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Well things are getting harder out there it seems,
Fishermen on strike, queues at the petrol pumps, 100% increase in the price of crude oil in a year.
Speaking to a local farmer whose fertiliser costs have gone up from 350Euro in 2007 to 1000Euro this year something doesn't seem to add up. Maybe its time for the agricultural industry to return to horses and bullocks rather than there trusty Deere, renewable fuel and fertiliser in the bargain.
Wouldn't this also create employment? Maybe this thought was inspired by watching Michael Palin on his repeated trip round Eastern Europe.
Where in Northern Romania four legged transport was still a popular concept. I even suggested to my daughter, that, rather than passing her driving test and getting a car, we get a horse and cart. Parking and stabling could be a problem I suppose, it would make a bit of a sight pulling into Leclerc.
The Amish of Routier?
Could someone tell those striking fishermen of the error of burning tyres!!!
Nice to see these governments getting some windfall revenue off the fuel price hike,Not!
There are new inhabitants in this village and in my process of welcoming them I assisted at the Marie. The idea was for them to do whatever they needed, registration etc. which in fact turned out to be one signature for their recycling box and it was all done. The actual point of bringing this up was that they are Scottish and when I found myself introducing them, I of course had to point this out. When I state my nationality I say I am English, I don't think I am stating I come from England, I am in my mind referring to GB or UK. Maybe its because we speak English. It must be jolly confusing for non Brits? In fact a French friend spent much of his life, in the belief that when he saw UK on the packaging of a product he thought it was produced in Ukraine- is that a Bernard Matthews Turkey Kiev-Made in UK- I spy? oooh how confusing!!
The other evening I went into the garden and there appeared to be a series of bright, green led lights exactly the same as the on light of my Digibox.
It turned out to be Glow worms or Fireflies, Lampyris noctiluca, The flightless larviform females emit yellowish-green light from the translucent underside of their last three abdominal segments to attract the smaller males which are winged . The insect can regulate its light production by controlling the oxygen supply to the light emitting membranes containing luciferin. They are found in old-growth grassland, especially on chalk and limestone soils.
The predatory larvae feed for two or three years on slugs and snails which they inject with digestive fluid. They become adults from May to July, eating little and dying after reproducing. Courtesy Wikipedia
Quite an astounding thing, I am now trying to see if I can train them to line up along the sides of the garden paths!
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What's the reason behind the disappearance of the Bread fete in Villarzel du Razes, politics and pain?
Genesis to tour with Peter Gabriel in 2010?
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CHUCK BERRY-THEATRE DE LA MER SETE JULY 17TH A few tickets left Possibly the nicest Venue in the world Take a picnic? Stay overnight? Special Flyer rate tickets 40Euro normally 53Euro. Email for Tickets |
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All over the Aude (and Ariege!) little plumes of smoke are rising, freezers are packed with meat and grown men are happy to be seen wearing aprons in public !! yes its BBQ season!
Traditionally a tasty treat for carnivores there has been little to tempt omnivores let alone vegetarians to the grill. It's a sad fact that grilled vegetables are often blackened, bitter and unappealing. But it doesn't have to be this way because grilling is actually a great way to cook vegetables that enhances their naturally delicious flavors. The dry heat of the BBQ cooks food at high temperatures and as a result natural sugars caramelize (turn brown and change flavor) and more water is lost as it evaporates out of the food. This combination of water loss and caramelisation results in more intense flavors. To get perfect BBQ veg is just a matter of technique and as with so many things size does matter!
Forget the vegetable kebabs that look fab raw but they rarely taste good once cooked. The problem is the shape of the pieces, and the fact that they are packed together on a skewer. Go for large flat pieces of vegetable that are an even thickness throughout. Don't worry about presentation once they have been cooked these large pieces can always be cut into smaller shapes.
This slicing method works particularly well with the summer squashes and aubergines because their natural shape allows them to be cut into long slabs that are about 2cm (3/8-inch in old money) thick. Other vegetables are more difficult to prepare because they don't have a convenient shape and size to begin with, but with a bit of creativity they can be made grill friendly. Onions can be sliced and then skewered to keep the rings together as can fennel. Cut both ends off peppers and slit the side to give a flat cookable shape. Tomatoes and any vegetable with a high water content are better cooked whole.
Unlike meat vegetables do need a little oil to help them cook. A quick clean way to add oil is to put your prepared vegetable pieces in a large plastic bag with the necessary amount of oil and shake. Seasoning can also be added at this stage. Vegetables can be marinated like meat aubergines and courgettes are particularly good for this as they soak up flavors. Avoid marinades with sugar because it is prone to burning.
Place the prepared veg on the BBQ and grill until they have nice criss cross brown markings on both sides—then take them off the grill, place them in a pre warmed heavy bowl or pot and cover them tightly either with a lid or cling film so that no steam can escape, and leave them for 5-10 minutes. This way they finish cooking through in their own steam, so they don't get any browner or drier. Onions, fennel, peppers, tomatoes, aubergine and courgetts are especially succulent when cooked like this and children love the unusually sweet taste. Use any left over grilled veg in salads, omelets, sandwiches, put them on pizza or in pasta salads. Don't worry about portion control just cook lots!
Events at domaine des etoiles Friday May 23rd Fraser Anderson + guest June 21st Fete de la musique soiree July 19th Vide Grenier in the village and in parts of the gardens here, contact me if you would like to join in selling? July (possibly Hazel O Connor) August 15th Carus tbc August 29th James Sherwood 'If you ever wondered what would happen if Bill Bailey and Marcus Brigstocke had a child, here is the result. Sunday October 12th Plantshare and Routier Conker Championship Want to attend? email with your phone number if you haven’t attended an event here before for info, email with names if you have previously attended, please remember these are private parties with a tightly controlled admission, thanks
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Alet les Bains “ Fete de l'Eau, now in its 11th year on 7 & 8th JUNE 7th Meal, fireworks & party 8th “ Vide Grenier “ for reservations contact 0468-69-91-24 (French) or 0615-62-87-15 (French/English) |
Dear Steve,
Following the success of our first event, the Association Echanges is hosting a bring and share meal on Friday 30th May at 7.30pm in Villepinte. The association will provide the aperitif and the wine. Admission is free for members and 5 euro for non-members. The aim of the Association is to encourage linguistic and cultural exchanges between people of all nationalities!
For more information on this or future events, please contact Emma or Pasha on 04 68 60 38 99, email: associationechanges@live.com or check out our blog: www.echanges11.skyblog.com. |
Responsible woman with her two sons 13 and 19 are looking for a house to rent in Bugarach, with land or garden if possible. Please call Aurea N. Aharonian at |
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Feria in Aigues Vives (Aude 11800) Marble festival, (large chunks not small glass balls) Caunes Minervois June 8 |
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CLEANER/KEY CHANGE PERSON WANTED for holiday apartment in Narbonne Plage. Small apartment, tiled throughout needs cleaning and changeovers for private rentals mainly during the summer season - easy money for a reliable applicant. 0680 409255 - 0491 684147 Contact Yvonne to apply. |
Thought I'd communicate the French stolen chequebook experience. If this happens to you, ring 08 92 68 32 08 and have a RIB handy because the reasonably helpful person on the other end will want all the account numbers. This is a national service not specific to one bank, I got the number from Couiza gendarmerie as the Credit Agricole cunningly fail to mention it anywhere on their site or paperwork. I Shall bollock them. Thought it would be helpful to publish the number in the Flyer. best wishes, Ed Castellan |
ELECTRIC ARC WELDING WORKSHOP MONDAY 2 TO THURSDAY 5 JUNE A four-day beginner's welding workshop will be delivered by Terry Todd, an experienced and enthusiastic metal worker and welder who is visiting from the UK. The workshop will take place between the 2nd and 5th June 2008 at PlanAlvy, Villelongue D'Aude. The workshop, costs Euros 200.00, has been designed to provide you with an introduction to electric arc welding. You need have no previous experience of welding, but you should be proficient in DIY. Over the four days you can expect to: * Learn about different types of metal work *Learn specifically how to use electric arc welding equipment, safely *Start and make progress on your own project *Have the knowledge to continue, safely, to develop your skills at home Contact Peter Eatherley at eatherley@btinternet.com to book a place or to receive more details, or phone me on 04 68 69 21 17 |
Wanted: Qualified beautician needed to facials, manicures, pedicures etc. on a visiting appointment basis 5th, 6th, 7th June 2008 for the French House Experience at a house in Pexiora. The French House Experience offers arts and leisure short-break courses. Our Fitness course, which takes in the above dates, needs to offer relaxation options to guests after their energetic classes and outings. If you're a beautician who can travel to us and offer facials, manicures etc. please contact Moira Martingale on enquiries@frenchhouseparty.co.uk with treatments and prices.
NB If any local people would like to attend any of our tutored courses on a non-residential basis, at a cost of 50 Euros per day (lunch included), please contact enquiries@frenchhouseparty.co.uk.
The next course after the Fitness break will be a Creative Writing break from 2nd to 6th July. Other courses in September and October include Painting and Creative Art and Books and Drama. |
Furniture for sale, due to move. Please contact Britt Young for more details. bmyoung@hotmail.co.uk Tel. 04 68 69 15 90 (home) Tel. 0044 (0)7880 - 528 782 (mobile) 1 x Victorian wash stand (marble top) 2 x Oak court Cupboards/sideboard (Victorian and earlier) 1 x Plant stand (dark wood - modern) 1 x coffee table (glass top) 1 x occ. rectangular table (glass top, 51" x 15" approx.) 1 double bed 1 chest of drawers (antique - pine) 1 large Chinese rug, approx 12 feet x 4 feet) 3 small, imitation Chinese rugs) I small double Ikea wardrobe I large double wardrobe, dark wood, sliding mirror doors. 1 sofa bed 1 two seater sofa and two arm chairs, reproduction Swedish Gustavian/French style light wood, pink cloth etc. mirrors plus a few smaller items. |
Antique furniture for sale Absolute bargains due to down sizing French Pine chest with six drawers and central cupboard 500 Euros French Brass fender. 300 Euros Spanish cupboard in Merisier (Wild Cherry wood) 400 Euros 50's English wardrobe in cream with gilded mouldings containing 4 glass fronted drawers and mirror. 350 Euros Pale green chest of six drawers with bun handles 300 Euros. Delightful circular pine table (120CM) seats six. 300 Euros Various other interesting antique items for sale. Bargain prices already, but all reasonable offers considered! Items can be viewed in Olonzac. Phone Tess 04 68 42 27 02 Mobile 06 32 06 24 17 |
'Swedish Smorgasbord' event on the 4th of June. There will be the traditional foods of cold, hot and dessert. i.e. pickled herrings, gravad lax, pate etc. salads, Swedish meatballs, Janson's Temptation and BBQ spare ribs, etc. etc. For further information please contact: |
I have a large amount of English children's books for sale if anyone is interested. Ideal for your guests children or for gites. They are only 50 centimes each of 10 for 3.50 Euros.
Please give me a call on 0561 607721 or contact me at sara@stvictordufau.com. I live quite near Pamiers, Ariege. |
Big Changes to the UK Satellite TV Systems. The BBC launched their FreeSat system last week. It uses the same satellite as Sky so no need for any dish changes. you will be able to just 'plug it in' to an existing Sky Feed. The +'s are that there are no cards required and there should be a recording facility available without subscription.........the down side at the moment is less choice in both tv channels and radio channels available but more are promised. ....and of course being limited to a FTA system with no chance of adding subscription channels later on !!! Sky immmediately responded by adding More4 and E4 to the FTA channels and as mentioned before Channel4 is available FTA by adding it manually. I am awaiting delivery of a BBC box to see how it performs and i will report back in a future flyer.the |
FOR SALE 3 PIECE CONSERVATORY/ TERRACE FURNITURE 2 x Armchairs 1 x 3 seater settee All in excellent condition, purchased 2 years ago – Made of high quality wicker with material covered foam cushions. Can be yours for 650€ o.n.o. If interested please contact Lynda or Noel Reilly on 04 68 31 89 80 Collection only from 13000 MALRAS |
Ryanair From Beziers Cap d´Agde To London (Stansted) service starts 19 Jul 2008 - flights Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday From Carcassonne To Cork 28 May 2008 - flights Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday |
 BARINCA TRAVEL & TOURISM (Sarl) is a travel agency in the region Languedoc-Roussillon. We offer (private) tours through the region for tourists, and we help people who are in tourism to create a website to promote their business such as B&B, restaurants, hotels, gites/holiday homes, etc. If you are interested, please take a look at our website, on which you will find lots of information! www.barinca-travel-and-tourism.info/english.html |
Montreal-Bandas 24/25 May- a jolly weekend of drinking, street foods, more drinking, brass band competition more drinking and some light travestitism and even more drinking 0609809179 |
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Second hand Digibox and free to air card for sale 100Euros |
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Special Mother's Day Menu this Sunday lunchtime 25th May at the Auberge du Balestié near Mirepoix. For further information please visit www.auberge-du-balestie.com or call us on 05 61 69 58 64 By reservation only. We are also currently displaying artwork done by local artists of the Guilhounet Studios. These works are available for sale and can be viewed on Sunday or at any other time by prior arrangement. |
Samedi 14 juin 2008 Journées du Patrimoine de Pays “ Thème du Savoir faire" VILLENEUVE MINERVOIS 11h - Démonstration de Morris Dancing (danse traditionnelle anglaise) avec les Morris Men de Little Egypt, place de la grande fontaine (gratuit). 14h Balade commentée dans le centre historique du village , visite et démonstration à l'atelier de poterie « Terre de Lune » et visite du Moulin à Vent Bénazeth (tarif préférentiel 3,5Euros). Organisé par le Syndicat d'initiative. Réservation recommandée au 04 68 71 20 14 |
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Some vide greniers and foire, please check before you think about attending, that the info is correct. http://vide-greniers.org/ They also have a sister site where you can giveaway stuff or find stuff others are giving, http://donnons.org/ its all recycling- you know it makes sense Saturday 24th May Le Peyrat (Vide grenier suivi d'un marché nocturne) Saverdun (Vide grenier) Sunday 25th May Coursan (Vide-greniers au grenier) Espezel (MARCHE GOURMAND & ARTISANAL) Gruissan (Vide grenier brocante) Laurac ( Vide greniers) Laure-Minervois (Vide grenier des Ecoles) Malras (vide-grenier pour toques et clochers) Sainte-Eulalie (8ème VIDE GRENIER) Thézan-des-Corbières (VIDE GRENIER) Trèbes (UST XV) Pailhès (VIDE GRENIERS) Pamiers (Puces & Brocante) Saturday 31st May Lavalette (VIDE GRENIER DE LAVALETTE) Sunday 1st June Argens Minervois (Vide-greniers de l'ATC Argens Minervois) Canet (Vide Grenier) Coursan (Vide-greniers au grenier) Cruscades (Vide-greniers) Fonters-du-Razès (2ème Vide Grenier) Gruissan (Vide grenier brocante) Limoux (Brocante) Narbonne (Vide Grenier ASPTT) Narbonne-Plage (VIDE - GRENIERS BROCANTE) Ornaisons (vide grenier) Palaja (Vide grenier brocante) Port-la-Nouvelle (Vide grenier) Rennes-les-Bains (Vide Grenier "Les Joyeux Bachusiens") Saint-Couat-d'Aude (Vide greniers de l'école) Pamiers (Puces & Brocante) Pradières (Vide-greniers) Vivières (VIDE GRENIERS) |
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