Greater Manchester Campaign against climate change got off to a fine start at Manchester Town Hall. Over 100 people came to hear a varied panel of six speakers followed by a lively questions and contributions session.There was Dr. Alice Bows, a scientist from the Tyndall Centre for climate research, Councillor Neil Swannick, Manchester's executive member for planning & environment, Jackie Turner from RESPECT and Anne Chapman from the Green Party. The Manchester community choir gave us a Zulu thunderstorm song,followed by a Hawaian earth blessing, after which we heard from Mel Jarman an environmental journalist from Red Pepper & finally Phil Thornhill, co-ordinator of campaignCC. The local TV station (Channel M) filmed the meeting and did a good news item the following evening.
NOW WE ARE ORGANISING FOR A GOOD MANCHESTER TURN OUT ON DECEMBER 3RD. ANYONE WANTING TO GO ON THE MANCHESTER COACH PHONE 0161 881 1070 or 07932 190 322 or email
ewa.silverlode@ ntlworld.com Tickets £10 unwaged, £15 waged and £20 solidarity. Coach leaves Chorlton Street Bus station at 6.45. There is a possibility of a pickup in Denton (near Stockport) if there is sufficient demand. Return trip starts at 5pm in London, probably get you in Manchester before 10pm.
We are seeking trade union sponsorship for this campaign. Do you belong to a trade union in the Greater Manchester area? Would your branch invite us to a meeting or a committee meeting to give a five minute shpiel on the Climate Change Threat? If so, get in touch - same number as above.
