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Full statement from Hervé Lagrange, Head of Schools Dear Parents, Here is some information to help you prepare for your children’s return to school: The start of term is approaching; it will take place on Tuesday 1 September. The timetables for 2026–27 remain unchanged: set your watches!   The gates will open at 8.20 am and 1.50 pm. Class lists will be displayed in the school playgrounds for your information on the morning of the first day of term, before 8.20 am. Primary school: from Year 1 to Year 6. Year 1 pupils or new pupils will be guided by their teachers… Read more

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐝𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐥 𝐚̀ 𝐥’𝐄́𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭-𝐄́𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐞 As the festive season approaches, the town of Villeneuve-lès-Béziers invites you to enjoy a moment of musical togetherness and pure emotion. Let yourself be swept away by the vibrant harmonies and the power of gospel voices at an exceptional concert: 𝗖𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗶𝗿, 𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶 𝟮𝟬 𝗱𝗲́𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗲! 𝟭𝟵𝗵𝟬𝟬 𝗘́𝗴𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁-𝗘́𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗲 𝗱𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝘃𝗲-𝗹𝗲̀𝘀-𝗕𝗲́𝘇𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀 Come and experience a magical evening beneath the vaults of our magnificent church, where joy, spirituality and a warm, friendly atmosphere will be the order of the day. Gospel songs, full of hope and warmth… Read more

𝐄𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐝𝐞 𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐞́𝐭𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐞𝐮𝐱… The Christmas lights have beenbe put up, and our lovely town now sparkles with thousands of twinkling lights. It’s enough to immerse young and old alike in a magical atmosphere! A huge well done and thank you to the local authority staff for their fantastic work. Thanks to their skill, Villeneuve has been transformed into a veritable showcase of light and elegance for everyone to enjoy. Read more

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: 𝐮𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐮𝐱 𝐩𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐯𝐞-𝐥𝐞̀𝐬-𝐁𝐞́𝐳𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬 For years, Villeneuve-lès-Béziers has been facing the risk of flooding, which threatens residents and our infrastructure. Today, an ambitious project is being launched to enhance the safety of our town and safeguard its future. 𝗟𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗲́𝘃𝘂𝗲𝘀 : Construction of a 3 km-long embankment, with a height ranging from 1 to 2.8 m. Reinforcement of the Canalet hydraulic structure. Development of flood control and water retention basins. Installation of a modern, high-performance pumping station. 𝗖𝗼𝘂̂𝘁 𝗱𝘂 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝘁… Read more

𝐋𝐚 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐝𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐞̈𝐥 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐡𝐞 𝐚̀ 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐬! Just 12 days to go before we dive into the magic of the 𝟰𝗲̀𝗺𝗲 𝗲́𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 of our Grand Christmas Parade. This year, it’ll be even bigger, more colourful and full of magic for the whole family. 𝗗𝗲́𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 at 𝟭𝟳𝗵𝟯𝟬 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝘂𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗮 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗲̂𝘁𝗲𝘀 – Espace des Libertés Gérard-Saumade. The parade will wind its way cheerfully through the heart of the town, offering an unforgettable spectacle. At Place Michel-Solans, let yourself be swept away by a 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗼𝗯 𝗴𝗲́𝗮𝗻𝘁, and round off the… Read more

𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞́𝐞 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐝’𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞 «𝐚𝐮𝐱 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐚 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞» The commemorative ceremony marking the day of tribute to those who died for France in the Algerian War and to the soldiers from Morocco and Tunisia will take place on Thursday 5 December 2024. The gathering is scheduled for 11.00 am in front of the Stèle de la Mémoire, at the Old Cemetery, for a wreath-laying ceremony. This ceremony will be followed by a reception hosted by the local council in the Salle de la Mémoire des Combattants, Place Samuel-Paty. Read more

 𝐍𝐨𝐬 𝐚𝐢̂𝐧𝐞́𝐬 𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐜 𝐋𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐱!  As part of efforts to strengthen social ties amongst older people and to encourage their access to culture and artistic activities, the band Les Barbeaux has been organising rehearsal sessions with residents of the care home for several weeks now in preparation for a concert. This project aims to contribute to the residents’ wellbeing and boost their self-esteem, as they will take centre stage as singers in their own right. You are all warmly invited to come and watch… Read more

𝐏𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐳 𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐥𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐞 𝐝𝐮 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞́ 𝐝𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐞̈𝐥 𝐚̀ 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐯𝐞-𝐥𝐞̀𝐬-𝐁𝐞́𝐳𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬! The magic of Christmas is coming to our village on 𝟳 𝗲𝘁 𝟴 𝗱𝗲́𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗲, for two days packed with discoveries and delicious treats! See you at the 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗲̂𝘁𝗲𝘀 at the Espace des Libertés Gérard-Saumade from 𝗗𝗲 𝟭𝟬𝗵𝟬𝟬 to 𝟭𝟴𝗵𝟬𝟬, take the time to explore this festive and welcoming market. 𝗣𝗹𝘂𝘀 𝗱𝗲 𝟱𝟬 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗲́𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀 will be there to offer you unique, handmade items, perfect for original gifts. As for treats, you’ll find 𝟭𝟮 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗱’𝗲́𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲, for… Read more

𝐑𝐞́𝐝𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐳 𝐯𝐨𝐬 𝐝𝐞́𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐬 : 𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐝𝐞 𝐥’𝐀𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐨 𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐭 𝐝𝐞́𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐬 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐈𝐓𝐒 ! From today, take a simple step to help the environment and enjoy a free composter from the Agglo. It’s easy: Apply at http://dechets-beziersagglo.fr Take part in a 30-minute training session with a specialist advisor. Sign the agreement and take your composter home, completely free of charge! 𝗣𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗾𝘂𝗼𝗶 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿? Reduce your organic waste Turn your peelings into natural garden fertiliser Take practical action for the planet Sign up today and take your first step towards a… Read more

𝐋𝐚 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞́ 𝐚𝐮 𝐜œ𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐯𝐞-𝐥𝐞̀𝐬-𝐁𝐞́𝐳𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬 Like many other organisations in Villeneuve, La Boule Fendue Villeneuvoise is showing its big heart by organising a pétanque competition in aid of the Telethon: 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐝? Saturday 30 November at 𝐀̀ 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐞 ? 2.00 pm 𝐎𝐮̀ ? Villeneuve-lès-Béziers Municipal Stadium 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: €10 per team (pairs) Prizes to be won for the top performers! All proceeds will be donated to the Telethon. Come along to take part, share the experience and support this wonderful cause! Together, let’s promote solidarity in Villeneuve-lès-Béziers. We’re counting on… Read more

𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤-𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞́ 𝐚𝐮 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐝𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐯𝐞-𝐥𝐞̀𝐬-𝐁𝐞́𝐳𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬! On 22 and 23 November 2024, take part in the National Food Bank Collection. A simple gesture can change lives! Where and how can you take part? Head to the Carrefour Market in Villeneuve-lès-Béziers. Place your donations of non-perishable items in the designated trolley. Some ideas for useful items: Starchy foods: pasta, rice, semolina. Tinned foods: vegetables, fruit, ready meals. Other essentials: sugar, oil, flour, biscuits, pulses. The food collected will help support families by… Read more

Charity Rock Night for the Telethon! On Friday 22 November, from 7.00 pm, come along to the Villeneuve-lès-Béziers village hall (Espace des Libertés Gérard Saumade) for a fantastic concert! The 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 will get the party started with their rock energy, all for a good cause! Donations welcome. Refreshments available on site. All proceeds will go to the Telethon to support research and families. Do come along for a musical, festive and charitable evening! Together, let’s make a difference! Read more

On Friday 22 November, from 7.00 pm, come along to the Villeneuve-lès-Béziers village hall (Espace des Libertés Gérard Saumade) for a fantastic concert! The 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 will get the party started with their rock energy, all for a good cause! Donations welcome. Refreshments available on site. All funds raised will go to the Telethon to support research and families. Come along in large numbers for a musical, festive and charitable evening! Together, let’s make a difference! Read more