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Following the success of our first film night, the Worlington Picture House (AKA East Worlington Parish Hall) is opening its doors again on Friday 20th May for the oscar-nominated Belfast. BelfastKenneth Branagh, who grew up in Belfast, directs this semi-autobiographical and poignant story of love, laughter and loss in one boy’s childhood, just at the onset of the Troubles. Filmed mainly in black and white, with some flashes of colour. It’s emotionally affecting but warm enough to be a crowd-pleaser, and Judi Dench and Ciaran Hinds are delightful as Buddy’s grandparents.
What the critics say“There is a terrific warmth and tenderness to Kenneth Branagh’s elegiac, autobiographical movie about the Belfast of his childhood: spryly written, beautifully acted and shot in a lustrous monochrome, with set pieces, madeleines and epiphanies that feel like a more emollient version of Terence Davies. Some may feel that the film is sentimental or that it does not sufficiently conform to the template of political anger and despair considered appropriate for dramas about Northern Ireland and the Troubles. And yes, there is certainly a spoonful of sugar (or two) in the mix, with some mandatory Van Morrison on the soundtrack.” The Guardian “Branagh has an easy way with a camera and isn’t afraid of sentiment, but he offsets this with a good line in comedy that cuts through the softer stuff like an astringent. . . Although this community would go on to be largely defined by strife in the eyes of the world for many years to follow, Branagh makes sure that what we chiefly feel is the love.” Eye for Film “Dench, like the whole cast, is irresistible.” Evening Standard Worlington Picture House Poster
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Worlington Jubilee Celebration Poster
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Worlington Film Night 25th March 2022
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In response to requests from our community East Worlington Parish Hall Committee are pleased to announce they have arranged the first Worlington Film Night. The details are on the poster below. Also attached is the poster provided for the film by the film hire company. To aid planning it will be helpful if you can email worlingtoncommunity@gmail.com to let us know if you are planning to attend and the possible numbers in your party.
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Crocus and Cream Tea 2022
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How time flies! Once again, the wonderful Crocus and Cream Tea event at East Worlington House & Parish Hall will soon be upon us. The dates for your diary this year are 27th February and 6th March from 1.30 to 5.00pm. Amanda and I are once again taking on the task of organising the Cream Teas but, of course, are in need of your help. If you feel able to volunteer to help on either of the days and/or bake cakes, scones, provide jams etc we would be delighted to hear from you. Thank you to those who have already offered their help. We will be in touch again soon. Please email either of us on the following emails or phone:- We very much look forward to hearing from you. Amanda & Helen |
Parish Hall Improvement – Internet Connectivity
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While retaining its heritage value and historic charm the facilities available at the Parish Hall has moved into the 21st Century with the installation of internet connectivity. This project was driven forward by a small group of community volunteers, for which we thank and express our appreciation, and installed by OpenReach on a BT contract. The project was completed on 24th December 2021. The installation of the necessary infrastructure and equipment allows access to the internet which improves the facilities available for users. |
Christmas Pub Night 2021
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Our next community pub night is on:
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Christmas Lunch 2021
Worlington Christmas Lunch 2021This Year Christmas lunch has been arranged for Wednesday 8th December As usual we would ask you to please bring your own drinks, but glasses will be available on each table. This year’s event is limited to 45 people so early booking is essential as we will book places on a ‘first come first serve’ basis. To book your place/s at the meal please email Ron and Shirley themoores02@outlook.com On booking you will need to provide
Please note payment is at the lunch.
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Worlington Annual Quiz 2021
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East Worlington Parish Hall Committee are pleased to inform our community that the popular Annual Community Quiz is returning in 2021 following the previous year with no quiz due to coronavirus. The quiz is on:
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Harvest Service – East Church – Sunday 3rd October at 11.15am.
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This year due to the pandemic and the need to maintain social distancing we have reluctantly decided to cancel our usual Harvest Supper. So instead we invite you to a beautiful celebration of our harvest in East Church. We will be singing hymns again so come and enjoy some old favourites and at the end of the service join us with a glass or two of something, enjoy a little light food and some good company. It would help us to plan if we have some idea of how many might join us, so please email Ray Bassingthwaighte before the service. As we have had to cancel this year’s harvest supper we are planning a Parish gathering next summer when we hope many of you will join us to celebrate our churches and community. More details to follow in due course. Ray, Patrick and Charles. |
An Invitation to Hear the Whole Story
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You are warmly invited to a complete reading of Mark’s Gospel, at West Worlington Church on Saturday 25 September, starting at 2:00 pm. After 18 months or so in which life has been fragmented by the necessary restrictions associated with Covid-19, here is a chance to hear the full story of good news read by members of the congregation. The reading will take around two hours. There will also be a short interval, as well as refreshments at the end. For further details, please contact John Rhodes (01769 580265).
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