News of a live art event with an environmental theme that may be of interest... 
Sat March 8th, 7pm Miner Arms, Whitecroft 7pm. 
'Breaking the Silence' a new play about the life of Rachel Carson, a pioneering US environmentalist. 
Tickets are available from the Forest Bookshop in Coleford, The Miners Arms and from Dede on 01594 542516. Buy early to avoid disappointment as there are limited numbers of tickets.
Mario,  the land lord of the Miners Arms, has very generously given the fuction room for free and will be also giving the first pint or glass of wine for £2 on presentation of your ticket.
 

'Breaking the Silence' a new play by Liz Rothschild about Rachel Carson touring Britain in 2008.  We are fortunate in being able to see it in the Forest on March 8th in the Miner Arms Whitecroft at 7pm.  There will be opportunity for a discussion afterwards for those interested led by the writer and performer of the play Liz Rothchilds.   

Rachel Carson was a pioneering environmentalist probably best know for her groundbreaking book 'Silent Spring', which brought people's attention to the devastating impact that pesticides had on the whole food chain on which we depend, and which eloquently describes the interdependency of all life.
From the press release:

"The chemical battle is never won and all life is caught in its violent crossfire"*2007 was the centenary year of Rachel Carson’s birth.  “Breaking the Silence” is a one-person show, written and performed by Liz Rothschild described as “A poetic tour-de-force” by the Newbury Weekly News.   Rachel Carson’s discoveries remain as relevant and urgent as they were in 1962 and her personal and professional struggles to finish her research make a fascinating show.  In this piece she tells stories she deliberately kept hidden in her lifetime.
 
FFI about the play and production go to www.rachelcarson.co.uk

 

Hi Everyone!!

Something new and exciting at the Miners! An open mic night!!!
Thank you to Bob Smith for putting in the hard work - I will let him give you the low down (read on).
If anyone local can put a poster up for us please let me know and I will have one ready for you (and a drink for your trouble!!)

Mario