All posts by jefftravis

Embrace the darkness and win £100 as South Downs cosmic competition returns

November 1st, 2023

The National Park’s popular astrophotography competition returns for its fourth year and is challenging people to capture a dazzling view of the night sky. As the clocks go back, days are shorter for exploring the National Park, but the night-time offers its own celestial charms. Look up on a clear night and you’ll be treated […]

Plans for culture and education hub in South Downs

October 30th, 2023

Major plans have been submitted to turn a former dairy farm into a culture, arts and education hub. Plans have been put forward to the National Park Authority for Black Robin Farm, off Beachy Head Road, Eastbourne. The applicant, Eastbourne Borough Council, has applied for a change of use of the site to include a […]

Celebrating Black History Month: Nurturing nature’s legacy

October 13th, 2023

For Black History Month, OlaOlu Adedayo, a Co-opted Member of the National Park’s Policy and Resources Committee, shares his love of the South Downs and what this important time of year means to him. As the vibrant hues of autumn leaves paint the landscape, I find solace and purpose in the embrace of nature. As […]