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Hyper U = LeClerc ?

We've heard the Hyper U is to become a LeClerc at the end of the year. Anyone know more/different?
Paul

Re: PARKING IN MONTMORILLON

We heard it's a 90€ fine.
Not sure how often they patrol to check the badges, but we always put ours on display just in case. Looking at the amount of cars parked in the blue zones that do not have badges, I'd guess it's another of those things launched with all guns blazing then forgotten.
Paul
PS. Look on the bright side. In my former home town it would cost you £2 to park for a couple of hours in the town centre. So I'd say 2€ is decent value.

Re: Bosch wash mach, Bosch FF, 2 high quality 2 seater sofas, TV, DVD, Sky box, office bits.......

Yes it is. Let me know when you are free and you can have a look. It's in a house near Hyper U.
Cheers
Paul

13th December - Christmas Market, La Trimouille

Sunday 13th December, 10am - 5pm in the school hall, La Trim'.
I can promise you some very nice glassware will be there but not sure what else. Anyone else exposing or know who'll be there.
Paul

Re: Bosch wash mach, Bosch FF, 2 high quality 2 seater sofas, TV, DVD, Sky box, office bits.......

The washing machine is a Bosch WFD 2060 with a spin speed of 1000.
The seller is asking for 200€ for it.
Hope that helps.
 
If anyone wants to look at any of the items. I'll be at the house on Thursday morning and it's near Hyper U. PM me if you want to come over.
 
All the best
Paul

Re: Bosch wash mach, Bosch FF, 2 high quality 2 seater sofas, TV, DVD, Sky box, office bits.......

Hi Steve,
I'll find out the model number sometime this week. The machine is 6 years old, but was only used for 6 months of each year and by a lady living on her own. I'll get back to you with all the info in a couple of days.
Paul

Re: Bosch wash mach, Bosch FF, 2 high quality 2 seater sofas, TV, DVD, Sky box, office bits.......

Hi Carol,
The TV is French and the Sky box is English.
I'm trying to sell them for a customer of mine and she is open to offers.
For the TV, box and dish she is looking for about 150€
Paul

Bosch wash mach, Bosch FF, 2 high quality 2 seater sofas, TV, DVD, Sky box, office bits.......

Lots of high quality stuff for sale !!!!!!!!!!!!!
2 x 2 seater sofas with loose covers (spare set included)
Bosch washing machine
Bosch fridge freezer
Phillips TV
DVD player
Sky Box and dish (to be removed by purchaser)
Office desk
Drawer and hanging file unit
Scanner/printer
Fax
Electric typewriter
The seller is open to offers on all items

Concert - Le Commerce Fri 23 Oct

Henri has a blues/country/rock and roll band on Friday 23rd, starting at 9pm. They are called LAS VARGAS.
Entry is free.

Montmorillon's own radio station

After years of searching for a decent (IMHO) radio station in France. I've found one on my doorstep!
Anyone else found Radio AGORA 106.2 FM?
It's our local station. Local info, good music, no adverts and no DJ's laughing at their own jokes!
I think the music is great. A really interesting mix of old and new, French and international, rock and rustic. I'm relieved to hear that the French music can be inventive and interesting.
It's not going to be to everyones taste, but wouldn't it be boring if we all liked Johnny Hadisday or Charles Asnovoice! Just thought I'd give a heads up to something buzzing in downtown Montmorillon. They're based at the MJC and here is a link to their site http://mjcmontmorillon.free.fr/radioagora/index.php
Paul

Victorian Antiques - Au Jardin Anglais, La Barre, Moulismes

Our friends Ruth and Tony Cox have opened an antique room in their beautiful garden at La Barre, Moulismes.
Ruth specialises in porcelaine, furniture and other decorative objects from the Victorian era. All in very good condition and very reasonably priced.
Ruth also has plants for sale at certain times of the year and offers a free cup of tea to visitors.

Open 1pm - 7pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Or by appointment, call 06 88 56 42 74

Info on local Lycées

Here are some links to sites with info on lycées sent to me by our friend Sheila. Children generally start Lysée at 15/16 years old.
 

Re: public library (bibliotheque) in Montmorillon?

There is the bibliotheque/mediatheque at 9 av Pasteur. It's just off of the place de la Victoire.
Bon Courage
Paul

Re: I want to learn guitar! Help and guitar required.

Hi Karen
There are 3 shops in Poitiers that we have used for the boys music bits. Two are in the centre of town and the other is near the CGI multiscreen in Bruxerolles. I'll dig out the addresses if you want. You could also try this German site. Good prices and excellent service.
http://www.thomann.de/thoiw9_index.html
Our boys have/had lessons at the music school above the tourist office in MM. Good lessons and reasonable prices.
Daniel is a guitarist when he's not in a strop and Luke is a drummer in the Muppets 'Animal' style. They've got the rock star temprament if not the talent (yet)
Good Luck
Paul

Re: Anyone who knows of a small/medium sized dog/puppy needing a home let me know please

No need to feel bad. After all, you are looking to give a dog a home. 
I did know of someone who took in unwanted dogs, but I can't remember who it was. If I do I'll let you know.
Paul

Re: Anyone who knows of a small/medium sized dog/puppy needing a home let me know please

You could try the SPA (dog rescue centre) at Limoges or Poitiers. We got our dog from Limoges and she's great.
Be prepared though, it's a sad place to visit.
Paul

Re: School in La Trimouille

Hi Elaine,
On the link below you'll find contact details for the 2 primaire schools in La Trim.

http://www.aucoeurdesecoles.com/liste-des-etablissements-scolaires/86-vienne/37247-la-trimouille/

You need to contact the schools directly and they will tell you what to do and give you all the info. There is usually someone there during the hol's, but if not ask at the Mairie.
Note
Publique = a state school
Privée = a public or fee paying school

Paul

Re: Flies undone - fishing for tips

Yes he will need a permit (hey, this is France after all)
Apart from that I've no idea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lately I've seen lots of men in rubber holding rods in the river. So I guess it must be the season.
I would suggest you ask at the hunting and fishing shop opposite Credit Agricole. They also issue the permits and there are many different types. We've always found them very helpful and happy to give advice.
Not sure if this helps
http://en.tourisme-vienne.com/peche/vienne/0/autour-de-l-eau
Good Luck
Paul

Brand New Swimming Pool For Sale

I'm posting this for a friend.
They are selling a circular pool. It's 4.5m diameter and just over 1m high.
It's never been out of the box and includes the pump, ladders etc.

They only want 70€ for it!

They live between Journet and La Trim'.
If you are interested in it, call Sheena or Tom on 05 49 84 93 69

(Sorry, I've edited this post because I got the price wrong originally)

Re: Schools in Montmorillon

Hi Andy
Our boys were 7 and 9 when we came over, so we're not quiet in the same boat. They are now 13 and 15. I wrote a diary for one of our sites when we arrived and there are various bits in that about the boys starting school.
http://www.unique-crafts-from-france.com/tomlins_in_france_intro.htm
At 14 your son would go to a college. These are for 11-15 year olds. The ages become a bit blurred because if a child is not thought by the school to reached a certain standard, they will be asked to 'redouble' (take the year again).
Our boys go to St Martial, which is a private school, but not expensive. We pay about 150€ per month. There will be a new head teacher in the college next year, so I don't know what policy changes he will want to make. There are private schools such as Jean Moulin. Some say they are good and some say they are bad. We chose St Martial because we liked the community feel of it and it was highly reccomended to us.
All we did was to get in touch with the school and make an appointment to see the headmistress. She told us about how the school works re discipline, homework, help etc and gave us a tour.
Hope that helps a bit. Let us know if you want more info.
Paul

Re: Information on schools in the area

Hi Tracey,
You need to be looking for Lycee's rather than colleges.
There are 3 in Montmorillon. Jean Moulin, Raul Mortier(spelling?) and an agricultural one just past Hyper U. We've heard bad reports about them (I'd be interested to hear from any parents with children there)
There is also a private Lycee at Le Blanc and there are lots at Poitiers, some of which have boarding.
It will largely depend on which one will offer the best training/qualifications for your daughters chosen career in beauty.
Our eldest son will be going up to Lycee at the end of the next school year, so we are starting to investigate the options for him.
If I find out anymore info I'll let you know.
Paul

Re: newbies

Hi Tracey and Paul
Welcome to the site.
It's scorching over here at the moment. Hopefully it will last until the end of July/August for you. But with a bit of rain for our dried out veggie patch!
You'll arrive just in time for the La Trim brocante on the first Sunday in August.
Please feel free to post as much as you want on the forum.
Paul

Re: La Poste English version web-site

Many thanks for that.
I wasn't aware of it and anything that makes La Poste's parcel delivery pricing clearer, has got to be a bonus!
Paul

Re: Restaurant in Center City

Bienvenue Bruno

We ate at L'Auberge on the evening of the Fête de la Musique. Very tasty food and friendly service.
It's just next to the tourist office if anyone wasn't sure.
Hopefully Bruno and the other bar, restaurant and shop owners in the town will get our support so that the centre of town and the Cité start buzzing again.
Good Luck
Paul

Re: Moving to Montmorillon

Hi,
We think Montmorillon is a good place to be.
It was dying a bit, but there are people introducing new events and attractions and this is backed by the new Maire, who seems open to new ideas.
It's a beautiful town with backs of potential.
There are places to buy/exchange English books. There is The Glass Key up in the Cite de l'ecrit, Mary Cooper's Thé Gallery and Finegans Rainbow grocery store. All have details on this site.
Hope that helps
Paul