The Society was formed after a public meeting in October 2004 

THE AIMS OF THE SOCIETY

• To promote, foster and celebrate the artistic and creative talent which exists locally - whether that talent is professional or amateur, mature or developing.

•  To enrich and enhance the lives of residents in this rural part of Devon, collectively and individually, by organising a programme of events in the performing and visual arts, talks, visits and presentations.

•   To support materially or otherwise, groups and individuals, particularly the young, in developing their skills and talents for the benefit of the community as well as themselves.

THE CHULMLEIGH RURAL CINEMA was established by the Society and presents a monthly film (excluding December) in the Pavilion at Chulmleigh Playing Field. The profits are shared equally between the Playing Field Committee and the Society for the  benefit of the local community. 

The Committee endeavours to reflect a wide diversity of tastes in organising both musical and theatrical events, outings to various places of interest, and speakers of note. Members receive emails throughout the year giving advance notice of all Society organised events, thus providing priority booking and reduced ticket prices. The Membership fee has been held at £12 per person per annum since inception and runs from January to December.

Events 2024

Date	Time	Event	Where	Contact
Wed Jun 12th	Outing by coach to Wells Cathedral, Bishop's Palace & Gardens in conjunction with Chulmleigh & District Local History Society Enjoy a guided tour of Wells Cathedral, "the most poetic of English cathedrals". Built between 1175 and 1490, its unique features, the beautiful "scissor arches", Jesse window, famous Wells clock and octagonal chapter house set it apart from all others. Also included is admission to the splendid Bishop's Palace, home of the Bishops of Bath & Wells for over 800 years, with 14 acres of outstanding gardens and the well pools from which the city takes its name. Chulmleigh & Local History Society members £42, non-members £45 Departs Wallingbrook Health Centre at 9am and Wells at 4pm To book call 01884 860402 or email valerieabell123@aol.com Payment by cheque or by BACS Sort Code 30-90-49 Account No. 02474872, reference surname and Wells			01884 860402
Fri Jun 14th	Doors open 6:45pm Film starts 7.30pm	CHULMLEIGH RURAL CINEMA POOR THINGS (18A) Wildly imaginative four time Oscar-winning coming of age comedy drama starring Emma Stone (best actress), Mark Ruffalo and Willem Dafoe. Be prepared for adult themes and a unique blend of bizarre and darkly funny story telling! Bar and Ice-creams	Chulmleigh Pavilion	01769 580005
Fri Jul 12th	Doors open 6:45pm Film starts 7.30pm	CHULMLEIGH RURAL CINEMA WICKED LITTLE LETTERS (15) The range of insults in this smart and funny satire, based on an epidemic of poison pen letters that became a public scandal in a quiet English village 100 years ago, is truly awe-inspiring. Top-notch performances from Olivia Coleman, Jessie Buckley and Timothy Spall. Bar and Ice-creams	Chulmleigh Pavilion	01769 580005
Sat Jul 20th	6:00pm until 8:00pm	Member's Summer Cocktails and Canapés	Bank House, Fore Street	01769 581398
Fri Sep 27th	7:30pm	The Voices of Exmoor concert	Chulmleigh Pavilion	01769 581398
Fri Oct 25th	7:15pm	Murder Mystery Evening	Chulmleigh Pavilion	01769 581398
Fri Nov 22nd	7:30pm	Stringed Instrument Restoration and Ethics and Working on The Repair Shop, a talk by Rebecca Houghton	Chulmleigh Pavilion	01769 581398
Sat Nov 23rd		Steam train from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead Christmas market with return coach transfers (to be confirmed in June)		01769 581398
Thu Dec 5th	departing 9:30am	Outing by coach to the matinée performance of War Horse at the Theatre Royal, Plymouth		01769 581398