The Acoustic Extravaganza with an Environmental Twist! On January 21st, a selection of Manchester’s musical talent are set to play an evening of acoustic music in support of a new community energy-savings project at Altrincham’s Flamin’ Galah Bar. You can lend a hand by talking to folk about saving energy, welcoming, fund raising and helping with the sound engineering side of things. Read more on the Energy Academy's Facebook Page

Start: 20 Jan 2010 - 6:30pm End: 20 Jan 2010 - 8:30pm Timezone: Etc/GMT St Wilfrid's Entreprise Centre, Royce Road, Hulme, Manchester, M15 5BJ This venue is accessible for disabled people 0161 227 0377

Want to make a difference in your local community? Fancy volunteering, but not sure what is right for you? Come down to Action for Sustainable Living, find out all you need to know about AfSL and what voluntary position would best suit you. Light refreshments will be provided. If you would like to book a place on the induction please email the event contact below or telephone in and ask for Annabel - 0161 227 0377.

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Note: The information below about this project was correct when it was written, but may now be out of date, or the project may no longer exist. Altrincham achieved Fairtrade Town status in 2006, but now wewant the whole borough to be recognised as a hotbed of ethical shopping.  Trafford is applying to become a FairtradeBorough and Trafford Council is asking foryour help. Sharman Frost, Senior Sustainability Officer at Trafford Council, isasking residents to send her the details of any local shops and businesses,which aren’t part of a nati… [more about this project]

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Start: 27 Mar 2010 - 8:00am End: 27 Mar 2010 - 8:59pm Timezone: Etc/GMT+1 Chorlton This venue is accessible for disabled people

The wheels are in motion once again for the second Chorlton’s Big Green Festival, which will take place on Sat 27 March 2010.

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We are implementing a recycling scheme for consumer electronic equipment. The scheme enables our charity to raise funds whilst at the same time helping the environment. We are collecting Mobile Phones, PDAs, MP3s, MP4’s, IPODs, Satellite Navigation Units, Ink Cartridges and Toners. Please don’t throw these items away, recycle them and help us to raise funds!

After some experience working with people in the local community to advance sustainability?Why not become a volunteer mentor and learn more about volunteering and volunteer organisation?