AUGUST BULLETIN
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Café-Croissant will be on Saturday 2 August. We will be meeting at 9:30am at Peak House, near Havelock North. There is plenty of space to park before you arrive at the cafe.
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 31 July 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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From start (the opening credits, styled like a menu) to finish (a jaunty two-hand scene in front of the Eiffel Tower), it's light and delicious fun." - The NZ Herald Cette comédie culinaire sous influence "L'Aile ou la cuisse" est une agréable surprise." - Ecran Large |
August's film
This month's film is a culinary comedy! We start each Ciné-Club in the cinema entry foyer from 6:00pm. Focal Point will be selling $10 glasses of wine and providing 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 12 August, Focal Point Cinema, Havelock North. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members Le Chef - Comme un Chef (2012) M - 80 minutes Comedy French with English subtitles Jean Reno plays a veteran chef in this French gastronomic comedy, facing off against his restaurant's CEO who wants to bring in a younger replacement. "Star chef Alexandre Lagarde (Reno) is in serious conflict with Stanislas Matter (Julien Boisselier), the new CEO of the group that owns his restaurant. Matter is plotting to have him lose one Michelin star in the next edition of the Guide, and replace him with a young 'modern' chef who advocates a chemical, molecular cuisine. Lagarde has run out of ideas... but as luck would have it, he meets Jacky (Michaël Youn) - an aficionado of haute cuisine." (Berlin Film Festival 2011) Jacky Bonnot, 32 ans, amateur de grande cuisine, au talent certain, rêve de succès et de grand restaurant. La situation financière de son couple le contraint cependant d'accepter des petits boulots de cuistot qu'il n'arrive pas à conserver. Jusqu'au jour où il croise le chemin d'Alexandre Lagarde, grand chef étoilé dont la situation confortable est mise en danger par le groupe financier propriétaire de ses restaurants...(AlloCine) |
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Gala Auction Evening: this Wednesday 23rd July 6pm – 8pm
ALL WELCOME Our AFHB Life member, Franki James is an artist in her own right as well as an art collector. She has amassed a collection of around fifty artworks – mainly paintings, but also wood & glass sculptures and ceramics which she would like to share for a worthwhile cause. CREATIVE ARTS NAPIER 11-23 JULY - MAIN GALLERY In conjunction with the ‘The James Collection’ exhibition, Franki James is auctioning her private collection of around fifty artworks to raise funds for Cranford Hospice which does an amazing job of supporting local people. The auction of ten of the main artworks will be kindly conducted by Brayden Coldicutt, while a silent auction of the remaining pieces will take place for the entire duration of the exhibition. |
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We are looking for someone(s) to organise Berets on Bicycles later this year. It would involve: Deciding on a suitable cycle route(s), choosing winery/wineries for people to visit along the way and finding working out the cost for this along with taking registrations.
Our Treasurer Roger can handle the financial side. To view past Berets on Bicycles click here to see where they went and what was involved. |
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Monday 14 July
This year's annual Fête nationale - French celebration was at Valley D'Vine Restaurant on Monday 14 July. Association Française de Hawke’s Bay provided buses from the middle of Havelock North via Hastings and the middle of Napier to the Valley D'Vine Restaurant. We had an enjoyable evening at Valley D'Vine on Monday and appreciated the effort that Greg and his team went to for the night. Un grand merci goes to Roger for his organisation of this event and to the committee members who went out to decorate the venue. Click on the button to see the photos |
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Term 3 started on Thursday 17th July.
If you are interested in lessons in 2025 please refer to the information on our website and register your interest here. The A1 beginner class is now closed. 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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Soirées de Conversation
Napier Conversation Evening organised by Ann, on Monday 25 August and 28 July.
Havelock North Conversation Evening, organised by Belinda on Wednesday 6 August.
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 Wednesday 6 August.
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.
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