Name: One Last Farm, One Last Chance: 2 Film Screenings & Panel Discussion
Start: 2025-02-28T18:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-02-28T21:00:00+00:00
Location: Bristol Aquarium

Join us for a thought-provoking screening of two films, plus a panel discussion, exploring the role of food production in restoring nature.
About this Event

One Last Farm, One Last Chance: 2 Film Screenings & Panel Discussion

Date: Friday, 28th of February

Time: 6pm

Location: Bristol Megascreen, BS1 5TT

Join us for an evening that explores the vital connection between food production and a healthy planet! We'll kick off the event with a special film screening of One Last Farm, followed by Save Our Wild Isles: Hungry for Change. After the films, stick around for a panel discussion featuring the filmmakers and leading voices at the intersection of food production and nature conservation. The evening concludes with a drinks reception and a chance to continue the conversation. It's the perfect opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired by a vision of sustainable farming that benefits both nature and society. See you there!

~ Doors Open: 6 PM

~ Event Begins: 6:30 PM

~ Drinks Reception: 8:30 PM

THE FILMS:

One Last Farm

A poignant documentary about Yew Tree Farm, Bristol’s last working farm, and its fight to protect a unique wildlife habitat from development. Produced by Nikki Dodd.

www.onelastfarm.com

Save Our Wild Isles: Hungry for Change

An award-winning film from Nick Gates and Silverback Films that brought together experts from three of the UK’s largest conservation organisations. The National Trust, the RSPB and WWF reveal the impact of the food system on UK nature and crucially what could be done to reduce its impact. https://www.saveourwildisles.org.uk/business/food-and-farming

THE PANELISTS:

Nikki Dodd, Nick Gates, Patrick Holden, Sumita Hutchison, Guy Poultney, and Catherine Withers.

ABOUT THE PANELISTS:

Nikki Dodd, director of One Last Farm

Nikki Dodd is a documentary filmmaker and cinematographer with roots in both the US and UK. She’s worked on content for major streamers and broadcasters, including Netflix, PBS, and BBC. Her passion lies in stories that deepen our understanding of nature and people in today’s global, interconnected world.

Nick Gates, Silverback Films

Nick Gates is an award-winning author, filmmaker, public speaker, and naturalist. Passionate about landscapes shared between people and nature, he champions examples where these exist harmoniously. Nick also advocates for embedding nature in the national curriculum, so the next generation understands its vital role in daily life.

Patrick Holden, Sustainable Food Trust

Patrick is the Founder and CEO of the Sustainable Food Trust. He trained in Biodynamic farming and has farmed for over 50 years on a 300-acre mixed organic dairy holding, now the longest established organic dairy farm in Wales. He currently leads a task force on measuring land use sustainability for the Sustainable Markets Initiative.

Sumita Hutchison, Chair of the West of England Nature Partnership

Guy Poultney, Bristol City councillor

Catherine Withers, Yew Tree Farm

Catherine Withers is the farmer at Yew Tree Farm, where she has lived her entire life. She is dedicated to producing chemical-free, healthy local food while enhancing Bristol's biodiversity. A proud mother and grandmother, she is also a reluctant activist who couldn’t remain silent as unique and precious habitats came under threat.