MK Film Club Winter HAF 2025 - Bletchley

Where Stories Come to Life!

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MK Film Club

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Bletchley Youth Centre, Milton Keynes

Ages: 5 - 12 years

Paid HAF Ticket £29 per sessionChild - Free HAF Ticket Free

Next date: Monday 29th Dec, 09:30 – 13:30

Funded by Milton Keynes City Council

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MK Film Club Winter HAF 2025 - Bletchley block mentored by MK Film Club

A summary

Film Club has been awarded grant funding from Milton Keynes City Council to deliver sessions for the Holiday Activities and Food Programme, for children in receipt of benefit-related Free School Meals (FSM), during the Winter Break. After the success of our previous HAF programmes in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Aylesbury, we are running for a third Winter! Our events blend creative, physical, and social activities to ensure every child feels engaged, supported, and inspired. Across the programme, children will collaborate to storyboard, script, and produce 2-3 short films, exploring a range of genres and ideas. Each session will focus on a different aspect of filmmaking, from camera work and directing to acting, costume design, prop-making, and makeup. Using professional tools including a Canon R50 camera, gimbal, clapperboard, and green screen, participants gain real hands-on experience in every stage of the process. To support wellbeing and movement, sessions begin with drama-based games that build confidence, spark creativity, and get everyone moving. Nutritious hot meals and fruit-based snacks are also provided, with clear messaging around healthy eating. Our sessions are inclusive and child-centred, offering a calm, nurturing space with quiet crafting and games available for children who need time out. With years of experience running after-school clubs, in-school activities, and holiday programmes—including HAF and Short Breaks for Milton Keynes City Council, Northamptonshire Council and Buckinghamshire Council, we have a proven track record of engaging children in creative film projects across various settings. Past projects have included original stories as well as recreations of favourites like Minecraft, Ghostbusters, Britain’s Got Talent, Jumanji, and Harry Potter. This programme builds not only practical filmmaking skills, but also confidence, literacy, teamwork, and creativity—offering a truly enriching experience for every child. Please ensure your child is available to take part in the full activity. All participants will receive a downloadable copy of the film(s) they helped to create. Sessions will take place at Derwent Drive Youth Centre, Bletchley, MK3 7BE

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Epilepsy trained

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Sensory or quiet spaces

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About your mentor

MK Film Club

Energetic, fun and interactive filmmaking!

We run the MK Film Club Joanna loves the arts, so studied at The University of Northampton and gained a Bachelor of Arts degree with Honours in Media, Popular Culture and Drama. Joanna has been delivering filmmaking session across Milton Keynes and surrounding areas for 10 years, additionally Joanna has a Level 3 in Education and Training Kara has a professional diploma in Musical Theatre, studying at the Midlands Academy of Dance and Drama in Nottingham and is currently teaching at Rhythm Room Music School as a one to one singing tutor. Both Joanna and Kara deliver sessions with On the Talent performing arts. We have been running HAF sessions for the last 2 years and have been working with Bletchley Clubs and Short Breaks over the last year. We hold business insurance and all staff are DBS checked, as well as having relevant training in Safeguarding, food hygiene and First Aid.

What we'll do

Winter HAF Film Club – “Celebrity Bake Off!” Get ready for a deliciously fun winter at our Film Club! We’re running six exciting sessions inspired by Celebrity Bake Off. Each child will pick their favourite celeb to become (one might even play the film’s cheeky “bad guy”!) and take part in tasty baking challenges throughout the week. We’ll cook up all sorts of yummy treats – and the best part? You can take them home to share! Lunch, snacks, and a gift are included for every child, thanks to donations to our Film Club. Just remember – please don’t wear green (it’s a movie magic thing!) and be ready to get a bit messy, so save your best clothes for another day. Expect lots of teamwork, creativity, problem-solving, and fun along the way!

Learning aims

Aim 1

Teamwork and Collaboration Work together to plan, film, and create projects, just like a real movie crew.

Aim 3

Applied Learning Across Subjects Strengthen key curriculum skills such as literacy (storytelling and scripting), digital literacy (filming and editing), and teamwork through hands on, creative activities.

Aim 5

Creativity and Problem Solving Use imagination and resourcefulness to develop stories, characters, and creative solutions on set.

Aim 2

Adaptability and Resilience Learn to stay positive, flexible, and solution focused when plans or ideas need to change.

Aim 4

Confidence and Communication Build confidence through performing, presenting, and sharing ideas in a supportive, encouraging environment.

Aim 6

Enjoy Learning Through Play Enjoy every moment of the filmmaking process! Celebrate achievements, make new friends, and create lasting memories while learning through laughter and creativity.

Pricing information

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Ticket namePaid HAF Ticket

Price£29

InformationChild Ticket - Adult not required to stay

Ticket nameChild - Free HAF Ticket

Price£0

InformationChild Ticket, Adult not required to stay

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Where we'll be

Bletchley Youth Centre, Derwent Drive, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 7BE

WHAT’S PROVIDED

Drinks

Snacks

Meals

Equipment

Safety

Enhanced DBS

Risk Assessment

Public Liability Insurance

Safeguarding Training

First Aid Training

First Aid Kit

Smoke Detector

Please note

Please note, it is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the safety measures. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed here.

Cancellation Policy

Free bookings do not require refunds but as places are limited, please cancel if you cannot attend so that your place can be offered to someone else.Please cancel with advance notice so that other can join the opportunity, we are very limited to spaces.

My experience consists of a leisure activity, on a specific date(s), and therefore the 14-day ‘cooling off period’ under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 does not apply.