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Unicorn – Meet the Co-operatives
Meet the Co-Operatives Monday 24th Oct – 7.00 – 9.30 pm - £3 advance – Unicorn Grocery We have all been invited along to “Meet the Co-Operatives” at Unicorn Grocery, Chorlton, to gain more information about the aims of a local co-operative and how they interact with the local communities. Marking the UN’s International Year […]
We Face Forward: Toward The City – Whitworth
August 15, 2012
A decadent evening of stimulating discussion, fine food, music and art…. Saturday, 18th of August, 7.30 – 10.30 PM, £ree - Whitwirth Art Gallery As part of the ongoing city-wide We Face Forward exhibitions delving into West African culture, ecology and development, The Biospheric Foundation, Epoch 6 Urban Lab, and 5 North Architects are hosting an […]
Syria /Facts of the Region
February 6, 2012
Once the centre of the Islamic Empire, Syria covers an area that has seen invasions and occupations over the ages, from Romans and Mongols to Crusaders and Turks. A country of fertile plains, mountains and deserts, it is home to diverse ethnic and religious groups, including Kurds, Armenians, Assyrians, Christians, Druze, Alawite Shias and Arab Sunnis, […]
Day.81 FutureMANCHESTER /Sustainable Living Festival
November 26, 2011
Starting this week, futureMANCHESTER, the city’s festival of all things sustainable and environmentally friendly, has returned for a second year with a jam-packed schedule of events, talks and workshops for everyone to enjoy. Please see full schedule here (PDF) The festival, organised by MERCI, showcases the work of Manchester organisations who are working together to […]
Day.71 The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975
November 12, 2011
Via StefaniaStudio This fascinating documentary tells the story of the Black Power movement in America during the late 1960s and early 1970s, from the perspective of filmmakers and journalists working for Swedish television at the time. Their footage, shot over a nine-year period and now gleaned from the archives, is expertly crafted together to provide an […]
Day.65 Biospheric Foundation wins UnLtd Award
October 28, 2011
It has been announced today that Epoch 6 Research studio, part of Salford based ecology research centre, The Biospheric Foundation, is the successfully recipient of the UnLtd Level 2 Award to help complete the renovation of their third floor studio space. UnLtd will be providing a complete package of funding and support, to help Epoch 6 make their […]
Day.64 Does God Exist? William Lane Craig vs Peter Atkins
October 25, 2011
Via Christianjr4 Tomorrow night see’s the Manchester leg of a Atheist Vs Christian/Theist debate arrival to our city. Well known Oxford chemist and critic of religion, Professor Peter Atkins (UK) will be debating with research Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology, California, William Lane Craig (USA) tomorrow at The University of Manchester. The debate […]
Day.61 Ok Cafe /Week 1 Programme
October 16, 2011
The OKasional Cafe is squatted space which holds a daily cafe providing regular vegan meals plus a meeting space where organising actions, workshops and events take place. Help is needed to spruce their new space and they particularly need people with plumbing skills, or willing to have a go. They are currently located at 362 Wilmslow Rd, Fallowfield, directly opposite the […]
Day.60 Manchester Weekender 2011 (14th-16thOct)
October 14, 2011
Music, art, theatre, politics, underground culture and lots of it free! Creative Tourist have put together a host of performance, presentations and debates at Manchester Weekender, running from today until Sunday evening. ‘It’s all about engaging conversations, big questions, daring performances, secret places and cool spaces,’ says the strap-line. A full guide for the three days […]
Day.54 The Secret /Prime Time Productions
September 27, 2011
Via Bartz8 The Secret (2006) is a feature-length movie presentation which reveals The Great Secret of the universe. It has been passed throughout the ages, traveling through centuries… This is The Secret to everything – the secret to unlimited joy, health, money, relationships, love, youth: everything you have ever wanted. All the resources you will […]
Day.53 Severn Suzuki addresses the UN (1992)
September 26, 2011
Via Speedyboh Severn Cullis-Suzuki was 9 when she started the Environmental Children’s Organization (ECO), a small group of children committed to learning and teaching other kids about environmental issues. They were successful in many projects before 1992, when they raised enough money to go to the UN’s Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Their aim […]
Day.52 Occupy Wall Street Protests
September 23, 2011
Via NYCrevolutionMedia Via MattWellsNYC Via LibertyPlazaRev Via MurrayPoopChin’s Related Links Occupy Wall Street (occupywallst.org) Wall Street (wikipedia.com) Global Revolution (livestream.com)
Day.45 RSA Animate /Changing Education Paradigms
September 4, 2011
Via InfoGraffiti This animate was adapted from a talk given at the RSA(Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce) by Sir Ken Robinson, world-renowned education and creativity expert and recipient of the RSA’s Benjamin Franklin award. To watch more video’s about the RSA, visit their youtube channel here. Related Links Biospheric Foundation […]
Day.41 Biospheric Foundation Website Launch
August 7, 2011
I just wanted to pass on this message we received about the exciting project mentioned below. Check out the Biospheric Foundation based here in Salford. – http://www.biosphericfoundation.com Letter Forward by Vincent Walsh (Director of the Biospheric Foundation) Biospheric Foundation Upper Floor Irwell House East Philip Street M3 7LE Dear all, The Biospheric Foundation website has been […]
Day.37 ENVIROLUTION /Sat 18th June@Platt Fields
June 16, 2011
Envirolution is a community organisation that aims to create an engaging space for local people to present their achievements and innovative solutions to the environmental problems we face in society today. They have organised this great event happening this Saturday (18th June 2011) we’d like to draw your attention to. The one day event will be […]
Day.15 Manchester Protest Against The Cuts
October 8, 2010
Related Articles Transport chiefs call for spending on regional railways before high speed link to London (menmedia.co.uk) Manchester councillor quits Lib Dems in protest at coalition cuts (menmedia.co.uk) Rights To Work Manchester
September 2, 2012
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