Welcome and invitation to Gersabelles concert in August 2015

Welcome and invitation to another free concert of the LLC Choir 'les Gersabelles'on 

Sunday 2d August 2015, 16h 

in the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church of Eugenies-les-Bains

For more information about any of the above activities, concerts or events or our next meeting and venue, please contact:

Sue : Tel. 05 62 09 19 67 or


Ladieslunchclub secretary at
lunchclubgascogne(at)gmail.com

LLC July Book Club meeting this Thursday 16 July 2015

Just a reminder:  
The Ladies Lunch Club de l'Armagnac 

July 2015 Book Club meeting is this 

Thursday 16 July, 2.30 in Réans.


Looking forward to your 

Classic Books: A Classic of your choice – pre 1950

Here are the questions again, to help you tell us about your book: 

1. Why did you choose this book? Please give a brief synopsis.
   
2. What reactions, if any, you had on reading this book and did you empathise with any of the characters?
   
3. Has this book/story got a message?  Has it left a lasting legacy on you or on the population as a whole?

Please bring books to pass on for others to read this summer.  
August garden meeting on 20 August:  assorted books. 

Jackie 

For more information about any of the above or our next meeting and venue, please contact:
LLC secretary: lunchclubgascogne(at)gmail.com

or you join the blog here: follow by email  (click on this link if you want regular info)

LLC Gardengroup visit July 2015

Dear Gardeners

Our July garden visit will take place on 

Thursday 2nd 2015 

and we are visiting the wonderful 

Jardins de la Poterie Hillen.  

In 2010 the gardens were designated a ‘Jardin remarquable’ by the Ministry of Culture & Communication and 
I’m sure all of you who have visited already will know there is always something new & interesting to see there.

Here is a link to their website: 

And for those of you who have not already discovered the delights of the garden here is a taster of what to expect: 

https://youtube/mlJxx99xK_0

We will meet at 12h30 for a picnic in the picnic area & we will all bring something to share as we have done in the past.  You will, of course,  need to bring your own cutlery, plates etc & something to drink. I have been told that it will be very hot that day so hats/parasols/fans might be a good idea !

There is an entrance fee depending on how many of us there are.
The normal fee is 7 € but it is reduced to 5.50 €
if there are more than 15 of us.

I would be most grateful if you could you all please let me know as soon as possible if you are able to come. 

We look forward to seeing you there on Thursday 2nd July - I’m sure it will be a fun day out,

Caroline & Pat


The addresse of the gardens: 
au bord de la Gimone - D 28, Quartier Garnière, 
65230 Thermes-Magnoac, France
Sat nav/ Coordonnées GPS: N 43 17 11 - E 0 36 41
see map here

Gersabelles concert: Invitation to Bassoues on 5 July 2015

Dear Members and friends of the LLC,

you all are very welcome to come to the concert of the LLC Choir the Gersabelles 

on Sunday, 5 July 2015 at 17h. 

The concert is free of charge.

The church Basilique Sait-Fris is a bit outside of Bassoues at an idyllic spot, here is the google link to find it: 

https://www.google.fr/maps/place/Basilique+Saint-Fris/@43.580999,0.251919,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x95627af7e1f0e104?sa=X&ved=0CH0Q_BIwC2oVChMIg__h9tSTxgIVyG0UCh3-KQB9

Regards,

your LLC committee

Bookclub meeting June 2015

LLC Bookclub - What's next?



Looking forward to meeting you all on our bookclub of Thursday June 18th meeting 14.30h 

for Bel Canto by Ann Patchett  

In an unnamed South American country, a world-renowned soprano sings at a birthday party in honor of a visiting Japanese industrial titan. His hosts hope that Mr. Hosokawa can be persuaded to build a factory in their Third World backwater. Alas, in the opening sequence, just as the accompanist kisses the soprano, a ragtag band of 18 terrorists enters the vice-presidential mansion through the air conditioning ducts. Their quarry is the president, who has unfortunately stayed home to watch a favorite soap opera. And thus, from the beginning, things go awry.

Among the hostages are not only Hosokawa and Roxane Coss, the American soprano, but an assortment of Russian, Italian, and French diplomatic types. Reuben Iglesias, the diminutive and gracious vice president, quickly gets sideways of the kidnappers, who have no interest in him whatsoever. Meanwhile, a Swiss Red Cross negotiator named Joachim Messner is roped into service while vacationing. He comes and goes, wrangling over terms and demands, and the days stretch into weeks, the weeks into months.

With the omniscience of magic realism, Ann Patchett flits in and out of the hearts and psyches of hostage and terrorist alike, and in doing so reveals a profoundshared humanity. Her voice is suitably lyrical, 

melodic, full of warmth and compassion. 

The May book was The Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka and depicted the lives of Japanese 'picture brides' coming to California from Japan in the early 1900s.  


The novel is narrated in the 1st person plural from the point of view of the many girls and women who made the journey. A fascinating account, it was a subject on which many of the book group had little knowledge and made for a very interesting discussion. Themes in the book are still relevant today such as war and the rights of citizens and immigrant assimilation into society. 

Don't forget July 16th meeting:

A Classic of your choice – pre 1950

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)

See you in June, if not before.
Jackie

LLC Garden Group meeting June 2015

Dear Gardeners

Our next outing takes place on 

Thursday 4th June 2015 at 14.30h  

& we hope that lots of you will be able to join us to visit the delightful garden owned by 

Bernard & Thérèse HARDY -

‘Le Jardin du Grand Chêne’  at Le Grand Casse - 32480 Larroque Engalin 

not far from La Romieu.  

see link to their website & directions. 

There is an admission fee of 3 euros per person which goes to charity. 
(ONG Handicap International)

We will meet there at 2.30 & Pat and I are both bringing cake !

We will look forward to seeing you then,

Caroline & Pat


http://www.lejardindugrandchene.fr
http://www.parcsetjardins.fr/midi_pyrenees/gers/le_jardin_du_grand_chene-1492.html


For any further information of all other activities of the LLC d l'Armagnac please contact LLC secretary: <lunchclubgascogne@gmail.com> 

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

Dear Lady Members,

Our next lunch is being held on 

Tuesday 9th June 2015 at 12.30 pm at

L’AUBERGE DES CAPRICES D’ANTAN,LANNEPAX 

MENU 17 euros

Salade de legumes frais de saisons et sa boule de glace au cepes

(Salad of fresh vegetables and a scoop of cepe icecream)

Pave de saumon, sauce lait de coco, curcuma, methe, basilic

(Salmon in a coconut, turmeric, mint & basil sauce)

Sabayon avec Smoothie Mango

(Sabayon on a mango smoothie)

Vins included

Please submit your Booking Form (sent to members per email) before Thursday 4th June, 
if you have any problems you can email us to 
lunchclubgascogne@gmail.com.

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.

​

In the meantime we look forward to seeing you in Lannepax on 9th June.

With kind regards

The Committee LLCA

LLC Calendar - Diary June 2015

LADIES LUNCH CLUB de l’Armagnac

some Dates for your Diary  June 2015

15th – 30th May	Nou’ARTS galerie 3pm – 7pm Tues-Saturday 19 rue Lamartine (nr Prefecture), 32000 Auch 06.79.51.50.23 www.nou-arts.fr
Thursday 21st May	‘Everything will be fine’ V.O. film at Nogaro Cine, 9pm Film by Wim Wenders
Friday 22nd May – 20 June	Resurgences & Natures Intimes Art exhibition open Fri, Sat & Sun 3pm-7pm Artotheque de Gondrin, 4 rue Rodolphe Molere 05.62.29.16.34 adpl32@wanadoo.fr
23rd – 24th May	Les Femmes et Les Metiers d’Art Free entry 10am – 6pm
23rd-24th May	Creative Writing Course Writing course run by Sylvia Petter Plaisance, Gers 85 euros for 2 days 05.62.31.58.97 jane.cooper.everitt@gmail.com www.sylviapetter.com
23rd, 24th & 25th May	Feria de Pentecote at Vic-Fezensac
23rd May – 14th June	Articim 2015-05-18 Art Exhibition Mairie de Semeac, 65
Tuesday 26th May	Pilgrim Way to St Jacques de Compostelle talk 5pm Conference Salle Soules, Eauze
Sunday 31st May	Vide Grenier & Brocante at Estang
Sunday 31st May	Vide Grenier des saupeurs et pompiers, Mirande
30th May – 7th June	Art Exposition, Castelnau Riviere Basse Paintings, sculptures, photographs Free entrance 05.62.31.92.63
5th, 6th & 7th June Friday, Saturday, Sunday 5th, 6th & 7th June	Fete du Hameau de Mazeres Castelnau Riviere Basse Theatre (Friday 5th) Animations & Meal (Sat 6th) Singing (Sun 7th) 05.62.31.59.05 ............................................................ 'Rendezvous au Jardin' weekend There will be open gardens all over France and  you should be able to obtain a booklet from your local Information bureau. http://rendezvousauxjardins.culturecommunication.gouv.fr/Dans-votre-region
Saturday 6th June	Vide Grenier in Eauze
Sat/Sun 6th & 7th June	Sale of good quality clothese in aid of Medecins sans frontiers, to be held in the Hall next to Salle de Fetes, Mezin
Sunday 7th June	Vide Grenier in Gazax Bacarisse
Sunday 7th June	Concert by Les Gersabelles at 3pm Fete du Hameau de Mazeres, Castelnau Riviere Basse 05.62.31.59.05, reservations before 30th May
Sunday 7th June	Craft Exhibition Marche aux Createurs, 10am – 6pm Halle aux grains (Place du Commerce), Aire sur l’Adour Paintings, sculptures, jewellery, decorative objects 05.58.71.47.00 communication@air-sur-adour.fr
Sunday 7th June	Lamontjoie, plant fair Department 47, Lot et Garonne 9am – 7pm, free entry Near Laplume/Agen
Tuesday 9th June 12.30h	LLC Ladies Lunch in Restaurant l'Auberge des Caprices d'Antan, Lannepax
Sunday 14th June	Vide Grenier in Montreal du Gers
Sat & Sun 20 & 21st June June 23rd	Grand Prix Camion at Nogaro Circuit This is an extremely popular weekend and includes The European Lorry Championship, SuperKart 250, And a parade of customised Lorries and Harley Davidsons www.circuit-nogaro.com _______________________________________________ Mini Retreat – Tuesday 23 June (10am-4pm) Join Kate Coulson for a Mini Yoga and Pilates Retreat at Maison Olleris, Mondebat near Plaisance. Breathe Yourself Happy
19th – 22nd June	Les Cimaises Barcelonnaises 2nd salon of art at Barcelonne du Gers 06.84.50.42.76
4th – 19th July	Quinzaine de l’image Photography Festival, Maubourguet – Madiran – Peleyre www.peleyre.fr/quinzaine15.html
23rd, 24th, 25th & 26th July	Tempo Latino at Vic-Fezensac
25th July	Vide Grenier at Eauze
27th July – 16th August	Jazz in Marciac festival www.jazzinmarciac.com

POLITICAL REPRESENTATION IN EUROPE  
http://pensionersdebout.blogspot.fr/
(Retraités du Royaume Uni)

Did you know that succesion laws in France are changing? FREE inheritance and Taxation Advice Seminars: June 16th, 2.30h in Marciac The speakers will include: • Jennie Poate of Beacon Global Wealth Management ‘Understanding inheritance regulations’ • Joanna Leggett of Leggett Immobilier on ‘The French Property Market & Preparing your house for sale.’ • Maria Short of Currencies Direct on ‘Making sure you get the best value for money when transferring your funds to and from France’. PLUS Expert advice on the latest tax changes affecting expats to reserve free place contact: yjrussell@leggett.fr

http://cheminsdartenarmagnac.com/

Suzy LELIEVRE au pigeonnier de Maignaut-Tauzia

LE GENTIL GARCON à l'église de Valence-sur-Baise 

LIU JIA à l'Abbaye de Flaran

(Conservation Départementale 32 – Collection FRAC – Les Abattoirs)

Alexandros MARKEAS au théâtre de Condom

(partenariat La Main Harmonique)

Ouverture vendredi, samedi et dimanche

de 14 à 20 heures

Inauguration à l'Abbaye de Flaran le vendredi 29 mai à 18h30

ouverte à tous et en présence des artistes

vente et dédicace du catalogue de l'exposition

EXPOSITION D'ANNIE KURKDJIAN – à 30 mai

Mini Retreat – Tuesday 23 June (10am-4pm) Join Kate Coulson for a Mini Yoga and Pilates Retreat at Maison Olleris, Mondebat near Plaisance. Breathe Yourself Happy How to use your breath to find both energy and calm. We will use Yoga and Pilates postures and exercises to energise and relax. 60€ including a delicious, healthy meal More details at http://www.happycoulson.com/events/ To book, please email Kate at happycoulson@orange.fr

http://www.marciactourisme.com/laffiche/636212-exposition-dannie-kurkdjian
  EXPOSITION D'ART CONTEMPORAIN, 26 avril – 29 mai, CROUSEILLES
http://www.tourisme-adour-madiran.com/agenda/Exposition-dArt-Contemporain/1157/0


Marciac – 21/5 – 25/5  SALON DE LA CARICATURE ET DU DESSIN DE PRESSE
http://www.tourisme.fr/evenement-detail/495372/salon-de-la-caricature-et-du-dessin-de-presse-marciac.htm


Lespielle – 23/5, 09.30 ET  Arrichau- Bordes 24/5, 09/30  Journée Aquitaine Nature : découverte des orchidées
http://www.tourisme.fr/evenement-detail/540587/journee-aquitaine-nature-decouverte-des-orchidees-lespielle.htm
http://www.tourisme.fr/evenement-detail/540544/journee-aquitaine-nature-decouverte-des-orchidees-arricau-bordes.htm

Armentieux – 7/6 EXPOSITION VENTE D'ANIMAUX DE COMPAGNIE
http://www.tourisme.fr/evenement-detail/534406/exposition-vente-d-animaux-de-compagnie-armentieux.htm

Marciac – jusqu’au 24 mai Exposition Marc Souque
http://www.marciactourisme.com/laffiche/648927-exposition-de-marc-souque

Izotges Foire de Pentecote, 22-24 mai
http://www.marciactourisme.com/laffiche/680499-foire-de-la-pentecote

Maubourguet, 23 mai, BALADE RACONTÉE PLANTES SAUVAGES COMESTIBLES
http://www.marciactourisme.com/laffiche/681727-balade-racontee-plantes-sauvages-comestibles

Riscle, 30 mai,   FÊTE DE LA MENOUE
http://www.marciactourisme.com/laffiche/707971-fete-de-la-menoue

Lafitole, 23/24 mai, FÊTE DE LA PENTECÔTE
http://www.tourisme-adour-madiran.com/agenda/Fete-de-la-Pentecote/1156/0

Castlenau rivière basse, 23 mai, SOIRÉE KARAOKÉ
http://www.tourisme-adour-madiran.com/agenda/Soiree-Karaoke/1199/0

Maumusson-Laguian, 23, 24 mai PIQUE-NIQUE BUCOLIQUE DANS LES VIGNES
http://www.tourisme-adour-madiran.com/agenda/Pique-nique-bucolique-dans-les-vignes-/1185/0

Maubourguet, 27- 29 mai, Le Cirque
http://www.tourisme-adour-madiran.com/agenda/Cirque-/1194/0


http://www.tourisme.fr/evenement-detail/551050/festival-spirale-a-histoires-2015-riscle.htm
D'UNE FERME À L'AUTRE
Sauveterre, Lascazères, Soublecause, Castelnau Rivière Bass
http://www.tourisme-adour-madiran.com/agenda/tous-les-evenements/0/1
http://www.tourisme.fr/evenement-detail/554145/11eme-festival-tropical-culture-des-iles-tarbes.htm
morgan1948@orange.fr

DAYS OUT GUIDE :

Camel Farm (Sarah Bird)

La Maison des Chameaux

Castelnau-Riviere-Basse 65700 05.62.33.36.24

AccroBranche, Aignan 32290

Next to the lake at Aignan

Opens from 1st July – 31^st August 2015

11am – 7pm, seven days a week

Airbus factory tours, Toulouse

05.34.39.42.00

Allee Andre Turcat, 31700 Toulouse

www.manatour.fr

Open all year except Sundays and bank holidays.

By advance reservation only.

Grottes de Batharram

Caves discovered in 1910, the tour starts with a

Boat journey. Open February – October.

Saint-Pe-de-Bigorre 65 05.62.41.80.04

Outdoor Go Karting at Layrac, 47

www.kartagen.fr 05.53.87.84.52

Indoor Go Karting at Auch

Chrono Kart 32550 Pavie

Open 2pm-7pm 05.62.66.48.09

Circa, Auch (late October/early November)

Festival of circus lasts 8 days in Auch

www.festival-circa.auch.fr 05.62.61.65.00

Photography workshop for Children

La Barbacane, 32700, Lectoure with Mel and Soren.

reservation@lebarbacane.com 05.81.68.13.90

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)