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Salford Permaculture Design Course at the Biospheric Foundation

Wed, 28/12/2011 - 15:56 — agata alcaniz

This is the first ever permaculture design course in Salford, and the first one in the Greater Manchester area for years. We will bring together an exciting blend of learners – adults from all walks of life, local to Salford and from further afield.

 

Permaculture Design Course

Over two weeks we will explore what permaculture is and how we can use it in our homes, communities and work places. Guest contributions will make links between permaculture and a range of other areas such as art, design, farming, sustainability, climate change and more showing how permaculture can create healthy, vibrant cities. Visits will take us to some of the most inspiring permaculture sites in the Northwest, and participants will get a chance to use their new skills in creating real-life designs for public spaces in Salford. 

PDC Teacher: Tomas Remiarz & Fraser How

Course will include;

- Ethics and principles

- Design

- Examples of permaculture

- Practical exercises

- Overview of permaculture network

Places are limited to 24. There are 19 Places left. The course is run by the Biospheric Foundation in collaboration with Vertical Village Community, Salix Homes, MIRIAD. 

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Making Local Food Work: Manchester

Wed, 07/12/2011 - 10:05 — Rob

In Manchester a variety of partner organisations are at the forefront of changes in the way food is produced and distributed in the UK. This short film highlights a little of their important work. Most of the organisations included here have been supported by Sustain (sustainweb.org/) the alliance for better food and farming in the UK, and the Making Local Food Work ( makinglocalfoodwork.co.uk ) project which helps people to take ownership of their food and where it comes from by providing advice and support to community food enterprises across England. Many thanks to Clare at Sustain, all in Manchester for their input, and Marley for the audio post.

Making Local Food Work: Manchester from Mat McD on Vimeo.

Stop Economic Growth - reform the monetary system

Fri, 18/11/2011 - 21:57 — Rob

We live on a finite planet with finite resources, and it is obvious that there are limits to growth - limits to the rate at which the global economy can grow, and consume the world's resources. We live in an era of unparalleled economic growth, and nobody seems to be doing anything to stop it, and the Earth is being eaten alive. To save the Earth, we must stop economic growth. To do this monetary reform is desperately needed, and the video and web links in this article will tell you why.

 

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Help the Greater Manchester Carbon Co-op win £100,000!

Thu, 17/11/2011 - 11:43 — Rob

The Greater Manchester Carbon Co-op have got through to the final round, and are one of just 6 projects, out of hundreds from accross the country, in the running to win a £100,000 award from the Energy Share award. Matt Fawcett, of the Carbon Co-op says, "It's a public vote so if you've got 2 minutes to vote for us that would really help out. Voting is done in rounds, so if you voted for us in the last round please do so again in this one (votes aren't carried across). Those of you who do any kind of social media type things please do spread it to you and yours as well."

Voting closes 3rd December -  click here to vote!

Researching Transition: bringing together academics and activists interested in the Transition movement

Fri, 04/11/2011 - 14:26 — Manchester Beacon
Transition network

 

Date and time of event: Mon, 28/11/2011 - 10:00 - 16:00

 

Join accademics and activists interested in the Transition movement.

As the Transition Movement continues to grow and mature, there is an increasing interest in researching its innovations, impacts and potential limitations from a wide variety of disciplinary perspectives.

Published work explores issues as diverse as urban regeneration, green citizenship, spirituality and sustainability, low carbon economies, social movements, and sustainable education. This workshop seeks to build on this momentum by providing an opportunity for a range of stakeholders to come together, share their work and explore potential future directions.

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FeedingManchester #8.

Wed, 02/11/2011 - 08:17 — chriswalsh
FeedingManchester #8 Flier
Date and time of event: Wed, 30/11/2011 - 16:00 - 19:00

This latest FeedingManchester will be taking inspiration from a spectrum of sustainable food pioneers from local guerilla gardeners to Incredible Edible Todmorden to the campaign to stop global food speculation. Along with the usual mix of socialising and networking the events offer something for everyone involved in Greater Manchester's sustainable food movement.

For a detailed agenda and more information about our speakers please visit the FeedingManchester website.

THRIVE: What on Earth will it take?

Wed, 05/10/2011 - 16:48 — Rob

Thrive banner Look out for THRIVE premier - 11.11.11

.. streaming live on the day: ThriveMovement.com

Announcing futureMANCHESTER 2011

Tue, 04/10/2011 - 12:07 — claire_merci

Following on from the success of last year's inaugural festival of sustainability, MERCi will again be coordinating futureMANCHESTER this year, and the week-long festival will run from 25th November to 2nd December.

The aim of the festival is to showcase all the excellent work around sustainability that is going on in the city, to celebrate our achievements, and to challenge, inform and delight the people of Manchester.

MERCi would like to invite you and your organisation to be part of the futureMANCHESTER festival of sustainability and to programme an event that takes place within that week. Anything that promotes sustainable living can be included – talks, conferences, workshops, film screenings, tours, meetings, bike rides, gardening clubs, allotment events, volunteering days – anything that takes your fancy.

We will be promoting the festival extensively around the city and will be producing a leaflet listing all the events, so this is a great opportunity to get some extra publicity and to promote the work of your organisation.

If you would like your event to be included please contact Katie by Friday 14th October on 0161 273 1736 or katieb@merci.org.uk

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Apple Day at Seymour Grove Allotments

Wed, 31/08/2011 - 12:04 — gmcountrymarket
Publicity flier for Apple Day

Date and time of event: Sat, 24/09/2011 - 11:00 - 14:00

 

Old Trafford Amateur Gardeners' Society is holding an Apple Day at Seymour Grove Allotments. All over the country events celebrating Apple harvests are organised each year and ours celebrates the diversity of apples grown on our young community orchard "Orchard 49" and by plotholders on our site.

Between 12 - 3pm, local people are invited to visit the allotment site. On offer are:

Apple Juicing with our traditional apple Press - sample the delicious freshly pressed juice;
Taste some of the apples we grow on our site;
Home made cakes and pies with a fruity theme;
Car Boot Sale;
Raffle - with prizes donated by local businesses;
Take a walk around our allotment site, see how our gardens grow;
Visit the Community Orchard - see how much we have achieved, get involved!
Enjoy some quiet family time in the fresh air.

Find us at Seymour Grove Allotments. Entrance from Warwick Court, off King Roads, Old Trafford, M16 0JG.

Volunteer Opportunity: Local Project Manager

Wed, 24/08/2011 - 11:34 — ActionforSustai...
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Local Project Manager, Trafford

Do you want to meet NEW PEOPLE, learn new ENERGY SAVING skills, SAVING MONEY and making a positive impact in your community?

WE need YOU! Volunteer now as a Local Project Manager for September!

Receive: Fun Interactive Training, Support, Skills for your CV and help to Build Community Networks!

For more details contact: Jo Wilkes or Kate Wels

Phone: 0161 237 3357 or check out www.afsl.org.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/action.for.sustainable.living
Email: opportunities@afsl.org.uk