18:00

Cert: TBC

Screened in partnership with Lewes Climate Hub and Seaford Environmental Alliance

Speakers include Vanessa Rowlands – Chair of the South Downs National Park Authority and Cllr Emily O’Brien – Green Party Cabinet Member for Nature, Climate & Food Systems at Lewes District Council, Martin Hole – Chair of East Sussex National Farmers Union and Matthew Bird – Lewes Town Councillor

In November 2025, the National Emergency Briefing brought together leading experts to present the latest evidence on the climate and nature crisis to politicians and other influential people in Westminster. That evidence is now on the public record. The next step is to take this vital message across the UK in the form of our People’s Emergency Briefing film. The aim is to bring together people from across local communities to hear the evidence and discuss how to respond. The film will present the national implications of climate and nature breakdown – along with positive actions – into a single, accessible account designed for screening in communities across the UK.

Additional events across the constituency include:

Seaford film screening & people’s assembly
Friday 17 April, 6pm doors, 6.30pm film, at the Mercread Youth Centre Seaford. Followed by a short people’s assembly.

Talk: How ready is Lewes for climate change?
Thursday 26 March, 7pm-9pm, Lewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street, BN7 2LU, FREE

Little Green Cinema screening
12th July

East Dean & Friston Village Hall screenings
Saturday 6th June & Friday 4th September 10.00 doors, 10.30 – 12.30

14:00 – 16:30 in the Depot Studio

£30 per person
Age 18+

Do you have unworn or broken jewellery sitting in a box gathering dust? Join us for an afternoon of jewellery advice, mending and creative upcycling enabling you to bring a new lease of life to your bling. This workshop will be led by local jeweller Kathie Murphy who will provide materials, tools and plenty of support.

All kinds of jewellery and accessories are welcome however be aware that due to the limited workshop facilities and cost of repair to particularly precious metal items, advice can be given but the item may not be repaired on the day or additional materials cost may be needed to do so during the session.

This is a new venture so we’re interested to learn how this workshop can be developed. Once you’ve booked your place we’ll ask you to send in a photo of item/s you’d like to focus on so we can tailor the workshop to your needs.

20:30

Cert: 12A

Introduced by Natasha Padbury, Sustainability Manager and Festival Curator

Based on Robert Macfarlane’s bestseller, UNDERLAND is a cinematic voyage beneath the surface of the earth.

We know so little of the world beneath our feet. To most it is a place only of fear and darkness, though to a brave few it is one of knowledge and wonder to be found nowhere else. Based on the bestselling book by Robert Macfarlane, UNDERLAND is a cinematic documentary that voyages into worlds rarely glimpsed by human eyes.

Beginning in the shallow soils beneath an old ash tree, the film follows several ‘astronauts of the underworld’ as they travel into ancient sacred caves, flooded storm drains, melting glaciers, underwater burial chambers and a deep underground laboratory built to solve the mysteries of the Universe.

Narrated by Oscar-nominated Sandra Hüller, and with a uniquely poetic approach, UNDERLAND is a deep dive into the Earth that ultimately presents a groundbreaking vision for rethinking our lives on this fragile surface.

17:45

Cert: 12A

Includes a discussion with speakers David Bangs, field naturalist, conservationist, and activist for the right to roam in Sussex and beyond, and a representative of the Right to Roam campaign (to be announced)

Through organised ‘mass trespass’ events, the Right to Roam movement sets out to increase public access to nature, but finds itself in conflict with England’s landowners.

Our Land seamlessly juxtaposes the two sides of the debate around our access to nature, giving voice to the different perspectives: those fighting for greater access to the countryside and the landowners who are seen as the stewards of the land. Blending history with an eye on the future, Our Land charts the conflict, exploring the complex issues of access, custodianship and conservation.

Articulately presenting arguments from both sides, the film challenges age-old beliefs around property that have shaped our relationship with the land for over a thousand years. And as the battle for nature continues the film asks the vital question, who truly has the right to roam?