About the Beaconsfield Film Society
Launched in October 2008, the Beaconsfield Film Society is a private organisation created with the objective of developing a robust, sustainable and elegant organisation that would enable members to enjoy and develop their tastes in films by showing an eclectic mix of modern, classic and foreign films.
Supported by the National Film and Television School, it is run for its members by volunteer members, giving freely of their time, skills and energy. More volunteers are required and if you would like to help please email Sarah McCaffrey.
Please note that helpers do not have to be members.
The Beaconsfield Film Society is affiliated to the BFFS – British Federation of Film Societies , governed by a Constitution and set of Rules and run by an elected Committee.
The Society held its first AGM in March, 2010:
Secretary’s report Oct ‘08 to Dec. ‘09 final
Accounts Oct ‘08 to 31st December 09
Accounts Oct ‘08 to 31st December 09 commentary
Committee Members:
Chairman Anthony Pickavance
After a commission in the Royal Air Force, spent over 30 years at IBM, in various international sales and marketing roles. Now retired, enjoys good food and wine; is a regular theatre and cinema goer; plays golf and tennis and visits the gym 3 times a week.
Honorary Secretary Geoff Bourne
Retired in 2002 after 41 years in nursing within the NHS. Interests are the cinema, golf, videography, photography and aviation.
Honorary Treasurer Leslie Morant
A retired Chartered Accountant who spent most of his working life in the city, in practice and working for Lloyds Insurance Brokers and has acted as honorary treasurer or auditor for local charities. Is an active member of his church, a reluctant gardener and a keen golfer, when time and grandchildren allow.
Peter Jackson
Retired following a career in sales & marketing and general management in a number of companies including Procter & Gamble, Mars and Lee Jeans. Married with 3 daughters and 6 grandchildren. Hobbies include golf, keep fit, bridge, theatre and holidays. Charity work undertaken for Bucks Vision and the National Trust.
Ian Fowler
Married with two grown up sons and have lived in Beaconsfield for 16 years.
Joined LLoyds Bank after leaving university and then spent majority of career
with Centrica. Interests include playing golf and bridge.
In attendance:
Administrator Sarah McCaffrey
Trained and worked as an actress, mainly in theatre until I had my 2 sons. Still occasionally act in commercials etc. when I get the opportunity. Interests are theatre, music, film and tennis.
Film Programming Sub Committee
Jenny Newton
By education Jenny is a Physicist from Imperial College, London. Since then she has held management roles in a number of international Information Technology and Telecoms companies. He has lived in France, Holland and, most recently, in Beaconsfield for the last 15 years. Her interests include literature and cinema. She enjoys travel, food and wine.
Judy Berry
Following a career in Human Resources for a pharmaceutical company, now working part-time for the NHS amongst other things. My interest in filmgoing started in childhood at Saturday morning cinema and has never stopped. Other preoccupations include music, theatre, reading, cycling (mostly to the pub) and tennis (of the hit and giggle variety).
Stephen Brandon
Stephen began his film programming career at school in the 50s and continued his studies at the Arts Cinema in 60s Cambridge, but dropped out to work around the world as an engineer, management consultant and corporate executive. Having retired from mainstream corporate life, he now indulges in an annual fortnight of intense viewing at the London Film Festival and continues to travel for learning and fun.