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Cherishing the peace of wild things
Cherishing the peace of wild things Seeing the natural places we love being destroyed may be the most potent catalyst we have for environmental action. But will ‘gentle stewardship’ of the earth ever recognised as the key to joy and hope for all of us? asks Mark...
The Lewes Pound bids farewell
The Lewes Pound bids farewell The Lewes Pound, one of the UK’s most celebrated local currencies, has announced that the current issue will be the final one. This will mark the end of an inspiring 17-year journey of supporting independent businesses and celebrating...
NatureLinks: Events at the Railway Land for 14-25 yr olds
NatureLinks: Events at the Railway Land for 14-25 yr olds 4, 18 & 29 March, Railway Land Nature Reserve, Railway Lane, Lewes, BN7 2FG, FREE NatureLinks – the community action project for young people at Lewes’ Railway Land Nature Reserve – has three great events...
Reminder to respond to the SDNP Local Plan
Reminder to respond to the SDNP Local Plan The deadline for responding to the South Downs National Park Local Plan is Monday 17 March. Local development expert Andrew Simpson provides a reminder on how to respond effectively to the plan, which will determine how and...
Making sense of Local Plans
Making sense of Local Plans Baffled by the fact that Lewes is being invited to consultations on not one but TWO Local Plans this month? Don’t understand what a Local Plan is or what you should be commenting on? Then read on as local planning specialist Andrew Simpson...
Improved bike parking at Foundry Healthcare
Improved bike parking at Foundry Healthcare Cycle Lewes announces new bike parking facilities at two Lewes GP sites, River Lodge and St Andrew’s, following collaboration with Lewes Town Council and Foundry Healthcare Lewes – and is keen to hear from other...
Survey: Share info on your energy use
Survey: Share info on your energy use to help the move to green energy Help the UK’s energy grid make a smooth transition to a cleaner, cheaper energy by completing this quick survey from Community Energy South about your household energy use. You could receive a £10...
What’s happening to our planet (and what can we do about it)?
What's happening to our planet (and what can we do about it)? Wednesday 5 February to Friday 28 February, Lewes Climate Hub, Lewes House, 32 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2LU Explore the science, the solutions and the impacts of climate change through a season of talks,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
