What's on

There will be a wreath laying ceremony at the war memorial on 18th June leaving from the Mairie at 11am.
It was on the 18th of June, 1940 that General de Gaulle broadcast from London on the BBC to the French people. He called for them to refuse defeat and to continue the fight.

Summer's a comin' in and there are lots of things happening:

20th June
Les Swing Home in concert at the Auberge du Chêne starting at 21h. More info about the group on their site
http://les.swinghome.free.fr

21st June



La Fête de la Musique:
There will be music in the air in Rue Neuve as the residents open their windows and play their favourite cds
In the square there will be:
18h.30 - 19h.30
"Danses de rue" with "Trampoline 2000"
20h onward
L'Anella Sardanista
Rosy and Maurice (sax, accordian, keyboard)
Chorale Sainte Madeleine
Penny and Rosy (flute and keyboard)
Maureillas Music School
Don Léonce
Cappella and other songs

Finishing with a session open to all-comers

El Tap will be serving a menu which includes grilled lamb and Bruno Nou the butcher will be serving a choice of mussels and chips or Catalan meatballs. Reservations are recommended. For those with a sweet tooth, cakes will be made available by "Délices Méditerranéens"



21st June
Flamenco with "Flamme Andalouse" starting at 21h.30 at the Sports complex "Echards du Boulou", 5€

26th June
Take the opportunity to taste a selection of rosé wines at El Tap 18h - 19h. The tasting will be led by Sandrine, a wine rep who can then of course supply anything that you're tempted to buy. (Home delivery) If all the tasting whets your appetite there will be a menu available:
A free glass of rosé followed by brochettes and dessert.
Places are limited so reservations are recommended 04 68 83 10 41

27th June
Watch several Catalan Dragons playing for France against England in Toulouse. A bus will be arranged to take supporters from Vallespir to the match. The bus, entry and a cold meal is included in the price of 30€. Reservations before the 23rd:
04 68 83 14 34/04 68 83 62 40/04 68 83 93 19/04 68 87 30 30

What about La veille de la Saint-Jean? Will there not be a feu de Saint-Jean?

Yes, there will be; I just hadn't got around to putting the poster on the site! Click on the photo to see it in full.



The flame, bonfire, fireworks and a bar. Should be a good evening that keeps this tradition alive and welcomes in summer. Oh yes and don't forget to buy one of the bouquets of wild flowers that the primary school children will be selling. Hang it up in the house to bring you luck until the same time next year.

Friday, 4th July

Free concert given by the "Harmonie Cérétan". Starts at 8.30pm in the village square.

Saturday, 5th July:
Meatballs and the first disco of the summer

Beer Festival:



Cheers!!

There seems to be something happening all the time these days. Prepare yourselves for the long haul of summer!

11th July
"Foul Dawa". Reggae, ska, rock concert at the Auberge du Chêne. Starts at 21h.

"Bastille Day", 14th July

Click on the poster to see it in its entirety.



Fortunately there seems to be space in the afternoon for a siesta as the French "Fête Nationale" promises to be a long day!

Concert at the Auberge du Chêne

If you've still some money left in your pocket after this last weekend's festivities, there are more things to do on the horizon....

Exhibition
1st August - 14th August:
Fabien Delattre, painter from Céret, will be showing his work in the Cork Museum.

Soirée Paella, 1st August




Classical Guitar Rectal given by Per-Olov Kindgren includes pieces by Bach, Francesco Tarrego, Lauro & Montes Venezuela, film and romatic music.



Date: 2nd August at 18h.30:
Venue: St Etienne, Maureillas Parish Church
Entry: 8€

Fête de la Bière , 2nd August
Moules/Frites et "Mega Bass" disco at the Plat de la Fargue

Book Launch:



At the start of the Olympics, Jacques and Yaneth present "Les JO Inédits/ The Unpublished Olympic Games" by Eric Mugneret, the second book in the series "Parole de Sport" of which they are editors. The book is a collection of anecdotes, stories , oddities and much more gathered from the Olympic games from 1896 to the present day.
If you're intrigued, come along to either the market in the Place de la République on the morning of 7th August or to El Tap in the afternoon. Otherwise you can find details on
www.les.jo-inedits.com

Concert at El Tap



And if all that isn't enough...


Please note that reservations are necessary either at the Café du Commerce or the newsagents.

Well, for a small place there's a great variety of things to do and the summer season is far from over!

Many of you will know Rosie and Maurice and what a wide range of music they play. There's a great evening in store, so come along and give them your support on 13th August at 20h. Click on the photo to see it in it's entirety.

Fool Dawa have played several times before at the Auberge Du Chêne and they return this Friday, 15 August.

Another busy weekend for the merrymakers among you. Friday is the annual fiesta in Las Illas. For the early birds, there is the walk up there followed by either paella in the open air, a meal in the restaurant or even your own picnic. Boules in the afternoon and a disco in the evening.






Sunday, what could be better that sitting by the fountain at El Tap, sipping a glass of rosé or pastis while listening to music?

There's always a good representation of the British at any Sardane and I'm sure this event will be no exception. The Cazenoves played at the Festa Mayor and are among the top coblas so will attract many dancers and spectators. Come along and add your support.