Insecta Collective

05/09/2026

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Come to a screening of the National Emergency Briefing - A film featuring leading UK scientists and experts updating on the latest in the climate and nature crisis and its impacts on everyday life

Where? LEICESTER QUAKERS MEETING HOUSE
QUEEN’S ROAD
When? FRIDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER 19.30-21.00

Connect with others, have a chat and find out what you can do.

Hosted by

Climate Action Leicester Rich Wilkes



Public Notice

You are invited to attend a screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing. An eye-opening film featuring nine leading UK scientists and experts updating us on the latest in the climate and nature crisis and its impacts on everyday national life.
Including:
• extreme weather
• food security
• health
• cost of living

Based on the National Emergency Briefing in Westminster, as covered by ITV, C4, and the Times.
Followed by a short open discussion about what we can do and what it means locally.
Featuring Chris Packham, Deborah Meaden, surprise guests, and a wide range of Brits.
Please note: The film is only being shown at in-person screenings, not online. Bring a friend or neighbour. Please book your free seat asap.

04/09/2026

Admiring all the scratch art that our visitors made at A Celebration of Biodiversity exhibition. Can you spot the one you made?

02/09/2026

Some photos of the results of our first community workshop at Christ Church URC in Rowley Fields a couple of weeks ago. Stay tuned for future workshops!

01/09/2026

🏆 Announcing the winners of our A Celebration of Biodiversity Restoring the Soar Poster Competition for young people.

🥉3rd Place: Eva, age 12 - prize = art materials

🥈2nd Place: Holden, age 6 - prize = art materials

🥇1st Place: Lily, age 13 - Family membership for Leics & Rutland Wildlife Trust Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust

Well done to the winners 🎉

25/08/2026

Some announcements and reflections still to come, but we are currently still unpacking and recovering from the biggest, best and most successful event we’ve ever organised. We can’t wait to share more photos and information with you… But for now, we’re going to be a bit quiet whilst we repair and reorganise.

19/08/2026

Announcing the winners of our Open Call. Winners were selected by a jury of 6 volunteers representing a cross section of society that included young artists.

Congratulations to our selected winners, who will receive Jackson’s Art vouchers digitally.

17/08/2026

https://actionnetwork.org/events/the-4-billion-dead-august-international-public-call?source=direct_link&

14/08/2026

14/08/2026

Last day to catch our exhibition! It closes at 6pm tonight! Join us from 4:30pm for live music 🎵

13/08/2026

🌞 It’s not too late to catch us….But it almost is!

🪲 Friday 14th August is the last day to see this unique and joyful exhibition - A Celebration of Biodiversity

🕰️ We are open 9am until 6pm on Friday. If you miss it, you miss out!

🎵 Live music from 4:30pm.

🌳 Come see it: Lower Gallery, Leicester Adult Education Centre, 54 Belvoir St, LE1 6QL