tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post3661091585622025480..comments2023-10-14T12:22:12.267+02:00Comments on Chez Charnizay: Tithe BarnNiall & Antoinettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-44627305673525275072013-01-11T22:31:08.546+01:002013-01-11T22:31:08.546+01:00@Gaynor - by then they should have done the landsc...@Gaynor - by then they should have done the landscaping and perhaps even kitted out the kitchen.Niall & Antoinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-71414864837725890472013-01-11T18:46:18.707+01:002013-01-11T18:46:18.707+01:00We've noticed the renovations and wondered abo... We've noticed the renovations and wondered about the purpose.<br /><br />Now we know!<br /><br />They seem to have mde an excellent job. Will have a closer look at Easter.GaynorBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971753467966206018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-63146797638801810062013-01-11T10:48:26.828+01:002013-01-11T10:48:26.828+01:00@Perpetua - the old salle des fetes it replaces is...@Perpetua - the old salle des fetes it replaces is a very gloomy pebble-dashed affair. Utterly uninviting--looks like a temp post WWII building.<br />Niall & Antoinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-74603798108884878402013-01-11T00:10:13.337+01:002013-01-11T00:10:13.337+01:00The historical background is fascinating and it...The historical background is fascinating and it's lovely to see how successful the restoration and conversion have been. Having been given a hearty launch with the New Year celebrations I hope your new salle de spectacles is really well-used by the whole commune. It makes our salle polyvalente (the former small 1960s primary school) look very mundane......Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-39873059439451690382013-01-10T22:54:00.844+01:002013-01-10T22:54:00.844+01:00@Pauline - thanks for the correct info.
I was ta...@Pauline - thanks for the correct info. <br /><br />I was talking to a fellow resident who popped round late this afternoon with some bits for us & found out from her that 'Mr Glad-handing,' isn't from the CG but a big cheese in the communes collective of Sud Touraine. But by then I'd already replied to Susan and you can't edit! <br /><br />The person next to me at the reception had told me they thought he was from the CG. Niall & Antoinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-75795420058608799742013-01-10T20:44:28.409+01:002013-01-10T20:44:28.409+01:00The chap from the CG is its president Gerard Haina...The chap from the CG is its president Gerard Hainault, also maire of Ferriere Larcon, re-using his speech from Le Grand Pressigny last Friday, and no doubt others in Touraine du Sud! A consummate politician. PaulineTimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16439261142732764451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-5502047052960227512013-01-10T16:53:15.189+01:002013-01-10T16:53:15.189+01:00@Fly - it was there honest!! I'm sure Niall sa...@Fly - it was there honest!! I'm sure Niall said he saw a leather jacket--it must have been hiding ;-)<br /><br />Oh yes there was a fair crew on the stage and the chappie from the CG was gladhanding round the room beforehand. <br /><br />The Kir was good though and it flowed royally!Niall & Antoinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-63352631460187324442013-01-10T16:37:50.619+01:002013-01-10T16:37:50.619+01:00They have done a nice job, and what a super idea t...They have done a nice job, and what a super idea to put out a leaflet on the history.<br /><br />Amazing how many bigwigs turn out at these events to remind you of their usefulness, isn't it...and you're always sure of a vin d'honneur when they turn up!<br />I always like the dress code for the platform party in rural France...the only item missing here is the leather jacket.the fly in the webhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563871975125538755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-47132681676827326922013-01-10T16:24:16.021+01:002013-01-10T16:24:16.021+01:00@Jane & Lance - it is a lovely restoration and...@Jane & Lance - it is a lovely restoration and no doubt be a great setting for events and concerts. Just heard that a Bulgarian band is to play in May.<br /><br />Niall & Antoinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-54900633274759191922013-01-10T16:21:24.678+01:002013-01-10T16:21:24.678+01:00@Susan - I think your maire was there as president...@Susan - I think your maire was there as president [of the maires] of our communité des communes. There was also someone from the Conseil General who went on about the health centre in Descartes and the one about to open in St Flovier ...amongst other things... oh an did a quick plug for subsidies which are available to improve one's housing--insulation, windows etc....Niall & Antoinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-82936856058502992372013-01-10T16:16:19.304+01:002013-01-10T16:16:19.304+01:00@Tim - they've done a super job, a sympathetic...@Tim - they've done a super job, a sympathetic blend of restoration and stylish new fittings.<br /><br />There were intimations from the 'big-wigs that they would give a little bit of financial support our 'petit village'[their words] for something similar to the Tri-Yann conert to take place this year with a view to becoming a fixture....Niall & Antoinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-45925405796545152322013-01-10T14:36:15.839+01:002013-01-10T14:36:15.839+01:00Hello Niall and Antoinette:
This is such a wonderf...Hello Niall and Antoinette:<br />This is such a wonderful community resource. The barn has obviously been restored and modernised extremely sympathetically and will, no doubt, be home to many memorable community events.Such a nice idea to christen the building with New Year drinks!<br /><br />Wishing you both a joyful and peaceful 2013!! Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-37416725786944770222013-01-10T14:12:30.905+01:002013-01-10T14:12:30.905+01:00We saw people going in as we passed on Sunday. I&#...We saw people going in as we passed on Sunday. I'm interested to see Bertu there (our maire). Preuilly seems to have given up on the new year drinks.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06472449597146519943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771539132515843977.post-63879770789976451382013-01-10T13:39:50.336+01:002013-01-10T13:39:50.336+01:00Fascinating... it looks to be a beautiful building...Fascinating... it looks to be a beautiful building. "Grange aux dimes"... now we know what to call our grange, formerly the tithe barn of the abbey on the hill beyond La Jarrie. Look forward to attending events there... but perhaps not Tri Yann... there wouldn't have been room!<br /><br />And the weather remains 'driech'!Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16439261142732764451noreply@blogger.com