John Dipper Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 (edited) Just a quick message from Rosalie, lesoncontinu at Chateau d’Ars July 12 - 15 2018 All known or suspected concertina players are most cordially invited to join us for a Concertina Playgroup - probably at 3pm on Friday 13. Enquire chez Pierrot Accordeons for more information Don't forget your instrument! All systems and abilities welcome Edited July 2, 2018 by John Dipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Adey Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 See you there, famille Dipper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tona Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Great idea! I will be there too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Wooff Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 (edited) Thanks for the prior notice. I'll be there as well. Edited July 2, 2018 by Geoff Wooff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Wooff Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 (edited) Two things: Anyone driving to France this year will need to know that the 'open' speed limit on non dual carriageway roads has been reduced from 90 to 80 kph from the beginning of this month but not all the new speed signs are in place yet, so take care because as far as I know the new limit applies even if the the old signs are still there! What does " Concertina Playgroup- Softplay" mean ? Wooden ended concertinas only ?? Edited July 3, 2018 by Geoff Wooff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dipper Posted July 3, 2018 Author Share Posted July 3, 2018 It consists of a fully padded, soft play area with ball park, slides, rope swings and areial runways. Warning, some grown-ups may get stuck. Oops, wrong thread. No, more of a crèche for long suffering better halves to drop their errant partners off at, for some tunes and comraderie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Middleton-Metcalfe Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 (edited) I really have to get to that festival some day it sounds very good Edited July 5, 2018 by Jake Middleton-Metcalfe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Wooff Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 (edited) 16 hours ago, Jake Middleton-Metcalfe said: I really have to get to that festival some day it sounds very good From an instrument maker's point of view displaying one's goods at this festival is a good way to boost the orders book. Some of the French luthiers gain much of their year's work from this , and other, festivals. One might need enough stock on hand to make a reasonable display although I've seen several new makers start small by sharing a stand. I can imagine that one or two demonstrator instruments would suffice . Although I do not meet a huge number of concertina players in France ,musicians do come from all over the world to look at the luthiers stands. Further to my comments about the new speed limit; we popped out for a few supplies this morning and took stock of the road signs ( doesn't one always ?) and realised, of course ,that there are no 90 signs, or even 80's around here.... there is just the end of restricted speeds , like a 50 or 70 with a diagonal line through... what speed is allowed after that is supposed to be known by the driver. Edited July 6, 2018 by Geoff Wooff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Adey Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 2 hours ago, Geoff Wooff said: Further to my comments about the new speed limit; we popped out for a few supplies this morning and took stock of the road signs ( doesn't one always ?) and realised, of course ,that there are no 90 signs, or even 80's around here.... there is just the end of restricted speeds , like a 50 or 70 with a diagonal line through... what speed is allowed after that is supposed to be known by the driver. That's very useful local information for me Geoff. I'll bear it in mind. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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