Environment

Help RSPB Manchester Group fundraise for Dove Stone Reservoir

On Saturday 11th July 2026 a vast wildfire began at Dove Stone Reservoir, located just outside Oldham. It is still active and has already destroyed 885 hectares of moorland, which is equivalent to 1,250 football fields. Entire hillsides have been scorched and smoke is still emanating from several areas. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue services have been on site for countless hours, throughout demanding conditions, supported by a water dropping helicopter and specialist wildfire units.

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National Energy Action: Understanding Fuel Poverty and Health – Impacts on Physical and Mental Health

The physical effects of living in a cold, damp home are well recognised and rightly emphasised, but the mental health impacts of fuel poverty also deserve attention.

This course is designed for frontline staff who support vulnerable or low‑income individuals at risk of living in cold and damp conditions. It explores how fuel poverty can influence both physical and mental health, and how these challenges may affect the way individuals engage with the energy market.

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National Energy Action: Changing Energy Related Behaviour

Changing habits and behaviours can be challenging, yet the small decisions people make every day have a significant effect on their household energy use. To support households effectively, energy advisers need to feel confident in providing practical, behaviour‑focused guidance.

This course explores key theories and insights from the field of decision‑making, with a particular focus on simple, actionable techniques that can help advisers encourage households to act on the energy‑saving advice they receive.

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Everyone’s Environment: Voices

Could you use your voice to influence decisions about climate and nature?

Everyone’s Environment: Voices is a paid programme supporting people from communities often left out of environmental conversations to share their experiences publicly and influence decisions about climate and nature.

You don’t need to be an expert. Your lived experience matters. Through Voices, you’ll be supported to share your perspective, contribute to public debate, and help ensure decisions reflect real life.

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Every Breath Matters

Are you aged 26 or under?

Join Choked Up for an afternoon exploring clean air, climate justice, and the right for everyone to breathe clean air.

What to expect?
Hear from an inspiring keynote speaker and connect with other young people passionate about creating healthier, fairer communities.

Explore a range of interactive stalls and activities led by youth campaigners from Choked Up and Teach the Future. Find out how to influence local decision-makers, and discover ways to get involved in campaigns for cleaner air.

University of Manchester Students' Union, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PR
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Communicating Climate

Is your organisation campaigning for climate justice or building support for stronger climate leadership? Media Trust's free expert-led training programme can help you strengthen your communications and reach more people.

Now in its sixth year, Communicating Climate is Media Trust’s award-winning programme supporting charities and community groups to communicate climate issues with confidence, creativity and impact.

Delivered in partnership with MG OMD, the programme brings together specialist workshops and peer support sessions exploring how to:

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CyanLines survey

Help shape the future of CyanLines by taking part in this first public survey. The survey aims to gather as much information as possible to support important decisions about the future development of CyanLines.

The 100 miles of CyanLines routes, starting with the city centres of Manchester and Salford, will eventually link the region’s green and blue spaces, squares, pocket parks, rivers, canals and viaducts, enabling residents and visitors to connect with nature, one another and help reduce the effects of climate change.    

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Fixer Mixer: Greater Manchester repairers meet-up

Spend an evening with the repair community and share expertise, build relationships and chat about what works and what doesn’t.

Featuring a talk and Q&A from an industry expert.

Whether you're new to repair or an established group, Recycle for Greater Manchester invite you to a community evening celebrating all things repair. A relaxed networking evening where fixers across our city region can meet, chat, learn and support one another.

Friends Meeting House, 6 Mount Street, Manchester, M2 5NS
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We All Grow Together Naturally: Free organic gardening workshops

Join Ryder Brow Community Allotment Society for free organic gardening workshops throughout 2026.

When: Saturdays or Sundays from 30 May 2026 to 19 October 2026

Time: 10am - 12pm

Venue: Ryder Brow Community Allotment Society, Far Lane, Gorton, M18 7FF

Ryder Brow Community Allotment Society, Far Lane, Gorton, M18 7FF