Alpkit hosts Sara’s short

Brilliant writer, swimmer and now key Friends of Crummock campaigner Sara Barnes premiered her new short film ‘Dear Heart’ to a select group at Alpkit, Keswick this week.

No spoilers here, but Sara and film maker Emily Barnard remind us how important our wild spaces are in helping us meet the challenges of life. You can watch the full version at Mountain Festivals and other Alpkit venues in the coming months.

Sara and Emily have been nominated for the TGO (Great Outdoors Magazine) award for Best Short film. Support Sara by voting for her in the link below.

The Great Outdoors Reader Awards 2026: vote now! | TGO Magazine

And finally a thank you to Simon and Maria at Alpkit in Keswick. We love their gear and their support of the outdoors community.

A packed house in Alpkit Keswick