HOME
Internationally renowned photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand makes his feature directorial debut with this environmentally conscious documentary produced by Luc Besson, and narrated by Glenn Close. Shot in 54 countries and 120 locations over 217 days, HOME presents the many wonders of planet Earth from an entirely aerial perspective. As such, we are afforded the unique opportunity to witness our changing environment from an entirely new vantage point. In our 200,000 years on Earth, humanity has hopelessly upset Mother Nature's delicate balance. Some experts claim that we have less than ten years to change our patterns of consumption and reverse the trend before the damage is irreversible. Produced to inspire action and encourage thoughtful debate, HOME poses the prospect that unless we act quickly, we risk losing the only home we may ever have.
A free screening along with food and drink will take place at 7:30pm on Wednesday 4th August at the Gem Rock Tea Rooms. Please contact us on 01671 820654 or email kevin_creetown@yahoo.co.uk to reserve seats

CASHBACK
BARHOLM ARMS FRIDAY 13th AUGUST 8pm

A REAL Tribute to
Johnny Cash And Friends
Ric Herrington is CASH BACK and brings the legend back to life. Cash Back is an internationally acknowledged tribute to the music and character of Mr Johnny Cash, with that bright and snappy boom chicka boom music. Cash Back performs the Cash classics in character with the subtle power of the Man in Black.
Ric is often stopped on the street, especially if wearing all-black, and told how much he looks like Johnny Cash. The shock comes when he speaks. He speaks and sings with that same mid-western American southern-fried baritone that millions of Cash's fans have come to know and love.
Ric says, "I try to capture the true heartbeat in the songs. I don't consider myself an impersonator. I have spent time with the stories behind the songs and try to put that forward when performing live. Johnny Cash connected with audiences in an amazing way with that obvious passion for whatever he was singing. It's truly an honour to be able to pay tribute to this historic performer, and his family."

Cash Back is one of a handful of authentic Johnny Cash tribute artists that exist worldwide, and is based in Scotland. His deep powerful baritone voice and skilful playing of the acoustic guitar and harmonica combine for an experience that will not soon be forgotten.
His show is sure to get those boots a scootin' and yehaaa's a hootin' and will bring the house down! It's time to 'Walk the Line'... here is Cash Back as the legendary Johnny Cash!

Bring & Share Community Food Event
Waverley Hall
Friday 13th August 2010 3-6pm
Music and Magic by “Chef Tunes”

We invite all of Creetown, (no minimum age) to celebrate local food!
There will be space to share ideas, and we have Information from some local producers. All you have to do is bring along some “local food” that's ready to eat! Either Hot or cold., Meat, Dairy, Bakery, Dessert, Preserves,
Confectionery or anything edible!.

“Local food” is a dish using either:

* something you have grown yourself, or

* something that you have bought which is grown or produced in the Galloway region.

To help us plan, please let us know you're coming by phone to 01671 820654 or email kevin_creetown@yahoo.co.uk

Community Consultation on Local Food
Friday 13th August, 3pm-6pm, Waverley Hall
Community Consultation on ‘Local Food’

Fresh, local, seasonal produce, cooked and eaten with family and friends – what could be better?
Creetown is surrounded by fertile farmland – but at the moment it is pretty difficult to buy local food.
Despite the current financial recession, local food has been a growth area and we know there is genuine interest and support within residents. As a result, we have decided to run a Community Consultation to establish where the greatest demand lies, and aim to support producers and retailers to help to supply it.

At this event, we aim to:
★ Identify and record, with your help, as many local producers and outlets as possible and publicise them after the event. Tell us where you shop for local food.
★ Gather views on why existing local outlets are not more heavily supported so that we can help to remove any barriers.
★ Listen to and record your ideas on
what you would most like to see change in Creetown – be it an annual food festival, a local food shop or a weekly market.
★ Demonstrate the level of demand for local food to landowners/farmers to encourage them to support this demand.

★ And of course, to have fun!

Entry is FREE, there will be family friendly activities, as well as music by “Chef Tunes” and tastings, so please join us in the Waverley Hall and help grow the market for local food.
Our aim is for our town to be able to provide much more of our food requirements locally, please join us in committing to eat more of what we can produce, and produce more of what we eat.
We can all take a few simple steps straight away:
• Eat more local, seasonal produce, organic where possible.
• Choose local, high quality meats and dairy products, but try to eat less.
• Waste less food. Currently a third of what we buy is not consumed.

The Yes Men Fix The World
THE YES MEN FIX THE WORLD is a screwball true story that follows a couple of gonzo political activists as they infiltrate the world of big business and pull off outrageous pranks that highlight the ways that corporate greed is destroying the planet. Along the way the duo discover the culprits behind the cult of greed, and in a wildly uplifting ending, they find a way for everyone to defeat the cult and save civilization from its own worst excesses.
Andy Bichlbaum and Mike Bonanno are 'The Yes Men' -- two guys who combine political activism, performance art, and the love of a good prank in the name of demanding that the private sector take responsibility for the damage it has done to the world and its people. Bichlbaum and Bonanno specialise in setting up realistic-looking mock websites that claim to represent famous and powerful multinational corporations, and when they're contacted to speak on behalf of the companies, they deliver absurd satirical presentations that sometimes fool their audiences into believing they've seen the real thing. THE YES MEN FIX THE WORLD, follows the radical pranksters as they claim responsibility for a major environmental disaster in Bhopal on European television, demonstrate a new corporate rescue orb, 'defend' corporate interests in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, and publish a mock edition of The New York Times that declares the end of the war in Iraq. THE YES MEN FIX THE WORLD received its world premiere at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival.
There will be a free screening held in the Gem Rock Museum on Wednesday the 2nd June at 19:30pm. Viewing is by reservation only, so please contact us on 01671820654 or email kevin_creetown@yahoo.co.uk to reserve seats

PetroApocolypse
Is the oil beginning to run out?
Shot over 4 years in 13 countries this film uncovers the myths surrounding the future of world oil supplies. Filmmaker, Andrew Evans lifts the lid on the so called Peak Oil theory, whether oil production is about to fall. He travels to the Middle East to find out how much oil they really have, exposing evidence that they may be exaggerating by up to 50%. Featuring interviews with 30 of the world’s experts, Andrew meets the men who believe that oil prices are about to bankrupt all of us and their evidence is terrifying, there is barely any oil left to find. This film examines what can be done to prevent a global economic catastrophe. Can we escape our addiction to oil or are we just going to deny the problem until it kills us? "Balanced and very informative. It's quite remarkable!" DR ROBERT HIRSCH, US Energy Department Consultant "Documentary worth remembering! Recommended." carbon.cutters.com
A free screening of PetroApocalypse Now, courtesy of Andrew Evans will take place in the Gem Rock Tea Rooms on Wednesday the 7th July 2010 commencing at 7:30pm. Doors open at 7:00pm. Free refreshments and food will be provided during the evening. So whether you are single or a group, please contact us to reserve seats on 01671 820654 or email @ Kevin_creetown@yahoo.co.uk

ECO DRIVING SIMULATOR
ECO Driving Challenge and Quiz Night
June 24th (TBC) 7:30pm Barholm Arms

If you are over the age of 17 and would like to take the Eco –Driving challenge and the chance to win a Sat Nav, or other prizes on offer.
Then please contact us to reserve a place
Kevin Dodd
Tel: 01671820654 or www.creetown-community.com

The Age Of Stupid" stars Oscar-nominated Pete Postlethwaite as a man living alone in the devastated world of 2055, Pete plays the founder of The Global Archive, a storage facility located in the (now melted) Arctic, preserving all of humanity’s achievements in the hope that the planet might one day be habitable again. Or that intelligent life may arrive and make use of all that we’ve achieved. He pulls together clips of “archive” news and documentary from 1950>2008 to build a message showing what went wrong and why, and asking: why didn't we stop climate change when we had the chance?

Directed by McLibel's Franny Armstrong, this Guinness World Record-beating, box-office No 1, multi-award-winning climate blockbuster became the most talked about film of 2009.

A free screening of "The Age of Stupid" will take place in the Gem Rock Museum on Wednesday the 5th May commencing at 19:30.
Entry is by reservation only, reservations can be made by calling 01671820654 or Email @ kevin_creetown@yahoo.co.uk

Coffee Morning
Open Coffee Morning to be held in the Gem Rock Museum
tea room from 10:30am on Saturday the 24th April 2010.
Please feel free to come along to chat about the project,
view some of the energy saving products on offer, sign up for
a home visit or simply have a free drink and bite to eat.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Kevin & Fiona