People from across Furness have written and performed a song inspired by local beauty spot Roanhead.
Controversial plans are in the pipeline for two holiday resorts in the area. They have been highly criticised for their potential to spoil the natural beauty of the area and drawn several objections.
A campaign group, Save Roanhead, was set up in opposition to the plans and wildlife charities have also objected.
Protestors said the reduction failed to address concerns, with 67,000 guests per year still expected at the resort.
Further to the 233-lodge resort, a separate development of lodges, glamping pods and caravan pitches has also been put forward.
Now Save Roanhead, working with Playful Nature and Mycelium Thinking CIC, has released a video of the song, recorded earlier this year.
Project organiser Amy Boud, of Playful Nature, said: “I was saddened by the prospect of this fragile habitat being destroyed by luxury holiday lodge developments.
“Lots of people have been talking about the plans, and I felt inspired to see what messages we could glean from the land itself. We spent the evening quietly listening and some beautiful words and reflections emerged.
“These became a song which we initially performed at Another Fine Fest in Ulverston. We gathered again in September to sing the song back to the land, and record a short film to help us share our creation. Luckily we had local film-maker Derek Bradley in the group, to capture the action.”
Save Roanhead campaign member Julie Alexander, of Barrow, brought her granddaughter Grace to the sessions and some of her words featured in the song.
Julie said: “I would love this special place to be protected so that my grand daughter can enjoy it as she grows up, in the way that I and many other local people have.
“I urge people to support the campaign to save Roanhead and make sure their voices are heard by objecting to the planning application.”
