All posts by jefftravis

Celebrating International Women’s Day in the South Downs National Park

March 13th, 2023

As the National Park marks International Women’s Day this March, two women with close association to the Downs, Soraya Abdel-Hadi and Thérèse Kearns, describe what nature means to them. Soraya Abdel-Hadi is an award-winning writer, artist, sustainability professional and founder of All The Elements – a non-profit network for those creating change on diversity in the UK […]

Renaturing of fields in South Downs gets underway

March 13th, 2023

Work is well underway to “renature” a popular site and ensure it becomes a thriving environment for wildlife and visitors alike. Cissbury Fields, located at the foot of Cissbury Ring, were previously farmed by a tenant, but were taken back under the control of the Worthing Borough Council in 2021 as part of its pledge […]

Marking 50th anniversary of the South Downs Way

March 13th, 2023

Andrew Griffith MP joined Andy Gattiker from the National Park Authority to install a commemorative waymarker at the Amberley point of the South Downs Way, marking 50 years of the much-loved National Trail. The 100-mile route runs along the chalk ridge of the South Downs and passes through 66 parishes.  The Amberley fingerpost was one […]

Secrets of the Heath returns for Easter holidays!

March 13th, 2023

The popular Secrets of the Heath event returns for the Easter holidays, celebrating our local heathland’s vibrant history and wildlife with a packed programme of events. The free event takes place at Hogmoor Inclosure, Whitehill & Bordon, on Saturday 15 April from 10am to 3pm. The popular event had been due to take place last […]