Walsgrave Community Cinema

Walsgrave Community Cinema is back at St Mary's Church on Saturday 21 November, starting at 4pm. It's a free, community-run cinema run by the church, which opens its doors every third Saturday of the month for a relaxed session they describe as a great night out for all ages. There's no booking needed, so you just turn up.

The 21 November session is a double bill: Avengers: Infinity War followed by Avengers: Endgame. If you're planning to stay for both, you'll be in for a long one, so it's worth arriving early. The cinema continues into December, with The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe showing on Saturday 15 December. There's also a session on 12 December, though the time is still to be confirmed.

One of the quirks of the cinema is how they announce what's playing. Because of screening regulations, they can't advertise the films outside the church premises, so the organisers deal in cryptic clues instead, leaving the audience to guess what will be on the screen next month. It's a bit of a local game in itself.

Refreshments are on sale, and you're welcome to bring your own food or order a takeaway to the venue. The church also runs a 'Veggie First' kitchen, so any afternoon tea is vegetarian unless you request a meat option when booking. They encourage you to bring friends and comfort items like duvets, blankets or even a favourite teddy bear for a cosy evening. It's free to attend, and donations are welcomed. You'll find it at St Mary's Church, Hall Lane, Walsgrave, Coventry, CV2 2AW.