Herefordshire Green Network

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BREAKING! Wow. Citizen scientists across the Wye catchment have now taken over 50,000 samples and tested them for water quality. What a phenomenal show of people power.

Read all about it: friendsoftheriverwye.org.uk/news/wye-cit...

Thinking of an electric car this year? Deciding to drive electric can feel like a big step. Here's the chance to get your questions answered

Still a few nagging doubts about switching to driving a new or used electric vehicle? Join our free online event tomorrow (Weds) lunchtime for Q&A with David from Cleevely EV and some happy #Herefordshire EV drivers. This might be the year you switch, after all! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/thinking-o...

Get solar Submit your site WHAT ARE THE STEPS? Your site is submitted to our database and we’ll work with you to analyse it’s suitability for solar with us. It does not have to be south-facing…

We are seeking sites with large roofs, high electricity usage and that are owner occupied (freehold) to host our solar panels.

We’re a not-for-profit cooperative 100% owned by our members, who want the UK to have cleaner energy, and lower emissions. Come on in!

Thinking of an electric car this year? Deciding to drive electric can feel like a big step. Here's the chance to get your questions answered

Thinking this might be your year to switch to an electric vehicle but still have some questions? Join our free online event Wednesday lunchtime with Cleevely EV and some Hfds EV drivers to get answers www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/thinking-o...

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...

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 🔋🌍

And here's our weekly news for what's going on in #Herefordshire us6.campaign-archive.com?e=7d4ad6ab74...

Another date for your diaries. We will be there to identify stuff! @herefordshirewt.bsky.social

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.

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

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

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...

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!!)

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.

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...

Still spaces for tomorrow email tim@clan-cic.org to book!

Makes sense ...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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

And the Norton Brook..

Another below Monmouth..

Around Monmouth..

Over at Ross…

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…

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…

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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

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/...

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...

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

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