GREATER MANCHESTER GREEN SUMMIT
Some of the SLH team joined the Summit on 18th October at The Lowry. Andy Burnham outlined the aims for the region to become carbon neutral by 2038 - 12 years ahead of the national target. With representatives from all sections of society, it was inspiring to hear about all the exciting things going on in the northwest, although, of course, we always expect more!
If you want to know more detail about the plans for the future set out by Greater Manchester Combined Authority, look here.
COP26 NORTH WEST EVENT, TUESDAY 9TH NOVEMBER 9:30AM to 3:00PM, MAYFIELD DEPOT, MANCHESTER.
As global leaders gather at the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference, Power To The People: Enabling A Smart Energy Transition will examine the future for energy production and use in the North West.
This is an opportunity to join the people and organisations leading the charge towards net zero in discussions that could influence the lives of more than 7.3 million citizens in the region, and many more around the world. This event will hear from trailblazers, innovators and industry experts on smart energy and sustainable power. For more information and to register, go here.
STOCKPORT CAN - CLIMATE ACTION NOW SUMMIT, ON LINE 9TH NOVEMBER
In March 2019, Stockport Council declared a Climate Emergency and agreed an ambition to become carbon neutral by 2038. You can find more information here.
Do you want to know more about what is planned and to have your say about what needs to happen? Join in the Stockport CAN virtual summit by registering here:
Stockport 'Climate Action Now' Summit Tickets, Tue 9 Nov 2021 at 10:00 | Eventbrite
We've heard that there'll be the launch of a CAN fund in the Communities' section of the day, for grants up to £500 to support climate action microprojects. What could we do in the Heatons? Let us know at info@slheatons.org if you have an idea you'd like to share.
COP26 GLOBAL DAY OF ACTION 6TH NOVEMBER
The Global Day of Action is a series of grassroots-organised events taking place all over the world. Find out more here.
Many climate change and environmental organisations will be joining in the marches and other events.
Some of us will be taking part in the march from St Peter's Square, Manchester from 12 midday on Saturday 6th November. To find out more about our plans for the day, contact info@slheatons.org
CLIMATE COALITION COP26 DAILY UPDATE
If you want to keep up with what is happening at COP26, you might like to get this:
Sign up to The Climate Coalition's Daily COP26 Email (google.com)
HEATONS LIBRARY CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT FEATURE
We are delighted that the staff at The Heatons library have worked with SLH to pull together a collection of books that are truly the flavour of the month! We understand that the new display will be ready for viewing and browsing soon, so keep your eye on those library displays. We'll give you the tip off when we hear it's in place.
HEDGE MAINTENANCE
Hedge sessions are on the third Sunday of each month, and next will be Sunday 21st November 10am to 12 noon. To maintain our ancient hedge, we clear the area on either side, pick litter, and do all we can to help it to thrive. In October we planted lots of bulbs so watch for them growing in spring 2022!
Wear sturdy shoes and long sleeves and bring gloves, secateurs, shears and a trowel if you have them, although we will come with some equipment. The hedge is between Priestnall allotments and the recreation field, on the lane that links Trentham Avenue (SK4 3QD) and Mersey Road.
Everyone is welcome to pop along for as long as you wish. Contact info@slheatons.org if you want to know more.
HEATON MERSEY VILLAGE GARDEN
The gardening team meet to maintain this delightful small space on the fourth Tuesday and the second Sunday of the month 10.30am to 12.30pm, even in the winter! Heaton Mersey Village Garden is opposite the set of shops that includes McColls and The Good Life, and next to the Sea Scouts hut and the car park on Didsbury Road. Bring gloves and small tools if you have them, although the team come with some equipment. More information from info@slheatons.org
The team would love to see any new faces and everyone is welcome to join in.
RECYCLE FOR GREATER MANCHESTER
It's worth keeping an eye on this website or getting their newsletter to find out all the new things going on in recycling locally! Check it out for how to get a bargain compost bin for the garden, the new Renew Shops opening through the region, how to waste less and lots more.
