31st March - 2nd April 2017

A weekend of music, food, talks, workshops, open homes, poetry, theatre, films, family friendly activities and more.

Various locations across Greater Manchester. Events free of charge.

Featuring the Energise Festival:

Midday-8pm, Saturday 1st April 2017
Hulme Community Garden Centre, 28 Old Birley St, St. George's, Manchester M15 5RG
Family friendly + wet weather activities if the sun doesn't shine

For full details, times and booking links check the website:

http://www.energise-mcr.info

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Barrow Down Food and Music stage

Midday to 8pm, Hulme Garden Centre

This 'ramshackle' main stage will host a mix of local talent including Quiet Loner, Louis Barabbas and Elle Mary.

We will be firing up the pizza oven, Tibetan Kitchen will be serving delicious food, and the Community Cafe will be stocking up treats. Moss Cider will be assisting the revelry with their locally-sourced apple-based drinks (non-apple based drinks also available!).

Panel discussion: New Populism - Learning to talk with people we disagree with

18:30 - 20:30 - Yard Theatre

The last year has seen seismic political shocks in the form of the Brexit vote and Trump’s election. But it has highlighted the vast range of opinions and view points within our society.

In the context of climate change, what does the rise in popularism mean for people committed to taking effective collective action to re-shape our society?

Join us for a panel discussion with George Marshall (Climate Outreach), Sheila Menon (Reclaim the Power) and Kooj Chuhan (Metaceptive and Virtual Migrants)

Book here: https://new-popularism.eventbrite.co.uk

Panel discussion: Retrofit Question Time

14:00-15:00 Yard Theatre, Hulme

Interested in eco-home renovations? Want your retrofit questions answered?

This session hosted by Carbon Co-op brings together retrofit architect Marianne Heaslip (URBED), builder Dan Chaplin (LATCH), Jonathan Atkinson of Carbon Co-op and home owner and Carbon Co-op member Fiona Nicholls all of whom have lots of experience in energy efficient retrofit. Chair: Rob Jones (Carbon Co-op)

More information & booking: https://retrofit-question-time.eventbrite.co.uk

The Carbon Co-op Caravan

13:30-15:00 Yard Theatre, Hulme

Find out more about the organisers of Energise. Carbon Co-op is a community benefit society co-operative, with members who want make large scale reduction in their domestic carbon emissions.

We provide the practical tools, technical information and support people need to take action on climate change in their own homes. If you want to meet some of our inspiring members and get energy advice, pop it for a cuppa and a biscuit!

http://www.energise-mcr.info/#caravan