Cadog Film Club
Cadog Film Club is now in its fourth year and
the new season will start in October. The club’s aim is
to provide our rural community with the opportunity to see films
on a big screen without having to travel too far. We are based
in Llangadog but many of our members come from the surrounding
villages and towns.
From October to May we show two films a month.
On the first Saturday of the month we have a simple supper, glass
or two of wine or a soft drink before showing the film. Many of
the members help setting up the equipment, the tables for food,
laying out the food, running the bar, washing up etc. This makes
the evening a very social occasion and gives us a chance to get
to know each other better. At the Saturday Film Nights we try
to show films which will appeal to most of the membership. Some
of the films from last Season were, Casino Royale, Amazing Grace,
The Painted Veil, La Vie en Rose, The Last King of Scotland, and
Atonement. If you are at all interested in films you will have
heard of most of those. On these evenings we usually have an audience
of 40 to 50 members.
Last year we decided that it would be good to
broaden the scope of the films we show. We therefore introduced
a second monthly film night. We call this Film Buffs’ Night
and it happens on the second Wednesday of the month. On Film Buffs’
Night we show less well known films. Usually there is a smaller
attendance so we meet in a smaller hall, but still with the big
screen. We don’t provide food or drink but you can bring
your own wine and nibbles. On these evenings last season, we showed
the highly acclaimed Lives of Others, Offside, Volver and Notes
on a Scandal. Being a sociable lot, many of us have taken to going
to a local hostelry afterwards to discuss the film and of course
have a drink and even a bite of supper. Again it’s an opportunity
to chat and get to know each other and exchange views and ideas.
Some of the films we hope to show in the coming
season are The Edge of Love, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly,
The Kite Runner and Away From Her.
Membership for the year is only £5 but
you do have to pay when you attend and for the Saturday film nights,
members have to book in advance because of the catering. If you
enjoy films and meeting people, this may be the club for you.
If you are interested in joining the club or would like more information,
please ring the secretary on 01550 777657 or email cadogfilmclub@aol.com
The photos show members enjoying their supper
at the February 2007 meeting.
