Climate Week
OPAL Climate Roadshow
Contact Name: Dave Barlow
Email:d.barlow@manchester.gov.uk
Date: Monday 21/3 – Friday 25/3
Description
The OPAL Climate Roadshow is a travelling exhibition which examines different aspects of climate, weather and the atmosphere in a fun and educational way. The content has been designed to appeal to a broad range of age groups from primary school children to adults. There are a range of activities and displays which suit both organised and casual visits. The roadshow will be staffed by professional meteorologists from a variety of institutions.
Manchester is hosting the only OPAL Climate Roadshow in the North West, and it will be at Wythenshawe Park Mon-Friday during climate week, before it continues its tour of the country.
People attending: School bookings only 9-3pm
Address: Wythenshawe park
Public/Private: Private, open to public from 3 -5 PM
Registration Required: no
Cost: free
MBEET Celebration Event
Contact Name: Anne Bates
Email: ann.bates@oldham.gov.uk
Organisation: Moston Brook project
Date: Thursday 24/3
Description
A partnership project between MCC, Oldham MBC and the Groundwork Trust, MBEET has been a fantastic project to engage with local young people on a range of natural environment initiatives in and around the Moston Brook in North Manchester.
Public/Private: Private
Registration Required: yes
Gorton Park Orchard Planting
Contact Name: Steve Downey
Email: s.downey@manchester.gov.uk
Organisation: Manchester City Council
Date: 10 – 12 Wednesday 23/3
Description: Manchester City Council’s Leisure Services in conjunction with local residents will be planting a new orchard at Gorton Park.
Address Gorton park, Manchester
Registration Required: n/a
Cost: free
Wildabouttrees
Contact Name: Elizabeth Edwards
Email: Elizabeth.edwards@groundwork.org.uk
Organisation: Groundwork Manchester
Date: 10-3pm Saturday 26/3
Description
Day of tree related films, presentations etc
Address: Manchester Museum, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL
Event website: http://www.wildaboutmanchester.info/
Public/Private: Public
Registration Required: no
Cost: free
Creative City
Contact: Rachel Edwards
Email: depinfo@gn.apc.org
Organisation: Development Education Project & Manchester Metropolitan University
Date: 10 – 4pm, 21st, 22nd, 24th and 25th March.
Description
The Development Education Project and MMU students will be joining together to create a creative city from recycled materials to raise awareness of CO2 emissions. For the week of Climate Week (21st-25th March) we shall be creating a cityscape to illustrate our environment harming lifestyles and provide people with some alternatives. Come and help us be create a city from recycled materials, everyone is welcome.
Address: Geoffrey Manton Building Atrium, Oxford Road, Manchester.
Event Website:
Public/Private: public
Registration Required n/a
Cost: free
Energy Saving Tips
Contact Name: David Green
Email: d.green1@manchester.gov.uk
Organisation: Manchester City Council
Date: Tuesday 22/3 (3pm – 6pm)
Description
If you want help to save energy and reduce carbon emissions, head to Chorlton Library on Tuesday 22 March between 3 and 6pm. You’ll be able to get energy-saving tips from Energy Saving Trust experts in a free event that’s part of National Climate Week 2011. At the event you can also borrow a free energy monitor, which is now available to loan with your library card. The monitor will show how much electricity you are using minute by minute. It’s a great way of saving electricity and money, so why not give one a go? Anyone with a library card can take advantage, and joining the library is free and simple.
Reducing energy use is at the heart of Manchester’s climate-change action plan, Manchester – A Certain Future. To find out more and get involved, visit www.manchesterclimate.com. Residents can also get free independent and local energy saving advice by contacting the Energy Saving Trust on 0800 512 012 or visiting www.energysavingtrust.org.uk
Address: Chorlton Library, Manchester Road, Chorlton, Manchester, M21 9PN
Event website: www.manchester.gov.uk/libraries
Public/Private: Public
Registration Required: no
Cost: free
EMERGE ZERO WASTE EXPOSE!
Email: fareshareappeal@emergemanchester.co.uk
Organisation: EMERGE Manchester
Date: 11.00 – 18.00, 21st, 23rd & 24th
Description
An exhibition of EMERGE’s services on waste reduction, reuse and recycling including food activities, work with schools, young people and the wider community. An opportunity to inspire others about the good practice we’ve been developing on Zero Waste, wider sustainability issues and the social and local economic outcomes we deliver.
The exhibitions will include sections on:
- Recycling, reuse and waste management services
- REAL Skills 3Rs education & Zero Waste Week in Schools
- REAL Volunteering & our planned Zero Waste Champions work with the wider community
- FareShare inc case studies illustrating work with food industry and recipient organisations who support people in need
- Other EMERGE Food work, i.e. the ‘Grow your own’ garden and Love Food Hate Waste Cookery demo’s
- Zero Waste: what is it and why commit to it?
- Art competition for schools and others on the theme of Zero Waste, Closing the loop and resource efficiency
- Display area for our partners and sponsors and eco artist Michelle Brand
Address:
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Public/Private: Public
Registration Required: n/a
Cost: free
Food Awareness & FareShare Day
Contact: fareshareappeal@emergemanchester.co.uk
Organisation: EMERGE Manchester
Date: 12.00 – 14.00 & 16.00 – 18.00 Tuesday 22nd
Description
Cookery demonstrations on Albert Sq and Brazennose Street & ‘To fare share or not?’ Awareness Sessions 12.00 - 14.00 and 16.00 - 18.00 for corporates, individuals and others to hear more about how Fare Share offers an opportunity to meet CSR and other social objectives, meet the staff and volunteers and influence our plans to become more financially sustainable; canapés and drinks will be accompanied by networking and an informal fashion show with clothes supplied by ‘Traid Remade’ charity textile promoter.
Address: Albert Square and Brazenose Street, Manchester
Event Website:
Public/Private: Public
Registration Required: n/a
Cost: free
Zero Waste for Businesses
Email: fareshareappeal@emergemanchester.co.uk
Organisation: EMERGE Manchester
Date: 11.00 – 2.00 Wednesday 23rd & 16.00 – 18.00 Thursday 24th March
Description
Free introductory sample sessions to whet the appetite for waste minimisation and resource efficiency! Steph Champion & others from the team will be running ‘quick and easy’ workshops for businesses from 11-2 and 4-6pm on Wednesday and Thursday. Book your place to avoid disappointment and learn how to save money and embed genuine sustainable resource management in your organisation?
Address:
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Public/Private: public
Registration Required: yes
Cost: free
Relaunch of EMERGE’s Services
Email: fareshareappeal@emergemanchester.co.uk
Organisation: EMERGE Manchester
Date: Friday 25th
Description
Relaunch of EMERGE’s services i.e. recycling, education & community involvement:
- We shall be showing off the new livery in the City Centre and grand ‘unveiling’ by Peter Davys who helped facilitate the partnerships which brought about the delivery and press photo with our sponsors HMG and Enviro Media;
- Celebration of the REAL Skills Programme inc contributions from people who’ve contributed to its successful delivery and outcomes;
- Launch art competition for schools as well as awards to volunteers who took part in the REAL Skills Programme;
- 12.00 - 14.00 Buffet lunch for partners, friends, customers and other stakeholders
- Guest and EMERGE speakers showcasing our range of exciting, bespoke services for businesses and the wider community;
- Launch Zero Waste Champions for Greater Manchester
Address:
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Registration Required: yes
Cost: free