Short films on Roundhay Park, its Friends' Garden, and the Man at Oakwood Clock

This is a co-operation between local film-makers and The Friends of Roundhay Park. The Oakwood Film Academy is a non-profit making group which meets at Oakwood Parochial Hall on Thursday evenings with a view to creating short films about local activities and stories. All the films are under 20 minutes and there will be an opportunity for questions with those involved. The first film, "The Man at The Clock", is the heart-warming story of a lonely old widower who sits everyday under the Oakwood Clock, and finally forms a transformative friendship with a teenage girl. The second film, “The Making of The Man at the Clock”, which was made for under £200, shows how the film was scripted, shot and edited, and has brief interviews with those involved, including the actors who gave their services, all enjoying the experience.
The Friends of Roundhay Park have just received the King's Award for Voluntary Service. The third film, "The Friends' Garden", illustrates how a small local group of very dedicated Friends created (from a derelict part of Roundhay Park) a hidden gem of a garden, which achieved the Royal Horticultural Society's "Britain in Bloom" Platinum Award, its top rating. This will be followed by an option to visit the garden, which is close to Roundhay Mansion, or to see final presentation, a short but informative illustrated history of Roundhay Park.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 07 September:

1400-1600

Location & directions

The Mansion, Education Centre, Mansion Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS8 2HH

Directions:

The Mansion is on the right at the end of Mansion Road, where there is parking. Turn right at the far end of the Mansion to the first door, which enters the Education Room. The No 2 or No 12 bus takes you to the Roundhay Park bus stop. From there walk past The Fox to find Mansion Road on your right.

Contact on day:

David Barnard

Telephone number:

+447505439523

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Eventbrite

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/oakwood-film-academy-heritage-open-days-tickets-916102446077?aff=oddtdtcreator

Booking opens:

09 Aug 2024 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

06 Sep 2024 12:00 AM

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

40

Est. tour duration:

2 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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