The Club at Danehill hosted a screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing film on Thursday night 16 July 2026 from 7 – 9 pm, and many participants stayed afterwards to continue discussing the issues raised in this film. The Club had been arranged to accommodate people in rows of chairs, and with the Momo Nepalese food truck parked outside beforehand, dinner was readily available as were the beverages from the bar. Despite the warm temperatures, a pleasant breeze circulated throughout the venue and the audience of approximately 45 people were able to comfortably watch the 50-minute film.
The film itself is hosted by Chris Packham (of Springwatch fame) who gently guides the audience through some difficult but important topics about how the changing climate has been and will continue to impact life in the UK. Because it covers uncomfortable topics, the film is only permitted to be shown to in-person audiences so that people can come together as communities to listen to the facts that are presented and discuss what actions to take. As described on the website https://www.nebriefing.org/the-film, anyone in the UK can host a screening as long as the venue is not a home residence.
We had a great turnout for this screening, which was initiated by Lisl Lewis and facilitated by Benji Martin, and with enough interest we can host future screenings at The Club as well as other venues in our parish. Many thanks to all the people who participated in the evening and to our MP Mims Davies and local District / County Councillor Christina Coleman who sent through their respective apologies ahead of time for missing this event, but with encouragement to reach out with any suggestions people might have. We are blessed to have such supportive local politicians and an engaging community.”