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Midsummer Poetry

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Midsummer poetry evening
Tuesday 20th June

Join on one of those nights when the sun never quite sets to share some of your favourite poems. This will be an informal evening where readers of poetry, writers of poetry and those who just like to listen are very welcome. Blackout poems made by library visitors will be on display.

Doors open 7pm, 7.30pm start.

There’s no need to book but it would help us to get an indication of numbers. If you are interested, please email our poetry volunteer, Louise Dore, on poetry@greenhill-library.org, or leave your name at the library.

Mastering the Menopause

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Tuesday 4 July starting at 7.00pm
“Mastering the Menopause”
— physical fitness into old age

Join exercise expert Karen Weir and learn how to improve your physical fitness through the menopause and into later life. The session it relevant to all women, you don’t even need to be close to menopause. If you’re younger you can get a jump start on getting/ staying fit. It’s never too early to know what is ahead of you.

Doors open 6.30; event starts 7.00pm. Tickets (£3) are available online using this link.

A talk at Dronfield Hall Barn

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Greenhill Village History Society were treated to a very interesting talk on Tuesday, 9th May 2023 at the Dronfield Hall Barn. Within the walls are oak beams that date back to 1430. We were privileged to see and hear the history of Dronfield in a Quilt, too. ‘Talking History’ was the knowledgeable historian, Maureen S. Taylor. MA. History is her passion and lectures or gives talks on a freelance basis. Her talks are entertaining and she is happy to wear either Medieval or Tudor costumes.

Please contact her for details of fee for talks on:

01246 411381 or 07933 717 381 email: maureenstaylor50@gmail.com (Note the ‘s’ maureenstaylor)

Many thanks to all involved in making this afternoon so special. If you would like to visit, they have a beautiful garden and coffee shop. A perfect place to unwind in this historic setting.

The link and to contact the Dronfield Hall Barn please visit their website at : https://dronfieldhallbarn.org/

The Work of Rhubarb Farm

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Friday 21 April
The work of Rhubarb Farm

Come and hear the inspiring story of Rhubarb Farm, as told by its founder, Jennie Street. Rhubarb Farm is a horticultural social enterprise near Bolsover. It supports vulnerable people with a wide range of needs and abilities.

Doors open / refreshments 7.00pm; film starts 7.30 Tickets(£5) available from the library or online at greenhill.bookwhen.com

UP

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Saturday 1 April
UP

Pixar’s classic movie from 2009. The story tells of Carl Fredricksen who as a boy wanted to explore South America. 64 years later he gets his chance with a Boy Scout named Russell and with help from 500 balloons in this heart-warming movie. The film received five Academy Award nominations including Best Picture.

Doors open / refreshments at 2.00pm, film starts 2.30. No need to book.

Watch the trailer here

Where the Crawdads Sing

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Friday 31 March
Where the Crawdads Sing

A coming-of-age story of a young girl raised by the marshlands of the south in the 1950s. When the town hotshot is found dead, and inexplicably linked to Kya, the Marsh Girl, she is the prime suspect in his murder case. Based on the bestselling book by Delia Owens, it stars Daisy Edgar-Jones and Taylor John Smith.

Doors open / refreshments 7.00. Film starts 7.30

Watch the trailer here. Book online using this link.

Mrs Harris goes to Paris

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Friday 5 May
Mrs Harris goes to Paris

A humorously heartwarming tale about London housecleaner who thinks her lonely life might turn around if she can become the owner of a Christian Dior gown. Saying goodbye to friends won’t be easy, and neither will be winning over elite people in Paris. But her irrepressible charm just might end up saving the whole House of Dior in this uplifting story of how an ordinary woman becomes an extraordinary inspiration by daring to follow her dreams.

It’s free (you may make a donation on the night) but advance booking is strongly recommended. Tickets available at the library or online using this link.

Doors open / refreshments 7.00. Film starts 7.30

Watch the trailer here.  

Matilda the Musical

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Saturday 29 April
Matilda the Musical

Living with her brother and parents, who are unappreciative of her, Matilda utilises her telekinetic abilities to settle the score after her principal brutally tortures her with the help of her kind-hearted teacher.

Doors open/refreshments 2.00pm, film starts 2.30

Free showing, no need to book. Watch the trailer here.

Tootsie

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Friday 2 June
Tootsie

Dustin Hoffman shines as a struggling actor who becomes a TV star and finds true love – by dressing as a woman!

Doors open / refreshments 7.00pm. Film starts 7.30

Watch the trailer here.

Ratatouille

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Saturday 3 June
Ratatouille

Remy dreams of becoming a great chef, despite being a rat in a definitely rodent-phobic profession. He moves to Paris to follow his dream, and with the help of hapless garbage boy Linguini he puts his culinary skills to the test in the kitchen but he has to stay in hiding at the same time, with hilarious consequences. Remy eventually gets the chance to prove his culinary abilities to a great food critic but is the food good? A Pixar animation.

Doors open / refreshments 2.00, film starts 2.30. No need to book.

Watch the trailer here.