Chorlton Plant Swap is running a seed sowing workshop in Chorlton: 14 March 2010 Get ready for Spring with this practical seed sowing workshop. Run by a qualified horticulturalist tutor, you will learn how to grow strong healthy plants easily and cheaply from seed.
Events
Sunday March 14, 2010
Wednesday March 17, 2010
Start: 8:30 pm
End: 10:30 pm
Manchester Climate Forum
Thursday March 18, 2010
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:30 pm
AfSL is working with the Energy Saving Trust: Green Communities to put on this free training:An evening course: FREE for Green Communities members5:00pm to 8:30pm
Saturday March 20, 2010
Start: 11:00 am
Join the Royal Anthropological Institute on the River Thames that focuses on the connections between water, conservation and community. Through stimulating presentations, films and exhibitions, participants will be able to explore the economic, political and cultural meaning of water and its impact on the lives of communities around the world!
FREE ENTRY BUT BOOKING REQUIRED (www.discoveranthropology.org.uk for form)
Hope to see you there!
Thursday March 25, 2010
Start: 8:15 pm
End: 10:30 pm
An evening of inspiring and practical talks, activities and discussion, on making Chorlton a greener and better place to live.
Saturday March 27, 2010
Start: 8:00 am
End: 8:59 pm
Press Release: 25 August 2009The wheels are in motion once again for the second Chorlton’s Big Green Festival, which will take place on Sat 27 March 2010.
Start: 12:00 pm
Start: 27 Mar 2010 - 12:00pm
End: 28 Mar 2010 - 12:00am
Chorlton's Big Green Festival is a green get-together that takes place every year in the sunny suburbs of south Manchester.
The free event launched in 2009, with an estimated 4,000 people joining in the first-ever festivities. This year, the celebration of all things eco and ethical promises to be even bigger and better, with various fringe events planned in the run-up to the all-day Big Green Festival on Saturday 27 March.
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm
Chorlton Plant Swap at the Big Green Festival
We'll be swapping plants (ornamental, edible, indoor, outdoor), as well as seeds and books. Not got much to share? Why not buy a pack of seeds to split and share? There's always lots of spare plants from more experienced gardeners who are happy to share, so don't be shy, come and get yourself a new plant.
We will be there from 11 to around 4.30/5.00pm. The venue is St Clements Church on Edge Lane, Chorlton M21 9JF. Directions available on their website here http://www.stclement-chorlton.org.uk/contact.php
Start: 1:30 pm
End: 6:00 pm
Free Style Swapshop How it works! Bring 3 items of clothing or accessories, in good condition. Swap 3 items of your choice from the collection. Clothes Drop off between 12.30pm and 1.00 and start swapping at 1.15!
Sunday March 28, 2010
End: 12:00 am
Start: 27 Mar 2010 - 12:00pm
End: 28 Mar 2010 - 12:00am
Chorlton's Big Green Festival is a green get-together that takes place every year in the sunny suburbs of south Manchester.
The free event launched in 2009, with an estimated 4,000 people joining in the first-ever festivities. This year, the celebration of all things eco and ethical promises to be even bigger and better, with various fringe events planned in the run-up to the all-day Big Green Festival on Saturday 27 March.
Monday March 29, 2010
Start: 8:00 pm
End: 9:30 pm
Calling!!! all residents of Moss Side............We are a local Action Group based in Moss Side called Moss Side Green Group (MSGG)
Start: 8:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Come and join us at our next meeting to discuss how we can improve the environment within Moss Side.
- Friendly and relaxed atmosphere;
- A chance to meet new people;
- Discuss and share ideas;
- All ages welcome
Wednesday March 31, 2010
Start: 3:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Gorton Eco Walk
As well as providing fresh air and exercise, this stroll will introduce walkers to the exciting network of eco-systems and eco minded ventures that are developing in Debdale and Gorton. Key stops along the way include:
Start: 7:30 pm
End: 10:00 pm
GREEN DRINKS
The new monthly social for anyone who gives a stuff about the planet.
For green gurus to climate skeptics and everyone in between!
Saturday April 10, 2010
Start: 3:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
FANCY A NEW WARDROBE FOR FREE? Update your wardrobe and beat thecredit crunch by bringing a minimum of three items of clean clothingto the swap shop at our new and larger venue!
Monday April 12, 2010
Start: 6:45 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Clothes drop off 5.45-6.15pm, swapping 6.15-7pm FREE
if you have three items of clothing and £1 if you don't. Donations
also welcome. Items can include garments, shoes, bags, accessories,
please make sure all items are clean. Please, no underwear!
The swapshop is a simple way of reusing old clothes, which we believe
Tuesday April 13, 2010
Start: 11:00 am
End: 1:00 pm
Come and join our friendly knitting and crafting group, learn new skills and meet new people. Every Tuesday and Thursday starting again after Easter, 13th April, at Trinity House Community Resource Centre from 10 am -12 pm! Creche available.
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm
A public debate for the people of Manchester to express their opinions on issues, ranging from deprivation to the environment, which affect their city. There will be a panel to answer questions from the audience, including Keynote speaker Will Hutton from the Work Foundation, Caroline Downey of MERCi and David Campbell from GMCVO’s Transport Resource Unit.
The event is being organised by the University of Manchester Brooks World Poverty Institute and attendance is free.
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm
This public debate is a chance for people to air their views on issues affecting the Manchester city region. In recent decades there have been some high profile achievements in the Manchester city region. Despite these, it still faces some daunting challenges. Severe levels of deprivation, endemic low pay in many parts of the economy, an ageing housing stock, growing environmental concerns, and a struggling public infrastructure.
