Hi Val, yes it was a lovely meeting, wasn't it? I am in the process of writing something for tag- English and French, and I'll be sending it to you tomorrow.
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| Martine with her sheep |
Here is a short biography: Do let me know if this is what you had in mind.
1957- I was born in Algiers (Algeria) 3rd child of a family of 6.
1964- We arrive in France. We’ve been kicked out of Algeria leaving all behind, the house that dad built and his wine and orange farm, money, status and a profound love for that country that had been our home for 7 generations.
1966- We settle on a farm 6 kms from Montauban.
1976- I leave home for London and will spend 10 years as a barmaid and 25 years as a book restorer. I’ve been married twice. My son, Brieve( 30) from my 1st marriage, lives in Iceland.
1987- I meet Geoff who will be my 2nd husband.
2008- My husband retire and we buy a little farm in Puylaroque and start the restoration. We’re now living in France, 40km from my mum, which is lovely.
From 2010, I work Part-time at Montauban’s “Chambre des Métiers” teaching English to local artisans.
2011-2013 President of Puylaroque’s “Comité des fetes”
2014 , I have been invited to be part of the mayor’s team and we’ll start campaigning soon for the elections in March.
Training: Book-binding at Bookends Bindery( LONDON Islington& Crayford)
English teaching at Islington College ( LONDON Angel, Islington)
Landmark Education, Life Coaching Skills and simultaneous translation ENGLISH/FRENCH AND FRENCH/ENGLISH over 3day/weekends( LONDON Camden).
Present hobbies:
Landscaping and Gardening- Completing the restoration of our home- Living and Looking after our animals - the village life and its politics-
Val says What an enthusiastic, interesting person Martine is and TAG is going to benefit from all Martine's energy and ideas. The French side of TAG is up and away today. Welcome Martine.
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