Tag Archives: Brossac

Cheering on the Bleus in Brossac

Posted on July 11, 2018 by La Giraudiere

Cheering on the Bleus in Brossac Tuesday evening was an especially exciting one in France with the victory of the Bleus, and volunteers at La Giraudière definitely didn’t miss out on the excitement in Brossac. The Bleus, the French football … Continue reading →

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Volunteers’ Arrivals and Departures at La Giraudière in France

Posted on July 10, 2018 by La Giraudiere

Volunteers’ Arrivals and Departures at La Giraudière in France With the sun smiling down at La Giraudière in France this week, we’ve been happy to welcome four new volunteers. Justin and Stephanie, who are from Canada, joined us Sunday evening. Both … Continue reading →

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La Giraudière Takes a Hit from Violent Storm in Brossac

Posted on July 5, 2018 by La Giraudiere

La Giraudière Takes a Hit from Violent Storm in Brossac On Wednesday evening, a whirlwind of destruction blew into La Giraudière as a violent storm hit Brossac and the whole of southwest France. Furious winds at a speed of 160km/hr blew … Continue reading →

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Volunteers Wave Goodbye to Life in the French Countryside

Posted on July 4, 2018 by La Giraudiere

Volunteers Wave Goodbye to Life in the French Countryside In addition to the new volunteers we have just welcomed, we have also sadly had to bid farewell to some valuable members of our team at La Giraudière who left the … Continue reading →

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La Giraudière Volunteer Night Out at Fète De Musique Barbezieux

Posted on June 27, 2018 by La Giraudiere

La Giraudière Volunteer Night Out at Fète De Musique Barbezieux After a fabulous dinner at the local restaurant Le Samtho at Place de l’Eglise in the village of Brossac Saturday evening, six volunteers headed out for a night on the town … Continue reading →

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