Powys Green Guide / Arweinlyfr Gwyrdd Powys

Biodiversity Grant Packages available for Community and Town Councils via One Voice Wales.

The Biodiversity team at One Voice Wales is available to support all Community & Town Councils with all aspects of biodiversity. www.canva.com/design/DAGvH...

Want to learn more about nature and ecology? Aberystwyth University's Lifelong Learning offer short courses both in person and on-line. Visit their webpage for more details. www.aber.ac.uk/en/lifelong-...

Local Buses - Powys County Council The upgraded public transport network in Powys aims to provide reliable and frequent services in rural areas with better connections between communities, towns and key services.

New services and timetables for many public transport links in Powys from 2nd September. en.powys.gov.uk/localbuses

16-21 years old? The Welsh Government is funding cheaper bus fares for young people in Wales.
£1 single tickets* £3 unlimited daily travel* 30% off weekly, monthly or yearly tickets** * Available from 1st September 2025 this is a pilot project ** Available now
mytravelpass.tfw.wales

Apples?! Apple Pressing at Cultivate at Newtown SY16 4HX
Thursdays 11, 18 & 27 Sep 2 - 6pm

Sat 18 Oct 10am - 4pm at Hafan Yr Afon, Car Park, Newtown SY16 2NH-Apple Day Celebration event!
Orchards, pressing apple juice. BYO apples if you have them and containers. Just pop along. All welcome.

Have Your Say: Help Shape the Active Travel Network in Powys | DataMapWales

Powys County Council's Active Travel Consultation - help update its Active Travel Network Map. datamap.gov.wales/survey/Powys...

New Blog on PGG!
Powys County Council publish their Powys Net Zero Annual Report 2024 . Read a short summary here www.powysgreenguide.cymru/entry/04-Sep...

Interested in woodlands? Please fill in C.A.T.'s survey here. form.123formbuilder.com/6871680/twig...

Recycling Powys

Recycle more in your red box! Mixed paper-based containers can now be recycled through your weekly recycling collections by adding them to your red recycling box. fb.watch/BkqyrGBevj/

Our latest newsletter is out. Sign up for future mailings over at www.powysgreenguide.cymru/site/Newslet...

Nature Storytelling Fellowship - Wales — kogia

Armchair nature connection? Check out these films made by young people in Wales.
www.kogia.org/fellowships/...

CAT nr Machynlleth are having their Big Summer Open Day on 2 August. A great day out for all!

Summer days are great for visiting new places for rest and recuperation. Take a look at our latest blog for ideas for all ages in Powys. www.powysgreenguide.cymru/entry/05-Jul...

Celebrate Wales Nature Week and Dragonfly Week

Join MWT at @welshpoolgolf on Sunday 13th July for a guided walk of the ponds and wetlands.
Booking essential. See MWT Insta.

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#DragonflyWeek25 #WalesNatureWeek

Have you checked out our blog page? Discover more ways to make greener choices. Head to www.powysgreenguide.cymru/news

Well done to Femke and all at BRACE around Llanfyllin during Big Green Week. Their Big Day Out included activities for all ages as well as bioblitz, library of things, clothes swap, jazz band and opening of a community fridge during the week!

P.G.G. Member, Radnorshire Wildlife Trust has some excellent events coming up over the summer! From botanical walks to film screenings - a great afternoon out with the family to learn more about our incredible county's nature.

Head to their website for more info. www.rwtwales.org/events

Check out our blog over at www.powysgreenguide.cymru/news
Llanidloes Futures looks at the cost of energy...

Not So Freshwater – Add Your Voice for Welsh Rivers

Rivers across Wales are in crisis. Pollution, runoff, and habitat loss are pushing iconic species like salmon and freshwater mussels to the brink.
Know a young person?
Join UK Youth 4 Nature. Write now for change
win.newmode.net/ukyouthforna...

Sarn Micro Farms - PCC have 3 experimental micro-farms in Montgomeryshire.
Hear more via PACE members Montgomery Environment Group. A presentation by Gary Mitchell at 19.30 on June 16th, via Zoom. The Zoom link can be obtained from the Montgomery Environment Groups Facebook.

New Report Reveals Cleanest Rivers in Wales 37% of water samples taken in Wales as part of the Great UK WaterBlitz showed unacceptable levels of nutrient pollution.

#earthwatcheurope #greatukwaterblitz #pollution #riverpollution #riverpollution #nutrientpollution

Public urged to ‘fall back in love with nature’ in June A new survey carried out for The Wildlife Trusts has revealed that more than half of those responding said connecting to nature by listening to bird song, hearing bees buzz, and seeing and smelling wi...

A new survey carried out for The Wildlife Trusts has revealed that more than half of those responding said connecting to nature by listening to bird song, hearing bees buzz, and seeing and smelling wildflowers was beneficial to their health and wellbeing

Having passed that threshold, we’re now actively contributing to a decarbonised environment. End.

In summary, yesterday we generated three times more electricity than we consumed. Annualised this figure is around 2X - or 200% Carbon Negative.
We estimate the carbon footprint of our hardware (batteries and PV panels) will be offset within 2–3 years. Cont...

Of the 507.8 kWh generated, we consumed approximately 31%, stored 5% as battery backup, and exported 64% to the grid as clean energy for others to use.
We’ll earn roughly £40 for the exported electricity, with all daily Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) payments contributing to our 2025 Camera Appeal.

People are hoping to create a #ForceForNature & meet with their MSs (19-23 May, in-person or virtually) to tell them how important wildlife is to them. They'll ask their politicians to champion a #NaturePositive Bill with robust targets that will ensure the recovery of biodiversity.

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Dyfi Osprey Centre nr Machynlleth generated a whopping amount of solar array at DWC 500 kWh in a single day for the first time — equivalent to half a megawatt-hour of electricity!

#friendsoftheriverwye #powysnature

Friends of the River Wye logo

A big warm welcome to our new member!
Friends of the River Wye

Suffering from severe pollution and the effects of climate change. FORW is a grassroots community group that has formed to protect and champion our local river. See website for creative ways to get involved. friendsoftheriverwye.org.uk

We warmly welcome you to our AGM on-line Tuesday 20th May at 19.30
Learn what to do with all that waste! Email us for link.
A short presentation by Ashley Collins, PCCs waste and recycling manager.

Not able to attend? Email ideas and thoughts to...

contact@powysgreenguide.cymru