The Beacon December 2011 - Beacon Parish of Ditchling, Streat ...

Ditchling Film Society
On Thursday, 1 December 2011 our Christmas offering will be Made in
Dagenham. In 1968 a group of female workers went on strike at the Ford
Dagenham car plant. Crammed into a rundown section of the factory the
women coped without complaint until the bosses re-graded the women’s pay to
“unskilled” and they went on strike. Their protest made national news and the
strike became a template for achieving equal rights for women which
successfully brought about the Sexual Discrimination Act of 1975. It is a
poignant reflection on British social reform with a breezy modern tone evoking
the Ealing style of humour. Hugely enjoyable, this fast paced film wonderfully
captures the spirit of the sixties and features a great cast including Sally Hawkins
as the feisty heroine, a brilliant portrayal of Barbara Castle by Miranda
Richardson together with a terrific performance from Rosamund Pike.
Director: Nigel Cole. UK2010. 113 mins.
Please note that before our December film, in accordance with tradition, we
will be serving our usual festive mulled wine and mince pies.
Our first film in the New Year on Thursday, 12 January 2012 will be In the Mood
for Love a beautifully tailored, low key but always dramatic story by Kar Wai
Wong. The film is set in Hong Kong in 1962 and tells the story of the developing
relationship between Chow, a newspaper editor, and Li-zhen, a secretary both of
whom are dismayed to learn that their respective spouses are cheating on them.
The main characters are gradually drawn together, initially by a pleasant, warm
formality and eventually by much deeper feelings. A beautiful film which
deservedly won a handful of awards at Cannes in 2000.
Director: Kar Wai Wong. Hong Kong 2000. 98 Mins
The films will be shown in Ditchling Village Hall. Films start at 8.00pm. Doors
open at 7.30 pm. Free coffee and biscuits beforehand and ample free parking
behind the hall. Guests and temporary members are welcome for a small charge
payable at the door.
Rowena Cager and Melanie Samuel
Ditchling Morris and Mummers Christmas 2011
Once again Ditchling Morris and Mummers will appear at the
Bull Hotel, Ditchling on Boxing Day. We shall be collecting for
the St Peter and St James Hospice.
Mumming plays and Morris are part of our heritage and one of
our principle aims and objectives is to promote this. We perform
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