Click here for the latest newsletter from Building Sense which celebrates five years of this project run by HGN to address the challenges of making buildings comfortable to live in year round, whilst cutting carbon emissions and costs.
Merchant 701 based in Rotherwas, Hereford are running a workshop on lime and natural insulation on Saturday 21st March 9.00 – 13.00. Click here for more information.
RETROFIT ON TV – GUY MARTIN’S ‘HOUSE WITHOUT BILLS’ Finally, a home makeover programme about retrofit! And we understand that Herefordshire’s own Gervase from Waxwing Energy, already famous from our Building Sense webinars, makes a small appearance. It’s a 90-minute one-off programme that follows the retrofit of a ‘normal’ semi into a super-efficient home, and includes lots of advice that can be followed wherever you live. Watch Guy Martin’s ‘House Without Bills’ on Channel 4 on this Monday 9th February 2026 at 9pm
Energy Savers Week which finishes on Sunday is an opportunity to support individuals to reduce energy use and save money on energy bills. The Energy Saving Trust have teamed up with Citizens Advice to share everyday energy wins; from turning off the tap when you brush your teeth to tips on defrosting the freezer. Visit the Energy Savings Trust website to find out more! Support to Herefordshire residents looking to reduce energy, access advice and save money includes: Keep Herefordshire Warm: a local project that offers free energy advice to residents. Expert energy advisors can help you reduce energy
15/01/2026
HGN Online Event: Thinking of an electric car this year? This Wednesday January 21st from 1pm – 2pm Electric cars are becoming increasingly popular but if you have not driven one you may want to find out a bit more before you take the plunge. Join this online event to find answers to questions such as: ‘Can I really do a long journey in an EV?’ ‘How can I charge an EV if I haven’t got a driveway where I can park my car?’ Are electric cars really better for the environment? Can they cope with the extra demands on the battery in the winter? David Smith
Marches Energy Agency are running a series of drop in sessions offering free and impartial energy advice to local households including energy saving kits and help with applying for grants Free Energy Advice at Ross on Wye Market 20th January Free Energy Advice at Newton Farm Community Association 16th February Free Energy Advice at Barons Cross Hub 5th February
08/01/2026
New Date for BUILDING SENSE Event Due to illness, HGN’s BUILDING SENSE project has rescheduled the ‘ask the experts’ webinar on making your house warmer, healthier and cheaper to run, which was due to take place yesterday. The event will now take place online on January 22nd from 1pm – 2.30pm. Are you thinking about improving the energy efficiency of your home but not sure where to start? Maybe you’re an old hand but still have a few questions. Building Sense is hosting a free, friendly, live Q&A where you can ask any question and get clear, practical answers from our
08/01/2026
The latest Greener Footprints newsletter from Herefordshire Council includes news of the recent River Conference; their work with young people at Hereford College of Arts; and an interesting article about Hopes of Longtown.
If you are looking for some new ideas for your New Year resolutions, have a look at these suggestions from the Natural History Museum. Their final suggestion for helping the planet is ‘Spread the word’ which is, after all, what HGN is all about.
05/01/2026
BUILDING SENSE Event in January HGN’s BUILDING SENSE project has a new ‘ask the experts’ webinar planned on making your house warmer, healthier and cheaper to run, on 8th January from 1pm – 2.30pm. Click here for more details and to book for this free event. There’s also free hands-on airtightness and insulation training in Shrewsbury in January with Future Ready Homes. This is primarily targeted at builders but would also be suitable for fairly competent and ambitious DIYers. Click here to find out more and to reserve a place. Warm Homes Grant Herefordshire Council has received £2.4 million
