The images change every few seconds. Hover over one to pause and the arrows allow you to move through the 11 images.

This shows progress up to 17 April 2026

Image 29 shows the new trunking and sound rack in the projection area in preparation for the wiring runs. Image 30 shows the panelling on the rear wall which could now be completed as the conduit runs in the wall had all been installed.

This has been a slow process as we had to work around the pillars which necessitated a lot of work with a jig saw to get the panels to fit snugly. Just a few more bits and pieces of panelling and then we can start filling and decorating the walls and ceiling. The floor will be the last thing. All the wall panels in the projection area and theatre have all been done using recycled material so costs have been kept as low as possible during construction. 

The surround speakers are being installed in the screening room (image 31), it sounds a bit grand saying auditorium (how many seats make it an auditorium?) Plus all the speaker runs are in and tubed to the sound rack for the 5.1 video presentations (image 32). There are separate runs and speakers for the mono 8mm and 16mm projectors (image 28).

Tom has been busy  priming all the new wood work ready for the various top coats (images 33-35).

Images 36 and 37 show the screening room with a picture on the screen. The video we tested yesterday and 16mm today. The screen is 2.66 : 1 since we will be doing 16mm scope. We will be showing pictures for the AGM. However, as can be seen, we are far from done. All the construction is complete there is just a matter of the soft furnishings to do. Time ran out as there was so much clearing up and cleaning to do.

22 February 2026

A sequence of images which tells the story of the equipment donated by Tony Jones who has now retired from doing outdoor screenings at festivals etc.

The first shows the projectors and flight cases as they were unloaded at Dean Clough before being taken downstairs to our area. There were also two Kinoton projectors, a 16mm and a 35mm with lamp houses attached.

The next shows Allan and Richard downstairs receiving and sorting some of the cases which they opened and the contents distributed onto shelves. Things like lenses and xenon bulbs were easy but equipment like the Vic5 was in several cases and had to be built up.

The larger boxes contained an assortment of items such as films which Peter emptied and put away leaving (after a couple of hours work) an empty box.

The empty flight cases were then stacked and the plan is to try and sell these on Ebay as we need the space desperately. Particularly as the AGM is in a few weeks time.

13 February 2026

The first picture shows the Cambridge University Westar ready for shipping. Tom Woodcock left us at around 9.30 heading for Cambridge with the mech and various bits and pieces such as spools, winder etc. Once he had arrived at Cambridge the kit was unloaded and had to be further dismantled to get it up the narrow twisty stairs. The equipment is now on site and awaiting reassembly.

We took all the equipment downstairs in G-Mill and on Sunday we will begin unpacking the flight cases and finding space for everything.

We are overflowing now and so must begin moving on or scrapping various bits and pieces. If anyone is after anything from a sprocket to a complete projector let me know your wishes.

3 February  2026

We went down to Tamworth on a bit of a rush job to collect some kit left to us by a film collector. We had to get the equipment out before a house clearance company moved in. Having seen pictures, I saw lurking in the background in the garage a complete Powers machine with stand , it was what they call a 'barn find' I suppose.

Rob Younger, Peter England and myself headed down there and we also collected some other nice equipment, such as a pair of Siemens 16mm machines with one being a double head model. The other two pieces were basically a 16mm telecine machine and a 8/9.5/16mm single frame scanner. The latter requiring a computer and software to run it, so some research to do there. 

Powers projector

Powers projector

Siemens 16mm projector

Siemens 16mm projector

16mm telecine

Single frame scanner

11 January 2026

A shot of G-Mill in the winter, looks inviting but it is bitterly cold in the basement. However, it does mean we work hard to stay warm.

I have given the Westar base a respray and it is ready for assembly and final testing before sending to Cambridge University.

Allan Foster is seen checking out the Orcon 1600 before being mounted on the afore mentioned Westar.

Richard Hawley is in the process of building a DC exciter supply as the Editola originally had an AC one.

Peter Berry and Michael Baim are busy checking and labelling films in the archive.

Finally Rob Younger has rebuilt the Cinemeccanica lamp houses for the Hyde Park Picture House and they will be tested next Tuesday before shipping to them.

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