ART, BIEN-ETRE, SHOPPING, LOISIRS OPENING IN JUNE 2011 LA GRANGE AUX LIVRES
opening in Gaumier in June 2011
LA GRANGE AUX LIVRES in Florimont-Gaumier (24) BOOKBINDING WORKSHOP + BOOKSHOP + SALON DE THE BOOKBINDING CLASSES & WORKSHOPS > INITIATION AFTERNOONS : in JULY & AUGUST (upon request) > REGULAR WEEKLY CLASSES (3 hours) : ALL-YEAR ROUND > 2-day WORKSHOPS (10 hours) Proposed dates for 2-day workshops in 2011 Tues 28th & Wed 29th JUNE Thurs 28th & Fri 29th JULY Tues 23rd & Wed 24th AUGUST
Tues 27th & Wed 28th SEPTEMBER Sat 22nd & Sun 23rd OCTOBER Sat 26th & Sun 27th NOVEMBER
2011 Prices : Initiation afternoon : € 45 Weekly classes (3h) : € 40 2-day workshop : € 130 Groups limited to 5 people per workshop All supplies included in above prices except for leather and gold leaf
Information & Enrolment : Anne-Marie Mamet Tel : 06 12 50 18 72 or mail : la-grange-aux-livres@orange.fr
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oming soon to Gaumier, a picturesque little village in the commune of Florimont-Gaumier in the Dordogne, bordering the Lot, “La Grange aux Livres”. Anne-Marie and JeanPierre Mamet are opening around 15th June 2011, in a charming barn renovated by the municipality of Florimont-Gaumier, partially financed by the French State, the Dordogne department and the Aquitaine region – a very ambitious challenge for the commune and the future occupants. “La Grange aux Livres” is a unique and rare place offering: - A bookbinding workshop, where Anne-Marie binds and restores client's books, and for the local Mairies' registries and archival documents, combining binding, gilding and book conservation. She also intends to organise classes and workshops during the Summer season to instruct small groups (5 max), adults and children in this unusual craft. (see ad on the side) - The bookshop, run by her husband, Jean-Pierre (formerly the Salviac bookseller!) includes a vast selection of new and used books in French and English, along with collectors' books found during his many visits to collectors' book fairs throughout the Dordogne, the Lot, the Lot et Garonne and the Gironde. - The Salon de Thé, on a sun-drenched terrace completes the harmonious setting. Offering hot and cold refreshments for passing walkers and cyclists in need of a short break. Delicious local fruit sorbets (Les Fruits de Moncalou) can also be enjoyed here at the “Grange aux Livres”. An internet service will also be available. So put Gaumier on your list - come and visit ! La Grange aux Livres - La Mouline – Gaumier - 24250 FLORIMONTGAUMIER Tel: 05 53 29 32 56 / 06 12 50 18 72 www.la-grange-aux-livres.com mail : la-grange-aux-livres@orange.fr
La Grange aux Livres - La Mouline - Gaumier - 24250 FLORIMONT GAUMIER
Festival Shakespeare du Quercy 2011 The Festival Shakespeare du Quercy 2011, will take place from 2–11 August, with a production of The Tempest. Antonio, Prospero's brother, Alonso (King of Naples) and his brother, Sebastian, put Prospero (Duke of Milan) to sea in a boat with his daughter, Miranda. They are marooned on an island. Later, a ship bearing Prospero's enemies passes the island. With the help of Ariel, Prospero creates a tempest that sinks the vessel. The passengers are landed on different parts of the island and so begin many plots and sub-plots. GOUJOUNAC : August 2nd MONTCUQ : August 3rd PUY l’EVEQUE : August 4th LOUBEJAC : August 5th MONFLANQUIN : August 8th BELVES : August 9th LAUZERTE : August 10th CAHORS : August 11th - Performances start at 8.30pm
www.festivalshakespeare.org or www.ticketsource.co.uk
Africa in Cajarc AFRICAJARC the 13th annual African festival in Cajarc will take place on July 28, 29, 30, and 31. Each afternoon you can hear singers along the river Lot (Mamy Wata Davy Kilembe & Paamath, Kareyce Fotso), buy African artefacts, meet Djiguiya (a giant puppet and her musicians), witness performances by Punta Negra playing the drums and dancing on the streets, or you can meet African writers in Le Grin littéraire. For children, there are shows by Prendre la Pirogue on Saturday afternoon and by Soundiata l'Enfant Lion on Sunday afternoon, the 31st On Friday 29th, at 9pm acts will include Ablaye Thiossane (Sénégal), Omar Pene (Sénégal) and Les Espoirs de Coronthie (Guinée) on the big stage, featuring their traditional instruments such as djembé, sabar, kora, balafon, gongoma, bolon and krin. On Saturday night, 30th , expect to be stunned by the Staff Benda Bilili (The Republic of Congo) a band of 8 musicians, 5 of whom are handicapped, abandoned as kids on the streets of Kinshasa.They now tour the world! Followed by Femi Kuti, Fella's son from Nigeria, finishing with the strong and sensuous voice of Sayon Bamba – spellbinding! On Sunday night dance the night away with the music of Les Mercenaires de l'Ambiance.
A Sobering Thought
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n France, we say that the one who drives does not drink (celui qui conduit, c'est celui qui ne boit pas) also called "le capitaine de soirée". Nicolas Sarkozy has committed to reducing road accident deaths below 3,000 by 2012, through roadside stops by traffic police, more speed cameras and tougher sentencing. As summer approaches with local fetes and parties, drink driving checks will increase. UK licence holders can be obliged to swap their UK licence for a French one, so the sentence can be implemented. Remember too that saliva tests can be also applied to establish whether cannabis has been taken. The body needs around three hours to break down a large glass of wine. Thus, you can still be legally under the influence the next day after a late night's drinking. Your rate of absorption depends on several factors, such as weight and metabolism. If in doubt, use one of the ethylotests available in pharmacies. The alcohol limit in France is 50mg per 100ml of blood (two glasses of wine or two demis) significantly lower than the 80mg limit in the UK. A level of between 50mg and 80mg will incur a fine, removal of six points from your licence and possibly a suspension. More serious offences carry much stiffer penalties and in the event of an accident, particularly if a third party is injured, fines can rise to 150,000 euros, up to three years ban and a lengthy prison sentence. Repeat offenders can also have their vehicle confiscated. So, before you go, vote for your captain !!! John
AND THE WINNERS ARE... Thank you for your participation in the game to win 10 tickets for the Fête du vin d’Albas ! The winners are : Philippe Schipper, John Chadwick, Niall Carroll, Wendy Edmondson, Clive Metcalf, Jean-Pierre Heyvaert, Jo Schofield, Ariane Delmonte, Colin Cobb, Rob Allen. Bravo !!! Second game was to win a meal for two with a bottle of wine and coffee at a musical evening during the summer (worth 55€) at Le Thé Vert in Daglan. The winner is Amanda Brittain. Bravo !!!
10 Le Forty-Six 15 juin - 15 août 2011 - annonces@lefortysix.fr - 09 62 58 05 41 - www.lefortysix.fr