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Monday February 18, 2008
Plastic Bag Exhibition - WOWOT
(all day)
Start: 11 Feb 2008 - 2:00pm
End: 25 Feb 2008 - 2:00pm

The War on Waste Old Trafford group are having an exhibition on the environmental impacts of plastic bags.

On display would be the life cycle of plastic bags from the manufacturers to disposal which sadly is to the immediate environment. Pictures of plastic bags on the streets of Old Trafford would also be on display, highlighting the need for proper use of plastic bags bearing in mind the waste management principle of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Please feel free to drop in. You would be amazed by the information you can gather on the use of plastic bags.

Go Green Week at the University of Manchester
Start: 10:00 am
Start: 18 Feb 2008 - 10:00am
End: 23 Feb 2008 - 7:00pm

The University of Manchester is holding a "Go Green" week with a host of events including: MONDAY 18TH FEB - Open Media showing of Climate Camp 2007 film with Climate Camp exhibition (possibly) and speakers from groups such as People and Planet, Manchester Climate Action, Plane Stupid, etc. TUESDAY 19th FEB - Hopefully, Manchester debating Union will be having a green themed debate.

Y Not...? (eco-drop-in)
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm

18th February 2008, 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm
The Y Club Gym foyer
Non-gym members welcome

  • Why not… visit AfSL’s Castlefield eco-drop-in at The Y Club?
  • Why not… find out how you can live more sustainably?
  • Why not… find out what you can do in Castlefield?
Tuesday February 19, 2008
Plastic Bag Exhibition - WOWOT
(all day)
Start: 11 Feb 2008 - 2:00pm
End: 25 Feb 2008 - 2:00pm

The War on Waste Old Trafford group are having an exhibition on the environmental impacts of plastic bags.

On display would be the life cycle of plastic bags from the manufacturers to disposal which sadly is to the immediate environment. Pictures of plastic bags on the streets of Old Trafford would also be on display, highlighting the need for proper use of plastic bags bearing in mind the waste management principle of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Please feel free to drop in. You would be amazed by the information you can gather on the use of plastic bags.

Go Green Week at the University of Manchester
(all day)
Start: 18 Feb 2008 - 10:00am
End: 23 Feb 2008 - 7:00pm

The University of Manchester is holding a "Go Green" week with a host of events including: MONDAY 18TH FEB - Open Media showing of Climate Camp 2007 film with Climate Camp exhibition (possibly) and speakers from groups such as People and Planet, Manchester Climate Action, Plane Stupid, etc. TUESDAY 19th FEB - Hopefully, Manchester debating Union will be having a green themed debate.

GREENING YOUR WORKFORCE
Start: 10:30 am
End: 5:30 pm

Do you want to encourage and motivate your employees to save energy and reduce waste at work? Are you interested in establishing a network of effective Environmental Champions in the workplace? Then this workshop is for you!

Wednesday February 20, 2008
Plastic Bag Exhibition - WOWOT
(all day)
Start: 11 Feb 2008 - 2:00pm
End: 25 Feb 2008 - 2:00pm

The War on Waste Old Trafford group are having an exhibition on the environmental impacts of plastic bags.

On display would be the life cycle of plastic bags from the manufacturers to disposal which sadly is to the immediate environment. Pictures of plastic bags on the streets of Old Trafford would also be on display, highlighting the need for proper use of plastic bags bearing in mind the waste management principle of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Please feel free to drop in. You would be amazed by the information you can gather on the use of plastic bags.

Go Green Week at the University of Manchester
(all day)
Start: 18 Feb 2008 - 10:00am
End: 23 Feb 2008 - 7:00pm

The University of Manchester is holding a "Go Green" week with a host of events including: MONDAY 18TH FEB - Open Media showing of Climate Camp 2007 film with Climate Camp exhibition (possibly) and speakers from groups such as People and Planet, Manchester Climate Action, Plane Stupid, etc. TUESDAY 19th FEB - Hopefully, Manchester debating Union will be having a green themed debate.

Thursday February 21, 2008
Plastic Bag Exhibition - WOWOT
(all day)
Start: 11 Feb 2008 - 2:00pm
End: 25 Feb 2008 - 2:00pm

The War on Waste Old Trafford group are having an exhibition on the environmental impacts of plastic bags.

On display would be the life cycle of plastic bags from the manufacturers to disposal which sadly is to the immediate environment. Pictures of plastic bags on the streets of Old Trafford would also be on display, highlighting the need for proper use of plastic bags bearing in mind the waste management principle of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Please feel free to drop in. You would be amazed by the information you can gather on the use of plastic bags.

Go Green Week at the University of Manchester
(all day)
Start: 18 Feb 2008 - 10:00am
End: 23 Feb 2008 - 7:00pm

The University of Manchester is holding a "Go Green" week with a host of events including: MONDAY 18TH FEB - Open Media showing of Climate Camp 2007 film with Climate Camp exhibition (possibly) and speakers from groups such as People and Planet, Manchester Climate Action, Plane Stupid, etc. TUESDAY 19th FEB - Hopefully, Manchester debating Union will be having a green themed debate.

SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY FOOD
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

An introduction to funding and planning for
community groups..

Are you a community group interested in making locally grown food
accessible and affordable to local communities? Then come along and find
out from Marc Lupson from the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts about
their new Big Lottery funding scheme which has £50 million to give away.

Eligible projects could include:
- growing, processing, marketing and distributing local food;
- awareness raising and education about cultural food diversity and
growing of exotic foods from other regions of the world;

MEN Debate: Climate Change - the myths and realities for Greater Manchester
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:09 pm

MEN is hosting a round table discussion in front of a live audience of people from across Greater Manchester (venue to be confirmed).

Hosted and compered by Channel M's Andy Crane who will pose a number of questions to a panel of leading politicians including Nick Clegg MP leader of Lib Dems, business leaders and academics.

Friday February 22, 2008
Plastic Bag Exhibition - WOWOT
(all day)
Start: 11 Feb 2008 - 2:00pm
End: 25 Feb 2008 - 2:00pm

The War on Waste Old Trafford group are having an exhibition on the environmental impacts of plastic bags.

On display would be the life cycle of plastic bags from the manufacturers to disposal which sadly is to the immediate environment. Pictures of plastic bags on the streets of Old Trafford would also be on display, highlighting the need for proper use of plastic bags bearing in mind the waste management principle of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Please feel free to drop in. You would be amazed by the information you can gather on the use of plastic bags.

Go Green Week at the University of Manchester
(all day)
Start: 18 Feb 2008 - 10:00am
End: 23 Feb 2008 - 7:00pm

The University of Manchester is holding a "Go Green" week with a host of events including: MONDAY 18TH FEB - Open Media showing of Climate Camp 2007 film with Climate Camp exhibition (possibly) and speakers from groups such as People and Planet, Manchester Climate Action, Plane Stupid, etc. TUESDAY 19th FEB - Hopefully, Manchester debating Union will be having a green themed debate.

Saturday February 23, 2008
Plastic Bag Exhibition - WOWOT
(all day)
Start: 11 Feb 2008 - 2:00pm
End: 25 Feb 2008 - 2:00pm

The War on Waste Old Trafford group are having an exhibition on the environmental impacts of plastic bags.

On display would be the life cycle of plastic bags from the manufacturers to disposal which sadly is to the immediate environment. Pictures of plastic bags on the streets of Old Trafford would also be on display, highlighting the need for proper use of plastic bags bearing in mind the waste management principle of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Please feel free to drop in. You would be amazed by the information you can gather on the use of plastic bags.

Go Green Week at the University of Manchester
End: 7:00 pm
Start: 18 Feb 2008 - 10:00am
End: 23 Feb 2008 - 7:00pm

The University of Manchester is holding a "Go Green" week with a host of events including: MONDAY 18TH FEB - Open Media showing of Climate Camp 2007 film with Climate Camp exhibition (possibly) and speakers from groups such as People and Planet, Manchester Climate Action, Plane Stupid, etc. TUESDAY 19th FEB - Hopefully, Manchester debating Union will be having a green themed debate.

Fairtrade stall
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm

To kick off Fairtrade fortnight there will be a stall in Longsight, in the entrance to Asda. Come along to sample some fairtrade goods and find out more about AfSL.

Fairtrade Chocolate Giveaway
Start: 1:30 pm
End: 3:00 pm

Withington LPMs Owen Polley and Jen Howell headed into Withington on Saturday 23rd February to promote the upcoming Fairtrade Fortnight (25th Feb - 9th March 2008). Armed with a banana costume and a tray of chocolate samples, they gave out freebies and leaflets to passers by to show just how tasty fairtrade can be.

Sunday February 24, 2008
Plastic Bag Exhibition - WOWOT
(all day)
Start: 11 Feb 2008 - 2:00pm
End: 25 Feb 2008 - 2:00pm

The War on Waste Old Trafford group are having an exhibition on the environmental impacts of plastic bags.

On display would be the life cycle of plastic bags from the manufacturers to disposal which sadly is to the immediate environment. Pictures of plastic bags on the streets of Old Trafford would also be on display, highlighting the need for proper use of plastic bags bearing in mind the waste management principle of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Please feel free to drop in. You would be amazed by the information you can gather on the use of plastic bags.

Monday February 25, 2008
Plastic Bag Exhibition - WOWOT
End: 2:00 pm
Start: 11 Feb 2008 - 2:00pm
End: 25 Feb 2008 - 2:00pm

The War on Waste Old Trafford group are having an exhibition on the environmental impacts of plastic bags.

On display would be the life cycle of plastic bags from the manufacturers to disposal which sadly is to the immediate environment. Pictures of plastic bags on the streets of Old Trafford would also be on display, highlighting the need for proper use of plastic bags bearing in mind the waste management principle of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Please feel free to drop in. You would be amazed by the information you can gather on the use of plastic bags.

Opening After Black Gold Photography Exhibition
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

In October 2007 Black Gold, the powerful film about coffee made by Nick and Marc Francis, was shown at the Real Food Fair at The Whitworth Art Gallery.
Black Gold uncomfortably contrasts the plight of Ethiopian coffee farmers with the 'Starbucks' lifestyle of westerners at the height of the coffee crisis, when world coffee prices were at a 30 year low. While we drank our cappuccinos, many of them starved.

Wednesday February 27, 2008
Energy Saving Day (E-Day)
Start: 7:00 am
Start: 27 Feb 2008 - 7:00am
End: 28 Feb 2008 - 7:00am

Over 24 hours, E-Day will be trying to show how even small energy saving measures can be made to add up, and potentially play a part in tackling climate change.
Everyone who wants to take part in E-Day is being asked to leave off household electrical items, which do not need to be on, and to leave these items off for as long as possible.
These might include lights in rooms that are not being used, televisions left on standby, mobile phone chargers left plugged in, unused printers, etc, etc.

Fairtrade Fortnight Film Screening: Black Gold
Start: 7:30 pm
End: 10:30 pm

Film exposing the conditions faced by Ethiopian coffee growers, and the multi-billion dollar industry.
Film starts at 7pm prompt.

Thursday February 28, 2008
Energy Saving Day (E-Day)
End: 7:00 am
Start: 27 Feb 2008 - 7:00am
End: 28 Feb 2008 - 7:00am

Over 24 hours, E-Day will be trying to show how even small energy saving measures can be made to add up, and potentially play a part in tackling climate change.
Everyone who wants to take part in E-Day is being asked to leave off household electrical items, which do not need to be on, and to leave these items off for as long as possible.
These might include lights in rooms that are not being used, televisions left on standby, mobile phone chargers left plugged in, unused printers, etc, etc.

MOTIVATING COMMUNITIES TO TAKE ACTION
Start: 10:30 am
End: 5:30 pm

Want to develop your skills in community engagement? Want to learn new techniques for involving communities in local environmental issues? Want to explore new ways of motivating communities to take practical action?

Planning for the Future
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

Action planning and funding information for Manchester’s environmental groups.

As a follow up to the 'Sustainable Community Food’ event and if you
can't make that one, two workshops are being run;
- an overview of the Big Lottery Local Food Programme and general
support on making a good application;
- an insight into planning effective environmental projects
- advice on how to recognise the assets your group has and an overview
of available funds.

Friday February 29, 2008
Fair Trade Breakfast
Start: 9:00 am
End: 10:00 am

This event offers the opportunity to taste fairly traded products. Examples of Fair trade goods on offer includes Juices, Muesli, bananas, toast, marmalade, energy bars and hot drinks.

ADVANCE TICKET BOOKING ONLY - £3.50

Critical Mass Bike Ride and Gig
Start: 7:00 pm

Bike ride around the city to celebrate the bicycle

7.30pm-Midnight Cafe Saki (opp Edinburgh Bike Coop)
with...
GO LEBANON!
BLACK VELVET BAND
CLEG
and DJ's playing a
mixture of ska, reggae, punk, disco.

FREE
(Donations to I Bike MCR
Festival appreciated)

Saturday March 1, 2008
Climate Change: it's time to prepare
Start: 10:30 am
End: 5:00 pm

A day of workshops, debates and discussions about Climate Change.
The list of workshops is up, with details of each one.
www.manchesterclimateforum.org.uk/workshopsindex.html

The keynote speaker is Professor Roy Alexander, talking about Ashton Hayes, (the village in Cheshire that is trying to go carbon neutral.)
Other sessions (there are almost 20) include "Women and children first? Gender and Climate Change", "Corporate Strategy: not just Greenwash", "Aviation and Manchester: Joined at the Hip?" and "Religious perspectives on Climate Change."

Manchester Climate Forum Workshops
Start: 11:00 am
End: 5:00 pm

A day of workshops, discussions and debates about how we prepare for Climate Change.

Fairtrade Market
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm

.A fairly-traded market in Piccadilly Gardens will pull some of the more unusual or interesting merchandise together in one place; from cotton tees and babywear to fair-trade smoothies which will be offered for tasting.

Student Eco-Day
Start: 2:00 pm
Start: 1 Mar 2008 - 2:00pm
End: 2 Mar 2008 - 10:30pm

Oak House will be hosting an eco-weekend which will consist of an eco-swap shop on saturday from 1:00 - 4:30, whereby the residents of the halls will be swapping anything and everything in an attempt to reduce the amount of waste that students create. There will also be lots of information and freebies, and on Sunday, at 7:30 an eco-quiz with a juicy cash prize. It's bound to be a lot of fun and will hopefully be a really educational and pro-active day.

Dreams of an African Child
Start: 8:00 pm
End: 11:00 pm

A performance as part of fairtrade fortnight.
Repeated onthe 5th and 6th March.

Sunday March 2, 2008
Student Eco-Day
End: 10:30 pm
Start: 1 Mar 2008 - 2:00pm
End: 2 Mar 2008 - 10:30pm

Oak House will be hosting an eco-weekend which will consist of an eco-swap shop on saturday from 1:00 - 4:30, whereby the residents of the halls will be swapping anything and everything in an attempt to reduce the amount of waste that students create. There will also be lots of information and freebies, and on Sunday, at 7:30 an eco-quiz with a juicy cash prize. It's bound to be a lot of fun and will hopefully be a really educational and pro-active day.

Tuesday March 4, 2008
Alternative refreshers fair
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm

The University of Manchester has recently held its re-freshers fair of student societies. This event however is not just for students. It is open to everyone with free entry and will feature stalls from a range of local campaign groups, featuring radical literature, bike maintenance workshop 12-1pm, refreshments, films and a free shop.

So come along if you are curious about what goes on in the city campaign-wise off campus. Or if you are already involved in a group then come along to meet others. You are invited to bring second hand items to give to the free shop.

Wednesday March 5, 2008
MANAGING GROUP DYNAMICS AND BEHAVIOUR
Start: 10:30 am
End: 5:30 pm

Want to develop your skills in community engagement? Want to learn new techniques for involving communities in local environmental issues? Want to explore new ways of motivating communities to take practical action?

SUST Swap Shop
Start: 7:15 pm
End: 9:00 pm

Celebrate the Fairtrade Fortnight by bringing a minimum of three items of clothing to the swap shop.
The Swap Shop is a simple way of reusing old clothes. It's a collaboration between Action for Sustainable Living, Manchester Friends of the Earth and the Make Trade Fair Society at Manchester University.
DID YOU KNOW that it's great if you pass on your clothes to charity shops, but that you can do even more by actually using second-hand clothes. An issue for British charity shops is that only 10-20 per cent of their clothes are actually resold in the UK.

Thursday March 6, 2008
‘Fairtrade: is there such a thing’ Debate
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 7:45 pm

CEO of Traidcraft Paul Chandler presents this short talk followed by Q&A.

Reservation essential.

Friday March 7, 2008
Screening of "Black Gold"
Start: 9:00 pm
End: 11:30 pm

The Bethel Christadelphian church on the corner of Henrietta Street in Old Trafford and are planning to screen the documentary film 'Black Gold' on March 7th at 8pm in the church
building.

BLACK GOLD is an eye-opening and entertaining exploration of the business of coffee, from the meticulously hand-picked bean to the US $3 cup.

Saturday March 8, 2008
International Women’s Day
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm

How Fairtrade Benefits Women event

Tuesday March 11, 2008
Willow weaving in Crowcroft Park!
Start: 3:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm

Volunteers needed to help construct a beautiful 50m living willow tunnel in Crowcroft Park! No willow weaving experience neccessary, training is provided. You are welcome to visit and help with the tunnel any day between 10am and 5pm of the week beginning 10th March. The AfSL volunteer day is Tuesday 11th March 2pm - 5pm. For any other details just give me a call. Please drop me an email if you can attend or would like more information.

Wednesday March 12, 2008
Volunteer Social
Start: 8:00 pm
End: 11:00 pm

There is a volunteer social for Longsight and surrounding areas coming up: If you are
interested in, or have already volunteered for AfSL in Longsight or the
surrounding areas then come and join us for some food and drink at
Jaffa, Wimslow Rd, Rusholme (it's half way down amongst the curry
houses, includes vegeterian options and has lovely cheap options). On
the agenda will be sharing knowledge of eco projects/groups in the area
for potential link ups and considering forming a local action group. So
be there 7pm Wednesday 12th March, we'll be upstairs and will have the

Thursday March 13, 2008
MERCi Stress Busters Day and AGM Notification
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 2:59 pm

*/Stressed out? Jaded? Funding nightmares? Then what you need is a day
and evening of events designed with YOU in mind!/*

MERCi, in partnership with EN4M and Herbie, are pleased to announce a
day of events focussed on the Third Sector, which means all you
voluntary organisations, community groups and social enterprises! Starting with a morning
of food and mood information and activities, in the afternoon we will
host relaxation and fitness taster sessions featuring Pilates and NIA
dance. In the evening we will be serving a delicious and healthy supper

Information Drop In Session
Start: 3:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm

AfSL has a desk at the monthly Northmoor Community Centre information drop in sessions. Come by for refreshments, to chat, or with queries on any of the following topics; housing, community safety, sustainable living, environment, development, health, ward coordination or immigration advice.

April's session will run on Thursday 17th. Each event is brightened with a theme, for example, on the 14th February we ate heart shaped biscuits and drank non-alcoholic cocktails for valentines day!

Saturday March 15, 2008
Plastic Bag Awareness Day
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm

Chorlton residents take to the streets to raise awareness of the damage that plastic bags and plastic packaging has on the environment.
We will be promoting sustainable alternatives and talking to retailers and shoppers about how they can become plastic bag free.

Sunday March 16, 2008
Spring Dig
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm

The Friends of Birchfields Park have a delivery of fruit bushes and trees to complete the forest garden circle, so come and help plant them- it's fun and free! Refreshments will be provided by Manchester Leisure.

Plus the event will include the first foraging walk of the season, 2pm from the forest garden. 

Wednesday March 19, 2008
The pros and cons of congestion charging in Manchester
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

There will be speakers arguing for and
against CC and candidates of the 3 main parties for the city centre in
the May local elections will also be on the panel.
Anyone wishing to attend is requested to RSVP.

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