Watch this space for new Waterlight screenings and other upcoming events – see below.
Premiere of new ‘Rivers of Light’ film: a documentary about Newmarket’s chalk streams
Join the Newmarket Chalk Stream Trust for a sociable evening at the Cinema at Newmarket / The Stable to watch a captivating documentary by James Murray-White about the rare chalk streams in Newmarket and the recent lantern parades organised to raise awareness and help protect them. Learn about the importance of these unique waterways and the efforts being made to protect them. Immerse yourself in the visuals and insights from leading experts that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the natural wonders in our own backyard. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be inspired and educated!
There will be an open discussion afterwards with the filmmaker, experts and our Newmarket Chalk Streams Trust team.
The Stables, Newmarket High Street 7.00pm 7th December 2024
You catch up with our past events here.
And you can enjoy the official trailer for our film Waterlight: portrait of a chalk stream — featuring extracts from Clare Crossman’s readings of her Waterlight poems, and from interviews with local experts and users of the river. Filmed by Nigel Kinnings and James Murray-White, and edited by Nigel Kinnings.
Inspired by the River Mel poet Clare Crossman wrote nine poems capturing the essence of our beautiful chalk stream. She then linked up with filmmaker James Murray White to make a film about the river based on her poems. Further filming was carried out by Nigel Kinnings who has also edited the film. After a year of capturing memories, interviewing residents, involving Meldreth primary school children and extensively filming, the film has now been screened in various locations.
Stephen Tomkins, Chair of the Cam Valley Forum, has said of the film: “The mix of genres in the film was special and genuinely unique. A wonderful word picture of place and human belonging of local, social, natural history and much more. Technically excellent and deeply memorable”.