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

November 3rd, 2022

Autumn and winter bring shorter days for exploring the South Downs, but the night-time offers its own dazzling display of the natural world. Now the National Park is asking people to capture the awesome wonders of the night sky as the popular astrophotography competition returns for its third year. As one of only 20 International […]

Ouse Valley wins £2m funding for climate action

October 12th, 2022

Communities in the Ouse Valley are celebrating today after being awarded more than £2m to help make the region a national pioneer in tackling the climate change emergency. The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest funder of community activity in the UK, has awarded the significant sum to Ouse Valley Climate Action (OVCA), which successfully […]

Ten of the spookiest spots in the South Downs this Halloween

October 10th, 2022

The Downs are shrouded in a mysterious mist and there’s a frightful chill in the air. Spooky season has arrived! With some of the darkest skies in England and an abundance of nocturnal wildlife, it’s no wonder autumn and winter stir up a swirling cauldron of myths, legends, and folklore. The hills and valleys harbour […]

Give ’em pumpkin to talk about this Halloween in the South Downs!

October 10th, 2022

Would you like to pick your own special pumpkin this Halloween? The South Downs National Park has number of huge pumpkin patches that offer an enchanting experience for all the family this autumn. Sompting Pumpkins will be opening their field gates at Halewick Lane, offering crafts, tractor rides, local food and drink, and over 70,000 […]

Energy-saving tips from Petersfield climate group

October 10th, 2022

A Petersfield climate action group is encouraging people to live a more sustainable lifestyle as we head into the winter months in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis. This summer local charity Petersfield Climate Action Network (PeCAN) and Petersfield Town Council hosted the town’s first ever eco fair. Amelia Gabriel, organiser and project officer at […]