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SEPTEMBER 2013 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.eu2 ♦ IN THIS EDITIONWelcome toThe BugleThere's a song that I keephearing on the radiorecently that has lyricsalong the lines of “Youonly know you've beenhigh when you're feeling low, you onlymiss the sun when it starts to snow...”Now don't worry, I'm not about to startbanging on about the weather (whichhas been perfect recently, seeing as youasked - it doesn't get better for me thansunny mid-twenties!!) No, that song hastaken on resonance due to the other latesummer occurrence which is as regularas the seasons... the annual visit of thein-laws.For every force there is an equal andopposite force; the Chinese have themore spiritual concept of yin and yang.My mother-in-law descended into ourlives a week or so ago - lets's call her yinand imagine that she floated down on asunbeam. As most parents will know,the summer holidays can be challenging,to say the least. I'm sure we all love ourkids, but 2 months off from school?!Let's just say my patience has beenwell and truly tested by my little ones...and it came up short. Yin arrived andsuddenly the mountain of washing thatwas stubbornly refusing to diminish isgone! Clothes iron themselves for a fewglorious weeks and it is almost as thoughthe children aren't even in the house.Unfortunately, yin comes with yangand those who have been reading TheBugle will know what is coming next.Yang means well, I'll give him that, buthas a habit of creating work. No piece ofskirting or trim is safe from my father-inlaw'smyopic eyes. “Does that look looseto you?” “No,” will invariably come theanswer, “not until you pulled it off”.I'm not saying that yang is anunwelcome house guest - he comeswith yin after all! We actually get onrather well, but it has almost become atradition for me to give him a kickingon this page. He does try and help out,by proofreading the paper for example.Only yesterday, he was checking anarticle I had written and asked, “Doyou mean illegal or unlawful in thissentence?” I was caught off guard for amoment: “Errrm, I'm not sure, what's thecontext?” He had an answer ready: “Youknow how to remember the difference,of course: unlawful means against thelaw and illegal is a sick bird!”Seriously, I have to put up with 2 and ahalf weeks of this!!I had a good laugh this monthreading the 'homework' that PresidentHollande's ministers have done over thesummer answering the question “Whatis your vision of France in 2025?” Theresponses were incredibly funny: theminister for law predicted there wouldbe no crime, the minister for housingpredicted everyone would have a cheaphouse and the minister of industrialrenewal said that France would leadthe world in industry. I'm not kidding -see the article on page 8. These are thebrightest brains in the country, peoplein whom we place the responsibilityof moulding the future of the nation.I'll admit to in the past answering thequestion “What do you want to be whenyou grow up?” with variously a cowboy,an astronaut or James Bond, but all theseanswers would have been deliveredwhen I was still at primary school. AskListen to The Bugle, live onFrance Bleu CreuseTune in toour next show:09h30THU 5th SEPme where my family will be in a yearand it would take quite a few bottles ofwine for me to come up with living ona yacht in Monaco, overseeing my intergalacticempire while personally pickingthe West Ham team for Saturday's matchwith Barcelona!I was slightly concerned to seethe changes being made to the autoentrepreneurscheme. I started thisbusiness as an auto-entrepreneur and Iam a big fan. I understand that it is opento abuse, but it has also allowed a lot ofpeople - including many expats - to startbusinesses when they would otherwisenot have been able to, or would havedone so on the black. I hope that thechanges do not stifle entrepreneurialismin France...On a lighter note, by the time you readthis, yang may have departed... if onlyyin could stay longer!!Until next month!Steve Martindale, EditorINSIDEthis edition1 & 3-6 Local News7-11 National News12 Sport13 Feature14-16 French Life17 Bilingual18-19 Classifieds20 Notice Board21 Clubs & Associations22-24 What's OnB1-B8 Business DirectoryCONTACT usTel: 05.55.41.17.76General:editor@thebugle.euAdvertising (EN):sales@thebugle.euPublicité (FR):publicite@thebugle.euSubscriptions:subscriptions@thebugle.euWrite to:The BugleLes Quatre Chemins23150 St-Yrieix-les-BoisFranceTHE LATESTCATALOGUEHAS ARRIVED!PICK ONE UPIN STOREOR IF YOU CAN’T WAIT VISIT alinéa.frAlinéa Limoges

Godson Travaux PublicsAll aspects of Fosse Septique Installations incl. Micro-Stations* -from concept, planning permission and installation to final inspection25+ years’ experience Civil/Structural Engineer - Assainissement /Mains Drainage Connection / Demolition / Trouble shooting / Foundations /Concrete Work / Groundworks / Pre-Purchase Property Surveys* Agent for Klargester BioDisc ® Micro-Station - please contact for further detailsMayor's wife becomes Paristrain crash's seventh victim© 2013 - Poudou99 (WikiCommons)More than a hundredpeople wereinjured in Julywhen a Paris toLimoges train derailed at rushhour and ploughed into theplatform at Brétigny-sur-Orgestation, just south of the capital.Six died in the accident,two of whom were Limousinresidents from the Haute-Vienneon their way home (seelast month's edition of TheBugle).More than a fortnight afterFrance's worst train accidentsince 1988, the tragedy claimeda seventh victim, a 66-year-oldlady from the Creuse, who diedin hospital from her injuries.The victim, Régine Jannot, wasthe wife of the mayor of thesmall commune of Rimondeixin the north of the departmentand her death has understandablyleft residents shocked.“We were hopeful, we honestlybelieved that she would pullthrough,” said local councillorSébastien Danton.Mme Jannot was in coach4, one of the most badly damagedcarriages, but was ableto phone her husband from amobile phone shortly after thederailment and before firefighterscut her free from thewreckage. At first, doctorsfeared she may lose her arm,but surgeons managed to treather injuries and she was movedto another hospital for reconstructivesurgery. It was here,with the worst apparently over,that she suffered the heart attackfrom which doctors wereunable to revive her.Investigations are still ongoingand although the exactcauses of the accident remainunknown, it is believed thatthree of the four bolts fixinga hefty steel plate joining twosections of rail - a so-called“fishplate” - broke or cameloose, causing the derailment.Didier Aubert, leader of therailway section of the CFDTtrades union federation, castdoubt on this possibility at thetime, saying: “In the memoryof railwaymen, bolts have nevergiven way on their own. Adeliberate act of sabotage cannotbe excluded.”In the week following followingthe crash, the head ofthe SNCF, Guillaume Pépy,told a press conference in Limogesthat all steps had beentaken to check the tracks in theregion. “There are 27 similarfishplates in the Limousin, 17of which are around Limoges.All of them have now beenwww.thebugle.eu ○ THE BUGLE ○ SEPTEMBER 2013LOCAL NEWS ♦Chris Godson BSc CEng M.I.C.Eweb: www.pilgrim23.com05 55 62 61 12 / 06 33 78 24 23email: fossepro@orange.frBénévent-l’Abbaye 23210checked and absolutely noanomalies have been found.”Three investigations are underway into the accident, oneof which is criminal. It remainsto be seen whether the failureof the fishplate was down tosabotage, technical faults, ageingequipment or maintenancefailures. ■siret no. 479304511000213Limousin airquality giventhe all clearAnyone worried about the quality of theair in the Limousin can breathe easy.Since 1996, the association LimAirhas been charged with monitoring theregion's air and this year the Limousin received a5 on average across the year - 1 being very goodand 10 being very bad.The air quality is usually at its worst in theheight of summer when the concentration of pollenand other airborne particles reaches its peak.This coupled with increased levels of ozone meansthat the summer is often the worst time to take adeep breath. According to Lionel Roubeyrie, anengineer at LimAir, “Rain is the best weather forhigh quality air,” as this is when the level of particlesin the atmosphere is at its lowest.The figures are gathered from 10 high-techmeasuring stations across the region which collectthe readings and send them to a central databasewhere they are posted online. For up-to-dateair quality figures see www.limair.asso.fr/ (as wewrite, the air quality across the region is a 3!)As you may expect, the Limousin does not havea particular problem with the quality of its air. In17 years of operation, the only time that “pollution”has been detected by LimAir was on the 15thMarch 2007, when the station at Guéret recordeda 9. The cause - a high concentration of particlesthat had been blown there from elsewhere in thecountry! ■COLOMBIERNeed a gift idea...? 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SEPTEMBER 2013 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.eu4 ♦ LOCAL NEWSLimousin farmers to donate strawFollowing thedrought in thefirst half of 2011,Limousin's farmersimported tens of thousandsof tonnes of strawfrom areas of the countryless affected. This importof 'yellow gold' saved manyfarmers' livelihoods as wellas many animals' lives.Now it seems the region'sfarmers are more than happyto repay that generosityas they find themselveswith the boot on the otherfoot. Following storm andflood damage earlier in theyear, many farms in thePyrenees were badly damagedleaving them withoutenough food for their livestock.The region's farmers havenot forgotten the help givento them and so far morethan a dozen local farmershave offered their reservesfor free to their compatriotsfrom the south west. Oneof those farmers is ThierryJamot, who rememberswell the trouble he facedin 2011 on his farm of 60cattle and 110 hectares. Inmost years, he is virtuallyself-sufficient, but 2 yearsago farmers from the Loiretdepartment came to his rescue.“I was very short ofstraw,” he said, speakingto La Montagne. “I neededabout 80 tonnes and withoutthat I would have beenin real trouble.”When he saw images onthe television of pasturelandravaged by flood damage,he did not have to thinklong. “I knew straight awaywhat I needed to do: if thefarmers of the Pyreneeswanted a helping hand,then it was only natural thatI should do what others haddone for me.” Having replenishedhis stocks in theintervening years Mr Jamothas allocated 3 tonnes offorage to be donated to thestricken farmers.He is just one of many,but whilst the generosityof region's farmers cannotbe questioned, it does notextend to paying for theCENDRILLON 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 1818 – 23,500 euros. 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We haveplenty of willing lorry drivers,but someone needs topay them!” explained MrJamot before calling on localorganisations in the affectedareas to “put theirhands in their pockets” tohelp the farmers. ■Driving test pass rates upIf you or someone youknow is planning totake a driving test inthe near future, it maywell be advisable to do sooutside the region. Althoughthe pass rate for driving testsin the Limousin increased by3.33% in 2012 to 53.8%, theregion still has the lowestpass rate in the entire country.It would appear that Corsicais the place to try for thefamous pink slip, with 66.9%of learner drivers passing thetest at the first attempt. Thenational pass rate is 58.5%.Many driving instructorswill tell you that the Limousin,and Limoges in particular,has a number of difficultjunctions and stretches ofroad, together with a high2nd-30th SEPTEMBERvolume of traffic on the motorway.One area of contentionfor many instructors is therequirement for the drivingtest in France to be split onethird for built-up areas andtwo thirds outside of town.They complain that this ruleis not being obeyed withmany tests in Limoges being“practically urban tests,given that they start fromthe centre of town”.This last aspect may wellbe addressed in the near futurewith plans to move theLimoges test centre fromthe middle of the city tothe north, where the motorbiketest centre is currentlybased.Other driving instructorshave complained in the pastTOUJOURSMIEUXTOUJOURSPLUS LOINNOUVELLETOYOTA TOURINGAURISSPORTSOSEZ LA DIFFÉRENCE HYBRIDEOPEN DOORS 14th & 15th SEPTEMBER 2013that the examiners are moresevere in the Limousin andput the recent rise in the passrate down to more lenientexaminers being broughtin, something strongly deniedby authorities. “Weare aware of the cost andthe necessity for people tohave driving licences, butour testing is based purelyon the current regulations,”said Pascale Mazet fromSnica FO - a driving instructorsunion. “We do not managethe pass rates by movingexaminers around.”A further complaint putforward by the region's instructorsis that drivingschools with low pass ratesare receiving fewer students,although Mme Mazethad a simple response to allthe complaints being directedat the test centres: “It iseasier for a driving instructorto tell a student who hasfailed that it is all down tothe examiner and not to thetraining!” ■Birthrates onthe riseBirth rates in the Limousinhave once again risen in 2012with 7,040 babies being bornto mothers in the region lastyear. The average womannow has 1.84 children - thisis below the national averageof 2.01.At the height of the babyboom years, the Limousinsaw birth rates of 2.43children per woman, but bythe early 1990s this was aslow as 1.31. Since then, therehas been a steady increase totoday's numbers. The rise inbirth rates - the largest seenin France - can only be agood thing for a largely ruralarea, but the Limousin is stilllanguishing in 17th placeamong mainland France's 22regions.Coupled with relativelylow birth rates, the Limousinis also an ageing region andthe number of deaths hasonce again outweighed thenumber of births - 9,160people died in the Limousinlast year.The average age of thelocal population is certainlythe most significant factorbehind these figures, but thecurrent economic climatecould also be dissuadingpeople from having morechildren. 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Detailsare still emerging, but the proposalslook set to please the artisanlobby and are expected to drop theannual earning limits for the autoentrepreneurregime from €32,600to €19,000 for services and from€81,500 to €47,500 for sales basedbusinesses. While these precise figureshave not been detailed in thedraft law which was presented tothe cabinet, Ms Pinel did say thenew levels will correspond to the“Smic” minimum wage (on whichthe above figures, mentioned by theminister in June, were based). Thefinal figures will be fixed later bydecree after a parliamentary workinggroup holds further discussionson the regime.If a business exceeds the newlimits on annual turnover for 2 consecutiveyears, it will be forced toupgrade to one of the classic regimes.When an auto-entrepreneuris obliged to change regimes, the© 2013 - Ygor75 (WikiCommons)Sylvia Pinel's changes may not be popular with France's 1 million auto-entrepreneursdraft law states that in the first yearafter changing, that person wouldpay the same social charges as in thepreceding year - a proposal aimed ateasing the transition.One fear that does not seem tohave become a reality is the limitingof the length of time that someonecan operate as an auto-entrepreneur.The bill appears to state thatif a business stays under the newthresholds being proposed, there isno time limit on how long they canremain under the simplified status.The auto-entrepreneur schemehas proved particularly popular withexpats looking to start a business inFrance. As an auto-entreprise, youcan apply online, there is significantlyreduced red tape and you areonly required to make social contributionson the turnover you declare.If your turnover is zero, you pay nosocial charges or tax. Businesses establishedunder other regimes are, invirtually all circumstances, obligedto pay the relatively heavy socialcharges that fund health care, socialwelfare pensions, unemploymentand other benefits, irrespective ofwhether they have made any moneyin a particular month.In general, the status has beenwelcomed by those looking to startsmall businesses and opposed byexisting business owners who complainit gives competitors an unfairadvantage. The proposed changesare being made in spite of a reportcommissioned by the governmentthat called for ministers to maintainthe simplicity of the auto-entrepreneurscheme.According to the Socialist government,the aim of the changesis to bring the auto-entrepreneurstatus back in line with its originalpriorities: a simple way to set up acomplementary, part-time activity;www.thebugle.eu ○ THE BUGLE ○ SEPTEMBER 2013Dates for SeptemberFriday 6th St. Sebastien - take away 6-8pmMonday 9th & 23rd ChampsacWednesday 11th Bussiere PoitevineThursday 12th PersacFriday 13th FromentalSaturday 14th AigurandeFriday 27th Asniers Sur Blour - 7pmNATIONAL NEWS ♦7AN ENGLISH NURSERY in FRANCEAll Varieties of Fruit Trees20 € eachSpecial price until end of October or until stocks run outOrder now for November delivery across Central FranceContact Mike Curtis on05 46 33 66 17or email: lacourtyard@gmail.comor a way to get a potential full-timebusiness off the ground.The auto-entrepreneur schemegenerated more than €5 billion insales in 2011 and enabled the stateto collect nearly €600 million incontributions. ■Man leaves25 thousandin cash inMcDonald'sHave you ever picked up yourpurchase and left your change onthe counter? 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www.thebugle.eu ○ THE BUGLE ○ SEPTEMBER 2013NATIONAL NEWS ♦9The real cost ofbeing a patrioticconsumerAccording to areport releasedby a French thinktank last month,households wouldspend up to an extra€300 per month ifthey bought all theirgoods domestically.The government'smuch-vaunted“Made in France”campaign promoting French productsreflects President François Hollande’sambition to reverse a long industrial declineand make the country more competitive inworld export markets.Industry Minister Arnaud Montebourglaunched the campaign late last year togreat fanfare when he posed on the cover ofLe Parisien magazine sporting a blue-andwhitestriped sailor top made by Brittanybasedfirm Armor Lux and proudly clutchinga Moulinex food processor.Whilst many people would prefer to buyH 0 Creuse2HEATING & PLUMBING ENGINEERAll forms of heating work undertaken: gas, oil & woodFrench given the choice, the governmentwould appear to have a job on its hands toconvince them to do so when the homemadeitem is more expensive – consumerpatriotism comes at a cost. ■Production ofChampagne tosoar in 2013It could be a good year for fans of Frenchbubbly following the news that Champagneproduction is expected to rise by 56% thisyear. According to figures released by theFrench agriculture ministry, overall wineproduction will rise by 11 per cent comparedwith 2012, when harvests had a particularlylow yield.The figures were compiled beforethe recent hail storms which devastated7,000 hectares of vineyards in the famousBordeaux wine-producing region, butChampagne production was unaffected bythe freak weather and will soar this year.Although 2012 was a particularly bad year,production is still predicted to be up by16 per cent when compared with averageoutput over the last 5 years. ■Europe's positive growthwas driven largely by its twolargest economies, Franceand Germany, which bothposted better than expectedfigures of 0.5% and 0.7%respectively. Figures releasedby Eurostat, the EU'sstatistical agency, showedthat Italy and Spain - thesingle currency's third andfourth biggest economies -both remained in recession inthe second quarter of 2013.Spain's economy shrank by0.1%, while Italy registered a0.2% decline.In a sign that Europe's futurelooks brighter, Portugal,one of three countries thatrequired a financial bailout,recorded the fastest expansionof any eurozone country, with1.1% quarterly growth.“A sustained recovery isnow within reach, but only ifwe persevere on all fronts ofour crisis response: keep upthe pace of economic reform,regain control over our debt,both public and private, andbuild the pillars of a genuineeconomic and monetaryunion,” said Mr Rehn.French Finance MinisterPierre Moscovici welcomed“the end of the recessionin the French economy” ashe unveiled France's bestquarterly results in over 2years, saying it “amplifiesthe encouraging signs ofrecovery”.According to the nationalstatistics agency INSEE,the expansion, which beatNicholasQualigaz certificates arrangedWinterising of heating & plumbing systemsKitchens & bathrooms fitted and tiledSwimming pool maintenance. Advice givenJason Green: 05.55.63.89.23Email: h2ocreuse@orange.frSiret no: 487 425 639 00027 TVA No: FR86487425639France and Europefinally exit recession>> continued from pg 1© 2006 - Adrienne93 (WikiCommons)analyst forecasts, was largelythanks to improved domesticconsumption adding that thiswas “the largest increase sincethe first quarter of 2011”. Afterpreviously predicting that theeconomy would contract by0.1% overall this year, INSEEsaid it now expects growth of0.1% for 2013, in line withgovernment forecasts.Whilst the improvementin the French economy hasbeen universally welcomed,analysts point to France'sunemployment figuresas holding the key to anysustained future growth.“The French contribution tothis recovery is likely to sag,HemmingWOOD CRAFTMade to MeasureFurnitureOutstandingValue!!thanks to its labour marketwhich is still in a horriblestate,” said Dario Perkins,an analyst at Lombard StreetResearch. “Unemploymenthas surged over the past twoyears and the demand forlabour has collapsed, withthe level of job vacancies atmulti-decade lows.”The exit from recessionwill no doubt be welcomenews to President FrançoisHollande, who has beenenduring a torrid time inthe polls and was scoffedat by some commentatorsafter claiming in July thatthe economic recovery hadbegun. ■RestorationsCarpentry/JoineryDistinctive Carved CatTrademarkFurniture and joinery made to last a lifetime - 02 48 63 15 09n.hemming@orange.fr - www.nicholashemming.co.ukSIRET: 533 607 115 00011

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That has been slowlychanging in recent years, however, asforeign investors have begun to takeover French teams and inject seriousmoney into assembling their ownteams of galácticos.The Qatar Investment Authorityat Paris Saint-Germain and RussianDmitry Rybolovlev - until recentlyone of the world's 100 richest men -at AS Monaco are 2 prime examplesof this. Rybolovlev is aiming to doat Monaco what Roman Abramovichhas achieved with Chelsea. Whilstfew would argue that having thebest players playing domestically inFrance's Ligue 1 is good for everyone,not all the top flight teams are happywith one aspect of AS Monaco's success- their status in Monte Carlo as atax haven.Colombian striker Falcao, a €64million summer signing from AtléticoMadrid, has recently arrived at ASMonaco, and few could argue that thepromise of a tax-free salary must havebeen part of the appeal. The other 19French-based league rivals are unableDmitry Rybolovlev has been ploughing his millions into AS Monacowww.ohmycod.frEmail:- contact@ohmycod.frTel:- 05 55 80 34 26 Mobile:- 06 47 85 90 92Châtelus-Malvaleix ** (Auberge de Voyageurs) 1st Fri each monthSardent (Auberge du Lac)1st Sat each monthGargilesse (Auberge de la Chaumerette) 2nd Wed each monthMarsac (Chez Jacques)2nd Fri each monthSt-Germain-Beaupré (Chambre d’hôte) 3rd Wed each monthChéniers (Auberge La Chaumière)3rd Fri each monthBoussac (opposite Café des Sports)3rd Sat each monthBussière-Dunoise (Auberge du Tilleul) 4th Wed each monthLa Cellette (Auberge de la Tour)4th Fri each monthPeyrat-le-Château (Le Bellerive)4th Sat each month** Please note - Châtelus-Malvaleix will be at the Plan d’Eau for September only **Please try to email your order in advance to avoid disappointmentAll 6pm - 9pm unless stated - Please consult our website for any updates.SIRET: 520 807 660© 2012 - Francknataf (WikiCommons)to match this offer, something thatestablished names such as Marseille,Lille and Lyon claim is unfair and uncompetitive.“The advantage is huge in beingable to convince huge players likeFalcao to move to the club,” saysFrench journalist Cyrille Haddoucheof Le Figaro newspaper. He pointsout that while these tax rules have alwaysbeen in place, the effect is nowbeing multiplied by “the huge wealthof the Russian owner” to the extentthat “the tax advantage that Monacohas is considered as unfair [by theclubs], especially in a period of economicdifficulties for all clubs exceptParis Saint-Germain”.When you consider that PresidentFrançois Hollande is still fighting tointroduce a 75% rate of tax on thecountry's highest earners, it is easy tosee the other clubs' point of view!The president of the Ligue de FootballProfessionnel (LFP), FrédéricThiriez, has been fighting the 75%proposal, but has also said that somethingneeds to be done about AS Monaco'stax advantage.He said that unless the ruleschanged then the newly-promoted ASMonaco would have a €50 million-aseasonadvantage over other clubs.The French league has reacted andtold AS Monaco they must relocatetheir headquarters, and hence taxbase, to France by June 2014. Theyhave warned that failure to do socould result in their possible suspensionfrom the league. Unsurprisingly,given their new financial firepower,AS Monaco does not agree with thisBartoli retirement shocks tennisFrance's reigning Wimbledon champion, Marion Bartoli,has shocked the tennis world by announcingher retirement from professional tennis just 40 daysafter lifting the iconic trophy on Centre Court. The28-year-old, ranked seventh in the world, said she was takingthe decision with immediate effect because of persistentinjuries.She made the tearful announcement at a press conferencefollowing defeat in her first match at a tour event in Cincinnati.“It's time for me to retire and to call it a career,” she toldstunned reporters. “I feel it's time for me to walk away. It'snever easy, but that was actually the last match of my career.I just can't do it anymore.”Following her 6-1 6-4 victory over Germany's Sabine Lisickiin July, Bartoli hinted that the sport was beginning totake its toll on her body, complaining at the time that herachilles, shoulder, hip and lower back hurt continually whenshe plays.“It's been a tough decision to take,” she added at her finalpress conference. “I've been a tennis player for a long timeand I had the chance to make my biggest dream a reality. Youknow, everyone will remember my Wimbledon title. No-onewill remember the last match I played here. I made my dreama reality and it will stay forever with me, but now my bodyjust can't cope with everything.” ■© 2013 - Froboy69 (WikiCommons)Falcao is Monaco's latest big-money signing - a snip at €64 million© 2009 - Robbie Mendelson (WikiCommons)development and has taken the matterto France's highest court for administrativelaw, with a decision expectedby the turn of the year.“We are expecting the opportunityto plead the case before the Conseild'État, probably in October or November,with a decision some time inDecember,” explained AS Monaco'slegal representative, Patricia Moyersoen.“It is clear the club does notwant to move - they consider theyhave been a member of the Frenchfederation for a long time and it is notfair or legal to ask them to move [theirheadquarters] now.”Frank Pons, a French sports marketingexpert, believes the country'sfootball authorities are taking ashort-term view and that a successfulMonaco would be an asset for theLigue 1 brand. “France, and Spain,have not realised the importance ofhaving a strong league brand, as opposedto strong club brands,” said themarketing professor. “If they createa strong league brand then in two orthree years' time you could see peoplearound the world wearing PSG orMonaco shirts.”AS Monaco's return to the top flightwas marked by big summer signingFalcao scoring in a comfortable 2-0win over Bordeaux. ■

SEPTEMBER 2013 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.euB2 ♦ DIRECTORYEntreprise Hines Building ServicesAll Internal & External Works, completed to a high standard.siret: 503 169 237 00016We also supply KWIKSTAGE scaffold for hire - either DIY or full scaffold service provided.See website for more info - www.entreprisehines.com - 05 55 89 69 46 - robert.hines@orange.frAntiques/BrocantesLa Grange BrocanteSeillant, 36310 ChaillacWe sell a range of quality new and second-handgoods to suit a variety of tastes and budgets.Second hand furniture, clothing, books, CDs/DVDs,toys, new items, gifts & English greetings cards.We also purchase items.Thursday-Sunday, 14h00-17h30lagrangebrocante@yahoo.frwww.lagrangebrocante.comPlease mention TheBugle when respondingto advertsAutoServicesRING BILL!Registered Car Mechanic05.55.81.31.85See Display Ad belowVINTAGEANDCLASSIC CARSPAUL RICHFIELDFrom the 20's to the 60's.All mechanical andmaintenancework undertakenChasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, 16260 CharenteT: 05 16 09 84 46M: 06 12 88 04 57E: paul.richfield@cegetel.netsiret no: 378 681 944 00021Le MécaniqueAnglais30 years’ experience● All Makes & Models● Repairs ● Servicing ● CT’s● Specialist in: VehicleDiagnostics and Auto ElectricsCovering 87/24/16 - I can come to youEmail: lemeca24@gmail.comTEL: 05 53 62 50 46SIREN: 514 423 532The EnglishMechanicBuildingServicesArchitecturalDRAWINGSERVICERenovating yourFrench property?New build?Dossiers preparedPermis de ConstruireDéclarations PréalablesTel: 05 53 52 36 05lavieilleabbaye@orange.frwww.latuspeter-architecturaldrawings-24.comSIRET: 493 770 358 00015CHARTEREDSTRUCTURALENGINEERPre-purchase & Structural Surveys.Verbal & written reports.Structural calculations & drawings.Redevelopment ideas & solutions.Tim Haw B.Eng C.Eng M.I.Struct.E05 53 56 72 59 / 06 58 04 21 94+44 (0)7910 283 965Web: www.versineer.comEmail: enquiries@versineer.comUK Reg No. 524574405.55.41.17.76sales@thebugle.euBuildingServicesNicholas HemmingWood Craftwww.nicholashemming.co.uk02 48 63 15 09 - see main ad pg 9SHUTTERS / VOLETSMade to MeasureWoodworkPine Window Shutters from €35Pine Ledge and Brace Doors from €69Bespoke items madewww.scrollart.co.uk05 55 14 12 43Oradour-sur-Vayres (87150)Siren 527 854 74905.55.41.17.76sales@thebugle.euYouradverthere05 55 41 17 76BuildingServicesPink ElectriqueRuth & Geoff KowalczykAll electrical work, home automation & security.Project management.See our website for moreinformation.French qualified and insured.30+ years worldwide experience.Departments covered: 23, 36, 87.Tel: 05 55 63 10 68Mob: 06 64 59 48 64Email: info@pink-electrique.frwww.pink-electrique.frSIRET: 788 709 871 00016ONE STOP NON STOPQualified ElectricianAll aspects of electrical work carried out,including industrial 3 phase systems.EDF supplies arranged.Consuel certification arranged.Call-outs 24/7. 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Houses on Internet– Global PropertyServices (hereafterreferred to as “HOI-GPS”), the internet/marketingcompany that helps people selltheir property, continues to dovery well this year. They havealready sold more properties inthe first six months of this yearthan in the whole of 2012.Richard Kroon, founderand director of the company:“Although we have beensuccessful over the past years,which allowed us to hire morestaff, the number of responsesfrom prospective buyers and saleskeeps increasing. No doubt oneof the reasons is that we wereable to increase our worldwideadvertising budget and reach moreprospective buyers than ever.”So far this year HOI-GPS hassold to people from 16 differentcountries, of which the Australiansare now the number one buyers,closely followed by the Belgiansand other Europeans.Richard continues: “Last yearwe also saw a small rise in buyersfrom Russia which made us decideto have our websites translatedinto Russian, combined withadvertising on the Russian versionof Google. This really helped alot and I wouldn’t be surprisedif by the end of this year a largepart of our buyers come from thatregion. Of course we continueto advertise in other parts of theworld (the Americas, Europa andAsia) as well.”Still, after many years ofpresenting themselves in the mediavia the internet, magazines andpapers like this one, Richard andhis colleagues from HOI-GPSsometimes get questions like: “Butyou are just a website, right?”In fact, HOI-GPS is a little bitmore than just that.First of all, the companycomprises three differentorganisations:• HOI - France, focussing on theFrench property market, has astaff of 7: a copywriter, twotranslators, three photo editorsand one for marketing andweb design. In addition, 91photographers work for themthroughout France to takeADVERTORIALphotos of the houses they havefor sale.• HOI - Spain with a staff of 5and 53 photographers.• HOI - Germany has juststarted this year under its ownmanagement with currently astaff of 2 and 12 photographers.Richard: “The actual workall starts with the presentationof a property. If that’s not goodenough, all other marketing effortsare useless. Our photographersusually take 150 to 200 photos ofa house and in addition copy anygood (summer) photos our clientsmay have themselves. About 50 to55 of those well-sized photos areselected, enhanced and presentedon the dedicated website we makefor each property. The copywriterwrites the text in which the entirehouse, the garden, outbuildings ifany, and each room are described.Information about shopping,schools, airports and tourism isadded too. Then our translatorsstart to work and everythingis combined in one website,presenting the house at its best.Some of our clients even say theydid not know their property couldlook that good!”As a lot of private websiteowners might know, having awebsite does not mean peoplecan actually find it. Withoutcontinuous advertising, it simplyis a waste of money.So after the website for thehouse is online, we first connectit to our main HOI-GPS websiteswhich attract over 135,000 visitorsfrom 40+ countries each month.Most of these people find the sitesthrough Google and additionalGoogle advertising, for whichwe pay thousands of euros permonth, but it is definitely worthit. Without visitors, no buyers.To reach an even larger audience,www.thebugle.eu ○ THE BUGLE ○ SEPTEMBER 2013a summary of the presentation ofthe house is also placed on severalother leading property websites.These adverts are also connectedto the dedicated website of thehouse, making it all one big globalproperty network.Sometimes people ask: “Whyso many photos and why so muchinformation of each house?”The answer is obvious. In thepast (and even now) propertywas presented with 3 to 5 verysmall photos and a few lines oftext, which means the first thinga prospective buyer needed todo was ask for more photos andinformation, and then wait…Experience has taught us thatmost of the buyers are lost at thatvery moment.As the property market hasbecome a global one, a prospectivebuyer can be on the other side ofthe world while the owner is inbed sleeping. With our approach,the buyer does not have to waitDIRECTORY ♦Houses on Internet: A Global Property NetworkHOI-GPS HQB3and can see the entire propertywhenever he wants, from themoment he is interested in it.Richard: “Another advantagefor home owners is that viewingsare more successful. As thereare no surprises and hardly anyquestions left, a visit in most casesis merely a confirmation of whatthey already know. We have evenseen a couple of sales from faraway buyers who bought the housebased only on the presentation anda few questions by email. Theseare of course exceptions and Ialways encourage buyers to seethe house themselves, as walkingaround a place is different fromlooking at photos.”For more information on HOI-GPS or to market your propertythrough them, visit their website.Houses on Internet – GlobalProperty Services05 55 65 12 19www.housesoninternet.comBuildingServicesGeneralR & B ConstructionALL ASPECTS OFRENOVATION & CONSTRUCTION*Special Spring Discounts*• House & barn renovations• Garage/loft conversions• Bathroom/shower rooms• Doors/windows • Roofing• Patios/decking • Plumbing & ElectricalSee our website:http://www.rb-first-construction.comTel: 05 55 37 74 06 (Dave)Tel: 05 55 69 75 67 (Steve)(Depts 23, 87 & 19)siret: 501 792 386 00010La Coterie EntrepriseApproved septic tank installer05.55.80.83.30www.lce23.comSee our main ad - pg 10T J Renovations30 years experience in building tradeFull refurbishments undertaken• Stone/Brickwork • Patios• Repointing • Studwork• General Repairs & MaintenanceAll areas in the Limousin coveredContact Tim05 55 61 08 02 / 06 52 23 89 54web: www.builderinthecreuse.co.ukEmail: tjrenovations96@yahoo.frSiret: 750 068 116 00011Youradverthere05 55 41 17 76BATIMENT SERVICES ROCHE87800 MeilhacTailored solutions for your projects (big or small)• Painting (inside/outside)• Plaster boarding and insulation• Floor coverings (laminated floors, carpet, etc.)• Wall coverings (wallpaper, paper to paint, etc.)• Handyman jobsFree quotation.Phone Seán06-77-21-24-54SIRET: 788 841 021 00017KWIKSTAGEScaffold HireDIY or FullScaffold ServiceSee our websiteor phone for details05 55 89 69 46www.entreprisehines.comrobert.hines@orange.frSIRET: 503 169 237 00016Steve BoothPropertyMaintenanceHaute-Vienneand surrounding areaProject helpRenovations interior & exteriorGeneral maintenanceConservation and restorationtrained in the UKTel: 05 55 06 52 36Siret RegisteredTraditionalBuilding ServicesAll aspects of renovation/restoration coveredincluding bespoke joineryand lime plastering.All work is fully insured.References available.Ring Andy on 05 44 19 15 57Ring Will on 05 55 37 45 35siret: 532 981 198 00015DAVID LEEGeneral BuilderAll exterior and interiorwork undertaken including:• Plasterboarding • Plastering • Rendering • Tiling• Blockwork • Bathrooms and Kitchens • Septic tanksAs seen on Channel 4's Grand Designs AbroadCovering Limoges and surrounding areasFree EstimatesMob: 06 08 07 95 24Email: david.lee044@orange.frSiret: 453 965 493 00027RSW EntreprisesFosse Septique Specialist05.55.80.00.57See our Display Ad - pg 11GODSONTravaux Publicswww.pilgrim23.com05.55.62.61.12 - pg 3CONTINUEDNEXT PAGE...

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www.thebugle.eu ○ THE BUGLE ○ SEPTEMBER 2013DIRECTORY ♦B5HarlequinDevelopmentsEstablished and registered in France since 2006, we specialise inall aspects of property renovation and refurbishment, along withbarn conversions and extensions. No job is too big or too smalland we will provide you with a detailed devis at a competitive rate.Our work includes full renovations, extensions, insulation and plasterboarding, tiling, replacement windows and doors, re-pointing walls,parquet flooring, staircases, kitchens and bathrooms fitted.We undertake insurance work - floods, fires etc - and send regular updateemails, together with photographs, to clients who may live outsideFrance, to keep them fully up to date with their project. References aregladly given from previous/current clients.We are now able to offer an even wider range of renewable energyproducts from some of the world’s leading manufacturers.With summer coming, why not think about putting a roof overyour terrace/patio area? 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It could also double as a car-port during the winter,and bring an end to scraping ice off car windscreens.We have several satisfied clients from 2012, who will happilyprovide references for the quality of our workmanship.For more information, a devis, or simply to discuss your project,please feel free to contact us.ADVERTORIAL“SolarVenti”- the solarsolution to damp andhumidityAsimple solar energy systemthat runs on its own, evenwhen you are not there andprovides a free heat supplement inwinter.The SolarVenti air panel wasinvented more than 20 years agoto use the sun’s energy for airingand ventilation of the thousandsof holiday homes on the Westcoast of Jutland, houses thatwere left empty and unheated forlong periods, houses with dampproblems, mould and bad odours.How it worksThe principle behind SolarVentiis simple: a small, built-in solar cellpowers a 12V fan that is connectedto an air vent, a control unit and anon/off switch.Whenever the sun shines, theair in the solar panel is heated andthe fan, receiving power from thecollar cell, introduces warm, dry airinto your home at the rate of 20 to100 cubic metres per hour.In Southern Europe, SolarVentiis not only used for ventilation/dehumidification purposes; withfar more winter sunshine hours, italso provides a substantial heatingsupplement.A DIY Solution?The installation process is verystraightforward and should onlytake two or three hours. 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SEPTEMBER 2013 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.euB6 ♦ DIRECTORYBuildingServicesTilersPhillip Girard TilingTiling walls and floors, tanking systems,undertile heating, laying of natural stone,pattern specialists.Full design and professionaldecorating service available.Contact Phillip for a free estimate05 44 19 13 97 / 06 81 47 68 94phillipgirard1970@gmail.comSiret: 750 256 067 00018ChimneySweepsCLEAR CHIMNEY SERVICESAll types of chimneys cleaned10% OFFall chimneys booked inbefore the end of SeptemberCertificat de ramonage issuedwith every chimney sweptWoodburner repairs/installationAccredited Flue liner InstallerChimney repairs/maintenanceTEL. 02 54 06 40 80sootylesweep@orange.frsiren 535 199 483Chimney Sweeping• Flue ways cleared• Birds nests, vermin & debrisremoved• Smoke evacuation & gastightness tests• Official certificates of cleaningissued (Certificat de Ramonage)www.stovesellers.com05 55 63 78 72Siren: 502 409 949TOUTE SWEEPChimney Sweep Service* All types of chimneys cleaned* Brush & Vacuum* Smoke Tested * Fully Insured* HETAS Approved andmember of NACS* Official certificates of cleaningissued (Certificat de Ramonage)* Clean, tidy, professional& friendly serviceContact Barry ManningTel: 05 55 66 14 11Mob: 06 31 59 81 08barry@toutesweep.comREMEMBER - BLOCKED FLUES ANDCHIMNEY FIRES CAN BE FATAL...DON'T TAKE THAT RISK!SIRET: 534 351 754 00013Youradverthere05 55 41 17 76Computers &SatellitesGOODWINSATELLITESALES & INSTALLATION OF ALL SATELLITESYSTEMS & AERIALS. 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SEPTEMBER 2013 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.euB8 ♦ DIRECTORYInsurance& FinanceSiddallsFinancial Solutions & Expert Advice05.56.34.75.51See our Display Ad - pg 16HiFXInternational money transferwww.hifx.co.ukLanguageServicesFRENCH CLASSChénéraillesNative qualified teacher- Small groups- 1 to 1Elisabeth Sicard05 55 80 44 83japprendslefrancais@sfr.frFree trial lesson!Please mention TheBugle when respondingto advertsPropertySalesHouses on Internetwww.housesoninternet.com05.55.65.12.19See our Display Ad - pg 3AlinéaMeuble & Déco05.55.57.09.34see advert on pg 2Mégisserie Colombierwww.tannery-colombier.com05 55 02 30 60 - see pg 3Moulin de TintinFurniture, interiors & giftswww.moulin-de-tintin.com05.55.79.57.60 - see pg 3Transport,Removals& StorageMan & VanTransportGenuine/Reliable/HonestLocal + Europe + UK runsGoods In Transit Insurance14m3 capacity4.2m load lengthFrench Spoken05 55 33 21 5987150 Oradour-sur-Vayreswww.frenchvanman.euSiret 530 213 644 00012GeneralLanguageServicesOnlineShoppingCendrillon - BourganeufBilingual Estate Agent in Creusewww.limousin-bilingual.com05 55 54 95 85 - see pg 4German lessonsoffered by experiencedlanguage teacher.For students and adults of allgrades - beginners welcome.For more information pleasephone Ms Margret Holste:06 95 02 52 43La Tuilerie, 87400 Moissannesabc perfectBilingual language serviceswww.abcperfect.com06 47 84 06 83 - see pg 5Youradverthere05 55 41 17 76La Maison ShoppingUK shopping deliveredto your door+44 (0)1268 767 237 - pg 505.55.41.17.76sales@thebugle.euPropertyMaintenanceLes Bons Voisinswww.LBVfrance.comHelp with all property related issuesSee main ad pg 8Retail &CommerceStove Sellerswww.stovesellers.com05.55.63.78.72See our Display Ad - pg 14Eco EntrepotGet down The Shed87230 Bussière-Poitevine05.55.68.74.73 - see pg 7Soie et BoisDepot Vente des VêtementsDress agency and gallery, specialisingin designer and high quality pre-ownedclothes for women and children, togetherwith accessories, footwear, jewellery, giftitems, and hand made furniture.4 rue Principale, St Mathieu, 87440turneramandajane@gmail.comTel: 05.55 48.28.89SIRET: 510 995 681 00010MAN + VANFiat Ducato with 11m² load capacityCollections / DeliveriesRemovals / Brico RunsAll over France.Competitve hourly rate incl fuel.Please ring or e-mail for a quote.Based nr Aubusson Dept 2305 55 83 02 77 / 06 81 33 07 15jonathanpiddock@orange.frSIRET: 523 955 151 00015Parking ForLimoges AirportCheaper parking for alltypes of vehiclesBook now!!www.parkinglimoges.com05 55 03 37 96The ManWith A VanAffordable Moves/ Single ItemsRegular UK runs - check websiteEuropewide/ Limousin based18m3 van / 4.5m load areaE: pancentral@hotmail.comW: www.themanwithavan.infoTel: (+33) 07.61.21.85.15Siret : 532 526 001 00013Carrefour dubois Limousinwww.chauffagebois-limousin.com05 55 63 72 45 - see pg 8BABY/INFANTEQUIPMENT FOR HIRETo raise funds for the SPA dog rescuecentre in Guéret.High chair, buggy, play pen,travel cot, fire guard,stair gate etc.Each item will incur a hire chargeof 7 euros, plus a refundable8 euros deposit.For more INFO or to HIRECall Jean: 05 55 54 96 36jeanwhitham@orange.frExperienced homehelp nurseoffers compassionate care for children,elderly people and sick people.I can also help with householdchores and look after your petswhen you are away.Please contact Ms Angelika Knauer:05.55.30.40.26SUDOKU - EASY SUDOKU - MEDIUM SUDOKU - HARDThe solutions to this month’s Sudokus can be found on page 19

www.thebugle.eu ○ THE BUGLE ○ SEPTEMBER 2013FRENCH LIFE ♦15In the garden - jobs for SeptemberWell, there you go.As usual thingshave changedquite radicallyin the garden injust a few weeks. Not so long ago itwas cool, and wet, and then, almostovernight, it went to scorching hot andwatering suddenly became top priority.All credit to the plants that so manycould resist this temperature arch. Ofcourse, those planted last year havemore resistance than those planted inthe last few months, and annuals, whichthe majority of vegetable plants oftenare, usually suffer first. But boy doesmulching really help. Again and again,you can see the difference in a plantthat's suffering after you've applied agood mulch to its feet. It doesn't have tobe expensive - there is a lot of brackengrowing in the road verges whichwill only get destroyed later when thecantonniers do their fauchage. Rootheat is a major factor in plant death, sokeep roots as cool as possible by layingan insulating layer on top of them, andplanting in big pots so that the roots donot touch the sides too quickly. You caneven think about insulating your potswith a layer of thick newspaper, etc.before adding the compost. Obviously,this will mostly be useful for nextyear's containers now, although autumndisplays of mixed grasses with ivies,pansies or violas do look very attractive,and the insulation can protect equallyfrom the cold. You must ensure there isgood drainage.In the potagerSeptember should be quite busy... It'sreally the last opportunity to sow stufffor next year, as days are still warmenough for germination and the youngplants should, hopefully, have enoughtime to bulk up before the cooler weatherand shorter days kick in. Sow radish,spinach, spring cabbage, radicchio,oriental vegetables like kohlrabi, winterlettuce, lambs lettuce, rocket and winterpurslane. It's quite a long list that one canmake, especially if you are going to givethem a bit of protection. My favouritesare the various leaf mustards - beautifulto look at, and tangy, spicy flavours topep up a winter salad. Try Red Frills orOsaka Purple. Peas, broad beans andsweet peas can also be sown. If you sowearly enough, and October is kind, youcan have a second crop of dwarf beans topick before the frosts start.You can also sow hardy annuals andbiennials for next year - foxgloves,wallflowers, sweet williams, etc.You can plant onion sets and garlic,which will not seem to do much overthe winter but should crop earlier thanthose spring sown. If you have verywet winter ground, plant them on slightmounds to improve drainage.HarvestingThere's still lots of harvesting tobe done and gluts to be transformed.Tomatoes are still going strong, as arecourgettes and squashes/pumpkins.Runner beans and other climbing beanskeep producing as long as you pickthem regularly. When you've really hadenough, leave the last few pods to dry onthe canes for next year's seed. Walnuts,chestnuts and the last of the hazelnutscan be collected for storage. Latervarieties of apples, pears and quincesare in full spate. Try and find the timeto pick and store unblemished fruit, aswell as bottling or freezing. Foragingaround the edges of your garden canbe rewarding too, to find blackberries,sloes, rowan berries, etc. Check theedibleness, or not, of any mushroomscollected at your local pharmacy, unlessyou are an expert.Leave medlars on the tree until thefirst frosts.Collect fruit and veg seedsCollect fruit and veg seeds and,having made sure they're fully dry,store them somewhere cool and dry.This includes stones of particularlygood peaches or plums. They shouldgerminate easily in the spring if yousow them now. Remember to labelthem, and protect them from the mice.Prepare for the coldThis sounds like a strange thing tosay after such hot temperatures but itwill surely come. As well as enjoyingthe usually excellent autumn weather,consider what you'll want to grow overthe winter, and how you'll protect yourcrops. If you aren't planning to use yourveg patches, then think about how tosave yourself work in the spring andcover them with weed suppressanttextile. Get a load of manure (fumier)from a friendly farmer, or turn out yourcompost heap. Collect free brackenfrom the road verges or buy a bale ofstraw. Follow the rhythm of the yearand enjoy the changes in the quality ofthe light. At the end of the month youcan probably cut back tall perennials byhalf so they don't get blown down overthe winter. Don't waste this greenery -start mulching the slightly tender things.Divide up old clumps of things likecampanulas, hemerocallis, etc. so theystart to re-establish themselves beforethe real winter weather. Marvel at thebeauty of the asters and the late seasonflowers. Label any self-sown sports thatare of particular interest.Go round the garden witha notebookMake notes about what needs to bemoved, split, increased, etc. next year.Note what worked well for you thisyear, and what to change. Visit friendsand people with good gardens to swapor cadge treasures! Go to plant swaps,and the autumn fêtes des plantes.Good gardening !! ■by Michelle PierceApplesWho can imagine anything more Western than an apple?Apple and blackberry, pork with apple sauce, applepie... It's our everyday fruit par excellence, isn'tit? Sitting demurely, maybe even boringly, alongsideits more glamorous cousins the bananas, pineapples,oranges and mangoes, nobody really stops in theirtrack and goes “Wow, a Cox's!”But this is to make a serious error because the appleis just amazing!!It's from far far away: central Asia, to be precise inthe Tien Shan region of Kazakhstan, where its wildancestor, Malus sieversii, is still found today. It migratedwest via the movements of ancient peoples - down the Silk Road, with traders, armies and evenbarbarian hordes - and has been grown for thousands of years. There are even impressions of apple pips inprehistoric pottery shards! The apple appears in ancient mythology, of course. Look at the Garden of Eden -Eve wasn't tempted by a nectarine, was she?Wherever you find apple trees, you know that someone brought them there.It is a highly portable and versatile fruit; fresh, dried, stored for months or transformed into cider, the applehas major advantages in terms of food value. Indeed, the old adage “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”has been proven true scientifically.Apples don't typically come from seed, but are usually grafted. That said, if you plant an apple pip, youwill end up with a tree which will probably bear fruit. Think about Johnny Appleseed in the States.The grafts can be moved easily, and the young trees are easily grown. In a village near me there are treesof a certain variety from the other side of France, brought in the knapsack of a man fleeing the German occupationduring the war. As well as being of practical importance, it was a way of keeping links with hishomeland.How sad it is that we are now used to just a handful of perfect supermarket fruits - the Pink Ladies and theGolden Delicious among them. Our kids will think that this is all there is to apples, but …There are more than 7,500 known cultivars of apples, with a huge variety of tastes and textures and qualities.Some are for cooking, others for keeping, making compote, drying, making cider, etc. There are endlessvariations, if we don't lose them all through our neglect!!France was at one stage a hotbed of orchard production and hundreds of varieties were created, but it hasunfortunately, as elsewhere, lost many of these. While in some countries there has been a resurgence, here itis only just starting and we should all give it our support. Why not try asking for old varieties in your localgreengrocer or farm shop?So, September is an excellent month to go out spotting orchards and trying to taste the diverse world ofapples.

SEPTEMBER 2013 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.eu16 ♦ PRACTICALTips for filling out a French chequeThe Bugle's resident lawyer, Laure CHAVERON, explainshow to fill out a French cheque, highlights the differencesfrom the UK cheque system and also takes a look at the lawssurrounding this popular payment method.French cheques are set outslightly differently toBritish ones. The maindifference when writingout a French cheque is that theamount that the cheque is forgoes at the top where on a Britishcheque you would normally putthe name of the person that youare making the cheque payable to.After “Payez contre ce chèque”write the amount in words. Youcan write the cents in letters ornumbers. You will find usefulinformation to help you to converta number into French words atwww.euro-cheque.com/EC-fr.htmFrom a legal point of view theamount in words is more importantthan the amount in numbers.After “à” write the name of theperson or company you want topay (e.g. Mme Brown / EDF).After “€” you need to fill in thisbox with the amount in numbers.Do not forget that in French apoint marks the thousands, whilea comma marks the cents (e.g.1,030.20 in English = 1.030,20 inFrench).After “A” under the box with theamount in numbers write the nameof the place where the cheque isbeing written (e.g. Limoges).After “Le” write the date.Signature: Finally, you need tosign the cheque in the space underthe place and date.WARNINGOnce an account is opened, youcan order a chequebook, which issent to you or held at the branchfor collection. The bank mayrefuse to give you a chequebookbut you must be told the reasonwhy.In France there is no equivalentto the UK cheque guarantee cardsystem. Your cheque is consideredto be as good as cash. It is commonto be asked for proof of identitywhen paying by cheque.If you find yourself in thesituation where you have writtena cheque that your account cannotcover, this can result in a ban onwriting cheques or opening a newbank account for up to five years.It is a criminal offence to write acheque that your account cannotcover.Banks in France cannot issuea chequebook to a person listedon the Banque de France unpaidcheque database. Cheques cannotbe stopped (except for loss,theft, suspected fraudulent use orreceivership and liquidation) andunauthorised overdrafts are notpermitted.You can obtain a short-termoverdraft facility for a smallmonthly fee; this might proveto be a wise move if you arein the habit of writing chequesand worrying about the monthlybalance afterwards.It is illegal to write a post-datedor open-dated cheque (whichincurs a fine equal to 6% of thevalue of the cheque, or a minimumof 0,76 €) and a cheque in Franceis valid for one year and eightdays.For more information on thistopic, contact:Laure CHAVERON, Avocat36 avenue Pierre Leroux, 23600BoussacTéléphone: 05 55 82 18 99E: laure.chaveron@wanadoo.frhttp://avocats.fr/space/laure.chaveronChanges to Property Capital Gains Taxation Planned© Paul Bodea - Fotolia.comPresident Hollande andhis government haverecently announcedtheir intention to includefurther reforms to thetaxation of property capitalgains in the 2014 FinanceBill, due to be presented to theFrench parliament in September2013.The reforms are designedto help alleviate the nationalhousing shortage in France byencouraging the release of investmentproperties onto themain residential market.The measures will affectboth French resident and nonresidentowners of Frenchsecond homes. Capital gainsmade on the sale of a primaryresidence by a French-residentowner will not be affected becausethe main residence exemptionwill continue to apply.On 1st February 2012 theprevious government introduceda scale of “taper relief”reduction applied to gains inaccordance with the length ofproperty ownership. The effectof this was that 100% gainrelief was given after 30 yearsownership.This scale was introduced toreplace the scale which providedfor full relief after 15 yearsof ownership. However, PresidentHollande has describedthis extension as excessive andnow proposes to reduce thelength of ownership to qualifyfor 100% relief to 22 years.The 22-year scale is, in fact, are-introduction of an old scaleand if the measure follows thesame formula as the old scalethen there will be relief at 5%per annum after the first 2 yearsof ownership.Interestingly, the president ishopeful of formulating the proposalin such a way that it canactually come into force witheffect from the 1st September2013, in advance of parliamentaryapproval of the FinanceBill.The government is also proposingan additional 20% reduction,for a limited period, oncapital gains arising on sales ofsecond homes and investmentproperties. Full details of thismeasure and the time periodfor its application will be setout in the 2014 Finance Bill.Commentators have remarkedthat this additional“incentive” to encourage therelease of second homes andinvestment properties onto thegeneral residential market issomewhat at odds with the capitalgains “surtax” of up to 6%,on gains exceeding €50,000,after taper relief, which was introducedat the start of 2013 bythe Finance Amendment Act.The government has indicatedit will “review” the operationand impact of this supplementarytax but it remains to beseen how finance ministers willreconcile their desire to expandthe residential property marketwith their competing desire tooptimise tax revenues to reducethe ongoing public sectordeficit! ■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 7551, bordeaux.office@siddalls.net. www.siddalls.fr

www.thebugle.eu ○ THE BUGLE ○ SEPTEMBER 2013BILINGUAL ♦17FRENCH LESSONS WITH A NATIVE FRENCH SPEAKERIndividual/Group lessons, all levels - Skype lessons via the internet also availableFree trial lesson !Lessons in Aigurande (36), Dun-le-Palestel and La Souterraine (23)Other services offered include: help with notaires, arranging new utilities (electricity etc), locating tradesmen,liaison with French administration etc. I can also be your French contact in France when you are away!Contact Sophie ARSAC to discuss your requirements 05 55 89 15 74 (E-mail: scarolinea@yahoo.fr)SIRET 502 409 212 00011 – APE 8559BDriving on the 'wrong' sideAnyone who has driven toor from the UK will knowthat one of the biggestchallenges is the driving.Switching from driving on the right todriving on the left, and vice versa, canbe enough of a worry to stop peoplegoing at all! So why do the Britishinsist on driving on the 'wrong' side ofthe road?Today in fact, about a quarter of theworld drives on the left, although thecountries that do are almost all formerBritish colonies; Japan is the notableexception. This strange quirk perplexesthe rest of the world; however, there isa perfectly good reason. In a society ofmostly right-handed people, joustingknights, with their lances under theirright arm, naturally passed on eachother's right hand side. Also, in moreviolent times, if you came across astranger on the road you would keephim on your right to ensure that yourprotective sword arm was betweenyourself and him, making it easier tofight.So if driving on the left is moresensible, why does mainland Europedrive on the other side? Many nowbelieve that the answer is simple:Napoleon was left-handed so preferredhis enemies on his left. As part of themajor social reforms that took placeacross France during the Napoleonicera, the “little general” introduced astrict “keep to the right” rule which heeventually spread across Europe. Sincethat time, any part of the world whichwas at some time part of the BritishEmpire drove on the left of the road andany part colonised by the French droveon the right.The drive-on-the-right policy wasalso eventually adopted by the USA,which wanted to remove all remaininglinks with its British colonial past.Another theory is that when farmersin America began hauling large loadswith teams of horses, the driver wouldsit on the rear left horse, the bestposition from which he could whip allthe animals with his right hand. Oncehe was sat on the left, it was easier tonavigate past an oncoming vehicle ifthey passed on his left hand side.In the last few hundred years thetrend has been increasingly to driveon the right. One of the last Europeancountries to convert to driving on theright was Sweden in 1967. Whileeveryone was getting used to the newsystem, drivers paid more attention andtook more care, which actually resultedin a reduction of the number of roadaccident casualties! ■The Bugle thanks local French teacher,Sophie Arsac, for the translation of thismonth's bilingual article on another topicalaspect of Franco-British culture.Bilingual CrosswordClues in English - answers in FrenchTous ceux qui arrivent auRoyaume-Uni ou qui en partentsavent bien que la conduiteest l’un des plus grands défis.Le passage de la conduite à droite à laconduite à gauche (et réciproquement)inquiète certaines personnes au point deles empêcher de faire le voyage. Alors…pourquoi les Britanniques s’obstinent-ilsà rouler du mauvais côté de la route?En réalité, généralement dans lesanciennes colonies britanniques (àl’exception notable du Japon), un quart del’humanité roule à gauche. Une étrangeexcentricité qui déconcerte le reste dumonde… mais s’explique parfaitementbien. Lors des joutes, les chevaliers, quiévoluaient dans un monde de droitierset portaient leur lance sous le bras droit,se croisaient tout naturellement surleur côté droit. Autrefois, lorsque lesmœurs étaient plus violentes et que vousrencontriez un étranger sur votre chemin,vous restiez sur sa droite car si l’épée quivous protégeait était placée entre vousdeux, c’était plus pratique pour parer àune attaque.Alors, si la conduite à gauche est plussensée, pourquoi l’Europe continentaleroule-t-elle de l’autre côté? La réponseest toute simple pour beaucoup de gens:Comme Napoléon était gaucher, ilpréférait que ses ennemis se trouvent sursa gauche. Parmi les réformes socialesmajeures qui furent instaurées en Francesous l’ère napoléonienne, le “petitgénéral” introduisit cette règle strictede circulation à droite qu’il étendit àtoute l’Europe. Depuis cette époque, onconduisit à gauche dans toutes les coloniesou ex-colonies de l’empire britannique età droite dans les colonies françaises.Cette politique de la conduite à droitefut également adoptée par les Etats-Unisqui souhaitaient rompre tous liens avecle passé colonial britannique. Une autreexplication est attribuée aux fermiersaméricains. Lorsqu’ils commencèrentà transporter de gros chargements,ils utilisèrent des chariots tirés pardes attelages de chevaux. Le cochers’asseyait sur le cheval arrière gaucheafin de contrôler au mieux l’attelageavec son fouet qu’il tenait dans la maindroite. De cette position, il lui était aussiplus facile de piloter l’équipage lorsqu’ilcroisait un autre véhicule.La conduite à droite se généralisedepuis de très nombreuses décennies etl’un des derniers pays d’Europe à s’yêtre converti a été la Suède en 1967.Tandis que les conducteurs s’habituaientau nouveau système, ils étaient plusconcentrés et plus prudents et de cefait, le nombre de victimes de la route adiminué! ■Across:5. oak tree (5)6. wound (5)8. cabbages (5)9. rooster (3)12. computers (11)13. ten (3)14. parks (5)17. pen (5)18. hedges (5)Down:1. tea (3)2. anchovy (7)3. island (3)4. drawers (7)7. hurricane (7)10. artist (7)11. cradle (7)15. wheat (3)16. worm (3)Bilingual crossword solution can be found on page 21Advertise your business here05.55.41.17.76sales@thebugle.eu

www.thebugle.eu ○ THE BUGLE ○ SEPTEMBER 2013CLASSIFIEDS ♦ 19The Bugle CLASSIFIEDS are brought to you in association withof bowls. €250.00 Tel: 05 55 78 4524FOR SALE: Auchan wall-mountedwater heater In perfect condition.€40.00 Tel: 05 55 63 04 89FOR SALE: Kanzai 242 - Portableoil heater In perfect condition.€50.00ono Bryan - 05 55 63 04 89FOR SALE: Pair of table lamps Ikeaquality lamps with heavy stainlesssteel base and white opaque glassshades. 48cm high. Base 18cm dia.Shades 22cm dia. Photo available.Euros 30 the pair. Tel: 05 55 63 4369FOR SALE: Tomtom go 700 Inclwestern Europe maps. Nr St YrieixLa Perche. €60.00ono Email:zoecardwell@yahoo.co.ukFOR SALE: Baby / infant itemsBaby heart dopler/monitor 15 euros,bath chair 10 euros, changing mat5 euros, bottle warmer 5 euros,thermal bottle carrier 5 euros, babypapouse carrier 5 euros, FisherPrice vibrating chair 15 euros, bagof trucks 10 euros, box of babytoys (musical types) 15 euros,pushchair toy 10 euros. All in goodworking order and good condition(non smoking home). Nr St YrieixLa Perche. Email: zoecardwell@yahoo.co.ukFOR SALE: Packard Bell Notebookcomputer Windows Vista. Very littleuse. To include charger and paddedcase. €175.00ono Tel: 05 55 76 6932 Email: grahamcarter@me.comFOR SALE: Fishing TackleTwo Shimano Aero GTE 6000Bbaitrunners, hardly used, sparespools and still boxed. 190 euros.Three Quantum Energy BCS750big pit baitrunners, spare spoolsand boxes. 180 euros. Two ShimanoAerlex 7000 Big Pit reels and boxes.60 euros. Also several rods, Avon,Barbel, Carp and Jerkbait for sale.All in excellent condition. Bivvy,Fox Scales ( still in sealed box)and a pair of Stainless steel 3-RodAdjustable Buzzer Bars. Pleasephone for any further information.Tel: 05 55 68 71 22FOR SALE: 4 Oven Gas Aga -Green Very good condition. W:760mm H: 860 mm L: 1500mm.Buyer collects. Call for moreinformation. Tel: 05 55 30 40 26FOR SALE: Canon duel fuel cookerLPG Hob/Electric Oven/Grill.Colour Chrome. €150.00 Tel: 0555 60 86 16 Email: alexiabennett@sky.comFOR SALE: Standard size 4' 6"foam mattress - firm Hardly usedand in perfect condition. Price: 70€(originally €150). Buyer collects(Location near Bourganeuf).Photo available. Cash sale only.€70.00 Tel: 05 55 64 22 25 Email:geeinfrance@gmail.comFOR SALE: SuperSer PortableGas Heater In full working order,complete with nearly full bottle ofbutane. €65.00 Tel: 05 55 63 43 69PROPERTIESFOR SALE: APARTMENT 59 sq.metres. 2 bedrooms. Large lounge.Kitchen/diner. Modern bathroom.New wiring, plumbing and boiler.Full diagnostics and photosavailable. 'Turnkey' condition.Lock up and leave. Minimummaintenance. Maximum security.Central village location. All shopsnearby. Limoges airport 59 miles.Bus/train stops. €45,000.00 Tel:05 55 62 83 24 (Fr) 0115 962 3391(UK) Email: robinhood23150@yahoo.comVEHICLES / PARTSFOR 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.Photo available. €12,900.00 Tel: 0555 60 10 56FOR SALE: TRIUMPH SPITFIRE1500 1980, 76,000 miles, Incayellow. Engine and gear box invery good condition with no faults.Chassis completely rust free. Verylittle body rust - bottom of driver'sdoor needs some attention. New softtop, new minilite wheels and tyres,stainless steel twin exhaust system,reupholstered. New walnut dash toreplace original. Replacement fueltank. Comes with tonneau and softtop apron covers. Full history showsthousands spent on her. This car canbe made road legal with little effortor enjoyed as a restoration project tobring her up to first class condition.I brought her out from UK but havefound I do not have the time shedeserves (still UK reg). Will supplymany photos to interested party.€3,500.00 Email: brucesarn@aol.comFOR SALE: Towbar Citroen XsaraPicasso & Peugeot 406, bothcomplete with wiring - €60 & €40.WWW.HOUSESONINTERNET.COMTowbar (make unsure), completewith wiring - €25. Tyres: 2 Pirellityres, as new, 185/60/R14, onwheels - €40 the pair. Tel: 02 48 5674 73FOR SALE: FORD IVECO 75E15CARGO 7.5 Tonnes WAGONM Reg (1994) 216,914 Kms.Will carry three large horses withliving space and professionallyfitted ramp. In very good order butrequires some cosmetic work andminor welding around cab area.Change of circumstances forces salehence price. Dept. 36. €2,500.00Telephone: 0254 24 81 12FOR SALE: Nissan Primera 2.2 DCITurbo Diesel Hatchback 2004 UKregistered. 1 year MOT. Taxed untilDecember. Low mileage. Excellentall-round condition. Regularlyserviced. Very economical (nocam belt required). 6-speed, cruisecontrol, alloy wheels, reversingcamera, on-board computer, airconditioning, electric windows,power steering, central locking withalarm, fold down rear seats, largeboot, new Witter towbar with twinelectrics. Spacious comfortablecar in very good overall condition.€2,650.00 Tel: 02 48 56 74 73FOR SALE: 1948 Ferguson Rénovéen partie : démarreur neuf, faisceauélectrique neuf, contacteur neuf,durites neuves, allumeur et bougiesneuves, manivelle neuve, vidangeboite et pont faite + pièces neuves.€1,850.00 Tel: 06 81 72 03 19(Parnac 36170)FOR SALE: TRANSIT T280 1252004 Rare example of the 125hp swb transit for sale. 100,000miles French reg but RHD.Good condition for year. Electricwindows, tow bar and tail lift backdoor. Low height so classified as acar on the motorway. 1 year's CT.Very economical, fast and a goodtowing vehicle due to the powerfulengine. €4,000.00ono Tel: 0787 1194 93FOR SALE: 1996 LandroverDiscover Petrol/LPG UK Reg€1,000.00 Tel: 05 53 52 89 62Email: julianpalmer@orange.frFOR SALE: Roof racks In goodcondition for Renault 19 or 21.€20.00 Tel: 05 55 89 21 37(evenings please)FOR 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: McCormick F135Dtractor 1960 Comes with Carte Grise,and two spare rear wheels with tyres.Fully serviced, all oils and filters,etc. are done, new battery, greatlittle tractor for light work. 16220Rouzede. €2,695.00ono Tel: 05 4565 96 20FOR 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. €2,000.00Tel: 05 55 30 40 26 Email: margret.holste@web.deFOR SALE: TRACTOR FERRARIPowerSafe, 2 WHEEL TRACTOR,Type 340A/360 with the followingattachments:- Plough, Potato ridger,Potato lifter. Very good conditionand working order. €2,000.00 Tel:+ 44 (0) 7929 830643 or +33 (0)6646 25092 Email: haynes.peter@yahoo.co.ukFOR SALE: TYRES 4 BRANDNEW 205/80R 16, Remoulds.Photos available if required.€240.00 Tel: + 44 (0) 7929 830643or +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 TD1995 à 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.ukFOR SALE: THERMAL BLINDSThermal foil window blinds forcamper van, motorhome, van. New,EASY MEDIUM HARD3 pieces. €50.00 Tel: + 44 (0) 7929830643 or +33 (0) 6646 25092Email: haynes.peter@yahoo.co.ukFOR SALE: VAN SAFE VANVAULT 2, Size: 920 x 560x490mm (LxWxH), Weight:46kg.UK’s no.1 security container forfixed installation 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.€155.00 Tel: + 44 (0) 7929 830643or +33 (0) 6646 25092 Email:haynes.peter@yahoo.co.ukFOR SALE: BMW K1200SMotorcycle 2005 35,000 kms, fulldealer service history, new battery,new front brakes, new updatedclutch, superb condition, comeswith extra seat. 16220 Rouzede.€7,995.00ono Tel: 05 45 65 96 20FOR SALE: Trailer ERKA818Internal width 87cm length 105cmsides 30cm. Only 5 months old.Little use. Cost over 300 euros inkit form with jockey wheel and alllights. Want 250 euros. €250.00Tel: 05 55 60 29 42 area 87210Email: hayward.roy@orange.frFOR SALE: VAUXHALLCORSA/COMBO Pair of (used)headlamps for use in France. Halfprice @ €110,00. €110.00 Email:evebernie@aol.co.ukFOR SALE: Trailer Max GrossWeight 750kg, Max CarryingCapacity 600kg. Inside dimensions168cm long, 115cm wide, 25cmdeep. All approximate. In averagecondition. 150 euros. €150.00 Tel05 55 76 27 18 and let it ring !FOR SALE: McConnel PA32fingerbar hedge cutter Cost new in2005 14,000 Euro approx. Very littleuse over last 3 years I have ownedit so for sale 5500 Euro ONO.Can be seen working. Requires atleast 25 hp tractor for operation.€5,500.00ono Tel: 05 55 76 69 32Email: grahamcarter@me.comFOR SALE: Truckman Hi-Cab forMitsubishi L200 Double Cab 1996-2006 White with lockable rear glassdoor. Fitted with Rotavent on Roof.4 fitting bolts included. Phone forfurther information and photos.Bellac area. €250.00ono Tel: 05 5568 71 22FOR SALE: Two Welded Steel CarAxle Stands €20.00 Tel: 05 55 6343 69FOR SALE: Roof Rack FitsPEUGEOT PARTNER / CITROENBERLINGO 2003/08. Haute-Vienne 87460. €35.00 05 55 69 4928 Speak to Paul or PaulineFOR 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.comWHITE GOODSFOR SALE: Selec fridge E50, Selecfreezer E50 and 200 ltr water heaterE60 All in good working order.Please email for more info. Sellernear Evaux-les-Bains, can possiblydeliver for petrol costs. Email:rockhouseno3@hotmail.comFOR SALE: Bush table topdishwasher for 4 place settings€200.00 Tel: 05 55 60 86 16 Email:alexiabennett@sky.comBUSINESS OPPORTUNITIESBUSINESS OPPORTUNITY:Pub to Let near Limoges Are youinterested in taking a pub/restaurantwhich is already a going concern forvery little ingoing? Current ownerswanting to finally retire.Goodlocation, but currently trading onlimited openings with the potentialto open more hours and increaserevenue substantially. Reasonablerent. Established regular trade(French and English).It is a goodopportunity for someone withaptitude for hard work. Tel: 06 0409 03 10WANTEDWANTED: A lawnmower inworking order Tel: 0555 787902(near Rochechouart)WANTED: Any teachers out there?Tutors needed in all subjects for12 year old. Tel: 02 48 56 74 73WANTED: Log Burner Any type.Tel: 02 48 56 74 73WANTED: AGA or similar Lookingfor a gas (LPG) AGA or one toconvert. Four oven ideally butwill consider alternatives. Privatebuyer - cash waiting. Any area. CallDamien: 07973 641665 or 05 55 6446 80WANTED: Gate or pair of gatesCan collect. Tel: 02 48 56 74 73WANTED: Digger or ExcavatorCash buyer. Tel: 02 48 56 74 73WANTED: Roof racks for CitroenXantia Tel: 05 55 89 21 37 (eveningsplease)WANTED: Second hand briggsand stratton engine Between 5Hp /6Hp, with a Horizontal output shaftwith a square base foot print. Up to75 euros paid. Working conditionpreferred but a broken/sparesrepairs considered. Email: mlocer@gmail.comWANTED: RHD reliable mediumcar for runabout (Reasonable Price)Contact:- Tony Wood 02 54 25 3979ClassifiedSubmissionDeadline:15th of themonth forthenext edition

SEPTEMBER 2013 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.eu20 ♦ COMMUNITYLe Relais de l'Abloux36170 SACIERGES-ST-MARTINSat 21st September"SOIREE SPECTACLE"Soirée Choucroute3 hours of 80's themed entertainmentPrice: €25** CLOSED 27/09 to 08/10 **mail: lerelaisdelabloux@orange.frfacebook: "le relais de l'abloux"Tel: 02 54 47 56 74** 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.comL'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 €9,50To 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.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.netPianist/ vocalist available forevents/ gigs/ private parties etc...New Orleans old time jazz n blues n boogie...Call: 07.61.21.85.15Managing Editor: Steve MartindaleEditor-in-Chief: Steve MartindaleRegistered Address: Les Quatre Chemins23150 St-Yrieix-les-BoisFranceSIRET: 514 989 748 00017Printed by: Rotocentre348, rue Marcel Paul45770 SaranFranceMonthly circulation: 13,000 copiesAll copyright, unless stated otherwise, is reservedto The Bugle. Reproduction in whole or part of anytext without permission is prohibited.BugleNoticeBoardJJ’s Café BarAigurandeMusic Club2nd Sat of every month. 8.30 pm.Next event: 14th SeptemberJJ'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.ukPetticoat LaneDon't forget we will be closed from 28th Augustto 17th September, re-open again on 18th September.We will also be closed on Saturday 21stSeptember for our daughter's wedding.Please Note...we will be at the following markets in September :-Wednesday 18th September - PiégutTuesday 24th September - Civray5 Rue Nationale – 16150 ChabanaisTel: 05 45 29 03 99Cartes de ChristineHand-crafted cards for all occasionsFind us every week at Piégutand Panazol markets.You can also find our cards atMagazin Artisanat, Confolens.Details can be found on my web site.www.cartesdechristine.comPrincesse FrançaiseJewellery & accessories for hairWe will be donating 5 cents toBreast Cancer for every item soldwww.princesse-francaise.com05 45 30 32 93Directeur: Steve MartindaleRédacteur-en-chef: Steve MartindaleSiègeLes Quatre Chemins23150 St-Yrieix-les-BoisFranceSIRET: 514 989 748 00017Imprimé par: Rotocentre348, rue Marcel Paul45770 SaranFranceTirage mensuel: 13,000 copiesTous droits réservés. Toute reproduction, totaleou partielle, des articles et illustrations du présentnuméro est strictement interdite.Dépôt légal à parution.The Bugle cannot accept responsibility for the claims of advertisers or their professionalism. We strongly advise readers to verify that the companyyou are dealing with is a registered trading company in France or elsewhere in the world.Très JolieFashion AccessoriesWhere to find me:Every Wednesday - Piégut MarketAlways 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.frLimousin Dog TrainingOur new classes have now started at87160 Les Grands Chezeauxand we have 2 places available.For more details contact Elaine on05 55 68 67 56 or 06 04 47 35 19Work OpportunityWe are looking for two or three expatswho would like to do some light ribbon workfrom home (would suit mainly women).Must be within 5-7 km aroundRochechouart.Email joan@frosts.uk.comBAR/RESTAURANT JOUACWe are really sorry to announce that theplanned opening could not go ahead due to issuesout of our control at the local Prefecture.We should now be open on 31st August, butplease do phone ahead before this date to check.Tel: 06 78 38 42 44Le BelleriveHotel - Restaurant - Café-Bar29 Avenue de la Tour, 87470 Peyrat-le-ChâteauSaturday 7th September - Disco Night with DaveDouble Dex. Music from the 60s, 70s, 80s & 90s.Friday 13th September - Fun Quiz NightThursday 19th September - La Maison delivery &Book Club (DVDs as well as books)Saturday 28th September - Fish & Chip NightFor details of all our events, go to:www.facebook.com/hotellebelleriveEmail: bonjour@lebellerive.netPhone: 05 55 36 20 63Le Moulin du BreuilRestaurant, Bar, Terrasse23140 PIONNATFrom 3rd September - Le Moulin du Breuil isclosed Tuesday night and all day WednesdaySaturday 14th September - 19h00Soirée Greek with musicby B Boog and the Woogs - €18.50Enjoy an evening with friends and familyBouncy Castle for the childrenReserve your placeSunday 29th September - Vide Grenier€1 for 1 linear metrePlease contact us re: events, parties,family bookings... we cater for everyone!Join us on facebook: www.facebook.com/lemoulindubreuiland follow us on twitter: @lmdb_pionnatTel: 05 55 80 37 70Mail: info@lemoulindubreuil.comWeb: www.lemoulindubreuil.com

SEPTEMBER 2013 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.eu22 ♦ WHAT’S ONMONDAYEvaux-les-BainsTUESDAYAuzancesBénévant-l’AbbayeBussière-PoitevineChampagnac-la-RivièreGenouillacGouzonLaurièreLimoges (Le Vigenal)Peyrat-le-ChâteauRochechouartRoyère-de-VassivièreSaint-Sulpice-les-FeuillesWEDNESDAYAhunBourganeufChambon-sur-VoueizeCognac-la-ForêtClugnatLe DoratIsleLimoges (pont StMartial)NantiatSéreilhacTHURSDAYBoussacCoussac-BonnevalDun-le-PalestelGuéretLimoges Bastide etWEEKLY MARKETSCorgnacMagnac-LavalOradour-sur-Vayres(except 3rd Thu)Peyrat-le-ChâteauSaint-Sulpice-les-ChampsSaint-VicturnienLa SouterraineFRIDAYAigurandeAixe-sur-VienneAmbazacBessines-sur-GartempeBosmie l’Aiguille (16h- 19h30)BujaleufChâlus (except 2nd Fri)ChâteauponsacChâtelus-MalvaleixCouzeix (16h30 -19h30)Le DoratFelletinLimoges (place desBancs et Beaubreuil)NexonPierre-BuffièreRochechouartSt-Etienne-de-FursacSaint-Sulpice-LaurièreVerneuil-sur-Vienne(15h-18h30)SATURDAYAixe-sur-VienneAubussonBellacBonnatBussière-PoitevineChâteauponsacCondat-sur-VienneEymoutiersFeytiatFlavignacGuéretLa ChâtreLa Jonchère-St-MauriceLa SouterraineLimoges (place desBancs et place Marceau)Le Palais-sur-VienneMainsat (4th Sat only)NantiatPeyrat-le-ChâteauRochechouartSaint-JunienSt-Léonard-de-NoblatSaint-MathieuSaint-Yrieix-la-PercheSUNDAYBessines-sur-GartempeBlondCrocq (1st and 3rd Sun)PanazolPeyrat-le-ChâteauSaint-PaulSt-Sulpice-le-Guéretois(3rd Sun)Saint-Vaury (2nd Sun)Veyrac (2nd Sun)Guide Dogs for the BlindFundraiserOur third annual Fundraiseron 23rd June in aid of TheGuide Dogs for the BlindSchool, in Landouge,Limoges was a great successagain. The Bugle's generousadvertising of the eventhelped enormously to get themessage far and wide, andmany people came quite along way to support this veryworthwhile cause.Our thanks, as ever, go toall the volunteers, many ofwhom have been with usfrom day one, and to the new ones who joined us this year. Thereis absolutely no way we could do this without them. And of courseour thanks to everyone who donated items for sale.The Champsac Bar acted as a collection point and held events, theHotel du Centre, Châlus, once again generously loaned equipment,and the Mairie were even more supportive than ever this year.Local Artist Diana Dabinett once again painted and raffled aDoggie picture, kindly framed by Encadrement d'Art.Our compère, Brian Maclennon, approached many businesses andsecured a lot of support including free entry to establishments andfree meals in several restaurants, which swelled the Tombola andshowed the strength of local support. We are grateful to him andto all of them.We are delighted to announce that the total raised again exceededthe previous year, and we will be presenting a cheque for€2,500.00 to M. Leman, the President of the School, at their openday on September 29th. It is a really interesting day and everyoneis welcome.We, and the School, thank you one and all and look forward toyour support again next June.Roger and Christine Thomas, and Etoile*www.limoges.chiensguides.frMONTHLY FOIRESBY DATEAixe-sur-Vienne: 1st FriAmbazac: 1st WedAuzances: 2nd TueBourganeuf: 1st & 3rd WedBoussac: 1st & 3rd ThuBujaleuf: Last MonaChâlus: 2nd ThuChâteauneuf-la-Forêt: 2nd SunCognac-la-Forêt: 1st TueCussac: 4th SunDomps: 2nd TueDun-le-Palestel: 1st ThuEvaux-les-Bains: 1st MonEymoutiers: 1st & 3rd ThuFeytiat: 1st SatLa Souterraine 2nd & 4th SatMagnac-Bourg: 2nd SatMeuzac: 4th MonMézières-sur-Issoire: 2nd & 4th MonNexon: 3rd FriOradour-sur-Vayres: 3rd ThuPeyrat-le-Château: 3rd MonPeyrilhac: 3rd SunPierre-Buffière: 1st FriRoyère-de-Vassivière: 2nd TueSaint-Germain-les-Belles: last SatSaint-Jouvent: 1st SunSaint-Junien: 3rd SatSaint-Léonard-de-Noblat: 1st MonSaint-Yrieix-la-Perche: 2nd & 4th FriSauviat-sur-Vige: 2nd MonVeyrac: 2nd SunBY DAY1 (day before if public holiday):Bellac3: Bellegarde-en-Marche3: Châteauponsac5: Bussière-Poitevine5: Chénérailles6: Bussière-Boffy8: Compreignac9: Saint-Sulpice-Laurière11 (Sat if 11 is a Sun): Bessines-sur-Gartempe13 (Sat if 13 is a Sun): Le Dorat15: Oradour-sur-Glane17: Mortemart18: La Croisille-sur-Briance; LaJonchère-Saint-Maurice20: Chénérailles21: Ambazac; Saint-Sulpice-les-Feuilles22 (Mon if 22 is a Sun): Magnac-Laval23: Razès; St Laurent sur Gorre24: Nantiat25: Blond - St Paul26: Nouic; Rochechouart28: Cieux29: LaurièreAll Markets & Foires are inthe morning unless statedotherwise. If your local marketis not listed, please let usknow - editor@thebugle.eunotices@thebugle.euNEW DRAMA GROUP STAGES DEBUT PRODUCTIONCastawaysDrama presentsThu 24, Fri 25 & Sat 26 October 2013 19:30Matinees: Sat 27 & Sun 27 October 2013 14:00L’ANCIENNE MAIRIE – La SouterraineWhat a carry on! Ghosts and witches, magic and murder, song and dance and, oh yes, lotsof laughs. What better entertainment for all ages during the Hallowe’en season?Newly formed amateur group, CastawaysDrama, is staging its first production from 24-27 October in La Souterraine.We are talking ghoul, evil plots and lots of crashing and banging, for this is CastawaysDrama’s very own version of Will Shakespeare’s“Macbeth”.“We know our audiences are going to have as much fun watching as we are having in rehearsals,” says Jackie Grant, who plays one of thewitches and has been practising her hag-like cackling at every opportunity. “It’s a very visual play, extremely well directed, and you don’tneed to speak English to join in the hilarity!”This is your chance to enjoy a live theatrical performance of a play within a play that someone, somewhere intended to be a seriousproduction of the Bard’s blackest tragedy. Inevitably, everyone loses the plot and the production disintegrates into a side-splitting andeye-watering, slap-stick farce. The result is as remote from Shakespeare’s masterpiece as something from a Carry On film.We welcome our French friends’ support and will make sure that everyone will be in no doubt as to the plot or storyline of our highlyvisual show. Venez nombreux!• When: Thu 24, Fri 25 and Sat 26 October, 19:30.• Matinee performances: Sat 26 and Sun 27 October 2013, 14:00.• Where: L’Ancienne Mairie, Place Emile Parrain, 23300 La Souterraine• How: Tel 05 55 63 00 15 – Email tickets@castawaysdrama.org• Price: 10€ Children 6€ Concessions available for parties of 10+ (Not suitable for children under 10).Tickets on sale from 1 September.Bar available.For more information visit www.castawaysdrama.orgLike us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/castawaysdrama

www.thebugle.eu ○ THE BUGLE ○ SEPTEMBER 2013WHAT’S ON ♦23Limousin air show. Free entry both days.For more information visit: http://legendairenlimousin.blogspot.fr/Sun 8th Sep AIXE-SUR-VIENNEConcert: Sax in the cityConcert by saxophone quartet Sax in the City to open the seasonat the Centre Culturel Jacques Prévert. Jazz, ragtime, funk andpopular tunes arranged for four saxophones, leaving ample roomfor improvisation. 17h. Free entry. For more info tel: 05 55 70 77 00.Thu 12th to Sun 29th Sep SAINT-LÉONARD-DE-NOBLATExhibition: Claude VerlindeBrigade bands of Creuse and many others!Sat 21st Sep SAINT-AMAND-LE-PETITHorticultural ShowL'Association des petits jardiniers du Limousin is holding its firstever garden show on Saturday, 21st September. The Show will beheld at the Mairie, Saint-Amand-le-Petit, and will open its doorsto the public from 2.30pm.Whilst not quite up to the standard of the Chelsea Flower Show,the Association hopes to provide something of interest foreveryone. There are classes for fruit, vegetables and flowersas well as a photographic class. The competition is open toeveryone, members and non-members alike and entry to allclasses is free. And of course refreshments will be availableduring the afternoon. If you're thinking that maybe your beanscould be prize-worthy, that your roses are just the best everand as for the photograph taken in your garden, well, that's aprize winner without doubt, then look on our website at www.jardiniers-du-limousin.webs.com You'll find all the classes listedand details of how easy it is to enter. Or you can contact the showsecretary on 05 55 69 28 22.So whether you want to come along and enter or just browse,look at all the exhibits, perhaps buy a raffle ticket and, of course,enjoy a cup of tea and a piece of home-made cake, then put thedate in your dairy now. We look forward to seeing you there.Exhibition of the work of Claude Verlinde, a French artist whoworks in the vein of "fantastic realism", at the Salle des conférences.Every day from 15h-19h & Sat/Sun 10h-12h & 15h-19h. Free entry.For more information visit http://www.claude-verlinde.fr/Sat 14th Sep AHUNSaturdays in the GardenA series of gardening courses held at the Lycée Agricole in Ahun.14th September: The medicinal and culinary properties of lesmauvaises herbes - weeds. Depending on the season, you willlearn to recognize, use and transform weeds to make the mostof their virtues for your health and wellbeing. Teas, syrups,massage oils, wild salads ... will help you discover new tastesand new sensations.Courses cost EUR 27 (free for accompanying children) and areheld from 8h30 - 12h at the CFPPA Ahun.For more information tel: 05.55.81.48.90Sat 21st to Sun 22nd Sep BOUSSACLes rencontres nationales des Musiques desSapeurs PompiersSaturday 21st: Gala concert with the Fire Brigade band ofParis. 9pm. Salle polyvalente, avenue d'Auvergne. Tickets 10€.Reservations: contact Pascale at the Boussac tourist office tel 0977 85 75 92 or 06 25 25 37 02.Sunday 22nd: 9am to 6pm Music in the streets of Boussac. 2pmFree concert in Place Gambetta (church square) with the FireOPEN PAIRSBOWLSCOMPETITION(CROWN GREEN STYLE)SUNDAY 29th SEPTEMBER 2013Registration: 13:00 - 14:00Start: 14:30Entrance fee: €4 (€2 single)Open to everyoneTERRASSE DE SPORT, CUSSACInformation: Peter Coache - 05 55 58 38 41Sponsored by Axa InsuranceSun 29th Sep CROZON-SUR-VAUVREChoral ConcertAfter the successes of the last two years, the Association Musiqueen Verdure presents choirs ‘La Voie Mélodieuse’ and ‘MilleChants’ in a special concert in the church of Crozon-sur-Vauvreat 16h. The choral conductor is Christianne Braspenning. On theprogramme is a variety of former and contemporary songs, someThe 30th Journées européennes du patrimoine(European Heritage Days) take place this monthon 14th and 15th September.This is a popular event throughout France,which sees many state buildings and museumsopen their doors to visitors.There is not enough space in these pages to listeverything going on so pop down to your localtourist office or visit:http://www.journeesdupatrimoine.culture.fr/to find out what is happening in your area.of them to the accompaniment of piano and wind. Admission isfree. A pot-d’amitié will be offered after the concert.Thu 3rd Oct CIVRAYThe Harmonics Annual ConcertThe Harmonics are joined by Payré Choir for their annual concertin the salle d'animation (next to the Mairie). Doors open 19h30.Starts 20h. Tickets may be bought at the door. Adults €5, Under12s free. Includes drink and nibbles.Saturday 7 th September 2013St-Amand-Jartoudeix at 8pmChapiteaux fermés – BuvetteTickets 12€Organised by and cheques payable to:«Association Mieux Vivre à St Amand»Le Bourg, 23400 St-Amand-JartoudeixFor more information visit: www.stamandjartoudeix.com orcall 06 72 74 44 26 or 05 55 64 22 25 (English)Friday 13 th September 2013La Maison du Temps Libreavenue Jean Jaurès – RochechouartDoors open & Bar from 7.30pm for 8pm start.Tickets 12€from 05 55 48 81 36, gigspanner@live.com orwww.gigspanner.com/tickets.htmlOrganised by and cheques payable to:«Le Son de La Source»Lascaux, 87600 Chéronnac

SEPTEMBER 2013 ○ THE BUGLE ○ www.thebugle.eu24 ♦ WHAT’S ONUPCOMING EVENTS ACROSS THE REGIONFri 3rd May to Sun 6th OctExhibition "La Creuse, une valléeatelier"200 works of Romantic, Impressionist andPostimpressionist landscapes gathered togetherfor the first time across Berry and Limousin.Entitled "Creuse, a valley studio 1830-1930",the exhibition presents chronologically thedifferent art movements which developed at thejunction of the 19th and 20th centuries, betweenBerry 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 -Musée Château d'Ars, La Châtre (4th May - 6thOctober)- Impressionist paintings, the transcended light- Musée Hôtel Bertrand, Châteauroux (4th Mayto 29th September)- The Postimpressionist valley - Musée d'Artet 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 LACELLE-DUNOISEExhibition by Antoine MelchiorOriginally from northern France, AntoineMelchior and his family came to settle in theCreuse to find new inspiration. His work uses awide range of techniques: pastel, oil, watercolorand chalk and features the Creuse countrysidein all its forms - cows, meadows, trees, rivers,trails - as well as scenes of souks and bazaars,inspired by his travels in the East.Exhibition at his atelier - Le Chiron, 23800 La-Celle-Dunoise. For more info tel 05 55 89 09 23or visit antoinemelchior.jimdo.com/Sat 31st Aug to Sun 8th Sep RAZÈSPatchwork ExhibitionPatchwork Exhibition organised by the CottonPatch de Razès. Salle Polyvalente from 14h to18h. Free entry.Mon 1st Jul to Mon 30th Sep DUN-LE-PALESTELPhotography Exhibition: Flora &FaunaExhibition of the work of wildlife photographerDale Sutton at the Tourist Office. Dale uses hightech equipment to capture natural phenomenathat are too quick for the human eye to see.For more information visit his website: http://www.hsfnature.co.uk/Mon 8th Jul to Thu 31st OctGUÉRETExhibition 'Les Maçons de La Creuseau 19ème siècle: un exode vers Paris'Exhibition about the exodus to Paris of themasons of the Creuse in the 19th century at theDepartmental Archives in Guéret. Mon-Thurs8h30-17h, Fri 8h30-16h. Free entry.Sun 1st Sep JARNAGESPatate en fête9th edition of this potato festival: 120 varietiesof potato on display, produce market, videgreniers.10,000 visitors last year! From 7h.Wed 4th to Sun 8th Sep GUÉRETForêt Follies5-day popular event, attracting 18,000 visitorsin 2012, which focuses our attention onsustainable development, set in the middle of2,000 hectares of forest. There is entertainmentday and night: artisanal produce, conferences,games, play areas, food & drink, VTT, walking,etc.Wed 4th (17h) - Place du Marché, Guéret -Opening of the Forêt Follies with entertainment& stands.Thur 5th - Conferences at the Planetarium.Fri 6th & Sat 7th (9h - 24h), Sun 8th (8h - 20h) -Forêt de Chabrières on the route de Bourganeuf- Workshops, stands, entertainment, shows, etc.A village created for the occasion in the heart ofthe Chabrières forest.Night market on Sat 7th - allée Pierre la GrosleFree for the Under 4s. 5 - 12 yrs: €3 1 day or€5 for the weekend (2 or 3 days). 13+: €5 1day & €8 for the weekend (2 or 3 days)For more information visit: www.foretfollies.com/Wed 4th to Wed 25th Sep SAINT-JUNIENGuided Tour of the ColombierTanneryThe transformation of hides into leather datesback to the 11th century along the banks of theVienne. Find out more during a guided tour ofthe Colombier Tannery. Wednesday 4, 11, 18 &25 September at 10h. Tours lasts 1 1/2 hours.Reserve via the tourist office.To find out more about Mégisserie Colombiervisit www.tannery-colombier.com/english/Fri 6th Sep BOUSSACConcert: La voix dans tous ses étatsYana BOUKOFF Mezzo Soprano accompaniedby pianist Daniel WAYENBERG (Chopin-Dvorak-Rossini-Bizet) and AmélieSoghomonian Soprano Colorature accompaniedby Sylvain Bouard.Eglise de Boussac. 20h30. Tickets €15, Under12s free. Reservations tel 07 61 66 99 93.Sat 7th to Sun 8th Sep SAINT-JUNIEN10th Légend'Air en Limousin50 aircraft on display at the Saint-Junienaerodrome for this year's edition of this popularCONTINUED ON PAGE 23 >>