Continuing its programme of environmental films, this month Llandovery Community Cinema has teamed up with Ynni Sir Gâr, their local community energy social enterprise, to screen film Power Station on Saturday, 18 April.

The evening forms part of an ongoing series exploring sustainability, community action and what a greener future might look like for the local area and across Wales.

Power Station tells the inspiring story of two artists and activists in Walthamstow, London who set out to transform their street into a solar-powered neighbourhood. What begins as a bold idea soon grows into a shared community project, as neighbours come together to generate their own renewable energy. Along the way there are challenges, moments of doubt and plenty of humour, but also a powerful sense of what people can achieve when they work together.

The film resonates strongly with the ethos behind Llandovery Community Cinema’s current programme, which highlights stories of environmental responsibility and collective action. As communities across Wales think about how to build a more sustainable future, this film invites audiences to reflect on the role that local people, cooperation and creativity can play.

Llandovery Community Cinema say that Power Station is not simply a documentary about sustainability, it is about a small community of ordinary people banding together to turn an ambitious vision into reality.

A spokesperson for the Community Cinema said: “These themes resonate strongly with conversations already happening here in the Tywi Valley. While renewable energy is important, large corporations must understand that infrastructure cannot destroy local landscapes. The No Pylons campaign has demonstrated that local knowledge and creativity is key in creating better solutions that respect our land with advocacy of underground cabling.

“In many ways, the story at the heart of Power Station reflects that same spirit. It shows how ordinary people can come together to shape decisions about energy, landscape and the future of their communities. Llandovery is a town known for its heart and its grit, and the film’s story of neighbours working together to take power into their own hands will feel familiar to anyone who has seen how strongly this community stands up for the place it loves.

“There will also be an opportunity to explore ways of replicating the story of Power Station with Ynni Sir Gâr – who’s core aim is to help communities develop, own and benefit from grassroot renewable energy projects. YSG will have information at hand on the night about their newly launched Transition Streets project, that aims to help communities, one street at a time, become truly sustainable together.

“Join us for an evening of positive local change, and most importantly, hope.”

Event details:

Date: Saturday 18th April

Location: Rhys Prichard Memorial Hall, Llandovery

Doors open 5:30

Shared meal: 6pm

Film starts: 7pm

Post-show discussion

Tickets are cheaper this time round due to this collaborative screening, costing just £3 which includes your entry to the screening, tea or coffee and access to our Q&A. You can get your tickets at the LYCC, on the door or online: https://www.bit.ly/llandoverycinemapowerstation