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Putting climate action at the heart of our community
Lewes Climate Hub at Lewes House, 32 High Street BN7 2LU
Lewes Climate Hub is an independent alliance of community groups and organisations in and around Lewes in East Sussex. Together, we’re taking local action to tackle the global climate and ecological emergency.
Our centre at Lewes House provides a welcoming place, staffed by volunteers, where anyone can learn about the climate and environmental challenges we all face – and what we can do individually and collectively to address them.
The Energy Room
Also at the Hub, local community energy company OVESCo advise on energy bills and usage, renewable energy, retrofitting homes and businesses. Find out more: www.ovesco.co.uk
What's on at the Hub?
A Month of Nature Recovery
Saturday 9 May – Saturday 30 May, 11am-3pm, Lewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2LU
Visit Lewes Climate Hub throughout May to discover how you can support our Swifts, protect our Hedgehog populations, help wildflowers to flourish across town – and lots more!
Paths into Nature
Saturday 6 June, Lewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street, BN7 2LU, FREE
Join us for a day celebrating the current (and potential future) green routes on our doorstep. Read more.
11am-3pm: Paths into Nature – Maps & More
Drop into the Climate Hub for lots of inspirational ideas for walks and cycle rides in nature in and around Lewes (or just a bus ride away).
1.30pm-3pm Talk: Creating a Lewes to Uckfield Greenway
Talk about transforming the disused Lewes to Uckfield rail line into a car-free, nature-rich 9-mile route for walkers and cyclists. With Nigel Greenwood of So Sussex.
PLUS drop in 11am-3pm for ‘Let’s Get Moving!’ — a new display by Cycle Lewes exploring the huge health, lifestyle and economic impacts of encouraging cycling and walking, and creating safer roads for all users.
Climate & Social Justice Book Club – open meeting
Wednesday 27 May, 7.30pm, Lewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2LU, FREE (donations for refreshments welcome)
Come along to a new friendly group to discuss books and writing about climate and social justice. The club will discuss ‘How to Defeat the Far Right: Lessons From Hope Not Hate’ by Nick Lowles. Any questions, email .
Birth Collective: Nurture Hub
Tuesdays 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 June, 10.30am-12.30pm, Lewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2LU
A relaxed and informal drop-in for families. Community support and play resources for babies and children. FREE, with tea, coffee and treats available to buy. Drop in or email if any questions.
Talking Rubbish with Neil Peters
Thursday 4th June and every first Thursday of the month, Lewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2LU, FREE
Drop in anytime between 12-2pm with your questions for LDC Community and Recycling Engagement Officer Neil Peters at Lewes Climate Hub. Topics you can ask about include:
What can (and can’t!) go in your recycling bin
What happens to waste & recycling after collection
Food Waste collections – register & pick up your kit
Plus Q&A – bring your recycling questionCoffee Morning: Having your say on the Local Plan
Wednesday 10 June, 11am-12.30pm, Lewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2LU, FREE
The South Downs National Park’s final consultation on its Local Plan is underway with a deadline for responses of 23 June! Join planning expert Andrew Simpson as he explains what the Local Plan means for future development in Lewes and how you can still influence what the Plan says. FREE and no booking required.
Costume-making for Lewes Festival of Democracy
Thursday 11 June, 4.30pm-6.30pm, Lewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2LU, FREEJoin Kia Makepeace and the Lewes Climate Hub team for expert support in making your democracy costume for the Lewes Festival of Democracy on 4 July (see more about the Festival here), whether you fancy celebrating Ancient Greece, the Battle of Lewes, the French or US revolutions, the suffragettes or the civil rights movement.
Climate Eco Café
Wednesday 10 June (and every second Wednesday of the month), 6.30pm-8pm, Lewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2LU, FREE
Join Jack Broadley and Guy Gladstone of the Climate Psychology Alliance for their monthly Climate Eco Café – a welcoming, supportive space to explore your thoughts and feelings about climate change. No need to book – any questions, call Guy on 01323 891097. Read more about climate cafés and upcoming dates here.
Lewes Tree Festival Launch
Saturday 13 June, 11am-3pm, 32 High Street, BN7 2LU, FREE
Find out about Lewes Tree Festival (Saturday 13 – Sunday 21 June) and what makes Lewes an ‘arboretum town’ – one of only two in the UK! Make woodcraft flowers with Rustic Tim (£2). Chat to members of Friends of Lewes committees and learn about a range of voluntary activities to keep our town special. With summer refreshments. Read more. Image: Audrey Jarvis
Talk: Defending the right to protest
Thursday 18 June, 7pm-9pm, FREE no need to book
New clauses in the Crime and Policing Bill place yet more severe restrictions on our right to peaceful protest, despite history showing it to be one of the most powerful tools we have to change society for the better. Stuart Chadwick of Greenpeace explores what needs to happen now to revoke this repressive legislation. Read more. Image: Greenpeace
Our Schedule of Events for 2026
- January: 10 resolutions
- February/March: Earth in Balance: Planetary Boundaries – Are we crossing the line?
- April: Democracy and Battle of Lewes
- May: Nature Recovery
- June/July: Paths into Nature
- August: Closed
- September: Artwave
- October: Local Farming & Regenerative Food
- November: More Trees for Sussex
- December: Green Christmas
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Be informed, get inspired
When it comes to climate change there is a room for everyone to contribute. Learn about steps you can take, projects and campaigns to get involved in. Find like-minded people to start a project of your own.
You can also find practical advice, from switching to renewable energy to food-growing to making your home more energy efficient – Lewes Climate Hub can signpost you to advice, support, talks and workshops to help you take action in your own household, business or organisation.
We’re here for everyone
Whether you’re an individual, a family, a local business or an interest group, we are strongly committed to supporting those who haven’t typically been included in conversations on the climate and environment.
Your voice matters – so drop in, email us and share your thoughts and ideas on how we tackle this emergency together and create a community that can withstand the impacts of climate change.
If you are part of a local community group that would like to be an affiliate of Lewes Climate Hub, contact us at
What does climate change mean for Lewes?
Rising temperatures, loss of species and more extreme weather patterns have serious implication for us here in the south east of England. In Lewes, we are thoroughly aware of the effects of flooding, having lived through the local floods of 2000.
The wetlands to the south of Lewes used to be a sea inlet, and could be again as climate change leads to rising sea levels. Food production and water supplies may be threatened by changing weather and the loss of natural pollinators. The residential and other buildings in our area, many built centuries ago, are unsuited to higher temperatures. But we cannot simply wait for governments to take action: to be resilient against climate change and help reduce its worst effects, we all have to work together as a community.
What about our local councils?
One of our key aims is to promote and support (and, where necessary, challenge) the sustainability goals of our town, district and county councils. Wherever possible we aim to work closely with our councillors to help our community take real and effective action on climate change. For example, we hope to be instrumental in helping Lewes District reach its goal of generating “net zero” carbon emissions by 2030.
Lewes Climate Hub CIC registered address: Lewes House 32 Lewes High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2LU
Videos: talks & events
Catch up with recent online talks and events by clicking the links below (YouTube, Vimeo)
Video: Watch our talk: Planetary Boundaries: Are we crossing the line?
Right on the Money: Aligning your investments with your values
What’s wrong with economic growth?
Nevill 2030 – Living a Conscious Life
Talk: Climate and Conservation refugees
Climate Crisis: A legacy of racism and colonialism
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