18/06/2026
On Saturday 11th July, 12 noon – 3pm, HGN GOLD member, Growing Local, will be holding their Summer Celebration with stalls, farm tours, games including welly wanging and more.
18/06/2026
Click here for the latest newsletter from Rural Hub Herefordshire which includes details of Wye Living Lab workshops which bring together farmers and stakeholders to test practical solutions for soil health, nutrient management and water quality in the Wye catchment.
29/05/2026
Click here to read the latest newsletter from HGN Gold Member Growing Local. Their next Community Day is Saturday 6th June. On Saturday 11th July they will be holding their Summer Celebration with stalls, tours, games and more – look out for further details in future newsletters.
The Climate Change Committee’s new assessment, A Well‑Adapted UK, is a clear call to action: the climate has already changed, and the UK must urgently adapt. For a rural county like Herefordshire — where farming, nature, and community life are tightly interwoven — the report’s findings feel especially relevant. What’s changing The CCC highlights rising risks that will shape daily life across the county: Hotter summers, with temperatures regularly exceeding 40°C More frequent flooding, including surface water flooding in towns and villages Increasing water scarcity, with national shortages expected by 2040 Pressure on food systems, both locally and globally Accelerating nature loss, unless habitats are restored and connected The message
21/05/2026
HGN GOLD member, Applewood Permaculture have a busy programme of courses over the summer: 2nd – 7th June PEACE course (Peace, Empowerment and Cultural Emergence) with Looby 4th July Fruit tree Summer Pruning and Budding workshop with Chris 16th -19th July Practical Volunteer long weekend at Applewood 24th -26th July ACE course (Activating Cultural Emergence) with Looby 5th -6th September Forest Gardening with Chris Click on the links to find out more.
Click here for a list of grant funding available to local groups and charities with details of how to apply and deadlines. Click on this link for a useful guide to fundraising and grants from Lloyds Bank, with tips on selecting the right sources of funding for your charity or organisation, and learn what to consider before applying for a grant.
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
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.
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.
As part of National Hedgerow Week last week, the Tree Council ran a webinar on the ancient craft of Hedgelaying: its history, regional styles, use and impact on wildlife. Click here to watch the recording on YouTube Other links Nigel Adam’s new book – Hedgelaying The Complete Guide to a Traditional Rural Craft National Hedgelaying Society Hedgelink
