Permaculture Manchester . . . lets put some green on the urban scene

Birley Fields is a large area of green open space in Hulme south of the City Centre, which is under threat of development by Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU). Development plans go against the wishes of local residents who would rather see the site remain as green, open space, and accessible to the community. The film to the right was made in 2006, at a street party raising awareness of the value of Birley Fields as a natural space in the heart of the city.
 

A workshop on the "Food Code" was given by Darren at the Hulme Community Garden centre. Here Rob talks to Darren about what the Codex is, what it means to us and what we can do about it if we don't...

Kevin Coakley local community activist from St Sebastian's community centre tells us about recent plans to create a Growing Network of people in Salford, to share resources for allotments and get people active. Watch this space as this is the first of many films about the growing network. East Salford Direct TV is Internet TV by and for the people of East Salford. Check us out on http://eastsalforddirect.co.uk

Our very own Leaf St is 10 years old this year! If you remember digging the ground, planting those trees, bending the willow or even just walking down the garden enjoying the flowers, butterflies or the occasional 'brew crew' that the street attracts ..

then ...........

Spot the Manchester Permaculture guru in this fab new beattlesesce pop video: