Friday 12th December: THE SALT PATH [12A] 115 mins – Drama

[NB a change from the original film which will be shown in the New Year instead]

Based on the controversial memoir by Raynor Winn, this is the story of how she and her ailing husband Moth (played by Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs) set out on a 630-mile trek along the Cornish, Devon and Dorset coastline.

After being evicted from their home, they make the desperate decision to walk in the hope that, in nature, they will find solace and a sense of acceptance. With depleted resources, only a tent and some essentials between them, every step along the path is a testament to their growing strength and determination.

Why see it? It’s got two excellent actors and some beautiful scenery.

“The two stars play the destitute husband and wife in this moving adaptation of Raynor Winn’s memoir about hiking the punishing 630-mile South West Coast Path.” The Times (4 stars)

There will be an interval during the showing. Subtitles will be displayed too.

All films are shown upstairs in Pelham Hall (directions at page bottom) in the bar area. Doors open at 7.15 pm and films start at 7.30 pm prompt. There is a £7 per head entry fee, payable on the door (cash or card). The bar will be open too.

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As usual, Ben’s SuperFish van will be in the Pelham Hall car park this Thursday, serving fish and chips, sausages and pies between 6pm and 8pm.

The Pelham Hall bar will be open as ever and all are welcome to come in either to consume Ben’s food or not! Condiments and cutlery are available too.

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Imelda Staunton joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter in Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic.

Full details and how to book tickets are at NT Live — Penallt Village Website.

Please note that this is the second showing of Mrs. Warren’s Profession and is a repeat of that shown on Wednesday November 12th.

Thalia Carndorf will be running a Festive flower arranging class at Pelham Hall, starting at 7 pm on Friday 5th December in the bar area.

The details of the evening include

• All flowers and decorative materials provided, including a vase which attendees can take home afterwards

• Numbers are limited so book early

• Ticket price is £25 per person (via button below) to include demonstrations, a festive bouquet and a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie!

• Proceeds to go to Pelham Hall

Thalia retrained as a florist to pursue her love of working with flowers and artistry. She has worked as Head of Contracts at a well established floral design school in London, supplying arrangements to hotels, restaurants, businesses and numerous weddings and events. She is well acquainted with any style but she now enjoys making arrangements in a natural and simple design.

Thalia ran a similar session in the Spring. Click here for photographs and a brief report.

Friday 21st November: MR. BURTON [12A] 124 mins – Drama/Biography

It’s 1942 and Richard Jenkins (Harry Lawtey) is at school in Port Talbot, caught between the pressures of an alcoholic father, a devastating war, and his own ambitions.

A new opportunity beckons when Richard’s natural talent for drama catches the attention of his teacher, Philip Burton (Toby Jones). The young man thrives under Philip’s strict tutelage and the guidance of a kindly landlady, Ma Smith (Lesley Manville). But as the acting world comes within Richard’s reach, the burden of his past risks holding him back forever.

Why see it? It’s a gripping account of the back story of Wales’s greatest actor.

“The performances from the two leads are impressive, with Lawtey deftly charting Richard’s progress from squeaky adolescent to adored stage smoothie, complete with trademark pout and mellifluous baritone. Jones finds wrenching sadness in the role of a teacher who once dreamt of writing for the stage and sees in Richard a conduit for his own unfulfilled life.” The Times

There will be an interval during the showing. Subtitles will be displayed too.

All films are shown upstairs in Pelham Hall (directions at page bottom) in the bar area. Doors open at 7.15 pm and films start at 7.30 pm prompt. There is a £7 per head entry fee, payable on the door (cash or card). The bar will be open too.

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Imelda Staunton joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter in Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic.

Full details and how to book tickets are at NT Live — Penallt Village Website.

Please note that this is the first showing of Mrs. Warren’s Profession and that there will be second showing on Wednesday December 10th.

Pumpkin Carving Competition on Halloween

• Start time 5pm

• Pumpkins to be brought to the Hall by 6pm for judging

• Judging to be done at 6.30pm

• Children and adults prizes

• The bar will be open as ever.

• Village Night and Fish and Chips as usual too!

Friday 17th October: THE PENGUIN LESSONS [12A] 111 mins – Drama

Disillusioned teacher Tom Michell (Steve Coogan) gets a job teaching English and Rugby in a school for rich kids in Buenos Aires. It’s 1976 and Argentina is controlled by a military dictatorship, but Tom is more interested in spending time on the beach than in either his pupils or the political situation.

During a weekend trip to Uruguay he rescues an orphaned penguin and smuggles it back into the school, little suspecting that this is the beginning of a personal and political awakening.

Why see it? It’s a quirky true-story heart warmer.

“Adapted from Tom Michell’s autobiographical book, The Penguin Lessons counters the inspirational teacher cliches with a bumbling charm that’s boosted considerably by a first-rate performance from the scene-stealing penguin.” The Guardian

There will be an interval during the showing. Subtitles will be displayed too.

All films are shown upstairs in Pelham Hall (directions at page bottom) in the bar area. Doors open at 7.15 pm and films start at 7.30 pm prompt. There is a £7 per head entry fee, payable on the door (cash or card). The bar will be open too.

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Inside the Hive - A Beekeeper’s Year

Ryan Johnson comes to Pelham Hall

Originally from Portland in Dorset, Ryan moved to Monmouthshire in 2024 when he was offered an opportunity to take on around 70 hives of bees dotted all along the beautiful Wye Valley.

He has spent over 20 years’ beekeeping, mostly with his uncle, and had always dreamed of carrying on the family tradition. Now he’s proud to say he’s a fourth generation beekeeper.

He looks forward to being able to share his knowledge and experience of the amazing world of honey bees!

Time: 8pm after Fish and Chips

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Great Bee Raffle!

A raffle with some fantastic prizes will be held at the same time. The prizes include three bee prints and a hamper from the Bee Shop. Click any image for a larger version

Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie.

Full details and how to book tickets are at NT Live — Penallt Village Website.

Please note that this is a repeat showing of Inter Alia the first being shown on Wednesday October 8th.

Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie.

Full details and how to book tickets are at NT Live — Penallt Village Website.

Please note that this is the first showing of Inter Alia and that there will be second showing on Wednesday October 8th.

Friday 19th September: BLACK BAG [15] 93 mins – Thriller

National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) agent George Woodhouse (Michael Fassbender) faces a challenging assignment. There’s a mole in the agency with plans to activate a destructive cyber worm called Severus.

George is tasked with identifying the mole. His list of five suspects includes four of his agency friends and colleagues at the NCSC, with the fifth being his beloved wife Kathryn St. Jean (Cate Blanchett).

Why see it? Who doesn’t enjoy a good spy story?

“There is very little in the way of action . . . its pleasures lie in the dialogue, the twists, the reveals. It all leads to a delightful Agatha Christie-style drawing room denouement, in which the rat is exposed, their best-laid plans laid to waste. Like the film as a whole, it’s deliciously, lip-smackingly satisfying.”

There will be an interval during the showing. Subtitles will be displayed too.

All films are shown upstairs in Pelham Hall (directions at page bottom) in the bar area. Doors open at 7.15 pm and films start at 7.30 pm prompt. There is a £7 per head entry fee, payable on the door (cash or card). The bar will be open too.

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Jazz in the Village - Friday September 12th at The Hall

“Very cool music played in a magical atmosphere - this will appeal to jazz novices as well as hardcore enthusiasts”
“Expect warm, intelligent, reflective, human music …”
“Beautiful soaring magic"! I was blown away by your show, just breathtaking”

• Bar open

• Tickets £15, accompanied U16s free

at The Old Church Penallt
(in Church if raining)

on Sunday 31st August at 11.00 am

Short service with refreshments

Bring a folding chair or blanket

Pelham Hall August BBQ

Bar opens at 6 pm; food served from 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm

Tickets should be purchased from the bar on arrival. The price includes burger, sausage, bun and salads. There will be gluten free and vegetarian options too - please order these at the bar.

Ticket price: £8 per adult … £5 per child (under 10, including ice cream)

Ice cream will also be on offer for those who are tempted

The Pelham Hall bar will be open as usual but Ben’s Fish&Chips van is having a week off.

ALL WELCOME

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Gillian Anderson (Sex Education), Vanessa Kirby (The Crown), and Ben Foster (Lone Survivor) lead the cast in Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece.

Full details and how to book tickets are at NT Live — Penallt Village Website.

Please note that this is a repeat of the showing of Wednesday July 9th.

Friday 18th July: BRIDGET JONES: MAD ABOUT THE BOY [15] 124 mins – Comedy/Romance

Bridget Jones navigates life as a widow and single mum with the help of her family, friends, and former lover, Daniel (Hugh Grant).

Back to work and on the apps, she's pursued by a younger man (Leo Woodall) and maybe - just maybe - her son's science teacher (Chiwetel Ejiofor).

Why see it? It’s a heartfelt, charming return to the chaos surrounding the one and only Bridget Jones. You might even shed a few tears.

“This reunion with Bridget is a joy. Like a big old glass of pub wine, it might not be particularly complex or sophisticated but, my goodness, it hits the spot.” (The Guardian)

There will be an interval during the showing. Subtitles will be displayed too.

All films are shown upstairs in Pelham Hall (directions at page bottom) in the bar area. Doors open at 7.15 pm and films start at 7.30 pm prompt. There is a £7 per head entry fee, payable on the door (cash or card). The bar will be open too.

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The garden at Birch Tree Well, Upper Ferry Road, Penallt, NP25 4AN will be open from  2.00 - 5.00 p.m. on Sunday, 13th July under the National Garden Scheme. Amongst the many trees and shrubs including hydrangeas, you’ll find some favourite story time characters.

Entrance for children is free but for adults it will be £5 with all monies going to the many NGS charities.

The garden is set in woodland and although some paths are suitable for the more nimble there is plenty of wheelchair access available. Teas served during the afternoon will be in aid of Penallt Old Church.

Cantus Clarinet Quartet at the Penallt Old Church

A Summer concert from Cantus Clarinet Quartet - four professional musicians who will be playing a relaxed informal programme from ABBA to the West End and beyond. Set in the delightful Penallt Old Church - 600 feet above the river Wye with magnificent views.

Featuring
Juliet Bucknall - A former pupil of Monmouth Comp, Juliet studied at the Royal School of Music where she won the Clarinet prize. Since then has played with Many professional orchestras including Royal Ballet, London Symphony to name a few!
Peter Nichols As a soloist and chamber musician he has given live broadcasts on Radio Three and Classic FM, performed at venues such as the Wigmore Hall and the South Bank as well as in Japan, the USA and throughout Europe. He has worked with many of Britain’s leading orchestras and in several West End shows, including being a full-time member of the orchestra of The Phantom of the Opera.
Karl-Johan Dürr-Sørensen Studied at the Royal school of Music.He worked as a freelance clarinetist in London for 20 years playing with the the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra and was principal clarinet for the London Soloists Chamber Orchestra for over 10 years. 
Karen Hobbs is a freelance musician, performing regularly in the West End on shows such as Phantom of the Opera, Wicked and Les Miserables. She has played on the soundtrack for several films and also worked with pop stars, such as Ariana Grande. Karen has performed in venues throughout the world with various orchestras and has toured extensively in the UK with Carl Rosa Opera.

Friday 20th June: MARIA [12A] 122 mins – Drama/Biography

Paris, September 1977. Riddled with depression and sadness, legendary opera diva Maria Callas now leads a reclusive life away from the public eye. Despite her failing voice, the famed American-Greek soprano still harbours hopes of making a grand comeback.

But Maria has already caught the unwanted attention of persistent paparazzi eager to witness her downfall. As vivid flashbacks reveal moments from her glamorous yet tumultuous career, a tragic narrative unfolds over the last seven days of the influential singer's life - a story filled with dreams, hardship, passion, and disappointment.

Why see it? Angelina Jolie dazzles as the opera diva in her finest performance in a decade.

There will be an interval during the showing. Subtitles will be displayed too.

All films are shown upstairs in Pelham Hall (directions at page bottom) in the bar area. Doors open at 7.15 pm and films start at 7.30 pm prompt. There is a £7 per head entry fee, payable on the door (cash or card). The bar will be open too.

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Friday 23th May: A COMPLETE UNKNOWN [15] 141 mins – Drama/Biography

New York, 1961. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music.

He forges intimate relationships with music icons of Greenwich Village on his meteoric rise, culminating in a groundbreaking and controversial performance that reverberates worldwide.

Timothée Chalamet stars and sings as Bob Dylan in the true story behind the rise of one of the most iconic singer-songwriters in history.

Why see it? For Chalamet’s impressive performance.

“One of the most complex and convincing interpretations of a real-life musician ever seen on film - imagined in places, perhaps, but nonetheless a cool, charismatic Dylan who should strike a chord with all but the most reticent of his followers.” Radio Times

Rotten Tomatoes gives it an audience rating of 95%. Nominated for 8 Oscars too.

There will be an interval during the showing. Subtitles will be displayed too.

All films are shown upstairs in Pelham Hall (directions at page bottom) in the bar area. Doors open at 7.15 pm and films start at 7.30 pm prompt. There is a £7 per head entry fee, payable on the door (cash or card). The bar will be open too.

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Pelham Hall AGM AGENDA

6.30 pm Thursday 22nd May 2025

ALL RESIDENTS WELCOME

( Free Drink for all residents that attend the AGM)

1. Apologies for absence

2. Approval of 2024 AGM minutes

3. Matters arising

4. Chairman’s report

5. Treasurer’s report

6. Election of officers:

• Chairman

• Secretary

• Treasurer

• Committee members

7. Appointed representatives

• Tennis Club

• Cricket Club

• Bowls Club

• Church

• TUCC

8. Appointment of Auditors

9. Update on Grants

10. AOB

11. Closure of AGM

Come and support the village at its first home fixture of the season!

VE DAY 80 Quiz in Pelham Hall at 8 pm

The Pelham Hall bar will be open as ever and Ben will be purveying his Fish and Chips. Look for the SuperFish van in the Hall Car Park.

You are invited to consume your F&C in the bar upstairs where cutlery and condiments will be provided. A full range of drinks is available and at very reasonable prices too.

Our VE Day Quiz will follow at about 8 pm.

• Teams of up to 6

• £5 entry per team

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Penallt Old Church
Plant sale in aid of church funds 

Bank Holiday Monday 5th May 2025,

10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.

Bring & Buy Plants and Seedlings

at Fairview, Penallt.
(Sarah Haeffner’s driveway)

If you’ve too many seedlings, splitting plants, etc. come and bring and buy. PLEASE!

Thus is the second showing of this production, the first being on the 16th of April. The bar opens at 6.45 pm and the film starts at the later time of 7.15 pm.

Click the image above or here for full details of each and to book tickets.