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ARCHITECT
Mr J Davidson
02 43 04 02 40 (Lassay)

ART & BOOKS 

The English Bookshop and Internet Coffee Shop
25, rue St Julien
Domfront (61)
Tel 02 33 37 13 02

The Portobello Gallery for
paintings, sculpture and drawings, also second hand ENGLISH BOOKS and ENGLISH SPOKEN!
11 Place de Republic
Sille Guillaume
Tel 02 43 37 43 01 or visit
weds 10 - 12
fri and sat 10 - 12 then 3 - 6

BOARDING KENNELS
(53)
An excellent caring and individual service for your pets! Large Heated kennels!
Highly Recommended by a delighted reader!
Contact Richard and Chris Ward on 02.43.08.97.76
St. Mars-Du-Desert (NE Mayenne)

BUTCHERS SHOP
(61)
English owned (also restaurant and Tabac)
Derek and Jill Davis
Torchamp nr Domfront
Tel 02 33 38 85 44

COMPUTER EXPERTS
Region 61
Rainer Rene Schossig
Tel: 02 33 28 08 45
or email: Blade6662k@Hotmail.com
Area: Alencon, Carrouges & Argentan Sees
Solves any PC Problems (Hardware & Software)
Setting up PCs....HIGHLY recommended by  a reader.

for MANCHE region  50
James Lewis
La Godefrairie
Gourbesville 50480.
Fax 02 33 40 67 02
e mail:    lewis770@hotmail.com
Computer repair, builds and complete instals, we supply at an amazing price the right computer for the job, connect you to internet and even offer lessons in using the software.
(also see Satelite installers)

DENTIST
Dr. Isabelle Morillon   61
Le Teilleul (opposite the Church)
02.33.59.40.51

There is a very charming lady dentist in DOMFRONT who speaks quite good English. Can't remember her name but her surgery is on the opposite corner to Credit Agricole. Entrance is right on the corner, door opens into reception and they are extremely helpful.

DEPOT VENTE
 a nice little 'grenier' at Sille le Guillaume, buy or sell, from glassware to wardrobes! Open sundays 3 til 7, also weekdays except mon and thurs.
Bellevue,
Rue de Bretagne on the hill just before Sille town(coming from St Pierre sur Orthe)on the D35 - look for the sign. 

DOCTORS
Dr Raison       61
Pre en Pail
02 43 03 02 96

Dr Didier Pinçon
Route de Barenton
Passais La Conception.
Tel: 02.33.38.70.63

Dr Vauverin      61
in Trun
nr Vimoutiers
does speak some English
Tel: 02.33.36.84.23

DOG BREEDERS
PUPPIES AND YOUNG DOGS FOR SALE
PARSON AND JACK RUSSELLS, WESTIES AND LABRADORS FROM LINES BRED FOR TEMPERAMENT. Show  work or pet, our dogs are happy and well socialised. Prices from 200euros!
WE WILL TAKE EASY PAYMENTS AND CAN DO DELIVERIES
We occasionally have available older dogs for Rehoming - see Free Ads page for details
We are happy to advise on any aspect of dog ownership in France

ELECTRICIAN
French Registered, based St Georges des Groseillers (61) covering Depts 61, 53(north), 14 and 50
Siret No 443 188 370 00011
Email: CraigHutchinson@aol.com
Tel: 02 33 65 06 36 Mobile: 06 73 11 40 89

FARRIER
John Claude Laffargue (53)
Tel: 02 43 00 40 79 Mobile: 06 83 24 46 74
He worked in England for a number of years so his English is very good! Recommended by a rider East of Mayenne.

FITTED KITCHENS
we have a recommendation for HYGENA at LE MANS (72)
"We had a really good service in Hygena (Le Mans). They sell very same kitchen equipment as MFI. Nicolas Chretien, one of their sales staff,
speaks really good English..."

FINANCIAL SERVICES- OFFSHORE
Vince and Hazel Mackenzie
email:
vincemac@onetel.net.uk

GARAGE AND MACHINERY SERVICES

There is a STIHL shop in VILLAINES LA JUHEL (53) that sharpens and services mowers, chainsaws and the like. Also often sells good quality guaranteed second hand equipment

Also
PICHON in EVRON (53)
The bycicle shop behind the hospital but very helpful for the same servicing jobs!

A little garage called
ETS RENARD in CHAPELLE de CHENE nr ST MARTIN de CONNEE (53)
services tractors and large farm machinery, and also have a call out service when your JCB tyre gets a puncture!
He also has a LOW LOADER which he will move your heavy tractor and plant with!
Very reasonable prices and excellent service.
The owner speaks a little english!

GARDEN CENTRES
BAOBOBS at Mayenne behind Hyper U, have a good quality selection for your autumn plantings...friendly and helpful staff too!

Another recommendation from a reader: (one member of staff speaks some English)
ALAIN LECOMTE
Route de St. Hilaire
Le Teilleul
02.33.59.50.61

SATELITE SYSTEMS
James Lewis  
La Godefrairie
Gourbesville 50480.
Fax 02 33 40 67 02
e mail lewis770@hotmail.com
Sky systems,   complete package and set up service and help to get your free to view card. A fixed price with no hidden bits to frighten. Area covers 100 miles radius from St Mere Eglise Manche.50

TOOL HIRE
If your looking to hire DIY equipment from a power drill to a scaffold tower, then British owned PJM TOOL HIRE will have it!

Recommended!
Efficient and courteous service!
Website http://www.pjmtoolhire.com

VETERINARY SURGEON
Mme Schmitt Villaines la Juhel
02 43 00 56 23

WINDOWS & DOORS
If your looking for 'made to measure' WINDOWS and DOORS to fit that awkward french shape, or dream of a cosy CONSERVATORY where you can enjoy your 'aperitifs' , take a look at this website
http://www.cb4ubuyconservatories.com/
or call David Duffy on
02 33 68 10 24

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