JUNE BULLETIN
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June's Café-Croissant will take place at Cafe at Westermans, Russell Street, Hastings.
It will be on Saturday 3rd June at 9:30am. (King's Birthday weekend) Why not come along and enjoy good coffee and croissants? It's a great opportunity for a breakfast chat in French, Frenglish or French. RSVP by Thursday 1st June and include whether you would like croissants. Notre "Café-Croissant" vous permet de rencontrer des francophiles tout en prenant le petit-déjeuner ! |
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The L'OR French Film Festival Aotearoa is now on at both:
Event Cinemas, Havelock North and MTG Century Theatre, Napier. The Opening Night was a full house on Wednesday 24 May. You will have already received information click here Other information on the Festival - click here. Both of the venues will screen films at different times. Programmes are now available at the cinemas, some libraries, i-sites and cafes. Both venues have a special price for Association Française members for all films (apart from the Opening Night). This is $2 cheaper than Senior ticket. (NB: There may be a booking fee for online sales) - Bon Festival! |
Here is a selection of the films that are in this year's line up.
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Merci to our supporters
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July's Film
We start each Cine-Club in the foyer of the cinema foyer from 6:00pm. 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 café (please note on your registration if interested) Tuesday 11th July at 6:00pm Event Cinemas, Havelock North. Cost: Members $10; Other $15 |
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Our annual celebration of all things French will be on Thursday 13 July 6:30pm at Valley d’Vine, 347 SH5, Esk Valley.
So why not get a group together for this not to be missed event. Buses will be provided from CBDs to and from the venue. |
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Friday 21 July(NB Date changed due to another event) - doors open at 6:00pm for a 6:30pm start at Central Hawkes Bay Municipal Theatre.
We have chosen a classic French film. FILM: Le brio - (Panache) (2017) M - Offensive Language Comedy Drama After an incident, a brilliant professor known for his outbursts is forced to mentor the student he wronged for a speech contest. Once again $10 suggested koha with any profits going to Food Basket CHB. "The characters are compelling enough to avoid turning into major clichs, while stars Camelia Jordana and Daniel Auteuil prove to be a winning pair” - Hollywood Reporter Food Truck: TBC |
"The characters are compelling enough to avoid turning into major clichs, while stars Camelia Jordana and Daniel Auteuil prove to be a winning pair” - Hollywood Reporter
FOOD:
Food Truck: TBC we had JAH in May |
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Term Two started on 27th April. It is still not too late to join and we have 6 levels including a complete beginners' class that started in February. Lessons are held at HGHS on Thursday’s 6pm-7:30pm during term time.
If you are interested in joining one of our classes next year, visit our Lessons page for more information by clicking on the button below. Learn French - 6 levels, 7 teachers, 4 you «Ce n'est jamais trop tard pour apprendre le français en 2023» "It's never too late to learn French in 2023! " |
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Soirées de Conversation
Napier Conversation Evening organised by Barbara, on Monday 26 June and 29 May
Havelock North Conversation Evening, organised by Belinda, on Wednesday 7 June.
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, on Wednesday 7 June.
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.
Support our sponsors
Remember to support our sponsors. We will be seeing a lot of them at the French Film Festival.
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Click here to meet our sponsors.
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