This series showcases the lives of people across Trafford that have served in our Armed Forces, their families and also those that have worked, or still work, across the emergency services. Working in partnership with Trafford Veterans CIC we listen to the amazing people in our communities that have seen and done astonishing things, faced some terrible struggles, but who have ultimately found comradery, support and comfort as part of the Trafford Veterans family.
Episode one – Tony Williamson
To launch the series we talk to Tony about his varied and absorbing career in the armed services, his first hand experiences with emperor penguins and his life in Germany living next door to the real pied piper of Hamelin! Tony also shares how the transition to ‘Civvy street’ has been a difficult one for him but how finding Trafford Veterans has given him support, a sense of belonging and a new role helping build the organisation.
Great start to the week getting the news that Being Billy has been nominated in the Best Short Film category at The BAFTA and BIFA affiliated Camarthen Film Festival. Being Billy is being screened there on Monday 18th May.
Really proud to get the news this weekend that Being Billy was awarded the Grand Jury Prize - UK Drama at the Folkestone Film Festival. I understand there were over 400 entries across all categories this year, which is not surprising as this Festival goes from...