In case you wonder where all your friends go in the evening on the first Friday of the month, wonder no more! Hungerford Film Club at the Croft Hall is the answer.

My wife, Jane, had wondered for a long time why all the villages around Hungerford had thriving film nights, but nothing was available in the Town itself. We got together a splendid crew to run films at The Croft Hall, the first of which was The Kite Runner. Everyone in the packed house said they thoroughly enjoyed it and asked what the next film was going to be.

We chose Mamma Mia and, lo and behold the tickets sold like hot cakes. The Hungerford Bookshop, which is our distribution point, reported that they all went in two days. It was a stunning evening, with many calls for a repeat performance which in fact took place on 6th February to another packed house.

An interesting list of films has been selected for the rest of the year and copies of the full list can be obtained from The Hungerford Bookshop or by request to hungerfordcinema@btinternet.com. Alternatively, come to the next film show on 6th March when we shall be showing “The Duchess” with Keira Knightley in the starring role as The Duchess of Devonshire and Ralph Fiennes as her husband, the Duke.

There is a licensed bar selling wine and soft drinks and film buffs of all ages are very welcome.

Barney Wilson