About us
Harrogate Film Society (HFS for short) has been bringing the best in world cinema to Harrogate since 1955. We usually screen our films at Harrogate Odeon, giving audiences comfort and a full cinematic sound and vision experience.
HFS is run entirely by volunteers and has a strong committed core membership, but we are keen for new members to join us. You will find a warm welcome and a real mix of film fans and enthusiasts - we are not a stuffy bunch of clever clogs!
Seeing a film on your own with HFS is better than missing out! Don't be shy, just turn up on the night and say hello to any of the friendly committee members (we should be wearing name badges) - we will be happy to have a chat and welcome you to the gang.
We have expanded our social media presence, via facebook, with our own page and a group too, threads, bluesky, instagram and we are currently still on X too (though we may not stay there much longer) as well as meetup. Joining our meetup group is free and you can join this meetup group regardless of whether you have paid our annual HFS membership fee / mini-membership fee or not (see website for current prices).
You are welcome to attend any of our events - tickets for these can usually be purchased online in advance via our website or at the event from our desk in the lobby at the Odeon. Please note that a yes RSVP on Meetup does not obligate you to attend any event, NOR DOES IT GUARANTEE YOU A PLACE AT THE EVENT IF YOU HAVE NOT PAID FOR A TICKET VIA THE HFS WEBSITE.
You do not need to purchase tickets in advance for our standard film nights (though it does just save you queueing in the Odeon lobby to pay) but it is RECOMMENDED that you book and pay for tickets in advance via the HFS website for any of our special events, art season, or classic cinema, particularly where these may sell out.
The majority of our films are screened in Screen 2 (upstairs with 200+ capacity) and occasional events are screened downstairs in Screens 3 or 5. The downstairs screens have different capacity levels but also have some wheelchair access for a limited number of guests. Please get in touch via the HFS website to reserve a space if required. ALL seating at ALL events is unreserved, so rock up and sit wherever you like.
If you want to join our mailing lists and get more regular updates, please get in touch via contact.harrogatefilmsociety@gmail.com
Perhaps this meetup group could be the first step on your journey to becoming a full member and supporting our society?
Follow the link below for more information or to buy tickets from the Film Society website.
Upcoming events
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The Sky's the Limit
Yorkshire Hotel's Sky Bar, Yorkshire Hotel's Sky Bar Restaurant, Harrogate, GBYes, I know it's not a film but another project I'm involved with!
THE SKY’S THE LIMIT FOR WOMEN AIMING TO BREAK THROUGH THE GLASS CEILING
Women Winning, launched for International Women’s Day in 2025 as a year-long project to celebrate Harrogate’s inspirational past and present women, has been so well-received it is continuing into 2026.
Founded by Paula Stott and Lynne Mee, two active Harrogate volunteers, Women Winning was launched last March by WWII veteran and centenarian Sheila Pantin. Sheila enthralled over 200 people in St Peter’s Church speaking for nearly two hours without notes.
Paula Stott said: “Women Winning has achieved a lot since then, including organising a number of other inspirational talks by or about incredible Harrogate women. We’ve also had theatre performances, working with Harrogate Film Society and the Friends of the Mercer we’ve had films about women or directed by women, and we held the inaugural Harrogate Women Winning walking tour last year which is to become an annual event.
“It is clear that there is still a lot of interest in Women Winning and that there remain many more stories waiting to be told, so the project will continue into a second year.”
The Sky’s the Limit - a networking brunch led by women for women.
Lynne Mee explained: “During our research, we began to realise just how many women in this town have ‘broken through the glass ceiling’ to reach the top of their chosen fields, whether that be in the world of business or charity. We know that most women are eager to help other women which is at the very core of the idea for The Sky’s the Limit, where women who have ‘made it’ can share their knowledge to inspire and help other women on their journey to the top.”
Women Winning is inviting 12 of these incredible and highly regarded Harrogate females to take part in this social but informative event. These include Sarah Barry, CEO of Harrogate Town AFC, Jackie Snape, CEO of Disability Action Yorkshire, Sharon Canavar, CEO Harrogate International Festivals, Monique Purdy, Director and CEO in research and development for the energy business, Liz Cluderlay CEO of Artizan International, Tanya Stimpson, Director of Services Vision Support Harrogate District, Georgia Eckert founder and owner of Harrogate's Independent Bookshop Imagined Things, Elaine Stevenson, CEO Harrogate and District Community Action, Lyndsay Snodgrass, Board Member Harrogate Improvement District and Marketing Manager Verity Frearson. The remaining names will be announced soon.
The Sky’s the Limit will be held between 11am and 2pm on Wednesday 20 May in the Yorkshire Hotel’s Sky Bar Restaurant. Tickets cost £25 to include a welcome drink, brunch with fresh fruit, yoghurt, pastries and a selection of sandwiches with lots of tea and coffee. Tickets are available from https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GBXO
Advance booking essential.
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