BRIDGE 5 MILL
Bridge 5 Mill is Manchester’s first, (and only!) Centre for Sustainable Living. This converted silk mill in Ancoats provides a focal point for debate and action around sustainability. As well as providing conference and meetings rooms the centre also has an exhibition area and a sustainability library and MERCi runs its own eco training and workshops in the Mill. It is also home to a range of social enterprises, charities and campaign groups all working to create a sustainable world.
The Mill was refurbished with reclaimed and recycled materials, eco paints, no pvc, water saving and low energy fittings; with the help of volunteers and New Deal apprentices. It is one of Manchester’s most sustainable buildings and Manchester Civic Society acknowledged this in 2001 when Bridge 5 Mill won the award of Manchester’s most energy efficient building.
So if you want a great event or an office in a unique building and to be part of the solution for a better world then Contact Us.
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Hand Rails
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PVC Free
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Radiators
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Reclaimed Wood
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Recycled Plastic
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Roof Garden
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Straw Bale
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Turf Roof
MEETING ROOMS
The versatile top floor is our conference floor, with capacity for up to 100 people and it can be arranged in a variety of seating styles to suit your requirements. It has light streaming in through skylights and large windows on three sides. The ceiling is high and oak beamed, the walls the cosy red brick of Manchester and the recycled wooden benches (as well as comfy blue chairs!) give the space a warm and friendly feel.
You can also hire out our exhibition area for a more informal and inspirational workshop or meeting. We also have ‘Login’ our training suite which has a 10 place IT suite and a 20 place training area or it can be fully converted to theatre style and will then seat up to 40 people. We also have 2 smaller breakout/meeting rooms taking 10-15 people.
Go here for more info and prices.
OFFICE SPACE
We pride ourselves on being an ethical and sustainable organisation and these values are reflected throughout our operations. If you think that your organisation or company would like to be part of a value driven, sustainable, dynamic progressive community then we have a range of different size office spaces and hot-desking available. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
COMING UP
This free workshop will give you an introduction to permaculture principles and 'urban edible gardening'. Come along and make a design for your own edible space – be it window box, back yard, garden or guerilla gardening plot. Children accompanied by parents welcome.
This workshop will be facilitated by Southern Voices with Caroline Downey, Executive Director of MERCi (the Manchester Environmental Resource Centre initiative) and Councillor Rabnawaz Akbar - 18th Feb 2012
- Exploring the impact of climate change
- Sharing experiences and success stories
- An opportunity to influence Manchester’s climate change action plan
This will be an interactive and participative workshop.
Phone: 07779 450692 on the day
Time: 1 – 3.30pm
A light lunch will be provided from 12.15
Learn all the basics about renewable generation technologies suitable for your community. From wind and solar to biomass and hydro, the low down on the technology and how they might be harnessed for your benefit. Free workshop for community groups or individuals looking to set up a group.
This workshop for community groups, volunteers and staff of voluntary organisations will demonstrate how you can use social media to promote your organisation or campaign. You'll get an overview of all the basic tools and the 'golden rules' of how to use them. There is a charge of £25 for this workshop (free places available for un-funded community groups and concessions).
This free workshop will look at how you can save money on your bills by reducing the amount of energy you use. We will look at simple and cheap ways to insulate your home and keep it draft free, and top tips on saving money from using your electrical equipment. You will also get information on where you can get further advice, support and grants.
