There aren’t many football clubs that can count one of Britain’s greatest filmmakers among their regular supporters. For years, Ken Loach has been a familiar face on the terraces at Bath City F.C.. To mark his 90th birthday, FilmBath is bringing his most celebrated film back to a place that has quietly become part of his own story.

Released in 1969, Kes follows Billy Casper, a teenager growing up in a Yorkshire mining town whose life is transformed when he begins training a kestrel. Tender, truthful and deeply humane, it remains one of the defining works of British cinema, continuing to inspire audiences more than half a century after its release.

As the sun sets over Twerton Park, the pitch will become the backdrop for a unique outdoor screening, with audiences watching from the comfort of the covered seated stand. It’s a rare opportunity to experience a remarkable film in a setting that means something to the filmmaker who made it.

Whether you’re a lifelong admirer of Kes, a Bath City supporter, or discovering the film for the first time, join us for this one-off evening celebrating Ken Loach, British cinema and the enduring connection between film, football and community.

This is a community events and all profits will be split between the football club, FilmBath and local charities of Ken’s choice.