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About The Occasional Cinema
Occasional Cinema is a film society run by volunteers. Any profits
made are put back into the society for the purpose of showing films to the members. Films
are shown once every few weeks from September to March, with occasional special events
taking place over the summer months. Members are admitted on a first come first served
basis. Children cannot become members themselves, but may attend suitable films
if accompanied by an adult.
You must become a member to attend a film showing. Membership is available
on the door on film nights for a cost of £5 per lifetime: after this film
entrance is £3.00. Member's guests who are not resident in the area may
watch a film for £5. Members are welcomed to play an active part in the
running of the society.
Films are shown at the Caban, Brynrefail (and from October 2008 at the Blue Sky Cafe, Bangor) and unless stated otherwise start at 7.30pm, or more accurately, sometime after 7.30pm when everyone's finished the delicious food. Food is available from 6.30pm and a sophisticated clientele enjoy the wholesome food, reasonable price (£7.50 for two courses at the Caban, £8.00 at the Blue Sky Cafe) and excellent atmosphere. Meals are provided on a first-come first-served basis. Reservation is very helpful - Caban 01286 685500, Blue Sky 01248 355444. Blue Sky Café is in the central part of Bangor High Street at number 236 behind the butchers and opposite the Halifax Building Society. It was formerly Java and before that the Ambassador Hall.
Booking for meals directly with Blue Sky or Caban is
very helpful. You can't book for the film, which is first come first
served. Everyone who arrives before 7pm and has booked will get to see
the film.
Details of films are available on this website and we send out regular electronic mailings
(please make sure we have your up-to-date email address by emailing info@occasionacinema.org).
Since September 2006 screenings have been at Y Caban, Brynrefail (between Llanberis and Llanrug).
Until 2005 the usual venue for screenings was Electric Mountain,
Llanberis, the large modern building between Llanberis village
and Llyn Padarn. From October 2008 films are also being shown in Bangor
at the Blue Sky Cafe.
Please check here for the Caban programme and here for the Blue Sky programme.
Films start at 7.30pm, or more accurately - sometime after 7.30pm when
everyone's finished the delicious food.
Food is available on most film evenings from 6.30pm and a sophisticated clientele enjoy the
wholesome food, reasonable price and excellent atmosphere. Meals are
provided on a first-come first-served basis and on popular nights not
everyone may be able to eat. Come early to avoid disappointment and/or book
with the venue - Caban - 01286 685500, Blue Sky 01248 355444.
Our stylish range of Occasional T-shirts has been sold out.
Thanks to all those who continue to support the Occasional Cinema.
Links:
Y Caban Brynrefail
The Rialto Film Club at Colwyn Bay Theatre
The Real Institute at Betws-y-Coed
The British Federation of Film Societies BFFS
The British Film Institute BFI Southbank London