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if it wasn’t for the great work of regular contributors and those now helping to manage the administration and delivery side of things.
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Most people helping with this magazine would make unlikely ‘hacks’ (in tabloid terms), like myself they probably have enough trouble recovering their own mobile phone messages and aren’t ready (yet) to consider the prospect of using underhand technology to discover about things of local interest. So we continue to hope that people will keep us informed; so that we can make this publication reflect the lives of those in the region.
In this edition we have included a feature on some of the artists of the Lot valley; so many people in the region are engaged in art (in its many varied forms) as either artists or admirers, we hope that artists will continue to get in touch.
We have also tried to highlight some places, just outside of the region, a suitable distance for either a day-trip or perhaps a weekend away. Increasingly people seem to be looking for ideas of places to visit that do not require a great deal of travelling. We are also delighted to highlight some of the work of the Guide Dog association in France. Personally, I am amazed at the skill and charm of these amazing animals.
Paola Westbeek continues her series of cookery features; Paula is a true Francophile and her love of food is more than ‘just a little bit’ apparent.
This February also sees the first printed edition of our sister magazine The Gascony Local. So all the best for everyone in Quercy and Gascony for the coming year.
To contact us about advertising or editorial - please email
info@quercylocal.com
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elcome to the first edition of 2012. This small magazine is continuing to grow and develop and this wouldn’t be possible
Contents
P.6-9 Quercy food and spring cooking P.10 Toulouse and its culture P.12 Guide dogs in France P.16 By Ciara - upholstery P.18 Portrait painting - Karina Knight P.20 ARTY - Lot valley’s artists P.22-24 Well-being (health and happiness) in 2012 P.26 Euro in crisis P.32 Roman roads part 11 P.35 Cancer Support France - Golf Day P.38 Where in Quercy is this? P.38-41 Dining-out in Quercy this spring P.42 Wine bottle labels - learn a little more! P.44 Ask the agriculture P.46 ‘Gite’ what’s in a name? P.48 Buggs Car Hire Open P.54 Quercy unplugged P.56 The gardens of Eyrignac P.58 Catus cricket club P.59 Forthcoming events - Anglican Church, Cahors
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NOTE - Copy deadlines for the June edition
Editorial (new date) - 25th April, please contact us to arrange a later date if this is not possible for your article.
Changes and renewal of existing adverts - 5th May
New Advertising deadline - 10th May (or, sooner if lack of space dictates) The cover is a glimpse of Les
8 Arques (46250) painted in oils by
Karina Knight in the style of Henri Martin. For more of Karina’s work see p.18
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Editing in France - Anna Atkinson; French admin - Rachel Verney; Distribution managers (47) - Lorraine & Pete Knowles; UK admin/accounts - Vicky Byram. Regular contributors; Angela Clohessy, Lisa Stanton, David Meakin, Karina Knight, Paola Westbeek, Angie Richards
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