The countryside charity, CPRE held its Centenary Celebration at Queenswood Country Park last Sunday, 21 June. The event marked 100 years since CPRE was founded nationally in 1926. We chose Queenswood deliberately: the 170-acre site was bought by CPRE Herefordshire in 1934 and gifted to the county, and it remains one of Herefordshire’s most-visited free green spaces. While the local branch is five years off its centenary, CPRE Herefordshire, a GOLD member of HGN, has a long record of work for the local countryside, from the River Wye Citizen Science project to hedgerow restoration under Hedgerow Heroes. Read more about
CPRE HEREFORDSHIRE invites everyone to their complimentary centenary celebration at Queenswood Herefordshire’s countryside charity marks 100 years of CPRE with a day of food, live music and guided walks at Queenswood Country Park, near Leominster. Sunday 21st June The event, which falls on Father’s Day, is open to all with two sessions to choose from and no charge for entry, food, or parking. Visitors to the morning session (10am–1pm) can enjoy breakfast (with a vegetarian option available) alongside live music from Hereford-born guitarist David Roberts. Those attending the afternoon session (1pm–4pm) will be treated to high tea and a performance by the Herefordshire-based
CPRE HEREFORDSHIRE invites everyone to their complimentary centenary celebration at Queenswood Herefordshire’s countryside charity marks 100 years of CPRE with a day of food, live music and guided walks at Queenswood Country Park, near Leominster. Sunday 21st June The event, which falls on Father’s Day, is open to all with two sessions to choose from and no charge for entry, food, or parking. Visitors to the morning session (10am–1pm) can enjoy breakfast (with a vegetarian option available) alongside live music from Hereford-born guitarist David Roberts. Those attending the afternoon session (1pm–4pm) will be treated to high tea and a performance by the Herefordshire-based
21/05/2026
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust’s new Nature Tots sessions for children aged 0 to 5 yrs and their grown-ups start on Monday 25th May and will run every week at Queenswood. Find out more For older children (4 to 12 yrs) HWT are running free Nature Play – Wild Flowers and Pond Dipping on Wednesday 27th May at Birches Farm Nature Reserve, near Kington. Book here Don’t forget 30 Days Wild: the Wildlife Trusts’ campaign to get you out into nature every day in June.
CPRE HEREFORDSHIRE INVITES ALL TO THEIR COMPLIMENTARY CENTENARY CELEBRATION AT QUEENSWOOD Herefordshire’s countryside charity marks 100 years of CPRE with a day of food, live music and guided walks at Queenswood Country Park, near Leominster. Sunday 21st June The event, which falls on Father’s Day, is open to all with two sessions to choose from and no charge for entry, food, or parking. Visitors to the morning session (10am–1pm) can enjoy breakfast (with a vegetarian option available) alongside live music from Hereford-born guitarist David Roberts. Those attending the afternoon session (1pm–4pm) will be treated to high tea and a performance by the Herefordshire-based
24/07/2025
Reviving the Wye – Free community event! Join HWT at Bartonsham Meadows, Hereford on Sat 26th July (11am–4pm) for a chilled day of workshops, nature and wellbeing by the river Expect: Picnics + river views Willow & rush weaving Puppet workshops Wellbeing sessions Live river songs Beetles, bees + more… This is a relaxed, all-ages event — just bring a picnic and something to sit on This event is being delivered as part of the Howard Bulmer Young Nature Champion Award, facilitated by Herefordshire Wildlife Trust, funded and supported by the Howard Bulmer Charitable Trust.
10/07/2025
Reviving the Wye – Free community event! Join HWT at Bartonsham Meadows, Hereford on Sat 26th July (11am–4pm) for a chilled day of workshops, nature and wellbeing by the river Expect: Picnics + river views Willow & rush weaving Puppet workshops Wellbeing sessions Live river songs Beetles, bees + more… This is a relaxed, all-ages event — just bring a picnic and something to sit on This event is being delivered as part of the Howard Bulmer Young Nature Champion Award, facilitated by Herefordshire Wildlife Trust, funded and supported by the Howard Bulmer Charitable Trust. Trainee vacancy: Volunteer Project Assistant, Bartonsham Meadows Hereford An opportunity to gain work experience and training in practical and applied conservation work
03/07/2025
Reviving the Wye – Free community event! Join HWT at Bartonsham Meadows, Hereford on Sat 26th July (11am–4pm) for a chilled day of workshops, nature and wellbeing by the river Expect: Picnics + river views Willow & rush weaving Puppet workshops Wellbeing sessions Live river songs Beetles, bees + more… This is a relaxed, all-ages event — just bring a picnic and something to sit on This event is being delivered as part of the Howard Bulmer Young Nature Champion Award, facilitated by Herefordshire Wildlife Trust, funded and supported by the Howard Bulmer Charitable Trust. Trainee vacancy: Volunteer Project Assistant, Bartonsham Meadows Hereford An opportunity to gain work experience and training in practical and applied conservation work
07/11/2024
HWT are looking for an enthusiastic person to join the café team at Queenswood Country Park and Arboretum. As well as getting to work in the beautiful Queenswood Country Park, the job offer discounts on food and free hot drinks on shift, free staff parking, and the opportunity to contribute to a conservation charity protecting Herefordshire wildlife for everyone. Click here for more details
27/09/2024
There will be a showing of the film ‘Six Inches of Soil’ followed by Q&A session at Hay on Wye on 3rd October. Click here for more details. The launch showing of the film, in Bromyard, attracted 120 people and provoked a lively discussion. Click here to read all about it. HFA will be at the Marches Food and Farming Convergence on 4th – 5th October. Click here to read more and book your place. Click here for details of some of the apple themed events taking place in Herefordshire in
