It is depressing to note how little talk of nature and the environment has featured in the election debates and campaigning currently dominating the media. There is still time to let your PPCs (Prospective Parliamentary Candidates) know how important green issues are to you personally and for the future of the planet. The run-up to the election is a chance to raise issues and demand answers and many of the posts in this week’s newsletter urge you to action; to use your voice to move environmental matters up the political agenda.
The Great Collaboration website with its toolkit of actions, transferred from the Herefordshire Green Network last summer to the Place Based Initiative. PBI have been doing some great work, with weekly online discussions and more, and they are due to launch a Great Collaboration newsletter from July. PBI will also be picking up the Great Collaboration social media, too. Meanwhile the Great Collaboration Herefordshire team is stepping back for a while. Co-ordinator Clare Cherry, who has done a magnificent ‘temporary’ (!) job that’s lasted nearly 2 years, is stepping down. At this stage, HGN has no funding to continue
Plantlife’s annual No Mow May Campaign will be followed by Let It Bloom June during which you are encouraged to continue to manage your lawn for wildlife. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The annual Big Green Week is taking place this year from 8th to 16th June. Click here for the website and to find events going on near you. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Better Transport Week will take place between 17th – 23rd June this year. Click here to read more ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ A protest march calling for support of the natural world is taking place in London on 22nd
The annual Big Green Week is taking place this year from 8th to 16th June. Click here for the website and to find events going on near you. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Better Transport Week will take place between 17th – 23rd June this year. Click here to read more
09/05/2024
Applewood have a range of courses over the next few months. Empower yourself, learn new skills, connect and have fun learning with others. Activating Cultural Emergence with Looby Macnamara and Kate Gathercole 10th-12th May Forest Gardening with Chris Evans 18th and 19th May Mothers as Natural Leaders with Looby, and Emma Gorbutt PEACE – Peace, Empowerment And Cultural Emergence with Looby and Leona Johnson 18-23rd June Introduction to Permaculture with Chris Evans 29th and 30th June All course details www.applewoodcourses.com
Click here for details of a forthcoming webinar on Heatpumps from the Association of Environmental Conscious Building on 9th May at 12 noon.
02/05/2024
Applewood have a range of courses over the next few months. Empower yourself, learn new skills, connect and have fun learning with others. Activating Cultural Emergence with Looby Macnamara and Kate Gathercole 10th-12th May Forest Gardening with Chris Evans 18th and 19th May Mothers as Natural Leaders with Looby, and Emma Gorbutt PEACE – Peace, Empowerment And Cultural Emergence with Looby and Leona Johnson 18-23rd June Introduction to Permaculture with Chris Evans 29th and 30th June All course details www.applewoodcourses.com
Click here for details of a forthcoming webinar on Heatpumps from the Association of Environmental Conscious Building on 9th May at 12 noon.
YES Energy Solutions are currently working with Herefordshire Council on the Keep Herefordshire Warm project. The team offer a free advice line where residents can get tailored advice on making their homes more energy efficient and ways to lower their energy bills. Although we may be going into warmer months, they are encouraging households to get advice now to feel the benefit in Winter. The cost of living remains high, and many households are struggling with their energy bills as standing charges rise and energy debt reaches a record figure of £3.1 billion. YES Energy Solutions have put together a free energy saving
19/04/2024
There is still just time to benefit from Applewood’s special spring discount of £25 off their May and June in person courses – open until 21st April. Empower yourself, learn new skills, connect and have fun learning with others. Activating Cultural Emergence with Looby Macnamara and Kate Gathercole 10th-12th May Forest Gardening with Chris Evans 18th and 19th May Mothers as Natural Leaders with Looby, and Emma Gorbutt PEACE – Peace, Empowerment And Cultural Emergence with Looby and Leona Johnson 18-23rd June Introduction to Permaculture with Chris Evans 29th and 30th
