WILDSTRAWBERRIES: PHILOMENA Director: Stephen Frears 98 minutes, 2013, Drama Book cinema tickets Wild Strawberries is our bi-monthly film club for over 55s. Retired nurse Philomena Lee (Judi Dench) has been keeping a secret for 50 years. Whilst detained in a Magdalene Laundry in 1960s Ireland, her infant son was taken from her. The extraordinary story comes to the attention of a cynical journalist (Steve Coogan) who decides to investigate it further, taking the unlikely pair across the Atlantic in a search that challenges both their respective beliefs. Terrific performances and humour from the leads make for a very moving adaptation of journalist Martin Sixsmith’s original book. €3.85 including regular tea/coffee before the screening. Wild Strawberries is our film club for over 55s. If you are lucky enough to look younger, please don’t take offence if we ask your age. Director: Stephen Frears 98 minutes, 2013, Drama