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APRIL BULLETIN
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Café-Croissant
Join us for coffee, croissants also a selection of delicious pastries at Adoro in Ahuriri in the TechCollective Building 2 Bridge St (Easter) Saturday 3rd April at 9:30am
Everyone is welcome. Come for a chat & find out about upcoming activities.

There is plenty of parking either on the road in front of the building or at the rear

RSVP by Thursday 1st April

Our Cafe-Croissant is to come and meet people who love French over breakfast! All are welcome!

Notre "Café-Croissant" vous permet de rencontrer des francophiles tout en prenant le petit-déjeuner !
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Soirées de Conversation
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Napier Conversation Evening organised by Barbara, Monday 29 March and 26 April.
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​Havelock North Conversation Evening, organised by Adrian Wednesday 7 April
For new enquiries visit this link, send a message to either Adrian or Barbara, you will then be added to the monthly mailout (regular attendees please respond to the monthly email sent to you). Everyone is welcome.
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Soirée virtuelle continues on non-Conversation Evening Mondays - contact James for more information.
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Ciné-Club at Event Cinemas
Film of the month !
THIS MOVIE IS FULLY BOOKED ALREADY
CE FILM EST DEJA COMPLET!
Meet in the cinema from 6pm for bread, cheese and $5 glasses of Beach House wine.
The film starts at 6:30pm and supper is available afterwards at Pipi's cafe
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Tuesday 13 April 2021 at 6:00pm
Event Cinemas, Havelock North.
Members $10; Other $15

The Bag of Marbles 1hr54 - France, 2017
Rating: M, Violence, Based on a true story
French with English subtitles
Set during the turmoil and despair of World War II, A Bag of Marbles (also known as Un Sac De Billes) tells the remarkable true tale of two young French Jewish boys, aged 10 and 13, as they attempt the perilous journey to the southern Free Zone, to find relief and freedom from the impending Nazi occupation. 
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Watch trailer here...
“On est touchés par cette histoire hors du commun, on frémit avec Maurice, Joseph et leurs parents qu'interprètent joliment Patrick Bruel et Elsa Zylberstein.” - Femme Actuelle
"We are touched by this extraordinary story We shudder with Maurice, Joseph and their parents - nicely acted by Patrick Bruel and Elsa Zylberstein."
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Marchons, marchons!
Our first French Walking Group is on Sunday 11 April.
Leaving from the Westshore Inn and going around Pandora Pond on the Ahuriri Estuary Walk. A pleasant way to spend your Sunday afternoon walking and talking in French!

Venez nombreux et faire ce chemin urbain populaire. Ca prend une heure et vous pouvez voir toute une gamme de panoramas.
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There is no need to register.
For further information click below.
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French Classes​
It's still not too late to join  Classes. Term 1  finishes on Thu 15 April at Hastings Girls' High School, Thursday nights 6:00-7:30pm in the block to the right of the Travers Centre.

Five different levels for you! For more information click the button below.

«Ce n'est jamais trop tard pour apprendre le français en 2021»
"It's never too late to learn French in 2021! "
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My French Suitcase Special - Allyson Gofton
  • Wed 5 May - doors open 6:30pm for 7:00pm start
  • 8 years ago Allyson Gofton relocated her young family to a small rural village in SW France for 18 months, whilst initially challenging she eventually fell in love with the area
  • She subsequently returned and it continues to influence, with her latest book The Baker’s Companion containing many French recipes
  • Allyson will entertain us with her French experiences and share her passion for the food via a selection of her recipes
  • ​In true ‘My French Suitcase’ fashion, it may provide inspiration for you to be bold and plan that trip to France you have always dreamed about!
  • Discounted price for members $30 (non members $35)
  • Includes drinks and supper
  • Tickets are limited and are being jointly marketed by Hastings Library, we urge our members to get in early to be part of this fun night!
​                  To RSVP and pay for tickets please refer fill in the Rego  form using the blue button above.
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