On Friday 19th April 2024 we shall be supporting the Glencairn Land & Woods Trust with their Film Night at St Ninian’s in Moniaive (-full details below).

The film TALIESIN documents the first 20 years of a community woodland near the Solway shore in the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright. The transformation of the land after 20 years of careful stewardship is remarkable, a rewilding in miniature, but it goes hand in hand with the story of the people.

Alyne Jones explains: “Over the years, Ed [Iglehart] and I documented our camps , the crafts we learned, the coffins and boats we built, and the endless enjoyment of all ages being in the woods. We started collecting and organising our footage four years ago in preparation for a professionally-made film. The film includes some early footage of very young trustees and the iconic tipi images which marked our early days, interspersed with reflections from the elders and the new generation, who have taken over running the organisation, and lots of children having fun. What is remarkable is the change in 20 years, from a bleak, almost barren 23-acre site, bordered by plantation forestry, into a jewel of biodiversity.”

Following the film, there will be refreshments, demonstrations and an opportunity for discussion. Moniaive Initiative will be there to discuss all aspects of community land access, so please do join us and share your thoughts and ideas.