Money/ economics

07/02/2025

Building Sense News

Close the door on unwanted energy losses FREE WEBINAR on the importance of high quality, well-installed windows and doors for energy efficiency in the home. Monday 17th February 1-2.30pm Windows and doors can be responsible for a huge proportion of energy losses in your home. Yet they can be one of the most straightforward improvements to make. Architect and energy efficiency expert James Smith, of J3 Building Futures in Shrewsbury will be joining us to talk through: What makes a good window a good window? Is triple glazing worth it or is double glazing ‘good enough’? Good windows need to be well installed – how do you

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Free support for the VCSE sector in Herefordshire!

Exciting news for Voluntary, Community or Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations in Herefordshire: a new programme of free support launches this month. If you are part of the VCSE sector in Herefordshire then you can now access a range of strategic and marketing support that’s being delivered over the next two months (go ahead, book your place today!). There is a mixture of in-person and online sessions being delivered by Let’s Do Business Group who can support you to make an even greater impact in your community! Funded by Herefordshire Council, the first session is on 11th February. Find out more

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Community Spaces Capital Grant Scheme

There’s just one month left to express interest in the Community Spaces Capital Grant Scheme, which helps voluntary and community groups in Herefordshire transform and improve existing or unused buildings for community benefit. Grants between £15,000 and £250,000 are available to fund renovations, new facilities, and essential improvements that enhance community connections and services. Projects must support inclusivity, accessibility, and local needs. Click here to learn more. Deadline for expressions of interest is 6th March

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31/01/2025

Thoughts of Spring

Snowdrops flowering in gardens and verges; the leaves of wild daffodils pushing through the mud; Blue Tits checking out the nest box built into my cottage wall; day length gradually stretching out : all signs that the year has turned and that spring is on its way. There is a definite spring feel to this week’s newsletter with many of our members’ events focusing on planting and gardening. Seed Swaps are a great way to share seeds that you have too many of and receive seeds of vegetables and flowers that you may not have tried growing before. CLaN CIC and

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31/01/2025

Building Sense Webinar

Close the door on unwanted energy losses FREE WEBINAR on the importance of high quality, well-installed windows and doors for energy efficiency in the home. Monday 17th February 1-2.30pm Windows and doors can be responsible for a huge proportion of energy losses in your home. Yet they can be one of the most straightforward improvements to make. Architect and energy efficiency expert James Smith, of J3 Building Futures in Shrewsbury will be joining us to talk through: What makes a good window a good window? Is triple glazing worth it or is double glazing ‘good enough’? Good windows need to be well installed – how do you

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It’s a mad, mad, mad, mad world

A recent article in the i newspaper highlighted the craziness of this world that we live in. If you have over 70 Christmas cards to send, it is apparently cheaper to take a budget flight to Lisbon or Milan and post your cards over there, then fly back, rather than posting your cards in this country It may cost you less, but how much does it cost the climate and the world? When will the polluters start paying?

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Money Movers

Click here to read an article from Friends of the Earth UK about Money Movers. Established in 2019, Money Movers is a tried-and-tested scheme aimed at helping people move their finances to greener options.

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Community Energy Advice

Sustainability charity Severn Wye Energy Agency is now offering free energy advice and support to Herefordshire residents who may be at risk of ‘slipping through the net’ of conventional fuel poverty support. Through the Community Energy Advice programme, a local adviser can support with everything from energy-saving and carbon monoxide advice, advising on the Priority Services Register, to speaking with your supplier if you fall behind on your bills. To contact a local community energy adviser, email: communityadvice@severnwye.org.uk or call 0800 170 1432. To find out more visit the Severn Wye Energy Agency website.

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