Deux-Sèvres Life

Take part in the LPO hedgehog survey

We have at least one hedgehog in our front garden, one night we saw 2 together, which I've been feeding with cat food. Sadly a cat has also discovered the plate so now hubby needs to build a 'hedgehog house' which the cat can't access. If you have hedgehogs, click on this link to find out about the LPO hedgehog survey from 16th July, and you can buy on hedgehog tunnel kit via their website too. Read more →

Applying for a Carte de Sejour online now from 1st October

The on-line applications scheduled for 1st July have now been deferred to 1st October. the information on this weblink. Read more →

Travelling to the UK without quarantine

It would seem Brits can now travel to the UK without quarantine restrictions. Looking at this photo, I certainly wouldn't want to risk my health nor that of my dear family, much as I miss them. UK Government travel advice. Rules for travelling using Eurotunnel. Read more →

About time!

Sadly many dogs which were adopted during the covid outbreak will be abandoned, and July and August are always a bad time for abandonment too when the French go on holiday. A French MP speaks out about animal cruelty and abandonment. Read the article here. Read more →

France to reopen borders

France to reopen borders with Germany on 21 June, other countries except UK on 1st July. Read the full article on this link. Read more →

Quarantine form for UK-France travel

Anyone in a hurry to go there? The government has totally mishandled dealing with the virus! the full article in The Connexion on this link. Anyone any ideas on how the 14-day 'self-isolation' period is going to be policed? Read more →

Pink bales in the meadows, why?

If you are wondering why there are pink bales of silage in the meadows, here's the explanation. Read more →

Covid-19 - rules for visiting a restaurant/bar/cafe and campsites from 2 June

Read the full article in The Connexion on this link. Also reopening of campsites - what restrictions will be in place for using swimming pools etc? Read the full article in The Connexion on this link. Read more →

Le Regal'on, Allonne - restaurant reopening Friday 5th June

This Friday the restaurant is re-open so we are offering, Homemade Fish and Chips, mushy peas and tartar sauce OR Homemade Steak and Kidney Pie and chips . Pies are made with a suet pastry base and puff pastry top and slow cooked beef and kidney. To respect the Covid19 rules spaces are limited so you need to book in advance by 8pm Thursday 4th June to avoid disappointment. Please call 0549 63 07 61 to reserve now.. Read more →

Animal charities desperate for help

Read the full article in The Connexion here. The Funny Farm Cat Rescue shop is now open again on Wednesdays - currently all day, with half-hour slots. Contact Heather direct to book a visit slot - numbers at any one time have to be restricted. Refreshments are also available, Kate will be serving coffees, teas and homemade cakes through the window to outside seating. Read more →