This month, as well as our regular programme, we are delighted to be bringing you a special screening….

It’s a startling fact that the UK is one of the world’s most nature-depleted countries, with on average about half its biodiversity left – far below the global average of 75%. It means the UK is in the bottom 10% globally for biodiversity, which is a shocking statistic. 

In recognition of this, Lamberhurst cinema will be screening WILDING on Saturday 9 November at 7.30pm in addition to our usual programme of films.  

WILDING, a documentary tells the true story of the Kneppestate in West Sussex that is unable to farm productively, following years of intensive agriculture. Such is the poor state of the soil, they are forced to take drastic action. They hit on the radical idea of allowing nature to take its course on the estate and the film follows the reclamation of the land by invertebrates, birds and mammals.

Whilst this is a celebration of nature rewilding a parcel of land, it demonstrates what can be done to increase biodiversity in the UK particularly if nature highways can radiate across the country.

Alongside the film, Kent Wildlife Trust will be present for a Q&A session on their recent acquisition of Furnace Farm, on the edge of Lamberhurst consisting of around 145 acres. KWThave plans to adopt some of the approaches seen in WILDING to improve biodiversity on Furnace Farm, which over time hopefully will spread deeper into surrounding countryside.  

You can learn more about KWT and the work they do by clicking HERE

This will be a special screening, in aid equally of The Kent Wildlife Trust and the Lamberhurst War Memorial Hall. 

Tickets for this special event will be £6 and can be bought online below. Our usual bar will be open from 6.30pm together with a warm welcome. We look forward to seeing you.