Category Archives: Food

We eat it. By and large we don’t grow it locally. This will get interesting…

Professor Kevin Anderson on veganism and #climate, and gender balance on public panels

Posted on November 14, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Prof Kevin Anderson of the Tydnall Centre (speaking in a personal capacity)

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Land Army – get dirt under your fingernails for the Greater Good. Lunch provided!

Posted on October 5, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

“Join the Land Army this October for a day of satisfying work in the great outdoors. We have the following trips planned – Thursday 16th October to Fir Tree Farm, Friday 25th October to Moss Brook Growers and Friday 31st … Continue reading →

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Old #Trafford Apple Day Sat 4th October

Posted on September 20, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly
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Food glorious “sustainable” food – but who in #Manchester benefits? Councillors scrutinise the bureaucrats…

Posted on July 9, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Councillors of Manchester’s “Neighbourhoods Scrutiny Committee” met on Tuesday 8th July to discuss “sustainable food.” There was waffle and spice. MCFly editor Marc Hudson gives a blow-by-blow account, with a garnish of snark. Most people have an opinion (or three) … Continue reading →

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#Prestwich “Village Greens” co-op opens on Friday 11th July #Bury #Manchester

Posted on July 9, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

A new co-operative enterprise is launching in Prestwich this Friday. The “Village Greens” shop will have a ribbon cutting at 12 noon. Customers “will be able to buy fantastic organic fruit and veg, local beers, organic meat, delicious deli goodies, … Continue reading →

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#Didsbury Tool Library launch – Tues 15th July #Manchester

Posted on July 1, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Tap into everything you need to start growing your own food Didsbury Library, Wilmslow Road FREE launch event: Tuesday 15 July; 11am to 1pm A warm welcome awaits at the launch of Eat Green’s newest garden tool library. You can … Continue reading →

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Help with the harvest at Moss Brook Growers… #food #Manchester

Posted on June 24, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

This is worth doing! “is anyone up for a sunny day helping out on the farm? We’re at our busiest time of year now and would love an extra helping hand if at all possible. If you can spare any … Continue reading →

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Growing Fruit & Veg – 1 day intro course, #Gorton, #Manchester 28th June

Posted on June 10, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Coming Soon at Debdale Eco-Centre Growing Fruit & Veg A One Day Intro SATURDAY, 28TH JUNE 10:00AM TO 4:00PM at: Debdale Eco Centre in Debdale Park, 1075 Hyde Road, Gorton, Manchester M18 7LJ Costs £30.00 – this includes training, all … Continue reading →

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#Burnage food bank needs your surplus vegetables, South #Manchester

Posted on May 31, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Use your surplus vegetables to help our food bank And spread the word about our food bank among food networks like yourselves! Eat Green’s food bank runs every Friday from 12.30-3.30pm at Westcroft Community Centre, Burnage, and is targetted at … Continue reading →

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Volunteer to grow organic food for #Manchester – Thurs May 22nd, Sat 31st + dates in June… @KindlingTrust

Posted on May 17, 2014 by manchesterclimatemonthly

This is fun, worthwhile and highly recommended.* Even if you can’t go, please pass on the details to people who might! Or “tell a friend to tell a friend”, as the young folk say… “The Greater Manchester Land Army visits … Continue reading →

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