FEBRUARY BULLETIN
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2022 membership subscriptions are now due. (Jan - Dec)
Fees are as follows: Adult $25 Senior $20 (65 and over) Student full time $15 Family $40 (2 adults and children under 18) The Association ASB bank account 12-3145-0286656-00 Membership renewal - contact details unchanged
Please make payment to the above bank account, with “Subs 2022” in the code field and your surname as a reference. Membership renewal - contact details to update Please complete the "new member" form here and make payment to our bank account, with “Subs 2022” in the code field and your surname as a reference. New Member If you would like to join and enjoy French culture in Hawke’s Bay or learn the French language with us, please click here for membership details. |
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Already paid?
Many thanks for continuing to support AFHB and we look forward to seeing you at our events.
If you are considering attending any upcoming events, please pay your subs before booking to take advantage of our member rates.
Join us... et voilà !
Ian Hollway
Président de l'Association Française de Hawkes Bay
Many thanks for continuing to support AFHB and we look forward to seeing you at our events.
If you are considering attending any upcoming events, please pay your subs before booking to take advantage of our member rates.
Join us... et voilà !
Ian Hollway
Président de l'Association Française de Hawkes Bay
Here is our fun summer event early in 2022!
Join us for a gourmet picnic in a mystery location.
Dress in bleu blanc et rouge (blue, white and red) and BYO picnic, drinks and picnic gear.
The evening includes dessert, activities, prizes, laughter and interaction!
The mystery location will be unveiled on the day, via text and email.
Suitable for all ages - children, family and friends are welcome.
Click the button below for more information , to register and costs.
This will be a “No vaccine pass” required event (assuming we remain as Orange) so numbers will be limited to 50.
Please RSVP early to avoid disappointment.
If we are reclassified to Red, then it will be reclassified as a Vaccine Pass required event and refunds will be given to affected participants.
Join us for a gourmet picnic in a mystery location.
Dress in bleu blanc et rouge (blue, white and red) and BYO picnic, drinks and picnic gear.
The evening includes dessert, activities, prizes, laughter and interaction!
The mystery location will be unveiled on the day, via text and email.
Suitable for all ages - children, family and friends are welcome.
Click the button below for more information , to register and costs.
This will be a “No vaccine pass” required event (assuming we remain as Orange) so numbers will be limited to 50.
Please RSVP early to avoid disappointment.
If we are reclassified to Red, then it will be reclassified as a Vaccine Pass required event and refunds will be given to affected participants.
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Lessons start again early on Thursday 10 February at Hastings Girls' High School.
Click on "More Info" Bienvenue - Jennifer Chrisostome has been teaching lessons at our Thursday night lessons for a few years now and is taking over as the coordinator from Carole who has moved to Masterton.
We would like to welcome Jennifer to her new role and she is contactable on the same learn French email address as Carole. 
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Our AGM will be held on Wednesday 23 February (not Monday 21st as indicated previously).
Under Orange this will be a No Vaccine Pass required event, however numbers must be limited to 50. It will be held at the Latin Dance Club, 39 Marine Parade, Napier. As detailed in our prior newsletter, the new traffic light system (COVID-19 Protection Framework) has a significant impact on our activities, with capacity limits depending on the traffic light colour and whether we operate a My Vaccine Pass requirement. We are seeking feedback from our members via a survey, the outcomes will be summarised and used to formulate a notice of motion for the AGM. If you haven't completed the survey if you could click on the "Survey" link : |
Pique-nique Gatsby - le 20 fév
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Sunday 20 February 2021 This is part of the annual Art Deco weekend. We are joining this popular free event. Look out for our tent from 1pm on Sunday 20 Feb. Join us in the AFHB French-themed gazebo on the lawn at the Art Deco Gatsby picnic! We will be positioned on the main lawn between the Tom Parker Fountain and the Napier Sound Shell. Dress Art Deco with a touch of French flair and bring some food or drink to share. This is a not to be missed activity! My Vaccine Pass is required for all Art Deco Festival events. Another opportunity to join us for a summer picnic and fun... et voilà! |
Ciné-Club Feb 2022
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We are pleased to announce the first half of the year's films and dates*
8 Feb: Bye Bye Morons 8 Mar: Under Lebanon Skies 12 April: La Belle Epoque 10 May: Declaration of War 14 June: Aline |
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February's film
Meet in the cinema from 6pm. My Vaccine Pass required (by Events Cinema) and masks are compulsory, but may be removed once inside Cinema 2 (private event). We will be serving $5 glasses of Beach House wine and complimentary bread and cheese. The film starts at 6:30pm and supper is available afterwards at Pipi's cafe. Please notify Di if you are interested. Tuesday 8 February 2022 at 6:00pm Event Cinemas, Havelock North. Members $10; Other $15 Adieu les cons - Bye Bye, Morons (2020) M - Comedy Drama - Adult Themes 87 mins, France French with English subtitles This crowd-pleasing film by writer/director/actor Albert Dupontel (See You Up There) blends dark humour, social satire and tragedy into a frenetic and fast-paced story that leaves audiences delightfully giddy by its twists and turns. As a testament to its wildly entertaining characters and plot, Bye Bye Morons conquered the French box office in 2020 despite being released at the height of the curfews. * Some films may be subject to change. |
Bye Bye Morons is an endearing comedy with enough sympathetic characters and charm to sweeten the very dark humour and cutting social satire at its core.." - GREEN LEFT Winner of 7 César Awards, including Best Film and Best Director!
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Café-Croissant
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Our first Café-Croissant of the year will take place on Saturday 5th February at 9:30am
Venue- Cafe at Crosses 2a Raven Grove off Napier Rd Havelock Nth. Join us for delicious coffee & croissants & interesting conversation. Everyone is welcome. RSVP by Thursday 3rd February. A reminder we need to follow any My Vaccine Pass requirements the cafe has. You will be required and wear a mask into the cafe and remove it once you are seated in Orange. A reminder to bring your My Vaccine Pass. Notre "Café-Croissant" vous permet de rencontrer des francophiles tout en prenant le petit-déjeuner. |
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Soirées de Conversation
Napier Conversation Evening organised by Barbara, Monday 31 January and 28 February.
Havelock North Conversation Evening, organised by Belinda Wednesday 2 February
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.
Havelock North Conversation Evening, organised by Belinda Wednesday 2 February
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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