The People's Emergency Briefing! - Free Community Film Screening

Zero Carbon Harrogate are screening The People's Emergency Briefing! at North Bar on Tuesday 17 November. It's a 50-minute film that brings together nine leading UK scientists and experts to explain what's happening to the climate and the natural world, and what that actually means for everyday life here in the UK. They talk through things that hit close to home: heatwaves, gardens drying up, farmers dipping into winter feed, and the wider knock-on effects for food, water, health and finances.

What makes it different from a standard documentary is the format. It's presented like Gogglebox, following ordinary people reacting to the film while sitting on a sofa with Chris Packham, alongside figures like Deborah Meaden and Jennifer Saunders. The film itself is based on the National Emergency Briefing presented in Westminster, which was featured by ITV, Channel 4 and The Times.

It's not just a screening, either. Once the film finishes, there's an open community discussion, and Zero Carbon Harrogate are providing pizza and beer on the night, so you can stick around and talk it through with everyone else. A few things to keep in mind before you book: the film carries a 12A BBFC certificate, and the Climate Psychology Alliance recommends a minimum viewing age of 16. Also, the room is upstairs with no lift, so it's not accessible.

Doors open at 19:00, the film starts at 19:15, and the discussion kicks off from 20:00. Entry is free, but places are limited and you need to book in advance, with donations welcome.