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Laura has lived in her 1960s semi-detached home in Hereford for around five years. She plans to stay long-term, wants to lower her bills and cut her carbon footprint, and has one eye on eventually switching to a heat pump. For now, the priority was getting the house ready — and sorting out one persistent problem: her daughter’s bedroom was always the coldest room in the house. With a budget of around £5,000 to improve her home, Laura applied to the Future Ready Homes programme and received a whole-house retrofit assessment from Gervase Mangwana of Waxwing Energy. What he found —
Do join us at the HGN AGM and Social this coming Monday 19th October at 6.30pm at De Koffie Pot, Hereford. We’ll have the formal business of the AGM at the start – a chance for you to find out what HGN has been doing during the year. Then the rest of the evening is all about networking with other members – making connections, exchanging news and sharing ideas. It’s free to attend and there will be drinks and light refreshments. We’re asking everyone to book a ticket so that we know how many to cater for. Part of the
The HGN Annual General Meeting and Social will take place on the evening of Monday 19th October starting at 6.30pm at De Koffie Pot, Hereford, followed by a chance to find out more about the activities of other member groups. The evening will be less about the formal business of the AGM and much more about networking, making connections, exchanging news and sharing ideas. We’re asking everyone to book a ticket (free of charge) so that we know how many will be there. And if you would like a slot to tell everyone about what your group has been
The HGN Annual General Meeting will take place on the evening of Monday 19th October starting at 6.30pm at De Koffie Pot, Hereford, followed by a chance to find out more about the activities of other member groups. Look forward to seeing you there – more details in next week’s newsletter.
The HGN Annual General Meeting will take place on the evening of Monday 19th October starting at 6.30pm at De Koffie Pot, Hereford, followed by a chance to find out more about the activities of other member groups. Look forward to seeing you there – more details in next week’s newsletter. And do read our Autumn Special newsletter sent out earlier this week – all about the fruit of the orchards of Herefordshire and the produce made from them.
The HGN Annual General Meeting will take place on the evening of Monday 19th October at De Koffie Pot, Hereford. More details to follow – save the date in your diary now! And keep an eye out for our Autumn Special newsletter next week – all about the fruit of the orchards of Herefordshire and the produce made from them.
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
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.
On Tuesday February 10th from 10.30am – 12.30pm the third event in the series will be held at De Koffie Pot, Hereford. Register now to join this session and you will be sent more details and the notes from the previous two sessions nearer the time.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and make a real difference. See you there!
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.
On Tuesday February 10th from 10.30am – 12.30pm the third event in the series will be held at De Koffie Pot, Hereford. Register now to join this session and you will be sent more details and the notes from the previous two sessions nearer the time.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and make a real difference. See you there!
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