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| KNOWSLEY TODAY | |||
| Date: *1978 Film Number: 10263 | |||
| A film made for Knowsley Borough council showing the positive aspects to life in the area presented by Brian Redhead. The locations include Knowsley Hall, Liverpool Docks, Kirkby Sports Centre, Huyton shopping precinct, Knowsley Safari Park and Prescot street scenes. Presenter Brian Redhead takes a look at the Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley in Merseyside in this promotional film advertising the commercial and general attractions of the area. Beginning with Knowsley Hall, the historic home of the Earls of Derby, we visit a wide range of locations including Knowsley Safari Park, Kirkby Sports Centre, Liverpool Docks, Huyton, Prescot, and see the traditional craft of horseshoeing at Crompton Smithy. Local nightlife is represented with a floor show at Kirkby Suite, and the film also shows the easy transport links for leisure purposes to the Lake District, Southport and Snowdonia. | |||
| [FAMILY HOLIDAY TO SPAIN] | |||
| Date: 1978/9 Film Number: 8645 | |||
| Scenes from a Moss family holiday in Spain, a group of children holding puppies then in a playground on the seesaw and slide. The Moss children enjoy a donkey ride through a Spanish village then walking by a harbour. After beach scenes a group of children sit at a table eating and drinking. Bull fighting scenes is followed by the Moss children exploring a castle and formal gardens then diving into a swimming pool. The film ends with the children playing in the garden and picking flowers in the countryside. | |||
| [FARM, FOOTBALL MATCH, CHIPPING SHOW, ALL SAINTS CHURCH, RAINFORD, 21ST BIRTHDAY PARTY] | |||
| Date: 1978-9 Film Number: 9087 | |||
| Farming and family scenes from the Heyes family of Mossborough Hall Farm in Rainford, St. Helens. The film opens with scenes of a mechanical digger parked up, which we later see in use. We then see a family gathering at home, people chat and are encouraged to talk for the camera, but nobody really wants to. An elderly lady plays 'English Country Garden' on the piano. We see a football match, and a herd of sheep being herded down from the hills. A grandmother and her grandson chat in front of the camera. She has been sent a record by Reader's Digest which gives details of how you can win some money, she wants him to listen to it and tell her what to do. We see scenes from the Chipping Show, female Black and White Faced Leicester sheep are being judged and Mr Hayhurst wins the championship. The girl behind the camera films the scenery around the farm on 27 April 1978, and points out sites of interest in the distance, including Knowsley Safari Park, Rainfords Farm, Rainhill Asylum, Fiddlers Ferry, Pilkingtons Head Office, St. Helens, Peasley Cross, Puffing Billy, the Sheet Works, Sir Harry Pilkington's residence, Moss Bank and Fairfield. On 7 September 1978 Mrs Heyes films the altar at Rainford All Saints Church which has been decorated by herself, Helen Fishwick and Alma Howarth for the church centenary. We see snow scenes on 21 January 1979, they are feeding the cattle in Knowsley Park after having six inches of snow. The film ends with scenes of James' 21st Birthday Party. James cuts the cake and Uncle Basil gives a toast before James gives a speech, and we see people dancing. | |||
| [LEARNING TO WALK] | |||
| Date: c1979 Film Number: 6748 | |||
| Views of Salesh Kapur learning to walk in the back garden at home in Heysham. He is seen using various items for support including a doggy walker toy, the guinea pig's enclosure and a wheelbarrow. Salesh's elder brothers, mother and grandmother are also seen. | |||
| [RAFT RACE] | |||
| Date: c1979 Film Number: 5738 | |||
| Children on various handmade rafts race on a river. Shots of a tree surgeon removing branches from a crane, then uprooting the tree stump. Brief footage of the Greenwood boys playing football. Footage of The Great Fair, a parade with floats including 'The Pat Allen School of Dancing' float. | |||
| [WHITBREAD PROMOTIONAL EVENTS] | |||
| Date: c1979-80 Film Number: 9427 | |||
| Promotional events for Whitbread Breweries. We see a Whitbread-sponsored Manchester United football match at Old Trafford. There are scenes from the match and from a reception event afterwards with food and drink. We see a horse drawn cart leaving the brewery and delivering beer to local Whitbread pubs. Crowds of spectators come out to watch. There is a Whitbread tent at a horse racing event. There is a bar in the tent and people sit down to eat. A promotional Whitbread float takes part in a procession in Speke. Whitbread have a stall on the carnival field and the Mayor is shown how to pull a pint. There are scenes from the Whitbread Trophy Northern Golf Tournament. We see scenes from the game and the event afterwards where there are speeches and trophies are presented. We also see footage of the building of houses for Whitbread West Pennines Ltd. The film ends with an assortment of brief scenes, one of which may be of a field of hops. | |||
| [BELMONT SPECIAL SCHOOL- ACTIVITIES 1979] | |||
| Date: 1979 Film Number: 1376 | |||
| A visit to a Pontin's holiday camp, Rose Queen celebrations, school sports and various activities at a beach and a swimming pool. | |||
| [SCHOOL SPORTS IN CHESHIRE] | |||
| Date: 1979 Film Number: 2698 | |||
| Footage of sports day at the Firs Primary School in Chester - a running race, a forward roll race, a football dribbling race and an obstacle race - is followed by a short prizegiving. There are then mixed scenes from the family - all of them assembled after the christening of the new baby Daniel, a small child playing on a toy truck, and then shots of a caravan park. There is a shot of a girl in a dinghy (on dry land) and one of her in her brownie outfit. | |||
| LAND FOR A CHANGE [BA VERSION] | |||
| Date: 1979 Film Number: 6589 | |||
| Promotional film for British Airways highlighting the natural, sporting and cultural attractions that the North West has to offer. This film updates the earlier 1972 version, to reflect the change of company name from British European Airways to British Airways. Aerial footage of the region is interspersed with views of five people from the North West enjoying different leisure activities. There are scenes of the region's industry, education and commerce as well as glimpses of Manchester's night-life, including restaurants, clubs and a Halle Orchestra concert at the Free Trade Hall. The five people are revealed to be members of the same BA flight crew and are seen at Manchester Airport the next day, preparing for a flight to Brussels. | |||
| [BABY CAROLINE AND OTHER SCENES] | |||
| Date: 1979-80 Film Number: 5756 | |||
| Brief holiday footage before scenes of a boys' football match. Shots of people arriving at the house and then departing for baby Caroline's Christening. Baby Caroline and mother Denise at home in lounge. | |||
| TEGG’S NOSE COUNTRY PARK; BEACON FELL; THE SPIRIT OF WORSLEY ROAD; LANCASTER LUNACY; A GARDEN PARTY | |||
| Date: c1980 Film Number: 5061 | |||
| A compilation reel featuring five short films of life around Swinton. The film begins with a group's walking trip around Tegg's Nose Country Park. In the next scene the group visit Beacon Fell. In 'The Spirit of Worsley Road', members of Worsley Road United Reformed Church watch a magician perform magic tricks. In 'Lancaster Lunacy', we see people take part in various games and races at Lancaster University. The last short film includes scenes of a garden party organised by the 14th Swinton Scouts Parents Association. | |||
| SALFORD FESTIVAL 1980 | |||
| Date: 1980 Film Number: 1735 | |||
| A record of some of the 250 cultural, sporting and educational events that took place between August 23rd - September 6th to celebrate the 750th anniversary of the Salford Royal Charter. Includes scenes of the opening ceremony at Swinton Civic Centre; Ordsall Park circus; Hanky Park play; a ladies darts final; a champagne cruise around Salford docks; Buile Hill Park carnival; the Grand Ball; a raft race on the River Irwell; the Peasants' Ball and the Salford Festival Ecumenical Service held at St John's Cathedral, Salford. | |||
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| [Salford Festival Trims 1] | |||
| Date: 1980 Film Number: 1736 | |||
| Miscellaneous trims from 'Salford Festival 1980' (final edit accession number 1735). Includes shots of the Mayor on a boat at Worsley; outdoor events at Little Hulton; a ladies darts match; an all girls' sports day; festival celebrations in Ellor Street and interior shots of a pub. | |||
| [Salford Festival Trims 2] | |||
| Date: 1980 Film Number: 1737 | |||
| Miscellaneous trims from 'Salford Festival 1980' (final edit accession number 1735). Includes scenes of the festival parade along the Crescent; outdoor stalls and activities taking place at the Cliff; wheelbarrow races and street stalls at Ellor Street; footage of women playing football and throwing frisbees at an all girls' sports day held at the Old Salford Racecourse and scenes of a band and singer performing at the Grand Ball held at the Salford Art Gallery. | |||
| [Salford Festival Trims 18] | |||
| Date: 1980 Film Number: 1754 | |||
| Miscellaneous trims from 'Salford Festival 1980' (final edit accession number 1735). Includes a shot of a poster advertising a 'Girls' Day at Old Salford Racecourse'. Women are seen having a game of five-a-side football and participating in other sporting activities. Further footage includes celebrations at Little Hulton; shots inside St Johns' Cathedral, Salford; boats on the canal at Worsley and some shots of children playing on scaffolding next to a tower block on the Islington Estate [?]. | |||
| [Salford Festival Trims 19] | |||
| Date: 1980 Film Number: 1755 | |||
| Miscellaneous trims from 'Salford Festival 1980' (final edit accession number 1735). Includes footage of a girls' rounders match and some shots of tower blocks on the Walter Greenwood Court at Pendleton. | |||
| [Salford Festival Trims 28] | |||
| Date: 1980 Film Number: 1763 | |||
| Miscellaneous trims from 'Salford Festival 1980' (final edit accession number 1735). Includes scenes of the all girls' sports day held on the Old Salford Racecourse - teams of women are seen playing five-a-side football, rounders and frisbee. | |||
| A PRACTICAL FAITH | |||
| Date: 1980 Film Number: 4575 | |||
| Student documentary looking at the work of Rev Mike Taylor, a United Reform Church minister in Hulme, Manchester - visiting the sick, organising youth events and sports, counselling and preaching on Sunday. Includes views of Hulme crescents and deck-access flats, the local chip shop and an elderly people's centre. This film, along with thousands of others from across the country, can also be viewed online as part of BFI: Britain on Film - player.bfi.org.uk/britain-on-film/ | |||
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| [STALYBRIDGE MOTORCYCLE CLUB ACTIVITIES] | |||
| Date: 1980-1 Film Number: 7366 | |||
| Stalybridge Motorcycle Club activities during 1980 and 1981 including a trip to Jodrell Bank, camping in Portmadoc (including bikers being towed on a sled on the beach), plus scenes at the Moon Rally in May 1980. A ride out to a local cafe, before footage of trick-riding at the Lantern Rally. After a gathering at Rivington Barn, club members join a demonstration for the Motorcycle Action Group in Huddersfield. Ends with scenes at the Millbrook Community Centre where bikers dance and headbang to local rock bands. [Catalogued as part of 'Revitalising the Regions' - a Screen Heritage UK project, 2011] | |||
| [FARM; FOOTBALL MATCH; FAMILY; WEDDING ANNIVERSARY] | |||
| Date: 1980-1 Film Number: 9089 | |||
| Farming and family scenes from the Heyes family of Mossborough Hall Farm in Rainford, St. Helens. The film opens on 12 May 1980. James Heyes is in a field, he talks for the camera about how the sprout seeds have not germinated due to the recent dry weather, it has been the driest April on record. We then see James playing in a local football match. Mrs Heyes briefly records a visit to Elizabeth and Robin (and their dog Fly) at Hightown on Sunday 2 August. On 11 August 1981 Mr and Mrs Heyes celebrated their Silver Wedding. They talk for the camera about how they have spent the day. Their children James, William and Elizabeth, and Elizabeth's partner Robin and James's partner Fiona Lennon, talk for the camera and give Mr and Mrs Heyes their good wishes. James also talks about how the farm has been struggling over the summer as business has been slow. Mrs Heyes mentions that Mr Heyes has been asked to go hunting with Lord Derby. | |||
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