NOVEMBER BULLETIN
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Café-Croissant will be on Saturday 1 November. We will be meeting at 9:30am at Bellatinos Kitchen. There is plenty of space to park before you arrive at the cafe.
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 30 October 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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Entertaining and enthralling from start to finish, School Life is well worth seeking out. " - Stuff School Life offers a number of vignettes, mostly played in Samia’s office, which gives the chance to get to know a vast array of students beyond those at the centre of the narrative."- NME |
November's film
To celebrate the 11 November we are aiming to pack out Cinema 3 – 126 seats, so ask around and RSVP for yourself, family and friends * Spot prizes *$10 wine * Extra nibbles * A big crowd is expected * Bring friends & family * Everyone is $10! 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 11 November, Focal Point Cinema, Havelock North. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members La Vie Scolaire - School Life (2019) M - Coarse language and sexual references 111 minutes Dramedy French with English subtitles Packed with laughs as well as drama, School Life is an emotional journey through the ups and downs of the education system, with brilliant performances from an ensemble cast. Zita Hanrot (Fatima) stars in this French, Saint Denis-set campus dramedy about a group of students dealing with life in and out of a tough school. From the directors of Step By Step (Patients). Une année au coeur de l'école de la république, de la vie... et de la démerde ! Samia, jeune CPE novice, débarque de son Ardèche natale dans un collège réputé difficile de la ville de Saint-Denis. Elle y découvre les problèmes récurrents de discipline, la réalité sociale pesant sur le quartier, mais aussi l'incroyable vitalité et l'humour, tant des élèves que de son équipe de surveillants.(AlloCine) Les réalisateurs retrouvent le ton entre comédie et drame qui faisait le charme de leur premier film « Patients ». » - Aden “The actors compete for punchlines and presence, infusing crazy energy into this social and humanist comedy filmed with rare elegance." – Première |
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Take in the sea landscapes with Berets on Bikes coming up on 30 November from 1:00pm. This activity is limited to 30 people. There are several options: bike 15km or less, walk along the coast or just meet up at 3:00pm for the platters.
$15 members; $25 non-members. Meet at 1:00pm at Clearview Estate Winery in the car park. The plan is bike ride and then meet up for platters and a drink at 3:00pm back at Clearview. |
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Term 4 started on Thursday 9th October.
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 3 November..
Havelock North Conversation Evening, organised by Belinda on Wednesday 5 November
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 Monday Evening - contact James for more information.
Havelock North Conversation Evening, organised by Belinda on Wednesday 5 November
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 Monday 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.
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