Genre: Talks

Dan is the youngest commercial plant nursery owner in the UK, discover his fascinating journey in building a successful nursery. From sowing seeds with his Grandma aged 4 to winning prestigious RHS Gold Medals and attracting the attention of BBC Gardeners’ World and The Sunday Times. 

Dan will share his memories, highs and lows, behind the scenes at the nursery, Flower Shows, and what it’s really like to be on TV. Plus, Dan will share his top propagation methods and preparations for the greatest Flower Show in the world, Chelsea, to mark 10 years in business during 2027. 'It really is a beautiful story, I hope you can join me.'

45 mins with Q&A.  Plus opportunity to see and purchase Dan's Plants on the day

What to expect
-An exclusive screening of the Sukany4 journey so far 
-A first look at Season 4
-The reveal of the Season 4 theme music and featured independent artist
-Introductions to the people and stories shaping the new season
-Drinks, nibbles and relaxed conversation in Gather
-A chance to connect with Sukanya, podcast guests, listeners and the wider pod-munity
-A celebration of walking, storytelling, creativity, business and belonging

Come along, bring your good energy, and celebrate the stories, people and places that make this podcast what it is.
This is a launch party, a little pause, a little cheer, and a celebration of when we gather with our pod-munity, something rather lovely happens.

5.45pm Guest arrive for 6pm start in Screen 2 followed by refreshments and networking in Gather until 8.30pm.

Join us for a warm, joy filled evening at Rheged as we celebrate the launch of Season 4 of Sukany4: The Walk and Talk Podcast & its 2 year anniversary.
What started as one woman, one mic and a slightly wild idea to record business conversations outdoors has become a growing podcast community of guests, walkers, listeners, independent artists, local businesses, supporters and people for whom your story might be just what they need to hear today!

Sukany4: The Walk and Talk Podcast is not your typical business podcast. Each episode is recorded while walking and talking through the landscapes, towns, parks, coastlines and community spaces that hold us and mould us. It is about showcasing the personality behind the business, about identity, courage, creativity, belonging, resilience, reinvention, community and the grassroots stories behind what people build.
The Season 4 Launch Party is a chance to gather in real life and celebrate the guests who share so generously in this new chapter.
The evening will open with an exclusive screening sharing the journey of the podcast so far, the heart behind Season 4, and a first look at what is coming next. The screening will include a live Q&A to get to know your host, Sukanya.
Expect stories from people doing brave, creative and things deeply rooted in community, from founders and artists to community builders, changemakers and people who have walked through a lot to get to where they are now.
You will also be introduced to the independent artist whose music will shape the sound of Season 4, Kendal based Neil Stevenson. Music has always been one of the three pillars of Sukany4: The Walk and Talk Podcast, alongside the guest and the walk, and each season gives space to an artist whose sound becomes part of the story.

After the screening, we will gather in Rheged’s beautiful space for drinks, nibbles and relaxed conversation. No stiff networking. No awkward name badge energy. Just good people, gentle connection, a bit of celebration, and probably a few “I’ve been meaning to message you” moments.
Whether you have been part of the podcast from the beginning, discovered it recently, appeared as a guest, shared an episode, recommended it on a walk, or are simply curious about the stories being told across Cumbria and beyond, you are warmly invited.
At the heart of Sukany4: The Walk and Talk Podcast is a simple belief: our stories can help people feel less alone, more hopeful, and more connected to what is possible.
Season 4 is about walking into the next version of the podcast with more of the good stuff, more community and a little bit more sparkle....and video content!

Tickets on sale 1 Sept

Kendal Mountain Events returns for another season of adventure and human connection.

The annual Kendal Mountain Tour brings the spirit of the world-famous festival of adventure, outdoor culture, and storytelling to stages across the country. Get ready to be transported by a handpicked curation of award-winning short films, showcasing breathtaking landscapes, bold expeditions, and unforgettable stories from around the world, with some behind the scenes information from the filmmakers themselves.

Whether you’re an avid explorer or someone who cherishes the power of storytelling and the beauty of nature, this film only event promises to leave you inspired and moved by the shared spirit of adventure.

(12A) Potential mild language
2h 15m Duration

Film TBC

Kendal Mountain Festival at Rheged returns for 2026. A special screening of one of the standout feature adventure films from the Kendal Mountain Festival. 

 1h 45m

The 2026 program will highlight the resilience and creativity of individuals navigating the challenges of both the outer world and their own inner landscapes. These films represent the spirit of perseverance and the power of women in the outdoors to inspire, entertain, and spark important conversations. Each year, the festival brings together the best and brightest of the outdoor community, offering a space for meaningful dialogue and inspiring new generations of filmmakers.
 
Run Antarctica: Beyond Limits
Filmmaker: Lissie Mary Geyer
An Australian ultramarathon runner and pain scientist, Donna Urquhart, sets out to break the world record for the longest run in a polar region.
With no prior experience in Antarctica, no roadmap, and no guarantees, she faces the ultimate test of mind and body in Earth’s harshest environment.
As Donna battles unimaginable challenges, she discovers something far greater than a record.
Run Time: 31:40

Trail to Bayanihan
Filmmaker: Cat Aeppel
“Trail to Bayanihan” follows Sam’s journey as she pedals through diverse landscapes, celebrating the joy of biking and the power of community. Along the way, she discovers how a bike can bridge distances and forge deep human connections. As she explores breathtaking terrains and bonds with local riders, including the passionate Baguio crew, the film highlights the Filipino biking community’s role in shaping her journey. Grounded in her search for cultural roots, “Trail to Bayanihan” ultimately reveals the wider family Sam finds through biking, transforming her quest for heritage into a celebration of shared humanity.
Run Time: 22:04

Beauty in a Fall
Filmmaker: Nat Segal

In her toughest adventure yet, Canadian mountain guide Julianna Howatt seeks to embrace her identity as a trans woman following a fierce struggle with PTSD.

Join Julianna on her journey to self-discovery in the face of an industry that struggles to accept folks who currently fall into the margins of mountain culture. Visiting the mountain-scapes that were her livelihood, she confronts her past experiences and her journey’s cost.

Run Time: 26:48

Beyond the Known
Filmmaker: Sami Sauri
What does adventure mean? For Sami, a multisport athlete and filmmaker, it’s movement and shared experience.

In collaboration with Assos and Mammut, Sami leads a cycling expedition across Turkey with four women. Strangers from different backgrounds, united by their love for riding. Neza from Rwanda dreams of becoming a coach. Melina juggles a full-time role at Mammut with a passion for gravel and road cycling. Denisa is quiet yet fearless, most at home in nature. Lena is a climber and photographer who captures the soul of the wild.

Together they ride through raw landscapes and remote villages, facing obstacles, falls, and unexpected moments that turn strangers into a team. More than a sporting challenge, this journey becomes a story of connection, resilience, and rediscovery. It’s proof that the best adventures are the ones we share.

Run Time: 11:37

#MoCrazyStrong
Filmmaker: Jamie MoCrazy, Mark Locki
When professional skier Jamie MoCrazy suffered a serious traumatic brain injury following an accident at World Tour Finals 2015, her life was flipped upside down. Following years of rehab, Jamie’s miraculous recovery helped revolutionize TBI treatment at Vancouver General Hospital and charted Jamie on a course to help others with TBI challenges.

#MoCrazyStrong tells the important story of family involvement, losing and regaining your identity and working through the challenges that traumatic brain injuries present on the path to recovery.

Run Time: 18:00

FILM POOL (BONUS FILMS)  

Tales of Adventure
Filmmaker: Vagary Studio
Travel writer Hunter Bergen knows just how transformative writing can be. For her, writing while on the road is more than just a job; it's a journey of personal growth and discovery.
Run Time: 06:52

La Rubia
Filmmaker: Bronwyn Hodgins, Julia Cassou
In this all-female production, 32-year-old Canadian climber Bronwyn Hodgins faces burnout after a series of Big Wall expeditions. Unsure how to move forward she decides to shift her focus to sport climbing, thinking it will be less mentally strenuous than big walls. Little does she know that this new curiosity for training and athletic performance will plunge her into the most intense mental undertaking of her life.
Run Time: 30:05

Line & Air
Filmmaker: Guido Perrini & Bertrand Delapierre
Before achieving global success as a professional snowboarder, Géraldine Fasnacht’s first love was flying. Now, as a qualified ultralight plane pilot, she combines her passions to open up the high mountains. Landing ultralight planes on alpine glaciers is nothing new – pioneering aviator Hermann Geiger opened the highest landing spot in Switzerland, 4,370 meters up on the Monte Rosa glacier, in 1921.
Run Time: 38:33

3h 16m with interval

Presented by film maker Alastair Lee with spot prizes and Q&A.

The BritRock Film Tour 2026 program presents a stunning line-up of the UK’s best climbing and adventure films. Four amazing films capturing all the action, wild characters and stunning locations in what are truly inspiring stories. We’ve lined up the very best new   films from the vertical world – epic ascents, big laughs, and gripping stories that’ll leave you buzzing for your next adventure. BritRock brings together world-class athletes and everyday questers alike. Grab your mates, grab a seat, and get ready for a night of pure climbing inspiration. 

Inside the Mountain:
You are two metres into a 140-metre climb and you’re already soaked through. Water pours through cracks and fissures in the limestone, down your hands and in through your sleeves. Waterproofs won’t keep you dry here. Nothing will. It’s almost pitch black. The only illumination, other than the beam from your head torch, comes from a thin slip of daylight far above, the UK’s highest unbroken waterfall crashes down just metres away. The noise is constant. The wind is blowing. You are cold already. This is one of Britain’s wildest free climbs and it’s not on a sea cliff, or on a mountain. It’s inside one. Inside the Mountain follows Olympian Molly Thompson Smith and climbing legend Steve McClure as they attempt this extraordinary route from inside Britain’s deepest open caveshaft. A film by Jack Homan (Higher Ground Films) 
30 min

Beyond:
BEYOND follows people living with and beyond cancer as they discover strength, connection, and a new sense of possibility through climbing. Set between indoor walls and wild mountain rock, it is a powerful story about recovery becoming adventure.
A film by Ben Menashe
25 mins

Dreamrime:
Sit back and marvel at this cinematic wonder as we see the famous Cerro Torre towers of Patagonia like never before. Filmed by local drone expert Ty Lekki and produced by multi-award winner Alastair Lee this film is a glorious marriage of sound and vision as we enter a new phase of mountain film making.
A team of French alpinists attempt the Punta Hernon/Torre Egger traverse encountering the unique rime and mushroom formations found only in this special part of the world. This is the first time this climb has been filmed in such a way and the results are truly mind-bending. Whilst the style of this film could be categorised as ‘slow TV’, rest assured your heart and imagination will be racing. A unique production with incredible cinematography which is beautifully edited and scored. One for the big screen for sure!
20 mins

Nothing is Lost
The scene is the almost mythical landscape of Ben Loyal, one of Scotland’s most remote mountains towering over the Arctic Ocean. The cliff is one of the finest sweeps of clean unclimbed rock to be found anywhere in the land. The climber is the thought-provoking controversial live-wire, who goes by the name of Franco Cookson. This is the epic story of the UK’s most dangerous trad route and the 105 days of climbing it took to realise one man’s dream; ‘Nothing is Lost’ E12 7a.
Three years ago Franco’s life changed when chance dealt him the alluring rock of Ben Loyal. The meaning of Franco’s life was now clear; he must find a way to ascend this blank wall of granite. Franco quit his job and went all in on his quest, spending endless trips living alone on the summit plateau of the mountain. In a journey bordering on obsession Franco slowly but surely pieced together a possible line. The moves are largely thin, balancy and precarious with many ‘no fall’ zones above horrific landings and marginal gear. A story and climb unlike anything the UK has ever seen.
40 mins

Total running time – 2h 20m with interval