Free screening of swimming film to celebrate Bathing Water status of Derwent Water
West Cumbria Rivers Trust, in association with the National Trust and Sustainable Keswick, are inviting the water loving community to attend a free screening of a film about the fight to clean up our waterways.
West Cumbria Rivers Trust are celebrating their successful application for Derwent Water to achieve Bathing Waters status by screening an exclusive preview of a captivating film, Rave on for the Avon, at Keswick’s Alhambra cinema on Wed 5 June at 7.30pm. The Trust is inviting the whole water loving community to attend the event free of charge.
The feature-length documentary film follows a local community’s fight to gain bathing water status for their treasured bathing spot in a campaign against increases in sewage releases and pollution. It also explores the importance of rivers in modern life, all set to a unique soundtrack. The screening will be an exclusive preview ahead of the film’s general release.
Following the event there will be a panel discussion and Question and Answer session to discuss the issues facing our rivers and help understand how we can get involved with the campaign to advocate for change.
West Cumbria Rivers Trust, in association with the National Trust, led the campaign to achieve bathing water status for Derwent Water with twenty-seven bathing sites being designated by DEFRA across the country earlier today. Giving waterways bathing status means regulators have to test them for pollution during the summer months.
Whilst the event is free, attenders are asked to book their tickets at https://www.keswickalhambra.co.uk/ to guarantee a seat. Any voluntary donations will go towards the Trust’s work.
Jodie Mills, WCRT’s Director said:
“This is an extraordinary film; the trailer made me cry. Our rivers’ importance cannot be overstated; they have served as a source of life and sustenance for our communities since people have been on the planet.
“We all know that lots of people are swimming in Derwent Water, whether its holidaymakers or our local community; what we don’t know is how safe it is to do so. Regular testing will give us vital information about the health of Derwent Water and help us better understand the issues it may be facing from pollution and sewage. This information will help act as a catalyst for change and put pressure on the authorities and regulators to make the necessary changes our rivers and waterways so desperately need. We’d love everyone who loves our waterways to come to our event and join the movement.”