Whistle Down the Wind: 65 years on

20/07/2026

Today marks 65 years since the release of ‘Whistle Down the Wind' in UK cinemas!
Here are a few photographs and artefacts from Diane & Pam’s personal collections for you to enjoy on this special day.
Sending huge hanks to everyone that has followed our wonderful, whimsical project, for everyone who has sponsored us, bought tickets, attended the walk or offered support in any way.
We have so many special plans in store, events to schedule, and memories to share.
If you can get behind our project in any small way, we have a crowdfunder: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/wdtw65
Everything we do is for the love of this beautiful film, local history, community, and archiving its legacy for future generations to discover and enjoy.
Lots of love,
Everyone at Whistle Down the Wind: 65 years on

19/07/2026

Hi everyone! Tomorrow marks the 65th anniversary of Whistle Down the Wind in UK cinemas. We are expecting a lot of interest as we have some promos to launch and are already 60% sold out for our memorial Towneley Hall screenings in a few weeks.
These events will feature many of the local cast members and an intimate Q&A session, alongside some lovely memorabilia exhibits.
Here are the eventbrite ticket links:
8th Aug: https://WDTW65TH1.eventbrite.com
9th Aug: https://WDTW65TH2.eventbrite.com
Don't miss out!

Our tickets are on sale for a wonderful weekend of events at Towneley Hall on the 8th & 9th of August!
Here are the eventbrite ticket links:
8th Aug: https://WDTW65TH1.eventbrite.com
9th Aug: https://WDTW65TH2.eventbrite.com
Hurry though, as we expect this to sell out fast!

17/07/2026

***NOW SOLD OUT***
A few places have become available for the walk in October!
Please read all the info before booking...
Once these places have gone we are FULL.
BOOK HERE: https://WDTW65OCTWALK.eventbrite.com

17/07/2026

Our tickets are on sale for a wonderful weekend of events at Towneley Hall on the 8th & 9th of August!
Here are the eventbrite ticket links:
8th Aug: https://WDTW65TH1.eventbrite.com
9th Aug: https://WDTW65TH2.eventbrite.com
Hurry though, as we expect this to sell out fast!

14/07/2026

Hello - to all our new followers!
Thank you for joining us!
We are so pleased to have you all here observing the progress of our wonderful project!
In case you aren't aware, we have two days of fabulous screenings, cast Q&As and exhibits at the beautiful Towneley Hall, one of the locations in the film (can you tell us which scene, though?!)
8th and 9th of August - follow this link to each event page to buy tickets https://www.facebook.com/WDTW65/events
(I'll post the links in the comments, too)
The ticket price goes into our project fundraising.
Look forward to meeting some of you soon!
Lots of love,
from everyone at WDTW65.

Our project progress can be viewed here:
WWW.WDTW65.COM

Documenting memories & memorabilia
in the 65th anniversary year of
Whistle Down the Wind.
documentary ~ screenings ~ Q&As
exhibition ~ archive ~ location walks
WWW.WDTW65.COM
WWW.BROKENMOULDPRODUCTIONS.COM

12/07/2026

Don’t tell Jackie Greenwood, but we’ve got another walk planned…

11/07/2026

Lots of people asking about posters… if you’re local, you can pop to the ice cream shop in village, make a donation to the crowdfund and pick one up there!
And yes, it has been signed by Nan & Charles!

10/07/2026

Escape Coffee and Cocktails in Clitheroe is a fantastic venue where we often meet and on Wednesday we got lucky enough to enjoy the roof garden with glorious views of Pendle Hill.
The staff are always lovely and they do an amazing Victoria Sponge.

09/07/2026

Another lovely Wednesday project meeting in Clitheroe with Diane, Pam & Alan.
Alan, signing a special request for sending to Alan Bates’ nephew in Australia.
“Have I spelt Jesus right?”