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Manchester Feeding the 5,000 (Saturday 15th June, 12-4pm, Piccadilly Gardens)

Cauliflower fritters

Running out of meat-free ideas in National Vegetarian Week? Discounts on great Veggie recipe books…

Warm potato salad

News Release: Industry-funded shale gas report paints distorted picture

Curried Carrot Dip

News Release: Barclays and HSBC financing land-grabbing company in Uganda

BASECAMP: The get-together for environmental activism (12-14th July)

Eat local – send us your sustainable recipes!

17th May 2013 News Release: Former diplomat hits out at UK action on climate change

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Following the success of events in London, Bristol and Paris, Feeding the 5000 is coming to Manchester. Come along and be one of 5,000 people to enjoy a delicious free hot vegetarian meal made entirely out of food which would … Continue reading →

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This recipe has been adapted from a recipe in Ottolenghi’s Plenty. You could alter the vegetable to reflect what is in season.

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Delve into our vegetarian recipe books in the Friends of the Earth Shop for inspiration.

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With new potatoes now in season, its best to take a minimalist policy with serving these to retain their lovely flavour. The recipe below can be altered to reflect what you have in the fridge and pantry.

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Responding to the Institute of Directors report on shale gas published today [Wednesday 22 May 2013], Friends of the Earth Energy Campaigner Tony Bosworth said: “This industry-funded report paints a completely distorted view of the benefits of shale gas development … Continue reading →

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This recipe, from the cookbook Veganomicon, might seem like an unlikely combination, but be warned its delicious and addictive!

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Two of the UK’s leading high-street banks are funding a company involved in land-grabbing in Uganda, reveals new research published by Friends of the Earth today (Tuesday 21 May).

BASECAMP is an event for our fantastic network of local groups and individuals and also for people new to Friends of the Earth, people who would like to find out more and bring their own experiences to the event.

This week is National Vegetarian Week and we thought it a good time to launch our collection of sustainable recipes. Food has a vital place in each person’s day but the meals we eat are often not given a second … Continue reading →

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25 Events on May 25, 2013 Envirolution Starts: 13:00 Location: Platt fields Park Description: The group will be holding a stall at this event and talking to people about two of our campaigns- the bee cause and our 'make it better' campaign. For more details please see the event's website http://envirolution.wordpress.com/ and to volunteer to help at the event please email cat@manchesterfoe.org.uk More details

29 Events on May 29, 2013 MFoE Planning meeting Starts: 19:00 Location: Green Fish Resource Centre, 46-50 Olham Street, Manchester, M4 1LE Description: Our monthly planning meeting, at which we monitor how the group is doing, review our strategy and campaigns, and plan future meetings and events. Open to group members only. The April planning meeting will also include elections for our group treasurer. If you want to find out more please contact the group co-ordinators on coords@list.manchesterfoe.org.uk More details

30 Events on May 30, 2013 MFOE Transport campaign meeting Starts: 18:30 Location: Green Fish Resource Centre, 46-50 Oldham Street, M4 1LE Description: campaign:transport There's a lot going on at the moment, and plenty to get stuck into. Hope to see you there. But if you can't make it and would like to get involved, just let me know. Feel free to get in touch if you'd like to know more about what we're doing, or just turn up and find out. Graeme. Email: graeme@manchesterfoe.org.uk Mobile: 07948 405071 More details

31 Events on May 31, 2013 Bike Friday Starts: 08:00 Location: Levenshulme, Prestwich, Stretford, Chorlton, Worsley and Withington, to Manchester Description: campaign:transport Every last Friday of the month, join the communal cycle ride into Manchester. For more information contact graeme@manchesterfoe.org.uk or cat@manchesterfoe.org.uk More details

“ Speech reveals DEFRA has cut climate change adaptation team from 38 staff to 6. Ahead of International climate negotiations and the game-changing Energy Bill vote on 3rd June, former Special Representative for Climate Change, John Ashton CBE, gave a wide-ranging … Continue reading →

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