A event on Sunday 25th May. The event starts at 17:00.
Rockaway Park are hosting a feature-length documentary that follows Bristol community's fight to save their river in unique and daring ways.
Rated ★★★★ by The Guardian
"Campaigning never looked so fun and friendly as it does in this joyous documentary about Bristol’s clean water campaigners"
About the film
https://www.eightysita.com/raveonfortheavondocumentary
https://www.instagram.com/raveonfortheavon/
https://linktr.ee/raveonfortheavon
Host
https://www.rockawaypark.co.uk/
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After a string of sold-out screenings in Bristol, we’ve added another show to celebrate the nationwide release of Rave On For The Avon! Don’t miss out - and whilst you're on it, make sure you book a delicious vegan roast with Rockaway Park's delightful cafe. https://www.rockawaypark.co.uk/rockaway-cafe
Do humans have the right to nature? In "Rave On For The Avon", Director Charlotte Sawyer tells a story of a community of wild swimmers in Bristol (UK) affected by raw sewage pollution of the river Avon. England is one of the only two countries in the world to have a fully privatised water and sewage disposal system, and with only 14% of English rivers in good ecological health, the mission to keep the rivers clean is not going well.
In a series of moving, exciting and thought-provoking scenes, the swimmers create a stunning, light-hearted yet fascinating tapestry, probing how activism starts from the grassroots, and carries a profound universal lesson for all of us. There’s a marriage to the river, drum’n’bass, a mermaid who tows an inflatable turd, and a whole lot of cheesecake in this poignant reflection on people’s innovative battles for the natural world they cherish.
Followed by a Q&A moderated by producer Sonia Wargacka with the following guests on the panel:
- Charlotte Sawyer - the director of the film
With a degree in Law and Community Theatre, Charlotte combines community advocacy and facilitation skills with filmmaking to convey human-centred journeys. ‘Rave On For the Avon’ is her first feature-length documentary.
- Manu Teague-Sharpe - a Bristol-based activist at Green New Deal Rising
Manu is currently active with the Stop Rosebank campaign. Outside of activism, he's doing a PhD in economics at the University of Bristol.
- Caroline Dennett - a Weymouth-based activist and whistleblower
Caroline has experienced sewage dumping in Weymouth and as she couldn't bear it, she started the #DontPayForDirtyWater campaign in 2023, helping others boycott their water bills. Caroline has been really active with Extinction Rebellion since 2019, and secured plenty of media coverage from The Telegraph, the Observer, The iNews, local press, and the BBC. Caroline is also known for being a Shell whistleblower.
Doors Open all day (come early to check out the wonderful Rockaway Park!)
Film Screening Starts: 5 PM sharp
Q&A: 6:30-7:30 PM
HOW TO GET HERE: https://www.rockawaypark.co.uk/find-contact-us
We encourage you take the 376 bus from Bristol, Wells and Glastonbury to get to Rockaway. Parking is charged (£5 per vehicle) during events.
The event will be held at the Main Shed. Rockaway Park operates a comfort policy - there will be seats available for everyone, but bring your own if you fancy! Same goes for blankets, pillows, and anything else you may need.
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Important Info
Rockaway's vegan cafe are offering delicious home-made vegan roasts 12pm - 4pm, which you'll need to book separately from your film screening ticket through the Rockaway website here - https://www.rockawaypark.co.uk/rockaway-cafe
The deadline for booking your roast is 7pm on Friday 23rd May to help them avoid food waste. The vegan cafe will also be selling a variety of delicious savoury snacks, cakes, and hot or cold drinks, which you can buy on the day.
Entry requirements: no age restrictions
Rated ★★★★ by The Guardian
"Campaigning never looked so fun and friendly as it does in this joyous documentary about Bristol’s clean water campaigners"
About the film
https://www.eightysita.com/raveonfortheavondocumentary
https://www.instagram.com/raveonfortheavon/
https://linktr.ee/raveonfortheavon
Host
https://www.rockawaypark.co.uk/
________________________________________________________
After a string of sold-out screenings in Bristol, we’ve added another show to celebrate the nationwide release of Rave On For The Avon! Don’t miss out - and whilst you're on it, make sure you book a delicious vegan roast with Rockaway Park's delightful cafe. https://www.rockawaypark.co.uk/rockaway-cafe
Do humans have the right to nature? In "Rave On For The Avon", Director Charlotte Sawyer tells a story of a community of wild swimmers in Bristol (UK) affected by raw sewage pollution of the river Avon. England is one of the only two countries in the world to have a fully privatised water and sewage disposal system, and with only 14% of English rivers in good ecological health, the mission to keep the rivers clean is not going well.
In a series of moving, exciting and thought-provoking scenes, the swimmers create a stunning, light-hearted yet fascinating tapestry, probing how activism starts from the grassroots, and carries a profound universal lesson for all of us. There’s a marriage to the river, drum’n’bass, a mermaid who tows an inflatable turd, and a whole lot of cheesecake in this poignant reflection on people’s innovative battles for the natural world they cherish.
Followed by a Q&A moderated by producer Sonia Wargacka with the following guests on the panel:
- Charlotte Sawyer - the director of the film
With a degree in Law and Community Theatre, Charlotte combines community advocacy and facilitation skills with filmmaking to convey human-centred journeys. ‘Rave On For the Avon’ is her first feature-length documentary.
- Manu Teague-Sharpe - a Bristol-based activist at Green New Deal Rising
Manu is currently active with the Stop Rosebank campaign. Outside of activism, he's doing a PhD in economics at the University of Bristol.
- Caroline Dennett - a Weymouth-based activist and whistleblower
Caroline has experienced sewage dumping in Weymouth and as she couldn't bear it, she started the #DontPayForDirtyWater campaign in 2023, helping others boycott their water bills. Caroline has been really active with Extinction Rebellion since 2019, and secured plenty of media coverage from The Telegraph, the Observer, The iNews, local press, and the BBC. Caroline is also known for being a Shell whistleblower.
Doors Open all day (come early to check out the wonderful Rockaway Park!)
Film Screening Starts: 5 PM sharp
Q&A: 6:30-7:30 PM
HOW TO GET HERE: https://www.rockawaypark.co.uk/find-contact-us
We encourage you take the 376 bus from Bristol, Wells and Glastonbury to get to Rockaway. Parking is charged (£5 per vehicle) during events.
The event will be held at the Main Shed. Rockaway Park operates a comfort policy - there will be seats available for everyone, but bring your own if you fancy! Same goes for blankets, pillows, and anything else you may need.
____________________
Important Info
Rockaway's vegan cafe are offering delicious home-made vegan roasts 12pm - 4pm, which you'll need to book separately from your film screening ticket through the Rockaway website here - https://www.rockawaypark.co.uk/rockaway-cafe
The deadline for booking your roast is 7pm on Friday 23rd May to help them avoid food waste. The vegan cafe will also be selling a variety of delicious savoury snacks, cakes, and hot or cold drinks, which you can buy on the day.
Entry requirements: no age restrictions
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