Global issues

Archenfield Community Environment Group Events

Climate Fresk Saturday March 22nd 10 am – 1 pm at Llangrove Village Hall. This interactive and informative session now runs in 170 countries and has helped the climate-informed and the climate concerned to get a clearer understanding of the cycles of climate change and what people can do together and individually. Join ACEG and share in this highly recommended event. Book your place at acegtickets@gmail.com   Talk: Nature’s greatest hidden secrets: biofluorescence and bioluminescence.  Thursday March 28th 7-8.30pm at Llangrove

Archenfield Community Environment Group Events

Climate Fresk Saturday March 22nd 10 am – 1 pm at Llangrove Village Hall.  Would you like to spend time with people who, like you, are concerned about climate change yet don’t feel confident talking about what’s happening and what you can do? This popular workshop is based on scientific evidence and has been brought forward in AECG’s annual programme Book your place at acegtickets@gmail.com

Archenfield Community Environment Group Events

Community Litter Picking Day Sunday March 2nd at 10.00 am The Garron Centre Car Park Climate Fresk Saturday March 22nd 10 am – 1 pm at Llangrove Village Hall.  Would you like to spend time with people who, like you, are concerned about climate change yet don’t feel confident talking about what’s happening and what you can do? This popular workshop is based on scientific evidence and has been brought forward in AECG’s annual programme Book your place at acegtickets@gmail.com

Archenfield Community Environment Group Events

Community Litter Picking Day Sunday March 2nd at 10.00 am The Garron Centre Car Park Big Switch Off This Sunday February 23rd 7 pm onwards Join in the countywide switch-off of external lights  to celebrate and protect our dark skies. Climate Fresk Saturday March 22nd 10 am – 1 pm at Llangrove Village Hall.  Would you like to spend time with people who, like you, are concerned about climate change yet don’t feel confident talking about what’s happening and what you can do? This popular workshop is based on scientific evidence and has been brought forward in AECG’s annual programme Book your place at acegtickets@gmail.com

Archenfield Community Environment Group Events

Community Litter Picking Days Thursday February 20th at 9.30 am Llangrove Village Hall Car Park. Sunday March 2nd at 10.00 am The Garron Centre Car Park Big Switch Off Sunday February 23rd 7 pm onwards Join in the countywide switch-off of external lights  to celebrate and protect our dark skies. February Talk  HWT  Wye Adapt to Climate Change  Thursday 20th February 7 pm – 8.30 pm The Garron Centre  Project Officer Holly Williams updates us on her project and other nature restoration and climate mitigation activities by HWT in Herefordshire Climate Fresk Saturday March 22nd 10 am – 1 pm at Llangrove Village Hall.  Would you like to spend time with people who, like you, are concerned about climate

Course: Steps to Net Zero

It is now recognised by businesses and the public that we are in a climate emergency and that this now requires an urgent escalation of action across all fronts to achieve Net Zero. Businesses across the UK are making a conscious effort to support the UK’s target by adhering to the measures needed to reach net zero emissions by 2050. A course run by HWCC is taking place on 11th December 2024, aimed at any business or individual who wishes to better understand the term ‘Net Zero’ and for those with an interest or responsibility within their workplace and/or community to reduce

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION WEBINAR RECORDING

As climate change brings more intense and frequent extreme weather events, such as flooding and heatwaves, adaptation becomes crucial. Herefordshire Council, in partnership with Sustainability West Midlands, has developed the county’s first Adaptation Plan. Town and Parish Councils, Public and Private Sector Enterprises, Community Groups and Leaders who were not able to attend the webinar held on 14th June can watch a recording of the event to find out more about the plan, hear from experts, gain insights, and discover how to work together to reduce the detrimental impacts of climate change on our communities. To see the recording  via

USING YOUR VOICE

It is depressing to note how little talk of nature and the environment has featured in the election debates and campaigning currently dominating the media. There is still time to let your PPCs (Prospective Parliamentary Candidates) know how important green issues are to you personally and for the future of the planet. The run-up to the election is a chance to raise issues and demand answers and many of the posts in this week’s newsletter urge you to action; to use your voice to move environmental matters up the political agenda.