THE DEUX-SÈVRES MONTHLY Welcome to Issue 5 of ‘The Deux-Sèvres Monthly’. Well, a big thank you to all of you who joined in with last month’s rain dance! The water butts are full and the veggies have perked up......so can we stop now please?! June was a busy month and my husband Rob and I were able to get out to lots of the events in the area. The Royal British Legion day was a huge success, and even though the weather was against us, the friendly game of cricket & Hog Roast in Pamplie was a lot of fun too... I even hit a 4! It’s been wonderful to meet so many of you and I hope to meet many more soon. Enjoy your July en France. If you need to contact us, please email: info@thedeuxsevresmonthly.fr. Tel: 05 49 70 26 21.
Sarah.
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CONTENTS What’s On.............................................................................3 Our Furry Friends................................................................7 The Great Outdoors.............................................................8 Health, Beauty & Fitness..................................................10 French Adventures............................................................13 French Life, Food & Drink................................................15 Getting Out & About..........................................................18 Communications.................................................................24 Building & Renovation.......................................................25 Business, Finance & Property..........................................28 Take a break..............................................................7 & 15 THIS MONTH’S ADVERTISERS A La Bonne Vie (Restaurant)............................................ 13 Ace Pneus (Tyre Supplier & Fitter)..................................19 A.I.P. (Estate Agent)......................................................... 31 AKE Petits Travaux (Builder).......................................... 26 Allez Francais (Estate Agent).......................................... 31 Andrew Longman (Plumber)............................................. 26 Andy Melling (Artisan Joiner/Cabinet Maker)................. 25 An English Nursery in France (Garden Centre).................8 Antiquities Decoration & Galerie du 309......................... 22 Aquaclean............................................................................ 8 Articulation Aide (Joint Aid for Dogs)................................ 7 Bar Oasis - Camping la Raudiere..................................... 15 Belle Maison Construction................................................ 25 Blevins Franks Financial Management Ltd...................... 29 Cafe Cour du Miracle....................................................... 15 Cailin Deas (Clothing Outlet).............................................21 Centre de Beauregard...................................................... 6 Christies (English Book Shop and Tea Room)................. 21 Courlay Immobilier SARL (Estate Agent).........................32 Dave Allen (Garden Maintenance)...................................... 8 Dave Rosenberg (Carpenter).............................................27 Dean Smalley (Gardening & cleaning Services)................ 9 DJ Maintenance -David Normanton (Handyman).............28 Diane & Franck (Fabrics and Curtains)............................21 Diane Lowe (Reiki Healer)............................................... 10 EBRS (Builders)................................................................ 27 Energy 79...........................................................................26 English Spoken.info (Online Business Directory).............. 4 Facilitutors - Wendy Wise (Courses)............................. 21 Futuroscope,..................................................................... 20 Garage Pigeau Patrick (Mechanic)................................... 19 Gentle Touch Beauty........................................................ 10 Glyn Chubb (Carpenter/Joiner)........................................ 27 Go Paintball....................................................................... 19 Hair by Janet (Hairdresser and Avon Sales).....................11 Hallmark Electronique (Electricians & Sat. Engineers).. 26 Imprimerie Jadault (Printer)............................................ 2 Indulgence Beauty............................................................... 11 Janet Hall (Translator & Interpreter)............................... 31 Jardin Deco (Garden Ornaments)........................................9 John Etherington (Property Care).......................................8 Julie’s Cleaning Services................................................. 28 L.A. Building & Renovation................................................. 28 La Boite Delicieuse (Outdoor Catering)........................... 15 La Joie de Vivre (Gift Shop & Tea Room).......................... 21 Le Dragon (Bar/Snack)......................................................16 Leggett Immobilier (Estate Agent).................................. 29 Le Grand Galerie.............................................................. 22 Le Logis (Pig Breeders and Chambre d’hote)...................15 Le Puy Remorques (Trailer Hire & Sales)......................... 18 London Road.......................................................................22 Mad Hatter’s Kitchen......................................................... 6 MS Electrique (Electrician)............................................... 27 Mutuelle de Poitiers (Insurance)......................................... 19 Nathan Foster Building Services..................................... 28 Olivers Multiservice Habitation........................................ 25 Pamela Irving (Massage & Reflexology)............................. 11 PDG European Deliveries................................................. 19 Pescalis markets............................................................... 4 Peter Hardie (Mini Digger hire)........................................26 Philip Irving (Mini Digger hire)............................................ 27 Plombiere Anglais en France (Plumber)...........................26 Poitou Property Services................................................. 28 Premier Autos - Mike Lane (Mechanic)............................19 RDK Roofing & Building Services.................................... 26 Restaurant du Lac............................................................. 14 Rita Sullivan.......................................................................21 Rob Berry (Plasterer)....................................................... 28 Ross Hendry (Interface Consulting & Engineering)........ 24 Rysz Dor-Vincent (Yoga)..................................................11 Sandy G (Hairdresser)...................................................... 10 sarl Down to Earth (Groundwork & Construction).......... 27 Siddalls (Financial Advisors)............................................ 28 Steve Enderby.................................................................. 25 Sue Burgess (French Courses & Translation)....................5 Tara’s Mobile Hairdressing.............................................. 10 The English Mechanic - Tony Eyre................................ 19 Trisha Mobile Hairdresser............................................... 11 Total Renovation Services................................................ 25 UK Building Materials....................................................... 27 Vendée Pools.................................................................... 30 We shop Britain 4 u...........................................................21 page 2