Monthly Archives: February 2013

Upcoming Event: Feeding the City: The Politics & Promise of Urban Food #Manchester Tues 19th March

Posted on February 14, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Hmm, last time this lot organised an evening forum, MCFly was under-whelmed.  Hopefully this one will be a forum rather than a panel debate followed by Q and A, eh? Urban Forum on Food // Feeding the City:  The Politics … Continue reading →

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EMERGENCY ACTION: Please protect #climate #democracy in #Manchester today. (Elections cancelled, questions unanswered.)

Posted on February 14, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

If you want climate change action in Manchester to become even more undemocratic, even more ineffectual, simply stop reading now and move on. If you want the people of Manchester to have the transparent and democratic institutions they deserve and … Continue reading →

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Tell your councillors! – Free workshop on “local health and well-being in a changing #climate.” #Manchester Mon 4th March

Posted on February 13, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Free training, thanks to the Environment Agency and Climate UK. (All text below from here). You can find the members of Manchester City Council’s Health Scrutiny Committee here. If you are a Manchester resident and any of them is one … Continue reading →

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PMT #7: Respond to #Manchester City Council’s budget “consultation”

Posted on February 13, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

You have until February 20th to reply to City Council’s request for public opinion on their proposed actions. While of course it is very important to save this library or that swimming pool from closure it’s also important a) to … Continue reading →

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

Posted on February 12, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Roger Griffiths writes about a wander through time and place during a recent “Climate and Creativity shared learning” event in Manchester. A twenty minute walk along the Ashton Canal from Piccadilly Station takes you past several old mills.  These were … Continue reading →

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#Manchester #Climate Steering Group: Democracy, accountability, promises unkept. An open letter to Steve Connor from banned climate activists..

Posted on February 12, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Attention Mr Steve Connor, Chair of the Stakeholder Steering Group on Climate Change. On March 17 2012 you promised attendees at the Stakeholder Conference on Climate Change that elections to the Steering Group would be held at the 2013 conference. … Continue reading →

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#Manchester #climate nuggets Feb 11th 2013 #mcc #acertainfuture #acretinfuture

Posted on February 11, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Hi all, with a truly awe-inspiring efficiency the confirmation of invites for the Stakeholder “conference” (3.5 hours, including Leese, Liverpool and Leeds) have gone out.  People have been given… three weeks notice for the “event” which happens on the afternoon … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Event: AfSL stall in #Manchester Arndale Sat 9th March. Volunteers needed…

Posted on February 10, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Lifted from the Action for Sustainable Living website VOLUNTEER SHOUT OUT!!!!!!! AfSL needs people to help us out on a stall in the Arndale on Saturday the 9th March. Bringing sustainability and environmental messages to the masses in a fun … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Training: “Making Science Communication Funny” £45. #Manchester, Fri 22nd Feb

Posted on February 10, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

So, this could be fun(ny). And it’s at Madlab!! Sci Comm-edy: Making Science Communication Funny Friday 22nd February, 2013 11am-6pm MadLab, Manchester Are you looking to add a touch of humour to your repertoire of speaking skills? This course gives … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Event: Geek Fun Fair, #Manchester @madlabuk Thurs 28 Feb.

Posted on February 10, 2013 by manchesterclimatemonthly

This will be fun. MCFly editors will be there (which, clearly, makes it less fun for everyone else, but what can you do, eh?). Book via this page. Title: Geek Fun Fair Location: MadLab Description: A social for those interested … Continue reading →

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