News (Press Cuttings)

Accolade Focuses on David's Success

A WEDDING video specialist based in Holywell, has won a top accolade.

David Pearson of David Pearson Videography and North Wales Wedding Videos, has been awarded a Master Membership of the Institute of Videography (lOV) - a UK-based trade association, which promotes professionalism in video production.

The IOV has more than 1,000 members. in the UK and Europe specialising in event, corporate and freelance video services.

Accredited members first have to pass online exams to achieve Associate Membership, while full accreditation is not awarded until after satisfactory samples of work have been submitted to an assessment panel.

David's company specialises in wedding videos and small production videos, and he is very proud to have achieved this recognition for his work.

He said: "There are some wedding video companies out there that are not qualified, but I believe it is very important that my clients are reassured that they know they are hiring a professional and experienced videographer to produce a professional video of their special day

"The IOV accreditation provides that seal of approval."

For more information, visit the website at www.northwalesweddingvideos.co.uk.

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Flintshire Chronicle February 25th, 2010

Youngsters become film stars for the day

The dangers of drugs were in the spotlight for a group of youngsters, thanks to the efforts of their school secretary.

Karis Price, secretary at Ysgol Glan Aber, in Bagillt, wrote a play on drug awareness for pupils in the school's drama group to perform. Their efforts were made into a DVD and are set to be entered into the Flintshire Film Festival, at Clwyd Theatr Cymru, next month .

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Flintshire Leader April 14th, 2009

Road crossing plight highlighted in film

By Ronnie Parry

A FLINTSHIRE man has recorded a film of what he claims is the "shocking" treatment of Holywell pedestrians.

David Pearson of Carmel says he heard so many tales of woe from families and friends about the temporary arrangements around Tesco's development.

Last week, he decided to shoot a I5-minute film of people attempting to cross the Strand.

David's record was later posted on to YouTube, where you can view his findings.

He told the Chronicle: "It's about raising the issue further with Tesco and Flintshire County Council. There are dangers crossing this road, especially for the elderly.

"Many are struggling and risking their lives by not being able to use the Bank Place route.

"My film shows a clearly shocking perspective. I want the town council to be aware of this.

"I want them to wake up and listen to local people.

"More than 50 people were filmed.

Many came up to me and were fully supportive."

David added: "The film is also being shown to Friends of the Earth's Roberta Owen, who I fully support in her campaign for safer pedestrian crossings.

"There's bound to be disruption when a development like this happens, but we want answers.

"Flintshire County Council should be putting a temporary crossing in at the bottom of Strand Walk."

A Flintshire 'County Council spokesman said: "During the construction phase, we've agreed a safe walkway which directs pedestrians through two existing pelican crossings at either end of the new Tesco development.

"Flintshire County Council would encourage people to only use these designated routes. An agreed walkway will be a permanent one which will be completed as part of the construction at the Tesco site."

• The film can be viewed by entering Tesco and Holywell in the YouTube site's search terms.