OUR RIVER. . . RIVER HOLME CONNECTIONS

12.30: Short Films:

• Walking Holme (Dirs. Jez Dolan& Dan Fox, 2011 17mins)
• Landlines (Holmfirth Writers Group 2019 5mins)

1.00: River Holme Connections:

Adrian Barraclough presents the work of our local campaign group which is passionate about making the river Holme catchment a better place for people and wildlife through their numerous projects – Trout in the Town, Mayfly in the Classroom and the next stages of the Recovery Scheme. With the help of dedicated volunteers, it works to improve biodiversity, educate people about the importance of river ecosystems and improve recreational opportunities for the whole community.

2.00: Amy-Jane Beer:

Author of over 30 books, well known for her prose, love of the Yorkshire outdoors and passion for the natural world, the writer and campaigner talks about her new book, The Flow: Rivers, Water and Wildness and leads a discussion on the environment

This afternoon is one of 10 FREE events over the October 2022 festival.  Runs from 12.30pm onwards.  If you plan to attend, please help us with seating arrangements by booking a place online (click on BUY TICKETS ONLINE - you will not be charged) or pick up a free ticket from Oxfam Bookshop, Holmfirth