Monthly Archives: January 2013

Newsflash: Leaked #Manchester #Climate Steering Group recruitment questionnaire!!

Posted on January 18, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

What a coincidence! On the very day that more information is finally released about the upcoming and ever-shrinking “Stakeholder Conference” [see here] on climate change, a plain brown envelope arrived at our offices, containing a bombshell.  It appears to be … Continue reading →

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Newsflash: At last!! #Manchester: A Certain Future Conference 2013 details #climate #debacle

Posted on January 17, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

They aren’t saying how they are deciding who has the “honour” of attending. Nice and transparent as ever. And it’s a great way to build momentum, isn’t it – to restrict what is supposed to be the pre-eminent climate event … Continue reading →

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Event Report: “What will a Low Carbon #Manchester look like?”

Posted on January 17, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

MCFly reporter Laurence Menhinick went to a recent event organised by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers,  with speaker Becca Warren (CEng MCIBSE, Low Carbon and Building Energy specialist)- 15 January 2013, at Manchester Metropolitan University Credit is due to Ms. … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Event: “Creativity, energy and climate change shared learning workshop” 8-9 Feb, #Manchester

Posted on January 16, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Date: Fri 8th Feb (6-9pm) – Sat 9th Feb (9am – 5pm) 2013 Venue: Manchester, Bridge 5 Mill (http://www.merci.org.uk/bridge5mill ) Community energy projects are using visual arts, poetry and theatre to engage and involve a wider audience in issues of … Continue reading →

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Job Alert: Permanent job with Glebelands City Growers, Sale, Greater #Manchester

Posted on January 16, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

A job growing food!  From environmentjob.co.uk Grower / Member Organisation: Glebelands City Growers Salary: £6.40/hour Location: Sale, Manchester Hours: Part Time Position type: Paid Contract: Permanent Closing date: Fri 15 February 13 Website: http://www.glebelandscitygrowers.co.uk Contact name: Charlotte Mason or Adam … Continue reading →

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PMT #3: Ask @SirRichardLeese to answer straightforward questions about #climate #adaptation in #Manchester

Posted on January 16, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

UPDATE 21/1/2013 – Success! Sir Richard Leese has replied. You may think he is unduly optimistic, but he HAS answered the questions. You can read all about it here. Please write a polite email/tweet to the Leader of Manchester City … Continue reading →

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“Little Green Feats” – AfSL’s Interactive #Sustainability Workshop for Kids in #Manchester

Posted on January 15, 2013 by arwafreelance

MCFly caught up with AfSL volunteer Shireen Malik to talk about the sustainability workshop she developed to help inform children about environmental issues in a fun and interactive way. Shireen will be holding the workshops until February 2014, so get … Continue reading →

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Upcoming event: “Grow Your Own” film showing on Jan 20th in South #Manchester – #comedy #allotments

Posted on January 14, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

This will be fun and light-hearted, and it’s great to see community groups like the Rusholme Film Club putting on films like this. Grow Your Own is about an English community that is tested when a refugee family are given … Continue reading →

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#Manchester #climate nuggets Jan 14th 2013

Posted on January 14, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Hi all, the latest MCFly (vol 2, no 1) came out last week. It’s full of news, views and reviews. Let us know what you like, don’t like, would like to see in it in future… Hope you’re all well … Continue reading →

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Save £250 on your electricity and gas bills (but please, #Manchester folks, don’t put that dosh towards a cheap flight!)

Posted on January 13, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

This is a scheme organised by all ten of Greater Manchester’s Local Authorities. You have to live in one to be eligible. They don’t say it, so we here at MCFly will – please don’t spend the money you save … Continue reading →

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