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Published: 04 May 2012

WOULD YOU LIKE SHARES IN SUNSHINE?

JOHN HUGHES reports on the first church in the diocese to host solar panels on its roof, and an opportunity for CRUX readers to invest in a cooperative that will provide alternative energy for the benefit of a whole community.

Generating energy out of thin air?
TAKE one community asset - a south facing church
roof, for instance, add a solar panel or two and
before you know it you are helping to power a
community.

Published: 26 April 2012

HISTORICAL AGREEMENT SIGNED TO TACKLE HUNGER

On April 3rd 2012, an historic signing took place when representatives from projects working to eradicate hunger and malnutrition across Greater Manchester signed an agreement that will mean they will henceforth work together as the NANO FOODBANK in partnership with a wider network of projects that share their aims, to grow, store, prepare and serve food to the most vulnerable people living in local neighbourhoods.

Published: 26 April 2012

New Chair for the Crown Nominations Archbishop Selection Committee

Rt Hon the Lord Luce to become Chairman of the Crown Nominations Commission for its selection of the next Archbishop Canterbury to succeed the Most Reverend and Rt Hon Rowan Williams.

The Prime Minister has appointed the Rt Hon the Lord Luce KG, GCVO to be Chairman of the Crown Nominations Commission for its selection of the next Archbishop of Canterbury to succeed the Most Reverend and Rt Hon Rowan Williams. Dr Williams has announced that he will stand down on 31 December 2012.

Published: 26 April 2012

Get ready for a great day out!

Come and celebrate the start of the Olympic Games 2012 in the North West at this spectacular free event. Starts at 12.30pm at Old Trafford Stadium.

Published: 19 April 2012

4 week pre-apprenticeship training programme - starting 23rd April 2012

Elmfield Training are recruiting for an opportunity for young people (16 -19 year old)

to do a 4 week pre-apprenticeship training programme - starting 23rd April 2012

The training will consist of:

Level 1 Employability

Level 1 Principles of Customer Service

Level 1 Personal and Social Development

Note: if applicants already have Level 2 ring to discuss eligibility

Published: 18 April 2012

Thirsty Thursday, Manchester's Favourite Club for Women

The contemporary club for fabulous females!

· Thirsty Thursday - What's It All About?

10 years ago a small group of female friends in Manchester, finding themselves with increasingly busy lives and careers decided to set aside at least one evening a month when they would meet and catch up over a glass of wine...or two!. Thirsty Thursday quickly became a regular not-to-be-missed evening out for a growing group of dynamic urban women.

Book Now - Wednesday 2nd May, MediaCityUK - 6pm - 8pm

Published: 18 April 2012

New Church of England Director of Communications

The Revd Arun Arora has been appointed to serve the Church of England as Director of Communications at Church House, Westminster, following a competitive process.

The Communications Office, previously led by Peter Crumpler, provides direct support to the Archbishops' Council, Church Commissioners and Pensions Board, and works closely with Lambeth and Bishopthorpe Palaces, other bishops' offices, diocesan communications officers and cathedrals. Arun will take up the Director's post in the summer.

Published: 17 April 2012

Olympics Games Transport Team

Old Trafford stadium will be used for Olympic Events from Thursday 26th July to Tuesday 7th August 2012.

In addition to the information in the link below, a ‘Drop-in’ session between 10am and 8pm will be held on 17 April 2012 by the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) who will be introducing traffic management measures around Old Trafford stadium during the Olympic Games.

Published: 17 April 2012

Nominations Invited: Inspiring Women Awards

For the 12th year running, Deloitte are sponsoring the business category of the Inspiring Women Awards. This category looks to profile our outstanding businesswomen in the North West and is a real opportunity to give recognition to the women who have inspired many of us.

Published: 29 March 2012