What’s On... until 17th September - Le Nombril du Monde, various events at Pougne Hérrison 1-3 – La Montgolfiade de Thouars Hot air balloon event with music, fireworks, pony rides, demonstrations, walks. Free entry and parking. Programme and information can be found at www. montgolfiade.fr 2 - live music & curry night at Restaurant des Canards, Chef Boutonne. See advert on P.33 2 & 3 – Fête du Village and Vide Grenier Aigonnay 3 – Fun Dog Show at St Pardoux
See advert on P.6
3 – Marché des Producteurs in Pamplie Don’t forget to take a plate and
cutlery and enjoy buying and tasting food from your local producers, meat, cheese, wine, bread..... 3 – Vide Greniers and Local Market
St Vincent La Chatre
3 - Sunday roast at Bar de la Poste,
L’Absie. See advert on P.8 4-9 - Our Tour de Rêves Charity bike ride of the department of Deux-Sèvres, around 400 km over 6 days. Read more on P.10 6 - Charity Quiz night at Bar de la Poste, L’Absie. See advert on P.8 7 – Exultemus concert in Argentonnay. Read all about this choir on P.7 8 & 9 – Festival Ouaille Note? In Vasles - “the music festival for all those who have ears, enjoy the rhythms of Jamaican music and above all, make discoveries. Festive atmosphere guaranteed!” www.ouaillenote-festival.fr 9 – Association Galia Soirée in Charzais (85) 9th – CSSG Fishing/BBQ/Picnic in Secondigny - read more on P.15 10– Craft fayre and artisan market
Associations CATS in St Laurent de Ceris (16), 10am - 4pm. See advert on P.8
16 & 17 – European Heritage Days
Various events including one at the Château de la Commanderie in Ensigné (Read more on P.6), Exhibition of Church Wall Paintings at La Chapelle de la Poraire and Chateau d’Oroux. (Further details on P.7) 17 – Coffee Morning in aid of Parkinsons UK and the opportunity to buy Frenchic Paint at Bienvenue B&B L’Absie, 10.30am 1pm. Contact deansmalley@hotmail.com 17 – Grand Vide Grenier & Braderie
in L’Absie
18 – CSSG Race Night and Curry Supper
in St Pardoux. See more on P.15
20 – Opera Live Streaming The Magic
Flute at Le Fauteuil Rouge in Bressuire. Read more on P.19
20 Sept until 12 Oct – Le festival des Coréades, Classic Musical performances
throughout the Deux-Sèvres www. coream.org/coreades.html 22 - quiz night at Restaurant des Canards, Chef Boutonne. See advert on P.33
EVERY THURSDAY PM - Quizwitch Quiz. At le Chaudron, 79320 Chantemerle from 8pm. 2.50€ p/p. Monies raised in aid of Cancer Support Deux-Sèvres 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 2nd Tuesday of Month - Quiz Night at Le Regal’On, Allonne, 8pm 3RD WEDS of month - Team Quiz. At Le Clemenceau Bar 7.30pm, in aid of animal charities 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
22 & 23 – Spirituality Conference, Lecture and Meditation in La Rochelle.
Please see article on P.21
23 - Trail de la Vallée du Thouet
31st year of this running event. 3 trails to choose from, 9 km, 23 km and 33 km. More info on: www.sarabande-airvaudaise.fr
COMING UP...
in La Chapelle Thireuil in aid of CSDS. See advert on P.20 24 – Vide Greniers and Entertainment in Argenton Les Vallées 26 - Positive Thinking Group at Le Régal’On, Allonne at 2.30pm. See P.21 28 - Quiz night at A La Bonne Vie, Le Beugnon. Starting at 7pm. See advert on P.34 30 – CSSG Meeting at Café des Belles Fleurs, Fenioux. Read CSSG article for details.
1st October – Fête des Plantes Bressuire 1st-15th October - Festival éclats de voix in Bressuire. www.voix-danses.fr 5th-8th October - Festival des vendanges in Pamproux 7th-15th October - Pomm’Expo Secondigny 13th-15th October – Hope 3 day book sale 14th-15th October – Segora 2017 competitions celebration. See article on P.17 20/21st November - Learning to Find the Natural You workshop with Pamela Irving. See advert on P.20 27th October-1st November - Festival de Menigoute
24 – Tea, Coffee and Cake Afternoon
30 Sept & 1 Oct – AssocIation AZoukah perform at Le Patronage Laïc.
Please see article on P.19
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