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River Wye News

FORW Newsletter Click here for the latest newsletter from Friends of the River Wye with news of visits, training days and an invitation to participate in an outdoor performance about the Wye. Natural Resources Wales Click here for the most recent update from Natural Resources Wales with worrying news about the status of Atlantic Salmon in the river.  

People’s Emergency Briefing Screenings and Community Follow Up Actions

PEB Screening – Next Steps If the PEB screening piqued your interest and concerns and you would like to hear from the experts in more detail, click on this page on the NEB website then scroll down to ‘The Expert Briefings’ to hear their presentations in full. Other Follow Up Actions in Herefordshire The Great Collaboration Banter Session on Wednesday 19th August was on PEB – Progress so far and What Next. If you missed it you can watch a recording of the session here Future Screenings in Herefordshire Colwall Greener Screening at Colwall Park Hotel on 8th October at 7.00pm Ledbury There

Repair Café News

It was good to hear a mention of a Repair Café on The Archers on Radio 4 last Sunday, 6th September, albeit only a brief mention of a pop-up RC at the local Flower and Produce show. Look out for more news in future newsletters from our county Repair Cafés about the ways that they are going to be involved with International Repair Day on 17th October.  All the Repair Cafés listed are GOLD members of HGN Saturday 12th September Archenfield Repair Café – 2.00pm – 4.00pm More details on their Facebook page Saturday 19th September South Hereford Repair Café

Why Fly for Wildlife?

Thursday 24th September  7:00pm-8:15pm Tickets: tickettailor.com/events/flightfreeuk/2233645 An event organised by FlightFreeUK at which three speakers will explore the importance of travelling sustainably when seeking wildlife experiences. The online event is free to attend. Speakers include: Iain Green – a wildlife photographer who has discovered amazing wildlife experiences close to home Christof Middeke – a wilderness guide from Finland who only accepts tourists if they haven’t flown to get there Amy Bray – a marine biologist, conservationist, and founder of Another Way 

People’s Emergency Briefing Screenings and Community Follow Up Actions

PEB Screening – Next Steps   Other Follow Up Actions in Herefordshire The Great Collaboration Banter Session on Wednesday 19th August was on PEB – Progress so far and What Next. If you missed it you can watch a recording of the session here Future Screenings in Herefordshire Cradley Wild Screening on 10th September at 3.00pm following the group’s AGM at 2.30pm. You are welcome to attend both, or just the screening. Cradley Village Hall, WR13 5LH Colwall Greener Screening at Colwall Park Hotel on 8th October at 7.00pm Ledbury Screening at Ledbury Market Theatre 15th October at 7.30pm followed by a discussion and refreshments. Here

Repair Café News

All the Repair Cafés listed are GOLD members of HGN Saturday 5th September Leominster Repair Café – 10.00am – 12 noon. Booking is now closed for items for repair. If you have items for sharpening, no need to book – just turn up. More details on their website. Marden Repair Café – 10.00am – 12.30pm Booking for the September Repair Café is now closed. Find out about the October session and book an item in by clicking here. . Golden Valley Repair Café – 10:00am – 12:30pm Booking advisable: You can BOOK online by following this link,

People’s Emergency Briefing Screenings and Community Follow Up Actions

PEB Screening – Next Steps The impact of the PEB screenings is being reflected in the mainstream media and has lead to calls in Parliament for a national televised screening. Read more in this article from The Guardian. Other Follow Up Actions in Herefordshire The Great Collaboration Banter Session on Wednesday 19th August was on PEB – Progress so far and What Next. If you missed it you can watch a recording of the session here Future Screenings in Herefordshire Cradley Wild Screening on 10th September at 3.00pm following the group’s AGM at 2.30pm. You are welcome to attend both, or

Creatures of the Night

The Leominster branch of the Herefordshire Wildlife Trust invites you to a Moth Hunt. Learn about identification and get involved with recording using your phone. Families Welcome! Friday 4th September 7.15pm Meet in front of Grange Court on The Grange, Leominster Free but donations appreciated. Please bring your own refreshments for the end of the walk It is suggested that you download the iNaturalist app prior to the event. PLEASE REGISTER YOUR INTEREST BY EMAILING: leominsterbranch@herefordshirewt.co.uk This coming weekend, 29th – 30th August is International Bat Night organised by Eurobats. There are no events locally (maybe some local groups will get involved next

Repair Café News

All the Repair Cafés listed are GOLD members of HGN Saturday 29th August Hereford City Repair Café – 10.00am – 12 noon.  Book your items in or just walk in on the day. Saturday 5th September Leominster Repair Café – 10.00am – 12 noon. Items for repair need to be booked in. If you have items for sharpening, no need to book – just turn up. More details on their website. Marden Repair Café – 10.00am – 12.30pm Find out more and book an item in for the September Repair Café by clicking here. . Golden Valley Repair Café

People’s Emergency Briefing Screenings and Community Follow Up Actions

PEB Screening – Next Steps The impact of the PEB screenings is being reflected in the mainstream media and has lead to calls in Parliament for a national televised screening. Read more in this article from The Guardian. Other Follow Up Actions in Herefordshire The Great Collaboration Banter Session last Wednesday 19th August was on PEB – Progress so far and What Next. If you missed it you can watch a recording of the session here Future Screenings in Herefordshire Dilwyn Green Action Group Screening on 27th August at 7.30pm. Refreshments available. Colwall Greener Screening at Colwall Park Hotel on 8th October at