The first ever “Big Green Film Day” on Sunday 25th February at The Cut. You can see inspiring, thought-provoking films in a warm and friendly setting, with the cafe running throughout the day and plenty of opportunity to enjoy some music, chat to friends and make new ones, with something for everyone.
Halesworth Ash, the Millennium Green, Blyth Water Monitoring will be around to talk to and join!
The Nettle Dress
The recently released Nettle Dress, a poignant, lyrical documentary following a textile artist who spends seven years crafting a hand-spun dress from foraged nettles in memory of his recently deceased wife. The film has received great reviews in the national press and offers a real treat and a reminder about the importance of the natural environment to all aspects of our lives, physical and emotional.
Rivercide
George Monbiot’s campaigning film Rivercide, about the degradation of the River Wye and other English rivers, offers plenty of insight as to the many causes of our deteriorating wild waters and holds those responsible to account.
Paired with the beautiful and beguiling “Caught in the Act” – a film “made-by” and starring otters, filmed throughout the rivers of Suffolk including our very own Blyth – this double-bill serves as both a reminder of the amazing wildlife that’s on our doorstep and a wake-up call to protect our rivers, especially in the light of the well-publicised sewage problems.
The Biggest Little Farm
For something completely different, The Biggest Little Farm transports us to west coast America to enjoy the re-generation of a small-scale farm, with hens, ducks, sheep, cows and even an endearing sow who becomes friends with a greasy-looking rooster – the perfect antidote to our grey, winter days!
The Millennium Green
25 years after the Green was set up it’s time to celebrate what’s been achieved, and to plan ahead. You’ll see before-and-after shots of some of the major projects: the all-weather Track, the community orchard, the engine shed, the willow wherry …. followed at 14.30 by time in the Foyer to talk to the Green’s volunteers about projects that are coming up such as a year-long bio-survey monitoring wildlife, creation of more wetland spaces, tree-planting.
There’s lots that needs doing apart from joining work-parties, come and find out how you can help behind the scenes
Besides the films, music, food and chat, you can find out about a new initiative to monitor and improve water quality in the River Blyth, engage with the work that the amazing Millennium Green volunteers carry out, hear more about local farming initiatives and discover some of the other Halesworth ASH events planned for the coming year.
The film programme is subject to change, so keep an eye on the press and The Cut website nearer the time.
Entry throughout the day is free, with suggested donations welcome to help cover our costs.
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