Climate Circle

A listening circle for young people about the possibilities and challenges of global climate change. We will explore our stories, feelings and actions relating to climate change and the natural world. This is aimed to be a space to nurture positive action to help our environment.

The thoughts and realities of climate change can feel immense and, sometimes, overwhelming. These feelings can leave us frozen, disconnected or unsure how to act. In this circle we hope to offer space for the full range of emotions, from grief and fear to hope and inspiration, while gently exploring the perhaps simple changes we can make in our lives to care for our home.

There is an opportunity to arrive early to watch a screening of The People’s National Emergency Briefing about climate change before the circle if you have not seen it already.

The circle will be held in ‘The Way of Council’ form where a prompt will be offered to allow stories and experiences to arise, and we will speak one by one, with the help of a talking piece.

Our hope is to help create understanding and deep listening around a topic that is often challenging and full of opinions and strong feelings. This is an opportunity for everyone, especially those with quieter voices, to have a space to be heard, a space to listen and an opportunity to explore the individual action you may feel called to take.

When is it?

We will gather in the Bridgetown yurt on June 17th 2026 from 5:30pm for the film screening and 6.30 for the circle. We will finish by 9pm.

Tea and refreshments will be included.

How much does it cost?

The cost is £5 - £15 per ticket depending on your circumstances, however please contact any of us if the price is in any way a barrier as we want this event to be entirely accessible to anyone and everyone who would like to attend.

Please contact Circlewise on 07891062769 or Mahni one of the facilitators on 07536 179162 if you have any questions or concerns we are happy to be in touch.

Or email [email protected]

Practical information

Location: Bridgetown, Totnes, Devon

Facilitators; The circle will be held by two youth advocates -

Please wear comfortable clothing and bring anything that will make you comfortable sitting on cushions on the floor.

Who is this for?

Any young person between approximate ages of 16 and 30.

What people say about these circles;

"The circle was beautifully held by Heidi, Willow and Tabi, people who came seemed to really relate to each other and everyone communicated that the topic was really needed in the community. There was lots of deep emotion, connection and warmth for each other and it was such a wonderful space to deeply listen."

"The space was held without pressure or judgement - I came away with a warm feeling of acceptance after being included in this safe and respectful circle. "

" An inclusive and safe environment was created so that we could explore and hear different perspectives from the heart of people's experience. For me the circle was deeply healing and enlightening. These circles, on many different subjects, are part of the answer to weaving our fractured communities back together. Highly highly recommended."

"The circle was inclusive, illuminating, supportive and heartening. Beautifully held with tenderness and authenticity and lovely to be a part of. Thank you."

Circlewise is a service that provides facilitated listening circles, the way of council training and rites of passage ceremonies to community members, organisation's and those working in education. They are committed to supporting individuals, groups and the community by building life skills in communication and empathy through circle practices.

Circlewise offers facilitated circles and ceremonies, support, training and resources to promote:

- Excellence in compassionate communication

- Social, spiritual, emotional, mental well-being

- Empowered and relational learning

- Nature inspired ways of relating

https://www.circlewise.co

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