Renewable Manilla is a 2 day event - 19 - 20 Apr 2024
it aims to create stronger communities,
educate around environmental sustainability,
provide spaces to be creative,
and have fun.
The event will be run in the Manilla main street utilising the Town Hall complex and Library.
It will include creative & science workshops, art and traditional crafts, yoga, music
and the 100 Mile Dinner and Long Lunch.
Workshops
Fri 19 April
and Manilla Large Town Hall- Giant Bower Bird Nest: help create the nest and objects to decorate it
- Yarn Bombing: weave and crotchet
Pop-Up Stalls
Fri 19 April
and Manilla Large Town HallMeet the Tamworth Birdwatchers Association, TRC Sustainability Unit, Manilla Solar, Tamworth Water Security Alliance, and the Clean Jobs Network.
Music and Movies
Fri 19 April Manilla Small Town HallDetalis to be announced
Textile Workshops and Making
Fri 19 April
and Mechanics InstituteBeading, Embroidary, Felting, Weaving and Leatherwork.
Beginners welcome!
Kids + Adults
Fri 19 April
Art Workshops and Making
and Library ForecourtEco-dyeing, plus Papermaking to create giant solar flowers
Community Conversations
Fri 19 April Manilla Small Town HallThe Blue Tree Project, Ethical Investing, Renewable Energy Jobs
Manilla Solar: How to be involved
Fri 19 April Manilla Small Town HallAn opportunity for community, contractors, investors, and power users to learn how they might be involved in the project.
100 Mile Dinner
Fri 19 April Manilla Large Town HallCome together for a 3 course meal of fantastic local produce to celebrate the first day of the festival! A great family event with live music from Kirsty Larkin and children's entertainment.
View the menu and book tickets
Selah Yoga
Sat 20 April Rotary ParkFREE Yoga Class with Kaz
- bring your own yoga mat.
Where Two Rivers Meet
Sat 20 April Manilla Small Town HallHave your say about what the rivers means to you and learn about the work that OzFish has been doing all over Australia to restore rivers, river banks and revive fish populations.
Morning Tea provided.Textile Workshops and Making
Sat 20 April
and Mechanics InstituteBeading, Embroidary, Felting, Weaving and Leatherwork.
Kids + Adults Art + Science Workshops and Making
Sat 20 April
and Library ForecourtMake electricity with Soil Microbes, Papermaking to create giant solar flowers, plus Eco-dyeing
Chair Yoga
Sat 20 April Manilla Large Town HallFREE Chair Yoga class for those less mobile, with Kaz from Selah Yoga
Workshops
Fri 20 April
and Manilla Large Town Hall- Giant Bower Bird Nest: help create the nest and objects to decorate it
- Yarn Bombing: weave and crotchet
2346: Change Makers
Sat 20 April Manilla Small Town HallBringing together passionate individuals to share insights and innovative ideas to empower individuals to embrace positive change.
Menders in the Mechanics
Sat 20 April Mechanics InstituteExtend the life of an old favourite garment, or create something you love by learning some new skills with locals Marg Dowe and Kathy Sinclair. Mend together and build connections - have interesting conversations and learn new skills.
Music and Movies
Sat 20 April Manilla Small Town HallDetalis to be announced
Clothing Swap
Sat 20 April
Drop off:
Choose Swaps: Manilla Large Town HallDrop off your quality clean used clothes on a hanger Fri-Sat 10am-1pm to receive clothing tokens to exhange for garments from Saturday 2pm. Exceptional pieces have a higher token value!
Manilla Solar Social
Sat 20 April Molly May'sAn opportunity for investors and supporters alike of the Manilla Solar Project to meet the directors.
Light refreshments served -
RSVP here
The Renewable Manilla event is made possible by funding from the Manilla Community Renewable Energy Inc
Thanks MCRE!