LIKE YESTERDAY
MOVEMENT, MEMORY, AND WELLBEING
SHOWCASE
On 4 December 2024, Edge Hill University’s Arts Centre hosted the premiere of ‘Like Yesterday’, a heartfelt short film that brought together researchers, students, and members of the local community. This project was a collaboration between James Hewison, Senior Lecturer in Dance, and Dorothy Tse, Reader in Psychology, working alongside the University of the Third Age (u3a). The film was the result of a special project that explored the power of memories through movement, creating something deeply personal and meaningful for everyone involved.
The film invited older participants from North West England to share meaningful childhood memories, which were then transformed into movement and captured on screen. The premiere was an opportunity to reflect on the project’s impact, with attendees describing it as uplifting, emotional, and thought-provoking. It was heartening to see how impactful the project was for the participants and to hear how it influence the way they reflected on their lives.
Reflecting on the project, Dr. Dorothy Tse shared:
“As a researcher, I am so pleased to see that we are forming a strong bond with the community. It is important to co-create research projects with the community and ensure they find them beneficial.”
A Special Thanks to the Team and Participants
This project would not have been possible without the dedication, creativity, and hard work of so many individuals. A huge thank you to all the participants in sharing these precious and vulnerable moments. We were all moved and inspired by your personal experiences.
A big thank you to the incredible Edge Hill University students and graduates who contributed to this project:
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Sam Mullen for his outstanding work directing the film.
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JJ Lyon, who expertly handled the sound.
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Zahra Suriya, for beautifully designing the website and booklet.
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Cristina Varela and Abbie Ward, who oversaw the organisation of the showcase event.
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Millie Burns, Hannah Birkett, Leah Else, and Libby Munro, who assisted the event as part of their internships.
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We’re also incredibly grateful to Dawn Carroll from the House of Memories at National Museums Liverpool for joining us at the showcase.
This was a true team effort, and everyone’s contributions helped bring the vision of ‘Like Yesterday’ to life.
If you missed the premiere, you’ll have another chance to see the film at the British Neuroscience Association (BNA) Festival in Liverpool on 26 April 2025, where it will be featured in partnership with the House of Memories at National Museums Liverpool.
The premiere on 4 December 2024 was an inspiring celebration of memory, movement, and community. It reminded us all of the power of stories to connect and move us. Thank you to everyone who participated, contributed, or attended—your support made this project truly special.
We look forward to sharing it with even more people in the months ahead!
