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One Life

Friday 7 June
Evening Cinema: One Life

The true story of Sir Nicholas ‘Nicky’ Winton, a young London broker who, in the months leading up to World War II, rescued over 600 children from Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia. Superb performances from Anthony Hopkins, Jonny Quinn and Helena Bonham Carter.

Doors open / refreshments 7.00pm. Film starts 7.30

Watch the trailer here.

 

Paint Your Wagon

Friday 5 July
Evening Cinema: Paint Your Wagon

In the California Wilderness in May 1853, a crusty old miner, Ben Rumson, is conducting a makeshift funeral for a friend. Meanwhile, his 16-year-old daughter Jennifer discovers gold dust. Ben claims the land, and prospectors start flocking. Songs include “They call the Wind Maria”, “I talk to the Trees” and “I was born under a Wandering Star”

Doors open / refreshments 7.00pm. Film starts 7.30

Watch the trailer here

Elemental

Saturday 6 July
Children’s Cinema: Elemental

In a city where fire, water, land, and air residents live together, a fiery young woman and a go-with-the-flow guy discover something elemental: how much they actually have in common. the story follows fire element Ember Lumen (Lewis) and water element Wade Ripple (Athie), who spend time together in the city while trying to save a convenience store owned by Ember’s father.

Doors open/refreshments 2.00pm. Film starts 2.30

Watch the trailer here.

Harold Fry

Friday 9 August
Evening Cinema
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

Harold Fry decides to walk six hundred miles from Kingsbridge to Berwick-upon-Tweed because, he believes, as long as he walks, old friend Queenie Hennessey will live. From the book by Rachel Hoyce. Starring Jim Broadbent and Penelope Wilton.

Doors open/refreshments 7.00pm. Film starts 7.30

Watch the trailer here

 

Horton Hears a Who

Saturday 3 August
Children’s Cinema: Horton Hears a Who
Starting at 6.00pm

Horton (an elephant) finds a clover on which sits a tiny speck that turns out to contain the entire city of Who-ville. In his efforts to bring stability to this tiny world he must overcome the scepticism of his fellow jungle creatures. The film captures the wonderful quirkiness of the Dr Seuss original and is the perfect end to our amazing Dr Seuss themed day.

Doors open 5.30 (approx). Film starts 6.00pm

Watch the trailer here.

Graves Park

Friday 19 January
The Story of Graves Park and the rose Garden Café

Caroline Dewar, chairman of The Friends of Graves Park, talks about the origins of the park and J.G. Graves, including the history of the café, its inception and recent troubles.

Doors open/refreshments 7.00pm, talk starts 7.30.

Tickets £5 online at greenhill.bookwhen.com

Winter Poetry

Tuesday 30 Jan at 7.30pm
Winter Poems with Louise Dore

An evening for readers of poetry, writers of poetry, and those who are just curious.. Share and discuss poems within a welcoming and informal group.

Contact Louise at poetry@greenhill-library.org

Henderson’s Relish

Friday 23 February
The History of Henderson’s Relish

Mark Dawson tells the true and unlikely history of Sheffield’s favourite sauce and best kept secret. From humble beginnings in a Victorian grocery shop in 1885 to celebrity endorsements and modern production in a state-of-the-art factory.

Doors open / refreshments 7.00pm. Talk starts 7.30

Tickets £5 online at greenhill.bookwhen.com 

History of Juggling

Friday 15 March
The History of Juggling
with Matthew Tiffany

Learn the fascinating history of one of the worlds most wonderful professions … juggling! This talk will cover ancient Egypt through to the modern day, concentrating on developments from the mid Victorian period onwards in Europe. And for all those wondering, yes, there will be many live demonstrations! (This is the talk that was cancelled in October due to the dreadful weather.)

Doors open / refreshments 7.00pm, talk starts 7.30.

Tickets (£5) available online at greenhill.bookwhen.com nearer the time.