Flicks in the Sticks, Neston

• Film • 9 volunteers / 75 spectators • 2 sessions (ongoing, February 2022)

Enable activity to restart Bring communities together

Arts Alive / Flicks in the Sticks have been supporting the Cheshire West Rural Film Scheme since 2015, with regular film clubs across the borough. Six film clubs meet monthly with over 40 films a year (CW8 2LB, WA4 4QH, CW6 9XE, CW6 0QS, CH64 9PQ, CH3 7QT).

Funding enabled the purchase of new film equipment to be used for the film clubs and by community groups, enabling new film clubs to be recruited to pilot and run cinema nights without having to invest in equipment first. The projector and screen was used for screenings of Summerland and Little Women during February 2022.

“The equipment will be fantastic – a more modern projector, with a great image, will help keep our audiences and even gain new audiences.” - Lead

Community member’s comment:

“What a great resource to have locally! It is simple to set up and operate and allows us to do so much more.”

LEGACY: The projector and screen will be offered to community groups to support other creative activities including performances, talks, etc. via Cheshire West Voluntary Arts Network.