A free community screening of a new climate change film in Appleby has sold out, as communities across the UK confront the reality of increasingly extreme weather. The People’s Emergency Briefing will be shown at Appleby Hub, Chapel Street, Appleby-in-Westmorland, on Saturday 4 July, from 7.15 pm to 9 pm.

The sold-out event comes after the UK experienced an exceptional June heatwave, with the Met Office reporting a provisional new June temperature record of 37.7C in Norfolk. Forecasters have also warned that heat is expected to build again, with parts of England and Wales likely to see very warm conditions in the coming days.

The People’s Emergency Briefing is an eye-opening film that brings together nine leading UK scientists and experts to explain what climate and nature breakdown means for everyday life in the UK, including extreme weather, food security, health, and the cost of living.

Based on the National Emergency Briefing in Westminster, which featured appearances by Chris Packham, Deborah Meaden, and voices from across the UK, the film aims to make the latest climate science accessible to local communities and to help people discuss practical responses.

After the screening, audience members will be invited to take part in a short open discussion about what the climate and nature crisis means for Appleby and the wider area, and what can be done locally.

A spokesperson for the Appleby organisers said:

“The fact that this screening has sold out shows that people here want honest, accessible information about what is happening to our climate and what we can do about it. After the extreme heat we have just seen across the UK, climate change is already affecting people’s health, food, homes, bills and local communities. This film gives people a chance to hear directly from experts, reflect together, and talk about positive local action.”