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Bromley Library to host cinema event this weekend with celebrity guest and tea party

Bromley Library to host cinema event this weekend with celebrity guest and tea party

Yahoo29-03-2025

Bromley Library is set to host a cinema event today aimed at introducing the world of film to young people and their families.
Small World Cinema has been taking place at Bromley Library for the last decade since first beginning in 2015.
This popular film club and festival aims at introducing young people to classic world cinema in a 'fun' and 'interactive way'.
This popular film club and festival aims at introducing young people to classic world cinema in a 'fun' and 'interactive way'. (Image: Small World Cinema)
Taking place today (March 29) from 11am until 3:30pm, the event will be hosted in Bromley's Central Library with a line-up of screenings and activities all themed around films, as well as a European-themed tea party with the day ending with a screening of French feature film 'Chicken for Linda'.
The event will also feature Great British Bake Off Finalist and Bromley local Christiaan de Vries who will be contributing a cake to the European Tea Party cake sale.
The programme will feature children's cinema from around the world, with relaxed screenings to help bring film to all audiences.
The event will be hosted in Bromley's Central Library with a line-up of screenings and activities all themed around films. (Image: Small World Cinema)
A statement on Small World Cinema website read: 'Small World Cinema events are relaxed and open to everyone. We especially welcome children and young people with additional needs, who may find it hard to visit a regular cinema.
'Each film is accompanied by a creative activity to suit a wide range of abilities and to enhance awareness of certain elements in a film.
'There has never been a more important time to promote and encourage inclusion and togetherness.
'We hope that by watching films from all over the globe our children will not only be entertained but also educated about the world around them.'
Tickets to enter cost £3 and can be secured via Eventbrite with all proceeds going towards the Family Film Club.

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