There are two upcoming chances to catch up with what
The Draft Local Plan Regulation 18 consultation is currently running
There will be an online webinar on Thursday May 9th 12:45
YES Energy Solutions are currently working with Herefordshire Council on the Keep
Midlands Forest Network are setting up a series of workshops
There is still just time to benefit from Applewood's special
Greener Footprints, Herefordshire Council's county wide action plan for a
Are you part of the Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise
This week's update from Herefordshire Food Alliance includes news on
Join Tim Kaye from Cultivating Learning and Nature (CLaN CIC)
Whitecross School are holding their second annual eco-festival this Friday
The Importance of Flower Rich Meadows The next event from the
Kington Kleen have sent the following updates: Ink Cartridge Recycling in
Would you like to speak up more about climate change
Congratulations to South Hereford Repair Café which is celebrating its
Spring is arriving at Applewood who have a special spring
Join Tim Kaye from Cultivating Learning and Nature (CLaN CIC)
Recent news from Herefordshire Food Alliance can be found on
The (Regulation 18) consultation on the Draft Herefordshire Local Plan
Severn Wye Energy Agency has been working with Herefordshire Council to
10th April, 6pm, online Find out about how Radnorshire Wildlife Trust and
The Importance of Flower Rich Meadows The next event from the
Click here for news from HWT City branch, including volunteering
Herefordshire CC is hosting events across the county to give
Plantlife's annual project to encourage everyone to manage their lawn
The most recent HGN Building Sense webinar about Herefordshire Council's
10th April, 6pm, online Find out about how Radnorshire Wildlife Trust and
Saturday 6th April: Repair café and plant stall. Saturday 4th May:
Hereford College of Arts have an exciting upcoming event to
Join Tim Kaye from Cultivating Learning and Nature (CLaN CIC)
The Big Skill have a series of events taking place
Are you passionate about creating a thriving and sustainable local food
The Marches Energy Grant (MEG) offers free advice, energy assessments
Herefordshire Food Alliance's Grow Your Own Food Stall is open
Love Food Hate Waste's annual campaign Food Waste Action Week
Click here for the latest update on Talks and Discussions
Herefordshire CC will be hosting events across the county to
Big Solar Co-op, a not-for-profit, carbon-first and volunteer-led organisation whose
Midlands Forest Network would like to share their new YouTube
10th April, 6pm, online Find out about how Radnorshire Wildlife Trust and
Home Energy Savers Webinar — new from Herefordshire Council Tuesday 19th
An exciting opportunity for rural communities in the South West,
Click here for the latest update on Talks and Discussions
HFA have been talking in their Steering Meeting about what
Transition Network is offering Thrive Training - 16 April-21 May The
WWF's Earth Hour Since 2007, WWF has encouraged people across the
Home Energy Savers — new from Herefordshire Council Tuesday 19th March
The deadline for completing this survey has been extended to
The Stronger Hereford Board is seeking two Youth Representatives to
Broken Something? Please Don't Bin It! Rather Let Us See
Click here for details of upcoming events and volunteering opportunities
Public Policy Exchange will be hosting a webinar on Improving Water Quality
This evening, Friday 1st March at 7:30pm in the Baptist
Transition Malvern are hosting a talk by Sir Jonathon Porritt
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust's spring lecture on 15th March will be
Seed Swap in Peterchurch Village Hall, Saturday 24 February 10
'Genetics – Worries, Nonsense and Hopes' A talk by Dr Vanja
Please see details below of a new Community Energy Fund
On Friday 1st March at 7:30pm in the Baptist Church,
Click here for details of a programme of events taking
Click here to read the latest Greener Footprints bulletin from
Archenfield Community Environment Group are hosting a talk on 'Mustelids
Several garden related events are taking place over the next
Transition Malvern are hosting a talk by Sir Jonathon Porritt
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust's spring lecture on 15th March will be
On 7th February 2024 the Midland Forest Network (MFN) held
Grants of up to £15,000 are now available to support
For one week in March, thousands of schools, households, community
Growing Local's Lunch Clubs take place on Fridays during February-
Transition Leominster's Heart and Soul group have just started a
'Genetics – Worries, Nonsense and Hopes' A talk by Dr Vanja
Click here for details of the Herefordshire Together Fund in partnership
Herefordshire Council has secured funding to continue their Natural Flood
HWT Ross branch are holding an event this evening, 2nd
Events in February Saturday 3rd Leominster Repair Café - Community centre
The High Sheriff Fund is now open for applications. “Law
Herefordshire Council is asking for your views about proposed priorities
Click here to read Growing Local's latest newsletter packed with
Attention all local organisations! Herefordshire's State of the Sector research
Herefordshire Food Alliance are starting off the new year at
Join the national conversation about how people value our rivers
The Big Skill's series of events over the next few
Click here to read the January newsletter from Hereford Food
Thank you to all those groups, businesses, organisations and individuals
Click here for details of the next South Hereford Repair
Archenfield Community Environment Group talk for 25th January, 7pm -
Join the national conversation about how people value our rivers
Transition Malvern are hosting a talk by Sir Jonathon Porritt
Talk Community's Grant Finder tool is a one stop shop for funding
Click here for details of the next South Hereford Repair
Archenfield Community Environment Group talk for 25th January, 7pm -
Saturday 13th 11am Leominster Wassail, Corn Square Wednesday 17th 10am Sociable
Join the national conversation about how people value our rivers
The High Sheriff Fund is now open for applications. “Law
The launch of the Midlands Forest Network will take place
Attention all local organisations! Herefordshire's State of the Sector research
Archenfield Community Environment Group talk for 25th January, 7pm -
Herefordshire Council is asking for your views about proposed priorities
Transition Leominster Events in January Saturday 6th January 10-12.30 - Repair
The Building Sense webinar last Monday on insulating flat roofs,
Herefordshire Council is asking for your views about proposed priorities
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust's final event for December is an Elves
Making your own party hats, recycling your tree and giving
This scheme aims to help voluntary, community and social enterprise
One of the groups that has recently joined HGN is: The
Just a reminder that the next Building Sense webinar is
Read about this, in the latest newsletter from Greener Footprints
Wednesday 6th December 7pm Almeley Village Hall Hidden Plastic was founded in
A rural housing co-op in north Herefordshire with 7 acres
Building Sense has two webinars coming up in early December. Monday
The city's fantastic new fleet of electric buses is now
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust, Ross branch is having its next talk
Click here for details of a hedgerow planting volunteering opportunity
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust have a range of events organised in
Wednesday 6th December 7pm Almeley Village Hall Hidden Plastic was founded in
Growing Local CIC are looking for a Garden Education Officer.
One of the keys to wellbeing is a comfortable, warm
The autumn colours have been particularly spectacular this year: gold
There are two webinars from Building Sense in early December. Monday
Pruning the Community Orchard Saturday 25th November 10am - 1pm Leominster
Celebrate National Tree Week on Saturday 25th November 11am - 3pm
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust, Ross branch is having its next talk
Click here to see the latest newsletter from The Great
As part of National Tree Week, Leominster Community Orchard (Millenium Green, below
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust have a range of events organised in
Building Sense has several forthcoming online webinars. The next is Retrofitting
Volunteers are sought for an innovative study into thermal comfort,
To find out more about the community heat network in
As part of National Tree Week Leominster Community Orchard (Millenium Green, below
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust have a range of events organised in
December 6th at 7pm – 8:30pm De Koffie Pot upstairs, Bridge
Dates of events in November are as follows: Saturday 4th November
A DISCUSSION AT DKP IN THE LEFT BANK VILLAGE Perry Walker and
Join the 500 people each month who save an average
Black Mountains College are running a one-day course "Introduction to
Feeling the Black Friday blues? Last year, it was estimated
Retrofitting the Solid Wall Home Webinar Our next webinar is Monday
Invitation to a South West Unite to Survive Climate, Nature
Music and Poetry Benefit for 'Medical Aid for Palestinians' emergency
The National Grid Net Zero Communities Forum West Midlands event
Retrofitting the Solid Wall Home Webinar Our next webinar is Monday
'Where do you want your Energy to Come From' Join Transition
Friday 20th October 3pm Grange Court Talk "People Holding Apples"
The Herefordshire Food Alliance is a broad network working towards
Invitation to a South West Unite to Survive Climate, Nature
Click here to read the latest newsletter from Greener Footprints,
Retrofitting the Solid Wall Home Webinar Our next webinar is Monday
Almeley Green Group are hosting a talk by Tony Norman
You are invited to the last of the conversations associated
Herefordshire FOE will be holding a large, open meeting at
The Herefordshire Food Alliance is a broad network working towards
Herefordshire's stunning rural scenery means that we're fortunate enough to
'Radical Adaptation for Parish & Town Councillors: Creating Green and
Transition Leominster have a busy month ahead with lots of
Save The Wye along with concerned local residents are raising
Almeley Green Group are hosting a talk by Tony Norman
You are invited to the last of the conversations associated
Herefordshire FOE will be holding a large, open meeting at
River friendly food challenge this autumn This autumn, join the Herefordshire
Herefordshire FOE will be holding a large, open meeting at
On Tuesday 3rd October at 7pm Herefordshire Wildlife Trust City
Herefordshire's Rivers: Paradise in Peril supported by Leominster Priory's PCC
Online event Wednesday October 4th, 7 – 9pm Back in July,
As adaptation to climate change, food security and other issues
Applewood in North Herefordshire are offering apple picking and juicing
KLEEN is just about ticking-over on "life-support" but in the
The team at hvoss, in collaboration with Hereford City Council,
'Where do you want your Energy to Come From' Join Transition
This Saturday, 23rd September Fownhope Parish will be at the
Sustainable Ledbury has been involved in setting up a fruit
Local sustainable building specialists Arbor Architects has fought off competition
On Tuesday 3rd October at 7pm HWT City Branch will be
'Where do you want your Energy to Come From' Join Transition
Keep Herefordshire Warm have a new provider - YES Energy
For small charities or community groups, Magic Little Grants are
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN for Eden Project Communities' Introduction to Community
Monday 18th September 1pm Summer comfort — keeping cool at home in
Leominster Walkers are Welcome invite you to a meeting with
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust are launching their Nature Action Network, Wednesday
KLEEN Talks are now progressing in a long-term collaboration with
Richard Priestley's series of talks/workshops on Exploring System Change continues
Severn Wye Energy Agency is working with Herefordshire Council to
HGN are running an online talk with Q&A on Ethical Finance
Monday 18th September 1pm Summer comfort — keeping cool at home in
Applewood in North Herefordshire this Summer are holding a range
Richard Priestley is running a series of talks/workshops on Exploring
Herefordshire's Rivers: Paradise in Peril supported by Leominster Priory's PCC
This Sunday 10th September 3-6pm at Barbar Café , Union
There will be a public meeting at the Left Bank
Age UK Hereford and Localities have teamed up with Dementia
Shropshire and Telford Community Energy (STCE) are inviting individuals, businesses
HGN are running an online talk with Q&A on Ethical
Repair Café Saturday 2nd September: 10 - 12.30pm Leominster Community
Herefordshire's Rivers: Paradise in Peril supported by Leominster Priory's PCC
Sunday 10th September 3-6pm at Barbar Café , Union Street,
With funding from the Department for Transport, a scheme run
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust are launching a Nature Action Network which
There will be a public meeting at the Left Bank
In response to the huge public and Parliamentary support for
Don't forget that on this Saturday August 26th the annual Hereford River
Applewood in North Herefordshire this Summer are holding a range
As part of H-Art week there will be an exhibition
Richard Priestley is running a series of talks/workshops on Exploring
Friends of Bartonsham Meadows (FOBM) will be holding their AGM on Monday September 18th at 7.30pm at the
Click here to read the latest newsletter from Herefordshire Council's
URGENT APPEAL: Herefordshire Wildlife Trust needs more volunteers to help in
Don't forget that on Saturday August 26th the annual Hereford River Carnival
As part of H-Art week there will be an exhibition
If you're part of a business or organisation in Hereford,
Herefordshire Council is working with Sustainability West Midlands to develop
The first Marches Real Food and Farming Conference will be
Leominster Walkers are Welcome invite you to a meeting with
Click here to read the latest newsletter from Hereford Food
Herefordshire's Rivers: Paradise in Peril is supported by Leominster Priory's
On Saturday August 26th the annual Hereford River Carnival takes place. Click
Leominster Walkers are Welcome invite you to a meeting with
Herefordshire's Rivers: Paradise in Peril is supported by Leominster Priory's
In support of Herefordshire Wildlife Trust's 'Recovering our Rivers' campaign,
Black Mountains College have limited tickets remaining for their August
Organised by Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, the content of this online
If you are an individual, group of residents or an
Stronger Hereford are delighted to announce that local bus company
The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) in Machynlleth, Powys offer
The exhibition reflecting on Hereford's Yazor Brook Restoration continues until
The next Leominster Repair Café is on Saturday 5th August 10-12.30. For
Herefordshire's Rivers: Paradise in Peril is supported by Leominster Priory's
Applewood in North Herefordshire this Summer are holding a range
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust has launched a new service offering advice
HGN member Barry Cooper has sent in a link to
Brother and sister team Ashton and Zara Hawkins have co-founded
In support of Herefordshire Wildlife Trust's 'Recovering our Rivers' campaign,
There are Wildplay events going on around the county over
Local artists and poets have been exploring the nature reserves
July to October 2023 11 days at £150 / Day The Herefordshire
Would you like to join a farmer-led project to help
The next session of South Hereford Repair Cafe will take
FoBM have a BIG BUTTERFLY COUNT coming up on Sunday
Sunday July 16th 10.30am start at Haugh Woods, the annual
Local artists and poets have been exploring the nature reserves
A message from Herefordshire County Council re electric charging points
Applewood in North Herefordshire this Summer are holding a range
Members in the west of the county may be interested
Anyone struggling to keep up with their energy bills or
Take part in Britain's biggest sporting celebration of climate action
Summer Farm Walk & Barbeque Tuesday 27th June 2023 6.00
Local artists and poets have been exploring the nature reserves
The Ewyas Harold & District For People & Planet Group
Anyone struggling to keep up with their energy bills or
Over to Gordon Coppock for his Good News: The community owned
Severn Wye Agency are running sessions on energy use in
Gordon Coppock has put together a useful summary below for
Join the 500 people each month who save an average
Regretfully this event has been postponed. It will be re-scheduled
Saturday marks the start of the Herefordshire Greener Footprints Week
Click here to see the latest newsletter from The Great
Applewood in North Herefordshire this Summer are holding a range
12.30-4.30pm, 1st July 2023. Castle Green, Hereford. Come to Save the
Herefordshire Council are running Greener Footprints Week as part of
There will be a screening of the film 'Plastic Warriors'
The Hay Meadow Festival will be taking place on Sat
Are you an organisation working with volunteers or working with
Do you know any households who weren't eligible for the
Aviva, in partnership with WWF and the RSPB, is giving £1
Developing local partnerships for onshore wind in England consultation If you
As volunteers for RSPB Gloucestershire, my husband and I visit
Spend some time in your garden or nearby open space
South Hereford Repair Café has been established at Dinedor Village
Wye and Usk Foundation are looking for an Agricultural Adviosr Fixed
Caplor Energy is excited to announce a five-day event celebrating
HGN member Barry Cooper has been writing on green issues
Click Here for a link to information about a talk on Food initiatives
Spend some time in your garden or nearby open space
Communities with a focus on the environment are invited to
Hereford Community Farm Exhibition - Friday 5 May to Saturday
From 10-18 June Herefordshire Council are holding their first ever
The Climate Action Fund - Energy and Climate from the
There will celebrations on Monday 1st May of the signing of
The Haygrove Community Gardens Charity will be running some free
Spend some time in your garden or nearby open space
'The Big One' organised by XR, is a protest about
Growing Local have two vacancies to fill: Head Grower - the
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust's next action is attending AGMs of supermarkets
Whitecross School community eco-event: SPRING INTO ACTION! will be taking
Click here for more details of a planned protest about
Farmers and producers are invited to take part in an
Whitecross School community eco-event: SPRING INTO ACTION! will be taking
Click here for more details of a planned protest about
Do you have a favourite garment which you'd like to
Households who have not yet received their £400 energy bills
Hedgehog Awareness Week is organised by the British Hedgehog Preservation
At the last HGN Gathering, Marc Scale, a member of
Tickets for the WOW Film Festival's online programme are now
Leominster Repair Café, this Saturday,31st March 10 -12.30am, Leominster Community
Richard Priestley is about to start Spring/Summer season of talks
Stalls needed for Whitecross School community eco-event: SPRING INTO ACTION! 21st April from
Click here for more details of a planned protest about
Spend a day playing in the woods to celebrate Herefordshire
Click here for the latest newsletter from Hereford Food Bank
Hereford and Worcester Chamber of Commerce are holding their first
The Climate Action Fund - Energy and Climate from the National
Click here for news from Growing Local including details of
Colwall Greener presents Richard Priestley talking about his book 'System
HGN members enjoyed a very informative and interesting online Gathering
It's back, the Great British Spring Clean, the nation's biggest
Hunderton Community Gardens Association are organising a free community event
Farm Herefordshire have two upcoming events: Water Security in a Changing
Stalls needed for Whitecross School community eco-event: SPRING INTO ACTION! 21st April from
HGN member Barry Cooper, who has submitted articles for the
Many groups continue to campaign about the state of the
KLEEN presents: An Evening with ENERGY TRACERS HEREFORD & WORCESTER & "K9" - The
Leominster Walkers are Welcome invites you to join them for
Have you thought about hosting Educational Visits on your Farm? Interested
The Hub at St Peter's are looking for a Project
Vending Sheds and Online Sales: Selling good food direct in
The state of the River Wye continues to make headlines
Are you a farming or rural business in Herefordshire or
Hunderton Community Gardens Association are organising a free community event
What's different about gardening using permaculture techniques? Permaculture is a
#Stronger Hereford are seeking new Board members to help transform
Eardisland Environment and Sustainability Group spent Sunday 26th February planting
Our next Gathering will be an online meeting on Wednesday
Herefordshire Green Network is essentially a volunteer-run organisation. There are
Anyone who missed the excellent presentation by Gordon Coppock on
Alan Heeks who runs the organisation, Seeding our Future, which
How will the impact of ecological and climate crisis affect
Energy Tracers Hereford & Worcester, a member of HGN, is
One of HGN's members has sent a link to a
HGN organises regular members' Gatherings on topics of interest to
WEBINARS MONDAY 20th FEBRUARY 1pm: The case for solar: cost-benefit evaluation HGN’s
Hereford Christian Ecology Group 'A Spiritual Response to the Global Crisis' a
The Wye Valley Society AGM will be on Monday 27th February
Vending Sheds and Online Sales: Selling good food direct in
Job opportunity: Executive Director Role - Part-time Freelance Home based. £33,800
A new project has been funded thanks to the National
Are you interested in installing electrical vehicle (EV) charging in
Rural Hub Herefordshire are organising a free event on environmental
Hereford Christian Ecology Group 'A Spiritual Response to the Global Crisis' a
The award winning film FINITE: The Climate of Change documentary
Energy Tracers Hereford & Worcester, a member of HGN, is
Click here for the latest newsletter from Rail and Bus
4th February 10am - 2pm Hereford Seed Swap at the Courtyard At
Join Herefordshire Wildlife Trust for two brilliant events coming up
Wednesday 8th February from 7:30 KLEEN Committee Meeting at The Oxford Arms -
Spring Greens Environmental Fair will be taking place on April
Herefordshire Council has been successful in its bid to the
The Countryside Regeneration Trust (CRT) protects, promotes, and regenerates the
A month on from Christmas already. Snowdrops and early primroses
Join Herefordshire Wildlife Trust for two brilliant events coming up
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust have several upcoming events - details below. Sunday
Although this is specifically aimed at the Welsh government, HGN
National Grid ESO, in partnership with other groups have developed
Monday 23rd January 1pm | webinar | Click here to book Retrofit involves a lot of
Archenfield Community Environment Group have organised a presentation on Ethical
Join Herefordshire Wildlife Trust for two brilliant events coming up
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust have several upcoming events - details below. Sunday
Pollution from intensive farming is causing the slow death of
The HWCC Sustainability Forum in association with the Business Energy
Lots of events in the newsletter this week! The fact
Monday 23rd January 1pm | webinar | Click here to book Retrofit involves a lot of
Transition Leominster have several upcoming events: Wassail - Saturday 14th January: with
Herefordshire Council have relaunched their Repair Café Grant Funding Scheme.
Kerne Bridge Dark Skies project presents a talk on Tuesday
Clean power innovator Juliet Davenport OBE, founder of renewable supplier
Archenfield Community Environment Group have organised a presentation on Ethical
Hereford Grassland Society Meeting (open to current and future members) “Soil –
Do you work with households or communities that could be
The new year has started with a bang with plenty
Herefordshire Council is working with partners from across the county
Herefordshire Council have relaunched their Repair Café Grant Funding Scheme.
Kerne Bridge Dark Skies project presents a talk on Tuesday
Clean power innovator Juliet Davenport OBE, founder of renewable supplier
Archenfield Community Environment Group have organised a presentation on Ethical
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust have several upcoming events - details below. How
Assistant Meadows Adviser – Herefordshire Meadows are expanding their small
Click here to read the latest newsletter from Hereford Food
Co-chair, Jackie Jones, worked in renewable energy and energy in
Gordon Coppock, Vice-chair of Herefordshire Green Network, specialises in the
Clare, our Great Collaboration Co-ordinator, has the final New Year's
The year is winding down towards the Christmas break and
The Great Collaboration (The Great Collaboration – Leading to a
Shaping the future of Hereford - have your say Hereford is
14th January: Wassail Corn Square, Leominster 11th February: Leominster Seed Swap
Kerne Bridge Dark Skies project presents a talk on Tuesday
Several of the posts in this week's newsletter relate to
Members who missed any of the BUILDING SENSE webinars can
Transition Leominster will be holding their second social get-together Wednesday
Encouraged by the full-house at last month's showing of "River" in
New HGN members Bruce and Sarah Herriot have a small
In this cold weather the temptation is to hunker down
Spring Greens Environmental Fair will be taking place next April
With the ongoing energy crisis and changes to funding and
ACAN: Natural materials + retrofit in detail 5th December 7pm |
Celebrating Leominster's Trees There will be a walk to look at
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust have two events in December: Hereford City Branch:
Encouraged by the full-house at last month's showing of "River" in
With the support of Herefordshire County Council (HCC), volunteers at
Herefordshire Council are consulting on the Agricultural Planning Supplementary Planning
Kerne Bridge Dark Skies project presents a talk on Tuesday
BUILDING SENSE: Getting ready for a heat pump 30th November 1pm
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust have several upcoming events: Walk along the Hereford
There are still spaces available for three events coming up
Severn Wye Energy Agency will be hosting an online meeting
Application for a Mega Anaerobic Digester in Herefordshire - Some
Herefordshire Green Party are looking for volunteers to help with
Hereford railway station can be the first part of the
Click here to read about exciting plans for new electric
Join our online AGM meeting this Wednesday, 23 November, from
Herefordshire Green Network has been running The Great Collaboration project
For anyone interested in finding out more about the Big
The Size of Herefordshire - a wonderful project to protect
Would you, or a group you are part of, like
The Towns and the Cultural Economies of Recovery report, based
Places are still available for Keep Herefordshire Warm’s free online
Getting ready for a heat pump 30th November 1.00pm | webinar Switching your heating
For anyone interested in finding out more about the Big
Tuesday 15th November 7pm, Upstairs at De Koffie Pot, Left
Click here for a link to Richard Priestley's latest blog
Join Transition Leominster for the online worldwide premier of Mama
“Cutting Pesticide use through healthier soils – Can you still
Herefordshire Green Party have organised two Big Days Out, door
Earlier this autumn FOUW held a public meeting with the
Tuesday 15th November 7pm, Upstairs at De Koffie Pot, Left
For anyone interested in finding out more about the Big
Herefordshire Green Network is recruiting new Steering Group members. The HGN
The City Branch of the Herefordshire Wildlife Trust present a
In November Herefordshire Wildlife Trust are organising events for all
KLEEN Films Presents RIVER Wednesday 9th November at 7pm Oxford Arms Kington This
Date: Tuesday 1 November Time: 10.00-11.00am Location: Virtual, Zoom The HWCC Sustainability Forum in association
Herefordshire Green Network is recruiting new Steering Group members. The HGN
HGN's BUILDING SENSE is on the road this month! We're
The Great Collaboration project funding has been running for nearly
What have the River Wye, a good loaf of bread
National Grid Electricity Distribution is calling on charities, councils and
If you are a farming business in Herefordshire or Gloucestershire,
KLEEN Films Presents RIVER Wednesday 9th November at 7pm Oxford Arms Kington This
Weds 19th October 5.30pm - 7.00pm Online We all want to
HGN's BUILDING SENSE is on the road this month! We're
A Herefordshire Green Network and New Leaf event There are still
Forthcoming talks and events: Final reminder for Saturday October 15th, from 2-4pm,
Rusty Bridge Suite, HEREFORD RACECOURSE, ROMAN ROAD, HEREFORD, HR4 9QU, Tuesday 18th October
Date: Tuesday 1 November Time: 10.00-11.00am Location: Virtual, Zoom The HWCC Sustainability Forum in association
Keep Herefordshire Warm has sent out their first newsletter with
Air source heat pumps — a professional view on getting
The next HGN Gathering will be on Weds 19th October
Leominster Repair Café is on Saturday 8th October at the
Big Apple Harvestime is a collection of rural events taking
Archenfield Community Environment Group are hosting an event entitled Hedges
A Herefordshire Green Network and New Leaf event There are still
A reminder about some upcoming very topical events, looking at
At this time of continuing concern and ongoing confusion about
Air source heat pumps — a professional view on getting
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust is supported by local branch groups across
Please click the link for the September Newsletter from Hereford
Rural Hub Herefordshire are holding their 12th Rural Business Advice
Member groups that are registered charities may be interested in
With prices going sky-high, energy saving and energy efficiency are
At this time of continuing concern and ongoing confusion about
If you want more support with any community energy project
Air source heat pumps — a professional view on getting
A Herefordshire Green Network and New Leaf event This is an
The Feeling Towns project engaged with hundreds of local people,
The West Midlands region WPD Net Zero Communities Forum will
The Hereford Food Bank would like to invite you to attend its 2022
Solar and Storage Live is coming to the NEC, Birmingham
This summer we've faced scorching temperatures across the UK and
Thinking of making your home more energy efficient? See what
Richard Priestley will present his new book SYSTEM CHANGE NOW! on
The much-anticipated Seed Funding Programme for Transition Groups from Transition
KHW are continuing to offer their popular and free online
Herefordshire Rural Hub still have a few afternoon spaces available
A little forward planning is always a good idea -
Archenfield Community Environment Group is hosting a presentation about Bees
Transition Leominster AGM will be on Saturday 8th October at
Big Apple Bike Ride The apple harvest beckons. Join Ledbury Area
We couldn't issue this edition of the newsletter without expressing
Do you know your Dog's Vomit from your Orange Jelly
17th September 10am to 4pm at HARC Tutor Pete Boardman Springtails are
Leominster Walkers are Welcome have invited Tom Fisher, the chair
'PEACEFUL CHILDREN: AN ESSENTIAL FOUNDATION FOR A PEACEFUL WORLD' A talk by HELEN
Are you … Already started with Carbon Footprinting, but have
Do you know your Dog's Vomit from your Orange Jelly
BUILDING SENSE "Future Ready Homes: your questions answered" recording Members who
Kington Kleen are experimenting with moving their monthly sessions to
HGN membership donations are now due. Please support us with
The next discussion will be on 7th September 7.30pm at
The Big Skill workshops are re-starting in September. Click here
Are you looking for short-term volunteer help for your community
A final reminder that Community First and ShareEnergy are carrying
Hereford’s largest, free community event returns this August bank holiday.
KLEEN-UP Kington: There will be a Town litter-pick starting at Place
Leominster Walkers are Welcome have invited Tom Fisher, the chair
Keep Herefordshire Warm (KHW) are continuing to offer their popular
Members are reminded about the BUILDING SENSE event next Wednesday,
Click here for the latest news from Herefordshire Sustainable Transport
A reminder about the upcoming talk organised by Archenfield Community
Hereford River Carnival will be taking place on Friday 26th
Following the item in last week's newsletter about hedges, one
Thursday 8th September 10:00am-11:00am Online The Sustainability Forum in association with
A reminder that Community First and ShareEnergy are carrying out
Members are invited to attend a talk organised by Archenfield
Book Launch: 7th September 7.30pm at De Koffie Pot Richard Priestley
The training is for community groups, schools, churches or parish
Transition Leominster is a local group working towards an equitable,
We all need local spaces to enjoy with our friends
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust are recruiting for Head of Conservation This is a
Queenswood Country Park and Arboretum needs your help! They are
The green agenda is increasingly featured in our news and
HGN Group and Individual Membership donations are now due for
Regrettably the HGN Gathering planned for 17th August has had
Leominster Walkers are Welcome have invited Tom Fisher, the chair
Click here for details of the Nature-based Solutions for Climate programme
Do you enjoy tinkering and fixing old toasters radios and
Herefordshire Wildlife trust are starting up a fantastic new Wellbeing
Save the Date! 17th August, 5.30pm - 7.00pm Tim Kaye
St.James and Bartonsham Community Association are holding a Balsam Bash
Community First and ShareEnergy are carrying out a project aimed
Keep Herefordshire Warm are running two sessions aimed at helping
The Queenswood and Bodenham Lake (QWBL) Partnership are seeking a dynamic,
Richard Priestley has just self-published a new book. It has
The Hereford and Worcester Chamber of Commerce Sustainability Forum in
The much-anticipated Seed Funding Programme for Transition Groups from Transition
Do you enjoy tinkering and fixing old toasters radios and
Many groups in Herefordshire are concerned about the plight of
There are several HWT events coming up over the summer
Tim Kaye from CLaN CIC, who is leading the Urban
Archenfield Community Engagement Group are hosting a talk on Thursday
This is the final week to participate in Place Shaping,
Members near the border with Powys may be interested in
There is still time to join the final day of
The next HGN Gathering, coming up on 17th August (more
Launched last week at an HGN gathering, we're delighted to
hvoss are thrilled to be joined by Babs Evans, Head
7.30pm on Thursday July 21st 2022 Hereford Civic Society have invited
Friends of Bartonsham Meadows are running a survey to find
Do you enjoy tinkering and fixing old toasters radios and
The beautiful River Lugg stretches 63 miles from its source
Fully funded home energy assessments and retrofit plans The new Future
Over this coming weekend of 8th - 10th July, Save
Our wonderful repairers will be at Leominster Community Centre this
Holme Lacy campus (part of Herefordshire & Ludlow College) invites you
7.30pm on Thursday July 21st 2022 Hereford Civic Society have invited
Click here for the Summer issue of the Rail and
Organised by HWT City Branch, on Sunday July 24th there
Funding for EV infrastructure is being offered by the Office
The Herefordshire Council scheme 'Bus It' offering free bus travel
Concern continues over the state of the rivers in Herefordshire.
This weekend, June 25th – June 26th With ever growing energy bills
HGS SUMMER GRASSLAND FARM WALK AND BARBECUE At Eardisley Park Farm,
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust are seeking a Fundraising Manager For full details
An HGN member has sent in an article about the
Click here for details of the community car share club
Transition Leominster group had a stall at Spring Greens 7/8
Place Shaping is the third public consultation to be undertaken
The government has committed to supporting over 100 rural community
Please come and join Hereford Green Party volunteers in Kington
Church Stretton Area June 25th – June 26th With ever growing energy
Please help HWT improve their management of Queenwood by completing
Place Shaping is the third public consultation to be undertaken
Click here and here (two pages) for news from Growing
There will be a further Balsam Bash organised by Jaba
The next HGN members' Gathering will be early evening on
On Saturday, June 11th, 10.30 - 12.30, Jaba (St.James' and
The 'Hidden Herefordshire: discovering its wildlife and wild places' project,
The next discussion will be on The BBC Licence Fee,
Free training organised by Keep Herefordshire Warm Thursday 23rd June 10am-12.00pm This
Click here for an opinion piece by member Barry Cooper
UK Fungus Day is an annual celebration of our fungal
The Great Collaboration would like to introduce you to StayGreen. Our
This is a final reminder about a forthcoming talk: Herefordshire Friends
The Ofgem Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme (Energy Redress Scheme)
The next discussion will be on The BBC Licence Fee,
Please come and join Hereford Green Party volunteers in Kington
Church Stretton Area June 25th – June 26th With ever growing energy
Members may recall an online HGN Gathering last year in
Several groups in Herefordshire are highlighting the health of the
The University of Warwick have been working on a range
This is a reminder that Herefordshire council are conducting a county
The next discussion will be Nuclear and Net Zero, led
Osun Arts, who work with schools providing African cultural and
Herefordshire Friends of the Earth is hosting an illustrated talk by
Church Stretton Area June 25th – June 26th With ever growing energy
Click here to read the latest news from Greener Footprints
Grab your plant ID books, apps and field guides and
'Profiting from Trees on Poultry Ranges' Webinar Tuesday 24th May 7:30 pm Please
Members may be interested in a FREE, live Zoom council
Herefordshire Friends of the Earth is hosting an illustrated talk by
The next discussion will be Nuclear and Net Zero, led
HGN members may be interested to learn about Green Squirrel,
Long Time No See - Post Covid Catch-Up There will be
As part of their BUILDING SENSE project, HGN held an
Herefordshire Biological Records Centre are holding a series of wildlife
Spring Greens Fair returned last weekend and what a lovely
On Thursday May 26th at 8.00pm Herefordshire Green Party invite
This summer Applewood is back to hosting in person courses.
Sarah King from Herefordshire Wildlife Trust will be giving a
A reminder that the Spring Greens Fair will be taking
Herefordshire Council are running an online survey to find out
Herefordshire Green Party is seeking to recruit a Campaign Organiser
Transition Leominster will have a stall at Spring Greens 7/8 May at Court of
Topic: Talking Rubbish! Louis Menzies-Baird, Business Development Manager at BioPak will
On Tuesday 24th May, HWT City Branch are inviting you to grab
The next decade will be crucial for the future of
Natalie Bennett is speaking at The Burton Hotel in Kington
Stretton Climate Care are presenting a talk on 11th May
On Tuesday 17th May from 10am - 2pm The Big
Farm Walk with Ben Taylor-Davies Monday 25th April, 10am – 2.30pm At
The Ledbury and District Civic Society is hosting a talk
Speaker: Baroness Natalie Bennett. Venue: The Burton Hotel in Kington Date:
HGN group member, Hvoss, Herefordshire’s independent local infrastructure support and
Foundation for Integrated Transport The current system of transport appraisal has
Expect skylarks! Bill Laws and Dick Jones of Friends of Bartonsham
Help our communities - Keep Herefordshire Warm Right now, everyone could do
Spring Greens Fair will be taking place on 7th and
This short video from Practical Action suggests some ways of
From the Herefordshire Council Forward and Neighbourhood Planning Teams: A
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust City Branch have an update on branch
Click here to read the latest newsletter from Rail and Bus
Talk Community are celebrating having opened 4 new Talk Community
Click here for the latest newsletter from Hereford Food Bank
Join us on Wednesday 6th April at 5.30pm for an
Members who were not able to attend the second in
Transition Leominster have sent in some dates for your diaries: "Trials
HWT have some upcoming events which may be of interest
Click here to read the latest newsletter from Talk Community
Watch award-winning documentary Once You Know anytime from April 8th to
Reminder that Archenfield are launching their environmental initiative on Saturday
Join us on Wednesday 6th April at 5.30pm for an
The documentary film 'Once You Know' (Une Fois Que Tu
The recommendations of the Herefordshire Citizen Climate Assembly have now
The third in our series of our BUILDING SENSE events
Hereford City Branch of the Herefordshire Wildlife Trust have two
Members in the west of the county may be interested
Click here to see information about grants available for community
Rob Garner, on behalf of 99% org: https://99-percent.org is urging all
Change comes to the Board of Trustees at nature conservation
Archenfield were an early Great Collaboration adopter and are launching
The Case for Solar - Revisited The third in our series
An Invitation to Prune in Kington Community Orchard(s) Meeting at Crooked Well
South Shropshire Climate Action are looking for Project Co-ordinator Click here
Emma Tegg, a recent graduate in Environmental Science from the
Black Mountains College, Talgarth, Brecon, which was founded as a
Advance Notice of an event taking place on Saturday 7th
Simple and low-cost DIY routes to lower energy bills and
As Herefordshire enters a new phase of restoring nature to
In the coming months, Transition Network will be starting work
IS FARM DIVERSIFICATION FOR YOU? Herefordshire Rural Hub are holding a
Keep Herefordshire Warm are running training courses for frontline staff,
The latest news bulletin from HSTG highlights the crisis facing
The Consultation on the draft Environmental Building Standards Supplementary Planning
We have received details from TEKSS Energy of a solar
WOW Film Festival is online again this year so screening
Green Councillor Trish March writes: "I'm part of a Council
Two free ‘Heading for Extinction’ talks are being held in
Herefordshire Sustainable Transport campaign that the provision of bus services
Zero Carbon Guildford and The Surrey Climate Commission held a
Millichap Peace Fund Lecture Northern Ireland since the troubles: Reconciliation and where
Hereford and Worcester Chamber of Commerce are holding a Business
BUILDING SENSE have three online event dates for your diaries
Herefordshire Council awarded Malvern Hills Car Club a grant of £46,000
Saturday 26th February and Saturday 5th and 12th March, 10am to 12 noon. Stock
This is a reminder about the launch of 'Heat Creatures:
The Herefordshire Local Plan 2021-2041 Spatial Options consultation will close
A project to conserve Herefordshire’s Ice Age Ponds will culminate
BUILDING SENSE RECOMMENDS - Herefordshire Climate Assembly recordings on buildings
Regen is pleased to announce the launch of 'Heat Creatures:
Two forthcoming events organised by Herefordshire Wildlife Trust may be
Too often our gas heating systems are set up in
The first Herefordshire Tree Forum meeting of 2022, via Zoom,
This Saturday 5th February, it is the Hereford seed swap
Sustainability West Midlands are hunting for innovative and leading examples
Greener Footprints is a new county-wide campaign to encourage those
To read the latest news from Herefordshire Sustainable Tramsport Group,
Transition Leominster is the local group working towards an equitable,
New HGN member, Osun Arts, was formed in 1992 and
The Herefordshire Local Plan 2021-2041 Spatial Options 6 week consultation
The next event from BUILDING SENSE - CREATING COMFORT AND
St James and Bartonsham Community Association are holding an online
To read the latest newsletter from RBfH, Click here
RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch, one of the world's biggest wildlife
The next event from BUILDING SENSE - CREATING COMFORT AND
In early December Mike Harvey of HETAS joined us to
Click here for the winter newsletter from the very busy
Plantlife are offering an online talk series Spring into action
Hereford and Worcester Chamber of Commerce runs a series of
To read the third article in the bus series from
CAR SHARE PROJECT WELCOMES MEMBERS Transition Leominster has notched up a
Our Festive newsletter is a little bit different from our
Herefordshire Council has launched a scheme to encourage everyone to
WEDNESDAY 22 DECEMBER 2021 : Social DE at DKP. DEs IN THE FUTURE :- A few
Do you want to know more about how individuals can
Stock up for Christmas on local, sustainable firewood this Saturday
Free weekend travel on all bus journeys in Herefordshire was
Wednesday 15 December : ZOOM meeting, usual time, 7.30pm, and
Don't miss the HGN Members Meeting on Monday 6th December
Heating with wood is part of rural life - but
How many voluntary organisations and community groups are there in
November and December Events Reminder A quick reminder of Hereford City
Wednesday 15 December : ZOOM meeting, usual time, 7.30pm, and
Wednesday 8 December at 5.30 pm - online by Zoom.
The Music for Trees evening at the Lion tomorrow evening,
Click here to read the third article in the bus
Join climate charity Ashden and grassroots organisation Camden Think &
WEDNESDAY 1 DECEMBER 2021 ZOOM 7.30pm :- Guest speaker Mark Bennett : Cryptocurrencies! Cryptocurrencies – are they a fad of internet funny money
The Owl Hoot is a website featuring podcasts 'for the
COP26 has left many people more determined to make a
Rail and Bus for Herefordshire (RBfH) have produced an inspiring
Sunday 28th November, 11am. Walk round Wyevale Woods, Breinton. We
HGN held a discussion last Monday, chaired by Kate Gathercole,
A Herefordshire Citizens' Climate Assembly is being organised by Herefordshire
A new hub in Whitecross which provides a place to
Mammal expert and author Johnny Birks delivers Herefordshire Wildlife Trust’s
Click here to read the latest newsletter from Hereford Food
Forthcoming talks at The Beacon: Monday the 15th November 7pm: Paul
Herefordshire Community Foundation will launch it's Surviving Winter campaign next
Not too far from the international hustle and bustle of
Don't forget the Vigil in High Town, Hereford, Saturday November
On the 8th of March 2019 activists and campaigners, including
A REMINDER ABOUT OUR FORTHCOMING AGM: PLEASE NOTE, DESPITE SUCCESS WITH PROJECTS
Friends of Bartonsham Meadows are holding an event on Tuesday
How many voluntary organisations and community groups are there in
Free webinars Severn Wye are running webinars in November and January on
Huge thanks to those of you who have contributed this
SAVE THE DATE We’re hoping to bring you an online session
Introduction to Common Bryophytes 13th November 10 till 4pm at HARC,
Herefordshire Council is offering a grant which comes from the
'Hidden Herefordshire: discovering its wildlife and wild places' project now
WILDER HEREFORD - AUTUMN UPDATES AND EVENTS Hereford City Branch of
Hay Festival Winter Weekend is coming up live + online
Wednesday 3 November : Another social meeting at De Koffie
The next Great Collaboration event will be held on November 3rd from
There will be two volunteer days at Saxon Hall, Hereford
We walk, stroll, and run down our city streets, most
Climate justice will be under the spotlight as Hereford joins
The 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26)
This Wednesday at De Koffie Pot! Wednesday 27 October : next Discussion Evening (at De Koffie Pot) Link to past DEs on
On Tuesday 19th October 7.30pm - 9pm you are invited
Herefordshire Rural Hub are holding the Welcome Meeting for the
Don't Forget: This Saturday 16th of October 10 am-4pm -
The Hereford Food Bank would like to invite you to attend its
A Rural Media / P.O.V. event is being held on
Discover the new PowerShaper Monitor service and find out how
There are a range of events on wildlife or nature
Please Vote for us in TESCO stores, Hereford, 1st October
Transition Leominster is the local group working towards an equitable,
In November, COP 26 will take place in Glasgow. COP
Both Fownhope and Marden held a face to face launch
Members may be interested in the courses being run by
Greetings!! Great news from the Big Apple team: The Big Apple
IN THIS WEEK'S EMAIL :- Wednesday 6 October : Herefordshire Women's
As part of our run up to COP26, on Friday
As world leaders prepare to gather in Glasgow for COP
Are you a farming business in Herefordshire or Gloucestershire? Herefordshire Rural
Banning the Bomb : The Growth of Opposition to Nuclear
The Stretton Climate Care annual electric car day on 9th
Good afternoon everyone, Some lovely weather for a change
Councillor Ellie Chowns has been invited by Herefordshire Friends of the Earth
Please click here for some positive and great news from
The first ever ECOSINEMA event 'Reflecting on Water' starts next Sunday 19
The Millichap Peace Fund: Is a better future possible? talk by Richard Priestley Wed
How these evenings are drawing in
Herefordshire Council has declared a Climate Emergency - come to
A People’s Walk for the Planet to the COP26 International Climate
There is exciting news from Herefordshire Council about the bus
This year the charity Plantlife has received a lot of
We are in to September with the evenings drawing in
We will be having talks in the Beacon courtyard every
HGN event Tuesday 7 September by Zoom with Cllr Ellie
We are quickly developing our programme of events on Saturdays
The Millichap Peace Fund: Is a better future possible? talk by Richard Priestley Wed
Banning the Bomb : The Growth of Opposition to Nuclear
Keep Herefordshire Warm are currently offering online webinars to project
Tempest Fugit!!!!! We are very near the end of August
The next HGN Gathering looking at moths, real and created
Herefordshire Council is creating a new Herefordshire Climate and Nature
Participate in a People’s Walk for the Planet to the
Hidden Herefordshire: discovering its wildlife and wild places, aims to
The next HGN Gathering will be in conjunction with Plymouth
The new centre, named the Sustainable Future Centre, re-opened at
The purpose of the Global Day of Action is to
Fully Charged OUTSIDE will be taking place at Farnborough International
Transition Leominster is the local group working towards an equitable,
From Saturday 7th August the Sustainable Future Centre will be
The cost of generating electricity from power plants in major EU economies is double
Is a Better Future Possible? talk by Richard Priestley Wed 22nd Sept at 7.30pm via
Herefordshire Sustainable Transport Group has written a response to the
Four local organisations have worked together over the last 18
Two years after the Ledbury Area Cycle Forum took delivery
The team at HGN have just received word that our
The Herefordshire Green Network was fortunate to be invited to
This month's 'Focus On
25 Years, 25 Miles, 25 Weeks To celebrate 25 years,
On the evening of Saturday 7th August and during the daytime
Find out how arts and humanities research can contribute to
The RBfH Summer Newsletter can be accessed by clicking Here. RBfH
FoBM (Friends of Bartonsham Meadows) are planning to undertake a wildflower
Business Energy Efficiency Programme ONLINE SUSTAINABILITY FORUM: The Benefit of Adopting an
The Arts and Humanities Research Council funded Towns and the
Great news – the Green Festival is back! Ludlow Green Festival,
As part of Leominster Festival, Transition Leominster will be putting
If you missed HGN at Helen's Garden Festival, then here
Good evening everyone, Welcome rain last night, dull and chilly today
Home energy assessments from Severn Wye Energy Agency. We know
Community Energy Fortnight (CEF) is the UK's annual celebration of
Good evening everyone, Real summer! So much sun, so hot
There is a distinct 'outdoorsy' feel to our forthcoming activities
Good morning everyone, Lovely weather - for the most part -
The graph above shows how the Republic of Ireland gets its
Friday 11th June 2021 10:00-11:00am Free Online Event Join us if you
PILGRIMAGE WILL HIGHLIGHT PLIGHT OF THE WYE Citizens the length of
Good evening everyone, At last some real, lovely summer weather! May
Official Launch of The Queen’s Green Canopy: “Plant a Tree
Good evening everyone, Yet another desultory afternoon, sitting in my conservatory looking out
Transition Leominster is the local group working towards an equitable,
**EXCITING OPPORTUNITY! ** Woodland for Sale – Dinedor, Hereford A small parcel
Good evening everyone, Somewhere up north had 3mm rain in April, 39mm a
As part of its Corporate Plan consultation, Herefordshire Council is
Paul Allen – external relations officer at the Centre for
Spring Greens is North Herefordshire's most beautiful Green Networking festival on
28th – 29th April: On 29th April 2017, in an all new central
Tariffs provided by the Big 6 energy providers have or
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