AUDE FLYER
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Salut
I don't believe it!
I am sure you don't either, another Flyer and on the day projected, and it seems hopefully sent much more simply, giving more time for editing and improving it. Lets hope you receive it!!! And I don't receive 200 mails as a result of it going out. Apologies to those who submitted items that haven't gone in this edition, there was a large response from the last one and I have had an amount of work to do to prepare the database for this new smooth sending method.
And whilst I am in the presence of Mr Meldrew I agree totally with Mr Pantsman (sorry Paxman) Paxman raises smalls problem with M&S
Jeremy Paxman, the Newsnight anchor famous for grilling cabinet ministers and airing his robust opinions on subjects as diverse as the future of broadcasting and the latest entries in Who's Who, has now voiced his dissatisfaction on another matter of importance to the nation: Marks & Spencer underpants.
The broadcaster is so concerned about the declining standards of men's underwear that he has written to Sir Stuart Rose, the chief executive of M&S, detailing his "anxiety" about its gussets, which he said no longer offered "adequate support".
"Like very large numbers of men in this country, I have always bought my socks and pants at Marks & Sparks," he wrote. "I've noticed that something very troubling has happened. There's no other way to put this. Their pants no longer provide adequate support. When I've discussed this with friends and acquaintances it has revealed widespread gusset anxiety. I do feel that someone should take up this mighty battle.
"The other thing is socks. Even among those of us who clip our toenails rigorously, they appear to be wearing out much more quickly on the big toe. Also, they're no longer ribbed around the top, which means they do not stay up in the way that they used to.
I agree, Steve- the grumpy Aude man
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French British Cultural exchange
"Would you like to meet French speakers and improve your French? Take part in theme evenings based around British/ French culture?
In the spirit of 'Entente Cordiale', together with my Russian husband and French/Catalan neighbours, I am setting up an Association in Villepinte (near Castelnaudary) with the aim of providing a meeting place for British and French, and indeed all nationalities. We plan to organise monthly 'theme evenings' as well as French, English and Russian lessons. If you are interested in taking part, or would like more information, please contact us on 04 68 60 38 99 or 06 50 80 26 85. Email: associationechanges@live.com"
In the Garden
Apparently Roman soldiers would tie bunches of fresh stinging nettles together and thrash themselves to keep warm in the cold winter so a nettle patch w valuable resource. If you prefer to keep warm using modern methods now is a good time to dig up troublesome nettle roots in your garden that have been loosened by the winter frost. Nettle roots are notorious for re rooting in the compost heap - stop this happening by drowning the roots in a bucket of water. Leave the root/water mixture for at least a week until the roots have broken down to a muddy consistency. Drain off the water and add what's left to the compost heap or dig it into the vegetable patch as instant nitrogen goodness.
If you have space in your garden, please leave a little patch of nettles for the butterflies and ladybirds to enjoy and you never know if Mr Sarkosy provokes the power workers we may well have to revert to the old ways!
Reduce, reuse, re cycle paper- it's easy!
Paper is organic and breaks down when composted so why not put your old newspapers into your compost pile. Nearly all the black-and-white sections of newspapers are now printed using soy-based inks, so the threat of heavy-metal contamination no longer exists. Shred the paper first, then work it into the pile, remember that to work its magic the heap must be kept moist so don't add two much newspaper at a time. If you always shred your old bills and documents to prevent identity fraud use the shreddings between layers of weeds and grass clippings to stop the compost heap getting wet and slimy and your personal details will be completely obliterated. Line your compost bucket with a single sheet of newspaper and just add it to the heap with the kitchen scraps it will stop the potato peelings etc sticking to the side of the bucket making it easier to empty out the waste. Use newspaper as a weed barrier around young plants, cut a slit in the page and place the newspaper around the stem of the plant like a collar, use three or four layers and water each layer as you put it down to trap in the moisture. Cover the paper collar with some home made compost as a mulch and the weeds will be stifled and the plant roots kept moist. Lay newspaper several sheets thick down on your garden paths, and apply a thick layer of mulch on top. The newspaper will prevent weeds from sprouting and will slowly break down to add organic matter to the soil and you can enjoy walking over your least favorite celebrity or politician!
The Green Wizard
In the Kitchen
The world's best veg shop can be found in Narbonne. It is called "Grand Frais". It has a mouthwateringly fresh range of food: fruit and veg, meat, fishy things and cheeses (limited) - lots of varieties I had never seen in my life before. Lettuces of all shapes and colours and so fresh that the stalks are still milky. Fresh lemon grass, some Chinese veg, fresh chillies, brown mushrooms, exotic fruit as well as normal ones and things like banana flowers. Maybe you know what one can do with them. And in winter they have the best quality Parsnips I have ever seen. I could go on but one has to go there to see it with ones own eyes. There is just no comparison in choice and definitely that 'just picked look' and all that at prices no supermarket can match.
The only thing I could find about them on the internet is there logo and a list of their shops across France. They have no website, they do no press relations...only seem to rely on word of mouth and that seems to work very well. Every time I go to Narbonne their car park and shop are very busy. Within 4 years, according to a minority owner of the company who recently sold their stake back to Grand Frais, the number of shops grew from 20 to 70 shops across France. There is hope one will be opened in Carcassonne one day in our life time.
In order to find the shop take the motorway A61 to Narbonne, then join the A9 towards Montpellier. You hardly are on the A9 when the first Narbonne exit comes up which leads to the veg paradise. After the page follow the sign for centre ville. At the next roundabout take the second "road" and you are on the car park of the Grand Frais. One can see the logo on the building just before one enters the roundabout. Enjoy the shopping frenzy!
For people that do not take motorways "Espace de Liberté" is next door and they have a website with an access plan www.espaceliberte.com/plan.php
Ariane
Hi Steve
Good to have you back
Your comment: "Whatever next some streaky rashers? "amused me.
I have streaky bacon and eggs most mornings. How??
Go to the charcuterie counter and ask for a dozen slices of Poitrine Fume or Salée, and ask them to cut it on deux et demi and voila, streaky rashers.
If you like it a bit meatier have them cut it on three.
Do not buy the pre-packed type; the French cut it so thin you can see through it.
It's like what bacon used to be. Not that apology for bacon, which comes Denmark, and leaks all that white stuff as soon as it hits the pan.
Think kindly of me when you next enjoy your breakfast, or bacon sandwich with HP sauce.
Now what I want is a decent English type sausage for my sausage sandwitch.
Best regards Ed
Streaky bacon is available on the Leclerc deli counter. It comes in the form of cured belly pork either smoked or unsmoked which you ask the assistant to cut for you into slices. No 5 or 6 usually produces rashers about as thick as a matchstick rather than the 6mm gammon type slices which are their standard offering.
Does anyone know what has happened to the large jars of baked beans in tomato sauce that used to be available at Aldi Pont Rouge?
Peter D
Jerry Springer lost in Castelnaudary
Hi everyone,
Please look at the attached file, "Jerry", a friendly brown & white English Spaniel
last seen in the Castelnaudary area on Thursday 10th January
A much loved pet belonging to the Riley Family
If you think you may of seen him or know where he could be please telephone 0631306891
There is a reward for information for his return
Would be grateful if you pass on this email to anyone in the area.
Big thankyou's
SPICE NIGHT
Fund-raising evening in aid of the Galgos (hunting dogs) of Spain
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 9th 2008, at 8pm at the Auberge du Balestie, Malegoude, Ariège.
The Auberge is situated off the main road between Fanjeaux and Mirepoix. It is well signposted from the road
For further direction please contact Joanna on the number given below.
A buffet of Indian curries and other spice dishes will be served at the Auberge for one evening only, to raise money
to help charities to rescue these dogs from Spain and to re home then in France.
Tickets are 20 Euros per head to include wine, or 15 Euros per head excluding wine. Beer, spirits and soft drinks
can be purchased separately from the Auberge bar if desired.
There will be a tombola, raffles and possibly goods on sale supplied by the charity L'Europe des Levriers.
ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO HELP THE GALGOS.
Tickets to be bought in advance, please,as numbers are limited to 50 and we need to have a definite number to cater for. tel 04 68 94 05 84 (.Joanna). Tickets can be purchased from several volunteers in the region,
or by post from Joanna Simm, Sanfi, Route de Mazeres, 11400, Villeneuve La Comptal. email Joanna on joannawsimm@hotmail.com Cheques can be made payable to L'Europe des Levriers.
Please come along and lend your support...and have a good evening too! It can be hard to get a good curry in the depths of the French countryside...and we will do our best to supply some good curries!All tastes catered for, from mild to hot hot hot!! There will also be a selection of vegetarian dishes.
Anyone wanting to know about the charity, L'Europe des Levriers, and the work that they do to rescue and rehabilitate these often traumatised animals, please see the website www.adopter-levrier.com, or take a look at the new site created to help all the charities who care for these dogs, and which carries excellent information and links.This is www.galgonews.com. The rescue organisations are always looking for people who wish to adopt a dog or puppy, or who would like to help in any way.They frequently operate on a tight or non existent budget, relying largely on the kindness of their volunteers.
(The Auberge is kindly offered by Dave and Sylvie as a venue only. Food supplied by Joanna Simm)
The Alzonne Choir
New Members Welcome !
Rehearsals Wednesday Evenings
8 pm to 10 pm
The Hall next to the Church
New Choral Season begins
9th January 2008
Come Along! David Monks
For sale or wanted
FOR SALE Village House for sale. Liveable straightaway – situated in the Aude (11) at an altitude of 600 metres. 57 kms from Perpignan and the sea. Close to ski resorts. This house comprises a big lounge/ kitchen approximately 18m² with a private balcony and open view and two bedrooms on the first floor with built-in cupboards. One bedroom with a balcony with great view, an attic and garage in the basement leading to a courtyard. Two toilets. Non-attached garden (400m²) easy to water. 62,000 euros.
For Sale Three parcels of land beside stream at the foot of a Cathar Castle. Total area 13,000 m². Price 75,000 euros.
Tel: 06 72 27 59 01 INTERPRETER NECESSARY AS SELLER SPEAKS ONLY A LITTLE ENGLISH
FOR SALE: Challenger 120 camping car in very good condition, 17,000 Euros
Ford Transit chassis, RWD, LHD, power steering.
Year: November 1995, 2 litre Diesel, 89,880 Km genuine
Main and leisure batteries
Sleeps 4 (2 over cab + 2 rear bunk beds), dining area for 4 people.
All new:
Awning, rear tyres, spares tyre, radio/cd, engine thermostat, diesel tank locking cap, rear door security.
New shock absorbers throughout fitted August 2007. New camshaft drive belt fitted 2006.
New front disc pads fitted March 2007.
Equipment:
Gas cooker, gas central heating, gas/electric fridge, gas water heater, sinks, toilet, shower, 100L water tank, 75L waste tank,
Alarm system and engine immobiliser, cycle rack.
Contact: Mike & Suzie Broderick, Les Tamaris, Chemin du Moulin, 11500 Granes. Tel : 0468 20 72 53
GARAGE SALE - near Pamiers, Sunday 13th April 2008 We are holding a garage sale on Sunday 13th April at our home which is 8kms from Pamiers in the Ariege.
Please contact us by email or telephone for directions.
Sara@stvictordufau.com or telephone:
Sara & Jeff Spencer
0561 60 77 21
Services
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AUDELEC - English Speaking Electrician based near Carcassonne.
Word of mouth recommendations are, it is said, the best way to find a reliable English speaking tradesman; which is why I can thoroughly recommend Laurent Saillier from Audelec for all electrical work. Laurent came to my rescue when I was taken ill in 2006. I was happy to pass his name on to my existing clients then and the feedback from them was all positive. Laurent lives in Pennautier near Carcassonne and he works in a wide area. He is registered, insured, has good technical capabilities and staff resources to cope with your needs.
Submitted by Jeff Turner.
Laurent SAILLER
7, rue du Cers - 11610 Pennautier Tel. +33- (0)623.066.008 - Fax +33- (0)468.261.633 aud-elec@orange.fr
RCS Carcassonne 488 689 720
THE ARTS
Breaking news from France ……
Finally I have finished developing my website! (Is that the sound of ceremonial trumpets that I hear?) At this point, all the UCLAN lecturers will be thinking well at least she took something away from her degree! This mammoth task (well mammoth for me because I’d much rather be working in my darkroom than at a computer screen) was finished just before Christmas. This, of course meant that I could relax and enjoy Christmas & New Year with a glass of wine – or maybe it was 2 or 3!
If you would like to help me launch my career as an artist, please go to my website: www.limage-art.com
and browse around the pages of the site. Rumour has it that the more people that go to my website, and the more time that users spend on the site, helps to get my site get recognised by the search engine crawlers and gets the site higher-up in the rankings of Google, etc.
Please also tell your friends, family and work colleagues, etc. about my site. If you have a database of names, it would be great if you could circulate the information. It certainly is one way to get me out there into the market place. Hopefully, the more people that look at my website will increase the chances that I might actually sell something.
And so with the completion of the portfolio and now the website, the ‘shop’ is open and ready to start taking orders – please feel free to be among the first people to buy! (I bet you didn’t know that I was a hustler in my previous life, did you?)
Business will hopefully be boosted during 2008 as I have my first group exhibition here in France 12-13 April. Although this is only a local exhibition, which I’m organising, at least it is a start. I’m also about to make contact with galleries in my search for solo space for this year.
Best wishes for 2008. I hope that it is happy, peaceful and successful for you all.
Daphne
An interesting read?
Sepulchre is the second novel by award winning author Kate Mosse.
Visit her web site to find out about her inspiration and the myths and
legends woven into this gripping time slip novel.
The Sunday Times described the book as bold, intriguing and passionate,
The Guardian complimented Kate on her historical accuracy, The Times
described Sepulchre as an ingenious adventure story. Sounds promising
but add the fact that you can visit Rennes les Baines and enjoy the spirit
of the place for yourself and it becomes compulsive reading – enjoy!
Writing from the Guts
A weekend exploring what it is you want to say in the beautiful setting of the Château d’Arlens,
Everyone has a book inside. Daring to write is daring to say We’ll help you find the source of your creativity; During the weekend you will have a chance to explore your emotions, This workshop is not about how to get published, or about creative writing techniques, but about harnessing the resources you already have inside yourself so that you can write what you want to write
The leaders
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Lundi de Pâques (Easter Monday) Monday 24th March Fête du travail (Labour Day) Thursday 1st May. Ascension (Ascension Day) Thursday 1st May Victoire 1945 (Victory in Europe day (V.E. day)) Thursday 8th May Fête nationale (Bastille Day) Monday 14TH July Assomption (Assumption) Friday 5th August Toussaint (All Saints Day) Saturday 1st November Armistice 1918 (Armistice Day) Tuesday 11th November Noël (Christmas Day) Thursday 25th December
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Good to have the "flyer" back! Please would you include details of a new church group which now meets in Chalabre (began last January, but moved to Chalabre at the end of October)? "Churchaude" is an ecumenical protestant church which meets on the first and third Sundays of each month in Chalabre. Our services begin at 11.0am and we meet in l'eglise St. Pierre - the large church on the left of the road out towards Mirepoix. Tea and coffee are served after the service. For more information please contact Pat & Gavin Dawson 04 68 74 20 97 or email contact@churchaude.org. More information is also available on our web site www.churchaude.org
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What's on?
Holiday on Ice 28 to 30th March Toulouse Zenith
Katie Melua 1st April Montpellier Zenith
Mark Knopfler 7th April Toulouse Zenith
POLICE 3rd June Marseille Stade Velodrome
Radiohead 14 and 15 June Nimes Arenes
Vide Grenier 19th July Routier specialist section for all things particularly Anglo, maybe even the odd bacon sandwich, email me if you would like to join in 1 Euro metre, professional traders 2Euro metre
Truffle fair
Villeneuve Minervois Saturday 9th February
Some free events at the Chapeau Rouge rue Trivalle, just below the Cite in Carcassonne
Lionel Dollet (chanson Française) Samedi 26 Janvier à 21h
Les chamots (rock électro) Samedi 9 Février à 21h
Brain Core (Mettal / Pop Rock) Vendredi 22 Février à 21h
Formation aux techniques du son Samedi 1 au Dimanche 2 Mars
Star Africa (musique africaine) Vendredi 14 Mars à 21h
Formation aux techniques du son Lundi 17 au Mardi 18 Mars
Six Nation's rugby fixtures
Sat 2nd Feb 08 14:00 Ireland v Italy Croke Park
Sat 2nd Feb 08 16:30 England v Wales Twickenham
Sun 3rd Feb 08 15:00 Scotland v France Murrayfield
Sat 9th Feb 08 14:00 Wales v Scotland Millennium Stadium
Sat 9th Feb 08 17:00 France v Ireland Stade de France
Sun 10th Feb 08 15:30 Italy v England Stadio Flaminio
Sat 23rd Feb 08 15:00 Wales v Italy Millennium Stadium
Sat 23rd Feb 08 17:00 Ireland v Scotland Croke Park
Sat 23rd Feb 08 21:00 France v England Stade de France
Sat 8th Mar 08 13:15 Ireland v Wales Croke Park
Sat 8th Mar 08 15:15 Scotland v England Murrayfield
Sun 9th Mar 08 16:00 France v Italy Stade de France
Sat 15th Mar 08 14:00 Italy v Scotland Stadio Flaminio
Sat 15th Mar 08 15:00 England v Ireland Twickenham
Sat 15th Mar 08 17:00 Wales v France Millennium Stadium
Tour de France 2008
Six of the 21 stages are â "local"
Saturday 12 July Figeac - Toulouse 174 km
Sunday 13 July Toulouse - Bagnères-de-Bigorre 222 km
Monday 14 July Pau - Hautacam 154 km
Wednesday 16 July Lannemezan - Foix 166 km
Thursday 17 July Lavelanet - Narbonne 168 km
Friday 18 July Narbonne - Nîmes 182 km
Steve Hedges
2 Chemin Des Moulins
11240 Routier ,France
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