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September 2010

 All these activities are proposed in French

 Walks (pedestrian, bicycle, donkey ..)
Sport (golf, moto ..)
Expos, Shows
Events

Saturday September 11 - Introduction to Golf for children in Villers-la-Ville

The Golf Club of Rigenée invites you for a free introduction to Golf as from 10 am to 1 pm. A drink will be kindly offered after the session and you will receive more explanation on Golf lessons proposed during the year. This session is reserved for children from 6 to 17 years old.

This introduction is proposed in French.

Information and reservation: Caroline on 071/87.77.65 or caro@rigenee.be.

Saturday September 11 and Sunday September 12 - Heritage Days in Chastre

Those two days will be dedicated to Heritage everywhere in Wallonia and visits are organised by the Syndicat d'Initiative et du Tourisme of Chastre. You can follow a circuit allowing to discover various interesting sites of the region starting from the Tourism office.
 

Sites
- La Ferme de Perbais
- Ancienne aile de la Maison communale
- Vitraux d'Art Debongnie
- Vitraux d'Art Bernadette Bihin
- Atelier Anne-Pascale de Vuyst.

In addition, the French Museum will be exceptionally open on Saturday and Sunday afternoon. For more information you can contact Robert De Craecker on 010/65.05.13 or robertdc2009@hotmail.com.

For more information (in French): cliquez ici.

 

Saturday September 11 and Sunday September 12 - Heritage Days in Gentinnes

Gentinnes mill is one of the last working watermills in Belgium, still powered by the force of the water. Come and watch the wheel turn, see the mill at work and all the steps involved in the production of flour, from cleaning the grain to sifting, all at the 22nd Heritage Day.

Grinding demonstrations every 30 minutes (quarter past and quarter to the hour).
Sampling of home-made bread baked using flour produced by the mill! Snacks, honey.

Address
Rue du Moulin, 183
1450 Gentinnes (Chastre)
Tel: 071/87 72 86
www.moulin-dussart.be

 

Saturday September 11 and Sunday September 12 - Heritage Days in the Abbey of Villers-la-Ville

The Villers Abbey situated in the commune of Villers-la-Ville in grounds of more than 36 hectares, is a destination site imbued with history and emotion. It was founded in the 12th Century, under the aegis of Saint Bernard. Today, its majestic ruins give a marvellous idea of the life of monks of the Cistercian Order.

Thematic guided tours are organised during those two days. Guided tour on 11 am, 2 pm and 4 pm. Opening on Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm.Various animations for children, who can play the role of archeologists in the Abbey.

More information: the Abbey of Villers-la-Ville on 071/ 88 09 80 or on
www.villers.be 

 

Sunday September 12 - Heritage Days in Villers-la-Ville

The Tourist Board of the Villers Region in Walloon Brabant, in cooperation with a local artist, Pascale Ledent, is organising a tour of the Church of Notre Dame de la Visitation, in Villers-la-Ville focusing in particular on the modern stained glass windows and including demonstrations of the production of stained glass windows.

The church was rebuilt in 1925 in Romanesque style based on the plans of the architect Pepermas, only the tower dates back to the 12th century. Inside, there is an impressive collection of works of art, including two Brabant altarpieces carved around the year 1500, as well as a Roman tympanum with a Paschal lamb from the 12th century. The 15 windows are all decorated with stained glass, most are based on modern workmanship and are the creation of F. Crickx from Brussels.

Guided tour on 2 pm, 3 pm and 4 pm.
For more information call 071/88 09 80 (from 10 am to 6 pm) or send an email to info@paysdevillers-tourisme.be.

 
Saturday September 18 - Introduction to Golf  in Villers-la-Ville

The Golf Club of Rigenée invites you for a whole day of free introduction to Golf as from 9 am to 4 pm. A drink will be kindly offered after the sessions and you will receive more explanation on Golf lessons proposed during the year.

This introduction is proposed in French.

Detailed programme, information and reservation: Caroline on 071/87.77.65 or caro@rigenee.be.

 

Sunday September 19 - Donkey ride in Villers-la-Ville

'L'espace Nature' organises donkey and pony rides each sunday from April to October. Only children accompanied by their parents will be accepted.

Ride of +/- 3km (1h30). Departure from Rue Ruffin, 33 in 1495 Marbisoux (Marbais/Villers-la-Ville). For further information and bookings please call 0473/27 28 76.

 

Monday September 20 - Walk around Walhain

You are all welcome to join a 1h30 walk through the landscapes of Walhain. 

Organised by the UCP Walhain. Departure at 2.30 pm from the Place St-Martin in Nil-Saint-Vincent.

For more information please contact Yves Bertholet on 010/65 58 98 or visit
www.ucpwalhain.be (in French). 

Friday September 24 and Saturday September 25 - Festival Jyva'zik in Nil-Saint-Vincent

A colourfull and spicy music festival where all generations can meet and celebrate. Various artists (folk, pop-folk, folk-rock, french music etc..). 

Many associations will present giving information on fair trade, sustainable development and similar issues.

Location: Place Saint-Vincent in Nil-Saint-Vincent.

For more information and programme: www.jyvazik.be

 

Sunday September 26 - Jogging in Villers-la-Ville

10 km run with an introduction session for beginners. Level: Medium on various grounds.

Departure: 
Relais de Melenrieux, near the church of Mellery.
 
Organisation: Mellery Sportive, Jean-Jacques Panneels on 0496/34.45.88.

 

Sunday September 26 - Concert in the Abbey - Villers-la-Ville

As part of the Festival de Wallonie, the group ‘Graindelavoix’ will perform a concert entitled ‘Moines et ménéstrels dans le Brabant du 13ème siècle’ (Monks and minstrels in 13th century Brabant). Around ten singers, a capella or accompanied by stringed instruments, will invite the audience on a varied musical journey. Featuring pieces by mystics, monks and minstrels, including a collection by Hildegarde de Bingen preserved in a manuscript from Villers.

Bookings and information on the website www.festivaldewallonie.be or brabantwallon@festivaldewallonie.be or 010/616015.

 
Sunday September 26 - Introduction to Golf  in Villers-la-Ville

The Golf Club of Rigenée invites you for a free introduction to Golf from 2 pm to 3.30 pm. A drink will be kindly offered after the session and you will receive more explanation on Golf lessons proposed during the year.

This introduction is proposed in French.

Information and reservation: Caroline on 071/87.77.65 or caro@rigenee.be.

 

Sunday September 26 - Adeps walk in Chastre

Walk of 5-10 or 20 km.

Departure: Ecole communale, rue de la Poste,1 in 1450 Chastre   

Organisation: Amicale des Mouchons, Annick Dermauw on 081/60.06.22

 

 

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