YOUNG FILM MAKERS PRODUCE SHORT FILMS TO HELP SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ABUSE

Young film makers at Petroc college in Barnstaple have produced two short videos to help promote the work of Survivors Alliance North Devon (SAND). SAND provides a specialist counselling service in north Devon for adults who have suffered from sexual abuse or rape and their non-offending family members. Two groups of learners from the foundation learning programme at Petroc worked with community film maker Amanda McCormack from North Devon Moving Image (NDMI). They chose SAND from a number of local charitable organisations who pitched for the free digital media support.
 

Director of SAND, Karen Black says; "We were so delighted and felt privileged to be chosen by the students to design a multi media campaign that would help raise our profile in North Devon. The whole process was made simple and fun by both the students and Amanda and we were highly impressed with the level of student interest and maturity relating to this difficult subject. We are over the moon that through this project many more people in this area will be able to receive help from Survivors Alliance North Devon CIC, and realise that there is a light at the end of the tunnel.”
 

Chantal Tonks, lead tutor on the Foundation Learning programme at Petroc adds; "The project is really beneficial to our learners, not only to find out more about the services that are available to them in their community but to support an organisation that they have chosen to raise awareness for and to take responsibility for the way the project is delivered. When they see the final results of their work it gives each learner a sense of pride and achievement at completing a media project, that can seem initially challenging, but through learning new skills and working together they have created something that is creative and meaningful."

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Petroc Digital Media Project for SAND

Petroc Digital Media Project for SAND

Petroc Digital Media Project 2017 for SAND - Petroc learners and Russell from SAND (Top Right)
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Petroc student organised Blues Brother Event raises thousands for Children's Holiday Foundation North Devon

Jackie Johns who is studying for her Foundation Degree in Events Management at Petroc raised £3265 for popular local charity Children's Holiday Foundation North Devon.

On Friday 22nd of April The Fugitive Blues Brothers appeared at The Pier House, Westward Ho! for a tribute evening packed with fun, laughter and dancing. As the sun was setting and the drinks were flowing there was a live auction with fabulous prizes donated by local North Devon business. Andrew Levick from Philip Smith & Dunn, the auctioneer for the evening was flamboyant and enthusiastic in conducting the auction making it light hearted and fun.

Jackie Johns has been working on this event to fulfil her Event Planning and Implementation second year module for her Event Management degree. Module leader for 'Event Planning and Implementation' Clare Chapple said
"It has been impressive to see the work Jackie put into the build-up of event, it is evident she had learnt so much from her studies here at Petroc. Her engagement with local businesses which resulted in an impressive variety of auction items. Jackie is going to make a fantastic Event Manager."

She enlisted the help of first year Event Management students Katie Kersey, Millie Wells and Katherine Harvey who assisted with the auction, raffle, décor and hospitality. Music between sets provided by Dean Kersey from Phatdog Discos. "Jackie's event was an extraordinarily well organised and attended evening. It was a thoroughly enjoyable night which raised a great deal for a good cause." Nicola Davies - Petroc.

Coincidentally on same night the Blues Brothers appeared, eight local children from North Devon landed in America for 2016's 'Holiday of a Lifetime', organised and funded by Children's Holiday Foundation North Devon. Jackie said
"It was an honour to be raising funds for the next trip and exciting that we managed to raise so much money on the night. Rob Braddick has been extremely supportive in letting me use The Pier House for this event, the staff were fabulous. I would love to support this charity again in the future."

Entertainment from The Fugitive Blues Brother was the perfect combination of live music from The Blues Brothers song books and audience participation and comedy. Songs included Everybody Needs Somebody to Love, Gimme Some Lovin', Soul Man and Jailhouse Rock. With audience wanting more, and unscheduled encore was agreed with a whip-round using the artist's iconic trilby hat!
"We were honoured to have been invited to be a part of a fundraiser for such a lovely cause. We have done events in the past and they were nowhere near as fun as this night. We would like to congratulate Jackie on running such a brilliant night." Thomas Mitchelles (Elwood Blues)

Jackie Johns and Clare Chapple met with Dr Buckland, founder of Children's Holiday Foundation at the end of May for a cheque presentation totalling £3265 Dr Robin Buckland said
"I would like to congratulate Jacqueline Johns on her amazing fundraising achievement on behalf of Petroc. The money will be used on the next holiday to Florida for eight more North Devon children in April 2017. This was one of the biggest cheques we have ever received." 

Cheque Presentation: Jackie Johns, Dr Buckland, founder of Children's Holiday Foundation and Clare Chapple.Photo copyright MK Collins Photography (All Rights Reserved)

 

Jackie Johns with Katie Kersey, Millie Wells and Katherine Harvey - Photo copyright MK Collins Photography (All Rights Reserved)

The  event featuring The Fugitive Blues Brothers was held at The Pier House, Westward Ho! 

Music between sets provided by Dean Kersey from Phatdog Discos -
Photos copyright MK Collins Photography (All Rights Reserved)