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Lake District Films @lakedistrictfilms.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

We did it! 🎉 A Simple Act: Restoring Hardknott Forest is FUNDED. 51 backers have taken us past our £2,750 Kickstarter target, with 10 days still to go. I’m more grateful than I can say. Thank you for believing in the film. Next stop: £3,500 stretch goal.

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Lake District Films @lakedistrictfilms.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

A little weekend Kickstarter reminder 🌲🎬 A Simple Act is getting closer to the finish line. Huge thanks to everyone who’s backed or shared the film so far. If you’ve been meaning to take a look, here it is: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ony...

An epic sunset behind Harter Fell in the Lake District, taken from the air.

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hazelhausmusic.bsky.social @hazelhausmusic.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

@lakedistrictfilms.bsky.social our good friend is on the home stretch for funding for his film. if you can help please do so as it will be a wonderful film about reforesting a beautiful part of the Lake District. www.kickstarter.com/projects/ony...

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A Simple Act: Finishing a Film About Hardknott Forest

Follow a year in the life of Hardknott Forest as volunteers, researchers and local people work to rebuild a forest.

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Martin Grimshaw Has Long Covid @thrivingplanet.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Lake District #rewilding! Pine martens! Red squirrels! Chuck in a few £quid or share to help this film get finished? #Cumbria @hardknottforest.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xUS...

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A Simple Act | Official Trailer | A Documentary About Restoring Hardknott Forest

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Lake District Films @lakedistrictfilms.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Great to see A Simple Act featured in Cumbria Crack! The article looks at our documentary about the remarkable restoration of Hardknott Forest in the Lake District, and the people making it happen. Read more: cumbriacrack.com/2026/08/04/n... 🌿 Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ony...

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New documentary shines light on mission to restore Lake District forest – cumbriacrack.com

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Lake District Films @lakedistrictfilms.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

A simple act can change a landscape. Over the past two years I've been filming the remarkable restoration of Hardknott Forest in the Lake District, following the people working to transform a commercial conifer plantation back into native woodland.

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Lake District Films @lakedistrictfilms.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Thanks to Mike Zeller for having me on BBC Radio Cumbria this morning to talk about A Simple Act and our Kickstarter. It will be on here in due course: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...

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BBC Radio Cumbria - Mike Zeller - Available now

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Lake District Films @lakedistrictfilms.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

One of the privileges of making A Simple Act has been meeting the volunteers behind the Restoring Hardknott Forest Project. Week after week, in every kind of weather, they plant, protect and care for a landscape they know they'll never see fully mature. They're not looking for recognition.

Project organiser shares a joke with volunteers

Volunteer smiles having planted his forest ever tree

Volunteer digs into the ground to plant tree saplings

Volunteers discuss invasive tree clearance

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Chris Sutcliffe @notquitecool.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Neil's last film was a charming portrait of a local artist, and this follow-up looks incredible. It's about a team of people literally rebuilding a forest in the Lake District. Support if you can!

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rru.eurosky.social @rru.eurosky.social · 22/07/2026

Right, since I enjoyed this newsletter and its @gregorynorminton.bsky.social 's birthday, I've donated 15 quid to get early access to the @lakedistrictfilms.bsky.social documentary to feast my eyes on #rewilding later in the year www.kickstarter.com/projects/ony...

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A Simple Act: Finishing a Film About Hardknott Forest

Follow a year in the life of Hardknott Forest as volunteers, researchers and local people work to rebuild a forest.

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Restoring Hardknott Forest 🌎 @hardknottforest.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Summer newsletter out now: news on our first year of Landscape Recovery, lichens & temperate rainforests, update on our documentary, grassland monitoring and events & volunteering dates. @forestryengland.bsky.social @envleeds.bsky.social mailchi.mp/leeds.ac.uk/...

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Restoring Hardknott Forest 🌎 @hardknottforest.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Did you know we're the subject of a feature-length documentary which after two years work is nearly finished? Neil Emery, the filmmaker, tells us all about it in the video below. @envleeds.bsky.social @leedsleaf.bsky.social @forestryengland.bsky.social youtu.be/CgoDqF6t2Nw?...

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I'm Asking for Your Help to Finish My First Feature Documentary

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Restoring Hardknott Forest 🌎 @hardknottforest.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

What have we achieved in the first year of the Upper Duddon Landscape Recovery project? Come to one of our site tours and find out. Booking links on our events page here: bag.leeds.ac.uk/projects/res... @universityofleeds.bsky.social @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social @leedsleaf.bsky.social

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Lake District Films @lakedistrictfilms.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

It's live! After more than two years filming through every season in Hardknott Forest, the Kickstarter for A Simple Act is now live. If you'd like to help me, I'd be hugely grateful for your support: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ony... #Documentary #Kickstarter #IndependentFilm

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A Simple Act: Finishing a Film About Hardknott Forest

Follow a year in the life of Hardknott Forest as volunteers, researchers and local people work to rebuild a forest.

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Lake District Films @lakedistrictfilms.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

After two years filming through every season in Hardknott Forest, I'm excited to finally share the trailer for A Simple Act. It's a documentary about the people restoring one corner of the Lake District; not for themselves, but for future generations.

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Lake District Films @lakedistrictfilms.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

For the past couple of years I've been making my first feature documentary, A Simple Act, about the restoration of Hardknott Forest in the Lake District. The film’s nearly finished, and I've launched a Kickstarter to help get it over the line. This video explains why. 🎥 youtu.be/CgoDqF6t2Nwk

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Lake District Films @lakedistrictfilms.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

New update on our Kickstarter pre-launch page. Please sign up and/or share - it all helps! Thank you. "What is a legacy? It's planting seeds in a garden you never get to see." — Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hamilton www.kickstarter.com/projects/ony...

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Coming soon: A Simple Act: Finishing a Film About Hardknott Forest

Follow a year in the life of Hardknott Forest as volunteers, researchers and local people work to rebuild a forest.

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Lake District Films @lakedistrictfilms.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

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Coming soon: A Simple Act: Finishing a Film About Hardknott Forest

Follow a year in the life of Hardknott Forest as volunteers, researchers and local people work to rebuild a forest.

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Lake District Films @lakedistrictfilms.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

After nearly two years of filming, A Simple Act is almost finished. It's a feature documentary about the restoration of Hardknott Forest in the Lake District, but it's really a story about optimism, community and the people working to leave the landscape in a better state for future generations.

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Lake District Films @lakedistrictfilms.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

New film, with @atomcrowley.bsky.social who fortunately survived this moment, out now! LINK: youtu.be/NELkqpigFYQ

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Lake District Films @lakedistrictfilms.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

A new Lake District Films video coming soon! This one follows a wonderful circuit of Crummock Water with writer, comedian and podcaster Tom Crowley, taking in Rannerdale Knotts, spring bluebells and some of the finest scenery in the Lake District. The full film on YouTube at midday on Friday.

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Lake District Films @lakedistrictfilms.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

NEW FILM PREMIERES FRIDAY! Join me for a spectacular 9.5-mile circular walk around Crummock Water, one of the most beautiful lakes in the Lake District.

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Lake District Films @lakedistrictfilms.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

The iconic white dot of Char Cottage, Buttermere from the route up to Rannerdale Knotts.

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Lake District Films @lakedistrictfilms.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Loud business over the Coledale Horseshoe…

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Lake District Films @lakedistrictfilms.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Afternoon, mountain chums ⛰️ If you’re in That London this Friday, come along to PEEKABOO at Seven Dials Playhouse (1A Tower Street, near Cambridge Circus). I’m performing as one of four acts in a night of completely unscripted improv. Four acts. One stage. Zero plan.

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Lake District Films @lakedistrictfilms.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Had a fantastic night, last night at the iconic @pinewoodstudios.bsky.social where my film Show Up and Start: The Art and Life of Dorothy Ramsay was nominated for Best Feature Documentary at the Lift-Off Global Network Season Awards.

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Lake District Films @lakedistrictfilms.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

My documentary Show Up and Start is up for "Best Documentary Feature" at the Lift-Off Network Season Awards! If you’ve got a sec, please vote for it here — your support means everything! Voting closes at 11.30 tonight. checkout.liftoff.network/season-award...

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Season Awards #16: Online Nomination Screenings

Checkout page for Season Awards #16: Online Nomination Screenings.

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Lake District Films @lakedistrictfilms.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Underside of a geranium leaf in the sunshine.

Microscopic beads of water glittering in the sun underneath a furry leaf.

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Lake District Films @lakedistrictfilms.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Honoured and honestly a bit blown away to share that Show Up and Start has been nominated for Best Feature Doc at the Lift-Off Season Awards. Huge thank you to everyone who helped make the film, supported the journey, and believed in the project from day one. #LiftOffSeasonAwards #IndieFilm

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Lake District Films @lakedistrictfilms.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Editorial Support Cat, Sisu, “helping” in the edit…

Sisu, a tabby with whiskers for days and white paws, leans on the arm of someone trying to use a (computer) mouse to edit a documentary.

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Lake District Films @lakedistrictfilms.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Afternoon all! Quick (and slightly cheeky) note — my documentary Show Up and Start - the Art and Life of Dorothy Ramsay has been nominated for a Feature Doc award at the Lift-Off Film Awards, and voting’s open. Please feel free to pass it on. Link’s here: liftoff.network/season-award...

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Lift-Off Season Awards #16: Nominations & TKTs

Season #16 TKTs & Nominations Lift-Off Season Awards February 2026 Get TKTS Here Nominations Upcoming Screenings Friday 13th February, 7:00 - 9:30 pm

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Lake District Films @lakedistrictfilms.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Our award-winnidng documentary Show Up and Start: The Art and Life of Dorothy Ramsay is now available on our Patreon page: www.patreon.com/posts/show-u...

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Show Up and Start: The Art and Life of Dorothy Ramsay | Lake District Films

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hazelhausmusic.bsky.social @hazelhausmusic.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

the film by our friend and director Neil Emery with music and foley by Shelley Roden and i is up for Best Feature Documentary in the Big Lift Off Season Awards. hooray for Dorothy Ramsay for being the star and the wonderful talent she is and a pal too, liftoff.network/season-award...

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Show Up and Start - Lift-Off Global Network

Show Up and Start – The Art and Life of Dorothy Ramsay Neil Emery TKT Waitlist Nominations Director & Writer // Neil EmeryProducers // Neil Emery, Gareth Xifaris Country of origin // United Kingdom Se...

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Lake District Films @lakedistrictfilms.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

“Muddy cat paw print on seventies towel.” - mixed media, 2026

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Lake District Films @lakedistrictfilms.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

A very Merry Christmas to all! Stay safe out there.

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Lake District Films @lakedistrictfilms.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

New film - our Christmas special? - out now! Little Mell Fell & Great Mell Fell | Quiet Lake District Wainwrights youtu.be/xdwQEYo0-Aw

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Little Mell Fell & Great Mell Fell | Quiet Lake District Wainwrights

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Lake District Films @lakedistrictfilms.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

As Christmas approaches, it’s time for a flashback to when Editorial Support Cat, Sisu, was newly out of Wood Green rescue (where he was so badly behaved, the vet could not get close to him).

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