All posts by Luke Geoghegan

Environmental Achievement Rewarded

May 16th, 2016

On Wednesday 10 May the South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) joined other organisations at the Winter Gardens in Eastbourne for the SPARK awards. The awards celebrate the achievements of those working to improve the lives of young people across East Sussex. SDNPA was there with the High Weald AONB Partnership as co-sponsors, presenting the […]

National Mills Weekend

May 13th, 2016

National Mills Weekend is the annual festival of British milling heritage. This year it’s on 14 and 15 May and it’s a fantastic opportunity to visit mills, many of which are not usually open to the public. Until the invention of the steam engine, wind and water were the only source of power and have […]

South Downs National Park wins International Dark Sky Reserve status

May 10th, 2016

The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) have today, 10 May, named the South Downs National Park as the world’s newest International Dark Sky Reserve. J. Scott Feierabend, Executive Director of the IDA, said: “We are pleased to announce the designation of South Downs National Park as an IDA Dark Sky Reserve. It is remarkable that a […]

National Parks Partnerships

May 9th, 2016

British public support corporate involvement in National Parks to secure future sustainability Nearly half of people surveyed on the future of the UK’s National Parks are concerned they will deteriorate if funding levels reduced in coming years, while 85% say that their perception of a large company would improve if it provided them with support, […]

Join guided walks on the Serpent Trail

May 3rd, 2016

Join our Heathland Officer for a series of guided walks through the 64 mile route of the Serpent Trail over three weekends. This summer challenge yourself to walk the Serpent Trail on a series of guided walks with a heathland expert on 6, 7, 13, 14 and 21 August. Each walk is between 12 to […]

Collect wildlife badges with the ARC Explorer App

April 29th, 2016

Ever wondered what the bird chirping outside your window is? Or what that lizard was that you spotted while walking in the South Downs? Well, the ARC Explorer App is the place to find out. Discover and record the rich variety of wildlife in our countryside while exploring the best walks around the Arun and Rother rivers […]