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No. 286 décembre 2014
Nous souhaitons à vous tous un très joyeux Noël et beaucoup de bonheur pour l’année nouvelle!
Gai Jacobs et le Comité COUPE D’ANTIBES 2014 Early rain and thunderstorms did not deter more than thirty members
from turning up on what became a very pleasant day at Mandeni for this year’s pétanque contest for the Coupe d’Antibes.
A glass of traditional Kir Royal and a welcome by Mme la Présidente, Gai Jacobs, put everyone in a festive mood. Kerry Hunting then laid down the rules of play for the day: in the interest of fairness and Winners are grinners expediency we would have teams of three players, so that all matches could be played on the gravel pistes. A time limit of 30 minutes per match was also introduced, which proved very successful in keeping the action going non-stop. All ten teams first had to decide on a name and the first four teams then played a preliminary knock-out
Way to play! round to reduce numbers to a manageable eight teams. Competition was fierce, adjudicators keeping scores, Margaret G. keeping time. Onlookers assisted with good-natured cheering and advice. In the shade under the tall trees, waiting players enjoyed convivial morning tea with cakes, biscuits and other delicacies.
The schedule of play went according to plan and when an early finish to the semi-finals became apparent, there was widespread support for the final to be played before lunch. The hard-fought final was contested between ‘Maintenant’ (Simon A., Ray C-S and Bill S.) and Jessica to the rescue! ‘Two Men & a Babe’ (Jessica W., Bruce G. and Neil P. – again!). It was an extremely well matched contest and the ‘Babe’, Jessica, played a very significant part in every round with her consistently accurate pitching. The match was a pretty close affair until in the final stages ‘Maintenant’ pulled clear to claim the Coupe d’Antibes by just 2 points.
Gai J. promptly presented the handsome trophy accompanied by bottles of French wine, with the runners-up receiving boxes of chocolates.
Smiling runners-‐up
Congratulations to the winners and commiserations to the gallant losers!
All sat down to lunch at the comfortable picnic tables in the shade above the large pond, each to their own BBQ, salads, breads and goodies, accompanied by a wide variety of wine. The Committee would like once again to thank Peter, Margaret and Brendan O’Brien at Mandeni Family Fun Park for providing all the facilities and for never failing to make us very welcome. By Clive Roberts (edited by RK to fit)
Conversation au café, 14 novembre 2014 Encore un fois, avec le beau temps, les francophones de Merimbula sont sorties pour participer à notre dernier rendez-vous pour 2014. Il y en avait cinq débutants qui y ont participé et puis, à 10h30, quand les plus avancées sont arrivées, tout le monde est resté pour continuer à bavarder pendant une bonne heure. Merci à tout le monde d’être venu et je vous souhaite tous un joyeux Noël et une bonne année! Rappelez-vous: Notre première réunion pour 2015 sera le 21 février, à 10h00 les débutants, à 10h30 tous les niveaux. Mareta, Gai, Denise , Annette, Jessica Alors, à l’année prochaine! Denise Brown
Tout va bien pour l’Alliance Française de la Côte de Saphir!
On Wednesday, 13th November, Mme Isabelle Faure, the Director General of Alliance Française, Australia, in Canberra, met with members of our local committee in order to familiarise herself with the activities of our Alliance. Some of the regular and more recent events were outlined and these included pétanque, conversations au café, Bastille Day lunch at Mimosa restaurant, Moules et Frites lunch at The Wharf, occasional French films and a French immersion weekend. She was also given the latest copy of La Mouette. The current ‘non teaching’ status of our Alliance Française – in that we do not offer French language In the back: Barry, Mme Faure, Denise, Margaret classes – was explained to Mme Faure. This was not In front: Julie, Davina, Gai, Kerry, Clive considered a problem, as there are a number of AFs in Australia that also do not offer these courses. – Mme Faure’s visit concluded with dinner at Pier One and a very strong endorsement for the Alliance Française de la Côte de Saphir with its many cultural activities and active members.
by Denise Brown La blague du mois
Joyeux Noël! (from Rire et Chanson) Alors c'est un gars le soir de Noël qui rentre en bagnole complètement bourré et, bien sûr, ça loupe pas, il se fait arrêter par les flics. –– Bonjour monsieur, police nationale, test d'alcoolémie. Le mec lui dit: –– Écoutez, c'est Noël, si je vous donne 10 €, vous me laissez partir? Le flic lui dit: ––Non monsieur, pas de ça chez nous. Il dit: –– … et si je vous donne 20 €? Le flic regarde autour de lui et dit: –– Allez, parce que c'est Noël! … et il prend les 20 euros. Le gars repart et trés peu après il retombe sur un flic. –– Bonjour monsieur, police nationale, test d'alcoolémie. –– Oh non! pas encore! ... écoutez, si je vous donne10 € vous me laissez partir? –– Non monsieur, pas de ça chez nous. –– … et pour 20 € ? Il dit: –– Bon! Allez, parce que c'est Noël! … et il prend les 20 euros. Le gars repart et une minute après il retombe sur un flic. –– Bonjour monsieur, test d'alcoolémie! Il dit: –– Oh non, c'est pas vrai, pas encore! Dites, si je vous donne 10 € vous me laissez repartir ? Le flic lui dit: –– Non monsieur, pas pour 10 euros, mais pour 100 euros je suis d'accord. –– 100 € !!! Mais vos collègues ils m'ont demandé que 20 €. Là le flic lui dit: –– Oui, mais moi, pour 100 euros, cette fois, je vous fais sortir du rond-point...
Alex Stuart Quintet at Windsong Pavilion - a review by Neil Porter
Paris-based Alex Stuart and his Australian band entertained a full house, including quite a few members from both the Sapphire Coast and Eurobodalla Alliance Française, on October 26th as part of his Australian tour to launch his “Place To Be” album. The album was recorded with Alex’s French band in Paris.
The crowd thoroughly enjoyed Alex’s fluid compositions and the virtuoso and ensemble talents of his supporting musicians - some of the very best in Australia.
Alex’s lyrical and dazzling solos and effortless rhythmic guitar were highlights, showing why his new album has received such rave reviews in the French musical press. His welcome in French to the Alliance members present was appreciated.
The concert was followed by wine and hors d’oeuvres, and an opportunity to chat with Alex and the band.
ADVERTISEMENT: These French classes are conducted by an experienced private teacher, not an employee of Alliance Française.
Time -Table for French Classes in 2015
Taught by French native, Brigitte Leroy
Intermediate: Tuesday 9.30 am – 10.45 am Term I: Tuesday 3 Feb - Tuesday 31 March (9 wks)
Advanced: Tuesday 11.00 am – 12.15 pm Term II: Tuesday 21 April - Tuesday 23 June (10 wks)
Elementary, Level 2: Tuesday 12.45 pm – 2.00 pm Term III: Tuesday 14 July - Tuesday 15 Sept (10 wks)
Beginners: Tuesday 2.00 pm – 3.15 pm Term IV: Tuesday 6 Oct - Tuesday 8 Dec (10 wks)
Elementary, Level 1: Tuesday 3.15 pm – 4.30 pm
All classes will be held at my personal address: 42 Headland Drive, Tura Beach.
New students should register as soon as possible by phoning me (Brigitte Leroy) on 6495-0781 or emailing me at [email protected] (if emailing please include all contact phone numbers).
The fee structure for 2015 provides significant discounts for students who pay by the term.
Amicalement, Brigitte Leroy
Discounts are offered to our members at the following 5 local businesses:
Alexander & Adams, Veterinary Surgeons, 149 Auckland Street, BEGA '6492 1837 and 56 Moruya Street, COBARGO 6493 6442 – 10% Brief Affairs, Lingerie Boutique, Shop 12, The Promenade, MERIMBULA – 10% discount Caterer’s Choice Catering, Val Russell, PO Box 28, MERIMBULA '6494 3301, mobile 0429 338 715 – 10% disc. Peter Dunne Gallery: 2/ 101 Pacific Way, TURA BEACH '6495 9082 at least 10% discount to current members. Opening hours are nearly every Saturday and Sunday from 2pm till 5pm. The Thyme Garden Gallery, 336 Sapphire Coast Drive, TURA BEACH '0428 469 461 – 10% discount, excluding books.
Contact us: Alliance Française de la Côte de Saphir President: Gai Jacobs 6495 0365 [email protected] Vice-‐President: Denise Brown 6495 3351 [email protected] Secretary: Margaret Gaunson 6495 3515 [email protected] P.O.Box 3 Treasurer: Kerry Hunting 6495 9463 [email protected] MERIMBULA 2548 Membership: K. Hunting e-‐mail [email protected] La Mouette: Regine Kasper 6495 0390 [email protected] web:http://afsaphir.blogspot.com
NEW! Ongoing Pétanque through December and January! NEW! December meet: Friday 12 December, January 2015 meets: Friday 9th January & Saturday 30th January.
If you have any questions please ring Clive Roberts on 6495 9324 (h). Venue: 10 am at Mandeni Family Fun Park, Sapphire Coast Drive, North of Tura Beach, turn off next to
“Za’s Stonehouse”. Cost is $2 a head for hiring the two pétanque courses.
Save the date for the Alliance Française de la Côte de Saphir Welcome Party on Saturday 14 February ‘15, St Valentine's Day! Further details will be given in the January issue of La Mouette. Thank you! Gai Jacobs
ADVERTISEMENT FRENCH LANGUAGE & CULTURE TOUR
FRANCE 2015 PICARDIE -‐ NORMANDIE -‐ ANJOU
Amiens -‐ Caen -‐ Angers (with Chris Gossip, Emeritus Professor of French, University of New England, Armidale, NSW)
Sunday 13 September - Saturday 3 October 2015 The general structure of the tour will be very similar to that of previous years, every two or three mornings will be devoted to General Language Sessions (GLS), while those tour participants who are not part of the French groups will have their separate programme of visits in English when the others are “in class’! Every attempt will be made to have access to audio-phones in English and bilingual guides for the visits – but this cannot always be guaranteed. It is anticipated that the total cost of the tour will be as for 2014: 4250 euros (per person, twin share or double basis) with the single room supplement at 1170 euros. As always, this cost is for the land content programme in France only. If interested, return the Registration of Interest Form (no deposit payable at this stage). You can find a copy of the Day-to-Day Programme and Details of the Costing as well as a Registration of Interest Form on our website (www.cpederf.com) or just email us ([email protected]) requesting a copy of these documents. You can email us for any queries or requests for further information. Annie & David BANCROFT CPEDERF, France Heritage Travel Email : [email protected] or [email protected] ;Tel: INT + 333 + 86.68.06.18
Membership 2015
Now is the time to renew your membership for next year! Members’ benefits include regular information via La Mouette,
a standing invitation to play pétanque and to participate in French conversation, access to our library. La Mouette will be sent by email as far as possible. If you require a printed copy please inform Kerry Hunting.
Please complete this form in clear print and mail it to: The Membership Officer, Alliance Française de la Côte de Saphir, P. O. Box 3, MERIMBULA 2548
Pay either by cheque or - preferably – by EFT: Account name: 'Alliance Française de la Côte de Saphir' Account No: 168279527, BSB: 082 697. Please add your name to the deposit.
Alliance Française MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION for 2015 RENEWAL/ NEW (Please circle one)
NAME/S……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
ADDRESS……………………………………………………………………….…… POSTCODE…………….
TELEPHONE……………………………………E-MAIL……………...…………………………………………
SUBSCRIPTION (Please circle one)….FAMILY $40…………SINGLE $ 25………..SCHOOL $ 25………….
