Sybille Gibson is married to English horse trainer Richard Gibson based in Chantilly. She is now bringing a unique English flavour to France as she becomes the leading Fireplace Fender supplier in the country.

"I realised on holiday, when visiting my in-laws and English friends, that many of their sitting rooms looked so cosy with a beautifully made fender around the fireplace. I subsequently bought one for home... thereafter I had so many admirers that I have started working with Norfolk Fenders directly who match both quality and good value to their product."

"Since then I haven’t really looked back and have fitted fenders all over the country. It’s so satisfying to see the room before and after and to see the difference a fender can make to the atmosphere of your room".

Once Sybille has measured your fireplace she sends you a digital photo image of the fender matching your very own fireplace...so you know exactly what's its going to look like before you order.

So if you are looking for that English traditional touch to your home, don't hesitate to call Sybille who will help you with your own unique design.

Sybille Gibson - exclusive agent in France for NFS.
Telephone: 06.09.35.16.99
Click here to email

To contact Sybille and find more info please visit her website:
http://www.norfolkfenderseats.co.uk

Armchair Shopping in Littlewoods!

Don't get me wrong, I think its great living in France and I enjoy the culture and all it has to offer. But occasionally, I must admit, I do miss browsing around my local shops, back home.

Well now I can, well nearly! Littlewoods have opened an online store just for us! Its called Littlewoods Europe and as a special welcome all customers in France can enjoy Free Delivery on their first order over €50.

All I can say is it is well worth a look:

Littlewoods Europe - Bringing affordable UK fashion direct to your door

More and more holiday makers in France are choosing to use bed and breakfast as an alternative to staying in just one location as in a gite holiday. "It give us the flexibility to stay stay one or two nights in one location, explore what that region has to offer and then move on." says Karen and Sandra, a couple touring France by motorcycles.

The very latest resource in helping you find the right bed and breakfast in France has to be: francebnb.com

Francebnb  are dedicated to bringing b&b guests and owners together.

Beautiful gîtes in a lovely location.

The deluxe heated swimming pool.

If you are looking for a credit crunch beating holiday this year, you can't go far wrong by contacting Charlie and Pam at La Roche Chabrelle. Based in the beautiful countryside of the Northern Dordogne, they have created a haven of peace and tranquillity for the discerning holiday maker, a superb destination for your holiday whether you are a family or just a couple.

The Dordogne is truly charming with its wooded hills, clear rivers, and medieval villages. You can enjoy a relaxing break or enjoy one of the many activities which are widely available, take your pick from canoeing, horse riding, golfing, cycling, walking, sailing, fishing ... you name it the Dordogne has it.

For more information see: giteshols.com

Empty Vessels is the atelier of ceramic artist Jeni Westcott, based in Montalembert in the Poitou-Charente. Jeni and her husband Andy moved to France in April of this year. They decided to make a change in their life; Jeni changed career from IT Manager to her long term art interest, and Andy gave up arable farming in Rural Buckinghamshire to become a builder here. They moved into what was their holiday home (and major renovation project for two years previous)… it is still a renovation project! Moving to start up a ceramic workshop meant some more serious project work on the atelier-to-be, and a derelict “spare house” has now been converted to a large, light and airy pottery, also home to PJ the new ginger kitten.

Jeni produces a range of ceramic work in earthenware, stoneware and porcelain fired in an electric kiln. Particularly, the two most popular items are her commissioned handmade or hand painted tiles, which can be matched to other items in your décor such as a painting, wallpaper or a fabric to produce a unique design feel to your home, and also her sculpted one-off house plaques decorated with your choice of items, flowers, birds or anything that makes it special for you. These make fantastic special gifts for friends and family. Unique one-off handmade items are not as expensive as many imagine, with painted tiles starting from as little as 5 euros per tile, and plaques from 65 euros. Creation of these items can take from two weeks to up to 6 weeks, depending on complexity and drying time. Jeni welcomes visits from customers to discuss potential work and their exact needs.

Jeni also creates unique ceramic sculpture and sculptural vessels e.g. vases, bowls and platters, and these can be seen on her website, www.emptyvessels.eu or by appointment at the atelier. These are a great way to own a unique piece of art at a reasonable price.

Satellite TV in France 

Are you looking for satellite TV in France? Whether you are moving to France or already living here, and you'd like to keep an eye on your favourite series or the next premiership match, Orbit Direct can help. They can offer you all the usual channels, either Free to Air or Sky subscription packages.
To receive UK TV in France you will need a PAL format TV, a satellite dish, a digital satellite receiver and cabling. British channels can be received with any Free to Air digital satellite receiver, regardless of whether it is bought in France or the UK. Channels include the BBC radio and TV channels, ITV and news channels such as CNN, Sky News and Euronews.

Using a standard Sky Digibox without a card, you can receive exactly the same channels. To receive channel 4 and 5, which are encrypted, you will require a FreeSat channel 4 & 5 card. This is a one-off payment card, not a subscription card.

Sky+ and Sky HD are both now available in France. All you need is a twin output LNB fitted to you dish and twin cables from the dish to the Digibox. Both these receivers allow you to watch one programme whilst recording another at the same time.

Orbit Direct can talk you through what you are trying to achieve and then recommend practical, cost effective solutions, either for British or French television. They can either supply a complete set of equipment to install your own Satellite TV System or any parts that are missing or need replacing.

The company is growing and plans to expand across France in the next five years. If you are looking for work in France, with English speaking customers, why not contact them.

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