Dozens of people turned out for the screening of a new film exploring the threat of climate change.

Around 160 people gathered at St Michael's Church on Friday, September 11, for a screening of The People's Emergency Briefing.

The screening formed part of a wider UK programme of events designed to help communities engage with the climate and nature crisis, supported by naturalist Chris Packham.

"I'd encourage people everywhere to attend a screening of The People's Emergency Briefing," said the TV presenter.

"This new film creates exactly the kind of honest local conversation we now urgently need, both about the threat from climate and nature breakdown, but also about what we can do, together with our politicians, to build a better future."

Discussion afterwards focused particularly on food resilience, risks to health and the NHS, and concerns about the urgent need to act before it is too late, with participants also exploring how local communities can continue the conversation and engage elected representatives.

David Mayers, who helped organise the event at St Michael's, said: "What stood out was how quickly the discussion moved from concern into practical questions about what people here may be able to do together next."

He adds that there was strong interest in continued local engagement, including discussion of how community support might be built around encouraging MP Tim Roca to back the Parliamentary Call for a televised emergency briefing on the climate and nature crisis.

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While Mr Roca was unable to attend, he did sent a message stating that the climate and nature emergency remains a top priority for him.

He also shared details of the event on his social media, encouraging local residents to sign up and attend.

A further screening is planned for 7.30pm on Wednesday, November 4, at Cinemac.