“Hard to Reach” Documentary Launch Young People’s views of Hounslow
Last summer Heston West Big Local’s MADE in HESTON WEST Youth Film Production Club teamed up with London Borough of Hounslow’s Community Partnership Unit team to develop the “Hard to Reach” documentary. We engaged with young people across the borough to gather their views and make sure that their voice is heard by the leaders and staff of Hounslow Council but also by our residents. Our team of young volunteers asked these three questions: • What are your hopes? • What are your fears? • What would you like to tell the leader of the council? On Friday 21st February 2020, we were invited by the London Borough of Hounslow to the launch of our documentary at Hounslow House. We were joined by several councillors including Steve Curran (Leader of the Council), Lily Bath (Heston West Ward and Deputy Leader), Katherine Dunne (Communities and Climate Emergency), Guy Lambert (Highways, Recycling and Companies) and Hanif Khan (Transport and Corporate Property). The Mayor of Hounslow, Tony Louki and Feltham and Heston MP Seema Malhotra were also in attendance. Big Local Youth volunteer and Film Club member Serena Lola delivered a short speech about the documentary project which was followed by the official screening ending with a panel discussion with Youth Board Representatives Layba Nisar and Taz Virdee. The film was well received by the council leaders and they have agreed to take action on the suggestions made by the young people in our borough. Overall, it was a positive experience for our Big Local volunteers and participants and we are extremely proud to have been given this opportunity to make this film with the London Borough of Hounslow. We would like to thank all the incredible young people involved with this film, we appreciate and value your time and support. To watch the film please visit: https://youtu.be/oSfrojWSsUA
For more information about Heston West Big Local please visit our website: www.hestonwest.org Contact Mr. Taz Virdee / E-mail: t.virdee@berkeleyacademy.org.uk Phone: 078 40047771
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