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“Free carbon literacy workshops” in #Manchester

This from the people at Dwelle… We have some places available THIS Monday morning (9am) and some in the afternoon (2pm). In total we have 16 half-day workshops (on MONDAYS and TUESDAYS in SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER only) that are being … Continue reading

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Welcome if you are visiting because of the Allan Beswick show

Hello!! If you have any questions about a) Manchester and climate change (impacts, policies, actions and – sadly – inactions) b) The science of climate change c) the purpose of Manchester Climate Monthly d) things you can do to make … Continue reading

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Welcome if you are coming here because of the Allan Beswick show!

Hello!! If you have any questions about a) Manchester and climate change (impacts, policies, actions and – sadly – inactions) b) The science of climate change c) the purpose of Manchester Climate Monthly d) things you can do to make … Continue reading

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Didsbury Green Food Trail, Sept 7th/8th #Manchester #food

Guest blog post by Amanda Woodvine of Didsbury Dinners. Green Food Trail: Just 1 week to go! We’re very excited about this year’s Green Food Trail – Didsbury Dinners’ annual celebration of local, seasonal food. The celebrations will kick off in Chorlton at 2pm next Saturday … Continue reading

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Book Review: Hard Change by Dawn Reeves

BOOK REVIEW: Hard Change by Dawn Reeves Shared Press 2013 331 pages http://www.hardchange.com/ A Council that’s hell-bent on attracting inward investment, regardless of the long-term consequences for the city.  Politicians at loggerheads with each other, but with an Almighty (?) … Continue reading

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Book launch: “Industrial Revolution” #Manchester in ruins, Chorlton, Tues 20th August

This from those tax-dodging blighters at Amazon; “Industrial Revolution is Robert Cutforth’s epic post-apocalyptic work based in Manchester, England-home of the original Industrial Revolution. Industrial Revolution is dramatic and dangerous, a novel that will please fans of both hard and … Continue reading

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Upcoming Event: GM : The future of food and farming? – Thurs 5th Sept

You can see more details about this here –                              

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#Tesco #Labour and #climate – every little helps? From #PrivateEye

Before I breach their copyright and get a letter from Lord Gnome’s learned friends (I believe it’s Peter Carter Ruck these days, yes?), I should point out that it’s a fantastic publication, Ian Hislop is an Adonis and you can … Continue reading

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Beyond the emotathons #001: “Two bits of paper to unlock skills” #Manchester #movement-building

On Sunday we posted “Emotathons, a beginner’s guide”, which was page 5 of the latest Manchester Climate Monthly. This is a typically emollient and diplomatic survey* of the current state of social movement practice, namely the tendency to stage big … Continue reading

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Upcoming Event: Fun at Fallowfield Secret Garden, Friday 2nd August

Between 86-88 Wilbraham Road, Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 7DR! Fallowfield Secret Garden – see a video here.

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