What’s On... 3 - LUC LE GUENNEC IN CONCERT at Café Rendez-Vous, L’Absie at 9pm, free entry. More details on page 7. 4, 9, 10, 11 - THE CENTENNIAL CABARET COMMEMORATIVE SHOW in Chef-Boutonne. Cabaret Memorial Show proposed by the Association franco-anglais de bonne entente as part of the centenary of WWI. More than 50 artists on stage. Free entry. Sunday 4th at 5pm in The church of Javarzay, Chef-Boutonne Friday 9th at 8pm in the church of Villefagnan Saturday 10th at 8pm in the church of Clussais-La-Pommeraie Sunday 11th at 5pm in the church of Ruffec 10 - WOMEN’S VOICES FROM THE GREAT WAR - Commemorative event presented by the Get Together History Group. Theatre Maison du Village, Vasles at 3pm. Free of charge, but seats must be booked in advance. Please email: gthistgp3@gmail.com. Also in the Salle will be an exhibition of art works by members of Art Scene; representative stands by the Royal British Legion, the Red Cross, and BLESMA and a display of Great War journals, posters, postcards, and trade and cigarette cards from both Britain and France. For more details see page 10. 11 - CENTENARY OF THE WWI ARMISTICE – commemorative events throughout France including a concert of war songs at the Bocapole, Bressuire from 6pm. Free entry. 12 - DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES INTO THE BRESSUIRE PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION – a story of rocks. For more info: www. bocagepaysbranche.fr/roche/ 14 - LE TOUR DE FINANCE. See page 42 for more information. 17-18 - MARCHÉ DES CRÉATEURS in Parthenay. Saturday 2pm7pm, Sunday 10am-6pm. Free entry. 17 - CSSG CHRISTMAS BAZAAR in Café Des Belles Fleurs, Fenioux. 10.30am - 5pm. See page 7 for more information. 17-18 - SALON DES CRÉATEURS in Bressuire. Fifty exhibitors. The theme is ‘vintage’ make-up, nail art, hair styling, photo shoot, fashion show and much more. Free entry, the Bocapole 11am-8pm. 17-18 - WINE FAIR in Sauzé-Vaussais. Fifty exhibitors - Wine, gastronomy and art. In the gymnasium from 10am. 18 - CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT in Saint-André-sur-Sèvre. Two choirs, forty choristers will perform Christmas Carols in the Church. 3.30pm – Free entry. 18 - CRAFT EXHIBITION AND FARMERS’ MARKET in Allonne from 9am-6pm. More details on page 40. 23-24 - CARRY ON CINDERELLA! Reaction Theatre, Secondigny. See page 6 for more details. 24 - CHRISTMAS BAZAAR in 86400 Savigne. Salles des Fetes 10am -2.30pm. More details on page 7. 24-25 - National Poultry Exhibition in Thouars 25 - CHRISTMAS MARKET at Café Pause!, L’Absie 11am - 5pm. More details on page 6.
contact ‘The DSM’ Call Anna Shaw on 05 49 64 21 98 Monday - Thursday: 9am - 1pm & 2pm - 6pm
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25 - CHRISTMAS FAIR at the Funny Farm Cat Rescue, 79200 from 10.30am – 4.30pm. More details on page 19. 25 - CHRISTMAS MARKET in Chauray Salle des Fêtes. 10am-6pm. Free entry. 29 - QUIZ NIGHT at A La Bonne Vie in La Beugnon. By reservation, starts at 7pm. See page 32 for more information. Dates in green = Christmas Markets!
REGULAR EVENTS... 1ST & 3RD MONDAY OF THE MONTH AT 3PM Belote at Café des Sports, L’Absie. EVERY THURSDAY AT 7PM - Scottish Dancing at Café des Belles Fleurs, Fenioux. EVERY THURSDAY FROM 8PM - Quizwitch Quiz at le Chaudron, 79320 Chantemerle. 2.50€ p/p. Money raised in aid of Cancer Support Deux-Sèvres. EVERY FRIDAY AM - Reaction Theatre’s Art Scene meet in Secondigny. Contact John for details Tel: 05 49 63 23 50. EVERY TUES & THURS AM - Annie Sloan Workshops. Personally trained by Annie Sloan to help you get the best from her paints and products. Please see www.ladeuxiemechance.com EVERY OTHER THURSDAY AT 6.30PM - Franglais Group at Le Clemenceau, Mouilleron-en-Pareds. 2nd Tuesday of Month AT 8PM - Quiz Night at Le Regal’On, Allonne. 2ND WEDS OF MONTH AT 4PM - Monthly quiz in aid of Furry Friends charity at La Bohème see page 32 for more info. 3RD WEDS of month AT 7.30PM - Team Quiz. At Le Clemenceau Bar, Mouilleron-en-Pareds, in aid of animal charities. 3RD WEDS OF MONTH AT 3PM - Franglais Group at Pause! Café, L’Absie. Last FRIDAY of month - Books, CDs, DVDs etc. sale. Chez Sue & Stuart Marshall, 12 rue du Bourg Chasteigner, Cheffois, in aid of animal charities (2-5pm) Tel: 02 51 51 00 96. 1ST WEDS OF MONTH AT 2PM - 4PM - Coffee & Book afternoon at Funny Farm Cat Rescue, St Germain-de-Longue-Chaume. EVERY THURSDAY - Jean David Art Group at L’Absie. For times contact Jean on 06 52 93 33 60.
what’s COMING UP... 1-2 December - Saint-Loup-sur-Thouet Christmas Market (Saturday 3pm-11pm, Sunday 10am-7pm) Christmas market that welcomes more and more participants each year: 10,000 visitors and 125 merchants in 2018! 2 December - Terves English Christmas Market. See page 7. 7-8 December - Theatrivasles perform Relatively Speaking. The performance of Alan Ayckbourn’s classic comedy begins at 8pm in the Theatre Maison du Village, Vasles. More details on page 47.
La Vendée Chippy Weds: ‘Pub Le St Vincent’, St Vincent Sterlanges Thurs: ‘La Bohème’, 69 route du lac, Mervent Fri: Bar ‘Le Clemenceau’, Mouilleron-en-Pareds Sat: Last of month : Bar ‘Le Chaps’, La Chapelle Thireuil Sun 18: Xmas market, 85670 Saint-Paul-Mont-Penit Tel: 02 44 39 16 73 www.lavendeechippy.com OPEN 6 - 8.30pm
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MR T’S FRITERIE Regular venues at:
• Aulnay 17470 (from 6pm) • Ballans 17160 • La Chapelle 16140 • St Jean d’Angély 17400 • Les Essards-Saintes 17250 Tel: 06 02 22 44 74 www.frying4u2nite.com
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