Environment

15/05/2026

Repair Café News

All the Repair Cafés listed are now GOLD members of HGN Saturday 16th May South Hereford Repair Café – 10.00am – 12.30pm The next session of South Hereford Repair Café (a GOLD member of HGN) will be on 16th May. Booking for this session are now closed. Click here to find out more and to book in an item for their next session in June. Malvern Hills Repair Café 10:00am – 1:00pm Part of Transition Malvern Hills (a GOLD member of HGN) the next session of Malvern Hills Repair Café will be at

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Great Collaboration News

  Banter Sessions The banter sessions organised by the Great Collaboration team continue weekly on a Wednesday lunchtime covering a range of topics. Click here for a list of past and future sessions. The next session will be on Wednesday 20th May. A recording of each week’s can be found on the GC website after the event. Great Collaboration Banter sessions are free, open to all, and held at noon on Wednesdays.  So please do sign up for this session, and feel free to pass this invitation on to anyone that you think could benefit.  All

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HFA News

From the Herefordshire Food Alliance Newsletter: “The headlines around food system issues have certainly felt heavy lately – fertiliser costs, growing food price pressures, a new UN report on extreme heat and agriculture, plus modelled data showing Herefordshire as one of the highest ammonia emissions hotspots in the country. These are real challenges that no-one can afford to shy away from. But connection is a powerful antidote to overwhelm. So many individuals and organisations across this county are actively working on these issues – in fields, schools, kitchens and community halls – that is genuinely heartening. And it was wonderful

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Orchard Surveys

Herefordshire is renowned as a cider county. Blossom events at this time of year are a reminder of the value to wildlife of traditional orchards. 90% of this habitat has been lost since the 1950s. Through PTES you can play a role in finding and surveying these vital habitats to help preserve them. Click here to get involved.

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Tree Production Grants Available

The Tree Production Capital Grant (TPCG) and Tree Production Innovation Fund (TPIF) are offering up to £6.5 million in funding to support researchers, nurseries, and seed suppliers. The grants aim to strengthen the UK’s ability to grow resilient treescapes that can withstand climate change, pests, and diseases, while helping domestic tree supply meet increasing demand. Click here to read more including details of webinars on how to apply, and deadlines.  

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Building Sense News

The latest newsletter from Building Sense, the project run by HGN, focusses on what to do in the face of steep increases in the price of fossil fuels. There are also links to useful courses on green building techniques. And is there a particular topic you would like Building Sense to cover? Let them know using the links in the newsletter. Click here to read more

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CLaN CIC Events

Dorstone Settlement Timeline Event  Saturday 9th May 10.00am – 1.00pm St Faith’s churchyard, Dorstone A free drop-in session discovering wildlife, run by HGN GOLD member CLaN CIC. The theme of this session is Birds. No booking required – just turn up. All equipment provided Spot birds Explore nests and eggs Craft a willow bird feeder Find out more on the Dorstone Timeline Facebook page Soil Meso-fauna Session  Saturday 16th May 10.00am – 12.30pm Suitable for families with children. Explore mini-beasts and build bio-diversity. Contact tim@clan-cic.org for more information Wildlife Quest 26th May 10.00am till 12.30pm    Ross Community Gardens, Gloucester Road, Ross Join CLaN CIC

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08/05/2026

Repair Café News

All the Repair Cafés listed are now GOLD members of HGN Saturday 9th May Archenfield Repair Café 2.00pm – 4.00pm Unhinged, battered, frayed or blunt? Come along to Archenfield Repair Café and let us straighten you out and sharpen you up again. Sorry: Tool sharpening service not available at this session. More details and read the happy story of Piglet and his ear on their Facebook page. Saturday 16th May South Hereford Repair Café – 10.00am – 12.30pm The next session of South Hereford Repair Café (a GOLD member of HGN) will be on 16th May. Booking for this session is now open.

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08/05/2026

Almeley Green Group Event

Attracting Wildlife to your Garden  Join Almeley Green Group, a GOLD member of HGN, for an inspiring talk packed with simple, practical ideas to help you turn your outdoor space into a thriving wildlife haven with Tim Kaye from CLaN (Cultivating Nature and Learning). Everyone welcome, refreshments to follow. Monday May 11th 7.00pm at Almeley Village Hall 

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Great Collaboration News

  Banter Sessions The banter sessions organised by the Great Collaboration team continue weekly on a Wednesday lunchtime covering a range of topics. Click here for a list of past and future sessions. The next session will be on Wednesday 13th May on how to become plastic-free. A recording of each week’s can be found on the GC website after the event. Great Collaboration Banter sessions are free, open to all, and held at noon on Wednesdays.  So please do sign up for this session, and feel free to pass this invitation on to anyone that

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