More than 110 people attended two free screenings of The People’s Emergency Briefing in Uttoxeter, according to East Staffordshire Borough Council.
The 50-minute film was shown at Uttoxeter United Reformed Church on Friday 7 August, with community discussions held after the afternoon and evening sessions.
Emily Calvert, schools sustainability lead at Innovate2Educate, facilitated the discussions.
Local speakers discuss changing weather
Tim Parton, founder of Intelligent Farming and farm manager at Brewood Park Farm, joined the afternoon discussion to explain how changing weather patterns are affecting farming and how regenerative agriculture could help farms respond.
Uttoxeter Fire Station manager John Kitchener attended the evening session after helping tackle a wildfire on Cannock Chase. The discussions covered home energy, food choices, nature recovery and action by individuals, businesses and government.
The film features ten UK scientists introduced by broadcaster Chris Packham and examines food security, public health, extreme weather and the cost of living.
The council said its earlier Burton screening attracted around 70 people, bringing combined attendance at the two East Staffordshire events to more than 180.
Councillor Dennis Fletcher, cabinet member for environment and climate change, said: “These conversations matter, and I am proud that the council has helped to make them happen.”
Further screening in Uttoxeter
The film is due to be screened again during the Climate Expo and Sustainability Conference at Uttoxeter Racecourse on Friday 25 September. The event will also feature broadcaster and author Konnie Huq.
Information about arranging a screening is available from the National Emergency Briefing.
