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AFCC offers condolences after Paris attack

AFCC deplores the senseless loss of lives, injury and grief suffered by the people of Paris on Friday.

We wish to express our sincere sympathy and solidarity towards all French people on the Central Coast.

Whilst the hapless victims were in Paris, this crime affects not just the French people, but this crime against humanity affects all of us as well.

We grieve with them.

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A collection of French film reviews

Our President, Ary, has collated a number of French film reviews. All AFCC members can borrow these French movies from our Médiathèque.

Follow the links to explore:

Adele Blanc Sec                               http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1179025/reviews

(Les aventures extraordinaires d’Adele Blanc-Sec)

 

Another woman’life                             http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1817191/

(La vie d’une autre)

 

Beautiful Lies                                      http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1529569/

(De vrais mensonges)

 

Café de Flore                                       http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1550312/

 

Change of Plans                                  http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1193088/

(Le code a changé

 

Chaos                                                  http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0265116/

 

Dans Paris                                           http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0769508/

 

Gainsbourg                                          http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1329457/

 

Happiness never comes alone (Eng)   http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1872880/

 

Un bonheur jamais arrives seule (Fr)   http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1872880/

 

Heartbreaker                                        http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1465487/

(L’arnacoeur)

 

Hunting and Gathering                        http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0792965/

(Ensemble c’est tout)

 

Le chef                                                http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1911553/

(Comme un chef)

 

L’élégant criminel                                http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/lelegant_criminel/

 

Le fabuleux destin d’Amélie Polain     http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0211915/

 

Love crime                                          http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1459012/

(Crime d’amour)

 

Marie-Jo and her two loves                 http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0293401/

(Marie Jo et ses deux amours)

 

Monsieur Batignole                             http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0291400/

 

My afternoons with Margueritte          http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0291400/

(La tête en friche)

 

My mother’s castle                               http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099266/

(Le chateau de ma mère)

 

Outside the Law                                  http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099266/

(Hors la loi)

 

Paris je t’aime                                      http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0401711/

 

Priceless                                              http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0482088/

(Hors de prix)

 

Romantics Anonymous                       http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1565958/

(Les émotifs anonymes)

 

Rust and Bone                                     http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2053425/

(De rouille et d’os)

 

Summer Hours                                    http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0836700/

(L’heure d’été)

 

Tell No-one                                         http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0362225/

(Ne le dis à personne)

 

The Concert                                        http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1320082/

(Le concert)

 

The Perfect Date                                 http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1560993/

(L’amour c’est mieux à deux)

 

The Singer                                           http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0464828/

(Quand j’étais Chanteur)

 

The story of my life                             http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0383025/

(Mensonges et trahisons et plus si affinités)

 

The women on the sixth Floor http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1805297/

(Les femmes du 6e étage)

 

Therèse Desqueyroux                         http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1654829/

 

 

Bastille Day 2015

2011_Fireworks_on_Eiffel_Tower_01The Alliance Française de la Côte Centrale will holding its annual Bastille Day festivity on Saturday, July 11 at the usual meeting place, Erina Leagues Club. See previous Bastille Day events:

Bastille Day actually falls on Tuesday, July 14; however, we will celebrate the event at our regular meeting on Saturday, July 11. Arrangements for this are being finalized, but we know the chefs at Erina Leagues will be making some French breakfast meals.

Hardys Bay 1Following this year’s Bastille Day event, Hardy’s Bay club has a French night the following Saturday, July 18.

Our well known musical member Les Dupont-Louis will be performing there with accordioniste Narelle. A flyer and details of the Menu are attached. Also a reminder that the 10th annual 5 Lands walk will take place this Saturday – *weather permitting.* We will have a stand and Les will also display his musical talent.

Like us on Facebook!

The Alliance Française de la Côte Centrale now has a Facebook page!

The AFCC Facebook page.

The AFCC Facebook page.

Please feel free to like us and join in the conversation. We will be posting most of our Web site content through the Facebook page. Voila!

New Caledonia study tour update

Applications for our inaugural AFCC study tour are now closed.

11 students have signed up, plus a couple of extra people for “moral support” or simply to enjoy a week in this beautiful francophone island.

Flights are booked, deposits paid and the study course representatives in Nouméa are currently organising our hotel or home stay accommodation.

We are all very excited that the trip is going ahead and can’t wait till September!

Fête du Noël (Xmas) BBQ 2014: Saturday, Dec 13 2014

Please join the Alliance Francaise de la Cote Centrale for our Fête du Noël (Xmas) BBQ and celebration for 2014.

Event details:

  • Saturday, December 13 2014
  • 12 noon to 3pm
  • Tuggerah Lakes Community Centre (1 Bay Village Rd, near The Entrance Leagues Club)

We will be enjoying Christmas carols in French, tea, coffee and a sweet Christmas treat. And we’ll be having a few games of pétanque!

Christmas 2014 flyer

Christmas 2014 flyer

What to bring:

  • Meat for BBQ
  • Sweets and salads to share

Joyeaux Noël!

Announcing Club Causerie

In order to cater for native French speakers, as well as advanced French speakers in general, we now offer at our monthly rendez-vous the opportunity to simply come together for a chat.

We have given this the name “Club Causerie”. This opportunity will be available starting at our next regular meeting on October 11, 2014.

Club Causerie

Désormais, à chaque réunion, les Francophones et ceux qui sont confiants auront le choix de se mettre en petit groupe afin de causer ensemble.

French classes table: Term 4, 2014

The Alliance Francaise Cote Centrale runs a number of French language courses throughout the year.

Classes table: Term 4

To make it easier to find a class that suits you, we have created a new table for term 4, 2014.

AFCC classes table: term 4, 2014

AFCC classes table: term 4, 2014

See our classes page for more details and the enrolment form. You can also order classes online through the AFCC Shop.

Bastille Day 2014

AFCC_BastilleDay2013_pic3AFCC Bastille Day meeting

On Saturday, July 12 2014, the Alliance Francaise Cote Central will be holding its regular monthly meeting and celebrating Bastille Day for 2014.

Location: Narara Community Centre

Please note the Bastille Day meeting will not be at the regular Erina Legues Club venue. Instead it will be at the Narara Community Centre in Narara.

  • Location: Narara Community Centre. 2-12 Pandala Road, Narara.
  • Cost: $5 per person.
  • Food & drink: Profiteroles and baguettes will be provided. Other than that bring your own food and drinks. There is a kitchen at the Centre. You can also bring a portable BBQ if you want to join in the BBQ lunch.
  • Time: 12pm til 3pm.

History

See last year’s post for a little history on Bastille Day, or la fete nationale.

Map

2013 Noel (xmas) BBQ: Saturday, Dec 14

Alliance Française de la Côte Centrale presents:

CONVERSATION & BBQ DE NOËL

  • When: Samedi le 14 décembre de 10.30 à 3.00
  • Where: Multicultural Centre
    1 Bay Village Road, Bateau Bay
    (behind The Entrance Leagues Club)
  • Cost: $5.00 per person
  • Food: Please bring your own BBQ/picnic/drinks and something to share.

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Plan for the day:

  • Conversation 10.30 – 12.00
  • Déjeuner à partir de 12.30
  • Pétanque & Musique