THIS IS WHATS ON IN UZEGE AND PONT DU GARD
MONDAY 04/12
Uzès
This is advance notice of an event coming up on Saturday 09 December. It’s a
Christmas door wreath making session using dried flowers.
It’s organised by the Université Populaire and will take place between 3 and 5pm. The cost is 12€ + 7€
for the materials .
You’re advised to book asap as places are likely to be filled quite quickly
www.up-uzege.com
You may have noticed that the Mairie of Uzès and the various roundabouts and
fountains have been draped in orange. This is a 2 week initiative organised by the
Soroptimists to raise awareness of domestic and other acts of violence suffered by
women.
If you want to find out more about the women behind this movement there’s a
website where you can get more info
www.uzes-soroptimist.fr/
TUESDAY 05/12
Well it’s certainly a lightweight day to day. I admit I couldn’t find anything I thought
might be of interest to the English speaking community, or rather those with limited
mastery of the French language.
Please do head over to our website, which is www.radiofuze.fr and have a rummage
around. You’ll find our new Autumn programme schedule, you can see who’s who,
listen to the music and of course you can find the full week’s Whats On under the tab
Agenda.
Don’t forget if you’ve got an event coming up which could be of interest to the
general public, please do drop us a line via email at contact@radiofuze.fr and we’ll
try our best to put it out on the airwaves.
I finalise my text each weekend, record the full week on a Monday morning for
events which start on Wednesday of that week.
WEDNESDAY 06/12
Uzès
At the Place de St Géniès, which is on the way out of Uzès going towards St Ambroix,
(google maps here I think) then there’s an afternoon dedicatd to Hip Hop dancig
slackline and boxing.
It’s free, but that’s all the info I have apart from the fact it takes place between 2 and
5pm.
Arpaillargues & Aureilhac
If you and you child/ren would like to learn how to create Christmas decorations
using origami techniques, then do go along to the bibliothèque for 2pm.
It’ll be followed up by a tea time snack
Sainte Anastasie
The Prieuré St Nicolas (the St Nicolas priory) is organising a gourmet and festive
evening with Olympe and Platines. So you’re in for some exciting dishes, each
accompanied by a delicious wine as well as delightful music accompaniment. You’ll
need to book up at my.weezevent.com .
There’s even more info on their FB page.
St Quentin La Poterie
This is the first Wednesday of the month, so the social dance is back on this evening
at the salle polyvalente.
During one hour you can learn some of the latin American dances and have some fun
in the process.
After that there’s a cold buffet on offer.
Entry is 10€ pp + membership of the club.
You can get more info by phone or via the website
04 66 22 42 07
www.csipmf.fr/
The Pont du Gard site
If you’d like to learn how to imitate a Roman style mosaic, then you may be
interested to sign up for this afternoon’s lesson which will take place between 2 30
and 4 30.
You’ll be able to take home your creation.
It’s open to children aged 6+ and costs 6€. However children must be accompanied
by an adult at all times, (it’s free for the adult).
You’ll need to sign up by phone or via their website.
04 66 37 50 99
www.pontdugard.com
And just so that you know, from 1st December there’s a special letter box installed in
the Uzès Mairie courtyard where letters to Santa can be posted.
Your little ones can expect a letter back from him provided they’re posted before
20 th December.
Don’t forget to include your home address !
THURSDAY 07/12
So the 7 th door to open on your advent calendar…are you a traditionalist like me to
open up a religious scene, or did you scoff a nice chocolate ? hmmm !
Montaren & St Mediers
The Jeudothèque, which is the travelling games unit, will be running a special adults’
only evening of different games.
Your chance to learn some of the French people’s favourite board and card games in
a very friendly environment.
It’s free to go along to the Presbytery from 6pm until 8pm.
I’ve included a phone number and website if you want to get more info
04 66 22 24 62
www.mediatheques.ccpaysduzes.fr/montaren
And just so that you know, from 1st December there’s a special letter box installed in
the Uzès Mairie courtyard where letters to Santa can be posted. Your little ones can
expect a letter back from him provided they’re posted before 20 th December.
Don’t forget to include your home address !
FRIDAY 08/12
Blauzac
The club called Tas de Blau’Jeux will be organizing some board and card games for
adults and teens between 3 and 6pm and again from 7pm.
If you’d like more info on how to join in, there’s an email address for details
Tas2blaujeux@gmail.com
The popular evenings called “Vindredis” are making their winter appearance at the
Auberge Gardoise in Vallérargues from this Friday
So there’s a wine tasting of flavours produced by the Domaine Delafont and that’s
with the wine grower himself. There will be a 5 course dinner all accompanied by
some delicious wines.
Places cost 70€ and you’ll need to book by phone
04 66 72 72 72
Sainte Anastasie
The Prieuré St Nicolas (the St Nicolas priory) is organising a gourmet and festive
evening with Olympe and Platines.
So you’re in for some exciting dishes, each accompanied by a delicious wine as well
as delightful music accompaniment.
You’ll need to book up at my.weezevent.com
There’s even more info on their FB page.
Collias
The Trio d’Argent will be in concert at the Château of Collias.
They’ll be taking you on journey from Asia to Amercia with original contempory and
classic pieces.
You can go to the concert and have a glass of champagne for 30€ or decide to enjoy
the concert and a gourmet meal with wines for 90€.
You can sign up by phone or via email.
04 48 27 09 45
hotel@chateauducollias.fr
SATURDAY 09/12
Uzès
From Saturday the 9 th until 7 January, you’ll find the skating rink and fun fair set up on
the Esplanade. A true sign that the Christmas spirit is getting closer.
The rink will be open Mond, Tues, Thurs and Fridays from 4pm until 7p and Weds
Sats and Sundays 10h00 – 1pm and then 2 – 7pm.
And for the modest sum of 3€ you can skate your hearts out.
There’s a religious order called the Carmels here in Uzès, and they’re holding a
Christmas market selling home made items such as candles, biscuits and other
nativity decorations.
Their doors will be open from 09h00 until 6pm, at 7 avenue Louis Alteirac
04 66 22 10 62
There may still be places for a Christmas door wreath making session using dried
flowers. It’s organised by the Université Populaire and will take place between 3 and 5pm.
The cost is 12€ + 7€ for the materials . You can book on line.
www.up-uzege.com
As part of the month showcasing all things Hip Hop, there’s a chance to come along
to the mediathèque at 11h00 to meet Lazoo and Olivier Cachin. They’ve just
published a book called “RAP STORY’ and they’ll be telling their audience a little bit
about the history of Rap and their journey.
And then later at 2pm Swed Oner will be in the mediathèque who’ll explaining how
the Hip Hop culture has evolved through the use of graffiti
Again, it’s free to attend
And finally at 3 30pm Lazoo will be showing the audience how to create some vivid
graffiti.
For that session, you;ll need to sign up for a place and it’s suitable for 12 yrs+.
04 66 03 02 03
mediatheque.uzes@ccpaysduzes.fr
www.mediatheques.ccpaysduzes.fr
In the evening at 8 30pm there’s going to be a concert with the band Duo Black Lilys
and Thomas Kahn. I understand it’s pop and timeless soul, as Thomas Kahn was
baptized the prince of contemporary Soul by the Rolling Stone magazine. The duo
was also featured in the Netflix series “Elite”
So grab a 15€ ticket while you can to take your seat at the Ombrière theatre.
Billetterie.ombriere@ccpaysduzes.fr
www.lombriere.fr/
And music of a different sort, this time for Opera lovers.
The Capitole cinema will be showing Florencia sur l’Amazone.
The showing is at 18h55 and tickets cost 25€
www.cinemacapitole.fr/
It’s a busy day to day in Uzès, as this day sees the start of what’s called “Noel aux
Bourgades”. So if you head over to the Petite and Grand Bourgades some 24
participants have joined in to create a festive atmosphere.
You’ll find galleries with arts and crafts ,often in the artist’s studio itself, some of
which are the artist’s actual home.
These “open doors” will be open for business right up to the 24 th ., Tuesdays to
Saturday 10h00 until 6pm, and Sunday morning 10h00 until 12 noon.
This Saturday evening there’s going to be a latin/American style concert at 6pm with
Thierry Servien on the guitar and Marie Tomas the singer.
The local street committee will be offering a glass of vin chaud.
St Quentin La Poterie
So another open door event this time the various pottery studios and galleries.
There’s some 50 artists and you’re sure to be able to find that unique gift amongst
the beautiful objects.
Not only are there items on sale but you’ll see pottery making demos, a tombola and
other festive foods. I understand that Father Christmas will be doing the rounds as
well.
The full programme of events can be found on their dedicated website, which you
can find on my What’s On on the Radio Fuze website.
www.capitale-céramique.com
Ludmila and Vincent will be at the Loft disco from 8pm if you’d like a chance to learn
the salsa and other latin American dances.
Entry is free, and there’s a buffet on offer.
After your session the evening will continue with Laurent Ferre.
Flaux
There’s an association called “Chavamieux”(a play on words, chat va mieux) which
assists with and broadens knowledge of cat sterlisation. They’re organizing a
Christmas market in the château of Flaux.
Doors open at 09h00 until 6pm where you’ll find Christmas decorations bric à brac,
gifts toys etc.
St Anastasie
The Prieuré St Nicolas (the St Nicolas priory) is organising a gourmet and festive
evening with Olympe and Platines.
So you’re in for some exciting dishes, each accompanied by a delicious wine as well
as delightful music accompaniement.
You’ll need to book up at my.weezevent.com .
There’s even more info on their FB page.
www.infomaniak.events/shop/EMgpewN4G2
Aramon
There’s Christmas music and songs to listen to at the Saint Pancrace church in
Aramon.
The concert starts at 5pm and the collection will go towards the restoration project
of the various artworks in the church.
SUNDAY 10/12
Valliguières
Another Christmas market, this time organised by the local school and will be in the
Foyer Fernand Benoit from 10h00 until 6pm.
Arts and crafts on sale as well as local products.
Father Christmas will be coming along for his photo opportunity between 3 and 5pm.
There will also be several kids’ workshops throughout the day – 10h30 a patisserie
session, then between 1pm and 5 30pm creating Christmas decorations.
Argiliers
The Domaine Tardieu-Ferrand is holding their own special Christmas fair today
opening up their doors to the public and a concert with the duo “X’Elle”
There’ll be local food and drink on sale on site as well as tastings and guided tours of
their wine cellars.
And this time there’s also a special children’s play area.
You can get more info by checking out their website
www.domainetardieuferrand.com
And a Manga festival makes its return to Uzès with a day long “Geek”programme
from 10h00 until 7pm.
So there’s going to be plenty of activity, demos, workshops, video games and a
chance to chat to the video games creators, a quiz etc.
Head over to the Salle polyvalente, which is in the Ancien Evêché courtyard, next to
the Cathedral.
I understand that you may also meet some of the characters themselves, such as
Sonic the hedgehog, Pikachu and even Mario. A chance for a selfie perhaps ?
La Capelle & Masmolène
The bistrot “Le Cap’Mas” is playing host an organic wine day today called “Tonnerre
garde le cap!”
There’s also going to be a Christmas gift market as well as 15 different organic wine
growers showcasing their vintages.
There’s going to be food and drink available at midday and in the evening when
there’s going to be the DJ and a rock concert.
It’s at 2 route de Masmolène.
Vallabrix
The association called “Sports et Loisirs” is holding a toy sale and attic clearance sale
in the salle polyvalente.
It’s running between 10h00 and 4pm
Cindy Pooch and Seb Martel are going to be performing at the château de Vallabrix.
Organised by the Abrix Bar, you’re in for a treat as Cindy is French camaroon so her
repertoire will reflect those ethnic roots mixing songs with poetry, and she’ll be
accompanied by Seb a respected musician.
The concert will be followed by a candle lit dinner at the chateau.
Now this is quite extraordinary as the concert and dinner will be what’s called “Prix
libre”, so it’ll be up to you to pay what you think is a fair price. However, only 40
places are available, so if you fancy it, you’d better get on the phone pdq
06 01 02 42 73
Aubussargues
The Christmas fair will be held at Aubuss’âne, this Sunday afternoon.
You’ll be able to meet the walnut growers, meat producers, edible flowers, herbal
teas as well as other local product.
For the little ones, there’s painting a large stone, traditional wooden games and
something called a velos smoothie.
Montaren & St Mediers
The local school is holding their Christmas fair today which will take place in the
main street. So it’ll be lined with stall holders, there’s going to be pony rides and
Father Christmas will be there around 10h00 for some festive selfies.
Meynes
The Cave de Pazac is organising its second Christmas market. They guarantee a great
atmosphere with a performance by the gospel group “God’Spell Project” from Nimes.
There’s food and drink on sale on site.
www.pazac.fr
St Siffret
The choral group Choeur des vinyles will be giving a Christmas concert at 11h00 in
the Espace Briargues. (It’s the open area by the Epicerie )
All are welcome to join in and there’s a glass of vin chaud to warm your hearts.
MONDAY 11/12
Uzès
The Cine Club of Uzès has a huge collection of films for its members and once a
month there’s a special showing of a film from their collection at the Le Capitole
cinema.
This month it’s Dead Man, which I understand is a 1995 American acid western film
written and directed by Jim Jarmusch.
It stars Johnny Depp, Gary Farmer, Billy Bob Thornton, Iggy Pop.
The film showing will be at 8pm and this will be followed by a lively debate in the
auditorium.
Entry costs 6€ + the annual membership of the film club which is a modest 10€.
I’ve included a phone number and website details so that you can get more info
06 11 56 21 45
www.cinemacapitole.fr/cine-club.php
And just so that you know, from 1st December there’s a special letter box installed in
the Uzès Mairie courtyard where letters to Santa can be posted.
Your little ones can expect a letter back from him provided they’re posted before
20 th December.
Don’t forget to include your home address !
TUESDAY 12/12
Uzès
This is just a reminder about something lively happening called “Noel aux
Bourgades”.
So if you head over to the Petite and Grand Bourgades some 24 participants have
joined in to create a festive atmosphere.
You’ll find galleries with arts and craft works on sale, often in the artist’s studio itself,
some of which are the artist’s actual home.
These “open doors” will be open for business right up to the 24 th ., Tuesdays to
Saturday 10h00 until 6pm, and Sunday morning 10h00 until 12 noon.
Garrigues Sainte Eulalie
If you have a little one who’s fluent or has a good understanding of the French
language, you might be interested in a story telling session being held in the
bibliothèque Daniel Viala.
Betty and Regine will be on hand to take little ones aged 0-3 into a wonder land full
of fun and imagination.
It starts at 10h00 and it’s free to attend.
And staying in Garrigues, here’s your chance to create some stunning Christmas
decorations, using old books and a few accessories.
Sylive Gignon will be installed in the bibliothèque Daniel Viala at 2 30pm to show you
how to use those old books giving them a second life as they’re transformed into
decorations.
It’s free to attend.
I’ve included a website that you might like to refer to for more info
www.mediatheques.ccpaysduzes.fr/taxonomy/term/505
Advance notice: Uzès
Mr Verlomme Fried is an auctioneer and Charles Bisi is a jewelry expert.
They are offering free valuations of jewelry and other “objects d’art” .
This will be taking place in the afternoon at the Cercle Rouge on Wednesday 13
December.
However, this is by appointment only, so you’ll need to call for a time slot
06 69 03 09 24
And just so that you know, from 1st December there’s a special letter box installed in
the Uzès Mairie courtyard where letters to Santa can be posted.
Your little ones can expect a letter back from him provided they’re posted before
20 th December.
Don’t forget to include your home address !
Next week you’ll be hearing another voice giving you info about local events.
My friend Joan has kindly offered to step in for me as I’ll be on little birthday jaunt to
Prague on the days when we record the week’s events.
I’ll be back with you for “Whats On” from 20 th December
