If you have unwanted items, too good to take to the déchetterie, and too big to take to a car boot sale, you can give them away using the following web sites:
http://www.donnons.org
http://www.recupe.net
I would advise to put a photo to go with the text.
I have recently put an advert on both web site and within 48 hours I had 2 persons interested!
As it is a settee and 2 huge armchairs, they have to find a transport. Hopefully the items will be cleared from my garage soon and useful to somebody else.
It is free to use both web sites. And you never know you might find something you need yourself that someone is clearing!
Tuesday, 12 April 2011
Vide grenier in Treverien
Well another date for your diary...
Sunday 24th July
Vide grenier in Treverien
Treverien is near Evran, about 20 min South East of Dinan.
Free stall.
i have a leaflet but there is no phone number on it to book a stall.
I guess we just turn up on the day?!
Sunday 24th July
Vide grenier in Treverien
Treverien is near Evran, about 20 min South East of Dinan.
Free stall.
i have a leaflet but there is no phone number on it to book a stall.
I guess we just turn up on the day?!
Monday, 11 April 2011
Tour de France 2011 going through Dinan!
Once again this year, the Tour de France is passing through our area.
On Thursday 7th July 2011, the cyclists will be departing from Dinan in Brittany on their way to Lisieux, 226 km further.
The 'Caravane' will start at 10am and the cyclists won't come til 11.45am. It is a long time to wait but don't worry the 'Caravane' will entertain you! The best place to stand is near the Post office in Dinan to see the cyclists closely or from the Jardin Anglais you will have a great view when they go over the viaduct.
Parking your car in Dinan that day will be a nightmare! It is best to go early or watch the Tour from another village ie St Helen!
If you have never seen the Tour de France, make sure you don't miss it this year. You have to see it once for real!
If you are looking for an accommodation in Brittany, visit this site here. Our gite is only 10 minutes away from Dinan.
If you are a keen cyclist, you can even cycle to Dinan from our gite in Evran using either the old rail way track or the canal path.
On Thursday 7th July 2011, the cyclists will be departing from Dinan in Brittany on their way to Lisieux, 226 km further.
The 'Caravane' will start at 10am and the cyclists won't come til 11.45am. It is a long time to wait but don't worry the 'Caravane' will entertain you! The best place to stand is near the Post office in Dinan to see the cyclists closely or from the Jardin Anglais you will have a great view when they go over the viaduct.
Parking your car in Dinan that day will be a nightmare! It is best to go early or watch the Tour from another village ie St Helen!
If you have never seen the Tour de France, make sure you don't miss it this year. You have to see it once for real!
If you are looking for an accommodation in Brittany, visit this site here. Our gite is only 10 minutes away from Dinan.
If you are a keen cyclist, you can even cycle to Dinan from our gite in Evran using either the old rail way track or the canal path.
Record sunshine in Brittany
Spring temperature records were broken last week in Brittany. The temperature hit 26 degrees. It was very unusual for this time of the year.
I had a lot to catch up in the garden so I thoroughly enjoyed it! I planted my French beans, potatoes, runner beans, broad beans, shallots, onions, etc. Any excuse to be outside!
I caught up with the office work (translations) in the evening. I had to enjoy the weather while it lasted!
I had a lot to catch up in the garden so I thoroughly enjoyed it! I planted my French beans, potatoes, runner beans, broad beans, shallots, onions, etc. Any excuse to be outside!
I caught up with the office work (translations) in the evening. I had to enjoy the weather while it lasted!
Plant exchange in St Carné
I have just picked up a leaflet showing various events around Dinan and i was surprised to see there is a plant exchange (Troc aux plantes) on 17th April from 2 to 6pm in St Carné. It must be their first one.
It will take place in the Salle des Fêtes.
St Carné is 5 min South of Dinan.
On the same day you will also find a Vide Grenier in Plesder, see my other post about it. Plesder is only a short drive away from St Carné.
It will take place in the Salle des Fêtes.
St Carné is 5 min South of Dinan.
On the same day you will also find a Vide Grenier in Plesder, see my other post about it. Plesder is only a short drive away from St Carné.
Plesder car boot sale this Sunday
Plesder car boot sale (vide grenier) is on this Sunday (17th April 2011). It is usually a great car boot sale. You will find the usual: books, DVDs, furniture, cloths, etc.
I will no doubt pop in and see if I can something interesting there! I did buy a lot of DVDs last year - all in English and French - for 2 or 3 euros each.
I will no doubt pop in and see if I can something interesting there! I did buy a lot of DVDs last year - all in English and French - for 2 or 3 euros each.
Friday, 4 February 2011
The moles spent Christmas at our place...
When we came back from our Xmas break, we noticed moles (taupes in French) had returned.... The front garden looked like a mine field.
As it was their third visit, we knew exactly what to do. We had used all sorts but traps (trappe à taupes) were the best way.
Luckily, they had been and gone while we were away. We haven't notice any more activity. We just needed to rake the soil.
Here is a link of a great way to get rid of the moles... A bit cruel, but it does the job.
You can find mole traps from DIY shops or garden centres in France.
If you have any tricks to get rid of moles, please feel free to share them with us!
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