Beyond Bricks (HELSTON)

Housing is a basic human requirement - but the construction industry is one of the world’s biggest sources of climate emissions and landfill waste.

Beyond Bricks investigates the balancing act needed to create hundreds of thousands of new homes in the UK without worsening the climate and ecological crises.

This is a particularly sensitive issue in Cornwall, the UK’s ‘capital of second homes’, where many thousands of people are on the housing register while huge numbers of houses lie empty.

Presented by Cornish builder Andy Carr, Beyond Bricks looks at everything from high tech housing solutions to people building with novel, climate-friendly materials, rethinking ‘waste’ and ensuring that our future homes also leave space for nature.

Whether we own or rent our homes, we all need a roof over our heads, and Beyond Bricks is a solutions-focused film to inspire us all.

Programme for the evening:

5:45 - Doors open

6pm - Communal Feast

7pm - Social Cinema experience starts - This begins with a short mindful breathwork practice, Screening of the Film & an audience led discussion

Food - All the food for this event is sourced through the Falmouth Food Coop - Winner of this years most sustainable food & beverage organisation - supporting a host of local Cornish Market gardens like 'Loveland', British grains producer 'Hodmedods' and a host of other organic and regenerative growers. We will be working with our trusted Syrian Chef Iman, building off her signature dishes and introducing you all to some new culinary wonders. We use as much seasonal produce as possible so will provide a confirmed menu closer to the time which will be emailed to all ticket holders.

The meal will be vegan and gluten free

We look forward to seeing you there!