Manchester & Salford Anarchist Bookfair is a good reason for a day trip over the Pennines. It is held at the excellent People’s History Museum. The event is run by a team of volunteers, offering loads of stalls, workshops and talks on the latest in anarchist philosophy. For details, email manchester@bookfair.org.uk Public transport is available to Manchester, it’s not very…

The South Yorkshire Mayor’s survey is aimed at getting responses to help shape future transport plans, and it ends this weekend. Better Buses for SY say “It doesn’t take long to complete and you can click “not applicable” if there are sections you can’t complete. There’s also space for specific comments at the end – where you add points about…

Extinction Rebellion Sheffield’s “Main Monday Meetings” offer newcomers and existing members a welcoming place to learn about the climate emergency, hear about the group’s work and find ways to get involved. Join conversations, explore issues in small groups or help plan actions, there are many opportunities to contribute, according to interests and availability, to connect with others working to raise…

Extinction Rebellion Sheffield currently has bi-monthly meetings on the first and third Mondays of the month. For anyone interested, who maybe has not been before, this is the best starting point; a time and space for conversation and food sharing. Arrive 6pm for a catch-up and socialising, followed by the meeting itself 6:45-8pm, which is mainly actions-focussed. You can also…

workers.coop is a fairly new organisation, for workers in co-operatives. The Assembly in nearby Leeds brings worker co-operatives from across the UK together to celebrate achievements, strengthen cooperation and explore future opportunities. The programme will include member-led workshops, skill-shares, training and breakout sessions focused on the social infrastructure co-operatives need to grow. A free public session on “what is a…

An all-day event over the Pennines in Manchester. It celebrates The Lucas Plan which was a huge proposal by workers, activists, students and academics for socially useful production. Fifty years ago, faced with threats to their jobs, workers at the Lucas Aerospace arms company launched their pioneering Alternative Workers Plan, a visionary, positive plan that challenged economic orthodoxy. They proposed…