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Lewes Retrofit Forum

Lewes Retrofit Forum

Lewes Retrofit Forum Thursday 30 January 2025, 7.30pm-9pm, Lewes Climate Hub (Ovesco Energy Room), Lewes House, 32 High Street, FREE Following the successful launch of the Lewes Home Retrofit Guide in autumn 2024, the authors have set up a Retrofit Forum to support...

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Urge MPs to support the Climate and Nature Bill

Urge MPs to support the Climate and Nature Bill

Urge MPs to support the Climate and Nature Bill The critical Climate and Nature (CAN) Bill is scheduled to get its second reading in Parliament on Friday 24 January. Well over 100 MPs from across the political spectrum have confirmed they will vote for it – but...

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Lewes Greenpeace Group successfully relaunched!

Lewes Greenpeace Group successfully relaunched!

Lewes Greenpeace Group successfully relaunched!   At a meeting at the Climate Hub in early November, 14 people came in person or on Zoom and agreed the Lewes Greenpeace Group should be relaunched, reports Debbie Annells. This is great news – thanks to all who...

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Get into nature at Lewes Railway Land

Get into nature at Lewes Railway Land

Get into nature at Lewes Railway Land   The Railway Land Wildlife Trust has got lots of seasonal activities for anyone wanting to connect with and work with nature this winter. Leah Dennison highlights what’s on offer for all ages and abilities. There are loads...

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Borrow a Thermal Imaging Camera

Borrow a Thermal Imaging Camera

Borrow a Thermal Imaging Camera   Do you want to know where heat is escaping from your home, which bits you most need insulate and draught-proof, or where you could have a problem with damp? Borrow the Ovesco thermal imaging camera for free and find out! A...

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Report from the divestment frontline

Report from the divestment frontline

Report from the divestment frontline In September, East Sussex County Council’s Pension Committee voted on a motion to divest the East Sussex Pension Fund out of oil, gas and coal companies. Would this be the moment the council finally aligned its pension fund with...

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Grown in Lewes: a new book

Grown in Lewes: a new book

Grown in Lewes: a new book This new book celebrates all things green in Lewes – connecting past, present and future. More than 50 local authors recount unique stories about growing, gardens, markets and more – accompanied by numerous photographs, paintings, maps and...

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Lewes Home Retrofit Guide launch for building professionals

Lewes Home Retrofit Guide launch for building professionals

Lewes Home Retrofit Guide launch for building professionals Thursday 21 November, 6-9pm, Lewes Climate Hub 32 High Street, BN7 2LU Building professionals and homeowners are warmly invited to drinks and nibbles for the launch of the Lewes Home Retrofit Guide. It’s an...

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Add to the Lewes Mosaic Project interactive wildlife map

Add to the Lewes Mosaic Project interactive wildlife map

Add to the Lewes Mosaic Project interactive wildlife map The Lewes Mosaic Project is working to encourage a network of natural habitats across Lewes, providing homes and food for our wonderful wildlife and bringing the town to life. And everyone is invited to help –...

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Reusable ‘Lewes Cups’ set to slash Bonfire plastic waste

Reusable ‘Lewes Cups’ set to slash Bonfire plastic waste

Reusable cups set to slash Bonfire plastic waste Following a successful pilot last year, reusable plastic cups will again be available at pubs across Lewes in a bid to slash the plastic waste generated during Bonfire next month. Or you can even bring your own cup!...

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Climate Fresk Workshop

Climate Fresk Workshop

Climate Fresk Workshop Saturday 26 October, 12 Midday-3pm, Lewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street, £5 (book places here.) Book your place for this game-based climate workshop that’s become a global phenomenon, with 1.8 million people taking part to date. When Lewes Climate...

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