Who We Are

Blandford Forum is a small market town in Dorset, England, in the heart of Thomas Hardy's Wessex.  The Film Society is a voluntary-run organisation dedicated to bringing the best of world cinema to its 200 or so members.  We are a member of the British Federation of Film Societies.   Our season begins as the nights draw in in early September and runs through to early spring.

We launch our 15th season of international cinema on Thursday, 6th September, 2007. This season, as always, we will be screening award-winning films from around the world. Moreover, you will be seeing these films in a 'club' atmosphere;  tea and coffee are available before and after the show.  You can tell us what you think of the films - and detailed film notes are provided!

Screenings take place in the main hall of The Blandford School (entrance opposite the hospital) in Milldown Road, Blandford, on Thursday evenings. Doors open at 7.15pm. Shows start at 7.45pm. There is part-tiered seating for about 200 people and ample parking. Smoking is not permitted on the premises.

If you live in the Blandford area and this sounds like a good way to spend your winter Thursday evenings, fill in the application form and either take it to It's a Gift, East Street, Blandford (Opposite Sheep Market Hill) or post it to the Membership Secretary, Sarah Fale, 3 Field View, Alexandra Street, Blandford, DT11 7JQ (past members please note change of Membership Secretary).

Screening dates this season are:

Subscription rates are as follows:

Adults- £24.50

Couple at the same address - £43

Under 21 or 60+ - £21.50  (membership is not open to anyone under 16 years of age)

Other concessions please enquire.

Yes, you have read it correctly, your subscription admits you to all 16 shows at no further charge.  That's 16 first class films, many of which you would struggle to see in any other way, for around £1.50 per film.

Attendance at B.F.F.S screenings is limited to members and their guests. The general public cannot be admitted. To reserve guest tickets members should phone Brian or Angie Winkle on 01258 452975.  Guest tickets must be reserved prior to the day of screening.  Guest tickets cannot be sold on the day of screening.  Tickets cost £4.50 per guest.  Members are asked to accompany their guests.

Officers of the Committee:

Hon. Chairman - Brian Winkle

Hon. Secretary - John England

Hon.Treasurer - Andy Fale

Hon. Membership Secretary - Sarah Fale

Hon. Publicity Secretary - Ted O'Connor

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