Past Events

Past Events

Past local or national events on sustainability able to be attended easily by people living in the areas where AfSL provides a service (Chorlton, Hulme, Old Trafford or Whalley Range areas of ):

2007

8 July: SUST07 Eco Fashion Show, The Lowry Centre, Salford Quays. FREE! Part of World Co-op day. Contact: email [email protected] or phone 0845 634 4510
1 July, 12 noon: One Hour No Power. If you are concerned about the effects of climate change, simply turn everything off for an hour. That is one hour with no cars, mobile phones, televisions, household appliances or any other non-vital equipment. We would also like as many businesses as possible to join in and publicly show their commitment to tackling climate change. Effectively, we want to unplug the world for an hour or at least your little bit of it. It is up to you how you spend the hour. You could hold a sponsored event for your favourite environmental group, take to the roads on your bike, hug a tree (while stocks last), write your personal green action plan for the coming year or even hold a John and Yoko style love-in.
30 June, 1pm: Carnival And Demonstration against Climate Change. Assemble 1pm Peace Gardens, St Peters Square . Speakers to include - DEREK WALL (Green Party Principal Speaker), Cllr NEIL SWANNICK (City Council Environment Chief) ELAINE GRAHAM-LEIGH (Respect Environment National speaker) PERSIA ( Rap artist) LIZA DYSCH (School Students against Climate Change) plus cycling contingent, samba band, African drum band, circus acts, stalls. Contact: [email protected] or Ewa Barker - 0161 881 1070 or 07932 190322.
23 June, 10.30am: Action on Excess Packaging, at a supermarket near you. Fed up with filling your bin with unnecessary and unsustainable packaging? Sign up to discard unsustainable packaging at the checkout or simply to deliver it back to its' supermarket "source" in the area. This action on excess packaging and producer responsibility is being led by Friends of the Earth. Contact: For further info, or if you want to participate, send an email , stating which supermarket you are likely to be visiting on the day of action, to [email protected]
18 June, 6pm: Free screening of Nuts in May (Mike Leigh, 1976), Lecture Theatre 2.01, Mabel Tylecote building, Metropolitan University, All Saints campus, Oxford Road. Introduced by Sam Grey of Research Enterprise Development. Followed by discussion and debate. Part of the environmental trauma series. Presented in conjunction with MMU and People and Planet.
16 June, 2-5pm: Centenary Garden Opening and Green Gathering, Centenary Garden, Northumberland Road, Old Trafford. An event to celebrate the official opening of the garden, and all things green in Old Trafford. Local residents, Seymour Park Primary School and Parks and Countryside have worked closely with Groundwork to develop the designs. Come along and find out more about the project and how local groups have been working to make Old Trafford greener. There will be lots of activities, including entertainment, food, arts, face painting, circus skills, raffle. Make your own hanging basket for free; get free lightbulbs, fairtrade food, thermometers and more. Contact: email [email protected] or phone 0161 220 100.
10-12 May, Social Technologies Summit, . Part of Futuresonic 2007. Includes talks on culture and climate change, followed by a network meeting for Environment 2.0 - a new international initiative seeking to explore the sustainability of future arts and technologies. It is a part of a 3 year project by Futuresonic seeking to minimise the environmental impact of the Futuresonic festival and also to explore broader issues connecting Futuresonic's interest in mobile and social technologies with the new urgency surrounding climate change.
14 May, 10.30am-4.30pm: Capitalism, Environment and Democracy, University. One day symposium to mark the launch of the new Society and Environment Research Group. The symposium will focus on the connections between capitalism, environmental change and democratic decision making about our collective use of the non-human world. All welcome, especially people involved in environmental policy, politics, activism and environmental management. Contact: [email protected]
19 May, 10am-5pm: Climate Change: information for action, Methodist Central Hall, Oldham Street, . Suggested donation: £5 (lunch not included) - just turn up on the day. Sessions include: The Climate Change Bill: what it says, what it should say The Science of Climate Change: basic and advanced Climate Models: how much can computers tell us? Media and Climate Change: are newspapers & TV doing their job? Aviation: sustainable or just plane stupid? Decentralised Energy: how much would it help? Non-Violent Direct Action: what can it achieve? Biofuels: will they make things better or worse?
20 May, 4.30pm: Finding harmony in difference, St John's Hall, St John's Rd, Old Trafford, M16 7GX. Fair Trade cafe & produce, followed by harmony singing at 5pm. Come to listen, or join in with the singing! This is the culmination of the singing workshops led by Faith Watson, of Singing for Larks. We will be singing songs from all over the world. Free entry. Bring a friend! Event held to coincide with the 'Set all Free' campaign. Contact John Hughes on 0161 872 0500 or [email protected]
21-25 May: Walk to School Week. Focusing on reducing the pollution caused by driving to school. You can download a poster, so you can promote the week in your school, pharmacy, health centre, library - wherever you think parents and children might see it!
21-27 May, National Vegetarian Week. Campaign to educate and inform people about the nature of a vegetarian diet. 235 Club, Watson Street, M3 4LP is offering 50% off vegetarian starters and main courses, all through the week.
7 May, 10am-4.30pm: Change the Dream symposium, Nexus, Dale Street, M1 1JW. £10 (£5 unwaged). Explores the link between environmental sustainability, social justice and spiritual fulfilment, using video clips from some of the world’s most respected thinkers, inspiring short films, and leading edge information on the state of the planet and its people. Gain a new insight into the opportunity we have to shape the direction of our world with our everyday choices and actions. Any profits will be donated to suitable charities. Fairtrade tea/ coffee provided. Lunch not included – bring or buy your own. Contact: [email protected]
28 April, 10am-4.30pm: Green Architecture Day: Eco Renovation, Refurbishment and Design, CUBE Gallery/ MERCi sustainability resource centre, . Features national and international exponents of sustainable building practice, providing practical insights into using natural building materials and renewable energy. Contact: 0161 273 5367 [answer machine]
10 April, 7-8pm: War on Waste Old Trafford (WOW OT), Community Centre, Shrewsbury Street, Old Trafford. Want to sort out the rubbish problem in your area? Discussion and action! Contact: 0845 373 3545 - leave a message and someone will get back to you
30 March to 20 April: I Bike bicycle festival, an amazing event for cyclists of all abilities. Contact: email [email protected]
28 March, 7.30pm: Solving Climate Change? Friends Meeting House, Mount Street, . Suggested donation £1. Will set out, quickly, the huge challenges we face in trying to avert runaway climate change; explain and critique some of the "technological solutions" being proposed ( e.g. geo-sequestration, biofuels, carbon offsetting, nuclear energy); explain the current international framework (UNFCCC and Kyoto) and things that might replace it; explain Contraction and Convergence and offer time for people to put alternative points of view. Contact: [email protected]
27 March: Greening Your Workforce, . Workshop. UK workplaces waste nearly a third of the energy they buy. Encourage and motivate your employees to save energy and reduce waste at work. Contact: Jacki or Helen on 0121 359 2113 or Email [email protected] - £105 + VAT - £160 + VAT.
25 March, 11am-3pm: Extra Healthy Manley Park Fun Day, Manley Park, Whalley Range. Sports for children, and taster sessions for everyone to try out South American Capoeira dance or learn life-saving skills from St. John's Ambulance. Bring your bike along, as Bikeright's Bike Doctor will be showing how to do general repairs. Get your bike ID stamped by the Police too. Get info about clubs and venues where you can take part in sports, dancing or outdoor exercise. Free healthy food on offer, plus AfSL will be offering advice on how to live a a more sustainable lifestyle and giving away free energy saving bulbs Contact: Friends of Manley Park on 881 9014 or [email protected]
24 March, 2-3pm: "Nappuccino" Nappy Information event, Old Trafford Library, Shrewsbury Street. Find out about using cloth nappies, view a variety of nappy samples, talk to other cloth nappy users and take some free samples. WIN A REAL NAPPY IN OUR PRIZE DRAW! Contact: Old Trafford Nappy Network, 0161 865 2253
22 March, 21.00-14.00: Sound Impact, MMUnion K2 nightclub, Oxford Road, . £3 before 23.00, £4 after. AfSL and MMU People & Planet are teaming up to put on 's first '100%Eco' club night. The night includes a range of top local DJs playing in two rooms; green drinks from local, organic and ethical suppliers; carbon offsetting contributions for energy usage, transport of people and drinks; a low impact promotional campaign; plus it will kick start MMUnion's own permanent waste recycling facility. Organisers say "We're not trying to preach to the converted – the night's for everyone. We're going to put on a wicked clubnight with minimal environmental impact. It's that simple". Contact: email [email protected] or phone 0161 227 0377
19 March, 7.30pm: Fair Trade Old Trafford, St Brides Church, Blair Street Old Trafford (please use the side entrance) Contact: [email protected] or 0845 108 6241
13 March, 7-8pm: War on Waste Old Trafford (WOW OT), Community Centre, Shrewsbury Street, Old Trafford. Want to sort out the rubbish problem in your area? Discussion and action! Contact: 0845 373 3545 - leave a message and someone will get back to you
11 to 18 March: Real Nappy Week, Raising awareness of the environmental impact of disposable baby nappies and informing parents about the availability and convenience of modern washable nappies and nappy laundry services.
10 March, 7.30pm-9.30pm: Fairtrade Fashion Show, Timperley Methodist Church, Stockport Rd, Timperley. Many of the Clothes which are being modelled will be available for purchase on the evening along with a wide variety of stalls selling Fairtrade goods. Café Corner, a new Fairtrade coffee shop based at Timperley Methodist Church, will be open for a variety of Fairtrade coffees, teas and snacks. Tickets £3 on the door. Contact: David Hardman on 0161 903 8188 or 07830 443534 or [email protected]
10 March, 2pm-4pm: Fairtrade Tasting Stalls, Ayres Road, Old Trafford, outside Cool Country or Superstore. Do you want to see Fairtrade products sold in your local shops? Then come and talk to shoppers, lots to taste and try! Contact: phone Claire D’ambra on 0845 108 6241 or email [email protected]
6 March, 8.30pm: Have We Got Fair News For You? The Hilary Step, 199 Upper Chorlton Road, Whalley Range. A free quiz on fair trade, based on the "Have I Got News For You" TV quiz show. Organised by Fair Trade Old Trafford. Contact: email [email protected] or phone 0845 108 6241. Download poster (PDF).
4 March 10am and 11am: Sweet Justice - a Fair Trade Coffee Morning with a difference! St John's Church, Ayres Rd, Old Trafford. Chocolate Intercessions in the 10am church service. Fair Trade coffee & stalls at 11am in the church hall (you don't have to go to the church service to come to this!). Free entry. Also Fair Trade Prize Draw. Contact: John Hughes on 0161 872 0500. Download poster (pdf)
21 February, 6-8pm: HEAT AGM. The relaunch of Hulme Energy Action Team (HEAT), with wine for all attending and a planning session for potential Carbon Saving activities in the future. Contact: email [email protected] or phone 0161 227 0377
19 February, 12.30-3.30pm: FEW Bus Poster Campaign. AfSL will be working with local schools to develop poster designs for a 'FEW Small Steps' bus poster campaign. The theme is Food Energy and Waste (FEW). Look out for the designs inside buses travelling through Hulme from April. Contact: email [email protected] or phone 0161 227 0377
17 February, 1-4pm: Food Growing, Compost and Urban Sustainability Workshop, Hornchurch tower block, Hulme. Contact: email [email protected] or phone 0161 227 0377
7 February, 7-8.30pm: Hulme Food Group, Zion Community Arts Centre, Stretford Rd, Hulme. Discussing a 'Feel Good for Free' day planned for later in February. Contact: email [email protected] or phone 0161 227 0377
7 February, 5-6pm: Eco club night planning meeting, K2@MMunion, Oxford Road, . AfSL and MMU People & Planet are teaming up to put on 's first green club night - see entry for 22nd March below. We need help with design, promotion and management. If you can offer a little time to make this night all that it could be (or know someone who might), please come along. Contact: email [email protected] or phone 0161 227 0377
5 February, 7.30pm: Chorlton Fairtrade and Sustainable Food Group, The Hilary Step, 199 Upper Chorlton Road, Whalley Range. We'll be planning events for Fairtrade Fortnight. All welcome. Contact: [email protected]
5 February, 6.30-8pm: SUST07 Fashion Show planning meeting, On The Eighth Day Cafe, 111 Oxford Road, . After our magical SUST fashion show in April 2006 people keep asking us if we're going to do it again! An opportunity has arisen, and we need help from people who want to make ethical fashion mainstream, including stylists, choreographers, lighting and technical people, DJs, and communications. If you can commit to help organise the event please come along to this meeting. Contact: email [email protected] or phone 0845 634 4510
3 Feb, 10am-12noon: HEAT Doorknocking, Hulme Library, Stretford Road, Hulme. Hulme Energy Action Team (HEAT) and Green Party volunteers will be knocking on doors, talking about the issues, giving away low energy light bulbs, obtaining pledges, and encouraging homes to sign up to renewable energy. Come along from 9.30 to 10am if you'd like to help. Contact: email [email protected] or phone 0845 634 4510
1 February, 7pm: Green Transport Group, Chorlton Methodist Church, Road. All welcome. Contact: email [email protected]
26 December - 2 January: Festival of Winter Walks. The Ramblers’ Association’s annual festival of walks open to everyone, with many hundreds of walks happening across England, Scotland and Wales.
27-28 January: Big Garden Birdwatch. Take part in the world's biggest bird survey. Just watch the birds in your garden or local park for an hour and help us learn more about the birds in the UK's gardens

2006

21 November, 6.30-8pm (or as late as you like!): Social and Celebration - War on Waste Old Trafford, Hillary Step, Upper Chorlton Road - between College Road and Egerton Road North. (We'll be in the raised area at the back of the pub). Get involved, get updated on what we've been up to, and get planning for the coming year of War on waste in Old Trafford. More info: phone Claire on 0845 108 6241 or e-mail [email protected]
23 November, 6-7.30pm: Café RSA: Building Community Spirit, Café Muse ( Museum), Oxford Road. Learn about Operation EDEN, a community-based environmental programme that works across Merseyside to improve local neighbourhoods by bringing together people who care about the social, economic, environmental and spiritual welfare of our planet. Free and open to all; you only need to register on www.rsa.org.uk/events
24 November, 12-2pm: "You, Food and Your Planet" workshop 2, Zion Community Resource Centre, Stretford Road, Hulme. Working with seasonal foods, recipe swap, and practical kitchen skills. DIY lunch. Book your place: speak to Vee on 0161 226 5412.
6 December, 6.30-8pm (or as late as you like!): Social and Celebration - War on Waste Old Trafford, Hillary Step, Upper Chorlton Road - between College Road and Egerton Road North. (We'll be in the raised area at the back of the pub). Get involved, get updated on what we've been up to, and get planning for the coming year of War on waste in Old Trafford. More info: phone Claire on 0845 108 6241 or e-mail [email protected]
19 November, 10am-4pm: Permaculture Allotment Development workshop, Southern allotments, off Nell Lane, Chorlton. £5. Refreshments provided. Learn about permaculture, compost and soil…and find out about growing your own food. Book your place: Email Julia, [email protected], or phone AfSL on 0161 227 0377. AfSL Community Allotment Project is looking for four or five more regular members from the locality. For just £10 you can have your own private bed on the community plot, as well as joining in with the regular designing, planting and harvesting group activities. For more info email [email protected]
14 November, 12.30-2pm: Energy Matters, Broom House, 54-56 Seymour Grove, Old Trafford. Energy bills you can't afford? Come along for some FREE lunch and advice from Action for Sustainable Living. Please call 0845 108 6241 to let us know you're coming!
17 November, 12-2pm: "You, Food and Your Planet" workshop 1, Zion Community Resource Centre, Stretford Road, Hulme. Find out where your food comes from and small steps you can take. FREE lunch. Book your place: speak to Vee on 0161 226 5412.
9 November, 9.30am-1pm: Climate Change - An Agenda for Action, City of Stadium. Launch of a climate change action plan for the North West of England, to stimulate progress towards a low carbon economy. Speakers include Professor Sir David King - Chief Scientific Adviser to HM Government and James Smith- Chairman of Shell UK.
9 November, 7.30-8.30pm: Green Transport Group, Chorlton, Chorlton Methodist Church, Road, Chorlton. First meeting - opening up a discussion about how greener, cleaner and healthier travel choices can be encouraged locally. Contact: email [email protected] or phone 0845 456 4468.
31 October, 7-8pm: Fair Trade Old Trafford Group, St Brides Church, Blair Street, off Shrewsbury Street, Old Trafford. Want to help promote a fairer world? Then come along! There’ll be a chance to find out more about what Fair Trade is and how it affects our friends and relatives in other countries. Contact: email [email protected] or phone 0845 108 6241
28 October: CSV Make a Difference Day Gives you the opportunity to make a real difference to your community using just a few hours of your time. See the website for a list of activities in your area.
2-6 October: International Walk to School week Encourages schools across the UK to come together to promote the importance of walking
2-6 October: National Meetings Week Wants people to put the question "How are we going to make our meetings green?" on the agenda of their business meeting. Answers submitted to the website will be compiled into a Guide.
10 October, 7-8pm: Hulme Food Group First Meeting, HARP Café, Zion Health Centre, Stretford Rd, Hulme. Come along with your ideas for developing local food access and awareness in Hulme. Contact: [email protected] or 0161 277 0377
14 October, from 9am: Urban Harvest Festival, Exchange Square, . Includes a breakfast talk on organic urban gardening (breakfast available too!), marquee with displays and information, free soup tasting, and a giant pumpkin competition. Contact: [email protected] or 0161 228 0012. Part of Food and Drink Festival.
Saturday 16^th September WOWOT in your area event From 1.00 – 4.00, Old Trafford Details to be confirmed – watch this space!
Or phone 0845 108 6241 for more details.
[email protected]
2 - 17 September: Organic Fortnight Aims to encourage those new to organic food and drink to try it. The aim is to appeal to as broad a public as possible, with a particular focus on younger families and rapidly growing numbers of 'foodie' consumers. Hundreds of events across the country, from free tasting to organic farmers' markets. Tell us about any events as soon as possible.
1 - 30 September: Farmers' Market Month Reviving the traditional and friendly way to shop by encouraging local producers to sell their own produce. The 'Make Yours a Local Lunch' element within the overall campaign, encourages farmers' markets to show customers the great range of foods on offer, and introduce local cafés, hotels, restaurant and pubs to this wealth of produce too. There will be information at the markets and farm shops about how far the food has travelled - customers will be pleased to find that in some cases this is a few thousand metres, not a few thousand miles
15-17 September: Clean Up the World Weekend Volunteers from a range of organisations take to their local parks, beaches, forests and waterways with the common goal of cleaning up, fixing up and conserving their local environment. City Council is a registered member, contact: [email protected]
16-24 September: Welcome to Walking week The Ramblers' Association's annual festival of walks designed as a gentle introduction to walking. The festival is an easy and pleasant way to introduce people to the joys and benefits of walking, with many of the walks being short, easy and suitable for families with children. To find walks near you visit the Ramblers' Association website, or call 020 7339 8500
22 September: In Town, Without My Car! Town centre streets across Europe close to traffic, and open up solely for people to enjoy walking, cycling, street theatre, live music, dancing, public art and children's play areas. In : St Mary's Gate, Cross Street and Corporation Street will be closed between 11am and 3pm. AfSL will be in the main tent, offering people the chance to measure there own eco footprint, and get a free lifestyle eco check-up. There will be providing an exhibition detailing emission levels from a variety of vehicles. Schoolchildren will create eco feet and then demonstrate a walking bus (Tel: 0161 953 2573)
23 September, 11am-2pm: Chorlton Food Festival, St Clements church, Chorlton. A celebration of local food. Everyone is welcome. There will be activities for the whole family as well as lots of delicious food of course! AfSL will have a stall at the event, and will be running workshops helping people to calculate their eco footprint, as well as a recycling game for children.
25 September - 1 October: Farm Animal Week Aims to get consumers thinking more about the food we buy, the animals it comes from and to shop with animal welfare in mind. Show your support by choosing products with the Freedom Food logo. Website has a list of where you can buy.
1-31 October: Restaurants Against Hunger Month Restaurants around the country will be giving their customers the chance to dine out against hunger and make a difference to the lives of the world's hungry by making an optional donation when they pay the bill, and also with special menus, events, promotions, parties, auctions, lotteries and raffles all taking place during the month. Website has a list of participating restaurants.
14 - 20 August: National Allotments Week Promoting awareness and availability of allotments both locally and nationally as well as showing the public and the local authorities the strength of support and interest for the heritage of allotment culture. For more information or to give details of an event, contact Neil Dixon (National Allotments Week Co-ordinator)
17-23 July: National Cruelty-Free Week Aims to inform the public that animals are still used for the testing of cosmetics and household products. The campaign asks consumers to look out for the BUAV (British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection) rabbit and stars logo; the most reliable 'kite mark' for beauty and household products that are genuinely not tested on animals. Individuals are holding 'cruelty-free makeover' evenings to encourage friends and family to ditch their animal tested products. You can also spread the 'Go Cruelty-Free' message by contacting us for FREE copies of our Little Book of Cruelty-Free, which lists cosmetics and household product manufacturers who don't test on animals. For more information, please contact the BUAV for a FREE National Cruelty-Free Week Fundraising Activities Pack by emailing or by phoning 0207 619 6974

2 July: Beech Road Festival, Chorlton. AfSL will have a stall, freebies to give away and an "ask AFSL" information session on generating your own energy. more info
24 June - 2 July: Use Your Paths Week The Ramblers' Association wants to see more people out walking, more people discovering the delights of a walk in town or country and more people pressuring their councils to improve this unique national asset. Groups walk finder
24th June - HEAT at Exodus Festival - Hulme Park - COME AND GET INVOLVED

HEAT won £2000 as NEA/defra Award Scheme '06 - Regional Winners.
NEA Officials will attend Exodus Festival to judge HEAT's award project.
We could go on to become National Winners - and claim an additional £3000 prize.
We welcome all ideas and contributions in making this an event to remember!
17-25 June: Bike week
21 June: AfSL Annual General Meeting - St Wilfrid's Enterprise Centre, Royce Road, Hulme
18th-25th June Traidcraft Week A week of action when supporters across the UK promote Traidcraft's work and range of fair trade goods in their local communities
17th-25th June Green Transport Week A week of events around Britain designed to highlight real alternatives to the car for every day journeys.
17-18 June: FEAST! Picnic by the Lake - Platt Fields park lakeside, Wilmslow Rd, Fallowfield, Sat 7 - 10.30pm; Sun 1 - 5pm. To celebrate midsummer, the Streets Ahead team are planning a mass picnic round the lakeside, with entertainment from Britain and Europe. Bring your own picnic or buy food from around the world - or both... Sit at tables provided or on your own blanket on the grass. They’ll provide a feast for your eyes and ears with tabletop entertainment, musical serenades, circus, street theatre, activities and games. Bring candles, tablecloth and a bunch of flowers. And if you feel like it, come dressed up, tell stories or play music, sing – make your picnic area a must-see for others!Sat
14th June National Liftshare Day Promoting car-sharing, both nationally and locally, as a cost effective and environmentally friendly form of transport, which is available to everyone free of charge
13th June 6 pm HEAT Meeting - Exodus Event Planning - Hulme Library Meeting Room - COME AND GET INVOLVED
12th-15th June National School Grounds Week 2006 A celebratory week of focused activity encouraging schools and early years settings in all parts of the UK to get outside and make the most of the opportunities for play and learning offered there
12th June - First day of Summer Permaculture Programme, Hulme House, Rolls Crescent, Hulme, next to the Garden centre.
5th June World Environment Day Considered by many to be the most important event on the environmental calendar.
5th- 12th June The Big Recycle Aimed at encouraging the public to recycle more of their household waste this summer, the action-focused promotional campaign is designed to deliver a wide range of fun and informative activities at national, regional and local level.
3^rd June Old Trafford in Bloom Hullard Park , Old Trafford: Day time
AfSL will be helping people to make up their very own hanging basket to celebrate Old Trafford in Bloom while offering sustainable living advice and information. For more information please contact Lorna Powell: 0161 912 4671
30 May - 2 June: Green Week - encourages people to "think aloud" about how we can really change our environmental behaviour and make the world a more environmentally friendly and healthy place to live in. This year the theme is "Biodiversity is life!"1
30 May 6pm - HEAT May Talks - tbc - 2 x guest speakers - Hulme Library Meeting Room (Host - OPEN TO OFFERS!)
28 May, 1pm-5pm: M.A.G.i.C Festival (Music, Arts, Green Issues, and Crafts Festival) - Friends of Longford Park in Stretford are holding their annual Festival in Longford Park. The event includes music, dance, children's activities, various stalls including environmental, craft, local produce. For further info contact [email protected]
23 May 6pm - HEAT May Talks - Renewable Energy - 2 x guest speakers - Hulme Library Meeting Room (Host - Rob Squires)
22-28 May: National Vegetarian Week - educate and inform people about the nature of a vegetarian diet
22-26 May: National Summer Walk to School Week - Parents are encouraged to walk to school with their young children as often as possible. If the journey is too far to walk, then the message is, drive part-way and walk the rest
22 May: 11.30 – 1.30 Sustainable Living Drop-in no.2 Broom House, Seymour Grove:
If you’d like to get some advice and a curry all at once then why not drop in to Broom House on Seymour Grove in Old Trafford where you can receive advice to green your life. Broom House runs a café that serves a very tasty curry!
Subsequent sessions are planned for Broom house; keep your eyes peeled on this site for more information.
For more information please contact Claire Wheeler on 0845 108 6241/ [email protected]
22 May: International Day for Biological Diversity - marking the date of adoption of the Convention on Biological Diversity.
21 May: World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development - an opportunity to deepen understanding of the values of Cultural Diversity and to learn to "live together" better.
20 May 12.00pm onwards Clifford Walks Celebration Fir St, Old Trafford:
Come and celebrate the new environmental improvements completed on Myrtle St, Gladys St , Fir St, Lango St and Howarth St. AfSL will be here with advice and information galore.
19 May Old Trafford Means Business
Shrewsbury St Library, Shrewsbury St : 1.30 – 4.30
For advice on how to run a greener business why not come along to this event where AfSL will have an advice stall – and some free light bulbs!
For more information please contact Claire Wheeler on 0845 108 6241/ [email protected]
Throughout May Walk in the Woods Take a walk among trees this May - for the sake of your health. The Tree Council's Walk in the Woods festival offers plenty of opportunities to have fun while doing yourself some good, whether it's heading out with family and friends or taking part in a whole host of events throughout the UK .
7-13 May: Compost Awareness Week - International initiative to showcase compost production and demonstrate compost use. Aims to encourage the public and business communities alike to take action to support composting at all scales and to use composts
13 May: World Fair Trade Day - celebrate Fair Trade Organisations by buying more Fair Trade goods through Fair Trade stores, Fair Trade catalogues and campaign groups, and encouraging conventional companies to sell more Fair Trade products.1-8 April: Welly Week - Support Garden Organic, Europe's largest gardening charity, by wearing wellies!
4 April, 7-9pm: SUST Fashion Show - a showcase of urban Eco and Ethical wear. Bridgewater Hall, .
9 April, all day: Eco Fun Day, Manley Park, Whalley Range - Get advice, info and some great freebies to help you be more environmentally friendly. At 12 noon there will be a Litter Pick and Treasure Hunt with some great prizes! Litter pick equipment provided - please wear suitable clothing and footwear. Meet in Manley Park. More info on treasure hunt: [email protected]. AfSL will have a stall at the event, if you would like to help, contact AfSL Chorlton/Whalley Range
15 April, 7pm: Disappearing World benefit concert - fundraiser for HEAT (Hulme Energy Action Team), Zion Arts Centre, Stretford Road, Hulme. Bands - Loose Salute, The Sun Collective and The Redgrave. Tickets £8 / £6 (from Zion Arts, Hulme and Misty's vegetarian Cafe, Longsight). Download poster/programme
22-28 April: National Downshifting Week - inspire individuals, companies, children and schools, by highlighting ways participants can live simpler, happier lives and be kinder to the environment at the same time
24-30 April: Real Nappy Week - raising awareness of the environmental impact of disposable nappies and informing parents about the availability and convenience of modern washable nappies and nappy laundry services. Real Nappy Week is co-ordinated by Women's Environmental Network sponsored by the Real Nappy Campaign. More about nappies
Every Thursday, 10am-12 noon: Local Living, Local Food Drop-In Sessions at Old Trafford Library - find out where you can buy everything from fruit and veg to hardware and meat - locally and at good prices!
1- 31 March: Veggie Month - A celebration of vegetarianism and campaigning to inform people about the benefits of a vegetarian diet.
6 - 19 March: Fairtrade Fortnight - Campaign aimed at increasing awareness of the FAIRTRADE Mark among consumers.
9 March, 9.45am-2.30pm: Schools' Fair Trade Forum - Free event for teachers and pupils wanting to get involved in fair trade issues in their school. Town Hall.
10 March: 24 hour Tea or Coffee break - Highlighting the plight of poor farmers throughout the world.
10 March, 8.30pm til late: Band Night - Cortina Deluxe; Love Panda; Little Engine. £2.50 entry. The Carlton Club, Whalley Range. In aid of SUST Fashion Show.
11 March: Big Curry Night - Spice up your life and raise money for international development charity VSO
13 March: Green City Network Conference - Launch of a network to help become England's greenest city. City of Stadium.
20 March: Earth Day - Reminding the people of the world of the need for continuing care which is vital to Earth's safety.
22 March: World Water Day - Raise public awareness, and focus attention on the vital need to protect and conserve water resources and supplies of drinking water.
21 February: Hulme Energy Action Team, Hulme Library meeting room
14-21 February: National Nest Box Week - Put up nestboxes, either ones you have made yourself, or bought.
24 January: Hulme Energy Action Team, Hulme Library meeting room
10 January, 7pm: Chorlton and Whalley Range Food Action Group, Lloyds bar meeting room (no disabled access, so please call to arrange this)
5 January (full day): AfSL in-house training for volunteers, St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North

2005

Anytime October - December: Local Living, Local Food talks - Claire Wheeler, our Old Trafford sustainability consultant will give a talk to your group about the benefits of buying your food from local shops. Book on 0845 108 6241 or [email protected]
26 December: Festival of Winter Walks - walks over the Christmas break designed to take full advantage of the delight of winter walking
17 December, 11am-1pm, Kashmir Mart, Cheetham Hill; 1pm-4pm, Kwik Save, Cheetham Hill: Recycling survey and awareness raising - Emerge are hitting the streets with a bin full of the average persons waste, a clothes line with recycling facts on and a questionnaire designed to find out 's attitude to the 3R’s reduce reuse recycle! Contact AfSL if you would like to help with the survey.
14 December, 2-4pm: Green Christmas Drop-in, Chorlton library. Free advice on enjoying a greener Christmas. Couldn't come? - get all the info you need on ethical alternatives to the usual presents in less than half an hour by booking a home visit
13 December, 6.00 - 7.00 pm: Hulme Energy Action Team, Hulme Library meeting room
13 December, 6-8pm: Green Christmas Drop-in, Chorlton library. Free advice on enjoying a greener Christmas. Couldn't come? - get all the info you need on ethical alternatives to the usual presents in less than half an hour by booking a home visit
10 December, 10am-1pm, Longsight Market; 1pm-4pm, Kwik Save, Rusholme: Emerge recycling survey and awareness raising
6 December, 7.00 – 8.30 pm: Old Trafford Waste and Recycling Group, Shrewsbury St Community Centre
5 December: International Volunteer Day - celebrate the contributions of volunteers to various causes and communities around the world.
2 - 4 December: Tree Dressing Day - Decorate and celebrate a living tree in your street, garden, playground, village, hedgerow or park and show how much you value it.
23 November - 4 December: National Tree Week - 30th birthday of the countrywide festival, founded and co-ordinated by The Tree Council to mark the start of the planting season and celebrate trees and woods. It includes tree planting and other events, such as tree dressing, talks and story telling.
25 November - 2 December: Warm Homes Campaign - Raising awareness of the problem of fuel poverty affecting over 6 million households in the UK and of the practical assistance available to the fuel poor
1^st -7^th November: National Youth Work Week. More info from The National Youth Agency
7^th - 11^th November: Shout About Climate Change Week - an educational resource pack is available for use with 11-13 year olds. Organised by Friends of the Earth
7^th - 13^th November: Road Safety Week 2005 - Every day, ten people are killed and ten times as many are seriously injured on Britain's roads alone. Road Safety Week is for everyone and everyone can get involved!
9^th November, 10am-12.30: English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Consultation Event, St John's Community Centre, St John's Road, Old Trafford - ESOL learners, community groups, learning providers, development workers and other agencies will discuss how to improve ESOL provision in Old Trafford. More info from Trafford Skills 4 Life, 0161 912 4123 or [email protected]
10^th November: Hockerton Housing Project tour - free for AfSL volunteers - a unique "real life" experience of living sustainably from the UK's first self sufficient, ecological housing development. Minibus transport will be provided.
12^th November, 10am-4pm: Introduction to Permaculture workshop - Part 1, Nell Lane Allotment, Chorlton - free for AfSL volunteers - designing and developing the allotment. More info from [email protected]
22^nd November, 6.30pm-7.45pm: Hulme Energy Action Group, Hulme Library Meeting Room, Stretford Road - plan energy saving campaigns in Hulme: including bulk purchasing of energy efficient goods, energy saving grants applications, awareness raising.
23^rd November, 7.30pm-9.30pm: 'How to save the Earth in one evening', St Hilda's Church, Old Trafford - exploring what's going on and how we can change things for the better, through presentations, an expert panel and informal chat. Fairtrade refreshments! More info from Edna Pope, [email protected]
24^th November: Chorlton and Whalley Range Food Action Group, Chorlton library, Road. Come along and share your ideas about what is needed, and plan action on food issues. More info from [email protected] or 0845 456 4468
25^th November - 2^nd December: Warm Homes Campaign - raising awareness of the problem of fuel poverty affecting over 6 million households in the UK, and of the practical assistance available to the fuel poor
26^th November, 10am-4pm: Introduction to Permaculture workshop - Part 2, Nell Lane Allotment, Chorlton - free for AfSL volunteers - designing and developing the allotment. More info from [email protected]
26^th November: Buy Nothing Day - challenge consumer culture by switching off from shopping for a day
28^th November- 4^th December: National Tree Week - marks the start of the planting season and celebrates trees and woods. It includes tree planting and other events, such as tree dressing, talks and story telling. More info from The Tree Council, 020 7828 9928
Thursdays, until 1^st December, 7.30pm-9pm: Climate Change and the Human Future, Friends Meeting House, Mount Street, . £3.50 per session (concessions available). More info from Mike Koefman, 0161 273 8595 or [email protected]
30^th October - 6^th November: UK Vegan Week - celebrate veganism and raise awareness
29th October: Palm Oil Day of Action - organised by Friends of the Earth
24th - 26th October: Educating with the Eco-footprint - free residential course at the Centre for Alternative Technology for AfSL volunteers
19th October: Moss Side Family Fun Day. AfSL will be helping with fun for all the family! More info: 0845 108 6242 or [email protected]
18th October: Old Trafford Waste and Recycling Action Group, 7pm Old Trafford Community Centre, Shrewsbury Street (GP room). Will discuss how we can tackle litter and fly tipping. Fair trade tea, coffee and biscuits provided! More info: 0845 108 6241 or [email protected]
9th October: Chorlton Food Festival Market, car park at Chorlton Mall, Graeme House. Hog Roast, Wild Food Provisions, Ipanema Coffee, Paul's Bread/Pizza Oven, North Star Delicatessen Gourmet Food, Marble Beer Tent...plus entertainment and much more. AfSL will be providing childrens' games, information, free advice and a free raffle. Part of Chorlton Fringe Food and Drink Festival, 7th-17th October.
7th - 9th October: Educating For Sustainability - free residential course at the Centre for Alternative Technology for AfSL volunteers.
16th-22nd September 2005: European Mobility Week (EMW) - the central theme is "clever commuting" - promoting sustainable trips to workplaces and schools by encouraging alternative modes of transport. is supporting EMW, and Bury is participating. As part of EMW, 22nd September is International Car Free Day - and Stockport are participating, and Bury is supporting. Planned events include a solar and wind-powered all human green circus in Bridge Street West, on 18th September. AfSL will be helping people find out more about green ways of getting around.
12noon - 3pm, 9th September 2005: AfSL Open Day, Carlton Social Club, Whalley Range. Visit our stall to find out more about Action for Sustainable Living (for more details contact [email protected])
All day, 8th September 2005: AfSL Open Day, Hulme Library. Visit our stall to find out more about Action for Sustainable Living (for more details contact [email protected])
3rd-11th September 2005: Organic Week - A Feast of Flavours. Listings include an organic market in St Anne's Square, on 3rd September (check it's on by calling North West Organic Centre on 01995 642206)
27-28 August 2005: Wind Weekend – Touch a Turbine

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