Activities & Events

Prayer (zoom) on Wednesdays at 17:00

Anyone is welcome to join us each Wednesday at 17:00, for our zoom prayer meeting. We invite all to join us for this time together in weekly prayer for our community. If you wish to join in, please email Peter Robinson for the zoom link (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

Monthly Randonnée: Church Walkers

Organised walks are scheduled to take place once per month, in various locations. Suggestions are always welcome!

For more details, please contact Joy Collett on: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Pastoral Care

Our pastoral care team can provide company, hospital visits, a phone call, a shoulder to cry on and hopefully much more. We would appreciate being informed of perceived needs so that where possible we can be of help.

If you know of anyone who would welcome a visit or call, please contact Pam Duncan on 05 53 91 30 64 email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

News

Jubilee Saturday Festivities!

Jubilee Saturday 4th June saw the grounds of the Upper Room hosting a Quiz and Tea Party.

Carol White commented afterwards: “It was amazing- so well attended and the quiz was based on the four countries of the United Kingdom. We made over 750 euros! Afternoon tea was delicious and the weather didn’t stop us despite a heavy downpour in the afternoon.”

Here you can see Rosemary Robinson – with an authentic Jubilee Pudding.Those who tasted it said it was jubilicious, but Rosemary says it took a lot of effort to make.

Welcome to Bertric Burée!!

We were so pleased to be able to invite the new Archdeacon of France, Ven. Peter Hooper, for his first visit to Aquitaine. During his stay he conducted a memorable service at our church, which included the re-licensing of our Chaplain, Rev'd Tony Lomas.

2021 Annual Summer Fête...a storming success

Saturday, August 7th. Because the weather forecast wasn't ideal, we prepared for the worst while hoping for the best. We had erected marquees and gazebos and when the torrential downpours came people scurried for shelter and waited out the precipitation laughing and chatting with their soggy neighbours.

Our Upper Room Garden is quite large and comfortably holds a 12x6 metre marquee in which we had vendors selling jewellery, cards, glass ornaments and more with room leftover for our always popular cake table, bottle tombola and raffle.

At noon, with church bells ringing in the background, we unveiled the fête favourite, a 35 kilo pig roasted to perfection and ready to be served with apple or barbeque sauce. With 80+ sandwiches and 60+ barquettes of frites sold....no one left hungry! Our bar table, set up under one of the gazebos, satisfied the resulting thirst, though because of the cooler temperatures, coffees and teas were the biggest sellers.

For the young and young at heart we had garden games available challenging all comers to "knock out the lion's teeth", "get a hole in one on the putting green" and "strike the bell with a mallet" to name just a few. And, because everyone is a winner at these games, there was a table of prizes for the lucky participants to choose.

Back for its second year was our vide-grenier which drew a big crowd and was especially enjoyed by our French and Dutch visitors. Bargains and great finds were found amongst the bric-a-brac to everyone's delight. Exiting the garden, the fête goers passed by our plant table displaying cuttings of mint, fig and many other botanical varieties.

The Book Barn, literally a barn full of books, movies and music, was the last, but not least, stop on the festival fun circuit where bookworms and cinephiles browsed the entertainment shelves for the latest thriller or romantic comedy. Four hours of fun passed too quickly and soon Summer Fete 2021 was over for another year. Comments of "great food", "wonderful atmosphere" and "lots to do" could be heard as people departed.

To all of the guests and friends who came and supported our fair we say a big Thank You! But an even bigger THANKS goes out to all the volunteers who gave of their time both Friday and Saturday setting up all the necessary equipment, working the assorted booths and tables and then clearing up after the fête. It quite simply could not have been the success it was without you!

Pentecost at Bertric Burée

We rejoice in our service for Pentecost!

Thankful for our Easter gathering and service, Allelulia!

Summer 2020: Welcome back to church, in the garden!

Thirty three people from Bertric-Burée met together in the Upper Room Garden on Sunday 26th July to share in a said Holy Communion Service presided over by the Rev'd Brian Davies. He preached a short sermon on Fellowship, which reminded us that the concept  came from a  Greek  word which meant sharing  - of companionship, food  and possessions.        

Ian Jameson gave some moving intercessons which included thanks for our gathering together again, and thanks for seafarers whose difficult and often dangerous life at sea gives us so much.  The sun shone, the breeze blew gently and it was indeed good to meet again.

Book Barn

Welcome to the Book Barn in Bertric Buree - helpful information

Where is Bertric Buree?

Bertric Buree is located just north of Riberac on the D708 towards Verteillac.

What is the Book Barn?

In the grounds of the Upper Room building through the grey gates is a barn and within are stored books, cds & dvds in library style.

When is the Book Barn open?

2022 hours: The Book Barn is open Tuesday (10:00am to 4:00pm), Wednesday (10:30-12:00), and on Sunday mornings (10:30-12:00). However, it is always advisable to contact Martin Garfoot (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or telephone (+44 7768 537 402) the day before your visit to confirm.

How will I find the Book Barn?

When entering the village look for the Salle de Fete building and opposite you will see a sign for the Upper Room. Cross over the road and walk towards the church and the Book Barn is through the grey gates (30metres away) and inside you will see the entrance to the Upper Room on the first floor and the Book Barn is immediately through these gates on the left.

What is in the Book Barn?

We have a large collection of both fiction & non-fiction books. Within the non -fiction section there are books on cookery, gardening, D.I.Y, health, children’s section, leisure pursuits ,travel, books in French, history, art and biographies. We also have a large collection of cds which include all genres ie classical, jazz, & popular. We have a large selection of DVDs for all age groups. Some vinyl.

How much are the books?

All books, cds & dvds are free but we suggest a minimum of 50 centimes per item.

Where do the donations go?

We only ask for donations which we would ask to be put in the Honesty Box. Donations go to the Chaplaincy of Aquitaine, which is totally self funding and we welcome your support.

Do you take Books CDs & DVDs?

We are able to receive donated books, cds & dvds on prior arrangement only when space permits.

Stewardship & Fund-raising

Plans for 'Generosity Week' in September

"I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly" - John 10:10

Generosity is at the heart of our faith, we believe in a generous God and our own generosity is a testament and hallmark of our faith in action. The ministry and mission of our church here in this Chaplaincy of Aquitaine is largely funded through the incredible generosity of those who give to it.

We plan to run Generosity Week in our church to coincide with our Harvest Festival. Look out for more news during the summer as we develop the idea around the expected re-opening of our church and fellowship events. In the meantime you may like to have a look at one the Church of England’s resources which has inspired this idea (click here to visit website).

The Covid pandemic has restricted so much of our church life together but not our generosity which has been shown in our sustained giving both to the Chaplaincy, for ministry and mission, but to charities in financial support or as in the case of Croix Rouge, our contributions of food to the Banque Alimentaire. We do commit annually to raise and donate the equivalent of 10% of our church’s income to charitable causes.

The Chaplaincy, is an Association Cultuelle and cannot, by law, give money to any outside person or organisation directly and so we raise this giving by fundraising specifically for the charity and we donate that to Chap-Aid whose objectives are to collect and distribute funds to enable it to provide relief to those in need, to support outreach, and to care for individuals in France or elsewhere, and to collect and distribute funds to those ends in a spirit of Christian concern.

Ongoing collections for our local Food Bank

Unfortunately, the local Croix Rouge has had to close for the time being in line with the latest Covid19 requirements. However, the good news is that we are still able to donate items of non-perishable foods, tins and sealed packets, at the drop off point inside the Book Barn at Bertric Burée. For the time being these items will be kept secure within the Upper Room until we are once again able to deliver them to the good ladies in Ribérac.

Please continue to be generous. In these difficult times, more so than ever, there are so many people within our area that rely on these food donations to help put a substantial meal on the family table. Just an extra tin or two in your weekly shop is all it takes. Thank you, Geoff and Caroline Cogger

Home Groups

Home Groups in the Dronne Valley

Home Groups  are key to the life of the Church at Bertric-Burée

Near Verteillac – Meeting fortnightly on Tuesday mornings at the home of Mike and Pam Duncan - 10:00 for 10:30. All are welcome. For further details, contact Mike Duncan (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) 05 53 91 30 64

The Feraillou Bible Study Group, which is a part of the Verteillac group, meetse on alternate Tuesdays at 10:30am at the home of Peter and Rosemary Robinson, so it is possible to go to both groups. We are currently looking at the letters of St. Paul. For more details, please contact (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)  05 53 91 45 15

Ladies Home Group meet once a month, usually Friday afternoons between 14:00 and 16:00 alternating between members’ homes. We meet for, sharing fellowship, prayer and support. If you would like more information, please contact Ann Knight on 05 45 98 22 17 (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

Nontron, alternate Monday afternoons - Contact Marie Ricketts 09 83 77 46 69 or (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) for more info and directions

'Bible Study Fellowship' - online meetings on Friday mornings

A subgroup of the Ladies’ Home Group, continue to do ‘Bible Study Fellowship’ BSF.  This is an international organisation meeting online from places across the globe.  Meetings take place each Friday morning with a set programme of study which is both illuminating and satisfying.   If you would like to be part of this group or know more about it, please contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more details.