Testimonials
Here’s a few quotes from people who’ve been involved with Nunny TV and have deemed it necessary to write and share their experiences with us.
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“Nunny TV is an excellent example of both partnership working and a project really concentrating its efforts on benefits for people. A combination of free training and access to some of the latest digital media equipment is giving people opportunities that would not have existed before. I have seen first hand the beneficial effects to individuals and groups involved with the project.
As a freelance video producer and trained media tutor for East Coast Media, I have no doubt that this project is both changing and enhancing people’s lives and opportunities”
Sean Atkinson, Focus 7 & East Coast Media
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“Nunny TV is a terrific project at the heart of a Neighbourhood Renewal area. It is engaging with young people in particular and helping them to aspire to life beyond the Nunsthorpe, a big problem on that estate.
We used their services to produce a DVD for Neighbourhood Renewal. We were delighted with it and the team is now putting together a second one for the programme.”
Nigel Lowther, Neighbourhood Renewal Communications Coordinator
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“Nunny TV is one of the most innovative community based library project I have seen in over 25 years within the cultural sector. Developed entirely by front line staff using their own skills and knowledge. It works directly with the community encouraging increased take-up of library services, placing the library at the heart of the community, giving it a modern context, and making it relevant to new learners.
And, what is even more remarkable is that this is one of the most challenging communities in Britain to serve. It is in the bottom 10% for deprivation, and front line staff have responded with a range of projects relevant to the needs of the area. Library usage has increased by 30% in Nunsthorpe as a result of targeted interventions, such as Nunny TV, that are making real impacts and changing lives.”
Steve Hipkins, Head of Cultural Services, North East Lincolnshire Council
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“Our area is working very hard to improve and change its self image, and that sometimes means tackling issues that we would all rather brush under the carpet. Community Media, and more importantly citizen journalism, is allowing people to tackle these subjects from within their communities. Initiatives like Nunny TV are on the front lines, in the heart of troubled communities, changing stereotypes, changing ideals and ultimately changing lives.”
Stuart Hall, Director of Community Programming, Channel 7
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“Nunny TV is an exciting project that is really harnessing young people’s love of technology and taking it outside to develop innovative television material. This is a great way to use technology to bring out communication skills and creativity. Most importantly, through the professional expertise that supports this project, young people can also be proud of the quality of the end products – this is not amateur home video, this is top quality material and a real credit to our young people, many of which come from areas that rarely get the chance to explore such a hi-tech environment and be part of an exciting project. Within the Council we are proactively investigating avenues that will ensure the sustainability of this project and place its services on everyone’s speed-dial!”
Sue Wells, Deputy Director – Community & Support Services, North East Lincolnshire Council
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“I’ve been looking for work within the media industry for some time now. This is a great place to get real hands-on experience filming, editing and developing news stories that will be shown on TV. I’ve been able to improve my show reel considerably and am confident of soon finding employment.”
Jason Hendry (36), work placement
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“I’ve been involved with Nunny TV right from the start, I even cut the ribbon at the launch party. It’s been great fun and they even trust me to go out and film projects by myself now. The best part was going to the BBC when our film was shown. I’m hoping to study media at college when I’ve finished school.”
Gemma Kershaw (15), young volunteer
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“I think its great, the work they do with the kids round here. I’m here to prove its never too late to learn new skills. I’ve already had some of my films shown on Nunny TV.”
Jack Kinsman (70), volunteer
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“I can’t believe they let me walk out of there with these cameras.”
Liam Ballard (12), young volunteer
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“… is not too academic and struggles to fit in at school. It’s amazing to see them talk to camera with such confidence. We’ve noticed a considerable difference in their character since they’ve been involved with Nunny TV.”
Sally Lumby, Work Experience Coordinator, Oasis Academy Wintringham
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“The DVD has been shown to several colleagues and, of course, was ‘premiered’ at our rural housing event last Wednesday. All have been impressed at the quality and professionalism of the DVD and we consider it to be a very valuable marketing tool in our aim to deliver more affordable housing.
We thoroughly enjoyed working with you both and would certainly recommend Nunny TV to other organisations and colleagues who are looking for high quality promotional material.”
David Broadmeadow, Rural Housing Enabler, Humber & Wolds Rural Community Council
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“Thank you, and the team at Nunny TV, for producing a great video for us. The launch of the community engagement framework is going well and the video has proved to be very popular in the showings. I don’t think we would have been able to achieve such an effective roll-out if it wasn’t for the video and I am very grateful for your input.
The professionalism that you all demonstrated, particularly on the first day of filming, was superb and you have very effectively captured the message we were trying to send. I also very much appreciate your flexibility in doing re-shoots and getting the DVD together.
Thank you again for all of your hard work and I look forward to working with you again in the future.”
Maria Fletcher, Local Strategic Partnership, North East Lincolnshire Council
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Thanks so much for your time and patience with Kris. He came home on Friday an exceptionally happy young man. You clearly put in thought and effort, and it is very much appreciated.
He has come away from his work experience with a very positive view of this type of work, and hopes to one day perhaps to take it up as a career.”
Ann Bruce, parent
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I am a student in a Masters of Library & Information Science in Canada, at McGill University in Montreal. I have an assignment to profile an innovative public library and I have chosen to write about the Nunsthorpe Public Library due to Nunny TV, a fantastic engaging community project.
Diane Michaud, student, McGill University, Montreal.
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