Category Archives: education

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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“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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Video: Staggering animation of Man’s “relationship” with Nature. Think “Wall-E” mashed up by William Burroughs…

Posted on December 28, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Three and a half minutes of awe-inspiringness, from Steve Cutts*. * “Steve is a London based freelance artist, ‘specializing’ in animation, illustration and fine art. After studying fine art at Farnham University, he progressed to the position of in-house illustrator … Continue reading →

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“Crowdfunding” bid for Solar Panels on South #Manchester school

Posted on October 13, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

A school in South Manchester is hoping to “crowdfund” £10,000 to install solar panels on its roof, as part of a new national scheme called “Solar Schools.” Mr Andrew Shakos the head teacher at Parrs Wood High School has written … Continue reading →

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Upcoming event: “Awakening consciousness”, collaborative workshops

Posted on September 14, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Will these be every MCFly reader’s cup of (herbal, fairtrade) tea? No. But then, we’re probably not going to bring about “cultural change” without, um, changing our culture… AWAKENING CONSCIOUSNESS – Finding our authentic voice Collaborative workshops focussing on the … Continue reading →

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Free comic about “The Carbon Supermarket”

Posted on July 17, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Cool climate cartoonist Kate Evans tells MCFly about her new project, which takes a critical look at Carbon Trading. The snappily titled Funny Weather: Everything you Didn’t Want to Know about Climate Change but Probably Should Find Out was written … Continue reading →

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Inspiring cross-post: Hyde Park Community Orchard video

Posted on July 4, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Hyde Park Community Orchard video July 2, 2012 by operationfarm Take a look at this fantastic video tracking the improvements made to the Hyde Park Community Orchard, overseen by Operation Farm. And there’s this: Wednesday 11th July 1.30-3pm Launch of Hyde … Continue reading →

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Event Report: brilliant “netsquared” events for learning about social media

Posted on June 26, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Vaguely wondering if this new-fangled “social media”-thing might help connect eco-concerned people in Manchester to each other, a MCFly co-editor cautiously attends an event in the Northern Quarter. And is… blown away. Do you care about the effectiveness and reach … Continue reading →

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Event Report: Kevin Anderson tells it like it is; and it’s not pretty.

Posted on June 22, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Real Clothes for the Emperor– Facing the challenges of climate change By Professor Kevin Anderson, 21 June 2012, George Begg Building, University of Manchester Report by Laurence Menhinick If invited to one of Professor Anderson’s lecture by a mate, press … Continue reading →

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Public talk today: Prof Kevin Anderson on “How bad is the mess we are in?” 4.30pm, #Manchester

Posted on June 21, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Update: See account of the event by MCFly reporter Laurence Menhinick. Professor Kevin Anderson, deputy director of the Tyndall Centre for Climate Research will today deliver a talk entitled “The Emperor’s New Clothes“. It’s 4.30pm in room c1 at the … Continue reading →

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