Climate emergency and environment film screenings for Sleaford audiences
An eye-opening film looking at what is happening to climate, nature and what it means to everyday life in the UK is to be screened in Sleaford.
Campaigners with Sleaford Climate Action Network are putting on community screenings of the 'The People's Emergency Briefing' at the Hub in Sleaford.
The film is based on the National Emergency Briefing in Westminster (featured by ITV, Channel 4 and The Times) with appearances from Chris Packham, Deborah Meaden, and a range of voices from across the UK.
Tim Grigg, chair of Sleaford CAN, said: “The film brings together nine leading UK scientists and experts with the latest evidence and why it matters for things like extreme weather, food security, health and the cost of living.
“We have arranged two screenings of the film at the Hub.”
The first screening was on Wednesday, September 9. The second screening is on Saturday, October 3 at 2pm, to book your free ticket for this date go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1998430968824?aff=oddtdtcreator. There are now only a few tickets left for September 9 but plenty available for October 3.
“Following the film there will be an open discussion about what it means for our community and what we can do locally. Bring a friend, neighbour or family member, everyone 16 years of age and over is welcome,” said Tim.
For more information about the briefing visit https://www.nebriefing.org/expert-briefings, and to view a trailer of the film go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5x2XhvEbz24
Tim said the need for decisive action to tackle the Climate Crisis has never been so urgent.
"Another record-breaking summer now looks increasingly likely for the UK, following the second-warmest June, and second-warmest July on record," said Met Office Senior Scientist Mike Kendon. “We’ve seen temperatures hit 38°C in June, 35°C in early and late July", (and again in August). "It’s worth remembering we also reached 35°C in late May and easily exceeded both the May and June previous all-time temperature records this year. These statistics are a clear reminder – if one were needed – of the stark changes that we are seeing in the UK’s climate.”
Sleaford CAN are also part of a Rural Action Film Festival at the Hub on Saturday and Sunday September 26 and 27.
The two day film festival is an annual celebration of national and international cinema exploring rural life, conservation, and sustainability and is supported by Sleaford Climate Action Network, The Hub and Rural Action Cinema.
Entry to the film festival is free and there are four drop-in sessions over the two days with a longer documentary film, 'The Wash, Britain's Secret Wilderness', on Saturday September 26 at 2.15pm.
Session 1 - Saturday 26 Sept, Entry from 10.30am – Screening starts 11am to 1pm
Session 2 - Saturday 26 Sept, Entry from 1pm – Screening starts 1.30pm to 4pm. (Includes 'The Wash' at 2.15pm, booking required).
Session 3 - Sunday 27 Sept, Entry from 10.30am – Screening starts 11am to 1pm.
Session 4 - Sunday 27 Sept, Entry from 1pm – Screening starts 1.30pm to 3.30pm.
For more information and to book your place for the 'The Wash Britain's Secret Wilderness' go to https://hub-sleaford.org.uk/events/the-wash-film-screening.
You only need to book your place for the 'The Wash', all others are drop-in.
To view a full list of the festival films go to https://www.ruralactionfilmfestival.org/film-selection.