Banbury is invited to screening of the People's Emergency Briefing
Residents of Banbury and district are invited to a screening of the People's Emergency Briefing next week.
The 45-minute film in being screened at town and village halls around the UK, bringing to communities the reality of the climate and nature crisis.
The Banbury screening takes place at the Friends Meeting House, Horsefair, Banbury on Friday, October 9 at 7pm.
It features the UK experts who briefed MPs in November 2025 on how the climate and nature crisis threatens all aspects of British life, from food supplies and health to national security. In the film, presented by Chris Packham, members of the public and celebrities react to and discuss what they’ve heard.
Organiser Maria Huff said she wants to create space for a calm local conversation about issues that increasingly affect us all. It will help prepare people for the changes we have to tackle to make Banbury's future safer. It could help reinforce stronger community and community bridges, she says.
“The People’s Emergency Briefing was commissioned to present some of the latest evidence and build an irresistible call for the government to stage televised emergency briefings - the essential first step towards the WW2-scale response now required,” she said.
"Its hard hitting - that's why we're calling on everyone to see this Emergency Briefing. After the film, I will be leading discussions, helping us continue the discussion points the film raises so clearly. We'll do this in small groups and then some sharing together.”
Banbury MP Sean Woodcock said: “I have been pleased to back a national emergency climate broadcast, following my Q&A in Charlbury last month. I care deeply about climate change and the effects have never been more apparent than now, following what looks to be the hottest summer on record.”
Chris Packham has said: “I’d encourage people everywhere to attend a screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing. It creates exactly the kind of honest local conversation we urgently need, both about what these changes mean where we live and what we can do to address them.”
Next Fridays’ event is free with refreshments and is recommended for people aged 16+. Donations are welcome to cover costs.
Further information on 07717 698214 or email [email protected]. Numbers are limited to 50 – on a first come first served basis.