'Down by the River' free film events
Down by the River is a documentary about the inspiring ways that communities across Somerset have responded to flooding, celebrating the extraordinary work of local volunteers. It was commissioned by Somerset Rivers Authority from Bridgwater-based charity Somerset Film.
Archive films include historic Somerset floods, local groups like the Home Guard in World War Two, and fundraising carnivals. The exact mix will vary from place to place, but all the films show what Somerset people can do when they put their minds to it, and illustrate how valuable past experiences can be in responding to challenges such as climate change.
Each event will last about two hours, with free tea and cake and will also include an entertaining and thought-provoking selection of Somerset archive films.
The screening schedule is:
• Glastonbury Town Hall, 4 February, 7pm
• Cheddar Village Hall, 12 February, 7pm
• Martock Parish Hall, 19 February, 7pm
• Shepton Mallet Whitstone School, 2 March 7pm
• Minehead Regal Theatre, 5 March, 2pm
• Taunton Creative Innovation Centre CIC, 9 March, 7pm
• Burrowbridge Coronation Hall, 12 March, 7pm
• Yeovil Westlands, 16 March, 7pm
• Bridgwater Arts Centre, 18 March, 7pm
• Roadwater Village Hall, 20 March, 7pm
To reserve your free seat, visit www.somersetfilm.com/get-involved
The SRA community engagement team would love to hear from anyone who would like to be involved, to look at new resilience groups, recruiting volunteers, or strengthening existing groups. Contact egiffard@somerset.gov.uk for more information.