All posts by jefftravis

“The joy of being in a community” – a welcoming word from Petersfield Rambling Club

June 10th, 2025

Have you ever thought about joining a rambling club and doing your South Downs walks as part of a friendly group? Fiona El Hasnaoui is from Petersfield Ramblers and writes about the joys of shared walking experiences. Petersfield Ramblers is an independent walking club that has been running successfully for over 55 years and currently […]

Big boost for built heritage of South Downs National Park

June 10th, 2025

Major lottery funding will support the next generation of craftspeople to help care for the National Park’s incredible historic landscape and buildings. Sussex Heritage Trust has received a grant of £207,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to deliver its “Heritage Skills” initiative, encouraging young people to develop traditional building craft skills crucial to the […]

New local history hub is launched for South Downs

June 10th, 2025

Are you a fan of local history and finding out how towns, villages and buildings have evolved through the ages? Historic England has just launched a new Local Heritage Hub as a way for people to explore the culture and heritage of special places across the country. The resource for the South Downs is crammed […]

Future looking bright for South Downs nature reserve

June 10th, 2025

The future of a stunning nature reserve in the National Park has been secured thanks to a new lease agreement. Butterfly Conservation has agreed with landowner The Church of England to keep managing the precious habitat at Magdalen Hill Down for at least another 10 years. The iconic reserve, just east of Winchester, has been […]