Documentary will be launched

Producer Jeremy Linton-Mann will launch the second and final instalment of his "Community Spirit" documentary at the Hardy's Bay Community Church on September 29 and 30, three years after the launch of Community Spirit Part One.

"In the winter of 2001, as a long-time maker of documentaries, I started recording volunteer community groups and the primary school in action on the Bouddi Peninsula, specifically at the villages of Wagstaffe, Pretty Beach, Hardy's Bay and Killcare," Mr Linton-Mann said.

"The concept was a 12-month seasonal focus on activities.

"Part One - winter, spring and summer was launched locally in September 2003, and follows the activities of the RFS, SLSC, progress association, school, winter swimmers and other colourful individuals.

"Part two continues this as we journey through summer, autumn and winter.

"The entire project has taken longer to complete than originally anticipated because other projects required attention.

"It is entirely self-funded in the belief that in years from now it will become a valuable historic focus on the area."

Part Two picks up the story on Christmas Eve, and continues through autumn and winter of 2002, culminating in the 75th anniversary of Pretty Beach Primary School.

Press release, September 5, 14 Jeremy Linton-Mann, Community Spirit