AUGUST BULLETIN
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August's Cafe-Croissant is at Wright & Co, Joll Road, Havelock North.
It will be on Saturday 5th August at 9:30am. Why not come along and enjoy good coffee and croissants? It's a great opportunity for a Winter breakfast and chat in French, Frenglish or French. NB: There will be a French flag down the French speaking part of the table. RSVP by Thursday 3rd August and include whether you would like croissants. Notre "Café-Croissant" vous permet de rencontrer des francophiles tout en prenant le petit-déjeuner ! |
Wright & Co, Joll Road, Havelock North
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"Marvellous. A film as good as its title's promise: leaving aside the exquisite cinematography of haute cuisine, the movie is filled with dangers overt and covert, tensions sexual and political, swift turns of events, and humour. There's never a dull moment." - John Harvey (BMA Mag) Sumptuous. A film brimming with wit and joie de vivre." Sarah Watt (THE LISTENER) |
August'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 8th August at 6:00pm Event Cinemas, Havelock North. Cost: Members $10; Other $15 Délicieux (2021)
M - Mature Themes 113 mins, France French with English subtitles Writer/director Éric Besnard’s mouth-watering new historical comedy indelibly pairs Grégory Gadebois and Isabelle Carré as a gifted chef and his unlikely protégé, who must find the resolve to free themselves from servitude. In 1789 France, just prior to the Revolution, gastronomy is strictly the domain of the aristocrats; indeed, the prestige of a noble house is entirely dependent on the quality and reputation of its table. So, when the talented but prideful cook Manceron (Gadebois) serves an unapproved dish of his own creation at a dinner hosted by the self-entitled Duke of Chamfort (C’est La Vie’s Benjamin Lavernhe), the repercussions are brutal, and he is promptly dismissed... (Palace Films) |
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John Wutts has secured members a special deal from Mandy Meadows:
"I am the performer and creator of the show "Piaf - The Legend" - featuring the timeless songs and incredible story of Edith Piaf (No Regrets, La Vie En Rose etc), showing at Toitoi Opera House, Hastings on Saturday 19th August at 7pm. I think the members of Association Française de Hawke's Bay would really enjoy coming along and experiencing a bit of French Culture. It's perfect for those with passionate hobbies who love getting out and about and have fine taste in wine and music! I'd love to offer your members a group discount. Here is our website with loads of info, videos and pics: www.piafthelegend.com The discount code for your members who want to buy tickets is LITTLESPARROW that can be applied at checkout. You don't need to all book at the same time. This will give you $5 off per ticket. Click the button "Book Tickets" button. Thanks for your time once again and I hope to see you at the show!" Mandy Meadow |
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Friday 10 November - doors open at 6:00pm for a 6:30pm start at Central Hawkes Bay Municipal Theatre. We have chosen a classic French film.
FILM: L'Ame du vin - The Soule of Wine (2019) Documentary Wine is birthed from the encounter between land, sky, and Man. Each year in Burgundy, the success of its vintage is a veritable epic. Work in the vineyards and wine cellars throughout the seasons gives fruit to wine that is exceptional, lively, highly sought-after, and admired all around the world: Romanée-Conti, Gevrey-Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny, Mersault, Volnay - These wines carry with them a plot of the earth they sprang from, as well as the soul of the workers who gave them life. Once again $10 suggested koha with any profits going to Food Basket CHB. |
From wine culture according to the rhythm of the seasons to its tasting. A documentary to fully imbibe in witho the way it raises the art of wine within the art of living" - Fiches du Cinéma Food Truck: Wine related theme!
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Term Three continues. It is not too late to join most levels and we have 5 levels including a complete beginners' class. Term Three started on 20 July. 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 - 5 levels, 5 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 24 July & 28 August
Havelock North Conversation Evening, organised by Belinda on Wednesday 2 August.
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 2 August.
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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