24/07/2026
The latest newsletter from Building Sense, HGN’s project ‘Cutting Carbon, Creating Comfort’ has an emphasis on keeping your house cool during the current heatwave.
Shropshire based Big Solar Co-op runs an in depth Community Solar Foundation Course starting in September that has bursaries available. Their annual conference (in Birmingham this year) is on Monday 5th October. Click here for more details and to book a ticket.
16/07/2026
Archenfield Community Environment Group Postponed screening of Peoples’ Emergency Briefing with facilitated discussion. Thurs 23rd July. 7.00pm -9.30pm. Doors open 6.45pm. Please book using this link Throughout the summer ACEG will be running Himalayan balsam pulling and bat detecting sessions. Volunteers are always welcome. For up to date information please check the group’s facebook page or sign up for the monthly newsletter by emailing archenfieldceg@gmail.com
Marches Energy Advice is a local charity funded to offer support to people in Herefordshire on how to lower their energy use. Come along and talk to a friendly energy adviser who will offer free and individual advice. Monday 20th July 10.00am – 11.00am Click here for more information
Community energy co-ops have the power to change the world, and Co-operatives UK are spotlighting them with a series of FREE lunchtime webinars during Community Energy Fortnight, 1st – 14th July. Community Energy is all about bringing people together, installing local renewable energy assets like solar panels, and then bringing the benefits back into the community. Whether you’re climate conscious or curious about co-ops, join the webinars for some inspiring and powerful conversations and to learn more about community energy co-ops! The Power of Community Energy Wednesday 1st July 1pm – 2pm Generating Green Jobs Tuesday 7th
HWCC’s Sustainability Forum is designed for businesses across all sectors to share best practices for reducing environmental impact through improved energy and resource efficiency. The event will feature expert presentations offering practical advice and actionable insights. It will take place at Hereford College of Arts, an institution committed to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint. Wednesday 1 July 9.30-11.30 Free for Members | £30+VAT for Non-Members Click here to book your place
The Climate Change Committee’s new assessment, A Well‑Adapted UK, is a clear call to action: the climate has already changed, and the UK must urgently adapt. For a rural county like Herefordshire — where farming, nature, and community life are tightly interwoven — the report’s findings feel especially relevant. What’s changing The CCC highlights rising risks that will shape daily life across the county: Hotter summers, with temperatures regularly exceeding 40°C More frequent flooding, including surface water flooding in towns and villages Increasing water scarcity, with national shortages expected by 2040 Pressure on food systems, both locally and globally Accelerating nature loss, unless habitats are restored and connected The message
The latest newsletter from Building Sense, the project run by HGN, focusses on what to do in the face of steep increases in the price of fossil fuels. There are also links to useful courses on green building techniques. And is there a particular topic you would like Building Sense to cover? Let them know using the links in the newsletter. Click here to read more
The People’s Emergency Briefing is an eye-opening film produced by the National Emergency Briefing of an event which brought together leading UK scientists and experts to discuss the latest evidence and why it matters for things like extreme weather, food security, health and the cost of living. There are various showings of the film happening across the country. Whitecross Hereford School will be one of the first to show this in their community on Tuesday 7th April 2026. After the film there will be a short open discussion about what it means for the community and what can be
The People’s Emergency Briefing is an eye-opening film produced by the National Emergency Briefing of an event which brought together leading UK scientists and experts to discuss the latest evidence and why it matters for things like extreme weather, food security, health and the cost of living. There are various showings of the film happening across the country. Whitecross Hereford School will be one of the first to show this in their community on Tuesday 7th April 2026. After the film there will be a short open discussion about what it means for the community and what can be
