What’s On 14 – 21/04

Tuesday, April 14:

St Quentin la Poterie:

The spring/summer boutique éphémère welcomes you at the intercommunal community center, until this Wednesday. Here, you’ll find lots of secondhand clothing and accessories for children and adults, all in excellent condition. // 04 66 22 42 07. There’s more info on the centre social intercommunal site: www.csipmf.fr.

Gaujac:

The association Le Sourire de Carine, which works to provide schooling for orphans in Cameroon and to improve living conditions for that country’s pregnant women, is organizing two events on April 18 and 19. On Saturday, April 18, there will be a big festive day with plenty of free activities. The program includes percussion lessons, a talk entitled “Show Me How to Learn,” tastings of Moroccan specialties, a talk entitled “Clear Your Mind Every Day,” African storytelling, African dance and a concert by percussionists. To round out this terrific day, an African dinner will be served, followed by an Afro dance party that you definitely won’t want to miss! Admission is free, and the event will take place at the Gaujac community center.

The following day, Sunday, April 19, in the afternoon, still at the community center, the association will host its charity lottery, with lots of prizes to be won, including tickets to amusement parks and a boat trip for 6 people, worth € 800. They hope to see many of you there. For more information, visit the association’s website: lesouriredecarine.org or call 06 44 10 41 79.

Wednesday 15 April:

Vers Pont du Gard:

Its a great time to visit the Jardin d’Alix this Wednesday to check out a new farmers’ and craftsmen’s market. It’s strawberry and asparagus season, and the local farmers will be offering gourmet lunch platters in the shade of the olive trees. This feast will be offered from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday 15 April at 355 chemin du Mouras, in Vers Pont du Gard. // 06 23 81 83 52.

Uzès:

The Mairie of Uzès wants us to be aware that there will be work on the Avenue de la Gare from Wednesday to Friday this week to remove rubble. Alternating traffic will be set up from 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please plan for delays if you are taking this route.

As part of its « J’irai bricoler chez vous” or DIY tour, the team at Weldom will be on the esplanade, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with its workshop truck offering practical workshops, demonstrations and advice on how to Do It Yourself at home, including home maintenance. These will have a family focus and offer fun activities to teach young people how to « Do it yourself ». More information by phone// 06 42 35 99 74.

During the upcoming April school holidays (April 20-24 and April 27-30th) the swimming pool of the Pays d’Uzès will be offering 5-day swimming courses for 5-8 year olds from 9 am to 10 am. This cost is €53 per child for those living in Paye d’Uzès Communities and €75 for outsiders. New aquabike, aquagym, and circuit training classes are also being offered outside of the annual subscriptions. You can register at the pool’s reception desk or online. www.piscine-ccpaysduzes.fr.

St Quentin la Poterie:

If you are looking for a clothing bargain, the spring/summer pop-up shop is open at the inter-municipal community centre throughout the day, Wednesday April 15th. You’ll find secondhand clothing and accessoriesin excellent condition for children as well as foradults. // 04 66 22 42 07. www.csipmf.fr.

Thursday 16 April:

Montaren:

This Friday L’Abrix Bar is hosting a musical evening at the Mas de Varangle, a 12 min drive north of Uzès. The evening’s entertainment will include Kieran Thorpe and then « The Forcefields ». Kieren Thorpe is a guitarist singer and song writer, known for her English ballads with warm folk melodies. The Forcefields offer an immersive experience that blends live music and film for a unique sensory journey of images and sounds. Refreshment and catering on site courtesy of chef Susan Seagram whose creations will delight your tastebuds. It opens at 6pm and the concert starts at 8pm. Admission is free.

Uzès:

And on Saturday in Uzès, you can enjoy a Bollywood Fusion evening, including an Indian dance show by Aude Nancy and the students of the Nandila Company. If you’ve never seen Indian Bollywood dance, its not to be missed! Bollywood dance is bursting with happy energy, music and colour, you won’t be able to resist! Don’t forget to book in advance by phone or email. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Salle Polyvalente, Place de l’Evêché. The cost is €11; drinks and Indian and oriental pastries will be available for purchase. // 07 67 47 27 77. Compagnie.nandila@gmail.com.

Friday 17 April:

Arpaillargues:

Those of you who love seeing what our villages looked like in the “old days” will have the opportunity this weekend to view a collection of old photos and memories via the exhibit « Arpaillargues and Aureilhac mon village ». They will be on exhibit until Sunday at the Temple d’Arpaillargues, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The opening or “vernissage” takes place on Friday at 5 p.m.

Uzès:

The Kollectif du Pois Chiche Masqué is taking over the Lab of the l’Ombrière for an immersive and festive musical evening, including live concerts and DJ sets. There will be a selection of emerging artists who will perform a hybrid blend of live and DJ rap, house, techno, disco and indie pop/rock music. This evening is free, and starts at 8 p.m. this Friday at the Ombrière d’Uzès. lombriere.fr.

Montaren:

The L’Abrix Bar is again hosting a musical evening at the Mas de Varangle, a 12 min drive north of Uzès. The evening’s entertainment will include Tom Thurgate and then « The Forcefields ». Tom Thurgate is a creator of rich, warm folk melodies with evocative lyrics and a unique guitar sound. The Forcefields offer an immersive experience that blends live music and film for a unique sensory journey of images and sounds. Refreshment and catering on site courtesy of chef Susan Seagram whose creations will delight your tastebuds. It opens at 6pm and the concert starts at 8pm. Admission is free.

Pont du Gard/Vers Pont du Gard:

This Saturday at the Pont du Gard you can bring your kids to join in an outdoor adventure of mixed sport challenges (or a “Raid” in French) including canoeing, orienteering, mountain biking and running. There are two race options to choose from: the Grand Raid or the Petit Raid with distances adapted to each age group. It costs €32 for 1 parent and 2 children, or €24 for 1 parent and 1 child. You must register by phone or online on the “Adventurez Vous” website: www.aventurez-vous.fr. // 06 98 83 99 98.

Saturday 18 April:

Uzès:

And on Saturday in Uzès, you can enjoy a Bollywood Fusion evening, including an Indian dance show by Aude Nancy and the students of the Nandila Company. If you’ve never seen Indian Bollywood dance, its not to be missed! Bollywood dance is bursting with happy energy, music and colour, you won’t be able to resist! Don’t forget to book in advance by phone or email. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Salle Polyvalente, Place de l’Evêché. The cost is €11; drinks and Indian and oriental pastries will be available for purchase. // 07 67 47 27 77. Compagnie.nandila@gmail.com.

Gaujac:

The charity association “le sourire de Carine” or « Carine’s smile » which works for orphans’ schooling and improving pregnant women’s living conditions in Cameroon, is organizing two events this weekend April 18 and 19. On Saturday at the village hall there will be a big festive day with many free activities such as percussion classes, tastings of Moroccan delicacies, a « tell me how to learn » conference, African tales, African dance, and a concert of percussionists. To end this beautiful day, an African dinner will be offered, followed by an Afro dance show not to be missed. Admission is free, and it will take place at the Gaujac village hall. On Sunday afternoon there will be a charity Lottery, with many prizes including tickets to playgrounds, and a trip to sea for six people, worth €800. More information on their website or by phone: lesouriredecarine.org or by phone// 06 44 10 41 79.

Sunday 19 April:

Uzès:

Its time for the Olive Festival at the Place aux Herbes this Sunday – organized by the Uzès agricultural promotion committee. All day long you will be able to discover everything you ever wanted to know about our celebrated regional product and its many by-products. Learn how to taste and differentiate between regional olive oils and attend demonstrations of olive tree pruning. Find all the information about this « olives en fête » event on the Vins-Truffes-Terroirs-Uzes website: www.vins-truffes-terroirs-uzes.com.

Looking forward to next weekend, Saturday April 25th you are invited to join in an original olfactory walk entitled « perfume over time » in the heart of Uzès offered by Claire Merryl. The tour is two hours long and starts at 3pm – you will be guided by the scents of the past and leave with a unique souvenir. Make sure to book in advance at the Uzès tourist office. www.uzes-pontdugard.com. 04 66 22 68 88.

St Quentin la Poterie:

Come and look for a great bargain or unusual find at the Vide Grenier in St Quentin Sunday April 19th in the Market Place. It is organized by the youth sector of the intercommunal social center for the self-financing of their activities. In addition to new treasures you will find on site refreshments and snacks.

Monday 20 April:

Domazan:

This Wednedsay and Thursday, as part of Avril en balade walking tours, a free botanical walk is offered in the park of the Domazon Chateau. There you will discover centuries-old trees, the organic vineyard of the doMzone, and the history of this castle dating from the Second Empire. This visit starts at 10:30 am on Wednesday April 22, and another visit will be offered on April 30th. You must register online in advance on the Uzès Pont du Gard tourist office website. www.uzes-pontdugard.com.

Tuesday, April 21:

Planning ahead for the weekend, the 30th annual “Gard de ferme en ferme” or from “farm to farm » is back on 26-27 April. On the program, you can discover and visit different farms of our region including meetings, learning events and tastings. You are invited to enjoy a unique experience in the heart of the countryside, discover the richness of sustainable agriculture, meet passionate producers, and learn about their expertise. Find the details of this event on the website of the tourist office: https://www.uzes-pontdugard.com/de-ferme-en-ferme-en-destination-pays-duzes-pont-du-gard/.

Uzès and Sanilhac and Sagries:

As part of the Avril en Balade walks, you have two options this Thursday: One, in Uzès that offers a hunt for the crown jewels by searching for clues. It is called «  avril en cavale, le vol du siècle “ or “April on the run, the flight of the century » and will depart from the Uzès media library at 2pm. You will need to search and find clues for the right leads that will help you discover the Crown Jewels. Registration can be done online on the www.uzes-pontdugard.com.

And in Sanilhac and Sagriès:

Or at 9am on Thursday you can follow in the footsteps of the hermits pilgrimage of St Vérédème. It is a free at level 3, and about six km long. Bring a picnic and good walking shoes. Registration can be done online on the www.uzes-pontdugard.com.

Argilliers:

Domaine Tardieu Ferrand offers you an introductory wine tasting workshop this Saturday April 25th. In 3 hours, you will not become an expert but you will have the means to study independently. Bookings can be made via the winery’s website www.domainetardieuferrand.com.

La Capelle et Masmolène:

Reservations are now open for two June evenings of « Les soirées de la Bergère » or “evening of the shepherdess” with summer entertainment and gastronomic enjoyment. There will be catering, grilled food and chips, and then music and dancing. The first two evenings of the shepherdess will take place on the Saturdays 6th and 20th June. You can reserve by phone starting now. The location is 63 Rte de la Capelle and phone number is: 07 49 41 46 83.