Screening: The Beautiful Things About

Merseyside-based community arts organisation.

Heart of Glass

A documentary film about Parr, created by children at Broad Oak Community Primary School with artists Andy Field and Beckie Darlington.

Lucem House Community Cinema Plus+

Join us for an extra special screening of a documentary film created by children at Broad Oak Community Primary School with artists Andy Field and Beckie Darlington. Our young artist collaborators, supported by Andy and Beckie, researched and created this film, as part of <a href="https://www.heartofglass.org.uk/projects-and-events/projects/project-parr#entry:180492@1:url" title="https://www.heartofglass.org.uk/projects-and-events/projects/project-parr#entry:180492@1:url" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Project Parr</a> in dialogue with and for the people from the place they call home.The Beautiful Things About features interviews with a range of members of the local community (from taxi drivers and teachers to chip shop owners and former miners) and tells the story of Parr through the children’s eyes. Every part of the project has been shaped by children ages 8 to 11 as they explore their neighbourhood and imagine its future.Come celebrate the creativity of our young people and hear their reflections on living in Parr and ideas about its future.Event Schedule:<ul><li>1.30pm: Introduction from the children of Broad Oak Primary School</li><li>1.45pm: Film screening (30 mins)</li><li>2.15pm: Reflections and time to chat</li></ul>The event will finish at 2.30pm.Project Parr has been supported using public funding by Arts Council England and Paul Hamlyn Foundation.With special thanks for participation in the filmCath Brooks (Health Promotion Officer, Torus Foundation), Nicola Griffiths (Volunteer Coordinator, St Helens Health and Wellbeing Services), Stewart Brown (former Bold Colliery Miner), Councillor Bisi Osundeko (Elected Labour Councillor for Parr ward, St Helens), Miss Bancroft, Geoff Newton (AtoB Taxis), Ervis Kalemi (The Master Fryer Fish Bar), Bill, Dolly, Joe and staff at Madison Court Care Home, the team at Save Express Convenience Store, Parr Sports and Community Centre and Derbyshire Hill Family Centre, and to all of the staff at Broad Oak Community Primary School.Thanks also to Sue and John Darlington, Mike Myshko, Tamsin Curry, Gary Conley and Jim Housley (Northwest Miners Heritage Association).<a href="https://www.heartofglass.org.uk/projects-and-events/projects/project-parr" title="https://www.heartofglass.org.uk/projects-and-events/projects/project-parr" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Find out more about the project, and how the film was created</a>.<a href="https://www.heartofglass.org.uk/" title="https://www.heartofglass.org.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Find out more about Heart of Glass</a>. Access information for Lucem House:We aim to create safe, welcoming and accessible spaces for all. Access information for this event at Lucem House:<ul><li>Wheelchair accessible, with flat access. Unfortunately there is no accessible toilet at the venue</li><li>In a town centre location</li><li>Nearest train station is St Helens Central (for trains to and from Liverpool/Manchester/Blackpool/Wigan)</li><li>Nearest bus stop is St Helens Bus Station (for buses to Liverpool, Wigan and around St Helens)</li><li>Nearest accessible parking at St Helens Town Hall and World of Glass (10 minute walk)</li><li>Nearest taxi drop off at Corporation Street</li></ul>

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