From its extraction through sale, use and disposal, all the stuff in our lives affects communities at home and abroad, yet most of this is hidden from view. The Story of Stuff is a 20-minute, fast-paced, fact-filled look at the underside of our production and consumption patterns. The Story of Stuff exposes the connections between [...]
You can watch the movie HERE
We are living in exceptional times. Scientists tell us that we have 10 years to change the way we live, avert the depletion of natural resources and the catastrophic evolution of the Earth’s climate.
The stakes are high for us and our children. Everyone should take part in the effort, and [...]
If you fancy a change of pace the SLOW MOVEMENT may offer [...]
An interesting story from the slow [...]
Confirmed Farmer’s Markets for 2009 if you know of any more please let us call 01995 642144 or bclifford@myerscough.ac.uk
Bolton
Victoria Square, Bolton Town Centre
Every 4th Saturday of the month, 10am – 2pm. For more information please conatct Jackie Casey on 01204 336824.
RIVINGTON – HORWICH
THE 1ST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH – JUST PAST RIVINGTON & BLACKROD SCHOOL
Rivington Park [...]
One day it will be. Between now and then there are a few tasks to complete.
This area of the website aims to bring together people with a common interest in doing so. By building on the many examples others have provided, Bolton is able to step on the shoulders of others and move quickly [...]
We all learn in different ways, some by doing, reading or seeing how others do things.
The purpose of this area of the website is to bring together a wide range of learning materials that can contribute to our collective understanding of a wide range of important issues, a kind of library or resource we [...]
(Courtesy of the Soil Association)
Community supported agriculture (CSA) is a partnership between farmers and the local community, providing mutual benefits and reconnecting the people to the land where their food is grown. Here are just some of the key benefits to be gained from this new approach:
Benefits to the local communities
consumers benefit from receiving [...]
Get your 5-A-DAY from our
fabulous walk-on shop. Contact Sharon 07918716680
TUESDAYS
11.30 Horwich incl stops at Lord Street, Rivington View Home,
Library/Health Centre.
12.00 Beehive Horwich- Hawthorn Ave.
12.30 Kingsbury Court, off Chorley Old Rd, Heaton
12.50 Oxford Grove Childrens Centre.
1.15 Sharples School (not over summer)
1.45 Forfar St Childrens Centre, Oldhams estate
2.30 onwards, Johnson Fold School.
WEDNESDAYS
9.15 Crompton Health Centre.
9.45- 11.00 Hall [...]
