ROYAL VISIT.

Prince Albert of Monaco is coming to visit Matignon and St Cast on 5th July.

You can tell someone important is coming as the main road had been re-surfaced in Matignon.

We are so excited that we are.....Staying in!

YESTERDAY'S PAPER

Taken from yesterday's Ouest-France newspaper.

Right, that's enough of the darts.

We are not taking part in the Summer league.

A complete break before it all starts again in October.  


At last a link.
 http://www.ouest-france.fr/actu/actuLocale_-Fin-de-saison-en-fleche-au-Nautil-_22323-avd-20120608-63004981_actuLocale.Htm

PRESENTATION NIGHT

Why is it our photo's never come out well at night?

Anyway, photo night, and press night at the village bar as the cup was formally handed over.

From the back:

John, Me, Seb, Berber,Olivier, Andy.

After 2 false starts, the darts cup is here.

A full presentation is happening tonight in the village bar, along with the Mayor, and the press.

Nice cup, but it seems we will have to wait a few months for the prize money.

It's probably propping up the Greek economy! 

Myself, Olivier and Andy prepare for the official presentation.

Officially now...The 3rd best team in France.

DIAMOND JUBILEE

A fine display in London today by all involved.

Pageantry at it's best.

"God Bless the Queen"

"Splice the mainbrace in the Gard house this evening.

QUEEN ELIZABETH's DIAMOND JUBILEE.

The Jubilee is being celebrated in the Gard Manoir today and all are getting in to the spirit.

 

Arthur started off with a bit of cross dressing (Only because Bella was having none of the hat wearing stuff)

Arthur then dressed for dinner.

Tonight is a traditional British Cottage Pie.

Having chased Bella round for 10 minutes, we eventually got this picture.

And after a few bribes we even got a 2nd shot..

CHEAP SUMMER BREW

The first batch of Elderflower Champagne was made this afternoon.

A simple light alcoholic brew that is delicious with gin or indeed on it's own.

You need:

3 Lemons

2 Limes

8 Elederflower Heads

1kg of Sugar

10 litres of water.

2 tablespoons of white wine or cider vinegar.

Remove the zest and squeeze the juice out of the fruit.

Put the water in a clean pot or bucket.

Chuck the rest in and stir for a while.

Cover with a cloth and leave in a coolish place for 24 hours.

Strain the liquid through a cloth straight in to plastic screw cap bottles, leaving about 2 inches at the top..

Store at room temperature.

After 3/4 days, unscrew the caps the release the pressure, then re-store for 3 more days.

It is now ready to drink, although a month is a good brewing time.

It lasts for about a year.

Serve well chilled over ice.

Free alcohol for 10 minutes work!