Gersabelles concert on 7 June 2015 in Mazères

During the Fete du Hameau de Mazères from 5 + 7 June 2015 a concert will be given by the 

LLC choir "Les Gersabelles"

on 7 June at 15h

Reservations should be made before May 30th at 
Tel.No. 05 62 31 59 05.

Bookclub meeting May 2015

LLC Bookclub - What's next?


Looking forward to meeting you all on our bookclub of Thursday May 21st meeting 14.30h : 

The Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka







This is a small jewel of a book, its planes cut precisely to catch the light so that the sentences shimmer in your mind long after turning the final page. With The Buddha in the Attic, Julie Otsuka has developed a literary style that is half poetry, half narration – short phrases, sparse description, so that the current of emotion running through each chapter is made more resonant by her restraint.


She takes as her subject the Japanese women
brought over in their hundreds to San Francisco as mail-order brides in the interwar period. Instead of a single, named protagonist, Otsuka writes in the first personal plural through a series of thematic chapters. Such a device shouldn't work but does. Although there are no dominant characters, Otsuka's brilliance is that she is able to make us care about the crowd precisely because we can glimpse individual stories through the delicate layering of collective experience.


For more information about any of the above or our next meeting and venue, please contact:
LLC secretary: lunchclubgascogne(at)gmail.com
or
join our LLC blog here: follow by email
(click on this link if you want regular info)

Sign up for May 2015 Lunch with LLC de l'Armagnac

Dear Lady Members,

Our next lunch is being held on 

 

Tuesday 12th May 

at Moulin de Pouy, Eauze 

at the usual time of 12hr30:

MENU

17 euros

 

Roule aux epinards et Saumon Fume

(Roule of spinach and smoked salmon)

Paupiette de Veau a l'Estragon

Gratin de Legumes

(Veal with taragon and vegetable gratin)

OR 

Hachis Vegetarien

(puree of potatoes, onions, garlic, carrots,

peas, tofu and tomatoes)

Duo de Creme (Vanille/Chocolat) aux Amandes

Duo of vanilla/chocolate Creme with almonds

Vins et cafe

Please submit your Booking Form which was sent to members per email  

before Thursday 7th May, 

if you have any problems you can either email Kate (as above) or call her on 09.84.36.83.90

We ask you to arrive promptly with 17 euros lunch money, (cash or cheque payable to Ladies Lunch Club de l'Armagnac) 

in an envelope with your name on it.

Directions for Moulin de Pouy in Eauze:  

This new venue for us is quite straightforward to find.  

In Eauze go towards the supermarket Leclerc (direction towards Condom).  At the roundabout for Leclerc go straight over (and not left) and at the first bend there is a sign for

'Camping Moulin de Pouy'.  Turn left and continue until you come to a  swimming pool on your right. There is plenty of parking here. The restaurant is just a few steps away on your left.

LLC Garden Group meeting May 2015

Dear Gardeners

Another month has flown past and we are fast approaching the next garden visit which will take place on

 

Thursday 7th May 2015 at 14.30h.

 

We are going to 

La Roseraie du Desert 

Lieu dit 'Panjas' at 32290 Bouzon Gellenave, 

owned & run by  

Becky & John Hook, 

not far from Aignan.

 

 

This is a small nursery that mainly specialises in 19th century roses and they have a garden where the roses in their collection can be viewed.

More information & directions can be found on their website : http://www.frenchtearose.com

Becky has just had an operation on her knee so her husband John will show us round and talk to us about pruning. Becky has said she will provide tea and Pat will bring a cake. 

We will meet there at 2.30 - as usual don’t forget to car share if possible !

I would be most grateful if you could let me know if you are coming so we can give Becky & John an idea of numbers.

Look forward to seeing you then

Caroline & Pat

 

For any further information of the 2015 programme please see the blog page of the garden group.

LLC Calendar - diary May 2015

LADIES LUNCH CLUB de l’Armagnac

some Dates for your Diary May 2015

Sat & Sun 25 & 26th April 2015	Marche aux Fleurs at Fources
Sunday 26th April 2015	Day of Art & Nature at Reans 10h00 to 19h00 Salle de Fetes at Reans.
Friday 1st May	Flower Market at Masseube
Friday 1st May	Vide Grenier at Maubourguet
Saturday 2nd May	Flower Market at Castelnau-Magnoac
Sat & Sun 9 & 10th May	Gaujacq, rare plant fair
Tuesday 12th May	Ladies Lunch at Moulin de Pouy, Eauze 12.30
Thursday 14th May	Vide Grenier at Jegun
Thursday 14th May	Marche a la Brocante, Trie-sur-Baise
Sunday 17th May	Vide Grenier, Brocante, Musique Le Maska, 32410 Castera-Verduzan 05.62.28.59.82 lemaska.com From 9am until 5pm
Sunday 31st May	Vide Grenier des saupeurs et pompiers, Mirande
Sunday 31st May	Vide Grenier & Brocante at Estang

Dear Members,

We thought it may be a nice idea to compile a list of

‘Days Out for Visitors’ for our members,

and would very much appreciate any comments and recommendations of unusual days out,

an example of this would be a visit to the Airbus factory in Toulouse.

Please give any ideas you may have to Kate (our secretary) at the April Lunch or send via email:

lunchclubgascogne@gmail.com

 

 

Book club meeting April 2015

Our March book, Song of Time by Ian Macleod certainly invoked a good discussion and most people had appreciated reading it.  

One of those book club books that we may not have chosen ourselves but glad we have now read.

April 16^th meeting:  

Middle Age: A Romance by Joyce Carol Oates

May 21^st meeting:  

The Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka

June 18^th meeting:  Bel Canto by Ann Patchett 

July 16^th meeting:  A Classic of your choice – pre 1950

August we will have another ‘garden party’ – books to be decided.

Here is a reminder of a few books people were talking about:

Buried Giant by Kazuo Ishiguro

Mr Mac & Me by Esther Freud

A book by Terry Pratchett

Thanks to those who came to the meeting last week and to Sue M. for her amazing cakes!  

Sadly we said goodbye to Susan who’s moving away, but she’s coming back to visit us.  

See you in April, if not before.

Jackie

For more information about any of the above or our next meeting and venue, please contact:
LLC secretary: lunchclubgascogne(at)gmail.com
or
join our LLC blog here: follow by email
(click on this link if you want regular info)

Volunteers group Helping Hands from Ladies Lunch Club de l'Armagnac

Helping Hands is a Group of volunteers from the

Ladies Lunch Club de l’Armagnac

We offer assistance to any LLCA member needing temporary or emergency support.

We can give practical help in the house or garden, do shopping, provide transport to hospital appointments, home visits or just listen.

If you, or if you know of a member needing assistance

Please contact

Ladies Lunch Club de l'Armagnac

secretary:

lunchclubgascogne(at)gmail.com

Anyone interested in joining the Group of Volunteers to give practical support or assistance (particularly with a language) please contact:

Ladies Lunch Club de l'Armagnac

secretary: lunchclubgascogne(at)gmail.com

Sign up for April 2015 Lunch with LLC de l'Armagnac

Dear Ladies,

Our April 2015 lunch is being held on

Tuesday 14th April at 

Auberge La Baquere, Preneron 

(near Vic-Fezensac)

at the earlier time of 11.45 am as we have our honoured guest speaker, Allyson Gofton,

who is coming to talk to us about her brand new cookbook, "Recipes from my French Kitchen."

The Lunch starts at 12.45h with the following

MENU

17 euros

Cocktail de bienvenue et canapes

(Welcome cocktail with canapes)

Bavaroise d'asperges vertes et lard croustillant

(Green asparagus with crispy bacon)

Dos de cabillaud roti, sauce citron et poivre vert

(Roasted cod with lemon and green pepper sauce)

Sable au chocolat et mousse aux agrumes

(Chocolate biscuit and citrus mousse)

Vins et cafe

Anyone who does not eat fish or has a problem with the menu should contact Kate at

lunchclubgascogne@gmail.com

Please send your completed Booking Form (sent to all members per email) before Friday 10th April.  

If you have problems submitting your Form you can email the secretary Kate.

We ask you to arrive promptly at 11.45 am
with 17 euros lunch money, (cash or cheque payable to Ladies Lunch Club de l'Armagnac) in an envelope with your name on it.

Allyson Gofton has been cooking for New Zealanders for nearly 30 years.  

She is known for her recipes and columns in magazines, television appearances, radio slots and many personal appearances in the name of charity.  

She has also written more than 20 cookbooks, including her bestselling series of books
Bake, Cook and Slow, as well as the popular Country Calendar Cookbook with Allyson Gofton and her latest bestseller Good Food Made Simple.

We anticipate that Allyson will start her talk at midday, lasting approx half an hour. Lunch will be served around 12.45.  

If anyone cannot arrive in time for the start of Allyson's talk, please use the Bar entrance of La Baquere and wait until her talk has finished.  Thank you!

On a more sober note, anyone wishing to make a funeral donation to either Linda Twittey or Chris Munday, could you please do it to the following charities:

Linda Twittey (for David):  

MacMillan Nurses, www.macmillan.org.uk

Chris Munday (for Keith):  

PALS (Protection and Lifesaving) www.pals.sm4.biz

Looking forward to seeing you on the day!

The Committee

Ladies Lunch Club de l'Armagnac

LLC Calendar - diary April 2015

Dates for your Diary April 2015

Dear Members, 

We thought it may be a nice idea to compile a list of 

‘Days Out for Visitors’ for our members,

and would very much appreciate any comments and recommendations of unusual days out,

an example of this would be a visit to the Airbus factory in Toulouse. 

Please give any ideas you may have to Kate (our secretary) at the April Lunch or send via email: lunchclubgascogne@gmail.com

DON’T FORGET Saturday/Sunday 28^th/29^th March Clocks ‘spring forward’ one hour

Thursday 2nd April 2015	Garden club meeting Pépinières Lacrouts Bernard
Sunday 5th April 2015	Flower Market at Tillac
Sat 4-Mon 6th April 2015	Coupes de Paques at Nogaro Circuit Always very popular at Easter the circuit holds many events including the GT3 World Championship race, GT4 European Series, Renault Clio Cup, and more www.circuit-nogaro.com
Monday 6th April 2015	Vide Grenier at Castelnau d’Auzan
Saturday 11th April 2015	Vide Grenier at Castelnau Riviere-Basse
Tuesday 14th April 2015	At 11.45 am guest speaker Allyson Gofton,about her brand new cookbook "Recipes from my French Kitchen." At 12.45 Ladies Lunch April 2015 in Restaurant Auberge La Baquere in Preneron
Thursday 16th April	LLC Bookclub meeting :Middle Age: A Romance by Joyce Carol Oates
Sat & Sun 25 & 26th April 2015	Marche aux Fleurs at Fources
Sat & Sun 25 & 26th April 2015	Superbike Championship at Nogaro Circuit For motorbike lovers this weekend is full of action including races for 600cc, 1000cc, 125cc, side-cars, Honda CBR500R Cup www.circuit-nogaro.com
Sunday 26th April 2015	Day of Art & Nature at Reans 10h00 to 19h00 This used to be in conjunction with the fossil exhibition but is now to be held in the Salle de Fetes at Reans. You can contact Pam Savage on 05 62 09 78 73 or to book a free 2m stand please contact Corinne on 06.08.48.17.76 or Corinne.mogni@orange.fr

for more information on our calendar/diary please see our diary page

LLCA Garden Group meeting April 2015

Dear Gardeners,

The next garden visit is on 

Thursday 2nd April 2015, 2.30 pm.

We will go directly to the

Pépinières Lacrouts Bernard 

2 ter rte des Pyrénées 

65500 Sanous 

T/F : 05 62 31 62 12

http://www.unjardindevivaces.fr/index.php

meeting there at 2.30 pm for a look around and lots of interesting plant buying opportunities - 
Pam will be bringing tea !

There have been some changes to the itinerary and the planned visit to le Jardin Massey in Tarbes has had to be cancelled. This is due to a variety of factors including the weather being a little cold for picnicking and the fact that most of the garden, including the café area is closed. 

For any further information about the garden group of the LLC d l'Armagnac please contact LLCA secretary: lunchclubgascogne(at)gmail.com


We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible on the 2nd,

Caroline & Pat

As you all might know, Sue Oglesby is moving away. She has handed over the running of the Garden Club to Pat Wright & myself so we will do our best to ensure that the group continues to be run as well as Sue has done it up to now.

I’m sure everyone will join us in wishing Sue all the best in her new home as well as a big thank you for all the work she has put into the group. 

For any further information of the 2015 programme please see the blog page of the garden group.