New Film Season - OUT NOW!

We're hope you're enjoying the summer holidays so far, with some great films this August, but we thought we'd let you know about the film season for September and October thats now available here at the Assembly Rooms!

You can find the full list of events here, but here are just a few of the highlights!

Mr's Brown Boys D'Movie (15), Mon 1 & Tues 2 September, 7.30pm

Kicking off the new season we have the delightfully funny Mrs Brown's Boy: D'Movie, that is sure to ache those cheeks of laughter following the crazy antics of Anges Brown, played by Brendan O'Carroll, let loose in the town of Dublin. This is an adaptation of the international comedy phenomenom Mr Brown's Boys and is guaranteed to please!

Wakolda (12A) Mon 15 & Thurs 18 Sept, 7.30pm

 
For those who fancy something a bit different, this Spanish thriller documentary is based on the true story of  a strange doctor who insinuates himself into the lives of a young girl and her Argentine family. Unkown to this family, the doctor is in fact an exiled Nazi ‘Angel of Death’ called Joseph Mengele. As the doctor-patient bond intensifies, his obsessive quest for genetic purity is reawakened.

The Hundred-Foot Journey (PG) Mon 6 Oct, 2pm & Tues 7, Wed 8 & Thurs 9, 7.30pm

 
Based on the novel by  Richard C. Morais, this comedy drama focusses on the quaint village of Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val in the south of France, where Hassan Kadam (Manish Dayal), a culinary ingénue who moved over from her home country India, opens an Indian restaurant, the Maison Mumbai. That is, until the chilly chef proprietress of Le Saule Pleureur, a Michelin starred, classical French restaurant run by Madame Mallory (Helen Mirren), gets wind of it.This enchanting film explores the fabulous intensity of the Indian cuisine matched with the beautiful surroundings of southern France. Not to be missed!

Planes: Fire & Rescue (U) Mon 27, Tues 28 & Wed 29 Oct, 2pm

 

This a great one for the kids!  This Disney comedy-adventure is about second chances, featuring a dynamic crew of elite firefighting aircraft devoted to protecting historic Piston Peak National Park from raging wildfire. When world famous air racer Dusty (voice of Dane Cook) learns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again, he must shift gears and is launched into the world of aerial firefighting. Together, the fearless team battles a massive wildfire and Dusty learns what it takes to become a true hero.

75 year old Ludlow resident falls from the skies!

On Saturday 19 July, Ludlow Assembly Rooms volunteer Joyce Hughes, (who is 75!) jumped out of a plane from 14,000 feet in the air – all in the name of charity.

Look at that view!

Some would say she should be sat in a comfortable chair with a nice cup of tea, but for this 75 year old adrenaline junkie, a skydive was just the latest achievement in a long line of daredevil feats! Since retiring, Joyce has been on countless other adventures, including parascending in Cyprus, flying in a hot air balloon and walking on a glacier in Canada.

However, it will take a lot to top her tandem skydive! Despite a stormy forecast, the weather remained perfectly clear, and Joyce was able to enjoy the spectacular view.

Following the event she said: “It was absolutely fabulous and I enjoyed every second. I'd do it again in a heartbeat!” Joyce’s daughter Meg who also took part in this event, commented on Facebook: “She was amazing!!! So calm! Proud skydiving daughter”

The incentive for Joyce was not only to take advantage of her good health, but to raise money for Ludlow Assembly Rooms where she is a dedicated volunteer. Already, Joyce has raised an estimated £500, (and still counting!) which will go towards the venue’s running costs.

She won’t be resting for too long though: Joyce already has her sights set on North Wales where, later this summer, she will ride the longest zip-wire in Europe with her daughter and grandchildren!

Well done Joyce!

There are still opportunities to sponsor Joyce on her fantastic achievement, which can be done via www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk or the Box Office where there are collection points available. Joyce has also set up a Just Giving page: www.justgiving.com/Joyce-Hughes2

Welcome to the Ludlow Assembly Rooms Blog!

Welcome to our new blog! Here we will be keeping you up to date with some of our bigger projects here at the Assembly Rooms, including our ongoing events, latest news and fundraisers!

We can't wait to let you know what we've got up to next!