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ESOF 2016: A science revolution in Manchester

In Education, Energy and Society on 07.05.2015
Contributed by Grace Fleming

There isn't long until the call for proposals to the EuroScience Open Forum (ESOF) 2016 programme closes, with submissions needing to be made before 1 June 2015.

Butterfly giveaway on election day

In Culture, Education and Society on 06.05.2015
Contributed by Grace Fleming

Artist Romuald Hazoumè gives away the butterflies from six of his compositions currently featured at Manchester Museum to encourage political engagement.

Greater Manchester celebrates World Naked Gardening Day

In Food, Green & blue spaces, Living and Nature on 01.05.2015
Contributed by Grace Fleming

World Naked Gardening Day sees staff and customers at Hulme Community Garden Centre get into the spirit!

On a Wing and a Prayer: St. John's Centre, Old Trafford

In Education, Health and Society on 30.04.2015
Contributed by Alex Wharton

Christine Aspinall, Centre Manager of St John’s Centre, talks to Alex Wharton about local authority funding cuts in an interview for the GMLIP Realising the Potential of Community Hubs project.

A growing heat network in Greater Manchester

In Energy and Waste on 27.04.2015
Contributed by Mark Hillsdon

Six new studies into the feasibility of developing heat networks across Greater Manchester have been given the go ahead, after receiving funding from the Government’s Heat Networks Delivery Unit (HNDU).

Q&A: Steve Johnson, Electricity North West

In Energy and Living on 27.04.2015
Contributed by Mark Hillsdon

Steve Johnson, CEO of Electricity North West, talks to Mark Hillsdon about electricity generation and how the North West’s love of innovation is supporting the fight against climate change.

An A to Z-arts approach to culture in the city

In Buildings, Culture and Society on 24.04.2015
Contributed by Laura Ager

The Alternative? Laura Ager profiles Z-arts in Hulme and reflects on grassroots culture in the city.

Hulme Community Garden Centre

In Culture, Living and Society on 01.04.2015
Contributed by Alex Wharton

Rachel Summerscales, the Centre Manager of Hulme Community Garden Centre, tells Alex Wharton about working with nature and balancing books in an interview for the GMLIP Realising the Potential of Community Hubs project.

Should every hour be Earth Hour?

In Buildings and Energy on 01.04.2015
Contributed by Steve Connor

From dark skies to lower energy bills, there’s never been a better time to join the global switch off - and for more than an hour.

‘Powering Up North’: changing our communities’ energy future

In Energy, Living and Society on 30.03.2015
Contributed by Krista Patrick

The ‘Powering Up North’ Community Energy Conference for the public sector and community energy groups took place on Thursday 26th February 2015 in Manchester.