National Emergency Briefing – Community Screening
Monday 7 December 2026 | 6:30pm | The Three Horseshoes Pub
Wistow Parish Council is pleased to invite residents to a community screening of the National Emergency Briefing, a 50-minute film exploring the evidence surrounding the climate and nature crisis and what it could mean for the future.
Published: 10 November 2026
The event is being organised by Wistow Parish Council, with the kind support of The Three Horseshoes Pub, who have generously offered to host the screening.
Everyone is welcome. The film will be followed by a short discussion, providing an opportunity for residents to reflect on the information presented, share their thoughts and take part in a wider community conversation.
What is the National Emergency Briefing?
The National Emergency Briefing is a UK-wide initiative calling for greater public awareness and understanding of the risks associated with the climate and nature crisis.
The initiative follows a major briefing held in Westminster, where ten leading independent experts presented evidence to an invited audience of more than 1,200 politicians and representatives from business, culture, faith, sport and the media.
The briefing explored the far-reaching implications of climate change and the decline of nature, highlighting how these issues extend beyond the environment and can affect many aspects of everyday life, including:
- Health and wellbeing: The potential effects of environmental changes on public health and quality of life.
- Food security: The impact of climate and nature changes on food production, supply chains and availability.
- National security: The wider risks that environmental pressures can create for the UK and international stability.
- The economy: The potential financial and economic consequences of climate and nature breakdown.
The initiative is calling for the Government to deliver a televised emergency briefing, led by independent experts and introduced by the Prime Minister, to ensure the public is fully informed about the evidence, the risks and the action required.
Familiar faces and leading experts
The 50-minute film is presented by well-known naturalist and broadcaster Chris Packham and features contributions from some familiar faces, including:
- Jennifer Saunders – Actress and comedian, best known for Absolutely Fabulous.
- Deborah Meaden – Businesswoman and investor on Dragons’ Den.
- Adam Buxton – Comedian, actor and broadcaster.
- Konnie Huq – Television presenter, best known for Blue Peter.
Alongside these recognisable personalities, the film brings together evidence from leading independent scientists, academics and specialists who explain the implications of the climate and nature crisis for our health, food supplies, economy and national security.
Combining expert evidence with perspectives from familiar public figures, the film aims to make this important subject accessible, engaging and relevant to everyday life.
Join us in Wistow
Wistow Parish Council believes that providing opportunities for residents to access information, learn about important issues and take part in community discussions is valuable.
We hope you will join us for this screening, whether you already have an interest in climate and nature issues or simply want to find out more.
Event details
- Date: Monday 7 December 2026
- Time: 6:30pm
- Venue: The Three Horseshoes Pub, Wistow
- Film duration: Approximately 50 minutes
- Afterwards: A short community discussion
Book your FREE ticket
Attendance is free, but tickets must be booked in advance.
To reserve your place, please email the Parish Clerk at:
parishclerk@wistowcambsparishcouncil.gov.uk
We would like to thank The Three Horseshoes Pub for their kind support in hosting this event.
We look forward to welcoming you!