Full house at Priory Rotary Cinema Club

Priory Rotary celebrated the first anniversary of its Senior Citizens film club with full houses at the Corn Exchange cinema this week, when 200 people turned up to watch Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson in The Great Escaper. This reflects the growing popularity of this initiative since the first film, back in November 2022, which attracted just 58 visitors.

This is a monthly social event for older people in the community, with tea/coffee and biscuits before the film starts, and it now has a Monday and a Wednesday option available. Priced at just £3 per person, this is excellent value for money.

Phil Davies from Priory Rotary, reflecting on the year, said “This is more than just a film club. After nearly 3 years of restrictions during covid, the launch last November spurred many older citizens to start socialising again. Now many of them book to come every month, almost regardless of the choice of film, to meet up with friends they’ve made at the cinema.”

The next film will be The Miracle Club, starring Maggie Smith and Kathy Bates, on November 20th and 22nd. Thereafter, the Cinema Club will take place on the third Monday and Wednesday of each month. People are strongly encouraged to book in advance to ensure their ticket, by contacting Bharti Patel on 07375 375404 or emailing bharti.patel@west-norfolk.gov.

Pictured is the full house at one of the two screens on Monday.