WELCOME TO OUR DIARY OF EVENTS FOR 2026!
Please scroll down the page to reveal details of events being held during 2026, including entry fees, venues, dates and times
'Bringing friends and residents together'
FILM NIGHTS
GENERAL INFORMATION:
DOORS OPEN - 7 PM
Please allow time for registration. Films are shown at 7.30 pm prompt
VENUE - ETCHINGHILL VILLAGE HALL
ENTRY FEE - £6 pp including a choice of a glass of wine, tea, coffee and biscuits and popcorn. New members are welcome; please register at the door, there is no need to book in advance. It would help our volunteers and keep queues at the door to a minimum if you have the exact money with you - thank you.
Monies raised during these events are used for the benefit of the local community
FREE RAFFLE TICKET INCLUDED!
FILMS ARE SHOWN ON THE 3RD MONDAY IN EVERY MONTH EXCEPT IN DECEMBER
OUR NEXT FILM SCREENINGS:
MONDAY 21st SEPTEMBER 2026
“SONG SUNG BLUE” (12) 2005 Run Time: 2hr 12m
Drama
Based on a true story, Mike and Claire are two down-on-their-luck musicians who prove that it's never too late to find love and follow your dreams. They form a Neil Diamond tribute band called Lightning and Thunder, rising from dive bar gigs to unexpected hometown stardom. When tragedy strikes, their love and passion give them the strength to overcome hardships and inspire everyone around them.
MONDAY 19th OCTOBER 2026
“BILLY ELLIOT” (15) 2000 Run Time: 1hr 46m
Drama
A talented young boy wants to be a professional ballet dancer. But when his father refuses to support his dream, he secretly goes to ballet classes. However, things change when his father sees him dancing.
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FILM CLASSIFICATIONS
Want to know more about film ratings and what they mean for you? - please click here to visit the British Board of Film Classifications (BBFC) website
LITTER PICKS
THE NEXT LITTER PICK IS ON:
SATURDAY 17th OCTOBER 2026
Please meet in the Etchinghill village hall car park at 10 am to collect your equipment. Please bring your own gloves. High viz jackets, sacks, and pick-up sticks are provided
The collection usually lasts for 1-2 hours. In the event of inclement weather, the litter collection may be cancelled. All help will be gratefully accepted!
SATURDAY 24th OCTOBER!!
VENUE: ETCHINGHILL VILLAGE HALL
START TIMES: DOORS OPEN AT 6.45 PM FOR A 7 PM START
Everyone is welcome to join in with our hugely popular, lighthearted, fun quizzes
Entry is only £5 pp - no charge for children under the age of 18 or full time students
Teams are limited to 6 persons maximum per table - please reserve your table early as we were booked to capacity at last year's Autumn Quiz
Please bring your own snacks and refreshments as the kitchen is closed during our quiz evenings. There will be prizes for the winning team!
To book, or to make a raffle prize donation, please contact Victoria on 07702 625474
Funds raised will be used for the benefit of the local community
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTS - SWITCH-ON AND CAROL SINGING
SUNDAY 29th NOVEMBER 2026
THE LIGHTS WILL BE SWITCHED ON AT 4.45 PM
Please meet by the Christmas tree at Meriden Walk in Etchinghill, where the lights will be switched on
Everyone is welcome join us afterwards for complimentary mulled wine and festive fare at the Village Hall (2 minutes walk away - wheelchair accessible) around 5 pm
Carol singing in the hall will be accompanied by the Shepway Brass Academy. The event is expected to finish around 6 pm
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
TO BE ADVISED
DOORS OPEN AT 6.45 PM FOR A 7 PM START
Please support the ERA and your community by attending our AGM
Various committees and local volunteers have worked hard to improve the environment and local facilities for over 40 years,
from organising public events ranging from regular Film Nights and quizzes,
to one-off events like the celebration of the late Queen's Jubilee and the crowning of King Charles III
Please come along and join us for a glass of wine and discuss matters important to you and your community
You will also have the opportunity to vote for the committee you wish to take us into to 2026
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