What's on in and around Marlborough

SHERLOCK HOLMES  (12A) Action and adventure starring Jude Law, Robert Downey Jr. Directed by Guy RichieThe 2009 film of Sherlock Holmes and his stalwart partner Watson who engage in a battle of wits and brawn with a nemesis whose plot is a threat to all of England.   ... [ Read More ]

Headlining the 2010 festival are such literary giants as novelist Margaret Drabble, Lynn Barber ��" journalist and author whose intense memoire has been made into the BAFTA award winning film ‘An Education’ scripted by Nick Hornby, children’s author Cressida Cowell her latest book ‘How to train your dragon’ is out now ... [ Read More ]

Situated in the Wiltshire countryside 6 miles from the picturesque market town of Marlborough, this Grade 1 listed building houses two magnificent Cornish beam engines, one of which (the 1812 Boulton and Watt) is the oldest working beam engine in the world still in its original engine house and capable of ... [ Read More ]

Course Title: Introduction to Web Design using DreamweaverCourse Length: 8 weeksThis course is for anyone who wants to learn how to build and maintain simple websites, using purpose built software. The course covers: Creating a Website Defining a Web Site Creating a Web Page Formatting a Web Page Organising Files and ... [ Read More ]

Thursday, 30 September – 6.30 – 8.00Course Title: Introduction to Digital PhotographyCourse Length: 4 weeksCourse Fee: £50The Digital Photography course covers gives an introduction to this evolving technology and looks at basic image manipulation. The course is run over 4 weeks and the prospectus covers: Different types of camera – choosing ... [ Read More ]

A BUNCH OF AMATEURS (15) Comedy starring Burt Reynolds, Imelda Staunton, Sir Derek Jacobi and Samantha Bond.This is a super comedy with a strong cast that delighted the Queen at a royal premier in 2008.An ageing Hollywood star is tricked by his seedy agent to star as King Lear on ... [ Read More ]

We are very pleased to announce that we will be holding a Fungi Feast at the Coronation Hall in East Grafton on Saturday 9th October, starting at 6pm.  Our guest will be world expert Roger Phillips who will be doing a talk on ‘Trifling with Truffles’ as well as signing his ... [ Read More ]

BRIGHT STAR (PG) Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish, Kerry FoxThis biographical drama is a wistful and melancholic account of the romance between the poet John Keats and neighbour Fanny Brawne, which was cut short by his untimely death at 25. Doors open for pre-film drinks at 7.30pm Films start at ... [ Read More ]

'Festival Strings' conductor Stefan Hofkes Saturday 23 October 2010at 7.30pmMarlborough College ChapelSoloists David Lewis      Violin Philippa Barton    Violin Nicholas Shipman    Clarinet  Vaughan Williams Fantasia on a theme by Thomas TallisRossini    Introduction, theme and variations for clarinet and orchestraBach Concerto for two violinsTchaikovsky  Serenade for strings Kindly sponsored by  Carter JonasTickets are £10 available ... [ Read More ]

Having bewitched audiences last autumn, this remarkable Zimbabwean company returns with its own unique Hamlet. Using just a few props, the two remarkable actors play all the roles, telling the story in ‘township’ style with a simplicity that is filled with imagination. Both thought provoking and humorous, Hamlet looks at themes ... [ Read More ]

'Peak oil, climate change, and a world beyond oil'. David Strahan is an award-winning business correspondent, investigative journalist and documentary film-maker. Author of The Last Oil Shock: A Survival Guide to the Imminent Extinction of Petroleum Man Contact Gina, Cyla, Jo, Judy or June at info@climatepledge.org.uk ... [ Read More ]

IT’S COMPLICATED  (15) Comedy and romance with Meryl Streep, Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin.Another excellent comic turn from Meryl Streep. When attending their son's college graduation, a couple reignite the spark in their relationship...but the complicated fact is they're divorced and he's remarried. Doors open for pre-film drinks at ... [ Read More ]

The Alfred Williams Heritage Society is hosting a festival in November this year to celebrate the life and work of Swindon's own Hammerman Poet. The highlight of this festival will invariably be 'The Hammerman', an original musical written by local singer/songwriter John Cullimore For further details about Alfred Williams and ... [ Read More ]

The Town Hall. Veg, Meat, Bread, Preserves and delicious home baking PLUS The Fartrade cafe with it's brilliant 'cake on a plate' deal; A cake/pastry/croissant of your choice + drink for £2 AMAZING Local produce of high environmental and animal welfare standards Fair Trade cafe Run by Marlborough ... [ Read More ]

Bringing you good times & great tunes in a wonderful show with an abundance of class & style as they take you on a trip back to unforgettable halcyon days of hip, cool and style ! ... [ Read More ]

THE GHOST (The Ghost Writer)  (15) A mystery drama directed by Roman Polanski starring Ewan McGregor and Pierce Brosnan.  A successful ghostwriter agrees to the opportunity of a lifetime to complete the memoirs of a former British prime minister he uncovers secrets that put his own life in jeopardy. ... [ Read More ]

Christmas Concert St. Mary´s Church, Marlborough4th December 2010, 7:30pm  Conductor: Christopher Irby       Lieutentant Kije Symphonic Suite -   Prokofiev  Glen Miller Medley 1  -  Miller  March Militaire - Schubert Pomp and Circumstance No.1   -  Elgar Band of Brothers Theme - Kamen Radetzky March  -   Strauss 1812 Overture - Tchaikovsky  ... [ Read More ]

The Town Hall. Veg, Meat, Bread, Preserves and delicious home baking PLUS The Fartrade cafe with it's brilliant 'cake on a plate' deal; A cake/pastry/croissant of your choice + drink for £2 AMAZING Local produce of high environmental and animal welfare standards Fair Trade cafe Run by Marlborough ... [ Read More ]

NINE  (12A) Daniel Day-Lewis, Penélope Cruz, Nicole Kidman, Judi Dench, Kate Hudson, Sophia Loren.A mix of drama, romance and music. A famous film director struggles to find harmony in his professional and personal lives as he engages in dramatic relationships with his wife, mistress, his muse, his agent, and his ... [ Read More ]

THE PRODUCERS   (12A)  (2005 version) A fun-filled, side-splitting musical comedy starring Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, UmaThurman and Will Ferrell. A scheming producer and accountant discover that they could make more money by producing a flop but things do not go to plan … 4 Golden Globe nominations.   ... [ Read More ]

A SINGLE MAN  (12A) Drama starring Colin Firth and directed by Tom Ford. Fashion designer Tom Ford's beautifully shot directorial debut featuring an outstanding performance by Colin Firth playing a bereaved British professor struggling to come to terms with the loss of his partner Jim in 1960's Los Angeles. Based ... [ Read More ]