Acton Trussell Community Centre has announced its first season of monthly film screenings following the installation of a professional-standard projector and large screen.
The community centre, which serves Acton Trussell, Bednall and Teddesley Hay, will show three films between October and December, with screenings planned around Halloween, Remembrance and Christmas.
The programme begins on Saturday 31 October, with further screenings on 28 November and 19 December. All three films will start at 7pm.
Halloween screening of Hocus Pocus
The first screening will take place on Saturday 31 October with the Disney comedy Hocus Pocus (PG), starring Bette Midler.
The film follows three witches who return to Salem, Massachusetts, after being accidentally resurrected on Halloween.
Visitors are being encouraged to get involved with the Halloween theme by wearing costumes and bringing along decorated pumpkins, with prizes available for the best costumes and scariest pumpkins.
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First World War drama in November
On Saturday 28 November, the community centre will screen 1917 (15), the acclaimed First World War drama.
The film follows two young British soldiers who are given a dangerous mission to deliver an urgent message to another battalion, warning them about an ambush.
The screening has been scheduled during November as part of the centre’s Remembrance-themed programme.
Family Christmas film in December
The final screening of the year will take place on Saturday 19 December with the animated family comedy Arthur Christmas (U).
The film follows Santa’s son Arthur as he attempts to deliver a forgotten Christmas present before Christmas morning.
The voice cast includes James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie, Bill Nighy, Jim Broadbent, Imelda Staunton and Ashley Jensen.
Tickets and location
All three films will begin at 7pm at Acton Trussell Community Centre on Acton Hill Road, Acton Trussell, Stafford, ST17 0RY.
Tickets cost £6 for adults and £4 for concessions, with an additional booking fee for online purchases.
Advance tickets are available through TicketSource at www.ticketsource.com or by calling 0333 666 3366.
Free parking is available at the community centre.
The autumn programme is the centre’s first monthly film season following the installation of its new cinema equipment.
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