Pays de Gâtine
The Pays de Gâtine covers about a third of the department of the Deux-Sèvres. working actively to improve public services and housing conditions. Developing local economy is one of the major preoccupations of the Pays de Gâtine and many initiatives have been taken to help bring back employment and to help set up businesses. Today, the Pays de Gâtine is spread over 10 cantons. It regroups 103 small communes and has more than 75,500 inhabitants. For further information go to www.gatine.org.
Cancer Support in France
Cancer Support offers help and support to those affected by cancer in total confidence. For further information go to www.cancersupportfrance.org, or ring June Searchfield, President of Cancer Support Deux Sèvres. Tel. no. 05 49 64 59 96 or e-mail junesearchfield@gmail.com.
Open Door – Civray
Open Door (Assoc La Porte Ouverte) provides support for people with long term illness and their carers. There is also a 24hr Helpline for bereavement/family crises/addiction and loneliness Tel.: 05 49 87 97 36. For further information go to www.opendoor-civray.com.
Poitou-Charentes Chaplaincy
The Chaplaincy of Poitou-Charentes is situated in Western France, it covers four departments, Vienne, Deux-Sèvres, Charente and Charente-Maritime. It is part of the Archdeaconry of France in the Diocese of Europe. For further information go to www.church-in-france.com.
AngloInfo
Internet based independent up-to-date information, all you need for your life in another France. For further information go to poitoucharentes.angloinfo.com.
The Connexion – France in English
The Connexion is a monthly newspaper which will keep you up-to-date with what is happening in France. For further information go to www.connexionfrance.com.
Deux-Sèvres Monthly
A free monthly publication for the English speaking community living or holidaying in the Deux-Sèvres and surrounding areas of France. For further information go towww.thedeuxsevresmonthly.fr.
Living Poitou-Charentes
Living Poitou-Charentes is a free bi-monthly publication for the English speaking community of the Poitou-Charentes. For further information go to www.livingpoitoucharentes.com.
British Passport renewal information pages
For further information go to www.direct.gov.uk/en/travelandtransport/passports/index.htm.
UK FCO Travel Information
For up to date travel and destination information before you travel abroad. For further information go to www.fco.gov.uk.
Speed Cameras in France
Up to date information on speed cameras in France and information about fines. For further information go to http://english.controleradar.org.
Fuel Prices
Up to date information on where to get the best price for fuel in your local area and France. For further information go to http://www.prix-carburants.gouv.fr/.