MARCH BULLETIN
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Due to the recent rise in Covid numbers it has been decided to postpone this event until Spring.
Sunday 20 March 2022 Berets on Bicycles – Le Tour de Taradale 11:15am – 4pm Join us then to discover Hawke’s Bay on two wheels - « à deux roues » Depart PGArena opposite EIT and head on the trail to Puketapu Pub for lunch, return on the trail the other side of the river and a slight detour for a wine tasting at Church Road. Cost $10 for members ($15 non members), includes wine tasting at Church Road, otherwise purchase own drinks and food (Puketapu Pub and Church Road) RSVP via email to Diana, limited to 30. My Vaccine Pass required at the venues. |
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Term 1 lessons started on Thu 10 February.
If you are interested in joining one of our 5 classes email Jenn to register your interest.”.. et voilà! Visit our Lessons page for more information by clicking on the "More Info" button. Learn French - 5 levels, 5 teachers, 4 you ! «Ce n'est jamais trop tard pour apprendre le français en 2022» "It's never too late to learn French in 2022! " |
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March's film
Meet in the cinema from 6pm. A reminder with Red My Vaccine Pass will be required and masks are compulsory in the public areas of Events Cinema, 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 March 2022 at 6:00pm Event Cinemas, Havelock North. Members $10; Other $15 Chloé Mazlo delivers a very original and extremely charming feature debut, tackling the history of the Lebanese conflict through a love story, a family, and an approach both poetic and melancholic" - Cineuropa |
Sous le ciel d'Alice / The Skies of Lebanon(2020)
Drama PG Violence 91 Mins
Languages: French and Arabic with English subtitles
A poetic blending of the personal and political, Skies of Lebanon combines live action with animation to create a vivid picture of Lebanon, inspired by the family history of filmmaker Chloé Mazlo. Using stories told to her by her grandmother of life during the Lebanese Civil War, Mazlo crafts a touching and heart-breaking story of love during wartime.
Drama PG Violence 91 Mins
Languages: French and Arabic with English subtitles
A poetic blending of the personal and political, Skies of Lebanon combines live action with animation to create a vivid picture of Lebanon, inspired by the family history of filmmaker Chloé Mazlo. Using stories told to her by her grandmother of life during the Lebanese Civil War, Mazlo crafts a touching and heart-breaking story of love during wartime.
« Marchons, marchons! »
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Our second French Walking Group is on Sunday 10 April.
Leaving from the Ōtātara Pā carpark on Springfield Road, Taradale and going around Ōtātara Pā Historic Reserve.. A pleasant way to spend your Sunday afternoon walking and talking in French! Venez nombreux et faire ce chemin historique et populaire. Ca prend une heure et vous pouvez voir toute une gamme de panoramas. There is no need to register. For further information click the"More Info" button. |
Café-Croissant
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Join us for coffee croissants and a selection of delicious pastries at Adoro in Ahuriri in the Techcollective building
2 Bridge St on Saturday 5th March at 9.30 Everybody is welcome. Come for chat and find out about our upcoming events. There is plenty of parking in front of the building or at the rear 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 28 March and 28 February.
Havelock North Conversation Evening, organised by Belinda Wednesday 2 March
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 March
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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