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Oranges and Corge, it’s the bells of Saint George

Laura McLellan 23/09/2019 0 Comments

Have you ever thought of bell ringing as a pastime? This year, St.George’s Church in Vernet-Les-Bains received ten new bells and you can try your hand at ringing them (or just enjoy those who know what they’re doing?!)

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UPDATE: Car Breathalyser Kit in France

Kate 22/09/2019 0 Comments

The carrying of compulsory car breathalysers (éthylotests), made law in 2013, has now been officially scrapped

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Summer Air Strikes. So what’s new?

Kate 20/09/2019 3 Comments

Strike action from BA, Ryanair and Transavia could affect flights to and from various European countries, which could cause maximum chaos for the end of the summer

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Local News – Weekly Round up

Kate 01/09/2019 0 Comments

A weekly update of local news in the Pyrenees-Orientales

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British Sausages: Back with a Bang(er) here in the P-O

Kate 25/08/2019 2 Comments

Traditional British style sausages and bacon back in the P-O

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Local News – Weekly Round up

Laura McLellan 20/08/2019 0 Comments

A weekly update of local news in the Pyrenees-Orientales

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New Eco-tax on Flights from France

Kate 16/08/2019 0 Comments

New “eco-tax” on airline tickets for flights leaving French airports.

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The Bells of Saint George. Vernet-les-Bains

Kate 10/08/2019 0 Comments

Have you ever thought of bell ringing as a pastime? Have a go at St.George’s Church Vernet-Les-Bains along with fête des Cloches, Morris dancing, bell ringing, period costume, fish and chips and a garden party. Everyone is welcome.

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Did you know…?

Laura McLellan 08/08/2019 0 Comments

Did you know…?

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Local News – Weekly Round up

Kate 05/08/2019 0 Comments

A weekly update of local news in the Pyrenees-Orientales

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