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Monday 2 December 2013

Highland Screening for new UK Documentary Spearheading Campaign to Get Children Back Outdoors

Cinema Nairn are proud to support the The Scottish Waterways Trust in their hosting of the only Highland screening for an inspirational new ‘Supersize-me’ style film documentary tackling the increasingly fragile connection between children and nature, at Nairn Community Centre at 7pm on Friday 6th December.


Naturalist Chris Packham and brain scientist Professor Baroness Susan Greenfield are amongst the experts making an appearance in the feature-length documentary which marks the launch of the UK-wide Project Wild Thing campaign to get children away from computers, television screens and plastic toys and back out into nature.

Appointing himself ‘Marketing Director for Nature’ he works with branding and outdoor experts developing a nationwide marketing campaign to get British children outside.

The Project Wild Thing campaign is supported by The Wild Network. This collaboration of charities, corporations and individuals* committed to getting children back outdoors, was established by the National Trust, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, National Health Service Sustainable Development Unit and others in September 2013.

The Scottish Waterways Trust, which is a member of The Wild Network, reconnects adults and children with nature through projects along Scotland’s rural and urban canals, including the sixty mile long Caledonian Canal. 

Any money raised through the event will go directly to Project Wild Thing, Scottish Waterways Trust’s public events on the Caledonian Canal and to a couple of projects more local to Nairn – Wildthings and a new Nairnshire naturalists’ club.

Stephen Wiseman, Scottish Waterways Trust Heritage Officer for the Caledonian Canal explains the importance of the film’s message for Highland audiences:

“The Scottish Waterways Trust has teamed up with Project Wild Thing because reconnecting Scottish kids with nature is a priority and this inspirational film and campaign has the potential to develop into a huge, social change movement.

Urbanisation and our obsession with video games, mobile phones and tablets affects everyone, not just those living in our cities and large towns and this generation of British children is more disconnected from nature than ever before.

“Time playing outdoors has halved in a generation. Fewer than one in ten children regularly play in wild spaces. More kids can recognise a Dalek than can spot a magpie!

“The knock on is that obesity rates are ballooning and plummeting child wellbeing measures tell a depressing story. Reconnecting children, as well as adults, with the wild is critical and something we should shout about because, as we know from our own projects, spending time in nature increases health, happiness and wellbeing. 

“Following the screening, we’ll open the floor to what I think will be a lively and hopefully optimistic discussion about how we build on all the great work happening already, understand what works and inspires and ultimately create a real momentum for change - we’re working towards that along Scotland’s canals but the opportunities are all around us.”

Project Wild Thing is currently touring 50 cinemas across the UK. 

Further Information about the Screening

Venue:            Nairn Community Centre
Date:               Friday 6th December
Time:              7:00pm -9:00pm
Price:              Adults £5, Children 10 -18 years old go free
Tickets available at the door

Further Information, Images and Clips
Ø  Further information can be found at www.projectwildthing.com; Facebook: projectwildthing; Twitter: @wearewildthing
Ø  Photos, images and posters are available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/99241742@N03/sets/
Ø  Film clips are available at http://vimeopro.com/greenlions/projectwildthingfilmclips

Scrooge - A Christmas Carol

Are you in the Christmas spirit yet? Don't worry, neither was Scrooge, but the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future, soon put an end to that! Come and join us to get in the mood for Christmas, with the original and (in our opinion) the best version of A Christmas Carol, the Dickens classic starring Alistair Sim as Scrooge. The film starts at 2:00pm and is followed by free coffees and bakes - not bad for £2.50!

Monday 18 November 2013

Cinema Nairn's presentation of North Face (of the Eiger), followed by a Q&A

Continuing Cinema Nairn’s mountaineering themed films in November, North Face is a dramatization of the true story about the race to conquer the north face of the Eiger. Set in 1936, it’s the story of two reluctant German ‘heroes’ taking on the elements in what is a highly suspenseful film with dramatic cinematography.

After the film we will have a Q&A session with Mountaineer Clive Rowland from Nairn.  Clive has conquered many of the worlds most challenging peaks.  He will be able to tell us what happened in the aftermath of the attempt on the Eiger and answer your questions about the challenges they faced.

Friday 27 September 2013

Salmon Fishing in The Yemen - Tonight, doors open 7:00pm for 7:30pm film.

Don't miss your chance to see Ewan McGregor in the Golden Globe nominated romantic comedy with Emily Blunt and Kristin Scott-Thomas.   Reviewers called it ‘a disarmingly attractive hour and three quarters of gentle romance and even gentler comedy’. Come along and see if you agree!  £5 for Adults and £3 for under 18s.  And don't forget to have your Loyalty Card stamped to earn that free film.

Tuesday 20 August 2013

Cinema Nairn Presents Two Classics in Association with Nairn Book & Arts Festival 2014

Tuesday 3rd September at 9:00pm - Battleship Potemkin (Please note the time)
Nairn's own Andy May brings his trio to Cinema Nairn for the much lauded, classic Russian silent film telling the true tale of a 1905 naval mutiny and street riot in Odessa. The trio, who have individually played with artists such as Jack Bruce, Marianne Faithfull, The Proclaimers, Capercaillie among others, will improvise on themes written by Andy for the film. A one off must see opportunity.

Saturday morning, 7th September at 10:00am - Kid Brother
A silent film with Andy May performing live on the keyboard on the Saturday morning has become a regular and very popular feature of the festival. This year we present a classic Harold Lloyd western. Will Harold catch the thieves and win Mary's heart? A great film experience for the whole family

Monday 21 January 2013

Update - Programme for 2013
All screened at Nairn Community & Arts Centre unless otherwise indicated...

January – Monday 21st at 2:00pm - Matinee
Top Hat (U) 1935
A toe tapping classic from the King and Queen of dance cinema, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.  A comedy, musical and romance –is there a better way to spend a Monday afternoon?  Don’t forget your dancing shoes!

February – Friday 15th at 7:30pm
Bride and Prejudice (12A) 2004 – Indian food will be served!
Bollywood comes to Nairn!  Jane Austen as you’ve never seen before! Intrigue, love, relationships, topped with great music, dance and the wonderful colour of Bollywood.  To cap a great night out we will be serving authentic Indian cuisine in the interval! Wearing your Bollywood outfit is optional! (£8 Tickets)

March – Friday 15th at 7:30pm
The Spy in Black (U) 1939
A Powell and Pressburger classic!  A WW1 film set in Orkney, about a German U-Boat captain’s spy mission to guide the German Navy to the British Fleet.

April – Friday 12th at 7:30
A Single Man (12A) 2009
Colin Firth at the top of his game!  Oscar winner Firth won a number of awards, among them the BAFTA for Best Actor, for his portrayal of a depressed gay British university professor in California in the 1962.  Don’t miss this chance to see the directorial debut of flamboyant Gucci fashion designer Tom Ford.

May – Saturday 11th at 7:30pm
Life is Beautiful (PG) 1997.  In Italian, with English subtitles
A rare chance to see the Italian multi-award winning actor and director Roberto Benigni, right here on your doorstep – so don’t miss out!  Benigni sets this film in a Nazi death camp, but uses humour and the love between father and son to create this heart-warming, life affirming film.

May – Friday 31st at 7:30pm
An Angel’s Share (15) 2011
Are you ready for a slice of life, Ken Loach style?  Gritty, funny, challenging, thought provoking – and throw in the plot line of ‘uisge beatha’ – or ‘The Water of Life’, (whisky!)  Add a slice of spectacular Scottish scenery, and why wouldn’t you want to come along?!

June – Friday 28th at 7:30pm
A Small Act (12A) 2010
Following the success of You’ve been Trumped and Even the Rain, Cinema Nairn once again gives the people of Nairn the opportunity to see another award winning documentary.  A Small Act follows UN Human Rights Advocate, Chris Mburu’s search for the woman who sponsored him through school in Kenya.  This small act of kindness proved an opportunity to release the true potential of Chris who went on to set up his own scholarship programme for the children of Kenya.

July – Friday 26th at 6:00pm - PLEASE NOTE NEW TIME
Ring of Bright Water (U) 1969
Virginia McKenna, Bill Travers – and Mij the otter!  Based on Gavin Maxwell’s true story and set on the west coast of Scotland. This is a beautiful, warm-hearted film, perfect for a balmy July evening!

September – Keep your eyes peeled for news of the films Cinema Nairn will present in association with the Nairn Book & Arts Festival.

September – In Association with Nairn Book & Arts Festival 2014
Tuesday 3rd at 9:00pm to 10:10pm - Battleship Potemkin (1925) PG.  (Please note the time)
Nairn's own Andy May brings his trio to Cinema Nairn for the much lauded, classic Russian silent film telling the true tale of a 1905 naval mutiny and street riot in Odessa.  The trio, who have individually played with artists such as Jack Bruce, Marianne Faithfull, The Proclaimers, Capercaillie among others, will improvise on themes written by Andy for the film.  A one off must see opportunity.

Saturday morning, 7th at 10:00am to 11:15am- Harold Lloyd in Kid Brother (1927) U.
A silent film with Andy May performing live on the keyboard on the Saturday morning has become a regular and very popular feature of the festival.  This year we present a classic Harold Lloyd western.  Will Harold catch the thieves and win Mary's heart?  A great film experience for the whole family

September Friday 27th at 7:30pm
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (12A) 2011
Cinema Nairn presents Scotland’s very own Hollywood star Ewan McGregor in the Golden Globe nominated romantic comedy with Emily Blunt and Kristin Scott-Thomas.  Reviewers called it ‘a disarmingly attractive hour and three quarters of gentle romance and even gentler comedy’.  Come along and see if you agree!

October – Monday 7th at 2:00pm - Matinee
The Lady Killers (U) 1955
An Ealing Studio classic from Alexander Mackendrick, starring all your old favourites,  including Alec Guinness, Cecil Parker, Herbert Lom, Peter Sellers, Jack Warner and Katie Johnson who won a BAFTA for her performance as Mrs Willberforce

October - Friday 25th at 7:30pm
The Artist (PG) 2011
The multi-award winning salute to silent movies.  This is the first French film and French actor to win an Oscar and the first silent film to win an OSCA since 1927.  What about the dog I hear you ask - come along and see what all the fuss was about!

November – 22nd at 7:30pm
North Face (12A) 2008.  In German, with English subtitles.
Continuing Cinema Nairn’s mountaineering themed films in November, North Face is a depiction of the true story about the race to conquer the north face of the Eiger.  Set in 1936, it’s the story of two reluctant German ‘heroes’ taking on the elements in what is a highly suspenseful film with dramatic cinematography.

December – Monday 2nd at 2:00pm - Matinee
A Christmas Carol (U) 1951
Are you in the Christmas spirit yet? Don't worry, neither was Scrooge, but the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future, soon put an end to that! Come and join us to get in the mood for Christmas, with the original and (in our opinion) the best version of A Christmas Carol, the Dickens classic starring Alistair Sim as Scrooge.

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