The Golden Age of Hollywood: Christmas Special!

Mirfield Community Centre, Water Royd Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9SG

Life skills and interests

Come and enjoy some old-school Hollywood glamour, with a festive twist! Book your seat now for this extra-special, Christmas-themed celebration of the Golden Age of Hollywood! 😊

In this one-off session we’ll be relaxing, munching popcorn while sitting back and enjoying a movie from the 20th Century. This session will take you back in time with a fun and informative talk from our resident expert, Russel, followed by a full-length film – voted for by you!

When booking your place, please let us know which of the following films you’d like to watch, and we’ll pick the most popular one to play on the day!

  • Meet Me In St Louis, 1944 – Judy Garland (musical, colour)
  • Miracle On 34th Street, 1947 – Maureen O’Hara, Natalie Wood (black & white)
  • The Apartment, 1960 – Jack Lemon, Shirley MacLaine (black & white)
  • Trading Places, 1983 – Dan Ackroyd, Eddie Murphy (colour)
  • The Gold Rush, 1924 – Charlie Chaplin, Reissue version, 1942 commentary by Charles Chaplin (black & white)
  • Scrooge/ A Christmas Carol, 1951- Alistair Sim (black & white)

If this session appeals, then check out our longer Golden Age of Hollywood course starting in the New Year: The Golden Age of Hollywood: The Stars!

If you are already enrolled with the College please email your interest in this session and your choice of film from the list above to: ckrecovery.wellbeing@swyt.nhs.uk.

If you are new to the Recovery & Wellbeing College, please enrol here.

Cost

Free

At Mirfield Community Centre

Start dates and time

TermDayDateTimesDuration
Term Wednesday4 December 20241pm - 3.45pm1 weeks

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