In the first half of 2012 a total of251,000 counterfeit euro banknoteswere withdrawn from circulation.That is just 0.0017% of the 14.6billion genuine euro banknotes incirculation during the same period.Initially, only the €5 note hasbeen introduced, with the remainingnotes to be launched in the futurein ascending order of value (€10,€20, €50, €100, €200 and €500) - notimeframe has yet been given for thelarger denominations. The new notesare the same size and very similar in>> continued on page 8© CABCLRUGBYBrive Rugby Club beat Pau to winpromotion back to the Top 14 -France's top flight >> Page 3PRACTICAL - Scamsand how to avoid themWe take a look at the mostcommon internet, email andphone scams and how toavoid becoming an unwittingvictim >> Page 14Your indispensible guide tothe region's Businesses>> Centre Pages

www.thebugle.eu ○ THE BUGLE ○ JUNE 2013LOCAL NEWS ♦5Residents protest against aircraft noiseOne of the advantages ofliving in central Franceis the lush rolling countryside,wide open spacesand, especially in the east of theLimousin, beautiful hills and valleys.Unfortunately, this terrain alsomakes the prefect training groundfor the French Air Force.Most of us will have experiencedrelaxing in the garden only to befrightened out of our skin as a fighterjet screams by overhead. If youhappen to be looking up, you willoften see the planes long before youhear them. Once in a while, it is nottoo annoying - in fact, it can be quiteexciting. For a group of residentsin northeastern Corrèze, however,enough is now enough.Since the number of fighters at thelocal airbase recently increased, theroar of low-flying jets has becomea regular occurrence, often for asmany as 8 hours a day. “Sometimes,I think I can see the pilot's helmet,”said one resident. “It is as if a stormis breaking directly over your head,”complained another.The area in question is to theeast of the Beaulieu-Tulle-Treignacaxis, a zone used intensively formilitary training. For several yearsnow, trainee pilots have taken to theskies for 5 days each week, startingat 10:30 and often continuing untilaround 18:00. Night flights are alsonot uncommon. According to localresidents, they would previouslyonly hear the aircraft once a week atmost.“When you consider that peopleoften complain about the noisemade by dogs and chickens, I findit baffling that we are not allowedto complain about these aerial exercises,”complained one resident ofSoursac. “I am not against this kindof training, but why does it have tobe concentrated in our area?”So angry have the residents become,that they have formed a collectiveto try to put pressure on theauthorities. “We want to tell peoplethat we are taking action,” said YvesMasson. “The idea is to get as manypeople together as possible so that ourvoice carries more weight. For example,we are planning to have a huissierdocument the noise and present ourcase to the European Court.”Despite the eye-witness testimonyof a number of locals, the Ministryof Defence is adamant that planes donot fly below 2,000 metres, claimingthat “the planes can appear lowerwhen they are flying down valleys”.There is a precedent for the AirForce breaking their own rules. In2011, an unexplained explosion washeard over much of Haute-Vienne,just after 10 a.m. one morning. Formost of the day the Gendarmeriewere unable to explain the noiseuntil the Air Force admitted that aRafale fighter jet had been in the regionaround that time; the prefecturesubsequently surmised that it hadprobably broken through the soundbarrier.Also in 2011, a Rafale fighter jetcrashed near Crocq in the east ofCreuse, killing both pilots. Locals,while upset, were not surprised bythe tragedy. “I’ve been expecting anaccident like this for many years,”said local resident Michel Baré atthe time, adding that he had complainedto the authorities on numerousoccasions. “The planes pass 20or 30 metres over the rooftops, dayand night. Sometimes we’re in thegarden with our grandchildren… it’sterrifying!” ■

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www.thebugle.eu ○ THE BUGLE ○ JUNE 2013NATIONAL NEWS ♦7Man setsmountainbike speedrecordPlease, don't try this at home.France is celebrating a new worldspeed record after FrenchmanFrançois Gissy broke the recordfor the top speed reached on amountain bike. His bike is poweredby hydrogen peroxide and recordeda speed of 263 kph (163 mph).The record was set on a disusedrunway near Mulhouse in easternFrance. Gissy designed the bike andthe accompanying rocket himself,with help from Swiss companyExotic Thermo Engineering andengineer Arnold Neracher.Although he broke the previousrecord of 242.6 kph, he narrowlymissed out on the overall cyclingrecord of 268.8 kph set by 50-yearoldDutch cyclist Fred Rompelbergin 1995, who achieved his featby riding in the slipstream of adragster. ■Paul Foster JardinsRoyal Horticultural Society qualifiedProfessional grounds maintenance20 years’ experience. Specialising in renovation ofovergrown neglected gardens. Planting + plantingschemes from beds/borders to pots & window boxes.NPTC Chainsaw Licence. Pruning & felling ofsmall trees.Please call for free quotation.06 23 90 45 82 / 05 87 19 85 85paul@paulfosterjardins.com www.paulfosterjardins.comLE MOULIN DU BREUILRESTAURANT, BAR, TERRASSEMenu du Jour €12Sunday menu €18Closed Tuesday nightand all day WednesdayPlease get in touch for any events, family parties or anyoccasion - everything catered for indoor/outdoor23140 PIONNAT – Tel 05 55 80 37 70info@lemoulindubreuil.com www.lemoulindubreuil.comFrench town's wind farm windfallLike many mayors ofsmall communes acrossFrance, Alain Couzinié,mayor of Arfons in theTarn department in southwesternFrance, has got money problems.The situation got so bad that MrCouzinié recently called a meetingof the town's 189 inhabitants to tryto allocate the budget for the comingyear and find a solution.But the problem faced by theonce-poor village is not a lack ofmoney... in fact, they have got toomuch!! The glut of cash is thanksto 11 wind turbines that were installedon the hills outside Arfonsin 2009. The turbines provideenough electricity to power 50,000homes and the commune receivestax revenue from the state for theiruse. The government, however,“forgot” to pay this for the first 2years, meaning the current windfarm windfall has raised the commune'sbudget from 400,000 eurosto 2.3 million euros – or 12,169euros per inhabitant!!“It's like it has rained gold onthe village. It's a miracle,” MrCouzinié told the Daily Telegraph.Another resident, BaptisteDubois, put it in simpler terms:“We've hit the jackpot. It's EuroMillionson a village scale. Lotsof people were initially againstthe wind farms with people claimingit would destroy local floraand fauna, but that's not the caseat all.”When the village met to decidehow to allocate the money, itwasn't gold-plated roadsigns thatthe villagers asked for. The pressingissues in Arfons appear tobe sterilising stray cats, tacklingAsian hornet nests, eradicatingpigeon droppings and sprucing upthe old village phone box. “Theywere asking for almost ridiculouslymodest changes,” the mayorsaid. “At first these proposals oversuch trifling problems almost irritatedme. But I soon realised thatit is by pragmatically resolvingsmall problems that you improvethe daily life of a village.”The mayor does have plans tobuy up the village's only café-hotel-restaurant,which shut down afew months ago - a project that willcost an estimated €800,000 whenthe work required is completed.He also intends to reopen a localgrocery which doubles up as a postoffice and newsagent.The European Union plans toprovide 20 per cent of the EU'selectricity consumption throughrenewable energy by 2020, andMr Couzinié encouraged othercash-strapped villages to look intowind turbines. “My advice is don'tdespair and look at all means ofrenewable energy to develop theirvillage,” he said.There is one problem, however,faced by small villages across thecountry, that money can't solve.“This village, like most in France,has an ageing population and allthe money in the world won't makeus younger,” explained the mayor.“What I hope is that this can helpbreathe life back into the place,with more young couples and thecries of children.” ■© 2006 - Zewan (WikiCommons)GOT A STORYFORTHE BUGLE...?editor@thebugle.eu05 55 41 17 76siret: 510 357 155 00017Double DRenovations & Home ImprovementsAll types of building work, groundwork,renovations, decorating and maintenanceFosses septiquesRoofingTilingKitchen and bathroom fittingConservatoriesPlaster boardingMasonryCarpentryetc. etc.Covering depts: 03, 23, 63, 87Telephone:05 55 65 00 2906 33 19 99 64Email:- double-d-23@live.fr

JUNE 2013 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.eu8 ♦ NATIONAL NEWSEU introducesnext generationof banknotes>> continued from pg 1appearance to the existingones, which will remain legaltender across the 17-membereurozone. The ECB has saidthat by autumn there will bemore new notes in circulationthan old ones.The €5 note has thetoughest life of all the eurobanknotes and apparentlyhas a similar lifespan to aladybird... around 13 months.If all the €5 notes in existencewere collected together theywould weigh more than 2Airbus planes and if all the€5 notes made in 2012 wereplaced end to end, they wouldstretch around the world 4.6times!!European Central BankT O Y O T ATOUJOURSMIEUXTOUJOURSPLUS LOINTHE BIG THRILLFROM 27,900€GARAGE DE L’AVENIR Tél : 05 55 52 73 73Par RN 145, sortie 48Mail: toygueret@orange.frrue Johannes Gutenberg, GUERET GPS: 46.1831, 1.8800(1)president Mario Draghisaid the new series of noteswould be “more intelligentand more secure than thefirst series”. Mr Draghi alsosaid that the euro “has overthe years become the mostvisible symbol of Europeanintegration”, adding thatthe new notes “continue toreflect the unity and diversityof our continent”. The notesinclude some text in Cyrillic,following the arrival ofBulgaria in the European andMonetary Union in 2007.The image of Europa -who according to Greekmythology was seduced andabducted by Zeus disguisedas a bull - is taken from afamous vase on display in theLouvre Museum in Paris. ■CONDITIONS APPLYConsommations l/100 km (Normes CE) : cycle mixte de 7,1 à 7,8. Émissions de CO2 (Normes CE) :cycle mixte de 164 à 181 g/km (E)(1) Tarif TTC au 01/03/2013 pour un gT86 (option peinture métallisée non incluse) dont 2000€ deprime ajoutée à la valeur de l’Argus TM pour la reprise d’un véhicule. Offre réservée aux particuliers,non cumulable, valable jusqu’au 30/06/2013 dans les concessions participantes. Modèle présentéà 28 470 €, option peinture métallisée incluse, (même offre de reprise déduite).French film industry looks tocapitalise on recent successInternationally, French film is enjoyingsomething of a boom. In Britain,French cinema is experiencingits biggest box office success forover a decade, with 2012 attendancesfor French language or French-madefilms up by 157% on the previous year.According to recent figures, 8 milliontickets were sold in the UK last year tosee French films, making up 4.6% of themarket.Unifrance, which promotes the Frenchmovie industry abroad, described 2012as “a unique year for French cinema inBritain”, but also pointed out that theincrease is not purely attributable to thesuccess of The Artist, Michel Hazanavicius'silent film which won five Oscars,seven Baftas and made in the region of€100m at the box office.“The figures aren't down to any onefilm,” said Unifrance spokesperson SophieBataille. “The Artist was responsiblefor 1.6 million admissions [in Britain],but films like Amour, which also won anOscar, plus Rust and Bone starring MarionCotillard, and a film like Untouchable,all did very well. The French-producedblockbuster Taken 2, starring Liam Neeson,also boosted profits.”Marketing French films to a mainstreamEnglish-speaking market is notalways easy. The idea of a film beingAmeublement DécorationAntiquités Mode Cadeaux AccessoiresTrouvez des trésors uniques et irrésistiblesA vast range of designer home decor to suit all stylesClassic – Country – ContemporaryNew stock arriving continuously brands including:Miss Selfridge, New Look, Next, Monsoon,Marks & Spencer and many more!3 Ave. Gay Lussac87200 St JunienT: +33 (0)5 55 79 57 60www.moulin-de-tintin.comOpen: Wednesday – Saturday 10am – 7pmSunday 12 midday – 6pm Closed Monday & Tuesday'French' often comes with certain unjustifiedpreconceptions involving wordslike 'pretentious' or 'art-house'. StudioCanal, who released both A Prophet andRust and Bone, two films by directorJacques Audiard, had a clever strategyfor the UK trailers of these films: theydidn't have a word of French in them.“So it helped market A Prophet as a prisonthriller, which is what it is, rather thana foreign-language film with subtitles.It's small strategies like this that are increasingthe audience. It's funny that anyfilm that comes from France is automaticallyseen as 'art-house.' Populaire, forexample, is actually a big blockbuster athome.”Now, in order to try and bolster theinfluence of the French film industryoverseas, the government is consideringintroducing a 1% tax on the sale ofsmartphones and tablets - something thatwould raise an estimated €86 million peryear. The move is based around France'sso-called “cultural exception” policy,which aims to protect French culturefrom market forces and foreign competition.Broadcasters already pay feesto fund cultural projects but firms likeGoogle and Apple are currently exempt.A report, led by Pierre Lescure, theformer CEO of French pay-TV channelCanal Plus, suggested that a tax oninternet devices could help fund culturebecause consumers were spendingmore money on hardware than on content.“Today we have extremely sophisticatedtechnological equipment that isextremely expensive to buy, but whichcontributes nothing to the financing ofthe works that circulate on that sameequipment,” Culture Minister AurélieFilippetti said following the release ofthe report. “Companies that make thesetablets must, in a minor way, be made tocontribute part of the revenue from theirsales to help creators.” ■Call: Marc DESCHAMPS0033 674 894 003 - 0033 555 641 768 (Office)Web: www.immolimousin.com - Email: marc@marcdeschamps.comAddress: 8 Rue Zizim – 23400 BOURGANEUF“Square Habitat Bourganeuf -Creuse, Limousin, France”• Do you want to sell your property in Creuse?• Do you want to find your dream property?• Looking for real peace of mind?You’ll never be alone with our team of long-establishedand experienced English/French-speaking professionalsguiding you through your project from start to finish.• For Vendors: our team will discuss with you the bestway to present your property for sale - at no cost to you.• For Buyers: we are here to listen, adviseand accompany you before, during and after thecompletion of your purchase.We also offer full support with all utilities: water,electricity, sanitation, telephone, internet andinsurances. 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www.thebugle.eu ○ THE BUGLE ○ JUNE 2013NATIONAL NEWS ♦9'Fagin' of Parissentenced to 7years in prisonBilled as a “modernday Fagin”, the headof the biggest childpickpocketing ring ever seenin France has been sentencedto seven years in prison. Bosniannative, Fehim Hamidovic,60, who was describedby his lawyers as a “goodgrandfather”, was chargedwith running a widespreadpickpocketing operation thatpolice believe was at onestage responsible for up to 75per cent of all thefts on theParis Metro.The Dickensian gang ofRoma girls, some as youngas 12, were forced to stealcash and valuables frommainly Asian tourists or facepunishment in the form ofcigarette burns, beatings orworse if they failed to steal€300 a day. The girls, manyof whom had been broughtto France from the Balkans,were trained to tell policethey were 12 years old - anage at which criminal prosecutionis difficult in France.The male leaders kept theirdistance from the everydayoperation of the gang.When Mr Hamidovic appearedbefore a judge inMarch this year, he appearednonplussed when asked howhe was able to fund a lavishlifestyle in his Romevilla, one that included drivinga Porsche Cayenne andDAVIDspending much of his timegambling, while declaringnothing to the taxman. Investigatorsestimated thatthe pickpocket earnings nettedhim €1.3 million in 2009alone. The court heard howphone tapping suggestedMr Hamidovic had bought a€58,000 Mercedes and discussedbuying and selling aFerrari and other luxury cars,along with a €30,000 six-caratdiamond ring and designerwatches. “We gipsies tend toboast about things that aren'tnecessarily true,” he told theincredulous judge.Mr Hamidovic claimedto be the victim of a plot toincriminate him by a rivalBosnian clan run by a mysteriousman called “Elvis”.He also claimed that signsthat the girls had been beatencould have been “selfinflicted”in further attemptsto incriminate him. “Thereare 500 women and childreninvolved. I'm accused in thisaffair but have nothing to dowith it. It's Elvis,” he said.The judge disagreed andMr Hamidovic, who alreadyhas a conviction in Austriafor people trafficking, willspend the next 7 years behindbars. A further 20 membersof the gang were also on trialand were sentenced to betweenone and five years inprison. ■The CodfatherBringing traditional British Fish and Chips to youT: 05 55 89 57 94 / 07 88 03 83 20 E:crozant@hotmail.co.ukwww.traditionalfishandchips.euFind us at the following locations (all dates from 18h00 - 21h00):Chez Lilie Buxières-d’Aillac 7th JuneLa Gourmanderie St-Maurice-la-Souterraine 12th JuneLe Campagnard Fougerolles 14th JuneLe Mazagran Pouligny 15th JuneJardin d’été Montgivray (La Châtre) 21st JuneOther venues to be confirmedsiret: en coursCARDWELLPROFESSIONAL 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.ukDefence budget frozen for 6 yearsAWhitePaper released by thegovernment has fixed France'sdefence budget at €179.2 billionfrom 2014 to 2019, effectivelyfreezing defence spending over thenext 6 years. Cuts to the defence budgethad been suggested, but met with stiff oppositionfrom lawmakers and the armedforces. Although cuts were avoided, thefreeze means a further 24,000 jobs will belost over the coming years. These job cutsare in addition to the 54,000 due by 2015outlined in a previous White Paper signedby former president, Nicolas Sarkozy.France's defence spending now standsat 1.56 per cent of GDP, down from amaximum of 2.5 per cent at the end of theCold War. France currently has 280,000defence staff, both military and civilian,including 130,000 army personnel,40,000 navy and 55,000 air force. Francewill remain Europe’s number 2 in termsof military spending, behind Britain.The unveiling of the budget looksto have saved several ongoing Franco-British projects like the development ofa helicopter launched anti-ship missileand the planned renovation of the StormShadow air-launched cruise missile. Thefuture of France's only aircraft carrier,the Charles de Gaulle, is also now secure,meaning that proposals for France andBritain to 'share' their carriers are still onthe table. Both France and Britain currentlyeach have one aircraft carrier inoperation, which spend long periods oftime in dock being serviced and refitted.Under the proposals, both countries willbe able to use the other’s aircraft carriersand one carrier will always be at sea.Opponents of budget cuts feared thata reduction in defence spending wouldhamper France's ability to mount militaryoperations such as its recent interventionin Mali. Under the paper, Francewww.lamaisonshoppingservices.co.uk** NEW WEEKLY SERVICE - BUILDING MATERIALS **THISTLE MULTIFINISHPLASTER, 25kg9.99/bagFrance is planning to invest in drone technologywill place more emphasis on fighting cyberwarfare and will boost purchases ofdrones, which it lacked in Mali.“This recent period has proved thatthere is a definite lack in the army interms of equipment,” President FrançoisHollande said. The military won plauditsfor its intervention in Mali in Januarythis year, which drove back Islamist rebelsoverrunning the north of the country.But the operation showed its limitationsin mid-air refuelling, troop transportationand intelligence gathering.“This new White Paper puts the emphasison three priorities of our strategy:protection, dissuasion and intervention,”Hollande told reporters. “France wantsto maintain its ability to react alone.”Not everyone was relieved at the contentsof the paper. General Vincent Desportes,former head of France's Schoolof War, warned that France's decisionRESTAURANTS / CASH & CARRY SUPPLIERSNEW!!to “sanctify” its nuclear deterrent to thedetriment of conventional forces meant“we will end up with a model that doesn'twork, namely the nuclear bomb plusgendarmes”.One area being targeted for spendingcuts is the Republican Guard, the eliteunit that provides the pomp and ceremonyon state occasions. France's spendingwatchdog, the Cour des Comptes,said that the Guard, which includes thelast cavalry unit of the French army, has2,859 civilian and military staff and costs€280 million a year to run. Two thirds ofthis budget is allocated for the protectionof public buildings, although thewatchdog pointed out that the Guard'srole was, in reality, mainly ceremonial,noting that “In the event of an organisedintrusion (at any of the buildings), thestatic guards would not be in a positionto resist”. ■APPROVEDDISTRIBUTORSFOR FRANCE*** ATP CERTIFIED ***+44 (0)1268 767 237CALL US TODAYSAME DAY RESPONSENow delivering to Angoulême and Poitiers

JUNE 2013 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.eu10 ♦ NATIONAL NEWSSeptic tanks Electrics Renovationsystems designed with permissions &paperwork included and independentapproval with certification.diagnostic report and remedial works – consuelapprovals - liaison with ERDF for changes. fullre-wires, new-build, additions, modifications.French university courses couldsoon be taught in EnglishAcademics, teachers andpoliticians are up inarms at what they see asthe latest attack on theFrench language, namely the government'sproposals, approved by theNational Assembly this month, to allowuniversity courses to be taughtin English. Until now, teaching andlecturing in a foreign language atFrench universities has been bannedby law, except in the case of languagecourses or visiting professors.The law in question is the 1994“Toubon” law which, among otherthings, states that French must be usedin classrooms from nursery schoolright through to university. The governmentis relaxing this law in orderto try and attract more foreign studentsto France's universities. France has recentlyslipped to fifth place, behind theUS, UK, Australia and Germany, forattracting foreign students.Geneviève Fioraso, the Ministerfor Higher Education, hopes that byincreasing the number of coursesin English, France can increase thenumber of foreign students at universitiesfrom the current level of12 per cent to 15 per cent by 2020.When the changes were initially announced,she warned that if nothingwas done, French universities wouldend up as “five people sitting arounda table discussing Proust”.The influential Académie Française,set up in 1635 and the officialguardian of the language, led a chorusof disapproval of Fioraso's proposals,saying they “favour a marginalisationof the French language”.Courriel, a French language defenceassociation, even branded the move“linguistic assassination”.In reality, many elite Frenchbusiness schools and GrandesÉcoles have been quietly teachingin English for the last 15 years.According to the left-leaning dailynewspaper Libération, 790 highereducation courses in France are alreadytaught in English. The newspaperis in favour of the changesand even ran a front page writtenentirely in English under the headline“Let's do it”. Fioraso tried tocalm any opposition by saying thatonly 1% of all courses would beaffected and that foreign studentswould still have to learn French.Despite the protestations oflinguistic purists, the move doeshave many supporters. A collectiveof senior French academics,including two Nobel prize-winners,backed the proposals in anopen letter to Le Monde, sayingthat it made sense to allow foreign-languageteaching in Frenchfaculties and that it would makeits universities more attractiveabroad. Pointing out that hundredsof masters courses in France arealready taught in English, theycriticised opponents as “totallyout of step” with reality. Theysaid English was used in scienceand by scientific publications andpostgraduate students needed to beable to master it. ■bathrooms & kitchensfrom design to completion; ceilings;partition walls; drylining.France's labour minister, Michel Sapin, hasrefused calls from Socialist MPs to ease thelaws on Sunday trading. Speaking on RTLradio, he said that he would not allow such an“important part of workers’ lives” to be “nibbledaway”.Sunday trading laws are relatively strict inFrance and Sundays are legally considered to be aday of rest. As a general rule, Sunday shopping isnot allowed, although a number of exceptions wereintroduced by the government of Nicolas Sarkozyin 2009: certain zones of the metropolitan areas ofParis, Marseille, and Lille, as well as around 500tourist towns and cities. Most major stores nationwideopen every December on the Sunday prior toChristmas and supermarkets (but not hypermarkets)are allowed to open nationwide every Sundaymorning until 13:00 for grocery shopping.Tel: 05.55.80.83.30Email: sales@LCE23.comWeb: LCE23.comMasterpiece found inabandoned Paris flatAs the German army invadednorthern France and advancedon Paris at the startof the Second World War,one woman decided that her best betwas to head south. She never returnedto her Parisian apartment and it seemsthat no-one has stepped inside theresince. It was not until Mrs De Floriandied recently, aged 91 and with no nextof kin, that authorities became awareof the flat when experts were called into draw up an inventory of her possessions.The apartment, located close to thePigalle red light district in Paris’ 9tharrondissement, had not been touchedin 70 years - it was a perfect time capsuleof the day the young Mrs De Florianfled. One expert said that it waslike stumbling into the castle of SleepingBeauty.Another specialist, Olivier Choppin-Janvry, was particularly impressed bya painting of a woman in a pink muslinevening dress - it later emerged thatthe beautiful woman in the portraitwas Mrs De Florian’s grandmother,Marthe, who had been a renowned actress,socialite and a muse of the 19thcentury artist, Boldini.The expert had a hunch the paintingmight be by Boldini, but could findno record of it. “No reference bookdedicated to Boldini mentioned thetableau, which was never exhibited,”explained an art specialist consultedabout the work. But then Mr Choppin-Janvry found a visiting card with ascribbled love note from Boldini andhe knew he had struck gold. “We hadthe link and I was sure at that momentthat it was indeed a very fine Boldini.”Although the never-exhibited artworkwas not signed by Boldini, it was laterconfirmed as being his and dated to1898 after a reference was found in abook by the artist’s widow.Initially put up for sale at €300,000,an astonishing ten bidders pushed thefinal sale price up to €2.1 million - nodoubt partially inspired by the astonishingstory behind the long-lost piecefound in the flat that time forgot. ■Still no Sunday tradingThe 2009 relaxation came after an embarrassingincident when President Sarkozy had to call aroundParis' shops to get them to open on a Sunday forUS First Lady, Michelle Obama, who had enquiredabout a spot of weekend retail therapy during astate visit. The changes allowed all stores to openin tourist areas (previously, only sports, toy andcultural shops were allowed). The most visible resultis that now clothing stores open every Sundayin places such as the Champs Elysées in Paris andcentral Marseille, Cannes and Nice.In the interview on RTL radio, the minister saidthe situation was very complex and the law madeit even more complex. 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FromJanuary 1st 2014, it said, olive oil“presented at a restaurant table”must be served in pre-packaged,factory bottles with a tamper-proofdispensing nozzle and adequate labellingin line with EU industrialstandards.Officials defended the ban asa protection for consumers, whoCENDRILLON IMMOBILIERBilingual French Estate Agency in CreuseWe have over 200 properties ranging from 13,700 EURfor a renovation project, up to 702,000 EUR for a castle.Ref 1775 – 88,000 euros. Two bedroomb ungalow on the outskirts of Bourganeuf.Fitted kitchen, lounge/dining room withfireplace and French windows. Garden 985m²Energy rating C 139 and D 31.Ref 1785– 66,000 euros. Charming threebedroom house with old forge attached invery good condition with oil fired centralheating & mains drainage. Garden of 2972m².Energy rating G 497 and G 113.Ref 1778 – 28,500 euros. 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SamClark, the food writer, chef andproprietor of the award winningMoro restaurant in London, toldThe Daily Telegraph that the banwould stop him serving his customersspecially selected Spanisholive oil in dipping bowlswith bread when they are seatedat their table. “This will affect us.It is about choice and freedom ofchoice. We buy our oil, which wehave selected from a farm in Spain,to serve our customers,” he said.Mr Clark attacked the regulationas one that would kill offartisan producers and acceleratethe demise in Europe of traditionalways of making and servingfood, in favour of large industrialproducers. “It is very upsetting.Haven't they already done enoughdamage to artisan products?” hesaid.Even some of the EU's own officialswere dismayed by the newrules. “This is the sort of thingthat gets the EU a deservedly badname. I shouldn't say so but I hopepeople disobey this ban,” one officialsaid. “It will seem bonkers thatolive oil jugs must go, while vinegarbottles or refillable wine jugscan stay.” Responding to the ban,Martin Callanan MEP, the leaderof the European Conservativesand Reformists Group, asked: “Isit April 1st? With the Euro crisis,a collapse in confidence in the EUand a faltering economy, surelythe Commission has more importantthings to worry about thanbanning refillable olive oil bottles?They should be seeking to reduceunnecessary packaging.”Under a barrage of criticismand ridicule, Agriculture CommissionerDacian Ciolos was forcedto shelve the plans within a week,conceding that the ban plan hadfailed to muster sufficient support.However, he continued to defendthe idea, saying he would conveneproducers, traders, restaurateursand consumers “round the sametable” in a bid “to find a betterway”. ■Hollande auctions off Élysée Palacewine collection in austerity driveIn a move of austerity that previous presidents would have consideredunthinkable, François Hollande is practising what hepreaches and selling off 1,200 of the Élysée Palace's finest wines.Hollande has gone out of his way to appear a “normal president” andto contrast his simpler style with the “bling bling” image of his predecessor,Nicolas Sarkozy. This largely symbolic move comes aftertrimming the presidential and ministerial fleet of cars, and cuttingministerial salaries by 30%.According to government officials, the chief sommelier of theÉlysée, Virginie Routis, personally selected the bottles to be sold.Those going on sale make up just a tenth of the presidential cellars,which were established in 1947, but every single bottle is French- for all France's pro-EU rhetoric, foreign wines are banned at theÉlysée. Among the wines to go under the hammer at the Drouot auctionhouse are three bottles of 1990 Château Petrus, estimated to beworth €2,200 a bottle, although some are expected to sell for as littleTersannes Timber ProductsHighest quality, traditionally made... at affordable prices© 2012 - Ninrouter (WikiCommons)as €15.Hollande is known to be a wine drinker, and according to theauction house, the wines being sold will be replaced through thepurchase of other less pricey wines. 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Car Breakers - C.R.A.L.Centre de Recyclages d’Automobiles du Limousin - Les Tourettes, 87440 SAINT-MATHIEUWE WILL COLLECT YOUR SCRAP CAR FOR FREE - WE BUY & SELL SECOND HAND CARS (RHD OR LHD)SPARE PARTS FOR SALETEL: 05.55.48.21.33 - ENGLISH SPOKEN - Email: cral87@gmx.frwww.thebugle.eu ○ THE BUGLE ○ JUNE 2013FRENCH LIFE ♦13Les Jardinsde SiriusBased in Pressignac, Charente, weare a small association of peoplewho are keen on gardening. As wellas finding plants an endless sourceof interest, we believe that the simplefact of gardening has numerouspositive benefits for health, stress,social interaction - in other words,our daily lives - and we'd like toencourage this aspect. Currently,we run flower/plant sessions in oldpeople's homes on a regular basis.From June (weather permitting) weare hoping to run gardening sessionsonce a month. If you'd like toget involved, have more info on theassociation or become a member,please contact Michelle Pierce on05 45 89 36 54 or atunjardinenfrance@gmail.comWhat lies beneathWalking through a localtown last week, Icouldn’t believe theamount of cigarette tipsthat were lying on the pavement outsideall the bars and restaurants, now thatthere is a ban on smoking inside. A quickscoot round the internet reveals that cigarettetips are one of the most commonlitter items found on streets, roadsides,beaches and waterways all over theworld.But they aren’t just unsightly, did youknow that cigarette tips are also toxic?A survey conducted recently hasshown that more than 64% of smokerspolled admitted to having dropped acigarette on the ground and nearly 52%have dropped a cigarette out of a car window.Guilty as charged on the former. Duringmost of my years as a smoker, andwhile working for the world’s biggestcigarette manufacturer, I believed filterswere biodegradable and I didn’t take intoconsideration the high concentration oftoxins in the tip.Simply put, cigarette tips are toxicwaste and need to be disposed of as such.For example, another recent studyfound similar patterns of poly-aromatichydrocarbon levels, some of which arecarcinogenic, in roadside soil as cigarettetips found in the immediate vicinity, indicatingthat the chemicals had leachedfrom the tips into the soil.There is now a growing campaign totry and help reduce the littering of cigarettetips and to highlight the very importantpoint that the billions of cigarette tipslittered around the world annually representa huge environmental and publichealth threat.Something to think about as you runthe gauntlet of smokers, and step overthe piles of tips outside the bars and restaurantshere in France…---------------------------On the subject of pavements (I seemto have been looking down a lot lately),I have become aware of just how muchdog poop there is lying on the streets. SoI began to wonder (as you do), just howmuch dog poop winds up being improperlydisposed of each year. It certainlymust be in the millions of tonnes.Until relatively recently, dog poopwasn’t considered a huge biologicalhazard, except for in rare cases causinga disease called Toxocariasis.But scientists have been reconsideringthat notion after having made disturbingdiscoveries such as bacteria levels beingso high at some beaches that people haveto stay out of the water. One of the culpritsthat has been found to significantlyraise the bacteria levels is dog poop.It’s not just from poop on the beaches,as most beaches now have a ban on dogs,but run-off from surface water drains afterthat water has come into contact withthe poop. Some of the bacteria harbouredin dog poop includes E. coli and salmonella.Other than that, dog poop is just plaingross and pollutes our parks and pavements.Most of us will also have seen somebodyout walking their dog when Fifidecides to answer a call of nature, andthe owner doesn’t clean up afterwards.A fairly commonplace occurrence inFrance.Many people carry plastic bags withthem, which is great, but unfortunatelystandard plastic bags aren’t all that earthfriendly and take years to break down,although there are biodegradable/degradablebags on the market designedjust for this purpose.According to research, the ‘green’bags are mostly starch-based and willbreak down in landfill in approx 90 days.I’m assuming that the common blackbag, like most other plastics, is petrochemical-based,so the ‘greener’ bagwould be the one considered by many asbeing the more environmentally friendlyoption. It’s a little difficult to accuratelysay which is more ‘green’ as even starchbasedplastics require petrochemicalsalong the way, plus herbicides, pesticidesand other chemicals in the manufacturingprocess. It’s a complex area, but ifyou’re going to ‘bag it and bin it’, try anduse the ‘greener’ bag, a range of which isnow being found in larger supermarkets.---------------------------And finally, seeing as when I was poundingthe pavements I was usually headingfor ‘Le Pub’, I’ve just read that as partof the recent ‘Earth Week’ initiative, theAmerican brewer MillerCoors has brokenthe news that its Golden, Coloradobrewery, the largest single-site breweryin the world ( Ed, can I get a factory visitfor ‘research purposes’?), will become azero waste facility, recycling or reusing99% of all its brewery waste, in just afew weeks.‘Green beer’, does it get any better thanthat?!■Arthur SmithHarlequin Developmentswww.harlequindevelopments.comTel: 05.55.68.67.56Mob: 06.06.60.46.97Brioche Bread & Butter PuddingThe earliest bread and butter puddings were called white-pot andused either bone marrow or butter. White-pots could also be madeusing rice instead of bread, which led on to the creation of ricepudding. One of the earliest recipes for a bread and butter puddingwas written by John Nott in 1723.Ingredients (Serves 4):150g/6oz Sultanas 1/2 Grated lemon rind4 tbsp Rum or brandy 375ml/12fl oz Milk1 loaf Brioche 3 EggsMelted butterDemerara sugar for sprinkling40g/1½oz Caster sugar1. Soak the sultanas in the rum orbrandy overnight.2. Cut the crusts off the brioche, thencut into triangles, or use a cutter topress out discs, and place buttered sideup in a buttered ovenproof dish.3. Sprinkle the bread with the sugar,sultanas, and lemon rind.4. Heat the milk but do not boil it, whisk the eggs lightly, then pour overthe milk, slowly whisking all the time.5. Strain the mixture all over the bread, sprinkle the top with demerarasugar, and leave to stand for 30 minutes.6. Preheat your oven to 180C/350F, then bake for 30-40 minutes or untilthe top is crisp and golden. Serve warm.Recipes provided by Chef George. Written and compiled by Frances ofLa Grande Maison (Table et Chambres d'Hôte), Chénérailleswww.grandemaison-chenerailles.com3000m² of great products incl. Toiletries, DIY, Housewares, Furniture plus loads more at great prices & we are even open on SUNDAYS!!The bargains don’t stop at THE SHED - wehave 1000’s of value for money products in our3000m² store including the best Ambient BritishGrocery selection available anywhere in theLimousin. We are reliable for lots of your favouritebrands whether it be Heinz baked beans, Bistogravy granules, Typhoo teabags etc.Route de l’Isle JourdainOpposite the GendarmerieJust off the RN14787320 Bussière-PoitevineTel: 05 55 68 74 73Our British food aisle may be second to none, butat THE SHED we are aboutmore than just groceries. Weregularly restock our range ofDULUX paints and English Plaster as well as many otherDIY essentials. Whether you’re after HOUSEWARES,TOILETRIES, FURNITURE or CLOTHING, you’ll find themall at bargain prices... so get yourself down THE SHED!!Decking, Ply, Flooring, Sand, Gravel, etc.... plus a great range of Timber for all your DIY needs!!Open Tue - Sat : 09h00 - 12h00 & 14h30 - 18h30(closed Mon) Sun: 09h30 - 12h00 & 14h30 - 18h00GPS: Long: 0° 53’ 33’’ 40 E Lat: 46° 13’ 45’’ 10 NFish and Chipswww.lesnackshack.frTel: 05.55.68.24.19 Mob: 06.76.69.43.63Dates for JuneDates for JulyFriday 7th St. Sebastien - take away 6-8pm Friday 5th St. Sebastien - take away 6-8pmSaturday 8th AigurandeMonday 8th ChampsacMonday 10th ChampsacWednesday 10th Bussiere PoitevineWednesday 12th Bussiere PoitevineThursday 11th PersacThursday 13th PersacFriday 12th FromentalFriday 14th FromentalSaturday 13th Aigurande** We will be serving from 6pm to 8.30pm at all of our venues unless stated otherwise.Le 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.frTake 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

JUNE 2013 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.eu14 ♦ FRENCH LIFEOperating system supportMayday Application supportcomputer services Network supportpc • mac • network System securityVirus and Malware removal-Call for friendly no-obligationassessment and advice-Haute-Vienne & surrounding areasCelotex Rigid Insulation BoardB-Grade - all sizes availableDelivery can be arrangedTel: 05.55.78.57.60dawn-2665@hotmail.com05 55 68 47 33 06 82 26 31 54siret 500 443 536 00015 Phil Monaghan - maydaymayday@orange.frCommon scams and how to avoid themThere have always been conartists, grifters and crooks, butthe internet has given them amultitude of new ways totarget a much wider market.Most people will know at least one personwho has been scammed by phone, emailor over the internet. “How can peoplebe so stupid?” is a phrase you often hearcoming from more cynical, internet savvypeople. Well, when you consider that'phishing' scams alone in the UK earnedthe cyber criminals £600 million last year,plenty of people are caught unawares - itis much easier to fall foul of the scammersthan you would think!It is not simply a case of being 'naïve'or 'stupid'... circumstance, timing andyour emotional state of mind all comeinto it. If a scam artist sends an email to 1million people saying that there has been'unauthorised access' on their credit card,you can bet that a good number of themwill have mislaid their card that very dayand will panic.Sadly, at The Bugle we have heardquite a few stories over the years fromreaders who have fallen foul to theseattacks, so we have complied a list of afew of the more common scams that youare likely to come across in France, aswell as tips on how to avoid them. Thislist is not exhaustive, and the scammersare constantly updating them, but itshould give you an idea of the kind ofthing to look out for.Overdue Utilities/UnauthorisedAccess 'Phishing' ScamThis is one of the most common onlinescams. You receive an authentic-lookingemail from a trusted institution informingyou there has been an 'unauthorisedtransaction' on your account, or that theycouldn't 'verify your information'. In thecase of a utility company, the email mayappear to come from EDF or Orangesaying that your invoice is overdue. Theemail will ask you to click on a link andultimately enter your personal bankinginformation somewhere. You have infact been taken to a bogus website, whereyour information has been intercepted bycriminals, who will then use it to try towithdraw funds from your account.Microsoft Help Desk ScamThis scam involves people, oftenfrom Asian call centres, ringing up andsaying that they are representatives fromMicrosoft Technical Support. They thentell you that they can see your computeron the internet and that it is runningslowly, either because of viruses orbecause it needs an additional piece ofsoftware - at a cost, of course. Once thescammers have gained your trust, theywill ask you to log onto your computerand then guide you through a series ofsteps that will ultimately give them accessto your computer. They can then damageyour computer with malicious software,including installing viruses and spyware.Occasionally, they will direct you to awebsite where you are asked to fill in yourcredit card details to pay for the 'fix'.Microsoft do not, never have andnever will make unsolicited phone calls.If you receive a call from someoneclaiming to be from Microsoft TechSupport, or Microsoft, simply hang up.That, or tell them you only have Macsin your house and see how quickly theyhang up!Item for Sale Scam/Overpayment ScamIn its simplest form, this scam is oftena form of money laundering. The emailwill sound like a genuine reply to yourad. The tip-off is that the scammer willnever actually refer to the item for sale byname. It will always be referred to as the‘item’ or some similar term. When theircheque arrives in the mail, the amount onthe cheque will be much more than theprice you were asking for. If you emailthe person telling them of their errorthe scammer will respond and probablysuggest that you just deposit the chequein your account and send him back theoverpaid amount. They may even offeryou additional money for your honestresponse. After depositing the chequeand sending the overpayment back tothe scammer, you will find out that thecheque was stolen or counterfeited - youmay be liable to the bank for the fullamount of the cheque if it cleared!Nigerian Email ScamThis scam is reportedly Nigeria'sthird largest industry, bringing up to $1million a day to fraudsters. You receivean emotional email from someone inNigeria asking for help to get eitherthemselves, or their money, out of thecountry. In return they will pay youa large percentage of the often hugeamount of money. However, they firstask for your bank details to pay for legalfees and transaction costs. In the end youlose a lot of money and get nothing inreturn. The scheme itself violates section419 of the Nigerian criminal code, henceit is often known as the “419 fraud.”Foreign Lottery ScamLogically, if you haven't entered alottery, you can't win it, so any lettersor emails that tell you otherwise shouldbe treated with the greatest suspicion.The 'winner' will be told to phone theprize line, which unsurprisingly is apremium-rate number, or asked to sendoff a cheque for a small amount to coveradministration fees. The amounts onoffer are often huge and the fee relativelysmall, but don't be fooled. If you sendoff any money, you will be placed on a'suckers list' and the amount of spam youreceive will explode!The imagination and sheer audacity ofthe scammers never ceases to amaze, butthere are 2 golden rules to follow that willhelp you to avoid most of them. Firstly, ifit sounds too good to be true, it probablyis. Secondly, and most importantly,TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS! ■French Savings & InvestmentsBank AccountsFrench banks offer a varietyof accounts from the straightforwardcurrent account “CompteCourant”, instant access savingsaccount “Compte sur Livret” tofixed term deposits, offering betterinterest rates over a definedperiod e.g. 3 months “Compteà Terme”. For large amounts a“Certificat de Dépôt Négotiable”can offer slightly more interestand a shorter term if necessary.For French residents, there arealso various tax-free bank depositaccounts. The most commonare the “Livret A” and the “Livretde Développement Durable”(LDD).The maximum deposit perperson is €22,950 for the “LivretA”’ and €12,000 for the “LDD”.The general conditions of theaccounts are the same and areregulated by the government.Interest is free of all taxation andthe annual interest rate is currently1.75%. Rates are generallyreviewed on a six-monthly basis.For low taxpayers, the “Livretd’Epargne Populaire” (LEP)offers an interest rate of 2.25%for savings limited to depositsof €7,700 each. To qualify, youmust prove, via a tax certificate,you pay less than €769 of incometax (in 2012) in France.The “Plan d’Epargne Logement”(PEL) is a four year savingsplan, aimed at saving forhouse purchase and home improvement.There is no tax payableon the interest earned whilstyou are saving. If the sum is thenused for the above purpose andhas been blocked for four years,it can be withdrawn free of incometax but will be subject to“social taxes”.Share DealingYou can hold a share dealingaccount at your bank, a stockbroker,or on the internet. Thenormal safe custody account iscalled a “Compte Titres”. A shareis an “action” and a Governmentor Corporate Bond is an “obligation”.Most people deal in sharesthrough a specific form of investmentcalled a “Plan d’Epargneen Actions” or PEA. This accountallows you to hold and deal inFrench and European shares andprovides considerable tax advantagesON CONDITION THATno withdrawals are made for thefirst five years. Taxes may be applicabledepending on when thewithdrawal is made. Please seeour information on our website.Life AssuranceOne of the most popular formsof investment for French residentsis the “Contrat d’AssuranceVie”, a Life Assurance InvestmentBond (investments with aLife Assurance company).The reason that such policiesare so popular is because they offersignificant inheritance advantages,as well as beneficial taxtreatment for any growth and/orincome generated.To benefit from the preferentialtax treatment of thesepolicies, the insurance companyprovides the ‘wrapper’, but investorsare then able to choosethe investments which will beheld within this, either from alist of funds produced by the insurancecompany, or, for largersums (generally €500,000+), adiscretionary investment managercan be appointed to run abespoke portfolio.All French insurance companiesalso offer access to their“Fonds en Euros”. This basicallymeans that the insurancecompany invests as they see fitbut, in return, they guarantee thatthe investment cannot go downin value and must go up by acertain amount each year. At theend of each year they work outhow much they have made anddistribute the investors’ shares ofthe ‘profits’ as interest. These investmentsare obliged to be veryconservative, due to the level ofguarantees offered. As a result,they are therefore only makingabout 3% a year at present, dueto low interest rates.An alternative to the “Contratd’Assurance Vie” is a “Bonde Capitalisation”, Capital RedemptionBond.The basic contract terms arethe same for both policies, as isthe income and social tax treatment.However, “Bons de Capitalisation”carry no inheritanceadvantages and the value of thepolicy on death is part of yourestate.There are two clear advantagesof using these policies.Firstly, for wealth tax purposes,the amount that is declared isthe initial investment amount (orthe current value, if lower). Secondly,a “Bon de Capitalisation”can be gifted during your lifetimeor left on death, which could beuseful if the aim is to pass on a“family portfolio”. ■Note: Siddalls are qualifiedand registered independent financialadvisers in France andare not lawyers or accountants.Please remember that the abovecomments are merely a summaryof our understanding of currentlegislation. This summary cannothope to cover all the details ofFrench savings and investmentsand you should always seek appropriateadvice before decidingon any changes to your arrangements.David Hardy is RegionalManager of Siddalls France,Independent Financial Adviser,specialised in tax, inheritance,pension and investmentplanning for the British communityin the Limousin since1996.Telephone: 05 56 34 75 51bordeaux.office@siddalls.net.www.siddalls.fr

www.thebugle.eu ○ THE BUGLE ○ JUNE 2013GAMES ♦17CrosswordClues and answers in EnglishCaption Competition - JuneSend your entries for this month's Caption Competition to: editor@thebugle.euIf you have a photo that you think would make for a good Caption Competition,please feel free to send it in to The Bugle: editor@thebugle.euMay's WinnersAcross:1. Danger (5)4. Percussion instrument (7)8. Deliberated (7)9. Molten rock (5)10. Marine mollusks (7)12. Similar (5)13. Martial art (4,2)15. Rigorous (6)18. Assumed name (5)19. Accumulated (7)21. Similar to a giraffe (5)22. Dizziness (7)24. Perpetual (7)25. Book of maps (5)Down:1. Security device (7)2. Bone (3)3. Supple (5)4. Plain (6)5. Fortification (7)6. Enlarges (9)7. Astound (5)11. Consortium (9)14. Mode (7)16. Irksome (7)17. Wonder (6)18. Repent (5)20. Artery (5)23. Unwell (3)Please be aware that the deadline for allsubmissions for content andadvertising is the 15th of the month for thefollowing month’s print edition.© Chris RileyWINNER:"No madam, you misheard him. He definitely said'you're a bunch of useless bankers' " - Mike ScottHONOURABLE MENTIONS:"Euros I hate, give me pieces of eight, pieces of eight!" - John Kingsley"Well how about giving the parrot a mortgage!!" - Mark Turley"Oh good, this is the bank that only pays interest in peanuts?" - John Martin"Shall I repeat that for you?" - Samantha SheeneSUDOKU - EASY SUDOKU - MEDIUM SUDOKU - HARDThe solutions to this month’s Crossword and Sudokus can be found on page 19 (sudokus) and 22 (crossword)

JUNE 2013 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.eu18 ♦ CLASSIFIEDSThe Bugle CLASSIFIEDS are brought to you in association withFOR SALEANIMALS & PETSFree to good homes Border Collie, 3yrs. Gentle nature needs a new homedue to relocation. Free to a good home.Also, Brittany Spaniel, 8 yrs. Chipped,vaccinated, all documents (passport).Free to a good home. Due to relocation.Tel: 05 55 62 98 73 Email: lizbole1@hotmail.comFOR SALE: Used horse rugs 2 No.Shires Typhoon turnout rugs, 6' and6'3" - 30 euros each; 2 No. Shires ChillCheatah stable rugs, 6' - 15 euros each;Equi-Therm boett style sweet itch rug5'9" - 50 euros; Maxima fly rugUVprotection 5'9" - 10 euros; Griffinnuumed numnah NM02B Hi-W originalwool DR M Black - 65 euros; Hay net- 5 euros. Tel: 05 55 89 20 44 Email:joeslounge2@yahoo.co.ukFOR SALE: DOG KENNELSUITABLE FOR A LARGE DOG (Orluxurious size for a smaller one!) Sizes:length 115 cm, width 85 cm, height 100cm. Entrance - width 30 cm, height 55cm. Traditional pitched roof design,craftsman made to a high standard inoak, with a corrugated fibreglass roof.This kennel is totally weatherproof.Please note this is a very heavy item.€100.00 Tel: 05 55 89 21 37 (eveningsonly)FOR SALE: OUESSANT SHEEP 3rams and 1 ewe 'Hubert, Spot, Williamand Wonky' our pet Ouessant sheep arelooking for new homes! These veryhardy, rustic, small sheep make perfectlawn mowers, pasture improvers andgreat for novice shepherds. They will alllive happily together but I am also happyto split. They are all tagged and wormed.€20 each. Tel: 05 55 62 47 06 Email:sophiehabberjam@hotmail.co.ukFree to good homes I have two 2 lovelycats almost a year old who are lookingfor a new home. One tabby, one tabbyand white. Litter trained, affectionate,love a fuss and good mousers. Tel: 05 4531 07 83/ 09 75 91 05 45FOR SALE: Wintec 2000 saddle Withgirth, stirrups and price to include a fullbridle. €150.00 Tel: 05 55 60 62 14 or 0678 38 42 44 Email: beverley.pawson@yahoo.co.ukBUILDING MATERIALS& EQUIPMENTFOR SALE: Electric pipe cutters &Tiles 1) 2 electric pipe cutters, 5€ each.2) Pilkington Fresco tiles 100mm x100mm - Victorian green 50, Yellow50, Terracotta 75 (will cover approx.1.75m2). Italian tiles 15cm x 15cm -Royal Blue 35, White 22. Price for alltiles 35€. Tel. 06 26 07 72 75FOR SALE: 18V Parkside Cordless drillIn case with battery and 1 hour charger.Still with 12 months warranty on it.Virtually unused. €20.00 Call Dave on05 55 64 83 13FOR SALE: Compressor €200.00 Tel:05 55 68 06 65 / 06 06 56 80 78FOR SALE: Industrial pillar drill 5speed fragram on stand Good workingorder. €225.00 Tel: 05 55 61 19 81FOR SALE: Single sheet of opaqueglass 52 1/2 x 22 1/4 x 4mm €10.00 Tel:05 55 60 25 92 Email: malcolmwalden@yahoo.co.ukFOR SALE: Black & Decker DN 227Circular saw in box 40mm 550W withseveral blades. €25.00 Tel: 05 55 6025 92 Email: malcolmwalden@yahoo.co.ukFOR SALE: Building materials/equipment Adjustable Steel Props. Two3.6m max height and two 2.9m maxheight. Euros 50 the lot. Makhita 2200WAngle Grinder. Euros 40. Tel: 05 55 6343 69FOR SALE: Various - Furniture 2Seater reclining brown sofa/syntheticleather - 120 euros ono. Round kitchendining table/oak colour/chrome legs/ 6matching chairs - 50 euros. Square tripodleg “cocktail” table - 25 euro. 4 Blackmetal folding chairs with cushions Ext/Int - 45 euros. Dept 87. Tel: 05 55 68 4802FOR SALE: 1940s/50s French Dresserwith Original Ceramic Drawers€150.00 Tel: 05 55 62 91 97 (ANSWERMACHINE) Email: grandemaisonchenerailles@orange.frFOR SALE: 6 x Faux Leather high backDining Chairs Price 120,00 Euros for theset. €120.00 Tel: 05 55 60 08 46FOR SALE: Round Pine Table with twoextendable leaves Dimensions Round103cm, extending to Oval 142cm or181cm, Height 74cm. €250.00 Tel: 0555 60 08 46FOR SALE: Original 1970's glasstopped wicker dresser with twin drawersOwned from new and in great condition,it's a genuine retro piece! Email Clairfor more info, offers around 150€.Photos available on request. Email:clairbirkett@hotmail.co.ukFOR SALE: CHAISE LONGUEWith fully carved dark hardwoodframe. Swan-neck back. Gold colouredupholstery as new, (including rear side)includes matching bolster. €420.00onoTel 05 55 03 87 56FOR SALE: Genuine Victorian PineScrub-top Table With drawers andceramic knobs. Perfect for a farmhousecountry kitchen. €350.00 Tel: 05 55 6806 65FOR SALE: 2 Seater Settee + ArmchairCream Background/Floral Printdetachable covers + Matching Cushions& Pouffee. Good Condition. SETTEE:-H 34cmxD 35cmxL 70cm. Contact:-Tony or Marie Wood. 4 minutes fromA20 exit 19 (Celon) Buyer Collects.€50.00 Tel: 02 54 25 39 79FOR SALE: Wooden spindlebackarmchair Webbing straps in goodcondition. No cushions. €12.00 Tel: 0555 76 10 36FOR SALE: White Ikea Pax wardrobeframes and sliding doors Brand new andstill in packaging. Two sections whenassembled, total dimensions 200 x 236x 60. Interior fitments can be boughtfrom Ikea France online. Buyer to collect(please note, large dimensions will needat least two people). €150. (€659 on Ikeawebsite). Bellac. €150.00 Tel: 07958164945 Email: anne.greaves@hotmail.co.ukFOR SALE: Hostess trolley Used twice- as new. 150 euros - half Argos price.€150.00 Tel: 05 55 61 19 81FOR SALE: Coffee table Teak legsand frame 10mm thick. Smoked glasstop.122cm x 70cm. Very heavy. €50.00Tel: 05 55 61 19 81FOR SALE: Garden Table & FourFolding Chairs Tubular steel table basewith round glass top 970mm diameter.Hole in top for parasol. Tubular steelchairs with plastic mesh seat and back.€30.00 Tel: 0555 634369FOR SALE: Garden Table & FourCarver Chairs in Resin Table topmeasures 1400mm x 860mm. Completewith chair cushions, cover for table andchairs, parasol, parasol base and parasolcover. €120.00 Tel: 0555 634369FOR SALE: Towable lawn sweeper€150.00 Tel: 05 55 68 06 65 / 06 06 5680 78FOR SALE: Garden shredder €30.00Tel: 05 55 58 90 39/ 06 04 49 90 79FOR SALE: Power Juicer - AndrewJames €35.00 Tel: 05 55 89 20 44WWW.HOUSESONINTERNET.COMClassified AdvertsClassified adverts are currently free for all small items (less than €500). For other types of classified adverts a small fee does apply:● Items more than €500 are charged at €5 per month ● Accompanying photos are charged at €2.50 per monthTo place a classified advert, please email notices@thebugle.eu with the details you would like included in your advert.FURNITUREGARDENGENERALEmail: joeslounge2@yahoo.co.ukFOR SALE: Budding DJ’s I havejust the kit for you! 1 Prosound 800watt power amplifier; 2 Prosound300W 10 inch oudspeakers, (10”heavy duty woofer, 4”horn tweeter); 2 Heavy duty extending speakerstands; 2 10 metre speaker cables.All in excellent condition. Cost new€470.00. I would like €360.00. Ifyou would like to see more photosplease email or text. €360.00 Text:06 64 62 50 92 or +44 7929 830 643Email: haynes.peter@yahoo.co.ukFOR SALE: New Multi GymHardly used, cost over 300€ new€150.00ono Tel: 05 55 62 91 97(ANSWER MACHINE) Email:grandemaison-chenerailles@orange.frFOR SALE: SIEMENSEXTRACTOR HOOD Hotte décorLC97BB520. Brand new, still inpackaging. Maximum air flow. 700m3/h – Extraction and recycling –1 power unit - 3 speeds – halogenlamps 2 x 25 W – 3 grease filters(can go in dishwasher) – Stainlesssteel. €490.00ono Tel: 05 55 75 4825FOR SALE: Baby Equipment Cotinc mattress + fitted protector€25.00. Reverse facing baby carseat €15.00. Toddler chair fastensonto adult dining chair €10.00. Allin good clean cond. Email: david.toppingk@googlemail.comFOR SALE: One Central HeatingTank 1500 litres plastic. Dimensions180 cms x 160 cms x 80 cms approx.Buyer to collect. €75.00ono Tel: 0555 64 21 61FOR SALE: Generator Pro SystemP3000 inverter technology 2400W230V. Bought Nov 2012 for €530only used a few times selling for€400. €400.00 Tel: 05 55 66 23 978or 07 61 23 33 63FOR SALE: Various Large oakbarrel, 44inch high, 3ft wide 40€.Ariston 4 ring gas hob 40€. LargeGeminox oil central heating boiler,type35, 30kw, 100l capacity, offers.Buyer collects. Area 87. Tel: 05 5536 29 93FOR SALE: Shower door Brandnew, still boxed. 1850cm high 780to 810 cm wide. Cost 109 euros atBrico Depot. Square pattern design.€50.00 Tel: 05 55 61 19 81FOR SALE: Eaumark Bread Maker+ 2 Recipe Books VGC. Buyercollects. €25.00 Contact Marie orTony Wood 0254 25 39 79FOR SALE: Golf Equipment 1)PowaKaddy Electric Golf Trolley +Charger & Battery. VGC. 200 euros2) Full Set King Cobra Golf clubs+ Bag, Balls & Extras. VGC. 300euros 3) Manual Golf Trolley. 20euros. Buyer collects. Contact Marieor Tony Wood 0254 25 39 79FOR SALE: SHOWER CABINUnused/still boxed. Plain white.2m high x 80cm wide/deep. Manualshower. 87370 Laurière. €180.00Tel: 05 55 10 94 78 (daytime)FOR SALE: Adult 3-Wheelerbicycle 3 gears. Large rear panier.Takes a lot of shopping or couldmake a seat! Front metal panier.Dynamo Lights, reflectors red.Good condition. €150.00 Tel: 02 4856 74 73FOR SALE: Flymo Petrol HoverMower Old but still in workingorder. Spare blade, blade spacersand spanner. €40.00 Tel: 0555634369FOR SALE: Hi Sense AirConditioner Unused, in originalboxes with manufacturers warranty.2.5 Kw cooling and 3.2 Kw heating.Connecting hoses included.€400.00ono Tel: 05 45 31 75 05Email: alanejarvis@gmail.comFOR SALE: 1930s Overstrung,upright piano Good condition +piano stool. €350.00 Call Rick on05 55 38 34 20 Email: richard.lee@sfr.frFOR SALE: Two matching male/female off road bikes Barely used- Giant CSA 4.0 grey aluminiumframe, Shimano 21 speed shifters,Tektro brakes, Memory foam saddle+ 2 helmets. 245 euros each. CallRick on 05 55 38 34 20 Email:richard.lee@sfr.frFOR SALE: Acer M5610 TowerPC Loaded with genuine WindowsXP Professional (Disc and ProductCode), suffers from blue screencrashes (a 'software issue'), sowould suit computer geek. €60.00Call Dave on 05 55 64 83 13FOR SALE: Ladies and GentsFalcon bikes 21 gears each, in goodworking order. €30.00 Call Clair on05 55 64 83 13FOR SALE: Sky Digi Box In fullworking order, for all 'free to view'channels including the BBC, ITV,Channels 4 and 5 and all of theirderivative channels and many more.€40.00ono Call Dave on 05 55 6483 13FOR SALE: Towel Radiator White,wall mounted, 500W, 100cms x45, with thermostat. Excellentcondition. €30.00 Call Dave on 0555 64 83 13FOR SALE: 2 Decathlon 2 person'pop up' tents Both used only once,so in great condition. 25€ each. CallClair on 05 55 64 83 13FOR SALE: SuperSer PortableGas Heater In full working order,complete with nearly full bottle ofbutane. €65.00 Tel: 05 55 63 43 69FOR SALE: 6' x 3' snooker tableExcellent condition, brand new,set of pool balls as well. Dept. 16Chabanais. €99.00 Tel: 05 45 31 1984FOR SALE: Bike Clothing WEISEAVENGER 3 FABRIC JACKET- Hydraban, breathable, armour,back protection. Red/black. Goodcondition. Waterproof and verywarm, with removable inner liner.Size – large. 40 euros. DAINESERIZZLA SUZUKI JACKET – Darkblue/light blue/yellow. Removableliner, armour in elbows, highquality back protector. Goodcondition. Size 54 (European) 60euros. DAINESE JACKET – Black.Removable liner, armour in elbows,quality back protector. Goodcondition. Size 54 (European) 45euros. FRANK THOMAS ANKLEBOOTS – Size 7 1/2, waterproof.Light scuffing. 10 euros. BMWFABRIC SALOPETTES – Black,lots of armour. Extra large. 30euros. AKITO LEATHER &KEVLAR TROUSERS – Very highquality. Armour. Probably around38 (UK) waist. Black. 45 euros.SIGMA JACKET – Kevlar, Goretex,Keprotec, armour, back protector.Red/black. Good condition. Size -medium 35 euros. RICHA JACKET– High quality leather, hard armour,back protector, Kevlar. Black/ yellow. Very good condition.Size – medium. 60 euros. RICHATROUSERS – To match the abovejacket. Black. 38 (UK) waist. 50euros. AERO HELMET - black,open faced with visor, size 55-56 –20 euros. SCHUBERTH HELMET –Flip front, white, cop style, qualityhelmet, size- large, cost £300 new –50 euros. AGV X-VENT HELMET– Red, good condition, qualityhelmet, size – small, 40 euros. Sizesfor some items are approximate, andas always, it’s better to try stuff onto ensure the correct fit. I can emailpictures of above. Tel: 05 55 78 1776 Email: celticmage@gmx.comFOR SALE: Shower tray Ceramic.80cm x 80cm. €25.00 Tel: 05 55 4119 28FOR SALE: FORGE WULF,portable, coal fuelled forge in verygood condition. Photos availableif required. €210.00 Tel: + 44 (0)7929 830643 or +33 (0) 6646 25092Email: haynes.peter@yahoo.co.ukFOR SALE: INFLATABLEDINGHY AVON REDCRESTDINGHY, includes woodenfloorboards, inflatable seat,fibreglass seat, 2 oars, electricpump, outboard bracket and storagebags. Dinghy:- Length 2.75m, Beam1.32m.Capacity:- 4/5 persons ,320kgs. Ready to go and have lotsof fun. Photos available if required.€320.00 Tel: + 44 (0) 7929 830643or +33 (0) 6646 25092 Email:haynes.peter@yahoo.co.ukFOR SALE: Various Electro-acousticround-backed guitar. Almost as new.75 euros ono. Wooden gun rack withammo cupboard beneath. 45incheshigh. 24inches wide. 15 euros.Ladies sheepskin coat. Very soft/comfortable. Natural colour. Size12. Exceptional condition. 50 euros.Beautiful ladies leather cowboyboots. Size 37. Excellent condition.40 euros. Tel: 05 55 76 10 36FOR SALE: Yamaha Electone OrganHS6 Dual keyboard. Multitude offunctions. Great condition. €350.00Tel: 05 53 52 03 02FOR SALE: Various DVD surroundsound 50.00Wicker table and 2chairs 70.00. Low coffee table20.00. Nest of 3 x tables 25.00.White bed knobs n broom sticks bedand mat 100.00. Wicker veg rackand 5 draws 40.00. Miccrowaveoven and grill 50.00. Dinner tableand 6 chairs 2 years old 500.00.3 piece settee with poof 300.00.Saddle n bridle with tack box n bits150.002 x Sky box 40.00 each. Playstation 2 40.00. 3 door wardrobe and2 x side cabinets 160.00 Tel: 05 5564 18 33FOR SALE: Child's bike Excellentcondition. Suitable for ages 3 to 5.€25.00 Email: anniecullen@yahoo.comFOR SALE: Galvanised water butt600 litres. Cost over 300 euro new,will accept 75 euros. €75.00 Email:anniecullen@yahoo.comFOR SALE: 2 Fire Plates Each700x500x13mm. Used only a coupleof weeks, and 65€ each when new.35€ each or 65€ the pair. Call Daveon 05 55 64 83 13FOR SALE: French doors (HowdensUK) Plus frame and double glazed.Units 208cm x 126cm. Could bestained or painted. Brand new.€120.00ono Tel: 05 55 61 19 81FOR SALE: 4foot6 Sprung MattressHardly used. €50.00 Tel: 05 55 6119 81FOR SALE: Sorrento Radiators- school type - colour white 3 x1000cm x 600cm high x 100cmdeep, 1 x 1000cm x 300cm high x150cm deep, 1 towel rail 406cmhigh x 405cm wide. All new, stillboxed. Can be viewed on homebasewebsite. Cost £1000 plus. Offersaround 600 euros. Tel: 05 55 61 1981FOR SALE: Various Electric heater(used) 10€ Loupiac 2005 sweetdessert wine, normal price 6.50€,our price 3€. Tel: 05 55 62 91 97(ANWSER MACHINE) Email:grandemaison-chenerailles@orange.frFOR SALE: RANGEMASTER 110Gas Range Cooker MAINS GASONLY ( non convertible).4 gas hobs- 1 griddle plate - 1 electric hot plate- 2 gas ovens - 1 gas grill. Excellentcondition. Email for photos. Buyermust collect 36160. €500.00 Email:emmapattinson@orange.frFOR SALE: Various 5 assortedBikes + 9 assorted new tyres and 7assorted new inner tubes. Ideal fora gite or brocante. 40 Euro's the lot.Motorized garage door, excellentcondition. Cost new 470 Euro'sSELL for 100 Euro's. Steel sink withtaps + 2 double top cupboards and2 single. As new. 40 Euro's. Largeelectric flymo. Good condition. 20Euro's. Stone shower base + showerdoor and thermostat. 40 Euro's. Call09 62 16 87 35 ask for Ken Email:jeanie3@wanadoo.frFOR SALE: Brass topped smallfire dogs €30.00ono Email:anniecullen@yahoo.comFOR SALE: Scrapbooking itemsPunches, scissors, junior Dymo andtape, stickers, ribbon, paper, stencilsetc. Tel: 06 26 07 72 75 (Bellac area,87)FOR SALE: Multi purposealuminium ladder nearly new€80.00 Tel: 05 55 58 90 39/ 06 0449 90 79FOR SALE: Bestway roundswimming pool Brand new. 15 ftby 3 ft depth. 100 euros telephone€100.00 Tel: 05 55 58 90 39/ 06 0449 90 79FOR SALE: 2 metal fuel storagetanks Hold approx 400 litres each.120 euros each o.n.o. Tel: 05 45 3107 83 / 09 75 91 05 45FOR SALE: Swimming pool coversto fit pool 8 x 4m Summer covercomplete with roller, very goodcondition, fully bound edges, €250.Winter cover conforming to Frenchsecurity norm, excellent condition,€150. Or €350 for both covers plusroller. Buyer to collect (Bellac, 87).Email: david.a.webb@orange.frFOR SALE: Golf equipment Bargainas new Top-Flite golf bag. MasterGold 3 & 5 woods. Browning 3-4-5-6-7-8-9- irons. Pitching wedge.Sandwedge. Shoes worn once UKsize 9. Waterproof leggings. Someballs new and used in very goodcondition. Bag is almost new. ALLFOR BARGAIN PRICE 85 EUROS.€85.00 Tel: 05 55 68 27 80 Email:blaze87210@gmail.comFOR SALE: 30 X LED Bulbs SpotLights 4 Watts, Day White. GU10fitting, New. Reason for sale:ordered the wrong colour. 120Euros the lot. 87230. €120.00 Tel:05.55.03.84.50FOR SALE: Coffee Filter Machine10/12 cups max. Black. Jug inburnished stainless steel. Neverused. €15.00 Tel: 02 54 25 38 97(36, Orsennes)FOR SALE: Oil Central HeatingBoiler In good order. €70.00onoTel: 02 54 25 38 97 (36, Orsennes)FOR SALE: Window - 176 x 101 4panels, 36 x 82. Not double glazed.In good condition. €30.00 Tel: 0254 25 38 97 (36, Orsennes)FOR SALE: Window - 150 x 668 panels, 25 x 31. 2 broken. Notdouble glazed. €15.00 Tel: 02 54 2538 97 (36, Orsennes)FOR SALE: Small Door Complete

www.thebugle.eu ○ THE BUGLE ○ JUNE 2013CLASSIFIEDS ♦ 19The Bugle CLASSIFIEDS are brought to you in association withwith its own metal shutters. 175 x53. Window in door 78 x 26. €40.00Tel: 02 54 25 38 97 (36, Orsennes)FOR SALE: Various 1. CanonMP240 Colour printer/copier invgc, needs new ink cartridges. 2.Samsung inkjet phone/fax in vgc.Offers please for any of the above.Tel: 05 55 60 25 92FOR SALE: Brand New Set of MensRH Golf Clubs Full set of Powerbiltclubs with stand bag inc. Driver, 3Wood, 3&4 Hybrid, 5 - SW. All withgraphite shafts + Putter. No offers150 EUR. €150.00 Tel: 05 44 2022 58FOR SALE: Overlocker Used once.Excellent Condition. Contact:- Tonyor Marie Wood. 4 minutes fromA20 exit 19 (Celon) Buyer Collects.€95.00 Tel: 02-54-25-39-79FOR SALE: Digibox In perfectworking order for Freeview or Skysubscription channels. £20 ono. Tel:02 54 37 76 24 Email: construction.uk@hotmail.comFOR SALE: Persian carpet, goatskin rug & Chinese vase table lampLarge persian carpet...like new...overall colours are burgundy anddark blue...900 euros. Bought for1.700 euros 2 years ago. Large goatskin rug...very thick and warm..overall colours are light brown andcream....600 euros. Large Chinesevase table lamp, with beautiful chinzshade....200euros. Tel: 06 01 83 5055 or 05 55 57 53 19FOR SALE: Various Prada GentsJacket, medium, grey, excellentcondition E60.00 OVNO. HenriLloyd Jacket (with logo on outercollar) medium, cream, excellentcondition E50.00 OVNO. Rover 25steering wheel (no airbag consoleincluded) with stereo volumecontrol (also fit Rover 200 1995on) E25.00. Moulinex deep fat fryerVGC E25.00 ONO. Eurohike 2man ten in bag (model no: 265TS)VGC E30.00. Moulinex coffeemaker (old/retro 1980's) VGCE15.00. Gents Berghaus hikingtrainers brown, size 8/EU 42.5 VGCE25.00. BNIP - BHS pure cottonDouble Flat sheet, cream BRITISHBED SIZE E20.00. BNIP - Houseof Fraser oxford pillowcase beigeBRITISH BED SIZE E8.00. BNIP -House of Fraser Double fitted sheet,white polycotton (50/50) BRITISHBED SIZE E20.00. BNIP - Houseof Fraser Sheet & Pillowcase set,double, white 100% Egyptian cottonBRITISH BED SIZE E40.00. BNIP- BHS single flat sheet & pillowcasesky blue polycotton (50/50)BRITISH BED SIZE E17.00. Tel:05 55 60 46 33FOR SALE: 'Keraco' Stone EffectTwin-Bowl Sink (120cm x 60cm)with single drainer in light grey,never used. €40.00 Tel: 05 55 9857 62HOUSE CLEARANCEFOR SALE: Household ItemsHOUSE SALE: Many householditems, antiques, ornaments, crystaland some small items of furniturefor sale. BARGAINS TO BE HAD.SUNDAY 16TH JUNE - 10.00 to16.00. 9 Route de Nouic, Mezièressur-Issoire(87330). Tel: 09 62 2411 88FOR SALE: Household ItemsHOUSE SALE: Opportunity todecorate/furnish your gîte, newholiday or French home withgenuine French small furniture (eg5 matching wooden chairs €15, 60sside table €8), tableware, ornaments(bibelots), pictures, fabric, gorgeouslinen sheets for patchwork or cushioncovers, mirrors, vintage sewingitems, vintage French hairdressingsalon items, vintage French clothes.Also lots of English ornaments andceramics (Denby, Wedgwood, etc.),books. Surplus vegetable plantsalso. On Saturday 8 and Sunday 9June, 10.00 - 18.00. 19 BoulevardJean Lair, 19370 Chamberet. Emailfor further information. Email:marie.t@virgin.netFOR SALE: Various householditems - AUBUSSON Varioushousehold items, mirrored armoire,chairs, wood, lots of china, doublebed, clocks, CD player & bric a bracetc. Please email for address anddetails/photos. Email: stephanie.mm2@gmail.comVEHICLES / PARTSFOR SALE: Renault 5 LHD, Petrol,Manual, 5dr Hatchback, Silver,CT to Jan 2014. New Brakes,New Clutch, New Alternator,New Battery. Very Reliable, VeryEconomical, Very Cheap Insurance.Great little run-around. New vehiclepurchase forces sale. In Janaillaton D61, 5 mins from Saint-Dizier-Leyrenne. €1,000.00ono Tel. 05 5564 87 92 or 06 47 46 62 29 ask forBryan Email: b.housley@sky.comFOR SALE: Renault TwingoExpression, 1.2 16V, petrol, LHD,gold yellow, 11/2002, 128 383 KM,sun roof, non smoker, radio, justpassed German controle technique,very good condition. €3,000.00Tel: 05 55 30 40 26 Email: margret.holste@web.deFOR SALE: Camping Car PeugeotJ5 base with Autostar 425 body,1992, 140700km, LHD, diesel,2500cc, manual. Sleeps 4, cartegrise six people, seating for 4 attable. Separate shower, toilet,handbasin, fridge with small freezercompartment, radio CD, 2 ringgas hob, bike rack, large wind outawning, large solar panel, electricstep, 2 large gas bottles. Lots ofstorage. Ladder to roof with railing.Gas heater. New battery with 3year guarantee, cambelt changed,serviced November 2012. Excellenttyres, chassis like new. CT 11/2014.(Can email pictures) €9,500.00onoTel: 05 55 78 17 76 Email: graham.WWW.HOUSESONINTERNET.COMshepherd@orange.frFOR SALE: Snap-On HydraulicEngine Lift + Accessories VGC.Buyer collects. €80.00 ContactMarie or Tony Wood 0254 25 39 79FOR SALE: Ford Escort 1.6 199468,000kms. French registered. RHD.2 years CT. 100% reliable. Towbar,sunroof, new tyres and battery, CDplayer. €625.00 Tel: 05 55 68 56 46FOR SALE: Eau claire fibreglasscanal and river cruiser Boat all onone level, 2 main cabins sleeping2 and 3. Fully equipped, kitchenwith fridge, cooker, water heater,shower room with handbasin andlavatory. Central heating, gas fired6/9 conducted air, easy access.Motor Yanmar 3JH3E with marinedrive SD 31 easy access. Electricity12 volts DCS. 2 water tanks 200litres each. Moored in Clamecy.€28,000.00 Tel: 05 45 71 53 02Email: angelaandangus@gmail.comFOR SALE: 2 Pirelli Tyres As new.On Ford Mondeo wheels. 185/60/R14 €60.00 Tel: 02 48 56 74 73FOR SALE: Citroen Picasso TowbarNearly new. Complete with wiring.Twin plug. €60.00 Tel: 02 48 56 7473FOR SALE: Towbar Possibly forRenault Traffic van. Complete withwiring. €40.00 Tel: 02 48 56 74 73FOR SALE: Peugeot 406 TowbarWith ball and wiring. Complete.€40.00 Tel: 02 48 56 74 73FOR SALE: Cycle Carrier Fits toboot/tailgate, unused and very clean.€25.00ono Call Clair on 05 55 6483 13FOR SALE: Pair of roof bars Usedon Peugeot 306 and will fit manycars, in good condition and withlocking keys. €35.00ono Call Daveon 05 55 64 83 13FOR SALE: Pair of Welded SteelCar Service Ramps €15.00 Tel: 0555 63 43 69FOR SALE: Single Axle TrailerWelded steel frame with exterior plyinterior. No rust. Inside dimensions1790 long x 1170 wide x 480 deep.1 tonne suspension units, 4 studhubs, Austin mini wheels, tyres ingood condition. Jockey wheel atfront, adjustable props at rear. Brandnew coupling. Complete with sparewheel and cover. All ready for theroad. €150.00 Tel: 05 55 63 43 69FOR SALE: Toyota Hilux 2.4 TD 4 x4 Crew Cab (Seats 5). V Reg (1999).White. UK Registered. 133,000Miles. Tow Bar. Immobiliser. Coveron Back. Excellent Condition.Extremely Reliable. Just had NewBrakes Fitted. €3,500.00 Tel: 07966289475 Email: caroline.willetts@mypostoffice.co.ukFOR SALE: PEUGEOT, ZENITH(FE052) SCOOTER 1996, 50cc.French Carte Grise. No ControleTechnique necessary in France.Excellent condition for year. Lowusage, 6554 kilometres. €550.00Tel: 06 64 62 50 92 Email: haynes.peter@yahoo.co.ukFOR SALE: TRACTOR FERRARIPowerSafe, 2 WHEEL TRACTOR,Type 340A/360 with the followingattachments:-Plough, Potato ridger,Potato lifter.Very good conditionand working order. €1,900.00 Tel: +44 (0) 7929 830643 or +33 (0) 664625092 Email: haynes.peter@yahoo.co.ukFOR SALE: VAN SAFE VANVAULT 2, Size: 920 x 560 x490mm(LxWxH), Weight:46kg. UK’sno.1 security container for fixedinstallation into commercialvehicles. High tensile steel storagebox. 2mm sheet steel body & lid.Tamper proof single pin hinge.Anti-drill 70mm disc lock. Gas strutfor soft open/close lid action. Sirenholes for optional anti-theft alarm.Excellent condition. NEW PRICE242€.Photos available if required.€150.00 Tel: + 44 (0) 7929 830643or +33 (0) 6646 25092 Email:haynes.peter@yahoo.co.ukFOR SALE: Mahindra Tractor FS254I 2008 25 hp. 140 hours. Frontend Loader. Back Hoe. PTO forother attachments. Good condition.Photo available. €8,900.00 Tel: 0555 60 10 56 or 05 55 60 06 19FOR SALE: Hobby ExcellentCaravan 460 UFE. Purchased andregistered in France 2008. 4 berth.Double fixed bed. Water reservoir50 litres. Extract Hood. PowrtouchMover. Large Awning. Rearreversing camera. Good condition.€12,900.00 Tel: 05 55 60 10 56FOR SALE: SCOOTER LUDIX RB1,000KG As brand new having beenin storage.. Purchased 30/06/06 for1,279 euros.. Dept 87. €600.00onoTel: 05 55 68 48 02FOR SALE: Mazda Van (for sparesor repair) / Ford Fiesta MK4 Mazdavan E220 Spares or repair (newtyres). RHD but French registered.Ford Fiesta MK4, owned from new,runner but needs some attention fortest. RHD but French registered.Noreasonable offer refused. Tel: Davidon 05 55 69 28 22 (near Eymoutiers)FOR SALE: Vauxhall Vectra 1.9CDTI (150) diesel estate Sept. 2006.New MOT and Taxed. 2 owners withfull Vauxhall main dealer serviceEASY MEDIUM HARDhistory. Full service with cambelt,water pump and clutch kit, includingdual mass flywheel replaced Dec. at148k. All Invoices to confirm withoriginal service book and documentpack. Every extra including SATNAV. New Goodyear tyres fitted lastyear. Non smoker car in excellentcondition. Metallic Black withno damage. RHD will considerexchange for LHD car with cashadjustment either way. May interestperson returning to the UK withFrench car to sell. £2995 ono or€ equivalent. Tel: 02 54 37 76 24Email: construction.uk@hotmail.comFOR SALE: Hyundai coupe TSIIILimited Edition Crystal White,RHD, French Registered, Sunroof,17" anthracite alloys, quad exhausts,sport suspension from the Eibachsprings, quilted style leather seatswith matching door-trims, high bootspoiler, 2.0 liter Beta engine badgedchrome door sills, metal foot restand pedals, iPod connectivity andheated seats, 30K. Contact for infoor pictures. €9,000.00ono tel: 05 5547 34 82 Email: jseretny@hotmail.co.ukFOR SALE: H & K Bradley Trailer(Bingley, Yorks) 2 metres long, 2metres high. Roller shutter door.Type No. HU4 & 5 MK Year DZA.Very good condition. €850.00onoSteve 05.55.6975.67/06.89.47.69.71Email: lsetenergie@yahoo.co.ukFOR SALE: TYRES 4 BRANDNEW 205/80R 16, Remoulds.Photosavailable if required. €240.00 Tel: +44 (0) 7929 830643 or +33 (0) 664625092 Email: haynes.peter@yahoo.co.ukFOR SALE: Roof Rack Fits PeugeotPartner/ Citroen Belingo 2003/04etc. €45.00 Tel: 05 55 69 49 28FOR SALE: Nissan X trail AventuraT 30 2007 pair of genuine xenonleft hand drive headlights includingbulbs €500.00 Tel: 05.55.66.44.06FOR SALE: THERMAL BLINDSTHERMAL FOIL WINDOWBLINDS FOR CAMPER VAN,MOTORHOME.NEW, 3 PIECES.Photos available if required. €50.00Tel: + 44 (0) 7929 830643 or +33 (0)6646 25092 Email: haynes.peter@yahoo.co.ukFOR SALE: RADIATOR 61349A(MADE IN DENMARK BYNISSENS), as new, suitable forthe following models:- PEUGEOT406 2.0i Turbo 1996, 1.9 TD 1995FOR SALEBuilding Plots /Economic Activity AreasThe Brame Benaize Communityof Communes would like toinform possible entrepreneurs inLimousin or elsewhere - interestedin developing or setting up abusiness - that we have buildingplots / economic activity areasavailable for sale in JOUAC (87890)and MAGNAC-LAVAL (87190).Interested parties can email inEnglish for enquiries.mairiestleger@wanadoo.frà 1999, 2.1 TD 1995 à 1999 ,PEUGEOT 406 COUPE 2.0 Turbo1997 à 1999, PEUGEOT 605 2.0Turbo 1995 (M + Auto), 2.1 TD1995 CITROEN XM, 2.0i Turbo1995, 2.1 TD 1995. Photos availableif required. €45.00 Tel: + 44 (0)7929 830643 or +33 (0) 6646 25092Email: haynes.peter@yahoo.co.ukWHITE GOODSFOR SALE: Tumble dryer Whitev.g.c. €60.00 Tel: 05 55 41 19 28FOR SALE: Freezer Indesit Underworktop, 3 draws, white. Good cleancondition. Surplus to requirements.€60.00 Tel: 05 55 41 19 28FOR SALE: Stoves gas cookerExcellent condition. 12 months old.Cost £399 new. Dept. 16. €150.00Tel: 05 45 31 19 84FOR SALE: Upright Freezer-4draw Excellent condition.H33cmxW22cmxD21cm.Contact:-Tony or Marie Wood. 4 minutes fromA20 exit 19 (Celon) Buyer Collects.€75.00 Tel: 02-54-25-39-79BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIESFOR SALE: Licence IV coveringwhole of Creuse area Enables salesof beverages and spirits in Bars/Restaurants etc Email: jsezer@yahoo.co.ukFOR SALE: Licence 4 €4,000.00onoTel: 06 76 52 26 47WANTEDWANTED: Petrol rotary lawnmower (not ride-on) in good workingcondition to replace our worn-outand well used mower - soon destinedfor the scrap heap! Tel: 0555 787902(near Rochechouart)WANTED: Four oven AGA orsimilar for private advertiser Pleasetel Damien on 07973 641665WANTED: Digger or Excavaotr Tel:02 48 56 74 73WANTED: Fire bricks variousdimensions for bread ovenrenovation Tel: 05 55 81 15 19WANTED: Canoe or Kayak Pleasetel Ray on 05 55 48 81 36WANTED: Curved corrugatedmetal sheets Pete tel 05 45 30 72 04(daytime) 06 24 65 40 33 (eve)WANTED: 4 wheel drive vehiclePick-up preferred but will considervan or car. CT not necessaryas will be used in private field.Cheap and cheerful please. Email:thompsonandrew722@gmail.comWANTED: Large caravan (towable),4 berth with shower and toilet Smallbudget. Tel: 06 42 14 26 56 Email:janinedisney@aol.comWANTED: OLD CARAVANS Anycondition considered, will collect,cash paid. Pete tel 05 45 30 72 04(daytime) 06 24 65 40 33 (eve)ClassifiedSubmissionDeadline:15th of themonth forthenext edition

JUNE 2013 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.eu20 ♦ COMMUNITYTenor required forsmall vocal ensembleLa Voie Melodieuse is urgently seeking a tenor to join them.We are a small, friendly choir based in the north of La Creuse.• Varied repertoire• Fortnightly rehearsals in English and/or French, at variousvenues in the north of La Creuse and the South of L'Indre• Regular concerts• Must be able to hold tenor part alone• Sight reading skills helpfulFor an informal chat or more information, contact:Christianne Braspenning on 05 55 81 31 26or email kinnejanne@yahoo.comorRobin Hendry on 05 55 80 32 91or email hendry_robin@hotmail.comTrès JolieFashion AccessoriesWhere to find me in JuneEvery Wednesday - Piégut Market (24360)2nd June - Abjat-sur-Bandiat (24300)9th June - Bar Soleil Couchant22nd June - Confolens Market (16500)23rd June - Oradour-sur-Vayres, Guide DogsFund-raiser (see back pages)Always available the ever popular Jewellery Scarves - greatnew Spring & Summer colours and designs still only €11 each.Fashion scarves starting from €5. Lovely charm bookmarksPostage always available, please email or call for details.05 55 78 62 29 / 06 04 08 29 53tres.jolie1@orange.frCartes de ChristineHand-crafted cards for all occasionsDon't forget!!Father's Day is coming up on June 16th.www.cartesdechristine.comRESTAURANTAUX CEPESLa VeytizouOn the main road (D979), Between Limoges & EymoutiersOpen Mic Night - Saturday 8th June*******************Fish & ChipsEvery day of the week (except Sunday evening)*******************Menu du Jour or SnacksFor more information, please ring Sue:05 55 69 33 38British Corner ShopThere’s no better time to order all of yourfavourite British treats to your doorstep inFrance, as we’re now permanently reducing theprice of hundreds of products.So far over 400 popular products have had theirprices dropped, with many more being reduced inthe next 6-12 months!www.BritishCornerShop.co.ukLe Moulin du BreuilRestaurant, Bar, Terrasse23140 PIONNATSaturday 15th June - From 19h00Soirée Moules Friteswith Live Band - B Boog and the Woogs.Reservations necessary - €19.50Saturday 29th June - English Breakfast ClubStart your weekend with ourFull English Breakfast - €10.00 - 9h-11hTel: 05 55 80 37 70Mail: info@lemoulindubreuil.comWeb: www.lemoulindubreuil.comBugleNoticeBoardJJ’s Café BarAigurandeBest Ever Blistering Blues withBLACKBERRY AND MR BOOHOOyes the boys are back!!!Sat 15th June from 9pm - Free EntryMeal €12 pp - Chilli + Dessert.(Vegetarian option available by pre-order)Reservations optional, but advisable.Meal 7.30-9pm / concert 9pm.DO NOT MISS THIS VERY SPECIAL CONCERT -IT MAY BE THEIR LAST!Music Club2nd Sat of every month. 8.30 pm.Next event: 8th JuneJJ's Music club is for musicians of all levels and genres entryis free, there is no membership and is open to everyone wholoves music. You can also buy fish and chips from the van in themarket square (from 6.30 - 8.30) and eat them in the comfortof JJ's. The club starts from 8:30, but we are open for all thosewho want to come earlier to eat. In fact we hardly ever shut !!!!JJ's Cafe Bar, 39 Place du Champ de Foire,36140 AigurandeTel: 02 54 06 30 77www.frenchweb.eu/jjscafebar/Email: cafebarjj@yahoo.co.ukL'EscaleRestaurant & Bar5 Rue Andre Jouhannaud, CompreignacFreshly home-cooked English and French foodPlat du Jour - Mon-Sat: €12.50Sunday Lunch with real Yorkshire puddingsEvery Friday Night - Fish & Chipswith home-made mushy peas €8,50To Eat In or Take Away - (alternative menu available)Party Bookings welcomedSee main ad for more information and opening hoursTel: 05 55 12 99 45 / 06 04 09 03 10email: L_escale@yahoo.frOr see us on Facebook for more details.Two English-speakinghelpers requiredfor a family wedding in Lavignac (near Flavignac),Haute-Vienne on Saturday 3rd August2013. Duties will include serving tea and coffees,washing up and clearing and generallyhelping to make the day go smoothly.Must have own transport.For more information,please call Jeannette on 05 87 41 10 89Le Relais de l'Abloux36170 SACIERGES-ST-MARTINThe Relais de l'Abloux is organising aPaella Night in the town squareon Saturday 8th JunePrice €15 - Kir, Paella, Cheese & DessertFollowed by FREE live music and dancingmail: lerelaisdelabloux@orange.frfacebook: "le relais de l'abloux"Tel: 02 54 47 56 74Petticoat LanePlease Note...that we will be at the following markets in June :-Saturday 1st June - AigreSunday 9th June - PanazolSaturday 15th June - ConfolensSunday 23rd June - Panazol5 Rue Nationale – 16150 ChabanaisTel: 05 45 29 03 99** NOW OPEN!! **LE DORAT (Pl. Charles de Gaulle)Vera Laine Gift Shop & Salon de ThéLarge selection of gifts, candles, mugs,shabby chic homeware, cards, plus leather goods,jewellery and hair accessories. Affordable prices!HOMEMADE CAKES and FREE WIFI now available!We look forward to meeting you!Contact Jay: 06 35 91 03 83veralaine19@gmail.com@ La Petite Fontaine15 Grande Rue, Le DoratOur new Friday night Menu will be availableevery Friday from 18h until 20hFriday 7th June - The MLC Band @ 20h30Friday 14th June - Steve & Greta @ 20h30Tel Lynn or Jonathan: 05 55 60 29 74Web: www.lapetitefontaine.comAn Appeal for VolunteersLe Puy Batard, a non-profit organisation whichwelcomes the disabled for their holidays at theirhouse in Sainte-Feyre, Creuse, is looking for helpersfrom 9th June to 26th July. Accommodation can beprovided if necessary and it is possible to help outfor just a part of this period.To find out more about Le Puy Batard visitwww.puy-batard.organd if you think you can help please contact Jean-PierreDéchoz on 05 55 81 12 05 or at accueil@puy-batard.orgThere are no special skills required and it is a great wayto meet French people and speak French. Don't worry ifyour language skills are not perfect, Jean-Pierre speaksexcellent English!Atelier d'Art du Jardinis open every Fri, Sat, Sun & bank holidayfrom 11h to 18h until the end of September.Artisan art for your garden.Cream teas on the terrasse.RDV for weekday visits SVP.2km from Chénérailles andthe Chateau Villemonteix26, Ecurat 23150tel: 05 55 81 31 85email: artdejardin@gmail.comwww.atelierdartdujardin.netLe BelleriveHotel - Restaurant - Café-Bar29 Avenue de la Tour, 87470 Peyrat-le-ChâteauThursday 6th & 27th June - La Maison delivery &Book Club (DVDs as well as books)Saturday 8th June - Soirée Moules FritesFriday 14th June - Fun QuizSunday 16th June - Father's Day MealSaturday 22nd June - Fish & Chip NightSaturday 29th June - Bellerive Birthday BashFor details of all the events, go to:www.facebook.com/hotellebelleriveEmail: bonjour@lebellerive.netPhone: 05 55 36 20 63

JUNE 2013 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.eu22 ♦ COMMUNITYPlant Sale Success!!A huge thank you to all those "Hardy Folks" who so generouslysupported the Plant Sale for Bansang Hospital inSeguinaud on 19th May. Even though the weather wasabsolutely dire, wet and cold, we managed to raise 1,780Euros, all of which will go to the Hospital.Please can I thank all those that contributed the plantsand cakes, ALL of which were of exceptional quality.Most of all, thank you to everyone that braved theghastly weather and gave so generously.I am already potting up for next year, so could I askif any plant pots have been emptied and are no longerneeded, could they be returned to me to be reused please.At your convenience of course (I like the larger ones).We have got a fantastic web site for the hospital whichis updated regularly and will inform you of our latestprojects and future plans - www.bangsanghospitalappeal.org Please take a look if you have a few moments, I amsure you will see why I am so enthusiastic about thisvery worthy cause.Linda NicholsonSpecial Double Book-Signing EventAll books individually signed by the authors with a messageRISKthe latest novelbyHaute-VienneauthorJames R. VanceAn epic tale of patriotism, romance, deceptionand danger through the dark years of occupationduring WWII in the Limousin and Pyrénées-Atlantiques regions of southwest France.DEATH OF ASCIENTISTthe latest novelby Haute-VienneauthorMike WelhamWhen a President and a Prime Minister want to goto war to remove a dictator, a threat to use WMDsgives them their reason. Weapons inspectors findno evidence, so a political dossier is createdclaiming their existence.Saturday 22nd June from 10h30 - 12h30 at Intermarché, BonnatFriday 28th June from 11h00 at Vera Laine, place Charles de Gaulle, Le DoratThe third Fund-raiser for the Guide Dogs for the Blind - it seems to have becomean annual event by popular demand - is going to be held on afternoon of Sunday23rd June, so send out a thought everyone for another fine and clear day please.So far, since our first Fund-raiser in 2011, shortly after Christine was givenEtoile by the Guide Dog School in Landouge, Limoges, we, and friends andacquaintances and even strangers touched by the story, have raised 10,700Euros in a wonderful show of kindness and generosity that all those at theGuide Dog School are amazed and really delighted with. They have expressedtheir feelings many times to us and we pass this on to everyone whohas participated in any way, physically helping at the events, donating itemsto be sold, baking lovely cakes, doing their own event, and helping in manydifferent ways, including one family volunteering to become a Guide DogPuppy Host Family. To this 10,700 Euros can also be added the fact thatseveral people have become regular donators as a direct result of Christine being given Etoile, so the real total is much more.When this tragedy struck Christine in 2007, as you can imagine, it was both terrifying and devastating. When I posed thequestion of a Guide Dog to the Consultant at the CHU Limoges he was immediately in favour and so we started on the road thatled to Christine being accepted for a Guide Dog from Landouge School. Every single person there was kindness personifiedand each one of them went out of their way to help Christine and make her feel confident and cared for.Christine was the first English person to be given a Guide Dog from the School, and having Etoile has made a huge differenceto her life. We have always had dogs. All of them have been wonderful, but they have been pets, very much loved pets.Etoile is a pet in the house but pick up her harness and she is there waiting for it to be put on and to do the job for which shehas been lovingly trained. Walking with Etoile Christine is happy and confident, without her she is nervous and afraid, it isas simple at that. Etoile has changed her life, and she never stops being grateful for that. Together, as a family, Christine andEtoile, myself and Jack, our wonderful, now very old, Portuguese Water Dog, go for long walks, but also Christine and Etoileventure out on their own frequently for a walk around the village or a long walk into the country. Only if you could no longerdo it yourself could you appreciate just how much you would miss it and what it means to get it back.So, a BIG thank you to everyone and please remember to come along to our 3rd Annual Fund-raiser in aid of the Guide Dogsfor the Blind School, Landouge, Limoges on Sunday afternoon the 23rd June at 17, avenue du 8 Mai 1945, Oradour-sur-Vayres.GOT AN EVENT FOR THE BUGLE...?notices@thebugle.euRoger and Christine Thomas

www.thebugle.eu ○ THE BUGLE ○ JUNE 2013WHAT’S ON ♦23Friday 21st June 10am-Midnight (La Fête de la Musique) Forinformation email: petamichael@btinternet.comSat 15th Jun SAINT-SILVAIN-BAS-LE-ROCLa Foulée des Vieilles Pierres - 19ème éditionHeld on the 3rd Sunday of June, the Foulée des Vieilles Pierres is anannual race following a 13km round circuit departing from Saint-Silvain-Bas-le-Roc via Les Pierres Jaumâtres.Departure for all runners place de la mairie at 17h. Inscriptions 7euros in advance, or 9 euros on the day.If you are interested in taking part visit www.lesvieillespierres.net todownload the bulletin d'inscription.For more information contact the Boussac Tourist Office.Sun 16th Jun MARVALFête de la Musique9am Franco-Britannique Petanque competition open to all.From midday music by 'Momo' & supporting acts (not too late tojoin in!) along with meal (optional) & bar.Takes place at the Stade Marval.Meal reservations & further info contact either Joelle - 05 55 78 5776 or Carrie - 06 78 68 62 52. The Comité des Fêtes & Associationsof Marval look forward to you joining us!Sun 16th Jun VIDEIXLunch at the lakeFor the second year running Cancer Support France Haute-Vienne isdoing its fund-raising lunch at Videix (87600) lake on Sunday 16thJune at 12 noon.Menu - trio of pates, bbq pork with pommes boulangères, selectionof cheeses, strawberry tartlets, kir, wine and coffee included - all for18 euros a head.With the added attraction of Madame Blanc Jazz, it should be a veryenjoyable afternoon. For more information or to book please call 0555 00 31 15.Thu 20th Jun PONTARIONInformation meeting for the English-speakingcommunity: HealthA public health information meeting, organised by le Pôle Locald’Accueil Sud-ouest Creuse, aimed to help and inform the Englishspeakingpopulation, in association with the Caisse Primaired’Assurance Maladie from Guéret and Limoges.Meeting for anybody who doesn't have health cover, and wonderswhat formalities have to be taken to get it and for those who alreadyhave health cover, but wonder what would happen if they have togo to hospital, lose their job, go away to other European countries,etc. You will be able to ask all the questions you wish on the subject.Mairie de Pontarion. 2pm.For more information contact Sophie Provenchère on 05 55 64 1766 or at placcbrvciate@ccbrv.frSat 22nd Jun AHUNSaturdays in the GardenA series of gardening courses held at the Lycée Agricole in Ahun.22nd June: Preparing massage oils.This course costs EUR 27 (free for accompanying children) and willbe held at CFPPA d’Ahun from 8h30-12h. For more information tel:05.55.81.48.90.Sat 22nd Jun BONNATDouble Book-SigningJames R. Vance & Mike Welham, local authors will be at Intermarchésigning copies of their latest novels, Risk and Death of a Scientistfrom 10h30 until 12h30. All books signed with individual messages.Sat 22nd Jun BOUSSACFête de la MusiqueAIPB will be holding an afternoon and evening to celebrate the Fêtede la Musique on Saturday the 22nd June in the place de la mairie.We will be commencing the event at 3pm with a "Tea Party". Gamesfor children will be organised and in addition there will be a paintingcompetition for local school children which will be judged at 4pmby a well-known local artist with wonderful prizes for the winners.Sandwiches, cakes and soft drinks will be offered, everything beingfree of charge. Everyone is invited to join us and we look forwardto seeing you there.Later in the evening, starting at 8pm, we are hosting the musicalpart of the Fête de la Musique, with guest group "B. Boog and theWoogs", which features fabulous local singer Bev Calladine plusher young daughter's group "The Flying Monkeys". Also on the billwill be the popular singer guitarist Robert Floate and the talentedlocal jazz saxophonist, Paul Cullen. A treat not to be missed. Fastfood will be served with a bar available throughout the evening.Fri 28th Jun LE DORATDouble Book-SigningJames R. Vance & Mike Welham, local authors will be at Vera Laine,Place Charles de Gaulle signing copies of their latest novels, Riskand Death of a Scientist from 11h. All books signed with individualmessages.Fri 28th Jun SAINT-GERMAIN-BEAUPRÉHolistic EveningMany readers may have already met Jennifer Sanders. Jennifer isa member of the English library in La Souterraine where she oftenvolunteers in the coffee shop. But you may not know that Jennifer istrained in the art of holistic well-being. In simple terms this meansthat Jennifer is able to help you achieve balance in your life.For those of you who are interested to learn more, Jenniferis providing 15-minute taster sessions. The aim is to provideparticipants with an insight into what constitutes their positiveenergies and how to minimise the effects of the negative energiesthey can be prone to suffering from.Jennifer is also offering to provide advice on one particular topic.Participants will be expected to provide their full name, full nameat birth (if different), date and place of birth and also a question todiscuss prior to the evening.Places will be limited to 10. The event will take place at MaisonDurran, Saint-Germain-Beaupré 23160. The cost is 15 euros.To book a place please contact Amanda Johnson on 05 55 63 6807 (e-mail: maisondurran@aol.co.uk) so that appointments can bearranged in advance.This should be an enlightening experience.Sat 29th Jun CROZON-SUR-VAUVREChant-o-ChâteauThe Association Musique en Verdure presents for the third time a1-day singing workshop in the beautiful Château de La Lande inCrozon-sur-Vauvre. This romantic Château will inspire us to singsongs about the theme "Flowers". The day will be directed byChristianne Braspenning. Everyone is welcome!Coffee, a lavish lunch-buffet and an apéritif after the last song areincluded in the fee.Fee: €35 p.p.Information: www.musique-en-verdure.comReservations: robatie@hotmail.com or 02 54 30 70 50.© Ciclic, Marc FonteneauSat 29th Jun SAINTE-SÉVÈRE-SUR-INDRECiné-concert: Murmures d’archive #4On 29th June, the association Murmures d’archive is organisinga free open air film/concert on the place du Marché in Sainte-Sévère-sur-Indre - a montage of amateur Super 8 films from the1960s and contemporary music, performed live. From 19h30.For more info visit: www.facebook.com/MurmuresDArchive2013 Concert programme for L’orchestrePhilharmonique de La SouterraineSunday 2nd JuneThe festival of the Creuse Musical Societies, Roches. 10:00-18:00.Friday 14 JuneAnnual concert of the Guéret Fanfarons with both groups,Espace Fayolle, Guéret. 21:00.Saturday 15th JuneConcert with the Fanfare of the Boussac Sapeurs Pompiers,Boussac. TBC. 20:30.Friday 21st JuneFête de la Musique open air concert, La Souterraine. Locationto be confirmed. 20:30.Saturday 29th JuneJoint concert with the Guéret Fanfarons, Saint-Germain-Beaupré.21:00.Saturday 13th JulyOpen air concert followed by fireworks for the “Nuits d’été deGuéret”, Etang de Courtille, 22:00.Further details from the La Souterraine Tourist Office05 55 63 10 06 or infos@ot-lasouterraine.fr

JUNE 2013 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.eu24 ♦ WHAT’S ONUPCOMING EVENTS ACROSS THE REGIONSun 14th Apr to Sun 23rd JunVASSIVIÈREIAN KIAER Solo ExhibitionFor his first solo exhibition in France, British artistIan Kiaer is proposing a reinterpretation of the artcentre’s architecture, designed by Aldo Rossi andXavier Fabre in 1986–88 and built on VassivièreIsland in 1989–91.In a group of new works all designed specificallyfor the centre, Kiaer reconsiders the visionary aspectof the building, drawing a parallel between thethinking of Aldo Rossi and the utopian projects of18th-century architects like Étienne-Louis Boulléeand Claude Nicolas Ledoux.Challenging the predefined function initially allottedto each room in response to the different phasesof the life of a work, the artist takes a fresh lookat the relationships between research, creation andtransmission, devising subtle installations thatinvolve a mix of the archival and the found. Openinghours: Tuesday - Sunday and public holidays 11am-1pm / 2-6 pm. €3. For more information visit: www.ciapiledevassiviere.com/Fri 3rd May to Sun 6th OctExhibition "La Creuse, une valléeatelier"200 works of Romantic, Impressionist andPostimpressionist landscapes gathered together forthe first time across Berry and Limousin. Entitled"Creuse, a valley studio 1830-1930", the exhibitionpresents chronologically the different art movementswhich developed at the junction of the 19th and 20thcenturies, between Berry and Limousin, with:- Photographic art in the Creuse valley inImpressionist times - Musée de la vallée de laCreuse, Eguzon (11th May - 15th September)- From Romanticism to Academic Realism - MuséeChâteau d'Ars, La Châtre (4th May - 6th October)- Impressionist paintings, the transcended light -Musée Hôtel Bertrand, Châteauroux (4th May - 29thSeptember) - The Postimpressionist valley - Muséed'Art et d'Archéologie, Guéret (17th May - 15thSeptember)Admission: Free in Eguzon, La Châtre andChâteauroux. 3€ entrance fee in Guéret, (freeadmission on the first Sunday of each month).For more information visit: www.expocreusevalleeatelier.frSat 1st Jun to Mon 30th Sep LA CELLE-DUNOISEExhibition by Antoine MelchiorOriginally from northern France, Antoine Melchiorand his family came to settle in the Creuse to findnew inspiration. His work uses a wide range oftechniques: pastel, oil, watercolor and chalk andfeatures the Creuse countryside in all its forms -cows, meadows, trees, rivers, trails - as well asscenes of souks and bazaars, inspired by his travelsin the East.Exhibition at his atelier - Le Chiron, 23800 La-Celle-Dunoise. For more info tel 05 55 89 09 23 orvisit antoinemelchior.jimdo.com/Sat 1st to Sun 2nd Jun LES GRANDS-CHÉZEAUXPiano Four Hands and Piano TrompetRecitalsOn Saturday the 1st of June at 5.30 pm, a concertof piano duet music will take place in Les Grands-Chézeaux with the famous pianists William andJacqueline Bensihmon. Featured will be works byRachmaninov, Dvorak, Rossini, 0ffenbach, VonSuppe and Bizet. The Bensimhon duo has gainedmultiple prizes and awards for their "AmericanMusic" recording including "The ox on the Roof" byDarious Milhaud and "Cuban overture" by GeorgeGershwin.On Sunday 2nd of June at 5.30 pm, pianist YvesJosset will team up with trumpeter ChristopheLaguzet and explore three centuries of music withworks by Albinoni, Vivaldi, Bach, Ravel, Telemannand others. Gosset is a tremendously appealingpianist and Laguzet an equally delightful trumpetplayer. They play together in perfect harmony.Information and Bookings:Les Grands-Chézeaux (A20 – exit 21). Ticket prices:€8 per concert. Free entrance for those under 18.Early bookings by phone (05 55 76 70 15) or bye-mail cazalibus@orange.frSat 1st to Sun 2nd Jun SOLIGNACGrand Opening: Les Jardins Sonores deLa BorieListen carefully... In the heart of the Limousin aunique tourist destination is opening on 1st June.Situated in the heart of the historical grounds ofthe 17th century estate, the Sound Gardens of LaBorie offer the unique experience of discovering thelandscape by listening.Entry €3. Open 11h-21h.For more info vist www.fondationlaborie.comTue 11th Jun BOURGANEUFInformation meeting for the Englishspeakingcommunity: HousingMeeting, organised by le Pôle Local d’AccueilSud-ouest Creuse, to help and inform the Englishspeakingpopulation.Are you thinking of doing some work on yourhouse? Want to know about the regulations? Notsure where to find help? Want to find out whatsubsidies are available?You will be able to ask all the questions you wishon the above subject, as there will be an Englishspeakingtranslator.Espace Maurice Cauvin, Bourganeuf. 5pm.For more information contact Sophie Provenchèreon 05 55 64 17 66 or at placcbrvciate@ccbrv.frFri 14th to Sat 15th Jun LIMOGESVINS NOIRS 2e rencontre Polar et VinWe are pleased to invite you to this yearly meetingof 15 crime writers and 15 winemakers - rue Haute-Vienne, near the historic “Quartier de la Boucherie”district in Limoges.Friday 14th-Starting from 6.00 pm in partnership with LimogesPublic Library (“BFM Limoges”): discussions aboutthriller/detective novels, meeting with some of thewriters and winemakers.Saturday 15th-10.00 am: Opening session.10.00 am to 7.00 pm: Meeting with the authorsand winemakers, book signings, tasting and sale ofproducts. Musical entertainment, public readings bya theatre troupe...7.30 pm: Aperitif then dinner in a restaurant (directbooking, price to be determined).We look forward to meeting you!You can join us on Facebook - VINS NOIRSRencontre Polar et VinSat 15th to Fri 21st Jun SAINT-JUNIENQUATRE ARTISTESANGLOPHONES DANS LELIMOUSINExhibition of current paintings and sculptures:Lindsay Harris, Michael Hamilton, Phillip Clayton,Herb Elsky. La Halle aux Grains, Place Deffuas,87200 St-Junien.Viewing times:Saturday 15th June 10am-7pmSunday 16th June VERNISSAGE, PRIVATE VIEW6pmMonday 17th June 2pm-5pmTuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 10am-12pm &2pm-6pmCONTINUED ON PAGE 23 >>Launched in 1982 by the French Ministry for Culture,the Fête de la Musique, also known as World MusicDay, is a music festival held all over the world that takesplace every 21st June, the day of the summer solstice inthe northern hemisphere.The musicians (amateurs and professionals alike) are asked toperform for free, and all the concerts are free for the public.Performances & concerts take place in open air areas such asstreets and parks or in public buildings like museums, trainstations, castles etc.The Fête de la Musique is a way of encouraging the majormusic institutions (orchestras, operas, choirs, etc.) to performoutside their usual locations and promotes encounters and exchangesbetween young musicians and well-known talents.To find out more about the free concerts taking place near youvisit your local tourist office for more information.