Chris Head Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 This is mixture of a story and a request for help from the expats here. I can't believe we've been so silly as not to have asked the question before from you all.As some of you might know, I am a chainsaw carver, prior to that I was a Forester and Tree surgeon with a successful business in the UK who got sick to death of the mounting costs and beaurocracy of my profession. I dumped the business and turned to carving with saws and spent four years travelling the UK as paid entertainment on the UK event circuit, from which I burned out. Don't get me wrong, the money was great but the tedium of repetitive travel and carving subject wasn't great. The constant carving of the same old subjects just did my head in, I never really developed in those four years, hence one of the main reasons we have come here. I'm now developing with a vengeance and want to get out there again! The one part of the UK business we retain is the storytelling circles for schools and local authorities,they sell well, I just love carving for kids. I've not enjoyed carving for the last three years but have come back to it in recent months, quite simply because I love carving and really want to be out there again........My Question is THIS!! ........Do any of you know of an event or fete that I could go to, to display my work, something that is well attended and really left a memory with you? I don't really want to carve in public again but will if my arm got bent, I'm insured to carve in public. If you could possibly help with contact details of organisers and communication with them that would be fantastic! I'll pretty much travel anywhere, South of Limousin would be better than north, I like heat. It could be a good opportunity to meet some of you? Thinking caps on out there please!....... I know the UK event scene intimately but I'm a virgin here so I need you guys to help me out. Looking forward to your thoughts.Salut, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patf Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 What about the Country Music Festival in Mirande Gers 32 in mid-July,which draws huge crowds. There are various stalls in the market placeand activities as well as all the music, motor bikes etc. But I don'tknow who you would contact. They probably have a website. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-cat Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 This may be a silly thought - but why not contact the Living France Magazine & see if they would be interested in doing a feature? I'm sure they would know about different events, kids organisations etc. around the area you're in & could do a story about your carving & the local fetes combined!! [:)]Possible headline - "Carving out a Life in France!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Katie Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 This may be another silly thought but ermm. The harem are having a little girlie get together in Twinkles garden next weekend. There's room for one more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 You could try the festival of ancient cars and tractors at Montclera in the Lot. It's a huge 2 day festival covering a site of about 3 acres, with all kinds of displays and vendors of country-type crafts.I can't find the dates for this year, but it's usually the last Saturday and Sunday in July. Festival des vieilles mecaniques, Bourg de Montclera, face au chateau Exposition de machines anciennes - moteurs fixes - bourse d'echanges Repas champetre. Tourin et chabrot Contact : 05 65 20 29 68 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Head Posted May 16, 2006 Author Share Posted May 16, 2006 Great idea Pat, thankyou, the event might be quite appropriate for totems and American eagles etc. I found the website of the festival and have left a message, it looks like a huge event! Thankyou also Cat, another really good idea. I'll call them straight away. The two events aren't too far apart, sounds like an excuse to stay out and explore a bit!The Harem sounds like it could be hard work Katie, but hey, we're a long time dead and my energy levels are good at the moment....I'll ask Sarah!Thankyou ali, I'm sure they're aware, they'll contact or not!Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philmco Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 ChrisYou could try the Journee de Bois in July or August at La Chapelle Montbrandeix, in Haut-Vienne; you could enter a chainsaw carving competition against the local forestiers!!The Mairie 0555 78 75 69 would, I'm sure, be pleased to put you in touch with the Comite des Fetes.Good luck!Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcazar Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 What about the "Jours Ferias" in Beziers, August time? MASSIVE, three day event.Alcazar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vervialle Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 I have never been to Pompidou for the big race days,and do not really know what goes on but I think they have different displays, can you do horses, only an idea maybe they have a website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Head Posted May 18, 2006 Author Share Posted May 18, 2006 Thanks for the posts and emails I had also, some good ideas and I've made a few good contacts. I hope to meet up with some of you this year.Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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