February 2012

Preceding the launch of NormandyinSite – Suzanne Pearce co-owner, was interviewed by Cate Chambers for her weekly New Perspectives programe.   Click the icon to go to Cates page and listen. Read More

Countess Marnie de Vanssay and her husband the Count, Guy de Vanssay live and work in the fabulous Château de la Barre near Le Mans, which has been in Guy’s family for over 600 years.  I was... Read More

We are really excited to be re-launching the N4Normandy magazine which has had a complete makeover and name change.  Our on-line magazine has been christened Normandy inSite and is for people who... Read More

In the Summer 2011, I was approached by another writer Cheryl Shireman who wanted to pull a group of women writers together to create a unique book. The object of the book would be to inform... Read More

One of the joys of living in France is the opportunity to own a property with enough land to  keep livestock.  This may be for pleasure, personal consumption, extra income or just to avoid mowing... Read More

Normandy Jelly (Calvados) meets on the first Tuesday of   each month at the Bowling de Vire from 10am-3pm and is the “little sister” of   the Normandy Business Group (see separate... Read More

Having been an antique restorer for over 26 years now I’d never really considered applying for a new title but to help give French clients confidence in my experience and expertise I... Read More

This phrase was used by Daniel Priestley, a young Australian businessman and motivational speaker, currently based in UK where I heard him speak at a seminar for small businesses. It is widely... Read More

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I am often contacted by people trying to sell their houses.  Obviously price is key, as is the property itself, but the marketing is crucial.  There are two extremes to property marketing  ... Read More

  ‘What must I not do?’ Said the boy to his mum ‘What must I not do even though it sounds fun?’   ‘Well’, said his mother with a serious look And she reached high on a shelf and pulled... Read More

Researching your family tree is not only utterly fascinating and a great way to pass the dark winter months, but so many British incomers to Normandy have French sounding names  that you ma... Read More

Even if you’d barely glanced at a bird before moving to Normandy, you won’t have failed to notice the region’s rich variety. Feeding the birds in winter can not only save their lives, but also... Read More

Spinning is an ancient craft Why spin your own yarn?  Spinning is just the simple process of pulling out fibres and adding twist!   These days we don’t need to spin but it’s a bit like growing... Read More

February in the Garden When those north-easterly winds blow, who in their right mind wants to potter in the garden? Not me – can’t think of anything worse.  It’s a perfect time to plan, though.... Read More

How can you be well prepared at a crucial meeting with the French administration, to get the nirvana-paper you need, without having to accept a refusal or having to return to deal with a... Read More

ERF (http://www.equinerescuefrance.org/) is a welfare association in France with a new direction for 2012. Our primary objectives are - Recording and reporting the cruelty and neglect experienced... Read More

The school year in France is separated into 5 periods of schooling and comprises at least 36 weeks of study.  Usually , except for Summer, there is about 7 weeks of school and then an interval of... Read More

This group is for anyone who already has a business or for those who may be looking to start a business in the Normandy region. Members are English speaking and have an international approach.... Read More

      A Propos du Jardin 36 Avenue du Prêsident 50800 – Sainte Cêcile Tel : 02 33 91 90 08 We are an independent garden centre and online store, based near Villedieu-les-Poêles, in... Read More

Cancer Support France is about supporting English speaking people living in France who are affected by cancer.   We are a network of independent affiliated associations that have developed in... Read More

ERF is a small equine welfare association based primarily in the Dordogne and surrounding areas. We set up in the summer of 2007 to help effect changes in the lives of neglected and unwanted... Read More

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