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| [HANKY PARK] | |||
| Date: 2003 Film Number: 7440 | |||
| Student documentary in which former residents of Hankinson Park in Salford, made famous by Walter Greenwood's novel 'Love on the Dole', talk about their fond memories of the area. They describe how it has changed since the slum clearances and the erection of flats and tower blocks. Illustrated with archive photographs and film of the old 'Hanky Park', its demolition and rebuilding. Also includes images of the replacement buildings, many of which are now themselves in need of repair, as contributors bemoan the deterioration of the area and call for new investment. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| SWEET LIKE CHOCOLATE | |||
| Date: 2003 Film Number: 7441 | |||
| Student production looking at the positive and negative effects on the body of eating chocolate. Several consumers list their favourite brands before a nurse based at Padgate Campus explains the chemical and biological effects of chocolate consumption on the human body. An art student talks about why she eats chocolate and the manager of Thorntons in Warrington describes the range of products in her confectionery store. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| THE TASTE OF BLOOD | |||
| Date: 2003 Film Number: 7442 | |||
| Student production that examines the significance of blood in different religions and briefly outlines the work of the National Blood Service. Features contributions from a pagan witch, a vicar, a rabbi and a Jehovah's Witness elder as well as Tony Chadwick who works on a black pudding stall in Bury Market. Concludes with Emma Heesom, press officer for the National Blood Service, who describes the work of the NBS alongside images of the blood donation procedure. Also includes brief shots of meat being cut by a butcher and clips from feature films. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| PULL YOURSELF TOGETHER | |||
| Date: 2003 Film Number: 7443 | |||
| Student documentary examining the debilitating effects of M.E., or chronic fatigue syndrome, using contibutions from sufferers and a medical doctor. It looks at the onset, symptoms, treatment and prognosis of the condition as well as its psychological effects and public perception. M.E. sufferers describe the impact of the illness on their day to day lives and their attempts to manage it. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| AMPS UTD | |||
| Date: 2003 Film Number: 7444 | |||
| Student production profiling the development of amputee football in the North West. Dave Connor, the England Amputee Football Team Manager who also works at Everton FC, talks about the development and rules of this form of the game and the setup at England and Everton. Dave Tweed, an ex-soldier, shares his own story of taking up amputee football after losing a leg in an accident, representing England and setting up the Manchester Amputee football team that trains inside the JJB Soccerdome in Trafford. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| [BETH – KARAOKE AND BALLET] | |||
| Date: 2003 Film Number: 9682 | |||
| Young Beth tries a spot of home karaoke; she is then seen participating in a ballet class held in a school classroom, with other little girls dressed in tutus and other dancing outfits. | |||
| [BETH – PONY RIDE AND PADDLING POOL] | |||
| Date: 2003 Film Number: 9683 | |||
| On a family holiday, young Beth enjoys a pony ride in the woods, and plays in an open-air paddling pool. | |||
| [LAST MATCH AT MAINE ROAD] | |||
| Date: 2003 Film Number: 11329 | |||
| Shot by a Manchester City fan, this is a record of the team’s last match and accompanying festivities at the Maine Road stadium on 11th May 2003. Fans are seen approaching the stadium and making their way in, followed by views of the cheering, singing spectators and the activities on the pitch. The footballers are seen warming up and going round the pitch applauding the fans, several fans talk about this momentous event, and local musicians Badly Drawn Boy and Doves take it in turn to entertain the crowd. | |||
| [BETH – NATIVITY PLAY AND BIRTHDAY PARTY] | |||
| Date: 2004 Film Number: 9684 | |||
| Scenes from young Beth’s school nativity play; also children celebrating Christmas at home, and Beth’s 5th birthday, in which she opens her presents with her mother, becoming particularly entranced by a musical box. The reel ends with a professional entertainer performing at her birthday party. | |||
| [BETH – DANCING AND FACE PAINTING] | |||
| Date: 2004 Film Number: 9685 | |||
| Young Beth sings and dances in her bedroom; after a spot of face painting, she shows her fairy book to her father, demanding that he films it. | |||
| [BETH – BARBIE AND THE FAIRY] | |||
| Date: 2004 Film Number: 9686 | |||
| Young Beth plays with her Barbie doll and Barbie’s horse-drawn carriage; she is seen playing outside in the garden, and then dressed in her fairy outfit, acting out a little drama involving a doll and a teddy bear. | |||
| [60TH BIRTHDAY PARTY] | |||
| Date: 2004 Film Number: 10634 | |||
| A surprise 60th birthday party. Family and friends are gathered in a room decorated with 60th birthday balloons. A DJ plays music and the party guests are recorded sending their birthday wishes. The man who the party is being held for makes his entrance and is overwhelmed by the surprise. He later cuts the cake and various family members take it in turns to feed him a bit. It is also the birthday of one of the guests at the party, he is presented with a cake and the family feed him bits of cake. Back home after the party, the daughters and niece (Sangeeta Dubb who was behind the camera at the party) of the man celebrating his 60th birthday record a birthday message. It is nearly 3am, they share a bottle of champagne and they are quite giddy. | |||
| [BETH – CHRISTMAS EVE, SNOW WHITE AND 6TH BIRTHDAY] | |||
| Date: 2004/5 Film Number: 9687 | |||
| Young Beth’s household prepares to welcome Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. On Christmas Day she opens her presents in her parents’ bedroom, and dances around the room in her new Snow White outfit. The film ends with scenes from her sixth birthday party, featuring a professional entertainer. Finally, as her mother carries in the cake, everyone sings ‘Happy Birthday’. | |||
| [EMILY AND RACHEL] | |||
| Date: 2004-5 Film Number: 12229 | |||
| Leach family scenes focusing on their daughters, Emily and Rachel. We begin with scenes from the summer of 2004, where we see the girls at a Sea Life Centre, looking at stingrays and sea lions. We then see the family having a ride on a miniature railway. This is followed by scenes from Whitby. The family play on the beach, visit Whitby Abbey and walk along the pier. We also see them at their campsite where Rachel and her mum play a ball game. Back at home the girls play in the garden, sliding down a toy slide into their paddling pool. In November there is small family gathering for Dad's birthday, they have a cake and then fireworks in the back garden. The next day we see the girls playing in the living room. We then have Christmas scenes in December. We see two nativity plays, one featuring Rachel and the second featuring Emily. The family then take a ride on the East Lancashire Railway Santa Train. We see the family on the train where there is entertainment and Santa hands out gifts to the children. On Christmas Eve the girls hang up their stockings, leave a carrot for Rudolph and a mince pie for Santa. They also sprinkle glitter on the doorstep to help guide Rudolph in. On Christmas day the girls open their presents. In early January we see a small family gathering for Emily's birthday, followed by a children's party at a soft play centre. | |||
| AN EMIGRANT'S TALE | |||
| Date: 2005 Film Number: 6779 | |||
| A short documentary film describing how the Cherian family emigrated from India to the North West of England, via Singapore, during the mid Twentieth Century. Philip and Elizabeth Cherian describe their childhood in Singapore and explain how their father was imprisoned there by the Japanese during World War II. Includes extracts of archival footage featuring the state of Kerala in India and Changi village in Singapore. | |||
| ROYTON LIVES THROUGH THE AGES | |||
| Date: 2005 Film Number: 10419 | |||
| A report on archaeological excavations at the site of Royton Hall, Oldham, beginning with a brief look at the town, then revealing the history of the hall using old prints, maps and photographs. On the excavation site, as community volunteers painstakingly dig and investigate the uncovered walls and foundations, Adam Thompson from the Manchester University Archaeological Unit discusses their findings, and Doug Ashmore from Royton Local History Society talks about the site. There is a brief segment of broadcast footage from BBC North West Tonight with a live report on the dig, and an open weekend is held for members of the public before the site is re-covered for safety, with the hope of further excavations in the future. | |||
| [LEA'S 3RD BIRTHDAY PARTY] | |||
| Date: 2005 Film Number: 10635 | |||
| Lea Patel's 3rd birthday party. Lea poses in her princess outfit while family members take photos. The family sit around and watch as Lea opens her gifts, one of her presents is a bicycle. There is party food on a table, Lea plays with her new toys, helped by her family, and then she blows out the candles on her two birthday cakes. | |||
| [LEA AND HER MOTHER] | |||
| Date: 2005 Film Number: 10636 | |||
| Lea Patel and her mother, Mona, play a learning game on the floor in the living room. Mona encourages Lea to talk for the camera and to hold up her paintings. | |||
| [CHILDREN'S GARDEN PARTY] | |||
| Date: 2005 Film Number: 10637 | |||
| Lea Patel attends a children's garden party which is filmed by her mother Mona. The party takes place in large garden where there is a trampoline, a slide, swings and other playground equipment. The children take part in a variety of races and are cheered on by their parents. | |||
| [PUTTING UP THE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS] | |||
| Date: 2005 Film Number: 10638 | |||
| Sangeeta Dubb films the Patels at home and their Christmas decorations. Lea Patel is asked to talk to the camera about Father Christmas, and her parents, Mona and Sanjay, talk for the camera too. Kylie Minogue is on TV and some of the family dance and sing along. | |||
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