Charente holidays * Dordogne shopping * tourist information for the Charente and Dordogne * things to do in the Charente and Dordogne * pets needing new homes and interesting shops in the Dordogne and Charente

PETS' CORNER

*Hello, my name is Rita. I am a little brown dog, 10 years young, who is looking for a loving home as my family have now moved back to England and left me behind. Please help me. I like cats and male dogs. Tel: Tina, 05 45 25 98 64.

*An eight-month-old puppy, black and white, chasse type, is looking for a home. He is currently being looked after in a household full of dogs, cats and children but although the puppy is a good dog the household just can't cope any more. If anybody can help, please contact Mme Huot, 05 45 98 74 95.

*Toby is a small four-year-old Yorkie who has been living with me since October…in an ideal world his new family would be a person or couple in their early 60s. He would be better as an only dog or with a female companion.

*Ponette is a 14-year-old chestnut Shetland pony who would love the company of another pony or younger children…you would need to provide transport from near Jonzac in the Charente Maritime.

*If you can help find a loving home for Toby or Ponette, please email me at jacqui@domaine-du-president.com or call 05 46 49 09 29/06 84 72 32 09.

Useful websites & addresses

www.francereview.com is the website address for the English living in the Dordogne and Charente - For the Dordogne English News section of Sud Ouest:

French News can be found at www.bonjourmagazine.com - see also PETITES ANNONCES.

SAR (Search and Rescue) offers help with problems.
SAR LD, Chassagne, 16410 Fouquebrune, 0 820 398 098/06 99 13 96 61

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Petites annonces/small ads

50c mot. Chèques: Bulletin 16/24, Chez Archibald, Lemonie, 16210 Les Essards

FRENCH NEWS, the indispensable tool for living in and visiting France: fact sheets, updates on national and local news and readers' views, holidays, property, entertainment and more…celebrating 20 years in print. www.french-news.com

McNEILS SIT AND STAYS provides a professional pet and house sitting service focusing 100% on the care and wellbeing of your pets and home; from as little as 15€ a day. Call today for free consultation. Contact: 05 45 25 98 64/06 24 00 62 39 Krystana16190@yahoo.co.uk

QUIZ AND CURRY NIGHT at La Vieille Maison, St Paul Lizonne, is on Friday 1 February. Information/reservations: 05 53 91 61 31

BOOGAMI - IT'S FANTASTIC! Unusual and unique gifts, arts & crafts, jewellery, pottery, ceramics, soft furnishings, watercolours, objets d'art, glassware - sensible prices, the most fabulous little shop. Stands to rent 30€ a month. Boogami is at Place des Trois Maries, La Tour Blanche. Contact: 05 53 90 49 76 www.boogami.co.uk

WINTER LETS, LONG-TERM RENTALS FOR HOUSE HUNTING: holiday homes, last-minute availability, special offers, advertising, the longest-established self-catering holiday website; build your own holiday home website on www.franceonecall.com

FREE FISH FOR PONDS: Mike Molloy still has a lot of fish available. You would need to bring a good pond or keep net. Contact: 05 45 78 32 47

MERCEDES A VENDRE: magnifique E270, CDI septembre 2003, couleur argent, 63,000km, entretien Mercedes, toutes options sauf GPS, intérieur cuir gris anthracite, voiture de maître conduite uniquement par chauffeur. Contact: 06 21 45 80 03

FRENCH LESSONS, all levels, offered by experienced and well-qualified teacher (English). Contact: 05 53 82 46 77 dehanson@hotmail.co.uk

IVOR WILLIAMS TRAILER FOR SALE: current box model BV4 braked single axle with 2.5 metre usable length; further info at www.iwt.co.uk (BV4). The trailer has been used only by us to move our things here: it has done 6-7 return journeys over four years; the floor has always been carpeted and the trailer is very clean; extras include spare wheel and wheel clamp. Price £1200 (current price new £2320) Contact: Edward Carter, 05 45 98 45 35 edwardandheathercarter@wanadoo.fr

PIANO LESSONS, all levels, offered by experienced and well-qualified teacher (English). Contact: 05 53 82 46 77 dehanson@hotmail.co.uk

NEED WORK DONE TO FINISH YOUR HOUSE? Painting, dry lining, plasterboard work, insulation and other finishings. Contact: Mark Blackman, 05 53 90 20 55 Mark.Blackman@hotmail.com

ART CLASSES: La Galerie d'Art, Sérignac, near Chalais - learn to use pastels; beginners welcome; 15€ for two-hour sessions. Contact: Ellie, 05 45 98 18 56 helenebuttling@wanadoo.fr

GREETINGS CARDS for all occasions. Individual requests or from large stock, prices from 2€. To view or discuss requirements contact Paula Barker. Telephone: 05 45 98 46 86

ADMINISTRATIVE HELP with all aspects of life in France: translator and interpreter with expertise in French bureaucracy. Contact Anne-Isabelle Guyot, 05 45 98 93 72

REFLEXOLOGY AND MASSAGE available from fully qualified therapist Tracy Davidson MAR, BWDip. Telephone: 05 45 79 19 87

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Agenda: janvier/février

13 janvier à Longeveau: la médaille du mois - voir GOLF

13 janvier à Longeveau: car owners get-together - voir VOITURES DE COLLECTION

13 janvier à St Aulaye: repas amical pour les personnes d'au moins 60 ans, centre de loisirs, 12h

16 janvier à Coutures: talk in English on Eugène le Roy - voir HISTOIRE

23 janvier à Chalais: dégustation de champagne et vin rouge - voir VIN

24-27 janvier à Angoulême: festival international de la bande dessinée

27 janvier à Longeveau: compétition Drapeau - voir GOLF

1 février à St Paul Lizonne: quiz and curry night Contact: 05 53 91 61 31

1 février à St Séverin: Bluehouse (blues/rock band) concert/party night, sdf 19h30, 15€ Tickets: Marion Robb, 05 45 98 35 12/05 45 98 99 50 www.bluehouse-fr.com