All posts by jefftravis

Fun game encourages exploring the outdoors

September 10th, 2020

People are being invited to take part in an exciting physical activity game launching this month. Beat the Street Eastbourne will take place from 16 September to 4 November, coinciding with the launch of  Eastbourne Walking Festival that starts on 18 September. (Please note at the time of going to press, Beat the Street is […]

Equine rangers are relaunched

September 9th, 2020

A dedicated team of equine rangers have been relaunched by Sussex Police and partners to help tackle a rise in rural crime. The Sussex Equine Rangers now have 14 volunteers who will be tackling rural crime and anti-social behaviour in collaboration with Sussex Police’s newly-formed Rural Crime Team. The team of specially trained horse riders […]

The wonderful benefits of responsible dog walking in the South Downs National Park

August 25th, 2020

Pet owners have spoken of the therapeutic benefits of dog walking in the National Park during the COVID-19 pandemic – and are now urging others to make the most of the countryside this autumn while keeping their furry friend on a lead. As the world marks International Dog Day on 26 August, the National Park […]

Be part of nature recovery and join big wildflower planting push

August 21st, 2020

Grants of up to £5,000 will be available to help create vital new wildflower havens for bees and other pollinators. The South Downs National Park Trust is embarking on one of the biggest charitable wildflower planting initiatives the South East has ever seen as part of the Bee Lines project. It comes after the community […]

South Downs National Park launches major plan for nature recovery across South East

August 13th, 2020

An ambitious vision to help boost nature and drive a green economic recovery has been unveiled today by the South Downs National Park Authority and partners. The bold strategy, covering the South East region, aims to create a connected network of “green infrastructure” that makes havens for wildlife, supports local economies, helps to mitigate climate […]