Category Archives: capacity building

2020 – How we started winning in #Manchester

Posted on March 28, 2019 by

[The text below is an attempt to think through how, a year from now, “we” might be in a far better place than we are now.  Please share it, comment on it, share it, write your own versions. This is … Continue reading →

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Job Alert: Carbon Coop retrofit project officer, #Manchester

Posted on February 13, 2019 by

full details here – Carbon Co-op domestic retrofit project officer Deadline: 5pm, Tuesday 5th March 2019 Time: 0.6-1.0 FTE FTE: £28,428 Start date: March/April 2019 End date: Permanent Status: payroll/PAYE Location: Manchester City Centre We are seeking a new team … Continue reading →

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Free journalism training in #Manchester

Posted on February 23, 2018 by

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Of #Manchester City Council and despair

Posted on December 11, 2017 by

I have been writing the following blog post for years. “Manchester City Council promised to do x by [date]. They refused to say if they had or not, so I submitted a FoIA. They haven’t done x. Isn’t that awful.” … Continue reading →

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Interview: What are ‘Climate Cultures’ (dot net)?

Posted on October 26, 2017 by

ClimateCultures.net – creative conversations for the Anthropocene is a new project trying to connect artists, thinkers, doers, ‘ordinary people’ around, well, climate change. MCFly interviewed its founder, Mark Goldthorpe, via the wonders of email. The complete interview is here below. … Continue reading →

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10 years of Manchester Climate Forum/Fortnightly/Monthly. Reflections on #futility, “lessons learned”

Posted on February 15, 2017 by

Today marks exactly 10 years since the first meeting of “Manchester Climate Forum”. It was held to help explain the implications of the Fourth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Professor Kevin Anderson, who has since become … Continue reading →

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The Seven Pillars of Awesome Activist Events

Posted on February 3, 2017 by

https://riclander.wordpress.com/extra/7-pillars-of-awesome-activist-events/ The Seven Pillars of Awesome Activist Events You can also download this document as a printable PDF handout. I. Know your Aims What’s the point (what do you want to achieve)? Is it to raise awareness, explain something, get … Continue reading →

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Upcoming anti-fracking training: #Manchester 24 Sept

Posted on August 11, 2016 by

There have been some defining moments in the UK anti-fracking movement this year and big fights against fracking are on the horizon. What better time for an event to provide space for groups to meet, share skills and collaborate with … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Event: #Salford & floods, Sun 5th June, Greater#Manchester

Posted on May 31, 2016 by

reposted from the excellent Salford Star AFTER THE BOXING DAY FLOOD SALFORD COMMUNITY SEEKS OWN SOLUTIONS Star date: 31st May 2016NEVER MIND THE FLOOD REPORT DELAY – HERE’S THE DIY SOLUTIONS Floods, Climate Change, Solutions Sunday 5th June 4pm-6:30pm Albert … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Event: Non-Violent Direct Action Training in #Manchester, Sat 2nd April

Posted on March 28, 2016 by

Direct Action Training organised by ‘Groundswell’ For anyone interested in taking direct action. Join this training day to learn: • Creative ways to take and hold a space • Your rights when engaging with the police • Ways of de-escalating … Continue reading →

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