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THE DEUX-SÈVRES MONTHLYWelcome to Issue 15 of ‘The Deux-Sèvres Monthly’ magazine.Well this year is certainly turning into abusy one! The Spring has brought manymore advertisers and contributors to us,so the magazine is developing nicely intoa busy, full-packed issue, month aftermonth.We have also noticed lots more GBstickers around this past few weeks indicating that theholiday-makers and maison secondaire owners are startingto cross the Channel again. It’s an exciting time for thoseon their holidays, and also for us to show them how luckywe are living here all year round!Enjoy yourselves....and see you next month.Email:info@thedeuxsevresmonthly.fror Tel: 05 49 70 26 21.Annual Subscription.Emergency Numbers:15 SAMU, Medical17 Gendarmes, Police18 Pompiers, FireSarah.If you would like to receive a copy of ‘The Deux-SèvresMonthly’magazine by post each month, please completethis form and send to La Bartière, 79130 Secondigny.Please enclose a cheque to cover postage for the year.28€ within France, 18€ to addresses in UK.Full Name:Postal Address:Postcode:Tel:Email:Country:Please make cheques payable to SARAH BERRY.112 European emergency113 Drugs and alcohol© Sarah Berry 2012. All rights reserved.Material may not be reproduced without permission. While care is taken toensure that articles and features are accurate, Sarah Berry accepts no liability forreader dissatisfaction. The opinions expressed and experiences shared aregiven by individual authors and do not necessarily represent the views oropinions of the publisher.Please ensure you verify that the company you are dealing with is a registeredtrading company in France and/or elsewhere. est édité par Sarah Berry, La Bartière, 79130, Secondigny.Tél: 05 49 70 26 21. Directeur de la publication et rédacteur en chef: Sarah Berry. Créditsphotos: Sarah Berry et clker.com. Impression: Imprimerie Jadault, 46 rue du Bocage-BP405, 79306 Courlay Cedex. Dépôt légal: mai 2012 - Tirage: 5 000 exemplaires. Siret:515 249 738 00011 ISSN: 2115-4848CONTENTSWhat’s On.............................................................................4Hobbies, Clubs & Associations.........................................11Take a break......................................................................12Health, Beauty & Fitness..................................................13Our Furry Friends..............................................................13The Great Outdoors...........................................................15French Life, Food & Drink................................................17French Adventures............................................................22Motoring.............................................................................23Getting Out & About..........................................................25Communications.................................................................27Building & Renovation.......................................................28Business, Finance & Property..........................................34THIS MONTH’S ADVERTISERS 79 Renovations.................................................................... 33A La Bonne Vie (Restaurant).............................................. 20Abord Immo (Estate Agent)................................................ 37Absolu Paint Stripping Services (Tony Sparks)................. 30Ace Pneus (Tyre Supplier & Fitter)................................... 23Affordable UK Designs (Kitchens & UPVC D/Glazing)..... 2A.I.P. (Estate Agent)........................................................... 38AKE Petits Travaux (Builder)............................................. 33Allez Francais (Estate Agent)............................................. 38Andrew Longman (Plumber)............................................... 32Andrew Quick Building Services......................................... 2Andy Melling (Joinery & Renovation)................................. 33An English Nursery in France (Garden Centre)................. 15Antiquites Decoration & Galerie du 309............................. 25Belle Maison (Construction & Cleaning Services)............. 37Blevins Franks Financial Management Ltd......................... 39Brian Fox (Computer Support)............................................ 28Bruno Sellier Insurance....................................................... 2Cafe Cour du Miracle........................................................... 21Café des Belles Fleurs.........................................................Centre de Beauregard (Horse riding & livery)..................Chez Remert (Snack)..........................................................Chris Bassett Construction..................................................Christies (English Book Shop and Tea Room)....................Cross Channel TV (UK Satellite TV in France).................Dave Bowring (Electrician).................................................D J Maintenance (Handyman).............................................David Watkins (Chimney Sweep)........................................Dean Smalley (Cleaning & Gardening Services)................Electricité 79........................................................................3431Energie-79........................................................................... 32Garage Planchet (Renault)................................................... 24George Rayner Computers.................................................. 28Gordon & Jocelyn Simms (Segora Writing Competitions).. 7Hair by Janet........................................................................ 13Hallmark Electronique (Electricians & Sat. Engineers).... 31Homes in France (Estate Agent)......................................... 39Insink Plumbing.................................................................... 32John Etherington (Home and Garden)................................. 15John Spray Maçonnerie (Stonemason)................................ 29Julie’s Cleaning Services..................................................... 34La Grande Galerie............................................................... 26Le Forgeron (Ornamental Ironwork)................................... 29Mad Hatter’s Kitchen........................................................... 18Matthew Morgan (DJ)..........................................................Michael Hobson (Painter & Decorator)..............................Mini Market (Collection of services around L’absie)........Montplaisir (Restaurant, Bar & Dancing)............................MS Electrique (Electrician).................................................Mutuelle de Poitiers Assurances........................................Nathan Foster Building Services........................................Pamela Irving (Massage & Reflexology)............................Paperback Jan......................................................................Philip Irving (Mini Digger hire)............................................Philip Wellman (Plumbing Service & Maintenance)............Plombiere Anglais en France (Plumber).............................Poitou Property Services....................................................Premier Autos - Mike Lane (Mechanic).............................R&A Services (Renovation)................................................RDK Roofing & Building Services.......................................Restaurant des Canards.......................................................Rob Berry (Plasterer)..........................................................Robert Gough Terrassement...............................................Robert Walker Plomberie (Plumbing, Heating, Air con).....Ross Hendry (Interface Consulting & Engineering)...........Satellite TV (Nigel Gubb)....................................................sarl Down to Earth (Groundwork & Construction).............Siddalls (Financial Advisors)...............................................Spectrum IFA Group (Amanda Johnson)............................Stephen’s Property Renovations.........................................Steve Enderby......................................................................1925193325283130312530520302333135293232372332312031293227283036343130Sue Burgess (French Courses & Translation)..................... 9The English Mechanic & Son - Tony Eyre........................ 24The Honey Farm (Bee Keeper).......................................... 17The Market (Luché-sur-Brioux)........................................ 25Total Renovation Services (Michael Dominey).................. 30Vendée Carriers (Man & Van Hire).................................... 24Vendée Houses (Estate Agent).......................................... 39Vendée Pools (Swimming Pools)........................................ 40VêVo English Boutique........................................................ 193