A community dig, wildlife workshops, scientific surveys and more – the Dorstone Settlement Timeline Project is bringing 6,000 years of local history to life in 2026, with a programme of free events open to everyone supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. The highlight of the events programme will be a community archaeology dig, taking place around Dorstone to uncover...
Join Almeley Green Group, an HGN gold member at Almeley Village Hall as they reflect on the past year, share their plans for the months ahead and welcome new ideas, new faces and anyone interested in getting involved. Whether you've been with them from the beginning or are joining them for the first time, you'll be made very welcome. Complimentary...
Following the screening in June there will be a second screening at St Mary's Church, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 5HN organised by The Friends of St Mary's Church, Ross-on-Wye. Public screening with a discussion, open to all, free of charge.
Yolande and Andrew of Taste of Self Sufficiency are building a one bedroom hempcrete bungalow in Herefordshire. They are both Permaculturists and have used Permaculture Principles and Ethics in their build. They have had volunteers helping them hempcrete their walls and install natural insulation. Most of the volunteers who stepped forward were wanting to get hands-on experience for their own house...
Refreshments available.
A weekend Retreat based at Fircroft College in South Birmingham caters for those seeking nature-connected experiences to combat the challenges of climate change and to balance the rigours of your everyday busy life. Spend two days immersed in practical sustainability, including growing, harvesting, creating and understanding how small changes can make a big impact. Reconnect with nature, learn valuable skills and...
August Bank Holiday weekend sees the return of the Hereford Indie Food Festival with a line-up of great local food producers and a range of bands.
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! 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...
Applewood Permaculture, a GOLD member of HGN, run in-person and online courses throughout the year. This 2-day introduction to the concept and techniques of forest gardening involves theory and practice from visioning to harvesting. See their website for more details.
Growing Local (a Gold Member of HGN) hold a Community Day on the first Saturday of each month. For their September community day they are joined by Tim from CLAN CIC. Help Tim discover all the species of animal, fungi and plants in their education garden! Adults are very welcome too – join the growers for a Southside Farm tour...
Hay Regenerative Soils CIC, who work under the name of Hay We Got Worms' and CLAN are holding a Soil Safari and Biodiversity Building Workshop Click on the website links to find out more.
Yolande and Andrew of Taste of Self Sufficiency are building a one bedroom hempcrete bungalow in Herefordshire. They are both Permaculturists and have used Permaculture Principles and Ethics in their build. They have had volunteers helping them hempcrete their walls and install natural insulation. Most of the volunteers who stepped forward were wanting to get hands-on experience for their own house...
