What's on: From Page to Screen, Allington Hill goes live, and MMMM! returns 11 May
Hi all,
A few things to flag this week:
🍽️ No MMMM! this Monday 27 April
There's no MMMM! Monday Movie, Meal & Mingling this Monday 27 April as we're having a break. Some of us will be heading to Bridport Food Matters' monthly members' meal, Nosh & Natter.
If you're not already a Bridport Food Matters member, it's well worth joining. Membership is just £1 for life and gives you access to Nosh & Natter and much more:
You can also read (and subscribe to) Bridport Food Matters' latest newsletter here.
🎬 From Page to Screen film festival, 22-26 April
The From Page to Screen film festival is currently on at Bridport Arts Centre! Curated by Chris Chibnall (creator of Broadchurch), the programme features classic comedies, international gems, and gala screenings of 2001 and Casino Royale at the Electric Palace, including a Q&A with composer David Arnold and writers Neal Purvis and Rob Wade.
There's also a series of free talks (for under 25s; £5 for over 25s) at 1pm daily at the Town Hall, aimed at demystifying how films are made and how to work in the industry. Films are mostly just £3 for young people.
👉 Full details at West Dorset News
Eleanor Pole
🎶 Allington Hill goes live! Bank Holiday weekend, 1-2 May
Two great free events on Allington Hill next bank holiday weekend:
Friday 1 May, 6-10pm. An evening of live music featuring talented local musicians, in collaboration with Chris Deacon and Dorset Bars & Disco. Hot food available and all under cover in case of rain!
Saturday 2 May, 10am-6pm. The traditional Country Fair with over 40 stalls, a dog show, have-a-go craft activities, horse logging demos, more live music, food and drink and much more.
Both events are put on by the Allington Hillbillies with free entry, supported by Bridport Town Council.
👉 Full details at West Dorset News
Cath Tyler
🎥 MMMM! is back on Monday 11 May: The Invisible Doctrine
MMMM! Monday Movie, Meal & Mingling returns on Monday 11 May with The Invisible Doctrine (2025, 1hr 15mins, IMDb 7.5/10).
George Monbiot deconstructs the roots, secretive propagation and deep impact of neoliberalism, the "invisible doctrine" that has come to govern and constrain our lives. The film explores how neoliberal policies drive economic inequality and social atomisation, and why they're fundamentally incompatible with the preservation of life on earth. Importantly, it also offers a refreshing counter-narrative, calling for a new "politics of belonging" rooted in community, cooperation and democratic engagement.
As always, there'll be delicious (mostly organic) vegan curries from Fergus Bradbeer of Vegie Vortex, plus hot and cold drinks. Food from around 6pm, shorts from 6:30pm, and the main feature from 7pm.
🍲 Pre-book your food by 3pm Monday 11 May to avoid disappointment!
👉 Get tickets at ud.coop/neolib
💡 Remember, West Dorset Commons members get into MMMM! for free. You can also suggest and upvote future films.
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Josef Davies-Coates
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