Elstead Cinema received enthusiastic acclaim with its debut performance of Casino Royale.  Villagers were able to sit back and enjoy the large screen. The film was shown via a laptop and linked to a powerful projector and was operated by Keith Williamson with Ben Tilly providing the sound. John Manches, the Village Halls Treasurer, welcomed the audience. The Committee took up the James Bond theme, with three members wearing black tie, which set the tone for the evening. Colin Welland welcomed Villagers as they arrived and Anne and Peter Moon were on the door. A bar was available on arrival and again in the 20 minute interval when teas and coffees were also provided.

The concept of a local cinema came from Peter Moon, who thought it would be a great social occasion as well as a benefit to the community as a whole.  All surplus funds will go towards Village Hall improvements.

The next production will be ATONEMENT on Friday 14^th March, doors open at 7.00 pm and the film starts at 7.30 pm.  Tickets will be available from 1^st March at Elstead Newsagents and the Spar.  We look forward to seeing you there.

Elstead Branch of the Royal British Legion  is proposing to hold a fun quiz in aid of the Poppy Appeal sometime in April. As a curtain riser the Branch would like to know the approximate number of people likely to attend. The more people who come the better the night will be. We therefore invite any local group to let us know if they are interested in a Poppy Appeal quiz night. We are looking for teams of six people to prove they are not the Weakest Link, but genuine Elstead Masterminds.