Climate film draws large crowd to Cheese and Grain

A short film about the climate emergency drew more than 320 people to the Cheese and Grain recently.

‘The People’s Emergency Briefing’ was shown on 21st May, with residents coming together to watch the screening as part of a wider programme of showings at venues across the country.

Following the film, small groups formed to discuss what they had seen, how it made them feel and what they wanted to do together. The discussions were facilitated by 25 volunteers from the community.

Event co-organiser Georgia Clark said, “We wanted to hold with care the wide range of emotional and psychological responses that the climate emergency provokes. The circulation of reactions and ideas in the post-film discussion felt energising and impactful, and a clear indicator that we need to create more space for conversations like these.”

Sara Butler, newly appointed as the town councillor lead on climate, said, “Frome Town Council is delighted to have funded the film screening and a packed Cheese and Grain is a real comment on the level of energy this issue brings in Frome.”