End of an Era: Farewell to Kemble Rural Cinema

After nearly two decades of shared stories, laughter, and community spirit, the Village Hall Committee has made the difficult decision to bring Kemble Rural Cinema to a close.

Since its first screening in February 2007 — the charming comedy Confetti — the cinema has been a beloved fixture in our village life. It has brought us together through rain and shine, offering everything from Hollywood blockbusters to hidden gems, all within the cozy walls of our hall.

This November 2025, we will dim the lights one final time with The Penguin Lessons, marking the end of a remarkable journey.

We want to thank everyone who made it possible — the volunteers who set up chairs and served refreshments, the committee members who kept things running, and of course, the loyal audiences who turned up month after month. You made Kemble Rural Cinema a true community treasure.

As we prepare for our final screening, we invite you to join us in celebrating the memories. Let’s make this last showing one to remember.

With heartfelt thanks,


Kemble Village Hall Committee

 

Kemble Village Hall Management Committee is pleased to announce that we have secured a slot with the Rural Cinema Scheme.
We will be showing a film in the hall on the 3rd Monday of every month.
Doors will normally open at 7.30pm and the film will begin at 8pm.
Entrance to the film is £5 pp.
We need as many film goers as possible to make this a regular event so please come and support us.

Tea, coffee, wine and beer are available to purchase.

No need to book.

 

Note:  New Day and time from July onwards - The Rural Cinema will be on third Saturday of the Month.

October's Film

Saturday 18th October 2025

Film Starts 7:30pm - Doors open 7:00pm

Casblanca

 

  • 1942 U 1h 42m

    A cynical expatriate American cafe owner struggles to decide whether or not to help his former lover and her fugitive husband escape the Nazis in French Morocco.

    Director : Michael Curtiz
    Writers : Philip G. Epstein, Julius J. Epstein, Howard Koch
    Stars : Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid

Trailer

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November's Film

Saturday 22nd November 2025

Film Starts 7:30pm - Doors open 7:00pm

 

The Penguin Lessons

 

2024 12A 1h 51m

A disillusioned Englishman who goes to work in a school in a divided Argentina in 1976 finds his life transformed when he rescues an orphaned penguin from the beach.

Director : Peter Cattaneo
Writers :Jeff Pope, Tom Michell
Stars :Steve Coogan, Jonathan Pryce, Bruno Blas

 

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