Portrait of Pembridge Blog 6
March 2024
March is packed with events and activities this month. Here are some of the highlights. Pembridge Film Nights is showing “One Life” the story of Nicholas Winton who rescued hundreds of children from war-torn Europe. Starring Anthony Hopkins, Helena Bonham-Carter, and Johnny Flynn. To end the season of feel-good films “Local Hero” Bill Forsyth’s whimsical comedy. Trailers and booking details on www.portraitofpembridge.co.uk
National Theatre and Royal Ballet performances are being streamed into Pembridge Parish Hall. The showing of “Dear England”, starring Ralph Fiennes as England manager Gareth Southgate, received rave reviews both nationally and locally. The Royal Ballet’s performance of “Manon” left the audience breathless, describing the screening as “stunning, awesome, and a real privilege to watch”. This month an adaptation of Chekov’s “Vanya” starring Andrew Scott ( Fleabag) is showing. On 27th March “The Motive and the Cue” starring Mark Gatiss, Johnny Flynn, and Tuppence Middleton will be showing alongside the Royal Ballet’s Swan Lake.
If live music is your thing, the newly formed Pembridge band “Now and Then” is performing for the first time at the New Inn, while the Love 2 Sing Community Choir has entered a local singing competition.
It’s 40 years since Jane and Rosie Melvin arrived at the New Inn. Rory MacColl talked to them about the changes they’ve seen and the characters they’ve met.
We report on a Princess and some frogs. A Pembridge resident has donated her hair to charity the Little Princess Trust. Learn about this charity which helps young cancer sufferers and how you too can help. Frogs and Toads are at the peak of their breeding season. We highlight the work of two local farmers in helping them make a safe return to their breeding grounds.
St Mary’s Church is doing its bit for wildlife conservation. Esther Clarke explains how the Churchyard can sustain wildflowers and will be sharing her tips on creating wildlife gardens later in the year.
Gardeners may wish to join The Hardy Plant Society at the Parish Hall for a talk on Container Gardening.
The Parish Hall will be holding monthly Bingo Nights and monthly Coffee Mornings. There are also plans to further upgrade the facilities at the Hall.
Pembridge School PTFA has started an after-school LEGO club for classes 2, 3, and 4. They are grateful for the LEGO generously donated. If you have unwanted toys and books, they are selling them at the school on 6th March as part of their fundraising.
Pride in Pembridge has a full schedule of projects for the coming months, outlined by Secretary Karen Goodwin, who would love to hear from new members.
Wartime Pembridge. Did you grow up in Pembridge during the Second World War or did
your parents and grandparents share their memories with you? Portrait of Pembridge is
planning an exhibition on wartime in Pembridge. If you are willing to share memories and
photos from that time, please contact Kay Ingram at 07342 625796 or ingramkay3@gmail.com.
Save the Date
25th-27th May – Leominster Medieval Society in the Long Meadow.
6th June – D-Day Celebration
24th August – Bank Holiday Music, Food, and Family Fun
Details of all March events are in “Dates for your Diary” www.portraitofpembridge.co.uk
