Inclusion does not necessarily signify approval by Herefordshire Friends of the Earth
Find out more about local food at:-
Local Slow food convivium (www.slowfoodherefordshire.org.uk)
Herefordshire Farmers’ Markets (www.hfmg.org)
Herefordshire Foodlinks (www.herefordshirefoodlinks.org.uk)
Flavours of Herefordshire & food festival (www.visitherefordshire.co.uk)
The Herefoodshire challenge is being co-ordinated by Celebrating Creation, a community arts organisation in North Herefordshire that has organised many local celebrations over the past 15 years. Email herefoodshire@hotmail.co.uk for more information.
Information on Herefoodshire will shortly be posted on www.myherefordshire.com
And more general local links
AVRA - Arrow Valley Residents Association. AVRA is against the development of fields covered in polytunnels, and their supporting infrastructure, in order to preserve the Arrow Valley in North Herefordshire, UK.
CycleHereford - campaigning for cyclists in and around Hereford
Freecycle Hereford - no, not another cycling group but open to all who want to "recycle" that special something rather than throw it away. Whether it's a chair, a fax machine, piano or an old door, feel free to post it. Or maybe you're looking to acquire something yourself! Nonprofit groups are also welcome to participate too!
Friends of Castle Green - dedicated to protecting and enhancing the environment of Hereford's historic place of refuge as a community resource
Friends of the Earth (England and Wales) - the national web site hosts a wealth of information and is highly recommended
NEW -- Hereford Lines - a regularly updated blog about rail travel, climate change and peak oil in Herefordshire - - NEW
Herefordshire Council - County of Herefordshire District Council's internet gateway
Herefordshire Fairtrade - There is an increasing realisation that issues of world justice are closely linked to global environmental degradation. Hereford is now a Fairtrade City, and Herefordshire Fairtrade Campaign wants Herefordshire to gain the same status as a county.
Herefordshire Foodlinks are managed by the Bulmer Foundation. Aims are to encourage sustainable land management, reduce the negative impact of 'food miles', and support the local economy through the promotion of locally-sourced food and drink. HFL are working to produce a local food directory.
JABA - St James and Bartonsham Community Association - The Village in the City of Hereford. Resident's campaign on environmental and community issues - including an innovative Community Travel Plan, recycling initiatives, and lively community newspaper - JABA.
Rail for Hereford - rail users group campaigning for improvements in Herefordshire
This is Herefordshire - Lots of useful local news, weblinks, contacts etc from the Hereford Times
Why Organic? - from the Soil Association, includes lists of local suppliers of organic produce