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The Painted Frog. Exclusively Catalan?

Kate 05/07/2020 0 Comments

The Painted Frog (Discoglossus pictus scovazzi) is a very local variety, originally introduced to this area from Morocco.

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Around and About with Tony Goodman: Agatha Christie

Laura McLellan 29/06/2020 0 Comments

Art, music and cinema….things to do, places to go…….

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International Sheepdog Trials, Osseja

Kate 25/06/2020 0 Comments

The international Sheepdog Trials in Osseja are an absolute joy for animal lovers, showing up the skills required and the great bond that is formed when man and dog work together as a team on a daily basis.

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Covid 19 Update with CSF Languedoc

Laura McLellan 22/06/2020 0 Comments

Covid 19 Update with CSF Languedoc To help keep English-speaking residents and visitors to the region informed, CSF Languedoc have been sharing bulletins of extremely useful information. Taken from verified government sources, this is a…

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French Resistance fighters awarded honorary MBEs

Laura McLellan 22/06/2020 0 Comments

Four French Resistance fighters receive honorary MBEs from Britain in recognition of their role defending the UK, France and other Allies in the Second World War.

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Summer’s Sizzling in the Vallespir

Laura McLellan 16/06/2020 0 Comments

Summer’s Sizzling in the Vallespir Votre mission, si toutefois vous l’acceptez… After confinement and restrictions over the past year, where better to let your hair down outdoors (with care) than the Vallespir? This year we…

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Around and About with Tony Goodman: Birthday Girl

Laura McLellan 15/06/2020 0 Comments

Art, music and cinema….things to do, places to go…….

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Géotrek PyMed : a new app for hikers

Laura McLellan 15/06/2020 0 Comments

Géotrek: download the FREE app, choose your activity, choose your route, and allow yourself to be guided through spectacular scenery

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Macron’s Address to the Nation – Sunday 14th June

Laura McLellan 15/06/2020 0 Comments

Last night, Sunday 14th June, President Emmanuel Macron addressed the nation regarding what France can expect going forward from the Covid 19 pandemic.

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Going off the rails at Cerbère

Kate 12/06/2020 0 Comments

The first successful industrial strike by women in France.took place in Cerbère

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