Talbola Finalé

April 19, 2011 / by Marilyn / 1 Comment / Filed under France, Front Page, Talbola

The village hall at Peynier was a fabulous venue. The windows along one wall with a magnificent view of the St. Victoire. Our ticket sellers, Cheryl and Marie-Luz were poised at the door by 19:45, while Richard, and Ko manned the bar. Juliet had laid out all the prizes on display.

As folks started to arrive the group The True Ones struck up the music and people settled down with friends to unpack picnics and share wine at their tables. By the second number some were already dancing. Anticipation built till at 21:00 all went quiet for the grand draw.

The team, Liz, Juliet, Jan, Carol and Lish, swung into action. They are very slick. First Richard and I accepted , on Taliesin’s behalf , a cheque for the amazing sum of 6000 euros. I made a very teary thank you speech in French/English and the draw began. Our runners, Carol, Melina and Stella dashed round the room delivering vouchers for prizes to the lucky winners. After lots of oohs and aahhs and cheering it went through super fast.

So back to the music and the dancing! When finally, to comply with noise regulations, we had to wind down, everyone turned their hand to clearing the room. Within 20 minutes it was done, swept and we were ready to lock up. What a brilliant team effort. The entry fees covered the costs and we all had a fun time. It was a great way to celebrate the successful end of the Talbola.

As for the operation, the team here plan to raise their glasses to Taliesin on June 14th to wish him well or as Juliet says, “TALLYHO!”

The complete list of prize winners is shown below:

Star Prizes

1. A week’s stay in a luxury villa in the Dominican Republic – Ko Van de Velde
2. A birds’ eye view of Provence : a flight in a private plane, piloted by Michel Joly, for 3 people – Susan Svec
3. A night in a bed and breakfast near Gatwick Airport – Lynne Alderson
4. An original impressionistic, summery, provencal-style oil painting by Kathy Modesti, of the patio of the Villa Gallici – Barbara Pitcher
5. A 3 course meal at Les Sarments Restaurant – Jane Williams
6. A home-cooked Indian meal fit for a Mughal for 6 – Suzanne Cochet
7. A signed, limited edition caricature print of Jonny Wilkinson, the English rugby World Cup hero, contributed by him – Sue Williams
8. A unique hand crafted baby quilt – Linda Houlberg
9. A beautifully hand-made 13 inch, fully articulated, mohair Teddy bear, called “Tal” – Sally Goergen
10. 1 Tefal Raclette for 8 – Judy Hawkins
11. 1 Raclette Grill for 8 – Martin Camiere
12. Three nights’ accomodation in a studio flat for 2 people at St Victoret – Jill Hendrick
13. One night b&b for 2 people in charming chambre d’hôte near Puyloubier – Santino Cleudie
14. A personal guided tour around Aix for four people (Carol) – Luna Watrigant
15. A walking tour of Cezanne’s Aix for 4 people – Jean Guillard
16. 1 gift voucher for a massage “energetique traditionelle chinoise” – Sue Boutier
17. A gift voucher for 90 minutes of Flairesse Aromatherapy – Simone Sanchette
18. A beautiful hand-made crocheted baby blanket – Don McLean
19. An original painting by Simone Sanchette – Jill Galligani
20. Souleïado coffee set – Joly Aulagno
21. A signed copy of Jules Farber’s book “Talking About Cézanne” – Uhle, Puyloubier patisserie
22. Meal for three at Déjeuner sur l’Herbe, Rousset – Ester Laushway
23. Overnight stay at logis de Déjeuner sur l’Herbe, Rousset –Melina Watrigant
24. 1 case St Estève de Néri Grande Réserve 2004 red wine – Sweeney

General Prizes

25. 1 presentation magnum St Estève de Néri Grande Réserve 2004 red – Chris Maile
26. 1 presentation magnum St Estève de Néri Grande Réserve 2004 red – Cheryl Gatellier
27. 1 Poire William Presentation box with 2 glasses – Sarah Pryor
28. 4 pots of home-made Jam – Terry Johansen
29. 4 pots of apéro spreads, donated by La Liquoristerie – Gilbert Banes
30. 2 pots of apéro spreads, donated by La Liquoristerie- Laurence Bry
31. 1 kg tin Roses chocolates – Beryl Whittaker
32. 1 Limited edtition tin of Cadbury’s biscuits – Lynne Alderson
33. 1 bottle home-made vin d’orange – Sara Mauclaire
34. 1 bottle home-made vin d’orange – Valerie Torque
35. 1 bottle home-made vin d’orange – Lish Goergen
36. 1 bottle of Versinthe, donated by La Liquoristerie – Nicole Doussinet
37. 1 bottle of champagne – Fenella Kirman
38. 1 bottle of champagne – Brian Maclin
39. 1 bottle of champagne – Rosemary Obadia
40. 1 bottle Touraine Amboise Domaine Mesliaud – Wendy Belli
41. 1 bottle Sauternes – Château Lamourette – Suzanne Cochet
42. 1 bottle Rayne Vigneau 1er cru classé 1990 – Virginia Newton
43. 1 bottle Château l’Arrosée 1993 – Erin Jordan
44. 2 bottles (50cl) Villa Chapelet Olive Oil – Annie Raymond
45. 2 bottles (50cl) Villa Chapelet Olive Oil – Solange Delacroix
46. 2 bottles (50cl) Villa Chapelet Olive Oil – Maryse Sar
47. 4 MacDonald invitations valid for 1 Big Mac or Chicken McNuggets (6), and 4 for a 40cl drink and 4 for a Frites “best of” – Amandine Alexander
48. 5 MacDonald invitations valid for a 40 cl drink or a Frites “best of” – Suzanne Cochet
49. 1 Musti teddybear & soin – Kathy Modesti
50. 1 Sandalwood soap collection – Nanette Nutbrown
51. 1 pretty guest-bathroom set – Chris West
52. 1 luxury lady’s washing bag – Chris and Susan Martin
53. 1 Moschino Bubble Bath and shower gel – Mary Jane Casper
54. 1 Davidoff Woman, eau de toilette – Isa Barbe
55. 1 Boots No 7 Moisturising set – Rick Newton
56. 1 Hair care set – Gethin and Rebecca Rowlands
57. 1 bottle of absinthe perfume, donated by La Liquoristerie- Bernadette Vaz
58. 1 Campaca bath set – Monica F.
59. 1 MaxMara body gommage – Andreas Hartman
60. 1. Clock radio with speakers – Andrew Campbell
61. 1 very pretty framed Provençal picture of garlic – Allwyn Hermitage
62. 1 very pretty framed Provençal picture – Schellenges
63. 1 medium sized Marseille OM T-shirt – Caroline Carnon
64. 1 candle set – Claudine Simpson
65. 1 Merlin candle set with cade – Christine Bianco
66. 1 set of 6 coasters for glasses – Sara Mauclaire
67. 1 2 litre kettle – Jacqueline de Stordeur
68. Boxed Expresso – 4 cups and saucers – Selli
69. Boxed Expresso – 2 cups and saucers – Marietta Netti
70. 1 recipe organiser boxes – Claude Bertran
71. 1 “fairy” card organiser boxes – Andrea Lee
72. 1 Butterfly Organiser Box – Judy & Richard Cooper-Weill
73. 1 Gardening Organiser Box. – Christine Rawls
74. 50 euros worth of Total Petrol Vouchers – Mary Luz Saboui
75. Choker necklace – Ulici
76. Grey cotton scarf – Mary Falconnier
77. New York Black silk scarf – Sylvia Mellet
78. 2 “Authentic” Autumn boxes – Sylvie Serrano
79. An artificial flower arrangement – Kelly Bejoux
80. An artificial flower arrangement – Maruice Pupat
81. Eleanor Sheil pick up/drop off at Aix TGV or Marseille airport for 2 adults – Ann Genc
82. Eleanor B&B weekend for dog at her home – Trets – Cecile Thibaut
83. Babysitting to any home East of Aix by mature AAGP auntie – Helen Diaz
84. Picture Frame – Serrano
85. Fridge Hanger – Ko Van de Velde
86. IKEA recipe flip-holder – Michelle Wang
87. Chocolates – Lagarde

Books and CDs

1. Rhian Davies
2. Judy Hawkins
3. Roger Monique
4. Annie Roumieu
5. Barbara Swensen
6. Annie Deschamps
7. Kathy Lambert
8. Brian Macklin
9. Patricia Leary
10. Catherine and Dave Gwyne
11. Helen Picard
12. Ange Piorito
13. Fanny Arnaud
14. Tourveville
15. Raphael Peres
16. Cheryl Gatellier
17. Mark Rawes
18. Nicholas
19. Watson
20. Shelley Pick
21. Victoria Simpson
22. Pupat
23. Cornellon