The People’s Emergency Briefing is an eye-opening film produced by the National Emergency Briefing of an event which brought together leading UK scientists and experts to discuss the latest evidence and why it matters for things like extreme weather, food security, health and the cost of living. There are various showings of the film happening across the country. Whitecross Hereford School will be one of the first to show this in their community on Tuesday 7th April 2026. After the film there will be a short open discussion about what it means for the community and what can be
The People’s Emergency Briefing is an eye-opening film produced by the National Emergency Briefing of an event which brought together leading UK scientists and experts to discuss the latest evidence and why it matters for things like extreme weather, food security, health and the cost of living. There are various showings of the film happening across the country. Whitecross Hereford School will be one of the first to show this in their community on Tuesday 7th April 2026. After the film there will be a short open discussion about what it means for the community and what can be
Click here for the latest newsletter from Building Sense which celebrates five years of this project run by HGN to address the challenges of making buildings comfortable to live in year round, whilst cutting carbon emissions and costs.
Big Plastic Count Don’t forget to take part in the Big Plastic Count next week, 9th – 15th March. More details here Food Waste Action Week 9th – 15th March is also Food Waste Action Week. Click here for more details. Local Power Plan Great British Energy and The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero have released their Local Power Plan, which aims to ensure that communities directly benefit from the energy they help to produce. Click here to read EST’s take on this.
RETROFIT ON TV – GUY MARTIN’S ‘HOUSE WITHOUT BILLS’ Finally, a home makeover programme about retrofit! And we understand that Herefordshire’s own Gervase from Waxwing Energy, already famous from our Building Sense webinars, makes a small appearance. It’s a 90-minute one-off programme that follows the retrofit of a ‘normal’ semi into a super-efficient home, and includes lots of advice that can be followed wherever you live. Watch Guy Martin’s ‘House Without Bills’ on Channel 4 on this Monday 9th February 2026 at 9pm
HOPE! is coming to a screen very near Herefordshire this Saturday 24th January, The International Day of Education, at the retrofitted Old School in Talgarth, the new teaching facility for Black Mountains College, that reopens its doors on that day. Filmed in 17 countries and four continents, this film showcases across six episodes how communities, innovators and institutions all around the world are already building a more sustainable future. This will be a screening of the second episode, where Rob Hopkins guides viewers through the solutions, and there will be a Q&A session to discuss the topics of most relevance,
Energy Savers Week which finishes on Sunday is an opportunity to support individuals to reduce energy use and save money on energy bills. The Energy Saving Trust have teamed up with Citizens Advice to share everyday energy wins; from turning off the tap when you brush your teeth to tips on defrosting the freezer. Visit the Energy Savings Trust website to find out more! Support to Herefordshire residents looking to reduce energy, access advice and save money includes: Keep Herefordshire Warm: a local project that offers free energy advice to residents. Expert energy advisors can help you reduce energy
15/01/2026
HGN Online Event: Thinking of an electric car this year? This Wednesday January 21st from 1pm – 2pm Electric cars are becoming increasingly popular but if you have not driven one you may want to find out a bit more before you take the plunge. Join this online event to find answers to questions such as: ‘Can I really do a long journey in an EV?’ ‘How can I charge an EV if I haven’t got a driveway where I can park my car?’ Are electric cars really better for the environment? Can they cope with the extra demands on the battery in the winter? David Smith
Marches Energy Agency are running a series of drop in sessions offering free and impartial energy advice to local households including energy saving kits and help with applying for grants Free Energy Advice at Ross on Wye Market 20th January Free Energy Advice at Newton Farm Community Association 16th February Free Energy Advice at Barons Cross Hub 5th February
08/01/2026
New Date for BUILDING SENSE Event Due to illness, HGN’s BUILDING SENSE project has rescheduled the ‘ask the experts’ webinar on making your house warmer, healthier and cheaper to run, which was due to take place yesterday. The event will now take place online on January 22nd from 1pm – 2.30pm. Are you thinking about improving the energy efficiency of your home but not sure where to start? Maybe you’re an old hand but still have a few questions. Building Sense is hosting a free, friendly, live Q&A where you can ask any question and get clear, practical answers from our
