Prize Competition

With thanks to Château Les Merles in Mouleydier, we are able to offer this fabulous prize of a night in a double deluxe room complete with breakfast, a 3-course gastronomic dinner for two and a bottle of Les Merles wine. Not only that but the lucky winner will also receive a one-hour golf lesson or initiation by PGA Golf Pro David Duhamel! Set in the heart of Bergerac vineyards and the forests on the hills of the Dordogne river, this luxury, boutique, 17th-century hotel combines elegance with unparalleled service and comfort in a friendly, cosy atmosphere. Original architecture contrasts with a modern touch to ensure the perfect stay in a tranquil environment. Dine in the old barn, now a stylish restaurant, in front of the fireplace or in the candle lit courtyard and let Chef de Cuisine, Bas Holten, present the perfect balance on and off the plate with his innovative creations, local produce and pure flavours. When you are ready, swing into action with David to either improve your game or to experience golf for the first time. You will have already hit a whole in one with the hotel, now try for the hole in one on the green! This easy-to-enter competition has a prize value of around EUR 350 and is offered subject to availability until 1 January, 2022. The closing date for entries is 8 September, 2021. No refunds or exchange allowed. This is a competition without obligation to buy – the rules of the competition are deposited with S.C.P. Laurent Rodriguez and Gaël Peyssi Bailiffs Associates, 25 rue Louis Mie, 24007, Périgueux, Cedex. These rules can also be seen online at www.thelocalbuzzmag.com/win For a chance to win, all you have to do is answer the following correctly. Answers can be found in this issue of the magazine which can also be seen at www.thelocalbuzzmag.com/read-online www.lesmerles.com

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1. What does the B stand for in BCC? a) Benign b) Bumpy c) Basal 2. A succulent has cells that store a) Sunlight b) Water c) Insects 3. The Bébé vehicle was made by a) Peugeot b) Renault c) Citroën 4. A zip-wire course is also known as Parcours a) Zipster b) High-wire c) Tyrolienne

N.HAUTE GARONNE

The Les Arts Tigrés theatre company are kind of going underground with Nuits Blanches de Gueules Noires, a seasonal theatre performance in the round, in homage to miners. Sharing the memories of these hardworking men of all ages and from all backgrounds, the script was written by Magalie Brémaud from a collection of testimonies and anecdotes, and combines theatre with dance and music. The dialogue is sometimes raw, sometimes comical and somewhat dreamlike, enabling the actors, Brice Pomès and Thierry Desdoits to interpret the daily lives of these men, revealing their desires and their regrets. Join them for an insightful, emotional evening at Théâtre du Grand Rond in TOULOUSE from 17 to 28 August. www.grand-rond.org This very special photographic exhibition celebrates the Carnaval de TOULOUSE with a display of memories along the usual carnival route. Relive the parades, revisit the floats, remember Mr Carnival and, of course, the fantastic spectators, animators and organisers. Who knows, you may even spot yourself or family and friends in this heart-warming Exposition Urbaine “10 ans déjà” which can be seen until 31 August. www.facebook.com/ events/1071765229985467

The second edition of Instantanés opens in and around TOULOUSE on 1 July and, through to 28 August, will be presenting 43 free shows at various venues. With a mix of Berber rock, world music, funk dance, theatrical performances, juggling, comedy, magic and a host of other styles of entertainment it is sure to offer something for everyone. Venues, artists and dates can be found at www.toulousesecret.com/ instantanes

The 30th Nuits des Etoiles at CITE DE L’ESPACE is inviting star-gazers to join them DORDOGNEin looking for shooting stars on 6 August. A number of telescopes are being installed in the gardens by amateur astronomy associations and there will also be an opportunity to view the constellations at the planetarium, take part in workshops with the Planète Sciences Occitanie, and observe the night sky first hand at la Coupole de l’Astronome. Entry is free but tickets are required as places are limited. www.cite-espace.com

The cinema scene in Toulouse is famous for its open air festival. La Cinémathèque de Toulouse presents its first showing this year on 9 July and, over seven weeks, will show around 40 great films from the history of cinema. Sit back and enjoy in the cool of the evening as the film plays out on the façade of a building. It’s an experience not to be missed and is definitely part of the culture of Toulouse. www.facebook.com/cinematheqtlse

In its second season, the free, live music extravaganza of Halle Night Long welcomes Nothing Concrete (World Claquettes), a pan-European group with an exciting show bringing original songs punctuated by American tap dancing and Lindy Hop. The sextet of four women and two men mix brass with stringed instruments accompanied by dance rhythms and multicultural melodies. You can enjoy their groovy, varied and upbeat-fanfare-world music on 16 July at La Halle de la Machine, TOULOUSE. There are a stack of other artists too. For instance, you will find the Orcival Trio on 30 July, Birdy Bones on 6 August and the Boucan trio on 21 August. Check out who else is showing at www. halledelamachine.fr The bells will be ringing out in this year’s F’Estival Carillons en 31. A dozen events are making themselves heard throughout July and August, combining bell-ringing with films, bodega concerts, traditional Occitane music, Renaissance dance and music, songs from the Pyrénées, and even a bell-ringing workshop. The venues are varied and include the Basilique Saint Sernin in TOULOUSE, ASPET, CALMONT, SAINT LEON, LANTA, SAINT GAUDENS and PORTET SUR GARONNE. For the complete programme visit www. carillonsenpaysdoc.fr/fr/festival-carillons-en-31 How do you create a dragon? After 18 months of construction, 11,723 days of work, 4.3 tonnes of wood and 45 tonnes of steel, this exhibition at La Halle de la Machine in TOULOUSE shows us the behind the scenes work that went into the making of the new Dragon de Calais. Weighing in at more than 74 tonnes, this titanic structure now breathes fire, walks and, if Dragons did, it would probably talk. From François Delaroziere’s sketches to the dragon’s first movements, it has been an adventure, making the cogs of this formidable creature turn and his façade realistic in order to bring him to “life”. You can find out more at the exhibition which runs from 1 July to 27 August. www.halledelamachine.fr