Wed 1 Jun 7.30pm
Cinema – Never Let Me Go – Andrew Garfield, Sally Hawkins, Keira Knightley, Carey Mulligan & Charlotte Rampling
A sci-fi thriller based on the novel by Kazuo Ishiguro, it tells the story of Kathy, Ruth and Tommy during their late teens and early 20s and how a revelation by a teacher at their public school changes their lives in a way they could not have foreseen.
Mon 6 Jun 7.30pm
Lecture – The Fascinating World of Playing Cards by Yasha Beresiner
A history of playing cards from their origins right up to now.
Wed 8 June 7.30pm
Cinema – Submarine – Craig Roberts, Sally Hawkins, Yasmin Paige
This is a film that resonates with Catcher in the Rye – a teenage boy growing up in Wales and exploring his burgeoning sexuality with his girlfriend, whilst trying to change what’s happening to his parents’ disintegrating relationship; it’s humorous and charming.
Sat 11 Jun 7.30pm
Theatre – The Man Who Left The Titanic – Isoceles in association with Useful Idiots
Tells the story of J Bruce Ismay, the head of the White Star Line, and how he boarded lifeboat on the maiden voyage of his shipping company’s Titanic. He escaped with his life whilst thousands drowned.
Sun 12 Jun 12.15pm to 2.15pm
Performance – The Mardi Gras Band – music
Enjoy a taste of New Orleans with this excellent jazz band, ably led by Ron Burnett.
Wed 15 June 7.30pm
Cinema – Fair Game – Sean Penn & Naomi Watts
A thriller based on the recent and true story of CIA operative Valerie Plame as the 2nd Iraq War was being planned and how her world started falling apart after her husband, US Ambassador Joe Wilson revealed what was really going on. Plame was “outed” by an American Senator – putting their lives at risk.
Sat 18 Jun 7.30pm
Performance – Cuban Lift – Latin American music
Take a journey through Latin America with music from Bolivia, Brazil, Cuba, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru and Venezuela.
Sat 18 Jun 4.00pm – 12.30am approx. (Sunday Morning)
Performance – The Midsummer Edstone Festival – folk, jazz, ceilidh, rock, blues music.
A festival aimed squarely at families of all ages and in aid of the MS Society. Children’s entertainment, craft stalls, street dancing, food and a licensed bar.
21 Jun to 15 July
Exhibition – Paintings by Angela Lawrence – Free entry. Open daily 11.00am – 3.00pm. Closed Mondays & Saturdays.
Landscapes which reflect how light changes the look and feel of the hills and the sea in South West Scotland.
Fri 24 Jun 7.30pm
Talk – Fixing Britain: An Evening with Lord Digby Jones
Adviser to and critic of governments of various persuasions since the 1980s, Digby Jones is not only one of British manufacturing’s most robust champions, but he’s also one of the most interesting to listen to – whether you agree with him or not.
Sun 26 Jun 12.15 to 2.15pm
Performance – The Mardi Gras Band – music
Ron Burnett’s band are back again to provide another taste of New Orleans
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