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It’s been 99 years since women were awarded the right to vote, even then it was only the privileged few. Representation of the People Act was passed in 1918 and allowed women over the age of 30 who met a property qualification to vote...

Science Trumps Trump

June 02/06/2017

For those in need of good news in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement, take a look at Science Based Targets (SBT)...

Manchester Cathedral Quiz

May 19/05/2017

On a sunny May evening, four teams (fourteen people in all) of Castlefield’s bravest and brightest embarked upon the challenge to retain the greatly coveted Manchester Cathedral Quiz Trophy. As ever, the quiz took place in the Cathedral, which been part of the city’s history for nearly 600 years...

Fashion Revolution Week

April 26/04/2017

As Fashion Revolution Week is in full swing, we ask 'Who made my clothes?'

Have Your Say For Earth Day

April 21/04/2017

On Saturday 22nd April, it’s Earth Day 2017. Originating in the US in 1970 to raise awareness of environmental issues, today it’s the world’s largest civic observance with one billion people participating in 200 countries...

I have organised a range of activities with the Manchester Castlefield team over the years, including bake offs, video screenings and Fairtrade lunches made by my own fair hands...

International Women's Day 2017

February 27/02/2017

Kate Hewitt on the gender pay gap in the lead up to International Women's Day 2017

Castlefield Adviser, Helen and Intern, Chloe visit Mustard Tree's main office. Find out more...

The future of UK energy

February 23/02/2017

Helen Tandy presents the pros and cons of nuclear energy