There are still fields of gold, fields of dark pink and fields of creamy white but the yellow flowers of the mimosa are already fading and the cherry and almond blossoms are scattering their petals. My lop-sided almond tree has thrown off her petals, revealing leafy green shoots. Proudly showing them off, she stands quivering in the wind, one side fully-branched and beautiful, the other bare. If I have to buy a fruit tree again, I certainly won’t be taking any advice from the garden centre assistant!

Drop Ins

Please don’t forget your Pass Sanitaire.

Wednesday 2 March, Pablo’s Bar – Céret, 10.30

Sorry to be late with my Newsletter this month. No doubt the regulars amongst you didn’t need reminding and you turned up as usual for coffee, chat and books.

Wednesday 16 March, Villa Lafabrègue – Prades, 10.15-12

This is a super venue for this Drop In. Look it up on Google or come along and find out for yourselves. There’s coffee, tea and books and why not pop into Prades for lunch. It’s only 5 minutes walk to the centre of the town. The address is 15 Avenue Louis Prat, 66500 Prades.

Monday 21 March, Café des Artistes – Laroque des Albères, 10.30

We were lucky last month, we were able to be outside. Bring your books for swopping but please, no hardbacks or non-fiction. We also welcome novels in French. Books for children too but again, no hardbacks please. Come and browse, have a coffee and bring your friends.
I will email if rain is forecast!