Sunday, November 21, 2021

 "Another Round" (Denmark) 16th December 2021 at the SRHT.



December is busy, but please find time to view this Award winning movie starring Mads Mikkelsen. "Another Round' won the Best International Feature Film at the 93rd Academy Awards and the BAFTA Award for Best Film Not in the English language plus the European Award for the Best Film.  


Monday, November 8, 2021

 On Thursday next week (the 18th) we join a lonely German woman as she seeks to brighten up the world's most desolate motel on the iconic Route 66.


As usual doors open at 6:30 and screening commences at 7.


At this stage no changes to Covid restrictions have been announced, so requirements regarding social distancing and wearing masks remain in place.


As always if you are unwell please stay home, we will see you next month.

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

 




Unless there is a further tightening of restrictions we will be holding our AGM at 7:00pm on Thursday 14th October , immediately before the October screening. 

For anybody considering joining the committee, here is a summary of the various roles:

1. Chair

  • Convene Committee meetings
  • Liaise with venue manager
  • Liaise with film society federations
  • Introduce films on screening nights

2. Treasurer

  • Record receipt and payment of money
  • Bank cash
  • Pay invoices
  • Recommend fees and pro rata reductions
  • Manage Society's reserves
  • Maintain financial records

3. Secretary

  • Record and file Committee meeting minutes
  • Receive and distribute incoming correspondence
  • Prepare and send outgoing correspondence

4. Publicity Officer

  • Maintain email list
  • Send email notifications of upcoming events or relevant changes
  • Maintain society Facebook page
  • Maintain website/blog
  • Develop publicity campaigns and materials

5. Membership Officer

  • Maintain membership database
  • Print and issue membership cards
  • Record attendance at screenings
  • Update membership details and record renewals

6. Film Selection Committee Chair

  • Convene Film Selection sub-committee
  • Bring recommendations to Committee for endorsement and approval.
  • Obtain screening rights from film distributors

7. DVD Library Officer

  •  Maintain society DVD collection
  • Facilitate loans to members

8. Wine Acquisition Officer (Need to have Responsible Service of Alcohol certification)

  • Ensure wines are available for screening nights
  • Oversee serving of wine, ensuring compliance with RSA guidelines.

9. General Committee

  • Check in members on film night
  • Assist with receipt of payments
  • Jointly make decisions on the running of the Society.
  • Help clean up once the screening commences.
  • Act as Covid Marshall (if certificated)

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

 In 18th century France a young painter, Marianne, is commissioned to do the wedding portrait of Héloïse without her knowing. Therefore, Marianne must observe her model by day to paint her portrait at night. Day by day, the two women become closer as they share Héloïse's last moments of freedom before the impending wedding.


At this stage there is no change to the Covid restriction that applied last month. So please check-in, socially distance and wear your mask.


Look forward to seeing you on Thursday 9th September at 6:30 for a 7:00 o'clock start. Unless your unwell in which case, please leave it until October.

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

 The last female bee hunter in Europe finds her livelihood threatened when a group of nomadic beekeepers move into her territory. This dramatic documentary traces her struggle to restore the natural balance and save the bees.


Covid restrictions will apply, as they have at all screenings this year.
In addition this month masks are required
. If you don't wish to wear one, please don't  come they are not optional. Similarly if you feel unwell please wait until next month.


So, next Thursday 19th August, doors open at 6:30 screening starts at 7:00.

Tuesday, July 20, 2021

 Sadly our good run has come to an end. We won't be able to get together this month (July)


. Hopefully we'll be back next month.


Until then stay safe.