Category Archives: events

Posted on 28 August, 2020 by

Economy and livelihoods after Covid-19 A global on-line symposium of the international degrowth network and the International Society for Ecological Economics. September 1 to September 4th, 2020. The sessions will be in the afternoons BST. Tickets are available for this … Continue reading →

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Event: A People’s Spatial Framework, January 23

Posted on 10 December, 2019 by

A People’s Spatial Framework Thursday, January 23, 2020 6:30 PM – 8:30 We’ll be imagining an alternative Spatial Framework that serves the people while protecting the green space. Click for Venue and booking details via Eventbrite For some years now, … Continue reading →

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Event: Green New Deals and Greater Manchester.

Posted on 7 November, 2019 by

Green New Deals and Greater Manchester. Monday 16 December: 6.30-8.30. Whatever the result of the General Election, climate change and the actions needed to mitigate it will be major issues.  Both the Labour and Green parties, along with many civil … Continue reading →

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Moving on up? An open discussion on global-local issues.

Posted on 24 October, 2017 by

Global and local. Tuesday 7th November from 6.30pm to 8.30pm Methodist Central Hall, Oldham St., Manchester, M1 1JQ   please book by emailing us through this link There is a growing social divide by income and geography, an ever-widening wealth gap … Continue reading →

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Let’s talk about the elections

Posted on 9 June, 2017 by

Let’s talk about the elections! Wednesday 14th June 6.30-8pm Lounge at Manchester Methodist Hall Central Buildings, Oldham St, Manchester M1 1JQ We’ve now had both the Greater Manchester Mayoral election and the General Election. Together these define a new context … Continue reading →

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Seeking a resilient, local, stable ‘viable economy’? The role of community business.

Posted on 4 May, 2017 by

Café conversation: Wednesday 17th May 6.30-8pm – If you haven’t already, book Now Lounge at Manchester Methodist Hall Central Buildings, Oldham St, Manchester M1 1JQ Do you wonder what kind of an economy we need to ensure community businesses can flourish … Continue reading →

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Achieving a viable economy – is community business the answer?

Posted on 7 April, 2017 by

Next cafe conversation about community businesses and a brief report from our AGM… Wednesday 17th May 6.30-8pm Lounge at Manchester Methodist Hall Central Buildings, Oldham St, Manchester M1 1JQ There are many types of community businessess including shops, farms, pubs or … Continue reading →

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Greater Manchester Garden City – a viable alternative?

Posted on 17 February, 2017 by

Conversation event:  Greater Manchester Garden City – a viable alternative? Thursday 2 March, 6.30pm, Methodist Central Hall, Oldham Street, Manchester.   Book via EventBrite We’ll be showing Tom Bliss’s film that reviewed the Garden City concept and suggested applying it retrospectively … Continue reading →

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