MOND 17/03
SANILHAC AND SAGRIES
St Patrick’s day is coming up and the music bar, la Clé is putting on a special St Patrick’s Day evening with celtic music on the programme on Saturday 22 March.
If you’re lucky enough to be called Patrick, then you’ll be offered a free libation !
You can book your evening by phone
04 66 58 56 94
UZES
Orson Well’s famous movie “ The Trial” or Le Procès in French, will be showing this evening at the Capitol Cinema as part of the programme proposed by the Cine Club de l’Uzège.
It’ll cost 7€ with a short presentation pre film and a post discussion. The event starts at 7 45pm.
06 11 56 21 45
uzegecineclub@gmail.com
UZES
The société hippique d’Uzes, which is the Uzes horseriding organization, is organisng a series showjumping competitions open to professionals, intermediates and novices based at the Haras in Uzes.
There’s also a number of stall holders on site.
Entry is free
TUES 18/03
POUZILHAC
Coming up next Saturday 22 March there’s a Yoga/Zumba class taking place between 10h00 and 12noon.
It’ll cost 12€ to take part and it’ll be held in the Oustaou.
You can sign up by phone
06 69 92 02 37
06 79 28 56 33
UZES
For those of you who may have concerns about your kidney functions or problems related to high blood pressure, you may like to take advantage of what’s called a “journée de dépistage” at the Uzès hospital taking place on Friday 21 March.
On site you’ll be able to take some simple and quick tests and have a chat about the possible solutions.
The doors are open from 09h00 until 5pm
And another note for your diary, especially if you have family and friends coming to visit, the Jardin Médiéval reopens on 1st April – and no, it’s not an April Fool’s joke !
GARRIGUES STE EULALIE
There’ a friendly sewing, knitting, crocheting, embroidery circle in this village which meets at 3pm in the Garric.
A chance to chat and exchange advice, ideas etc in good company.
There’s beverages on sale on site.
WED 19/03
VALLABRIX
There’s several workshops for children aged 6+ taking place at the Abrix Bar. So this Wednesday morning between 10 and 11h30 there’ll be a creative session with Maëlla and Fanny. The following week it’ll be creating a herbarium.
You can get more info and sign up by phone
06 26 68 32 97
UZES
The municipal school in Uzes is offering free Trombone and Tuba lessons to children aged 7 -15, and the instruments will also be loaned free of charge.
If your youngster could be interested, then you’ll need to send an email or make a phone call
emmuzes@gmail.com
04 66 03 04 03
Still in Uzès, there’s going to be another round of the guided tours to the Pichon ceramics collection at the George Borias museum, followed with a visit to the actual production studio.
This will be between 2 and 4pm and you’ll need to sign up for a place via the Museum’s email address. You will also need your own vehicle in order to get to the studio from central Uzes
The Visit will cost 3€/adult
Muse.uzes@wanadoo.fr
During my round up of events from last week, I mentioned a special session being held at the Uzès hospital for kidney function testing and any concerns about high blood pressure. Just a reminder that it’s taking place this coming Friday the 21st March.
You can go along between 09h00 and 5pm where you may have some simple tests and have a chat to the on site professionals.
THURSDAY 20/03
THURSDAY IS THE OFFICIAL FIRST DAY OF SPRING 2025
Last week I talked about the world wide celebration of the French language this Thursday the 20th.
In honour of this magnificent event, there’s going to be a big dictation competition being held at the Université Populaire in UZES
So if you think your language skills are up to it, why not give it a go. It’ll be taking place in their annex at 6pm.
www.up-uzege.fr
And still in UZES between 6 30pm and 8pm there’s a Yin Yoga by candelight lesson being given at the Santosha centre.
It’ll cost 15€ pp and there’s a phone number for more info as well as the web address
06 64 38 11 88
www.santosha-uzes.com
SANILHAC AND SAGRIES
If Karoke is your thing, then you’ll be pleased to know that the café music bar La Clé is organsing a Karoke evening this evening from 6 30pm.
And still at La Clé, they’ll be celebrating St Patrick’s day on Saturday evening in style with celtic music, Irish food and if you’re called Patrick, you’ll even qualify for a free drink.
There’s a phone number if you want to book or get more info.
04 66 58 56 94
FRIDAY 21/03
SANILHAC AND SAGRIES
At La Clé, music bar and restaurant they’ll be celebrating St Patrick’s day on Saturday evening in style with celtic music, Irish food and if you’re called Patrick, you’ll even qualify for a free drink.
There’s a phone number if you want to book or get more info.
04 66 58 56 94
UZES
During my round up of events from last week, I mentioned a special session being held at the Uzès hospital for kidney function testing and any concerns about high blood pressure.
Just a reminder that it’s taking place this Friday the 21st March.
You can go along between 09h00 and 5pm where you may have some simple tests and have a chat to the on site professionals.
VALLIGUIERES
In celebration of the Spring equinox, in other words, the first day of Spring which was Thursday, the local astronomy club called “Ciel Mon Ami” is inviting you to come along and take a look at the night sky with and without the use of a telescope.
Fingers crossed the sky will be clear for this viewing which will be taking place from 8pm on the land just next to the Stade.
There’s a phone number if you’d like more info
06 86 56 08 06
REMOULINS
The annual “Rallye de Vins du Gard” or the Gard Wine Rally is taking place across this weekend.
The starting point will be the Madone parking lot – on Saturday starting off at 1 30pm, return at 8 40pm and on Sunday at 09h00 return at 11h20. No doubt of super interest for those petrol heads out there to check out the different cars taking part.
It’s being organised by the “association sportive automobile Gard Cévennes ligue Occitanie Méditerranée”
SATURDAY 22/03
There’s a number of local clean up initiatives taking place across this weekend, aimed at cleaning up the verges and ditches lining the roads and general litter in the villages.
If you want to take part in the St MAXIMIN clean up be at the Mairie for 09h00 where you’ll be joined by residents of Argiliers as well.
They’re offering an apero at the end to thank you for your efforts.
If you live in or near DOMAZAN then the rdv point is 09h30, and you’re asked to come along with a hi viz vest and thick gloves
CASTILLON DU GARD
There’s a morning of intergenerational games being organised at the Maison des Associations between 10h00 and 12 noon.
So a chance to come along solo, with a partner or family and take part in a variety of traditional French games.
Entry is free
POUZILHAC
Time to get fit this morning between 10h00 and 12noon in the Salle l’Oustaou
There’s Yoga with Bernard and Zumba with Thierry.
So it seems you’ll start off with the more energetic Zumba and then relax with yoga.
The session will cost 12€ and you’ll need to sign up to take part.
06 69 92 02 37
0679 28 56 44
fitnesspontdugard@gmail.com
ST QUENTIN LA POTERIE
There’s going to be a special cookery lesson on a budget this morning called “cuisto écolo” . The course is designed to offer healthy and economic options. Apparently there’s going to be Mardi Gras type food on the menu.
It’s free to attend, but you’ll need to sign up with the CSI which is the Centre Social Intercommunal
04 66 22 42 07
contact@csipmf.fr
REMOULINS
The annual “Rallye de Vins du Gard” or the Gard Wine Rally is taking place across this weekend.
The starting point will be the Madone parking lot – on Saturday at 1 30pm, return at 8 40pm and on Sunday at 09h00 return at 11h20. No doubt of super interest for those petrol heads out there to check out the different cars taking part.
It’s being organised by the “association sportive automobile Gard Cévennes ligue Occitanie Méditerranée
If you live in LUSSAN you might be interested in getting a supply of compost or chippings from the local déchèterie.
During the morning from 08h45 until 11h45 there’ll be an expert on site to answer any questions and introduce you to composting techniques
SUNDAY 23/03
REMOULINS
The annual “Rallye de Vins du Gard” or the Gard Wine Rally is taking place across this weekend.
The starting point will be the Madone parking lot at 09h00 return at 11h20.
No doubt of super interest for those petrol heads out there to check out the different cars taking part.
It’s being organised by the “association sportive automobile Gard Cévennes ligue Occitanie Méditerranée”
PONT DU GARD SITE
I mentioned a little while ago that each Sunday during Spring there’s going to be a series of events staged at the Pont du Gard site, called “Mon Dimanche au Pont”
This Sunday it’s showing you how to trim your olive trees and that’s between 2 and 4pm. It’ll be followed up with an olive oil tasting.
It’ll cost 15€ p adult and 6€/child.
The parking will cost 9€, but once you’ve registered your car on line, parking for further visits is free for the next 12 months.
You can book up o line
www.pontdugard.fr
04 66 37 50 99
ARAMON
If you like going along to the lotos, then don’t miss out on this one if you live in Aramon.
It’ll be taking place at 3pm in the Salle Eugène Lacroix.
More yoga, this time at the Yoga Loft in UZES
Between 2pm and 5pm the session will be lead by Chloé Le Trieu Tuong.
The session will cost 30€ and you can find out more on line, via email or by phone
www.cltt.fr/yoga
chloe@cltt.fr
06 07 67 45 88
And still in the spiritual and health and well being vein, an initiation into “Gong”. From the description, I understand that it’s one’s reaction to vibrations and sounds when a gong is struck. I’ve never taken part, so can’t give you any more info than that.
However, it’s taking place at the Santosha centre in UZES between 7pm and 8pm at a cost of 15€ pp. and you can always check out their web site
www.santosha-uzes.com
santosha30700@gmail.com
06 13 82 65 29
MONDAY 24/03
ST SIFFRET
The Mairie, in conjunction with the club “Tous en Scène” is putting out a call to all artists who might like to exhibit at the forthcoming contemporary arts festival called “Art et Patrimoine”
Although not taking place until 26 and 27 July, they’re still calling for entrants and it’ll also give you time to complete any pieces you might like to have on display. The closing date for applications is 05 May.
If you’d like further information, then you’re invited to send an email to the Service Culture of the mairie. You’ll also need to complete an entry form which you can get on line, and I’ve included the address
www.artetpatrimoine-saintsiffret.fr/vous-etes-artistes/
culture@mairiesainsiffret.fr
TUESDAY 25/03
Coming up in St SIFFRET on 29 and 30 March is a Gospel music workshop. It’s being run by the club called “Tous en Scène” and lead by Laëtitia Ubeda.
It’ll cost 80€ for the 2 days and you can sign up by phone.
The workshop will conclude with a concert called “God’Spell Project” at 3pm in the foyer Broche
06 78 55 86 65