First Thurdays: People’s Emergency Briefing (film screening)

First Thursdays is a free monthly evening of films, readings and talks about nature, place and conservation, hosted by the Friends of Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park at the Soanes Centre, inside the Cemetery Park. No cost, just good company and conversation.

On Thursday 6th August at 6pm, we are launching First Thursdays with a screening of The Peoples Emergency Briefing.

What’s happening with climate and nature, and what does it mean for everyday life in the UK?

The People’s Emergency Briefing is an eye-opening film bringing together nine leading UK scientists and experts with the latest evidence and why it matters for things like:

🌧️ Extreme weather
🍞 Food security
🏥 Health
💷 Cost of living

The film is based on the National Emergency Briefing in Westminster (featured by ITV, Channel 4 and The Times) with appearances from Chris Packham, Deborah Meaden, and a range of voices from across the UK.

 Watch the trailer here.

After the film there will be a short open facilitated discussion about what it means for our community and what we can do together.

Seats are free but limited to 30, so please book in advance. Refreshments available.

This event is about our future and is open to everyone. We especially welcome young people (over the age of 16) because they are the generation who will feel the effects of climate change the most.  Bring a friend, neighbour or family member: everyone is welcome.

If you have ideas for future First Thursdays, or ideas for things you would like to happen at the Soanes Centre, please get in touch at contact@fothcp.org

Meeting point: The Soanes Centre, the concrete building to the right as you enter via the main gates on Southern Grove E3 4PX

BEFORE YOU DECIDE TO BOOK

1. If you travel by bike, we can’t offer indoor storage, but you are able to lock your bike up on the bike racks outside the Cemetery Park Lodge.

ON THE DAY

1. Please arrive on time and go to the meeting area: The Soanes Centre, the concrete building behind a black fence seen on the right as you enter via the main gates on Southern Grove E3 4PX.
2. The Friends will collect contact information on attendees, we will treat your data in accordance with our data protection policy.
   

Click here for more information on our data protection policy.

Access statement

• This is an accessible, inclusive event. The maximum number of participants is 30. Ages 16+.

• Please contact us with at least 2 weeks’ notice if you’d like BSL or other interpretation/translation and we will do our best to accommodate. Sadly, we have no-one in house who is able to offer this service.

• We aim to make our events as accessible as possible, and we're learning constantly how to do this better. If you would like to let us know about any specific requirements or access needs that you would like us to meet, or offer feedback on our accessibility arrangements, please email contact@fothcp.org. We want you to feel safe in the Cemetery Park.

Refund policy: If you tell us that you want to cancel your ticket, we will only give you a refund if you request one, and if you give a minimum of 48 hours notice before the start of the event. If your reason for cancellation is Covid-related, you must send us a screenshot of the notification (NHS app or test result).