APRIL BULLETIN
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Café-Croissant will be on Saturday 5 April. We will be meeting at 9:30am at Peak House near Havelock North. There is good parking just before you reach Peak House by the grassed area.
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 3 April and include whether you would like croissants. Notre "Café-Croissant" vous permet de rencontrer des francophiles tout en prenant le petit-déjeuner ! Notre "Café-Croissant" vous permet de rencontrer des francophiles tout en prenant le petit-déjeuner ! |
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This upcoming month marks 100 years of the Art Deco movement internationally. From 1 - 30 April is the Paris Art Deco Youth Competition Exhibition at Creative Arts Napier(CAN), Byron St, Napier.
To coincide with the celebrations, we are organising a cocktail evening at CAN on 26 April between 5:30-7:30pm. There are limited numbers for this free event but AGM attendees had first option so RSVP now to avoid missing out. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A MEMBER ONLY EVENT |
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Tuesday 25th March 6:00pm
This is an important AGM as we deal with the introduction of a Constitution to replace our rules as required by the new legislation. Our AGM will be 25th March at Hastings Library 6pm, with an option to also join via Zoom. We encourage all members to attend and find out about how AFHB runs along with the new constitution. As stipulated by our rules, the notice of meeting will be sent out to 2025 members by the 26th February, committee nomination forms are due 11 March. Have you renewed your 2025 membership? Click here to renew. |
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A marvellous movie... smart, funny and surprising" - My French Life Catherine Deneuve is impeccable, as she has been waiting for this role forever." - Le Figaro |
April's film
We are screening a biopic on the former French First Lady, Bernadette Chirac. We start each Ciné-Club in the cinema entry foyer from 6:00pm. Focal Point will be selling $10 glasses of 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 8 April, Focal Point Cinema, Havelock North. Cost: $10 2025 members, $15 non-members Bernadette / The President's Wife(2023) M - Offensive Language 93 minutes Comedy French with English subtitles Legendary French actress Catherine Deneuve is hilarious in her satirical portrayal of Bernadette Chirac - the poised wife of former French President Jacques Chirac. "Bernadette expected to finally get the position she deserved when she arrived to the Elysée Palace because she had always worked behind her husband's back to elect him president. She takes revenge by becoming a major media figure." - IMDB Quand elle arrive à l’Elysée, Bernadette Chirac s’attend à obtenir enfin la place qu’elle mérite, elle qui a toujours œuvré dans l’ombre de son mari pour qu’il devienne président. Mise de côté car jugée trop ringarde, Bernadette décide alors de prendre sa revanche en devenant une figure médiatique incontournable.- Allo-Cine |
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Our lessons continue until 10th April.
There are still places in some classes. We offer 5 levels from beginner to advanced. If you are interested, please refer to the information on our website and register your interest there. Lessons are at Hastings Girls' High. School from 6:00-7:30pm on Thursdays during term time. |
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With the centenary of the Art Deco movement, Franki James has organised a competition for young people in co-operation with Creative Art Napier (CAN).
This is an open invitation to local youth who wish to create and submit an artwork to exhibit in this collective showcase. So if you know of someone aged between 8 and 17 let them know about it. Entry is now open and is $15 and 14 March is deadline for design plan with final art work due 31 March. The exhibition and prizegiving will be in April. For further information click the "more info" button. |
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Soirées de Conversation
Napier Conversation Evening organised by Ann, on Monday 31 March and 28 April
Havelock North Conversation Evening, organised by Belinda on 2 April.
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 the first and third Tuesday Evening - contact James for more information.
Havelock North Conversation Evening, organised by Belinda on 2 April.
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 the first and third Tuesday Evening - contact James for more information.
Support our sponsors
Remember to support our sponsors. We will be posting about them on Facebook & you’ll see them on the big screen at Ciné-Club.
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