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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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Tag Archives: Kindling Trust
Visit your surprisingly local farm on Open Farm Sunday (9th June)
Reposted from here On Sunday 9th June, hundreds of farms will be opening to the public so they can get closer to farming and see for themselves where their food comes from, how it is produced and learn more about … Continue reading
Join the Land Army – #Manchester food growing volunteers required to help small organic growers
Join the Land Army! Inspired by the women’s land armies of the First and Second World Wars, The Land Army was set up to help small organic growers in Greater Manchester increase their yields and strengthen their businesses. We currently … Continue reading
Food Hub with focus on Community, Good Health & Sustainable Food receives 5 years funding grant. #Manchester
A press release, sent by Kindling Trust: On a beautiful, sunny, Autumnal Saturday morning, over 200 local residents, local councillors, senior council officers and funders came together to celebrate the launch of Stockport’s Community Food Hub. Funding from Reaching Communities, … Continue reading
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Upcoming Event: Launch ofGreater #Manchester Sustainable Food Vision Thurs 19th Oct
This Thursday (19th October) we’re launching not one but two celebrations of sustainable food, at an informal evening get-together at Bridge 5 Mill; Unlikely Heroes photographic exhibition, featuring some familiar faces! Greater Manchester Sustainable Food Vision, developed collectively by our region’s … Continue reading
Volunteering with the Land Army
Kindling Trust wants you to get down and dirty! Join us this Spring in preparation for the new growing season. As Spring begins we are starting to ramp up our trips out to local organic farms. Upcoming dates inclue: Monday … Continue reading
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
Job Alert: Veg Box People are recruiting #Manchester
from here Veg Box People are recruiting! Veg Box People is seeking a highly motivated and driven individual to join our small, committed team, working to revolutionise the food system in Greater Manchester and beyond! Veg Box People is one … Continue reading
#Manchester citizens answer 3 questions – 008 Chris Walsh of Kindling Trust #3qthurs
Here’s Chris Walsh of Kindling Trust answering – 1. “Who are you?” (Name, where you live, and – if you want to say – what you “do”) 2. “What does Manchester need to become more sustainable?” 3. “What knowledge and skills … Continue reading
Job Alert: Feeding #Stockport Co-ordinator Post
Be part of a pioneering city-wide food programme and guide Stockport towards becoming a Sustainable Food City. Feeding Stockport Co-ordinator Post Gross Salary: £27,600. Hours per week: 37. 5 Hours. Holiday Entitlement: 28 working days. Duration: Fixed term contract to November … Continue reading
Grow #organic food for #Manchester – July dates of “Land Army”
Here’s some more opportunities to get dirt under your fingernails and meet interesting people, all the while helping grow food for Manchester…. Hello Land Army! The last few weeks have been a busy and exciting time for the Land Army … Continue reading
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Tagged FarmStart, food-growing, Glebelands, Kindling Trust, Land Army
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