Manchester Climate Camp 2006 Newswire Archive

Change of venue for direct action training day

jezabel, 02-05-2007 21:15

due to flooding of the basement (which could do with all hands on deck soon) the NVDA (non violent direct action) training and get together day 6th May, will now be held at MERCI Bridge5 Mill Manchester, M4 7HR Read more >>

Climate Camp organising gathering April 21 and 22, Liverpool

Climate Camper, 09-04-2007 18:44

Organising for Climate Camp 2007 is well under way and it looks like being bigger, better and more inspiring than last year...so come along to our next gathering, find out what it's all about and get involved...doesn't matter if you haven't been involved before, everyone's welcome. Saturday will focus on camp-wide and how we network the Camp, Sunday is mainly working group time. Again, new people more than welcome in all working groups. Read more | 3 comments >>

30 shut down Manchester petrol station

cc, 10-02-2007 12:18

Yesterday, 30 climate activists shut down an ESSO petrol station on Upper Brook Street in Manchester for 2 hours. The action aimed to highlight the link between the oil industry and global warming. Read more | 2 additions >>

photos of Manchester carbon footprint stencils

decorator, 07-02-2007 22:48

Last Thursday, to coincide with the IPCC report, a group of Manchester climate activists decorated the pavements outside flight centres, petrol stations, supermarkets and a humvee garage with carbon footprints. Read more | 3 comments >>

Next national climate camp organsing gathering Feb 17/18 in Leeds

Climate camper, 06-02-2007 09:59

Climate Camp 2007 will take place fromAugust 14th to 21st. Planning is already well under way and we need everyone to get involved and make it happen.
The next national organsing gathering will be in Leeds on Sat and Sun Feb 17th/18th. It will be at The Common Place in Leeds city centre and vegan food, accommodationand creche will be provided (please contact us with accommodation, creche or any other needs though so we can plan ahead). Read more | 9 comments >>

Camp for Climate Action 'next steps' gethering Jan 13th/14th, Leeds

climate camper, 09-01-2007 21:04

In August of this year hundreds gathered near Selby to confront the UK's biggest CO2 emitter: Drax Coal Power Station. The Camp for Climate Action was an inspiring 10 days of learning, sustainable living and direct action to challenge the causes of climate chaos. Read more >>

Critical mass this Friday 29th Dec

nes, 27-12-2006 16:29

The next critical mass bike ride in Manchester is Friday 29th December
We suspect lots of santa's will be on bicycles! Read more | 1 comment >>

Invitation:building support for action against climate change

Climate activist, 06-12-2006 00:05

What can we do to support and encourage radical action against climate chaos?

One of the follow-up meetings after the climate camp focused on what we
can best do to support action taking place on climate change. There will be another in Manchester on Dec 14th. Read more | 1 addition | 2 comments >>

Plane Stupid day of action against short haul flights

alphonse2, 06-11-2006 23:32

Like other spots around the country, short haul retailers feel the heat (and paint) Read more >>

Hummer Dealership shut down by protesters against urban 4 x 4's in Manchester

reclaim power, 17-10-2006 11:39

Inspired by the camp for climate action, 40 people protested outside a Hummer dealership in Manchester about the environmental impact of SUV emissions which are contributing to climate chaos. Read more | 1 addition | 14 comments >>

Lost and Found social centre Manchester opening this Wednesday!

lostnfound, 09-10-2006 09:34

So we have a beautiful building where lots of us have been busy beavering away to create a beautiful space. Read more >>

Camp for Climate Action Follow Up Meeting 14+15/10

climate camp, 03-10-2006 14:04

Open Gathering Invite, Weekend 14-15th Oct, Manchester

Climate Change isn’t just going to disappear – and
neither are we. The Camp for Climate Action was a
turning point, but it was never going to be enough in
itself. Come and take the next steps forward at the
upcoming UK-wide meeting in Manchester from October
14th to 15th and be part of a newly energised movement
in the fight against climate chaos. Everybody is
welcome, whether you came to the Camp or not. Read more | 1 addition >>

Manchester climate camp exhibition opening this Friday

camper, 21-09-2006 15:49

Images & experiences from the Camp for Climate Action

Films - music - reports - to ignite & inspire Read more >>

Critical Mass End of Summer Party

fixdchik, 12-09-2006 16:50

Critical mass happens every last friday of the month 6pm central library

The next critical mass is on FRIDAY 29TH AT CENTRAL LIBRARY AT 6PM

We cycle round the city to celebrate the bicycle: Read more | 6 comments >>

Hay Stax Not Drax

Count Draxula, 31-08-2006 20:33

Its time 2 face facts, make trax, put on ur face masks and stop Drax in its trax. Read more | 1 comment >>

Callout to Join Manchester/Liverpool Neighbourhood at Climate Camp

happy camper, 17-08-2006 09:36

The Camp for Climate Action is scheduled for Aug 26 - Sept 4 near Leeds. People from Manchester and Liverpool will form a neighbourhood at the Camp. This is a callout to join the neighbourhood now. Read more >>

Full (& exciting) workshops programme announced, for Camp for Climate Action

climatecamp.org.uk, 10-08-2006 00:21

Hi everyone,

We've just finalised the programme of workshops, discussions and meetings
- we've got an amazing range of over 150 top quality workshops relating to
all aspects of climate change. You can view it online at

http://www.climatecamp.org.uk/programme.htm Read more >>

Stuff needed for climate camp

climate camp, 26-07-2006 14:51

We need lots of stuff to make climate camp happen. Read more | 2 comments >>

Manchester cyclists occupy the city in carnival protest against the G8.

fixdchik, 15-07-2006 18:26

Yesterday evening Manchester cyclists held a protest bicycle carnival in solidarity with anti G8 protesters in Russia. This was part of a global protest against the G8 meeting in Moscow this weekend called for by the Peoples Global Action (PGA). The 3 main themes of the G8 summit this year are Energy security, education and aids/health care.
Read more | 1 addition >>