Together we are stronger The PEB film provokes strong reactions with its hard-hitting message about what the human race is doing to the planet. It can seem as though there is nothing we can do to prevent complete ecosystem collapse. But it is not too late to ‘Think global, act local’. Click here to read examples of positive actions to combat climate change and build resilience being taken by communities and groups throughout Herefordshire. Look out for details of follow-up actions from HGN in future newsletters. Other Screenings in Herefordshire Archenfield Community Environment Group (a gold member
16/07/2026
All the Repair Cafés listed are GOLD members of HGN Saturday 18th July South Hereford Repair Café – 10.00am – 12.30pm South Hereford Repair Café (a GOLD member of HGN) sessions are on the third Saturday of each month. Bookings for the July session are now closed. Click here to find out more and to book in an item for their August session when booking opens. . Malvern Hills Repair Café 10:00am – 1:00pm Part of Transition Malvern Hills (a GOLD member of HGN) the next session of Malvern Hills Repair Café will be at
16/07/2026
Archenfield Community Environment Group Postponed screening of Peoples’ Emergency Briefing with facilitated discussion. Thurs 23rd July. 7.00pm -9.30pm. Doors open 6.45pm. Please book using this link Throughout the summer ACEG will be running Himalayan balsam pulling and bat detecting sessions. Volunteers are always welcome. For up to date information please check the group’s facebook page or sign up for the monthly newsletter by emailing archenfieldceg@gmail.com
Together we are stronger The PEB film provokes strong reactions with its hard-hitting message about what the human race is doing to the planet such that it can seem as though there is nothing we can do to prevent complete ecosystem collapse. But it is not too late to ‘Think global, act local’. Click here to read examples of positive actions to combat climate change and build resilience being taken by communities and groups throughout Herefordshire. Other Screenings in Herefordshire Almeley Village Hall Hosted jointly by HGN gold member Almeley Green Group, St Mary’s Church Almeley, the Almeley
09/07/2026
All the Repair Cafés listed are GOLD members of HGN Saturday 11th July Archenfield Repair Café 2.00pm – 4.00pm Archenfield Repair Café is the second Saturday of each month. Homemade cakes and hot and cold drinks available. They have repairers for IT, electronics, textiles, furniture and much more. More details on their Facebook page. Saturday 18th July South Hereford Repair Café – 10.00am – 12.30pm South Hereford Repair Café (a GOLD member of HGN) sessions are on the third Saturday of each month. Click here to find out more and to book in an item for their July session when
Click here for the latest newsletter from Friends of the River Wye, including details of an event tomorrow, Saturday 11th July celebrating the Wye with live music and a community ceremony.
09/07/2026
Herefordshire Natural Flood Management (NFM) project is being delivered by Herefordshire Council within seven priority sub-catchments, working with nature to reduce the risk of flooding for communities. Click here for a link to their regular newsletters
A new project by Flight Free UK aims to help schools reduce or eliminate the use of flights for school trips. Click here to find out more. If you have children or grandchildren at school, make sure they know about the project, how they can get involved and the benefits to children and the planet.
HGN Screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing The screening of the PEB film organised by HGN took place last Saturday, 27th June. There was animated discussion in the room both before and after the film – so much so that Lynne Bowers, HGN Steering Group Member who was facilitating the event, had difficulty in drawing the discussion to a close in order to summarise the points before we ran out of time. The film itself provoked some emotional responses. It is hard-hitting, but not without hope. Click here to read a summary of the discussion with proposed follow-up
03/07/2026
All the Repair Cafés listed are GOLD members of HGN Congratulations to South Hereford Repair Café whose volunteers have been busy raising money for the Midlands Air Ambulance who were presented with a cheque for £400. Further funds were also raised for Dore Community Transport and Fownhope New Memorial Hall Defibrillator Fund. Saturday 4th July Leominster Repair Café – 10.00am – 12.00pm This session is now closed for booking items in. If you have items for sharpening, you do not need to book – just turn up. For more details visit their website. There is a plant swap alongside the repair
