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Our Land: Wild Camping and the Right to Roam Movement – 3 short films followed by a discussion

Name: Our Land: Wild Camping and the Right to Roam Movement – 3 short films followed by a discussion
Start: 2024-09-25T19:00:00+01:00
Location: Ashburton Arts Centre

Organised by The Stars Are For Everyone campaign, in the week before the case about wild camping on Dartmoor is heard in the Supreme Court

Presented by: Ashburton Arts Centre

0	ASHBURTON: Arts Centre
P	Wednesday 25th September, 2024
N	7:00pm

Event information

Our Land – John Harding’s Film (16:05)
Against the backdrop of the upcoming Supreme Court case, where the fate of the only legal wild camping area in England is to be decided, two friends trek and wild camp across Dartmoor's captivating wilderness, from north to south. Along the way, they interview those they cross paths with, and capture their perspectives on this historic battle between a wealthy landowner and the public's freedom.

Access Land – A BMC Right to Roam Film (6:45)
In 'Access Land', we delve into the BMC's passionate advocacy for increased access to the great outdoors. In this short film we explore the fundamental importance of connecting with nature and discover why the BMC is actively campaigning for a default of responsible access, advocating for the right to wild camp, walk and climb.

Wild Service on the River Roding Film (12:34)
Documenting efforts to clean up the River Roding and restore its habitats as a place for people and nature – in an act of what the Right to Roam Campaign calls ‘Wild Service’.

Panel Discussion, with Lisa Schneidau (chair)
Panelists include:
Guy Shrubsole
Emma Linford
John Harding

Lisa Schneidau (chair)
Lisa is a Devon-based storyteller, writer and ecologist who has worked in the environmental conservation sector as a farm advisor, river surveyor, political lobbyist, and conservation director. Storytelling allows her to combine two of her great passions: nature, and creative imagination.

Guy Shrubsole
Guy is a writer and campaigner. He has written three books: Who Owns England (2020), The Lost Rainforests of Britain (2022), and The Lie of The Land (2024). His is co-founder of the Right to Roam Campaign and lives in South Devon.

Emma Linford
Emma is a campaigner, expedition guide and outdoor educator who has led expeditions to remote places worldwide. She is an organiser and spokesperson for The Stars are for Everyone campaign. She lives in Cambridge.

John Harding
John is a commercial camera operator and video editor, and a keen hiker, camper and boulderer on the weekends.

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