The spring of 2013 had been unusually wet but the happy result of this was an abundance of wild flowers in our orchard: Provence orchids, honeysuckle, thyme, aquilegia and rock rose were blooming as far as the eye could see. Since buying the house and putting out wild bird food there had also been a huge increase in the number of birds around the house. As well as tits, nuthatches and goldfinches during the winter, our summer visitors included the Golden Oreole and a pair of hoopoes.
Final Salary/Defined Benefit Pensions Should you consider transferring your Final Salary Pension Scheme? There have been a number of recent changes within the UK economy and UK pension world that make a review of any…
6th – 14th October 2016 – Port Vendres The Belem, famous three-masted French barque, will return to Port Vendres in October. The public will be able to look around the ship on Saturday 8th from 14h…
We are looking for someone with a bubbly personality, able to communicate in both English and French, to join the P-O Life sales team. You would preferably have some previous sales experience, and be responsible…
We asked just how much the Brexit vote had affected you as we celebrated (or commiserated) its three-month anniversary. The majority of you (63%) claimed that since the shock decision, Brexit had impacted you negatively…
After a while, Bruno the Ram (as opposed to Bruno the Accountant) developed into a magnificent animal. He had a beautiful brown coat with a ruff around his neck, a black belly, yellow eyes full of malice and a pair of serious horns. Hubby was very proud of Bruno and often walked into the field to pet him or to give him an extra handful of food.
Booklife. In 1985, Jane Collins-Philippe ran away to sail the world. Many years later, just the right vessel brought her to beautiful Collioure.
14 restaurants in P-O take part in Tous Au Restaurant
14 restaurants around the department are taking part in a campaign to get people who would not normally eat out to do so. The restaurants will be offering two set menus for the price of one until the 2nd October.
Let’s face it, if there is one subject that causes everyone to roll their eyes and cringe, it’s the word ‘tax’. But the main frustration (apart from paying it of course) is understanding it. When do we need to pay it? What’s it used for? How much will it cost?
A BIG THANK YOU FROM PENNY PARKINSON AND ALL AT CSF
We wanted you to know that we raised over €500 in donations and sponsorship on Sunday with more still trickling in. The money will be primarily used to fund training for our volunteers who give direct client support.