Riverchurch in Perpignan had a new pastor with effect from January this year, a Scotsman Moray McKay. Before moving to France in 1998, Moray was for nine years full-time leader of an Ichthus Christian Fellowship congregation in Carshalton, London. He trained at Moorlands College, Christchurch, Dorset from 1986-89 having previously worked for HSBC bank in London.
Linda Shepherd, founder of Cancer Support France (CSF) in 2002, when she was diagnosed and treated for breast cancer, has died at the age of 64.
Saffron production is a labour of love – a process so labour intensive that it is hardly surprising that the fiery coloured spice is the most expensive in the world.
Look out for the new € 50 banknote, in circulation from 4 April 2017 as part of the gradual renewal of the European currency. It was presented by the European Central Bank (ECB) on 5 July 2016..
The wearing of a bicycle helmet is now compulsory for children under 12 years of age, regardless of whether they are drivers or passengers.
Starting on March 25th, the Paris Beauvais Béziers Cap d’Agde flights will resume all year round!
Is hassle-free travel with no visa requirements between America and Europe about to end?
Red, white or blue wine
Roxane and Benjamin Parra from Estagel are importing a blue wine from Spain.
As the details of winter season flights available have not changed significantly from those detailed in the Autumn edition of PO Life, I thought instead I would examine the rather sparse transport possibilities to and from our local airports. Please bear in mind that details, particularly public transport prices, vary wildly, depending on day of the week, how far in advance you book and route chosen, so please contact the various websites for up to date details.
Ever wondered why your rolex was only 25 euros, and your Nike trainers a mere 30 euros over the border?
Well, if you’ve noticed quite a few shops closed down over the past few months in Le Perthus/La Jonquera, around 50 in all, it’s because they were ‘fermées pour contrefaçons’ – closed for selling counterfeit goods, and are only just being allowed to reopen now.