There is a new feature on the HGN website – we now have the Events Calendar up and running. You can easily see events organised by HGN, Building Sense and any of our GOLD members listed by date, with links to click through for more details. GOLD and Standard members are encouraged to send in details of any events that they have coming up in the next few months for inclusion in the newsletters. Events organised by GOLD members will be listed in the Events Calendar as well. Do let us know what you think of this new
It was great to see so many HGN members at the AGM and networking evening on Tuesday – night of the Harvest Moon – and was completely inspiring to hear from 14 member organisations about what they’re doing – from repair cafés to growing vegetables, from solar generation to teaching cooking skills, from community apple-juicing to wildlife to integrated transport … and more. Thank you so much to the individual members and group members who came along, We were also able to give a fitting thank you to Nick Read, who has served as HGN Co-Chair for seven years alongside
If you would like to attend either of the upcoming HGN events next Tuesday please let us know, either via Eventbrite or by e-mailing admin@hgnetwork.org. We may be able to fit you in: HGN AGM and Social Tuesday 7th October 6.30pm with definitely an emphasis more on the social rather than the AGM Join HGN Steering Group and members and supporters upstairs at De Koffie Pot, Hereford for a chance to chat, get to know what other groups are up to, exchange ideas and make connections. The evening will start at 6.30pm with light refreshments with the AGM starting at
Building Sense Event – 8th October 1.00pm – 2.00pm There is still time to book for this online event as part of Green Open Homes, exploring how Jackie renovated her one-time threshing barn Herefordshire home to make it warm, green and fit for the future. Tickets are free. Click here to book.
Don’t miss your chance to join two HGN events in early October: HGN AGM and Social Tuesday 7th October 6.30pm with definitely an emphasis more on the social rather than the AGM Join HGN Steering Group and members and supporters upstairs at De Koffie Pot, Hereford for a chance to chat, get to know what other groups are up to, exchange ideas and make connections. The evening will start at 6.30pm with light refreshments with the AGM starting at 6.45pm. For more details and to book your ticket (free – but we need to know numbers for catering purposes) CLICK HERE Ready
Building Sense Event – 8th October 1.00pm – 2.00pm An online event as part of Green Open Homes, exploring how Jackie renovated her one-time threshing barn Herefordshire home to make it warm, green and fit for the future. Tickets are free. Click here to book.
A packed newsletter this week and we start with news of two HGN Events: HGN AGM and Social Tuesday 7th October 6.30pm with definitely an emphasis more on the social rather than the AGM Join HGN Steering Group and members and supporters upstairs at De Koffie Pot, Hereford for a chance to chat, get to know what other groups are up to, exchange ideas and make connections. The evening will start at 6.30pm with light refreshments with the AGM starting at 6.45pm. For more details and to book your ticket (free – but we need to know numbers for catering purposes)
Building Sense Event – 8th October 1.00pm – 2.00pm An online event as part of Green Open Homes, exploring how Jackie renovated her one-time threshing barn Herefordshire home to make it warm, green and fit for the future. Tickets are free. Click here to book. News from Building Sense Click here for the latest newsletter from Building Sense packed with advice on how to get your house ready for the colder weather.
05/09/2025
Starting and Running a Local Environment Group Workshop Ever wanted to start your own local environment group, but not been sure where to start? Join HGN on Tuesday 7th October, 13.00 – 16.00 and hear from people who have already got a group up and running. Benefit from their advice on funding, organisation structure, getting your message out, recruiting helpers and more: they will speak from experience and will be ready to answer your questions. E-mail admin@hgnetwork.org to indicate your interest in attending this event and we will send further details. ADVANCE NOTICE: HGN AGM We hope to see many of you
Drumroll … The beautiful new listing of HGN’s 163 (as I write) organisations and business members is up and running! (Obviously we don’t list our 1000+ individual members online.) For me, it’s truly encouraging to see just how much activity is going on around Herefordshire in terms of climate, nature and community. Take a look at the listings here. And if you’re part of an organisation or business that could join HGN, do sign up – standard membership is free. (Big thanks to our admin team Fran and Rachel for their work on this, plus
