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About
the society:
History
A few years ago following discussion on the future of the Victoria Halls,
the late Jimmy McGinlay called a meeting of interested organisations to
look at provision for the Arts in Linlithgow. Represented in this group,
in addition to West Lothian Council were Linlithgow Community Council,
Linlithgow Players, & L.A.M.P.
Current home
Film Society showings now take place at Linlithgow High School, sharing
the facilities with the Festival Trust, Heritage Trust, Arts Guild, etc.
Financial restrictions meant that proper development of the Victoria Halls
or even the Burgh Halls could not be considered at that time. Although
a more central venue would have been preferred it was decided as an interim
measure that "Linlithgow Community Arts Association" would be
set up to improve facilities at the Academy. This work was to include
improved raked bleacher seating, new lighting and sound equipment, screen
and projectors. It is this work which is being funded by a lottery grant,
with W.L.C. providing the partnership funding.
In addition the Linlithgow Film Society has received a grant from the
Lloyds T.S.B. Foundation for portable Digital/Video projector which will
enable us to improve and expand our service to Hospitals, Sheltered Housing
etc. in the area. We are very grateful to all who have helped us in any
way.
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