Members of the Brithdir Mawr community in Pembrokeshire, Wales, face eviction after the 80-acre site was sold to Rachel May, who intends to create a healing retreat. Despite the community's efforts to cultivate a supportive, off-grid living environment, legal actions threaten their existence. They express feelings of displacement, comparing the forced uprooting to harming their sacred land. The situation raises broader themes of power dynamics, colonialism, and community resilience amid uncertainty. A rallying cry, 'We're still here,' signifies their determination to stand against the eviction.
The uncertainty is very difficult and unpleasant. I came for two weeks originally and stayed. I felt very welcome immediately. I feel this is sacred land.
You don't just move an oak tree. The idea of uprooting the community feels like a violent act to Cooke.
Members of the community claim there are elements of colonialism in what is happening. She is coming here and using power she has because of the money she has.
The members have been told that their tenancy rights ended on 31 December. On 17 January, the new owner's lawyer gave them seven days to move out.
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