Older people aged over 55 from Radius Housing’s sheltered schemes enjoyed the festive film ‘White Christmas’ at the cinema recently.
The housing association has just launched ‘Radius at the Ritz,’ a programme of both classic and modern favourites which will be shown at the Queen’s Film Theatre between now and July.
The 1954 Christmas romantic comedy ‘White Christmas’ was the chosen film to kick off the series, which is sponsored by Fusion Heating and MW Advocate.
A different film will be screened each month.
Grainne Mullin, Community Investment Manager at Radius Housing said this initiative will provide a regular social event for over-55s living in Radius independent housing schemes across Northern Ireland.
“We’ll be showing old classics and modern films at the QFT between now and July 2019 and aim to bring back to the big screen films which won’t have been seen in cinemas in decades. We’re looking forward to hearing residents’ views on what other big screen classics they want to see,” she said.
Mark Kerr from event partner Fusion Heating said they are delighted that their support and sponsorship will make these events free to attend.
“Fusion Heating has worked with Radius for the last ten years, delivering heating installation and maintenance services, and we are committed to supporting and enhancing the communities where we work. I’m looking forward to the full series of events between now and July,” he added.
Radius Housing provides housing, care and support to over 33,000 homes for people in Northern Ireland.
It also delivers a range of care and supported living schemes to a range of clients with complex needs. The schemes include caring for the vulnerable and elderly, residents with dementia, learning disabilities, drug and alcohol dependency and those who are homeless.