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OCTOBER BULLETIN
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|  Cafe-Croissant | Conversation  | Cine-Club  | French Lessons  |
  | My French Suitcase | Sponsor Focus | Social Pétanque |

 
My French Suitcase
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Sunday 17th October, 4pm-7pm
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Venue: The Latin Dance Club in the Old Soldier’s Club, 39 Marine Parade, Napier (opposite Ocean Spa).
Host: Joe Taylor
Koha: Gold coin

Refreshments: Bring food or drink to share

Our presenters and themes:
‘Living the dream in France – with unexpected surprises’: Annemarie and Steve Rawson


"In the footsteps of Robert Louis Stevenson in the Cévennes and beyond"
Franki James
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Parking: Parking along Marine Parade or in the Council reserve opposite should be problem-free
RSVP: by Friday 15th October to Sue Dick: email using the button above or text 027 221 5332. It will be a courtesy to let our host, Joe Taylor, know how many to expect a couple of days ahead.
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Café-Croissant
RSVP to Barbara
The October Cafe Croissant will take place on Saturday 2nd October at  9:30am at Adoro in the Ahuriri Tech Building, 2 Bridge St, Ahuriri, Napier.
This cafe has had excellent reviews for its food and coffee
Come and join us, everyone is welcome
 

RSVP to Barbara by Friday 1st October as there is a limit to 20 people in our group.
​Notre "Café-Croissant" vous permet de rencontrer des francophiles tout en prenant le petit-déjeuner !
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Ciné-Club at Event Cinemas
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Le film d'octobre
Meet in the cinema from 6pm.
If we are in Alert level 2, masks are compulsory and we are unable to serve Beach House wine, bread or cheese
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The film starts at 6:30pm and supper is available afterwards at Pipi's cafe TBA
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Tuesday 12 October 2021
 at 6:00pm
Event Cinemas, Havelock North.
Members $10; Other $15
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Watch trailer here...

Things To Come 2016 
M - Suitable for mature audiences 16 years and over. 
NOTE: Drug use & offensive language.

98 mins, France
French with English subtitles

Nathalie teaches philosophy at a high school in Paris. She is passionate about her job and particularly enjoys passing on the pleasure of thinking. Married with two children, she divides her time between her family, former students and her very possessive mother. One day, Nathalie's husband announces he is leaving her for another woman. With freedom thrust upon her, Nathalie must reinvent her life.
Following her triumph in Elle, French screen legend Isabelle Huppert scores another bullseye with this delicate tale of philosophy professor starting over” - Rolling Stone
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Social Pétanque
Sunday 14th November, 1:00-4:00pm TBA
A joint event with Napier Petanque - learn and play Pétanque with guidance and tips from the Napier Petanque club members.

All levels encouraged from complete beginner to NZ Champion!
Napier City Petanque Club terrain (Nelson Park, Napier)
RSVP to to register with Ian
(members only - become a member after 1 October and your membership will be until 31 December 2022)
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French Classes​
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Our final French lesson for Term 3 will be on Thu 30 September. 
Term 4 will start on Thu 21 October.
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If you are interested in joining one of our 5 classes email Carole to register your interest.”.. et voilà!
Visit our Lessons page for more information by clicking below.

Five different levels for you! For more information click the button below.

«Ce n'est jamais trop tard pour apprendre le français en 2021»
"It's never too late to learn French in 2021! "
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Soirées de Conversation
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Napier Conversation Evening organised by Barbara, Monday 27 September & 25 October.
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​Havelock North Conversation Evening, organised by Belinda Wednesday 6 October.
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For new enquiries visit this link, send a message to either Belinda or Barbara, 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 non-Conversation Evening Mondays - contact James for more information.

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Sponsor Focus - La Petite Chocolat
More info
La Petite Chocolat has been associated with AFHB for a number of years already.

La Petite Chocolate is an artisan chocolate shop, locally owned and operated in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. Their chocolates are handmade with the finest organic, fair trade & single-origin cacao.
​They try to source the ingredients locally and respect the stories of the growers behind them. Their chocolates are like a window to the story of the growers.


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207 Heretaunga Street East,
Hastings, 4122
All their chocolate bars are wrapped in special compostable packaging which also maintains the required barrier properties to protect the chocolate in the best possible way.
They hope you enjoy the love and care in every bite !!

Contactless delivery available to residential addresses and essential food businesses.
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​Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for photos,
French articles, resources, movie recommendations and much more.

​See below for our latest posts:

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What we stand for / Qui Nous Sommes

​We are a Registered Charity, based in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, promoting all things French ...   more
Nous sommes une organisation caritative enregistrée, dans le Hawke's Bay en Nouvelle-Zélande.
​Nous promouvons les événements français...   plus

Contact Us /
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