Friends of the Earth hold a yearly North West get-together to plan our campaigns for the year and this time we are meeting in Liverpool. Please join us for information and inspiration! Time table of the day- 11.00 Walk. If you fancy stretching your legs, why not arrive early for a walk around Liverpool (or museum trip if its raining) – sample the sights and the history of this beautiful city (meet at the Quaker Meeting house at 11) 12.00 Arrivals and lunch. We’re providing a simple lunch of vegan soup and bread for no charge. It would be great if you could bring any other nibbles or dishes to share and supplement this and keep you going throughout the day. 13.00 Welcome. 13.40 Round tables. Highlights of 2011, ideas for 2012 – 2x20min discussions and idea-sharing. 14.25 Workshops. on local campaigning and networking – see below 15:30 Tea & coffee break. 16:00 Guest speaker. + Q&A - Luciana Berger MP talking about energy & climate change with a NW focus 17:00 Ends. Outing to nearby pub And here’s How to find the Quaker Meeting House, very close to both train stations in Liverpool. Can you come? please confirm your free place by emailing Rachel (rachel.hubbard@foe.co.uk) or calling 0113 242 8151 And if you are travelling from Manchester and would like to travel with some others, please email Cat, cat@manchesterfoe.org.uk

Sat 4 February 2012 from 12.00pm until 5.00pm (add this)

Quaker Meeting House, Liverpool (map)

Join us to celebrate four decades of environmental campaigning in Manchester at our Nearly 40 Party. Places are limited and £5 on the door. For more information and to book your place visit: http://www.manchesterfoe.org.uk/nearly40

From Fri 10 February 2012 7.30pm until Sat 11 February 2012 12.00am (add this)

On the Eighth Day, Oxford Road (map)

Our monthly full group meeting - open to everyone! Join us from 6.45pm at the Green Fish Resource Centre on Oldham Street (next to Mint Lounge) to find out about what we do and how you can get involved. This meeting is perfect for those who are new to Friends of the Earth. Contact Cat at cat@manchesterfoe.org.uk or on 07754 042716 for further details.

Tue 14 February 2012 from 6.45pm until 9.00pm (add this)

46-50 Oldham St, Manchester, M4 1LE, UK (map)

On the last Thursday of each month, come along to the Green Fish Resource Centre on Oldham Street (next to Mint Lounge) to get stuck into doing actions on each of our campaign areas. Our regular campaign groups meet at 6.30pm for transport and at 7pm for climate change and food. Contact colette@manchesterfoe.org.uk for more information.

Thu 23 February 2012 from 6.30pm until 9.00pm (add this)

46-50 Oldham St, Manchester, M4 1LE (map)

Our monthly full group meeting - open to everyone! Join us from 6.45pm at the Green Fish Resource Centre on Oldham Street (next to Mint Lounge) to find out about what we do and how you can get involved. This meeting is perfect for those who are new to Friends of the Earth. Contact Cat at cat@manchesterfoe.org.uk or on 07754 042716 for further details.

Tue 13 March 2012 from 6.45pm until 9.00pm (add this)

46-50 Oldham St, Manchester, M4 1LE, UK (map)

What would an economy that really worked in the interests of people look like? Come to a full day event of informative and inspiring workshops and speakers, all addressing that question. Book at http://http://www.wdm.org.uk/events/economy-99-ideas-stories-and-tactics-around-world

Sat 17 March 2012 from 8.00am until 4.00pm (add this)

Manchester Metropolitan University, M15 6BH (map)

On the last Thursday of each month, come along to the Green Fish Resource Centre on Oldham Street (next to Mint Lounge) to get stuck into doing actions on each of our campaign areas. Our regular campaign groups meet at 6.30pm for transport and at 7pm for climate change and food. Contact colette@manchesterfoe.org.uk for more information.

Thu 22 March 2012 from 6.30pm until 9.00pm (add this)

46-50 Oldham St, Manchester, M4 1LE (map)