Transport

27/03/2026

HGN Event: Ready, steady … Starting and running a local environment group

Have you ever wondered what the challenges and opportunities of setting up your own village or local community group are? Join our event to find out. Local environment, or ‘green’ groups are doing brilliant and inspiring work in Herefordshire – some as the initiative of a parish council, some started by like-minded neighbours. 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 on the afternoon of Tuesday April

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Glorious Daffodils

Over the next three weekends, the Golden Triangle, just over the border in Gloucestershire, will be celebrating the wonderful spring show put on by our native Daffodils. The Daffodil Line, a community run bus line, will be offering shuttle buses to some of the best sites whilst local churches and village halls will be offering refreshments. You can support this community transport initiative and enjoy an amazing wildlife spectacular at the same time. One word of warning if you do one of the many walks in the area to see the daffodils: given the weather we have had since the

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Canon Frome Court Spring Fair

Canon Frome Court Spring Fair on Saturday 21st March from 11.00am – 4.00pm is shaping up nicely!  As well as the great local AND sustainable food (free portion for everyone thanks to the support of Herefordshire Community Foundation), they have lots on through the day. Music all day – singing, guitar and beautiful handpan Taster sessions – Body Awareness, Alexander Technique and Improv – all between 12.30 and 3.30 Demos from the brilliant Ledbury Walking Netball gang GIANT Jenga and Connect 4, Welly Wanging AND Table Tennis! Tours between 12 and 2 – you can see what they’re doing to build the lake’s diversity, and

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Engaging Issues

A south Shropshire based community organisation ‘Engaging Issues’  is providing a Climate-related talk in Church Stretton on Tuesday February 3rd, 7.30p,m.  Click here to find out more.

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15/01/2026

HGN and Building Sense Events – Book Now!

HGN Online Event: Thinking of an electric car this year?  This Wednesday January 21st from 1pm – 2pm Electric cars are becoming increasingly popular but if you have not driven one you may want to find out a bit more before you take the plunge. Join this online event to find answers to questions such as: ‘Can I really do a long journey in an EV?’ ‘How can I charge an EV if I haven’t got a driveway where I can park my car?’ Are electric cars really better for the environment? Can they cope with the extra demands on the battery in the winter? David Smith

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Rail Reform Survey

Now is a chance to make your views known on the process of reforming Britain’s railways. Click here to complete a survey from Campaign for Better Transport who will share the results with key decision makers in Government and the rail industry.

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08/01/2026

Upcoming HGN and Building Sense Events

New Date for BUILDING SENSE Event Due to illness, HGN’s BUILDING SENSE project has rescheduled the ‘ask the experts’ webinar on making your house warmer, healthier and cheaper to run, which was due to take place yesterday. The event will now take place online on January 22nd from 1pm – 2.30pm. Are you thinking about improving the energy efficiency of your home but not sure where to start? Maybe you’re an old hand but still have a few questions. Building Sense is hosting a free, friendly, live Q&A where you can ask any question and get clear, practical answers from our

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Go Flight-free in 2026

Going flight-free is one of the most powerful things you can do to address the climate crisis, with train travel saving 90% on your emissions compared to flying. But it’s not just about your personal emissions. Making a pledge like this is a great conversation starter among your friends and family, and sends a message to industry and government that people want things to change. Click here to see a video about going Flight-free in 2026

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Eco Centre Survey

Eco centresw is a small sustainability charity currently developing an app that will encourage people to take more action at home and in their community. To help them do this, they need the views of people like you: individuals, groups, and other organisations who want to see more done to protect our planet, locally and nationally. Can you help them by filling out this brief survey and passing it on to other people, groups, or organisations you know who are concerned about or active in some aspect of sustainability or environmental protection? They need input from as many

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