Category Archives: Campaign Update

Upcoming event in#Manchester: “Ecohome” tours in May…

Posted on May 4, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Ecohome events, tours and open houses – May 2014 Eco-home pioneers throwing open their doors to share tips saving on energy bills. Events, tours and open homes throughout Saturday 17th May, Sunday 18th May, Saturday 24th May and Sunday 25th May … Continue reading →

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Treestation chopped down to size ahead of Sat May 3rd open day #Manchester

Posted on May 1, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Well, sort of. Here’s an interview with Patrick Morello of said organisation. You can find details of the open day here. a) What does TreeStation do? We provide arboricultural and woodland management services and with the wood that this produces … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Event: #Chorlton Community Wildlife work day – Sat 3rd May from 10am…

Posted on April 27, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

“It would be great to see plenty of people at Chorlton Community Wildlife Gardening on Sat 3rd May from 10am. We have lots of logs that want moving and making into a wall for the raised beds. We will then … Continue reading →

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Clicktivism: Cameron wants law to allow #fracking just about anywhere

Posted on April 23, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

including Albert Square? Hi, Unbelievable. It looks like David Cameron is planning to sneakily change the law to let fracking companies drill under our homes for gas, without our permission. Cameron might think he can get away with this because … Continue reading →

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Sewing Cafe to open in #Chorlton, South #Manchester

Posted on April 23, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

From a press release… A group of six Manchester women are preparing to officially launch the city’s first non-profit sewing cafe on Thursday 15 May. Stitched Up HQ aims to inspire people to adopt a more creative and sustainable wardrobe, … Continue reading →

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Clicktivism: “Get Barclays out of dirty coal” #climate effort, beyond #Manchester

Posted on April 23, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

From World Development Movement In less than 48 hours, Barclays will hold its AGM in London. This gives us a unique opportunity to pressure Barclays to stop funding dirty coal. Take action now to get Barclays out of  coal. With … Continue reading →

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Feeding #Manchester 15 and Sustainable Food Strategies…

Posted on April 22, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Ahead of the 15th “Feeding Manchester” gathering – this Thurs, 24th, at the Briton’s Protection Pub from 6pm, Contact chris@kindling.org.uk if you want to go (I think they may be fully booked?) – here’s some gentle questions MCFly fired off. … Continue reading →

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Off-topic: Planting potatoes and felling fences in Moss Side, South #Manchester

Posted on April 21, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

When not sobbing in the corner because of the latest Steering Group/City Council incompetence and/or inaction, I sometimes do useful stuff at the Moss Side Community Allotment. In late March we planted some ‘taters… And the fence is (slowly) coming … Continue reading →

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#Manchester Social Centre – “Subrosa” – to open Sat 26th April.

Posted on April 16, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Here’s a couple of videos about the new Manchester Social Centre, which is on Lloyd St South (closest buses the 111 and 99). and

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New garden tool libraries launching in South #Manchester to mark National Gardening Week, 14–20 April

Posted on April 10, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Below is a press release from the folks at Eat Green (UK) Range of gardening tools will be available for free hire in Burnage and Didsbury Eat Green (UK) is delighted to launch two new garden tool libraries in South … Continue reading →

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