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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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Creating a flood risk plan for Piddinghoe

Creating a flood risk plan for Piddinghoe

Creating a flood risk plan for Piddinghoe The Environment Agency recently visited Piddinghoe to discuss its policy on flooding for the village in collaboration with the Parish Council. Diana Stevenson of Piddinghoe Climate Action explains what happens next. As a...

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Time to cancel National Highways’ ‘damaging road schemes’?

Time to cancel National Highways’ ‘damaging road schemes’?

Time to cancel National Highways’ ‘damaging road schemes’? Transport Action Network is asking supporters to urge the new Government to cancel current road building schemes and invest in public transport instead. But action is needed before 10 September to influence HM...

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Eco Home Open Houses weekends

Eco Home Open Houses weekends

Eco Home Open Houses weekends 14-15 September (Barcombe & Lewes) and 21-22 September (Newhaven & Seaford), see website for venues and opening times. FREE  For two weekends, homeowners across Lewes District are throwing open their doors so you can see what...

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The Future Travelling Roadshow on tour

The Future Travelling Roadshow on tour

The Future Travelling Roadshow on tour   The Future Travelling Roadshow has been out on the road again this summer, travelling to events across East Sussex, including Newick Food Fair and Green Chiddingly, to celebrate and exchange inspiring ideas to support our...

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