Renwick Film Festival on again

By Chris Valli

The Renwick Winter Film Festival will run again over three weeks this month.

Every Thursday evening a series of short films plus a feature will screen in the Renwick Church Hall on High Street.

Veteran filmmaker Paul Davidson has curated the festival, which he says will be of much interest and enjoyment for Marlborough audiences.

“Every film is either about Marlborough, or is made by Marlborough filmmakers” says Paul. “I can g u arantee an entertaining couple of hours every Thursday evening throughout June.”

The Festival kicks off of June 15 with the 40th anniversary screening of the classic Marlborough comedy, Carry Me Back. Three Seddon farmers head to the Capital in support of t he Red Devil’s shield challenge and things don’t go as planned. The film’s producer, Graeme Cowley, has given permission for this special screening and will be in attendance to introduce his film and explain the background.

Renwick Anglican vicar Joe Keighley is looking forward to the festival, the proceeds from which go to fund various community activities and the work of the Christian six percent, whichever was higher, in June or July, a further three percent increase in July next year and between 1.8 and 6.5 percent in December next year.

The unions said the end result would put the top-of-the-scale pay rate at $100,000 by the end of 2024 - the same rate as previous offers.

The new offers would shift the starting rate for new teachers to at least $60,735 for primary teachers and $63,187 for secondary teachers.

They included a $710 payment for union members only to cover the cost of Teaching Council fees.

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“It’s good to see our church being used for community events all week and not just a Sunday thing” says Joe. He says audiences can look forward to a warm cosy hall, a cheery cuppa and an evening’s entertainment.

“Just the thing to brighten up a dark winter’s night”.

The Festival starts at 7pm on Thursday June 15 and on the following two Thursdays. Door sales on ly, just $10 cash each evening, including refreshments.

Further Information: Paul Davidson, 021 950 600. Rev Joe Keighley 020 456 3000