Let’s get Down to Earth

Down to Earth is the title of my new book, which will be published on 4 July, so in just a few weeks time. As well as launching the book at Aldeburgh Bookshop on Friday 10 July, I’ll be showing some rare old Suffolk farming films, and talking about my book on Saturday 18 July in Framlingham, including the 1970 classic ‘Whatever Happened to the Countryside’ which warned of the dangers of ripping out hedges.

This event is also an opportunity to support the charity ‘You Are Not Alone’ which provides practical mental health help for farmers here in Suffolk.

Timetable
14:15 - Arrive – Settle down
14:30 - Introduction – Vivia Bamford - event host
1440 -  Film – ‘In the Shadow of the Plough’ – a 1986 RSPB  film that shows a Dorset farmer living in harmony with the natural world.
15:05 - Film – ‘Crown of the Year’ – a 1942 film that shows how even marginal land was brought into wheat production during WW2.
15:30 - ‘What Ever Happened to the Countryside’ – a 1970 film often considered as an early warning of the environmental impact of the  intensification of farming.
16:00 - Down to Earth – a conversation with author Robert Ashton about his recently published book.
16:20 - Q & A - Book Signing
16:40 - End

Book your tickets here: https://buytickets.at/leistonbookfestivalcic/2163242