JUNE BULLETIN
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Café-Croissant will be on Saturday 6 June. 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 café.
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 June 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 year's annual Fête nationale - French celebration will take place at The Hawkes Bay Club on Marine Parade on Tuesday 14 July. .
The festivities will start at 6:00pm with an apéro drink. To see the 3 courses, click the “further info” button. This is an annually popular evening. There will be a three course meal with wine at each table. $85 members and $100 non-members. Please note: There will be no Cine-Club with the Film Festival and the Fête until August. |
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We are pleased to announce that the French Film Festival Aotearoa's Opening Night at Focal Point Cinema will take place on Wednesday 27 May from 6:00pm, with the film starting at 7:00pm, screening Colour of Time / La Venue de l'Avenir (2025).
The price will be $38 for members and includes at least one glass of wine, cheeses and finger food. "A crowd pleasing comedy of France past and present." - Screen Daily Synopsis: In 2025, nearly 30 individuals learn unexpectedly that they are linked by one shared ancestor, Adèle Meunier (Suzanne Lindon). The legacy awaiting them is unusual: a countryside home in Normandy, abandoned for decades and suspended in time. Four of them, Seb (Abraham Wapler), Abdel (Zinedine Soualem, Divertimento), Céline (Julia Piaton, Like a Prince) and Guy (Vincent Macaigne, Three Friends), are sent to survey the estate. They enter the property expecting organisation, documentation and clear boundaries. The house replies with echoes. 
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Picasso Commemoration
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Franki James has organised our local events around the theme of the Spanish Artist who influenced French culture and the art scene, Pablo Picasso.
There are 2 events coming in May: 1. "A Picasso" a play by Jeffrey Hatcher* to be held in the Nelson Theatre, Keirunga Arts Centre, Havelock North 21 May - Special Gala event at Keirunga Homestead followed by the play. 22-24 May - Performances of the play. *R16 (some content may offend) ALL PERFORMANCES ARE SOLD OUT 
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2. Deux Femmes et un Homme (Two Men: Picasso and Matisse and a Woman: Francoise Gilot - one of Picasso's lovers) The Power of a Paper is at Creative Arts Napier.
15 -25 May - This exhibition is free of charge. There is also a special Open Evening from 5:00-7:00pm on the 15 May. 15 May - Opening Night 
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Term 2 lessons started on Thursday 23 April. We offer 6 levels from beginner to advanced.
Existing students will be sent re-enrolment information. If you are interested in lessons in 2026 please refer to the information on our website and register your interest here. The A1 beginner class is closed off for the year but there are spaces in many of the other classes: A2, B1, B2 and C1. 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 May, 29 June.
Havelock North Conversation Evening, organised by Belinda on Wednesday 3 June.
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 June.
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.
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