Category Archives: Community Event

Volunteers set up Brocante

Posted on August 3, 2023 by La Giraudiere

Brocante at La Giraudiere 12th and 13th August 2023 In 2022 it was decide to create a sales day in order to clear some of the goods which had accumalated over the last twenty years at La Giraudiere. The sale … Continue reading →

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Scotland and France alliance continues at La Giraudiere

Posted on September 26, 2018 by La Giraudiere

Volunteer from Scotland helps project in France Saturday morning at Chalais station, gare de Chalais, we said goodbye to Eilidh a volunteer from Dunblane in Scotland. Eilidh arrived at La Giraudiere on the 19th of August and spent three weeks … Continue reading →

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Au Revoir Antoine and Mai

Posted on September 6, 2018 by La Giraudiere

Our Rays of Sunshine Return Home We sadly had to say goodbye to our two lovely volunteers, Antoine and Mai. Both of them have been a massive help here at La Giraudiere. Firstly, we have Antoine from France who was here … Continue reading →

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Dinner with a Twist

Posted on August 28, 2018 by La Giraudiere

Chinese Banquet in Brossac At La Giraudière, we all take it in turns to cook for each other. Commonly, people cook their favourite dishes from home or dishes that their countries are famous for. On Tuesday, we were delighted to … Continue reading →

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La Giraudière Volunteer Night Out at Fète De Musique Barbezieux

Posted on June 27, 2018 by La Giraudiere

La Giraudière Volunteer Night Out at Fète De Musique Barbezieux After a fabulous dinner at the local restaurant Le Samtho at Place de l’Eglise in the village of Brossac Saturday evening, six volunteers headed out for a night on the town … Continue reading →

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