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Scotsman
18 hours 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.
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Church reopens after anti-social behaviour 'reset'
A churchyard in a town centre has reopened after it was forced to close for a month because of anti-social behaviour. St John's the Baptist's Church in the centre of Glastonbury, Somerset, stopped all church-related activities, other than Sunday services and funerals, during May for a "reset". David Smith, churchwarden said it was a "horrible" decision to close but added: "The raised gravestones were being used as shop counters for open drug dealing - that obviously is unacceptable." The decision split opinions in the town but Avon and Somerset Police said the closure was "challenging", but a "necessary" step to protect safety. More news stories for Somerset Listen to the latest news for Somerset The church say they're working with Glastonbury Town Council, local businesses and the Police as the churchyard reopens. Mr Smith continued: "I believe the closure was the reset we needed and we've had good feedback from the public as we reopened." Paul Manning is a town councillor and runs a business just off the High Street and said anti-social behaviour in the town is a "barrier" to tourists. He said: "The businesses at the top end of the High Street suffer because of anti-social behaviour. We need to all work together to address this." It comes after the BBC reported in January that some Glastonbury shop workers said more work needed to be done to crack down on crime and anti-social behaviour. A police spokesperson previously told the BBC: "We have been working closely with representatives from the church and the local authority to combat anti-social behaviour in and around Glastonbury." Dandelion Chalice runs a business in Glastonbury and said it was a "huge shame" to close the churchyard. He said: "I felt it was upsetting to shut a Christian place of worship. "But I understand it as the churchyard was much more peaceful when it was closed. "You can't have people fighting next to families having picnics." Follow BBC Somerset on Facebook and X. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Churchyard closes due to anti-social behaviour Calls for more action on crime, despite crackdown
BBC News
a day ago
- General
- BBC News
Glastonbury Church reopens after anti-social behaviour "reset"
A churchyard in a town centre has reopened after it was forced to close for a month because of anti-social John's the Baptist's Church in the centre of Glastonbury, Somerset, stopped all church-related activities, other than Sunday services and funerals, during May for a "reset".David Smith, churchwarden said it was a "horrible" decision to close but added: "The raised gravestones were being used as shop counters for open drug dealing - that obviously is unacceptable."The decision split opinions in the town but Avon and Somerset Police said the closure was "challenging", but a "necessary" step to protect safety. The church say they're working with Glastonbury Town Council, local businesses and the Police as the churchyard Smith continued: "I believe the closure was the reset we needed and we've had good feedback from the public as we reopened." Paul Manning is a town councillor and runs a business just off the High Street and said anti-social behaviour in the town is a "barrier" to said: "The businesses at the top end of the High Street suffer because of anti-social behaviour. We need to all work together to address this."It comes after the BBC reported in January that some Glastonbury shop workers said more work needed to be done to crack down on crime and anti-social behaviour.A police spokesperson previously told the BBC: "We have been working closely with representatives from the church and the local authority to combat anti-social behaviour in and around Glastonbury." Dandelion Chalice runs a business in Glastonbury and said it was a "huge shame" to close the said: "I felt it was upsetting to shut a Christian place of worship."But I understand it as the churchyard was much more peaceful when it was closed."You can't have people fighting next to families having picnics."
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
QVest Announces Name Change
Q Cantar Holdings Inc., operating as QVest is now, Victory Hill Capital Corp. TORONTO, May 30, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Q Cantar Holdings Inc. ("QVest") announces, effective immediately, QVest has changed its name to Victory Hill Capital Corp. ("Victory Hill (Canada)"). The company was originally established in 2006; in 2018 the firm was rebranded as QVest, and finally as Victory Hill in May 2025. Victory Hill has a team of seasoned industry experts who understand that the commitment to investors goes beyond simply managing broad based funds. We believe in helping investors reach a higher level of satisfaction. It's about customizing portfolios to suit specific investor needs. It's about employing agnostic and highly flexible investment styles to ensure clients are getting active risk management in ever-changing markets. And it's also about transparency, through responsive communications and exceptional customer service. As an independently Canadian owned firm, our investors interests are at the forefront of everything we do. We value original thinking, discipline, honesty, integrity and excellence. We strive to deliver superior returns but believe the journey to achieve them should be every bit as rewarding. This change reflects our commitment to growth and our vision for the future. The name "Victory Hill Capital" embodies our dedication to achieving success for our clients and reaching new heights in the financial industry. It represents our strategic focus on delivering exceptional value and innovative solutions to our clients. Please be assured that this name change will not affect our operations, services, or the quality of support you have come to expect from us. Our team remains the same, and we are more committed than ever to helping you achieve your financial goals. We appreciate your continued trust and partnership. Should you have any questions or need further clarification, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. About Victory Hill (Canada) Victory Hill (Canada) has championed focused investments and strategies as an asset and portfolio manager, advises internally and sub-advises high net-worth private wealth clients, family offices, institutional and investment funds. As Private Wealth Portfolio Managers, Victory Hill (Canada) offers financial planning, estate planning and related financial services to our private clients and family office clients. The name change to Victory Hill Capital will also change the email address for each staff member of the company. Emails will continue to use first name initial, last name, followed by @ For example, David Smith's email will be dsmith@ We appreciate your continued trust and partnership. Should you have any questions or need further clarification, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. For more information, visit and follow us on LinkedIn. View source version on Contacts David Smith+1.416.805.0820DSmith@
Business Wire
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
QVest Announces Name Change
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Q Cantar Holdings Inc. ("QVest") announces, effective immediately, QVest has changed its name to Victory Hill Capital Corp. (' Victory Hill (Canada) '). The company was originally established in 2006; in 2018 the firm was rebranded as QVest, and finally as Victory Hill in May 2025. Victory Hill has a team of seasoned industry experts who understand that the commitment to investors goes beyond simply managing broad based funds. We believe in helping investors reach a higher level of satisfaction. It's about customizing portfolios to suit specific investor needs. It's about employing agnostic and highly flexible investment styles to ensure clients are getting active risk management in ever-changing markets. And it's also about transparency, through responsive communications and exceptional customer service. As an independently Canadian owned firm, our investors interests are at the forefront of everything we do. We value original thinking, discipline, honesty, integrity and excellence. We strive to deliver superior returns but believe the journey to achieve them should be every bit as rewarding. This change reflects our commitment to growth and our vision for the future. The name "Victory Hill Capital" embodies our dedication to achieving success for our clients and reaching new heights in the financial industry. It represents our strategic focus on delivering exceptional value and innovative solutions to our clients. Please be assured that this name change will not affect our operations, services, or the quality of support you have come to expect from us. Our team remains the same, and we are more committed than ever to helping you achieve your financial goals. We appreciate your continued trust and partnership. Should you have any questions or need further clarification, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. About Victory Hill (Canada) Victory Hill (Canada) has championed focused investments and strategies as an asset and portfolio manager, advises internally and sub-advises high net-worth private wealth clients, family offices, institutional and investment funds. As Private Wealth Portfolio Managers, Victory Hill (Canada) offers financial planning, estate planning and related financial services to our private clients and family office clients. The name change to Victory Hill Capital will also change the email address for each staff member of the company. Emails will continue to use first name initial, last name, followed by @ For example, David Smith's email will be dsmith@ We appreciate your continued trust and partnership. Should you have any questions or need further clarification, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. For more information, visit and follow us on LinkedIn.
