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Our "leaders" are going to keep making empty promises. It makes them feel good. It gets the activists to act like zombie kittens. If you want to have some self-respect and perhaps make a difference (actual facts may vary), then find a functioning group that cares about your skills and knowledge - what you have, what you want. One useful group might be www.climateemergencymanchester.net - you can email them on contact@climateemergencymanchester.net-
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Category Archives: Upcoming Events
Upcoming: Green Hustings for GM Mayor Fri 28 April. #Manchester
At Friends Meeting House, 6 Mount St. Free, register here. With Greater Manchester on the verge of electing its first ever Metro Mayor, this is your chance to quiz the mayoral candidates on what they will do to protect and … Continue reading
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Film about deforestation/multinationals #Manchester Thurs 13th April
On at “Home” tomorrow (Thurs 13th April) UK Premiere/ La Tierra roja + Intro Next showing Thu 13 Apr 2017 at 15.55 Part of: ¡Viva! Spanish & Latin American Festival 2017 15 Directed by Diego Martinez Vignatti Described as a … Continue reading
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Free online course from Upsalla University #climate leadership #Manchester
Free online course from Upsalla University https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/climate-leadership [Maybe we could get some of those clowns in the Town Hall to do it? #justsaying] Why join the course? Climate change creates a situation of unprecedented urgency, complexity and uncertainty, but also … Continue reading
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Film Screening: “Tomorrow” in #Manchester 26th April
Film Showing on 26th April. Text below, and link to book, from here. Already viewed by over 1.5 million people in France alone, and winner of Best Documentary at the Cesar Awards (the French Oscars), ‘Tomorrow’ has been hugely impactful. … Continue reading
Rally re: 20 yrs since 2nd runway, 20 May #Manchester
Campaign Against Manchester Airport’s Second Runway 20th anniversary rally 20th May 2017 1-4pm On 20th May 1997 police, bailiffs, and unknown men-in-black, started removing protesters from the site of what is now Manchester Airport’s Runway 2. It would take four … Continue reading
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Upcoming Event: Lobbying Skills share 27th March #Manchester
On Monday 27th March, Fossil Free Greater Manchester will host a special skill-share and training on how to have successful lobbying meetings. This session will be particularly useful for people working on divestment campaigns who wish to meet with councillors, … Continue reading
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Film Showing: “Disruption” Thurs 13 April #Manchester Greenpeace
Manchester Greenpeace and ThoughtWorks present: Disruption From here Thursday, April 13, 2017 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM ThoughtWorks Manchester 26th Floor City Tower, Piccadilly Plaza Manchester, M1 4BT, Manchester (map) The Manchester Greenpeace Network and ThoughtWorks are proud to present … Continue reading
Upcoming Event: Social Media Skillshare #Manchester Tues 14 March
This month’s Manchester Friends of the Earth meeting features a skillshare on all things to do with the media (social or otherwise), publicity and communications. Come along us and tell us what skills you would like to learn or what … Continue reading
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Critical Lass Cycle Ride Sunday 19th March, #Manchester
JOIN US! On the 19th March to make history for women’s cycling in Manchester! As part of Transport for Greater Manchester‘s WHOLE month of cycling events, we are delighted to be one of 60 – all happening to support International … Continue reading
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Upcoming Event: Book Launch “Crude” #Manchester Sat 11 march
Performance/ ARTFUL… RESISTANCE! + Crude Book Launch at “Home”, Sat 11, 13.30, £7/£5. From here In partnership with Eros Press and Gaia Project, we are delighted to host the exclusive launch of Sally O’Reilly’s hotly endorsed debut novel, … Continue reading
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