Film Screening: National Emergency Briefing

Location: Glastonbury Town Hall
Date / time: Friday, 10 Apr from 6pm to 9pm
Price: Free
Info / booking link: National Emergency Briefing, Apr 10 | Eventbrite

Glastonbury Town Council invites Somerset residents to a screening of National Emergency Briefing, a 45‑minute film that clearly sets out the national implications of climate and nature breakdown and highlights credible, solutions‑focused responses.

Covering themes such as extreme weather, tipping points, food security, health, national security and energy transitions, the film is followed by a community discussion with local experts. Refreshments, including cake, are provided.

 Black and white graphic showing a stylised Union flag and the words “National Emergency Briefing” on a dark background.

Somerset Conference of the Trees

Location: Orchard Park Farm, Hornblotton, Shepton Mallet BA4 6SF
Date / time: Friday, 12 Jun from 9.15am to 4.30pm
Price: £5 to £20
Info / booking link: Somerset Conference of the Trees Tickets, Jun 12 | Eventbrite

The Somerset Conference of the Trees will be a celebration of our trees and woodlands. Some of our most influential environmentalists will be giving their views on subject including forest spirituality, woodland ecology, rewilding and the importance of our trees for therapy, timber and climate change. Guest speakers include Ben Goldsmith host of Rewilding the World, Merlin Sheldrake author of Entangled World and Emma Fitchett tree spiritualist and shamanic teacher.

The conference will be based in a mature woodland where workshops will include ecological surveys, the use of timber in architectural design and connecting with the spirits of trees. Please book a place in advance and join us on 12 June.

 Somerset Conference of Trees poster showing event details, workshop topics, speakers & booking link, with woodland-themed design.

Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme public site visits

Location: Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme Construction Site, Squares Road, Chilton Trinity, Somerset TA5 2BW
Date / time: Various dates and times between March and October 2026
Price: Free
Info / booking link: trybooking.com/uk/FUCZ

The Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme Team is recommencing public site visits for 2026, offering Somerset residents a rare chance to explore this major climate‑resilience project up close. Each session provides an inside look at construction progress, the scheme’s sustainable and innovative design features, and the wider environmental benefits it aims to deliver. Visitors hear directly from project representatives before heading to the viewing platform for guided insights into how the barrier will help protect local communities from tidal flooding and the growing risks of climate change.

 Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme logo.