YOU ARE INVITED! to join us for the PREMIERE of our film,
“Of Whole Heart Cometh Hope” is the story of the banner, the women who made it, how the project was inspired by the past but speaks of our hopes for the future.
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Hello again,
I wanted to email you to invite you along to the screening of our film Of Whole Heart Cometh Hope.
Each and everyone of you was involved in some way with the creation of our banner, but not only that, the creation of our community; an ever growing group of supportive women with a huge range of talents and interests. I am so honoured to be a part of this movement and excited to work together on many exciting new ventures as we grow.
As a thank you we are putting on this special screening , free for you all. Come, watch and celebrate what you have achieved and even see if you can spot yourself!!
I really hope to see you there. Here is a little more info and the link to book your place buytickets.at/redhillsdurham
Solidarity
Laura xxxx
The historic home of the Durham miners will host a special International Women’s Day celebration, featuring the premiere of a new film about the Women’s Banner Group.
The event at Redhills: Durham Miners Hall will include the first chance to see Of Whole Heart Cometh Hope.
The new documentary by Amber Films tells the story of the Women’s Banner Group (WBG), created to celebrate the achievements of women.
The film follows the progress of the group, which involves people from all over County Durham, from the start of the project to last year’s Durham Miners’ Gala, when the banner was processed through the streets of the city.
Laura Daly, WBG chair, said: “The film is a great way to mark all we achieved together, and we are looking forward to sharing it with everyone involved, and with the wider public.
“We’re sure this will be an empowering and inspiring evening and we hope as many people as possible join us at Redhills to celebrate International Women’s Day.”
The screening will be held in the magnificent Pitman’s Parliament at Redhills, the home of the Durham Miners’ Association (DMA). The DMA recently launched The Redhills Appeal to renew its historic home as a centre for education, culture, and heritage.
Ross Forbes, DMA Programme Director, said: “We are delighted to be welcoming the Women’s Banner Group to Redhills to mark International Women’s Day, and are proud that we will help celebrate the immense contribution and achievements of the women or our communities and our movement.
“The event is in keeping with the aims of The Redhills Appeal – to return the miners’ hall to the people, and to provide our communities with a place of their own.”
After marching at last year’s Gala with a patchwork banner, the WBG are fundraising for a traditional painted silk banner to parade at this year’s Big Meeting, on Saturday July 13.
The event takes place at Redhills: Durham Miners Hall, Flass Street, Durham on Friday 8 March at 7pm. The evening will also include a Q&A with filmmakers and members of the WBG, guest speakers and a licensed bar.
The event is free, but voluntary donations would be welcome. Any money raised will be divided equally between the Women’s Banner Group and The Redhills Appeal.
To register for free tickets, go to buytickets.at/redhillsdurham
Best wishes,
Laura
Laura Daly
Founder