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Local News from the Limousin 03/01/2012- 22/01/2012

A selection of news items from around the region
Including: * The Dangers of Mother Nature in Limousin * Flood Could Destroy Limoges Bridges * 30% Increase in burglaries in Haute-Vienne in 2011 * Windmill Support Tersannes * Road Fatalites Near Bellac * Economic Prospects 2012 in Limousin * Limoges-Paris: Airlinair Throws in the Towel * Organic Agriculture in Limousin * Zara in Limoges, Confirmed! * plus much more .....
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Lazy Days in Limousin

A delightful 3 bedroom gite with pool, available all year around
In 2005 my husband Jeff and I sold up and moved from our home in the North of Scotland to Chassagnas, a small hamlet deep in the heart of rural France. Seven years on we have a lovely home as well as a 3 bedroom Limousin Cottage/Gite with pool....

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Winter Driving in Limousin

Preparing your vehicle & the essential winter survival kit
This winter Limousin has benefitted from some exceptionally mild weather but it is still only January so let us not be lulled in to a false sense of security....

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Tracking the Limousin Hunters

Creuse Chasse
La Chasse which I think roughly translates into the hunt or the chase, is for a lot of the ordinary French people a very important occasion not only do the locals get to play Rambo and dress up in hunting gear, blow bugles and run through the woods with loaded guns, but they get back to their primeval origins of the hunter gatherer and put fresh food on the table.

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Franco British Chamber of Commerce in Limousin

Amanda Kiff is ready to help your Limousin business grow
Since its inception The Franco British chamber of commerce in Brive has gone from strength to strength helping hundreds of businesses along the way. FBCCI is now providing ongoing help, support and networking opportunities for hundreds of local businesses and is proving to be an invaluable resource to many in what are undoubtedly difficult economic times.

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Le Manoir de Laumeuil- Stunning, boutique style hotel

....with indoor and outdoor pools and riverside location
This beautiful Manor House is situated within 3 acres of well appointed, secluded gardens. Features include a 150 year old arboretum, an English Garden, an ornamental fish pond and orchard.To the front of the property is a large salt water swimming pool and if the weather’s not perfect then you can equally enjoy the use of our indoor pool! Le Manoir overlooks the River Vézère, where you can enjoy private fishing exclusive to our guests. There is secure parking within the gated grounds. Various activity breaks available.

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What’s New at Adies?

Family fun and fine food....plus much more!
This small family run bar located in Droux in Haute Vienne is going from strength to strength after a busy summer 2010 for Sue and Julian, Sunday lunches, curry nights and live music are all on the menu this winter. Or, if you fancy staying in they will bring their catering services to you!........... more...

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THE BIONIC HAND OF THE THERAFLEX!

Beating Back Problems with Tina Hall
Have you ever wondered why your back is hurting and what exactly brought on the pain in the first place? Well, more often than not it is an accumulation of several factors which, when combined over a period of time, can cause you a great deal of pain and immobility. One Limousin therapist may just have the solution you have been looking for....

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A Stretch In Limousin from Karl Webster

A witty and honest account of life in Limousin....The Shed
Following a series of ‘life events’, author Karl Webster finds himself starting a new life in Limousin. His witty and honest account of life in Limousin on a limited/ nonexistent budget in a renovation project, will strike a chord with many and is a must read for anyone planning to do the same. Over the last few months, Karl has made friends, adopted a couple of kittens and found love! In this month’s bulletin we learn about his shed!

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New to Limousin - Naturallys

A new Limousin business looking to recruit.
French born Janick Dougnac,is a fluent English speaker having attended university in the North East of England.
Janick has now returned to her native land, choosing to make her home in the Limousin capitol of Limoges where she has spent the last 12 months setting up a new company Naturallys.

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Cancer Support France

Supporting English people living in France with cancer
CSF is a network of independent affiliated associations that have developed in recognition of the needs of English-speaking people affected by cancer.
Each association organises itself according to the needs of its own area. They are supported by an ‘umbrella’ association.

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Why Wood Burners are Eco-friendly

Using wood as a preferred source of fuel! One of the most eco-friendly methods of heating your home has to be by using wood as a preferred source of fuel and few other countries are as well stocked with this commodity as France...

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Autumn Gold in Limousin From Darren Edwards

The best way to give your garden the midas touch
As autumn approaches the rolling green landscape of Limousin slowly turns a burning array of reds, golds and ambers. Darren Edwards a professional tree surgeon from Coussac Bonneval in Haute Vienne gives us tips and guidance to help us get the most from the splendour of the autumn foilage. more...

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Délassa Massages

Ayurvedic massages, guaranteed to sooth aches, improve circulation and boost your energies
Alison Delasalle, Merseyside-born, arrived in the Limousin in 1990 and never left ! Many professional activities later she found her real vocation – helping you get your health back or more importantly preserve it. Alison is a professional massage therapist, offering a range of treatments, right here in Limousin designed to help with a variety of ailments as well as combating stress and offering a wonderful feeling of wellbeing and calm.

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A Stretch In Limousin

A witty and honest account of life in Limousin from Karl Webster Following a series of ‘life events’, author Karl Webster finds himself starting a new life in Limousin.
His witty and honest account of life in Limousin on a limited/ nonexistent budget in a renovation project, will strike a chord with many and is a must read for anyone planning to do the same!

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Time for a change...Moving On

How to create the perfect little gite! Well, it's been a while since we updated our story, so we thought you may like to know what we've up to since December 2007.2008 and 2009 flew past in the blink of an eye with few changes other than giving our chickens away. Not "for the pot" you understand, it was just that our three cocks decided that it was a great idea to have a who can crow the loudest contest, "nothing wrong with that" I hear you say......but....

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A Day Out in Limousin

A little bit of fun and some sightseeing It was a Thursday and we had worked on and off for a fair amount of the week achieving a lot of home improvements and actually taught ourselves new French pointing skills, and as the day was sunny, bright, and cool, we decided we were in need of a break and a little bit of fun and some sightseeing

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Discovering the Heritage of South West Haute Vienne

Chestnuts, meteorites, medieval battles, fine food and chateaux... In the South-West of Haute-Vienne, lies the area known as La Châtaigneraie Limousine (Chestnut Limousin). The name is derived from the ancestral presence of the chestnut trees. The trees are emblematic of the area historically. The residents of this territory have a long tradition of exploitation of the land with local know-how and cultural practices passed from generation to generation..

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Golf in Limousin

With its beautiful rolling landscapes and acres of space the Limousin is an ideal place for a round of golf. There are several courses and they are rarely busy, particularly at lunchtimes!

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Les Saisons in Limousin

Kathleen Fourches on the clearly defined seasons of the Limousin Autumn is on its way, all the signs are here, migrating birds, leaves yellowing and falling from the trees . The seasons are so clearly defined in Limousin, particularly by the food. Kathleen Fourches tells us more....

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Mountain Biking in Limousin

Velo Tout Terrain (VTT) in Correze, Creuse and Haute Vienne The FFC ( federation francaise de cyclisme) Limousin has details cycling activities of all types across France. Here we have details of some of the many VTT tracks and circuits in Limousin.

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La Galerie de Pompadour

Pompadour in the beautiful green Corrèze an inspiraion to many artists.. Andrew and I decided to move to France almost four years ago after visiting it on holiday a few times. Our first priority was a house with enough space for a studio. We had no idea which part of France to home in on except that it had to be towards the south for the warmer climate. From what other people had told us, we thought it would be a long search. However, the very first place we saw was in Pompadour in the beautiful green Corrèze – it had everything that we needed.........

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Looking to Furnish Your French Home?

Look no further- UK Furniture in France Furnishing your Limousin home can be something of a challenge as it is not easy in the rural idyll that is Limousin to find classic and contemporary designs of good quality and at the right price. It was as a result of this obvious gap in the market that Brian Muir founded founded in 2000, Furniture For France, now in its 11th year of supplying high quality UK made furniture and sofas direct to your property in France.

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Invest In A Swimming Pools From Piscine Ambiance

An Award Winning Limousin Company Piscine Ambiance, a top French independent pool company specialising in the sale and construction of ready-made pools, and based in the Limousin has won yet another award.

If this hot weather has got you dreaming of your own pool then now is the time to contact them to make your dream a reality in time for summer.....

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Raising the Bar in Tulle

Renovation, integration , business start up & putting Tulle on the map!
In the Spring of 2003, the family Black launched their search for a new life in France. Scouring departments on all corners of the compass and in between, they passed through a little known, but very beautiful and unspoilt department called Corrèze. Now after having restored one of the most prestigious properties in Tulle to its former glory, they are the proud owners of the Manoir XV Domaine de Peyrafort the first Maison d’hôtes in Tulle. Frances and Ian have also become an important part of the community, playing a key role in the promotion of their area.
Frances and Ian Black tell us their story...
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Outward Bound in Limousin

Adventure and fun, climbing and swinging through the woods! Adventure in the great outdoors. One of the very popular family activities in Limousin are the accrobranche style activities, where circuits of varying lengths and difficulties are constructed amongs the woodlands. Climbing frames, swinging ropes, ladders and zip wires combine to offer a fun and active day for the whole family.

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DIY French Style - Under The Stairs

So my day started with the mandatory cup of tea, followed by two waking up coffees, the sun shone through the open French windows, and bird song filled the house, it is just so wonderful to wake up to the peace and tranquility that surrounds us here in our village of Cluptat. And because there is no industry, there is no traffic or noise, there’s no rush hour or hoards of babbling people, the most disturbing thing you’ll hear during the day will be a tractor ...

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‘A Taste of Home and Suitable for Vegetarians!.

Chez Adies- Food, fun, entertainment, live music, in Limousin There are hundreds of restaurants throughout Limousin offering great value 3 course lunches at reasonable prices, but sometimes all you really fancy is a nice home cooked roast lunch or why not try an authentic Indian meal with live music for a great night out.

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Weather and Climate Trends in Limousin

And some handy phrases for discussing the weather with your neighbours! It is often said that the weather in Limousin is wet, that it rains constantly and the sun is a rare sight, however, those of us who are lucky enough to live here know that this is definitely not the case. Each department of Limousin experiences different weather....

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Swimming pools in Limousin

Indoor, outdoor and aqua centres with many activities on offer In addition to the dozens of swimming lakes in Limousin there are also lots of municipal swimming pools open to the public. Some outdoor pools open just through the summer months but there are also plenty of pools offering, spas, lessons, mother and baby sessions,improvers, aqua fitness and much more.

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Fleuret Holidays

High quality gite and photography holidays in the Dordogne Valley The minute we saw the village of Curemonte across the Valley from Fleuret we knew we had found our perfect property, and 18 years later we are still love this magical area.We now offer a large portfolio of high quality rental properties with swimming pools and photography holidays.....

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Fosse Septiques and How They Work

A guide to septic tanks from a Limousin based expert installer It’s not the most thrilling of subjects but is one that seems to be a frequent topic of conversation here in the Limousin. If your system has not yet been inspected by the authorities it will be shortly, so make sure you have all the information you need ahead of the event.........

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Sandblasting

Reveal The Natural Beauty of the Stone in Your Home One of the features that most people adore about the property stock of Limousin is the beautiful old stone work. Stone built, is the first choice of most British property hunters when looking for their new Limousin home. Sadly many houses have stonework whose beauty is masked by years of grime, smoke damage from open fires and stoves and general air pollution.

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Choosing the Right Bank

Finding out which Limousin Banks offer the best rates
The consumer organisation, L'UFC-Que choisir has just carried out an investigation in to the banking practices and charges of the banks of Limousin.

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Healthcare in Limousin

Get the right advice and cover for you and your family Healthcare is perhaps one of the biggest concerns and oft discussed topics for those living in or moving to the Limousin. As an EU citizen once affiliated in to the French system you will be treated on the same basis as a French national

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Earning A Living in Limousin

How to become an autoentrepreneur If you are moving to Limousin before you have reached retirement age earning a living can be one of the most daunting aspects.In the past it has been difficult to set up a new business with high social charges and a fairly complex bureaucratic system to navigate.In January 2009 a new scheme was introduced making new business start up extremely straightforward.

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Pest Problems in Limousin

Top tips on removing unwanted guests from Les 3 Killers Most of us have opted for a rural life in Limousin. The chance to be closer to nature is a big draw but there are also several creatures who given the half the chance love to take up residence in our homes whether we invite them or not! The aptly named Les 3 Killers pest control business tell us more about the Limousin creatures that can become a nuisance.

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Having a Baby in Limousin

A guide to the care and procedures & useful links Well you have made the big move to Limousin, just starting to feel settled and then you find out you are expecting a baby. No one would be surprised if your first reaction is "I want to go home." Don't panic help is at hand..

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A Guide to Betting on Horseracing in france

How to have a punt on the horses in Limousin if you are visiting one of the Limousin's racecourses this year and want to know how to place a bet, loook no further, we have an article on all you need to know. There are no bookmakers on French Racecourses, and all betting is done via the Pari Mutuel....

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Moving to Limousin with Five Horses

The highs and lows and two new businesses! Meet The Fry's- Born and bred in Somerset on the Mendip Hills and now living the dream in Limousin, but it has not all been plain sailing! Tasha Fry tells us about her family and their life in Limousin; her love of horses, in fact all animals and the new business which enables her and her family to combine their passion for animals with earning an income.

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Transporting Your Horse to Limousin

Your guide to making the journey as easy as possible Some four years ago now we transported our horses from the midlands to the Creuse in Limousin. At the time it seemed like a daunting task...paperwork to be obtained, completed and sent off in plenty of time, food for the trip, water for the trip, correct and safe clothing and the list went on.

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Fishing in Haute Vienne

Rules and tariffs for the Haute Vienne waters Information from the Haute Vienne Fishing Federation on regulations, categories and permit avalability for fishing in the department's waters. Also included are the permitted fishing dates for category 1 and 2 waters.

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A Driving Force in Business

The growth of Gary Automobiles Over the last few weeks we have been looking at successful French business set up by English expats. Gary automobiles are a company specialising in supplying quality new and pre-owned French registered vehicles. Gary and his wife, who is a French national, made the decision to move to France in 2000 ...

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The Secret of our Success with Mark and Trudy Wain

Vive la Creuse! Seven years after moving to the Creuse Mark and Trudy Wain from Limousin property care tell us why they believe they have been so succesful in building a new life in Limousin. "Having spent most of our adult lives living in the South East of England and working in London, we felt that it was time for change; a change of pace and a change of lifestyle. It took us two years in the planning, but in May 2004 we left the UK behind us and set up home in the Creuse..."

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Limousin Business Success

Five Years in and Going from Strength to Strength We hear of many people returning to the Uk, but here we hear about just one of the Limousin business that is going from strength to strength. Limousin residents Paul and Joanne Rands moved to France with their two young children five years ago where they established their successful construction company, La Noneix Construction and Property Services. At a time when many businesses are finding it tough, La Noneix tell us their story

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Dog Links

Facilitates connections between people and dogs A new organization has been set up working across France to help rehome dogs, many of whom have had a terrible past, some of who are no longer able to live with their current owners through no fault of their own and some who face certain death within the over stretched SPA pounds.Please take a minute to read through the information from dog links, even if you are not in a position to offer a dog a permanent home there are still many things you can do to help.

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Puy Batard, Creuse

Your chance to improve lives and learn French Set in the heart of the beautiful and tranquil Creuse countryside, is a little haven for physically and mentally handicapped people. Puy Batard is a very special organization who organizes holidays for mixed groups of disabled and able-bodied people.

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Find out About the Correze, Limousin

Geography, history, culture, flora, fauna, architecture and more... Long time Limousin resident Kathleen Fourches and her French husband Maurice have provided us with a very informative article introducing the Limousin region with a special focus on the highlights and history of the department of Correze. An increasingly popular area of Limousin now serviced by a brand new airport at Brive.

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Focus on Corrèze

Corrèze has many of the most beautiful villages in France Corrèze has some of the most stunning places to visit in Limousin. Combine this with the milder climate and the myriad of sporting activities, markets and events, Corrèze is a great place to be. Whether you are looking for an action packed holidays, or love just strolling around the many Château and markets. You are guaranteed to have a great time.

Introduction to Corrèze

Must see sights in Corrèze

Find Places to stay in Corrèze

Things to do In Corrèze

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The Dordogne Valley in Corrèze

Brive-Dordogne Valley airport will take you there! The recently opened Brive-Dordogne Valley airport has made access to the area from the U.K. easier than ever before. Here we take a look at some of the delights of the area in the vicinity of the new and fabulous resource that is Brive-Dordogne Valley airport.

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Corrèze's - Must Visit Towns and Villages

Some of the most beautiful places to be in Corrèze Corrèze is home to five of the many of the officially designated most beautiful villages in France as well as a whole host of other towns and villages all with their own unique character...

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Holidaying in Corrèze

For an action packed holiday it has to be Corrèze The Corrèze is perhaps the least well-known department of the Limousin, however I have a feeling this may be about to change. The Corrèze is geared up to give you one of the most action packed holidays of a lifetime. From Mountain Biking to canoeing, Horse riding to Hang-gliding and from fishing to ...

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Limoges International Airport

Limoges airport has been enjoying somewhat of a boom over the last few years. From the outdated and drafty building of old the airport has been transformed into a modern purpose built passenger terminal.
The passenger numbers..........

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The Vineyards of Limousin

Delightful Rosés, Reds and Whites produced right here in our region Although not immediately recognised as a wine producing region, Limousin has, from ancient times produced its own range of wines. Through periods of adverse weather and prolific diseases the production has fluctuated and at times completely disappeared but today the proud tradition of Limousin wine is alive well and going from strength to strength.

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Family Life in Limousin

How will your children cope with a, new school, friends and life? Perhaps the biggest concern for any family moving to Limousin is how easily will their children settle here and the quality of the education they will receive. We met up with one family who came to live in the Limousin three years ago and since then they have very much made the Limousin their home.

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Martin and Sue Make the Move

It started with a fish! Martin Williams and his soon to be wife Sue have recently bought a property and are currently planning their big move. So many things to do and so many things to think about! Martin and Sue are keeping a diary of the events around the purchase of their new home and their eventual move to France. For those who have already been through the process it is sure to evoke memories and for those still at the planning stage it is a little taste of what is yet to come!

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Do I Still Speak English?

After 50 years in France I find a lot has changed! My French has been constantly enriched since I came here, and as I read mainly works in French, I am really aware of the changes in present day language. I also feel furious when the evolution of this language appears to bring about a certain impoverishment – if that is the English word that applies. And that is where I need your help!

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Exploits of a Limousin Holiday Home Owner

The world of wood cutters After a busy day yesterday, today was going to be a pottering around day, doing some of the little jobs and finishing off some of the other outstanding work, or at least that was the theory. Im a person that’s easily distracted when I want to be, and today I wanted to be, so hearing voices outside and the noise of a tractor, my natural curiosity took over

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Quirky French That Your Dictionnary Did Not Tell You

Animal sayings and phrases Long Term Limousin resident and regular French Entrée Limousin contributor Kathleen Fourches shares language tips,hints and phrase. some are peculiar to the region some are just general quirks of the language. Even if you only manage to remember a few you are bound to impress your French friends and neighbours with your new found language skills!

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