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The Central Brittany Journal. Published monthly. Printed by JY Concept, Carhaix. CPPAP No.0318 K 87642 Contents News 4 Editorial 5 New Businesses Places to Eat 6 & 7 What's On 8 Antique & Second Hand 11 Church & Community 13 Designs on Utopia 14 Limericks 16 Letters 16 Prize Crossword 17 Chess Puzzle 17 Betty Rombout Column 28 A Conscript Gardener 19 Hetty's Kitchen 21 Mr Biznuz 22 Josselin Round Up 23 Sport 23 Way Off the Beaten Track 24 Local Artists: James Byram 25 Photos page 29 Bird Ringing in Brittany 26 Local Artists: Eva L 25 Wild Photos & Letters 28 flowers in The Man Who Mapped Designs on Brittany 30 Utopia April Gîte Advice 32 pp. 14-15 p. 33 Wild Flowers: April 33 Nature Diary: Skylark 34 Tim the Gardener 35 Classified Index 36

Tales from a conscript Gardener pp. 19-20

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www.thecbj.com Central Brittany Journal – April 2014 Editorial / Contributors 5 Contributors Editorial April 2014 marks the ten year anniversary of April 2014 the Central Brittany Journal, and it is interesting Jon Chambers to note what has changed, and what has stayed the Designs on Utopia pp.14-15 same. Tim the Gardener receives the laurels for Dave King the longest standing contributor - having appeared in all one hundred and eighteen issues that have Prize Crossword p.17 appeared to date - but the most striking quality of Malcolm Body Chess Puzzle p.17 the editorial content in recent issues of the Journal Betty Rombout is the ever-growing diversity of articles and Jacques Bonsergentg p.18 photos supplied by its readers. This month, I am Cyril Young Tales from a particularly taken with John Chamber's aspirations Conscript Gardener pp.19-20 for Utopia, and will be interested to see if anyone Hetty's Kitchen p.21 responds with their own views on the subject. Mr Biznuz p.22 A study of the commercial side of the Journal Richard Griffiths shows that very few of the original advertisers still feature, and many of them are no longer in business. On and Off pp.24-25 This does not simply apply to businesses started Local Artists, Eva L p.27 by people recently arrived from the UK with, in Michael Grover some cases perhaps, unrealistic expectations, but Bird Ringing p.26-27 also to several, local, well-established, French- Marees Muller Photos p.29 owned businesses who, ten years ago, were James Bell The Man who Mapped going out of their way to welcome new arrivals Brittany p.30-31 to the area. It seems that the long-term economic Judith Bramham-Law recession has further tightened its grip on rural areas of Brittany over the past decade. Which is Gite Advice pp.32-33 strange, because rural areas are intrinsically rich Sandy Acathan Wild Flowers p.33 in natural resources, none more so than here in Alan Jonah Skylark p.34 Brittany. It will be interesting to see how the story Tim the Gardener p.35 unfolds in the months and years ahead. Wendy Reif Coypu Photo back cover GL

Central Brittany Journal Tel: 02 96 21 58 40 / 09 63 28 36 71 9-12 Mon-Fri Central Brittany Journal, B.P. 4, 22160 Callac, France. Editor: Gareth Lewis Advertising: [email protected] Letters: [email protected] Whats On: [email protected] Deadline for classified ads: 20th of the month. The Central Brittany Journal. Published monthly. Printed by JY Concept, Carhaix. CPPAP No.0313 k 87642

LA JARDINERIE HOLLANDAISE LANDSCAPING, GARDEN MAINTENANCE, GARDEN DESIGN ENGLISH SPOKEN Tel: 06 28 29 48 15 [email protected] Le Garly 56480 STE BRIGITTE Central Brittany Journal – April 2014 6 News / New Businesses / Places to Eat News Volunteers Needed: Cancer Support France Cancer Support France exists to offer support and information to English-speaking people living in France who are affected by cancer. The Brittany branch of the organisation welcomes volunteers to help as fundraisers or to act as supportive listeners. Full training is offered to those wishing to take on that role. Due to the spread-out nature of our area, telephone contact is vital to offer help and support in times of need. If you wish to offer your services or find out more information please contact the president of our local branch Judith Curl on 02 96 45 76 20, or consult our national website: petite bretagne www.cancersupportfrance.info Epicerie Anglaise Rue Sénéchal GOUAREC 22530 The British Charitable Fund, Paris: Janet Baker: 07 80 07 03 68 [email protected] London Marathon 2014 Tue -Fri 10am-1pm & 2pm-5.30pm Paris-based GP, Dr Gunita Jolly, will run for the British Chari- table Fund in the London Marathon on Sunday, April 13th. The fund supports British residents in France who are, for whatever reason, in need of financial help. You can support her run by sending a cheque to The British Charitable Fund, 12 rue Barbes, 92300 Levallois, or by typing ‘gunita jolly’ into the ‘support a friend’ search tool on the justgiving.com home page. Olive Oil Olives seasonal agricultural produce* from the Beira region Oranges now in Season! Direct from the growers in Portugal Eric Le QUÉRÉ 02 96 38 51 65 - 06 23 11 73 16 [email protected] See me at markets in Central Brittany

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see us 22320 St Mayeux every month 02 96 21 53 47 at the Duault Six authentic curry sauces, Direct from 06 68 17 25 11 / 09 70 44 92 44 Boot Sale an Indian Chef working in the UK. All sauces 4.50€ each. Private Parties & events catered for [email protected] www.currysauceheaven.vpweb.co.uk Fish 'n' Chips ...or chicken curry!

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TUESDAY 8TH APRIL:  Diabetic Support Group. 2:30pm.       2nd Informal meeting of a self help group for       diabetics and their partners.  SATURDAY 26TH APRIL: Open Mike Night        A chance for all musicians to come along and play/  ! "       jam, singers too. All standards welcome. "    ! #$% &$%% SUNDAY 27TH APRIL: Singles Mingle ' %(%))*%+,( -. A chance to meet new people and make new friends in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. From 2-30pm. Free Buffet at all Events LIVE PREMIERSHIP FOOTBALL News every weekend, Check our Facebook page "La Taverne de la Vallee" for details TAVERNE LA VALLEE Mowerman in Brittany 4, Rue de l’Eglise Mûr-de-Bretagne 02 96 28 05 84 Ian Torode, Mowerman in Brittany, will be moving prem- ises on the 1st May to Saint-Laurent, 56480 Silfiac. The new premises will have better facilities for car and mower repairs. 07 54 18 93 11 Hetty's Kitchen - p.21 www.mowermaninbrittany.net Stuffed Eggs VB Plombier Lamb with Red Wine Sauce Please note, the correct mobile phone number for VB Pennsylvania Black Magic Cake Plombier is: 07 86 12 83 82

www.thecbj.com Central Brittany Journal – April 2014 8 What's On WHAT'S ON English Epicerie All your favourite English groceries at competitive prices from the heart of Brittany APRIL 06 99 13 94 01 www.englishepicerie.fr Third Thursday of the month order online, secure payment, Textile Group, Brittany Broderie. Meets in Mûr de Bretagne. Garzolès collect for free or delivery available New season includes beadwork, dyeing, ribbon embroidery and St-Nicolas-du-Pélem (delivery charge applies) many other goodies. If you would like to know more about the group please contact Shirley McCann on [email protected] or by telephone on 02 97 51 42 54.

Every Tuesday and Wednesday Kerbian Farm Traditional upholstery and soft furnishings class. Learn how to restore antique chairs, make curtains, restore French head- English Butchery / Caterer boards etc. Join our very friendly class 10.30am - 4.30pm, 20€. English Butchery & Products here in Brittany Call Jude 02 98 78 59 09, or e-mail Visit us at our shop, Duault Market or at the many [email protected] events in Brittany. Check our website for details. Paul White [email protected] 02 96 24 32 00 www.kerbianfarm.fr Tues 1 - Sun 6 April

Tuesday 2nd April Royal British Legion Monthly Social at the Relais de l’Oust at Josselin. Open to non-members as well as members. Lunch, quiz, bric a brac, and books at only 25cent each, and there is also a Curries Direct raffle each month. Starts around midday, and lunch is served about from India 1pm. For further information contact Dorothy Norcross 02 96 24 28 All vegetarian / gluten free. 05 or [email protected] Also Spices, Naans, Roti, chutneys + more. Thursday 3rd and Monday 7th April Order online, email or by phone: The Grand Budapest Hotel. Callac Cinema. Directed by www.currycuisine.fr Wes Anderson. Starring Ralph Fiennes, Tony Revolori, F. Murray 02 96 36 68 49 [email protected] Abraham. In English with French subtitles. Starts 8.30pm.

Saturday 5th April to Monday 9th June 100 Years of the Musee du Faouët. This a rare opportunity to see the full collection of paintings and other artwork. Tuesday to Saturday 10 to 12 and 2 to 6. Sunday 2 to 6. Entry 4.50€. Free for children under 13. Musée du Faouët, 1 rue de Quimper - 56320 Le Faouët. Tel 02 97 23 15 27 www.museedufaouet.

Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th April Display of the work of textile artists Jill Fitzgerald O'Connor and Patsie Fear. On display and for sale will be handwoven gilets and jackets, scarves and bags, hand-printed accessories for the home (lamps and cushions) and embroidered pictures. Demon- strations of different techniques during the day. 10am to 7pm. Free entry. Venue: Jill's house/studio at 4 Poulgrellec on the D1, 5km from Guéméné sur-Scorff in the direction of Gourin/Plouray. For more information telephone 02 97 39 47 16.

Sunday 6th April Royal British Legion Troc et Puces, le Sourn.10am till 2pm. Bookings taken for tables at 6€ each. Contact: dorothy@french- cottagesonline.co.uk

Sunday 6th April Harmony and Glee. Bring your instruments, voices or just sit and enjoy the music. For more information call Don or Tricia on 02 96 21 52 32 or e-mail [email protected]. Les Fous, Country Pub and Microbrewery, Carnoet.

www.thecbj.com Sunday 6th April Central Brittany Journal – April 2014 The Monuments Men. Callac Cinema. Directed by George What's On 9 Clooney. Starring Matt Damon, Bill Murray, George Clooney. In English with French subtitles. Starts 5.30pm. Help & Advice Mon 7 - Sun 13 April Reduce Taxes Tuesday 8th April Self Employed Diabetic Support Group. 2:30pm. Second informal meeting of a self help group for diabetics and their partners. Complimentary Businesses buffet. Taverne la Vallee, 4, Rue de l’Eglise Mûr-de-Bretagne. We can assist you with French-English 02 96 28 05 84. set up procedures and ensure that all Tuesday 8th April European and French laws are respected. Le Week-End. Guemene Cinema. In English with French subtitles. Tax returns, accountancy for companies or self- Starts 6.30pm. employed (Euro Compta Ltd), URSSAF returns, VAT returns. Registration of French or British Thursday 10th April companies. Free appointment. AIKB A visit to Pays Bigouden with local author and historian, Wendy Mewes. Includes visit to the lighthouse, guided tour and a simple picnic lunch. Meet at the chapel of Tronoën at 11am. From SETTI Ltd Quimper, take the direction Pont l’Abbé; at the Pont l’Abbé ring ZI Bellevue 22200 Saint-Agathon road direction St Jean Trolimon, from St Jean direction Tronoën Tel: 02 96 44 03 62 Fax: 02 96 43 79 47 where you will find the Chapel of Tronoën (4.5kms). Members [email protected] 15€, Guests 18€ per person. To reserve call 02 96 24 87 90.

Thursday 10th and Sunday 13th April Learn to READ, WRITE Le Week-End. Callac Cinema. Directed by Roger Michell. Stars Lindsay Duncan, Jim Broadbent, Jeff Goldblum. In English with and SPEAK French French subtitles. Thursday 8.30pm, Sunday 5.30pm. in a relaxed environment here in Carhaix Plouguer 10€ per hour including a cup of tea or coffee. Thursday 10th April I can also help when you need a French speaker or translation. same rate applies. Concert with garage rock/ Eastern European band, Gosseyn. Contact: Maryse Blanchon Tel: 02 98 93 13 73 Starts 8pm. €4 entry. Aux Sabots Rouges Bar/Restaurant. 6 and 8 74, Kergaurant 29270 Carhaix Plouguer rue Bisson, 56160 Guemene-sur-Scorff. 02 97 51 24 38.

Saturday 12th April Breton Evening Galettes / saucisses / frites / crepes. 7:30pm. Tel    Brian: 02 56 07 96 94. 22210 La Ferrière btw. Plémet & La Chêze.  
           Saturday 12th April      AIKB Afternoon tea and Presentation with author Maggie   
  Campbell-Culver FLS. Presentation entitled Charlemagne and his Flora – The Beginning of the European Cuisine. Salle Poly-   valente, Gouarec. 2.30pm. 5€, includes tea, coffee and cake.    


Sunday 13th April Duault Boot Sale and Market. 9am – 12:30pm. Duault (beside the village hall) Car boot sale, crafts, farmers' market, hot food. CALI PAGE Organised by the Central Brittany Journal. Pitches 1€ Tel CBJ RÉSEAU office: 02 96 21 58 40 www.thecbj.com. OFFICE Office Supplies Stationery Printers Fax machines Photocopying Mon 14 - Sun 20 April ZAE du Poher, Carhaix (near McDonald’s) Tel: 02 98 93 04 10 Fax: 02 98 99 13 06 Tuesday 15th April The Monuments Men. Guemene Cinema. In English with French subtitles. Starts 6.30pm. La Source English Library Open 10.00 – 12.00 on Friday and on Sunday Wednesday 16th April 10.00 – 11.00 and 12.15 – 13.15. Voluntary organ- Quiz night and chilli and rice served with nachos. Cost of meal isation with around 5,000 books: membership 10€ and quiz 7€, quiz only 2€. Quiz to start at 7.30pm with interval at per annum. All are welcome. Drop in for a 8.30pm for the meal.Venue: Faouet Gite Complex 22160 Chapelle- coffee and a chat as well as to borrow books. Neuve (10mins from Callac). To book contact 02 96 21 53 47 or 02 14 rue Général Dubreton, 56800 Ploërmel. 96 45 83 28 damon.parry @ sky.com or Contact 02 97 75 12 32 or [email protected] [email protected]. www.thecbj.com Central Brittany Journal – April 2014 Thursday 17th and Monday 21st April 10 What's On Her. Callac Cinema. Directed by Spike Jonze. Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams, Scarlett Johansson Starts 8.30pm. In English with French subtitles.

Wednesday 16th April Teri Penswick Brittany Walks. 2pm. Le Relec. Meet in parking behind abbey (D111).

Pottery Thursday 17th April Saving Mr Banks. (Dans l'ombre de Mary). Guemene Cinema. Tel. 02 96 21 65 28 In English with French subtitles. Starts 8pm. 16 bis Lan Goaz May 22810 Plougonver (signposted from church) Saturday 19th April Fest Noz. Starts 9pm. Entry 6€. Musicians and singers include Berthou/Philippe, Henaff/Le Bastard. Salle des fêtes, Bulat Pestivien (near Callac).

Saturday 19th April Textile Workshops Grand Opening. Two shops in one! 56490 MOHON. With Shirley McCann Shabby Chic Boutique. Furniture, Homewares & Gifts, Take time out to learn new stitching Ladieswear (new/as new) Children’s Books and a whole lot techniques with a C & Guilds qualiied tutor. more. James Byram Gallery & Workshop: Watercolours, Hand Tel : 02 97 51 42 54 Carved Sculptures, Plaques & House Signs. Commissions See website for details of 2013 – 2014 programme: undertaken. For full details tel 02 97 93 91 56. www.shirleyjmccann.com Saturday 19th April Textiles at Ty Louisette. Day workshops offered by Shirley Mc- Cann in Kergouët near to Pontivy, Central Brittany. TROIS LIEVRES ATELIER d’ART Embroidery on a painted background - 25€. Kerroch, GUERN 56310 9.30am to 4.30pm. Materials are provided and coffee and tea 02 97 27 17 14 are on tap all day. Attendees will need to bring a packed lunch. www.troislievres.eu Contact: [email protected] 02 97 51 42 54 [email protected] www.facebook.com/troislievresdart www.shirleycann.com. Pet Portraits, Prints, Art Cards, Mirrors & more Sunday 20th April FRAMING SERVICE 3-course Sunday Lunch, starts 12 noon. Meal consists of Choose from a large selection of frames Starter: choice of homemade vegetable soup or pasta, and warm and mounts. Glass replacements. toast. Main course: roast turkey dinner with all the trimmings or Veggy option. Pudding: choice of cheese or gateau and coffee to finish. Cost 12.95€ pp. Venue: Faouet Gite Complex 22160 Chapelle-Neuve (10mins from Callac). To book contact 02 96 21 53 47 or 02 96 45 83 28 damon.parry @ sky.com or [email protected].

Mon 21- Sun 27 April

Monday 21st April AIKB Annual Easter Fayre. Stalls selling books, bric-a-brac, crafts and art plus the AIKB Café serving lunchtime snacks, cakes and drinks.Please reserve your stall, at 10€, as soon as possible. Salle Municipale, Saint Gelven, 11am – 5pm.

Tuesday 22nd April JBLCONSULTANCY Her. Guemene Cinema. In English with French subtitles. Starts HOLIDAY PROPERTY MARKETING 6.30pm.

Help, Promote, Maximise Your Letting Potential Wednesday 23rd April Quiz Night at the Cafe du Centre, 22320 St Mayeux. Please Have You Too Many Vacant Weeks in Your Letting Calendar? Book. 06 68 17 25 11 / 09 70 44 92 44, I Can Help [email protected]. Free Initial Consultation, tel: 02 97 27 02 35 Email: [email protected] Thursday 24th April Curry Night. Starts 7pm. Glass of wine on arrival followed by Mixed Starter: Sheesh kebab, onion Bhaji, veg samosa, bombay

www.thecbj.com Central Brittany Journal – April 2014 Antique & Second-Hand 11 Wanted cash paid for Antique OLD & Second-Hand french country furniture Shop Counters, Manequins, Shops Milinery Stands, Large Mirrors, Butchers Blocks, Filing Cabinets, Items Old & Quirky. I am in the area every 6 weeks Brocante DEJA VU Please email pics to The shop will be re-opening Mon 14th April. [email protected] [email protected] or phone 0044 (0)7768997907

I BUY FRENCH OR ENGLISH FURNITURE ANTIQUE OR NEW Tilly’s Brocante I BUY ANY GOLD & SILVER, POCKET WATCHES, Now open Tues, Thurs, Fri and Saturday BROKEN JEWELLERY/ODD EARINGS ETC -furniture/items bought and house clearances LONDON SCRAP PRICES PAID Tel: 02 98 17 13 79 / 09 64 29 48 20 I TRAVEL TO BRITTANY TWICE A MONTH. I OWN A PROPERTY IN [email protected] SCRIGNAC AND HAVE BEEN BUYING IN BRITTANY FOR 15 YEARS 10 rue Noel L'Herrant, Plonevez-du-Faou (take Le Cloître Pleyben exit off main roundabout) CASH PAID, EITHER STERLING OR EUROS WHICH EVER YOU PREFER PLEASE EMAIL ME WITH PHOTOS AND YOUR CONTACT DETAILS TO: [email protected] Au Charme d‛Antan...

32 rue Bisson, Guémené-sur-Scorff BROCANTE potatoes, served with dips and Popadoms. Main Course chicken 32 rue Bisson, Guémené-sur-Scorff or veg curry, of the following, Korma, Rogan Josh, Bhuna, Madras served with basmati rice and nan. Dessert: cakes, coffee. All for Open: Tuesday-Friday 10-12 & 14-18 14.50€. Venue: Faouet Gite Complex 22160 Chapelle-Neuve Furniture, Ceramics & Glass, Mirrors, (10mins from Callac). To book contact 02 96 21 53 47 or 02 96 45 Shabby Chic, Paintings, Antiques… 83 28 damon.parry @ sky.com or [email protected] [email protected].

Friday 25th April Enough Said (All About Albert). Guemene Cinema. Directed by Nicole Holofcener. Starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus, James Gan- dolfini. In English with French subtitles. Starts 9pm. Goods Wanted For Cash Friday 25th April All white goods, stereos, TVs, Pub Quiz Night - at 14 rue Général Dubreton, 56800 Ploërmel, Some furniture, & all electrical goods Morbihan. Cost 5€ including supper, but please bring own drinks. Best prices paid !! We turn your goods into cash. Starts 7pm. To book, please add name to list on notice board in Tel: Callac 02 96 45 58 35 See our main ad on page 2 coffee room, or e-mail Lena at [email protected].

Friday 25th and Saturday 26th April. Garage sale. Miscellaneous items, collectibles, antiques, house- DUAULT BOOT SALE hold and bric a brac, etc. 11am-4pm. Tel 02 97 23 90 32. Kerga- dou Langonnet. Area 56. From Langonnet D128, 1km on left. SUN. 13th April

Saturday 26th April 9-12:30 Open Mike Night. A chance for all musicians to come along and play/ jam; singers too. All standards welcome. Complimentary buf- PITCHES 1€ fet. Taverne la Vallee, 4, Rue de l’Eglise , Mûr-de-Bretagne. 02 96 21 58 40 02 96 28 05 84. (cbj office hours)

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Saturday 26th April Karaoke & Quiz. 7:30pm. Buffet. Booking advisable Tel Saturday 3rd May to Sunday 1st June Brian: 02 56 07 96 94. 22210 La Ferrière btw. Plémet and Exhibition of works by sculptor Olivier de Coux. Abbaye de La Chêze. Coat Malouen, Kerpert (22).Open Fri., Sat., Sun. 2pm-6.30pm.

Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th April Sunday May 4th Rhododendron Show, in the Athena Centre Cuturel, Croas The Annual Plant and Craft Fair, Silfiac will take place Spern, 29500 Ergue-Gaberic. Saturday 2pm - 6pm, Sunday between 11am and 4pm in and around the Salle Polyvalente 10am - 6pm. Stalls, workshops, stalls. Entry 3.50€. Children in the village of Silfiac. Organised by the 'Gardeners Silieg' free. Organised by the Societe Bretonne du Rhododendron. Association. Further information available from For more information tel: 02 98 59 48 31 or 02 98 59 47 72 [email protected] http://www.societebretonnedurhododendron.com Sunday 4th May Sunday 27th April “Jazz au Printemps". Performance with bands the Cornish Harmony and Glee. Bring your instruments, voices or just Armada Band (U.K.) and Good Time Jazz (BZH). 12pm sit and enjoy the music. For more information call Don or to 4pm. Dancing, Food, Great music and a wonderful Tricia on 02 96 21 52 32 or e-mail [email protected]. Les atmosphere! Concert: 10€, Food: 12€. Salle Penn ar Pont, Fous, Country Pub and Microbrewery, Carnoet. Chateauneuf-du-Faou. Reservations and details: contact@ fest-jazz.com. Sunday 27th April Work on long reins, for all horses and ponies, starting Tuesday 6th May with a demonstration followed by practical work with your Royal British Legion Monthly Social at the Relais own animal (bring your own bridle, roller or saddle and long de l’Oust at Josselin. Open to non-members as well as reins). 20€ HT. including coffee, tea and cake, and the free members. Lunch, quiz, bric a brac, and books at only use of a stable. Reservation essential. 2pm to 4pm.Equita- 25cent each, and there is also a raffle each month. Starts tion Kervalerien, 22160 St Servais. Tel: 02 96 45 91 54. around mid day, and lunch is served about 1pm. For further E-mail [email protected]. information contact Dorothy Norcross 02 96 24 28 05 or [email protected] Sunday 27th April Sunday Lunch at the Cafe du Centre, 22320 St Mayeux. Friday 9th May Booking essential. 06 68 17 25 11 / 09 70 44 92 44, Paper Disaster. One man show, in English. Performed by [email protected]. the Divagus Theatre Company. Salles des Fetes, Ploumil- iau. Starts 8.30pm. Entry, adults 7/5€, under 12-year-olds Sunday 27th April free. Singles Mingle. A chance to meet new people and make new friends in a friendly relaxed atmosphere. From 2-30pm. Friday 9th May Complimentary buffet. Taverne la Vallee, 4, Rue de l’Eglise 'Walking the History of Brittany' - at La Source 14 rue Mûr-de-Bretagne. 02 96 28 05 84. Général Dubreton, 56800 Ploërmel, Morbihan. Starts 12.30pm with a ploughman's lunch followed by a talk by Wendy Mewes on the above subject. Cost will be 7€ pp. Mon 28- Wed 30 April To book please contact Lena Linton at La Source or e-mail [email protected]. Tuesday 29th April Sunday 11th May Divergent. Directed by Neil Burger. Starring Shailene Duault Boot Sale and Market. 9am – 12:30pm. Duault Woodley, Theo James, Kate Winslet. Guemene Cinema. In (beside the village hall) Car boot sale, crafts, farmers' mar- English with French subtitles. Starts 6.30pm. ket, hot food. Organised by the Central Brittany Journal. Pitches 1€ Tel CBJ office: 02 96 21 58 40 www.thecbj.com.

May Sunday 18th May Car Boot Sale. Sellers, 6€ or 10€, depending on car size. Friday 2nd May Entry 1€, children free. Starts 8am for sellers, 9am for the Nebraska. Guemene Cinema. Directed by Alexander public. Organised by the Association des Parents d' Elèves Payne.Starring Bruce Dern, Will Forte, June Squibb In Eng- de Plougasnou. To book a place, or for more information lish with French subtitles. Starts 9pm. contact Pascale: 06 42 15 41 57. Collège de Plougasnou 27 rue Pierre Brossolette 29630 Plougasnou. Saturday 3rd May "Musical Aperitif" with Pierre Figaro (clarinet and sing- Tim the ing), Jean-Luc Duputz (piano and singing), Véronique Frouté (singing). Entrance (includes an aperitif) 8€/6€.The Gardener programme includes a wide repertoire : variety, jazz, oper- etta and classical extracts. Starts 6.30 pm- Salle des Fêtes page 35 (ground floor) Callac.Organised by Callac Culture - 02 96 45 58 84 - [email protected] - www.callac-culture.fr

www.thecbj.com Central Brittany Journal – April 2014 Church and Community 13 CHURCH AND COMMUNITY CATHOLIC MASS IN ENGLISH Saturday 29th March. 6pm, at Le Village St Joseph, 20 route CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP AT PAULE de Gouarec, Plounevez-Quintin. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Christian fellowship home group is now meeting most Sundays at 5pm - 5:45pm and after mass. Fr. Wally Beale, 06 20 76 05 77, 10:30 at Botlan, 22340 Paule (between Rostrenen and [email protected] Carhaix). Please check before setting out. Oliver and Ruth Elphick - 02 96 29 65 90 or 06 37 20 52 83 ARE YOU A CHRISTIAN / NON-PRACTISING CHRISTIAN WITH- OUT A PLACE TO WORSHIP ? CHRIST CHURCH BRITTANY If so, why not come and be a part of something new, in our (Church of England – Diocese of Europe) 'house fellowship' as we gather for a time of praise and worship 14 rue Général Dubreton, 56800 Ploërmel, Morbihan. in singing, prayers, bible reading, sharing of testimonies, words www.churchinbrittany.com email: [email protected] of encouragement followed by light refreshments. We are based in Priest in Charge: Venerable Fred Trethewey. the Carhaix area. For further details please contact us on E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 06 08 82 15 21 or e-mail: [email protected] English services are held in three different locations and all are welcome. Services are followed by light refreshments and time ST BARTHOLOMEW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH for a chat. Rue Faber, Dinard. English speaking worship : A warm welcome to all. Priest-in-charge:The Revd Gareth Randall; HUELGOAT (The Church in the Square, Huelgoat Centre) [email protected] Sunday April 13th at 2pm Palm Sunday - Holy Communion St Bart's website: circa.tees.ac.uk/stbarts/ Sunday April 20th at 2pm Easter Day - Holy Communion For more details contact: Carole Turner 02 98 78 24 68 “THE BIBLE IN BRITTANY” [email protected] You are warmly invited to come to a Bible Reading and Discussion Group. Held in Departments 22 or 56 each week PLOËRMEL (in the Chapel at 14 rue Général Dubreton) Every Thursday evening in homes at 8.00pm, God Willing. For Sunday April 6th at 11am Holy Communion Details ring 02 97 28 81 45 or 02 97 51 27 40. Sunday April 13th at 11am Palm Sunday - Prayer and Praise Thursday April 17th at 7.30pm Tenebrae Service (Preceded ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS at 6.30pm by an ecumenical service at L’Eglise St Armel in the Every Tuesday 2.00pm in the Mairie at Paule, nr Carhaix. English centre of Ploërmel, for those wishing to attend.) spoken. If you have a problem with alcohol, contact Joan 02 96 45 Friday April 18th at 11am Stations of the Cross walk at Callac 03 51, Ron 02 98 93 97 74 for details. (56) at 11am followed by a meditation at Ploërmel starting at Thursdays at 2:00pm. New open meeting at Lanrivaux 22 (nr 2pm to 3pm. Mur-de-Bretagne). If you or you partner want to stop drinking, Sunday April 20th at 11am Easter Day - Holy Communion get in touch. Tel John 02 97 73 94 99. Sunday April 27th at 11am Family Service with Holy Com- munion ALCOHOL SUPPORT GROUP: CARHAIX Sunday morning services are normally followed by a shared Poher Alcool, weekly meetings, different places, different lunch. For more details contact either of the Church Wardens: times. Call 02 98 93 48 95, [email protected] Norma Parker 02 97 75 42 37 Chris Wilson 02 97 72 19 29 CANCER SUPPORT FRANCE. Offering English speaking support to those suffering from ROSTRENEN (at the Chapelle du Collège de Campostal, 5 cancer, and their carers. place du Bourg Coz (off Rue de la Marne) 02 96 45 76 20 www.cancersupportfrance.info Sunday April 13th at 10.30am Palm Sunday - Holy Commun- ion ST ANDREW’S CHURCH Sunday April 20th at 10.30am Easter Day - Holy Communion At the Foyer Communal in the centre of Guenin. Sunday April 27th at 10.30am Non Eucharistic Service Sunday 20th April 10:30 - Easter day and communion For more details contact: Contact Valerie Andrews 09 62 36 31 16, Robin or Laura Hillman 02 97 51 74 26 e-mail: [email protected] or Matt Brenda Franklin 02 96 21 52 98 Stubbs 02 97 38 21 11, susan.stubbs@orange. Other Activities: MORLAIX, JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES The Clergy of Christ Church Brittany officiate at baptisms, wed- 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sundays every month: Meetings in English. dings and funerals and the Ministry team offer pastoral care to 10am. 30 minute bible-based discourse followed by question and those in need, where possible. There is also an outreach centre answer discussion of important bible subjects. No collections. Eve- in Ploërmel. ryone welcome, bring the family. Address: 6 Rue de Straja, 29600 The Library is open 10.00 – 12.00 on Friday, and on Sunday MORLAIX. Map: http://bit.ly/YOratO. Email: [email protected] 10.00 – 11.00 and 12.15 – 13.15. Membership is €10 per annum. Do drop in for a coffee and a chat as well as to bor- THE SOURCE OF LIVING WATERS row books. We are based 14 rue Général Dubreton, 56800 20 rue du Lavoir, 29270 Plounevezel (suburb of Carhaix ) Ploërmel, Morbihan and all are welcome. Contact 02 97 75 12 Meetings (in English and French) - 1st Sunday each month at 32 or [email protected] for information. 9.30am starting with breakfast, and each Saturday at 5pm. Please contact: phone - 02 98 93 32 19. For a free entry on the Church and Community page, please send E-mail [email protected]. information to [email protected] or to CBJ, BP4, 22160 Callac Website: lasourcedeauvive.org (soon in English). www.thecbj.com Central Brittany Journal – April 2014 14 Designs on Utopia Designs on Utopia Utopia, Shangri-la, Elysium … whatever name we give the perfect place, it's destined to remain unattainable. But as Jon Chambers suggests, we can all take a step towards an ideal which is, perhaps, more to do with people than buildings, and more to do with values than places or a place that doesn't actually exist, Utopia has been visited surprisingly often. Virtually Feveryone has strolled through this heaven on earth, if only in their dreams, and who in all honesty hasn't craved a slightly longer taste of paradise than that offered by the Bounty bar? The really well-in- formed among you will recall that the name Utopia case their talents and keep each other entertained, comes from a little book of 1516 by Thomas More, free of charge. who coined the word (literally meaning 'no-where'), But it's also clear that the town's Chief of Habitat, and it is his term more than any that has been used Urbanisation, Coast and Communication thinks that to describe the perfect place ever since. But if the students are being unduly negative about the town Utopia ever were to materialise, what would it look and, not surprisingly, he takes some of their criticisms like? State-of-the-art concert halls and sports stadia to heart. How can hugely ambitious renovation be on every street? Designer boutiques and award-win- carried out in the current economic climate, he asks? ning architecture at every turn? Or would there be Where would the money come from in a town in a different emphasis: on less spectacular but more which a mere 46% of inhabitants pay tax? And how rewarding and sustainable alternatives, perhaps? to bulldoze or upgrade historic buildings which have Whole legions of architects, town-planners and preservation orders imposed on them? Their plans visionaries have tried to depict, and sometimes even might look very impressive, he admits, but not a create, Utopia, over the centuries, with varying suc- single student has mentioned jobs or the economy! cess. Unlikely as it may seem, however, the nearest M. Jean-Jaques Fuan's sobering and pragmatic thing to it one dismal February morning is probably words jolt us back to earth. All of a sudden, even St Brieuc, for it's here in the town's Mairie that stu- maintaining the status quo seems a massive effort, dents from the local language college are deliver- let alone embarking on bank-breaking programmes ing their plans for the ideal city, in English, before of renewal. Utopia becomes an impossibly distant selected civic chiefs, their English teacher, and me. dream once more as the students' visions evaporate Their brief had been quite simple: how to utopianise sadly into the ether. St Brieuc! M. Fuan seems a little despondent too, but he has It's clear from the presentations that, from the more practical concerns than utopian ones weighing students' perspective at least, St Brieuc falls some on his shoulders. Being a visionary or revolutionary way short of perfection. To them, it's dowdy, old- isn't part of his job description (although just about fashioned and boring. They plan a revolutionary everything else is by the look of it). Instead, he's overhaul, and their Powerpoints regularly feature the worried about the lack of hard-headed, hands-on ex- work of world-famous architects like I.M.Pei and perience among his fellow administrators, let alone Zaha Hadid to help give the town some clout. Just a among the students we've just been listening to. 'In few students, however, offer more modest proposals, the political world in France, we have too many like open-air concert platforms in parks, to which all people coming from the civil servant world who citizens would be granted air-time in order to show- have very little knowledge of the economy, even at

www.thecbj.com Central Brittany Journal – April 2014 Designs on Utopia 15 the local level,' he tells me. Not so M. Fuan himself, of the less spectacular presentations, but it was one of who spent 'five happy years' working at the Long- the more thought-provoking and viable. bridge car plant in Birmingham (so at least he'll have When asked for my comments that day, I merely a pretty good idea what dystopia looks like, then). observed that there would be little point in creating Indeed, with experience of the Far East as well as the ideal city without having ideal citizens to people of the Industrial Midlands to draw upon, M. Fuan's it. And ideal citizens would naturally want to support world-view is poles apart from that of the unworldly their local economy, buying home-grown apples from sixteen year olds whose dreams we've just shared. their market, perhaps, rather than bananas imported But I'm torn between idyll and utility, and eventu- from the other side of the world. And paying more ally neither seems really complete without the other. for organically produced leeks than the cheaper vari- Yes, of course jobs are important, and M. Fuan goes ety sprayed to death with pesticides. Back in the real as far as to say that individual happiness isn't possible world, however, we all like bargains and have devel- without them. But what kind of jobs? Those that are oped a taste for the out-of-season and the exotic. (Can proliferating all over Europe, and which await even you make an enticing fruit salad without pineapples some of the most talented students, possibly includ- and bananas?) The real problem with the real world, ing those here today, include manning call centres, though, is that mangoes and coconuts, pineapples and perhaps, or stacking supermarket shelves. Can such bananas are much cheaper than they should be. A re- employment fulfil lives, or just fill pockets and stop cent Shelter newsletter calculated that if the price of the whole global economy from grinding to a halt un- bananas had increased at the same rate as UK hous- til something better emerges? Unrealistic it may often ing, they would cost over £8.60 a kilo by now, not be, but there is something appealing about youthful just a few centimes, and such crazy pricing makes it idealism, and something essential about dreaming. much more difficult for us to shop according to our The 'real' world can seem just a little dreary in com- principles. It's the global economy that's bananas, not parison. just the imports from Martinique. And until the prices My mind goes back to one of the presentations. It we pay for such imports become more sustainable for had been a group of girls, I think, that advocated the growers (as has happened with Fairtrade chocolate, free concert platforms – to facilitate music played by for example), good utopian citizenship will be just the many, not just the select few. How much more as pie-in-the-sky as revolving, self-cleaning, carbon- rewarding to be creatively involved in music, even on neutral skyscrapers (designed by I.M.Pei?). an amateur level, and not merely a passive consumer Oh well, global economics clearly isn't my forte. of the professional type. It's a perfect idea for our But globe-trotting is. It's early Spring, and time to cash-strapped times. If memory serves, the musical give the wings a stretch. What better place could girls were also keen to make the town greener. Unlike there be for a week-long trip? The trusty Sat-Nav is the boys, whose eco-friendliness took the form of taken from the glove box and UTOPIA entered. But enormous, solar-powered supertrams, this girl group sadly: 'No matching cities/areas found.' So we'll just was probably more content providing market space have to make our own instead. for traders selling organic veg. It may have been one Picture: Thomas More © CBJ 2014

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www.thecbj.com Central Brittany Journal – April 2014 16 Limericks / Letters Letters Limericks Dear Tim I wonder if you can help us – we have a medium size garden, April Limerick Competition with a lawn and flower borders at the sides, also a small potager at the end with raised beds for veg growing, with two The theme for this month's limerick competition is large compost areas. elections, for example: We have been here about seven years, and have never used any chemicals in the garden, but there are no worms – not in The mayor in my town has his list, the soil or the compost. How can this be? Is the soil sterile, He just hopes there's none that he's or what? Any ideas would be welcome! missed! Yours sincerely Chris Pemsel and Hether Leslie Visits to all quarters To canvas his voters, Earthworms are one of those creatures that have always been Have driven him right round the twist. taken for granted, and there has never been enough time taken by the scientific community to work out what conditions they Cyril Young need in order to thrive. As a result, today’s agricultural soils contain far fewer earthworms than soils did in the past, and in Please send entries to: [email protected] CBJ, all probability a large proportion of the fertiliser applied to the BP4, 22160 CALLAC fields is simply serving to make up for the deficit caused by the lack of earthworms. The lack of hard information on the subject means that one March Limerick Competition is more or less left in the dark as to how to remedy a lack of Fosses Septiques worm activity in one’s own garden. In my opinion, the single most important factor is soil aeration: the worms find it hard The job of a Fosse Septique to penetrate the hard-packed, structureless soil that one finds in today’s fields. Just spreading mulch or compost on the sur- Is to process the waste domestique. face does not solve the problem: a combination of hoeing, or When all`s going well rotovating, and mulching should help, as will the establish- There`s no problem with smell, ment of trees and shrubs that have roots capable of breaking When it`s not --- there`s a pong quite up the soil. When you see mole hills in the garden, it is a sign that things unique! are on the mend – the moles not only feed on the worms, but Jim Henderson, Carhaix they also do an important job in aerating the soil and creating an environment in which the worms can prosper. Le Fonds de dotation de Bretagne NEW ADVERTISERS La Fondation Yann Fouéré is now Le Fonds de dotation ART de Bretagne, and is moving from premises in St. Brieuc to Art Place, Mohon p.10 premises in Guingamp, 16, rue de la Madeleine. its objectives, however, have not changed and remain cen- FOOD tred on defending Brittany and its language, and also Euro- Petite Bretagne p.6 pean Federalism, respecting and preserving Yann Fouéré's FURNITURE / CLOTHES ideas and guidelines. Shabby Chic Boutique p.8 The Fonds de dotation's statutes will henceforth allow it to: Organise and conduct seminars, conferences and con- GARDENING gresses; publish books; publish ebooks and periodicals on- Pepinieres de Port de Carhaix p.2 line; exercise educational and training activities of a cultural KITCHENS nature and provide information for educational and leisure Rigid Kitchens p.55 activities. All with the intention of promoting Breton, Celtic and European matters. LEISURE Do not hesitate to contact us on 06 81 87 54 63, fondsd- Best Toys Ever p.6 [email protected] or through our website (which retains the same name) fondationyannfouere.org. PROPERTY SERVICES L’Institut de Documentation Bretonne et Européenne (IDBE) Brittany House Surveys p.50 is also transferring its Library and archives to Guingamp.Our Michael Grover, Stone Mason p.47 premises will be closed to the public from the 3rd of March Stephen Loy Carpenter & Joiner p.46 until 14th April 2014.

www.thecbj.com Central Brittany Journal – April 2014 Prize Crossword / Chess Puzzle 17 April 2014 Dave King Prize Crossword 123456 78

9 Across 1. Bring a horse inside? That’s an empty boast! (8) 100 9. Brief words with an old flame wanting a bit of money? (8) 11 10. May first-rate Scotsman produce island language? (8) 11. The lizards synonymous with bookish interpreta- 12 13 14 tions? (8) 12. The French ne’er do well I beat at chess – not break- ing any laws (10) 14. Stake for backing a mount (4) 15 16 17 18 19 15. Ring French friend holding equipment for Japanese

20 art (7) 17. Aims of one distracting gangsters (7) 21 22 21. Eastern retreat that’s paradise (4) 22. Some turned out terrific (10) 23. Cable TV, say, carries very little weight (8) 25. I – I cannot – is this idleness? (8) 23 24 26. Arrest corrupt trainers? (8) 25 27. Yours truly is conceited, one way or another (8)

266 Down 27 2. Come back to harvest fruit (8) 3. Fish, rather dull in colour (8) 4. Knight and I put up a flag (4) 5. Scot follows chap with Alpine flower (7) March Cryptic crossword missing clue: 6. Let ace race off then put your foot down! (10) 7. Suggestive comment on nude in play (8) 13 Down: Use medium to reach family (3) 8. Double helping of Brie complicates disease (8) 13. I am introducing stuff of no real importance (10) Prize Crossword Draw March and April 15. Upset vase I should have seen! (8) 16. I mislead about seeking perfection (8) Solutions received for the March crossword have been 18. Grateful to be owing money?! (8) saved, and there will be two prize draws in April, one for 19. Bookish young buck has debts (8) the March crossword and one April. Twenty euros to the first 20. Ends an interim arrangement (7) correct solution pulled out of the hat in each case. Please 24. Handy tree (4) send completed solutions to Prize Crossword, CBJ, BP4, 22160 CALLAC, by 20th April 2014.

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was wounded. Jacques refused to say which of the Jacques men was guilty, but he knew - it was a Frenchman, one of his friends. The Germans took Jacques back to their headquarters, but Jacques refused to betray his friend. On the 5th of December 1940, at the age Bonsergent of 28, Jacques was sentenced to death by a German military court at Fort Vincennes in Paris. It wasn't few months ago we were in Malestroit, a fair, but it was the wish of general Otto von Stülpna- medieval city with a rich, cultural and his- gel: French people must be made to understand that Atorical heritage in the Morbihan. We strolled men who do not cooperate will be punished. in the old General de Gaulle and Saint-Anne alleys, December 22nd of 1940, on the eve of his execu- and over tiny bridges and saw the houses with half- tion, Jacques wrote a letter to his classmate, Roger timbering. We have done so several times, but I had Abadie. It tells of his devotion to the Gadzarts. This never noticed that placard nailed on the wall of the devotion was shown the next day; the German chap- town hall, until this sunny day. The placard had a lain with whom Jacques had spoken the night before picture of a man called Jacques Bonsergent. Who is gave him back his badge of the Gadzarts. His last this Frenchman? wish to die as a real Gadzart– with the badge of his Jacques Bonsergent was born in 1912 in Foveno, a beloved friends on his jacket – was granted. community of Missiriac, near Malestroit. He studied Jacques Bonsergent is buried at the cemetery of at the prestigious École Nationale Supérieure d'Arts Malestroit. You can read the story of this brave man et Métiers (ENSAM) in Angers. The students of on the placard nailed on the wall of the town hall. this school called themselves Gadzarts, or 'Gars des Jacques Bonsergent is still a Breton hero, actually a Arts', men of art. The men were proud of the school's hero for all French people. Why? It’s simple, nobody tradition of mutual aid and fraternity. betrays his friends. Jacques was a man with passion and honour. In the war, he went to Paris to join the Resistance. Ev- Betty Rombout, Writer/Journalist, Communication & Public erything went well, until that day… on the night of Relations B-Write. (English, French, Dutch), November 10, 1940. Jacques and his friends were [email protected] / www.b-write.nl 06 79 78 72 47 involved in a fight, a fight in which a German soldier BOOT SALE & MARKET DUAULT SUNDAY 13TH APRIL 9am - 12:30pm STALLS 1€ Tel CBJ office (mornings): 02 96 21 58 40 www.thecbj.com/cb-vide-grenier

www.thecbj.com Central Brittany Journal – April 2014 Tales from a Conscript Gardener 19 Tales from a Conscript Gardener Cyril Young explains how he gained his reputation as an expert gardener in his hamlet in St Nicolas du Pélem. I am not a natural gardener: spending all day dig- ging, weeding, grass cutting, watering, feeding, spraying, etc., leaves me too tired to enjoy the eve- ning sunshine, and seems an odd way to pass one’s time in retirement. However, if I could emulate St.Fiacre, the patron saint of gardeners, everything would be different. He is claimed to have been able to turn the soil over with a simple wave of his staff, and the weeds and briars would throw themselves out of the ground in surrender to him. Cyril with his pile of manure 25 years ago. I don’t obey most of the rules, such as they are, and generally forget good advice. I nearly always plant my drive! I had no idea what to do with it, but my too early, sow too many seeds, am too impatient neighbour had advised me to ‘leave it for a while to with germination times, and find it difficult to “mature”, and then to spread it evenly’. I thought, discard excess seedlings. I lay out the beds with a ‘just follow his instructions’; the plot was 200 m², rigidly linear and geometric symmetry, and I have (I already knew the dimensions as I had intended to no idea with regard to colour combinations or use the space as a badminton court!), which meant groupings. Yet in spite of all these failings, I have that if I divided it into 2m x 2m squares I would achieved the somewhat ill-gained reputation of need fifty piles with the same quantity of manure in being almost a guru of UK gardening techniques each. Next day I had dutifully completed my task amongst my farming neighbours because of a few just as my neighbour was passing on his tractor. incidents that occurred when I first arrived. Peering over the hedge, he was confronted by the sight of 50 little pyramids of manure, laid out like My first encounter with my new neighbour was one on a chessboard. early February evening when he called to ask me I knew the question, ‘What are you up to?’, was if I needed any manure for my garden. I accepted coming, and, not wanting to look stupid, I said the his offer and he said that he would drop it by at the first thing that came into my head, which was: “We weekend. The weekend arrived and, just as we were always do it like this in England’. This seemed sitting down for our dinner on the Sunday night, to satisfy his curiosity and he never mentioned it he arrived. He apologised for being late, insisted again. that we continued with our meal, and asked me Reading Tim’s interesting article on planting where I wanted him to leave it. Without thinking, potatoes in last month’s journal, it reminded me of and only expecting a couple the first time that I grew the crop here. It was some of wheelbarrow loads, I time in early March when I saw my neighbour one said , ‘Oh, just leave it evening digging (and double- in the drive for the time digging, whatever that involved) being’. He did, and it over his vegetable patch. It was only when I went seemed to me a bit outside that I discov- overdoing it, ered a full-trailer-load and that there of manure blocking could be easier

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ways to sow potatoes. An idea came to mind! I had successfully. All described the need for a robust broken my spade, but I kept the handle; I sharpened trellis work to support the plants, so I set out to con- the bottom to a point and used it to make a hole struct one using some 6” floorboards. For several about 9” deep using a mallet to drive it into the hours I sawed them into thin strips each about 2 soil. I laid out a series of parallel lines with strings, metres in length and put the structure together the and drilled the holes nine inches apart, dropping a next day. I then planted all the seeds along the base, seed potato in each, and then filling the hole with a and as I got ready to tidy up my neighbour passed covering of soil. ‘Job nearly done’, I thought, when on his tractor. ‘What on earth is that?’, he asked, ‘Is who should pass by but my neighbour in his tractor, it to hang out your washing to dry?’ stretching his neck in disbelief at what I was doing; ‘No, it’s for the beans’, I replied. embarrassed, I used my old excuse “We always do Several weeks later, my wife, Mary, was working it this way in England!”. He just shook his head and in the garden when she suddenly asked me, “What continued back to his farm. Later, I heard that he does ‘nain’ mean?’ told his wife that he had just seen that crazy Eng- ‘Dwarf,’ I replied, ‘Why do you want to know?’ lishman, Cyril, hammering potatoes into the ground ‘Well, I have just found this empty packet of beans with a mallet! Several weeks later, we had an ex- and it says ‘nain’ on the label!’ ceptionally cold spell with prolonged frosts, which I stared at my prized structure in horror…dwarf wiped out all my neighbours’ potatoes. Mine had beans!...all that work for nothing and the embar- hardly begun to show above ground, and as a result rassment to follow when my neighbour found out! were unaffected by the surface frost. My neighbour I couldn’t allow this to damage my new reputation was very impressed by my foresight (!) in anticipat- (or that of my country). So, damage limitation plan ing the frosts so well and avoiding the extra work in B. Take down the trellis, erect it again two metres replanting the crop! Suddenly I now became both a away, and plant some runner beans from Britain. gardening and meteorological guru. Later that summer when my neighbour came to see My neighbour then noticed that I had only ever the plot, the beans had grown up the poles, and I grown potatoes, tomatoes and onions, so he brought talked a lot about germination and trying a vari- me several packets of beans to try as an experiment. ety of British seeds. At the end of the summer, I I decided to do the job properly, and studied several dismantled the trellis and have planted broad beans books for information on how to grow runner beans instead every year since! My neighbour retired several years ago but his son took over the farm and now passes by my garden almost every day in his tractor casting a curious eye on the scene. ‘Can lightning strike twice’, he must be thinking, having lived with these antics since he was a young lad listening to his father retelling the events to entertain family members! Vive l'entente cordiale! Central Brittany Journal – April 2014 Hetty’s Kitchen Hetty's Kitchen 21

Stuffed Eggs (for 6-8) with a little water, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. 8 hard boiled eggs Serve with potatoes of your choice and green 6 anchovy fillets vegetables. 1 dessertspoon drained capers 4 tbsp mayonnaise Pennsylvania Black Magic 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp Dijon mustard Cake (for 8-10) Ground black pepper 200g plain flour Lettuce leaves 350g caster sugar Halve the eggs and scoop the yolks into a small 75g cocoa powder bowl. Arrange the whites on a bed of lettuce on 2 tsp baking soda a serving plate. Mash the yolks with a fork, then 1 tsp baking powder mash in the anchovies. Chop the capers and stir 1 tsp salt in, followed by the mayo, mustard and black 2 medium eggs pepper to taste. 2 heaped tsp instant coffee in 225ml boiling Either spoon or pipe the yolk mix into the egg water white cavities and sprinkle with a tiny pinch of 225ml natural yoghurt paprika or cayenne, depending on how spicy 100ml grapeseed oil you like them. ½ tsp vanilla essence Grease and line the sides and bases of two Lamb with Red Wine Sauce (for 6-8) 9”/23cm cake tins. Sift all the dry ingredients together into a large bowl. 3kg leg of lamb Whisk together the eggs, cooled coffee, yoghurt, 1 bottle red wine vanilla and oil. Add to the dry ingredients and 4 tbsp sherry or Pineau des Charentes beat well to combine into a fairly runny mix. 4 tbsp cognac Divide the batter between the tins and bake at 12 sprigs rosemary 180°C/ Gas 4 for about 35 minutes. 2 tbsp rapeseed oil Cool in the tins for ten minutes and turn out on 4 heaped tbsp redcurrant jelly to a rack. The cakes may feel a bit damp at this Marinade: point, but that's the way they should be. 1 chopped carrot When cold, make the following frosting and use 2 chopped onions to sandwich the cakes together and frost the 1 tsp dried parsley outside. 1 sprig thyme Fudge Frosting: In a medium pan mix 550g 1 bay leaf caster sugar, 3 tbsp golden syrup, 225 ml 6 peppercorns milk and 8 heaped tbsp coca powder. Bring 2 cloves to simmering point, stirring to avoid burning the 4 tbsp cider vinegar mix. Cook until the syrup reaches 118°C on a Put all the marinade ingredients in a pan with sugar thermometer, stirring frequently. Once the 120ml water. Simmer for 30 minutes and leave correct temperature is reached, take the pan off to cool. When cold, stir in the wine, sherry and the heat and beat in175g of butter in small cognac. Place the lamb in a deep dish and pour pieces. When the butter is thoroughly worked in, over the marinade. Cover and keep in the fridge set the pan aside to cool until you can safely put at least 12 hours or overnight, turning the meat you hand on the base without burning it. Beat occasionally. in 1 tsp vanilla with a hand-held electric whisk Lift the lamb out of the marinade (keep the and continue beating until the mixture stands in marinade!) and pat dry with kitchen paper. Make peaks when you lift up the whisk blades. a few small incisions in the meat and put little Use at once before the mixture starts to set. Any sprigs of rosemary into each. Brush the lamb leftover frosting can be warmed again by setting with the oil and place in a roasting tin. Cook at the pan in a bowl of hot water. Roll spoonfuls 180°C/ Gas 4 for about 2½ hours. (Adjust the of the mix into balls. dust with coca powder or time up or down a little depending upon how chocolate vermicelli and use to decorate the you like your lamb cooked.) top of the cake. Add a few candy flowers or Meanwhile, boil the marinade until the liquid other novelties if using the cake for the Easter has reduced to 500 ml. Strain and stir in the celebration. redcurrant jelly. Bring to the boil again and Bon Appetit! thicken with a little arrowroot mixed to a cream

www.thecbj.com Central Brittany Journal – April 2014 22 Mr Biznuz Mr Biznuz Online Takeover? y some calculations, the World Wide Web Biz was 25 years old last month; it also hit the Mr nuz Bheadlines when Facebook agreed to pay nineteen billion dollars for a messaging app that, so far, has never made a profit. As I have mentioned in corner new markets, venture capitalists have invest- previous articles, there are still serious questions to ed so much money in internet start ups, that making be answered about the commercial viability of many a profit – or even any revenue at all – comes a long online companies. Online retailing, for example, way down the list of priorities for many young inter- has failed to live up to expectations, and although net entrepreneurs. There is a danger in this strategy: it has been successful in some areas – such as high- new businesses, such as messaging apps, effectively value items, fashion items, downloadable material provide their service for free, in the hope that once (software, games, music, and, to a certain extent, e- they have gained a near monopoly in their field, cus- books), and second-hand goods – it is now generally tomers will have no choice but to start paying in one accepted that supermarkets can market everyday, way or another: I cannot think of a single example mass-produced goods more cost-effectively than of anyone ever being able to pull off such a turn- their online competitors. Which calls into question around. whether investors will ever see real returns for the Meanwhile, more modestly-funded online compa- billions that they have put into online retailing. nies in other parts of the world have already started The problem seems to be most acute in Europe to generate real profits and to give reasonable returns and North America, regions where there is little to investors - even from messaging apps. The fact economic growth, and, perhaps more importantly, that they would go out of business if they did not little population growth. In the past, radical new make a profit is not a handicap, it helps them to be technologies have only ever been fully taken up more finely attuned to what customers actually want at times when there is a large, newly-urbanised while they are still developing their product. population of predominantly young people, who It is, therefore, not beyond the bounds of have slightly more money, than their parents. One possibility that in the next phase of the web we could argue that these conditions do apply in some will see businesses based in China and the Far East parts of the world, but not in the more developed expanding organically, and profitably, into Europe regions. and America, while household names such as E-bay, A further problem for online businesses in the Amazon, Facebook, Yahoo, etc. may struggle to stay West, particularly in the United States, is the ease afloat. with which they can raise capital; in their desire to

Subscribe: Central Brittany Journal 12 issues 18€ (France) / 30€ (UK & other EU countries) For subscribers in France: Please complete the form below and return it with a cheque for 18€ (30€ if you would like the Journal delivered to an address outside France) made payable to Central Brittany Journal. For subscribers without a French bank account: Please complete the form below and return it with a cheque for £25 (for addresses in the UK and other EU countries) made payable to' Nezert Ltd'. Name: ...... Address: ...... Tel: ...... Please return this form to: Central Brittany Journal, B. P. 4, 22160 Callac. Central Brittany Journal – April 2014 Sport Sport / Josselin Round up 23 St Gelven Short Mat Bowls Club Josselin NEW SEASON, NEWLY REFURBISHED HALL, Round Up NEW PLAYERS. Exciting start to this year’s programme with a Sin- Friday 25th April 8.45 pm - Cinema Le Beaumanoir - Festival of Classic Film gles Competition, Ladies v. Ladies, Men v. Men, East of Eden: Elia Kazan’s 1955 classic stars James Dean, then the winner to play each other! Julie Harris and Raymond Massey, and is the penultimate film in Ably organised by Mavis and Peter Kendall, and the current season. Set in California in the Salinas Valley, in and Daryl Edwards, this match is in addition to the five around World War I, Cal Trask feels he must compete against regular annual matches. overwhelming odds with his brother Aron for the love of their On the Ladies’ side semi-finalists, new member father Adam. Cal is frustrated at every turn, from his reaction to Laura Dawson beat Sandra Chubb, and Marga- the war to his efforts to get ahead in business and in life, and to ret Miles beat new member Margaret Clark. Then relate to his estranged mother. (IMDB) Laura ably beat Margaret in the final. On the Men’s side, Adrian Morris played well Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th April – Josselin in Bloom to beat Charlie Boyle, and Brian Belcher came through against Daryl Edwards. In their final, Brian won, so had to play Laura. The overall champion was Laura Dawson! The trophies were presented immediately, pink glass for Laura and blue glass for Brian, with a club trophy for Laura to keep for a year. Congratulations to her! Margaret Miles, Publicity Officer

Chateau of Josselin: Josselin Castle’s annual flower festival, Josselin in Bloom, will take place on the week-end of the 26th/27th April. Open from 10am to 6pm daily, it will once again take place in the courtyard in front of the magnificent Renaissance façade. In addition to the 20 specialist horticulturists who will be present, there will be many other activities, including the launch of a photo competition, Gardens of Brittany, expert advice, the opportunity to purchase rare and unusual plants, along with a chance to explore the gardens. Entry to the flower festival and gardens: 6€ adult; 2.50€ for chil- dren from 7 to14. Children under 7 free Tél : 02 97 22 36 45 [email protected] www.chateaujosselin.fr.

Ploërmel Monday, 28th April 8.15pm - Cinélac – ROH Live Cinema Season The Royal Ballet – A Winter’s Tale The world premiere of a new full-length ballet by Artistic Associ- ate Christopher Wheeldon, based on Shakespeare’s enduring tale of love, loss and reconciliation. 2h55mins, including two intervals. The introduction and commentary is in English, sub- titled in French for those parts pre-recorded. Admission: 15€. For details, see the website: http://cinelac.cine. allocine.fr/ — http://www.roh.org.uk/cinemas

Colour Classifieds Top: Final – Adrian v. Brian Middle: Absorbed members page 54 & 55 Bottom: Presentation of trophies to Laura and Brian Central Brittany Journal – April 2014 24 Way Off the Beaten Track Way Off the Beaten Track La Machine de Marly—the eighth wonder of the world ave you ever spared a thought as to where the water for the fountains at HVersailles or neighbouring Marly (q.v. CBJ 03/14) comes from? Well, these days electric pumps take the strain, but it was not always so. When Louis XIV was moved to develop Versailles into a sumptuous palace, he wanted fountains and lakes on the model of those at Vaux- le-Vicomte, the expropriated palace of his disgraced chancellor, Fouquet. Water was conveniently plentiful at Vaux, not so at Versailles, where the only source was a rather manky stream. Nothing daunted, Louis wanted water, and water he would have. Harebrained schemes followed, including diverting first the Loire and then the Eure (a project started, but abandoned). Then two Belgians, Arnold de Ville and his carpenter-cum-hydraulic engineer, Rennequin Sualem, suggested that they could pump water 500 feet up from the Seine to an outrageous aqueduct (modelled on the Pont du Gard) at the summit, whence it would tumble into three massive reservoirs that lay between Marly and Versailles, the flow being switched at the king’s whim. Their concept must have seemed as far-fetched as landing on the moon, and about as challenging technically. The primary pumping station was colossal. Constructed across the river to an island, it consisted of 16 waterwheels, each forty feet in diameter, operating 64 primary pumps. Contemporary technology was insufficient to raise the water more than about 150 feet in one go. Sualem’s solution was to create intermediate cisterns and pumping stations at intervals Central Brittany Journal – April 2014 Local Artists: James Byram 25 Local Artists: James Byram From Saturday 19th April there will be two new good reasons to visit Mohon (56490), the village just 10 minutes north of Josselin on the D793. Opposite the church, at 2 Place de l’Eglise, James Byram is opening ‘Artplace’, a gallery and workshop displaying and selling his beautiful watercolours and stone sculptures. Linked to the gallery will be the ‘Shabby Chic Boutique’ selling an eclectic range, from Shabby Chic furniture, home accessories, homemade quilts, ladies’ new and as new clothes (M&S, River Island, Per Una, Next etc) and children’s books. You can even partake of a good cup of English tea or have a coffee, biscuits or cake. James’s passion for art started at a very early age, but from 2008 un- til 2013 he was in Germany, undertaking a stonemason’s apprentice- ship, specialising in the restoration of old buildings. Wanting to take his stone work and sculptures to the next level, and also to pursue his love of watercolours, he moved to central Brittany last May. ‘Art- place’ will showcase his original paintings, and hand-carved stonework or plaques, and he also undertakes commissions. James is being helped out in his new venture by his mum Philippa Lyall, and girlfriend Chrissy Mulvaney. All three will be there to greet you for the grand opening on Saturday 19th April, and the two shops will open all over the Easter weekend (Sat 19th, Sun 20th, Mon 21st) Check the ad in the CBJ for usual opening hours, or the websites www.jamesbyram.com or www.shabbychicboutique.net

Way Off the Beaten Track contd. up the hill, powered mechanically by the waterwheels was demolished. The eighth wonder of the world, below. which attracted distinguished folk for over two 1,800 men worked on the project for three years. centuries, disappeared forever. All that remains is an At Versailles alone there were 22 miles of pipes insignificant brick structure crouched ignominiously to supply the 32 fountains. In 1684, Louis himself at the end of the island. attended the inauguration and a special medal was Richard Griffiths struck giving him all the credit. It read: ‘Victis [email protected] hostibus, vicit naturam’, which roughly translated How to get there means, ‘having defeated his enemies, he defeats Marly-le-Roi is 25 km west of Paris by road. Coming from the west, leave the A11 at the Rambouillet turning, then head nature.’ for Les Mesnuls (site of another superb chateau), then St. Cyr And so, for over 100 years the wheels ground l’Ecole and finally Marly-le-Roi. There is a regular, cheap round, deafening the local residents. After the suburban train service from the Gare St. Lazare on the line Revolution, it stopped, was replaced with a steam to St. Nom-la-Bretèche. Free entry. Open from around 8 a.m. pump, which proved too expensive, and was finally to 6 p.m. according to the season. The local museum between replaced with a second “machine”. And there it Marly and Louvecienes has a fine model of the machine and the aqueduct is still there, so vast it is visible from the Eiffel would be to this day, but for a misplaced bomb in Tower. www.marlyleroi.fr 1944 and a lack of vision 46 years ago: in 1968, it

www.thecbj.com Central Brittany Journal – April 2014 26 Bird Ringing in Brittany Bird Ringing in Brittany Michael Grover describes how he became involved in ringing birds in Brittany, and what it tells us about the local bird popula- tion. How did you first become involved in bird ringing? I first became interested in bird ringing at a very early age - in my teens, but having to move to continue studies meant that I did not obtain a full permit. It was not until my mid-thirties I was able to train as a ringer at Beachy Head Ringing Station. Was it easy to make contact with bird-ringers when you moved to France? I was on the verge of obtaining my full permit, after 5 years train- Dartford Warbler: Serent Heathland ing, when I moved to France. I wanted to continue ringing, and by pure chance I found that I had moved only 4 kms away from the head of the bird ringers in Brittany, Bernard Illinois. It was with his help and assistance that I managed to gain a full French permit to ring in France – making me the first English person to obtain a permit in Brittany. How does bird ringing work? The process is very much universal: nets are set up, usually in the very early hours of the morning, and the birds are caught. After a minimum time resting in the net, the birds are removed and data is recorded. An aluminium ring, with a unique serial number, is placed on the bird’s leg, the bird’s sex and age are taken by ob- serving its plumage – primarily the wing and tail feathers and the presence of moulting. The wing measurement is taken, the bird is weighed and the presence of fat deposit on the chest is noted. The bird is then released, the whole process takes up to one minute per bird. The data recorded here is sent to the Musée de Paris; in Britain it is sent to the B.T.O, British Trust for Ornithology. Melodious Warbler: Serent Heathland What are the aims of bird-ringing? A bird’s movements can be monitored if it is re-caught by another ringer. Also when a bird is re-caught after a number of years, an idea can be formed of the longevity of that species. An example of this was a blackbird that I caught at Beachy Head; it had original- ly been ringed at the same spot 7 years previously as a juvenile. It had white feathers around the eye orbit making it look very old indeed. The main purpose of ringing is to monitor bird migratory patterns, and fluctuations in population. What are your thoughts on the health, or otherwise, of the Breton bird population? The most accurate picture of the local bird population is given in a new book compiled over the last 10 years by ornithologists in Brittany, ‘Atlas des Oiseaux Nicheurs be Bretagne’. It shows the fluctuation in populations, and is easy to read, showing graphi- cally the increase in certain species such as the black woodpecker, Short-Toed Treecreeper:Guillac woodlark, and long-eared owl, but a decline in skylark and will- low warbler populations. www.thecbj.com Central Brittany Journal – April 2014 Local Artists: Eva L 27

But her first passion has always been painting. An early Local Artists: Eva L influence was the expressionist Chaïm Soutine, a French painter of Belarusian Jewish origin, who died young in 1943, but not before he had made a major contribution to the expressionist movement while living in Paris. “He painted expressionist landscapes and portraits, as well as still life, but they really are incredibly wild,” she explains. “My work too is expressionist, though it al- ways starts with reality. But it is never just reality—it’s reality transformed by excitement and by emotion.” Contradictions and contrasts “My subject matter is always nature, but nature with something man-made. So if it’s a landscape, it has to have barns, or old machinery, or if it’s the sea, it’s got to have lighthouses. I love trawlers, fishing boats and I go to the Finistere coast for its wildness. I am always look- ing for contrasts and contradictions. In fact, that sums up the philosophy underlying my work: contradictions and contrasts.” “I work every day and my real passion is going out to draw and sketch in charcoal, paint or pastels in front of After a career spanning chemical engineering and hu- the subject, then I bring the sketches back to the stu- man resources, Eva L fell in love with Brittany when dio to work on them. I use a combination of mediums: she left the corporate world, to become an artist full acrylic, then perhaps collage and oil.” time. She moved to the Sussex coast and then, after “I am looking forward to the exhibition at Le Sourn, be- several visits to Pontivy, she decided to settle there cause I’m hoping to try something new, which I would in 2006, where she has since exhibited regularly. Her call Tell me a Painting. Too often when people look at a first exhibition of 2014 opens on 14th April at the Mé- picture—both adults and children—they look at its title diathèque of Le Sourn. and then move on. I want the pictures to fire the imagi- Reality transformed by emotion nation of the viewer and that’s what I shall be trying to Eva L has been a passionate painter since her child- do, so I’m intending to hide the titles and challenge the hood. So much so that when at 18 she inherited £100 viewer to react.” from a relative, she spent £80 on her first car and the rest on her first box of paints, which she has to this day. Exhibition – Paintings by Eva L A graduate in chemical engineering from the University From Monday 14th April to Friday 9th May; Monday of Brighton, for five years she worked as a research sci- to Friday from 10am to noon and from 3 to 6pm. entist for ICI, before moving across to Human Resourc- Médiathèque, Rue George Sand, 56300 Le Sourn es. After 15 years there, she left to become a Director Email : [email protected] of HR for British Airways, before moving to the King Tel : 02 97 27 81 96 Edward VII hospital fund for London, which helps the NHS to work more effectively.

Bird Ringing in Brittany contd On a personal view, the numbers of starlings, house sparrow, spotted flycatcher and swallow seem to be in decline, possibly due to the re- duced availability of nesting sites. This can be remedied by providing high nest boxes for starlings, leaving recesses in a wall for flycatchers, leaving an access point to a barn and a nail in a beam for swallows, and the odd hole in the wall for sparrows. As a stonemason, when pointing walls I always encourage the owner to leave the odd hole for birds, or to provide a nest box if an existing nest site is filled. We can all do something to help the bird population – life would not be the same if their songs could no longer be heard. Brambling www.thecbj.com Central Brittany Journal – April 2014 28 Letters and Photos Pollards I am writing to you from Chateauneuf du Faou. The fa- Photos / Letters mous artist Paul Sérusier lived here in the years before his death in 1927. Chateauneuf plans to open a little museum in his memory as we approach the 150th anni- versary of his bith in Nov. 2014. We also want to make a new internet-site about his life and work. I am sending a painting (left) by Sérusier in which there are two pollarded trees. In your CB Journal (October 2012) I found a little article about this way of managing trees to make oak beams – you called it pollarding. But nobody can tell me what the French word is for this practice. Do you know it? The internet-dictionary says “étêter” but this is not the same – it means “behead”. They give a number of synonyms: ébouter · équeuter · ébrancher · élaguer · émonder · tailler · couper · éclaircir · écimer · nettoyer · découronner · écrêter · éhouper · décapiter · niveler but all are not correctly the same. We want to make the internet site in two or three lan- guages – French – German – English. In Germany the word for cutting the trees in this manner is "Schneiteln". Thanks for your efforts. Christiane Freymann The practice of managing trees in this way was never com- mon in the UK, and hence there is not a commonly-used word in the English-language to describe it. Some authori- ties say that it should be called 'shredding'; in the October 2012 article we used the word 'pollard' because it is a better- known term – although it generally really does apply to trees that are regularly cut off at the top, rather than along their length. 'Tailler' is a good all-purpose French word, but I am sure that there are many much better local words of which I am not aware. Ed

Charity Horse Show, 22nd June, St Servais, from 9.30am The charity horse show in aid of Association L214 on June 22nd, will take place at Equitation Kerval- erien, 22160 St Servais. It will include classes both in hand and ridden [no jumping] for all types and ages of horses and ponies, both with and without papers, and for the first time, special events for trotters and thoroughbreds, veterans, coloureds, shetlands and miniatures. To help competitors understand what is required of them, there will be a training and practice day on May 25th and a free "toilettage" [horse beauty ses- sion] for anyone wishing to attend, about 2 weeks before the show. [This is free ONLY to those who have entered] We are very grateful to our generous sponsors (DP Nutrition; Jane Overton, Horse Dentist; Gamm Vert; Bretagne Property Services; Equi Splash; Rozenn Guichon; Hippo ‘Mobil’; Kerbian Farm) many of whom will be available at the show, so please come and sup- port them. Schedules available on request, from: [email protected] or Tel: 02 96 45 91 54

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Textile workshops with Shirley McCann The next workshop in the series will take place on Saturday 19th of April at in Kergouët near to Pontivy. We gather at 09.30am and continue until 16.30pm with a break for a packed lunch. This month we’ll be trying out embroidery on a painted background. Everyone will have the opportunity to paint a piece of fabric to work on, but a sample, ready prepared piece will be provided for people to try out some stitches on whilst their own are drying. We’ll be using mostly hand stitch but I will have a couple of machines there for those who’d like to try them. The workshop will cost 25€ per person to include most materials. A 10€ deposit will secure one of the seven places available if you’d like to join us. Contact Shirley McCann on 02 97 51 42 54 or by email at [email protected] www.shirleyjmccann.com https://www.facebook.com/shirleyjmccann?ref=hl

Saturday 5th to Monday 9th June 100 Years of the Musée du Faouët. This a rare opportunity to see the full collection of paintings and other artwork. Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm. Sunday 2pm to 6pm. Entry 4.50€. Free for children under 13. Musée du Faouët, 1 rue de Quimper - 56320 Le Faouët. Tel 02 97 23 15 27. www.museedufaouet.

Above: Toads in the Garden. Marees Muller

Above: A Long-eared bat in our garden. Marees Muller www.thecbj.com Central Brittany Journal – April 2014 30 The Man Who Mapped Brittany

grandfather, Cassini The Man Who I, created the link with the space probe as he discovered four of Saturn’s moons Mapped from the Paris Ob- servatory. Cassini III was authorised by Louis XV to map Brittany the whole of France for the first time af- ter seeing Cassini’s f you are aware of the name Cassini at all, it may battlefield maps only be in connection with the European Space in 1746 during the IAgency’s Huygens probe launched in October War of the Austrian 1997, which was equipped with instruments to study Succession. His first Titan, Saturn’s largest moon. Landing on Titan on expedition of many 14th January 2005 it has since returned spectacular was in 1748 – 49. results. The probe is now on its third mission, called Cassini’s team of a dozen ingénieur-géographes Solstice, to further explore Saturn and its rings. needed a very particular CV. They had to possess: It is somehow appropriate that the man who con- strong mindedness, physical fitness, to know astron- cerns us here was Cassini III, or Cassini de Thury, or, omy and trigonometry, able to draw and build obser- to give him his full name César–François Cassini de vation platforms and be available for six months of Thury (1714-1784) a French astronomer and cartog- the year. It was dangerous work too, with one mem- rapher. He came from a family of astronomers, his ber of a team in the Tarn being severely beaten by

www.thecbj.com Central Brittany Journal – April 2014 The Man Who Mapped Brittany 31 local people on a later expedition. Another was not so lucky and was bludgeoned to death. In an era when little was known of the outside world beyond the next village, suspicious and superstitious coun- try people could be violent towards strangers with unusual scientific instruments they had never seen before. A lesser mode was one of intense curiosity, as crowds would gather to watch a geometer draw his strange hieroglyphics on paper. The project took fifty years to complete and sev- enty for all the maps to be published, the first in 1750 with Paris at the centre and Brittany being among the last, not appearing until after the fall of Napoleon in 1815. The main interruptions were finance after the expense of The Seven Years War (1756 -63) then the turmoil of the French Revolu- aristocrat. Also, every church and wayside calvary is tion. Cassini III did not see the completion of his vast clearly marked. There is no interest in any evidence undertaking, which was finished by his son Jacques- of Neolithic heritage like menhirs, dolmens and tu- Dominique (1748-45), or Cassini IV. muli. Nor, with farms and hamlets, is there any map- Produced on vellum, each sheet measures 3’ 5” by ping of vernacular buildings. However, it is a sign 2’ 5” on a scale equivalent to 1:86,400. There are a of pre-Revolutionary France in the 18th century that total of 180 sheets. Although measured using new the merchant houses of Quintin, still extant, are giv- triangulation systems for the time and mark the first en a place as evidence as the growing influence of a systematic mapping of France, the Cassini maps re- middle class. main inaccurate compared to modern equivalents; Roads at that time tended to radiate from Paris though these days are a fascinating historical re- and become progressively worse the further you cord. travelled, so roads were rare in Brittany. Making the It is possible to view the maps on the internet and comparison with a modern IGN Carte Topographique print out copies of areas that interest you. In the ex- Série Bleue you can see where the old roads ran, but ample I viewed and printed out of my own local area, tend to be more back roads now and modern routes many place names remain the same, down to small nonexistent. The Cassini map shows what would hamlets and farms. However there are variant spell- have been virtually tracks that a cart or, possibly a ings. These may have arisen from people being Bret- coach might travel. Some roads were the remains on rather than French-speaking and/or non-literate. of old Roman roads and almost universally badly Place names of significance like Quintin and ones maintained. Again, what is missing are the pathways with saints’ names such as: St Connan, St Gildas and that ordinary people would walk between field, farms St Bihy come down through history untarnished. and hamlets, and exist vestigially as broken lines on On the other hand, places that exist now as farms or Série Bleue maps. Therefore, while the Cassini maps hamlets are just not there. St Thurian, a saint’s name are justly celebrated as ground breaking in the world that is given prominence on the Cassini map exists of cartography, they have none of the democratic now only as the name of a modern pharmacy beside precision of modern maps. There should not be the local Carrefour Market. the same problem with the still uncharted parts of The map-making team would have to deal with lo- Saturn. cal seigneurial interests, being the owners of much James Bell of the land and who lived and worked there. Per- mission was needed to build tall wooden scaffold- (To look at Cassini maps of your own commune you ing towers to look at the land from a height and to can find them on http://cassini.ehess.fr and if you take triangulation measurements. If not owned by wish to read more about this fascinating subject the aristocracy, land was owned by the Church, and I refer you to a fine book by Graham Robb, The pre-revolutionary mapping reflects this. Thumbnail Discovery of France.) sketches of manorial piles and gardens are painted in with little regard to scale, clearly to please the local www.thecbj.com Central Brittany Journal – April 2014 32 Does Your Gîte Say 'Come and Book Me'?

DOES YOUR GITE SAY “COME AND BOOK ME”?

In these difficult times for the euro zone, how your gîte / holiday home is presented is all important. Do you find it difficult to achieve many bookings? If so, here are some tips to try and help you. Why should they book my gîte and not another? First impressions count! The garden around the gîte should be free of weeds and bursting with colour. If you don’t have a garden area, make sure there are plenty of pots or window boxes to cuits, a bottle of wine and a bowl of fruit. Try and leave brighten the front of the building. The paintwork should them enough essentials, so if they arrive late there is be sound – nothing puts people off more than flaky, drab something for them to eat and drink. paintwork. Have you given enough thought to the baby of the The gîte itself should be well maintained, clean and family? well decorated. As well as providing a cot and high chair, why not offer The days when you could “get by” with mis-matched more? Maybe a playpen or push-along toys, all of which furniture and cheap fixtures and fittings are over. Make are too big for the parents to bring with them. If you sure that the living area is bright, cheerful, welcoming don’t want to provide a lot of play things, just invest in and homely; flowers on the table are especially welcom- a simple swing; most children love them. ing. Take notice of what you are offering in the way Do some market research i.e. a little spying on what of kitchen utensils. With people having less money to others are offering. Can you offer something more, or spend than before, most families like to cook instead of different. Could you provide a weekly BBQ so your eating out in restaurants. Ensure that your crockery is a guests get to know you, or if this is too much, offer your complete service and doesn’t have chips, or pieces miss- guests a drink with you one evening. The more you can ing. Provide as much as you can in the cooking depart- interact (without being pushy or overbearing) the more ment, try and be imaginative. (I have even been asked likely it is that you will get repeat bookings. Many web- for a bread maker) Try and use good quality bed linen sites now offer the chance for the holidaymaker to write and big bath towels. a review of their time with you; this is vital for the next Look after your guests. year’s bookings. Again, look after your guests, what How about welcoming them with some homemade bis- they say can make or break your business. Of course, before you get your bookings you need to advertise. Have you looked at your advert through the eyes of a potential client? Does your advert stand out from the rest on the page? Have you got the best photograph of your property on the first page? Take your clients on a journey with your advert. Let them imagine that they are arriving and then entering and exploring your gîte. Try and use photographs that show them what to expect. Make sure that your photographs are in focus, and when you take the picture, look at what will be in it. How many photographs do you see with a dustbin, or a hand, or the wing of a car in the corner? If your photograph is dark, adjust the lighting on a programme like Picasa on your computer. When writing your advert, be open and honest in what you write (remember your reviews) and make people

www.thecbj.com Central Brittany Journal – April 2014 Wild Flowers: April 33 Wild Flowers: April pril already - funny how weeks travel fast when January is done. This is the month when bouts of showers and sunshine encourage Abursts of growth and colour in banks and hedges, and damp road- side ditches hide the early Lady's Smock or Cuckooflower. If you are a frequent walker around the lake at Callac, you will have spotted some early Wood Anemones; also on some semi-shaded banks, or in wood margins, the Greater Stitchwort is starting to flower, I think that this is one of the prettiest and most delicate of all the wild flowers. Mid to late in the month we should see the Bluebell; it is most common on the edges of broadleaved woodland, and in woods after there has been some felling. If you want to see a variety of wildflowers you have to leave the main roads, and traverse some of the little country byways; take special note of old stone ruins which often create special niches for particular flowers, especially the neat little Ivy-leaved Toadflax. This small flower is more common next month, but there will be some early showings of it in the cracks and crevices of old walls that catch the sun. Finally, I have to include the lovely golden Dandelion with which we are all so, so familiar. Hated for its nuisance factor, it is nevertheless one of our most attractive wildflowers, and herbalists hold it in high esteem. The name derives from the French “ dent de lion ” and refers to the broad downwardly pointing teeth along the edges Greater Stitchwort of the leaves, and as we gardeners all know, it has a strong tap root. However, the leaves – best picked in mid April when young – are an excellent source of protein when lightly boiled in salted water. The Dandelion flowers make an excellent wine, and plucking the small petals from the flower head is quite a therapeutic job. Incidentally, if you look very closely at the flower head you will see that each little petal is nicked in the centre. Nicholas Culpepper states that “this plant is of an opening and cleansing quality and therefore very effectual for the obstructions of the liver, gall and spleen; plus disease that ariseth from them such as jaundice. It helpeth also to procure sleep and rest to bodies suffered from the heat. What virtues this common herb doth hath, and that is the reason the French and Dutch do so often eat them in the months of Spring.” So here are a few of the wildflowers which you can find in April, although I daresay most of you are busy following Tim the Gardener's instructions for working on the veggie plot – yes, I am too. Sandy Acathan. Dandelion

Does Your Gite Say “Come And Book Me”? contd. JBLCONSULTANCY feel that they want to read all of it. Put as much information in HOLIDAY PROPERTY MARKETING as you can: research your local area. Clients with young families need to feel safe, and that you can be relied upon if they have Help, Promote, Maximise Your Letting Potential a problem. Most importantly, never put anything in your advert Have You Too Many Vacant Weeks in Your Letting Calendar? that is not true. Not only is this misrepresentation, but it will I Can Help Free Initial Consultation, tel: 02 97 27 02 35 come back to bite you! Email: [email protected] Judith Bramham-Law

www.thecbj.com Central Brittany Journal – April 2014 34 Nature Diary Nature Diary: The Skylark Songs of Spring he skylark, Alauda arvensis, was until recently one of the most common birds in open countryside Tacross Europe, northwest Africa, and Asia as far as China. Skylarks that breed in Scandinavia head for the warmer areas of the Mediterranean in the winter, and have longer wings than other skylarks, to assist them in their mi- gration. In France, the skylark does not migrate, but moves about within a certain region at different times of year. The bird’s normal diet is earthworms and small insects; in the summer it also feeds on spilt grain in arable fields and the seeds of chickweed, sorrel, and thistles, and, when necessary, it can join flocks of finches, buntings, and sparrows, and share their feeding pattern. In spring the male skylark sings a high, twittering song, to establish his territory, and to attract a female. This is usually done while hovering at a certain height for a few moments, after which he plummets back down to the ground. He will do this repeatedly during most of the day, until all rival males are chased away, and the listening female is sufficiently impressed by his repertoire. The female builds the nest, which is usually amongst the vegetation on the ground. She then incubates her clutch of 3 – 5 eggs for about a fortnight. Both parents feed the offspring with a diet of small insects, etc, for about a week. The offspring, still unable to fly, then leave the safety of the nest, and search the surrounding area for food on their own. After a further 10 to 14 days, their wings are strong enough to attempt a flight. As soon as the offspring become fully independent, and are gone, the female lays a second clutch of eggs, and the whole process starts again. She can lay up to three clutches in a single year. The skylark has many natural predators, such as stoats, foxes, weasels, and sparrow hawks, but the main threat to the overall population level is the changes in agricultural techniques that are taking place around the world. In traditional farming, there are many small fields of cereals, many of them spring-sown; these provide food and cover for the skylarks in the summer. The modern fashion for large fields, winter-sown cereals, and close planting, has deprived the skylark of the habitat that in times gone-by helped to make it such a common sight and sound in the countryside. Alan Jonah

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As usual, the weather has been mixed over the past few weeks. We had a warm spell which started to dry everything in the garden out nicely, but that has been followed by some cold, wet weather that has checked the plants that were starting to make some early growth. I am expecting much of the same for April, and am therefore planning to concentrate on soil preparation, particularly in the first half of the month, rather than on planting. If you plant your vegetables too early, there is the risk that the seedlings will come up, but will then be eaten by slugs if there are a few days of cold, rainy weather, or cold weather might delay the germination, and the weeds might get a head start, making the area difficult to manage throughout the rest of the year. Time spent now raking and hoeing the soil, prior to planting, has several advantages: perennial weeds such as grasses and dock plants can be thoroughly removed, annual weeds will germinate giving you a chance to remove them with a quick extra hoe over the ground, and the soil be aerated and will have a chance to warm up. Vegetables that can be planted in April include carrots, beetroot, and spinach. Now is also the time to go ahead and plant your potatoes, The key to a success- if you have not already done so. ful year in the garden Another important job at this time of year is general tidying up. It is is soil important to go round the garden collecting up all the bits and pieces preparation. left on the ground over the winter. This may include piles of stones if you have been doing any building or clearing, branches, piles of wood, and even piles of cut brambles etc. The grass is already starting to grow, and is beginning to cover them over. If they are not removed now, they will soon disappear in the vegetation, making it very dif- ficult to do the cutting later on.

Trees There is still time to move or plant trees. I mentioned a couple of months ago the theory that planting trees is often counterproductive, but the fact is that the countryside has become danger- ously de-forested. Brittany never has been a prairie area, and our flora and fauna are not adapted to living in open spaces. No one knows what the consequences will be of maintaining the current landscape. Worse still, many Even if most of the trees that we do have, fell into mismanagement of the planting many years ago, and have grown out into incongruous shapes, sometimes dangerous, and making them of little happens in May, use. If the time ever comes when people want to start the preparation using our remarkable local wood again for all its myriad is done now. of uses, they will find that the supply has disappeared. In practical terms there is often little that can be done but to start over, and if you can establish a row of hazels, oaks, ash, etc. perhaps with a little holly, beech, birch, and so on, along the line of an old bank, you may be doing a lot of good. Once you get some trees started, others will grow of their own accord.

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Yurt frame, 14’6” Diameter, including MAN AND A VAN. Pick-ups, drop-offs, doors, groundsheet, shelves, etc. Easy to accompanied trips to Brico Depot etc. assemble 750€. Phone 02 96 24 63 15 (bilingual), house clearance, general rubbish Garden Services and garden waste clearance etc. Based in Comfy Three-Seater Sofa, neutral colour, Callac. Call Paul on 06 21 34 17 90 email: excellent condition, removable washable [email protected] covers, 50€. Contact [email protected] or call mobile 0044 7871 389431 Garden Services. Mowing, rotavating, See GARDENING pp. 42-43 hedge cutting, clearance, mini-digger Oak double wardrobe, 2 doors with Traditional Mole Catcher. Fast, friendly, / dumper work, fencing, patios, ponds, mirrors, 1 large drawer, beautiful piece of efficient service within 40km Pontivy. decking. Good rates, reliable service. Dept furniture in good condition, photos available Gardens, paddocks, farms etc. Equipment 22 area, call Gary 02 96 24 50 87. on request. 195€. 02 98 93 50 20 and tuition available. Call Phil on 02 97 25 30 99, mob. 06 81 57 93 66 Sand & Gravel . Small quantities delivered For Sale: Granite Widow and Chimney [email protected] by tipper truck . Approx 1 cube. Located at Lintels; Slabs of Mael Carhaix slate; Electric Callac and serving an area up to 20 km. tele Cement Mixer, 60€; Galvanised Tipping Mole man. Pest control - moles, rats, mice, :- Peter @ 0296450443 or 0675459977. Trailer for ride-on, mower, VGC, 85€; Ride- hornets, ants etc. Mole traps supplied. On Mower, 450€; Medium-size chainsaw, Training courses given. 30km of Callac call Hazlewood Property Management, petrol, 85€; 1 Cord Green Oak Logs, not 0296215347 or [email protected]. friendly, reliable, professional service for split, no rot, 140€, can deliver; Terot 125cc Friendly service. your home & garden, experienced in all 195 3 M. Bike Engine, 4 stroke, VGC, 150€; Friendly lady gardener. Central Brittany aspects of garden care, security checks, Chimney liner, s. steel, 125mm x 7mtrs as area. will make your garden beautiful, neat, changeovers & key holding etc. Fully new, 90€; Pond Carp, cheap and healthy; and trim. Honest, reliable, and qualified. registered. References available. Contact Honda Rotavator, plough, 4 wheels, 325€. 25 years experience. Competitive prices. Sam & Steve 0642379061 / 06 02 28 92 31 No job too small / large. One off and/or [email protected] regular maintenance. Caz: 09 62 30 33 96 STIGA 13.5hp, estate, Senator sit on [email protected] Grass cutting. Sensible prices. 35 km mower. 1 owner from new, colour yellow.

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Central Brittany Journal April 2014 40 Classified

Seamstress, repairs, alterations, curtains membership 35 euros plus 10 euros made to measure, re-upholstery of chairs, initial one-off joining fee. 02 96 24 87 settees, etc. 02 98 93 84 70 90, [email protected], www.aikb.fr, www. Music spotlightonbrittany.fr. Handyman, maintenance, gardening, decorating, tiling, chainsaw sharpening; Parlez-Vous Français? Tailor-made tuition Ozark mandola, as new, solid wood 100€ coops, kennels and hutches made to order. to suit your requirements. Translation and Tel: 060 22 72 138 All jobs considered, good rates. Callac area. interpreting services. Qualified, French- Call Jeff on 02 96 21 53 58 registered, bilingual teacher in Carhaix area. Highland Bagpiper. Full dress (kilt etc., Call Rob 02 96 29 66 49 Scots, Irish). All occasions, weddings, WE CAN MOVE IT. Man and Van Small funerals, parties, any distance. Also Ceili removals, deliveries, trips to the tip, etc. Barn Dance Band with caller. Goods moved for you in France & to and www.bagpipesbrooks.co.uk from the UK. Personal, friendly service. Vehicles French registered & insured. Based in Central Brittany. Email: [email protected] for Sale Personal Tel: 00 33 (0)2 56 07 20 85. Traditional & Modern Upholstery. Antique See Car & Garage Services p. 43 furniture restored in the traditional method. Tarot reading, member of the Tarot Headboards made and upholstered. Also Ford Focus 1.8TDCI, 2004, 221,000km, CT Association of the British Isles, Bourbriac furniture restoration, soft furnishings. to 12/15, silver, new tyres and cam belt, new area. Contact details: Katherine 0635945754 curtains, loose covers, swags and tails, fitted battery, tow bar fitted. Good condition. No www.relaxinbrittany.com bedspreads. Advice on colour and fabrics. longer needed. 2,500€ ono. Qualified with many years experience. Tel. Tel: 02 97 60 96 34 Jude: 02 98 78 59 09 / 06 02 27 97 89 / 09 65 33 61 00 judesandancersowerby@ BMW Z3 1800, year 2000, dark green, right Services hotmail.co.uk hand drive, French plates, lights, excellent condition, 110,000kim, 7,800€. Tel: 02 96 24 Mobile Mechanic - Undertake repairs, 59 46 Plounevez Quintin, 22110. welding and provide parts on cars, bikes, ‘Vito’ Qualified mechanic, area 22 (English). trailers, tractors, heavy plant etc. Free quotes Renault Trafic Van for sale. 2003, LHD, Fully mobile. Mercedes trained - We come to provided. Contact Dave 02 98 27 91 63 165,000 km, gearbox replaced 2010, cam you - All makes worked on. Full services 80€. belt and water pump replaced Oct.2013, roof References available. Mobile 07532086048 NEED SOMETHING MOVING TO THE UK rack and ladder, regularly serviced. 6000€. (UK) OR TO BRITTANY,.....Boxes, furniture etc, Tel: 02 96 21 47 10 / 06 69 40 74 17 friendly service reasonable prices, based CLEAR UP! Old Hangars/Sheds demolished in North Brittany, next trip April, For more Ford Maverick xlt 3 litre, 2004, rhd, 79,000 and removed. Ground cleared. Also scrap information ... call 0298785909 or email miles, 2 years CT, automatic, leather interior, metal & cars etc collected. Call Shaun on [email protected] 4 wheel drive, 3,350€ ono. 02 96 29 01 87 Tel 02 96 26 00 72 Man with Van. Available for Domestic, UK, Cleaning services: Spring cleans, weekly pick-ups or deliveries etc. Friendly service. Voiture Sans Permis, Microcar Lyra cleans, gite changeovers and keyholding. 20 years in Logistics and Security checked. 2.LUX, twin diesel engine, 40,000km, 2000, Reasonable, trustworthy, registered with Based near Rostrenen. Call Mike on 02 96 ally wheels, 1600€; Renault Express references. 30km radius around Callac. 24 91 54 or 06 68 09 75 59 or Estate Van, LHD, 1998, 4 seats, tow bar, 06 74 12 10 02 email michael.goldfi[email protected] 170,000km, 1.2lt, petrol, 2 yrs CT, 850€; Volvo 440, 1992, RHD, French reg, 2 yr CT, Friendly efficient help with translating, Caring For Your House, Holiday Home or 650€; Breaking Ford Transit for spares, paperwork, troubleshooting, tax returns, Gite; Home Help; - Daily / Weekly Cleaning good motor, tyres, lights, etc., 06 02 28 92 31 bureaucracy and accounts from bilingual Services; Key Holding; Property Maintenance accountant. Reasonable rates, no job too and Repair Packages. Covering Central Citroen C5, 2002, LHD, very good condition, small. Telephone 0676060196 Brittany. 02 96 29 78 47 very clean. CT OK, excellent tyres, good [email protected] runner, comfortable, garage maintained from MAN AND A VAN. Pick-ups, drop-offs, new. 12,950€. Telephone 02 92 13 42 20 or accompanied trips to Brico Depot etc. 06 71 89 98 26. (bilingual), house clearance, general rubbish and garden waste clearance etc. Based in Translation Renault Grand Scenic, 1.9 DCi, 2005, Callac. Call Paul on 06 21 34 17 90 email: 5/7 seats, (6 and 7 fold completely flat to [email protected] & Advice give extra boot space). Very economical, spacious family car. RHD French reg. New Buying Online and can’t get it delivered cam belt and water pump, new engine, to France?? Beds\Paint\Animal Feed etc See HELP & ADVICE p.9 clutch, fly wheel in November 2013. CT Nov Small/Large Parcels Delivered to Brittany 2015. 4950€ono 02 96 21 47 10 Every Month from the UK. Prices From AIKB ‘Here to help’ - Information, 5€per Item. Use our UK address we run a advice, contact with offices, Information, Reliable Service, Secure Transport. For more advice, contact with offices, (tax, health, infomation email [email protected] employment, driving licences, vehicle Wanted p 46 or call 0044 1364649513 registration, etc), language help and translation, integration projects, conferences Property p 52 & 53 on current topics and cultural events. Free service for members. Annual household Classified Advertising 25 words 3€

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Yves Joncour Callac THE PET HOTEL In The Dog House Kennels Dogs [email protected] Kennels & Cattery and Cats Kennels & Spacious accommodation ● Individually heated cattery Plenty of walks in boxes Spacious, large field ● Exercise area Heated Kennels with Visitors welcome Situated in Collorec,west of Carhaix ● Walks Outside Run. Large Enclosed Exercise Field. Christine 02 98 73 91 10 ● Visit before Visitors welcome [email protected] booking Kervégant 22160 Callac 02 96 45 93 13 02 96 45 59 22 / 06 78 01 87 95 3 Restguen CALLAC www.epagneul-breton.com www.thepethotelkennelscattery.com Home from Home for your dogs & cats. ● Heated, spacious accommodation ● Regular walks House / ● Collection service available come and visit us 5 mins Gourin. Pet Sitting www.brittanykennelsandcattery.com Long-experience Kim 02 97 23 79 36 certificat de capacite n.o. 56-324 Either in your own home, or at ours.
Lillerion Reasonable rates KENNELS and CATTERY Spacious heated accommodation Regular daily exercise Jon: 06 52 02 17 96 Visitors welcome Paul and Margaret Diana: 02 96 45 09 15 02 97 23 92 83 Your pets are safe in our hands HAIRDRESSERS www.lillerion.com & BEAUTY 56630 LANGONNET Dog Grooming [email protected] www.cutsfurmutts.com Liana Susie Moore: DK Equines 02 98 99 53 18 FreelanceF groom and rider Mobile ● Available for riding, re-training & general care Hairdresser 06 32 80 62 93 ● Wealth of experience ● Trained to BHS stage 3 I am at your service in cutsfurmutts@ ● Training for gallops ● Fully insured gmail.com ● References available Huelgoat and its Between Enquiries to Debz: 06 63 94 76 48 surrounding areas Carhaix & [email protected] Tel: 02 98 99 90 51 Gourin or 06 66 38 31 11 Stop Press   Carpenter, Painter, Decorator,
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Central Brittany Journal April 2014 42 BuildingGardening & Property Services

Magie Lacey Gardening des & Property Maintenance Fully registered - 25 years experience Arbres Email: [email protected] Tel: 02 96 24 01 05 Tree Surgery Website: www.laceygardening.weebly.com Working throughout Central Brittany Tree pruning, crown lifting, hedge trimming, efficient & careful dismantling. Fully insured – Just ask us for a free Tree Surgery assessment visit and quotation. Pruning Tel: 02 97 23 92 91 Hedge trimming Email: [email protected] and Gardens

web: www.jardins.weebly.com Central Brittany Qualified and insured Trois Feuilles contact Graham Love www.troisfeuilles.yolasite.com for free quotation Breizh Property Care 02 96 27 17 14 / 06 74 91 90 00 [email protected] Garden clearance; Grass cutting; Hedge trimming; Strimming; Rotavating; Gite changeovers; Key holding; House cleaning; Security visits; Pet sitting Hazlewood Property Management E-mail: [email protected] www.breizhpropertycare.com [email protected] Tel: 02 56 39 53 80 Tel: 06 42 37 90 61 A friendly, reliable, professional service Mob: 07 80 03 75 36 Louargat 22 Caring for your home, gite and garden Fully experienced in - Garden care & maintenance, Gite changeovers, Swimming pool/Hot tub care, ers Key holding, Security checks etc. osi An Fully registered in France with references available. R gla es i L s Rose Nursery Over 150 varieties of Roses Specialising in David Austin roses Selection of English Cottage Garden Plants Open Wednesday - Saturday Lostanlen, Cleden Poher 29270 Tel: 02 98 93 47 84 email: [email protected] visit us at: www.rosiers-anglais.com

TREVE CRAGO Garden Creation & Maintenance 30 years experience English and French speaking

Tel: 02 97 38 14 35 / 07 86 34 05 55 mail: [email protected] SIRET: 481 839 793 00017 02 96 45 89 59

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ChateauneufChateauneuf - a family run, BretonPropertyCare aylage profprofessional farm Looking after your home and garden H From a patio to a field. Let us do all the hard work. Lawns. Orchards. Hedges. Weed Control. Key Holding & Security. Established 2007. Registered & Fully insured. [email protected] 02 96 45 00 51 06 31 82 74 49

Bretagne Property HANDMADE PAVING Solutions PATHS PATIOS DRIVEWAYS HARD LANDSCAPING GARDENS GARDENING / PROPERTY CHECKS SOLD INDIVIDUALLY OR BY THE SQUARE METRE Edging of different types, sizes, patterns & 02 96 24 91 54 06 68 09 75 59 colours. Paving slabs 45x45cm www.bretagnepropertysolutions.com Based Poullaouen Areas 29-22 covered 9-12:30 14-18 Mon-Fri 02 98 93 59 82 / 06 82 23 66 63 Email: [email protected] Block paving laid. Price per square metre CAR & GARAGE SERVICES Auto Phoenix Mobile  Vehicle repairs and servicing Ian Torode Including brakes, tuning, gaskets, cambelts, Servicing and repairs of most makes electrics, lighting, CT repairs. of cars and garden machines. Also garden machinery, mowers, strimmers, etc. Car Help - Advice - Parts Sourcing. 35+ years experience. Mael-Carhaix area. LHD headlights supplier 06 44 00 20 68 (8am-6pm) Web: www.mowermaninbrittany.net siret: 79919354500016 email: [email protected] Tel: 02 97 39 95 52 For work and phonecalls, 9am-6pm MOBILE DIAGNOSTICS Mon-Fri by appointment only! La Villeneuve 56160 Langoelan & SERVICING LATEST PLUG-IN EQUIPMENT EX-HOMETUNE OPERATOR. 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE. SPECIALIST IN OLDER CARS. MR. BOBOB 02 98 93 00 71/ 06 71 21 37 94 Registered Mobile Mechanic. Ride on Mowers. Garden Machinery. Voitures sans Permis. 40 yrs experience. [email protected] Very competitive rates. New & S.hand parts. Based Corlay & Locarn. 06 02 28 92 31 Mobile Mechanic Tim the Gardener Cars, tractors, lawnmowers, plant and welding With the most up-to-date vehicle diagnostic equipment. Main dealer capabilities. p. 35 Dave Chapman Tel: 02 98 27 91 63

Central Brittany Journal April 2014 44 BuildingClassified & Property Services

BED & BREAKFAST WEBSITE DESIGN Website Design For Gites Webb’s Of Glomel Professional, modern sites with unlimited text and photos, availability calendar, google map, booking Bed and Breakfast form, local attractions, testimonials, etc. Everything 5 en-suite rooms you need to successfully market your gite online. Central Village location www.igna.com

5 Pl. du Centre 22110 Glomel 0033 (0)2 96 29 88 44 02 97 28 97 01 07 50 23 09 32 [email protected] www.brittanybedandbreakfast.net Hotel Le Cheval Blanc * Best Irish Session Pub in Brittany * Plancoet Nr St. Malo Ferry & Dinard Airport B&B, Homely & Relaxed Family Rooms (en-suite) Tel: Micheál: 02 96 84 05 10 [email protected] www.breizhms.com

WOODBURNERS ash grove stoves

Supplier of Hunter & Parkray Stoves Boiler versions available Tel: 00 44 (0) 1392 861579 www.ashgrovestoves.com HEATING [email protected]

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Infortech From teething troubles to total trauma Repairs, Virus removal Remote desktop support Data recovery, Training 02 98 71 14 91 06 32 30 70 54 www.infortechfrance.com [email protected]

Dale Franklin Computer Engineer for PC & Mac Technology Services

Mobile Computer Technician Specializing in PC Repairs & Upgrades New Systems, Laptops & Peripherals French-English Language Change Broadband Setup Wireless Networking CDs DVDs, Ink Cartridges, etc. Based Nr Carhaix, will travel throughout 56, 29, 22 Tel Richard: 02 98 99 58 92 [email protected] www.bretonpcs.com

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DECKING P. Williams Handyman & PC FLOORING tel. 02 96 67 24 95 Oddjobs Repair Service Sort those oddjobs that keep getting put off and TIMBER CONSTRUCTION tech help with that PC that has a mind of its own. ALL PROJECTS CONSIDERED man and van / garden clearance / pc maintenance / flat pack assembly / hang pictures, mirrors / setup internet / Registered (siret no. 502610694/015) basic plumbing / appliance installation / wifi / second pair Email: [email protected] of hands / help moving / light fittings / sockets & switches change overs / property checks / pressure washing / hang shelves / blinds & curtains/ house clearance / any oddjobs 15 euros per hour, min charge 2 hours / registered HANDYMAN SERVICES www.oddjobs.fr tel 09 64 01 63 30 Multi-trade builder For all building and garden maintenance throughout Brittany. Brittany-Property-Maintenance.com Contact David 02 96 21 55 04 Registered Artisan [email protected] Full décénale insurance Re-pointing of stone work with a pressurised pump, sandblasting, CHARLES HAIGH Joinery & plaster boarding. CONSTRUCTION Free estimates - covering Brittany 02 97 74 97 15 or 06 67 48 35 66 [email protected] • Renovation/Extensions • Structural Alterations etc • Dry Lining & Insulation CHIMNEY SWEEPING • Excavations/Driveways FULLY REGISTERD WITH CHAMBRE DE METIERS • Fosses Septiques/Drainage & Zones/Documentation etc INSURED WITH ONE YEAR DECINEL FOR FLUES Depts 22 and 29 Tel: 02 96 44 26 20 / 06 30 11 04 21 TEL: 02 96 25 15 98 SWEEPS

CHIMNEY [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] Siret: 453 231 920 00019 French registered and insured

Stephen Loy Carpenter & Joiner VB Plombier Based in Mael Carhaix 30 yrs experience. Traditionally qualified. All types of work undertaken CHIMNEY SWEEPING Bespoke furniture and kitchens & BOILER SERVICING Mobile: 07 80 02 48 03 Tel: 02 97 34 03 24 Ring Vince on: 02 96 24 02 25 [email protected] or 07 86 12 83 82 email: [email protected] website: www.vbplombier.fr

for my spares and repairs. Anything considered. Please contact: Wanted Ian Torode aka mowermaninbrittany on 0297 399 552 or E-mail : [email protected]

Wanted dead or dying petrol, chainsaws, hedge trimmers, Scrap metal removed from your premises for no charge, anything strimmers, mowers,etc. Fair price paid. The same available. Tel considered. 30km radius of Locarn. Also wanted to buy, broken 0296 29 20 46 or [email protected] ride-on mowers. 06 02 28 92 31

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE, Faulty or damaged ride-on mowers

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S.P.Fishlock Builders & Roofers

BEFORE AFTER * Old and new work in slate & tiles * Lead & Zinc work * Guttering & down pipes. * Velux & Dormer Windows * Loft insulation * Chimney stack pointed & rebuilt 02 96 84 93 27 [email protected] BRITTANY PVC Le Herisson, 22250 Rouillac windows & doors www.roofersinbrittany.com REDUCE HEATING COSTS - Double glazed windows combine warmth and security. For FREE quote contact Peter Jensen [email protected] or tel: 02 96 29 48 24 Skilled Carpenter, Joiner www.Brittanypvc.com & Roofing Specialist Get it right first time - Danish workmanship built to last. New Builds, Renovations & Repairs. Also: Floors, Stairs, Windows, Doors, Loft Conversions, Velux & Dormers, Plasterboarding, Kitchens, etc. Michael GROVER 10 year guarantee - Free, competitive quotes Stone Mason 25 years experience, 8 in France Specializing in stonework, flooring GRO - BUILD and walls. Tiling and mosaic, 02 96 29 51 66 Renovation projects. Lime rendering / Pointing. [email protected] www.artisancarpenter.com Fully registered and insured. No TVA. [email protected] 56800 Guillac 02 97 70 68 10 ♦ 06 23 35 70 93 SEAN GOURLEY DIGGER HIRE (Qualified with CPCS Card) ROOFING SPECIALIST FOSSE SEPTIQUE INSTALLATION GROUND CLEARANCE – RENOVATION HELP Building Services 25yrs experience ALSO Transit Tipper Hire – Basic Plumbing New Builds, Renovations, Repairs Appliance Installaon – Pressure Washing Free Quotes All Work Guaranteed ABLE TO ASSIST YOU OR QUOTE FOR COMPLETE PROJECT Registered Auto Entrepreneur Depts 22 and 29 Email [email protected] 02 98 26 97 36/06 76 60 96 65 06 58 97 02 88 02 96 48 06 37 [email protected]

LUDGATES Interior & Exterior Renovations

Renovation & Roofing Specialists, Construction & New Build. Plumbing & Electrics, Plastering, Rendering, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Veluxe Windows, Flooring, Carpentry & Joinery Tel: 02 98 99 40 55 Mob: 06 62 31 10 22 [email protected] www.ludgates-renovations.com

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R & B Builders Kingfisher Cheval Construction Ltd BEN ERRIDGE Decorating complete renovation service Areas 22, 29 & 56 covered For all your building needs internal and external... Fully Registered General Builder Roofing, guttering, Velux windows, plastering, Interior/Exterior rendering, pointing, plumbing... All types of Building Work Wall & Floor tiling Contact Graham Hartley at... Undertaken Plasterboarding [email protected] Roofing Electrics Plumbing Reasonable Prices 02 98 73 83 98 06 03 75 10 25 Masonry etc. 22 years experience Free estimates Roz-Ar-Vinglen 22340 Le Moustoir Bob: 02 97 51 20 57 PLASTERER - HANDYMAN Tel: (0033) 02 98 99 14 13 kingfi[email protected] Alterations, Renovations & General Maintainance House checks, Gite changeovers, Large and Small Gardens cared for. Groundwork Septic Tanks Call Paul & Nikki Read (Standard systems, Micro Stations, Compact Systems: (free quotations) Rostrenen 02 96 29 36 62 [email protected] designed to meet the requirements of your site and soil type) Systems brought up to Standard Help with planning issues. Adherent to the ‘Charte Qualité du Conseil Général 10 Year Guarantee English Spoken A.M.PITMAN Free estimates & advice Tel: Sébastien ELECTRICIAN Alan Pitman 06.86.44.12.92 2, Route Departementale, 22460 Le Quillio Saint Nicodème [email protected] Tel: 02 96 56 30 13 Mobile: 06 74 10 38 09 [email protected]

DIGGER & Septic SCS Painter, Decorater & Tiler DRIVER Internal & External Painting Septic tanks Tanks Competitive rates 30 years experience Free quotes drainage, Emptied Call Anthony Smith landscaping etc. 02 98 78 80 86 Rostrenen, Guerlesquin, LE VIDANGEUR BRETON [email protected] Carhaix area Septic Tanks Emptied and Cleaned 40 km radius of Carhaix Bilingual help and advice. 02 96 45 89 20/06 17 85 55 02 Tel: 02 98 99 55 27 [email protected] Mobile: 06 07 08 99 60 (English spoken) Sand & Gravel Supplied locally for the smaller user. Drives, paths, drainage, infill. Smaller delivery vehicle to get into restricted access. Flexibility of delivery, rather than a huge unmanageable load. 20 km radius Callac T Walker & Son Tel: 02 96 45 04 43 Mob: 06 75 45 99 77 Artisan Builder & Slate Roofer Covering new builds, renovations, extensions Building & Property Services & loft conversions Stonework specialist (30 yrs experience) Scaffolding, digger and dumper available Repointing, all aspects of stonework. Excellent standard of work, free quotes Rendering and plastering (internal & external) 30 years experience Free quotes. Based Plounevez-Moëdec. Area 22 Tel: Terry 0298781667 / 0676509640 Phone evenings at 7pm Dick Raymond 02 96 38 66 47 [email protected] siret 511 511 008 00019

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SARL Steve & Wendy Foster Renovations Stuart Barker Electrical, plumbing, tiling, doors & windows, stud-walls, insulation Plastering & Building Services www.renov8it4u.com After 30 yrs experience in the UK, 02 98 26 43 95 Mobile: 06 68 25 46 54 email we are now offering a professional [email protected] plastering service in Brittany. All work carried out to the highest CARPENTRY & standard, references provided. SPARKRITE ROOFING SERVICES Free estimates. Areas 22, 29 & 56 30 years experience specialising in Roofing, French or UK materials ELECTRICITY Double Glazing, 02 98 93 87 43 / 06 23 67 84 17 Windows & Doors (Wood & PVC) [email protected] & Installation of staircases. & PLUMBING A full carpentry service & renovation consultation. tel: 09 88 18 54 34 Please call Dave Holder on mob: 06 35 91 35 21 Mob: 06 86 02 29 76 M J Watkins Property maintainance, email: [email protected] Tel: 02 96 21 50 27 Email: [email protected] Repairs and Renovation. General building and complete renovation service Roof repairs / Replacement, Dry lining, Bathrooms, Kitchens, Garden projects, Decorating, Guttering 02 96 21 47 10 / 06 69 40 74 17 MC Renovation mjwbuilding.webs.com Creative Living Space Loft Conversions, Plastering, Insulating, Thistle Renovations Ltd. Plasterboarding, Parquet Flooring, Timber treatment, Preventative & remedial Renovation & Extensions. Plastering, Pointing & Covering departments 56 & 22 all Interior Renovations Matthew Chalk: Based in France for 10 years Fully Registered & insured 02 97 70 40 02 / 06 04 18 23 13 Phone Laurie Irving 02 96 29 59 41 [email protected] Email: [email protected]

BOWKER BUILDING CONSTRUCTION.RENOVATION. DEMOLITION REGISTERED GENERAL BUILDER All Aspects of Building Works TEL: 02 96 29 78 47 MOB: 06 4 5 1 1 1 6 5 4 25 YRS EXP Based St-Nicolas-du-Pélem AREA 22. Qualified [email protected] Paul Mason & Builder Johnson 20 yrs experience of working for French & English clients in Brittany. Based in the centre of Brittany. Areas 56, 22 &29 covered page 36 Contact info. Tel 02 97 39 34 83 Classified Index e-mail [email protected]

Central Brittany Journal April 2014 50 Classified Michael McCoy Architectural Draughtsman

[email protected] All your planning needs and solutions Specialising in

Jeremy Smith Architect O R DR E D E S O R DR E D E S ARCCHHITITECETCETSES Renovation, New An English architect registered with l'Ordre des Architectes offering a complete design, Build, & Disabled planning and project management service for all building types and sizes access. Tel: 02 96 21 23 67 Mob: 06 43 79 37 54 02 96 43 44 23 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Architectural Services Website: www.jeremysmitharchitects.com Architectural Drawings french & Planning Applications Conversions . Renovations . New Build pplans . . Extensions Swimming Pools Demolitions Divison of Land . Any Size Property e: [email protected] www.frenchplans.com Contact Arthur Cutler 02 97 39 38 72 f CARPETS Brittany House Surveys Carpet Fitter & Supply www.brianyhousesurveys.com Jasen Saunders – Brittany based Property Surveys and Condion Reports for buyers and owners of property in Briany. Carpets, vinyl & carpet tiles supplied & 02 97 38 50 90 fitted. Registered & fully insured office@brianyhousesurveys.com (décennale). Call 02 96 34 52 44 or visit www.carpet-fitter.eu - www.carpetfrance.com

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Looking for a Home: Inspired by the heroism of those taking part in the recent Sochi paralympics, this month we would like to feature two boys who have their own physical challenges. Both have had a rough time in their early lives, but are now showing every sign of becoming loving pets, so willing to please. Sultan is a lovely quiet boy. When he arrived at the refuge he had been badly mistreated, he was extremely thin and had lost one eye. He has made a good recovery and now needs a foster or forever home. Balto is an energetic dog with a most appealing disposition and a lovely smiley face, he seems totally unaware of the fact that he has lost a leg. We do not know the reason for this but it has not slowed him down and he enjoys a full and active life. He would love a home of his own so if you can offer a foster or forever home, please let us know. We don't know their dates of birth or any other details and we know these two will find it very difficult to find a home, but we would give them every chance and hope there is someone special out there who would like to help them.These dogs are at the SPA du Penthievre (Brehand) who have their own website and facebook page or tel 02 56 44 71 15; 02 96 56 38 25. If you are interested in helping and would like some more information from an English-speaking person, please don't hesitate to contact 02 96 26 87 80 or visit "Liberte Pour Chiens" on Face- book for all the latest doggie news.

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Property for Sale: Between Collorec and Plouye Meil Vraz is a pretty four-bed cottage set in beautiful countryside between Collorec and Plouye. 4-bedroom house (total floor size 130m2) with 3,180m2 of land. The Main section of the house was constructed about 25 years ago from the dressed granite from the old Mill House. The section includes two double bedrooms, a large lounge/dining room with French windows and stove, kitchen adjoining the dining room, and bathroom with toilet. The smaller part was constructed some 12 years ago and has a slate roof and cladding. It has two large double bedrooms (one en-suite with shower room), a small study, shower room and a kitchen- ette/utility room. This charming property lies a few miles south of the Mont d'Aree National Park. 219,900€ 02 98 73 93 33 [email protected]

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For a large selection of quality properties in North Finistère (29) and Côtes d’Armor (22) and an SELL YOUR HOME WITH ARBFrenchproperty.com. £50 after-sales service second-to-none off any scheme for Central Brittany Journal readers. info@ arbfrenchproperty www.arbfrenchproperty.com TEL: 0044 website : www.ar-ger.com 1803 469367 e-mail : [email protected] Near Guingamp: House for Sale. Downstairs: kitchen, Ar Ger Immobilier sarl living room, free-room. Upstairs: three bedrooms, 9 place Général Leclerc, 29630 PLOUGASNOU bathroom. Partly renovated. Garden 6900m2. Two WCs. 0033 (0)2 98 67 87 10 or 0033 (0)6 09 75 57 84 80,000€ plus notaires fees. 06 99 73 5711

Cotes d’Armor Building Plot for sale 1160 sqM. Plans approved. Quiet village between Uzel and St Gilles Vieux Marche. Fosse application approved. Water, EDF, phone and B/Band adjacent. Facing South. 15,000€ ono plus notaire fees. More details from G.H. [email protected] LEGGETT LOCAL KNOWLEDGE YOU CAN TRUST FENCING on page 2

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House for Sale: CHATELAUDREN PLOUAGAT, HOUSE FOR SALE: JOSSELIN close to all amenities, 2 km RN12, built in 1980, very well maintained, 4 bedrooms, dining room, living room with fireplace, kitchen, 2 bathrooms, 110 m2 habitable cellar. Classe D energy. Well-stocked garden ( camellias, rhodos, azaleas, etc...) with lake, must be seen! 250 000€. TEL 06.13.88.10.26 / 02.96.74.26.43 [email protected] 5-acre HABITABLE Small holding, Canihuel: 2 houses, 1 cabin, hangar, ruin, outbuildings, bread oven. Own water supplies and firewood. 115,000€. Full diagnostic report. Two houses rewired, two fosses. 06 02 28 92 31

Holiday Cottage

17 years old with new, quality bathroom, kitchen, utility Detached Holiday Cottage in Callac, cosily and room and 300 litre hot tank. 3 double bedrooms and down- elegantly furnished, practical and well-equipped for a stairs toilet. Wood burning stove, new drive, paths and ter- couple (one Double and One Single Bed). Available for race on 670 Square metres level land. Property situated in 220€ per week high season (180€ a week, low Season a cul-de-sac, very quiet, only 5 minute walk to two schools + heating charge), plus a cleaning charge of 50€. The and town centre. 1 mile to Super U and Leclerc. All com- cottage has a secluded garden and is a ten-minute merce, doctors,restaurants, banks. No chain. 187,500€. walk from Callac Square. Contact [email protected] for further information. Tel: 09 60 47 42 63

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HEATING SEAN HENDICOTT HEATING SPECIALIST Woodburners & Woodcookers supplied & fitted Specialist in wood systems & wood boilers, hot water For all your stockage tanks & combined systems. Electrical, Ground Source & Air Source heat pump systems Plumbing including groundworks for ground source pipework. Comprehensive advice given - photos of previous S.A.R.L. DENNISON & Heating ELECTRIQUE work on website - fully recommended PLOMBERIE ET CHAUFFAGE Requirements www.seanhendicott.com Covering all aspects of or email: [email protected] Electrical work, Plumbing & Heating Installations in Departments www.woodburningstovesandcookers.com 22, 29, 35, 56 [email protected] www.dennisonelectrique.com 02 96 67 30 39 / 06 89 41 43 62

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Based Maël Carhaix Huge stocks 4kw – 24kw with or without Covering Central Brittany back-boilers. Cash and carry available. Ring Vince on: Trade enquiries welcome. 02 96 24 02 25 or 07 86 12 83 82 Installation if required Alternatively, email: [email protected] Tel 02 97 74 73 48 Website: www.vbplombier.fr e-mail [email protected]

Colour Classifieds FOR SALE: Kubota K008 (Used) FOR SALE Mercedes E320CDi, Avant Garde, Auto. 2004 (September) 131,000Km. Leather seats, Full Service History. Anthracite Exte- rior, Beige Interior. GPS, 6 CD Player/Changer, DVD Player, Telephone, Tilt/ Slide Sun Mini digger, in excellent condition. Comes with roof, Folding Rear Seats. Good 3 buckets and spares. Price 6000€. condition. 10,500€ Contact: 0044 1794 5224400. Contact 02 96 45 83 46 Email: [email protected]

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Designer, Supplier rigidsarl and Installer kitchens of Quality Kitchens france Danny & Suzanne Preece telephone: +33 (0)2 96 45 97 55 mobile: +33 (0)6 78 51 35 98 [email protected] ready built and individually made www.rigidkitchensfrance.com for YOUR space Marks Woodwork Carpenter / Joiner For all your interior & exterior woodwork projects. Tel: 02 97 51 34 20 (Bubry 56) Mob: 06 77 97 40 24 Staircases (made to measure) Cupboards & wardrobes Kitchens Furniture repairs Loft Conversions Velux Windows FLEX-ELEC First & second fix Roof and Dormer construction ELECTRICIAN Daywork or price 25yrs experience www.woodworkbymark.com installations, rewires, repairs, electric heaters, water heaters CONSUEL certificates & ERDF connections arranged French registered, qualified electrician Mini Digger call Bruce Knight Advertise your tel: 02 98 86 96 60 mob: 06 40 56 95 37 & Driver email: [email protected] covering departments 29, 22, 56 Gardens & Drainage Business Mains sewerage connections in the CBJ Banking & Drives Free estimates and advice From 50€ Assoc Highstwest for 3 months Plusquellec Tel: 02 96 45 04 43 02 96 21 58 40 Mobile: 06 75 45 99 77 (mon-fri 9-12) [email protected] [email protected] http://highstwest.chez-alice.fr DUAULT BOOT SALE 13th April STONE CRAFT www.stonecraft-renovations.com [email protected] New Builds & Renovations Roofing & Stonework, Groundworks & Fosse Septiques. Registered & Insured Phone Chris: 02 96 24 09 59

Citroen C5, 2002, LHD, very good condition, very clean. CT OK, excellent tyres, good runner, comfortable, garage maintained from new. 12,950€. Telephone 02 92 13 42 20 or 06 71 89 98 26.

Central Brittany Journal April 2014 Seen in the waterway behind the Moulin de Kerlias, Callac. I think it's a coypu because it has orange teeth. Very cute! Wendy Reif FR: 1€ UK: ₤1.25

Yves de Reviers Successor to: GENERALI FRANCE M. Georges Hamon assurances All Types of Insurance Car HouseUK £1.25 Health France: 1€ Investments Retirement Fluent English Spoken 15 7, rue des Portes – 22160 Callac 02 96 45 51 15 [email protected] No. ORIAS: 07035059