To give momentum, spirit and vigour to Tourtoirac we present to you the electoral list for Nouveau T.
New T, standing for Tourtoirac…of course.
It is for our commune that we come together Nouveau T, for Transparence, Travaux (work), Tourism, and for the quality and well-being of our commune

Christian Barascud – retired Army Officer
Le Bourg
Aged 56 and married
Strengths and competences at the service of the commune: Drainage.   Communication.   Law.   Economics.   Finance.  Sport.  Tourism/Grotte.   Highways
Since my childhood, I have often moved but have always kept the strongest links with and remained part of Tourtoirac, which I hold dear.  It is with great happiness that I have retired to Tourtoirac with my wife.
It is this love for our commune that has prompted me to offer my energy, my knowledge, understanding and my experience for the service of everyone.  I will be helped and supported by a team of worthy, valuable men and women, who are themselves, very attached to their commune.
I am faithful to values of tolerance, of transparency and of strength and trustworthiness.  It is this spirit of unity and action that will enable us to achieve great things, to help each other to celebrate those things we agree on – but also to face up to and value our differences.
I strongly believe in the virtue of sport, truly the school of life for our youngsters and I have committed myself to nurturing the growth of our basketball team.
As a defender of local traditions, and as Vice-President, it is quite natural that I have participated fully in the life of our local Hunt organisation.
Our team, available and very determined, will lead and engage you in continual dialogue towards the development of a good quality of life and harmony in our commune.
On the following pages you will discover those men and women who are at my side and fully committed to a new Tourtoirac.
Hobbies:  Sport in general and cycling in particular; Modern history and economics.

Josiane Bertrand (nee Corazza)
Le Chambon
Aged 50, married with 2 children and 1 grandchild
Strengths and competences at the service of the commune: Outgoing local councillor.  Culture.    Sport.   Tourism.   Local groups and associations
I was born in Chambon and am involved in many different local groups.  Contact with all generations is, for me, essential.  What I wish for Tourtoirac and is inhabitants is a balance of joy, health, prosperity, hope and satisfaction in their lives. 
The development of tourism, thanks to the Grotte and the arrival of new inhabitants supports and lifts commerce, our local artisans and will allow us to keep our school.
Hobbies:     Basketball.     Fitness gym.     Local fairs and clubs.   Helper at the local Hunt dinners.


Jean-Paul Dauvergne – Retired agent for specialist maintenance
Les Rochers
Aged 68, married with 3 children
Strengths and competences at the service of the commune: Drainage.      Buildings.      Highways
I wish to contribute to the dynamism of this electoral list to enable us all to work as a team.  From my 32 years of experience in building, I wish to bring my support to the commune’s different projects, namely:Entrance to the Grotte, Development and enhancement of all areas of our Commune, The development and refurbishment of the centre of Tourtoirac. I am also joint secretary of FNACA
Hobbies:   Rugby (trainer of the Excideuil team)

Alain Descombes – Retired specialist engineer for Rural Development
Goursat
Aged 65, married with 2 children
Strengths and competences at the service of the commune: Economy.     Finance.   Tourism and the Grotte
Deeply attached to the region through my grandparents, I have lived at Goursat for 5 years, in the house where our family has regularly gathered during our 35 years of working abroad.
Little satisfied with the direction of the commune and the welcome given by the Mairie; in support of a team remarkable for its dedication and its dynamism, I wish to invest my experience and skills in the service of the future economy and society of Tourtoirac.
Hobbies:    Sculpture.     The countryside and nature.   Music

Jean-Claude Froin – Civil Servant and Farmer
Saint-Hilaire
Aged 58, married to Annie Blanchard with 1 child
Strengths and competences at the service of the commune: Drainage.      Buildings.    Highways
I have the same definition of democracy as Christian Barascud.  It is for this reason with all confidence, that I have allied myself to his project for our commune.  I will bring all my skills to this.  I wish and hope to return to the values that have disappeared, for example that, without exception, all 15 flags are raised after the election, irrespective of, but in complete response to your democratic votes!
Hobbies:     Horses.   Motor sports and everything where one is required to use energy!

Nanou Fromentiere – Retired teacher
Le Bourg
Aged 60, married with 3 children
Strengths and competences at the service of the commune: Communication.    Culture.   Finance.  Tourism.  Local Schools
Born in the local school, my attachment and affection for Tourtoirac and its inhabitants has never weakened.  Elected in the past, I have already been committed to the life of our commune – and am continually involved in working for our local associations and the cultural life of our commune.  I have the honour to ask for your votes to work with a motivated, dedicated and competent team, who wish to work for you in the spirit defined by Christian Barascud.  We wish everyone to be reconciled, essential to enable Tourtoirac to move forward and become, yet again, a village open to everyone.
Hobbies:     Sport.  Bridge player.   Cooking

Eyrick Leymarie – Auxiliary worker (Meals on wheels, disabled transport etc.)
La Demoiselle
Aged 50, married with 1 child
Strengths and competences at the service of the commune: Outgoing local councillor.   Economy.   Finance.   Tourism/Grotte.  The social needs and well-being of our commune
My first wish is to focus upon the development of a convivial ambiance and lifestyle for Tourtoirac.  It is for this reason that I want to engage in consultation on all our future projects with the inhabitants in the commune of Tourtoirac.  I hope, with passion, that our commune stays as part of the Community of Communes and in the CIAS.
Hobbies:     Hunting.  Boules.  Football and the Internet

Jean-Marie Lours – retired transport worker
Chantemiaule
Aged 68, married with 1 child
Strengths and competences at the service of the commune: Outgoing local councillor.   Drainage.   Buildings.   Highways
A resident of Tourtoirac for more than 40 years, I hope and wish for harmony to return to our commune, without any political affiliation and distinction.
To develop the work and future of the artisans and commerce, the environment and tourism is not the responsibility or for the consideration of one person alone, but for a team.
Hobbies:   Hunting

Claudie Martin – Home Help for the Elderly
Clos Faure
Aged 44, married with 3 children
Strengths and competences at the service of the commune: Sport.   Local Associations.   Local schools.  Social needs and well-being of the commune
An organiser of the voluntary fitness gym, I wish to have a more active participation in the life of the village, in particular with local associations and the development of improved social conditions.  I will become involved and concerned with furthering the exchanges between people in the hope that we will all help and support each other.
Hobbies:   Sport, reading and the countryside and nature in general

Cora Martineau – Owner of a local Communications Company
Laudonie
Aged 32, married with 2 children
Strengths and competences at the service of the commune: Communication.  Culture.  Economy.  Tourism.  Local Associations. Local schools. Social needs and well-being of the commune
As an inhabitant of Tourtoirac since my childhood, it is with this team motivated around Christian that I wish to be involved in the life of the village that I love.
It is necessary to re-establish a link and methods of communication between all Tourtoiracois; it is through the cornerstones of dynamism, tourism, economy, social life and local associations that we must lead for the future.  In this intent, I offer my competence, skills and experience – I believe the proof of my intent is that I chose to open my business here in our commune 2 years ago!
Hobbies:  Photography.   Nordic walking.  Reading.  Cooking


Xandra McCarthy – Lecturer and Consultant in Strategic Management
Le bourg
Aged 59, married with 3 children
Strengths and competences at the service of the commune: Culture.   Economy.   Finance.  Local Associations.  Local schools (and of course, translation where it is needed!)
It is 17 years since my husband and I arrived in Tourtoirac and we are closely involved in the cultural life of the commune.  I now wish to place my competence, skills and energy, without any political affiliation, at your disposal for the future of Tourtoirac.  A retired Head teacher of schools in England and now a Business Coach in English and lecturer/consultant in Strategic Management, I wish to support the youth of our commune in finding opportunities for the future.  It is with humility and energy that I ask for your confidence.
Hobbies:     Abstract painter.   Gardening, reading and walking

Martine Merilhou – Auxiliary worker
Cité Beau Site
Aged 47, married with 1 child
Strengths and competences at the service of the commune: Local associations.  Social needs and well-being of the commune
With my husband David, we have decided to return to our old family home and live in Tourtoirac.
I wish to work with this team to give time to our local associations, supporting our elderly in order to help them make social links in the community.
Hobbies:   all sports in general and walking in particular

Eliane (known as Lili) Mournat – Auxiliary worker
Goursat
Aged 54, married with 1 child
Strengths and competences at the service of the commune: Sport.  Local associations. Social needs and well-being of the commune.
For a long time, I have been part of the basketball organisation as a player and manager, and then 11 years as the president.
I wish to be available to respond to the needs of our young, as well as our less young.
I deeply wish to be able to do the best I possibly can for everyone, with all the inhabitants of Tourtoirac.
Hobbies:  all sports in general, cooking, knitting and tapestry work.

Jean-Louis Mourtier – Guide and tourism organiser
Le Chambon
Aged 38 and single
Strengths and competences at the service of the commune : Sport.  Tourism and the Grotte
I have been involved at the core of different local associations for many years (president and trainer of the basketball club of Tourtoirac for 5 years, member of the Administrative Council for Blood Donors for the canton of Hautefort).  Therefore I am at the heart of working for the best balance of life in the community and to give a fresh breath of air to Tourtoirac, with a team of motivated people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
Hobbies:  sport.  Fishing.  Wood pigeon hunting, cinema

Andre (called Dédé) Oiseau – retired farmer
Le Meynichou
Aged 65, married with 3 children
Strengths and competences at the service of the commune: Outgoing local councillor.   Drainage.  Buildings.  Tourism/grotte.  Highways
In the wish to continue with my mandate I would fully participate in the opening of the Grotte.  In effect, I am confident in this excellent project.  I want to participate in the commune’s development and to be as fair as possible with everyone.
I have received medals of merit for agriculture, commemorative medals from Service in Algeria and Recognition and Gratitude from the Nation.
Hobbies:   hunting, driving and cars