Location: Jinny's Barn, Dunsop Bridge
National Landscape: Forest of Bowland National Landscape
Date: 02 August 2025
Start time: 11:00
End date: 03 August 2025
End time: 15:30
What connects you to the Forest of Bowland?
Are You Lost? welcomes you into the heart of the Forest of Bowland to discover the stories that shape the landscape, from the people who live close by, through a series of sound, film and textile installations created by artist Rob St John.
Join us at Jinny's Barn in Dunsop Bridge on Saturday 2 August and Sunday 3 August and immerse yourself in the voices, sights and fabric of this remarkable landscape, and gain a deeper understanding of what makes the area tick. Uncover the histories and personal stories of Bowland, delve deeper into your understanding of what the area represents and consider your own thoughts on this landscape and its social, and political heritage and future.
The film part of the installation will run every half an hour, beginning at 11.30am on Saturday with the final screening at 3.30pm, and 11am on Sunday with the final screening at 3pm. Please book your time slot here. The installation will be open outside of these times but as we are using a solar generator to power the film we must limit the screen time.
Schedule of activities below.
All activities take place or start on Dunsop Bridge Village Green and are for all ages unless stated otherwise. Please click on the links to find our more and book your place. All activities are free.
All Weekend
Are You Lost?
Saturday 2 August 11.30-3.30pm, Sunday 3 August 11am-3pm
Jinny’s Barn
Step inside the barn and immerse yourself in this sound, film and textile installation from artist Rob St John and uncover the stories that shape Bowland
Pocket Library and Reflections Space
Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 August, drop in 11am-4pm
Relax, reflect, read, listen and discuss all things Are You Lost?
Saturday 2 August
Make Your Mark on Bowland
Saturday 2 August, drop in 12-2pm
Screen printing workshop with Ian Halawi
Conversation: We’re not an AONB anymore!
Saturday 2 August, 12.30-1.45pm
Dunsop Bridge Village Hall
Find out more about the National Landscapes Association from the people who make it tick
Moving Through Bowland
Saturday 2 August, 1-2pm
Join Matt Donnelly for a session of gentle, flowing movements mixed with creative storytelling
What’s on the Wing?
Saturday 2 August, 1-2pm
Wander through the village with Lorna Bennet and discover the birds and butterflies of Bowland
Nesting
Saturday 2 August, drop in 2-4pm
Use natural materials to build nests and share ideas of home and belonging
Foraging Bowland
Saturday 2 August, 2-3.30pm
Forager Pete Compston will lead you on a walk to discover the incredible world of plants and fungi
Sunday 3 August
Explore the Lowlands of Bowland
Sunday 3 August 11am-12.30pm
Join the Forest of Bowland National Landscape’s Cathy Hopley on a guided walk looking at nature, farming and the landscape
Backstrap Weaving
Sunday 3 August, 11am-1pm
Ages: 10+
Are You Lost? textile artist Kate O’Farrell will lead a workshop exploring the mindful craft of backstrap weaving
Sensing Our Way
Sunday 3 August, 11am-1pm
Join artist Jessica Emsley for a walking art workshop with a focus on the senses
Are You Listening?
Sunday 3 August, 1-2pm
Rob St John, the artist behind Are You Lost? will take you on a short walk and introduce you to the value of listening to the world around us
Nesting
Sunday 3 August, drop in 2-3.30pm
Use natural materials to build nests and share ideas of home and belonging
Stonechats Singing Workshop
Sunday 3 August, 3.15pm-4pm
Join singing maestro Julian Evans and the Are You Lost? singing group, The Stonechats, for a choral workshop that celebrates our wild spaces
Where are we?
Find us in this beautiful disused former cow-shed, situated just outside the village of Dunsop Bridge in the heart of the Forest of Bowland. From Dunsop Bridge Car Park, it's a short 7 minute walk, turn right at Puddleduck Tea Rooms and walk along the river, past the playground and follow the road through the trees into the field beyond, where you will find the barn.
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Are you Lost? has been commissioned by the Forest of Bowland National Landscape for Nature Calling. It is produced by Lancaster Arts, and executive producers are the National Landscapes Association and Activate Performing Arts. It is funded by Arts Council England and Defra.