Lake District DVD
A Lake District DVD : AUTUMN 2007
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This is the last in the series of at least 4 short films that will follow each of the seasons. It captures life on two farms in the Lake District.
Deepdale Hall at Patterdale is owned and Tilberthwaite Farm, Coniston, once a Beatrix Potter farm, is rented from the National Trust. The films show actual families and events which are not specially staged for the film. Purchase of this DVD helps to sustain the Cumbrian landscape by allowing our not-for-profit company to support the guardians of the Lake District – the local farmers.
At Patterdale we follow the roller coaster of emotions as the family buy and sell livestock at the local market as prices plummet following the foot & mouth and blue tongue outbreaks. We enjoy the stunning autumn colours as sheep are gathered from the fells for tup time, and marvel at the renewed optimism as Jimmy and Chris plan for next years lambing time.
Dorothy Wilkinson at Coniston regularly helps on the farm and is passionate about the herdwick sheep they keep. In this edition we watch the sheep being showered, see the cattle being brought inside and follow the livestock sales. We see the unusual tradition of “clouting the twinters” and have a day out at the centenary of the Walna Scar Shepherds Meet, including a sheep show, pets, hound trail and traditional songs.
The film gives an insight into the life of modern day shepherds in this beautiful part of England and how their lives and the local community are an integral part of sustaining this beautiful but fragile landscape.
Special thanks in making this video to the Brown and Wilkinson families who have given up much free time in making this first diary.