A new project by Flight Free UK aims to help schools reduce or eliminate the use of flights for school trips. Click here to find out more. If you have children or grandchildren at school, make sure they know about the project, how they can get involved and the benefits to children and the planet.
03/07/2026
Click here for the latest news from HGN GOLD member Transition Leominster, including their plant swap at the Repair Café this Saturday, 4th July, and more details of their screening of the PEB film on Thursday 30th July.
05/06/2026
Click here for the latest news from HGN GOLD member Transition Leominster, including their plant swap at the Repair Café this Saturday, 6th June
Better Transport Week organised by the Campaign for Better Transport runs from 15th – 21st June. Find out more here Flight Free UK, a charity that informs people of the climate impact of aviation and encourages people to travel without flying, offering inspiration and resources on how to do so, have an upcoming online event, Flight Free Travel Surgery. Three expert panellists from the travel community will be answering queries from the audience around flight-free travel in our returning Q&A. The event is free to attend, and full details and registration are here: Date: Wednesday 17th June Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm Location: Online (Zoom)
Better Transport Week 2026 will be taking place between 15th – 21st June. Click here to read more and find out how you can get involved. Electric Vehicle Update The average new EV is now cheaper than an average new petrol car. The battery is likely to outlive the life of the car, rather than it being a weak area that might discourage people from buying a used electric car. These facts come from an article in this week’s New Scientist magazine. If anyone would like more information on the NS article, contact HGN Steering Group member Gordon Coppock
Over the next three weekends, the Golden Triangle, just over the border in Gloucestershire, will be celebrating the wonderful spring show put on by our native Daffodils. The Daffodil Line, a community run bus line, will be offering shuttle buses to some of the best sites whilst local churches and village halls will be offering refreshments. You can support this community transport initiative and enjoy an amazing wildlife spectacular at the same time. One word of warning if you do one of the many walks in the area to see the daffodils: given the weather we have had since the
A south Shropshire based community organisation ‘Engaging Issues’ is providing a Climate-related talk in Church Stretton on Tuesday February 3rd, 7.30p,m. Click here to find out more.
Now is a chance to make your views known on the process of reforming Britain’s railways. Click here to complete a survey from Campaign for Better Transport who will share the results with key decision makers in Government and the rail industry.
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.
Going flight-free is one of the most powerful things you can do to address the climate crisis, with train travel saving 90% on your emissions compared to flying. But it’s not just about your personal emissions. Making a pledge like this is a great conversation starter among your friends and family, and sends a message to industry and government that people want things to change. Click here to see a video about going Flight-free in 2026
