King’s Lynn Community Cinema Club 13th season starts with Licorice Pizza at St George’s Guildhall
Thirteen is definitely not unlucky for King’s Lynn Community Cinema Club as the new season of films starting in November marks the start of their 13th year of screening films for local enthusiasts.
The club is now attracting audiences back at pre-Covid levels.
Club chairman, Ian Barton explained: “We were really concerned about how the club would survive the pandemic, but we were able to arrange a few online events during the lock downs which we know our members appreciated and the vast majority have been incredibly loyal and retained their memberships.
"We have been able to keep our membership fees the same for several years, so we think we are offering our members great value at just £2.13 a film.”
KLCCC is an independent, not-for-profit, organisation for all film enthusiasts over 18 and aims to show a varied programme. In a typical six-month season, they show eight films at the historic St. George’s Guildhall, King Street. which usually include a classic, a foreign language film and titles that are not widely available.
Members pay a subscription of just £17 for each season then can attend all films for free. Anyone can attend as a ‘day member’ for £5 cash on the door for a single film.
The new season will kick off with a screening of the highly acclaimed Licorice Pizza on Thursday, November 10. This is a coming-of-age comedy drama set in the San Fernando Valley in the 1970s and follows the story of Alana and Gary going through the treacherous navigation of first love.
KLCCC has also screened a number of films over the last few years in support of and raising funds for local organisations such as The Purfleet Trust, KL Night Shelter, and most recently the Refugee Council. They also regularly collaborate with local organisations such as KL Festival, KL Pride and Groundwork Gallery.
“We are very conscious that we are a ‘community club’ and are always looking for other organisations to work with. We would welcome anyone wishing to explore a possible joint event contacting us to discuss ideas,” added Ian.
For more information about the club and its events, see their Facebook page or website www.klccc.uk; or email the club at communitycinemaclub@googlemail.com