etcetera magazine

22/08/2025

SCAM ALERT – GOUEX, L’ISLE JOURDAIN + surrounding area
Two people have been going door-to-door claiming to be from SIMER and talking about changing bins.

SIMER never canvasses door-to-door and will never ask for payment on the spot.
Please stay vigilant and report any sightings to your mairie or the gendarmerie.

FLASH INFO // DÉMARCHAGE ABUSIF ⚠️

Attention, on nous signale deux personnes qui circulent sur la commune de Gouex, L'Isle Jourdain et les environs.
Elles se présentent comme agents du SIMER et évoquent un changement de bacs.
Le syndicat ne fonctionne pas par démarchage à domicile et ne demande en aucun cas un paiement en direct. Il s’agit d’une arnaque.

⚠️Soyez vigilants et signalez la présence à votre mairie et à la gendarmerie.

Gendarmerie de la Vienne Grand Châtellerault Communauté de communes Vienne et Gartempe Quoi de neuf à Lussac lès Châteaux et ses alentours Mairie de l'Isle-Jourdain

13/08/2025

Check your local water restrictions! 💦

Did you know rules can vary from one commune to another?
Visit https://vigieau.gouv.fr/ and enter your address to see the exact restrictions in place where you live.

Stay cool and hydrated!

Link updated! 😁

10/07/2025

🌻 Our July/August Edition is Out! 🌻
Summer is now here! And so is our brand new July/August edition! As always, it’s packed with great reads, local events, seasonal inspiration, and fantastic small businesses to discover and support.

We’re now publishing every two months, and we’ve printed more copies than ever before, so you’re even more likely to spot us out and about across the region. Pick up your free copy from local stockists or read it online here: https://etceteraonline.org/july-august-2025/

Let us know what you think - and tag us if you spot your copy!

10/05/2025

🌿 Open Gardens Charity Event – Sunday 11 May,
Videix (10am–4pm)

Two beautiful and very different gardens will be open in Saint Gervais, 87600 Videix (at No. 51 and No. 91) this Sunday 11 May, from 10am to 4pm, as part of the Open Gardens scheme.

🌱 Entry: 5€ day pass for both gardens (free for Open Gardens members)
☕ Extras: Tea, coffee, cake and plants for sale
🎯 All proceeds go to charities supporting children and young people.

A lovely way to enjoy a spring day while supporting a great cause.

14/03/2025

🔊 Feedback Friday! 💬

We’d love to hear what you think!

Whether you read every issue cover to cover or just dip in now and then, your thoughts help us shape the magazine and make it even better. What do you love? What would you change? What would you like more of?

It only takes a couple of minutes to complete our reader survey — and we’re genuinely grateful for every response.

👉 Take part here: www.bit.ly/40y9E0Z

Thank you for being part of our community 💛

14/03/2025

📣 Our March/April Edition is Out! 🌼

Spring has officially arrived — and so has our brand new March/April edition! As always, it’s packed with great reads, local events, seasonal inspiration, and fantastic small businesses to discover and support.

We’re now publishing every two months, and we’ve printed more copies than ever before — so you’re even more likely to spot us out and about across the region.

Pick up your free copy from local stockists or read it online here: www.etceteraonline.org/march-2025/

💬 Let us know what you think — and tag us if you spot your copy!

27/02/2025

🚨 URGENCE : Pétition au Sénat contre la réforme de la TVA, votre voix est essentielle pour permettre de faire barrage à cette réforme
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🖊 SIGNEZ LA PÉTITION OFFICIELLE DU SÉNAT pour demander l’abrogation immédiate de cette réforme : https://petitions.senat.fr/initiatives/i-1699

Cette réforme mal pensée, préparée en catimini et sans concertation mettrait en péril des milliers d’indépendants dans tous les secteurs et aurait une effet d’augmentation des tarifs pour leurs clients.
📢 Nous avons une opportunité unique de nous faire entendre auprès du Sénat ! Cette pétition est un signal fort : si nous sommes plus de 100.000 à signer, les sénateurs devront se positionner !

Votre voix est essentielle pour permettre de faire barrage à cette réforme.

✅ Éviter une hausse massive des prix pour les clients (+20 % du jour au lendemain).
✅ Protéger les 130 000 auto-entrepreneurs directement impactés en 2024.
✅ Stopper une réforme précipitée, mal pensée et sans étude d’impact sérieuse.
✅ Empêcher une vague de fermetures, de précarisation et de travail dissimulé.

👉 Signez, partagez, mobilisez votre réseau ! Il ne reste que quelques jours avant l’entrée en vigueur de cette réforme injuste.

✅ Rdv sur https://petitions.senat.fr/initiatives/i-1699 et identifiez vous avez France Connect

La baisse du seuil de franchise de TVA à 25 000 € ne doit pas s’appliquer !

18/02/2025

Congratulations to our food writer Chef Eric LeClere and the team for their award! 🤩🥳

03/02/2025

✨ Our February Edition is Out Now! ✨

Packed with fascinating articles, expert advice, and trusted local tradespeople, there's something for everyone! 🌟

Read the digital edition here:
https://etceteraonline.org/february-2025/

💫 Astronomy – What's happening in the skies this month
💖 Valentine’s recipes – Delicious treats to impress your loved ones
❄️ Wildlife in winter – The quiet promise of change as spring gets closer
🌱 Gardening – Tips for successful seed-starting at home
🗳️ Reader Survey – Have your say and help shape future editions!

Pick up your copy today and stay connected with your community! 📰

📢 Want to take part in our Reader Survey? Keep an eye out for a separate post with the link.

03/12/2024

🎄✨ Our Christmas Edition is Here! ✨🎄

The festive season is upon us, and this month’s magazine is packed with articles to inspire, inform, and entertain:
🎅 The history of Christmas lights – illuminating traditions!
🌱 Christmas gifts for gardeners – green-fingered ideas.
🍷 Food & wine – festive pairings to savour.
🇫🇷 Expert advice on applying for French nationality in 2025.
📊 For business owners: Reflect, review, and revise for a successful new year.
🛌 The importance of sleep and tips to stay healthy over the holidays.
AND Mike George's Christmas Quiz to challenge and delight the whole family!

Plus, discover 100s of trusted services from local experts in your region.

Find your copy today! 🎁✨

06/11/2024

🍁 Just In: November Edition! 🍁

Our November issue has arrived, packed with stories, insights and advice.

This month, we’re highlighting Men’s Mental Health—an essential read that delves into the challenges men face and offers practical tips for support and understanding. Let’s break the stigma together. 💬💙

Also inside:
✨Woodburning Wisdom — expert advice for cosy fireside moments
🍷 Just One Bottle — our brand-new feature celebrating local winemakers and their stories alongside advice and info

Pick up your copy today, or read our digital version here 🍂
https://etceteraonline.org/november-2024/

18/10/2024

Today is World Menopause Day, an important moment to raise awareness and open up conversations about a topic that affects so many women. In our October edition, we’ve dedicated space to this vital conversation, sharing expert advice to help support and navigate this life stage.

Check out the October edition online 💜
https://etceteraonline.org/october-2024/