In small-town Australia, socially awkward Muriel (Toni Collette) wants nothing more than to get married, though at 22 she has never had a date. With a nostalgia-heavy soundtrack, there are unexpected twists in store before this quirky romantic comedy reaches its uplifting conclusion.Doors and the bar open at 7.30pm, with the film starting at 8.00pm. […]
In this twist-filled, clever crime caper, two small-time grifters (who seem to meet by chance) team up to plan a half-a-million-dollar swindle. Set in Buenos Aires against the backdrop of the Argentinian economic crisis, terrific performances and a razor-sharp script full of double crosses, keep us guessing right through the final credits.
Resourceful, independent 12-year-old Georgie is living alone in a London council house, craftily fooling both social services and her school, when her long absent father suddenly reenters her life. This vibrant and charming coming-of-age comedy/drama explores the developing father-daughter bond, proving that parenting doesn’t always have to fit the traditional model.
TALK Henry Seebohm was a prominent late-Victorian ornithologist and Sheffield steel magnate whose scientific influence has largely been forgotten since his death in 1895. Drawing on unpublished journals, letters and photographs, this talk explores his remarkable life — from pioneering expeditions to Siberia and clashes within Victorian science to personal tragedy and his lasting impact […]
TALK The 1948 plan for York’s inner ring road was inspired by John Bowes Morrell, that seminal figure of York civic life. He envisaged demolishing most of the buildings immediately outside the city walls, to create an uninterrupted view of the mediaeval walls. For our area the 1948 plan would see a major roundabout at […]
TALK An overview of the Lower Derwent Valley, exploring its landscape, wildlife and changing role over time, with a look at conservation and seasonal movement of birds.
When middle-aged Jon’s domineering mother dies, he feels compelled to honour her last wish- to be buried in her home village. Thus begins his journey of self-discovery through the wild landscape of 1980s Iceland, with his mother strapped in the backseat of his Ford Cortina and his scene-stealing dog Breshnev for company. A darkly comedic […]
TALK Hackfall is a restored 18th-century planned landscape set within an ancient woodland gorge on the River Ure, renowned for its grottos, waterfalls, glades and spring bluebells. Designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest and winner of a European heritage award, it supports a rich mix of woodland and river wildlife, including kingfisher, dipper and […]
TALK A look at the value of dark skies, exploring what they reveal about the night sky and why protecting them matters for wildlife, people and the wider environment.
This beautifully photographed documentary provides a revealing view into the lives of 25 Cistercian monks living in Mount St. Bernard Abbey near Leicester. With more than half of the brothers over the age of 80, adapting to the 21st century is challenging but they embark upon opening the first Trappist brewery in the UK-producing the […]
TALK One of the world’s most spectacular bird migration events, where vast numbers of birds of prey pass through a single location each year. The talk explores what makes this migration so remarkable and why the Batumi Raptor Count is so important.
TALK This talk explores how mixed farming can support wildlife while remaining productive, drawing on practical experience from a working farm. It looks at the links between crops, livestock and the wider natural environment.