I recently took the opportunity to visit the Church to find out the inner workings of the clock-winding procedure. Eddie and Joe took me along to see what goes on, and whilst there I took photos and videos to show everyone else. You can see for yourself the clock, the bells and hear them ring … Continue reading See the Workings of the Church Clock
Author: Bill Hodgson
Film Reminder: ‘Licorice Pizza’
Saturday November 12th at 7:30pm Doors open at 7pm for a 7:30pm kick off. All seats are £5. Do come along and be entertained with this fun and award-winning film. Take a look at the trailer here and then come along on Saturday night. Only £5 for an evening which will brighten your week. Bar … Continue reading Film Reminder: ‘Licorice Pizza’
Film Night: ‘Licorice Pizza’
Saturday November 12th at 7:30pm Licorice Pizza is a comedy, drama and romance. Peter Bradshaw of the Guardian said "It’s such a delectable film: I’ll be cutting myself another slice very soon" San Fernando Valley, 1973. Disarmed by his fearless confidence and surprising maturity, bored 25-year-old photographer's assistant Alana Kane reluctantly accepts to go out … Continue reading Film Night: ‘Licorice Pizza’
Film Reminder: Tues 17th Nomadland
A quick reminder that we are screening the multi-Oscar winning Nomadland tonight (Tues 17th), doors open at 7pm. See you there, Bill.
Film Club Date Change
Due to unforeseen circumstances, I've had to move the screening of Nomadland to Tuesday 17th at 7:30pm. Doors will open at 7.00. All the details are on this page Sorry for the inconvenience. Bill Hodgson
Film Screening of Nomadland
Tuesday 17th May at 7.30pm (moved from the 10th) Wootton Courtenay Village Hall Come to the village hall on the 17th of May to see Nomadland starring Frances McDormand. The screening starts at 7:30pm with doors open at 7pm, tickets £5. The usual refreshments and chairs will be available. The film runs for 1h:47m, with … Continue reading Film Screening of Nomadland
Film Reminder: James Bond on Tuesday night
A reminder that we will be screening the very latest James Bond film (No Time to Die) on Tuesday 12th at 7:30pm. Doors open at 7, £5 per ticket on the door. This is the first time Bond has been approved for community cinemas, with our big screen and multiple speakers this should be a … Continue reading Film Reminder: James Bond on Tuesday night
Aerial Photos of Wootton in 1947
Historic England have released on-line millions of aerial photos taken from the 1920s onwards. You can browse the collection for yourself at their website here. Below is a photo of our village from 1947 with markers for orientation. Of note: The hotel looks different from nowI think there is a village hallAlmost none of the … Continue reading Aerial Photos of Wootton in 1947
Film Club – ‘No Time to Die’
Tuesday April 12th at 7:30pm Wootton Courtenay Village Hall Having considered the current Covid situation, I am going to go ahead with screening our next film, which is the latest James Bond film. The screening requires special permission from the distributors and is the first time a Bond film has been allowed to be shown … Continue reading Film Club – ‘No Time to Die’
Art Available
Hello, My mother is a prolific artist and as a result we have a surplus of her work which I'm offering to the village. Some are framed, some unframed and a few in the gallery are other artworks. You can view the gallery here: https://billhodgson.com/gallery/ - each item has a reference number which is what … Continue reading Art Available