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Divest Protest: Join the Tug of War
Divest Protest: Join the Tug of War Tuesday 6 December, County Hall, Lewes, BN7 1UE Lewes (meet at Lewes Train Station at 9am) Wish our county council would take real action on climate change? Then join the protest to demand that ESCC shows it’s on the right...
Donate to tackle food hunger in Lewes District this Christmas
Donate to tackle food hunger in Lewes District this Christmas Lewes District Food Partnership are launching a fundraising campaign to support the one in seven people across our district worried about how they are going to afford food this winter. Money is...
Lewes District reports a 15% cut in carbon emissions
Lewes District reports a 15% cut in carbon emissions In its latest update on its climate change and sustainability strategy, Lewes District Council reports that there has been a 15% reduction in carbon emissions across the district since 2018, while council...
Branching out in Lewes Town
Branching out in Lewes Town Did you know that Lewes only has 11% tree canopy cover – whereas the minimum recommended for towns and cities is 20%? The Friends of Lewes’ Arboretum project is working to change that – and is inviting suggestions for tree-planting...
The easiest climate action you can take this holiday
The easiest climate action you can take this holiday Expect to be sitting around a lot this Christmas? Then why not use the time to cut your digital carbon footprint. If we all did it the impact could be staggering, discovers TTL’s Juliet Oxborrow When we think...
Help, advice and financial support round-up
Energy help, advice and financial support round-up Climate groups from Seaford, Newhaven and Lewes have put together this summary of sources of help and advice with energy bills and keeping your home warm and energy-efficient. If you know of any others, please add...
Ouse Valley wins £2 million for climate action
Ouse Valley wins £2 million for climate action Transition Town Lewes is delighted to be part of a winning bid to secure £2 million of Lottery funding to help make the Ouse Valley a national pioneer in tackling the climate and environmental emergency. The...
Seedy Saturday 2023 – Helpers needed!
Seedy Saturday 2023 – Helpers needed! Seedy Saturday is Lewes’ annual seed swap, gardening and growing event that attracts hundreds of visitors. Now it’s looking for volunteers, including those who can help with social media, as Vicki Trenhaile of Common Cause...
Now you can ‘donate a drink’ online
Now you can ‘donate a drink’ online The Lewes Pound ‘Donate a Drink’ scheme is now available online, enabling gifts of Lewes Pounds to be donated to local food bank users to spend how they wish locally, as Susan Murray explains Times are really hard right now for many...
Transport by total carbon emissions
GRAPHIC OF THE MONTH: Transport by total carbon emissions We’re intrigued by this graph claiming to show the total average carbon emissions generated per passenger kilometre (pkm) by different modes of transport – including during manufacture and maintenance....
Can you help tend Lewes Trinity churchyards?
Can you help tend Lewes Trinity churchyards? The three Trinity churches in Lewes are looking for volunteers to help maintain their churchyards. Anyone who’d like to help is warmly invited to join the team on the second Saturday of each month The Trinity church...
Donating your Energy Rebate to fight fuel poverty
Donating your Energy Rebate to fight fuel poverty The Financial Times has published a couple of articles encouraging those who can afford it to donate their £400 energy rebate to help fund frontline work of fuel poverty charities. Here are three charities that...
