The People’s Emergency BriefingLocation: Various locations The People’s Emergency Briefing is a community screening film presented by Chris Packham, exploring how the climate and nature crisis affects everyday life in the UK. It highlights the risks to areas such as food supply, national resilience and local communities, while also setting out practical solutions. People can find a local screening through the map or arrange one in their own community. Screenings are designed to prompt discussion about what can be done locally and how communities can engage with decision-makers. |
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Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme public site visitsLocation: Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme Construction Site, Squares Road, Chilton Trinity, Somerset TA5 2BW 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. |
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Hope Nature Project Open DayLocation: Near Starsland Farm, North Newton, TA7 0DG Hope Nature Project Open Day is a chance to explore the project site, see how new tree planting is progressing and find out more about the vision for the future woodland. Visitors can look around, share ideas and enjoy a relaxed day in nature. There will be free refreshments and cake, with activities expected to include pole-lathe turning and spinning demonstrations. Basic facilities are available, visitors should come prepared for the weather, and some parking is available on site if conditions allow, with overflow or wet-weather parking at Somerset Boat Centre and the Lock Inn nearby. For more info, call Sue on 07930 462898. |
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Attitudes on adaptation: How to frame a resilient present and futureLocation: Online This Climate Outreach webinar will explore new research into how people across the UK view climate impacts in their local area and what they want a well-adapted future to look like. The session is being held in partnership with the MACC Hub. Participants will hear how to talk about adaptation in a positive way that brings people along, including what works and what can backfire. Speakers are expected from Climate Outreach, MACC Hub and the Climate Change Committee, with the final line-up to be confirmed. |
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Community Food and Growing Forum (TBC)Location: Geranium Trust, Yeovil Somerset Community Food is planning a summer site visit to the Geranium Trust in Yeovil, including a scythe demonstration delivered in partnership with Able2Achieve. The event will focus on practical land management and growing approaches. |
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LandAlive 2026 – save the datesLocation: Dairy Show and Bath and West Showground LandAlive returns in 2026 with two major events focused on regenerative farming, land use and sustainable food systems. The programme includes LandAlive at the Dairy Show and the LandAlive Winter Conference at the Bath & West Showground. |
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