Welcome to another jam-packed issue of the Networking Newsletter. There's plenty of news on recent actions and current campaigns, and a huge list of forthcoming activities. For breaking news, and updates, that didn't make the printed issue, check out the STOP PRESS section.

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Top Stories

MERCi Opens Manchester's new environment centre, "Bridge 5 Mill", opens for business The Big Blockade Manchester activists join the protest at Faslane nuclear sub base Nicaragua Needs You! Women wanted to help with DIY New Contacts A warm welcome to some new groups in the region Big Green Weekend Report back from green Hebden Bridge's Fighting Child Poverty Campaign plans to address the link between child poverty and inequalities in children's health The El Salvador Connection Offers of workshops on El Salvador and the recent earthquakes Ethical "Shoplifting" The campaign against HLS tries some new tactics Take GATS and Bin It Protesting about the WTO's General Agreement of Trades in Services 90% for 90% Campaign call for a 90 percent reduction in fares on public transport GM Recycling Plan Manchester FoE explain why it's a pile of waste Dying for a Holiday? Boycotting "Lonely Planet" for its stance on Burma Green X Code Canvassing for a green election

Not Included in the Online Edition The following articles only appear in the printed version - please subscribe to get the full newsletter delivered to your door step!. Ticket To Ride: protests at the opening of Runway 2 at Manchester Airport The Myth of the Global Economy: Article relating to Trade Teach In on Saturday 28 April Mentors Required: Lesbian, gay and bisexual carers/mentors required to help the Albert Kennedy Trust

Clash Avoidance Calendar

Activities are spilt between

• regular events - eg weekly meetings in the pub
• others - demonstrations, public meetings, "World Day for...", and so on

Contacts