News
Lewes Pound – more than just money
Money special
With a new issue of Lewes Pounds set to be unveiled soon, Susan Murray explains the themes and ethos being celebrated on the new designs
Will government heed our citizens’ Climate Assembly calls for a green recovery?
The UK’s citizen-led Climate Assembly is calling for a green recovery – we all need to support its work so that government cannot ignore its recommendations, says Ann Link.
Urge the government to support e-bikes
Last month we shared Lewes cyclists’ experiences of owning e-bikes. Most users proved enthusiastically positive…
NO NEW A27: The film
The South Coast Alliance on Transport & Environment (SCATE) has produced a six-minute film on East Sussex & Highways England’s proposals to build a new four-lane dual carriageway to run alongside the A27 from Lewes to Polegate.
Lewes eco video enjoys worldwide success
When Lewes eco-house resident Jill Goulder wanted online guidance on installing low-cost secondary magnetic-strip glazing, she couldn’t find any. So she made a video herself – which has now attracted tens of thousands of views from around the world.
Share your lockdown story for a new film
The Rapid Transition Alliance is making a film about the changes people have made in lockdown that are helping to create healthier, more resilient communities in the face of climate change. For details of to send in your story, watch the short video…
Worth watching: Rising Earth News
Rising Earth News is the brilliant new YouTube channel sharing the stories of the individuals, communities and businesses that are paving the way to a sustainable future. The channel is the brainchild of a number of people, including Howard Johns who helped set up...
Electric bicycles: what you told us
With e-bikes rocketing in popularity as a less strenuous means of eco-travel, we invited Lewes cyclists to share their experience of switching to a different kind of pedal power.
Converting my bike to an e-bike
Installing a battery on his ordinary bicycle was more affordable than buying a new electric bike for Sam Roberts. But as he discovered, different types of conversion kit can lead to very different experiences.
How to buy an electric bike
Travel Log Lewes editor and fervent cycling enthusiast Chris Smith has written a detailed guide to how and where to buy an e-bike and the issues to consider.
Keeping our verges wild
Roadside verges provide a vital home for pollinators and wildlife diversity – so who decides how they get treated in Lewes? Susan Murray takes a look.
Lewes Friday Food Market – every Friday morning
Every Friday 9.00am-12.30pm at the Market Tower.
Now is definitely the time to support your local food producers!
