GATHERING POINTS

We’re better when we work together….

A film about the people of Swinton, and the places they gather to tell their stories.

This is a film that explores community through the voices of people that live, work and volunteer in the town of Swinton, Salford. We visit five venues; The Valley Gardens, The Swinton Nail salon, The Hive Cafe, The Parade Chippy and the Grand Palais. Stories emerge, that reveal the human connections we can all make, and the struggles we all need to overcome as we seek to make the best of the world in which we live.

Huge thanks to everyone involved.

The Valley Community Gardens – Grace & Anne and Renee.

The Swinton Nail Salon – Kim, Crystal and Jenny and all the customers.

The Hive Cafe – Lynn, Angela and Julie, and all the knitters of Knit & Natter.

Harry, Chris and Bob, and all the other veterans that generously gave their time.

The Parade Chippy – Barry, Ian & Clare and all of the regulars and customers.

The Grand Palais – Steve, Abigal, Lesley, Jeff & Aileen and all the dancers.

Editing by Pete Tomkies

Music Olivia Mayall

Sound Mix by Thurston Thomson

Filmed between June 2023 & March 2024.