ETCHINGHILL RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATION - KENT
KING CHARLES III CORONATION CELEBRATION
'Bringing friends and residents together'
PROGRAMME 2023
FILM NIGHTS

FOR INFORMATION:
DOORS OPEN - 7 PM - please allow
time for registration. Films are shown at 7.30 pm
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 and 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 ARE:
APRIL 17TH
“MRS HARRIS GOES TO PARIS” PG
Drama / Comedy
Starring Lesley Manville, Isabelle Huppert and Lambert Wilson
The story of a widowed cleaning lady in 1950s London who falls madly in love with a couture Dior dress and decides that she must have one of her own. After she works, starves, and gambles to raise the funds to pursue her dream, she embarks on an adventure to Paris which will change not only her own outlook, but the very future of the House of Dior
MAY 15TH
“THE LOST KING” 12
Comedy / Drama
Starring Sally Hawkins and Steve Coogan
In 2012, having been lost for over 500 years, the remains of King Richard III were discovered beneath a carpark in Leicester. The search had been orchestrated by an amateur historian, Philippa Langley, whose unrelenting research had been met with incomprehension by her friends and family and with scepticism by experts and academics. This is the life-affirming true story of a woman who refused to be ignored and who took on the country's most eminent historians, forcing them to think again about one of the most controversial kings in England's history.
JUNE 19TH
“THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN” 15
Comedy / Drama
Starring Colin Farrell, Brenden Gleeson and Kerry Condon
Set on a remote island off the west coast of Ireland, THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN follows lifelong friends Padraic and Colm, who find themselves at an impasse when Colm unexpectedly puts an end to their friendship. A stunned Padraic, endeavours to repair the relationship, refusing to take no for an answer. But Padraic's repeated efforts only strengthen his former friend's resolve and when Colm delivers a desperate ultimatum, events swiftly escalate, with shocking consequences.
JULY 17TH
“A MAN CALLED OTTO” 15
Comedy / Drama
Starring Tom Hanks, Marianna Trevino and Rachel Keller
Otto is a grump who's given up on life following the loss of his wife and wants to end it all. When a young family moves in nearby, he meets his match in quick-witted Marisol, leading to a friendship that will turn his world around.
AUGUST 21ST
“LIVING” 12
Drama
Starring Bill Nighy, Aimee Lou Wood and Alex Sharp
Overwhelmed at work and lonely at home, a council bureaucrat's life takes a heartbreaking turn when a medical diagnosis tells him his time is short. Influenced by a local decadent and a vibrant woman, he continues to search for meaning until a simple revelation gives him a purpose to create a legacy for the next generation.
A GUIDE TO THE BRITISH BOARD OF FILM CLASSIFICATIONS (BBFC) RATINGS:
U - The U rating is intended for everyone ages 3 years old and above. This means that all content within this category is suitable for universal viewing by any member of the public.
PG - Parental Guidance Suggested – The film or programme may contain mild bad language or references to sex or drug use; however there are no detailed descriptions of these things that would scare young children.
12 - Films with a 12 rating may have some mild violence, sex or drug use and will be suitable for young teenagers
12A - Films are suitable for children aged 12 and over, but not younger. To watch a 12A film, you must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over.
15 - is a rating given to films that are considered to be unsuitable for viewing by persons below the age of 15 years. The 15 certificate is used for moderate horror, drug use, bad language, violence, and sex references.
18 - Films with a rating of '18' are not shown at Film Nights
VILLAGE LITTER PICKS

VILLAGE LITTER PICKS
SATURDAY 15 APRIL 10 AM
PLEASE COLLECT YOUR EQUIPMENT AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE ETCHINGHILL VILLAGE HALL CAR PARK
Please join our band of willing volunteers for our Spring and Autumn Litter Picks - hoops and refuse sacks, pick-up sticks, gloves and reflective jackets will be supplied. The litter collection usually lasts around 1-2 hours maximum.
Please leave full sacks by the waste bin at the entrance to Chapel Close to await collection by the council
THE FOLLOWING COLLECTION WILL BE HELD ON...
SATURDAY 14 OCTOBER 10 AM
details as above
QUIZZES

WE ARE ARE DELIGHTED TO ADVISE THAT WE HAVE 2 QUIZZES PLANNED FOR 2023
1. APRIL FOOL'S DAY - QUIZ SATURDAY 1ST APRIL
7 PM START
2. AUTUMN FUN QUIZ - SATURDAY 21ST OCTOBER
7 PM START
(doors open at 6.45 pm for both events)
ENTRY COST IS ONLY £4 PP - full time students and children aged under 18 are free
TEAMS COMPRISE UP TO 6 PERSONS MAXIMUM PLEASE. TO BOOK A TABLE PLEASE EMAIL GERALDINE
gpmccombe49@gmail.com or call her on 07544 670363
We urgently need raffle prize donations please. To make a donation, please contact Geraldine as above - thank you
Please bring your own refreshments and snacks as none are provided during these events

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH-ON & CAROL SINGING
SUNDAY 26TH NOVEMBER 2023 - 5 PM

THE LIGHTS WILL BE SWITCHED ON AT 5 PM
AFTERWARDS THERE WILL BE CAROL SINGING AND COMPLIMENTARY FESTIVE FAYRE AT
ETCHINGHILL VILLAGE HALL
We expect to switch the lights on at the big Christmas tree, situated at Meriden walk, at 5 pm. This represents a change from the previous 2 years when the lights were switched on after the festivities
We are delighted to welcome back members of the Shepway Brass Academy who have entertained us and accompanied our carol singing so well in the past
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2023
ETCHINGHILL VILLAGE HALL - SUNDAY 3RD DECEMBER
DOORS OPEN 6.45 PM - MEETING COMMENCES 7 PM
Please join us to vote for your committee in 2024 and to get involved in matters affecting you within the community
At Etchinghill Residents' Association we raise funds and promote initiatives to serve the people in our community.
This is a public meeting and attendees will have the opportunity to vote for a new committee for 2022-23. There will be an open forum to discuss matters relevant to our hamlet and within the parish
Complimentary refreshments will be provided
The meeting is expected to last around an hour or so

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