SEPTEMBER BULLETIN
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September's Café-Croissant's venue is at The Tennyson (formerly Café Tennyson), Tennyson St, Napier.
It will be on Saturday 2nd September at 9:30am. Why not come along and enjoy good coffee and croissants? It's a great opportunity for a Spring breakfast and chat in French, Frenglish or French. There will be a French speaking part of the table avec un petit drapeau français! RSVP by Thursday 31st August and include whether you would like croissants. Notre "Café-Croissant" vous permet de rencontrer des francophiles tout en prenant le petit-déjeuner ! |
An over-the-hill actor works with prisoners to put on a stage show of Samuel Beckett’s famous play Waiting for Godot in this comedic French drama." - The Irish Times The Big Hit is an unabashed crowd pleaser...." National Post |
September'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 12th September at 6:00pm Event Cinemas, Havelock North. Cost: Members $10; Other $15 Un Triomphe - Big Hit (2020)
M - Mature Themes 113 mins, France French with English subtitles An over-the-hill actor works with prisoners to put on a stage show of Samuel Beckett’s famous play Waiting for Godot in this comedic French drama. Inspired by a true story. Un acteur en galère accepte pour boucler ses fins de mois d’animer un atelier théâtre en prison. Surpris par les talents de comédien des détenus, il se met en tête de monter avec eux une pièce sur la scène d’un vrai théâtre. Commence alors une formidable aventure humaine. Inspiré d’une histoire vraie. |
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On Saturday 23rd September we are holding a committee vs teachers Beef Bourguignon competition!
We are seeking 20 participants to contribute to the evening and decide the Beef Bourguignon winner! This will be a shared meal of several courses, interested participants should propose the contributions that they would bring (eg apéritif, wine, entrée, dessert, cheese, bread etc). Bonus points if you propose a French inspired recipe/wine and extra bonus points if your food is home made. This will be held in a private Havelock North residence so space is strictly limited. Participants must be members or sponsors. Our President will coordinate the evening, interested participants should register their interest via the email link below. |
Participants will be selected and confirmed in early September.
Que le meilleur gagne!
Que le meilleur gagne!
French Connection - French opera concert
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A message from Hastings Choral Society:
We would love it if you would join us at this beautiful concert of Hastings Choral: A French Connection - featuring the work from French composers including Bizet's Carmen and the Pearl Fishers. Sunday 3 September at 2:00pm at St Matthew's Church, King Street, Hastings. Conducted by Joe Christensen; Pianist: Anna Hansen Also featuring: Isabel Reid, Karen Walker and Cantare. $25 per adult or $5 per child Tickets available through Choir members, by emailing [email protected] or tickets at the door. |
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 in the rhythm of the seasons to its tasting. A documentary to fully imbibe in with the way it raises the art of wine within the art of living" - Fiches du Cinéma Food Truck: Wine-related!
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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 and will finish on Thursday 21 September.
Lessons are held at HGHS on Thursdays 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 25 September & 28 August
Havelock North Conversation Evening, organised by Belinda on Wednesday 6 September.
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 6 September.
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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