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Bonjour Finally summer has arrived? It appears so, let hope it lasts and we don't feel very cheated come October I would like to congratulate the Optical centre.com for being the most wasteful creator of paper waste with their junk mail. They seem to send mailings to everyone including two to me. When next in Carcassonne I think I will give it to them and suggest what they do with it. If I can find the shop, with these weakening eyes. The biggest response ever to a subject from the last edition, where I put forward the idea of a meeting for those in the hospitality business. I will communicate directly with those of you who responded and all of the people I think this is relevant too with regards to a date and I will include that date in the next flyer also. Well with the growing inflation maybe now is the time to eat even more locally and get more of the garden over to food production, dig for victory and all that. It seems there is already a problem with the local melon production with plants rotting due to excess water? I had the idea to put a number of artistes together for the Fete De La Musique this coming Saturday, and it all got just too hard, so it's a discoi instead , I know you all are in need of dancing and don't get out much, if you wish to attend email via the link in the events block below left. I will leave matters Mugabe, Fuel and my other rants until another edition as I need to get this sending ASAP with the growth of the list . Steve PS I am not often in Carcassonne nowadays; can anyone advise if Brico Depot has opened yet? |
Events at domaine des etoiles June 21st Fete de la musique soiree, this is now going to take the form of dancing evening(school disco I hear you cry) suitable for all ages July 19th Vide Grenier in the village and in parts of the gardens here, contact me if you would like to join in selling? Already eight takers, should be a fun day July 24th Hazel O Connor confirmed 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 |
New casino in Carcassonne ? And Alet to be just a one arm bandit hole? Golf course around the Limoux area, connected to a restaurant and hotel? Mr and Mrs Depp buying near Bram? |
Some festivals and events le festival les mediterraneennes Leucate Lundi 4 août: phoebe killdeer & the short straws, mademoiselle k, deus, sonic youth. Mardi 5 août autour de trenet et aznavour grand corps malade, sanseverino lynda lemay, agnès bihl et dominique fillon charles aznavour ! Mercredi 6 août: neco novellas, watcha clan, orchestra baobab, sinsemilia. |
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Are You A British Ex-Pat In France Considering A Move Back To The UK? Are You In A Dilemma About Whether To Return? If so ITV1 are making a documentary series about expats who are weighing up the merits of returning home. It is the great British dream to find a place in the sun which offers tranquility and a better quality of life. It is no surprise then that many people turn to France with its stunning weather, cultural heritage and fiscal benefits. Yet despite this one in three people who leave Britain are returning home every year. In many cases this has nothing to do with their adopted country but more to do with personal circumstances. Upon making the decision to return some find they fall back in love with the country and decide to stay for good but others are surprised about how much has changed since they left and end up ruing their decision to return. So how can you be sure the Britain you left offers you the opportunities you crave? How can you reconcile so many factors such as career, property and schooling decisions whilst abroad? We are offering expats the opportunity to be flown back home to see what the UK has to offer them. They will spend a week back in the UK with a relocation expert who will show them some of the things they have missed about Britain whilst also highlighting the reasons why they moved in the first place. We hope by the end of the week our contributors will have either developed a new appreciation for what their adopted country offers them, or been inspired to return home. If you would like to find out more please contact us on michael.hanney@fevermedia.co.uk or call 0044 207 4285752. Thanks to http://www.englishlimited.com/ for the info. And Maryse for the tip |
PLUM TOMATO & GOATS CHEESE SUMMER PIE The available flat lowland areas of the Aude are filed with grape vines and there isn't enough rain to support grass for grazing animals, so most of the local cheese is made in the hills from sheep or goats milk. These cheeses are made in small palm sized disks called Pélardons and Crotins. Cantal cheese is made from cows milk and is the oldest of French cheeses dating back to the time of the Gauls, children love it and it is great for cooking. Tomme de Pyrénées with its distinctive black skin is the perfect cheese to be eaten with local tomatoes and fresh bread whilst looking at a breathtaking view or relaxing on a shady terrace. The most famous local cheese is the blue Roquefort; made from sheep's milk and matured in the caves of Roquefort-sur-Soulzon. Arguably the king of cheeses if you don't include Stilton in the list! Here is a simple but tasty recipe for a savory summer pie using local cheese, tomatoes and the fabulous ready rolled pastry available from any supermarket chill cabinet. Delia eat your heart out! Ingredients 1 egg yolk (lightly beaten) Place the pastry disc on a non stick baking sheet and brush it lightly with 2/3 of the beaten egg yoke and sprinkle with the breadcrumbs. Arrange tomato slices so they overlap in a circle, leaving a wide border of pastry round the outside edge. Cut the cheese into small cubes and scatter over the top of tomatoes. Turn the outer edge of the pastry in over tomato and cheese filling leaving the centre of the pie open and making little tucks in the pastry where necessary to make it fit and then brush the top of the pastry with remaining egg yolk. Bake the pie in a preheated oven at 350°F until pastry is golden. Remove the pie from oven and drizzle with the olive oil and season well with salt and pepper. Scatter basil leaves/chives/other fresh herbs on top of pie and serve. For a dinner party variation use cherry tomatoes and feta cheese and make little individual tarts using puff pastry.
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Feria de Limoux Yes I know many of you wont approve Saturday 5th July 12h00 Apéritif avec Bandas Botofogo, Bande Annonce 15h30 Inauguration 17h00 Spectacle Equestre dans les Arènes Alegria, Amandine Pradere, Myriam Bareda 18h30 Abribado Bandido (Running of the bulls) sur les allées des Marronniers Manade Lopez 19h30 Apéritif avec danses sévillanes Ecole de Sévillanes de Carcassonne, Limoux, Azabache 21h00Passage en alternance avec les bandas sur les allées des Marronniers, le Tivoli et la place de la République Exhibition de tango et paso doble 22h00 Disco Féria sur les allées des Marronniers Damien Lopez Sunday 6th July 10h00 Capea dans les Arenes 11h00 Défilé des Gardians, cavaliers et calèches Itiniraire : allée des Marronniers, rue Jean Jaurès, place de la République, rue St Martin, Tivoli 12h00 Abribado Bandido (Running of the bulls) 13h00 Apéritif avec animation Ninos de la Noche et Bandas en alternance 16h30 Tienta Jérémy Banti et l'Ecole Taurine de Béziers Bétail de Margé (Bullfighting) 17h00 Concert sur les allées des Marronniers Ninos de la Noche 19h00 Soirée Bodega du Club Taurin CLUB TAURIN LIMOUXIN |
Programme Château St Jacques Château St Jacques is organizing its 4th year of classical& (and la place de ) jazz concerts with performances from European artists. At each concert there will be an opportunity of tasting the domain's wines. We look forward to sharing these convivial musical occasions with you. Picnic space available this year Béatrice & Graham Nutter Château Saint Jacques d'Albas Le Bas 11800 Laure Minervois 04 68 78 24 82 Samedi 28 juin à 20 h 30 Concert Classique Apollon Quartet, Quatuor à cordes Pavel Kudelasek, violon A return appearance following the renowned Czech String Quartet's hugely successful concert last year. Winners of the International Beethoven Competition and finalists in the International Music Competition, Düsseldorf. Programme to include Schubert's Ode Death and the Maiden's string quartet in D Minor D810. Samedi 12 Juillet à 20 h 30 Concert de Jazz Marc Deschamps, Piano. Pierre Guillemant, Contrebasse. Eric Toth, Batterie. Didier Forget, Saxophone. Also making their return appearance, this group of jazz musicians from Paris who delighted our audiences last year. A varied repertoire of jazz standards and original compositions. Samedi 26 Juillet à 20 h 30 Concert de Jazz The Power of two John Law, piano. Yuri Goloubev, Basse. (contrebasse et pas basse) John Law has been described by the Times as « One of Europe's most imaginative pianists » Following his highly popular concert of 2006, John is bringing a quite extraordinary bass player, the Russian virtuoso Yuri Goloubev, who in 2002 became the youngest bass player ever in the history of both USSR and Russia to be awarded the prestigious title of Honoured Artist of Russia; This duo will be presenting a mixture of original compositions, works by Thelenious Monk and tunes from their repertoire. Friday 8 August à 20 h 30 Concert classique Serenata trio Guiseppe Nova, Flûte. Genius. Their enthusiasm is such that each player seems to compete in musical jubilation » Nörtinger Zeitung (Germany). The outstanding trio comprising flute, bassoon and piano forms an extraordinary ensemble, a rarity full of musical richness with a refined blend of “bel canto†and virtuoso playing. Their programme is from Busseto to Buenos Aires features music by Verdi and Bellini through to Piazzolla. Le prix des concerts est de 15 Euro et 50 Euro pour le forfait 4 concerts. |
Another amusing google translation, but you will get the idea And avoid the fines Road safety - and Gilet triangle mandatory News 05/03/2008 The announcement does not make much noise but from 1 July 2008, all motorists french must have in their vehicles with a triangle of pre-signalling and a retro-reflective vest. And attention, during a check of the Maréchaussée, it will cost less a fixed fine of 90 euros (Fourth Class) by missing element. With this decision by the Interministerial Committee on Road Safety, France joined many European countries like Spain. Previously, France advised merely the presence of these accessories with Article R416-19 of the Highway Code: "When the vehicle stopped on the road is a traffic hazard (...) the driver must ensure the pre-signalling the obstacle by using its hazard warning triangle or a pre-warning / of all these two devices " ATTENTION: your jacket should be in the passenger and not in your chest. It must be accessible to put ds exit your vehicle. Spread the news to your connaissabces, you avoid paying them a ticket for holidays. |
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BILLIARD TABLE FOR SALE VIRTUALLY NEW 2.40M X 1.30M DELIVERED AND SET UP WITH NEW FELT PRICE:- 3,700.00 EUROS CALL MONICA LANCASTER-GAYE 0617818029
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Eating strawberries is a good way to clean your teeth, they remove plaque and leave your mouth tasting fresh. If you are bothered by slugs and snails but don't want to use slug pellets try planting a ring of cheep lettuces around your more prized varieties. Once the slugs and snails have found a supply of food they won't bother to look elsewhere.
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On 9th August there is going to be a photograph festival in Cailhau. There will be two competitions - one before the day, and one on the day, with photos on display etc. It is open to anyone, and we want to publicise it as widely as possible. All details can be found on http://www.festival-ouverture.com and there should be an English version of instructions, rules etc Your support would be appreciated. Chris Tomlinson
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Some recent responses to flyer insertions For a gardening club Hi Steve, Only 4! but 4 people who are v. keen to join us - every little helps ... Regards Helen "I've been receiving the Aude flyer for some years now, a welcome ray of sunshine arriving in my inbox. I usually have a coffee, a 5 minute browse with a few chuckles and perhaps scribble down a number or date of concert/vide grenier. Last month I really needed some help, and even though I have moved up the coast to Marseille, my advert in the Aude flyer paid off. My one applicant seems to be a great contact so far - offering the property service I needed in Narbonne, her hubby is d.i.y expert and children living near me may become valuable friends! Its not what you know, its who you know - this is a great little tool to keep in touch with whats happening in the area. Thanks again Steve - for another happy ending." |
Some vide greniers and foire! please check before setting off 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 Samedi 21 Juin Campagne-sur-Aude (Vide greniers) Dimanche 22 Juin Carcassonne (Vide Grenier bd Varsovie) Limoux (Vide-grenier) Celles (ANTIQUITES BROCANTE) Dimanche 29 Juin Coursan (Vide-greniers au grenier)
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What' on BOB DYLAN 2OTH JUNE ZENITH TOULOUSE
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And on a lighter note This may ring a bell with a few of you? http://property.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/property/overseas/article4123151.ece |
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