JULY BULLETIN
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Café-Croissant will be on Saturday 5 July. We will be meeting at 9:30am at Hygge at Clifton Bay, 258 Clifton Road, Te Awanga. There is plenty of space to park.
It's a great opportunity for breakfast and chat in French, Frenglish or French. There will be a French speaking part of the table avec un petit drapeau français! RSVP to Barbara by Thursday 3 July and include whether you would like croissants. Notre "Café-Croissant" vous permet de rencontrer des francophiles tout en prenant le petit-déjeuner ! Notre "Café-Croissant" vous permet de rencontrer des francophiles tout en prenant le petit-déjeuner ! |
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Monday 14 July
This year's annual Fête nationale - French celebration will take place at Valley D'Vine Restaurant on Monday 14 July. Association Française de Hawke’s Bay will be providing buses from the middle of Havelock North via Hastings and the middle of Napier to the Valley D'Vine Restaurant in Esk Valley around 6:30pm and returning around 10pm. To see the 3 courses, click the “more info” button. This is an annually popular evening. There will be a three course meal with wine pairings. $95 members and $105 non-members and the return bus will have you back to the middle of your city by 11:00pm. |
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Gala Auction Evening: Wednesday 23rd July 6pm – 8pm
ALL WELCOME AFHB Life Member, Franki James arrived in New Zealand around 2000, she wondered how on earth she was going to make the transition from Paris, one of the cultural capitals of the world where she had lived for almost thirty years, to regional Napier. But, as she became involved in the local community, she very quickly came to realise that there was a wealth of talent here in Hawke’s Bay, particularly in music, theatre and art. Consequently, she set about supporting not only local performers but also emerging and established Kiwi artists. Now in her eighties, she has amassed a collection of around fifty artworks – mainly paintings, but also wood & glass sculptures and ceramics which she would like to share for a worthwhile cause. CREATIVE ARTS NAPIER EXHIBITION & AUCTION 11-23 JULY - MAIN GALLERY In conjunction with the ‘The James Collection’ exhibition, Franki James is auctioning her private collection of around fifty artworks to raise funds for Cranford Hospice which does an amazing job of supporting local people. The auction of ten of the main artworks will be kindly conducted by Brayden Coldicutt, while a silent auction of the remaining pieces will take place for the entire duration of the exhibition. |
The exhibition from 11-23 July will give people the opportunity to see "The James Collection" before the auction on 23 July
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New sponsor - Andrea's Hair and Beauty
Bienvenue - We would like to welcome Andrea's Hair and Beauty in Havelock North to our team of sponsors. Andrea's has a special FFF promotion with a free sample of Thalgo Facials & Skin Care – visit to collect!
Divertimento works hard for its goodwill and it is well-earned. It works perfectly well as a true-life French Fame." - The NZ Post Le casting est flamboyant et ce parcours de vie donnera envie à la jeunesse (et plus) de se battre pour accomplir ses rêves." - Le Parisien |
July's film
This month's film is based on a true story of a women wanting to become a conductor. We start each Ciné-Club in the cinema entry foyer from 6:00pm. Focal Point will be selling $10 glasses of wine and providing complimentary bread and cheese. The film starts at 6:30pm and supper is available afterwards at Pipi's café (please note on your registration if interested) Tuesday 8 July, Focal Point Cinema, Havelock North. Cost: $10 for 2025 members, $15 for non-members Divertimento(2024) PG 114 minutes Drama French with English subtitles Based on a true life story! Classical symphonic music is everything for 17-year-old Zahia Ziouani and her twin sister, Fettouma. Nevertheless, living in underprivileged Parisian suburbs in 1995 with their Algerian background, they struggle arduously to approach their dreams – becoming an orchestra conductor and a cellist. - Flicks À 17 ans, Zahia Ziouani rêve de devenir cheffe d’orchestre. Sa sœur jumelle, Fettouma, violoncelliste professionnelle. Bercées depuis leur plus tendre enfance par la musique symphonique classique, elles souhaitent à leur tour la rendre accessible à tous et dans tous les territoires. - Allo Cine |
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Term 3 will start on Thursday 17th July.
If you are interested in lessons in 2025 please refer to the information on our website and register your interest here. The A1 beginner class is now closed. See our website for full details and conditions for A1. Lessons are at Hastings Girls' High School from 6:00-7:30pm on Thursdays during term time. |
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Soirées de Conversation
Napier Conversation Evening organised by Ann, on Monday 30 June and 28 July.
Havelock North Conversation Evening, organised by Belinda on Wednesday 2 July.
For new enquiries visit this link, send a message to either Belinda or Ann, you will then be added to the monthly mailout (regular attendees please respond to the monthly email sent to you). Everyone is welcome.
Soirée virtuelle continues on the first and third Tuesday Evening - contact James for more information.
Havelock North Conversation Evening, organised by Belinda on Wednesday 2 July.
For new enquiries visit this link, send a message to either Belinda or Ann, you will then be added to the monthly mailout (regular attendees please respond to the monthly email sent to you). Everyone is welcome.
Soirée virtuelle continues on the first and third Tuesday Evening - contact James for more information.
Support our sponsors
Remember to support our sponsors. We will be posting about them on Facebook & you’ll see them on the big screen at Ciné-Club.
Click here to meet our sponsors.
Click here to meet our sponsors.
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