THE DEUX-SÈVRES MONTHLY
Welcome! to Issue 34 of
‘The DeuxSèvres Monthly’ magazine.
Dashing through the snow, in a one horse open sleigh.....over the hills we go, laughing all the way! ha ha! Well, it’s mid November and I’m ready for Christmas, albeit a month too early! That’s what preparing a Christmas issue will do to you... I’m very organised (for once!) and eagerly await all the festive events happening in the department this month. Please take a look at both our “What’s On” section and our special Christmas Market list on page 11 to find out what’s happening near you. Have an enjoyable time this festive season, and take care on your journey to see loved ones. Rob and I (and all the cats!) would like to wish you a wonderful Christmas and all the very best for a healthy and happy 2014.
One final note -‐ apologies, but the cheeky Elves have got to this issue before us!
Joyeux Noël, Sarah.
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Emergency Numbers: 15 SAMU, Medical 17 Gendarmes, Police 18 Pompiers, Fire
112 European emergency 113 Drugs and alcohol
CONTENTS
What’s On.....................................................................................4 Hobbies, Clubs & Associations.....................................................6 Take a Break.................................................................................7 Getting Out & About....................................................................8 Health, Beauty & Fitness............................................................16 Our Furry Friends.......................................................................18 The Great Outdoors...................................................................20 A-‐Z of the Communes in the Deux-‐Sèvres.................................22 French Life, Food & Drink...........................................................23 Motoring....................................................................................27 Communications........................................................................29 Building & Renovation...............................................................30 Business, Finance & Property....................................................35
THIS MONTH’S ADVERTISERS
79 Renovations.....................................................................................................34 A Cut Above with Jilly (Mobile Hairdressing)...................................................... 17 A La Bonne Vie (Restaurant)................................................................................24 All Things Equestrian........................................................................................... 18 Ace Pneus (Tyre Supplier & Fitter)...................................................................... 28 Affordable UK Designs (Kitchens & UPVC D/Glazing)......................................... 2 AKE Petits Travaux (Builder)................................................................................ 33 Alan Pearce (Plumbing & Heating)..................................................................... 32 Andrew Longman (Plumber)...............................................................................31
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ARB French Property........................................................................................... 39 Arbrecadabra.com (Tree surgery)........................................................................ 21 Bar/Brasserie Vue du Chateau............................................................................ 25 BH Assurances / Allianz....................................................................................... 35 Bill McEvoy (Plumber / Heating Engineer).......................................................... 31 Bistrot des Amis................................................................................................... 8 Bois Nature Energie (Firewood & Fencing)......................................................... 20 British Mobile Mechanic (John Purchase)........................................................... 28 Café des Belles Fleurs.......................................................................................... 23 Caniclôture (Hidden Fencing for Dogs)............................................................... 18 Carolyn’s Cakes.................................................................................................... 23 Cheryl’s Helping Hand......................................................................................... 37 Chez Tante Mabel (Gift Shop)............................................................................. 9 Chris Bassett Construction.................................................................................. 33 Chris Parsons (Heating/Electrical/Plumbing)...................................................... 31 Christies (English Book Shop and Tea Room)...................................................... 8 Cleaning Services by Karen.................................................................................. 37 Clean Sweep Chimney Services........................................................................... 30 Come Dine with Dave (Dining experience)......................................................... 24 Currencies Direct (Money Transfers)................................................................... 36 Cut 46 (Hair Salon).............................................................................................. 17 DB Electricité....................................................................................................... 34 D.W Cooper (Carpenter, Roofer, Mason)............................................................. 32 David Cropper (Stump Grinding & Jungle Busting)............................................ 20 David Watkins (Chimney Sweep)........................................................................ 30 DJ Jeff (Professional DJ)....................................................................................... 10 D.J Maintenance (Handyman)............................................................................ 31 Down to Eart Pool Design (Swimming Pool Design & Construction).................. 33 EcoPower (Solar Thermal Trading Company)...................................................... 34 Electricien Anglais en France.............................................................................. 34 Emilie Baudrez -‐ Easy French Life........................................................................ 16 Etat d’Esprit (Ladies Fashion, Jewellery & Gift Shop)......................................... 10 Franglais Deliveries............................................................................................. 28 Fresco Interiors.................................................................................................... 8 George Rayner Computers.................................................................................. 30 Hallmark Electronique (Electricians & Sat. Engineers)........................................ 34 Holistic Therepay -‐ Soul to Sole........................................................................... 17 I C O Electricté..................................................................................................... 34 Insink Plumbing................................................................................................. .. 31 John Etherington Home & Garden...................................................................... 20 Julia Hunt -‐ Agent Commercial............................................................................ 38 Kelly & Sue’s Pampering Events........................................................................... 17 L’étable Gastronomique (Restaurant).................................................................. 23 La Deuxieme Chance (Annie Sloan chalk paint supplier).................................... 32 Laura Walker Jewellery........................................................................................ 8 Leggett Immobilier.............................................................................................. 38 Les Jardins St Laurent (Bistro)............................................................................. 25 Le Petit Cadeau (Gift Shop)................................................................................. 9 Mad Hatter’s Kitchen........................................................................................... 25 Man For Hire........................................................................................................ 21 MB Plumbing & Building Services....................................................................... 31 Michael Hobson (Painter & Decorator)............................................................... 32 ML Computers..................................................................................................... 30 Motor Parts Charente.......................................................................................... 28 Mutuelle de Poitiers Assurances......................................................................... 28 Nathan Foster Building Services.......................................................................... 33 Needa Hand Services........................................................................................... 34 Pamela Irving (Massage & Reflexology).............................................................. 16 Pause! café.......................................................................................................... 26 Philip Irving (Mini Digger hire)............................................................................. 33 Plan-‐170 (Professional Scale Drawings).............................................................. 32 Polar Express (Frozen Foods).............................................................................. 26 Premier Autos (Mechanic).................................................................................. 28 Restaurant du Lac................................................................................................ 24 Rob Berry (Plasterer)........................................................................................... 32 Robert Walker Plomberie.................................................................................... 31 Ross Hendry (Interface Consulting & Engineering)............................................. 29 Satellite TV (Nigel Gubb)...................................................................................... 30 sarl Down to Earth (Fosse Installations & Groundworks)................................... 33 SCP Notary........................................................................................................... 39 Sentinel Security (Alarm systems)....................................................................... 34 Siddalls (Financial Advisors)................................................................................. 37 Silverwood Books................................................................................................ 14 Simon The Tiler.................................................................................................... 31 Spectrum IFA Group (Amanda Johnson)............................................................. 36 Steve Enderby...................................................................................................... 32 Sue Burgess (French Courses & Translation)....................................................... 15 The English Mechanic & Son -‐ Tony Eyre............................................................ 28 The Market.......................................................................................................... 8 Vendée Carriers................................................................................................... 28
© Sarah Berry 2013. All rights reserved. Material may not be reproduced without permission. While care is taken to ensure that articles and features are accurate, Sarah Berry accepts no liability for reader dissatisfaction. The opinions expressed and experiences shared are given by individual authors and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of the publisher. Please ensure you verify that the company you are dealing with is a registered trading company in France and/or elsewhere. <<The Deux-‐Sèvres Monthly>> 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. Crédits photos: Sarah Berry, Clkr et morgeufile.com. Impression: Raynaud Imprimeurs, zone industrielle, BP13, 79160, Coulonges-‐sur-‐l’Autize. Dépôt légal: decembre 2013 -‐ Tirage: 4500 exemplaires. Siret: 515 249 738 00011 ISSN: 2115-‐4848
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