All posts by jefftravis

Arts project in the South Downs shortlisted for major awards

November 4th, 2024

An inspiring arts project that underlines the power of National Parks to boost health and wellbeing has been shortlisted for two prestigious awards. Timescape has been shortlisted for awards from the Royal Society for Public Health, as well as the Park Protector Awards run by the charity, Campaign for National Parks. It comes as people […]

Torc will go on display in Lewes

November 4th, 2024

A gold torc believed to date from the Iron Age will be going on display in Lewes. Five years ago a metal detectorist discovered the torc near Pulborough and now two fragments have undergone detailed analysis by the British Museum. The research, led by Dr Sophia Adams, suggests the fragments to be the first evidence […]

School becomes new city classroom for South Downs National Park

November 4th, 2024

A Brighton school is to become the first “Ambassador School” in an urban setting for the South Downs National Park. Moulsecoomb Primary School, on Lewes Road, is now proudly displaying its official National Park Ambassador School sign, which means it has become a hub for schools from the city and beyond to access learning opportunities […]

South Downs National Park’s Dark Skies season has lift-off!

October 9th, 2024

The ‘glimmers’ of the starry night sky that make us feel happy will be one of the highlights as the National Park launches its exciting Dark Skies season. As the nights draw in and nocturnal wildlife emerges earlier in the evening, the National Park is encouraging people to embrace the darkness and discover the incredible […]

Wonderful news for wetlands as £1.7m funding announced

October 9th, 2024

A huge funding boost will help restore precious wetlands across the South Downs region and help raise awareness about the vital importance of water in all our lives. National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded £1.7m to the “Downs to the Sea” initiative, which will increase and restore a network of vital wetlands across and around […]