"Bring out the Popcorn!"

Join us on Saturday 1st August 2026 for "Bring out the Popcorn", our in-person event all about Gloucestershire's cinema heritage. The event will see talks, a film show and a document display about local cinema history, and of course free refreshments. 

Booking is essential for the talks and film show.

Book your places on the talks and film show here

What will happen on the day?

• Film show at 13:15: local footage taken by the Gloucester Film Makers (formerly Gloucester Cine Club) introduced by Mike Morris.  
• Two live talks of the day: one at 13:45 and one at 14:30
• Document Display of archive records relating to cinema and film
• Free refreshments, donations welcome
• Handing out ice creams…or needing an autograph book? Discover your personal heritage with the Gloucestershire Family History Resource Centre, open from 10am. 

Talks and film show of the day

• 13:15: A film show of local footage taken by the Gloucester Film Makers (formerly Gloucester Cine Club) introduced by Mike Morris.  
• 13:45: Ross Campbell, local author, talks about the history of cinema.  
• 14:30: "A Life in Cinema…": A talk by Mark Cunningham, owner and manager of the Sherborne Cinema, Gloucester.

Booking is essential for the talks and film show. Book your place by clicking here.