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Scotsman
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
First look inside 'reborn' Edinburgh Filmhouse as reopened date revealed
Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A date has been set for the much-anticipated reopening of Edinburgh's Filmhouse. The cinema, which has undergone a major refurbishment, is to open its doors on June 27. However, the launch of its planned fourth screen will be delayed to next month. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Refurbished screens one, two and three and all the public areas will open on June 27, while screen four will open later in July as part of a second phase of work. Meanwhile, fundraising continues for a phase three of some remaining elements of the project relating to energy efficiency after the cinema missed out on National Lottery funding. Screen 1 of the newly refurbished Filmhouse. | Filmhouse The venue was later saved after a campaign backed by celebrities. A new charity created by a group of staff to try to bring the Filmhouse back to life last year secured the backing of the UK government's Community Ownership Fund, which was created to help groups secure the future of assets at risk of being lost. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Scaffolding was removed from the building last week, for the first time since the near £2 million refurbishment began. Work on the building, which is largely cosmetic, started earlier this year. Andrew O'Brien / The Scotsman The Filmhouse said its Open the Doors! crowdfunder campaign had raised more than £324,000 of the money needed. The UK government's Levelling Up Community Ownership Fund granted the Filmhouse £1.5 million, with other capital funding coming from a raft of donations and from trusts. Further project support came from major funder Screen Scotland and Creative Scotland, and the City of Edinburgh Council. David Smith, director of Screen Scotland, said: 'Reopening Filmhouse has been the mission for many people across the last three years. From the moment it closed, the Screen Scotland team were working to get Filmhouse back. In the end that effort, our support, became focused around Ginnie, Rod, James and David and it was those four individuals who put in hours upon hours of hard work that made it a reality. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Edinburgh – and everyone who loves film – owes them and the thousands of people who supported their crowdfunder a huge thank you. Seating in the newly revamped Screen 1. | Filmhouse 'The revitalised, reimagined, reborn Filmhouse will bring back all that was lost and much more, and once again be the heart and home for cinema culture in Edinburgh.' As part of the renovations, the box office has been reduced in size due to the rise in popularity for online ticketing. The fourth screen will eventually have capacity for 24 patrons, with the space available for private screenings and rental. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The three main screens have meanwhile been reduced in capacity, from around 450 seats to 350, allowing for larger, more comfortable seating. The new Filmhouse will include a revamped bar and cafe area. Filmhouse will partner with many of Scotland's film festivals offering technical and marketing packages for the Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival, Take One Action, Edinburgh Short Film Festival and Iberodocs Film Festival, amongst others. The cinema will also look to screen events such as National Theatre Live and live Metropolitan Opera broadcasts for the first time, with more details to be confirmed in coming months. Details of Filmhouse's involvement with this year's Edinburgh International Film Festival in August are yet to be announced. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Andrew Simpson, executive director of Filmhouse, said: 'The love for Filmhouse never went away, it was just waiting to be reignited. The incredible response to its closure showed us how vital this space is, not just for Edinburgh, but for audiences across Scotland and beyond.
North Wales Chronicle
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Charles and Camilla arrive in Bradford to mark City of Culture celebrations
Charles and Camilla were welcomed by a performance from Paraorchestra, an ensemble of professional disabled and non-disabled musicians. Crowds had gathered alongside crash barriers outside the venue Bradford Live to see the royal couple arrive for a visit that will set the seal on the year-long celebrations. Bradford was chosen as the UK City of Culture over 20 other bids in May 2022 by the Government to showcase its best in music, the arts and heritage. Bradford 2025 is taking place throughout Bradford District, an area of 141 square miles across West Yorkshire. It features performances, exhibitions, events and activities inspired by the variety in the landscape, from the city's historic centre to the surrounding countryside with a focus on the people of Bradford, from local artists to the diverse communities who call the city home. Shanaz Gulzar, creative director, and Dan Bates, executive director, of Bradford 2025, said: 'We are delighted that Their Majesties The King and Queen are visiting Bradford.' The senior figures behind the project said they were looking forward to sharing 'some of the highlights of what this city and district has to offer during this momentous year as UK City of Culture – a year which is helping to drive confidence and investment, bringing communities together to share in Bradford's vibrant cultural offer, and enabling skills and talent development to shape the future of one of the UK's youngest and most diverse cities'. In the village of Thornton near Bradford, the Queen visited the house where the Bronte children, Charlotte, Patrick Bromwell, Emily Jane and Anne were born. The terraced property in Market Street was built at the turn of the 19th century and was the first parsonage of the children's parents Patrick and Maria. All four children were born in front of the fireplace – the original of which still exists – and lived there for five years before the family moved to nearby Haworth on the edge of the moors. Charlotte went on to write Jane Eyre, Emily authored Wuthering Heights and Anne wrote The Tenant Of Wildfell Hall. On Thursday, Camilla officially opened the Bronte Birthplace which aims to tell the story of the literary family from cradle to grave. The house is now in public ownership after a two-year campaign which attracted more than 700 investors and achieved national recognition and grants from Bradford 2025, the Community Ownership Fund, the National Lottery Fund and Rural England. The Queen was shown around the regenerated building as she met committee members and volunteers. She also spoke to pupils from St Oswald CE Primary School in Bradford who have taken part in the Be More Bronte project – an education programme developed to spark a love of literature and reading and also show that, just like the Bronte sisters, anything is possible with ambition and hard work. Postcards were filled in by the children, on what career they aspired to, and will be kept at the house. School headmistress, and Bronte Birthplace committee member, Gillian Wilson asked the Queen if she wanted to write a postcard message. Camilla wrote 'Be More Bronte' and was complimented by eight-year-old Paige Booth who said: 'Nice handwriting.' The Queen smiled and said: 'My very bad writing.' She went on: 'It will be interesting when you all come back and see if you have managed to achieve what you wrote on the card.' Paige said: 'I think I have already decided to become an author.' Camilla said: 'Well then lots of people when they come back will be reading your books. 'I think you are all doing brilliantly and I shall be looking out for those authors.' She later unveiled an easel plaque to commemorate the opening. The chairwoman of the Bronte Birthplace, Katharine Barnett, said: 'It is such an honour to welcome Her Majesty the Queen to the birthplace of the Bronte children. 'This house is where the story began, and this moment feels like the true beginning of a new chapter for Thornton and the Bronte legacy.'
Leader Live
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Charles and Camilla arrive in Bradford to mark City of Culture celebrations
Charles and Camilla were welcomed by a performance from Paraorchestra, an ensemble of professional disabled and non-disabled musicians. Crowds had gathered alongside crash barriers outside the venue Bradford Live to see the royal couple arrive for a visit that will set the seal on the year-long celebrations. Bradford was chosen as the UK City of Culture over 20 other bids in May 2022 by the Government to showcase its best in music, the arts and heritage. Bradford 2025 is taking place throughout Bradford District, an area of 141 square miles across West Yorkshire. It features performances, exhibitions, events and activities inspired by the variety in the landscape, from the city's historic centre to the surrounding countryside with a focus on the people of Bradford, from local artists to the diverse communities who call the city home. Shanaz Gulzar, creative director, and Dan Bates, executive director, of Bradford 2025, said: 'We are delighted that Their Majesties The King and Queen are visiting Bradford.' The senior figures behind the project said they were looking forward to sharing 'some of the highlights of what this city and district has to offer during this momentous year as UK City of Culture – a year which is helping to drive confidence and investment, bringing communities together to share in Bradford's vibrant cultural offer, and enabling skills and talent development to shape the future of one of the UK's youngest and most diverse cities'. In the village of Thornton near Bradford, the Queen visited the house where the Bronte children, Charlotte, Patrick Bromwell, Emily Jane and Anne were born. The terraced property in Market Street was built at the turn of the 19th century and was the first parsonage of the children's parents Patrick and Maria. All four children were born in front of the fireplace – the original of which still exists – and lived there for five years before the family moved to nearby Haworth on the edge of the moors. Charlotte went on to write Jane Eyre, Emily authored Wuthering Heights and Anne wrote The Tenant Of Wildfell Hall. On Thursday, Camilla officially opened the Bronte Birthplace which aims to tell the story of the literary family from cradle to grave. The house is now in public ownership after a two-year campaign which attracted more than 700 investors and achieved national recognition and grants from Bradford 2025, the Community Ownership Fund, the National Lottery Fund and Rural England. The Queen was shown around the regenerated building as she met committee members and volunteers. She also spoke to pupils from St Oswald CE Primary School in Bradford who have taken part in the Be More Bronte project – an education programme developed to spark a love of literature and reading and also show that, just like the Bronte sisters, anything is possible with ambition and hard work. Postcards were filled in by the children, on what career they aspired to, and will be kept at the house. School headmistress, and Bronte Birthplace committee member, Gillian Wilson asked the Queen if she wanted to write a postcard message. Camilla wrote 'Be More Bronte' and was complimented by eight-year-old Paige Booth who said: 'Nice handwriting.' The Queen smiled and said: 'My very bad writing.' She went on: 'It will be interesting when you all come back and see if you have managed to achieve what you wrote on the card.' Paige said: 'I think I have already decided to become an author.' Camilla said: 'Well then lots of people when they come back will be reading your books. 'I think you are all doing brilliantly and I shall be looking out for those authors.' She later unveiled an easel plaque to commemorate the opening. The chairwoman of the Bronte Birthplace, Katharine Barnett, said: 'It is such an honour to welcome Her Majesty the Queen to the birthplace of the Bronte children. 'This house is where the story began, and this moment feels like the true beginning of a new chapter for Thornton and the Bronte legacy.'
South Wales Guardian
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Charles and Camilla arrive in Bradford to mark City of Culture celebrations
Charles and Camilla were welcomed by a performance from Paraorchestra, an ensemble of professional disabled and non-disabled musicians. Crowds had gathered alongside crash barriers outside the venue Bradford Live to see the royal couple arrive for a visit that will set the seal on the year-long celebrations. Bradford was chosen as the UK City of Culture over 20 other bids in May 2022 by the Government to showcase its best in music, the arts and heritage. Bradford 2025 is taking place throughout Bradford District, an area of 141 square miles across West Yorkshire. It features performances, exhibitions, events and activities inspired by the variety in the landscape, from the city's historic centre to the surrounding countryside with a focus on the people of Bradford, from local artists to the diverse communities who call the city home. Shanaz Gulzar, creative director, and Dan Bates, executive director, of Bradford 2025, said: 'We are delighted that Their Majesties The King and Queen are visiting Bradford.' The senior figures behind the project said they were looking forward to sharing 'some of the highlights of what this city and district has to offer during this momentous year as UK City of Culture – a year which is helping to drive confidence and investment, bringing communities together to share in Bradford's vibrant cultural offer, and enabling skills and talent development to shape the future of one of the UK's youngest and most diverse cities'. In the village of Thornton near Bradford, the Queen visited the house where the Bronte children, Charlotte, Patrick Bromwell, Emily Jane and Anne were born. The terraced property in Market Street was built at the turn of the 19th century and was the first parsonage of the children's parents Patrick and Maria. All four children were born in front of the fireplace – the original of which still exists – and lived there for five years before the family moved to nearby Haworth on the edge of the moors. Charlotte went on to write Jane Eyre, Emily authored Wuthering Heights and Anne wrote The Tenant Of Wildfell Hall. On Thursday, Camilla officially opened the Bronte Birthplace which aims to tell the story of the literary family from cradle to grave. The house is now in public ownership after a two-year campaign which attracted more than 700 investors and achieved national recognition and grants from Bradford 2025, the Community Ownership Fund, the National Lottery Fund and Rural England. The Queen was shown around the regenerated building as she met committee members and volunteers. She also spoke to pupils from St Oswald CE Primary School in Bradford who have taken part in the Be More Bronte project – an education programme developed to spark a love of literature and reading and also show that, just like the Bronte sisters, anything is possible with ambition and hard work. Postcards were filled in by the children, on what career they aspired to, and will be kept at the house. School headmistress, and Bronte Birthplace committee member, Gillian Wilson asked the Queen if she wanted to write a postcard message. Camilla wrote 'Be More Bronte' and was complimented by eight-year-old Paige Booth who said: 'Nice handwriting.' The Queen smiled and said: 'My very bad writing.' She went on: 'It will be interesting when you all come back and see if you have managed to achieve what you wrote on the card.' Paige said: 'I think I have already decided to become an author.' Camilla said: 'Well then lots of people when they come back will be reading your books. 'I think you are all doing brilliantly and I shall be looking out for those authors.' She later unveiled an easel plaque to commemorate the opening. The chairwoman of the Bronte Birthplace, Katharine Barnett, said: 'It is such an honour to welcome Her Majesty the Queen to the birthplace of the Bronte children. 'This house is where the story began, and this moment feels like the true beginning of a new chapter for Thornton and the Bronte legacy.'
Scottish Sun
09-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Popular pub to close next week despite attempt to protect it by local community as owners say ‘we will never forget'
Locals were upset to learn about the pub's closure A SAD DAY Popular pub to close next week despite attempt to protect it by local community as owners say 'we will never forget' A POPULAR community pub is set to close at the end of the month. Locals are upset to learn about the closure after a campaign to bring it into community ownership. 1 The popular Cask Inn in Scarborough is set to close on Sunday 18 May Credit: Google Maps The Cask Inn on Cambridge Terrace in Scarborough is set to close on Sunday 18 May. A statement from the pub said: "This is a hard post to write, we have been informed today that The Cask will be closing on the 20th May and our last trading day will be the 18th May to give us time to remove our belongings. "As you can imagine given the efforts of ourselves and our team as well as our amazing community this is a sad day. "We had hoped to be coming back as tenants but unfortunately our plans to continue to build a community pub celebrating local music does not sit with plans they have for the building. "Please come and help us celebrate the last two weeks in our wonderful pub and help it make our goodbye memorable plus we need to drink the pub dry!!!" EMCE LTD Building Services Scarborough are the new owners of the building and will be taking ownership on May 20. The previous owners, who were part of Heineken UK, had advertised the pub at an asking price of £350,000 before the sale was put on hold after it was listed as a community asset by North Yorkshire Council last February. Locals were hopeful that the pub would come under community ownership. Their campaign received support from the Plunkett Foundation which supports 'people in rural areas to set up and run successful businesses in community ownership.' A bid had been prepared for the Government's Community Ownership Fund prior to the change in ownership. Locals Heartbroken as Auchenmalg's Only Pub, The Cock Inn, Closes Down The previous owners will continue their business at The Spa Pub on Victoria Road. They said that they will continue to serve their delicious food at the new location, as well as their weekly Jazz Club which takes place every Wednesday. Locals were clearly upset by the news with hundreds of reactions to the Facebook post, and comments from locals offering to help set up the new pub. One local commented: "Good luck at the Spa. If you'd like any boards doing I'll be happy to oblige pro bono." Others remembered fond memories of their time at the pub: "So sad to read this, I started visiting the cask when I was 16 in We'll try and come over for a farewell pint or two." Punters expressed support for the owners and encouraged others to visit The Spa once it's up and running. One commenter said: "Sorry to see you go I hope everyone will continue to support you in your new place." A lot of locals commented on fond memories of open mic nights and live music at the pub, with one saying: "It was always the place to go and I've enjoyed many wonderful live music evenings there too." The Cask Inn has operated as a pub since the 1970s and serves a range of locals and holidaymakers. They have hosted Scarborough Jazz Club for more than 17 years.
