An award-winning film-maker’s latest documentary will be screened at Keswick’s Alhambra cinema to raise funds for and awareness of the town’s red squirrel group.
Terry Abraham’s Cumbrian Red will be shown at the cinema on Saturday, August 26, at 7.30pm. Due to huge demand, a second screening with Terry in attendance will also be held on Saturday, September 2 at 3.15pm.
Members of Keswick Red Squirrel Group will be on hand to talk about their work in protecting the native reds and how people can get involved.
The group said they were inspired by Terry’s passionate drive to save the red squirrels, which are under threat.
Cumbrian Red, narrated by Eric Robson, had its UK premiere at Rheged, near Penrith, last weekend.
Terry said: “I was blown away by the hugely successful UK premiere of my latest documentary featuring red scamps (as I call them).
“From young children to adults it was heart-warming to see so many smiles, tears of joy and inspiration from a film I’ve spent full time over 18 months producing.
“Born from volunteering for a local red squirrel group after the success of my last film featuring a year in the life of Helvellyn on the BBC, I set out to produce another independently produced passion project featuring our beautiful native red scamps.
“Most folk don’t know or appreciate why a national favourite species are on the verge of extinction.
“I felt compelled to help both the cause and raise awareness of the plight of our red squirrels.
“We’re fortunate within Cumbria to still see and admire these delightful and characterful creatures that inspired Beatrix Potter and millions around the world.
“But that’s all thanks to hard working and caring volunteers, groups, landowners and local charities. Otherwise, our native reds would’ve become extinct years ago.
“I’m extremely proud of their efforts. Hopefully, the film reveals to the wider public (let alone locals) to both the environmental benefits of our native reds in an educational way but also why the non-native greys cause so much harm and are listed as one of the world’s most invasive species.”
To find out more about the work of Keswick Red Squirrel Group, visit their Facebook page here.
- Thanks go to Terry Abraham for sharing pictures of Cumbrian red squirrels.
