MOND 31/03
UZES
There’s a new photography exhibition set up in the Tiers Lieu le 21.
It’s called “entre terre et ocean”, so between earth and the ocean. Apparently the works depict scenes from the Irish and Ocitanne coast lines, with a range of different vivid colours and media.
The different works by Christine Poupineau will be on display until 10 April. The Tiers Lieu is at 21 Place aux Herbes.
The Artist will be on site each Wednesday morning between 09h30 and 11h30.
ST QUENTIN LA POTERIE
If you’d like to discuss any physical mobility issues or considering needing some additional support, then you might like to take advantage of a meeting with a mobility consultant who will be in the social centre at St Quentin.
You can make an appointment by phone
04 66 22 42 07
TUES 01/04/2025
April Fool’s Day or as they say in France when they play a joke on you “Poisson d’Avril” literally translated as an April Fish. You’ll probably see some interesting displays in various shop windows around town.
FLAUX
There’s going to be a Tango class coming up on Saturday 05 April with Ariane Liautaud and KarimEl Toukhi,
If you’d like to get more info or sign up, there’s a phone number on my page
06 85 32 24 65
FOISSAC
It seems we’ve only just had the mid term break and already there’s events being organised for the Easter Spring holidays.
The ever popular circus and multi skills courses are again being organised by the circus school called Cirque Equilibre 30 between 14 and 18 April.
It’s open to children aged 7+ and will cost 180€ for the week, not including a pic nic lunch.
You’ll need to sign up as places go quickly
06 80 62 22 57
equilibre30700@gmail.com
And some more advance notice, this time of a pop up second hand clothes shop. It’ll be in the social centre at ST QUENTIN LA POTERIE on 5,6 and 7 April. If you want to drop off any clothes, there’ll be someone on site this Tuesday 01 April from 0h30 until midday and again on Wednesday 02 April at the same time.
VALLABRIX
Coming up on Wednesday morning 02 April is a creative session for kids aged 6+ at the Abrix Bar. They’ll be making Easter decorations with Maella and Fanny. You’ll need to sign up by phone
06 26 68 32 97
WHATS ON IN UZEGE AND PONT DU GARD
WEDNESDAY 02 APRIL THRU TO TUESDAY 08 APRIL 2025
WED 02/04
FLAUX
There’s going to be a Tango class coming up on Saturday 05 April with Ariane Liautaud and KarimEl Toukhi,
If you’d like to get more info or sign up, there’s a phone number on my page
06 85 32 24 65
FOISSAC
It seems we’ve only just had the mid term break and already there’s events being organised for the Easter Spring holidays.
The ever popular circus and multi skills courses are again being organised by the circus school called Cirque Equilibre 30 between 14 and 18 April.
It’s open to children aged 7+ and will cost 180€ for the week, not including a pic nic lunch.
You’ll need to sign up as places go quickly
06 80 62 22 57
equilibre30700@gmail.com
Still in FOISSAC
If you fancy learning how to use an aerial hammock, an activity which combines acrobatics and dance, even if you’re a couch potato, then you can sign up for a lesson taking place at the Ecole de Cirque, Equilbre 30 from 2 until 4pm on Saturday 05 April.
The session will cost you 35€ and you’ll need to sign up by phone or check out their website
06 82 63 52 20
VALLABRIX
There’s a creative session for kids aged 6+ at the Abrix Bar. They’ll be making Easter decorations with Maella and Fanny. You’ll need to sign up by phone
06 26 68 32 97
UZES
Are there any budding journalists out there ? Or you want to brush up on those skills whilst learning about the radio, then this could be your lucky day.
Radio Fuze is running a free 3 day course on being a journalist.
It’ll be from the 14 to 18 April during which time you’ll learn how stories are gathered, turned into articles and podcasts. The objective will be to produce an actual printed newsletter and record a radio programme.
It’s open to all ages from 10 onwards, whether male or female no matter the level or not of experience, and it’ll be carried out in French.
If this sounds quite fun, then you can sign up via email, or if you want to chat further, then Marie Fringand our programme director will be happy to talk to you.
contact@radiofuze.fr
06 60 85 04 84
COLLIAS
The Maison du Castor is re opening today with a full programme of talks, walks and fun stuff to do all about the natural world around us.
For example on Wed 09 April there’s a guided walk starting off in Goudargues talking about beavers; this’ll be followed by a guided walk from Lussan on the 10th., all about the birds around us in the Garrigue.
If you’d like to find out more about their programme, I’ve included the web address and phone number on my What’s on on the web site
www.gorgesdugardon.fr
04 48 27 01 00
VALLABRIX
Tuesdays to Fridays midday and evenings from 5pm until 11pm the Abrix Bar restaurant will now be open.
At the same time you’ll be able to enjoy Roxanne Kisiel’s pastels displayed on the walls.
You’re advised to book your table
06 01 02 4273
ST QUENTIN LA POTERIE
Coming up is the annual European wide festival called ”Journées des métiers d’art”, so celebrating all amateur and professional arts and crafts talents.
St Q La P is renown as a pottery and ceramics centre, so you won’t be disappointed wandering around this village on Saturday 05 and Sunday 06 April, peeking into the different studios, seeing their works on display, watching different demos or even having a go yourself.
On Saturday there’s even a pottery challenge infront of the Maison Capitale de Ceramique between 12.30 until 2 30pm
On Sunday 06 April is the private viewing of an exhibition called “La céramique au feminine” at the Museum of mediterannean pottery.
If you’d like to find out the programme for the entre weekend, I’ve included a web address for you to check out.
www.capital-céramique.com
THURSDAY 03/04
UZES
Another big event coming up this Saturday 05 April is something called the Big Family. It’s the second time around for what’s proved to be an amazing day of music, theatre, kids games – essentially a spring celebration of music and other interesting activities open to all in the Jardin de l’Éveché.
So for example games and activities for the whole family, sports, well being, and a chance for youngsters to have a go at being a DJ. Learn how to play the south of France local sport, pétanque, how to sew, and there’s even a dedicated space for your 4 legged friends.
Our very own musical director, Jean Christophe will be playing his choice selection of music between 2 and 4pm; a Big Blind Family test.
Going on well into the evening there’s even a kid’s crèche from 7pm where for the princely sum of 5€ you can park your offspring and enjoy some of the other amusements on offer.
You can check out the full programme on line or check out the Répu from Thursday 27 March
www.uzes-pontdugard.com
UZES
Are there any budding journalists out there ? Or you want to brush up on those skills whilst learning about the radio, then this could be your lucky day.
Radio Fuze is running a free 3 day course on being a journalist.
It’ll be from the 14 to 18 April during which time you’ll learn how stories are gathered, turned into articles and podcasts. The objective will be to produce an actual printed newsletter and record a radio programme.
It’s open to all ages from 10 onwards, whether male or female no matter the level or not of experience, and it’ll be carried out in French.
If this sounds quite fun, then you can sign up via email, or if you want to chat further, then Marie Fringand our programme director will be happy to talk to you. .
contact@radiofuze.fr
06 60 85 04 84
ST QUENTIN LA POTERIE
Coming up is the annual European wide festival called ”Journées des métiers d’art”, so celebrating all amateur and professional arts and crafts talents.
St Q La P is renown as a pottery and ceramics centre, so you won’t be disappointed wandering around this village on Saturday 05 and Sunday 06 April, peeking into the different studios, seeing their works on display, watching different demos or even having a go yourself.
On Saturday there’s even a pottery challenge infront of the Maison Capitale de Ceramique between 12.30 until 2 30pm
On Sunday 06 April is the private viewing of an exhibition called “La céramique au feminine” at the Museum of mediterannean pottery.
If you’d like to find out the programme for the entre weekend, I’ve included a web address for you to check out.
www.capital-céramique.com
And this European theme is continuing with displays and demos throughout Uzes from this Friday 04 April as well as displays in the courtyard of the Uzès Mairie.
There’s also being to be a horse drawn carriage available to take you around the town to see the different exhibits and demos on Sunday 06 April
You can check out the full details via the town’s web site
www.uzes.fr/actualites
FRIDAY 04/04
ST QUENTIN LA POTERIE
Coming up is the annual European wide festival called ”Journées des métiers d’art”, so celebrating all amateur and professional arts and crafts talents.
St Q La P is renown as a pottery and ceramics centre, so you won’t be disappointed wandering around this village on Saturday 05 and Sunday 06 April, peeking into the different studios, seeing their works on display, watching different demos or even having a go yourself.
On Saturday there’s even a pottery challenge infront of the Maison Capitale de Ceramique between 12.30 until 2 30pm
On Sunday 06 April is the private viewing of an exhibition called “La céramique au feminine” at the Museum of mediterannean pottery.
If you’d like to find out the programme for the entre weekend, I’ve included a web address for you to check out.
www.capital-céramique.com
And this European theme is continuing with displays and demos throughout Uzes from this Friday 04 April as well as displays in the courtyard of the Uzès Mairie.
There’s also being to be a horse drawn carriage available to take you around the town to see the different exhibits and demos on Sunday 06 April
You can check out the full details via the town’s web site
www.uzes.fr/actualites
There’s also going to be different activities at the Haras on Saturday 05 and Sunday 06 where you’ll be able to see a load of different horse drawn carriages spanning the years, as well as the evolution in sadlery. Entry is free
Now this next bit of info may seem a long way off, , but I think it’s quite important you know about it now now.
As many of you know, the town’s annual fête votive takes place during the 1st weekend of August.
As part of this celebration there’s going to be a concert called “Totalement 80’s” on Sunday 03 August at 9 30pm, so taking you back to perhaps a misspent youth in the 80’s.
It’s going to be 100% live performance and amongst the artistes already booked are: Lio, Jean Schultheis, Plastic Bertrand, Bibie, Pauline Ester, Sacha, David and Jonathan.
The first part of the evening you’ll be entertained by Gwendal Marimoutou.
So tickets are now on sale for this mammoth evening which’ll take place in the Promenade des Marroniers, which is behind the Cathedral.
You can book on line with the Tourist Office
www.uzes-pontdugard.com
UZES
Another big event coming up this Saturday 05 April is something called the Big Family. It’s the second time around for what’s proved to be an amazing day of music, theatre, kids games – essentially a spring celebration of music and other interesting activities open to all in the Jardin de l’Éveché.
So for example games and activities for the whole family, sports, well being, and a chance for youngsters to have a go at being a DJ. Learn how to play the south of France local sport, pétanque, how to sew, and there’s even a dedicated space for your 4 legged friends.
Our very own musical director, Jean Christophe will be playing his choice selection of music between 2 and 4pm; a Big Blind Family test.
Going on well into the evening there’s even a kid’s crèche from 7pm where for the princely sum of 5€ you can park your offspring and enjoy some of the other amusements on offer.
You can check out the full programme on line or check out the Répu from Thursday 27 March
www.uzes-pontdugard.com
VALLABRIX
There’s a showjumping competition taking place at the Etrier de l’Uzège across this weekend. Entry is free.
There’s a web address if you want more info
www.letrierdeluzege.fr
POUZILHAC
Sign up today if you’d like to take part in a pottery lesson to create perhaps a flower pot, vase, animal to hang on your wall, the only restriction is your imagination.
The lesson will be taking place on Saturday 05 April in the Salle de l’Amista and will cost 30€. You can call, send an email or check out the web address
06 49 53 06 06
contact@pacap.art
www.pacap.art
SATURDAY 05/04
UZES
Another big event coming up this Saturday 05 April is something called the Big Family. It’s the second time around for what’s proved to be an amazing day of music, theatre, kids games – essentially a spring celebration of music and other interesting activities open to all in the Jardin de l’Éveché.
So for example games and activities for the whole family, sports, well being, and a chance for youngsters to have a go at being a DJ. Learn how to play the south of France local sport, pétanque, how to sew, and there’s even a dedicated space for your 4 legged friends.
Our very own musical director, Jean Christophe will be playing his choice selection of music between 2 and 4pm; a Big Blind Family test.
Going on well into the evening there’s even a kid’s crèche from 7pm where for the princely sum of 5€ you can park your offspring and enjoy some of the other amusements on offer.
You can check out the full programme on line or check out the Répu from Thursday 27 March
www.uzes-pontdugard.com
And coming up on Sunday 06 April there’s a concert called “Portraits et paysages” taking place at the Mas du Lac.
Claude Alvarez Pereyre will be performing at both concerts, one at 3 30pm and the other at 5 30pm
Entry is free, but you’ll still need to book at place by email
masdulac@free.fr
claudealvarezpereyre@gmail.com
ST QUENTIN LA POTERIE
Coming up is the annual European wide festival called ”Journées des métiers d’art”, so celebrating all amateur and professional arts and crafts talents.
St Q La P is renown as a pottery and ceramics centre, so you won’t be disappointed wandering around this village on Saturday 05 and Sunday 06 April, peeking into the different studios, seeing their works on display, watching different demos or even having a go yourself.
On Saturday there’s even a pottery challenge infront of the Maison Capitale de Ceramique between 12.30 until 2 30pm
On Sunday 06 April is the private viewing of an exhibition called “La céramique au feminine” at the Museum of mediterannean pottery.
If you’d like to find out the programme for the entre weekend, I’ve included a web address for you to check out.
www.capital-céramique.com
And still on Saturday 05 April in St Q La P is the pop up pre loved cloths shop which will be open from 09h00 until 8pm at the Salle Polyvalente. Entry is free
And this European theme is continuing with displays and demos throughout Uzes from this Friday 04 April across the whole weekend as well as displays in the courtyard of the Uzès Mairie.
There’s also being to be a horse drawn carriage available to take you around the town to see the different exhibits and demos on Sunday 06 April
You can check out the full details via the town’s web site
www.uzes.fr/actualites
There’s also going to be different activities at the Haras on Saturday 05 and Sunday 06 where you’ll be able to see a load of different horse drawn carriages spanning the years, as well as the evolution in sadlery. Entry is free
VALLABRIX
Something a little more prosaic now, between 0830 and 1145 you could take away some of the compost from the Vallabrix décheterrie.
There’ll be a composting specialist on hand at the same time to give you any hints and tips you may require for some successful composting yourself.
FOISSAC
There’s some music from the 80’s this evening for a performance by Dream Night 30 who’ll be performing in the salle des fêtes. That’s from 7 30 and entry is free. Food and drink on sale on site.
It seems we’ve only just had the mid term break and already there’s events being organised for the Easter Spring holidays.
The ever popular circus and multi skills courses are again being organised by the circus school called Cirque Equilibre 30 between 14 and 18 April in FOISSAC
It’s open to children aged 7+ and will cost 180€ for the week, not including a pic nic lunch.
You’ll need to sign up as places go quickly
06 80 62 22 57
equilibre30700@gmail.com
FOISSAC
If you fancy learning how to use an aerial hammock, an activity which brings together acrobatics and dance, even if you’re a couch potatoe, then you can sign up for a lesson taking place at the Ecole de Cirque, Equilbre 30 from 2 until 4pm on Saturday 05 April.
The session will cost you 35€ and you’ll need to sign up by phone or check out their website
06 82 63 52 20
ST SIFFRET
There’s going to be a violin and violincello concert this evening at 6pm in the salle de la Péran. Entry is 8€ and places are limited. You can book up by phone if you want to be sure of a place
06 78 55 86 65
BELVEZET
The family travelling games unit will be set up in the Mediatheque between 10h00 and 12 noon. There’ll be all sorts of intergenerational games set up and entry is free
SUNDAY 06/04
BLAUZAC
You can expect to see some Carnaval characters parading through the streets today. It’ll start at 11 am and then again at 3 30pm.
There’ll be a meat BBQ at 4 30pm
ARPAILLARGUES AND AUREILHAC
There’s going to be a plant and seeds bring and swop “sale” this Sunday throughout the day as well as other Spring time events and activites all centred around ecology. You’ll find a bicycle repair workshop, a photo exhibition, a singing workshop etc.,
You’ll find everything infront of the salle polyvalente from 10h00 until 5pm
ST LAURENT LA VERNEDE
This evening there’s a concert called “La Vie qui chante” with the group called “Cheval 2 trois”. Instruments being played are the guitar, ukulele and the school choir will be singing at the beginning of the concert
It’s taking place at 6 30pm until 8pm in the Salle polyvalente
UZES
There’s also going to be different activities at the Haras Sunday 06 as part of the journées Européens des Metiers d’Arts,where you’ll be able to see a load of different horse drawn carriages spanning the years, as well as the evolution in sadlery. Entry is free
ST QUENTIN LA POTERIE
The pop up pre loved cloths shop which will be open from 09h00 until 1pm at the Salle Polyvalente. Entry is free
LA CAPELLE AND MASMOLENE
The famous local choir, “Les Canards Sauvages”, will be in concert this evening from 4pm. Entry is free to the Chapelle St Pierre (but a hat will be passed around for your contributions)
MONDAY 07/04
UZES
Are there any budding journalists out there ? Or you want to brush up on those skills whilst learning about the radio, then this could be your lucky day.
Radio Fuze is running a free 3 day course on being a journalist.
It’ll be from the 14 to 18 April during which time you’ll learn how stories are gathered, turned into articles and podcasts. The objective will be to produce an actual printed newsletter and record a radio programme.
It’s open to all ages from 10 onwards, whether male or female no matter the level or not of experience, and it’ll be carried out in French.
If this sounds quite fun, then you can sign up via email, or if you want to chat further, then Marie Fringand our programme director will be happy to talk to you. .
contact@radiofuze.fr
06 60 85 04 84
ST QUENTIN LA POTERIE
The pop up pre loved cloths shop which will be open from 09h00 until 7pm at the Salle Polyvalente. Entry is free
REMOULINS
The Ressourcerie du Pont du Gard, which is the recycling centre, is putting on the first of 2 morning sewing lessons. It’s aimed at beginners, introducing stitching in straight lines, how to hem, how to sew 2 pieces of cloth together, lining a bag and inserting a handle.
It’s free to take part and all materials are supplied.
However you will need to book a place for the session taking place between 0930 and 12h30 at the Ressourcerie itself on Tuesday 08 April
Ressourcerie.pontdugard@gmail.com
www.laressourceriedupontdugard.fr/
TUESDAY 08/04
UZES
Coming up on 12 and 13 April is an interesting event called “Salon Sud Traditions”. Taking place at the Haras in Uzes, you can expect to find a whole load of field sports, hunting, shooting, traditional arts and crafts, traditional foods, demos, equipment sales etc.
There’s also a children’s activity centre on site. There’s a web address if you want the full run down of participants
www.sudtraditions.fr
UZES
Are there any budding journalists out there ? Or you want to brush up on those skills whilst learning about the radio, then this could be your lucky day.
Radio Fuze is running a free 3 day course on being a journalist.
It’ll be from the 14 to 18 April during which time you’ll learn how stories are gathered, turned into articles and podcasts. The objective will be to produce an actual printed newsletter and record a radio programme.
It’s open to all ages from 10 onwards, whether male or female no matter the level or not of experience, and it’ll be carried out in French.
If this sounds quite fun, then you can sign up via email, or if you want to chat further, then Marie Fringand our programme director will be happy to talk to you. .
contact@radiofuze.fr
06 60 85 04 84
And still in UZES there’s a new exhibition opened up in the Jardin Médiéval with works produced by Ludovic Isidore a Uzetien resident. It’s open until 18/05
REMOULINS
The Ressourcerie du Pont du Gard, which is the recycling centre is putting on the first of 2 morning sewing lessons. It’s aimed at beginners, introducing stitching in straight lines, how to hem, how to sew 2 pieces of cloth together, lining a bag and inserting a handle.
It’s free and all materials are supplied.
However you will need to book a place for the session taking place between 0930 and 12h30 at the Ressourcerie itself on Tuesday 08 April
Ressourcerie.pontdugard@gmail.com
www.laressourceriedupontdugard.fr/
GARRIGUES ST EULALIE
If you have any loved, worn or badly damaged books, then you might like to take advantage of a booking binding/decoration session.
It’ll take place between 2 30 and 5pm with Sylvie Gignon in the bibliotheque.
Entry is free, but you’re advised to book a place by email
Bibliotheque-gse@orange.fr
www.mediatheques.ccpaysduzes.fr