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January
Happy New Year!
It's the season for resolutions and starting off on the right foot, so why not get stuck in to some new volunteering opportunities?
We've some great new projects starting in 2011, including our first event led by local residents in Stockport! Some of our newest LPMs will be having their first events and meetings too. Also keep an eye out for exciting developments coming soon relating to new schools and community energy projects - expect to hear about that in the AfSL Newsletter soon.
I hope all of you will be helping to spreading the AfSL message further than ever in 2011 - small changes add up to a big difference!
Best wishes,
Colin Bennett
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Green Ideas for the Heatons A newly formed group of Heatons residents will be having its second meeting. The group is for people who would like to make the Heatons an even better place to live and work. If you think you may like to join us for pastries and ideas please get in touch or come along. There will also be a 'Skill Share Coffee Morning' in the Heatons, on Tuesday 11th January 10.00 - 12.00. For any more information about either event, contact Claire D'Ambra by email at claire.dambra@afsl.org.uk or by phone on 07850 175 676
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Money Matters event An event to help people get a grip on their finances during the post-Christmas 'crunch'. Participants will include: Money Mentors, Mcr Credit Union, Manchester Advice, Revenues & Benefits, Eastlands Homes, MAES, Family Information Service - and us! Help will be needed setting up and taking down the stall, and in supporting our Local Project Manager Sarah to take eco-pledges and to talk to the public about how being 'eco' can save them money too! Contact Sarah McCulloch by email sarah.mcculloch@afsl.org.uk or phone on 07906 700 114. See the LETS Manchester Facebook page for more information and to hear about their upcoming January meeting.
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Sustainable Swap Shop Want new clothes? Don't shop, swap! Bring 3 items of clothing or accessories, in good condition. Swap for 3 items of your choice from the collection. It would be great if anyone can help setting up and packing away the swap shop, and generally on the day - or just come along and join in the swapping! Contact Fiona Slack by email fiona.slack@afsl.org.uk or phone on 07917 826 199.
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The Positive Flixton Project Volunteers could help meet and greet, and with helping provide refreshments for everyone. This is a new community group so it's really important to make a good first impression! The group is about developing local pride in Flixton. It will aim to address concerns that Flixton is being subsumed by Urmston, despite Flixton having it's own unique character and a lot to offer, including a lot of historical interest. The group will focus on what is going on in Flixton, groups that are based there or talks about local history. Contact Alison Cavanagh by email at alison.cavanagh@afsl.org.uk.
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Eco Arts Ardwick This month's event will be about making use of a particularly common 'unrecyclable' in our Rainy City - old broken umbrellas. The event will be about plaiting them into coasters, using a technique which works with lots of different materials. The exact date and location have not been confirmed yet - sign up to the Eco Arts Ardwick Facebook page to hear all the details asap, or contact Beccy Krahenbuhl by email at rebecca.krahenbuhl@afsl.org.uk.
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