Norman Longworth, now in his mid-80s and living in Eus, Pyrenees Orientales, has been named among the top finalists from around the world in a prestigious creative writing competition.
Book Club: The Elegance of the Hedgehog, Muriel Barbery. I would thoroughly recommend it, particularly to anyone with a French connection.
A fascinating, funny, but tragic book, this true story is an account of Rupert and Jacquie’s life in our region over a ten year period.
Barry Blend, true to his name, loves nothing more than mixing things together.
Jazz has long ago shaken off its “old fogey” image! The annual Jazzèbre festival embraces inclusivity and outreach — not only in Perpignan, but in communes throughout the P-O.
Book Club: The Luminaries, Eleanor Catton. With a soft spot for New Zealand, this book was always going to be a hit for me!
The present exhibition at the Chateau Royal of Collioure consists of large format paintings by Vincent Torguet, a jeweller by profession.
Book Club: The Elegance of the Hedgehog, Muriel Barbery. I would thoroughly recommend it, particularly to anyone with a French connection.
Book Club: Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver. Having now finished the book, I can say I think I enjoyed it but it took me a while to get going.
A geometric puzzle of improbable shapes. Such is Patrick Jude’s vision of the vine-sculpted terraces of his native Banyuls sur Mer.