Does anybody know where you can buy curry sauce ( madras or vindaloo )?
I have seen some sauces on the English shelves at Leclerc but they are all very mild.
Thanks in advance.

That's an old motor of ours, not me - or at least not yet.

The question is this; just how do I go about scrapping an old car in France - legally?

I was going to put this  thread in Motoring - but as the old bird doesn't "motor" anymore I feel the subject has more to do with legalities.  We are in France after all.

Sooo.....anyone have any idea of the ins and outs of sending a car to the scrap heap?

Does the scrap yard cancel the carte grise for me so the motor doesn't officially exist anymore?  Do I get paperwork confirming I used to have a, now dead, car?  Do I cancel the insurance or does the scrap yard?

More importantly, where is one, a scrap yard that is, when you need it?  The car is un-driveable since you didn't ask so they would have to collect.

Also important.....do I get any money for this sudden and unexpected act of benevolence?

All answers gratefully received  because I sick to death of looking at the thing sitting outside.  Maybe I could just hide it in a barn....if I had one.

Don't the Montmorillon roundabouts look good, they always look nice and tidy.  



And I like the Watering Can.



Sorry did'nt get any more photo's maybe you can stop and post some, one of my favourites is the one where they put the giant pencils it's often changing theme. But the most disappointing one must be the one at Leclerc, they only seem to do anything with it at Xmas.

I feel like a roundabout nerd now.  

Does anyone know what the Giant Scarecrow is about that is situated just off the new ring road?

I've been meaning to take a picture for a long time, but keep forgetting my camera but I had it with me the other day.

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Just wondered if anyone new what it was about?

What's the best ground cover for a weed free garden?

I've got fed up growing veg in the ground and spending most of my time weeding, I've tried beds before but the bits in between took me ages to go around with the strimmer. So this year I'm having a go at some container growing, I've put my containers on a Tarp for this year just to give it a try but I don't think it's the best solution.

So I'm thinking of getting the black breathable stuff we had in the pollytunnel, it worked fine in there but I'm trying to work out what is best to cover it with? The cheaper the better, I'm not to worried to much about looks but something that lasts and stops the weeds growing on top of the black stuff whilst also making it ok for walking on.

Suggestions ?

Hello I'm cari
hoping to buy if it all works out !

Items available for sale :-

4 Drawer cutlery cabinet on legs - reproduction - very nice piece 35 euros.

2 x 2.5 litre tins Wickes concrete floor paint - light grey  50 euros the two.

10 litres B&Q Magnolia emulsion paint  15 euros.

10 litres Crown Magnolia emulsion paint 15 euros.

2 x 20 litre tubs petrole (parafin) 35 euros the two.

1 litre Glyphosate weed killer  8 euros.

Dunlop garden badminton set (4 x racquets + net etc) 10 euros.

Yonex Badminton racquet with cover 10 euros.

Dunlop badminton racquet with cover 10 euros.

Pack of 6 brass finish lights - flush ceiling fitting 220v

10 euros.

Pack of 5 King Edward Imperial Cigars +

Pack of 5 Villiger Premium No.7 Cigars +

a good  few odd ones  25 euros the lot.

Screw-in Ground spike for umbrella or rotary clothes line

galvanised - new   8 euros.

Tile cutter (manual) up to 400mm tiles - used only for a few tiles  8 euros.

Givvi Top box with mounting plate & 2 x keys 20 euros

Small leather toolroll ideal for cruiser  5 euros

MPS tailpack/tank bag with waterproof cover  15 euros.

Virgin Yamaha T shirt size large new but without tags! 10 euros.

Various Lladro & Nao pieces - mostly retired so very collectable. Offers considered for individual pieces.

Wedgewood bud vase - rare brown & orange - offers.

Morphy Richards Breadmaker - boxed &  perfect (used once). 25 euros.

Doro Dect.Hands free telephones (2)  15 euros.

20/25 mtrs 3 core cable 2.5mm +

5 mtrs 3 core cable 1.5mm  25 euros for the 2.

2 x sleeping bags - cotton fabric - good condition 10 euros/2.

Electric hook up plug - ideal camping/campervan  10 euros.

Moulismes.

Photos available on request.  [email protected]

I see it's the annual garden festival in Montmorillon this weekend. We went last year and we're very impressed with the range of plants (and prices!) on offer.
Any hints and tips about good buys would be very welcome.
Brian




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I'm toying with the idea of knocking through a wall into the shed at the back of the house, has anyone attempted this or do you have any idea of approximate cost for a professional to do it?

It's the usual 50cm or so thick ground floor old stone wall, and the area I would like out is 2.5mt x 2.5mt

To be honest after seeing how easy our old Barn wall came down one day I'm not to keen to give it a go myself, but I'm still curious if anyone had done it themselves.

Or if you had one done by a professional would you mind giving me an idea of costs involved, I just need the hole knocking through and obviously a support lintel put in and the sides made solid.

Thanks.

Fred.  

Hello all.

I'm about to install an above ground wooden pool and would like put some cheap polypropylene carpet under it for insulation and comfort - a total of 25m2. So far I haven't been able to find any local suppliers. Furniture shops just seem to look offended in a French way when I eschew their recommendations of fine wools. I did explain that I wanted to put it under a swimming pool in one establishment and I received the distinct impression that I would not be admitted again. ..

So, does anyone have any recommendations?
Brian

Would anyone know where I could get iron railings made?

Anyone know where can I get some Euro's changed to British Pounds?

Mrs Fred has tried everywhere and can't seem to find anyone.

We do our banking with the Post Office in Montmorillon and for some reason they have stopped doing them, and said we will have to go to Poitiers.

The Banks won't do it as we don't have an account with them.  

So if anyone knows where we could get some Euro's changed to British Pounds I would be grateful.  

We are looking for some old wine barrels
for our garden also garden benches
with wrought iron base suitable for outdoors
If anybody has any they want to sell or
give away we would love to hear from you
We are in Montmorillon and Beigueil Le Chantre
Thanks
Rosie and Huw

We need to get two nameplates made for
the doorway of our house and gate.
Does anybody know of a place handy to Montmorillon
or Lathus area that makes them up in cast
iron and or tile
thanks
Rosie

Hi everybody we hope your all enjoying the beautiful
sunshine that Easter has brought us!
We have heard there is to be a garden fair
next Sunday April 12 at the Chateau just on the
outskirts of Magnac Laval about 10 minutes from
Le Dorat.
Does anybody have the name of the Chateau?
We are looking forward to getting lots more
plants for our mill cottage!
We have also been told the best gardening
centre shop is in Isle Jourdain a and plan a
visit soon.
Enjoy Spring in the garden everybody
Warm wishes
Rosie and Huw

Good day all, and joyeuse paques!

Our daughter is getting married this August at our place near Adriers, and we're looking for an outside caterer for a simple buffet for about 120. Does anyone have any recommendations?
Thanks in advance,
Brian