The Nature Towns and Cities Network is a programme by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, National Trust and Natural England which aims to improve access to nature by helping local authorities, communities and partners bring green space into every neighbourhood. It is open and free to join, offering events, training and resources for community groups, charities and local government. The resource section offers plenty of interesting articles.
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.
03/07/2026
Click here for the latest news from HGN GOLD member Transition Leominster, including their plant swap at the Repair Café this Saturday, 4th July, and more details of their screening of the PEB film on Thursday 30th July.
05/06/2026
Click here for the latest news from HGN GOLD member Transition Leominster, including their plant swap at the Repair Café this Saturday, 6th June
Better Transport Week organised by the Campaign for Better Transport runs from 15th – 21st June. Find out more here Flight Free UK, a charity that informs people of the climate impact of aviation and encourages people to travel without flying, offering inspiration and resources on how to do so, have an upcoming online event, Flight Free Travel Surgery. Three expert panellists from the travel community will be answering queries from the audience around flight-free travel in our returning Q&A. The event is free to attend, and full details and registration are here: Date: Wednesday 17th June Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm Location: Online (Zoom)
Better Transport Week 2026 will be taking place between 15th – 21st June. Click here to read more and find out how you can get involved. Electric Vehicle Update The average new EV is now cheaper than an average new petrol car. The battery is likely to outlive the life of the car, rather than it being a weak area that might discourage people from buying a used electric car. These facts come from an article in this week’s New Scientist magazine. If anyone would like more information on the NS article, contact HGN Steering Group member Gordon Coppock
Last November, ten of the UK’s leading experts briefed an invited audience of over 1,200 politicians and leaders from business, culture, faith, sport and the media to set out the implications of climate and nature breakdown for health, food systems, national security and the economy. Screenings of the 45 minute film made of the briefing are taking place around the country to bring constituents, civic leaders and MPs together to hear the evidence – and consider what an emergency response should look like. Locally there are screenings
A date for your diary: Thurs 30th April 7.30pm at Skenfrith Village Hall Last November, ten of the UK’s leading experts briefed an invited audience of over 1,200 politicians and leaders from business, culture, faith, sport and the media to set out the implications of climate and nature breakdown for health, food systems, national security and the economy. This is a screening of the 45 minute film
10/04/2026
Have you ever thought about the benefits of setting up your own village or local community group but been overwhelmed by the challenges involved? Join our event for help and inspiration. HGN is holding a series of Starting and Running a Local Environment Group workshops at which participants can hear about how to set up a group and get ideas for inclusive activities that local groups can organise. The next in the series will be from 2.00pm – 4.00pm on Tuesday April 14th at De Koffie Pot, Hereford. Part of the session will be Dave Faulkner of Green Group Almeley
02/04/2026
Have you ever thought about the benefits of setting up your own village or local community group but been overwhelmed by the challenges involved? Join our event for help and inspiration. HGN is holding a series of Starting and Running a Local Environment Group workshops at which participants can hear about how to set up a group and get ideas for inclusive activities that local groups can organise. The next in the series will be from 2.00pm – 4.00pm on Tuesday April 14th at De Koffie Pot, Hereford. Dave Faulkner of Green Group Almeley will be sharing his experience of
