News
What we’d like to keep after lockdown
Here, some Transition Town Lewes steering group members suggest some of the changes that they’d like to see endure after the lockdown is lifted.
Building Back Better: Doughnut Economics
One concept that’s been taking hold in response to COVID-19 is the principle developed by Oxford economist Kate Raworth of doughnut economics.
Is this the biggest carbon crash ever?
We’re adapting to unprecedented changes in how we travel, work and shop. Our sacrifices are compensated by clearer skies and quieter roads. But are carbon emissions falling too?
Time to rethink public space in Lewes?
The pandemic shutdown has created an invaluable opportunity to prioritise pedestrians and cyclists, reduce pollution and create better shared space in Lewes, say Cycle Lewes and Lewes Living Streets
Don’t lose your way
Living in Lewes, lots of us have our favourite footpaths and country walks. But legislation means many much-loved pathways could be lost unless registered as rights of way – we need to act now to save them.
LAUNCH: Rising Earth News
Exciting news! A new YouTube channel is being launched to inform and educate people on the actions they can take now (and the movements that are already happening) to achieve a greener society.
No garden? No problem.
Here’s a brilliant article from the Brighton & Hove Food Partnership on how to start growing food no matter how small a space you have – or how new you are to the whole world of gardening.
No more FoMO: consumerism and lockdown
Profligate consumerism gone mad: can lockdown cure us?
Guide to pesticide-free gardening
Here’s a really useful guide from Pesticide Action Network…
Order a delivery – and support our local food enterprises
In these difficult times you can still support Lewes’ local independent food producers, shops, and restaurants – and be well fed…
No Mow May
Although leaving your garden wild is a good excuse not to spend lots of money on expensive plants and not to do lots of backbreaking work, the positive reason is to give wildlife a chance.
Lewes Food Banks – how and where to donate
Here’s a handy summary of the food banks in Lewes – what donations they are looking for and when and where to donate – plus what to do if you need the support of a food bank.
