This weekend, 25th – 27th September, the Ross on Wye walking festival offers three days of organised walks exploring a quiet corner of Herefordshire. Click here for more information and to book tickets.
The DKP Discussion Group are having a discussion about the bypass, but definitely not the usual conversation about the bypass. They are aiming for a constructive conversation that seeks common ground. Friday 2nd October 7.00pm – 9.00pm Click here for more details
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
Travel, flying and the climate crisis Thursday 15th October 6.30pm – 8.00pm Flight Free UK’s very topical flagship event takes place in October. Hear from local travellers and academics about how to reduce the amount you fly, as well as hear about Flight Free UK’s work. Book now Online and in-person (in Oxford) tickets available. And if you are still planning to get away on holiday this year, this blog about travelling through Europe by train may provide inspiration.
Throughout August, children in England can travel by bus for free! Children aged five to 15 are eligible for the free fares, and you don’t need to register – just hop on board and ask for a free ticket. Find out which bus operators are taking part in your area – most of them are. And as of the start of next year, all bus fares will be capped at £2.00
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)
