FEBRUARY BULLETIN
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With the start of another year, your membership is due for renewal from 1 January.
Payment is by virement bancaire - bank transfer. Click on the "Further info" link. You only need to fill out a form if you are a new member or if you have changed your address since last year. 
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Saturday 27 January 2024
BYO Picnic Secret location revealed on the day! Dress bleu, blanc et rouge. Free event - children, family & friends welcome. Gather some friends for a fun summer picnic To register and to see more details press the "further info" button. |
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2024 lessons commence 8th February. We offer 6 levels from beginner to advanced.
Existing students will be sent re-enrolment information. If you are interested in lessons in 2024 please refer to the information on our website and register your interest here. The A1 beginner class will be restricted to 12 students in 2024 so we encourage beginners to register their interest early to avoid disappointment. See our website for full details and conditions for A1. Lessons are at Hastings Girls' High School from 6:00-7:30pm on Thursdays during term time. |
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The first Saturday of the month is when we have Café-Croissant in various cafes around Hawkes Bay which will start again on 3 February. We will be meeting at 9:30am at F.G. Smith Eatery in Ossian Street, Ahuriri, Napier.
It's a great opportunity for breakfast and chat in French, Frenglish or French. There will be a French speaking part of the table avec un petit drapeau français! RSVP to Barbara by Thursday 1 February 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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Our 2024 season begins with a 2014 film about a young singer who comes from a hearing impaired family.
We will be serving $5 glasses of Beach House wine and complimentary bread and cheese. Tickets are $10 members and $15 non-members so be sure to renew your membership before 13 February. RSVP to Deb below (See the bottom of the newsletter for this year's season of films) The film starts at 6:30pm and supper is available afterwards at Pipi's café (please note on your registration if interested) 
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February's Film
"Uplifting. Avoids the cloying sweetness of Hollywood by striking a gently subversive note… Theres no limits to the Bélier’s aspirations or inhibitions… it’s an inventive form of mayhem. With a big finish, the film sends us out on a high.." - Sandra Hall -THE SUN HERALD/SUNDAY AGE Tuesday 13th February at 6:00pm Event Cinemas, Havelock North. Cost: Members $10; Other $15 La Famille Bélier/ The Belier Family (2014) M - Coarse language 106 mins, France French with English subtitles WINNER – 2015 LUMIERE AWARDS – Best Actress (Viard), Best Female Newcomer (Emera) WINNER – 2015 CÉSAR AWARDS – Best Female Newcomer (Emera) A captivating new star is born in THE BÉLIER FAMILY, Eric Lartigau’s fabulous, heart-felt comedy hit about a young girl whose close bond to her hearing-impaired family is challenged by the discovery of an extraordinary talent for music. Dans la famille Bélier, tout le monde est sourd sauf Paula, 16 ans. Elle est une interprète indispensable à ses parents au quotidien, notamment pour l’exploitation de la ferme familiale. Un jour, poussée par son professeur de musique qui lui a découvert un don pour le chant, elle décide de préparer le concours de Radio France... It’s easy to see why the film has been a runaway hit – it has enormous charm and humour, a real sense of warmth and a knockout finale. Drôle à pleurer, émouvant à chialer, ce film foisonne de moments cultes sublimés par une distribution aussi brillante que des décorations de sapin. |
Gatsby Picnic - 18 February
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Join us at our French themed gazebo as part of the Art Deco Tremains Gatsby Picnic on the upper lawn. Bring your picnic and drinks, or just drop by to say hi.
Email Ian for further information by clicking the button below. See what other events are on too by clicking here. |
AGM 26 March - consider being involved as a committee member?
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Our Annual General Meeting is scheduled for 26th March at the Hastings Library.The formal notice and committee nomination forms will be
circulated to members in late February. Being a committee member is social, fun and rewarding and this year we are on the lookout for new committee members. |
Soirées de Conversation
Napier Conversation Evening organised by Barbara, on Monday 29 January and 26 February
Havelock North Conversation Evening, organised by Belinda on Wednesday 7 February.
For new enquiries visit this link, send a message to either Belinda or Ann, 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 February.
For new enquiries visit this link, send a message to either Belinda or Ann, 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.
Click here to meet our sponsors.
Click here to meet our sponsors.
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