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The Great Collaboration – Event next week
The Great Collaboration would like to introduce you to StayGreen. Our
Energy Redress Scheme – Grant Funding Available
The Ofgem Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme (Energy Redress Scheme)
Muck, Phosphate, Water: What’s Happening on the Ground?
Tuesday 14th June 2022, 6pm until approx 8.30pm Wistaston Farm, Kings Pyon,
Left Bank Talks and Discussion Evenings
The next discussion will be on The BBC Licence Fee,
Open Green Homes
Church Stretton Area June 25th – June 26th With ever growing energy
Moths to a Flame Project Update
Members may recall an online HGN Gathering last year in
StayGreen and The Great Collaboration
The University of Warwick have been working on a range
Herefordshire Council Travel Survey
This is a reminder that Herefordshire council are conducting a county
Left Bank Talks and Discussion Evenings
The next discussion will be Nuclear and Net Zero, led
Open Green Homes
Church Stretton Area June 25th – June 26th With ever growing energy
Greener Footprints May News
Click here to read the latest news from Greener Footprints
Two Upcoming Farming Events from Rural Hub Herefordshire
'Profiting from Trees on Poultry Ranges' Webinar Tuesday 24th May 7:30 pm Please
‘Climate Change as Spiritual Practice’ Event
Members may be interested in a FREE, live Zoom council
Talks and Discussions at The Left Bank Village
The next discussion will be Nuclear and Net Zero, led
Green Squirrel and The Something Club
HGN members may be interested to learn about Green Squirrel,
‘The Case For Solar – Revisited’ Recording
As part of their BUILDING SENSE project, HGN held an
Herefordshire Travel Survey 2022
Herefordshire Council are running an online survey to find out
Futures for Farming and Our Rivers Talk
Natalie Bennett is speaking at The Burton Hotel in Kington
Retro Fitting Homes for a Zero Carbon Future Talk
Stretton Climate Care are presenting a talk on 11th May
News of Grants from Talk Community
Herefordshire Community Foundation launches three new grants Another round of funding
Event and News from Herefordshire Rural Hub
Farm Walk with Ben Taylor-Davies Monday 25th April, 10am – 2.30pm At
Sustainable Rural Transport Talk
The Ledbury and District Civic Society is hosting a talk
Futures For Farming & Our Rivers
Speaker: Baroness Natalie Bennett. Venue: The Burton Hotel in Kington Date:
Hvoss and Vennture launch amazing new project to support local communities
HGN group member, Hvoss, Herefordshire’s independent local infrastructure support and
Free Course on Energy Use in the Home
Help our communities - Keep Herefordshire Warm Right now, everyone could do
10 Ways for an Individual to Reduce Their Carbon Footprint
This short video from Practical Action suggests some ways of
And 10 Ways for Businesses to Reduce Their Carbon Footprint
Business members of HGN may be interested in training courses
Herefordshire Local Plan Policy Options
From the Herefordshire Council Forward and Neighbourhood Planning Teams: A
HGN Online Gathering – Talk by Flight Free UK
Join us on Wednesday 6th April at 5.30pm for an
BUILDING SENSE ‘Simple Measures’ Recording and Resource Sheet
Members who were not able to attend the second in
News from Transition Leominster
Transition Leominster have sent in some dates for your diaries: "Trials
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust Events
HWT have some upcoming events which may be of interest
Film Screening and Webinar
Watch award-winning documentary Once You Know anytime from April 8th to
Archenfield Community Environment Group Launch Day 26th March.
Reminder that Archenfield are launching their environmental initiative on Saturday
HGN Online Gathering – Talk by Flight Free UK
Join us on Wednesday 6th April at 5.30pm for an
Film ‘Once You Know’ available for Community Screenings
The documentary film 'Once You Know' (Une Fois Que Tu
Herefordshire Citizen Climate Assembly Recommendations
The recommendations of the Herefordshire Citizen Climate Assembly have now
BUILDING SENSE event – The Case for Solar, Revisited
The third in our series of our BUILDING SENSE events
Events from Herefordshire Wildlife Trust City Branch
Hereford City Branch of the Herefordshire Wildlife Trust have two
Archenfield Community Environment Group Launch Day 26th March.
Archenfield were an early Great Collaboration adopter and are launching
BUILDING SENSE – Creating Comfort Cutting Carbon
The Case for Solar - Revisited The third in our series
Job Opportunity
South Shropshire Climate Action are looking for Project Co-ordinator Click here
Talk on Hereford Community Recycling and Reuse Group
Hereford Christian Ecology Group present a talk on Hereford Community
Community Perception of Intensive Poultry Farming in Herefordshire
Emma Tegg, a recent graduate in Environmental Science from the
Courses at Black Mountains College
Black Mountains College, Talgarth, Brecon, which was founded as a
Building Sense Event 9th March 5.30pm Online – Book Now!
Simple and low-cost DIY routes to lower energy bills and
How Do You Map A Nature Recovery Network?
As Herefordshire enters a new phase of restoring nature to
News from Transition Leominster
In the coming months, Transition Network will be starting work
Free workshop from Herefordshire Rural Hub on ‘Farm Diversification’
IS FARM DIVERSIFICATION FOR YOU? Herefordshire Rural Hub are holding a
Free Training from Keep Herefordshire Warm
Keep Herefordshire Warm are running training courses for frontline staff,
Latest News from Herefordshire Sustainable Transport Group
The latest news bulletin from HSTG highlights the crisis facing
Environmental Building Standards – HC would like your views
The Consultation on the draft Environmental Building Standards Supplementary Planning
Proposed Solar Farm in NE Hereford
We have received details from TEKSS Energy of a solar
Course on Climate Change: Transforming your Organisation for Sustainability
Members may be interested in a forthcoming Open University course: Climate
Ecosinema at WOW Film Festival 25th February – 13th March
WOW Film Festival is online again this year so screening
Upcoming Talks on Climate Issues
Two free ‘Heading for Extinction’ talks are being held in
Latest News from Herefordshire Sustainable Transport
Herefordshire Sustainable Transport campaign that the provision of bus services
Creating a Community Led Hub
Zero Carbon Guildford and The Surrey Climate Commission held a
Electric Vehicle Chargers Explained
Hereford and Worcester Chamber of Commerce are holding a Business
BUILDING SENSE – CREATING COMFORT AND CUTTING CARBON
BUILDING SENSE have three online event dates for your diaries
Community Car Club Support still Available
Herefordshire Council awarded Malvern Hills Car Club a grant of £46,000
Seasoned Firewood for Sale
Saturday 26th February and Saturday 5th and 12th March, 10am to 12 noon. Stock
Heat Creatures: Warming our Homes, not our Planet
This is a reminder about the launch of 'Heat Creatures:
Herefordshire Local Plan consultation
The Herefordshire Local Plan 2021-2041 Spatial Options consultation will close
Herefordshire Climate Assembly recordings on buildings and energy!
BUILDING SENSE RECOMMENDS - Herefordshire Climate Assembly recordings on buildings
‘Heat Creatures: Warming our Homes, not our Planet’ exhibition
Regen is pleased to announce the launch of 'Heat Creatures:
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust Online Talks
Two forthcoming events organised by Herefordshire Wildlife Trust may be
New BUILDING SENSE video recording – ‘Gas boiler driving lessons’
Too often our gas heating systems are set up in
Creation of wild-flower rich habitats in North Herefordshire
Are you a landowner in North Herefordshire? Would you like
SWM Sustainability Roadmap to 2030 Awards Launched
Sustainability West Midlands are hunting for innovative and leading examples
Sign the Greener Footprints pledge – help create the county we want in the future
Greener Footprints is a new county-wide campaign to encourage those
News from Herefordshire Sustainable Transport Group
To read the latest news from Herefordshire Sustainable Tramsport Group,
Herefordshire Local Plan 2021-2041 Strategic Spatial Options Consultation
The Herefordshire Local Plan 2021-2041 Spatial Options 6 week consultation
BUILDING SENSE EVENT – Gas Boiler Driving Lessons 26 January at 5.30pm, online.
The next event from BUILDING SENSE - CREATING COMFORT AND
Gas boiler driving lessons – less gas, less carbon, lower bills
The next event from BUILDING SENSE - CREATING COMFORT AND
Recording of ‘Heating With Wood’ Event
In early December Mike Harvey of HETAS joined us to
Free Sustainability Forum
Hereford and Worcester Chamber of Commerce runs a series of
Farm Advisor Role at Herefordshire Wildlife Trust
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust are currently advertising for the role of
News from Transition Leominster
CAR SHARE PROJECT WELCOMES MEMBERS Transition Leominster has notched up a
Natural Environment Investment Readiness Fund
The Natural Environment Investment Readiness Fund NEIRF is a competitive grants
The 12 Green Days of Christmas
Our Festive newsletter is a little bit different from our
Herefordshire Council Shop Local Scheme
Herefordshire Council has launched a scheme to encourage everyone to
The Circular Future Fund: The Million Pound Challenge
In partnership with Hubbub, the John Lewis Partnership is launching
The fuel economy of electric cars: How far can you go on a single charge?
With sales of electric vehicles increasing by 43% from 2019
The Great Collaboration Toolkit Launch Event
Do you want to know more about how individuals can
Click and Collect Sale of Seasoned Firewood
Stock up for Christmas on local, sustainable firewood this Saturday
Bus It! proves successful right from the start.
Free weekend travel on all bus journeys in Herefordshire was
HGN Members Meeting – Monday 6th December by Zoom
Don't miss the HGN Members Meeting on Monday 6th December
Wood heating – getting it right. An HGN Building Sense event
Heating with wood is part of rural life - but
HWT Hereford City Branch – Autumn in the City
November and December Events Reminder A quick reminder of Hereford City
Funding Available for Food and Farming Sector
The Co-op is offering funding of between £75,000 - £100,000
I’m Dreaming of a Green Christmas…
In recent times, Christmas has become synonymous with excess consumption,
Wood Heating – Getting It Right. An HGN Building Sense event
Wednesday 8 December at 5.30 pm - online by Zoom.
How can we transform our estates to become community hubs of climate action? Lessons from Camden, London
Join climate charity Ashden and grassroots organisation Camden Think &
Podcasts for the Environmentally Curious
The Owl Hoot is a website featuring podcasts 'for the
Climate Action and Communities Questionnaire
COP26 has left many people more determined to make a
Explore the Magic of Herefordshire
Rail and Bus for Herefordshire (RBfH) have produced an inspiring
Talking COP 26 – Listen online
HGN held a discussion last Monday, chaired by Kate Gathercole,
Herefordshire Citizens’ Climate Assembly
A Herefordshire Citizens' Climate Assembly is being organised by Herefordshire
Herefordshire Community Foundation – Surviving Winter Campaign
Herefordshire Community Foundation will launch it's Surviving Winter campaign next
Global Day for Climate Justice – Reminder
Don't forget the Vigil in High Town, Hereford, Saturday November
From the declaration of a climate emergency in Herefordshire to actual action.
On the 8th of March 2019 activists and campaigners, including
News from Transition Leominster
A REMINDER ABOUT OUR FORTHCOMING AGM: PLEASE NOTE, DESPITE SUCCESS WITH PROJECTS
Online Discussion on Floodplain Meadow Restoration
Friends of Bartonsham Meadows are holding an event on Tuesday
Severn Wye Webinars and Training
Free webinars Severn Wye are running webinars in November and January on
Towns and the Cultural Economies of Recovery
Huge thanks to those of you who have contributed this
Talking COP on 8th November
SAVE THE DATE We’re hoping to bring you an online session
Applications now open for the Community Climate and Nature Grant Scheme
Herefordshire Council is offering a grant which comes from the
Invitation to the next Great Collaboration Event
The next Great Collaboration event will be held on November 3rd from
Climate Change Action still being delayed by vested interests.
A BBC programme last week dramatised the events of the
HEREFORD TO JOIN IN GLOBAL CLIMATE ACTION FOR COP26
Climate justice will be under the spotlight as Hereford joins
Red Rebel Performance Group Lead Silent Three-Day Pilgrimage to COP26
The 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26)
Church Buildings Net Zero Conference
On Tuesday 19th October 7.30pm - 9pm you are invited
Welcome Meeting’ for the Farm for the Future programme
Herefordshire Rural Hub are holding the Welcome Meeting for the
News from Transition Leominster.
Don't Forget: This Saturday 16th of October 10 am-4pm -
POWERSHAPER MONITOR – Accessing Your Smart Meter Data For Climate Action
Discover the new PowerShaper Monitor service and find out how
Wildlife and Nature Events this weekend and next
There are a range of events on wildlife or nature
Transition Leominster Upcoming Events including AGM
Transition Leominster is the local group working towards an equitable,
So What Is This COP26 Thing Anyway?
In November, COP 26 will take place in Glasgow. COP
Face to Face Launch for The Great Collaboration
Both Fownhope and Marden held a face to face launch
Zero Carbon Courses from the Centre for Alternative Technology
Members may be interested in the courses being run by
The Time For Action Is Now: a Transition Malvern Hills event.
As part of our run up to COP26, on Friday
Grants Online Website
Established in 2002, Grants Online is the UK's most comprehensive
Herefordshire Commits Itself to Low Carbon and One Planet Living Social Housing
As world leaders prepare to gather in Glasgow for COP
Herefordshire Rural Hub & Fastershire Free Webinar for Farming Businesses in Herefordshire and Gloucestershire
Are you a farming business in Herefordshire or Gloucestershire? Herefordshire Rural
Stretton Climate Care Low Carbon Day
The Stretton Climate Care annual electric car day on 9th
From Climate Declaration to Climate Action in Herefordshire.
Councillor Ellie Chowns has been invited by Herefordshire Friends of the Earth
Going in the right direction: Great news from HSTG
Please click here for some positive and great news from
The Millichap Peace Fund talk via Zoom: Is a Better Future Possible?
The Millichap Peace Fund: Is a better future possible? talk by Richard Priestley Wed
Left Bank Talks and Discussions and Film Evenings
How these evenings are drawing in
From Climate Declaration to Climate Action in Herefordshire
Herefordshire Council has declared a Climate Emergency - come to
JOIN THE MARCHES CAMINO TODAY…
A People’s Walk for the Planet to the COP26 International Climate
Enjoy free weekend bus travel throughout the county!
There is exciting news from Herefordshire Council about the bus
Plantlife free digital event series – environment, climate change, biodiversity
This year the charity Plantlife has received a lot of
HGN event 7 September with Cllr Ellie Chowns – Herefordshire Climate and Nature Partnership, and the chance to join its Board
HGN event Tuesday 7 September by Zoom with Cllr Ellie
Upcoming events at the Queenswood Sustainable Future Centre Open Saturdays
We are quickly developing our programme of events on Saturdays
The Millichap Peace Fund talk via Zoom: Is a Better Future Possible?
The Millichap Peace Fund: Is a better future possible? talk by Richard Priestley Wed
Keep Herefordshire Warm Energy Awareness Webinars
Keep Herefordshire Warm are currently offering online webinars to project
HGN Gathering next week – Book Now!
The next HGN Gathering looking at moths, real and created
Herefordshire’s new Climate and Nature Partnership (and an invitation to join its Board)
Herefordshire Council is creating a new Herefordshire Climate and Nature
Marches Camino – Hereford and Ludlow to Stourport 13th – 17th Sept
Participate in a People’s Walk for the Planet to the
HSTG – Bus Service Improvement Plans
Herefordshire Sustainable Transport Group have published the second in a
HGN Gathering – Moths to a Flame
The next HGN Gathering will be in conjunction with Plymouth
Hub for advice on Sustainable Living (re)opens at Queenswood Country Park
The new centre, named the Sustainable Future Centre, re-opened at
Saturday 6th November: Global Day of Action in preparation for COP26
The purpose of the Global Day of Action is to
Fully Charged! Festival of Electric Vehicles and Clean Energy
Fully Charged OUTSIDE will be taking place at Farnborough International
News from Transition Leominster
Transition Leominster is the local group working towards an equitable,
HGN Online Gathering: Moths To A Flame
The next HGN Gathering will be in conjunction with Plymouth
Queenswood Sustainable Future Centre Now Open!
From Saturday 7th August the Sustainable Future Centre will be
50% cheaper to generate electricity from renewables compared with fossil fuel-powered plants, analysis finds
The cost of generating electricity from power plants in major EU economies is double
The Millichap Peace Fund: Is a better future possible?
Is a Better Future Possible? talk by Richard Priestley Wed 22nd Sept at 7.30pm via
Herefordshire Bus Service Improvement Plan
Herefordshire Sustainable Transport Group has written a response to the
Funding for Farmers in Protected Landscapes
Farming in Protected Landscapes is a programme of funding for
A Big Week for The Great Collaboration Portal
The team at HGN have just received word that our
HGN Video – Why are we here and what do we do?
The Herefordshire Green Network was fortunate to be invited to
Calling all Herefordshire Schools!
I'm getting in touch with an opportunity to be part
Help needed at the newly opening Queenswood Sustainable Future Centre
Dear HGN Newsletter reader, New Leaf Sustainable Development and the Herefordshire
Midlands Energy Professionals Looking for New Members in Herefordshire
Midlands Energy Professionals (MEP) is a network of energy assessors
Business Energy Efficiency Programme Virtual Sustainability Forum
Business Energy Efficiency Programme ONLINE SUSTAINABILITY FORUM: The Benefit of Adopting an
Ludlow Green Festival Sunday 11th July.
Great news – the Green Festival is back! Ludlow Green Festival,
Volunteering Opportunity at Queenswood Sustainable Future Centre
Are you interested in climate change? Would you like to
Sustainable Transport Herefordshire News
Eastern Link Road Back on the Agenda On the 24 June
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust Online Talk: Hereford Green Network – The Great Collaboration
If you missed HGN at Helen's Garden Festival, then here
News from our BUILDING SENSE initiative
Home energy assessments from Severn Wye Energy Agency. We know
Community Energy Fortnight has started!
Community Energy Fortnight (CEF) is the UK's annual celebration of
“Pathways to a Zero Carbon Oxfordshire” Launch
In 2019, the UK Parliament passed legislation committing to a
New Website for Herefordshire Sustainable Transport Group
Herefordshire Sustainable Transport Group (HSTG) now has a new website
NALC Climate Change Article
An article by Gareth Williams from Caplor Energy, who is
Floating Wind comes to Ireland
The graph above shows how the Republic of Ireland gets its
Worcestershire and the Marches Green Supplier and Installer Event
Friday 11th June 2021 10:00-11:00am Free Online Event Join us if you
Left Bank Discussion Evening
Good evening everyone, At last some real, lovely summer weather! May
Herefordshire Starlings join rebellion
Over 100 people from Herefordshire, along with many others from
URGENT responses needed for major climate fund bid
The newly formed Herefordshire Climate Action Partnership needs information from
County to get new Sustainability Centre at Queenswood
The Queenswood Managing Partnership, New Leaf Sustainable Development and Herefordshire
We are now an independent organisation!
Herefordshire Green Network is now an entirely independent organisation, and
The h.Energy Village @ Hereford River Carnival
28th – 29th April: On 29th April 2017, in an all new central
Herefordshire Residents encouraged to act to avoid energy price rises
Tariffs provided by the Big 6 energy providers have or
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