Fri 27 Feb
|Sterts Arts and Environmental Centre
THE FORGOTTEN TEMPERATE RAINFOREST - LISKEARD
An evening of short films showcasing the unique temperate rainforests of Devon and Cornwall and the stories that connect us to it. Including an audience led discussion and communal feast!
Time & Location
27 Feb 2026, 18:00 – 21:00
Sterts Arts and Environmental Centre, Sterts Arts and Envrionmental Centre, Upton, Liskeard PL14 5AZ, UK
About The Event
The Forgotten Temperate Rainforest – A Social Cinema Experience
Join us for a powerful and thought-provoking evening in partnership with the Woodland Trust exploring one of the UK’s forgotten forests —our temperate rainforests. This unique social cinema experience will take you deep into these lush, ancient woodlands through a series of stunning short films, sparking conversation and connection around their beauty, importance, and urgent need for restoration.
Event Details:
Doors Open: 6 PM
Communal Feast: 6-7 PM - Meet your fellow cinema audience members and share a communal meal all sourced through local, organic and regenerative producers.
Social Cinema Starts: 7-9 PM - Our social cinema style follows our 4 pillars: Breathe - Watch - Discuss - Eat. Incorporating mindful breathing at the start, audience led discussions throughout and our signature communal feast, all centered around the power of documentary films!
Our selection of short films will cover:
🌳The Hidden Biodiversity of Our Rainforests
Discover the astonishing species that thrive in these rare, mist-laden forests—home to an incredible variety of plants, fungi, and wildlife found nowhere else in the UK.
🌳 Saving the Forgotten Forests
Follow the inspiring work of The Woodland Trust as they work to protect and restore these vanishing ecosystems, bringing them back from the brink of being lost forever.
🌳 Floods, Forests & Natural Solutions
Uncover the critical role that temperate rainforests play in natural flood management, acting as nature’s sponge in a world of increasing extreme weather.
🌳 Beavers & Rewilding – Nature’s Ecosystem Engineers
Step into the world of beavers, whose reintroduction to the UK is reshaping landscapes, restoring waterways, and proving that nature knows best when it comes to conservation.
More Than Just a Screening…
This isn’t just about watching films—it’s about engaging in meaningful audience-led discussions with conservationists, filmmakers, and passionate individuals working to safeguard these forgotten forests. Connect with like-minded people, share ideas, and learn how you can make a difference.
Be part of the movement to rediscover, protect, and restore our temperate rainforests. We can’t wait to welcome you!
Rainforest Recovery is the South West strand of The Rainforest Restoration Project. It is being led by the Woodland Trust in partnership with Plantlife. This project is funded as part of the Government's Species Survival Fund. The fund was developed by DEFRA and its Arm's-Length Bodies. It is being delivered on behalf of DEFRA by The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Tickets
KIDS GO FREE (U16)
Kids are the future! We want children to come and be part of these community social cinema nights Food included Donations welcome :) *Must be accompanied by a parent or guardian*
£99p Community Ticket
We reserve these 99p tickets for those in our community who are usually left out of these conversations due to financial reasons. These are made possible due to pay forward tickets. We won't ask any questions, if you need it use this ticket. You'll be contributing with 100% of your money going towards paying filmmakers to create documentaries about the stories happening near you! *Disclaimer, we have to charge £1 due to minimum spend limit*
£1.00
+£0.03 ticket service fee
£1.00
+£0.03 ticket service fee
General Ticket
Your money supports us in paying the film makers, supporting independent venues, producing compostable and creative marketing, creating jobs and maintaining all the administration and logistical planning to make these events possible. The food ticket funds the food revolution, supporting farmers growing using sustainable, regenerative and organic methods along with the chefs turning this quality produce into delicious dishes enriching your bodies and minds
From £10.00 to £20.00
£10.00
+£0.25 ticket service fee
£20.00
+£0.50 ticket service fee
Pay it Forward Ticket
Your generosity is greatly appreciated and goes towards supporting us in offering the 99p ticket, allowing everyone in our community to attend these events, having their voices heard and to be part of these inspiring and community focused evenings. 100% of the food ticket funds the food revolution, supporting farmers growing using sustainable, regenerative and organic methods along with the chefs turning this quality produce into delicious dishes enriching your bodies and minds
From £20.00 to £30.00
£20.00
+£0.50 ticket service fee
£30.00
+£0.75 ticket service fee
DONATION - Help us grow
Love what we do and want to support us? You financial donation will go towards helping us create awareness around social and environmental crises to communities across Cornwall Supporting food producers who are part of the Farming revolution, restoring soil health, increasing biodiversity and growing nourishing quality produce for our bodies and minds Supporting impact focused film makers sharing stories that need to be seen & heard Thank you for your donation!
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