14 March to 31 May 2015 Dani Karavan at Ceret By Ellen Turner Hall Dani Karavan is best known locally for his brushed steel Walter Benjamin memorial slicing through a cliff above…
The French Fire Brigade LES SAPEURS-POMPIERS The word ‘pompier’ comes from the verb ‘pomper’ (to pump), referring to the manual fire pumps that were originally used at fires. ‘Sapeur’ probably comes from ‘saper’ meaning to…
Restaurant Review Winter 2014 With Kate and Mates I am no gourmet ‘foodie’ but I know what I like. Fresh, tasty food, good and friendly service, clean cutlery, crockery and loos, and prices that…
Musiques et Voix en Pays Catalan 14th March, Thuir, 8.30pm in the Théâtre des Aspres ‘La petite flute enchantée’ an adaption of Mozart’s ‘The Magic flute’ in costume, especially to delight children and adults. Tickets:…
MARCH 2015If action is not taken, the Little Yellow Train will close down for good in January 2016. Petitions have been circulating for months to save this Catalan treasure but despite more than 35…
Saturday 14 March 2015 – Perpignan – 18h30 to 23h30 Nuit de l’eau On Saturday 14 March, in association with UNICEF, the Espace aquatique Perpignan la Catalane will be one of the many…
Save Perpignan – Stansted winter flights Ryanair have warned Perpignan airport that they may not operate the Perpignan – London Stansted service for next winter season (last week of October 2015 to last…
Au Diamant Noir, Montferrer with Rhona Hazell If you haven’nt yet visited the Diamant Noir, in Montferrer, I would love to share my experience with you bacause you’re in for a treat. The…
A hummingbird ? A butterfly ? No – it is a moth! by Anna Stöckl A hummingbird hawkmoth in its typical hovering position feeding from a flower. You have probably seen this…
In a attempt to revitalize the declining fortunes of Girona airport since Ryanair left them high and dry, a budget of €10 million has been agreed in order to build a TGV station 2…