TUES 12/11/2024
UZES
My little local info for you:
we’ve been notified that there’ll be some hedge works going on around the residence called Ucétia, which is in the avenue Moïse Charras – the road leading down to the Gendarmerie.
There’ll be traffic signals in place between 07h30 and 4h30pm until Friday 15 November, so probably best to avoid that area, as currently traffic is also using that road as a cut through because of the diversion in place in the Avenue de la Gare.
If those works finish earlier than expected, then it shouldn’t be too bad.
FONS SUR LUSSAN
The young ones’ festival, “Mange ton biscuit” continues today at 5 30pm in the Temple.
The programme features a balancing act, manipulation of different objects and music.
It’s deemed suitable for children aged 7+ It’s free to attend, but you’ll need to book a place on line or via phone.
www.ccpaysduzes.fr
04 66 03 09 00
SERVIERS AND LABAUME – Movember
I’m not sure how many of you out there know about “Movember”. Started off in Australia, it’s intended that the men amongst us should have a clean shave at the start of the month and try and grow the most spectacular moustache for 30 days.
The idea is to raise awareness amongst everyone about men’s health issues, whether physical or mental.
It’s been adopted here in France, and the comité des fêtes of this village is entering the spirit by organizing a competition to find the best and most spectacular moustache. Some of the funds raised will be given over to research.
So, you can enter the competition up until 24 November, the results will be given at a special dinner on Saturday 30 November. The menu will feature Australian specialities.
So despite this being advertised here on Fuze, there’s still time to grow that ‘tache.
There’s an email and phone number if you’d like more info
cdf@gmail.com
07 81 48 01 71
The French do like their “loto” – it’s a fund raising exercise which keeps most of the local clubs afloat – a bit like a bingo. Many of the local shops offer lots to add to the prizes
The loto season is now in full swing, and really too many to enumerate.
However if you can pick up a copy of The Republicain from Thursday 07 November, you’ll find a dedicated page listing which are taking place in which village. It’s quite a fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon giving you the authentic French living experience.
WEDNESDAY 13/11/2024
The local works department has put out an warning that from today until Friday 15 November there’ll be a traffic light system in place down by the Ucetia residence, which is avenue Moïse Charras from 07h30 in the morning until 4 30pm.
That’s the road that leads down to the Gendarmerie.
Apparently there’s a big hedge removal taking place, so just be warned that your journey might take you a little longer.
Thankfully the road works just close by on the Avenue de la Gare have now finished, so that one way system is no longer in place.
Some of you may be aware of the famous Pichon ceramics – a local family run business created some 200 years ago.
If you’d like to find out a little more about its journey, with a talk followed by a tour of their studio, then do come along to the George Borias museum for 2pm.
That visit will cost 3€.
After the talk, you’ll be invited to take your vehicle and travel to the Pichon show room..
You’ll need to sign up by phone or via email.
04 66 22 40 23
musee.uzes@wanadoo.fr.
Advance notice of a lovely creative event coming up next Saturday 16 November, the boutique “Séquence Uzès” will be running a lesson on creating a cylindrical lampshade.
It’ll cost 80€ pp including the materials and if you’d like to bring your own material, you’ll be very welcome.
You can either sign up by phone, email or directly at the boutique, which is 8 Avenue du Général Vincent.
06 10 48 86 73. séquence.uzes@gmail.com.
BLAUZAC
The organization called “Soirees de Jazz de Blauzac” has organised an evening with the band the “Yellbows” on 26 November, in the foyer at 8pm
They produce a New Orleans jazz sound.
Tickets for the concert are now on sale and you’ll find the address on my What’s On.
https://www.billetweb.fr/yellbows
If you have a teen or younger in the family you might like to know that there’s a new dance school offering hip hop classes in Uzès, Saint Siffret, Arpaillargues … the first trial session is free.
You can find out more by finding their Hip Hip Hop page on FB.
THURSDAY 14/11/2024
UZES
The vaping and wine bar called “VAP N CLOP “ on the boulevard will be holding another of their very popular Open mike sessions in the evening.
All budding singers, musicians, poets are welcome to come along and sign up to take their turn on stage infront of the audience from 8.30pm
There’s limited seating, so if interested, you might want to get there early.
The Université populaire has organised a concert, this time with the trio “Jo & Co” who’ll be interpreting some of the French classics.
It starts at 6pm, it’s free and open to all comers.
Coming up this weekend in MONTFRIN
There’s going to be a repetition of the annual fund raising dinner dance, this time a Johnny Hallyday sound alike will be keeping you entertained.
There’s also going to be a band called “Implusion” bringing you sounds of the 80’s.
Profits from the evening will given over to the annual Telethon, which will be taking place over the weekend of 29 and 30 November.
It’ll be taking place in the Salle Béjart from 7 30pm onwards.
The tickets cost 25€/adult, 6€/child.
Tickets can be purchased at the bar “Le Commerce” or “Le midi bar”
06 74 76 02 51
06 50 52 52 42
ST QUENTIN LA POTERIE
Coming up on Thursday 28 November from 7 30pm there’s going to be an event called “Nuits de la Thermographie”.
Essentially it’s going to be a guided tour of the village pointing out the insulation or not, as the case may be, of different houses.
If you live in St Q La P, you’ll be able to take a look at the insulation of your own home using an infra red thermal camera. and make a judgement about whether to investigate further getting some impartial advice
It’s free to take part, but you’ll need to sign up.
It’s a joint event with the Renov Occitanie CPIE du gard and the local communities. This will be followed up on Tuesday 03 December with a talk about how to make the necessary changes to improve the insulation of your property..
This will be at 6 30pm in the Salle Mendès France which is part of the CSI.
France du CSI. You can get more info and sign up by phone, email or via the web.
04 66 52 61 38
contact@cpiegard.fr
www.cpiegard.fr.
FRIDAY 15/11/2024
ST SIFFRET
As part of the “Mange ton biscuit” festival for the younger audiences, there’s going to be a circus duo with music.
It seems there’s going to be a fun mixture of acrobatics, music, balancing on poles lasting some 45 minutes.
It starts at 5 30pm in the mediathèque.
It’s free, open to those aged 6+, but you’ll need to book a place.
https://lanuitducirque.com/fr/2024/programmation/ocre/
mediatheque.stquentin@ccpaysduzes.fr
7 Avenue Léon Pintard, 30700 Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie, France
0428701334
UZES
The Tourist Office is organizing a guided walk to discover some of those roundish stone huts you see dotted around the countryside (and in some people’s gardens as well) called Les Capitelles.
The walk will be around 6km, costs 8€ and will start at 2pm. Do note that it will be in French.
You’ll need to sign up on line or via phone.
www.uzes-pontdugard.com
04 66 22 68 88.
BASTIDE D’ENGRAS
There’s going to be a concert in the bibliothèque called “Concert poing FR”.
It’s a performance given by a duo featuring a guitarist and hand pan with Fabrice Barsotti and Raphaël Lenormand.
A fusion of percussion and classic guitar with some rock blended in.
It starts at 630pm, free entry, with a hat passed around for your contribution.
ARAMON
Calling all those who thoroughly enjoy the sound of traditional Irish folk music –
The group “Folk stories” will be in concert from 8 pm tickets cost 10€ but 5€ for under 12’s.
And at 6.30pm there’s a masterclass introducing the uninitiated to Irish music and songs taking place in the music school.
More info by phone
06 60 69 64 39.
LA CAPELLE AND MASMOLENE
The 2 clubs, “Les Pantragnas” and “Archea” will be organizing their Autumn walk Saturday 16 November.
Apparently it’s an easy 6km, starting at 10h00 in front of the Masmolène church.
There’s going to be a lunch served afterwards prepared by the clubs themselves.
Later at 3pm there’s also going to be a boules competition.
It’ll cost 10€
UZES
“L’UZAC , l’Uzès Athlétisme Club”, is organisings its fourth cross country competition this Sunday in the Vallée d’Eure.
It’ll be taking place between 10h00 and 3pm.
It’s open to anyone aged 12+. However there’ll be activities organised for 7-11year olds.
Food and drink on sale on site.
You can get more info directly from the club, either by email or via their website. uzac.net
uzac.cross@gmail.com.
SATURDAY 16/11/2024
The “Nuits Musicales” will be organizing a series of winter concerts thru to March at the Ombrière theatre. The intention is to offer a good mixture of classic and jazz music to their audience.
The first concert is this Saturday 16 November with a concert called “Diables et Demons” featuring the percussionists and keyboards from Lyon.
Not only is there a concert programmed, but also a percussion and keyboard workshop for the young and not so young, whether or not they’ve already had experience.
The Workshop will take place between 10 and 11h15 for those aged 6+. It’s free, but you’ll need to sign up to take place.
The concert will be in the evening at 8 30pm and tickets will cost between 18 and 55€.
Reservations can be made on line:
www.nuitsmusicalesuzes.org
The boutique Séquence Uzès will be running a lesson on creating a cylindrical lampshade.
It’ll cost 80€ pp including the materials and if you’d like to bring your own material, you’ll be very welcome.
You can either sign up by phone, email or directly at the boutique, which is 8 Avenue du Général Vincent.
06 10 48 86 73.
Sequence.uzes@gmail.com
LA CAPELLE AND MASMOLENE
The 2 clubs, “Les Pantragnas” and “Archea” will be organizing their Autumn walk.
Apparently it’s an easy 6km, starting at 10h00 in front of the Masmolène church.
There’s going to be a lunch served afterwards prepared by the clubs themselves.
Later at 3pm there’s also going to be a boules competition.
It’ll cost 10€
And still in La Capelle & Masmolène, advance notice coming up Friday 22 November, the group Namaz Pamous will be performing from 9pm in the bistro de Pays, Le Cap’Mas.
Apparently it’s a mixuture of songs, traditional lyrics, Balkan influenced jazz with a Mediterranean flavor.
The group consists of 6 musicians and 18 different instruments. Quite an eclectic collection !
BLAUZAC
Le café Le Central is putting on a special Karaoke Beaujolais nouveau evening next Friday 22 November.
Food and drink on sale on site, and Francky is your DJ for the evening.
GARRIGUES ST EULALIE
There’s a crocheting circle taking place in the bibliothèque Daniel Viala at 09h30, led by Ann
ARAMON
Calling all those who thoroughly enjoy the sound of traditional Irish folk music –
The group “Folk stories” will be in concert from 8 pm tickets cost 10€ but 5€ for under 12’s.
More info by phone
06 60 69 64 39.
MONTFRIN
There’s going to be a repetition of the annual fund raising dinner dance, this time a Johnny Hallyday sound alike will be keeping you entertained.
There’s also going to be a band called “Implusion” bringing you sounds of the 80’s.
Profits from the evening will given over to the annual Telethon, which will be taking place over the weekend of 29 and 30 November.
It’ll be taking place in the Salle Béjart from 7 30pm onwards.
The tickets cost 25€/adult, 6€/child.
Tickets can be purchased at the bar Le Commerce or Le midi bar
06 74 76 02 51
06 50 52 52 42
SUNDAY 17/11/2024
ST LAURENT LA VERNEDE
Singer, songwriter, guitarist Vincent Tiberghien will be performing in the salle polyvalente together with the bass guitarist Matthieu Roche.
I understand his repertoire ranges from his own works to literary French songs
It starts at 6pm, free to enter, but a hat will be passed around for your contributions.
There’s an after concert drink with the performers.
REMOULINS
The local school’s parent pupil association is holding a toy fair/exchange as well as second hand baby items
ST QUENTIN LA POTERIE
Another jumble sale today, this time organised by the community and social centre raising funds for the annual Telethon.
It’ll be in the covered market area between 08h00 and 6pm.
BLAUZAC
The club called “Dé à coudre” is holding a second hand clothing flea market in the foyer between 10h00 and 5pm
And still in Blauzac, there’s going to be an organised walk in the morning to find and pick some of the wild edible plants growing around the “falaises du Castellas”.
It’ll cost 14€/adult, 10€/child and the exact RDV point will be given to you when you sign up by phone.
06 85 48 84 06.
sites.google.com/site/Cheminsmagiques.
UZES
“L’UZAC , l’Uzès Athlétisme Club”, is organising its fourth cross country competition this Sunday in the Vallée d’Eure.
It’ll be taking place between 10h00 and 3pm.
It’s open to anyone aged 12+. However there’ll be activities organised for 7-11year olds.
Food and drink on sale on site.
You can get more info directly from the club, either by email or via their website. uzac.net
uzac.cross@gmail.com.
MONDAY 18/11/2024
BLAUZAC
There’s a Beaujolais nouveau evening at the café le Central on Friday 22 November. Food and drink on sale, the DJ Francky will be with you for the evening encouraging you to join in with the Karaoke as well
ARGILLIERS
The local garbage collection company, the SITCOMU organises different sessions on composting.
If you’d like to take part, there’s going to be an evening session between 6 and 7pm. At the end of the talk and demo, you’ll be offered a composter and a bin for biodegradable items.
You can find out more info on their website.
www.sitcomu.fr
UZES
The Maison Danse and the Capitole cinema together with the choregrapher François Lamargot have joined forces to bring you a series of films with the central theme featuring dance.
He’ll be sharing his knowledge and some of the classic films.
This Monday there’ll be a showing of “All that Jazz” at 8 30pm
If you’d like more info, I’ve included a web site and phone number
www.lamaison-cdcn.fr.
04 66 22 51 51.
TUESDAY 19/11/2024
BLAUZAC
The organization called “Soirees de Jazz de Blauzac” has organised an evening with the band the “Yellbows” on Tuesday 26 November taking place in the foyer at 8pm
They produce a New Orleans jazz sound.
Tickets for the concert are now on sale and you’ll find the address on my What’s On.
https://www.billetweb.fr/yellbows
And coming up in COLLIAS on Saturday 23rd November, there’s going to be a performance of Aladin and his magic lamp – or as it’s called in French “Aladin ou la lampe merveilleuse”.
It’ll be in the foyer André Clement at 6pm.
Suitable for children who can speak French from the age of 4+.
Although it’s free, you’ll still need to book a place by phone or via the tourist office.
Collias
www.uzes-pontdugard.com.
Yup, Christmas isn’t far away….and the Lion’s Club in Uzès are preparing their annual fund raising “Ronde des Pères Noel” on 20 December in support of the local Croix Rouge (Red Cross).
So dressed appropriately you can take part in an evening run or walk with the RDV point being the Ombrière theatre at 6 30pm
You can register for your entry now with Run Evasion Chrono or on the day.
www.run-evasionchrono.com