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Parks improvements funding 2021

30 Apr 2021 - 09:35 by michelle.foster

parks imageManchester City Council are making £12.5m available to support a range of capital investment opportunities in the city's parks and green spaces, to realise their vision for parks to be the heart, lungs and soul of the city.

The City Council want to hear from local groups and organisations with ideas to use this funding: to build upon, add to, or improve park assets.

The £12.5m will be split:

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Thyme for Growing: it makes sense – Gentle volunteer gardening for the over 50's

9 Apr 2021 - 09:23 by michelle.foster

gardening imageRyder Brow Community Allotment Society is offering a gentle gardening volunteering workshop for the over 50's. Beneficiaries will be guided in designing and creating a sensory garden, no previous experience is required. It is hoped that the attendees will be motivated for weekly visits to maintain the garden.

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Climate Action Fund – round 2

12 Mar 2021 - 11:58 by michelle.foster

national lottery community fundThe Climate Action Fund (CAF) is supporting communities across the UK to take action on climate change. These communities will demonstrate what’s possible when people lead in this work. With National Lottery funding, they’ll work together, share their learning and be active participants in a broader movement of change.

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Consultation: Help nature recover in Greater Manchester

18 Feb 2021 - 13:09 by michelle.foster

consultationRight now, our natural environment is facing many challenges including climate change, pollution, biodiversity loss and urbanisation to name but a few. Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) want to hear your views to help shape Greater Manchester’s first Local Nature Recovery Plan.

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Garsdale Pike project in the Yorkshire Dales Environmental Leadership Opportunity for 12-17-year-olds

11 Feb 2021 - 15:28 by michelle.foster

action for conservationBuilding on the learnings from Action for Conservation’s flagship Penpont Project (the world’s largest youth-led nature restoration project), they are aiming to support other youth-led land-based restoration projects over the coming years.

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Big Garden Birdwatch – 29-31 January 2021

14 Jan 2021 - 10:29 by michelle.foster

rspbThe RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch is taking place on 29 - 31 January. Enjoy an hour with nature and discover the wildlife on your doorstep and join thousands of people taking part to see the drama unfold on your doorstep.

We might not be able to get together with loved ones at the moment, but you can make plans with friends and family to take part in the world’s largest wildlife survey, all from the comfort of your own homes.

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