https://aroundmontmorillon.com/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:12:33 +0000 MyBB https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=1022 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:30:26 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=1022
I visited yesterday - my first time since it's been extensively overhauled. The old version had a certain charm redolent of the flespits I used to frequent in the Workington of my youth in the early 1970s...
The new version is tres chic. A comfortable foyer (with ice creams, coffee, tea and snacks available) is staffed by very friendly volunteers. The auditorium now boasts very comfortable seats, plenty of space, excellent heating and great picture quality. Previous visits had often been tainted by a whiff of 'things unpleasant' but all is now very fresh.

I went to see the live relay of Siegfried from the Royal Opera House in London and the sound quality was absolutely superb - it seemed as if the orchestra was actually playing from just in front of the screen.

I highly recommend a visit - support your local cinema!]]>
I visited yesterday - my first time since it's been extensively overhauled. The old version had a certain charm redolent of the flespits I used to frequent in the Workington of my youth in the early 1970s...
The new version is tres chic. A comfortable foyer (with ice creams, coffee, tea and snacks available) is staffed by very friendly volunteers. The auditorium now boasts very comfortable seats, plenty of space, excellent heating and great picture quality. Previous visits had often been tainted by a whiff of 'things unpleasant' but all is now very fresh.

I went to see the live relay of Siegfried from the Royal Opera House in London and the sound quality was absolutely superb - it seemed as if the orchestra was actually playing from just in front of the screen.

I highly recommend a visit - support your local cinema!]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=1020 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 20:36:20 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=1020
I know and have used the local swimming pools, but my wife is after some 'wild' swimming.

Thanks
Chris]]>
I know and have used the local swimming pools, but my wife is after some 'wild' swimming.

Thanks
Chris]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=1011 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 09:07:17 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=1011
We normally buy LPG for car at Le Clerc. 
Went day of discounts and pump was oop.  Nothing on Le Clerc site but mylog still says out of service. 

Why cant Le lerc update lol rant over. Assuming mylpg correct]]>
We normally buy LPG for car at Le Clerc. 
Went day of discounts and pump was oop.  Nothing on Le Clerc site but mylog still says out of service. 

Why cant Le lerc update lol rant over. Assuming mylpg correct]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=1007 Fri, 19 Jul 2024 17:02:46 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=1007 Today's attempt was not nearly so straightforward.
I presented myself at the glass counter and said I wanted some glass cut. They will now only supply to tradespeople or if you have a devis. So the man took my details. Someone will phone me, come to measure the required glass (37 x 38cm - not difficult) then post me a devis which I can then take to Mr B to get it cut - if I am happy with the cost, the man said. Given the additional work involved, I suspect I won't be. Off to Bricomarche in Lussac tomorrow to see if sense still prevails there!]]> Today's attempt was not nearly so straightforward.
I presented myself at the glass counter and said I wanted some glass cut. They will now only supply to tradespeople or if you have a devis. So the man took my details. Someone will phone me, come to measure the required glass (37 x 38cm - not difficult) then post me a devis which I can then take to Mr B to get it cut - if I am happy with the cost, the man said. Given the additional work involved, I suspect I won't be. Off to Bricomarche in Lussac tomorrow to see if sense still prevails there!]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=1005 Wed, 17 Jul 2024 12:58:33 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=1005
It is, of course, that old English favourite of roast beef, chicken and pork, accompanied by lettuce, tomato, coleslaw and chips.
All to be followed by strawberries with that traditional accompaniment, lemon and basil sauce.

Has anyone seen a less English offering?]]>
It is, of course, that old English favourite of roast beef, chicken and pork, accompanied by lettuce, tomato, coleslaw and chips.
All to be followed by strawberries with that traditional accompaniment, lemon and basil sauce.

Has anyone seen a less English offering?]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=994 Thu, 28 Dec 2023 12:33:21 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=994 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=993 Sat, 09 Dec 2023 16:13:40 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=993
It really does not look very inviting, being entirely enclosed by 2m high barriers with one entry and exit point at the southeast corner of the square - manned by (fairly low grade) security guards who give you a grilling about what you have on your person. Some people were actually being searched.

Once inside, there was a good range of stalls selling a wide variety of handmade crafts - including a young woman who had brought along her lathe and was making bowls etc and explaining the process - it made me wish I'd brought mine along!

Light refreshments were available and it was altogether enjoyable. Just a shame about the prison camp appearance...]]>
It really does not look very inviting, being entirely enclosed by 2m high barriers with one entry and exit point at the southeast corner of the square - manned by (fairly low grade) security guards who give you a grilling about what you have on your person. Some people were actually being searched.

Once inside, there was a good range of stalls selling a wide variety of handmade crafts - including a young woman who had brought along her lathe and was making bowls etc and explaining the process - it made me wish I'd brought mine along!

Light refreshments were available and it was altogether enjoyable. Just a shame about the prison camp appearance...]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=986 Mon, 02 Oct 2023 10:00:30 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=986 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=968 Sat, 25 Mar 2023 18:24:27 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=968
We are back in La Trimouille next week for a couple of weeks and weather permitting we would like to take some walks around our local area.  

It would be great to buy some maps (similar to Ordinance Survey) and wondered where we might buy these and if there is a type (scale/detail etc) that would be better for this sort of thing.

Thanks

Kit  ]]>
We are back in La Trimouille next week for a couple of weeks and weather permitting we would like to take some walks around our local area.  

It would be great to buy some maps (similar to Ordinance Survey) and wondered where we might buy these and if there is a type (scale/detail etc) that would be better for this sort of thing.

Thanks

Kit  ]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=965 Fri, 03 Mar 2023 10:23:53 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=965
That means I'll have a car stuck at Montmorillon station with no means to retrieve it other than a taxi which costs 80€ for the 15km journey.

Ideally, I'd like to collect my parked car on March 7. 8. 9. 10, 11 or 12 (Tuesday - Sunday).

What I need is a kind person (who is already planning to drive through Adriers to Montmorilon) who'd be prepared to pick me up and offer me a lift. I'd be happy to contribute to the petrol, diesel, or Merlot fund as preferred!
I'm based just off the D729, roughly halfway between Adriers and Moulismes.

Thanks in advance.

Brian]]>
That means I'll have a car stuck at Montmorillon station with no means to retrieve it other than a taxi which costs 80€ for the 15km journey.

Ideally, I'd like to collect my parked car on March 7. 8. 9. 10, 11 or 12 (Tuesday - Sunday).

What I need is a kind person (who is already planning to drive through Adriers to Montmorilon) who'd be prepared to pick me up and offer me a lift. I'd be happy to contribute to the petrol, diesel, or Merlot fund as preferred!
I'm based just off the D729, roughly halfway between Adriers and Moulismes.

Thanks in advance.

Brian]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=962 Fri, 10 Feb 2023 15:31:42 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=962 Thanksl]]> Thanksl]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=961 Wed, 08 Feb 2023 15:02:23 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=961 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=957 Sat, 12 Nov 2022 16:01:45 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=957
The engine management warning light has illuminated in my car. It's probably indicating a trivial fault, but the only way to be sure is to plug a reader into the diagnostic port. Does anyone have one that they'd let me use? I could drive to wherever you are, plug it in, read the code and go. You'll hardly know I was there...

I'd really appreciate any assistance!

Thanks,
Brian]]>
The engine management warning light has illuminated in my car. It's probably indicating a trivial fault, but the only way to be sure is to plug a reader into the diagnostic port. Does anyone have one that they'd let me use? I could drive to wherever you are, plug it in, read the code and go. You'll hardly know I was there...

I'd really appreciate any assistance!

Thanks,
Brian]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=954 Sat, 05 Nov 2022 13:03:43 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=954 Limoges airport to close until December 11th]]> Limoges airport to close until December 11th]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=950 Sun, 11 Sep 2022 07:04:57 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=950
If you're out for a walk look out for the signs of La Chasse. Their operations are usually very obvious with signs, high-viz vests and sounds of gunfire, but every year stray gunfire causes injuries or death. It's worth keeping your wits about you when it in the countryside.]]>
If you're out for a walk look out for the signs of La Chasse. Their operations are usually very obvious with signs, high-viz vests and sounds of gunfire, but every year stray gunfire causes injuries or death. It's worth keeping your wits about you when it in the countryside.]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=947 Tue, 30 Aug 2022 10:44:44 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=947
The easy answer is at the Forum des Associations.

This annual event is a showcase for over 120 societies in Montmorilon and the surrounding area. Each club has a stall and people to explain more - and sign you up if you like!

This year's event is at the Espace Gartempe on 16, Boulevard du Terrier Blanc on Sunday 4th September. Doors open at 09:00, and access is free and doesn't require pre-booking - just turn up. See you there?

There's a Facebook page but it doesn't tell you much more that I've already said  ]]>
The easy answer is at the Forum des Associations.

This annual event is a showcase for over 120 societies in Montmorilon and the surrounding area. Each club has a stall and people to explain more - and sign you up if you like!

This year's event is at the Espace Gartempe on 16, Boulevard du Terrier Blanc on Sunday 4th September. Doors open at 09:00, and access is free and doesn't require pre-booking - just turn up. See you there?

There's a Facebook page but it doesn't tell you much more that I've already said  ]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=942 Fri, 22 Jul 2022 08:11:16 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=942 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=938 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 12:57:08 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=938 If you were, like me, greeted by a faint haze in the air and a whiff of smoke when you went outside today, don't be alarmed.

The wind is now coming from the south west so is blowing the smoke from the Gironde forest fires (South of Bordeaux) in our direction. If tonight's promised rain arrives on schedule, everything should be clear and fresh again tomorrow.

Brian]]> If you were, like me, greeted by a faint haze in the air and a whiff of smoke when you went outside today, don't be alarmed.

The wind is now coming from the south west so is blowing the smoke from the Gironde forest fires (South of Bordeaux) in our direction. If tonight's promised rain arrives on schedule, everything should be clear and fresh again tomorrow.

Brian]]> https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=936 Sun, 10 Jul 2022 08:47:47 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=936 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=935 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 10:07:44 +0000 https://aroundmontmorillon.com/showthread.php?tid=935