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75% want more than half of Birley Fields to remain green space
Sun, 25/10/2009 - 18:12 — Rob40% prefer it to remain entirely green!
Our Hulme began its independent consultation on local people's opinions about Birley Fields in mid October. The following 2 charts show the opinions of the first 106 respondents. This page will be updated periodically as more people complete the survey.
The above chart shows that from 106 respondents:
Our Hulme online survey about Birley Fields now live
Mon, 12/10/2009 - 19:31 — Rob
Our Hulme's new survey about Birley Fields, and the threat by MMU is now live online. Please click on the following link to complete the survey (only do this if you have not completed a paper based version of the questionnaire):
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=BY73WGlVv0KdeHyEqycOCg_3d_3d
It is our intention that this consultation should reach as wide a cross selection of local people as possible, so please forward this message to anybody that you think might be interested.
2010 Exchange Program in El Salvador
Fri, 02/10/2009 - 18:51 — RobNew pop video feature MancPerm guru
Mon, 14/09/2009 - 17:04 — RobSpot the Manchester Permaculture guru in this fab new beattlesesce pop video:
Local food policy briefing
Thu, 03/09/2009 - 22:13 — Robhttp://creativelocalsolutions.co.uk/roblog/Reports
I have produced this guidance note in order to outline recent policy changes, and new and emerging infrastructure that is supportive of local food projects that provide health and well-being benefits. It is aimed at third sector groups that are involved in different aspects of local food, from farm to fork, in particular those that may not consider themselves to be health based, but which are making a contribution to the national health and well-being agenda.
Audio of Visit to Middlewood - bits 1-3
Fri, 21/08/2009 - 21:40 — RobMik Fuzz has uploaded some audio clips of Rod Everet talking, while we were there on our recent visit:
http://manchesterpermaculturenetwork.howcreative.co.uk/node/530
Thanks Mik
FREE sustainability programme for third sector organisations in Greater Manchester
Wed, 19/08/2009 - 14:16 — claire_merciMERCi one of the leading sustainable development charities in the North West of England is offering third sector organisations in Greater Manchester the opportunity to take part in the new Sustaining Change programme. The programme, funded by the Big Lottery, will support the sector to become more sustainable; environmentally, socially and economically.
We do this by offering FREE sustainability audits, FREE training, FREE events, a FREE members network and FREE peer mentoring.
Introduction to surveying and map-making at Stonehead Cottage
Mon, 10/08/2009 - 08:35 — angussoutar22 August 2009: a day of low-tech surveying and simple site mapping at Stomehead Cottage near Lancaster. Led by Angus Soutar. For more details and bookings, click here.
New video of Offshoots Permaculture project in Burnley
Tue, 23/06/2009 - 16:38 — RobOn June 18th Offshoots Permaculture project managed by Groundwork Pennine Lancs, won a Green Triangle award, in front of hundreds of delegates at the Groundwork Northwest staff conference.
New Post Available: Diploma Support Worker, Permaculture Association
Tue, 16/06/2009 - 19:12 — RobWe are looking for a new part-time worker who can help us to manage and develop the Diploma in Applied Permaculture Design. The Diploma is an innovative self-directed study programme that is now entering an exciting new phase.
