GRASS fires are still a risk in many parts of the Dordogne, with the sapeur pompier of the region having dealt with a number of fires in recent days. Fire teams operating under the Service Départemental d'Incendie et de Secours de la Dordogne (SDIS 24) have dealt with outbreaks in... Read more →
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Gendarmes in the Dordogne to share rural offices with La Poste
THE post offices in Saint-Alvère and Monpazier are set to play host to some new faces, officers from the Gendarmerie de la Dordogne as the two services aim to help each other out. France Bleu Dordogne reports that both villages saw their gendarmeries close last year, but now they have... Read more →
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Slippery when wet due to grape juice
DRIVERS in the Lot et Garonne have been warned about dangerous roads around Duras, not due to the weather, but from grape juice during the wine harvest. Sud-Ouest reports that the signs saying "Jus de raisin" have been installed at the road side due to trucks dripping slippery grape juice... Read more →
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Soulaya brings cool jazz sounds to Villefranche-du-Périgord: 8 October
COOL jazz sounds with a touch of soul and hip-hop will be on offer at the Cafe Du Commerce in Villefranche-du-Périgord. Soulaya will be performing at the cafe in the main village square on Saturday 8 October from 20h, with a set menu of salade de gésiers and entrecôte frites... Read more →
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All things chestnut at Fête de la Châtaigne in Saint-Caprais: 8 October
THE lovely, little village of Saint-Caprais, just over the border in the Lot, holds its Fête de la Châtaigne on Saturday 8 October. It will be the 27th chestnut festival hosted by the village and you will be able to visit market stalls, experience artisan demonstrations and enjoy everything chestnut... Read more →
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Sanglier plough up football pitch at Saint-Cernin-de-l'Herm
IT was only last week that I was writing about la chasse and how they played a role in the countryside and whether it would change. One task they undertake is to try and control the sanglier, or wild boar, as they can do real damage to the crops and... Read more →
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Music of centuries past in the Lot: 7 and 9 October
THE choral group, Gaia, will be bringing music of the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and Baroque pieces to life at two concerts in early October. The group will be performing in the Lot on Friday 7 October from 19h30, at the church in Pontcirq, then on Sunday 9 October from... Read more →
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Bergerac Airport enjoys record breaking summer
IT has been a busy few months for Bergerac Airport, they've been that busy they have handled a record number of passengers in July and August. The airport has said that in July it hosted 47,375 passengers, up nearly 20% on last year. While in August the all time monthly... Read more →
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ECREU aims to voice concerns of Brits in Europe after Brexit
THE fight is on to battle for the rights of UK expats following the referendum vote on 23 June that saw the United Kingdom decide to leave the EU. Expat Citizen Rights in EU (ECREU) is a lobby and self help group that aims to ensure the voice of British... Read more →
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Open air theatre in Villefranche-du-Périgord: 25 September
AN afternoon of open air theatre is on offer this weekend beneath the atmospheric halle in Villefranche-du-Périgord. Theatre group, l'Ouvre Boîte from Cuzorn, will be staging a play titled "Les Bobos au musée" which tells of the tales of the people viewing works of art in a museum, from visitors... Read more →
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