Three short films, The Joy of Gipton Wood, Game Changer, and Celebrations of Roundhay Park’s 150th Anniversary, by Oakwood Film Academy and Friends of Roundhay Park

The main film, Game Changer, tells the remarkable story of Gian Singh Virdi, who, after emigrating to England in 1962, played international hockey, experienced the shocking events of the 1972 Munich Olympics and became Yorkshire County Cricket Club’s first non-white coach in 1989. Decades later and now 80 years old, Gian embraces his final challenge – to inspire a small, village cricket club on the brink of folding to challenge for league and cup success. The making of Game Changer involved two communities, the members of Crossgates Cricket Club and Oakwood Film Academy. The film involved interviews with Crossgates players and officials, which, as a diverse club included an Indian Sikh as the main focus, alongside white British, Indian British, Indian, Pakistani and Nepalese players. We also profiled our Women's team and our junior players.
The ancient woodland, Gipton Wood, a local gem, is revealed in the first film. The final film records the amazing celebrations, arranged by the Friends, of 150 years since the opening of Roundhay Park, one of the largest and best in the country.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:

1400-1530

Location & directions

The Mansion, Education Centre, Mansion Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS8 2HH

Directions:

The Mansion is on the right at the end of Mansion Road, where there is parking. Turn right at the far end of the Mansion to the first door, which enters the Education Room. The No 2 or No 12 bus takes you to the Roundhay Park bus stop. From there walk past The Roundhay Fox to find Mansion Road on your right.

Contact on day:

David Barnard

Telephone number:

+447505439523

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please pre-book via Eventbrite

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/oakwood-film-academy-heritage-open-days-tickets-1412719374679

Booking opens:

01 Aug 2025 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

12 Sep 2025 12:00 AM

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

40

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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