AN ALTERNATIVE film club has been shortlisted for a national charity award. 

The Bracknell Film Society (BFS) is one of the candidates for the Alzheimer's Society Dementia Friendly Awards 2017.

The awards are set up to honour those who help to improve the lives of people with dementia through different means. 

Screenings are held with reduced sound, no adverts and lighting left on throughout, with the next films 

'Singin' In The Rain' on November 13 and 'White Christmas' on December 11. 

The setting of the South Hill Park cinema allows for a resitricted number of seats for audience comfort, as well as a short interval and complimentary refreshments after each film. 

Julia Vickers of the BFS Working Party for the screenings said: "We are thrilled that the work of a volunteer organisation has been recognised in these national awards. 

"The contribution of all volunteers at these screenings - and behind the scenes - is vital to make them run smoothly and bring a warm, friendly atmosphere, much appreciated by the audience. 

"We have received super feedback from our audiences, which has helped inform how we organise and present screenings. It's been a delight to get to know regular attendees and welcome them back to each film show."

The screenings take place at South Hill Park on the second Monday of every month.

A representative for the Alzheimer's Society said: "The number of nominations we have received for this year's Dementia Friendly Awards was truly phenomenal (over 4000), nominations were judged by a panel of people affected by dementia and industry experts who have worked hard to whittle it down to our finalists' inspirational and exceptional stories. 

"This year’s finalists are leading and inspiring a dementia movement that will transform the lives of those affected by dementia forever. They are challenging misunderstandings, changing attitudes and raising awareness."