All posts by jefftravis

Writers turn passion for the South Downs into powerful prose and poetry

November 2nd, 2021

“The South Downs make me feel alive and I cannot wait to spend some autumn days there.” Those are the poignant words from Georgina Aboud, who is one of eight talented wordsmiths awarded creative writing bursaries to explore the amazing landscape, wildlife and heritage of the South Downs National Park. Over the coming months, the […]

Vibrant murals and maps transform bus shelters

November 2nd, 2021

A colourful makeover has transformed three bus shelters and created a useful information point for exploring Haslemere and the stunning surrounding countryside. The community has rallied round to bring a new lease of life to the shelters, which are located just outside Haslemere Railway Station. The new-look shelters now feature key information about the town […]

Enjoy an autumn adventure in your beautiful South Downs National Park!

November 2nd, 2021

The weather may be turning colder and the days shorter, but that’s no reason not to get out and enjoy our glorious outdoors. There’s something really special about a walk in the countryside in the autumn, with misty mornings, early crimson sunsets and the crunch of frosted fallen leaves under your feet. We’ve put together […]

Multimillion pound funding to help restore South Downs chalk grassland

November 2nd, 2021

Its beautiful butterflies and colourful wildflowers are unmistakeable, giving chalk grassland the enviable nickname of “Europe’s tropical rainforest in miniature”. Now a major partnership has secured £2.23m of funding to help restore this incredibly fragile habitat, which is synonymous with the beauty and biodiversity of the South Downs National Park. The Changing Chalk partnership, which […]

Win £100 prize by capturing dazzling spectacle of starry night sky

October 29th, 2021

The captivating Dark Skies of the South Downs National Park will be celebrated once again this autumn and winter as the popular astrophotography competition returns. As the clocks go back and the cosmos comes into view earlier in the evening, people are being invited to capture the beauty of the night sky in and around […]