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Christmas Boxes Déchetterie (Rubbish Tip
Christmas Boxes The pompiers (firemen) and facteurs (postmen) will call selling calendars during the first two weeks or so of December. There are no prices on the calendars! At the moment the normal donation is around 10 Euros, though they will be delighted with more!! Déchetterie (Rubbish Tip) There will almost certainly be one in your commune, or at the very least your nearest town, although you may only use the Déchetterie appropriate to your commune. They will give you a card or sheet of paper with their opening times and the different sort of rubbish they will accept. Your Mairie will also have this information. French Lessons Information on local courses is sometimes available in your local Mairie or Hôtel de Ville. Some courses are arranged through the Job Centre for those seeking work without the language. GAIA SUPPORT – 2 & 5 day intensive courses plus private one to one courses, Melle, Deux Sevres Email: [email protected] The Tournesol Language School Stephanie Thomas, Vienne Tel: 05 49 87 45 23 Email: [email protected] Mrs. Brayer, Surgeres, Charente Maritime Tel: 05 46 37 34 18 Association synergie, 12 route d’Aigre, 16240 Villefagnan run courses to help British people integrate into French society – more than French lessons this course is on lifestyle and the culture. Drop a line to the Association at the above address for a current programme or contact Judith MacArthur on 05.45.30.70.63 who also works with The Cock and the Rose an English/French association. French as a Foreign Language. – Catherine Mazoin. Private lessons or groups 1 rue de l’église, 16350 Champagne-Mouton 05.45.31.14.38 1 Create PDF files without this message by purchasing novaPDF printer (http://www.novapdf.com) Pets If you are importing any animal from outside France, you need to contact the veterinary service of the country from which you are exporting the animal to see what regulations apply – these regulations vary between countries. A ‘pet passport’ showing vaccination history will be the minimal requirement, plus in some cases blood tests from a European- recognised laboratory. There may be a requirement that these tests are three months old (depending on disease incubation periods). This is not a rabies area, but in common with all European countries there are certain regulations which apply. All dogs purchased in France and born after January 2000 need to be vaccinated (including anti-rabies vaccination) and tattooed. The vet will supply each dog with a livret de santé internationale which records the vaccinations and tattoos. Both dogs and cats need this passport for: - travel in Europe – primarily back to the UK - to go into catteries or kennels. Immediately prior (48 hrs) to exporting an animal to France you will need a certificate from a ministry approved Vet that the animal has no parasites – please check with your veterinary practice. Veterinary Practices The Service Veterinaire Departmentale for the area can be contacted on : 05 49 44 81 41 39, rue de Beaulieu 86034 Poitiers. There are several good veterinary practices in the region. Chef Boutonne Clinique Veterinaire Gilbert Marty Migaud, 22 bis rue Eglise de Javarzay Tel: 05 49 29 80 07 2 Create PDF files without this message by purchasing novaPDF printer (http://www.novapdf.com) Civray Rai el Balha 25, ave René Baillargeon Tel: 05 49 87 01 29 Lezay Cabinet Veterinaire Brillant, 4, rue Gate Bourse Tel: 05 49 29 41 61 Ruffec Route Aigre, la Faye (opposite MMM) Tel: 05 45 31 31 33 St. Jean d’Angély 2 rue Louis Audouin Dubreuil Tel: 05 49 59 05 25 Saint Maixent l’Ecole Cabinet Veterinaire Rabany Benoit, Reix Gilbert, Souche Jean-Luc 32, av. Gambetta Tel: 05 49 05 50 55 Surgères 18 avenue Libération Tel: 05 46 07 01 51 Villeneuve-la-Comtesse 10 rue Basse Tel : 05.46.24.67.71 Aigrefeuille d’Aunis 18 rue Ecoles Tel: 05 46 35 50 87 Pests You may come across bees (abeilles), wasps (guêpes), bats (chauvessouris), rats (rats) and snakes (serpents). There are several varieties of bees and wasps. The Charente is a great region for honey production. The large black, almost blue bee is local to the region and is fond of cheese, but is not aggressive. Bees and wasps are controlled much as in the UK. Your neighbours or mairie will know the local beekeepers and there is a national apiary society- see ‘apiculture’ in the yellow pages. It will be 3 Create PDF files without this message by purchasing novaPDF printer (http://www.novapdf.com) necessary to contact a bee keeper if you have a problem with a swarm. The frelon or hornet is something else, an inch long and noisy, its stings are dangerous, sometimes deadly, particularly for small children. The pompiers will rid you of frelons but for ordinary wasps you will need to contact a specialist company. Bats are a protected species. There are grass snakes and adders- the local veterinary surgeon will tell you if there are adders in your area – and the best way to avoid them is to keep the grass short. Postal Services I do not understand how the Postman (the facteur) finds newcomers to a village or hamlet, but he seems to have no problems! You will need to install a post box if there is not one at your gate or thereabouts. These are sold at most bricolage (D.I.Y.) stores. The location and height of the post box should be such that the facteur need not leave his vehicle to deposit your mail into it. If he is an agreeable sort, he will take outgoing mail for you and he also sells stamps. (See Christmas boxes advice) Support 1. The Open Door Project run by Lynn and Tony Webster has a 24 hour telephone service: 054987 9736 and they can also be contacted by email: [email protected] has been extended to form the PALS support network spread over the four departments of the Poitou-Charentes. Lynn and Tony are building up a database of skilled helpers. The areas in which they are concentrating are: Bereavement, Family Crisis, including marriage support. Addiction, Loneliness, including isolation. 4 Create PDF files without this message by purchasing novaPDF printer (http://www.novapdf.com) Training sessions for potential helpers are ongoing. Those who wish to help but are short of time can contact Lynn and Tony by email to ask for a form to become a FRIEND of Open Door. 2. Cancer Support in the Poitou-Charentes, by English speakers for English speakers. Web Site: www.cancersupportfrance.info. Main Contacts: Linda and Andy Shepherd. Tel.05 45 29 08 93. or Shorney Edwards 05 45 31 06 00. Many of the volunteers have received training from Cancerlink in the UK, however are not Medically trained. Some of the volunteers have experienced cancer themselves and so understand first hand the emotional effects of the disease and treatment. Several of the volunteers have had experience of nursing or supported those affected by cancer. Some have other therapeutic skills to offer. Within the team there are people who speak French, and who may be able to help you communicate more effectively with your doctors. Mother and Toddler Group Internet Café Tea-rooms Art Gallery All of the above are available at Le Grande Gallerie, 7 rue Temple, 86400 Civray. 05.49.87.76.45 5 Create PDF files without this message by purchasing novaPDF printer (http://www.novapdf.com) Useful Vocabulary FRENCH TO ENGLISH Nb: French nouns are either male or female – if male use un (a) or le (the) before, if female use une (a) or la (the). However, if the word starts with a vowel, use l’ instead of le or la. If you are using the plural, for male and female, use des (some) or les (the). If a word ends in E it is usually female. Words more often used are in red. A Abîmer To deteriorate Ancien Old /previous (as in previous owner) Abonnement Abri Acajou Acceuil Standing charge Shelter / shed Mahogany Reception Antenne Arbre / Arboré) Ardoise Arrière cuisine Accolé (m) Acquerir Actuellement Attached To acquire Now Arrosage Arroseur Artisan (followed by Aerial Tree / woody/wooded Slate tile Back kitchen/utility/larder Watering Sprinkler Craftsmen trade eg macon = builder) – trades listed seperately Affaire Aggloméré Agence Aggrandisement Alimentation Aménagé / amenagable Ampoule Ampère/watts and volts Bargain Chipboard Agency / office Extension Supply (of water/elect etc) Converted / convertible Light bulb Amps/watts and volts Ascenseur Aspirateur Atelier Attenant Auge Lift Vacuum cleaner Workshop Adjacent to Trough Loaf – but also beading Balcony Bank Building Spade Bon état Good condition Bord de mer Bord de rivière Bouche d’aeration Bouchon By the sea By the river Air vent Stopper / cork / B Baguette Balcon Banque Batîment Bêche 6 Create PDF files without this message by purchasing novaPDF printer (http://www.novapdf.com) Béton Bétonniére Bibliothèque Bois Concrete Concrete mixer Library Wood Boulon Brouette Bucher Bureau blockage Bolt Wheelbarrow Wood shed Office Small room Lavatory Padlock Frame Calcium / lime / kettle fur Block (eg to stop car Cisailles Ciseau à bois Clef Clef à molette Climatisation Shears Wood chisel Spanner or key Adjustable spanner Air conditioning Cloison Partition Clôture Clou Colle Comble / Les combles Fence Nail Glue Height / roof of attic Comprenant Comprising C Cabinet Cabinet WC Cadenas Cadre Calcaire Cale rolling) Campagne Caoutchouc Carillon Carrelage Carreleur Cave Centre commercial Chambre Charges comprises Charniere Charpentier Countryside Rubber Door bell Ceramic tile Tiler Cellar Shopping centre (in sense of including) Bedroom Service charge included Hinge Frame maker (nb Compteur Confort Meter Comfort Congelateur Contre plaqué Freezer Plywood Couloir Coupe carreaux Cour Courant Couvert Crépi Crochet Corridor Tile cutter Courtyard Electric current Covered Rendering (not smooth) Hook /Door catch Cuisine Cuivre Kitchen Copper carpenter = menuisier) Chasse Chaudière Chauffage Chauffe eau Chaumière Chaux Cheminée Chêne Cheville The hunt Boiler Heating Hot water tank Thatched cottage Carbonate of lime Chimney or fireplace Oak Rawplug 7 Create PDF files without this message by purchasing novaPDF printer (http://www.novapdf.com) D Dallage Paving Depot - vente For leaving items for sale – sometimes can buy cheaply Dalle Débarras Décapant Dépendance Flag stone Box room Paint stripper Outbuilding Détendeur Devis Disjoncteur Gas pressure regulator Quote / Estimate Electric trip switch Bleach Cabinet maker Scaffolding Ladder Lighting Nuts Stable framing Filler In sunshine Maintenance thickness Équerre Équipé Escabeau Escalier Espace Espagnolette Établi Étagère Etage Etanche Étau Évier Set square Equipped Step ladder Stair Space Window fastening Work bench Shelf Floor/storey Water tight Bench vice Kitchen sink Ridge tile Iron Farm – also frame Ironwork Soldering iron Hardboard Plumb line Fils Finitions Fongicide Forêt Fosse septique Four Foyer Fusible Wire Finishings Fungicide Drill bit Septic tank Oven Hearth/fireplace / home Fuse E Eau de javel Ebéniste Echafaudage Échelle Éclairage Ecrous Ecurie Encadrement Enduit Ensoleillement Entretien Epaisseur F Faîttière Fer Ferme Ferraillage Fers à souder Fibres dure Fil à plomb 8 Create PDF files without this message by purchasing novaPDF printer (http://www.novapdf.com) G Garde-corps Gardien Gazon Gonds Gouttière Railings Caretaker Turf hinges gutter Grange Grattoir Gravier Grenier Griffe Barn Scraper Gravel Attic Tile scorer Hedge Huile de lin Linseed oil Nurse Insulation Interrupteur Switch Garden Joint Grouting / joint physio kinésthérapeute Physiotherapist Wire wool Brass Grooved wood panelling Blow lamp Wash basin Hand basin Laundry Cork tilling Lime Lingerie Linteau File Wash room Lintel Lisse Location Logement Longueur Loquetau Lotissement Smooth Rental Accommodation Length Door catch Housing estate Maçon Builder Maillet Maison Mallet House Menuisier /Menuiserie Meubles Meuleuse Carpenter/ Woodwork factory Furniture Angle grinder H Haie I Infirmier -ière Isolation J Jardin K Kiné L Laine d’acier Laiton Lambris Lampe à souder Lavabo Lave-mains Laverie Liege M 9 Create PDF files without this message by purchasing novaPDF printer (http://www.novapdf.com) Manchon Manchon reduit Manoir Marquise Marteau Mazout Méche Straight coupling (plumb) Reduction joint (plumb) Manor house Glass Porch Hammer Heating oil (domestic) Drill bit Minuterie Timer Moquette Wall to wall carpet Mortier Mortier colle Moulure Mur Mortar Tile cement Moulding Wall Cleaning new Niveau Notaire Level solicitor Plain pied Planche Platre Plombier Plomberie Poignée Ponceuse Portail Porte coulisante Potager Poteau Poussiere Poutre Poutre apparente Poutre en fer Prieuré Prise Prolongateur Propriété Single storey Board / Plank plaster Plumber Plumbing Handle Orbital sander Gate Sliding door Kitchen garden Post Dust Beam Exposed beam N Nettoyant Neuf O ouvrier Worker P Paillason Papier peint Parc Parquet Peinture Pelle Pelouse Pépinière Perceuse Pièce Pierre Pilier Pin Pinceau Door mat Wall paper Park Wood floor Paint Shovel Lawn Garden centre Drill Room Stone Pillar Pine Paint brush Pince universelle Piscine Placard Plafond Pliers Swimming pool Cupboard inset in wall Ceiling Girder / RSJ Priory Electric socket Extension lead Property Q Quincaillerie Hardware shop 10 Create PDF files without this message by purchasing novaPDF printer (http://www.novapdf.com) R Rabot Raccord Radiateur soufflant Ramoneur Rangements Rateau Refait Règle niveau Rénové Plane Connection Fan heater Réservoir Restauré Retraite Cistern / tank Restored Retirement Chimney sweep Storage space Rake Restored Spirit level renovated Revetement Rive de toit Robinet Roche Rosace Rouleau Surface Roof edge Tap Rock Ceiling rose Paint roller Sand Bathroom Living room Pine wood / fir tree Saw Circular saw Hacksaw Band saw Jig saw Scie villebrequin Seau Séjour Serre- joint Sol Sous -couche Sous-sol Store Store venitien Ceramic tile saw Bucket Living room Clamp Ground Undercoat Underground Roller blind Venetian blind Sieve Carpet Lime deposit Teak Ground Terracotta Drawer Cloth Roof Roof Tondeuse Tournevis Tout a l’égout Tréteau Tronconneuse Truelle Tuile Tuile à canal Tuile de rive Tuyau Lawnmower Screwdriver Mains drainage Trestle Chain saw Trowel Roof tile Roman curved tile Edge tile Tube / pipe Heavy duty tap Dimmer switch Orchard Varnish Entrance hall Vitre Vis Volet Volige Vue Glass Screw Shutter Baton View S Sable Salle de bain Salon Sapin Scie Scie circulaire Scie à meteaux Scie à ruban Scie sauteuse T Tamis Tapis Tartre Teck Terrain Terre cuite Tiroir Tissu Toit Toiture V Vanne Variateur Verger Vernis Vestibule 11 Create PDF files without this message by purchasing novaPDF printer (http://www.novapdf.com) The Départements of France Local government in France is based on a 3-tier system, with 22 régions, comprising in all 96 départements, which between them consist of some 36,500 communes. The départments are (mostly) numbered alphabetically. The région of PoitouCharente comprises the four départements as outlined in blue. 12 Create PDF files without this message by purchasing novaPDF printer (http://www.novapdf.com)
