FEBRUARY BULLETIN
| Conversation | Ciné-Club |
French Lessons |  Pique-Nique |
| Membership
| Café-Croissant| Our Sponsors |
France and NZ Winetasting |
Café-Croissant will be on Saturday 1 February. We will be meeting at 9:30am at Hygge at Clifton Bay, Clifton.There is good parking and the setting is idyllic next to the Pacific Ocean.
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 January and include whether you would like croissants. Notre "Café-Croissant" vous permet de rencontrer des francophiles tout en prenant le petit-déjeuner ! |
As another year starts, another year of membership is due. This keeps Association Française de Hawke’s Bay functioning well.
2024 members with no changes: simply pay your sub with your name and subs25 as a reference via your bank. 2024 members with changes or new or other returning members: fill out a registration form along with your payment - as above. Payment is by virement bancaire - transfer into our ASB account 12-3145-0286656-00, reference “Subs 2025”. Join us again in 2025... et voilà! |
Our lessons commence 13th February. We offer 5 levels from beginner to advanced.
Existing students will be sent re-enrolment information. If you are interested in lessons, please refer to the information on our website and register your interest here. The A1 beginner class will be restricted to 12 students, so we encourage beginners to register their interest early to avoid disappointment. 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. |
Paritua wine maker Jason Stent will guide a comparative tasting of French and Paritua wines, each tasting will be paired with food.
Jason’s passion for wine commenced whilst racing for a Bordeaux based cycling team. He returned to NZ to study winemaking and then craft wines, initially with Sacred Hill and then since 2008 with Paritua. The tasting will be complimented by Jason’s stories from his time in France (living, working and cycle racing) Saturday 8th February, 6:30pm-8:30pm Paritua Winery and Cellar Door, 2112 Maraekakaho Road, Hastings Tickets $50 per person (members only), limited to 14 participants (12-3145-0286656-00 ref Name Pari) Please note: The location is accessed by stairs (there is no lift at the venue) There will be special rates on Paritua wines on the evening To secure your place please RSVP on the button and pay $50 per person.) |
Ciné-Club
Soirées de Conversation

Napier Conversation Evening organised by Ann, on Monday 24 February and 24 March
Havelock North Conversation Evening, organised by Belinda on Wednesday 5 March.
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 5 March.
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.