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Bees on top of Manchester Art Gallery by Len Grant

Manchester Friends of the Earth create fourth Bee World

In Education, Green & blue spaces and Nature on 11.06.2015
Contributed by Stephanie Lynch

On the 5 June 2015, Manchester Friends of the Earth (MFoE) celebrated World Environment Day by creating its fourth Bee World at Old Moat Primary School in Withington.

Danish Bike Life Comes to Manchester

In Culture, Society and Transport on 09.06.2015
Contributed by Rosslyn Colderley

Manchester joins race to be the Copenhagen of Britain.

Human Rights Act or human rights: as we squabble, people are going hungry

In Food and Society on 04.06.2015
Contributed by Charlotte Spring

Charlotte Spring examines the functions of Human Rights in their various forms and considers the influence they have over our right to food.

Manchester's private sector invited to build UK's greenest economy

In Economy, Energy and Society on 03.06.2015
Contributed by Clare Burns

Greater Manchester’s Low Carbon Hub is urging low carbon and environmental businesses to join its network and help to build the UK's greenest economy.

Disco Soup Manchester: party with a purpose

In Culture, Food and Waste on 01.06.2015
Contributed by Grace Fleming

The Real Junk Food Project Manchester is bringing a fabulous food waste festival to the city in partnership with the Wonder Inn. Art, activities, games and music will accompany the main event, Manchester’s first ever Disco Soup!

Waterway Magic: The Canal & River Trust casts a spell

In Green & blue spaces, Living and Nature on 28.05.2015
Contributed by Lynn Pegler

Lynn Pegler explores the resurgence of the great British canal and the importance of maintaining its beauty and heritage.

Award-winning policy framework in Greater Manchester

In Economy and Living on 26.05.2015
Contributed by Peter Schofield

As Greater Manchester faces the ongoing challenge of austerity measures – the combined authorities are proving they are stronger together - with an award winning procurement framework.

Food Waste Transitions - Collaboration towards a Sustainable Food System

In Economy, Food and Waste on 22.05.2015
Contributed by Daniel Welch

The Sustainable Consumption Institute (SCI), University of Manchester, is holding an event in Central London this June to mark the finale of ‘Households, Retailers and Food Waste Transitions’.

Helping Manchester do as the Romans did

In Green & blue spaces and Nature on 18.05.2015
Contributed by Grace Fleming

A Castlefield community group is attempting to crowd fund the development of a world-class urban space that ties together the 2,000-year-old Roman heritage of the site with modern day Manchester and they need your help!

Community Regeneration: Alexandra Park

In Green & blue spaces and Nature on 15.05.2015
Contributed by Ellen Hughes

Alexandra Park, a 144-year-old Whalley Range attraction, has been transformed and its Victorian facilities restored through a £5 million investment and dedicated community development.