What's On
There are many events going on organised by the Community Association and taking place in the Community Centre
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“It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing”. centreJazz restarts on 6th July 2021in the May Woollerton Hall with a return visit from the celebrated Dixieland Swing Kings.
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This screening has been cancelled. If you have purchased tickets we will contact you regarding a full refund. Philomena Lee having been forced to give up her son almost 50 years previously, joins forces with journalist Martin Sixsmith on a journey to find him. Starring Judi Dench and Steve Coogan, directed by Stephen Frears. Philomena, nominated for 4 Oscars and 3 BAFTAs, will be screened on Sunday 15th August at 14:30.
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Our lives seem to be controlled by the calendar and by time. To find out more you will need to join us on Thursday 19th August 2021 (dictated by the calendar) at 20:00 (controlled by the time) when Steve Tonkin will tell us about the history of time and the calendar. This is an on-line Zoom talk.
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The Palace of Westminster serves as the meeting place for both the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two houses of the Parliament. For our June centreTalks Gill Hodgekinson-Price gives us a virtual tour of some of the well-known and not so well-known areas. This on-line Zoom talk is on Thursday 17th June 2021 at 20:00.
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What happens to Anglican churches when they are no longer needed for their original purpose? Some are demolished; others are converted to houses, offices or shops. Yet there are a few that are so precious that none of these solutions is deemed suitable. On Thursday 20th May 2021 at 20:00 John Vigar will tell us about some of these churches. This is an online talk delivered via Zoom.
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In February we are pleased to have Peter Lawrence talk about using postcards as a source of Local History. The talk is on Thursday 18th Feb 2021 at 20:00. This is an online talk delivered via Zoom.
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In March The Muddy Archaelogist, Gillian Hovell, will talk about Pompeii: A Product of its Time. An exploration of how the art and artefacts found in the homes and streets of Roman Pompeii reveal life 2,000 years ago. The talk is on Thursday 18th March 2021 at 20:00. This is an online talk delivered via Zoom.
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For our April Talk Faith Powell gives an entertaining account of her exploits on TV quizes. The talk is on Thursday 15th April 2021 at 20:00. This is an online talk delivered via Zoom.
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We start the new year with Peta Allingham talking about her travels through Europe in her "quirky" car on Thursday 21st January 2021 at 20:00. This is an online talk delivered via Zoom
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- Written by Dave Foster
The screenings of 42nd Street, as live from the Theatre Royal Dury Lane have been rescheduled and we have a few tickets available. The legendary Broadway musical has been filmed at the Theatre Royal so you can see one of the favourite West End shows without leaving Bourne End. Final screening on 18th July at 18:30.
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It's back, the great historical time piece that never fails to amuse anyone, it's perfect in every way same as before, the dialogues the intriguing stories overlapping each other and most importantly tying loose ends of all plots and storylines bringing it to a new level.
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The screening of Emma. has been rescheduled. Jane Austen's beloved comedy about finding your equal and earning your happy ending is reimagined. Handsome, clever, and rich, Emma Woodhouse is a restless queen bee without rivals in her sleepy little town. Screening is on 18th July at 14:30.
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Weatherman Ian Currie talks about 1000 years of famous winters including the freezing of the River Thames and the remarkable events that took place on the ice. This is an online talk via Zoom.