Category Archives: Fun

Video: “Growing Community – Moss Side Community Allotment”

Posted on September 16, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

A short and inspiring film about why people have become involved in the Moss Side Community Allotment and what they have gotten from their involvement.  Wonky camera work from Marc Hudson, but saved by stellar editing and production by Terry … Continue reading →

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Birchfields Park Forest Garden

Posted on July 18, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Yasmin Quayyum writes about an exciting project that MCFly readers can get involved in. Having recently marked its five year anniversary and newly being added to the Agroforestry Research Trust’s network, Birchfields Park Forest Garden is a dynamic and developing … 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: Abundant fun with Climate Survivors

Posted on July 1, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Lovely food (albeit French) from Unicorn Grocery. Tuneful music from some local singers (albeit in Spanish).  And a cleverly-managed “speed dating” to follow that, where about as many pairs of people got to spend a couple of minutes talking as … 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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Upcoming Event: Didsbury Dinners Community Celebration Sat 16th

Posted on June 13, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Konstantina Evtimova, a volunteer with Didsbury Dinners, writes about a vegan-friendly BBQ this weekend… Didsbury Dinners Community Celebration Saturday 16 June, 5–8pm (after Didsbury Festival) Didsbury Dinners is hosting a community celebration to say a big thank you to all … Continue reading →

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Manchester Brewing Co-operative going for green

Posted on May 8, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

The famously thirsty MCFly talks to Jonathan Hartley of Manchester Brewing Co-operative, which is holding a beer festival in Levenshulme on Saturday 12th May. MCFly will be there, conducting extensive research. PS Latest MCFly out now. When did you become … Continue reading →

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Off topic cartoon: “Valentine’s dilemma”

Posted on February 14, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Completely unrelated to the fantastic event tonight at the Sandbar (did we mention it already?), here’s this cartoon from xkcd.

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Free Valentine’s Day fun – “Carbon Dating”

Posted on February 7, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

If you are even vaguely environmental, if you are even vaguely single, you’ll want to spend the evening of Tuesday the 14th at the Sandbar, 120 Grosvenor St (just off Oxford Road as you head south out of the city … Continue reading →

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The Land Army digs in

Posted on January 20, 2012 by arwafreelance

In 2011, the Kindling Trust received £5,000 from Making Local Food Work to launch the Land Army project. The aim of the project was to recruit volunteers to help local cooperative and organic farms with their daily jobs such as … Continue reading →

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