DECEMBER BULLETIN
| Conversation | Ciné-Club |
French Lessons |
Berets on Bikes |
Pique-nique | Sunday Apres-Midi |
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| Café-Croissant | Our Sponsors |
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Café-Croissant will be on Saturday 6 December. We will be meeting at 9:30am at Hygge at Clifton Bay. 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 4 December 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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There are still places available to take in the sea landscapes with Berets on Bikes coming up on 30 November from 1:00pm. This activity is limited to 30 people. There are several options: bike 15km or less, walk along the coast or just meet up at 3:00pm for the platters.
$15 members; $25 non-members. Meet at 1:00pm at Clearview Estate Winery in the car park. The plan is bike ride and then meet up for platters and a drink at 3:00pm back at Clearview. |
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Ciné-Club at Focal Point Cinema February
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Un grand merci! - A big thanks to Focal Point Cinema & Cafe Havelock North staff and all our sponsors for your help throughout the year.School Life Our final film for 2025 was well received with Un grand merci -
Monsieur Macaron, Shattky's Optometrists, Wardini Books, Pipi Cafe, Holy Crepe , Andrea's Hair & Beauty, Valley D Vine Restaurant and Function center- Esk Valley, Kate Tawhai - Travel Expert, Gifford Divine Lawyers. We will be announcing our new line up in January. |
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Join us... on Sunday 14 December at Civic Theatre Waipukurau at 6:00pm for a Christmas Comedy, A Good Doctor (2019). Sunday Après-midi Ciné-Club in Central Hawke’s Bay. Door sales will be available for $12.
Docteur?/ A Good Doctor? (2019) M 90 minutes Comedy French with English subtitles A feel-good Christmas film unlike you’ve ever seen before... A Good Doctor follows Serge, the only emergency doctor making home visits on a busy Christmas Eve in Paris. Centralines have provided some sponsorship money so there will be a Christmas surprise. "An enjoyable, well-assembled and genuinely emotional French romp" - Stuff |
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Pique-nique français: le 31 janvier
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Saturday 31 January 2026
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. Registrations will be open in the next newsletter. |
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2026 lessons commence in 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 2026 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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Soirées de Conversation
Napier Conversation Evening organised by Ann, on Monday 17 November.
Havelock North Conversation Evening, organised by Belinda on Wednesday 3 December
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 Monday Evening - contact James for more information.
Havelock North Conversation Evening, organised by Belinda on Wednesday 3 December
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 Monday 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.
Click here to meet our sponsors.
Click here to meet our sponsors.
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