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During our annual general meeting of 2008, the committee and a few members agreed on the usefulness of creating a French reading group.

Since then we have acquired approximately 360 books, with 22 members spread over 3 reading groups covering the areas between Casino, Lismore, Fernleigh and Byron Bay.

Below you will find our constantly growing list of books. The books are of recent publications and have been selected for the quality of the writing and the interest of the contents. Many have received an award.

Each group organises itself independently. They decide the place and the time they meet: some every 6 weeks, others every month.

To be a member of the reading group, you must first become a member of the Alliance Française. The annual subscription is $30 ($40 for a couple/family) per year for Alliance Française Côte du Nord membership and $50 for the reading group.

It is possible to be a member of the reading group without belonging to a group in particular. However, from our past experiences we highly recommend that to be part of one of these groups is a precious opportunity to practise the French language and share friendly moments.

For any further information please contact Michele (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

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Upcoming Events

🤔 Saturday 31st May (10.00am): French Scrabble in Ballina at the Cherry Street Sports Club.  For further information, email Patricia

🤔 Saturday 7th June (10.00am): French Scrabble in Ballina at the Cherry Street Sports Club.  For further information, email Patricia

🎞️  Wednesday 18th June (3.30pm): Café du Coin at Lismore's Starcourt Theatre.  Watch Juliette in Spring followed by a chat and nibbles in the cinema's Gatsby Bar at about 5.30pm.  Buy your own drinks (nibbles provided by AFCDN - gold coin donation, please).

🎵 Saturday 21st June (11.00am to 2.00pm): Fête de la Musique at the Coronation Hall in Clunes.  Details to follow.

🎞️  Wednesday 25th June (3.30pm): Café du Coin at Lismore's Starcourt Theatre.  Watch Jane Austen Wrecked My Life followed by a chat and nibbles in the cinema's Gatsby Bar at about 5.30pm.  Buy your own drinks (nibbles provided by AFCDN - gold coin donation, please).

🤔 Saturday 28th June (10.00am): French Scrabble in Ballina at the Cherry Street Sports Club.  For further information, email Patricia

👩‍🎓 Monday 30th June: Term Two French classes conclude this week. 

🤔 Saturday 5th July (10.00am): French Scrabble in Ballina at the Cherry Street Sports Club.  For further information, email Patricia

🇫🇷 Monday 14th July (12.00pm): Celebrate Fête Nationale at Ché Bon restaurant at Ballina. Details to follow.

🎞️  Friday 18th July to Sunday 20th July: Mini French Film Festival at Lismore's Starcourt Theatre. Details to follow.

🤔 Saturday 26th July (10.00am): French Scrabble in Ballina at the Cherry Street Sports Club.  For further information, email Patricia

👩‍🎓 Monday 28th July: Term Three French classes commence this week.