About us
Berkhamsted Walks and Social welcomes all friends, new and established, to our group. We do ask members to provide a clear profile photo of themselves. The aim of our group is to provide our members with opportunities to meet people with similar interests and to make new friends who want to get out and about in the local area. We offer three walks per week (two midweek and one weekend) in the surrounding countryside. We also offer a range of other events and have a strong commitment to supporting our local community and local events. We organise film nights, theatre trips, concerts, book club, wine club, pub nights, meals out etc.
We are looking for new, committed hosts with fresh ideas, too, to help our local group grow and develop, offering a range of regular and new events to suit the different interests and tastes of our members.
Some events will have a small cost so that the organiser can cover any expenses but most events will remain free of charge. As walks are our most regular events, we ask members to donate £1 towards our costs.
We ask that all members keep their RSVPs up to date and respect the efforts made by all hosts in offering local and varied events for our enjoyment.
Look forward to you joining us at an event soon!
Upcoming events
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Berkocinegoers at The Rex: Holy Days
The Rex Cinema, High Street, Berkhamsted, GBTickets are only bought once payments have been made. Once you have RSVPed, please pay £12 immediately by bank transfer using these details:
Martin Jones
KROO BANK
04-07-09
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Holy DaysRun time: 101 mins
This lively New Zealand road comedy with a rebellious streak sends a grieving boy and three unruly nuns rattling across the South Island in search of redemption, and a very specific piece of paperwork.
In 1974, Brian is struggling with the death of his mother and his father’s plans to remarry. He finds comfort with the nuns she worked alongside: formidable Agnes (Judy Davis), mischievous Luke (Miriam Margolyes) and warm-hearted Mary Clare (Jacki Weaver). When a new bishop closes their convent, the sisters refuse to go quietly. Borrowing a car and heading south to collect the property deed from Brian’s Aunt Patricia, they reluctantly take him along.
The journey provides a strew of comic detours, from stop-motion glimpses into Brian’s imagination to dodgy cash, eccentric locals and increasingly chaotic escapades. Davis, Margolyes and Weaver are terrific fun together, delivering sharp comic timing while giving the sisters enough warmth to make their friendship convincing.
Underneath the silliness are observations about changing communities, property development and the disappearance of services people rely on. The story may be unapologetically sentimental, but its infectious humour, colourful characters and generous spirit make the journey easy to enjoy.Parking in Berkhamsted is very difficult but there is road parking along Three Close Lane. Please allow time to find somewhere to park. We meet between (or near to) the two doors in the bar.
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Past events
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