This week saw the launch of a film about Caterham starring some of the youngest and oldest members of the community.  The 25-minute long film was screened at the Douglas Brunton Centre in Caterham-on-the-Hill on Monday, 22nd March, viewed by those involved in its production.   Various locations around the town were used in the film which is based on the recollections of its most senior residents.  

Children from St. Francis RC Primary School and Sunnydown School were involved both behind and in front of the camera, interviewing the elderly members of the Douglas Brunton Centre, then re-enacting their fascinating stories in front of the camera in period costume.  The tales of early schooldays, love and marriage, wartime experiences and the workplace give a fascinating insight into what life was like in Caterham many years ago and are now recorded for posterity.   The film also features local personalities talking about what it is like to live in Caterham today. 

The film is the result of the 'Creative Communities' project for Caterham, developed and managed by Tandridge Leisure and Farnham Maltings which took place in nine different communities across Surrey in 2009-2010.  Present at the screening was the Chairman of Tandridge District Council, Glynnis Whittle, who said after the showing:  "What a stunning film!  This is a great way for the young people to learn about the history of their town.  It is a wonderful thing to be part of and it would be lovely to see this across other parts of Tandridge.  Well done everybody!"

A dvd of the film will be available to purchase laer this year and a copy will be given to the East Surrey Museum.  The film will also be given a public screening during the Caterham Festival this summer.