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In the summer of 2014, Bernard Jordan (Michael Caine) made global headlines when he ?escaped? from his care home to join fellow war veterans in Normandy, commemorating their fallen comrades at the D-Day Landings 70th anniversary. It was a story that captured the popular imagination, but of course, it wasn?t the whole story. The bitter-sweet script explores the reality with wit and a very big heart. Bernie?s adventure, spanning a mere 48 hours, also marked the culmination of his 60-year marriage to Rene (Glenda Jackson). The Great Escaper celebrates their love without sentimentality and with an eye to the lessons we can all learn from the Greatest Generation. With Glenda Jackson?s passing and Caine announcing his retirement, catch these two giants of cinema in their last heartwarming performances. ?It's lovely, really lovely? Mark Kermode.
UK / Sweden 2023 96 mins Dir: Oliver Parker

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Foxlowe Arts Centre is a community run arts centre for the people of Leek and The Staffordshire Moorlands.

Leek’s arts centre is housed in the historic building, Foxlowe, at the top of Leek’s market place.

Foxlowe Arts Centre opened its doors in December 2011 and has already gained a strong following from the local community and is attracting attention from further afield as well. Funded by individuals’ pledges, donations and trading proceeds and with the majority of the staff volunteering, this is truly a community arts centre for the people of Leek and the Staffordshire Moorlands.

With a popular café, bar, gallery, live performance space for music, drama, comedy, talks and a cinema, the Foxlowe Arts Centre has rapidly established a reputation as the go to place in Leek.

Foxlowe arts centre has limited parking at the back of the building for permit holders and disabled users only. Some workshops will include a parking permit spaces are available. To access the car park follow parking signs on Stockwell Street signed ‘P Short Stay, Council Offices’ and turn left after the first parking bays – this is the entrance to Foxlowe arts centre car park for permit holders, disabled users and others with permission e.g. workshop attendees.

Market Place,

Leek,

Staffordshire,

England,

ST13 6AD.

01538 386112