Herefordshire Green Network
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Since 2010, linking purposeful groups, organisations, businesses and individual members across Herefordshire - all with environment, climate or community on their agenda. https://hgnetwork.org/ Join or sign up for our weekly news
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We love to see our friends at @bigsolarcoop.bsky.social getting the recognition they deserve 💛☀️
They’ve raised over £1 million to build a 3.5MW solar park on a former coal mine site in Whiteborough, smashing their target & powering forward with second-life & European-made panels 🔋🌍
They’ve raised over £1 million to build a 3.5MW solar park on a former coal mine site in Whiteborough, smashing their target & powering forward with second-life & European-made panels 🔋🌍
Big Solar Co-op raises over GBP 1 million for UK coal mine project
Solar bond offered through impact investing platform provides community energy cooperative with funds to construct 3.5 MW project in Whiteborough, England. Big Solar Co-op plans to use European manufa...
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August 1, 2025 at 9:13 AM
We love to see our friends at @bigsolarcoop.bsky.social getting the recognition they deserve 💛☀️
They’ve raised over £1 million to build a 3.5MW solar park on a former coal mine site in Whiteborough, smashing their target & powering forward with second-life & European-made panels 🔋🌍
They’ve raised over £1 million to build a 3.5MW solar park on a former coal mine site in Whiteborough, smashing their target & powering forward with second-life & European-made panels 🔋🌍
And here's our weekly news for what's going on in #Herefordshire us6.campaign-archive.com?e=7d4ad6ab74...
HGN Weekly News: 08/01/2025
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August 1, 2025 at 12:17 PM
And here's our weekly news for what's going on in #Herefordshire us6.campaign-archive.com?e=7d4ad6ab74...
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Another date for your diaries. We will be there to identify stuff! @herefordshirewt.bsky.social
July 30, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Another date for your diaries. We will be there to identify stuff! @herefordshirewt.bsky.social
We had a brilliant visit to Growing Local in Hereford yesterday. A terrific team doing wonderful things - growing, cooking, educating and inspiring growinglocal.org.uk
Growing Local CSA - Community Growing and Education in Hereford
Growing Local is a Herefordshire Community Interest Company delivering cook and gardening education and events across the county.
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July 31, 2025 at 4:25 PM
We had a brilliant visit to Growing Local in Hereford yesterday. A terrific team doing wonderful things - growing, cooking, educating and inspiring growinglocal.org.uk
Join HGN Steering Group and other HGN members for a visit to The Southside Farm in #Hereford this Wednesday 30th July at to learn about Growing Local’s exciting new project. Arrive 6.15pm for a 6.30pm start. hgnetwork.org/growing-loca...
HGN Gathering Wednesday 30th July - Herefordshire Green Network
he directors of HGN GOLD member Pomona Solar Co-op are inviting HGN members to help celebrate 10 years of generating clean solar
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July 28, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Join HGN Steering Group and other HGN members for a visit to The Southside Farm in #Hereford this Wednesday 30th July at to learn about Growing Local’s exciting new project. Arrive 6.15pm for a 6.30pm start. hgnetwork.org/growing-loca...
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Our latest newsletter dropped this morning with a bumper round-up of news affecting the Wye this month. Read all about bathing water quality, toxic sewage sludge, legal victories and lots of ways you can help defend our rivers…
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Wye News: Bathing water quality, toxic sewage sludge, farming schemes...
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July 16, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Our latest newsletter dropped this morning with a bumper round-up of news affecting the Wye this month. Read all about bathing water quality, toxic sewage sludge, legal victories and lots of ways you can help defend our rivers…
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Great Wildlife Quest event last Sunday- we even found Phytocoris varipes- only rhe 3rd county record I think ( it's probably very common!!)
July 15, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Great Wildlife Quest event last Sunday- we even found Phytocoris varipes- only rhe 3rd county record I think ( it's probably very common!!)
TODAY
What is retrofit? A Big Opportunity to Boost Your Business
24th June 7:30pm, free to attend, online
Are you a builder, contractor, or tradesperson wanting to grow your business? Want to know how to build your expertise in this rapidly growing sector? www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/what-is-re...
What is retrofit? A Big Opportunity to Boost Your Business
24th June 7:30pm, free to attend, online
Are you a builder, contractor, or tradesperson wanting to grow your business? Want to know how to build your expertise in this rapidly growing sector? www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/what-is-re...
What is retrofit? A big opportunity to boost your business
Growing demand, real opportunities - find out why retrofit needs to be part of your business and skill set.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
June 24, 2025 at 10:35 AM
TODAY
What is retrofit? A Big Opportunity to Boost Your Business
24th June 7:30pm, free to attend, online
Are you a builder, contractor, or tradesperson wanting to grow your business? Want to know how to build your expertise in this rapidly growing sector? www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/what-is-re...
What is retrofit? A Big Opportunity to Boost Your Business
24th June 7:30pm, free to attend, online
Are you a builder, contractor, or tradesperson wanting to grow your business? Want to know how to build your expertise in this rapidly growing sector? www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/what-is-re...
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Still spaces for tomorrow email tim@clan-cic.org to book!
June 6, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Still spaces for tomorrow email tim@clan-cic.org to book!
Makes sense ...
In our research, less than 5% of people described local buildings as "nice", and there's growing evidence that monotonous architecture hurts wellbeing. As government builds new towns, emotion must be central
write the Humanise Campaign's Abigail Scott Paul and Thinks Insight & Stategy's Jon Edwards
write the Humanise Campaign's Abigail Scott Paul and Thinks Insight & Stategy's Jon Edwards
Joyful buildings make people happier. So let's create them
In our research, less than 5 per cent of people described their local buildings as 'nice', and there is growing evidence that monotous architecture...
www.politicshome.com
June 5, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Makes sense ...
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We have joined this coalition to demand increased funding to DEFRA and to fully resource regulators tasked with cleaning up UK rivers, lakes and seas. The letter has been sent to the PM and Chancellor. Labour’s credibility on environmental protection is on the line.
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Clean water in jeopardy: DEFRA cuts would sink Labour’s rivers, seas and lakes commitments - River Action UK
Ahead of the Government’s Spending Review, many of the UK’s most respected environmental organisations and campaigners, including the RSPB, GMB Union, The Wildlife Trusts, Good Law Project, Keep Brita...
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June 5, 2025 at 10:50 AM
We have joined this coalition to demand increased funding to DEFRA and to fully resource regulators tasked with cleaning up UK rivers, lakes and seas. The letter has been sent to the PM and Chancellor. Labour’s credibility on environmental protection is on the line.
riveractionuk.com/news/defra-c...
riveractionuk.com/news/defra-c...
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Join us bright and early next Tuesday morning to find out how you can invest in large-scale community solar with the Big Solar Co-op >>>
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How to invest in large-scale solar with the Big Solar Co-op
Join our intro call to find out how you can help support solar development through community shares and bonds.
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June 4, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Join us bright and early next Tuesday morning to find out how you can invest in large-scale community solar with the Big Solar Co-op >>>
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-inv...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-inv...
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Please repost! FREE WORKSHOP for #Herefordshire people (inc parish councils) interested in setting up a local environment group to engage their communities in climate and nature issues. 19 June www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ready-stea...
Ready, steady WORKSHOP! Starting and running a local environment group
Ever wondered how your village or local community would start a group, or what you would then do? Join our in-person workshop to find out
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June 2, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Please repost! FREE WORKSHOP for #Herefordshire people (inc parish councils) interested in setting up a local environment group to engage their communities in climate and nature issues. 19 June www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ready-stea...
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Delighted to be chairing this #Biodiversity Working Group looking at the Border Brook here in #hayonwye & #Cusop between #England & #wales - a truly stunning area of #history & #nature - come along if you’re interested 😊 @herefordshirewt.bsky.social @radnorshire.bsky.social @savethewye.bsky.social
June 3, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Delighted to be chairing this #Biodiversity Working Group looking at the Border Brook here in #hayonwye & #Cusop between #England & #wales - a truly stunning area of #history & #nature - come along if you’re interested 😊 @herefordshirewt.bsky.social @radnorshire.bsky.social @savethewye.bsky.social
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And the Norton Brook..
June 3, 2025 at 3:39 PM
And the Norton Brook..
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Another below Monmouth..
June 3, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Another below Monmouth..
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Around Monmouth..
June 3, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Around Monmouth..
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Over at Ross…
June 3, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Over at Ross…
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We’ve seen algal blooms up and down the Wye catchment in the last few weeks - here is just a sample of photos showing what citizen scientists are recording across some of our rivers and streams.
See this thread and a link to our data map below 🧵👇
Here we have the Ithon…
See this thread and a link to our data map below 🧵👇
Here we have the Ithon…
June 3, 2025 at 3:39 PM
We’ve seen algal blooms up and down the Wye catchment in the last few weeks - here is just a sample of photos showing what citizen scientists are recording across some of our rivers and streams.
See this thread and a link to our data map below 🧵👇
Here we have the Ithon…
See this thread and a link to our data map below 🧵👇
Here we have the Ithon…
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And here’s a map of where our citizen scientists have logged algal blooms in the last 4 weeks. As ever, all our data is open for anyone to explore via WyeViz…
public.tableau.com/shared/5YYHK...
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June 3, 2025 at 3:39 PM
And here’s a map of where our citizen scientists have logged algal blooms in the last 4 weeks. As ever, all our data is open for anyone to explore via WyeViz…
public.tableau.com/shared/5YYHK...
public.tableau.com/shared/5YYHK...
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5,000 English nature sites are at risk from the Planning Bill - and MPs vote on it *next Monday & Tuesday*.
Tell your MP to remove Part 3 of the Bill - use the Wildlife Trusts' email tool here: action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/171483/...
And send your MP this: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Tell your MP to remove Part 3 of the Bill - use the Wildlife Trusts' email tool here: action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/171483/...
And send your MP this: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Revealed: 5,000 English nature sites at risk under Labour’s planning proposals
Exclusive: Planning bill includes mechanism for developers to ‘pay to pollute’ valuable ecosystems, experts warn
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June 3, 2025 at 1:43 PM
5,000 English nature sites are at risk from the Planning Bill - and MPs vote on it *next Monday & Tuesday*.
Tell your MP to remove Part 3 of the Bill - use the Wildlife Trusts' email tool here: action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/171483/...
And send your MP this: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Tell your MP to remove Part 3 of the Bill - use the Wildlife Trusts' email tool here: action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/171483/...
And send your MP this: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Still pinching myself that I got to discuss ‘rights for nature’ with this dream team of pioneering lawyers at Hay Festival - @paulpowlesland.bsky.social, Mónica Feria-Tinta and @philippesands.bsky.social
You can listen via Hay Player Anytime: www.hayfestival.com/p-23355-nico...
You can listen via Hay Player Anytime: www.hayfestival.com/p-23355-nico...
June 3, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Still pinching myself that I got to discuss ‘rights for nature’ with this dream team of pioneering lawyers at Hay Festival - @paulpowlesland.bsky.social, Mónica Feria-Tinta and @philippesands.bsky.social
You can listen via Hay Player Anytime: www.hayfestival.com/p-23355-nico...
You can listen via Hay Player Anytime: www.hayfestival.com/p-23355-nico...
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Great event coming up. We will be running an event there as part of the Let's Get Growing Project
June 3, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Great event coming up. We will be running an event there as part of the Let's Get Growing Project
Terrific programme this coming weekend for the Hellens Garden Festival at the lovely Hellens Manor in #Herefordshire hellensgardenfestival.co.uk Advance tickets only
Hellens Garden Festival
A summer bounty of the sustainable and the eclectic, crafted and grown, held in the glorious gardens and grounds of Hellens Manor
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June 2, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Terrific programme this coming weekend for the Hellens Garden Festival at the lovely Hellens Manor in #Herefordshire hellensgardenfestival.co.uk Advance tickets only
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A HISTORIC MILESTONE: For the first time, solar power generated more electricity globally than nuclear, making it the world’s 4th largest power source.
In just 5 years, solar output nearly tripled—from 79 TWh (Apr 2020) to 233 TWh (Apr 2025). The energy transition is speeding up.
@ember-energy.org
In just 5 years, solar output nearly tripled—from 79 TWh (Apr 2020) to 233 TWh (Apr 2025). The energy transition is speeding up.
@ember-energy.org
June 2, 2025 at 8:09 AM
A HISTORIC MILESTONE: For the first time, solar power generated more electricity globally than nuclear, making it the world’s 4th largest power source.
In just 5 years, solar output nearly tripled—from 79 TWh (Apr 2020) to 233 TWh (Apr 2025). The energy transition is speeding up.
@ember-energy.org
In just 5 years, solar output nearly tripled—from 79 TWh (Apr 2020) to 233 TWh (Apr 2025). The energy transition is speeding up.
@ember-energy.org