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 20th JULY 2026
“ERIN BROCKOVICH” (15) 2000 Run Time: 2hr 7m
Drama
Starring Julia Roberts, Albert Finney and Aaron Eckhart.
Based on a true story, a flamboyant law firm secretary works tirelessly to gain justice for a small American town wrecked by a utility company's pollution. This film is rated 15 and contains some strong language and one strong sex reference.
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MONDAY 17th AUGUST 2026
“THE WORLD'S FASTEST INDIAN” (12) 2005 Run Time: 2hr 6m
Drama
Starring Anthony Hopkins as Burt Munro, a man who never let his dreams of youth fade. The film tells the inspiring true story of Burt Munro, a New Zealander in his 60s who spent decades modifying his 1920 Indian Scout motorcycle. Munro dreams of traveling to the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah to set a land-speed record for motorcycles under 1,000 cc. Despite health issues, including a heart attack and angina, he pursues his goal with determination, overcoming obstacles and scepticism from those around him
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MONDAY 21st SEPTEMBER 2026
“BILLY ELLIOT” (15) 2005 Run Time: 1hr 50m
Drama
Starring Jamie Bell as Billy Elliot who stumbles into a ballet class instead of his weekly boxing lesson and quickly demonstrates that he has a talent for the art.
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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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