David Myers, filming on location in 2012

Between the start of the Park’s regeneration in November 2011, and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in June 2012,  David Myers, local filmmaker and ex Crompton Parkinson employee, filmed the revival of the Park and its place in the social life of the area.  This was the sequel, to his tear jerker production which showed the demise of the factory in 2005.

In driving rain, or dazzling shine,  brass-monkey cold or the occasional spot of golden light, wind and noisy airplanes,  David was out shooting frames of the changes that were being made.  The result is an hour length film,  recording many local people, helpers and events in the Park.    It features the felling of the great sycamore, and a dawn chorus in May; the careful craftwork of the Peter the hedge layer, and the splendid sword of the Queen’s representative;  together with Continue reading →