CONCERNED Lymm residents packed into the village hall this week for a community screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing.
The film, presented by Chris Packham, uses experts and a few famous faces to present and discuss the scientific and economic consensus around the changing climate – and asks participants to consider what this information means in their own communities.
Over 80 local residents filled the Village Hall for the sell-out screening followed by a lively and interesting discussion. Food, Health, Young People, Energy and more were on the table as ordinary residents of all ages and backgrounds brainstormed ideas for the village and shared their own experiences at the end of another record breaking heat wave.
The film is being shown in over 1000 locations up and down the UK, and is designed to help communities engage with the climate and nature crisis. Events give groups a chance to hear from the same experts who gave evidence to MPs at the National Emergency Briefing so that they can discuss how the crises are affecting their local communities and how they can come together to mitigate the effects of climate change and prepare for the impacts of a changing climate.
The event was attended by representatives from Warrington Borough Council, Lymm Parish Council, Lymm Environmental Action Forum, Lymm Community Energy, Lymm Repair Cafe and the Lymm Sanctuary Hub, keen to work together and build on the strong sense of community in Lymm.
A follow up meeting will take place in two weeks time for attendees to meet up again and start to work on some of the fantastic ideas that came up on the night, and a further screening is being planned for the autumn. Anyone who wants to find out more can check out the national website www.nebriefing.org. Organisers are encouraging people to organise a screening for their workplace or community group. Interested readers can drop into the Lymm Repair cafe to catch to one of the organisers of the Lymm event for more information.
Co-organiser Mike Holmes said: “We were delighted to be able to get a screening of this important film here in Lymm, what stood out was how ready people were to stay, talk, and listen to one another afterwards. The film is national, but the issues are local – every place has its own questions and challenges”
Attendee Ceri Chamberlain said: “I already knew a bit about climate change, but I still learnt so much from the film – I’d encourage everyone to go and watch it and meet other people from their community to talk about the issues”Lymm Repair cafe happens every month on the Second Saturday in Lymm Village Hall from 10-1pm. See Lymm Parish Council and social media for updates.
LEAF meets bimonthly to plan events and work on projects. If you’d like to get involved contact eco@lymmsanctuaryhub.co.uk
