Alan Alderson-Smith
Died on 17 January 2026.
Alan was born in Burnley, Lancashire, on 30 September 1950. He went on to become a film entrepreneur, with an encylopedic knowledge of film, who developed a number of venues such as Lings Forum, Northampton, the development of broader arts events in Luton and Head of Film at Phoenix Arts in Leicester before becoming a freelance film consultant and programmer. In addition, Alan had an ecletic knowledge of, and commitment to, the visual arts, music and the literary world and delighted in writing fiction, poetry and scripts. His character was an endearing combination of intelligence, charm and passion and therefore a marvellous husband to Stephanie, devoted Dad to two brilliant daughters - Molly and Nicky - and Grandad to Frank, Ella and Delilah. Good friend to Louise, Titus and Claire, as well as colleagues Loraine, Sue, Dave and Linda . Forty-three years a fighter and survivor of cancer! Carry on Alan!
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Cinema-based healthcare programmes inside hospitals. We are a unique charity operating at the heart of NHS hospitals. Our therapeutic cinema experiences improve the mental, emotional and physical wellbeing of patients and their loved ones.
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Joh Gresty
I want to thank Alan for being a good and interesting man who loved my friend.
£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
27/07/2026
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Joh G
I want to thank Alan for being a good and interesting man who loved my friend.
27/07/2026
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RNLI
John Trafford-Owen
RIP Alan. Sorry you went too soon.
£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
25/07/2026
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Tim and Sally
We had some great laughs together. Not exactly "Carry On" but nearly.
£40.00 + £10.00 Gift Aid
09/07/2026
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Louise Holder
Miss you Alan
£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid
08/07/2026
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Kim and David Lee
Thank you for being such a good role model for positivity Alan x
03/07/2026
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Medicinema
Celebration of Life
Date and Time: Saturday 27 Jun 2026 at 1:00 PM
Location:
The Broadway Cinema
Additional Information:
Alan's celebration of life is only open to invited family and friends.